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Changing Frequency: Radio Cowichan gets approval to install new, stronger antenna PAGE 2
Orange Crush: Cowichan NDP hope to ride wave after Alberta election PAGE 10
Marble Bay: Rezoning request sparks controversy on east side of the lake PAGE 3
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Lake Cowichan’s Lady of the Lake Society is celebrating the 70th year of the program, and the Kaatza Station Museum will be marking the occasion this weekend. The annual Heritage Days celebrations, set to take place on May 15, 16 and 17, will see
the museum set up a variety of displays exploring the many events, people and icons of the Cowichan Lake communities, including Lady of the Lake and the Kaatza Station Museum itself. The Lady of the Lake display will go back to 1945, all the way to the first competition. In its formative years, high school students would select a girl from each lake community – Youbou e and Caycuse, Honeymoon Bay
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CICV FM expanding broadcast area with new antennae
Changing frequency: The Lake 98.7 will become Radio Cowichan 97.5 to reflect the upcoming changes Drew McLachlan
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The board and volunteers of CICV, Lake Cowichan’s local community radio station, were pleased to hear last week that their request for a new broadcast antenna was finally approved by Industry Canada. The new antenna will provide the station with a major increase in power, taking their broadcast strength from five to 50 watts. The added power will allow CICV’s signal to be carried further. Currently, only listeners in Lake Cowichan can tune into 98.7 FM, but as upgrades are completed, the station should be listenable as far as Crofton, Cobble Hill and possibly Shawnigan Lake. To reflect the wider broadcast, the station’s tagline “The Lake” will also be undergoing a change. Another upgrade coming to the station will be the ability to broadcast off the grid, on generators, in the event of an emergency. Radio Cowichan chairperson Mike Bishop explained that part of the radio station’s emergency preparedness training will be supplying hand-cranked radios to residents in order to keep them up to date during an emergency. The new antenna will mark
the largest improvement for the station since its introduction to the airwaves five years ago. Previously, programming was distributed online and handled mostly by founders Ron McKenzie, Karl Dalskog and Brian Simpson. “The growth [of CICV] has been slow but steady,” Bishop said. “We’ve managed to grow an international listenership through the world wide web. We’ve had hits on our website from as far as Australia, Mexico
preserve their native language. With the new antenna planning to be located on the corner of Deer Road and the Youbou Highway, Radio Cowichan was required to gain the approval of nearby residents as well as the neighbouring Ts’uubaa-asatx. A main concern for the group was the aesthetic qualities of the antennae itself. “We discussed our plans with [the First Nation] and provided them with our final landscaping plans,” Bishop said. “Our upgrade is going to incorporate native plants, its not just going to be a big steel box. They’re doing something next door with their grave site, so we’re working on greenscaping together to make sure the two locations will blend.” Though the station’s recording studio is located on the Lake Cowichan School grounds, in the former band room, CICV’s antenna and transmitter are located in the former ranger station on Wellington Road. The property, which at one point also served as the town’s ambulance station, is currently for sale. In order to accommodate the stronger signal, CICV will also be changing frequency to 97.5 FM. The change is expected to take place later this month.
“ ” Our growth has been slow but steady. We’ve managed to grow an international listenership through the world wide web.
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Mike Bishop, chair of the Cowichan Valley Community Radio Society, sits in the Radio Cowichan recording studio, located in Lake Cowichan School’s former band room.
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and Hungary.” Despite cultivating a sizable audience abroad, CICV’s main focus has always been to serve the communities around Cowichan Lake. One of the station’s features, called Museum Moments, talks about historical facts and moments from Lake Cowichan and the surrounding area. Bishop said that CICV programmers also have plans to work with the local Ts’uubaa-asatx First Nation on a “vocabulary show” that will work with aboriginal people to
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The current home of CICV’s antenna and transmitter, located on Wellington Road, is up for sale as the station moves to a new location on Deer Road.
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Sylvia McMahon (left) and Pat Foster of Communities in Bloom with the 50 hanging baskets of flowers planted and nurtured by two classes at Lake Cowichan School. Along with the 50 pictured, and additional 25 were made by students at Palsson Elementary. The baskets will be sold for $15 each in Saywell Park during Heritage Days. Cheques in the amount of $400 were presented to each of the three classes with an additional $100 being given to the Scouts in return for their help planting ten baskets at Country Grocer last month.
