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Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! Those are the last words anyone wants to hear, or even worse, to have to shout into a marine radio. But it’s good to know when the call is broadcast, there’s somebody close at hand, ready to respond at a moment’s notice. If you’re ever in trouble off Ladysmith, the volunteers for Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue Station 29 will likely be the first people you’ll see speeding your way in their rigid hulled inflatable. To make sure they’re ready as they can be for anything, a contingent of Ladysmith’s SAR members, including Daren Forster and Station Master Karen Bowen, attended a large scale exercise May 23 and 24 near Gibsons.
SAR teams from up and down the coast converged to join in a series of exercises that involved rescues on the water, on land and from the air. They left better prepared to deal with the real thing. Forster said the meticulously staged enactments gave him an unforgettable sense of what it will be like, if and when he is called on to respond to an emergency. “I’ve been on the water most of my life as a recreational sailor, but as a job I’m a food broker,” he said. “All the scenarios were so realistic, and everything was happening so fast! It was all designed to have our training kick in.” Emergency responders have to maintain discipline and carry out their specific roles and tasks in situations where everyone else is panicking, and where priorities can change in an instant. They have to act as a team.
Real life enactments are a crucial – and exciting – part of their training. “To us, because it’s so realistic and it all happens so fast, we have to control our adrenaline,” Forster explained. “The more realistic the scenario, the better the training.” Bowen, who played the role of a victim in the exercise, said all the stops were pulled to make it real. “The makeup was amazing. The people from the movie industry in Vancouver – they volunteered their time to do it.” So intense was the experience, she said “some of the guys, their hands were shaking” when they were confronted with the scenes they had to deal with. Her group enacted a shore exercise. Seven campers were on a beach when a propane tank exploded. It took over an hour for the makeup artists to recreate See Search & Rescue page 7
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Service providers are trying to determine why children in Ladysmith are not faring better on the Early Development Instrument, a study conducted in kindergartens province-wide that projects students’ readiness for success in school. “It’s quite a validated and quite a useful tool,” said Dr. Paul Hasselback, medical health officer with the Vancouver Island Health Authority. “The students who are vulnerable on the EDI score tend to have problems later on.” The latest EDI results, which can be pinpointed to specific regions, show that children in the Ladysmith area are not performing as well as expected. Socioeconomic data for Ladysmith would normally lead to better results on the EDI score. “I do think that within the Ladysmith region there should be some concern,” Hasselback said. The higher the rating on the EDI, the more children are vulnerable. Provincially EDI ratings average out at 30 percent; Ladysmith’s number is 40 percent. The best areas of the province achieve scores of 20 percent. “What we’ve seen for Ladysmith specifically, is that this EDI score has continued to increase over time, and just over 40 percent of students are vulnerable,” Hasselback said. Typically a high EDI score is associated with regions where there are also higher rates of poverty, more single income families, and more people on social assistance. High EDI ratings are usually reflected in lower graduation rates, fewer students moving on to post secondary education, and reduced chances of ‘future wellbeing.’ What’s puzzling service providers is that Ladysmith’s socioeconomic indicators are not in line with the area’s EDI results. “Ladysmith is actually much closer to the rest of the province or the Island when it comes to socioeconomic indicators,” Hasselback said. “Normally these are fairly closely aligned. See Early Development page 5
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News Listening to the animals Our ‘pets’ are capable of communicating more than we know Craig Spence THE CHRONICLE
