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Trend-lines for kids’ wellness raise concerns Craig Spence the chronicle
Community organizations and the Vancouver Island Health Authority are concerned about several indicators that point to children in Ladysmith and the Cowichan Valley being at higher risk then kids elsewhere on the Island and in BC. “I’ve spoken at several events with regards to some of these issues,” said Dr. Paul Hasselback, medical health officer with VIHA. “Clearly there’s a concern with overall health of children in Ladysmith.” He was responding to requests for information from the Chronicle about four measures, which have come into the newsroom in the last five months, that indicate children here may be facing greater health and social challenges A Westfalia camper van caught fire in the Shell gas station on the Esplanade in Ladysmith. The van was destroyed and serious damthan elsewhere: • An Early Development Index, which measures age was done to one pump and the gas station’s awning, but the driver and passenger of the vehicle were able to escape without five indicators of children’s readiness to enter injury and the pumps were shut down before the fire spread. The incident is under investigation. Story on Page 10, and more on Teresa McKinley elementary school, places Ladysmith children the Ladysmith/Chemainus Chronicle Facebook.com page. in the 40 per cent range, when it comes to the likelihood of them encountering problems as they move through the school system; • Child Poverty Rates, provided by the FirstCall BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition, point to the former Nanaimo-Cowichan federal ridthey are in contravention delivered to Ladysmith mu- “After that we will look at ing as having the highest percentage of chil- Craig Spence of Bylaw 1860, which limits nicipal hall Oct. 15. whatever options are open dren living in poverty in B.C. at 28.2 per cent. the chronicle stays to seven days. “Members of the group to us,” he said. (Hasselback questioned that figure – see far“In order to avoid further have had the benefits of Noting that several boats ther into the story); Live-aboard residents of • VIHA’s own monitoring indicates children in Dogpatch are asking the enforcement action you are safe moorage within this have been sunk in DL 651, Ladysmith are 62 per cent more likely to be Town of Ladysmith to sit requested to remove your Lot 651 for the past 25 years. including two that burned admitted to hospital due to respiratory ail- down and talk before fol- boat and any unauthorized The group wishes to ex- and sank in what the RCMP ments than children elsewhere in B.C.; for the lowing through with a noti- float, dock or mooring buoy press a common ground and consider suspicious circumCowichan Valley that figure jumps to 70 per fication that the town “may from this area by Nov. 15,” understanding of the issues stances, Stone said, “We had at hand and the interest in some dangerous incidents cent (Hasselback said the Ladysmith figures take further enforcement the notice says. But the ‘Ladysmith Har- addressing and correcting down there, and we cannot were skewed, and should be adjusted to a 50 action, including removal of do nothing.” per cent higher rate over the last 10 years); any unauthorized boat after bour Community’ has re- these problems.” sponded with a request for It isn’t clear what the muOf major concern is the • Immunization rates against various diseases November 15.” are significantly lower for children in the CenOn Oct. 8 Ladysmith’s by- a meeting. “The group is nicipality’s next move will be Viki Lyne II, a derelict fishing tral Island, including Ladysmith, compared to law enforcement officer promoting our current and if boat owners in Dogpatch trawler that has 13,000 litres other areas of Vancouver Island and most of distributed notifications to future use of the anchor- do not obey the notification. of heavy oil on board and BC. For example, 68 per cent of children in the boat owners moored in wa- age in a safe responsible, Ladysmith Mayor Aaron has been cited a serious enCentral Island are immunized against the Polio ter lot 651, between Slack respectful, environmentally Stone told the Chronicle vironmental risk and in imvirus – the provincial rate is 75 per cent; the Point and the Ladysmith friendly and equitable man- shortly after the notices were manent danger of sinking by South and North Island 77 per cent. Community Marina. The ner,” says LHC Chairperson delivered that the liveaboards the Canadian Coast Guard. See Dogpatch, Page 3 See Children, Page 3 warning advised them that Daniel Inkersell in a letter would have to move on.
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Second man dies from injuries in October 5 Parkway crash The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed a 35-year-old Nanoose Bay man involved in a two-vehicle, headon collision on the Nanaimo Parkway on Oct. 5 has died. The driver, whose identity will be released by the Coroners Service later today (Oct. 22), died in Victoria General Hospital mid afternoon Monday. The death marks the second life lost in the collision. Zachary Michael Andrews, 19, of Ladysmith, died at the scene south of Mostar Road, when a southbound black Suzuki Sidekick SUV crossed into the northbound lanes at the Mostar Road intersection and collided head-on with Andrews’ Mazda RX8 travelling in the northbound passing lane.
Willow Street to be closed until Tuesday October 27 Contractors will be installing a BC Hydro Pilaster as part of a Willow Street Upgrade project currently taking place in downtown Chemainus. The closure between Mill and Legion streets was scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. During that period the street will be open to emergency vehicles only. The Municipality of North Cowichan recently approved funding for the next stage in a revitalization plan for downtown Chemainus.
