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Ladysmith Marine Services mops up surface oil inside a containment boom surrounding the charred remains of the Dream Chaser, which burned to the waterline, then sank on the beach at Slack Point, next to the Dogpatch area of Ladysmith Harbour. The day before another boat, loaded with some of the items stacked a few paces up the beach, drifted away from where it was tied up and eventually sank just east of Slack Point. It’s owner claims the boat was deliberately cut loose. Craig Spence

More Dogpatch boats sunk, torched RCMP concerned about ‘vigilantism’ as tensions mount in liveaboard area Craig Spence

Dan Casler, who walks his dog on Slack Point just about every day, witnessed the Tuesday morning altercation between the boat owners, and said he thought Accusations and threats are flying after two boats were sunk things were going to come to blows then. “I’ve been going down there every day for five years in the Dogpatch area of Ladysmith Harbour in two nights. Sometime Monday night a boat sank and ended up off and watching the situation deteriorate,” Casler said. But the eastern tip of Slack Point. A man believed to be its he’s never seen things escalate like they have recentowner was seen Tuesday morning at about 11:30 a.m. ly. “I think the whole situation down there needs to be engaged in a heated shore to ship verbal exchange with cleaned up,” he said. Just over a month ago another vessel burned and people aboard the Dream Chaser, a 37 ft. Bayliner resank in Dogpatch. A houseboat, tied up next to the portedly owned by Nathan Churchill of Ladysmith. BC Supreme Court documents from Dec. 16, 2014, show Viki Lyne II went up in flames and sank July 18, the that the Dream Chaser was sold to Nathan Churchill in Au- night before a protest against the Viki Lyne II’s presgust, 2010 by Nanaimo chapter members of the Hells Angels. ence in Ladysmith Harbour was held. Police said that The man on shore Tuesday was accusing the people on incident was suspicious. “The level of illegal activity has certainly ramped up in the Dream Chaser of being involved with setting his boat the last little while,” Rod Smith, executive director of the adrift, then sinking it. On Tuesday night the Dream Chaser burned to the Ladysmith Maritime Society said. He’s concerned there’s waterline, coming to rest on the north beach of Slack going to be a major fire in the harbour, an environmental Point, where it sat Wednesday afternoon, with a boom disaster or that someone is going to be seriously injured. Cpl. Rick Fraser with Ladysmith RCMP said that due to surrounding it, a gooey mess of debris-filled, oily water inside, and a sheen of diesel fuel clearly visible on the the extent of the damage it will be difficult to determine exactly what happened with the Dream Chaser. water outside the boom. “Unfortunately it’s not going to be easy to tell whether One of the people who had been aboard the Dream Chaser during the previous day’s exchange arrived in a that was an accident or not,” he said. He added that the RCMP is concerned about ‘vigilanskiff to inspect the carnage, and said the hostilities were not over – that there would be retribution for the burn- tism’ that might be going on in the Dogpatch, but that there is not enough evidence to take action. ing and sinking of the Dream Chaser. the chronicle

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Rethinking our lawn & garden care Craig Spence

oak meadows. Vancouver Island’s native the chronicle species are better suited Okay, so we got some rain to drier climates than trees at last. But it’s been months and plants that have besince anything more than a come popular in our modspit has come out of the sky, ern gardens. Restoring origand if you lean close, you inal habitats not only looks will almost be able to hear to the past, it’s a good stratAs part of the annual egy for weatheryour lawn suckFarmers Appreciation ing a drier future. ing up what’s Week, Sept. 12-19, the Jill Robinson, fallen so far. BC Association of Farmers’ HAT’s stewardWater restricMarkets (BCAFM) is invitship coordinators, ing you to submit original tions are making is quoted recentit tough for peopoems honouring ‘our ly in the Saanich ple to keep their local farmers.’ News about reslawns green “Writers of all levels are toration of Island these days; but encouraged to submit habitats. they may be entheir agricultural themedIt can take a few poems to the third annual couraging homeyears to transition owners to think Ode To A Farmer Poetry from our favoured Green in the Contest by Sunday, Sept. w a t e r- l o v i n g larger sense of 13,” Said Georgia Stanley, plants to those the word, when BCFAM communications that can sustain want to get a yard that’s it comes to landmanager. extended periods durable, low maintenance scape design. The grand prizewinner of drought, she and drought tolerant, there What are the will receive a $150 gift said, but the tran- are options. options for peocertificate to spend at the For the lawn – one of the sition might be ple who want to BC farmers’ market of worth the effort, and she of- most demanding areas of have yards that will be able their choice. Regional winyour yard when it comes to to withstand the ‘new nor- fered a few suggestions. ners, including Vancouver “There’s so many, but a few maintenance and watering mal’ of drier, hotter summers Island, will also be chosen that many organizations, in- that we recommend, espe- – you can go with a prodand awarded $50 gift cluding the Cowichan Valley cially in an urban setting, uct like Wildflower Farm’s certificates. Regional District and other are ocean spray, Oregon Eco-Lawn. Find out more at Touted as “a blend of local levels of government, grape, red-flowering curbcfarmersmarket.org, rant, snowberry, Saskatoon seven carefully selected, are predicting. click on ‘At the Market” certified fine fescue grass The Habitat Acquisition berry, hairy manzanita.” in the menu bar, Selecting native, drought seeds that work together Trust, an organization with then “Farmers Market a mandate to conserve a tolerant species can make to form a slow growing, Appreciation Week ‘full array of natural habi- your yard look better in all drought tolerant turf,” on 2015” in the drop down tats on south Vancouver seasons; it can also make Wildflower’s web site, it menu. Island and southern Gulf it easier for you to abide by might be a great choice for Islands’ is encouraging water restriction regulations anyone who hates waterhomeowners to replace when the going gets parched. ing and mowing. “Highly drought tolerant, If restoration is not your their traditional grass lawns with native Garry thing, though, and you just once established, Eco-