Rezoning request sparks controversy in Marble Bay
Sewage disposal and water quality a main concern for residents opposed to amendment of bylaws Drew McLachlan
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A group of 15 property owners from Marble Bay, just west of Lake Cowichan, have asked the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) to make amendments to their current zoning bylaws in order to allow RVs and other camping vehicles to be set up on their property. While these conditions have already existed in Marble Bay for some time, outside of regulation, the request has caused an uproar from neighbouring residents, who see its request as “setting a bad precedent” that will greatly impact the watershed itself. Current CVRD Area I bylaws state that “a tent, trailer, recreational vehicle, park model unit, bus or other motor vehicle must not be used as a residence” in an R2 single-family dwelling. Marble Bay resident Dalton Smith argued that despite zoning restrictions being in place since 1975, little enforcement has led to those very conditions being common along Nantree Road and Peri Road. Smith, along with Michael Loseth, gave a presentation at last week’s town
council meeting in Lake Cowichan, asking council for their support in opposing the proposed bylaw amendment. Smith assured council that the opposition was not an example of NIMBY (Not In My BackYard), and that the main concern for him and other residents is the contamination of the watershed.
we’re seeing now. I think it could be a compounding factor.” Members of council, including councillor Bob Day, who also sits on the CVRD board, expressed concern over the proposed amendment, particularly with the potential effect it would have on the town’s drinking water. “I don’t think placing recreation in a residential zone is a good idea, personally,” councillor Tim McGonigle said. “We should have more information on whether or not its affecting our drinking water,” Mayor Ross Forrest added. Aside from sewage concerns, Smith’s presentation also noted that residents are concerned with parking issues, noise, disruption and the effect that more campers could have on property values. At a public meeting on Monday evening (May 11), supporters of the bylaw amendment were vehement on staying in the area, as many have been living in similar arrangements for several decades. The residents also noted that several of them had dug outhouses, similar to the ones installed on the nearby public beach.
“ ” It’s especially troubling with the high turbidity levels we’re seeing now.
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Smith said that he had seen trailers with no improved septic systems dumping raw sewage into Cowichan Lake and on the ground, especially concerning, he noted, due to the fact that the neighbourhood is located on a flood plain. “I don’t mind if they camp out once in a while, but they’re dumping raw sewage into out water,” Smith said. “Its especially troubling with the high turbidity levels
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Dalton Smith was one resident representing those opposed to the bylaw amendment that would allow RVs and trailers to be set up on residential properties at the public meeting on Monday (May 11).
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BC NDP energized by Alberta victory
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B.C. Views: Energy minister shrugs off Alberta election, opts to watch Flames game instead Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
NDP leader John Horgan remembers working with Alberta premier-elect Rachel Notley when she was a lawyer working for then-attorney general Ujjal Dosanjh, and he was a senior staffer in the NDP government in the 1990s. Horgan said Wednesday he’s “ecstatic” at the upset victory of the Alberta NDP, toppling the Progressive Conservative dynasty that ruled for 44 years. And he predicts that sea change in the politics of western Canada will benefit federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair this year and his party in 2017. “I’ve known Rachel for some time,” Horgan said. “She is as genuine as she looks. She is as competent as she sounds. I think that’s good news for Canada.” The effect of of Alberta’s firstever NDP government remains to be seen, with the province in a sharp downturn due to low oil prices. Notley’s promises include raising the minimum wage to $15
an hour and increasing corporate taxes at a time when the oil and gas industry is laying people off. Horgan remains noncommittal about the proposed twinning of the TransMountain oil pipeline from northern Alberta to a shipping terminal at Burnaby. Notley has expressed support for that project, while opposing the Northern Gateway proposal to deliver Alberta heavy oil to Kitimat. B.C. Energy Minister Bill Bennett said he doesn’t expect any change in relations between the two provinces. He shrugged off the Alberta vote, saying he mostly watched the Calgary Flames defeat Anaheim in the Stanley Cup playoffs Tuesday night. “It took 44 years to elect an NDP government in Alberta,” Bennett quipped. “We’ve got 30 years left.”
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Should the CVRD allow land owners to have RVs and people camping in backyards and on vacant residential lots?
Richard Vermiere “No, I wouldn’t want campers in the yard next to my house disturbing the peace and quiet. Why should I have to put up with the noise and the racket from someone else camping and fooling around by the lake?”
Steve Lumb “That is a tough question, but probably not, I think it could be quite intrusive. People come hopefully for recreation so it could be noisy.”
