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“What’s the difference between graffiti and art? All it is, is permission, that’s all, because some of these taggers are really talented.� Coming from Darren Stackhouse, whose newest job is to find and eradicate graffiti wherever it may be found in Town of Ladysmith public spaces, that may sound like a case of ‘love thine enemy,’ but perhaps it could be thought of more pragmatically as knowing graffiti well. For 10 years or more Stackhouse, whose company SEI Chemicals Canada has been working with municipalities from Campbell River to Nanaimo and Victoria blasting away graffiti before the taggers’ paint really gets a chance to dry. Now he’s the frontline guy
implementing the Town of Ladysmith’s new policy of removing graffiti within 24 hours. The hope is taggers will be discouraged if they know their works are not likely to be seen. “Ladysmith has said they are going to be more proactive,� Stackhouse said. It’s a policy that has worked elsewhere. “We’ve promised we’ll be here within 24 hours to remove any graffiti, Stackhouse said. “The more they know that, the more the taggers will go someplace else.� He added that removing graffiti quickly is also more economical. “The longer it stays on, the longer the sun has to bake it,� he explained. And once the paint gets deeper into the concrete canvasses taggers prefer, it drastically ups the time and cost it takes to remove it.
People have lots of misconceptions about graffiti. For instance, many young people are as annoyed as adults by what taggers consider ‘art.’ He used skate boarders as an example. “They hate taggers, because the latex the taggers use is slippery,� Stackhouse said. Or the notion that there must be an army of taggers out there. “One tagger could to all this in a single night,� he said, looking around the Frank Jameson Community Centre skate park. He classifies tagging as a ‘recognized addiction.’ Part of the kick is anonymous notoriety. Take that away, and for many the thrill is gone, too. In other jurisdictions Stackhouse has worked it has taken a couple of months to sink in, but graffiti artists get the message that their moment of notoriety is going to be too short lived to be memorable.
Cowichan-Malahat-Langford candidates square off Craig Spence the chronicle
Contrary to polls and pundits, who have been saying the federal election is all about the economy, questions and answers at Chemainus Secondary School, where a Cowichan-Malahat-Langford candidates came together Sept. 29, zeroed in on other issues, particularly the environment. The central debate was on how best to avoid a two degree increase in global temperatures – which many scientists have flagged as a global warming
tipping point – without deflating the Canadian economy. Even when the candidates addressed other issues the answers often turned back to the environment, and how to deal with it. Conservative candidate Martin Barker said his party has done a good job addressing climate change under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He warned that the other parties want to curtail the extraction and export of Canada’s ‘black gold,’ a course that would damage the economy. See Candidates, Page 3 Cowichan-Malahat-Langford candidates met at Chemainus Secondary
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News Kinsmen install officers, celebrate year Briefs Island Savings launches community endowment Island Savings is inviting charities on Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands to apply for funding from a newly established community endowment, housed within the First West Foundation. The Island Savings Community Endowment is intended for charities that promote resilient and sustainable Island communities. There is $70,000 available in early 2016, and expressions of interest for grants are being accepted now. “The endowment grants are designed to enhance Island Savings’ communities by funding programs that improve people’s capacity to care for themselves and their families, to learn new skills and develop the resilience to overcome challenges,” says Seline Kutan, executive director of the First West Foundation. For more information on grant guidelines and to submit an expression of interest, visit www. firstwestfoundation.ca.
The Ladysmith Kinsmen held their 63rd annual Installation of Officers and Awards dinner Saturday, Sept. 26, and hopes are high that a great year will be followed by another. Vancouver Island Governor Stephen Nahirnick installed the new executive and joined in thanking and congratulating the outgoing executive and club members for their outstanding efforts. Ladysmith Kin have made tremendous contributions to their community, and to District and National programs in the past year, Nahirnick said. He noted that Ladysmith
sented to Mike Sumpter Jr.; the Chef award to Chris Saunders. Last year’s Unique Kinsman winner, Jason Kelland, passed the honour on to this year’s winner, Kin Larry Adair. Dinsmore presented the President’s Award to Jim Delcourt; and the Kinsmen Kinsmen officers Wes Fenner, director; Mike Sumpter Jr, registrar; Jason Kelland, director; Mike of the Year award went to Duck Paterson. Richardson, treasurer; Ron Legault, president, Mike Sumpter Sr, vice-president; Dan Gibson, secIncoming president, Ron retary and Steve Dinsmore, past president. Legault, thanked the club is the biggest club in the 300 hours – very few clubs hard work and fellowship, members for their confiprovince in terms of funds in Canada put in the time and predicted another ban- dence, and hoped that in raised for projects and vol- that the 16 members of ner year to come. the coming year the club Ladysmith do, he said. He handed out awards to will continue its tradition unteer hours put in. Outgoing president, Kinsmen who went above of progressiveness, felLast year Ladysmith topped all other clubs in Steve Dinsmore, thanked and beyond. The Rookie lowship and community the province by more than the club members for their of the Year award was pre- spirit.
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There’s an opportunity waitFrom Page 1 NDP candidate Alistair Mac- ing for countries that get ahead Gregor said Canada is falling of the curve when it comes to behind in the high tech transi- developing alternative energy tion from fossil fuels to green technologies, but that means alternatives, that we cannot shifting support from fossil fuafford to continue relying on els to renewables. “We want to oil and gas as main drivers of take that money and invest in Canada’s economy, and that an alternative energy future,” money earned through fossil MacGregor said. Barker said the reality of fuel exports should be plowed back into research and devel- energy use right now is heavy opment of a sustainable en- reliance on fossil fuels. “We have to examine our own use ergy sector. Green candidate Fran Hunt- of greenhouse gas emitting Jinnouchi said no other party products,” he said. “The fact in the House of Commons is, we are all consumers, the has said ‘no’ to pipelines that whole world is consumers. would ship raw bitumen over- Cutting off the production is seas, or to B.C.’s plans to pin not going to change the fact its economic prosperity on an- that we are consumers.” That is driving demand for other fossil fuel, liquefied natural gas. Only the Greens can fossil fuels. “As long as we’re be counted on to make the going to drive on our roads, changes necessary for Canada run a car, or run a computer, to transition from fossil to re- there’s going to be a demand for carbon products.” newable energy. Canada is well positioned to Pointing out that the oil and gas industries currently re- fulfill that demand. “Canada Whatever killed 13 ceive ‘billions of dollars’ in is suited to supply those carpot bellied pigs at the RASTA Sanctuary recent- federal subsidies, MacGregor bon products,” Barker said. said it’s time to redirect our “Canada has the most vigorous ly was neither a viral environmental regulations investments. nor a bacterial infection “We all know that in this cen- in the world. We have to ask Lucie Cerny, who runs tury climate change is going to ourselves: Where do we want the sanctuary reported be the number one issue,” he the world to get their carbon in a recent post to its said. “If we don’t keep global from? Facebook page. “We now know that the temperatures below a two de- “Do we want it to come from potbelly pigs were killed gree Celsius rise, we are going Nigeria, where they have the to see catastrophic change to dirtiest fuels, where they have by ingesting some kind no consideration for greenour planet.” of poison,” she said. The NDP would end subsidies house gas emissions or envi“What type of poison has yet to be determined, to the oil and gas industries. “It ronmental standards? Or do is time to stop taxpayer money we want it to come from Canaand so our samples are from going to an industry that da, where we have the highest now being sent off to is polluting our skies and wors- regulatory standards?” the States for a full toxBarker said that if we ‘cut ening the climate.” oligy screening.”
