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SIA protesters cause delays that leave soil barge homeless LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

Search and Rescue personnel scour Chemainus Lake on Wednesday afternoon for a man missing after a canoe that was carrying two fishermen sank on Wednesday morning. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Canoe sinks, man missing SARAH SIMPSON CITIZEN

An Island man is missing after a canoe carrying two young fishermen sank at Chemainus Lake Wednesday morning. Authorities were called to the lake around 10:30 a.m. One man, a 22-year-old from Nanaimo, managed to make it

to shore. His friend, also 22 years old, has not been found. “Everyone who can assist is currently searching for the young man,” said North Cowichan/Duncan Cpl. Krista Hobday Wednesday afternoon. Chemainus, Crofton and North Cowichan’s South End fire departments were called out

as well as Cowichan Valley and Ladysmith Search and Rescue and the RCMP Dive Team. The British Columbia Ambulance Service and Cowichan Valley Victim Services are also on scene to assist in their capacity. The search for the man and the investigation in to the incident are ongoing.

Shawnigan Lake residents spent the day Monday tracking the movements of a half-loaded barge carrying contaminated soil headed for the Stebbings Road South Island Aggregates landfill site operated by Cobble Hill Holdings. Shawnigan Lake area director Sonia Furstenau said Tuesday, Nov. 24, “I think one day this could make a good movie for the new millennium. Instead of a car chase we have a slow motion barge chase.” As of Tuesday, the barge was back in Nanaimo but “it left Nanaimo yesterday morning and it came down towards Bamberton and it was refused at Bamberton,” according to Furstenau. Asked why the barge was in that area, she said, “I think the company was hoping they could dock at Bamberton and unload the material there and truck it to SIA. “This is the contaminated soil from Pacific Coast Terminals in Port Moody. My information is that the Malahat Nation said ‘no’ to a barge stopping there. Then it stayed out there for a while and Win one of

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last night made its way back to Nanaimo,” she said. The Malahat First Nation could not be reached for comment. F u rs t e n a u wa s i n C V R D meetings “but I was being kept appraised of the boat’s location throughout the entire day,” she said. One of her eyes on the ground was activist Shelagh Bell-Irving. “I heard that they wouldn’t be hauling Monday so I went home. Then I heard that the barge was headed to Bamberton and I got in my car and drove there,” Bell-Irving said. However, it turned out the barge got a cool reception while Bell-Irving and other protesters kept an eye out. “It turned around and then sat there looking homeless for a while and then left. We followed it for an hour and then started tracking it online,” she said. The barge is about half-full, but lost its mooring at Duke Point because of protests at Stebbings Road which slowed the progress of the trucks and led to some arrests of protesters last week, according to Bell-Irving. See ENVIRONMENT, Page 15

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Flooded: perennial problem rears head “Cowichan Bay Road closed due to flooding.” Valley motorists have seen the warning signs for decades but Cowichan Bay area director Lori Iannidinardo thinks it’s time to take a closer look at the source of a problem that never goes away for her constituents. “These are residents that pay their taxes. And that road is also access for economic development: those are the trucks that go to the mill. So, why are we being ignored in this little patch? It’s never highlighted at the board. I’m always putting my voice in there, saying: ‘Remember the poor old Koksilah!’” The problem is all down to the Koksilah River, a water course that she wishes would get the attention it deserves. But history also plays a part. “First of all, of course, it’s just not an appropriate spot for the road. It was built on a flood plain. Second, there’s the accumulation of side channels being blocked and the flow of the flooding not able to go in the right direction. And thirdly, I thought it was surprising that the Ministry of

Even when the waters start to recede, local traffic on Cowichan Bay Road proceeds with great caution. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] Transportation would spend all that money to repave it three or four years ago without changing anything. They basically paved over it. The paving was very costly but there was no consideration, no checking with the community,” she said. Any Cowichan motorist who knows anything about the area’s