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Movie night outdoors will support Tour de Rock ride

It will be movie night for a cause, Tuesday, Sept. 1, at dusk when Planes... Fire & Rescue will be screened on the lawn of Ladysmith Resources Centre. Payment for the show will be by donation, with proceeds going to the Tour de Rock 2015. The Ladysmith fire department will on hand with a truck at 7 p.m. Pop, hotdogs and popcorn will be sold by donation. Raffle tickets for a Fire & Rescue beer fridge will also be sold. In case of rain, the movie will be moved indoors to Aggie Hall.

Lawn has a beautiful deep is offering rebates of up to green grass colour,” Wild- $2,000 to people who are fower boasts. ‘ripping out’ their Kentucky “Eco-Lawn is quick to ger- Bluegrass lawns and reminate but is slow growing placing them with grasses and it requires less fertiliz- that don’t soak up so much ing and less watering due water, time and money. to its deep root system.” No wonder. The San DiFor those homeowners ego County Water Authoriwho hate getting behind the ty says nearly 60 percent of mower, Eco-Lawn can be its drinking water supply mowed like a regular lawn has been used to sprinkle or left un-mowed “for a free- lawns. flowing carpet-like effect.” That kind of misuse of The jurisdictions where what is belatedly being drought resistant lawns seen as a precious rehave been gaining the source as an active ‘Go most ground are in Cali- Dry’ movement gathering fornia, which has been suf- momentum in California. fering through a years-long Could that be a precurdrought that seems to be sor to a similar movement creeping northward. on Vancouver Island and Los Angeles, for example, Coastal B.C.?

Dwain King named Fire Fighter of the Year Dwain King is one prince of a guy, and his dedication and devotion to the cause of fighting muscular dystrophy, when he’s not out fighting fires, has won him the Fire Fighter of the Year Award, Muscular Dystrophy Canada announced Aug. 27. A fire fighter for more than 20 years, and during that time has formed a strong relationship with Muscular Dystrophy Canada. “Dwain has been heavily involved over the years as a coordinator and fundraiser within his department, and more recently as a member of the Provincial Firefighters Committee as a Co-Advisor to the Central Vancou-

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porting people who have neuromuscular disorders, and King has been exemplary. Most recently he initiated the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy in Nanaimo. “This event is now heading into its third year and has grown in popularity as well as exposure,” says the release. “To date, the Nanaimo walk for Muscular Dystrophy Canada has raised over $40,000.” The 2015 Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Canada will take place at Maffeo ver Island Region,” said the Sutton Park in Nanaimo on Saturday Sept. 26, from MDC release. The commendation notes noon to 3 p.m. More info at walkformusthat fire fighters have a long standing tradition of sup- culardystrophy.ca.

Muscular dystrophy is the name for a group of genetic disorders, called neuromuscular disorders, characterized by progressive weakness of the body’s muscles. Some people with muscular dystrophy may lose the ability to walk, speak, and ultimately breathe. For some it is fatal. There is currently no cure for the disease. Fire Fighters have been partnered with Muscular Dystrophy Canada for over 60 years. They are the organization’s strongest and longest standing supporters, raising about $3 million every year.

Grants helped Arts on Avenue Ladysmith Arts Council (LAC) benefited from a $5,000 Event-Host BC grant for its recently held Arts on the Avenue and Light Up the Night festivals. They were among 60 nonprofits in 44 communities to receive Event-Host grants totaling $250,000. More than 400 grant requests were received by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Arts on the Avenue Aug. 23 and Light up Night Aug. 22, attracted thousands of art lovers to First Avenue in Ladysmith to view the works of 56 area artists, all members of the LAC.

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City Hall, Development Services, Public Works and the Frank Jameson Community Centre will be closed Monday, September 7th for the Labour Day statutory holiday.

Following the Labour Day statutory holiday on September 7, 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/our-services/ garbage-recycling

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.

If you see a fire or dangerous activity, call 911. FRANK JAMESON COMMUNITY CENTRE ANNUAL POOL SHUTDOWN Aug. 15 – Sept. 7 The administration office and Fitness Centre are open during most of the pool shutdown with reduced hours. The Frank Jameson Community Centre will close at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4th for the Labour Day weekend, reopening Tuesday, September 8th on the regular schedule. For more information, please call 250.245.6424.