adventure into class
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On her 13 hour flight home from her eleven day voyage of discovery to the Galapagos Islands, Chemainus Secondary School teacher Janet Ruest sorted through the 1,200 photos she’d taken and narrowed the selection down to about 70. Not that all the photos weeded from her final presentation were duds; it’s just that there was so much to share from her voyage of a lifetime that only the best of the best could make the final cut. Ruest was one of 35 teachers, out of the 2,700 who applied from all over North America, to be se-
lected as a 2015 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow by The National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions. As much as that was an honour, it was a responsibility. The idea is for handpicked teachers, who are already zooming their students’ minds in on the con- Perhaps one of the most iconic creatures of the Galapagos Island, the marine iguana can often cepts of ‘geo-literacy’, to be found sunbathing on rocky beaches. Below, a red-footed boobie, like many animals in the Janet Ruest experience something they Galapagos, shows no fear of humans, but lots of curiosity. can take back to share in DC. In pairs the teach- ness of the world, of plants they’re like, ‘Wow! This is their classrooms and with ers would be going on and animals’ in her stu- so cool. Ms. Ruest, this is colleagues. really neat’,” she said. expeditions all over the dents. “They pick people who world: from the Antarctic, “The over arching thing is ”What’s so neat? Well we have already done that to the Arctic, to Iceland, to get students out of the drive by here all the time, sort of work and will con- the Galapagos and the UK classroom. Get them to and we don’t even know tinue to do so,” Ruest said teams boarded National experience the world. My what’s really here. during a lunch break at Geographic ships – the En- goal is that students will “That’s really powerful. Chemainus Secondary. deavour and the Explorer never look at the world Kids are really seeing their Selected in February, Ru- – along with expert natural- the same way again once world, and they’re finding est met her fellow Fellows ists for the learning experi- they’re in my classroom.” their place in the world this April in Washington, ence of a lifetime. Not everyone gets to and the impact that they “I had a long time to wait, go to the Galapagos; but have and the choices that and prepare and get excit- there’s plenty to wonder they make have on the ed about it,” Ruest said of at close to home, Ruest world.” Energizing teachers with her trip aboard the Endeav- pointed out. An expedition our. “Sometimes when you to remove invasive species that same kind of Wow! hope for something, or are from nearby Askew Park is the whole point of the looking forward to some- raises issues and creates Grosvenor Teacher Fellowthing, it doesn’t always experiences analogous to ship. “That’s how National meet your expectations… her Galapagos adventure. Geographic thinks, that it’s this surpassed anything I Or a field trip to Somenos important to get teachers Park near Duncan. out to see those things and could have dreamt of.” “When I take a kid over experience those things The challenge now is to kindle that same passion to Somenos marsh and and bring that excitement for the ‘interconnected- the Garry Oak preserve, back.”
Children need community to come together with high poverty From Page 1 Perhaps the most rates, more single worrisome and puz- parent families and zling of the indicators other equity issues, is the Early Develop- the second highest on Vancouver Island? ment Index. “That is a puzzle we’d While the FirstCall analysis concludes like to have an answer the Cowichan Val- to,” Hasselback said. ley is part of a for- So would Ladysmith’s mer federal riding Early Years Table, a that had the highest local group of service measured child pov- providers and agenerty rate in BC, that is cies, which has been not corroborated by considering the issue. “It would be good to VIHA’s figures, which put Ladysmith only see those numbers slightly higher than come down,” Hasselthe national and pro- back said. As for poverty, even vincial rates. The question then if Ladysmith is closer becomes: Why is La- to the national and dysmith’s EDI, which provincial averages, is usually associated is that good enough?
Beyond Your Expectations
“No matter how you cut and paste this, one in five children under the age of six is living in poverty,” Hasselback said. “That’s not acceptable.” As for the immunization rates, he said that is a long-standing problem in the Central Island health area. “We certainly know that our immunization rates are lower here on the Central Island, and it’s been like that for some time.” The anomaly is attributed to a portion of the Central Island’s population that “hasn’t fully embraced the idea of immunization,” Has-
selback said, pointing out that as carriers children who have not been immunized present a risk to other children and adults in the community. Although the in-
dicators cannot be when it comes to soconnected in terms cial well-being and of their causes or health care. impacts on children, “In Ladysmith there’s Hasselback said they more of an imperado suggest Ladysmith tive that the communeeds to place an em- nity come together,” phasis on children he said.
Dogpatch dialogue sought From Page 1 The LHC says Dogpatch residents have a greater interest than anyone else in maintaining the harbour, and ensuring safety. Pointing out that Ladysmith Harbour affords shelter from prevailing south-east winds, which can whip up the Strait of Georgia at 200 km per hour in winter gales, he said safe haven is a matter of life-and-death.
“Without this protection the majority of vessels will surely be presented with extreme hardship, and a high chance of sinking to the bottom of the ocean,” Inkersell said. “For most members, any change in status of the anchorage necessitating relocation of vessels is not an option and would result in the loss of homes, loss of investment, loss of work, loss of vessel and loss of life.”
