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Ladysmith looks for ‘bio-solids’ odour solutions Craig Spence the chronicle

Watch carefully now! Magician David Gifford, known by his young fans as the Great Giffoni, demonstrates the subtle skills of card magic at the Velvet Rut festival in Chemainus Saturday, July 25. Gifford was one of 13 acts that took to two stages in Waterwheel Park during the one-day event put on by the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society. Craig Spence

Transforming raw sewage into usable fertilizer is a complex process, monitored every step of the way, and charted using a computerized program that was developed right here in Ladysmith. And for the most part, it goes on right under peoples’ noses in the public works yard, without anyone being aware of an innovative program that mixes sludge from Ladysmith’s sewage treatment plant, with brown water from catchment basins and a truck wash station, and produces a ‘Class A’ product. But sometimes the process stinks, and it’s those ‘volatile’ days, when the bacteria that compost the mounds of bio-solids neatly piled just metres away from the Holland Creek trail system, don’t get enough oxygen and go ‘anaerobic’ that have politicians and Ladysmith’s Director of Infrastructure Services John Manson looking for a solution. At their July 20 meeting council approved an $800,000 plan to upgrade the treatment process and move it partly indoors, where the odors See Bio-solids, page 3

Get ready for legalized cannabis Arnett urges Craig Spence the chronicle

Coun. Steve Arnett doesn’t want to sound ‘moralistic,’ but when he looks at a couple of trends, he thinks it’s time the Town of Ladysmith did some preparatory work for a possible easing of the laws around marijuana use in Canada, and how that might affect youth in our town. South of the Border, Washington State has already legalized the sale of marijuana, and the

Liberal Party of Canada has legalized pot. “People feel it’s to be emphasized that regular made ‘smart laws,’ ending a 92- quite benign, but I am quite cannabis use, which we considyear prohibition north of the concerned about the effects of er once a week, is not safe and border part of its election plat- mind altering drugs on young may result in addiction and neuform. growing minds,” he said. rocognitive damage, especially If that happens, even though He’s referring to information in youth.” they wouldn’t be able to regu- published by organizations like Dr. Krista Lisdahl, director of late marijuana, it will be up to The American Psychological the brain imaging and neuromunicipalities to license busi- Association, which raise the psychology lab at the Univernesses that open up to sell alarm about permanent damage sity of Wisconsin goes on to say, cannabis and cannabis related that may be done to developing “When considering legalization, products within their borders. teen brains exposed to marijua- policy makers need to address Arnett wants Ladysmith po- na’s active ingredient THC. ways to prevent easy access to sitioned to do everything in An August, 2014 APA report, marijuana and provide additionits power to ensure youth are Regular marijuana use bad for al treatment funding for adolesnot served when it comes to teens’ brains, states. “It needs cent and young adult users.”

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News Ladysmith looks for bio-solids odour solutions Briefs Fire on boat next to Viki Lyne II looks ‘suspicious’ RCMP are treating a fire that scuttled a boat moored next to the Viki Lyne II as ‘suspicious.’ Ladysmith Search and Rescue responded to a fire aboard the vessel at about 2:30 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, July 18. The boat was fully engulfed in flames and could not be saved, the SAR crew concentrating on preventing the fire from spreading to other nearby vessels and structures, including the Viki Lyne II. “The vessel was not occupied at the time,” states an RCMP release. ”The fire is deemed suspicious and an ongoing investigation is underway at this time.” If you have any information regarding this case or other crimes please contact the Ladysmith RCMP Detachment (250)2452215 or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477).

Ladysmith man lands in custody after runway run A 29 year old man, described as “well known” to Ladysmith RCMP, faces a charge of mischief and possibly additional charges under the Aeronautics Act after an incident at Nanaimo Airport July 9. RCMP responded to a report of a male kicking rocks at vehicles travelling on Highway 1 near the Nanaimo Airport. Upon arrival police discovered the man had already fled the immediate scene. Shortly afterward Nanaimo Airport Security Personnel located the same man “running around on the airport runway inside the secure perimeter of the Airport,” states the RCMP report. The man was picked up by airport security and turned over to the RCMP.