PEERLESS ROAD RECYCLING CENTRE The Peerless Road Recycling Centre summer hours from April 1 to October 31: Wednesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - excluding statutory holidays. To view a list of items accepted, please go to: www.cvrd.bc.ca/documentcenter/ view/62889

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Who has seen the wind? Families participating in the Berry Mania event at Transfer Beach got to see first hand the power of air to move you. Kids played games with a colourful parachute as one of the activities; a mischievous wind knocked over one of the awnings at the Sunday fund raiser for the Ladysmith Community Resources Centre

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Logger Sports back in town

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The lumberjacks will be chucking, choking and climbing Sept. 6 at the Amphitheater in Transfer Beach Park. And as a special treat, chain saw carver Dan Richey will be transforming the log skids on the steam donkey at Transfer Beach Boulevard and Oyster Bay Road into a work of art. The loggers sports begin at 4 p.m. with the ‘usual’ selection of events, including pole climbing, axe throwing, choker racing and spring board chopping. “It promises to be a great time for all members of the family,” says a release. “It’s been a few years since the Loggers Sports has been held in Ladysmith and the organizers are hoping for a great crowd,” Kinsman and Ladysmith Councillor Duck Paterson said. “We hope that the crowd enjoys it as we would really like to make this a bigger event for next year.” If Ladysmith proves to be a supportive venue, Loggers sports will be back in town Sept. 6 at it could become part of an Island circuit that Transfer Beach Park. includes Campbell River, Port Alberni and Nanaimo. “People are encouraged to get to Transfer “It is hoped that the word of what a great venue Beach and bring a blanket or lawn chair and be Ladysmith is for loggers sports will attract a ready to have a good time,” Paterson said. larger field of competitors which makes for a Richey will start his carving earlier in the day. really amazing, fast paced show,” Paterson said. “The public are more than welcome to go down Admission is by donation, this year’s event be- and watch Dan do his chain saw carving,” Pating a fund-raiser for the Cops For Cancer Tour erson said. de Rock. Based out of Nanaimo, Richey is an artist of Subscribe to will go to Camp Good- all trades, doing everything from themed murals All the money raised times, which provides recreational experiences on vehicles to festive art on your storefronts. for children with cancer and their families. “However, he prides himself on his large chain 250-245-2277 Volunteer fire fighters saw carvings,” Paterson said. “One look at Dan Includes will be cooking hot dogs $ online and serving drinks, in action and you can tell his heart and soul are access and there will be a 50/50 draw. in every piece he completes.

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A Narrow Escape: All About Narrow-Angle Glaucoma

Dr. Carla Clarke

Did you know there are over 10 different types of glaucoma, each with different signs but few with any noticeable symptoms until it’s too late? This article will explain narrow-angle glaucoma (also called angle-closure glaucoma), a type of glaucoma that can actually occur suddenly as an emergency situation with severe eye and visual symptoms. Luckily, the eye structure that predisposes a person to be at risk for narrow-angle glaucoma can be picked up on a routine eye exam by an Optometrist and a preventative procedure can reduce the risk.

The “angle” of the eye is located between the cornea and the iris. At the apex of this angle is the location of the drainage system for the fluid that is produced inside the eye. This should not be confused with the tears that lubricate the outer surface of the eye. The fluid inside the eye is called aqueous humour and it needs to drain at the same rate that it is produced or else the pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) rises and can damage the nerve fibers in the retina. The optic nerve is like the cable where all the thousands of nerve fibers of the retina meet up and it carries visual information to the brain. Damage to the nerve fibers results in loss of peripheral vision and can eventually lead to blindness. Narrow-angle glaucoma has to do with the same angle discussed above and the fact that there is anatomically not much space between the iris and cornea; hence the angle is “narrow”. The angle tends to get narrower with age. People who are far-sighted, certain races (such as Asian and Inuit), women, and those with a family history are more likely to have narrow angles. However, narrow angles can be found in people of any age, race and gender, so everyone should have routine eye exams. Narrow angles are at risk of closing off and blocking the drainage of aqueous out of the eye. This can happen slowly and intermittently over time, with symptoms of intermittent mild eye pain, blurred vision, and halos around lights. This can also happen suddenly, in which case the term is acute angle-closure glaucoma, with intraocular pressure rising rapidly to extremely high levels from a normal of 10-21 mmHg up to 60 mmHg or more. The symptoms of acute angle closure glaucoma include a red and very painful eye, headache, nausea, blurry vision and halos around lights. This is an ocular emergency and patients experiencing these symptoms should immediately see their eye care professional or go to Emergency. Angle-closure glaucoma can happen spontaneously in people with narrow angles or can be triggered by dilation of the pupil from dilation drops, dark environments or certain cold medications.

If your Optometrist notices that your angles are narrow during a routine eye exam, they will perform a test called gonioscopy. Gonioscopy involves putting a special contact lens on the and using mirrors to look at the structure of the angle. There is also special imaging called Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) that can obtain a high definition image of the angle. If your angle is determined to be very narrow, you would be referred to an Ophthalmologist for a laser procedure called laser peripheral iridotomy. This makes a tiny hole in the iris that you can think of as an “escape valve” for the aqueous fluid. In most cases it is a prophylactic procedure, meaning it is done before narrow-angle glaucoma is actually occurring, to reduce future risk. It is much better to have this done before an emergency attack of angle-closure glaucoma occurs because damage done to the retinal nerve fibers during an acute attack can occur within hours and is not reversible. Even if you have iridotomies performed there is still a small risk that your angles could close or you could develop other types of glaucoma in the future. Therefore, routine eye exams are still very important.