Jan Mattews avoids the word ‘owner’ when talking about her relationship to animals: you can be a guardian, a comSophia Elliott panion, a friend, but the moment you call yourself an owner, you shut out a huge part of the joy humans and animals are capable of sharing. As an ‘animal comStudents on the hunt municator’ she befor summer jobs, who lieves the bond bealso want to give tween us and animals seniors a helping hand can be much richer will want to check out the Ladysmith Resources and deeper than most humans allow; she Centre’s Students Helping Seniors Program. knows, too, that a lot of people would conCoordinator Sophia sider her views crazy Elliott said the proat best; heretical at gram is a win-win for worst. She accepts students. “Yes, they that. are being financially “I would never try compensated,” she to convince someexplained, “but they’re body that this is the also learning employright way, never, ever, ment skills.” ever,” she said of her For many of the youth belief system. But for who participate in the anyone who wants to program it’s their first listen – whether they working experience. walk on two legs of They learn basic resumé four – Matthews is writing and what to expect in a job interview. prepared to teach how to better get in The program is flexible, touch across the speallowing students as cies divide. much or as little work “My main purpose is as they need. to bridge the gap beTo be eligible students tween the animal and must be between 14 the human guardian,” and 18 years old and she said. live in the Ladysmith You don’t do that by area. They can expect to adopting a bad dog help seniors with things approach. “A lot of like: household tasks, people come to an mowing lawns, storage animal communicator or moving, small paintand say ‘Fix my dog,’ ing jobs, weeding and but it’s not that simpet care. ple,” Matthews will Seniors who want to explain. “Most people participate must be focus on what they at least 55 years old, don’t want instead of provide necessary tools what they do.” and equipment for jobs Deep down, dog and expected of their stucat lovers – not to mendent helpers, live in the tion lovers of horses, Ladysmith area, and be goats, geese, and even able to provide superviwild creatures – want sion. a deeper relationship For more information with their animal comcontact Sophia Elliott panions than we can at 250-245-3079 or shs. put into the lingo of lrca2015@gmail.com ‘come,’ ‘sit,’ and ‘heal.’
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❝ For Matthews healthy relationships with animals begin the same way healthy human relationships do: first you get to know each other; then maybe you start to like the person you’re getting to know; and if all that goes well, you will open up to the kind of trust that comes with love. But it all begins with getting-to-knowyou. “I like to have at least one question for the animal we’re working with,” Matthews says of her animal communications practice. That doesn’t mean she starts out by asking ‘How was your day?’ to her animal clients. Animals – and, arguably humans – don’t communicate at the deepest level using words. At a reactive dog clinic in Chemainus, which Matthews participates in with other specialists, the effectiveness of treating pets respectfully – almost as persons – seems obvious. “To see the shift in these
dogs in an afternoon is absolutely phenomenal,” she said. That’s because people are learning better how to relate to their dogs through: communications, Heart Math, Body Talk and Emotional Freedom Technique… Yoga isn’t on the program yet, but you get a sense Matthews would smile indulgently, and accept a little ribbing, if asked. Fact is, it’s the people as much as their pets that are being focused on. “We’re focussing on the people; change their energy and the animal’s energy will change too,” she explained. “We’ve seen it in the clinic. It can be minutes, it can be hours, it can be weeks.” Her relationship with animals goes beyond what most would consider rational or possible. “I actually put the animal in my heart centre, and talk to it,” she said. “Animals have souls and they can communicate in ways that most people don’t know.” She believes this ability to connect goes beyond the here and now. Matthews said she can communicate with animals that have died – she helps people who are either grieving over the loss of a pet, or who face the difficult decision of having a pet put down – and that she can communicate remotely. Closer to home, at the reactive dog clinic, when she gets owners to suspend judgement and ask a question, almost all of them say their pets respond.“All but one said they got an answer. I know we can do it, and I would encourage people to open up to that.” As for the skeptics,
Matthews thinks they lose out by not communing more closely with their animal friends. “If the belief system is that you can’t get an answer, then you won’t,” she said. But that doesn’t mean your best friends aren’t trying.