From Page 1 can be contained and filtered, but neighbours and trail-users are sensitized to the issue, and it may be hard to persuade them that a solution – other than an outright move of the operation – can be achieved. “I still have reservations about the location,” Mayor Aaron Stone said as Council was preparing to approve an agreement that would put $570,000 in federal funding in place to go ahead with a project to “construct a composting facility at the public works yard, including odour control, building and equipment by June 30, 2017.” “I still have serious pause about putting this facility in the heart of a residential community that borders the Holland Creek trail,” Stone said. Presently sludge from Ladysmith’s sewage treatment plant, at the foot of Oyster Cove Road, is centrifuged then trucked up to the public works yard, where the next stages of the composting process begin. Immediately after the transfer is the most ‘volatile’ stage of the process, Manson explained during a tour of the operation he invited the Chronicle to take. At this stage the process is at times proceeding too quickly for the piles to be oxygenated, which leads to the anaerobic composting that causes odours. Enclosing that part of the operation would dramatically reduce instances of bad odour associated with the process. City Manager Ruth Malli said approval was needed to secure funding to go ahead with the project, but assured council that the question of where the bio-solids composting operation will ultimately be located remains under consideration. “We will continue to pursue other locations,” she said. “This is the location we have at this time. If we don’t enter into the agreement, then we don’t have funding for anything.” Manson explained at the council meeting that the municipality won’t be committed to keeping its composting operations at the public works yard, even if it goes ahead with the upgrade. The main element of the project will be a plastic covered metal structure, which can be moved relatively inexpensively if a new location is eventually found. “Certainly we would not look at any investment that would not be transferable from that site,” he said, echoing Malli’s acknowledgement that staff have been given “clear direction to look for another location.” Manson is clear on that directive, too, but believes if another site can’t be found, and the operation remains at the public works yard, moving the volatile phase indoors would minimize the odour problem. Wherever the final location, Ladysmith has no choice but to treat sludge generated at its water treatment plant. “We are obliged to treat those solids,” Malli said, adding that the grant money will allow the town to do a better job of it. “This is actually a good-news story,” she said. “We approached the CVRD to get this grant and it’s one of the highest priorities of the Town of Ladysmith.” It’s good news in terms of the final product, too, Manson said. “Topsoil is really hard to find here on Vancouver Island,” he said. “It’s expensive.” Ladysmith solves its sewage treatment problem and generates a source of much needed Class A topsoil for municipal operations by composting. “It’s really a good solution because we know we get a really good product at the end of it,” he said.

John Manson, Ladysmith’s director of infrastructure services, and Shane Lassan, who tends to the biosolids compost piles at the public works yard, show the end result of a carefully monitored process.

Get ready for legalized cannabis From Page 1 In Canada legal production and sale of marijuana is controlled by Marijuana for Medical Purposes regulations, which replaced an older set of regulations in the spring of 2014. Under the program 55,000 Canadians are authorized to posses medicinal marijuana, and to fill prescriptions by mail order from federally approved producers. But that description doesn’t fit the picture in Vancouver. According to a recent report in the National Post – Barely illegal: At this point, legalization could only make it harder

to buy marijuana in Canada; Washington State nabbed four May 8, 2115 – the ‘medicinal’ producers who sold marijualabel on pot is purely pretense. na to a person under 18 years “Many Vancouver dispensa- old. Arnett shared promotionries have on site naturopaths al material used by Seattle disto give out prescriptions to tributors, encouraging people any and all comers, even if to buy and use marijuana, and they forget to fake a serious wondered how the sales pitchillness,” states the report. es would influence youth. “Dispensaries have employHe thinks it’s time Ladysmith ees stand on the street to hand began considering that possiout promotional cards to draw bility. “It’s going to be part of in new customers, several our culture,” he said, “and we now have marijuana vending have to be ready for it.” machines and at one, customThe web-based ‘marijuana ers can obtain their cannabis finder’ lists one medical disby using a claw crane arcade penser in Ladysmith – their machine.” offices are actually in Duncan A recent ‘sting’ operation in – and seven in Nanaimo.

New ED hired for Resources Centre

The Ladysmith Resources Centre Association has announced the hiring of a new Executive Director, replacing Dennis Lait, who retired in June. Shannon Wilson, Coordinator of John Barsby Community School in Nanaimo for 19 years, will step into the role. “Shannon is a social advocate who enjoys bringing people together to create solutions through collaboration and partnership,” says an LRCA release. It adds that Wilson has placed an emphasis on community development. “She thrives on participating in a shared vision that enriches the lives of individuals and builds community. “Shannon sees authenticity, high energy and meaningful connection as a way to create positive community transformation.” The LRCA also announced that Darcey Bouvier will take over the position of Manager for the Ladysmith Police-based Victim Services program, replacing Carla Sampson. Bouvier is currently employed by the Cowichan Valley Regional RCMP Victim Services Unit at the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Detachment.

Shannon Wilson, new executive director of the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association.

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Following the BC Day statutory holiday on August 3, 2015, your collection day will be moving forward by 1 (ONE) day. If you need a new schedule you can pick one up at City Hall or the Frank Jameson Community Centre. You can also find your schedule on the Town’s website at: http:// www.ladysmith.ca/ourservices/

2015 HOMEOWNER GRANTS You can still claim your 2015 Homeowner Grant, using the following methods, if you have not yet done so: • Complete, sign and return the Home Owner Grant portion of your Tax Notice to City Hall • Visit www.ladysmith.ca and follow the link to claim online. Roll number and personal access code are available at the top right of your Tax Notice • Be sure to print off the confirmation page If you have misplaced your Tax Notice, you can call 250.245.6400 for your account information or visit City Hall to complete a new Home Owner Grant form. NOTE: A 10% penalty has been applied to any outstanding taxes, including the Home Owner Grant portion. A payment does not need to be made to claim the Home Owner Grant.