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Community mourns a tragic loss Heart-felt condolences from the entire community go out to the family and friends of Delores Brown. For weeks – ever since she was reported missing July 29 – we all hoped and prayed the young Penelakut woman would be found alive and well. Those hopes were dashed when her remains – found off Norway Island Aug. 19 – were identified Aug. 25. We all want answers, of course. We want to know what happened. But in the midst of that, we must pay our respects to those closest to Delores. More than anyone, they know the gifts she had to share, and will miss what this young woman had to give to the world and her community.

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Health care responses found wanting letters Editor: RE: Federal Election 2015 candidates’ response to Health Care Issue-Summary I am a health care professional who has worked 15 years in all facets of the public health care system, so I think I am qualified to make a few comments on this topic. I was disappointed with all of the candidates’ responses to the issues facing the Canadian Health Care system. The fact that Paul Manly (Green Party) didn’t submit a response to one of the most important and costly issues facing Canadians is astounding and unacceptable. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) used one-third of her 250 words criticizing the Conservatives. Focus on the question Sheila and provide an in-

telligent response so that the public can make an informed choice. You say the NDP will “adapt Medicare to the challenges of the 21st century”, which means what exactly? Tim Tessier (Liberal) stated his party wants to modernize the system. What does that even mean? What aspects of the system are you referring to, specifically? He mentions the challenge of finding a family doctor? Is this his opinion or an issue the Liberals will address? Mark MacDonald (Conservative) used one-third of his 250 words describing the successes of the Conservative government instead of answering the question. And his rhetoric on the Canada Health Transfer didn’t answer the question either. His response to what opportunities there are to improve health care coverage, is ‘building strong economies to

fund the health care system.’ Okay, but tell us how the Conservatives plan to do that. Maybe I shouldn’t be so surprised by the rhetoric! But I do think these candidates can be more succinct and thoughtful in their responses if they want people to vote for them. Tania Ross Ladysmith

Canada a top producer of commodities under Harper Editor: Contrary to Liberal and NDP propaganda, Canada is not suffering under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper. These are the facts, not the myths that many people believe with regard to production of key commodities. Canada is the global leader in the production of potash and newsprint. It ranks among the top-three

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Speedy Drivers a problem everywhere Editor: I want to respond to the article in the Chronicle regarding aggressive drivers on Dogwood Drive. It is not just Dogwood where this is happening. Stillin Drive has become a highway, drivers speeding, despite the fact that it is home to families with small children and the location of a daycare, where parents are constantly dropping off and picking up children. They disregard stop signs at Dunsmuir, Nash, Brown and Walkem. Lately people don’t seem to pay attention to their surroundings or else they’re too busy on their cell phones. K. Botterell Ladysmith

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Addiction, mental health big issues on UBCM lists

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by Tom Fletcher Communities struggling to cope with addiction and mental illness are near the head of the line for their annual meetings with Premier Christy Clark and the provincial cabinet. A plea for integrated treatment services to take some of the load from police and hospital emergency rooms is among the main resolutions for the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver Sept. 21-25. B.C. communities are dealing with camps of homeless drug addicts, property crime driven by addiction and violence between drug gangs. The B.C. health ministry recently announced a program to train and equip frontline hospital staff to deal with violent patients in emergency. Sponsored by Delta, the resolution says local governments have made repeated

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Poverty and homelessness are issues that have social and financial implications for Canada, particularly for Canadian cities. The social cost of having people living in poverty and homelessness is: increased sickness and mortality; increased crime; deterioration of neighbourhoods. Cities do not have the resources to deal with poverty and homelessness. There is growing evidence that the cost of dealing with poverty on the street is greater than what it would cost to provide shelter and adequate services. What would your party do to reduce homelessness and alleviate the effects of poverty? Do you believe a more effective national strategy on poverty and homelessness is needed? Canadian falls below a certain level of income, while providing incentives for those who receive it to keep working and earn more. The GLI would replace the jumble of federal and provincial programs such as welPaul Manly fare, disability, OAS and Green Canada is the only GIS for seniors, and OECD country that child tax benefits with does not have a Na- a single, universal, untional Housing Strategy. conditional cash benefit The Green Party is com- delivered through the mitted to developing a tax system. Bringing in the GLI strategy that includes housing plans for se- would require negotianiors, First Nations, tion with all three levels affordable and social of government, but if we are to give the estihousing. Greens would change mated 4.9 million Cathe rules for the Canada nadians now living in Mortgage and Housing poverty a better future, Corporation so that it is it must be done. For more information, once again responsible for affordable, social go to www.greenparty.ca. and co-op housing, and make sure that social housing and housing co-ops were given longterm funding. We would bring back the tax credits that used to be given for the construction of rental housing, provide credit and loan guarantees Tim Tessier to non-profit housLiberal ing organizations, and Liberals believe the give rent supplements federal government or shelter assistance should invest in the deto low-income house- velopment of more afholds. fordable housing units Providing affordable to help Canadian famihousing is just part of lies ease their cost of solving the problem living. Every Canadian of poverty and home- has the right to safe lessness, however. The and affordable housGreen Party believes ing. Liberals will take that a Guaranteed Live- a leadership role while able Income (GLI) is the working with first nasolution. tions, provinces and The goal of the GLI is municipalities to deto make sure that no velop a more effective

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National Child Benefit Supplement would also be made available to low-income families lifting 315,000 children out of poverty.