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Some strange Halloween facts Halloween is a day of costumes, hijinks and an often unhealthy helping of sugary sweets. Many celebrants know that Halloween evolved from ancient Celtic festivals, such as Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the dawn of winter. Celts were no longer
spending long days in ally got shortened to tidbits, courtesy of the the pastures, and so “Hallowe’en,” and then websites, The Thought they gathered in their Halloween. & Expression Company homes to tell stories Though certain parts and Random History, as and wait out the win- of Halloween history well as “The Halloween ter. When Christianity are well-known, there Handbook” (Citadel spread, Halloween be- are many additional in- Press) by Ed Morrow. came intertwined with teresting facts about this • The first jack-o’a feast day dedicated beloved holiday that are lanterns were made to the saints and de- less widely known. Fol- from turnips and ceased loved ones. “All lowing are some lesser beets. Pumpkins were Hallows Even,” eventu- known Halloween used after Halloween
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1897 November 2, 2015 Pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, we advise you that a Public Hearing has been scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2015 at 7:00pm in City Hall Council Chambers, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, BC to consider an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw, as follows: • Bylaw No. 1897 cited as “Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 2014, No.1860 Amendment Bylaw (No.3) 2015, No.1897”; and • The discharge of a Section 219 Land Title Act Covenant FB168857. Anyone who considers their interest in property to be affected by the proposed Bylaw No. 1897 will be given reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing in person or by written submission respecting matters contained in the Bylaw. What is the Public Hearing about? SUBJECT PROPERTIES The parcels legally described as: The northerly 25 feet of Lot 2, Block 5, District Lot 24 Oyster District, Plan 703A, comprising all that part of said Lot 2, lying north west of a boundary parallel to the north west boundary thereof and distant 25 feet thereon (918 Esplanade Ave.) Lot 3, Block 5, District Lot 24, Oyster District, Plan 703A (922 Esplanade Ave.) Lot 4, Block 5, District Lot 24, Oyster District, Plan 703A (928 Esplanade Ave.) Lot 5, Block 5, District Lot 24, Oyster District, Plan 703-A (934 Esplanade Ave.) Lot 6, Block 5, District Lot 24, Oyster District, Plan 703-A (940 Esplanade Ave.) In general terms, the purpose of Bylaw No. 1897 is to amend the Downtown Commercial (C-2) Zone by permitting a site specific use of ‘motor vehicle sale and rental’ at 934 and 940 Esplanade Avenue, subject to a maximum of 15 vehicles for outdoor display, landscaping requirements and permitting the outdoor display to be located between the front and exterior side parcel lines and the building. No zoning change is proposed for 918, 922, and 928 Esplanade Avenue. It is also proposed that Covenant FB168857, regarding a commitment to the design of a previously proposed mixed-use development and amenity for residential units, be discharged from the certificate of title of the five subject properties. Where can I get more information? A copy of the proposed Bylaw No. 1897 and related information may be viewed at the Town of Ladysmith City Hall located at 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, BC until November 2, 2015. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm, excluding statutory holidays. How do I make a written submission? If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions can also be provided. If they are received by 12 Noon, Tuesday, October 27, 2015, they can be included in the public hearing agenda package. Written submissions should be sent to Town of Ladysmith, PO Box 220, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A2, or by Fax to 250-245-6411, or by Email to info@ladysmith.ca. After Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 12 Noon, written submissions can still be provided by the above means or submitted at the Public Hearing. Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by members of Council. Questions? Questions can be directed to staff in the Town of Ladysmith Development Services Department by calling (250) 245-6410.
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was brought to North America. • The word “witch” is thought to come from the Olde English word “wicce,” meaning “wise woman.” Witches once were held in high regard. • Trick-or-treating may have originated with a European custom called “souling.” On All Soul’s Day, early Christians would go door-todoor begging for “soul cakes,” which were square pieces of bread with currants. The more cakes a person received, the more prayers he or she would promise to the dead relatives of the cake donors. • Witches may have rubbed a sacred ointment made with a hallucinogenic herb onto their skin. This gave them a feeling of flying, and if they had been fasting, they felt even giddier. Many witches rode on horseback, but those who were poor traveled on foot and carried a broom to launch themselves over streams. • One-quarter of all the candy sold each year is purchased around Halloween. Halloween can-
The pumpkin’s orange is considered a colour of strength, symbolic of the harvest. dy sales in the United • Pumpkins are now States average about $2 carved and displayed billion annually. as Halloween decora• The owl is a popular tions. Orange is a color Halloween symbol. In of strength and symMedieval Europe, owls bolic of the harvest. The were thought to be largest pumpkin ever witches. grown was more than • The first-known men- 1,600 pounds. It was tion of trick-or-treating grown by Joe Jutras of was found in print in North Scituate, RI. 1927 in Blackie, Alberta,. Halloween is a myste• Ireland is believed by rious time, born of varimany to be the birth- ous festivals, rituals and place of Halloween. symbolism. Over sever• Both Salem, Mas- al centuries, the celebrasachusetts, and Anoka, tion has evolved into a Minnesota, are the self- holiday enjoyed by milproclaimed Halloween lions, each in their own capitals of the world. different ways.
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Walkin’ the dog
An updated and revised edition of the popular dog-walking/hiking guide ‘Best Dog Walks on Vancouver Island’ has come off the press. This updated guidebook has 77 walks and hikes that take out the guesswork for dog-owners as to where they can take their best friends off-leash and where not. The book also indicates level of difficulty, the length and condition of the 77 trails and how the dog would perceive a particular walk or hike. It will be available in pet-food and bookstores all over Vancouver Island and on line with Amazon.ca for $22.95. The book covers the area around Victoria, the West-Coast, some Gulf Islands and the east coast of Vancouver Island all the way up to the Comox Valley and Campbell River. Author Buijs lives in Courtenay, BC with his wife and Femke, a Dutch sheep-dog. Best Dog Walks on Vancouver Island is also available direct
NOVEMBER 2015 NOTICES & NEWS COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, November 2nd and Monday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Monday, November 16th at *5:30 p.m. *Please check www.ladysmith.ca or call 250.245.6400 to confirm time.
