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Citizen of the Year: Aaron Hamilton the recipient of Chamber’s annual honour PAGE 2
Cow-op: New project takes Cowichan Valley’s farms online PAGE 3
Cowichan Matters: Officials inform public on state of health and safety on Cowichan Lake PAGE 10
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With the official opening of Lake Cowichan’s Ts’uubaa-asatx Square drawing closer, the park’s anticipated totem pole is beginning to come to life as well. Artist Ron Hamilton arrived in town early last week, spending his time putting the finishing touches on his final sketch of the pole’s design. While
the project will add a splash of colour and culture to South Shore Road, Hamilton said he hopes it will also stand as a symbol of cooperation between the town and the Ts’uubaa-asatx First Nation, and serve as inspiration for other communities. Last year, the town announced that the naming rights to the new town square would be given to the local First Nation. The naming e ceremony took place on Oct. 31
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Nichole Stock Community Award: The annual volunteer award went to two recipients this year, Darlene Weberg-Pohn and Denise Allan Drew McLachlan
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The Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its annual community awards last week, with the two awards going to three Lake residents this year. Aaron Hamilton, operations manager for the Ts’uubaaasatx First Nation, was named the Citizen of the Year for 2014. The Nichole Stock Community Award went to two recipients this year: Denise Allan, chairperson for the Lady of the Lake Society, and Darlene WebergPohn, whose volunteerism has spanned countless organizations and families across the Lake. Presenters noted Hamilton’s spearheading of talks between the town and the First Nation, as well as his coordination of the carving of the totem pole expected to be raised in town square in September. Hamilton also presented a business plan for a guided canoe tour program earlier this year, in hopes of further invigorating tourism. Hamilton’s work in “bridging
cultures” between the town and local band were a major factor contributing to him being named Citizen of the Year. “Our biggest accomplishment last year was working with the town and getting that relationship framed up, which led to the pole,” Hamilton said. “The other was getting our business plan adopted for the community. This area could become a big hub for tourism.”
qualities that both Allan and Weberg-Pohn displayed in 2014 and in past years. Allan was noted for her work organizing Lady of the Lake, which has turned many local girls into ambassadors for Lake Cowichan, Allan having acted as chairperson of the society for the past six years. Allan has also served as the Palsson Elementary School Parent Advisory Council’s secretary for five years, and her business, The Depot, has worked to support
“ ” Our biggest accomplishment last year was working with the town and getting that relationship framed up.
Aaron Hamilton
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numerous local charities. Weberg-Pohn was recognized for the countless hours and amount of energy she put into fundraisers for the Newman and Pilkington families, the Community Services Hampers, the Cowichan Lake Food Bank,
Lake Cowichan Animal Rescue, the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society and many others. As per tradition, Hamilton was not informed that he would be receiving the award, and was invited to the Chamber under the guise of presenting an update on the Ts’uubaa-asatx Square pole project. “There was a delegation there representing the Nation, as we had just joined the Chamber of Commerce,” Hamilton said. “They said they were here on behalf of me, and I looked to my wife and said ‘they should be saying they’re here on behalf of the First Nation.’” Hamilton said that he would like to see the town and residents continue to pursue economic development within Lake Cowichan, to encourage more people to come to the area and to do so with sustainability in mind. “We need to plan accordingly, we need to make sure we do everything in a sustainable manner,” he said. “Make sure we pay attention to what we have and why the town is beautiful now.”
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From left: Hafiz Bhimji (Salt Spring Island), Roger Nelson (Mill Bay), Jack Fyfe (Lake Cowichan) and Erika LeBlanc (Duncan) competed in the Pickle Ball tournament at the Cowichan Lake Recreation Centre last Saturday (April 25). Eighteen men and sixteen women from Southern Vancouver Island competed on co-ed teams to come out on top as the best man and best woman in Pickle Ball. Lake Cowichan’s Fyfe was wearing a scarf to signify he was filling in on the women’s short roster.
