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Chinook salmon: Enhancement society says the declining species has found a new home PAGE 3

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Society marks three former schools on Cowichan Lake Phase two: 16 schools across the Valley will be getting the golden bell treatment

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A group of Cowichan Valley citizens are setting out to commemorate the history of education, laying down signage at the former sites of a number of schools across the region. The project, which began in January 2013, is now entering its second phase of operation, and coordinators are hoping to have 16 new signs up soon, three of which are planed for sites located around Cowichan Lake. These include: the Lake Cowichan Superior School, located on 29 Renfrew Avenue, now the location of Lisa’s Fit Stop; Nixon Creek Elementary, which is now a vacant lot; and the former Male School in Paldi, which has been vacant since the building burned down during the 1980s. The signs feature a golden school bell design, and identify their location as that of a former school, listing the school’s name and years of operation.

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“The idea gelled around four or five years ago,” society spokesperson Carolyn Prellwitz said. “There was a group of us who were concerned about preserving school history. We found all these schools which were no longer around, and we wanted to have some sort of permanent marker, so we don’t forget.” The inaugural phase of the project saw 15 schools being marked, including Honeymoon Bay School, which is now the site of the Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat, and Nitinat School, which lies to the west of Youbou. In total, the group had identified 90 former schools during the first phase of the project, though that number has since risen to 139. “We had a lot of good feedback after the first phase,” Prellwitz said. “People are starting to notice them; I’ve heard conversations about the old schools. People know this area has a huge education history.” The society is currently reaching out to the current owners of the former school sites, and is also seeking funding to cover the costs of the project. Once the locations are finalized, they will be reaching out to the respective municipal governments to ensure they are working within town bylaws. “We had good cooperation

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The sign at the Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat recognizes the building’s former role as the town’s school. Many former school buildings are no longer standing.

last time, and we hope that continues,” Prellwitz said. The research phase of the project, Prellwitz said, involved both time spent in the B.C. Archives, as well as time spent in the bush, as many of the schools were attached to logging communities which are no longer standing. Prellwitz said she hopes to

eventually make the group’s research available to the public, although photographs of the schools are rare, and they are currently seeking residents who have such photos. To get involved with the Cowichan Valley Schools Heritage Society, contact Carolyn Prellwitz at 250-7487425.

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It’s never boring visiting The Fish Ladders at Skutz Falls on the Cowichan River. You can come to find lunch or just take in the impressive views of the area.

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Chinook at home in Oliver Creek, says enhancement society Sonar Fences: Three new devices will track the dwindling population of Chinook salmon Drew McLachlan

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Students of Palsson Elementary joined the Cowichan Lake Salmonid Enhancement Society at Oliver Creek earlier this month, where they planted native trees for the returning salmon. The students were aiding the Salmonid Enhancement Society as the second part of a two-phase project, which began last year, and aims to enhance the salmon habitat along the creek. The planting of trees provides shade for the salmon. Those trees, once becoming logs, will also act as shelter for the salmon, allowing them to hide from potential predators. Primarily an educational group, the Salmonid Enhancement Society coordinates a number of programs with Palsson Elementary and other schools. One of the programs, called “Stream to Sea,” takes students through the entire life cycle of salmon – from egg, to fry to adult. Other programs focus on reducing water pollution learning about the local Cowichan watershed. The society’s hatchery also provides eggs to all schools within the Cowichan Valley, something society president Bob Crandall said

residents should be proud of. “I do a lot of work with kids from Palsson Elementary every year,” Crandall said. “We host several events each year. Next week we’ll be starting in the classroom then heading to the hatchery to feed the fry. They’ll watch the taking of the eggs and the milk of the adults and help put them into trays for that portion of the lifecycle. They come to the hatchery because it’s

Lake Cowichan, one in Duncan and the other in Sahtlam. The fences are capable of not only counting any passing fish, but are also able to detect which species of fish they are, an indispensable feature in preserving the Chinook salmon. Phase one of the Oliver Creek project has already seemed to have had an effect, as Crandall said he’s beginning to see Chinook in the creek, despite having no records of the species using it in the past 200 years. “Last November, we were observing the salmon going up the creek, and we saw that we had Chinook,” Crandall said. “We certainly did not expect that. They seemed to like the imporvements that we made.” The society is also involved in the Cowichan Stewardship Roundtable, along with 27 other entities including One Cowichan and the CVRD. The groups meet each month to discuss problems and projects relating to our watershed, and is open to the public. The meetings take place at the Freshwater Ecocentre in Duncan. Those interested in being a part of or assisting the Salmonid Enhancement Society can contact Bob Crandall at 250-7157074.

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very close to the school.” The Salmonid Enhancement Society is currently in the midst of a project focused on improving the dwindling numbers of Chinook salmon within the Cowichan Valley. Working in conjunction with the local First Nation, the group will be collecting samples of the fish, and will also be determining the size of the current population. The population will be determined through the use of three sonar fences, one of which will be installed at the weir in

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Students from Palsson Elementary joined the Salmonid Enhancement Society in planting native trees along Oliver Creek for the returning salmon.