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off production’ of oil and gas, we would impact 500,000 jobs and 10 percent of income received by ‘every level of government.’ The result would be unemployment, deficits and a reduced standard of living. Hunt-Jinnouchi said the Greens would “remove all transfers and subsidies to big oil and gas.” The oil and gas industries are big in the news, but HuntJinnouchi pointed out that the economic reality does not match the hype. “Oil and gas make up less than three percent of our GDP,” she said. “The only reason we are so focused on it is because our premier, that’s her singular focus; and our prime minister, that is his singular focus.” The Green Party of Canada would increase the taxes on ‘big corporations’ from 15 to 19 percent and introduce a polluter-pay carbon fee, she said. “We would also introduce a carbon dividend, which is revenue neutral,” she added. She said we have to go deeper than the Conservative perspective of seeing Canadians as consumers. “Martin talks about us as consumers, but I really ask the question: Do we want to be consumers, or do we want to be citizens? I really believe we want to be citizens.” Transitioning from carbon based to alternative sources of energy will take time – we can’t shut down the oil sands today, Hunt-Jinnouchi said. “But we need to diversify our economy.”
Martin Barker, Conservative (top); Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi, Green; and Alistair MacGregor, NDP, exchanged points of view at an all-candidates meeting in Chemainus Sept. 29. Also at the table was Alastair Haythornthwaite of the Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada. Liberal candidate Luke Krayenhoff was not able to make it to the meeting.
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Machine Shop use derails meeting Comox Logging and Railway Locomotive 11 and the Humdurgin are two artifacts Ladysmith’s Historical Society wants to restore and display permanently in a museum setting. But the Town of Ladysmith is not in a position, says Mayor Aaron Stone, to offer assurances that the Machine Shop, located just behind them on what used to be CL&R tracks, will be the final home for the two examples of the region’s logging and industrial history.
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Questions over future use of the heritage Machine Shop on Oyster Bay Drive, in what is known as The Railway District, led to a testy exchange between Mayor Aaron Stone and the Ladysmith Historical Society’s Shirley Blackstaff at the Sept. 28 meeting of Ladysmith Council. Blackstaff wanted to know what future use is intended for a large, municipally-owned space – formerly used as a machine shop by Comox Logging & Railway – behind the Waterfront Gallery and the Ladysmith Maritime Society’s Harbour Heritage Centre. Earlier in the meeting council had initiated a proposal to lease the nearby Roundhouse building to the heritage society for up to four years to use for the restoration of railroad artifacts, including a steam locomotive and a unique logging car known as the Humdurgin. But during question period Blackstaff said she is concerned the Town is backing away from what she took to be a commitment to use the larger Machine Shop as a permanent museum to house and
display railroad and other large artifacts that are part of Ladysmith’s industrial heritage. Without assurances that the Machine Shop space will be available to display the artifacts in a museum setting, she said it would be difficult to get volunteers to put in the hours it will take to restore them. “If for a moment they thought it would go outside, under a roof, with a chain-link fence around it, or on a slab by the highway, they’re going to say to me, ‘No, we’re not going to help’,” Blackstaff said. Stone assured her the Town had no intention of leaving the artifacts exposed to the elements. “You could string any one of us up if we didn’t fight to have the locomotive protected,” he said. But he pointed out that an advisory group has been established to consider future uses for the Machine Shop, and that council cannot pre-empt the recommendations of that group. “We can’t as a council make arbitrary decisions without going to those other stakeholder groups,” he said. He indicated there is interest among members of the ad-
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Second-hand CO2 calls for leadership Remember when it used to be okay to smoke a cigarette just about anywhere you pleased. You could light up in theatre lobbies, restaurants, public buildings, and nobody would ask you to butt out, because smoking was a right. Then the facts started coming in about how bad smoking was to our health, and how harmful second-hand smoke was to the people around us. All of a sudden it became not-so-cool to smoke. Cigarette ads were not allowed anymore; ugly pictures of people afflicted with cancer appeared on cigarette packs; the habit was banned in an ever increasing list of public spaces. We declared all-out war on an addiction that was seen to be harmful to individuals and costly to society. So what’s the difference between second hand smoke, and the damage being done to our environment and us by the carbon dioxide being blown into our atmosphere by millions of cars burning fossil fuels Surely second hand CO2 is even more dangerous and likely to have more farreaching and devastating consequences than cigarette smoke ever did – bad as cigarette smoke was and is. Why, then, do we not have government funded campaigns in place discouraging the use of fossil fuels? Why are we not taxing gas at the pumps to achieve two objectives: raise the cost of CO2 to consumers and thereby discourage use; and derive revenues that can be used to research and develop alternatives? The answer, of course, is that any political party that too aggressively advocated such a program would almost certainly plummet to the bottom of the polls. That doesn’t mean more can’t be done to shift people’s attitudes and provide alternatives to fossil fuels. It’s not good enough to say consumers the world over want carbon based fuels, therefore we should make the most of it rather than letting other producers cash in on the bonanza. We have to expect more from our leaders than that. The Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information phone 1-888-6872213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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Voters need to hear options before Oct. 19 letters Editor: ‘Anybody But Conservative’ voters want Stephen Harper replaced by Trudeau or Mulcair, who –ironically – are actually splitting the ABC vote. A majority for either would be a welcome 180-degree turnaround. Unfortunately, 180 degrees is only a semirevolution. Mulcair, like Trudeau, promises real change,’ but has muzzled candidates and supported free trade agreements that violate NDP policy. A more democratic agenda might also be more revolutionary – like insisting on Elizabeth May’s inclusion in debates. Notwithstanding CBC news anchor Peter Mansbridge’s presidential-style elec-
Staying course on environment not the answer for young vote
ronmental problems tion coverage, Canada, caused by current inunlike the U.S., enjoys dustrial practices dea multi-party system. cades after the present Leaders need to comaging Boomers in parmunicate – not excomliament are too old for municate, muzzle or politics, beyond even whip representatives, napping in the Senate. who occasionally dis- Editor: Today’s young people sent from the official When he declared, party line, but offer “Conservatives have want the hot romance positive options and managed to balance with fossil fuels to be solutions. the needs and wants of permanently capped Mansbridge and his the environment with before it causes more so-called ‘main lead- the economy,” Mark climate change. They like the prosers’ could learn a lot MacDonald, Conserfrom May and other vative candidate in pect of drinking frackVancouver Island Nanaimo-Ladysmith, ing-free tap water and Greens, whose sup- made a typical stay- being able to breathe port is surging – like the-course Conserva- unpolluted air, even when it’s their turn to Green Party of Canada tive statement. International Trade No surprise “many of be in rocking chairs. No wonder they find and Investment critic the young people he’s Paul Manly. hearing from intend a healthy environment Whether the cats to vote socialist or to be crucial and are drawn to the polirunning Canada end Green.” up being Liberal, BQ, “Environment,” Mac- cies of socialists and Conservative, NDP or Donald went on to say, Greens. “Staying the Green, Canadian mice “is (their) No.1 issue. En- course” on the envideserve to at least hear vironment, environment.” ronment is the probthe options before we He doesn’t seem lem, not the answer make our choice. to realize it’s today’s for them. Edwin Turner Norman Abbey young people that will Nanaimo Nanaimo be facing any envi-