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Breast cancer study needs participants There is a growing Research participaThe study is lead by number of women tion will include two Sheryl Shermak an who live many years informal interviews, interdisciplinary docwith advanced breast with options for fur- toral student at the cancer as a long-term ther participation de- University of Victoria, chronic condition. One pending on interests out of the nursing demight even be so bold and health of poten- partment. Shermak to say that there is an tial participants. The has spent many years opportunity for a new exact format and in community advoform of breast cancer time line of study par- cacy for breast cancer. ‘survivorship.’ ticipation is flexible Her general research In Central Vancouver as to meet individual interest is people’s Island, a healthcare participant needs, for experiences of living study is seeking the example the length of with chronic or onparticipation of wom- each interview. going forms of serien who were diagThe research goal ous illness in smaller nosed with advanced is to increase aware- communities. breast cancer at least ness and insights into If you think you two years ago and are the lives of women might be interested not experiencing ac- who experience ad- in participating in tive health decline. In vanced breast cancer this research, you other words women as an ongoing health can learn more by who are living rela- condition, an often contacting Shermak tively well with an ad- hidden group of wom- at 1-250-886-4691 or vanced breast cancer. en with breast cancer. sshermak@uvic.ca.
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City Hall, Development Services, and Public Works will be closed Wednesday, November 11 for the Remembrance Day statutory holiday. Please call 250.245.6424 for the Frank Jameson Community Centre schedule.
YOUR GARBAGE / RECYCLING DAY IS CHANGING!
Following the Remembrance Day statutory holiday on November 11, 2015, your collection day will be moving forward by 1 (ONE) day. If you need a new schedule you can pick one up at City Hall or the Frank Jameson Community Centre. You can also find your schedule on the Town’s website at: http://www.ladysmith.ca/ourservices/garbage-recycling.
STAGE 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS END ON OCTOBER 31
We would like to thank all residents of Ladysmith for your co-operation during the long, hot summer and resulting Stage 3 Water Restrictions. Thanks to our collective water conservation efforts, reservoir levels did not go below 2014 levels. With the recent cool, wet weather, water restrictions have been eased through September and October, and will end on October 31.
THIRD QUARTER UTILITY BILLS
Utility bills for July to September have been mailed. If you have not received your bill, please call 250.245.6414 ext. 6206 or email: billing@ ladysmith.ca.
FIREWORKS FOR HALLOWE’EN
The Town of Ladysmith will be following Cowichan Valley Regional District Fireworks Bylaw No. 39. Those wanting to discharge fireworks on Hallowe’en night must have the following: • A fire safety plan. • A valid Fireworks Operators Certificate, or equivalent, for the level appropriate to the nature of the fireworks being possessed and discharged. • Fireworks Discharge Permit approved by the CVRD. This can be applied for at Ladysmith City Hall, 410 Esplanade during business hours (Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) (Permits will be issued for October 31st only) For more information, please call City Hall at 250.245.6400.
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If you have not already done so, December 31st is the deadline to claim your homeowner grants for 2014 (retroactive) and 2015. Please contact the Tax Department at 250.245.6414, ext. 6206 for more information.
HIGHWAY CLOSURE FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY
Please note that on Wednesday, November 11th, 2015, at approximately 10:55 a.m. the southbound lane of the Trans Canada Highway will be closed from 1st Avenue to Buller Street until 11:20 a.m. Southbound traffic will be rerouted during this time. This diversion is to assist with the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph.
WINTER IS COMING: BE PREPARED FOR SNOW
With November approaching, snow is a real possibility, so it really isn’t too soon to talk about snow clearing. After a snowfall, the first priority for the snow ploughs is to clear snow to allow access to public buildings such as the Community Health Centre, RCMP Station, Ambulance Station and Fire/Rescue Station. We continue to clear and maintain all main roads throughout the day and night as the snow continues to fall. These main roads include Fourth Avenue, First Avenue, Dogwood Drive, Davis Road and Chemainus Road. It can take up to 48 hours to clear all the roads in Ladysmith. If snow falls again within that time, crews must return to streets with higher priority. We hope you will be patient if this happens. Town staff clear sidewalks around parks, bridges, Town-owned properties and heavily travelled sidewalks along First Avenue and Dogwood Drive. Please remember, whether you are a resident or operate a business in Ladysmith, you must clear your own sidewalks by 10:00 am following a snowfall. We provide a free sand mixture at the Public Works Yard (Sixth Avenue at Roberts Street) to help you keep sidewalks clear and safe.
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PEERLESS ROAD RECYCLING CENTRE
Remember: Dogs are not permitted The Peerless Road Recycling Centre on First Avenue during community - Summer hours until October 31: events. Do your canine friends a Wednesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. favour and leave them at home. – 5:00 p.m. - excluding statutory BOULEVARDS holidays. Reminder to property owners that Winter hours: November 1 to March it is your responsibility to maintain 31 – Wednesday, Saturday and the boulevards adjacent to your Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. properties. This includes mowing excluding statutory holidays. and keeping them tidy. For more To view a list of items accepted, information please call City Hall at please go to: www.cvrd.bc.ca/ 250.245.6400 or Public Works at documentcenter/view/62889 250.245.6445.
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Please be reminded that no outdoor burning is permitted within the Town of Ladysmith, with the exception of small cooking fires (no bigger than 0.5m sq.) such as a barbecue, fire pit or chiminea.