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B.C. Views: Teachers given only hours notice Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

The B.C. government is giving itself new authority to regulate ongoing teacher training, possibly requiring completion of new programs for teachers to maintain certification. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said there are currently no detailed requirements for certified teachers to stay current with new education techniques. Those requirements are to be worked out with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, which was notified only hours before changes to the School Act were introduced in the legislature Thursday. “There is no legislated requirement for professional development, nor is there a definition of what the route to that might be and what some of those tools are,” Fassbender told reporters Thursday. “That is why it is important that we work with the teaching profession to define that moving forward, and that’s what this bill allows us to do.” There is no change to the five professional development days per school year that are currently part of the BCTF contract, or any requirement in the legislation that new training be delivered during those days. B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker said education ministry officials have assured him there will be two years of consultation

before changes to professional development are imposed. Any changes “need to be properly funded and respect teachers’ professional autonomy,” he said. Iker was more concerned about another change that gives the ministry authority to impose shared services arrangements on school districts. He called the move “a diversion from underfunding,” after the government demanded $29 million in administrative savings from districts, many of whom say they can’t find any more savings. Fassbender said school districts will have time to develop shared service plans themselves before anything is imposed by Victoria. NDP education critic Rob Fleming said Fassbender and the B.C. Liberals have a “centralizing impulse” toward school districts, shifting authority to the education ministry that doesn’t have the capacity to make all those decisions. The government forced all school districts into a new administration computer system that didn’t work, costing $120 million, so it doesn’t have the track record to lecture school districts on efficiency, Fleming said. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomﬂetcherbc Email: tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca

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SAYS We asked:

What will be the impact of bringing lowcost housing to Lake Cowichan?

Michael Allen Kinsom “It would be beneficial to the community, I’m sure. With the lack of housing, the cost of new housing going in isn’t affordable for low-income people. It’s making it hard for people on disability to stay in Lake Cowichan.”

Sandy Harrison “I don’t think it will have a real negative impact. It is going to improve the quality of life for some people. I don’t see why we shouldn’t have it.”

Failed health accord Dear editor, Where is the leadership on our universal health care? In March of 2014 the current federal government let the health care agreement between the federal and provincial governments, the health care accord, expire. As well, our federal government will not renegotiate this previous agreement and has announced federal transfer payments for our universal health care system to the provinces will be reduced by $36 billion in the in the next 10 years. The demise of the health accord in 2014 weakens the Canadian Health Act and increases the options of those who would privatize our universal health care system. Presently, our health care system is based on need and every Canadian citizen has access to it. It is among the best in the world and when push comes to shove, our system ranks with the best in the world. Subsequently, it’s no surprise that the private sector wants more than a piece of it and is lobbying the government, successfully it seems, to allow it access to our public health care system. Our present federal government made an election promise in 2011 that it would continue to provide money for the Health Accord with annual six per cent increases in transfers to the provinces to allow for inflation and the like. Instead, the present federal government in 2013 deleted the Health Council of Canada and stated that it now supports “alternatives.” Without the health accord, and the significant federal funding loss

to the provinces could mean the demise of our health care system as we know it, and I would surmise, not for the better. Without the health accord agreement, the funding formula payments will be based on the Gross Domestic Product status, thus regions with low domestic production will receive less. As a result, most rural areas will suffer greatly. The state of our health care funding is a big deal and all citizens need to care, as the erosion of our universal health care system is a serious threat to the quality of life all Canadians have come to rely on. The subsequent loss of quality assurances and efficiencies, coupled with a serious decrease in the monitoring of medical standards will negatively impact future generations. There are tens of millions in the USA without healthcare who can’t afford to obtain basic access to quality medical services, a human right here in Canada. Is the sub-standard health care of the USA the direction our government is presently heading? As a consumer of Canadian health care services, I believe we need to act now to protect our health care system from becoming a system exclusively for citizens who can afford it. This issue needs to be at the forefront of the upcoming federal election and I encourage all constituents to question all the political party candidates of how they will handle this important issue so that future generations will have a quality health care system they can rely on for generations to come. —Ted and Bonnie Gamble Lake Cowichan

Clear-cutting worrying for river Dear editor, “I will lift my eyes unto the hills” keeps ringing in my ears! I don’t know where I heard it. I don’t know if it’s a hymn, a song, a title or what. Last week, just before joining Highway 17, I got out and looked at the mountains. I was surprised to see how much had been clear-cut up to, and even on top of, the summit. So, even if we did get a snow-pack,

how long before the sun in March and April melts it? How long before the slopes become too dry to supply water to the river? I don’t understand. The mill needs logs. It got them. Now it needs water but the clear-cut mountain will undoubtedly dry out P.D.Q., and then what? —Roy A. Davidson Lake Cowichan

Joe Gonyea “I can’t see it having any impact, it’s usually government subsidized and they have more money than they need anyway.”

Roger Grosskleg “[If we don’t] we will start losing younger families because they can’t afford to live here. It’s getting pretty expensive to rent, and they are the life blood of the community. We’ll lose schools and all sorts of other things. It’s a domino effect.”

Oline Nickell “I think it will give a lot of people opportunities to be able to come and live in our beautiful town.”

Improvements coming to Lake Cowichan Autism Awareness: Town will paint Central Park blue next month

Ross Forrest MAYOR’S REPORT The continued financial contributions that we receive from ICBC just illustrate ICBC’s strong commitment and support for the traffic safety improvements we are undertaking within Lake Cowichan. ICBC has again recently committed money to cost-share with the town for the following projects: •

$4,500 or 75 per cent, whichever is lesser for a second speed reader board;

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$15,000 towards two pedestrian-activated crosswalks, one at the Workers’ Memorial Park, and the other adjacent to the intersection of Cowichan Lake and Darnell Roads; and

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$1,300 towards improved street name signs.