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STAGE THREE WATER RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT • NO sprinkling • NO washing of vehicles, houses, boats, driveways or sidewalks* • NO filling of pools and hot tubs* • NO permits issued for watering of new lawns • Micro-drip irrigation* is allowed any time for a maximum of 4 hours per day • Hand-water flowers, shrubs, gardens, between 6:00 – 8:00 a.m. or 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. for a maximum of 2 hours per day • Washing driveways or houses is only permitted during Stage 3 for preparation of applying paints, preservatives or for pouring concrete • Pools filled prior to Stage 3 water use restrictions may be topped up to account for evaporation losses in order to avoid damage to pumps etc. • Micro-drip irrigation or drip irrigation delivers water to the root zone of the plants and uses less than 20 gallons per hour at less than 25psi. This does not include soaker or weeper hoses. For further details, please see the Water Restrictions Notice on our website at www.ladysmith.ca or call Public Works at 250.245.6445.

BE FIRE SMART The extremely dry and hot conditions of Drought Level 4 pose a real fire hazard. We all need to do our part to be fire smart. Remember, it only takes a small spark to start a very large fire. • Absolutely no smoking on Town trails and in parks. • Absolutely no ATVs or motorized vehicles on Town trails. Think twice before using ATVs anywhere in the back country. • Campfires and all open burning are banned. This includes backyard fire pits. • TimberWest has closed its forest lands around Ladysmith — please respect the closed gates and stay out. • Put out smoking materials completely and never throw away a lit cigarette, anywhere. • Glass and clear plastic can focus the sun’s rays and start a fire. Dispose of bottles properly, pick up broken glass, don’t leave glassware outside, and reconsider those glass garden ornaments. • If you must use power tools outdoors, use extreme caution and keep a fire extinguisher or garden hose nearby.

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Learn from experiences Emergency Coordinator urges at council meeting Craig Spence the chronicle

The smoke from a July 2 grass fire may have cleared, even from our memory, but it’s never too early to plan for the next possible disaster scenario unfolding in real time as far as Sybille Sanderson, emergency coordinator with the Cowichan Valley Regional District, told Ladysmith Council. She had high praises for the way emergency responders handled the grass fire, which threatened residents of Cedar. “I would like to give staff kudos for all the work they did, because they did an amazing job,” she said July 6. Now let’s learn from that experience, she added. The Cedar grass fire required Ladysmith, Chemainus, North Oyster and other fire departments to commit crews and equipment.

It also triggered activation of the Emergency Social Services Centre in Ladysmith. Everything went according to the scenarios emergency responders have practiced, and the situation was controlled without injuries or serious property damage. But there’s only room for a brief pause to celebrate that success before getting back to the ongoing business of preparing for the next emergency that will put area residents at risk – the preparations can begin close to home. “We are encouraging the public to have their Grab ‘n Go Kits ready,” Sanderson said. There is information available at CVRD.ca about how people can prepare to help themselves and their community during a disaster (go to the ‘Prepare for a Disaster’ link

under the ‘How do I…’ menu item, where you can: • Take the Emergency Preparedness Challenge to find out how prepared you really are • Prepare an Emergency Comfort Kit (Grab ‘n Go) so you are okay wherever you are when disaster strikes You can download a copy of the Cowichan Valley Emergency Preparedness Workbook, or pick one up from your local library, recreation centre or local government. As necessary as continued training and preparedness is, members of Ladysmith Council were pleased with how things were handled in the region’s recent trial by fire. Said Councilor Steve Arnett, “It makes me feel confident as a resident of this town that we have our act together.”

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Province remains committed to E&N funding Craig Spence the chronicle

The province remains firm in its pledge to provide $7 million to get the E&N Railway back on track. Transportation Minister Todd Stone made the commitment recently to the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF), which owns the E&N right of way from Victoria to Courtenay. He said the pledge means passenger rail

service is one step closer to resuming. The provincial contribution is contingent on the ICF confirming $7.5 million in federal funding, and showing that the cost of upgrades to get rail service up and running will not exceed $20.4 million. The ICF is is a partnership between First Nations and local Governments along the E&N corridor. Its board is composed of 12 Directors: five from First Nations,

five from Regional vened by Nanaimo- Victoria prompted Districts and two North Cowichan MLA several letters to the members-at-large. Doug Routley, the ICF Times Colonist sugMember communi- and province were gesting commuter rail ties of the ICF Board criticized for taking along the E&N corrihave committed an too long to get the dor would have made additional $5 million line back in service. more sense. toward upgrading the An incremental ap- “How about having a line. proach to getting commuter train serBut plans to get trains running again vice from Langford trains back on the was suggested. to Victoria using the rails – passenger A recent announce- existing railbed upservice was discon- ment by the federal graded to provide a tinued in 2011 due and provincial gov- service similar to Vanto concerns over ernments committing couver’s West Coast the condition of the $85 million to com- Express?” said Dr. Jutracks – have failed to plete a new McKenzie lian Hancock. materialize. interchange on the At a recent NDP busy commuter secopen house, con- tion of Highway 1 into