Mike Thomson “That should be allowed, people need places to camp around here. They can share land with the houses. [As far as noise is concerned] do campers party more than people in houses?”
Rick Kozma “I’m not really sure that would be a very good idea, how are they going to handle the sewage, debris and garbage that may be left by irresponsible campers?”
Ministry denies water license holder’s request, pulling plug on lake conservation attempts FLNRO: Nanaimo-based ministry decline invitations to attend local roundtables concerning the Cowichan Lake and watershed
Parker Jefferson ONE COWICHAN We are what we drink. According to Wikipedia, our bodies are about two thirds water. It varies by age, sex and weight with newborns being the highest percentage at three quarters, we are all made mostly of water. If you live in the Cowichan Valley and you drink our water you are made mostly of the water you see falling from the sky, moving through all the tributaries into the river and our magnificent lake. The groundwater and aquifers are all connected and filled with Cowichan water. Every living thing you see here has at least some Cowichan water in it. Water is one of the things that connect us all to the natural world. Is it any wonder that so many of us are fighting hard to protect our water resources? Working together we have made significant progress with the CVRD now applying for funds to reconstruct the weir to enable more water storage in the summer. Our community has never been more aware of the importance of a healthy watershed. Over the past few weeks I have attended several meetings where serious concerns have been expressed about the
potential severe drought we are facing this year. The lake remains below full storage and there is no snow pack this year to replenish it. We have had to reduce the river flow to about half of what it should be to conserve water. This reduced flow is harmful to the salmon and steelhead fry now just starting their life cycles. Fry are being stranded in drying pools and much of their critical habitat is now lost in a shrinking river. We are already losing thousands of fry but we have to accept this loss in order to increase our chances of having any water left at all in the fall. Those of us who are made of Cowichan water understand the crisis we are facing again this year and we are doing all we can to plan for water conservation. Unfortunately we are still at the mercy of people who are clearly not made of Cowichan water. The Nanaimo-based BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) bureaucrats have once again denied water licence holder Catalyst’s request for flexibility in the water storage rules. If we are lucky and get significant spring rains we will again be forced to dump any extra water into the ocean instead of holding it back for use when it will be critically important in the fall. We are now on track to repeat the dark history of 2012 when these same bureaucrats forced us to dump water in July and August against the wishes of our community. Many of our community
leaders, First Nations, CVRD Directors, businesses and conservation groups are very frustrated by this decision. I cannot think of any rationale that would support dumping water in a severe drought. There is no snow pack, so we are not at risk of flooding. The lake is currently about four feet below the average winter high water level. Are the FLNRO staff not aware of the crisis in all Vancouver Island rivers this summer that will be caused by lack of snow? Have they not seen any reports from BC Hydro expressing concerns for the Puntledge and Campbell rivers where they have reduced power generation to 20 per cent and are worried about providing critical flows in the fall for salmon? Have they not seen the disturbing images of dry reservoirs in California? Do they understand the effects of climate change we are all seeing? They are forcing adherence to an arbitrary “rule curve” designed using now irrelevant 50-year-old climate data. The rule curve should be abolished entirely. If we have water in the lake we need to conserve as much of it as we can. These bureaucrats are always invited to attend meetings held by the Stewardship Roundtable, Watershed Board, Flows Working Group and others where we discuss the science behind our concerns over water but they never show up. They don’t even bother to call in and listen via the phone at the weekly conference calls led by Catalyst about river
flow and lake level concerns. How is it possible that those who ignore our concerns have such power over our precious water resources and we, as a community, have almost none? I think they need to change or be changed, we cannot afford to keep repeating the same mistakes year after year. A long list of community organizations, First Nations and private citizens are now appealing directly to FLNRO Minister Steve Thomson to assist us in our efforts to gain some flexibility in our water storage rules to enable us to keep any water we may get in what is projected to be a very dry and hot summer. If you share our concerns over this crisis in water governance I would encourage you to take a few minutes to send your concerns to Minister Steve Thomson as well. You could simply ask that he allow us to keep any water we get this spring by allowing flexibility in our storage rules, his email address is FLNR. Minister@gov.bc.ca. I am optimistic that the collective impact of these letters from our community will lead to a review of these unfathomable decisions made by FLNRO staff about our water. The water that makes us who we are is more valuable than money. It is life itself. Every drop of pure Cowichan water stored in our lake makes us a wealthier and healthier community. Please join with us to protect our water and enrich our community.