Our first speed reader board on South Shore Road just west of Lake Cowichan School has proven to be very successful at reducing speeds in that particular school zone. Continued traffic improvements enhance drivers’ ability to be more aware of their visual surroundings, thus helping reduce the potential for accidents given that both car and pedestrian traffic numbers continue to increase. We appreciate the terrific support we receive from ICBC and the common goal we

share in ensuring traffic safety in our community. We are close to wrapping up our budget estimates for 2015, as we are now prioritizing our capital projects. As the budget has not been adopted, it would be premature to get into budget details other than to share with you that work in 2015 will include extensive upgrades to our sewer treatment plant. We also continue to process all available information to determine the direction we should take with the type of secondary treatment best suited for our water system. Possible options include sand filtration and ultra-violet treatment. We should see a continuation of our road paving and sidewalks program for this year. If we are successful with a grant application we will be upgrading the public washrooms at Lakeview Park and Central Park. Renovations should also commence on the town hall with the construction of council chambers beginning sometime this year. The week of March 16 to 22 was Canada Water Week with March 22 designated as World Water Day. As we give special acknowledgement to this valuable resource this week, we should also recognize the importance of the weir being put into control earlier than normal this year to manage the river flow. Although we have experienced recent rains, the fact that we have no snow pack will prove critical once the weather becomes dryer. There is much discussion and thought-taking place as all the decision-makers (technical and political) work towards a long-term solution for storage of water. Our water is far too precious to be not assured of it being available for all of its valued users all year round. On Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m., the Cowichan Lake and River

Stewardship Society will be hosting a water safety public meeting. Congratulations to the Cowichan Lake First Nation and particularly Melanie Livingstone for an outstanding job for organizing and hosting the Health Fair. The feedback on your event has been very positive. Lake Cowichan School will be hosting its health fair on Thursday, April 16. The venue will be the high school gymnasium. Please come out and support the efforts put forth by our students for their annual event. The legal transfers are now complete and the property at 61 South Shore Road (Logger Hut) now officially belongs to the town. When considering the donation of his land, Mr. Kasapi requested that this property remain available for public use. We were pleased to agree and were happy to inherit Kasapi Centre as a new town facility. This property has many positive possibilities for our citizens. Thank you Mr. Kasapi for your generous donation. This valuable riverfront property is very much appreciated. Kudos to everyone involved in making the Tim Horton’s Provincial Juvenile Curling Championships such an enormous success. It takes many volunteers to host an event of this magnitude and our whole community benefits from your contributions. Thank you. The Town of Lake Cowichan would like to honor all those children, youth and families living with autism by recognizing the month of April as Autism Awareness Month. For the month of April, the Town will be lighting up the entrance to Town in blue and adding blue dye to the Central Park Fountain, if weather permits.

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Occupation: Education Assistant at Palsson Elementary Hometown: Honeymoon Bay I’ve always wanted to: Retire Most people don’t know that: I cycled half way across Canada Favourite food: Chinese Best thing about living here: Outdoor activities Favorite activity: Hiking I define down time as: Spending time with my cats I wish I was better at: Singing Favourite moment of day is: Right after work I’m currently reading: A book about the politics of cloning dogs In my car I listen to: Opera If I had a $1,000,000: I’d retire and give it to charity