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University & college grants of $1,200 with RESP plans Parents can access a $1,200 provincial grant for post secondary education simply by opening a Registered Education Savings Plan, B.C. Education Minister Mike Bernier has announced. Initially the grant will be available through B.C. credit unions, but the province is working with other financial institutions to broaden access. “Parents and families can go into almost any credit union in British Columbia to kick-start their education savings through the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant,” a Ministry of Education release states. The one-time grant of $1,200 per eligible child will be deposited into a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) upon approval of the application. Bernier noted that the program presents no barrier to low-income families because no matching or additional contributions are necessary. “The province is working to ensure that low income families and children in care are able to tap into the grant,” states the release. In the next decade more than 78 per cent of job openings will require some form of post-secondary education and training. To be eligible children must have been born in 2007 or later. Parents have three years, or until the day before the child’s ninth birthday, to apply. Noting that “the vast majority of tomorrow’s jobs require some form of postsecondary education and training,” Bernier said, “I’m encouraging families to start planning and saving for their children’s postsecondary education.” With the grant plus an investment of $50 a month, savings could grow to $12,000 by the time a child is ready to pursue post secondary studies, the release states.
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Town of Ladysmith Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, that Council will give final consideration to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2015, No. 1890 at the Council meeting on October 13th, 2015 at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, B.C. Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2015, No. 1890 proposes to exempt from taxation the following buildings, the lands on which the buildings stand and the lands surrounding certain buildings for the year 2016. 2016 Estimate for Amount of Tax Revenue Foregone Based on 2015
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
OTHER MUNICIPAL GOV’T REVENUE REVENUE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church 224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship
PART 1 1135 4th Ave Remainder of DL 145, LD43 Oyster Land District except Plans 33231 & VIP72186 (Specifically the area of land and buildings outlined in bold on Schedule ‘B’) Folio 1448.000
2017 (2016 + 2%)
2018 (2017 + 2%)
TOTAL REVENUE
TOTAL REVENUE
TOTAL REVENUE
7,396.56
5,538.86 12,935.42
13,194.13
13,458.01
12,729.16
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada 224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship
1149 4th Ave Lot A, Plan 46331, DL43, Oyster District (Specifically the area of land and buildings outlined in red on Schedule ‘C’) Folio 1449.080
5,465.74
6,769.13 12,234.87 12,479.57
United Church of Canada 224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship
232 High Street Lot A, Plan VIP63119, DL56 Oyster Land District Folio 327.010
1,052.80
1,133.59
2,186.39
2,230.12
2,274.72
Ladysmith Fellowship Baptist Church 224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship
381 Davis Rd Lot 1, Plan 43316, DL 43, LD43 Folio 1041.500
1,745.03
2,391.53
4,136.56
4,219.29
4,303.68
Anglican Synod Diocese of BC 224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship
314 Buller St Lot A, Blk 76, LD 43 Plan 703A Folio 494.000
1,339.47
1,654.53
2,994.00
3,053.88
3,114.96
4,656.82 11,800.33 12,036.34
12,277.07
SECTION 2
PART 2
Ladysmith Senior Citizens Housing Society 224.2(a) Non-Profit
101 1st Ave Lot 1, DL56, LD43, Plan 31443 Folio 1338.000
7,143.51
Ladysmith Senior Citizens Housing Society 224.2(a) Non-Profit
207 Jamison Rd. Lot 1, DL 56, LD 43, Plan 21490 (Specifically the area of land surrounding the building footprint as shown on Schedule D) Folio 1322.300
1,539.12
769.92
2,309.04
2,355.22
2,402.32
Ladysmith & District Historical Society 224.2(a) Non-Profit
721 1st Ave (Museum) Lot 11, Blk 7, LD43, Plan 703 Folio 0055.000
4,811.53
2,650.53
7,462.06
7,611.30
7,763.53
Ladysmith & District Historical Society 224.2(a) Non-Profit
614 Oyster Bay Dr Roundhouse & Compound, Lot 4, Plan 45800, Folio 1109.320
1,259.78
761.91
2,021.69
2,062.12
2,103.36
Ladysmith Maritime Society 224.2(a) Non-Profit
611 Oyster Bay Dr. Blk C, DL2016, LD43, Foreshore Lease for Marina, Lease/Permit #106431 As shown on Schedule “G”, including the insert for the Visitors Centre Folio 1602.100
9,152.63
7,114.72 16,267.35 16,592.70
16,924.55
Ladysmith Maritime Society 224.2(a) Non-Profit
Unit C, I & M - 610 Oyster Bay Dr. Lot 4, Plan 45800, Parent Parcel 1109.300 and Folio 1109.317
1,578.65
954.76
2,533.41
2,584.08
2,635.76
Ladysmith Maritime Society 224.2(a) Non-Profit
616 Oyster Bay Dr. Car Shop Lot 4, Plan 45800 Parent parcel 1109.300 Folio 1109.316
1,782.86
1,078.26
2,861.12
2,918.34
2,976.71
Ladysmith Golf Club Society 224.2(i) Recreational
380 Davis Rd. DL43, LD43, except Plans 2478, 4670, 5873, 7527, 8922, 12027, 14051, 15693, 835R, 34197, 48247 & VIP57353. exc E&N R/W Pcl A (DD24404N) Pcl C (DD344431), VIP65242 Folio 1017.005
2,944.40
3,542.63
6,487.03
6,616.77
6,749.11
Ladysmith Festival of Lights 224.2(a) Non-Profit
1163 4th Ave Lot A, DL146, LD43, Plan 34438 Folio 1449.200
7,277.69
4,142.04 11,419.73 11,648.12
11,881.08
Arts Council of Ladysmith & District 224.2(a) Non-Profit
Units J, K & L - 610 Oyster Bay Rd Lot 4, Plan 45800 Parent Parcel 1109.300 Folio 1109.328
Eco-Tourism Building (mechanical room and public storage only) 224.2(a) Non-Profit
Transfer Beach Lot 2, Plan 36262 (Specifically the area of land and buildings outlined in bold on Schedule ‘E’) Folio 1110.110
Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary 224.2(a) Non-Profit
910 1st Ave (Thrift Shop) Lot 1, Blk 30, Plan 703A Folio 263.000
Canadian Legion Branch #171 224.2(a) Non-Profit
621 1st Ave Lot A, Blk 8, Plan 703 (except the section outlined in bold on Schedule “F”) Folio 70.000
Section 3 St John’s Masonic Temple Assoc (Leased by Town for parking lot) 225.2(a) Partnering Agreement
769.69
465.50
1,235.19
1,259.89
1,285.09
2,032.62
1,229.31
3,261.93
3,327.17
3,393.71
5,486.98
3,059.03
8,546.01
8,716.93
8,891.27
149.28
271.27
420.55
428.96
437.54
PART 3 26 Gatacre St Lot 9, Blk 9, LD43, Plan 703 Folio 85.000
2,405.94
1,381.44
3,787.38
3,863.13
3,940.39
Ladysmith & District Historical Society archives 225.2(a) Partnering Agreement
1115A - 1st Ave., (Under Tim Hortons) Lot 1, VIS5873, DL118, LD43 Folio 1373.010
2,873.16
1,478.22
4,351.38
4,438.41
4,527.18
Municipal Parking lot 225.2(a) Partnering Agreement
17 & 25 Roberts St Lots 8 & 9, Blk 11, Plan 703A Folios 123.000 & 125.000
4,051.44
1,931.37
5,982.81
6,102.47
6,224.52
72,258.88
52,975.37 125,234.25 127,738.94 130,293.72
TOTALS
As required by Section 227 of the Community Charter, we have included estimated costs of providing the permissive tax exemptions for 2016 and the next two years. Properties will not be automatically exempt in 2017 and 2018. The above Bylaw may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, British Columbia during normal office hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) excluding statutory holidays.