Mick Clark “No I don’t think that is a good idea. If it’s like where I come from, you would have a problem in no time, squatters moving in yearround — there should be a bylaw against that.”
Why has the price of gas not come down?
Dear editor, As a frequent commuter on the road I watch gas prices go up and down. What puzzles me is that when the price goes down it will be by a few cents here or there, but when the price goes up it is usually by five to 12 cents per litre, and what puzzles me even further as of late is that the price for a barrel of oil is rather inexpensive. So my question would be if the oil price is down then why the increase? Who is saying we have to pay more? Is it the government raising the price or what, and most importantly why? My understanding is in the oil producing countries their population pays .10 to .40 cents per litre. Well we are now producing our own oil, why are we paying so much? I wonder who our government is truly working for? It would be really nice to know who is raising the price, and why it goes up so quickly but takes forever to come down. This is just my rant for the month but it would be nice to be informed. —Greg McCallum Lake Cowichan, BC
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The Cowichan Lake Community Garden is excited to announce that it has been awarded a grant from Tree Canada to help plant the food forest area. Tree Canada’s funding partners for this project are: Telus, Loblaw and Silk. The grant contract is with the Cowichan Green Community in partnership with the garden’s local volunteer committee. The food forest will be planted on the north side of the garden around the hill. The remaining area of the quarteracre community garden is also currently being worked on by volunteers who are installing herb gardens and wooden raised beds for locals to grow their own vegetables in. There is also a unique composting and soil building demonstration station that has been built. Food forests are gardens that are planted for food production and beauty. They include fruit and nut trees, berry bushes and edible/medicinal herbs. There are also several inter-plantings of shrubs and herbs that provide ecosystem functions such as adding nutrients (like nitrogen)
to the soil and attracting pollinators. The design also uses the concept of “fruit tree guilds,” which are plantings of special plants around the base of fruit trees that will help the tree be healthy and produce lots of fruit. With these supporting plants, the garden mimics a natural forest ecosystem with amazing benefits to the health and quality of plants and the sustainability of our food systems. A food forest is very enjoyable to experience, it’s like Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory where everything in the garden is made of chocolate – except in a food forest, everything is made of blueberries, strawberries, kitchen herbs, pears, figs, grapes, josta berries, honey berries, carrots, salad greens and hazelnuts. Walk through the edible landscape and pick these fresh delicious foods while enjoying the beautiful flowers, sweet scents, butterflies and buzzing bees. The grant will also cover the cost of running three gardening workshops, free to the public. These workshops will help people learn how to
grow their own food in the community garden and in their home gardens. Planting and Feeding Fruit and Nut Trees was held May 9; Planting Fruit Tree Guilds will be Saturday, May 16, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.; and Planting a Small Food Forest will be Saturday, May 23, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. For details contact Erin Ward at erin@ cowichangreencommunity.org or 250-748-8506. The workshops will be held at the Cowichan Lake Community Garden, which is located next to the baseball field of the Lake Cowichan Sports Arena at 311 South Shore Road. All workshops are held outside so please dress for the weather and be ready to get your hands in the soil. There will also be a celebration at the garden after the May 23rd workshop from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to thank and honour our amazing volunteers and partners. We would also like to invite anyone who is interested in getting involved in the garden to come to this gathering and learn about what we are doing there. —Submitted by Erin Ward
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Panoramic views of the mountains, 2 ½ acre treed lot on beautiful Lake Cowichan & Honeymoon the outskirts of Lake Cowichan. Bay. This south facing building site on .28 Great opportunity to build a of an acre is situated in the “Cottages at beautiful home in your own Marble Bay”. There is lake access with private wilderness. Zoning wharves and beaches. They don’t come includes B & B or intensive any better than this so make this your weekend destination or for full time living. agriculture.
$149,000
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320 Deer
10 & 16 King George St.
1,000 sqft shop with over heights doors, parts room and car hoist. In addition there is a two car garage. The home features 4 bedroom, 3 baths, huge outdoor decks (one with a hot tub) and all on .4 of an acre. Mountain views and lots of privacy, what more could you want? Call to view today!
$379,000
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.
$309,000
71 Eldred
$89,900
10660 Cedar Drive
Warm & inviting is what you’ll feel when you see this well cared for 4 bed & 2 bath home. Original wood floors, comfortable & warm dining room which opens onto a south facing deck where you can look out to the lake and mountains. Close to public transit, beaches, hiking trails and all the outdoor activities the area offers. Call for an appointment!