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Editor: It’s somewhat of a tradition for Canadian politicians to throw around money at election time, wooing voters with promises of financial largess for themselves and their communities. This appeals to a very low human impulse: what’s in it for me? For more than 40 years Canada has been part of an international agreement committing to spend 0.7 percent of gross national income on global development assistance, and we’ve never been further from this goal, currently at 0.24 percent. Most developed nations are above 0.3 percent, with several at the agreed-upon target. Canada repeatedly ranks in the top of all nations in terms of quality of life and standard of living. The vast majority of the world’s people live far below Canadian standards of nutrition, sanitation, clean water and security. As the election season winds up, with the inevitable promises of more money flying out of Ottawa, I’m waiting for all party leaders to acknowledge the wealthy and enviable position Canada already enjoys, and rather than showering us with more money, affirm their commitment to raising our global development contributions to the longdelayed 0.7 percent. Nathaniel Poole, Victoria

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by Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – Now that the political back-and-forth is over, there are two questions left about the Petronas-led proposal to make the biggest privatesector investment in B.C. history. Will it actually happen? And is it a good deal or a bad one? Premier Christy Clark ducked the first question on the day the project agreement for Pacific Northwest LNG was approved by the B.C. legislature. “After many predictions about the Canucks and the Alberta election, I don’t make predictions any more,” Clark said. “But I can say that this project has gone farther than any of our critics said that it would.” For what it’s worth, my prediction is on record: it will go

ahead. The latest evidence is the company’s continued, costly effort to gain federal and local approval for a suspension bridge to Lelu Island to minimize the marine impact. Lax Kw’alaams Band members could not have had details on that change from an underwater pipeline when they voted to oppose the project in May. Is it a good deal? The mayors of Prince Rupert and Port Edward have made their views clear – they see it as a lifeline for an area that has struggled for years with a faded forest and fishing industry. The B.C. NDP is also now clear, having voted against the project agreement in the brief summer session of the legislature that concluded last week. Whether the project proceeds or not, this will be a key election issue in 2017. NDP leader John Horgan and other MLAs made much of the lack of job guarantees, pointing to similar projects in Australia. Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman issued a statement with excerpts from the state of Western Australia’s

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For David Keane, president of the B.C. LNG Alliance, the question is how many large LNG projects, pipelines and all, can be managed at the same time as the Site C dam is being built. It was skilled labour shortages, and particularly a shortage of supervisors, that caused Australia to lose some of its proposed projects. Keane said all LNG proponents here want to use as much local labour as they can, because it’s less expensive and it builds local support. And he disagrees that B.C. is a sweet deal for the industry. Among other things, pipelines have to be built across two mountain ranges. Not only that, B.C. producers would pay an LNG income tax, which is a first in the history of the industry. Add to that PST, GST, payroll taxes, municipal taxes and federal and provincial corporate income taxes. Add aboriginal revenue sharing, and we have a deal. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

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Festival of Lights wants your help getting the LEDs out

The Christmas season may seem a long way off, but the Festival of Lights Society is asking people to help get the LEDs out – as in light-emitting diode technology. Since it first lit up the town in 1987, the Festival of Lights has grown “into a massively popular, annual event far exceeding the original vision and magnitude,” says a July 22 FOL release. “Over the years, the program has developed to include tens of thousands of lights, thousands of volunteer hours, and thousands of visitors.” But up to now the lights used have been incandescent, because until recently LEDs “didn’t provide the glow and vibrancy” of incandescent bulbs says the release. That’s changed, which means its also time to change the bulbs in Ladysmith’s spectacular six week display during November and December. LEDs are brilliant, energy efficient and durable. “New LED technology today has significantly increased power savings, significantly improved luminescence, and significantly improved bulb durability,” says the release. “The new bulbs the society will

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The Festival of Lights has to switch from incandescent bulbs to LED’s over the coming years, and want your help. go with are nearly indestruc- of the incandescent bulbs with LEDs in a staged process. tible.” To make that happen, the Besides, as of December, 2014 incandescent bulbs are FOL is asking people to dono longer manufactured in nate money so the conversion process can begin. “Your conNorth America. “As a result, the Festival of tribution will assist the SoLights Society has to start con- ciety in achieving this vision verting bulbs to LED. This is an and ensure that the Ladysmith expensive transition but it is Festival of Lights continues required and will only improve to ‘light up’ with even more the light up program for years brilliance than it ever has before,” says the release. to come,” says the release. Find out more at www.laThe plan is to convert key areas of the downtown core dysmithfol.ca or call 250-245and eventually replace most 5888 or 250-245-2263