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Bylaw No. 1881 Monday, June 22, 2015 at 7:00 pm City Hall Council Chambers Pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, we advise you that a Public Hearing has been scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2015 at 7:00pm at the Town of Ladysmith City Hall Council Chambers, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, BC to consider an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw, as follows: • Bylaw No. 1881 cited as “Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 2014, No. 1860 Amendment Bylaw (No. 2), 2015, No. 1881”. Anyone who considers their interest in property to be affected by the proposed Bylaw No. 1881 will be given reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing in person or by written submission respecting matters contained in the Bylaw. What is the Public Hearing about? SUBJECT PROPERTIES: 606 Farrell Road The parcels legally described as: • Lot A, District Lot 41, Oyster District, Plan VIP84543 except part in Strata Plan VIS6497 (Phase 1) (“Lot A”); • Strata Lot 1, District Lot 41, Oyster District, Strata Plan VIS6497 together with an interest in the Common Property in Proportion to the Unit Entitlement of the Strata Lot as Shown on Form V; • Strata Lot 2, District Lot 41, Oyster District, Strata Plan VIS6497 together with an interest in the Common Property in Proportion to the Unit Entitlement of the Strata Lot as Shown on Form V; • Strata Lot 3, District Lot 41, Oyster District, Strata Plan VIS6497 together with an interest in the Common Property in Proportion to the Unit Entitlement of the Strata Lot as Shown on Form V; and • Common Property Strata Plan VIS6497. Bylaw No. 1881 contains site specific regulations for the subject properties. The subject properties are in the R-3-A Zone in the Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 2014, No. 1860. Bylaw No. 1881 states that the permitted principal uses of the subject properties are Townhouse Dwelling Use and Two Unit Dwelling Use to a total combined maximum of 15 units. Generally in the R-3-A Zone, Multiple Unit Dwelling is also a permitted use and a maximum of 37 units per hectare is permitted. An application for a Development Permit has been made by the owners of Lot A (the “Owner”) and the Owner has filed a Petition which, amongst other allegations, alleges that the Owner did not receive notice of the Public Hearing after which Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 2014, No. 1860 Amendment Bylaw (No. 1), 2015, No. 1875 was passed. To ensure that all persons whose interest in this property may be affected are provided with notice and the opportunity to attend the Public Hearing, the Town is undertaking a new bylaw amendment process for these site-specific regulations. If adopted, Bylaw No. 1881 will repeal Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 2014, No. 1860 Amendment Bylaw (No. 1), 2015, No. 1875 and enact Bylaw No. 1881 with the site specific regulations which were previously adopted by Council in Bylaw No. 1875. Where can I get more information? A copy of the proposed Bylaw No. 1881, the Development Permit Application, the Petition, accompanying affidavits, s.219 LTA Covenant EX060846, and other related information may be viewed at the Town of Ladysmith City Hall located at 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, BC until Monday, June 22, 2015. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm, excluding statutory holidays. These materials are also available at http://www.ladysmith.ca/city-hall/ news-media/public-hearings-and-special-notices. How do I make a written submission? If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions can also be provided. If they are received by 12 Noon, Tuesday, June 16, 2015, they can be included in the Public Hearing agenda package. Written submissions should be sent to Town of Ladysmith, PO Box 220, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A2, or by Fax to 250-245-6411, or by Email to info@ladysmith. ca. After Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 12 Noon, written submissions can still be provided by the above means or submitted at the Public Hearing. Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by members of Council. Questions? Questions can be directed to the Town of Ladysmith Development Services Department by calling Felicity Adams, Director of Development Services at 250-245-6405. Notice given by Sandy Bowden, Corporate Officer Date: June 5, 2015
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CVRD chicken rules ruffling feathers Saltair public hearing scheduled for June 15 Craig Spence THE CHRONICLE
A Saltair woman who raises chickens and sells eggs to her neighbours is concerned a public hearing set of June 15 may be the first step toward tighter enforcement of what she calls an ‘outdated’ bylaw, limiting to 12 the number of birds owners can keep on Suburban Residential properties without a permit. But Cowichan Valley Regional District Manager of Development Services Rob Conway said the public hearing is being held to allow for exemptions in the form of ‘temporary use permits’ for residents of Area G (Saltair / Gulf Islands) from Bylaw 2500. “We manage quite well here. We’ve never had any complaints and we have lots of support,” said Eileen Record, who characterizes the farm-gate egg sales she and her husband have been offering the community for four years as a recreational hobby. “My concern is the regional district will see some kind of a cashgrab in this and will try to enforce an outdated bylaw,” Record said. Under Bylaw 2500 residents in
R2 Zones are allowed to have up to 12 chickens without a permit. To keep more birds – up to 99 – they are supposed to apply for a permit, which costs $1,000 for the first year and $350 every year thereafter. “Nobody would be able to produce any chickens aside from the 12,” she predicted, if the existing bylaw is strictly enforced. “Nobody’s making any money off chicken eggs.” The public hearing is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the Saltair Community Centre. Conway said the meeting has been called because another Area G resident has asked for permission to have more birds than Bylaw 2500 allows without having to pay for a permit. “We’re now at the stage where we need to bring it to the public through this hearing,” he said. If temporary use permits are allowed, they would be made available to anyone in Area G who applies for one and has their application approved by the CVRD. The change would not apply outside Area G. “At this point the issue is only being brought up in Saltair,” Conway said.