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Recently, 21 Retreads hiked returned to Mayo Road along the saw numerous white fawn lilies the Cowichan River loop on Trans-Canada Trail rather than and the occasional delicate dark a gorgeous sunny day. They following the river along the north pink shooting star. This trail BOOK BY MAY 31, 2015 AND SAVE! enjoyed the views from high side. eventually descended back down above the river and stopped for A week later, Retreads suffered to the highway where hikers $ a break on the rocks beside the the indignity of steady rain. For normally share a culvert under the Lots Of Inclusions rapidly flowing river. There were the first time in months, the road with the Goldstream River. PER COUPLE!! and Tour Options a few trees down over the trail weather did not cooperate for However, the water level was too and we learned that the wooden Retread Wednesday but a few high so we had to wait for a lull bridges, when wet at this time of hardy hikers hit the trail despite in the traffic and race across the Sherri Brubaker 60 STATION ST. • 250 -748 -8128 • 1- 800 - 434-0566 B.C. REG 1506 year, can be quite treacherous. the clouds and rain. They drove to roadway instead. Without warning, one hiker’s Goldstream Provincial Park near From this side, the Upper feet went out from under her and Victoria to hike in the beautiful Goldstream Trail follows the she slid right off the low boardold-growth temperate rainforest river through more lovely forest walk bridge. She later reported there. and across the campground to Cowichan Lake District she was very well looked after Since there were so few of us, Goldstream Falls which were Chamber of Commerce when four nurses came to her aid. we decided to scout a section of particularly appealing due to the Cowichan Lake District One signalled to other hikers, one trail we had not hiked before. recent rains. We stopped in the Community CommunityAwards Awards checked her leg for any damage Prospector’s Trail started just campground area to eat lunch Chamber of Commerce Community Awards and the others comforted her. over the bridge from the main and then began the second half of Community 2014 Citizen of the YearAwards Award 2014 Citizen of the Year Award Community Awards She was not seriously injured parking lot and immediately our loop on Arbutus Ridge Trail. 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Who has served the community on an ongoing basis in 2014; and  An An individual has exemplified volunteerism; (hundreds of years old), groves for both ofunselfishly these awards. “Nichol  Who An individual has exemplified volunteerism;  has the community unselfishly ongoing basis 2014; and Not who received any remuneration foron thean which  Who has served served the community unselfishly on anvolunteer ongoing activity basis in infor 2014; and Chamber of Commerce of arbutus, patches of healthy Who has served the community unselfishly on an ongoing basis in 2014; and  Who has Not Not received any from remuneration for the the volunteer activity forArea which  willbeing Not be accepted. thePetitions award is proposed.  Who has received any remuneration the volunteer activity for which iteria for the N Nominations will be accepted residents for within Cowichan Lake looking salal, an abundance  The Chamber reserves the right to withholdfor thethe awards shouldactivity a sufficiently  Who has Not received any remuneration volunteer for which the award is being being proposed. for both of these awards. the award is proposed. Nomination Form meritorious candidate not be nominated. idual who has the award is being proposed. of moss and ferns, including  All Petitions willmust Not be entries beaccepted. submitted by 4:00pm Tuesday April 7th, 2015 sNominations serv ed the maidenhair ferns and a few c will be accepted from residents within the Cowichan Lake Area Winners be announced at the Cowichan Lakethe District Chamber Commerce  The will Chamber reserves the right tosections withhold awards should of a sufficiently Choose one of the for Nomination will be from residents within the Cowichan Lake , 2015 General Meeting scheduled for Wednesday sNominations Not receiv ed both of these awards. Nominations will candidate be accepted accepted from residents withinApril the15 Cowichan Lake Area Area meritorious not be nominated. crystal-clear streams tumbling Latefor Entries will not be accepted NominationsCatered will be accepted from residents within the Cowichan Lake Area for both of these awards. rd is being pro for both of these awards. by Little Tub Company $16.00 person at the down the valleys. As we neared You will canbe pick up your nomination form up atawards. the Visitor/Business Centre for both of these Winners announced at the Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce  will Not be accepted. LakeGeneral Cowichan Fire Hall 6:00pm. Must RSVP 250-749-3244 125IPetitions C South Shore Road or download from Chamber Website Nominations Nominate ______________________________________________ For the Meeting scheduled for the Wednesday April 15 ,tab 2015 Cowichan Lake District the far end of this trail, we could  Petitions will Not Not be accepted. The Chamber reserves the right to withhold the awards should a sufficiently www.cowichanlake.ca and email to lcchamber@shaw.ca Outline the achievements  Petitions will be accepted.  meritorious Petitions will Not beas accepted. hear water rushing over Niagara  The Chamber reserves the right to withhold the awards should a sufficiently of the nominee well which award they are being nominated for. candidate not be nominated. You can pick up your nomination form up at the Visitor/Business Centre  The Chamber reserves the right to withhold the awards should a sufficiently 2014 Citizen of the Chamber Year Award 2014 Nichole Stock Community Service Award s w ill be acce of Commerce  The Chamber reserves the to withhold the awards should a sufficiently meritorious candidate be nominated. 125 C South Shore Road ornot download from the Chamber Website tab Nominations Falls (on Niagara Creek) and meritorious candidate not beright nominated. because.... (Additional pages may be included) www.cowichanlake.ca and email lcchamber@shaw.ca Outline the achievements meritorious candidate not betoCowichan nominated. Winners will be announced at the Lake District Chamber of Commerce we began a very steep descent Nomination Form of the nominee as well which award they are being nominated for. 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Then back through another General M eeti 2014 of Citizen nominee of the Year as Award 2014 Nichole Stock Community Service Award of the nominee as well which award they are being nominated for. ___________________________________________________________________________________ culvert to the parking lot. because.... (Additional pages may be included) ___________________________________________________________________________________ n pick up y our Intrigued with our hiking ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Shore Road stories? 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250.749.6660

www.lkc.ca 145 South Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan

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Tracy Forrest

FIRST TIME IN YEARS ON THE MARKET!

Steps from the Trans Canada Trail, walking distance to all amenities, 3 bdrm rancher. Nice sized U shaped kit., big living area, propane fp, lg. open area that could be used as a den or family rm. A must see!

84 Nelson Rd. PRICED TO SELL REDUCED

$169,000

LOTS

WHEN YOU WANT IT LISTED - WHEN YOU NEED IT SOLD 470 Point Ideal $69,900

268 Castley Heights $49,000

A great South-East facing lot just waiting for your house plans. Only a 30 second walk to beautiful Cowichan Lake for fishing, Boating & swimming.

Fabulous lake views & only min. from the boat launch. Build your home up high, enjoy the views this lot has to offer. Geo Technical report on file. A great investment!

33 Pine Street

Family home with 5 bdrms and 4 baths. Radiant hot water heating that is extremely efficient in the winter months. Nice U shaped kitchen with quality floor tiles. Mastr bedroom has a walk in closet and 3 pc bath that includes a lg. Jacuzzi tub. Potential investment

$250,000

$189,900

Character home on a quiet street with many upgrades including new windows & baseboards throughout, new woodstove, newer roof and so much more! Pride of ownership is obvious, this is an older home which has been thoughtfully restored. An excellent opportunity for a starter home or investment.