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Issue Summary #9 - Decriminalization of Marijuana
A majority of Canadians (68 per cent) have agreed with the statement “The use of marijuana should be decriminalized.” Efforts to enforce laws against possession and use of marijuana have been costly and ineffective, and according to many, prevent regulation of its use by providing a protected market for criminal elements in our society. On the other hand, increasingly potent forms of THC, which can be ingested in an increasing variety of ways, are a real health risk to the physical and mental well-being of young people. Studies suggest permanent damage can result from regular use of marijuana by teens. What steps would you and your party recommend with regard to the legalization, regulation and use of marijuana?
Mark MacDonald Conservative
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While courts in Canada have ruled that the government must provide access to marijuana when authorized by a physician, Health Canada does not endorse the use of marijuana, and the Conservative government has put in place new regulations to better protect public health and safety. I have been listening to constituents, and as one might expect, there is a wide spectrum of responses, particularly on this issue. In conversa-
tions with a local health in depth and come up professional whom I with several options greatly respect, he noted and recommendations. that medical marijuana These experts should is legal under a physi- be nonpartisan and the cian’s supervision for committee should be certain conditions and balanced. he supports this and obeys the law. On the other hand, he cannot encourage the recreational use of marijuana, noting that it comes with health and societal risks and associated costs -although marijuana has been shown to lessen sympPaul Manly toms in some chronic Green conditions. He suggests making marijuana a health and The Green Party has educational issue. He long supported the lewould also like to see galization, regulation a gathering together of and taxation of marithe relevant experts in juana, allowing its sale health, economics, law to adults for medicinal enforcement, sociol- or personal use through ogy, etc., form a com- licensed distribution mission, with a mandate outlets. to study all the issues Scientific research has
determined that medical health risks to young marijuana can be used people. With a proper safely and effectively regulatory framework for relief of a variety of sales can be restricted health conditions, and to adults, with the exCanadian courts have ception of special mediruled it should be read- cal cases. ily available at an affordAs long as marijuana is able price for all who sold as a street drug, there require it. can be no safety and We believe that marijua- quality controls. Proper na production should be testing and labeling will regulated to ensure facili- ensure that consumers ties are safe and secure understand what they’re and that products meet consuming. And as with minimum standards. alcohol and tobacco, eduHowever, there are cation and health warngaps in the current laws ings should be attached and regulations, which to these products. are creating confusion As your Green MP, I for producers, munici- will work to bring topalities and enforce- gether all the levels of ment agencies. governments involved Legalization, regula- - federal, provincial, and tion and taxation would municipal - to establish eliminate the confusion a clear set of regulations and provide revenue that will ensure the supto fund education and ply of marijuana is safe health programs. and restricted in the This approach will also same way that alcohol address the problem of sales are.
Town of Ladysmith Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 226 of the Community Charter, that Council will give final consideration to Town of Ladysmith Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw 2015, No. 1892 at a Council meeting on October 13th, 2015 at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, B.C. Town of Ladysmith Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw 2015, No. 1892 proposes to partially exempt from municipal taxation the following properties for the year 2016.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION HERITAGE COVENANT REQUIRED Nordic Holdings Ltd
18 High St Lot 16, Blk 8, Plan VIP703 Folio 74.000
1639555 Alberta Ltd
2017
2018
ESTIMATE FOR AMOUNT OF TAX REVENUE FOREGONE BASED ON 2015
(2016 + 2%)
(2017 + 2%)
MUNICIPAL REVENUE
MUNICIPAL REVENUE
MUNICIPAL REVENUE
NO
$295.31
$301.22
$307.24
NO
$1,799.19
$1,835.17
$1,871.87
12 Roberts St Lot 14, Blk 27, Plan VIP703 Folio 113.000
NO
$458.67
$467.84
$477.20
341 1st Ave Lot A, Plan VIP52046 Folio 126.000
NO
$1,903.42
$1,941.49
$1,980.32
$4,456.59
$4,545.72
$4,636.63
Futureworks Consulting Inc 411 1st Ave & 30 Roberts St Lot 11, Blk 10, Plan VIP703 Folio 107.000 Paul Joy/Catherine Goldie
2016
TOTALS
As required by Section 227 of the Community Charter, we have included estimated costs of providing the revitalization tax exemptions for 2016 and the next two years. The above Bylaw may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, British Columbia during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) excluding statutory holidays.