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The Vancouver Island & Coast Conservation • Accenting conservation and restoration of Society, based in Cedar, got responses from ecological systems as part of Confederation’s three out of five federal political leaders to a 150th anniversary celebrations in 2017(Green, set of ‘conservation questions’ aimed at com- NDP, Lib); mitting them to “integrating conservation in • meeting “our international conservation tarplans for Canada’s future growth and prosper- gets” and national commitments to land, coastity.” al and marine protection (Green, NDP, Lib); Leaders of the New Democratic Party of • Initiatives and engagement that will encourCanada, the Liberal Party of Canada and the age individual involvement and sustainable Green Party of Canada responded to the VICCS community development (Green, NDP, Lib). survey; the Conservative Party of Canada did “We wanted to know if our Federal Leaders not respond at all, and the Bloc Quebecois de- were committed to integrating conservation ferred. in plans for Canada’s future growth and pros“We’re exceptionally pleased with the support perity,” said Gourlay. “And we are very pleased and commitment expressed for conservation to see the priorities of the Greens, NDP and initiatives by three of the Federal Parties,” said Liberals for conservation initiatives across the Laurie Gourlay, president of VICCS. country.” “Generally – and I’m quoting directly from the The leaders’ full replies to the questions, replies we received – the Party Leaders ex- which were asked over a five week period, are pressed support for a ‘balanced approach that posted at viccs.vcn.bc.ca. would protect our lands, waters, and natural resources for the health and economy of this, and future, generations.’” VICCS said the leaders’ responses indicate ‘serious attention to conservation and sustainable development’ if the NDP, Liberals or Greens either form government, or hold the balance of power after the federal election this fall. “Canadians should have a look at the results of our Conservation questions and make up their own minds,” said Gourlay. VICCS said the leaders’ replies suggest there is support for: • A Canadian Conservation Commission (Green, NDP); • A declaration of December 11 as ‘A Day For Our Common Future’, furthering sustainable development recommendations of the UN World Commission on Environment & Development (Green, NDP);

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In May they hired increased at a pace a “public consulting well above the rate of firm with expertise inflation,” he said. in BC Ferries” to cal- “We have a construcculate what it would tive proposal. By stracost to lower the tegically investing an fares on all minor additional $11 to $14 ferry routes by 25 per- million annually, the cent. Perrin Thorau & Province can lower Associates figured $11 fares on BC Ferries’ to $14 million would minor routes by 25 be needed to achieve per cent. Affordable that kind of reduction fares would attract on all minor routes on more customers B.C.’s coast. into the ferry system, Islands Trust Chair bolster B.C.’s econPeter Luckham said omy and result in inthe money would be creased provincial tax a good investment all revenues - a win-win ways round. for everyone.” “Ferry-dependent Since the enactment communities are strug- of the Coastal Fergling under the weight ries Act in 2003, fare of ferry fares that have increases on some

minor routes have in- portunity for the govcreased at a rate four ernment to invest in to five times higher coastal communities,” than inflation. The BC Luckham said. “Our Ferry Commissioner funding estimates give has proposed an ad- the Province credible ditional 1.9 per cent information to make annual fare increase a sound investment during BC Ferries’ decision. We believe next four-year per- a well-advertised formance term, from drop in fares on the 2016 to 2020. minor routes would The Islands trust help our communities is concerned even bounce back and give higher fares may push us all time to work on ferry-dependent com- longer-term solutions munities over a “tip- with the Province.” ping point” that will You can see the Perdamage economies rin Thorau & Associand reduce ridership. ates’ report from a “Current negotiations link under ‘What’s for a renewed Coastal New?’ on the Islands Ferry Services Con- Trust web site at www. tract are a perfect op- islandstrust.bc.ca.

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Coast Realty Group now Royal LePage Royal LePage Real Estate Services announced Tuesday, July 21, that it has acquired the Coast Realty Group brokerage and property management business on Vancouver Island. Coast Realty will, effective immediately, begin operating under the Royal LePage banner. Barry Clark, broker owner of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty with Travis Carmichael, will merge the brokerage with Coast Realty Group offices in Nanaimo, Ladysmith and on Gabriola Island. Clark said it’s a positive move and will double the number of realtors, to 80 from 40, under Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty. The merger triples the company’s regional market share. “Nanaimo Realty’s been in business 68 years and Royal LePage has been in business 100 years,” Clark said. “It’s a good Canadian company and it’s very aggressive. The franchise is the fastest-growing franchise in Canada. We’re proud to be a part of it and moving forward.” Phil Soper, Royal LePage president and CEO, said, in a press release, the company has made growth in British Columbia a strategic priority over the past year, adding 600 realtors through B.C. acquisitions. The Coast Realty deal adds 150 realtors on the Island and in Powell River. Royal LePage was formed in 1913 and has 600 offices and more than 16,000 real estate professionals across Canada. Coast Realty Group was established in 1984 and operated from nine offices on the Island and one in Powell River.

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Housing market robust Robust Housing Market Shows No Signs of Slowing Down. A robust provincial economy and bolstered consumer confidence fueled home sales this spring, with the market showing no signs of slowing as we headed into summer said a release from the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board. In June 2015, 636 single-family homes sold on the MLS® system compared to 527 in May, an increase of 20 per cent. Year-over-year, sales rose 36 per cent over the 469 single-family homes sold in June, 2014. Inventory levels declined on the Island, with active listings down approximately 13 percent from the prevous year. BC Real Estate Association Chief Economist Cameron Muir reported that British Columbia’s economy is leading Canada, with 2.4 per cent growth expected this year. Low interest rates, confident consumers, and limited inventory in many areas were driving B.C.’s strong housing market. “With no interest-rate hike on the horizon, we’re unlikely to see any cooling in the next couple of quarters,” said Muir. “Consumers are out buying in a big way, and there is lots of competition for available listings.” VIREB President Jason Finlayson confirmed that although the summer months are traditionally quieter, activity on the Island showed no signs of slowing. Even with declining inventory levels, however, the benchmark price was up just a little over four per cent from last year. “Despite healthy sales and declining inventory throughout our area, our market is still balanced,” said Finlayson. “We see occasional multiple offers, but homes still need to be competitively priced to sell. However, if inventory levels continue dropping, we could begin to see sellers’ markets in some areas.”