$179,900

SOLD!

$170,000

GREAT FAMILY HOME

SOLD!

$329,900

209 Quamichan

4 bdrm & den home in sought after Fairbridge. Just over 72 acres, the prestigious homes in this unique area offer privacy and security. Formal dining rm area, lg.L/rm, family rm/wood fp, walk in closet, heat pump, built in vacuum. Cottage at the back of property.

4775 Fairbridge

$565,000 SPECTACULAR VIEWS This waterfront home has the WOW factor! Located in a protected bay waterski, fish, lounge on the dock by the beach. 2000 sq ft family home. Many updates: windows, roof, kitchen, bathroom & more. Outdoor features are fruit trees, garden, big level lawn, wharfs all on .43 of an acre.

$299,000

BEAVER LAKE RESORT

$639,000

OFFER WHAT YOU THINK…

2 Rec lots for the price of 1. Family friendly lakefront private RV park has a lot to offer, including full bathrooms with shower facilities, picnic area, playground, lake access for small boats and a seasonal store. Have one lot and rent the other or use for family gatherings.

53 & 54-8631 S.Shore Rd.

10125 South Shore

$89,900

Affordable lakefront living in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with its own private dock. Sit and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Cowichan while entertaining on the spacious patio area. Priced to sell!

8612 North Shore

$199,000

$269,900

HUGE SHOP 1200 Sq Ft shop with two bays for all your toys. This 3 bedroom home is situated on a roomy .32 acre lot. The back yard is large and private.Located close to all town amenities

$309,000

196 Neva

PARADISE VILLAGE

Lovely recreational lot & trailer on a waterfront development consisting of 12 acres. 4 acres of play fields, private marina, boat launch, sandy beach and year round caretaker.

#57-6855 Park Ave

$114,000

WATERFRONT

Great Investment property in the heart of Lake Cowichan. This property has been used as a residential rental but lends itself to redevelopment for commercial because of the prime location.

250 South Shore Rd.

$599,000

LAKEFRONT LIVING

Waterfront property on a 1 acre lot in Youbou. Enjoy your private 118 feet of lakefront with a dock and sandy beach. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a cozy fireplace and the lower level is full height with potential to become an in-law suite. Separate 748sq ft shop and carport to store an RV. Home needs some TLC but there is so much potential here and you can’t beat the quiet private location. Priced below assessed value! Call to view today, this one won’t last long!

8280 Sa-Seenos

$145,000

HISTORICAL HOME .63 ACRE

Well maintained home with curb appeal, private landscaped backyard. Sep driveway for your RV/Boat? 2 storey, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, open plan on a quiet no-thru road close to the Cowichan River. Walking distance to town. Call realtor for more info. on buyer bonus!

Great family home in a Wonderful Neighborhood. Fully finished spacious 5 bed / 3 bath home including a 12’ x 25’ garage and separate workshop. Offers central vac, heat pump, awning over deck & a big fenced back yard.

504 Johel Cresc.

A great way to get into the market with this well priced 3 bedroom home located on a corner lot. Upgrades include a remodelled bathroom and some new laminate floors. Large covered deck, great for BBQ’ing and a good sized back yard. New roof.

$199,999 92 Cowichan Ave. East

$245,000

10034 March Road

Affordable home located on .34 acre lot. This 4 bedroom home offers a spacious kitchen and living room with wood fireplace. May be worth a look to subdivide the lot. Currently being used as rental income. Priced to sell!

183 Neva

INVESTOR ALERT!

WATERFRONT PROPERTY

SPACIOUS LIVING

$330,000

88 Gordon Road

Across from the lake in Honeymoon Bay is this well designed 3 bed/ 2 bath rancher on .41 of an acre. Arched ceilings and skylights are just some of the many features. Priced to sell!

CHARACTER HOME

68 Boundary

If you are looking for a rustic weekend getaway or full time living on the river, look no further! This comfortable 2 bed, 2 bath home is for you! Features include skylights, sunroom, pellet stove and wood burning fireplace for those cozy winter nights. There is a detached shop and a garden shed for that green thumb. First time listed in over 40 years. Call to view today

This 3 level, 3 bedroom home has a large bright kitchen and lots of storage in the basement. The property which sit on nearly a half acre suggesting subdivision potential. The house needs TLC and sold “As Is, Where Is”. This home must be sold so bring your ideas!

GREAT FAMILY HOME

REDUCED

Waterfront lot located in the prestigious Creekside Estates on the sunny south facing shores of Lake Cowichan. Lot size is 14, 124 sqft and is ready to build on. Bring your dream home plans!

RIVERFRONT LIVING

FIRST TIME IN YEARS ON THE MARKET!

10 & 16 King George St.

34 Creekside $319,900

2 ½ acre treed lot on the outskirts of Lake Cowichan. Great opportunity to build a beautiful home in your own private wilderness. Zoning includes B & B or intensive agriculture.

HEATED FLOORS

Great family home! Cute as a button inside and out. This 3 bedroom home is in excellent condition and is move in ready. Priced to sell, call to view today!

123 Johel

Lot 11 Indian Road $225,000

10552 Coon Creek

Sunny Youbou waterfront on .29 acre The main home has 3 bedroom & 2 bathrooms, beautiful birch floors and an open plan kitchen / living roomdesign. There is a 2nd residence with 2 bed/1 bath which is currently being rented. Why not own a piece of paradise?