Cow-op will take the Valley’s fresh produce online Cowichan Green Communities: Group launching online market on June 1 Drew McLachlan
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As summer approaches, many farmers are preparing to fill their stalls at markets in Lake Cowichan, Honeymoon Bay and across the Cowichan Valley. Meanwhile, Cowichan Green Communities (CGC) is hoping the Valley’s farmers will be on board with their new market, which aims to take Cowichan’s produce, meat and other foodstuffs to a fresh new place – online. Cow-op, which is set to launch June 1, provides an online hub through which local farmers can sell their goods. Consumers can order from multiple producers in one visit, with items being shipped to and bundled at the Cowichan Green Communities facility once a week for pick-up. Coordinator Heather Kaye said
the goal of Cow-op is to provide a “time-saving way to shop” for young families, as orders can be made anytime and from home. “The Cowichan Valley is a big region,” Kaye said. “Someone could want to buy sausages from Cedar and vegetables from Shawnigan Lake, but not have enough time to drag their kids to farmers’ markets.”
“[Farmers] won’t have to stand at a stall for seven hours, wondering how much they’ll sell,” she said. Though it has yet to be seen in Lake Cowichan, similar programs have met with success across North America. During the design stages, CGC emulated the online farmers’ market in Hooser, Indiana, feeling that the similar size and population of the region would translate well to the Cowichan Valley. Another nearby success story is Vancouver’s SPUD, which has even expanded to include home delivery, something Kaye said Cowop aspires to provide as well, if successful. CGC will be hosting an event at Vancouver Island University’s Cowichan campus on May 5, geared towards farmers, in hopes that more local producers will come on board with Cow-op.
“ ” Farmers won’t have to stand at a stall for seven hours, wondering how much they’ll sell Heather Kaye
Kaye also said that Cow-op could provide some added convenience for farmers as well, specifically through the website’s pre-pay system.
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B.C. Views: Budget includes new public transit fund and increased defence spending Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
The federal government has joined B.C. in the balanced budget club, but it comes at a cost to provincial revenues. Federal Finance Minister Joe Oliver delivered his first budget Tuesday, featuring increased defence spending and a new public transit fund that wouldn’t take effect until after the federal election scheduled for this fall. B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said changes in the federal budget such as reducing small business tax and allowing personal income splitting for couples have a flow-through effect on provincial revenues. That could be between $18 million and $30 million to B.C., he said. De Jong said the B.C. government supports the reduction in federal small business tax rate, which is to decline from 11 to nine per cent by 2019. A new federal fund to help pay for transit doesn’t take effect until 2017, but de Jong said he expects current federal infrastructure programs to continue until then. Federal Industry Minister James Moore said the Conservative government is still distributing funds from the $70 billion infrastructure fund that was included in last year’s budget, and the new fund is in response to cities’ demands. The mayors of Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and the
national and provincial municipal associations have all endorsed the budget, Moore said. B.C. NDP finance critic Carole James said the federal budget seems to have missed B.C. priorities, and it was frustrating to see Ottawa balance its books on the same day as the Canadian Coast Guard closed another West Coast facility. The Coast Guard’s marine communications and traffic centre at Ucluelet is closed, with the function transferred to Prince Rupert. A similar station in Vancouver is to close May 6, with traffic monitored from Victoria, and another monitoring station at Comox is set to close this year, according to Unifor, the union representing Coast Guard employees. Moore said the rationalization and modernization of ship tracking systems on the West Coast will improve safety, and has already been done on the East Coast. Business Council of B.C. president Greg D’Avignon said balancing the national budget, investing in transit and providing investment incentives for industries such as liquefied natural gas and forestry will help offset the effects of a slump in oil prices and weak commodity markets. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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SAYS We asked:
Where do you think we should locate a columbarium in Lake Cowichan, in a public park or somewhere on it’s own?
Amber Jeglum “I think it would be nice to have it in a public park near the lake or the river, but there would be concerns of vandalism, which would be a reason to put it somewhere more private.”
Ladies golf at March Meadows now underway The ladies teed off earlier this month as the golf season began, and are now looking for more golfers to join them on the green. On May 4, members and non-members alike are invited to March Meadows for nine holes starting at 4 p.m. Groups and individuals are both welcome, and prizes will be available. For more information, you can reach the pro shop at 250-749-6241 or online through Facebook.
Jenifer Cadieux “I don’t see a problem with it being in a park, like Central Park. It’s important like the cenotaph or other monuments like that.”
Julie Thomas “I think it should be somewhere private, by the lake where it’s serene so someone can sit with their loved ones as opposed to somewhere busy or noisy.”