$299,000
GREAT FAMILY HOME
ESTATE SALE - MUST SELL!
$299,000
AN AFFORDABLE DREAM 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
$265,000
$159,900 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.
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$180,000
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GREAT FAMILY HOME 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!
$565,000 OFFER WHAT YOU THINK…
$245,000
10034 March Road
HEATED FLOORS 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
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
4775 Fairbridge
Sitting on nearly ½ acre level lot, this 3 bedroom home has a bright kitchen & lots of storage. The home needs TLC and sold “As is, Where is”. Subdivision Potential!
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.
Turn key opportunity in Bayview Village. This park model home is great for families with access to shared lakefront with wharves & swimming area. This home is very private with tiered decks and fire pit. Call to view today! This one won’t last long
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
196 Neva
BIG HOUSE SMALL PRICE
TURN KEY OPPORTUNITY
HISTORICAL HOME .63 ACRE
HUGE SHOP
This well maintained home is move in ready! Could be made wheelchair friendly as there are only a few steps leading to this one level home. There is a walk in bath/ shower if needed and a nice woodstove insert to keep you warm in winter. There is a separate 12x24ft garage, a 8x16 storage shed and a woodshed. The yard is level and huge (100x97) with RV/Boat parking and is almost fully fenced.
THREE BAY SHOP
$189,900
123 Johel
$179,900 47 Blackwood Heights
CUTE, CUTE, CUTE
33 Pine Street
$199,000
$250,000
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.
Make this your holiday geta-away! Share interest in a waterfront development boasting 4 acres of play fields, private marina, boat launch & sandy beach.
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!
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.
68 Boundary
PARADISE VILLAGE #57-6855 Park Ave $102,000
PRICED TO SELL
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
$229,000
$179,000
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!
WELCOME HOME
APPEARANCES ARE DECEIVING This home is level entry buy has a fully finished basement. This 4 bed, 2 bath home boasts a huge family room, newer flooring, Low E windows on the south facing side of the home, vinyl decking, private fenced back yard with fish pond, flowers and shrubs. This is a great family home with room for you and your pets! Call to view today
34 Creekside $319,900
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
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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Village workers Kate Frost (left) and Kim Hartshorn clean up and plant fresh flowers to beautify the sign at the entrance to Lake Cowichan. The warm weather makes for a great time to clean up around town.
New Mom Kyla Fraser with daughter Elodie and Doug Kimm out for their first Mothers Day celebration at Jake’s at the Lake Sunday evening (May 10). Lake Cowichan’s restaurants were filled with families celebrating.
Local Cowichan NDP hope to ride wave
Alberta: Historic victory in last week’s election has NDP supporters from Cowichan Valley excited Andrea Rondeau
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Town of Lake Cowichan
FAMILY HERITAGE DAYS FRIDAY– May 15, 2015 •Kaatza Station Museum
• Seniors Luncheon
• Town Self Guided Heritage
• Grand Opening of Ts’uubaa-asatx Park • Kaatza Art Show & Sale
• Gently Read Book Sale • Family Bowling/Heritage
10 - 4– Displays - CN Railway 70th Anniversary of Lady of the Lake IWA Wilmer Gold Historical Photos 11:00 - 12:00 Seniors Centre South Shore Rd. $7.50 for cold plate Lady of the Lake Candidates will speak Maps at Tourist Booth & Museum Walking Tour 125 South Shore Road 1:00 p.m Mayor and Council Town Centre 6 - 9 p.m. Upper Community Hall sponsoring Food Bank- 311 South Shore Road May 12 - 16 Royal Bank—75 Cowichan Lake Rd Display Youbou Heritage Lanes 6—9 - 8550 Hemlock, Youbou, B.C.