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Early Development Indicators a puzzle ecutive director with tatives to compare “We’re looking forward Ladysmith Families notes and begin a con- to that next stage.” versation on what the Neligan expressed con“It’s a signal to the and Friends. “Looking at the num- next steps should be. fidence in the commuarea that there is something we want to bers we’re just won- “Once we get a han- nity’s ability to respond. dering. There’s just a dle on that, we can use “We’re all rowing in the do as a community.” “We’re working with big question mark as the expertise at the ta- same direction to try Dr. Hasselback to real- to why things are the ble, and see who else and understand, and to we could be connect- come up with possible ly dig deep and deter- way they are.” In June Hasselback ing with in the com- solutions.” mine what is going on, because the resources will be speaking with munity to see how are here,” said Jac- Ladysmith Early Years best we can support queline Neligan, ex- Partnership represen- families,” Neligan said. From page 1
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any older folk, watching the graduating class of Ladysmith Secondary celebrate their final hours as students, might not have been able to remember what it was like being so young, so excited. Maturity brings its pleasures and rewards, but often dulls the senses and – alas – dims hopes. The fully fledged adults mingling in the crowd could be excused for a few thoughts not entirely in sync with the vibrant moment, a few reflections on how the world has changed, how big its challenges are. First, there’s the environment. Daily the burden of human activity weighs more heavily on the planet. Incrementally the temperature warms and our leaders seem either too short-sighted or ideologically blind to address the crisis. Then there’s the burgeoning populations of the developing world, demanding its share of the good things in life. The billions in China, India and Africa won’t let what they see as the privileged elite in North America and Europe retain a position of affluence forever. Militant groups the world over are prepared to impose radical and restrictive ideologies. They are increasingly sophisticated in their methods, and are forcing the ‘free world’ to impose ever more pervasive forms of surveillance and control on its citizens. Can freedom survive? There’s no shortage of issues that might cause an older spirit to look wistfully at the Class of 2015 and wonder what their prospects will be in the coming 50 years. There’s two ways to shake your head: side to side, or up and down. Looking at the energy, enthusiasm and maturity of the students celebrating their day, we can only hope they will be able to negotiate their way through the difficult world they are inheriting. We can only shake our heads in the affirmative and say: Go for it! Because the continuing stream of bright spirits that are graduating into adulthood every year are the only hope we’ve got. They are the future. The Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information phone 1-888-6872213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
Thoughts on Saltair density, ‘derelict’ boats Saltair residents asked to think about density
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Editor: On June 15th Saltair residents will be asked if they want to change their Official Community Plan to allow for greater housing density in a large lot south of Byron’s store. A development sign is posted on the property but obscured by dense bushes. Residents should consider whether they support more areas in Saltair being rezoned for denser housing and whether doing so in this case will create a precedent for neighbouring properties, as well as possibly the back of the old school property, or further away. In theory, the CVRD doesn’t support more small independent sewer systems, so at what point will the CVRD consider building community sewer to support these developments? Sewer is lovely, but it will come with greatly increased property taxes and an erosion of lot size restrictions. Do residents want to maintain the rural nature of Saltair or are we content to have it eroded away? It doesn’t matter what your opinion is, come to the CVRD’s June 15th meeting at 7 p.m. at the old Mt. Brenton
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Who is responsible for a harbour’s derelict boats? Editor: I am sure Bryan Livingstone is right when he says that boats that are in use and regularly tended are not derelicts (Dogpatch an asset, Chronicle, June 2). But I think he would have to agree that many boats in our harbour are one step from being derelict. There is nothing to prevent the owners leaving the boats floating in the harbour when they no longer want them. Sometimes these boats are left with fuel on board that will foul our waters when they eventually sink. The owners may be legally responsible for the boats, but this is meaningless if we don’t know who the owners are. Mr. Livingstone tells us that Transport Canada is responsible for derelicts. If it is so clear cut, why are we having a problem with derelicts? Isn’t the problem the usual one of one department passing the buck to another department, none of them willing to accept responsibility?