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Stones in His Pockets opens at Little Theatre Irish comedy in ‘hit play’ by Marie Jones Christie Road will become a little patch of Ireland in August as Ladysmith Little Theatre presents Stones in His Pockets, a hit play by Marie Jones about a rural town where the locals have been hired as extras in a Hollywood film. The extras want more than bit parts, though. Charlie Conlon has aspirations of getting a script made into a movie. Jake Quinn, recently returned from New York, is mesmerized – along with everyone else – by the famous, beautiful American star of the production, Caroline. But their aspirations for things Hollywood go unrequited. The star and American crew members do not attempt to accurately portray the town and its people; they only care about wrapping things up on time, sticking to their romanticized ideal of rural Irish life.

Things get funny as the production crew tries to create the proper ‘Irish feel’ for the movie. A cast of two Little Theatre stalwarts – Mort Paul and Torry Clark – takes on the roles of 15 characters in this production, “often switching gender and voice with swift dexterity,” says a Little Theatre release. The play is directed by Ellen Paul. Performances on: August 7, 8, 14, 15 (doors 7:30 p.m., showtime 8 p.m.); August 9, 16 (doors 1:30 p.m., showtime 2 p.m.). Please plan to be seated 10 minutes prior to showtime. Tickets: $20 for non-members; $18 for members or groups of 10 or more. Available at the Ladysmith Little Theatre box office, 250-9240658 from 1 to 3 p.m. or at www. ladysmiththeatre.com.

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As a consumer in today’s marketplace I strive to purchase products that are made as close to home as I can get, items that are cleaner and greener, always with an eye on value. With over a quarter of a century in the sleep industry I’ve seen thousands of mattress fails and very few wins. One of those wins is good quality, natural, pure, Talalay latex which I get from Latex International (LI) who in my opinion produces the best product. side and medium on the other) with a 3” soft latex topper. This combination gives you the best of both worlds – supportive, and pressure relieving.

Here is a partial quote straight from LI on quality and purity: “Our Talalay Natural is the best latex being offered on today’s market. Our Talalay all natural formulation is made from 100% natural latex from the rubber tree and the only other properties added is needed for the vulcanization process. No latex foam in the market is completely made of all natural ingredients. All latex rubber needs additional sulfur, zinc oxide, and vulcanizing agents to be made into a usable form. LI also uses a natural, mineral reinforcing agent to improve the strength and durability of the product. On a volume basis, this material is less than 10% of the latex foam make up. Latex used is all natural latex. The product is washed after the vulcanization process to remove residual residues.”

Talalay vs. Memory foam. Of the top four mattress companies in the US, one spends more in annual advertising than the other 3 combined, and this company only makes memory foam beds. This is why we see so much hype about memory foam. While memory foam seems to be good at relieving pressure, it actually only works one dimension – you sink into it until you hit the firmer surface underneath. Latex is two-dimensional: it supports you while reducing pressure. At John’s our latex mattresses have a 6” medium and/or firm base (and yes, we can build you a mattress that is firm on one

Latex doesn’t sleep hot. “Too hot” is the biggest complaint I hear about memory foam. Memory foam requires body heat to collapse the foam cell structure in order to conform to your body curves; this collapse prevents air flow and traps body heat. This same process also creates a crater where you sleep, when you turn over the feeling is like rolling uphill leaving a hole behind. I’ve had many people tell me they wake up exhausted from this process. LI Latex is seven times more breathable than memory foam. Talalay latex is healthier. Our Talalay latex is harvested from rubber trees that create an inherently hypoallergenic, dust mite resistant, mold and mildew resistant sleep environment that doesn’t off-gas like as memory foams can. Latex lasts longer. I have a sample of latex that was in a client’s favorite chair for 50 years and is still in pretty good shape (better shape than me at 50)! Latex from LI has been proven to last 20 times more than leading memory foam. Come and talk to our sleep specialists about your sleep needs. You can email me directly anytime. john@johnsbedrooms.com