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LAKE COWICHAN FAMILY HERITAGE DAYS 2015 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LADY OF THE LAKE
Community Picnic Bell Tower School Colouring Contest, Children's Whistle Blowing, Children's Scavenger Hunt Everyone Welcome 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015
Lake Cowichan FAMILY HERITAGE DAYS 2015
DOG PARADE & SHOW Stin-Qua the Legend Colouring in the Park & Fish Pond
Saturday, May 17, 2014 12:00pm Saywell Park Info at 250.749.6228 Lake Cowichan Animal Rescue Society
SATURDAY– May 16, 2015 • Kaatza Station Museum
• Lake Cowichan Farmer’s • Hanging Basket Sale • Lake Bloomers Plant Sale • Kaatza Art Show & Sale • Logging Truck Parade • Dog Parade & Show
• Colouring in the Park & Fish Pond • Hot Dogs by donation • Awards/Visitor/Business
10—4–Displays - CN Railway 70th Anniversary of Lady of the Lake IWA Wilmer Gold Historical Photos 10 - 2 - Town Centre Market 10 - 1 - Saywell Park Gazebo 10—1 - Saywell Park Gazebo 10 - 4 Upper Community Hall, 311 South Shore Rd. 11 - start at Darling Tire end at Saywell Park 12:00- Animal Rescue Society Saywell Park $2.00 donation 12:00-Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce-Saywell Park 11—2 - Cowichan Lake Radio Station Information Centre 11:30 -Coffee and cookies-125 South Shore Lady of the Lake attending
• Kaatza Art Show • Rhododendron Memorial
• Heritage Treasures in the Trunk • Community Picnic
10 - 4–Displays - CN Railway IWA Wilmer Gold Historical Photos 70th Anniversary Lady of the Lake 10 - 4 - Upper Community Hall 311 South Shore Road Point Ideal Road Park Tour (self-guided) Information at the museum 10 - 2 - Saywell Park 1:00-3:00 pm Bell Tower School - Saywell Park Colouring Contest Children’s Whistle Blowing Children’s Scavenger Hunt
Honouring and celebrating the History of our Area - Everyone Welcome Hot dogs served, corn on the cob - Tea, Coffee & Juice, cake provided Visit the museum’s pioneering display, railway display and check out the Wilmer Gold Photos
Riverside Inn: After 130 years and two fires, the former ‘town centre’ is still standing —Continued from the front page The Riverside Inn burned down to the ground in 1921, but was quickly rebuilt in the same year. It was burned down a second time in November 1932, and was quickly rebuilt for a second time in April 1933, which is the building we still see today. The building has since gone through a long list of owners on top of its three incarnations, though it has always gone by the name Riverside.
centre of town. It wasn’t until the train station came in 1913 that things sort of moved this way. This (the museum) was out in the wilderness, in the early days there wasn’t a way to get across the lake.” Heritage Days marks the beginning of a new season for the Kaatza Station Museum, as well as the beginning of the tourist season, most of which are from elsewhere on Vancouver Island, though Simkins said the museum has seen visitors from nearly every continent.
“ ” [The Riverside Inn] was the real town centre, there were even a couple of weddings that took place there.
Barb Simkins
SUNDAY– May 18, 2015 • Kaatza Station Museum
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“That’s what our community was called back then: Riverside,” Simkins said, “until they had to get an actual post office name. Riverside was used somewhere else so they came up with Lake Cowichan.” Aside from hosting Lake Cowichan’s first tourists, the Riverside Inn also served the residents of the area, operating the post office, the local bar and a store, mostly selling the essentials at the time, such as tobacco and fishing equipment. “It was the real town centre, there were even a couple of weddings that took place there,” Simkins said. “Back then, when it was first built, it was [geographically] the
Heritage Days has also proven to be a big day for residents. “We get a huge crowd of people, sometimes over 100 during the day which is a lot for this small museum,” Simkins said. “It’s fun seeing everybody, some you only see on Heritage Days and Lake Days, you don’t see them the rest of the year.” Heritage Days takes place all weekend, with most events being held at the Kaatza Station Museum and nearby Saywell Park. The museum’s bell tower school will be open, and the history of the International Woodworkers of America (IWA), the CN Railway and more will be on display.
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Last year’s ambassadors ‘going out with a bang’ Lady of the Lake: This year’s candidates introduced at Chamber’s Spring Fling
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From left: Second Princess Marigold Arbic, Lady of the Lake Lauren Frost and First Princess Madisyn Young posing with the International Award Banner alongside chaperone Tanya Kaul and float driver Rob Frost in Tacoma, Washington.
Photo Malcolm Chalmers and Cassy Emerson
Cassy Emerson, owner of Cassy’s Coffee Shop in Youbou, proudly shows off her photo of what she likes to call “morning rush hour in Youbou.” Emmerson used her phone camera to snap the photo as the resident Roosevelt Elk made their way past her coffee shop on Youbou Road.