Mark MacDonald Conservative Last fall UNICEF reported that the child poverty rate in Canada decreased during the recession, pulling roughly 180,000 children out of poverty. UNICEF credited this decrease to the Conservative Government’s action to put money back in the pockets of Canadian families. The number of Canadians living below the Low Income Cut-off is now at its lowest level ever. Since 2006, there are 225,000 fewer children living in poverty in Canada. Every family with children in Canada stands to benefit from the increase and expansion of the Universal Childcare Benefit to nearly $2,000 per year for every child under 6, and $720 per year for every child between 6 and 17, and the Family Tax Cut. The vast majority flows to low and middle income families. Even one child living in poverty is too many, and we need to provide See top of next page

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more hope for our to fill skilled job posiyoung people. What tions in Canada. we must do is provide opportunities for everyone to get ahead and stand on their feet financially. To do so, education is critically important. I plan on working towards something called Social Impact Bonds that offer tax Sheila Malcolmson credits to contributors NDP for investing in “huPoverty and homeman capital” through lessness continue to education. These have rise in Canada. Canadibeen implemented ans are facing stagnant favourably in Great wages and growing inBritain and the United come inequality. States. Social Impact Close to 3 million CaBond funds would tar- nadians are at risk of get raising the reading going hungry. 840,000 levels of children by Canadians visit food three grades. This in- banks every month. crease will significantly Poverty is on the rise enhance their future among seniors in employment prospects, Canada, especially for getting them prepared women. Here in the

Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District, nearly 20 percent of students are living in poverty. 1.6 million Canadian families can’t access a decent affordable home. Rental units are simply not available, and Canada’s vital social housing sector is at risk due to the elimination of federal funding. Tom Mulcair and the NDP have a plan to make housing more affordable: • Pass the Affordable Housing Act to recognize housing as a right. • Restore long-term, stable investment in social housing. • Secure every senior’s right to safe, decent and affordable housing. • Provide incentives to build 10,000 affordable and market rental units.

The NDP is the only party to have proposed legislation to create a federal poverty reduction strategy. Our commitment includes: • Increase benefits such as the National Child Benefit Supplement and the Working Income Tax Benefit. • Reform the Employment Insurance program so workers don’t have to turn to social assistance when they are unemployed. • Create a national affordable childcare program. • Support small business owners, who create 80% of private sector jobs in our country. • Restore the age of retirement to 65, boost the Guaranteed Income Supplement and expand the Canada and Quebec pension plans.

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You can follow the Chronicle’s elecction coverage at ladysmithchronicle.com/federalelection. If you have questions It is not uncommon for the gov- about our coverage email erning party in Canada to obtain a editor@ladysmithchronmajority in the House of Commons, icle.com without earning a majority of the popular vote during a federal election. Critics of the ‘first-past-the-post’ electoral system say it entrenches parties in power, impedes change that reflects the true will of voters, and leads to an adversarial style of politics. Do you believe electoral and parliamentary reform would lead to better decision-making and increased participation in Canadian elections?

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On hand for the 30th anniversary of the Doris Gallighar Memorial Gardens at the Ladysmith Community Health Centre were Front Row: Wilma Wickham, Ruth Atkinson, Nola Eastman and Paul Laroche; Rear Row: Jennifer Forrest, Joanne Armstrong and Garden Manager Pam Fraser.

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How does the Doris Gallighar Memorial Garden grow? Ask the Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary and they will tell you with love, devotion and the helping hands of dozens of volunteers over its 30-year history. Since 1984, when $1,000 was bequeathed in honour of Doris Gallighar, who had lost her battle with ovarian cancer, the garden has been growing as an integral part of the Ladysmith Community Health Centre grounds. They marked the occasion Aug. 26, with tea and cake amidst the flowers – many donated in the memory of loved ones – winding trails, the gazebo, trellises and one of the most splendid views in all of Ladysmith. Pam Fraser, the garden manager, thanked the volunteers “who work from March to November, maintaining these lovely gardens.” Every Wednesday from 10 to noon the volunteers meet and tend to their special enclave. This year, with a severe drought upon us, the volunteers have been extra busy. “When the irrigation was stopped this summer, the volunteers stepped up and came out three times a week and hand-watered the plants,” Fraser said, adding, “Please let it rain this weekend.” Noting that along with fertilizer and water, public gardens need funds to survive, she thanked the Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary for its support. “The Auxiliary has always provided us with the necessary funds, and for that we are very grateful,” she said. Contributions like that make it possible for the Doris Gallighar Memorial Gardens to brighten lives in every season. Said Fraser, “It’s our goal to have something in bloom every month of the year and I think we’re getting there.”

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Speak your budget piece before Oct. 15 Want to speak your piece about the 2016 provincial budget? The Finance Committee of the Legislative Assembly will be holding public consultation meetings from Sept. 15 to Oct. 13, beginning in Victoria. Registration to speak at the consultations begins today (Sept. 1). To register contact the Parliamentary Committees Office at 1-877-428-8337, or by email to FinanceCommitte@leg.bc.ca. You can find out more about participation, locations and the work of the committee at leg.bc.ca/ cmt/finance. Public consultations on the provincial budget are held annually in accordance with the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act, says a release issued by Susan Sourial, committee clerk. The deadline for public input is Thursday, Oct. 15 and the committee must release a report by Nov. 15.