Trish Stock “I think it would be nice to be in the park because the people that came from this area probably enjoyed the park. This is a way to carry that on from the afterlife.”
Randy Jones “I think it should be private, it’s like a burial site — it should be a more solemn place to rest your loved ones. It is not the best idea to have it in a busy area.”
Lake Cowichan taxpayers dodged a significant tax increase Dear editor,
It was reported in the Times Colonist that the cost to Saanich ratepayers for firing the City Manager was eleven per cent of this year’s tax increase. Given that much of the talk in our own municipal campaign revolved around a similar idea, I am prepared to suggest that we dodged a significant increase of our own. The story in Saanich was that incoming Mayor Richard
Atwell felt the previous CAO had enjoyed too good of a working relationship with Frank Leonard. Somehow that made sense, although a reasonable citizen might expect our paid staff to work closely with elected officials. It is, after all, their job to do so whether in Saanich or in Lake Cowichan. One wonders how a candidate can run for, let alone get elected to office, without understanding that. Politicians do not like to say no, so they hire a City Manager
to do it for them. Perhaps once Mayor Atwell has been in office for a while he will understand what a fool he has been, but as a Saanich ratepayer I am not about to forgive him this side of the next election. I am also grateful to my fellow Lake Cowichan ratepayers for not saddling me with a second severance package to pay for.
—David Lowther Mesachie Lake, BC
Rough carving of pole to be open to public Labour Day: Pole scheduled to be raised in September, along with a traditional ceremony —Continued from the front page The next phase of the fundraising campaign, expected to start in May, will allow residents to participate in the rough carving of the pole in return for a non-minimum donation. Ron Hamilton explained another aspect of having the community involved with the creation of the pole. “I’m interested in having help from the people in the community, especially young people — even just one swing of an axe,” he said. “They can feel an ownership over [the pole], which could save it from the vandalism many totem poles are subject to.” The town’s acknowledgement of the local First Nation itself is a rare occurrence in Canada, especially during a turbulent time for aboriginal and nonaboriginal relations, perhaps best illustrated by calls for an inquiry on missing and murdered aboriginal women making headlines across the country.
Ron Hamilton said he hopes the pole and square will stand as a symbol of cooperation between the two groups. “It’s a very rare moment, and it should be an interesting project,” he said. “I hope it will embolden other communities to make moves to acknowledge where they are in the world. They’ve developed towns, cities and industry on our land and should be thankful for this. We, as a people, need to acknowledge that those surrounding us are not going away and that we are not going away either... I’ve spent two years doing contract work for the band, and I’ve yet to come across a road or park or anything acknowledging the First Nations.” The design of the pole is representative of the Cowichan Lake, the area surrounding it and the history of the Ts’uubaaasatx people. At the bottom of the pole are two wolves. At the centre is a blue bowl, representing the lake, which is flanked by two snakes. Above it
is a hole representing the caves at Mesachie Lake, which will be filled with large crystals to create a prism of colours as the sun sets or rises, a feature unique to this pole. Above it are three green mountain tops and three heads, looking to the past, present and future. Ron Hamilton said the future will be looking towards the new public library, indicating that the future lies in education. The design will be drawn on the pole this week before carving begins. “All of the people who have come by have been really charged up and excited about it,” Ron Hamilton said. “It’s nice to be involved with something that has such a good feeling surrounding it.” The pole is expected to be complete by Labour Day weekend, when an official raising ceremony will take place. Aaron Hamilton said he plans for the pole to be man-raised. The ceremony will also include a blessing of the pole as well as some festivities.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 94 of the Community Charter, SBC 2003, c.26, as amended (“Community Charter”) that Town Council seeks the approval of the electors in regard to “Town of Lake Cowichan Park Closure Bylaw No. 961-2015.” Section 27(2)(b) of the Community Charter provides that a Council may, by by-law adopted with the approval of the electors, dispose of park land vested in a municipality by subdivision provided that the proceeds of the disposal are to be place to the credit of park land acquisition reserve fund. TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Lake Cowichan has given three readings to “Town of Lake Cowichan Park Closure Bylaw No. 961-2015”. The closure of park land is intended to facilitate a transfer of a portion of park property to the adjacent property owner to accommodate setback requirements. Funds received from the transfer will be placed in the Parkland Acquisition Reserve. The assent of the electors is being sought by way of alternate approval process. The number of electors in the Town of Lake Cowichan to which the approval process applies is 231. Town Council will proceed with this matter unless, by the deadline is 4:00 pm, May 4th, 2015 at least 10% of the electors, or 231 electors, sign and submit an Elector Response Form. An elector may only sign an Elector Response Form if the person meets the qualifications to vote in a Local General Election in Lake Cowichan. Elector Response Forms are available upon request from April 15th to May 4th, 2015 at the Town of Lake Cowichan Municipal Hall, 39 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0, by telephone (250) 749-6681, fax (250) 749-3900, or e-mail: jfernandez@lakecowichan.ca. The forms are also available on-line at www.lakecowichan.ca. The by-law may be inspected at the Town Hall, 39 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Any inquiries should be directed to Municipal Office at 250-749-6681 during office hours; 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
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Hikers Erika leBlanc, Daryl Sage, Eva Fearon and Willa Suntjens at the bottom of the falls.