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“My goal is that students will never look at the world the same way again once they’re in my classroom” Janet Ruest, Page 3 / Speaking about her experiences as a Grosvenor Teacher Fellow
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For months, anti-Conservative campaigners from environmentalists to veterans tried to persuade like-minded voters to coalesce behind the strongest opponent in each riding. But as the dust settles on the Liberals’ powerful majority victory, it’s unclear if those strategic voting attempts had great effect, other than to demolish Green Party hopes to add seats. Organizations like LeadNow and the Dogwood Initiative funded riding-level polls to try to help guide progressive voters. Mario Canseco, vice-president of Insights West, which did polling for Dogwood, said strategic voting attempts appear to have had more effect on Vancouver Island than in the Lower Mainland, where those efforts were swamped by the strength of the Liberal wave. “There are certain pockets where strategic voting worked very well and probably enabled some NDP victories,” he said, adding a few New Democrats were elected on the Island who otherwise would not likely have prevailed over Conservatives. It’s difficult, Canseco said, for progressive strategists to get enough granular riding-level data on individual races to gauge how they are evolving in time to be useful to voters. Strategic voting was based on the premise that Liberals, NDP and Green supporters would risk leaving room for Conservatives to win many races unless they first settled on a single consensus candidate. In the campaign’s final week, several prominent B.C. environmentalists publicly turned away from the Greens in favour of either the NDP or Liberals, in the name of preventing another Conservative government. Green leader Elizabeth May likened it to being gunned down by “friendly fire.” When the votes were tallied, the Green vote in B.C. had increased only marginally – from 7.7 per cent to 8.2 per cent – and they hung onto only May’s seat. Speaking to supporters on election night, May said strategic voting was a major factor. 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.
Put electoral fairness ahead of politics letters Editor: After an election in which 9,093,630 (51.8 per cent) votes went nowhere, Justin Trudeau has a golden opportunity to bring a more democratic voting system to Canada. Liberals won a majority with 39.5% of the popular vote and more than half of all voters were unable to cast an effective ballot. They now will wait another four years to have the opportunity to elect a representative aligned with their values – or not. Fair Vote Canada’s Executive Director declares “Given the distortion of the popular vote, Trudeau must ensure Canadians will have equal and effective votes in future elections.” Canadians voted for change. This election was a referendum on the last false-majority government. They coalesced their votes around a promise to end first-past-the-post voting and an opportunity to have a truly democratic voting system that
will make all our votes count – only proportional representation can deliver on that promise. “We urge you, as a top priority for the new government, to establish right away a multi-partisan task force bringing together pro-reform citizens and experts. We are calling on you to design a voting system for Canada in which every ballot delivers equal representation, and trust that this process will not seize on a quick fix that favours only centrist parties”, says Jennifer Ross, FVC Caucus Chair for Liberals for Fair Voting. In total, 51.8% per cent of Canadian voters cast votes for losing candidates – with the riding of Pierre-Boucher-Les PatriotesVerchères casting the most ineffective votes: 71.3 per cent. A system of proportional representation could reduce that number to as low as 5 per cent. All parties are hurt by the outcome of Winner-Take-All elections. Across the Country: • 93.9 per cent of Green Party Voters couldn’t elect a representative;
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Ron Madden serves up a helping of salmon to Mike Armstrong at a fund-raiser for the Ladysmith Soup Kitchen at the Eagles Hall Oct. 17 Terry Jones
Soup Kitchen gets a boost; supporters feast on salmon6” More than 80 people attended an the evening. Ladies from the soup Oct. 17 salmon dinner fund-raiser kitchen did the cooking and servfor the Ladysmith Soup Kitchen at ing for the guests. the Eagles Hall. The Ladysmith Soup Kitchen is Organized by fisherman Ron operated under the auspices of Madden, who provided the main the Ladysmith Resources Centre. course for the event, and Myfanwy It provides a free meal to all-comPlecas, the soup kitchen coordina- ers on Tuesdays and Thursdays tor, the event is being considered from 2 to 4 p.m. downstairs at the the ‘first annual.’ Eagles Hall. “It was just a lovely evening,” PlePlecas emphasized that everycas said. “It was just wonderful for one is welcome. It’s a place where Ron to do this.” people mingle over a bowl of Initially the evening was planned soup. The clientele includes the for Ron’s friends, but he and Plecas homeless, seniors, young people decided to make it a fund-raiser for on minimum wage, families and the soup kitchen, which also oper- ‘people who need social interacates out of the Eagles Hall. tion,’ she said. “So Ron and I got together and beAs well as needing funds, the soup tween the people of the soup kitch- kitchen is on the lookout for volunen and Ron we did it,” Plecas said. teers. If you would like to help out, call Ann Wright, pianist for Bethel Sharon Hamilton at the Ladysmith Church, provided the music for Resources Centre, 250-245-3079.
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There were grisly, ghastly scenes inside the Haunted House, up behind the fire hall on Sixth Ave. Rhea Primrose kept the pot boiling for the 560 kids, young and old who dared take the tour – groups had the choice of hot, medium or mild when it came the fear factor they would experience. No matter how evil looking the senes, it was all in a good cause. The inaugural Haunted House raised over $2,340 for the fight against Muscular Dystrophy.