Art auction helps Afghan students Want some art on your walls that will have a special meaning, over and above being produced by Michael Hames, a ‘renowned Canadian artist’? Then you might want to consider participating in an auction of three paintings by Hames by The Wiltshire Education Society with help from the Steffich Fine Art Gallery on Saltspring Island. Details about the e-auction are available at www.WESociety.org (click the ‘What’s happening now’ menu item). Money raised by the event will support two Afghan sisters, who are completing their studies in the Business Degree Program at Vancouver Island University with help from WES. “Today, the girls are thriving in their new environment, excelling in their studies, and are only three semesters away from earning their degrees,” says WES Secretary Lynda McCullough in a release. “WES and the girls are very pleased to have an artist of Michael’s calibre supporting them.”

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Seniors Wilma Wickham and Ruth Atkinson cut the 30th Anniversary cake at a celebration of the Doris Gallighar Memorial Gardens. See story on Page 11 of the Chronicle.

The Seniors Office of the Ladysmith Resources Centre has a few announcements for the fall First, our Tim Hortons bus trip is going to take place on Sept. 25. We are planning a day trip to Tofino. Remember there are only 50 available seats, so if you are interested please call Barb at 250-245-3079. Second, there will be a workshop on Management of Parkinson’s, Wednesday Sept. 9 from 11a.m. to 1p.m. at Oceanview Community Church, 381 Davis Road, Ladysmith. Registration is $20 or by donation for anyone with limited finances. Contact Maureen Matthews 1-250-382-6365 or purplecompassion@gmail.com. Third, Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society offers free support groups for anyone in a caregiving role. The Ladysmith Caregiver Support Group meets every second Tuesday of the month from 1p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Ladysmith Community Health Centre, 1111 Fourth Avenue, East Wing meeting room. You can get more information by contacting Lisa at 1-250-882-4411 or lisa@ familycaregiverssupport.org. Fourth, The Better at Home Program is available in Ladysmith. Better at Home helps seniors with simple day to day tasks, allowing them to maintain their independence and stay connected to the community. A range of non-medical support services are available include: transportation to appointments, light yard work, minor home repairs, snow shoveling, light housekeeping, and grocery shopping. Call 250-754-3331 and ask to speak with Kathy Holmes. Fifth, we will be celebrating National Seniors Day, Oct. 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Ladysmith Seniors Centre. This year, as well as lunch, we will have entertainment. To register call Barb at 250-245-3079. Remember there are only 100 seats available. Sharen Newton - Seniors Office

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Back-to-school anxiety? BC Children’s shares tips for parents With students heading back to school in September, BC Children’s Hospital is sharing tips on how to help children deal with anxiety and stress. “Some children and youth embrace back-to-school excitement, others need help easing into the school-year routine,” says Dr. Jane Garland, Psychiatrist, BC Children’s Hospital. “Common worries for children include difficult classes, making new friends and meeting and adjusting to a new teacher. “These worries are normal when introducing your child to a new

school experience or changing their routine.” Garland recommends parents plan ahead to help ease the backto-school transition. “Whether it is your child’s first day at school, or if they are having a hard time adjusting after summer break, gradually exposing them to their environment can make a big difference,” she says. Tips for parents and caregivers: • Introduce children to the school year routine one to two weeks before school starts • Plan for transitions – getting to school, returning to school after breaks

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Tour de Rock, 2015 Ladysmith In case of rain, the Tuesday, September 1, at dusk: Family Movie Night - Planes... Fire & Rescue held on the lawn at the Ladysmith Resource Centre by movie will be shown at Aggie Hall. donation. The Ladysmith fire department will be there with a truck at 7pm. Pop, hotdogs and popcorn will be sold by donation. Raffle tickets for the fire rescue beer fridge will also be sold.

Monday, September 28, 2 pm approx: The riders stop in Ladysmith

Sunday, September 6, 4 pm: Logger Sports Exhibition held at Transfer Beach amphitheatre. Admission by donation, hot dogs by donation, 50/50 tickets and raffle tickets for the fire rescue beer fridge will be sold. Come and meet some of this years TDR riders. Sponsored by Otter Point Timber. Tug of War and Jousting with Ladysmith celebrities Now to September 28. Buy a raffle ticket for a stocked Fire Rescue beer fridge. Tickets are $10 and there are only 500 available. (value $450) Get yours soon as they will sell out! Available from any Ladysmith Firefighter as well as many Tour de Rock committee members, or at the logger sports or movie night. The decals for the fridge were created from an original painting by Doug Harrison depicting a scene from 1981’s Knights Hardware fire in Ladysmith.

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Monday, September 28, 2015 - September 25, 2016: Fox and Hounds “Rock” Burger Fundraiser. $1.50 from every Tour de Rock 7 oz prime rib burger with spinach, goat cheese and strawberries for an entire year will go towards Tour de Rock. Head to the Fox and Hounds for a tasty burger and support a great cause! Monday, September 28, 2 pm approx: The riders stop at Tim Hortons and then ride down First Avenue to the Ladysmith & District Credit Union. Events happening in the Ladysmith & District Credit Union parking lot for approximately 45 minutes.