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The Last Word

Last Word for July 28, 2015 • The Ladysmith Camera Club will be meeting Tuesday July 28 at 7 pm to listen to a presentation titled “Putting together a slide show” by Pat Haugen, a Saltair-area photographer who will discuss using Pro Show software. The group meets in Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue in Ladysmith. Their website is at www.ladysmithcameraclub.com. • Aug. 1 and 2 will be time to celebrate the town we live in. Come and join in the fun at Ladysmith Days. Look for a special insert in the today’s edition of the Chronicle, which will include a schedule of activities and events, plus an update of what’s new this year. More information, including a schedule of events at www.ladysmithdays.com. • While you’re watching the Ladysmith Days Parade, be sure to keep an eye out for members of Ladysmith Fire/Rescue, who will have their boots out on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. In BC firefighters have supported Muscular Dystrophy B.C./Yukon since 1954, and the Ladysmith Days parade is a major source of annual funding for the program. So dig deep and fill those boots for a good cause. • Stock the Lockers, a fund-raiser for the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation, takes place Aug. 13 to Sept. 3. This is the 6th annual fundraising campaign for school supplies and other unmet basic needs of local elementary and secondary students. “Help us raise $50,000 to give students an equal chance to succeed in school,” says the NLSF in a recent release. For information go to www.NLSF.ca. • KidZArtBeat children’s art festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 15, at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus. The festival will feature local artists and interactive arts activities for children of all ages. Local children’s performers will be performing all day in the band shell. This event will be free to the public with the exception of two registered workshops. More at chemainuscroftoncommunityschoolsassociation.ca

The Peewee Single A Ladysmith 49ers won the Vancouver Island Zone baseball champions over the weekend. Now they are heading to B.C. Provincials on Thursday, July 30, to play in Surrey against nine teams from all over Lower Mailand and the Interior. Look for a report in an upcoming edition of the Chronicle.

• The 12th Annual Ladysmith Show & Shine will have vintage car enthusiasts flocking to First Avenue Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. There will be live music and lots of fun for the family. So get your motor running and head out on the highway to a great event. And don’t forget on Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. there will be the traditional Rod Run from A&W in Ladysmith to the Chemainus roundabout and back. • On August 23 First Avenue in Ladysmith will be transformed into a giant gallery as Arts on the Avenue celebrates the vibrant community of creative people in the area. Over 50 artists will gather Sunday morning to share their creations with the community, including: original paintings, jewellery, fabric art, carving, native art and more. There will be music, a kids’ art space, artisan food tents and information about Ladysmith’s arts scene. More at artsontheavenue.ca • The Loggers are back. Come out for the Ladysmith Logger Sports at the Transfer Beach Amphitheatre on Sept. 6. Bring your own lawn chair, blanket or stool. Admission by donation with all proceeds going to Camp Goodtimes, supported by the Tour de Rock. Sponsored by Otter Point Timber.

The Michael Wood Band took to the stage at Waterwheel Park July 22. Joining Wood were Chris Eriksen on guitar; Alex Campbell, Drums; Steve Kalkman, Bass Beverly Knight

• For kids six and up, and adults of any age, the Chemainus Theatre brings James and the Magic Peach. Imaginations will come together with incredible puppeteers and the Chemainus Theatre Festival KidzPlay Company. Roald Dahl’s classic children’s story of a magical journey into a giant peach is fun, fantasy and a great adventure. Runs July 18 to Aug. 15 • Help defeat cancer by participating in the Tour de Rock Raffle: Draw date is Sept. 10, 2015. Tickets $10. 1st Prize is a Bear Mountain Golf Getaway Package for four, $1,250 value. 2nd Prize is a Canucks Hockey Getaway Package for two, $1,000 value. 3rd Prize is a Mayne Island Getaway Package for two, $400 value. For more information and to purchase your tickets contact Tour de Rock riders Alison Wood at 250-380-6132 orAlison.wood@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or Rob Webb at 250-732-0312 or atrlwebb@telus.net. • The audience will be “Seeing Double” at Beantime Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. when two singer-songwriters who share a poetic sensibility and a cross-Canada musical friendship will perform in Ladysmith during their August double-CD-release tour. Join local artist Cheryl Cohen and Kingston, Ontario musician Jenica Rayne for an evening of music. Tickets are $10, or $25 for dinner, Teresa Williams and Denise Neubauer were on hand Saturday, July 25, to help dessert, drink and show. Advance tickets are available; phone 250-245-2305. See also www.jeni- keep things running smoothly at the 49th Parallel Grocery Tour de Rock sale. carayne.com and cherylcohenmusic.com. Proceeds went to help kids with cancer. HR PICKS UP A GUITAR Right: H.R. McMillan got into the swing of things Saturday, July 25, during the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society’s Velvet Rut Express: 13 acts in one day at Waterwheel Park. See also picture on Page 1 SEEING DOUBLE AT BEANTIME Left: Jenica Rayne and Cheryl Cohen at Beantime Aug. 14. See item above in Last Word.