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Mirror, mirror... Three year old Kesler Perry and mom Karri take a look at the artwork of face-painter Cathy Arnett, who was part of the fun for crowds at the Ladysmith Community Marina during Kids Pirate Day, which was put on by the Ladysmith Maritime Society Saturday. Although he had his doubts during the daubing, Kesler seemed pretty pleased with his new look in the end. Craig Spence
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the dock and there’s our evaluator sitting there, and he’s got five pages of notes,” Forster said. the injuries that – in real life – would happen in “We got a really high rating.” a flash. To be ready to help people in B.C. waters SAR In one of the exercises Forster participated in stations need some help themselves. They are SAR members responded to a distress call from funded almost entirely through grants and local a pleasure boat that had run into a log boom. “We donations, Bowen said. So next time you hear of pulled up to the boat and it was just like real life,” a raffle or fund-raising event for Station 29, buy he recalled. “We noticed right away there was a a ticket. It may be you they’ll have to rescue out guy on board with a bottle of vodka in his hand.” there on the rough ocean. Check your anger. Focus on the job that needs doing. Then the smoke machine below decks kicked in, and it became apparent that the boat was on fire. Notch up the urgency gauge by a factor of ten. Now the task becomes getting the drunken sailor and his victims off the boat quickly and pulling away safely. Every move the SAR team made was observed and recorded. “At the end of it all we got back to
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Real estate market strong Vancouver Island’s real estate market posted the strongest May sales figures since 2007, reports the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board, and indications are that conditions are nudging into ‘seller’s territory.’ In May, 527 single-family homes sold compared to 450 in April, with year-over-year sales up by nine per cent VIREB reports. Inventory levels have steadily declined over the last 12 months, with active listings down 10 percent from May, 2014. VIREB President Jason Finlayson confirms that the continued slow-but-steady gains from 2007 point to a housing market that has substantially recovered. Although the summer months are traditionally quieter, activity on the Island shows no signs of slowing down. “Despite healthy sales throughout our area, we’ve been in balanced market conditions for some time now,” says Finlayson. “However, continually decreasing inventory levels and steady price increases could start to push us
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COOL GUITARS - Chemainus Secondary student Steven Robertson is a music maker of a different kind. He spent months planning and creating two guitars on display at the school’s art show June 5. “They both sound amazing, they sound really good,” he said of the unique instruments. Robertson doesn’t play guitar himself – he’s a drummer, not a strummer. A graduating student, he intends to pursue a career in psychology CRAIG SPENCE
Risk of fire in forest reserve high North Cowichan mu- off-limits to the public. other responders – kept nicipal forester Derrell “We will assess the situ- that fire under control, Frank says if dryer then ation in the middle of the but it could have been usual conditions con- week,” Frank said after worse if the response tinue, the forest reserve a brush fire off Grace had not been swift, may have to be declared Road in the Crofton Frank said. area, which is believed “They hit it really hard, to have been started by really fast,” he said. an abandoned camp fire. “They kept it a ground Members of the fire, rather than getting Chemainus and Crofton up in the crowns of the fire halls – as well as trees.”
Temperatures in the days before the fire were in the high 20s, with humidity in the 45 percent range. Anyone with information about how the fire might have started should call the Municipality of North Cowichan at 250-7463100.
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Stephen Michael Cooper and Anne Cooper have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Region for a Residential – Private Moorage situated on Provincial Crown land located at Stuart Channel/vicinity of Cedar, BC. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File # 1412060. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 - 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until July 20, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/inde x.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operation’s office in Nanaimo. Application area Fronting: Lot 2, Sec 7, Rg 6, Cedar Dist, Pl 9877
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Shipper Receiver Needed Ladysmith Press
Full-time permanent Ladysmith Press is looking to hire an organized individual with an attention to detail to work in our busy shipping department. Must have forklift certiďŹ cate, forklift experience and entry level computer skills. This is a full time position, M-F, 7:30am - 4pm, starting wage at $14.50/hour. plus beneďŹ t package, proďŹ t sharing, pension and company growth plan. The Ladysmith Press, a Black Press division, prints many community newspapers, magazines and yers for distribution on Vancouver Island. Black Press is a well-established, nationally recognized community newspaper group with more than 170 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Please forward resumĂŠ and cover letter by June 24, 2015 to: Kerri Troy, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, PO Box 400 Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3 Fax: 250-245-2230 e-mail: kerri@ladysmithpress.com No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be notiďŹ ed.