Monday. September 28, 6pm: Red Serge Dinner, Eagles Hall, Roast Beef Dinner, live auction, wall of wine raffle, dinner and raffles. Tickets $25 available at Ladysmith & District Credit Union and the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce. If you would like to donate a raffle item, please contact Lynn Halkett at 250-245-3817 or ladhalkett@hotmail.com or Laura Giles or drop it off at the Ladysmith Chronicle at 940 Oyster Bay Drive.

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Transfer Beach at the Ladysmith Amphitheatre Bring a lawnchair, blanket or stool! Hot Dogs and Hamburgers by donation. Meet some of this years Tour de Rock riders Admission by donation with all proceeds going to Tour de Rock to send kids with cancer to Camp Goodtimes Sponsored by Otter Point Timber

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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: â&#x20AC;˘ Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment â&#x20AC;˘ Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail â&#x20AC;˘ Must have own transportation â&#x153;ąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties can email jobs@ladysmithpress.com or drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:

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Multi-media Journalist The Campbell River Mirror, an award-winning newspaper on central Vancouver Island, is looking for a journalist to help us produce dynamic and creative content for our print, web and social media platforms. We are looking for a combination of education and experience in writing, reporting, photography and video skills. Experience with InDesign is also an asset. The journalist must be a self-starter comfortable reporting news, features and some sports. We require a team player who can work in a cooperative environment and adheres to the highest journalistic standards.

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GORGEOUS MINI Schnauzer pups, party colours. tails docked. $1200. 250897-6275.

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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, Yukon, Hawaii and Ohio.

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MORTGAGES PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller - 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees! Pls email: grpacific@telus.net Courtesy to agents.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO CHEMAINUS LOCKWOOD Villa- 1 bdrm, small pet welcome, $700 Includes heat/hot water. Available now. Call 250-709-2765.

COMMERCIAL SPACE avail. at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT â&#x20AC;&#x153;Book your eventâ&#x20AC;? our meeting room is available for your gathering or event whether for business or pleasure. Large TV screen for presentations. Menuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to suit budgets. Set menuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a la carte or buffet service is available. Also â&#x20AC;&#x153;Foods for Functionâ&#x20AC;? service is available for small or large group functions. Platters or entreeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available. All prepared in our commercial kitchen. Pick up or delivery within reason. For more information or to plan your function call Donna 250-245-7933

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THE LADYSMITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - INVITES YOU TO THE 2015 Federal ELECTION ALL CANDIDATES FORUM, Aggie Hall, 1110 First Avenue, Ladysmith, B.C., Thursday, October 8th, 2015 Time 7- 9 PM EVERYONE WELCOME. Find out where the candidates stand on the issues that matter to you. Make yours an informed vote on Election Date: Mon, Oct 19, 8 to 8pm LADYSMITH CAMERA CLUB - presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Splashworksâ&#x20AC;?, a demonstration of creative

CHEMAINUS SKETCH GROUP - we are so much more! Join us Wed, Sept 9th, Fuller Lake Arena, 9:30, for our first Fall session. All are welcome to our old fashioned tea party and sketching session. Bring your floppy hats and sketch book and see what we are all about.

On Going

BINGO - Chemainus Senior Drop-in Centre. Mondays, 6:40 pm. Info: Murray 250-246-9968. CANADIAN FEDERATION of UNIVERSITY WOMEN Nanaimo branch. Meets 4th Monday of each month. St. Andrews Presbyterian. 7 pm. Karen: 250-756-9508.

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The Last Word

Last Word for September 1, 2015 â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Help us raise $50,000 to give students an equal chance to succeed in school,â&#x20AC;? says the NLSF in a recent release. For information go to www.NLSF.ca. â&#x20AC;˘ The Loggers are back. Come out for the Ladysmith Loggers 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. â&#x20AC;˘ The Chemainus Branch 191 of the Royal Canadian Legion will be holding a Denim and Diamonds Country Dance, Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and include a chili and cornbread meal. There will be prizes for the Best Dressed Country Outfit; a photo booth (Forget Me Not Photography); and a raffle. Details at 250-246-4532 or 250-246-3133.