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Bad as it was, it could have been a whole lot worse. A Westfalia camper van burst into flames after its owners had fueled up and were preparing to set out on their way again from the Shell gas station on the Esplanade in Ladysmith. No-one was injured in the incident, which happened at about 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24. The two occupants of the vehicle were able to get out unharmed, and the station attendant immediately hit the kill button shutting down the fuel pumps. But there was still extensive damage to the station’s awning and one of its pumps, and the van was destroyed. As well, Ladysmith firefighters had to contend with a blaze that flared several times, the risk increased by the full load of fuel and a propane tank on the vehicle. Fire Chief Ray Delcourt said the incident is
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October 1915 Miss Annie Lapsansky has received a letter from her brother John, who is serving with the Canadian forces at the front. John tells of a joyful meeting he had with Arther Gregson, who had just gone into the trench the day the letter was written. They had a long talk, Ladysmith, of course, being the principal theme. Others whom he met were the two Pollocks and Fred Irwin. He says there are quite a number of the Ladysmith boys in the trenches, and mentions especially Sergeant Upton, who was formerly in the local branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. He concludes his letter to his sister with a request for some good cigars, the brand of tobacco he now uses not at all to his liking. A mass meeting of the citizens of Ladysmith will be held at 8 o’clock, Sunday evening Oct. 31st, in the Gem Theatre, for the purpose of completing the organization of a local branch of the People’s Prohibition Movement of B.C. An address will be delivered by Mr. J. Burtt Morgan, president of the Victoria branch, and the first opportunity for questions will be afforded at the close. October 1955 With close to 90% of its $100,000 objective now assured, the Ladysmith and District Hospital Foundation this week made plans for a final push which will put the drive over the top. John Ulinder, campaign director reported that pledges now total 722 and the total amount received in cash and pledges totals $89,500. Don McKay treasurer, reported that on Oct. 1, the total cash in the trust fund was $55,849.88. As the $25,000 pledged by the Comox Logging and Railway Company is available whenever it is required, the total amount which can be made available intermediately is $80,849.00. Dr. Neville president of the foundation, reported that the Yellow Point Drama Group has offered to produce a three part play in Ladysmith for aid of the hospital building fund. October 1984 Adequate lighting , censored music and a ruler between dancers has saved the day for parties at Ladysmith Intermediate School. Several concerned parents attending last Thursday’s liaison meeting queried school principal Bill McKay on rumors of dark corners, suggestive dancing and immoral music at student social functions. One mother charged she had heard rumors of kids pressing bodies in the dark corners.”At that age [grades 4 to 7 ] they don’t need to be doing that stuff.’ McKay assured her the rumors were unfounded. “ I also limit four waltzes a party,” he adds with a grin “ and I put a ruler between their heads if they get too close for too long.” McKay pointed out that most of the expressed concerns were not really applicable, as the supplied music was generally popular, graffiti or rock and roll. He also explained that as part of the education process, dances were organized by students council, teaching organizational skills and responsibility. “However “ said the principal, “ I’d rather see them hugging than hitting.
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF TOWN-OWNED LANDS and INTENT TO CLOSE AND REMOVE HIGHWAY DEDICATION TO A PORTION OF PEERLESS ROAD Notice pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter is hereby given that the Town of Ladysmith intends to dispose of a property described as an undeveloped portion of Peerless Road adjacent to 10844 Westdowne Road. The Town intends to sell the interest in the property to Robert Foldy for $153,676. Notice pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter is also given that the property is the subject of Town of Ladysmith Road Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw 2015, No. 1885. The purpose of Bylaw 1885 is to close to traffic and remove the highway dedication of the undeveloped portion of Peerless Road. Council intends to consider final reading and adoption of Bylaw 1885 at the Council meeting scheduled for November 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, B.C. Any person who deems themselves affected by this matter may provide a written submission to the Town of Ladysmith by no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2015, or appear at the Council meeting. Information regarding the proposed property disposition and the road closure can be viewed at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, B.C. or by contacting Sandy Bowden, Director of Corporate Services at 250.245.6404.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CLOSE AND REMOVE HIGHWAY DEDICATION TO A LANE IN THE VICINITY OF SANDERSON ROAD AND STIRLING DRIVE and NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF TOWN OWNED LANDS
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to sections 94 and 40(3)(a) of the Community Charter that that part of land shown in heavy outline on Reference Plan EPP51680, dedicated as road on Plan VIP84843, District Lot 67, Oyster District, comprising 132.7 square metres, prepared by Douglas W. Holme, B.C.L.S., and completed on October 5, 2015, a reduced copy of which is attached to this Notice (the “Property”), is the subject of Town of Ladysmith Road Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw 2015, No. 1896 (the “Road Closure Bylaw”). The purpose of the Road Closure Bylaw is to close to traffic and remove the highway dedication of the Property. AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tthat pursuant to section 26(3) of the Community Charter the Town of Ladysmith intends to dispose of the Property. The Town intends to transfer a fee simple interest in the Property to Zenn Developments Ltd. As consideration for the transfer, Zenn Developments Ltd. will dedicate as highway within part of Lot 1 District Lots 41 and 67 Oyster District Plan VIP79202 Except Part in Plan VIP80128, VIP81447 and VIP84843 having a minimum width of 3 metres in a location to be selected by the Town to be used by the Town to provide road access to future lots contained within Lot 1 District Lots 41 and 67 Oyster District Plan VIP79202 Except Part in Plan VIP80128, VIP81447 and VIP84843 and adjacent park. The Council of the Town of Ladysmith intends to consider the first three readings of the Road Closure Bylaw, and the disposition of the Property at the Council meeting scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, B.C. Any person who deems themselves affected by this matter may provide a written submission to the Town of Ladysmith to be received by no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2015, or may appear to speak at the Council meeting. Information regarding the Road Closure Bylaw and the disposition can be viewed at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, B.C. or by contacting Sandy Bowden, Director of Corporate Services at 250.245.6404.
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Volleyball Champs The Ladysmith Secondary School senior girls volleyball team took home the trophy from their first tournament of the year, Friday, Oct. 23, at Cowichan Secondary School. The team won all their games, taking the semi-finals in three sets against Cowichan Secondary’s ‘A’ team, then going on to defeat Frances Kelsey’s ‘A’ team in the finals 25-10 and 25-14.