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Saanich News Black Press (B.C.) has exciting career opportunities for the right people. An Editor is required to manage a team of journalists at the award-winning Saanich News serving a circulation of more than 31,204. The successful applicant will possess the skills to manage a busy newsroom, while developing and maintaining a high profile in the community and cooperating with all other departments in the successful production of the twice-weekly publication. Working with the Publisher, the Editor will take an active role in editorial staff development, and will work as part of the management team to enhance the paper’s position and reputation in the community. The Editor will be responsible for a range of duties including editing, page design, story assignment and development, commentary and feature writing; plus multi-media management for saanichnews.com, Facebook and Twitter. Strong design skills are required. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a key asset and experience in newsroom management is important. Photography skills will also be helpful. As the largest municipality on Vancouver Island, Saanich News serves a diverse urban, rural and agricultural population of 110,000 residents. With more than 170 parks, pristine lakes and oceanfront access, the District of Saanich is an ideal place to work and play. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. A generous compensation and benefits package is offered. Those interested should submit a resume along with a cover letter by Monday June 15, 2015 to: Penny Sakamoto, Group Publisher 818 Broughton Street Phone. 250.480.3204 or Fax. 250.386.2624 psakamoto@blackpress.ca
Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. www.blackpress.ca
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HELP WANTED
PRODUCTION WORKERS Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Ladysmith location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: • Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment • Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail • Must have own transportation âœąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:
LADYSMITH PRESS 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC V9J 1A2
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD JOIN OUR TEAM! We are currently looking to build the Food & Beverage team at our Ladysmith location. If you are looking for part-time or full-time, mornings or afternoons, shorter or longer shifts – we have the schedule to fit any need! Apply today! Visit us at www.McDonalds.ca/Careers OR Drop off an application in person
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
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Victoria News
DUNCAN. 640 SQ.FT. warehouse space on Trans Canada Hwy. $550 per month +GST. Overhead door, shared washroom. Located next to retail operations. Avail June 1, call Shannon 250-710-0245.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS TIMBERLAND MOBILE Home Park; 1 lot on the Senior side. $450/mo. Please call (250)245-3647.
TRANSPORTATION
FOR SALE BY OWNER
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1988 Wilderness 5th Wheel 30’, needs TLC, $1000. Selby St, Nanaimo. 250-618-6800.
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PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. Safe, loving environment. No cages. 7 day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554 20 CU.FT deep freeze, $150. 15 cu ft upright deep freeze, $250. White 15 cu ft fridge, $150. Kenmore sxs, $250. Maytag smooth top double oven range, $200. White 30� self clean range, $150. 30� almond range, $125. Kenmore Washer dryer sets, $300$350. Washers, $150-$250. Dryers, $100-$150. Full size stacking washer/dryer, $300. Built-in dishwashers, $100$150. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.
NANAIMO HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER with option for rent to own. Million dollar ocean city view. Call for information 250-753-0160, Nanaimo
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The award-winning Victoria News has an immediate opening for an editor. The successful candidate will possess an attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate can expect to produce news copy and editorials, take photographs, edit stories, paginate the newspaper, assign stories, and write compelling narratives. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Canadian Press style is vital. If you have a passion for, and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism, you may be the candidate we are seeking. The Victoria News connects with local readers in Victoria and Esquimalt and is essential in telling the stories of people and activities in these two municipalities and community neighbourhoods.
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Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Please forward your cover letter and resumĂŠ by June 15, 2015 to: Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher 818 Broughton Street Phone. 250.480.3204 or Fax. 250.386.2624 psakamoto@blackpress.ca
Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Adam’s
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This month:
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Friday, March 18 7:00pm
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250-245-3221
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Open Daily from 7:30 am - 9:00 pm 100% Locally Owned & Operated • We deliver! (See store for details) We reserve the right to limit quantities • Pictures for illustrative purposes only
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