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All parties agree, damaging signs ‘ridiculous’, ‘appalling’
ize our marijuana laws, strict regulation of The Liberal Party is move to decriminaliza- Cannabis. While over- therefore proposing tion, and base laws on all importance of a new approach – to scientific evidence and legalization has less legalize and strictly public health principles. importance than the regulate the comAn NDP government economy and the en- mercial production A video of a person would seek to balance vironment, it has and private use of mowing down a roadprevention, public health GREAT importance cannabis in Canada. side election sign with and well-being, harm re- to the 800,000 plus This new approach a vehicle will be invesduction, community safe- Canadians that cur- would not be intro- tigated by Ladysmith Sheila Malcolmson ty, and public education. rently are burdened duced without fur- RCMP. NDP We would also consult with a criminal record ther public consultaThe video on FaceNew Democrats have and work with provincial, for simple possession, tion. book — posted Sept. long said that no one territorial, municipal and and stand to have this Marijuana is not 26 and shot from inside should be going to jail or Indigenous governments. record expunged. dangerous enough a right-hand drive vehibe stuck with a criminal I also recently met with The government’s to warrant prohi- cle — already has more record for possession of local, licensed business- current approach to bition, yet it is not than 10,000 views. It marijuana for personal es that provide medical the use of marijuana – without its prob- shows a driver plowing use. We have pledged to marijuana and listened prohibition and crimi- lems. School perfor- into a large sign once decriminalize possession as they outlined their nalization – is not mance, mild addic- before circling around of small amounts of mar- need for a clear federal working. Decriminal- tion potential and for a second run. Trafijuana immediately. framework for the regu- ization does not work, concentration while fic can be seen driving It is clear Stephen lation of medical mari- it only provides for driving etc. Public past on the highway Harper’s “war on drugs” juana. more freedom of the education has been during the incident, is about ideology, not criminal element. very successful in an- which occurred just science, and the ConserThe current ap- ti-cigarette smoking south of Ladysmith vatives have refused to proach has failed to programs, and there near the south Davis listen or act responsibly deter citizens, includ- is good reason to Road intersection with on this file. ing young people, believe that an accu- the Island Highway. It has been 40 years from using marijua- rate, realistic public “It was appalling,” since the LeDain Comna. In 2013, UNICEF relations campaign said Mark MacDonald, mission looked into reported that Can- would help to curb Conservative Nanaimothe non-medical use of ada (at 28 percent) excessive marijuana Ladysmith candidate, drugs and successive leads the developed use. It should not be whose sign was deLiberal and Conservaworld in cannabis made available to stroyed in the video. Tim Tessier tive governments have use amongst teenag- teens with regard to Destruction of an Liberal done nothing to update ers. And the trade in soft evidence that election sign falls unthe government’s undermarijuana is funnel- there may be an is- der the Criminal Code. standing of marijuana The Liberal Party ing millions of dollars sue of intellectual im- “If there’s any way they use in Canada today. of Canada is commit- into criminal organi- pairment in younger can be identified, that It is time to modern- ted to the control and zations. people. would be a criminal
offence — mischief,” said Supt. Mark Fisher of the Nanaimo RCMP. “The challenge would be identifying who it is.” Fisher said he would forward the video on to the Ladysmith RCMP detachment. Candidates from other camps say it’s not OK and call for cool heads so voters can focus on campaign issues, not signs. Chantal O’Neill, Nanaimo-Ladysmith NDP campaign manager, called the driving “ridiculous.” “How does someone get away with some-
thing like that?” she asked. Ilan Goldenblatt, campaign manager for Green Party candidate Paul Manly, said he was “pretty appalled” to see the driver intentionally destroy someone’s sign. “That is completely unacceptable behaviour, we’ve made it very clear to our supporters,” Goldenblatt said. Liberal signs have been cut too, “and the money comes from the community,” said Susan Stevenson, campaign manager for candidate Tim Tessier.
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History is a fascinating aspect of Chemainus’ present As Chemainus and Ladysmith newbies, Diana and I simply had to do the Chemainus mural tour, so we set off on a fine, late summer day to take in one of the premier attractions our region has to offer – Diana appreciating the works as a fellow artist, me taking them in from the perspective of a writer. For me each of the murals is like a portal into a different world – a world of steam, muscle, fiddles, sail boats and dugout canoes. Having art writ large at street level invites the viewer to step right into the picture. The paintings are like time machines; the walls cum canvases aren’t barriers so much as entrances into the region’s rich and varied history. This notion of mural as time portal really stuck home when I looked at Emily Carr’s Beloved Trees, painted on the west wall of the Chemainus Theatre, and listed in the official souvenir map as mural #1. I was fooled by this ingenious trompe l’oeil into thinking that the art actually was inset into the wall, that there was a genuine three dimensional aspect to the work. Each person on the tour will have his own favourites. I loved the Chemainus Outdoor Gathering (#41) and could easily have stepped through the time barrier there and joined the dancers swirling and chatting in the shadow of Mount Brenton. The gritty reality of the Lenora Mines at Mount Sicker (#22) also struck me. I could imagine myself standing cross-armed on the miniature rail car stacked with stones, looking out at the tourists looking in on my 19th Century world. My fascination was aroused most by the panoramic scenes, and by snapshots of working life before muscles and skill were replaced by motors and automation. Every resident of Chemainus and region should take this walk, and experience it from their own perspective. Or you can take a carriage ride down mural row if you prefer, adding the clop of Jim Bangle’s magnificent horses and rattling buggy to the experience… not to mention an ongoing narration about the murals and the town’s rich history. If you’re on foot, you’ll want to make a few stops along the way. Being an aficionado of strong coffee and sweet desserts, I would suggest one of them be the Maple Lane Café, where you can dine outside on their patio. You can’t really say you know the town it’s named after until you’ve bitten into one of their Chemainus Bars… Move over Nanaimo! New PatieNts welcome ALL DenTAL PLAnS ACCePTeD. ComPLeTe DenTAL CAre for eVeryone.
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WHY LATEX?
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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Tour de Rock riders get enthusiastic greetings in Ladysmith, Chemainus They gave their all in a ride from the School, where the riders stopped just top to the bottom of Vancouver Is- before taking to the highway, raised land, and the people of Ladysmith and a total of $1,970, a contribution that Chemainus made sure the Tour de Rock warmed the riders’ hearts. cyclists, who are raising funds in the Special honours have to go to the fight against cancer, knew they were Chemainus 49th Parallel Grocery, appreciated. which raised a total of $25,776, a lot They also made sure the Cops For of it through garage sales held at the Cancer didn’t leave this stretch of the Chemainus general store outlet. Island Highway without a fresh injecTim Hortons in Ladysmith raised tion of financial support to see them on $3,970 through donated sales of its their way and fuel the tough climb over Smile Cookies. Then there’s Ed Pothe Malahat. lachek, who once again raised $5,000 Between the two stopovers more than collecting pop cans and bottles. $73,000 was raised. People in the comNo matter what the amount, or event, munities did everything from getting the communities of Ladysmith and heads shaved, to selling cookies, to Chemainus have to feel good about their hosting dinners, to... contribution to a great cause. The 21 ridAll kinds of events were organized ers covered the miles and climbed the in support of the ride. The kids, staff hills, but the communities that supportand parents at Chemainus Elementary ed them made the effort a huge success. From top right, counterclockwise: Ladysmith Tim Hortons owners Dave and Caroline Milne hand over a cheque for $3,970 to Cst. Mihai Ilioi of the Nanaimo RCMP. Ilioi raised $1,025 from the crowd and the Milnes kicked in another $1,500 to achieve his $2,500 head shave goal. The Tour de Rock riders in Ladysmith with Tammy, who lost her son Callum Brown to cancer. Piper Pat Morrison led the Tour de Rock team into the Eagles Hall in Ladysmith for the traditional Red Serge Dinner, Sept. 28. After a brief stop at Tim Hortons, the Tour de Rock riders were piped up First Ave., to the Ladysmith & District Credit Union, where they mingled with the crowd, and participated in events and special ceremonies. Below, Ron Neubauer of Chemainus 49th Parallel Grocery, flanked by daughter Teresa Williams and grandson Seth, hand over a cheque for $25,776 to the Tour de Rock team. More at Ladysmith/Chemainus Chronicle on Facebook.