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Festival of Lights looking for volunteers on Nov. 1 Help get the town ready for Light Up 2015
Looking for a bright spot over the weekend, then why not join the volunteers who will be donating their time to decorate the Town of Ladysmith for this year’s Festival of Lights. Volunteers are needed Sunday, Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. says a flyer distributed by FOL organizers. People are needed to hang, tie, hold, carry, plug-in... and do a whole lot of other chores needed to get hundreds of thousands of lights up in time for Light-Up. If you can help call 250-245-5888 or 250-245-2263, or meet at the 49th Parallel Grocery parking lot at 9 a.m. “If you know someone with a bucket truck or a ladder truck, invite them too,” says the poster. There’s more information about the Festival of Lights at ladysmithfol.com. Just think, the lights will shine a little brighter for you, if you know you’ve strung a few yourself.
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(February 24, 1932 – October 12, 2015) Margaret Rose Martinez passed peacefully from this life on Monday, October 12, 2015, from atherosclerotic coronary vessel disease. She was born Margaret Rose George on Kuper Island, BC, Canada, the youngest (and last surviving) child of Baptiste and Susan (James) George. Margaret came to the United States initially to help sisters who had young families, and eventually made Seattle her home. She was married briefly to Eugene Bowlen, and then to her life partner, Gonzalo Martinez. Margaret was a master knitter and Jehovah’s Witness. She loved family, seafood, and fresh fruit, in that order. Margaret was preceded in death by husband Gonzalo Martinez, parents Baptiste and Susan (James) George, sisters Oshanie, Emily and Martha, and brothers Jack and Richard. Though she never had children of her own, Margaret was adored by nieces and nephews and grand- and great-grand nieces and nephews, caregiver Shirley Wallace, friends, and her Kingdom Hall family. She was loved. A memorial service will be held in Seattle, Washington, on October 31, 2015, at 2 p.m., Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 812 Davis Place South, Seattle, Washington.
JACKLIN, Lorraine Eleanor March 15, 1935 – October 14, 2015 It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Lorraine Eleanor Jacklin (nee Sackett) on October 14, 2015. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Buzz ‘Alan’ Jacklin (2014). She will be lovingly remembered by their three children: Chris (Karen), Kelly (Tim) and Ronald (Doreen) and grandchildren: Brendan, Nathan, Courtenay, Dan, Hilary, Amanda and Lauren. Lorraine was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan on March 15, 1935 and was predeceased by her parents Lewis and Margaret Sackett and older sister Donnalene and is survived by her brother, Dennis and sister, Suellen. She will be missed by nephews, nieces and many dear friends. She taught in various elementary schools in Vancouver and Victoria over the years and was an avid golfer who loved to spend good times with friends on the golf course. She loved to swim in the ocean, no matter the conditions! Her love and devotion to family and friends was immense. She will be deeply missed. A Service of Remembrance will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services on Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 am, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer Foundation would be greatly appreciated. First Memorial Funeral Services Victoria, BC 250-658-5244
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July 7, 1918 - September 25, 2015 Passed away peacefully in Nanaimo Hospital, September 25th after suffering a massive stroke. Willie was born in Denmark, immigrated to Canada and became a Canadian citizen in 1959. Willie lived in her beloved Maple Bay for many years. She was a loyal friend with a lovely quirky sense of humour and an infectious laugh to match. She was an avid folk dancer and loved dogs, especially Curly. Willie is survived by Martin, nieces and nephews in Denmark and numerous friends of all ages. We would like to thank the staff at La Rosa in Ladysmith for their kindness and support over the last years. A thanks also go to the staff at Nanaimo Hospital.
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Jolaine Kathleen Zwodeski It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our partner, daughter, sister and aunt, Jolaine Kathleen Zwodeski. June 1, 1960 – October 16, 2015 Jolaine is survived by her spouse, Lennie Dahlgren, her mother, Kathy (Pat), her sisters, Cheryl (Dave) and Denise (Rudy), her brothers, Mike, John (Laurel), and her many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by her father, Jack. Jolaine fought quietly and bravely. She was happiest at home with the love of her life, Lennie, and her cats. She loved to celebrate Halloween and considered this the best time of year. Her artistic flair showed in her gardening, baking and decorating. We will treasure our Christmas scarves she crocheted. “If you can only remember me with tears and sorrow do not remember me at all, but if you can remember me with laughter and happiness remember me forever” Special thanks to Dr. Britton Foster and his staff. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please donate to the BC Cancer Foundation
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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Application #: SVI-PMP-2015
Applicant: Southern Railway of Vancouver Island Ltd. (SVI), PO Box 581, 7 Port Way, Nanaimo BC V9R 5L3 (250) 754-9222. Al Kutaj, Roadmaster. (250) 754-9222 ext 28 or (250) 754-5318 The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to control vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, on track ballast, station grounds, railway yards, and around buildings, shops, material storage areas, signals and switches using the principles of integrated pest management. The PMP applies to areas located within the Capital, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo and Comox Valley Regional Districts. The PMP applies to all property managed by SVI located within the vicinity of the communities of Victoria, Langford, Malahat, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Koksilah, Duncan, North Cowichan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cassidy, South Wellington, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Dunsmuir, Deep Bay, Buckley Bay, Union Bay, Royston and Courtenay. The pest management methods proposed for use for vegetation control include hand pulling, manual trimming, brush cutting, mechanical mowing, ballast and surfacing and tamping, stripping and revegetation, and the use of pesticides. The use of pesticides (herbicides) is intended within the proposed PMP area. The common name and examples of the trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Karmex DF), flumioxazin (Payload), glyphosate (Vantage Plus Max), imazapyr (Arsenal), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), and the adjuvants Hasten and Siloxylated polyether. Herbicide application methods include: foliar and soil applications using backpack and handheld sprayer, handgun, boom sprayer (mounted on a hi-rail vehicle), wick/wipe-on and squirt bottle. The proposed duration of the PMP is from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2021. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail at SVI., 7 Port Way, Nanaimo BC V9R 5L3, online at http://www.sryraillink.com/vancouver-island-service/ pest-management-program/ or by contacting the Applicant listed above. “A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant within 30 days of the publication of this notice�
DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Application #: SVI-PMP-2015
Applicant: Southern Railway of Vancouver Island Ltd. (SVI), PO Box 581, 7 Port Way, Nanaimo BC V9R 5L3 (250) 754-9222 Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton BC V2A 3C1 Tel/Fax: (250) 492-6193 e-mail: smcconsulting@shaw.ca The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to control vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, on track ballast, station grounds, railway yards, and around buildings, shops, material storage areas, signals and switches using the principles of integrated pest management. The PMP applies to areas located within the Capital, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo and Comox Valley Regional Districts. The PMP applies to all property managed by SVI located within the vicinity of the communities of Victoria, Langford, Malahat, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Koksilah, Duncan, North Cowichan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cassidy, South Wellington, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Dunsmuir, Deep Bay, Buckley Bay, Union Bay, Royston and Courtenay. The pest management methods proposed for use for vegetation control include hand pulling, manual trimming, brush cutting, mechanical mowing, ballast and surfacing and tamping, stripping and revegetation, and the use of pesticides. The use of pesticides (herbicides) is intended within the proposed PMP area. The common name and examples of the trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Karmex DF), flumioxazin (Payload), glyphosate (Vantage Plus Max), imazapyr (Arsenal), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), and the adjuvants Hasten and Siloxylated polyether. Herbicide application methods include: foliar and soil applications using backpack and handheld sprayer, handgun, boom sprayer (mounted on a hi-rail vehicle), wick/wipe-on and squirt bottle. The proposed duration of the PMP is from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2021. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail at SVI., 7 Port Way, Nanaimo BC V9R 5L3, online at http://www.sryraillink.com/vancouver-island-service/ pest-management-program/ or by contacting the Agent listed above. “A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant (c/o SMC Consulting, Agent, at the address listed above), within 30 days of the publication of this notice�
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SUITES, LOWER Available November 1Ladysmith large 1-BDRM level entry,Pets considered. $650. (250)210-0756.
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• Get in your 15 Minutes of Infamy Sunday, Oct. 29 from 7 to 10 p.m. with readings at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, 610 Oyster Bay Road. A forum for writer/performers of spoken word and song, up to 10 participants will have up to 15 minutes each to present original material in various word-craft formats, including: poetry, short fiction, monologue, song, anecdotes and story-telling. To register as a performer contact Ian by: phone at 250-722-7338, text at 250734-1066, or email at cyberian@telus.net. • 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. • If you are thinking of getting a float into the Twenty-eighth Annual Light-Up Parade, Nov. 26, now’s the time to get your entry form in. They are available from the Festival of Lights office at 250-245-5888 or you can download a form from www.ladysmithfol.com and return it by mail to PO Box 324, Ladysmith, V9G 1A3. You can also get in touch with Kinsmen Mike Sumptor at 250-245-2104 or Duck Paterson at 250-245-2263 for more information. Entry forms must be returned by Nov. 12. • The Festival of Lights work party needs volunteers to set up on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. Meet in the 49th Parallel upper parking lot. Bucket or ladder trucks are needed too. Call 250-245-5888 or 250-245-2263 for more info. • The African Children’s Choir will be performing at Bethel Tabernacle, 1149 Fourth Ave., Ladysmith at 7 p.m. The program features wellloved children’s songs, traditional spirituals and Gospel favorites. Concerts are free and open to all. A free-will offering is taken at the performance to support African Children’s Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs. • Grace and Glorie at Chemainus Theatre. Cantankerous 90-year-old Grace and her bigcity caregiver Glorie don’t often see eye-to-eye. Through their laughter and tears we are reminded that life is full of surprises and friendships can be found in the most unexpected places. Runs to Nov. 7. More info under Shows at chemainustheatrefestival.ca • St. Mary’s will be holding a Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 7 at 1135 Fourth Ave., Ladysmith. Enjoy a delicious lunch for $7. Browse the sewing, baking and gift items that will be available, and take a crack at the raffle. Many more prizes. Sponsored by the St. Mary’s CWL. • Chemainus Classical Concerts presents pianist May Ling Kwok with a performance of ‘The Genius of Schumann’, Sunday Nov. 15, 2 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church in Chemainus. Tickets: At the door: $20. In Advance: $17. Under 18: $5. Available at: Owl’s Nest Bistro, Chemainus; Valley Vines to Wines, Mill Bay; Ten Old Books, Duncan; Salamander Books, Ladysmith; and Chemainus Festival Inn. Or by phoning 250-7488383. Information at chemainusclassicalconcerts.ca • Better Off North Cowichan will host three Home Energy Conservation Workshops this fall, in partnership with City Green Solutions and North Cowichan’s Environmental Advisory Committee. These workshops will be fun, interactive and give participants lots of useful information to lower home energy costs, water use, and greenhouse gas emissions. A workshop will be held Nov. 28, Chemainus Elementary School Gym, 1-4 p.m.
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