Wine regs eased for cross promos

â&#x20AC;˘ The Camerata Singers, a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fun and energetic community choir for men Jeff Nagel and women,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; is looking for new members in all voices, who love to sing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially those who have some sight reading ability. Practices are held Special to the chronicle on Wednesdays, from 7-9 p.m. at St Andrews United Church, FitzwilWineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries with liam Street at Wesley in Nanaimo. Conductor for the Fall session Marian licensed lounges can now sell patrons liquor they Smith is getting the choir ready for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nanaimo Singsâ&#x20AC;?, a festival of choral didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t produce. music, which occurs in mid October. For information please contact Until recently, a distillery couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sell anything Chris at 250-390-9240 or Lynda 250-591-2544 or email cdmaxw@gmail. other than the spirits it produces â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â a glass of B.C. com. wine was off limits â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a winery couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t oblige â&#x20AC;˘ Help defeat cancer by participating in the Tour de Rock Raffle: Draw if one guest at a table wanted a beer instead of the date is Sept. 10, 2015. Tickets $10. 1st Prize is a Bear Mountain Golf Get- local grape. away Package for four, $1,250 value. 2nd Prize is a Canucks Hockey GetThose lines are erased under the latest change away Package for two, $1,000 value. 3rd Prize is a Mayne Island Getaway stemming from B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liquor policy review. Package for two, $400 value. For more information and to purchase your But there will be a limit â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â a maximum of 20 per tickets contact Tour de Rock riders Alison Wood at 250-380-6132 orAli- cent of sales by a given producer can consist of lison.wood@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or Rob Webb at 250-732-0312 or atrlwebb@ quor produced off-site. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intended to keep the telus.net. focus on unique local offerings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are doing away with B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s archaic liquor â&#x20AC;˘ The more Cooks in the Kitchen, the better. The Ladysmith Resources Centre Association is offering its popular program for youth aged 12 to rules,â&#x20AC;? Attorney General Suzanne Anton said, add16 on Sept. 11, 18, and Oct. 2, 9 at 9 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Participants will: ing the change will give more choice to consumers gain hands-on cooking experience, learn about nutrition, learn about while supporting B.C. tourism and small businesses. Craft Distillers Guild of B.C. president Tyler Dyck sanitation, and prepare food to take home to their families. Call 250-245said the move opens the door for craft brewers, 3079 to register. Sponsored by Save On Foods, donations welcome. vintners and distillers to cross-promote each other. â&#x20AC;˘ The 35th Annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research will be held Sunday, Sept. 20 at Frank Jameson Community Centre. Race at 11 a.m. (registration begins 10 a.m.) â&#x20AC;˘ The next 15 Minutes of Infamy takes place Sept. 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Ladysmith Music Hall and Food Co. at 18 Roberts Street. A forum for word craft artisans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; poets, story tellers, singer/songwriters, short fiction writers, non-fiction writers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; performers have up to 15 minutes to present prepared original material â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;before a rapt audience.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Registration is required for performers. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cover charge of $5 for audience members. For more information or to register as a performer contact Ian at: cyberian@telus.net, 250-734-1066 (text). Of visit 15-Minutes-ofInfamy at Facebook.com.

New grants-in-aid deadline for North Cowichan

Grants in Aid deadline changed by North Cowichan If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re applying for a grant-in-aid from North Cowichan, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to get it in by Oct. 15 this year. â&#x20AC;˘ The Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association is looking to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;feed the Council moved its deadline for grants-in-aid forherd for a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with the proceeds from its 2015 Round Up Party! The ward from February at its Aug. 19 meeting so the shindig takes place Sept. 26 at the Eagles Hall, 2965 Boys Road, Duncan. applications would mesh better with its budget proTickets are $20, and can be purchased at the CTRA office 1843 Tzoucess. halem Road, Duncan or online via ctra.ca/events/2015-round-up. And look for more changes to come. Staff recomâ&#x20AC;˘ Ladysmith Tour de Rock is looking for volunteers to get their head mendations for a revised process will likely be preshaved on Sept. 28 when the Tour de Rock rides into town for their sented at North Cowichan councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sept. 2 meeting. annual trek down the island. There is a fundraising component to the Coun. Al Siebring reminded staff that he wants head shaves as well. If you are interested in volunteering, or want more to see more accountability in the process, with reinformation, call Duck Paterson at 250-245-2263. ports back from organizations as to how they use â&#x20AC;˘ The Tour de Rock riders will arrive at Tim Hortons Monday, Sept. 28 their grant-in-aid funding. There was also commentary on the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;subjectiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at 2 p..m. and will be piped up First Ave., arriving at the Ladysmith & Disnature of the grant-in-aid process. trict Credit Union at about 2:10 p.m. There will be cheque presentations, Grants in aid are intended for â&#x20AC;&#x153;eligible not-fora few quick speeches and a chance for people to mingle with the riders. profit organizations operating within the municipalâ&#x20AC;˘ Breakfast with the Tour de Rock Team - Chemanius, Tuesday, Sept. ity,â&#x20AC;? says North Cowichanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web site. 29 from 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. This fundraising breakfast is a chance to chat Included in the list of eligible organizations are: sowith the 2015 Tour de Rock riders and hear their stories about how the cial services, tourism, economic development and Tour has gone so far. The breakfast takes place at the Royal Canadian sports groups. Legion Chemanius, 9775 Chemainus Road. Tickets are $20, available at Eligibility considerations include organizations the Legion and the 49th Parallel, Chemanius. All proceeds go to: local that: pediatric cancer support services, sending Vancouver Island kids to â&#x20AC;˘ are located in the Municipality of North Camp Goodtimes, and pediatric cancer research. Cowichan; â&#x20AC;˘ Want to get up to speed on what the candidates are saying as elec- â&#x20AC;˘ provide a service which primarily benefits the tion day approaches Oct. 19? Then book two hours for the Federal residents of the Municipality of North Cowichan; â&#x20AC;˘ demonstrate sound financial and administrative Election All-Candidates Forum, Oct. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Aggie Hall in Ladysmith. Put on by the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, this will management; â&#x20AC;˘ demonstrate a financial need; be your chance to find out what Sheila Malcolmson (NDP), Paul Manly â&#x20AC;˘ adhere, where applicable, to all Municipality of (Green), Mark McDonald (Conservative), and Tim Tessie (Liberal) and their parties stand for. Everyone is welcome. Aggie hall is located at North Cowichan bylaws and policies; and â&#x20AC;˘ are registered as a society. 1110 First Ave in Ladysmith.

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