Robertson Falls: The Retreads get a lovely view from below and above the nearby waterfalls This week I was a co-leader of the hike. Great excitement when I received an email starting “honey”and ending with “love you.” However, it was quickly followed by an email saying “that is not for you, I pressed the wrong button.” What a let down! The leaders send an email announcing and briefly describing the hike. On the morning of the hike they welcome and register participants and help to organize car-pooling to the trail head. We do try to make good use of our valuable transport. At the trail head they go through a naming and counting process, but this morning the numbers did not match with the registration sheet. Who had not signed in? You guessed it — me. A little embarrassment and then we were off. One leader at the front and the other, me, following the 17 other members as “sweep.” The sweep’s job is to stay at the back and keep with stragglers, or in this case be a straggler. We once again confirmed that when the front of the group stops to rest they wait until the sweep catches up and then they are off again. The sweep may move a bit slower but never seems to get a rest. Another duty of the leader is to check the trail if needed. In this case we knew there was a creek to cross at the beginning of the trail so Jean checked it
and decided she would bring a small ladder and a plank to provide a bridge for the crossing. This worked very well with no tumbles and no wet feet. We hiked along unused logging roads to a view point above the Robertson Falls that drop down over a considerable distance about 4 km upstream from the Port Renfrew Highway bridge. A rocky, moss-covered area above the falls became our lunch spot and the sweep enjoyed a well-earned rest. More enthusiastic members went on down a steep path to a point where they viewed the falls from below. They reported that the view from the bottom of the falls looking up, is very impressive. You don’t realize at the top just how far down the water falls or how much is constantly pouring over. They really are lovely falls. After a lunch break we headed back down toward the creek crossing and parking spot. A total hike of 8.5 km and an elevation change of about 150 m. A week earlier, 22 of us did a 10 km peri-urban hike. We started at a point off Somenos Road near highway 18 and hiked along the trail that follows the Crofton Mill’s water pipe right-of-way. The first part of the trail moves through rural rolling hills and then gradually flattens out as we get into the suburban neighbourhoods. In succession
we crossed Auchinade Road, Limerick Road with a touch of the Irish and Lake Cowichan Road near the roundabout. We continued and eventually moved down a slope and across Bings Creek before coming to the junction with the Cowichan Valley Trail that goes from Duncan to Lake Cowichan. Here we took a coffee or tea or water break in the sunshine, and then headed on up the trail in the direction of Lake Cowichan. This part of the trail was fairly busy with enthusiastic cyclists and dog walkers. Along this section of the trail, on the way back, we managed to impress a few local people by saying we were from Lake Cowichan, but failing to explain that we had actually driven in on highway 18. One lady observed that we were a pretty intimidating bunch. The hike ended with a lunch break at the point where the trail crossed the Old Lake Cowichan Highway and it was back again to Johnson Road and our waiting cars. At this point we could not agree that we had time and where to go for coffee, so we headed back to good old Lake Cowichan. Once there, a few members were spotted heading into Tim’s for their coffee. —Submitted by David Kidd and Beth Kidd
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47 Blackwood Heights NEW LISTING
$159,900
Panoramic views of the mountains, beautiful Lake Cowichan & Honeymoon Bay. This south facing building site on .28 of an acre is situated in the “Cottages at Marble Bay”. There is lake access with wharves and beaches. They don’t come any better than this so make this your weekend destination or for full time living.