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VIU’s Elders-in-Residence, who serve at Nanaimo, Powell River and Cowichan campuses, were recognized as gifted faculty at a special ceremony Sept. 25 at VIU’s Aboriginal Gathering Place: (l-r) Ray Peter, Geraldine Manson, Philomena Williams, Stella Johnson, Gary Manson, Eugene Louie and Marlene Rice. Unable to attend were Delores Louie and Harold Joe.
VIU Elders ‘special faculty’ Aboriginal Elders-in-Residence schools led to education being Atleo, who served as VIU’s first at Vancouver Island University seen as a very repressive tool Chancellor, recognized VIU’s El(VIU) have been recognized for for many years by Aboriginal ders for sharing the “brilliance the knowledge they share and the people,” Dr. Nilson said. “We and wisdom of Indigenous important role they play at the in- have also experienced and knowledge,” and for showstitution, with the signing of a new we’ve come to understand with ing great patience not only in agreement that accords them a the Elders’ help, that education working with students and facspecial faculty designation. is the tool that is going to help us ulty, but in having persevered Elders who work at VIU cam- move forward.” through many years of struggle. puses in Nanaimo, Powell River Elders-in-Residence were first “VIU is recognizing you as facand Cowichan were honoured hired by VIU in the mid-1990s. ulty, for the wisdom that you in a traditional ceremony Sept. Today, there are nine Elders carry,” Atleo said. 25 at Shq’apthut, the Aboriginal who work at VIU’s three camSherry McCarthy, chairperson Gathering Place at VIU, wit- puses in Nanaimo, Cowichan of the VIU Students’ Union and nessed by students, faculty, staff, and Powell River. a member of the Mowachaht/ and BC’s Shqwi qwal, Shawn AThe letter of agreement signed Muchahlaht First Nation, in-chut Atleo. earlier this year creates a new thanked the Elders for their President and Vice-Chancellor classification of employment kindness, wisdom and guidance Dr.Subscribe Ralph Nilson said to the recog- for the Elders-in-Residence, one to students. nition of Elders at VIU is a sign that formally recognizes them “I am so grateful that we have of great respect for their gener- as “gifted faculty who provide so many students coming to this 250-245-2277 osity in sharing ancient Indig- a unique and highly regarded University and being welcomed Includes $ enous wisdom and teachings. knowledge contribution to VIU by you,” she said. “Elders make online access “In Canada, the residential and the VIU community.” us feel at home.”
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Optic Nerve Head Drusen The optic nerve is like a cable where all the thousands of nerve fibers coming from the light-sensitive cells of the retina meet up. The optic nerve carries visual information to the brain. Damage to the optic nerve results in loss of vision and can eventually lead to blindness. The most common disease affecting the optic nerve is glaucoma, but there are other less common conditions that can damage the optic nerve and lead to visual loss. One such condition is optic nerve head drusen (ONHD).
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The drusen in optic nerve head drusen are not the same as drusen you may have heard about in age-related macular degeneration. The latter are deposits of material in the macula of the eye that occur with age and can lead to central vision loss. The drusen in ONHD are composed of protein-like calcified material within the anterior end of the optic nerve, called the optic nerve head. This part of the optic nerve is visible during routine eye exams when the doctor looks in your eye. The exact cause of ONHD is not known. Optic nerve head drusen are present in about 1% of the population. They occur equally for men and women and are more common in Caucasians. In about 75% of cases they are present in both eyes. ONHD can be inherited but this is not always the case. ONHD often do not have any symptoms and are usually noticed during a routine eye exam. They are not often seen in infants or young children but become apparent in teens. ONHD often start off “buried” (not distinctly visible) and this can make the optic nerve appear to have generalized swelling (edema). Additional testing is often needed to differentiate the two. Optic nerve edema, termed papilledema when present in both eyes, is a much more serious condition and can indicate increased intracranial pressure from things like brain infections or tumors.
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The Board of Education is currently consulting parents, students and the public about its Facilities Plan Update. During the next several weeks, the Board will be holding public forums to discuss the proposals in the plan. The format of these forums has been designed to encourage dialogue and discussion. At each meeting, there will be a short introductory session; a presentation; a facilitatorled discussion group on topics of importance to each community; and a short closing session.
The meetings scheduled for school zones are as follows: South Zone - Cedar Area Elementary Schools Tuesday, October 6: 7 to 9 p.m. – North Cedar Intermediate Discussion group topics will include the amalgamation of North Cedar Intermediate and Woodbank Primary schools, with the proposed closure of one of the two schools in June 2016. North Zone - Rutherford Elementary Thursday, October 8: 7 to 9 p.m. – Rutherford Elementary Discussion group topics will include the proposed closure of Rutherford Elementary in June 2017, as well as the future plans to relocate the district’s Skills for Life Program. Tuesday, October 13: 7 to 9 p.m. - Frank J. Ney Elementary Discussion group topics will include the construction of a new wing at Frank J. Ney Elementary as well as the relocation of students from Rutherford Elementary to Frank J. Ney, McGirr and Randerson Ridge elementary schools. Central Zone - Woodlands Secondary
In adults with ONHD, individual calcified drusen can often be seen by viewing the optic nerve during routine eye exams. The edge of the optic nerve is irregular and the optic nerve can appear elevated instead of flat. In cases where the diagnosis is uncertain after viewing the optic nerve, ultrasound or retinal photography using a special fluorescein filter can be useful. We have a new Optos retinal imaging camera at our South Cowichan Eyecare location that will show ONHD as white lesions in the optic nerve on an autofluorescence image.
Tuesday, October 20: 7 to 9 p.m. – Woodlands Secondary Discussion group topics include the proposed closure of Woodlands Secondary in June 2016, with the relocation of students into Wellington Secondary and Nanaimo District Secondary schools.