$575,000

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LAKE DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE

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Periodontal Disease & Your Health

Every day new information crosses my desk linking periodontal disease to other diseases. One study found professional tooth cleaning was associated with fewer heart attacks & strokes. To quote the authors "Protection from heart disease & stroke was more pronounced in participants who got tooth scaling at least once per year." Professional tooth cleaning appears to reduce inflammation-causing bacterial growth that can lead to heart disease & stroke. In another study, a common bacterium that lives in our mouths and frequently the culprit in gum disease was revealed to be in high levels in colorectal cancers. The bacteria had been previously found to interact with natural killer cells, part of the immune systems first line of defense against infection & cancer. This study found that the bacterium inhibited the killer cells ability to attack cancer. This is the first time a bacterium has been shown to be helping cancer develop by inhibiting the immune system. The researchers said they wouldn't be surprised if this bacteria was associated with other types of cancer. They said it's one of the causes of colon cancer although it's probably not the exclusive cause. This same bacteria has been implicated in premature births. Another study found people who suffer from gingivitis or peiodontitis & also have a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis, reduced their arthritic pain, number of swollen joints & the degree of morning stiffness when they cured their infection & inflammation in the gums. According to another study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to dental diseases. Despite the daily disturbance of brushing & flossing, the mouth of a healthy person contains a stable ecosystem of healthy bacteria. New research shows that the mouth of a smoker is a much more chaotic, diverse ecosystem and is much more susceptible to invasion by harmful bacteria. As a group, smokers suffer from higher rates of oral diseases.

Check our website for more information on this topic. www.lakedentalhealth.com and see us on Facebook.

LAKE DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE

46 South Shore Rd. (Beside the Post Office in Lake Cowichan) 250-749-3233 email: ldhc@shaw.ca www.lakedentalhealth.com

Valley Fish & Game Club 8th Annual

Memorial Fishing Derby and Pig Roast April 3rd to April 5th

Cowichan & Bear Lake ONLY Ticket $30 – inc. Pig Roast Dinner, Camping, Draws & Top Fish Prizes - Dinner only Tickets $15

NO FISH OVER 50 CM

For more info call: Wally Baas at 250-749-4025 Pig Roast Dinner – 6:30 pm Friday, April 3rd Final weigh-in – 12:00 noon SHARP, Sunday, April 5th Kids under 16 ﬁsh Mayo Lake Prizes & Give-Aways All weekend Lots Of Camping Available ~ Bring The Family

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Today (April 1), Cassy Emerson and partner Pat Miller will open Youbou’s newest business. The former Mini-Market location on Youbou Road is now Cassy’s Coffee House. It will be open Tuesday to Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., serving breakfast and lunch. In the future, the other half of the building may host another retail unit.

2015 Fishing Regulations Synopsis now available Local Anglers: The synopsis is your go-to guide for fishing in BC Good news for BC anglers: The 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is here. Produced by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Black Press, the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is now available both online and in print. Published every two years as the go-to guide for all nonsalmon sport fishing regulations in effect in freshwater in British Columbia, the synopsis is a valuable resource for anglers throughout the province. “The Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis provides the public with a summary of the regulations and management practices the Province uses to ensure that freshwater fishing remains a sustainable and enjoyable pastime for all anglers in the province,” says Stephen MacIver, policy and regulations analyst for the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Inside the 100-page publication, find provincial and regional regulations, boating information and informative

feature articles, plus fish identification photos, definitions and more. Also included is a list of major regulation changes for 2015-17, vital information for a province that boasts more than 20,000 lakes and 750,000 kilometres of streams, not to mention many thousands of avid anglers. Find the 201517 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis online at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ fish Print copies are available at Service BC centres and local angling licence vendors throughout B.C. Gracing the cover of this year’s synopsis is a photo by Fernando Barbosa depicting two young anglers working together to land a big one on Bowron

Lake. For shutterbugs who want to be similarly immortalized, submissions are being accepted for the cover of the 2016-18 Hunting and Trapping Synopsis – e-mail photos relevant to hunting or trapping in B.C. to synopsiscoverphoto@gov.bc.ca by Oct. 1. Find complete contest rules at www.env.gov.bc.ca

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Pat Duringer

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RE/MAX of LAKE COWICHAN www.remaxlakecowichan.com

Your Trusted Authority ~ Going the extra mile for you!

250-749-6000

WOW!

Lot 1 Stin-Qua Road Waterfront Lot Rare 1/2 acre, fully serviced

$349,000

7971 Cowichan Valley Hwy. 8160 Sa-Seenos Cres.

PROPOSED NICE NEW HOUSE. Big log home with loft, and shop on 14 acres in town boundary. Big 16’ x 23’ workshop with 14’ ceilings

100 ft. Waterfront with Dock + Gazebo, New Roof Incredible Views

$1,199,000

Penny Lane

$629,000

521 Point Ideal

Duplex $239,000 Cottage $259,000 Great Riverfront Community, Walk to Town

3 Kitchens, Garage, shop. 1 Min. from boat launch and access to great Cowichan Lake Accessory Building newly renovated.

$949,000 $339,900

127 Darnell Rd.

Cute cottage, easy walk to town

$115,800

$153,400

72 Park Road

$795,000

$497,000

SPACIOUS 3 BDRM HOME 1 BLOCK FROM COWICHAN LAKE IN HONEYMOON BAY • Original fir floors • Bonus full basement • In-house workshop • New septic

6789 5th Street, $192,000

$379,000

Newly renovated 3 bdrm Town House. All outside remediation done. Perfect starter or retirement.