Lot 17 Kestral Drive PRICED TO SELL
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!
$160,000
84 Nelson Rd.
BEAVER LAKE RESORT 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.
$89,900
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!
$265,000
GREAT FAMILY HOME
As new condition, a preferred corner suite with 2 balconies, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Looks onto Saywell Park, the museum and beautiful Lake & historic Cowichan River. Can come fully furnished even including the wine. Look soon as these corner units seldom become available. A real steal at $149,000
$149,000
#207-138 South Shore
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$299,000
FAMILY ALERT
145 Nitinat
There is room for everyone in this 4 bed, 2 bath home. Features include a double sized south facing lot, a huge work shop with 10ft high doors, RV storage, fenced garden area with storage shed, fireplace and wood burning stove for those chilly winter nights. There is great value in this great family package.
$289,900
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.
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 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
SOLD
$330,000
88 Gordon Road
INVESTOR ALERT!
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.
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.
$179,900 92 Cowichan Ave. East
68 Boundary
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.
1200 Sq Ft shop with two bays for all your toys. There is also a 3 bedroom home situated on a roomy .32 acre lot. The back yard is large and private. Located close to all town amenities
$309,000
196 Neva
FIRST TIME IN YEARS ON THE MARKET
4775 Fairbridge
$195,000
WATERFRONT PROPERTY
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!
10034 March Road
$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.
10125 South Shore
$639,000
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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
33 Pine Street
$199,000
$250,000
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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
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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.
$245,000
HEATED FLOORS
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
$599,000
GREAT FAMILY HOME
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!
10 & 16 King George St.
$145,000
HISTORICAL HOME .63 ACRE
HUGE SHOP
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.
Lot 11 Indian Road $225,000
WELCOME HOME
$189,900
One of the best commercial properties on the market, located on Lake Cowichan’s main road. There is a two bedroom suite attached to the current business. Zoning allows for numerous uses and opportunities. Don’t miss out on this one, view now!
212 South Shore
470 Point Ideal $69,900
$99,900
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 AN AFFORDABLE DREAM
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$575,000
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Cowichan Lake Matters public meeting Photos by Malcolm Chalmers
Fisheries Officer Willi Jansen spoke about the role of fisheries in helping preserve Cowichan Lake.
RCMP constable Andrew Burn made a “call to action” for residents to report problematic behaviour on the lake and river.
RCMP: An increased budget will allow more officers on the lake during the summer Drew McLachlan
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announced that two additional officers would be available to patrol the lake in boats during the summer thanks to a recent budget increase. An RCMP boat will also be stationed in Youbou in hopes that it will decrease the response time for calls to the west end of the lake. Diana Gunderson, representing the Cowichan Lake Stewardship Society, said the group is hoping to have extra signage erected at the area’s boat launches which, along with volunteers, will work to provide information to the town’s visitors. Other speakers at the meeting included Jessica Lines from BC Parks, fisheries officer Willi Jansen, Honeymoon Bay Fire Department chief Keith Bird and CVRD building inspector/bylaw officer Brian Duncan. After the meeting, residents filled out an exit survey and were able to speak one-on-one with some of the speakers for a chance to gain more information regarding the lake. —with files from Malcolm Chalmers
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One Cowichan looks to solar power for Cowichan Valley’s future
Parker Jefferson not waiting for feds to ‘wake up to power of renewable energy’ Andrea Rondeau
CowiChan Valley Citizen
Photos Drew McLachlan
Above: Lake Cowichan School students Eric Magnison and Emily Van sweep South Shore Road for litter during the school’s Community Clean-up last Wednesday afternoon (April 22), which also marked Earth Day, an environmental holiday now observed by 192 countries.
Below: Each grade had their own route to work during the Community Clean-up, which saw students picking up litter as far as Palsson Elementary, Stanley Gordon Park and the duck pond, while younger students stuck to the grounds of LCS. Last week marks the second year in a row that LCS has organized the Community Clean-up.