Since our last article in September, 2nd Princess Marigold Arbic, 1st Princess Madisyn Young and I have been keeping busy both at home and away. At Christmastime, we had a blast at various events, such as the breathtaking Ladysmith Light-up Parade and Santa’s Light Parade in Victoria. Seeing the cheerful faces lining the streets as we waved from our beautiful float was such a great way to get into the holiday spirit. We have also had the pleasure of witnessing the pageants and coronations of both the Miss Nanaimo and Ladysmith Ambassadorship Programs over the months. Seeing fellow royalty pass off their crowns was a bittersweet reminder to us that June is just around the corner, and that our time as royalty is practically coming to an end. However, after our most recent trip to Tacoma, Washington from April 10 - 12 for the Daffodil Festival, we can at least be certain that we won’t be going out without a bang. While we had already participated in many parades prior to travelling to Tacoma, the Daffodil Festival is an extremely unique experience. The festival consists of a succession of four parades in four different cities. The first, of course, takes place in Tacoma. So we sat on the float in the heart of the City of Destiny for judging, and then proceeded to wait, and wait, and wait (we were number 128 in the procession). But, the waiting and hard work paid off, because just as we were finally about to leave, we were informed that we had received the “International Award for the Best Float Outside the USA.” We were ecstatic. We received a trophy and a banner that the float got to sport for the other three parades to come. After the parade in Tacoma, we drove the float, still set up, down the highway to Puyallup, Washington. Although half of the float flew off in
the wind, there was no real permanent damage done on the journey, as we were able to do some speedy repairs upon our arrival. Surprisingly, we only lost a family of rubber ducks to the wind on the way. They will be missed. The next parade was in Sumner, Washington, and the final one took place in Orting, Washington. In between the two, the three of us got to ride on the float down the highway while being followed by a gang of pirates, which is not something everyone gets to experience. The three of us had such an amazing time at the Daffodil Festival. It has been one of the most memorable trips of the year, and, because of our award, one of the proudest as well. In addition to our travels, we have also been volunteering and helping out around town. You may have seen us out and about in our crowns and banners at various Chamber of Commerce dinner meetings, on the Hospital Auxiliary’s Tag Day, and, most recently, with the twelve lovely Lady of the Lake Candidates at the Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling. The twelve young ladies spoke with such confidence and poise that it is hard to believe that it was only their first public speaking event. On behalf of the Lady of the Lake Society and the reigning royalty, I would like to, once again, thank all our sponsors for making opportunities for travel, personal growth and amazing memories possible. I find it remarkable that there are enough charitable businesses and organizations to make such a phenomenal program available to as many as twelve deserving young ladies. Thanks to these sponsors, three young ladies will be able to create their own incredible memories next year, just as Marigold, Madisyn and I have done this year. —Submitted by Lauren Frost
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Our Community in Brief Boil water advisory Lake Days still in effect for Dance tickets Lake Cowichan now available The Town of Lake Cowichan was advised to post a boil water advisory last Wednesday morning (May 6). As of the time of publication (May 12), the boil water advisory is still in effect. Residents are reminded to boil water for one minute before consumption. The advisory was posted due to water turbidity levels exceeding 1 NTU, in compliance with new Island Health standards. The advisory will be lifted once the turbidity drops below 1 NTU for 24 hours.
The annual Lake Days Dance is set for June 13 at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The dance will feature three live bands this year: local country group Backstage Whiskey, pop-rock “corporate” band The Circus as well as David James and the Big River band, a tribute to Johnny Cash. Tickets are $20 and available at CLSA, Youbou Hall and online at ctcentre.bc.ca. The event is 19+.
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These two wooden sculptures, carved by Angela Kroeker and Kevin Lewis, are currently sitting in storage at town hall, but are expected to find a new home at one of the town’s parks in time for summer.
After months of planning, the Lake Cowichan Downtown Renewal Society is ready to launch their new market this Saturday (May 16) at Ts’uubaa-asatx Square at 10 a.m. The market will continue through the summer, taking place each Saturday morning. The town square will be filled with local craftwork and produce as well as music and food vendors.
Cat lovers are invited to take a tour of That Cat Hotel on May 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. The “exclusive boarding resort” for Cowichan’s cats is located on 6755 Fifth Street in Honeymoon Bay. The event is free, tea will be served and guests are encouraged to share their cat-related stories. —Drew McLachlan
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