Optic nerve head drusen can damage the retinal nerve fibers that lay above them in the optic nerve and this can lead to loss of peripheral (side) vision. Patients with ONHD should perform regular visual field tests to determine the presence and extent of peripheral vision loss and to monitor for progression. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging of the optic nerve can be used to monitor for thinning of the nerve fibers. Most patients with ONHD will not lose central vision and although 70% may have some loss of peripheral vision, this is often not noticeable to the patient. Unfortunately, there is no known treatment for ONHD. In some cases, eye care professionals will recommend intraocular pressure lowering drops like those used for treating glaucoma. There have not been studies proving this is effective but the theory is that reducing the internal eye pressure may relieve some stress on the optic nerve. A rare but serious complication of ONHD is the development of a small area of new blood vessels that can bleed and cause vision loss. This condition is just one of many eye diseases that do not usually have symptoms but can be picked up by your Optometrist on a routine eye exam.
Tuesday, October 27: 7 to 9 p.m. - Nanaimo District Secondary Discussion group topics will include the relocation of district programs as well as the relocation of the Learn@Home programs (K-7 and 8-12).
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Ruby (Gail O’Hara), Diamond Lil (Lois Anderson), Barnaby Jones (George Davidson), Pearl (Sheila Henderson) and Gypsy Rose Lee (Carol Fowler) were joined by the Chemainus Tours team for a shoot (photo only) on Willow Street during a recent rehearsal break.
Black Jack’s Hideaway crowded You better hustle if you want a chance to get into Black Jack’s Hideaway – the next performance, orchestrated by Director Dawn Adams and her band of senior actors and singers holed up in Chemainus. Tickets for this wild west, ‘murder mystery mayhem’ are just about sold out, and you might have to engage
in a shootout at either mances Nov. 5 through their hands,” says the Chemainus Foods or 7 start with cocktails at playbill. the 49th Parallel Gen- 5 p.m., a buffet at 6 p.m., “Suspects range from eral Store to get one then the show at 7 p.m. jealous dance hall girls, of the few remaining Always popular, Ad- and gamblers, to gunseats for the Friday ams’ latest show “will slingers” and Marshal evening show Nov. 6 at take you on a wild, McLoud will be “looking St. Michael’s Hall. whacky ride back to for help from the audiOr, if you prefer a the old west.” ence” to solve the mystery. matinee, there may be It’s a revue set in Black If you want to fit in, tickets left for the 1 p.m. Jack’s Saloon, where you can show up for buffet, followed by the “Marshall McLoud (Mi- the performance in ap3 p.m. performance chael Piccard) and his propriate attire. “Dance Thursday, Nov. 5. faithful deputies have hall girls and cowboys The evening perfor- a suspicious murder on welcome,” Adams says.
Chemainus author makes Cedric short list Joel Scott of Chemainus “encourages and celis one of 14 writers, ‘of a ebrates the writing talcertain age,’ to make it ents of BC seniors with onto the first Cedric Liter- a lifetime of experience ary Awards shortlist. to share.” The Cedric Award is open to B.C. writers over the age of 50. Scott earned his place in the running for his fiction entry titled Arrows Flight. Arrow’s Flight is the story of a man with a past who unexpectedly inherits an old 41 foot sailing ketch and thinks it will change his life for the better. Unfortunately ‘such is not the case,’ and after some bad decisions he ends up fleeing for his life down the West Coast and beyond, pursued by unknown assailants. Marrgitta Maud of Duncan has also made the running with her creative non-fiction piece, Out of Darkness. Cedric winners – categories are Fiction, Creative Non-fiction, Poetry and First Nations – will be announced Nov. 10 at the Roundhouse Community and Recreation Centre in Vancouver. As well as the honour, each winner will take home a $3,000 cheque. More than 160 manuscripts were submitted for the award, which
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The Seniors Office of the Ladysmith Resources Centre is welcoming Fall, always is a busy transition period. The Tim Hortons Seniors Bus trip was cancelled at the last minute due to a mechanical problem with the bus. It was a very disappointing day, but we have now decided to reschedule for Friday, Oct. 23. Please call if you are interested, although most of the 50 seats have been filled. On Thursday Oct. 15 there will be an information session on Seniors Driving at the Eagles Hall from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This session will discuss what to expect when it comes time for your driver re-examination. It will help you: build confidence; learn new rules and regulations; and compensate for age-related changes. There will be door prizes and refreshments. This information session will be given by Sheila from Roadmasters Safety Group Inc. Please call Barb to register at 250-245-3079. Following this information session there will be a 55 Alive Mature Driving Course available for a fee of $95. This proven program can help update and refresh driving skills, allowing the older driver to maintain their license longer while driving safely. Overcoming the effects of aging on driving skills, applying the basic rules of the road, and preventing collisions are among the topics stressed in the course. The emphasis is on keeping you a safe driver. The course will be delivered in two parts, each taking three hours, Oct. 26 and 27, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. There are only 15 seats available so if you are interested call Barb to register at 250-245-3079. The new up to date Seniors Directory for 2016 is hot off the press. Come in and pick one up at the centre, or look for them at different venues around town. We would like to thank all of the businesses that bought ads so we could have our second printing. Also a big thank you to our wonderful volunteer Cathy who worked so diligently getting the directory ready to print. National Seniors Day took place Oct. 1. We had everyone signed up, and want to thank the Old Town Bakery for their donation of cake. As this column was submitted before the actual luncheon, I will fill you in on the celebration next column. Please remember that the Seniors Office of the Ladysmith Resources centre is open five days a week from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can certainly walk in to talk with someone regarding seniors’ issues; or make an appointment by calling 250-245-3079. Sharen Newton Ladysmith Resources Centre Association
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It is with great sadness sadness that that we we announce announcethe thepassing passing of our mother, Laura Laura Salonen, Salonen,on onSeptember September29, 29,2015. 2015. Mom was born in Finland Finland on onAugust August25, 25,1920. 1920. She She married Olavi, her her husband husband for for 36 36 years, years, and and they they immigrated to Ladysmith Ladysmith in in 1951 1951 where where they theywere were one of many Finnish Finnish families families building building aa life lifeininthis this community. Laura is predeceased predeceased by by her her husband husband Olavi Olavi inin September 1983. She is survived by by her her daughters, daughters, Pirjo Pirjo Barnes Barnesand and Nora (Andrew) Dowsett Dowsett and and son son Tapio Tapio (Renee) (Renee) Salonen. She will also be be lovingly lovingly remembered remembered by by granddaughter Sherie Sherie Barnes, Barnes, grandsons grandsons Aaron Aaron (Nicole) Salonen, Salonen, Troy Troy (Diana) (Diana) Salonen Salonen and and Christopher Dowsett, Dowsett, as as well wellas asgreat greatgrandson grandsonShane Shane and great granddaughter granddaughter Alexa. Alexa. We would like to give give special special thanks thankstotothe thewonderful wonderful staff at Care Centre at the the Chemainus Chemainus Health Care Centre where where mom mom resided the year past and yeartoand Dr. Manhas for resided for theforpast Dr.toManhas for his his attentive attentive care.care. In lieu of owers, flowers, aa donation donation may may be be made made totothe the Canadian Heart and and Stroke Stroke Foundation. Foundation. Condolences may may be beoffered offeredatat Condolences telfordn@shaw.ca telfordn@shaw.ca
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Nootka Sound Timber requires a certified heavy duty mechanic experienced in West Coast logging equipment. The Company is a fullphase logging operation located at Kendrick Arm on Nootka Island (West Coast of Vancouver Island) operating on a 14 days on and 7 days off shift. Qualified candidates can submit resumes by email to: nootkasound timber@gmail.com or fax to (778) 441-1191 SHOP FOREMAN Nootka Sound Timber requires a Shop Foreman with extensive West Coast logging experience (Off-road Logging Trucks, Hydraulic Log Loaders, and Grapple Yarders) required. The Company is a significant, fullphase logging operation located at Kendrick Arm on Nootka Island (West Coast of Vancouver Island) offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefit package and operating on a 14 days on and 7 days off shift. Qualified candidates can submit resumes by email to: nootkasound timber@gmail.com or fax to (778) 441-1191.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES 10 CU.FT deep freeze, $125. GE washer and dryer, $300. Kenmore stacking FL washer/dryer, $350. Maytag washer, $150. Kenmore W/D, $300. Inglis dryer, $100. Built-in dishwashers, $100-$150. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT or www.Norwood Sawmills.com/400OT
COMMERCIAL SPACE avail. at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT “Book your event” our meeting room is available for your gathering or event whether for business or pleasure. Large TV screen for presentations. Menu’s to suit budgets. Set menu’s, a la carte or buffet service is available. Also “Foods for Function” service is available for small or large group functions. Platters or entree’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
SUITES, LOWER LADY SMITH 1-BDRM suite level entry,Pet friendly, shared laundry, close to town. $650. (250)210-0756.