One Cowichan has a vision of the Valley becoming the solar capital of B.C., and to boost their cause they’re asking everyone to sign a petition voicing their support of moving in this direction. “We think it’s very important for our community to start working towards more energy self-sufficiency,” said Parker Jefferson of One Cowichan. The petition will go to local governments asking them to take a leadership role to encourage the development of solar energy use in Cowichan. “I don’t think we can wait for the federal government to kind of wake up to the power of renewable energy,” said Jefferson. “We have to sort of start off I think on our own. We would certainly hope in the future that our federal government would start to realize the impact that solar power and renewable energy can have on our society.” One Cowichan has settled on promoting solar energy because it is the most promising renewable energy technology for the Valley’s topography, he said. “We do get a lot of sun here,” he said, explaining that some research has been done into the possibilities of wind power for Cowichan, but that research has found it’s not a particularly windy place except on the ridges ringing the valley. “Down here in the Valley it’s not really dependable enough, and solar is the most feasible option here, because we do get an awful lot of sunshine here,” he said. One Cowichan isn’t expecting local government to set up a municipal
solar farm or utility, instead Jefferson said they envision the municipal government role as one of advocating for movement from more senior governments and encouraging the citizenry in the solar direction. “Local governments have a role to play in providing the right incentives, regulations, and public education for solutions,” said Jefferson. “Our petition aims to show elected leaders that the public is onside with bold action.” They’re hoping to support existing private infrastructure and the set up of personal solar installations. There are a lot of citizen initiatives already rolling, he said, citing the recent bulk solar panel buy coordinated by Peter Nix and the Cowichan Carbon Busters. Jefferson said there’s a big future in small solar units in residential areas feeding into the grid. A lot of people still think they need “a big bank of batteries in the basement” Jefferson said, but that’s not so — it’s very doable for many. He’d like to see the federal government move towards financial incentives for people taking up green energy opportunities, and the creation of creative financing models so that it’s more affordable for more people. Jefferson said the time is right with hydro power costs expected to go up 28 per cent over the next five years and a trend down in the cost of solar installation. “It is an option for many of us,” he said. One Cowichan will be making a report to local councils in the coming months on what other areas are doing on solar and other alternative energy solutions. Citizens can sign the petition and get involved with the solar campaign at www.onecowichan.ca
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Registered & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses for all shifts, to support our Pediatric / Adolescent clients for home / school care in the Duncan/Nanaimo areas to work with children with complex care needs who may have a tracheostomy and ventilation. Pediatric experience is an asset. We offer client specific training, Trach/Vent courses and other on-going training as required. If you are an RN or LPN and enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you.
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Our Community in Brief Young entrepreneurs Royal Movie Night open for business at at LCS in support LCS tomorrow of Hill family Lake Cowichan School students who have been participating in Powerplay Young Entrepreneurs, an educational program that helps students develop the tools needed to start their own business, are ready to display their business plans and sell products they’ve developed. Residents are invited to attend the show tomorrow (April 30) from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. at the LCS gymnasium.
The Lady of the Lake Society is inviting residents to an evening at the movies with the Lady of the Lake princesses next Friday night (May 8) at the Lake Cowichan School gymnasium. Admission is by donation (minimum $2) with proceeds supporting the family of Deana Hill, a local woman suffering from cancer. Disney’s animated film Frozen will be shown at 6:30 p.m., and a concession will also be open.
Kids in the Kaatza Art Group Kitchen at creating 2016 community calendar Centennial Hall
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Bre Kitigawa, organizer of the Jordan Melchior Memorial Scholarship, helps bag some of the cans donated last Saturday (April 25). The scholarship gives $500 to a Lake Cowichan Student at a presentation evening in June. Last Years recipient was Megan Foster.
After a positive response last year, Kaatza Art Group will be launching a 16-month calendar starting in September, with space for 17 local photographs. The theme this year will be “celebrating the beauty of nature around Cowichan Lake.” Entry is free and photographers can submit three images to calendar@kaatzaartgroup.ca until May 8.
Cowichan Lake Recreation is hosting a four-part class at Lower Centennial Hall from May 12 to June 2. Vicki Ordano will teach kids ages seven to 12 how to prepare an assortment of healthy meals and snacks, as well as kitchen safety, nutrition and Food Safe principles. Registration is $40 and the deadline is May 7. —Drew McLachlan
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