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LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - presents “Putting Together a Slide Show” a how-to guide by Patricia Haugen, accomplished Saltair-based photographer. Tues, July 28 at 7 pm, in Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Nonmembers $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. www. LadysmithCameraClub.com LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - presents “Flash Photography” with Boomer Jerritt, widely-published Courtenay-based commercial and fine-art photographer. Tues, Aug 25, 7 pm, in Hardwick Hall, High St at 3rd Ave in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Nonmembers $5 drop-in fee. LCC invites new members, novice to pro. www. LadysmithCameraClub.com PRINTMAKERS ONLY GROUP - 24TH ANNUAL SHOW & SALE - Aug 5 29, 10 am - 5 pm each day, PORTALS CVAC Centre for Arts, Culture & Heritage

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AERIE #2101 Meets every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. 7:30 pm Auxiliary meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 pm Eagles Hall. CHEMAINUS THEATRE COSTUME SHOP - Needs volunteer seamstresses to help build for upcoming shows. Contact Crystal Hanson 250-246-9800 ext. 7117. SPEEDWATCH/COPS Ladysmith Citizens on Patrol and Speedwatch need volunteers. Call 714-3510 for information. HEALING PATHWAY - All are welcome at Ladysmith First United Church ( 232 High St) for Christian meditation and prayerful healing - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 6-8 pm. For details call the Church Office 245-2183. LADIES GOLF - Ladysmith Golf Course, Tuesdays, 10 am. Call 250-245-7313. TOPS MEETING - Thurs. nights, 4:45 pm weigh-in, Ladysmith Hospital. Call Sandy 250-245-2983. CHEMAINUS TOPS Weekly Wednesdays at 5 pm, boardroom of Chemainus Health Care Centre, for information msaben@shaw.ca.

Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle Tuesday, July 28, 2015 15 www.ladysmithchronicle.com A15 THE ORCAS SWIM CLUB - Ongoing registration. Call Registrar Denise Rae at 250-245-7925. MOUNT BRENTON POWER & SAIL SQUADRON Membership meeting. Ladysmith Legion hall. Every 3rd Tues except holidays & July & August, 7:30 pm. LADYSMITH ARCHIVES - Volunteers required, computer skills an asset, ph. 250-245-0100, 9-2 Mon to Thurs. LRCA FRIENDLY VISITOR/PHONING TREE PROGRAMS - Now taking new volunteer signups for an upcoming training session. Improve quality of life for shut-in or isolated seniors by scheduled weekly contact. Call Barb at 245-3079. LODGE ON 4TH FAMILY COUNCIL - Family & friends advocating on behalf of the residents. Next meeting Sept. 18th @ 7p.m. - Contact Judy at 250-245-3438 for location. LADYSMITH NEWCOMERS CLUB - Welcoming new residents to the Ladysmith area. Couples & singles welcome. Sharon at 250-245-9334 or ladysmithnewcomers@ yahoo.ca

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NANAIMO-CEDAR FARMER’S INSTITUTE Cedar United Church Hall. 2nd Thursdays Oct. to June. Visitors welcome. Info: 250722-3397. PROBUS CLUB OF LADYSMITH - (for information see www.probus. org), meets every third Wed morning of the month at the new Seniors' Centre Hall, 2nd Ave. and Buller St. Doors 9.30. Call Rob Johnson 250-245-5001 or Grant Bridgeman 250-2461496. LADYSMITH MEDITATION - Drop in Wed nights, 7 pm, 281 Dogwood Drive. Meditation lessons, discussion & goodies.  Free. 250-245-4102. bjhiggs@ shaw.ca LADYSMITH HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP - is in need of volunteer clerks for our shop at the Healthcare Centre. We are also looking for knitters to contribute to our shops. For more information please call Cathy @ 250-245-2240. DO YOU WANT TO MAKE

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Parkay Clamato Margarine Juice 1.36 kg 1/4’s only Mott’s

1.89 litres, regular only, limit 2 total

y a D e l a S y

a d r u t a S , y a d i Fr day n u S & 2 , 1 g u A , 1 3 y l Ju

Fresh Baked Instore

Kaiser Buns

Jumbo 6 paks, white or WW, reg 2.99

Limit 2

2/ 5 2 $

Day Sale

Buy ONE Get ONE

Day Sale

1.65 litres

Cheddar Style

Kraft Slices

Astro Yogurt Buy ONE

BIG 1.25 kg, 60 slices

Get ONE

650 - 750 grams Regular 4.39

Free

Kids Fun Zone

Mr. Freeze

Sat, Aug 1 - 11 to 2 pm

Freezies

90 or 100’s 20 ml pak

Aggie Field, Right after the Ladysmith Days Parade!

11:15 am - Daisy the Cow Followed by the Island Farms Ice Cream Eating Contest 11 - 2 pm -Fred Izon Music and Island Savings Face Painting 12 NOON - Kerry Ryan, Local Artist HOT DOGS And DRINKS, Bouncers, Bring the family, blankets & lawn chairs to the Aggie Field

Bulls-Eye

Barbecue Sauce

➥

➥ Classic Ice Cream

Free Day Sale

These Specials from Monday to Monday, July 27 - August 3

Island Farms

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While Stock lasts

BIG 940 ml

12:00 noon

Kerry Ryan

Local Artist

11:15 am

Daisy the Cow

Chinese Combo Dinners 500 grams

then the Island Farms Ice Cream Eating Contest

LADYSMITH CHEMAINUS Your Island Community Grocers since 1977

Oriental Express

CEDAR

DUNCAN

1020 1st Avenue

3055 Oak Street

1824 Cedar Road

550 Cairnsmore Street

250-245-3221

250-246-3551

250-722-7010

250-748-2412

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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