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2004 38’ Diesel Class A, 2 slides, generator, hydraulic leveling, front & back heat & air cond, W/D, built-in vacuum. full body paint, new tires/batteries, 37,000km, $76,000. Winterized. (250)218-1910.
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Last Word for October 6, 2015 • Want to get up to speed on what the candidates are saying as election day approaches Oct. 19? Then book two hours for the Federal 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 be your chance to find out what Sheila Malcolmson (NDP), Paul Manly (Green), Mark McDonald (Conservative), and Tim Tessier (Liberal) and their parties stand for. Everyone is welcome. Aggie hall is located at 1110 First Ave in Ladysmith. • Grant Mellemstrand and Naomi Barclay, on piano, will perform Schubert’s Die Schone Müllerin (The Lovely Maid of the Mill), Sunday, Oct. 18 at St. Michael’s Church in Chemainus. Schubert’s famous song cycle tells a story of unrequited love, moving from cheerful optimism to despair and tragedy, and ending with a lullaby sung by the brook. Tickets: at the door, $20; advance, $17; under 18, five dollars. Avail-
able at: Owl’s Nest Bistro, Chemainus; Valley Vines to Wines, Mill Bay; Ten Old Books, Duncan; Salamander Books, Ladysmith; Chemainus Festival Inn; or 250-748-8383 • Take a look in Davy Jones Locker. The Chamber of Commerce and the Waterfront Gallery will be holding a fall fundraising gala Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6 to midnight at Aggie Hall. The 2nd Davy Jones Locker fundraiser will feature a Seafood Dinner, live band (Luv Train), as well as a live and silent auction. Tickets are $40 for one, $75 for a pair. Available at the Chamber office, 33 Roberts Street or call 250-245-2112. Info available at ladysmithcofc.com. • Boo! There’ll be a Monster Bash in full swing Halloween night, Saturday, Oct. 31 at Aggie Hall starting at 9 p.m. Presented by the Kinsmen, the event – you have to be 19 or over to attend – will feature the Night Devils and special guests the Diamond Dawgs. Tickets are $10, available at the 49th Parallel Grocery or from a Ladysmith Kinsmen.
NDP promises federal funding for BC Ferries Craig Spence the chronicle
New Democratic candidate in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding Sheila Malcolmson announced Monday, Oct. 5, that an NDP government would allow BC Ferries and the province of British Columbia to access federal funding for ferry infrastructure, terminals, fleet upgrades and new vessels. “The Harper Conservatives have prevented BC Ferries from accessing basic infrastructure funding that would help reduce ferry costs for B.C.,” said Malcolmson. “Tom Mulcair and the NDP will end Harper’s unfair policy that is hurting our coastal communities such as Nanaimo. We will make ferry infrastructure, including terminals and fleets, an eligible category for federal funding under the New Building Canada Fund.” Green candidate Paul Manly also believes BC Ferries should be funded, and that it would be an appropriate use of New Building Canada funds. “I don’t see why BC Ferries shouldn’t be able to apply to that fund for infrastructure,” he said, noting that the Trans Canada highway ends in Victoria, not on the Lower Mainland. “We have a national highway, and it’s part of our national road infrastructure, and the federal government should have a part in funding that infrastructure,” he said. Conservative candidate Mark MacDonald said BC Ferries is already eligible for funding, and has received millions. “The Conservative government will continue its $30 million annual funding for BC Ferries, and has already said that BC Ferries is eligible for Build Canada funding for all their shore-based facilities,” he said.
What difference would additional federal funding make to BC Ferry services, especially on minor routes, which have been hard hit over the last 10 years? He also noted that he and Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan recently committed to supporting foot passenger service between Nanaimo and Vancouver. “A newly elected Conservative government will provide financial backing for a new downtown Nanaimodowntown Vancouver foot passenger ferry without provincial participation so far, and this will provide significant jobs and investment in Central Vancouver Island,” MacDonald said. Commitments to improved ferry service will be welcomed by Island communities, and particularly those served by minor routes, which have been hard hit by increased ferry rates. In his most recent report, last month, BC Ferries Commissioner Gord Macatee said increases in fares for BC Ferries will be capped at 1.9 percent per year between 2016 and 2020. B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone called the decision ‘good news, noting that the increases were the lowest since 2003.
Many ferry users may feel differently, however, especially those using Gulf Island routes, where fares have increased at a rate four or five times that of inflation according to a study commissioned by the Islands Trust. Malcolmson said rates are out of line, and that it’s time for the federal government to help. “Skyrocketing fare increases and service cuts from BC Ferries need to be addressed at a federal level,” she said. “Ferries are the transportation backbone of Vancouver Island and people in our communities depend on them for travel, work, jobs and our economy.” Ferry services on the east coast are often subsidized by the federal government because they are inter-provincial, whereas BC Ferries routes run within the province. “Islanders have had enough of this neglect from the Conservative government,” she said. “As Chair of the Islands Trust Council, I spent six years pushing for improved ferry service and keeping ferry costs affordable for area residents and tourists.”
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