Perfect for the person who has everything!!

Your own island on Cowichan Lake, private and peaceful.

93 & 95 South Shore Rd.

Riverfront home on the Cowichan River Commercial/Residential downtown riverfront property walking distance to all Lake Cowichan has to offer.

215-19 Madill

$144,900

Bakery

REDUCED

$339,000

67 South Shore Rd.

$249,000

Awesome View, Awesome House

$249,000

10484 Youbou Rd.

Lake view from kitchen, landscaped, .52 acre

$265,000 169 South Shore

Land & building or start your own business

The Wellington

$499,000

130 Neva Rd. Lake Cowichan Home Centre, business and mini mall

$1,495,000 10670 Youbou 2 bedroom & den, newer roof, heat pump, close to Arbutus Park

$219,000

Main St. in Lake Cowichan, 7200 sq. ft. lot

$310,000 266 Hillside Road 3 bedroom A-frame with separate shop.

$239,000

3 bdr. and large workshop. Amazing lake views. $179,000

$179,000

$169,000

267 Hillside

199 MacDonald

Big House, 5 bdrms, 2 baths, big workshop wired and includes 1/2 bath

$367,000

SLOPES Beautiful upscale development has attracted a lovely mixture of mostly retired professionals.

481 Mountain View Rd.

159 River Road

10287 Youbou Road

Awesome house & land. Private. Big lot, huge shop

$264,900

$410,000

$292,500

228 Grants Lake Rd. 175 MacDonald

great family home on quiet street, big yard.

Unique, modern home with open concept living. Beautiful kitchen and lots of windows. designed with a B&B in mind.

Fabulous sun filled home with 2 master suites

$199,999

$189,000 154 South Shore Rd. Commercial Building and Land

5 acres of amazing waterfront, huge log cabin, tennis court, swimming pool, caretakers cabin, shop.

Unique waterfront development situated on the Cowichan River 2 bdrm cottage perfect for a weekend retreat or live year round

$449,900 Quiet cul-de-sac in town Great starter home

205 Tal Crescent.

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ANDERSON, COLE 1997 - 2015

Cole Robert Anderson, 18 years old, of Campbell River died tragically March 21, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained from a skiing accident at Whistler Blackcomb. He had been free skiing with his teammates and coach after a morning of ski race training at the Dave Murray National Training Center on Whistler Mountain. Cole was born March 13, 1997 in Duncan BC, the son of Terry and Michele (Dickson) Anderson. He attended Timberline Secondary School and was to graduate with his class of 2015. Cole was a member of the Mt Washington Ski Club (MWSC) and an active member of the MWSC Ski Racing Team, BC Alpine, Alpine Canada. He was a registered competitor with the International Ski Federation (FIS) and represented the Mt Washington Ski Club at National and Provincial ski race competitions. Cole was an emerging leader within his ski club and had recently received the club’s most prestigious award, the Ben Bellamy Memorial Most Sportsmanlike Skier Award for his sportsmanship, leadership, and love of skiing. He had obtained his Level I Coach Certification as a member of the Canadian Ski Coach Federation and also held a Level II Baseball Umpires Association Certification. During the ski off-season Cole would play and umpire baseball as a member of the Campbell River Minor Baseball Association; as well as workout, ride bikes, skateboard, and dream of his next days on snow. Cole was a fine kind-hearted young man with a whole world of opportunity yet ahead of him. He was loved and will be greatly missed. Cole is survived by his parents Terry and Michele of Campbell River, and his sister Nicola who is currently studying Health Information Science at the University of Victoria. He also leaves his maternal grandparents Brian and Sheila Dickson, Auntie Tracy and Uncle Rob Lamontagne, and his cousin Hailey Lamontagne all from Campbell River; his paternal grandparents Oke and Alice Anderson of Lake Cowichan as well as aunties and uncles Danny and Jocelyn Anderson of Crofton, Ron and Lora Anderson of Ladysmith, and cousins Marissa, Cody, Meagan, and Lauren. A celebration of Cole’s life will be held on Saturday April 18, 2015 at 1PM at the Thunderbird Hall, 1420 Wewaikum Road, Campbell River. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donating to the Mt Washington Ski Club re Cole Anderson Bursary Account Mbr #44972 Acct #100020178149 at any Coastal Community Credit Union or send a donation cheque directly to the Mt Washington Ski Club PO Box 3335 Courtenay BC V9N 5N5. Cheques should be made payable to the Mt Washington Ski Club and note Cole Anderson Bursary Fund.

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Shaun Felling entertains the kids at the Lake Cowichan Skate Park on his BMX bike. Felling, a former professional Mountain Bike Trials rider for Shaun Felling entertains the kids at the Lake Cowichan Skate Park on his BMX bike. Felling, a former professional Mountain Bike Trials rider for nine years on the Island, now rides his BMX for fun. nine years on the Island, now rides his BMX for fun.

Lake Cowichan students could be forming ‘youth council’ next September Youth Leadership: Leadership: Councillor Councillor Austin Youth Austin said said LCS LCS class class has has shown shown interest interestininforming formingcouncil council —Continued from the front —Continued from the front page page “By adopting [the Youth “By adopting [the Youth Lens], I would hope that Lens], I would hope when council adoptsthat a new when adopts a new policycouncil that they will instruct policy that staff they to will municipal seeinstruct that municipal staff to see that they have incorporated the they have incorporated the

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Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at Lake Cowichan School, 190 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC

South Zone – Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm at George Bonner Elementary School, 3060 Cobble Hill Road, Mill Bay, BC Central Zone – Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm at Quamichan Campus, CSS, 2515 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC North Zone – Monday, April 13, 2015 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Chemainus Secondary School, 9947 Daniel Street, Chemainus, BC www.sd79.bc.ca

Youth Lens into their Youth Lens into their recommendation and into their recommendation and into their planning,” Sterk said. planning,” Sterk said. One aspect of the Youth Onethat aspect the Youth Lens townofcouncil took a Lens that town took a keen interest in council is the “youth keen interest in iswas therecently “youth council,” which council,” which recently incorporated intowas Duncan. incorporated into Duncan. Sterk described the youth Sterk as described youth council a “juniorthe municipal council council.”as a “junior municipal council.” The City of Duncan The City Duncan provides its of youth council provides youth— council with staffits support its with support — its Chiefstaff Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer

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School’s Youth Leadership School’s Youth Leadership class several times since the class several times since thean election, and that there was election, that therea was an interest inand establishing youth interestor insomething establishing a youth council similar. council something similar. She said or there was a strong She said there waswould a strong possibility that one be possibility during that onethe would established next be established school year. during the next school Sterk year. said the youth group Sterk the youth would besaid presenting thegroup would betopresenting the program a province-wide program to a province-wide municipal conference, as well municipal as to a groupconference, in Toronto,asinwell the as to a group coming weeks.in Toronto, in the coming weeks.

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Leonard passed away peacefully at his home on River road in Chemainus in the early evening of March 18th. Â Len loved his property which was a common social gathering for his family and many friends. Â Lenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home always had that revolving door. Len grew up on Vancouver Island primarily in Lake Cowichan. Â He married at a young age to his first love, Tammy Weaver, where the classes they missed caused by the kiss gave them 3 beautiful girls together.Â Those two young fools, Len always wondered â&#x20AC;&#x153;do you think of me?â&#x20AC;? Lenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey was not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting â&#x20AC;&#x153;holy Dinah, what a ride!!â&#x20AC;? Weary of reading obits, Len wanted it known that he died as a result of being stubborn,Â refusing to follow doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orders and raising hell for almost six decades. Â He enjoyed his booze, cars, safety meetings, feeding his birds, dancing, playing the spoons and most of all his friends. SIMPLE!!!!!! For the latter part of Lenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life he reunited with Debbie,Â his last love. Â A love of 23 years ago bringing him much happiness and a love of 15 on his scale of 1 to 10. Â Certainly a love meant to be. Len was predeceased by his parents Rose Anne and John. Lovingly remembered by his family; children, Kristine (Chris) Anderson , Jamie (Rocky) Wise and Erin Robertson &(Gord). Papa also had 8 grandchildren Jordan, Jake, Josh, Emily, Madison, Ryder, Billy and Randi. Siblings, Lawrence (Betty), Lorna (Bob), Florence (Bella Coola Bob), Marilyn (Wayne), Garnett (Amy) and Joe (Becky) and #1 Son â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buzzâ&#x20AC;? Leonard will also be missed dearly by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a ton of friends. His memory will be with them, where many stories will be told with love, laughter and tears. A Celebration of Lenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Chemainus, BC on Saturday April 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Come and share your stories. There will be a cash bar, snacks along with a designated driver for those in need! In Lieu of flowers please buy your buddies a beer or make a donation to the Heart and Stroke foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.hwwallacecbc.com

Mike passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Cowichan, B.C., March 16, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born in Craik, Sask. and spent much of his early life on the family farm north of Aylesbury. He loved being on the land and working with the livestock which led him to be a member of the 4H Club in his youth. Mike was also an active participant in community activities. His competitions in tractor pulls was a source of great pride for Mike. With Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for the farm never far from his heart, he even assumed management of the farm for several years of his adulthood. Mike devoted most of his career to being a long and short haul trucker and tour and shuttle bus driver, which he maintained with a flawless driving record. Mike loved nothing more than good conversations with family and friends and had a catalogue of jokes he loved sharing. He was an enthusiastic stroyteller wih an acute memory for details. In his quiter times, Mike loved spending time at the computer on the flight simulator or reading a spellbinding novel. A tried and true Saskatchewan Roughrider fan, Mike either attended the games or followed them on TV. He was a fine curler throughout his life, and, also, closely followed professional curling. Mike enjoyed camping and the outdoors and treasured his travels throughout North America, Europe and South Africa. Michael is survived by his brother, Bill (Marie) Sister, Les (Barry), Brother, Brad and Nephew, Greg. He will also be missed by his extended family members and his many friends. Mike was predeceased by his parents, William and Joanne Law, and his brother, Jay. At Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, no service will be held. The family asks that as a rememberance of Mike you show someone an act of kindness. Memories and condolences may be shared with Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family through the H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, Duncan, at www.hwwallacecbc.com

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