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After just over two months at Royal Jubilee and Cowichan District hospitals, Duncan businessman Andrew Blount has returned home. Blount, 31, contracted toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) in September. A rare and devastating side effect of a newly prescribed medication, TEN causes the top layer of skin to separate from the other layers, causing severe blisters inside and out and leaving the patient prone to infection. It’s treated similarly to severe burns and can be unbearably painful. He entered the hospital on Sept. 10 and just last week he finally got to go home to his wife Teresa. “He’s not too bad. His eyes are still really bugging him,” she said. “He’s still got

a bit of a ways to go with his eyes and he still has the feeding tube in his stomach but he’s allowed to mostly eat now.” Teresa has taken some time off of work to be with her husband. She had been trying to maintain a reasonable work schedule while commuting back and forth to Victoria while Andrew was in hospital. “I’m home with him, so that’s nice,” she said. “There’s a lot of resting.” While at Royal Jubilee, Andrew spent significant time in the intensive care unit, hooked up to a ventilator for a time. He was able to nod ‘yes’ or ‘no’ but was otherwise in such pain and so medicated he couldn’t move much. He’s come a long way since then. Andrew was transferred to Cowichan District Hospital in early November. After a small bought of pneumonia,

doctors felt it was safe for him to recover at home. “He’s doing pretty good now. It’s just his swallowing and his eyesight mainly,” Teresa said. But scar tissue in his eyes likely means a surgery in the future. “He might have to have a surgery six months to a year down the road but there’s still some swelling there and he still needs to heal a bit before they can see where that goes.” What’s important for now, she said, is that he is home and recovering. A gofundme campaign raised close to $20,000 to help the young family stay on their feet through their ordeal. Visit https://www.gofundme.com/ rx4x279c to learn more about Andrew and Teresa Blount’s story or to contribute to their cause.

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Time to take steps to improve our air quality

ur top health professionals, along with ordinary citizens in the Cowichan Valley, are calling for us to do more to improve our collective air quality. So why is it so hard to get anything meaningful done on this score? Air quality advisories have been a normal part of both winter and summer around Duncan for several years now, in spite of the City of Duncan being one of the municipalities in the area that has banned backyard burning outright. On what should be crisp, clear

winter mornings we can all see smoke billowing from chimneys linked to inefficient, probably old, heating sources. Old woodstoves are a particularly troublesome culprit in fouling our winter air. Jenny Lawson of the Cowichan Fresh Air Team ably described in a Citizen news story in Wednesday’s edition how the air surrounding some homes resembles “a bad day in Beijing”. That’s not an exaggeration. And it’s a big health problem. Poor air quality contributes to poor health. This we know.

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And yet we continue to largely take our air for granted. These types of calls for action almost inevitably rile up woodstove owners and those who wish to continue to burn in their backyards whenever they like. We’d like to see replacement of old models and proper use of the first, and a total ban of the second. It’s past time for the Municipality of North Cowichan to join the Town of Ladysmith and the City of Duncan with a full backyard burning ban. Ditto the electoral areas of the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

There are other disposal methods for the waste people are burning, and far too many people burn outside of the permitted burning windows, burn things they are not allowed to, burn when the venting index is not good enough and burn wet fuel that creates a miasma that chokes everyone in the vicinity. We would also like the see the regulations revisited for farms. We’ve seen similar problems created by farmers (who are under different regulations) who are not properly building burn piles and instead creating a smoky mess that pollutes for

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care, funds for infrastructure, improved health care. Billions of dollars have been promised for infrastructure. If the TPP is signed will the contracts for this be going to foreign corporations? No country is so self-sufficient that it does not need to have trade. We may have to give up some benefits to obtain others but these should be in the best interests of all people, not corporations. It seems the sacrifices are always by the people — in all countries — and the benefits mostly to the corporations. Once these trade agreements are signed we are stuck with them for a long time. Act now.

Looks like Justin Trudeau is going to bring in 25,000 refugees at a cost of about $3,000 a month for each one out of his good heartedness. Too bad he can’t treat Canada’s pensioners, who paid taxes and helped in Canada’s workforce for 45 or so years of their lives, too bad he can’t show them the same good heartedness by raising the amount paid to pensioners to $3,000 per month so they can live to at least the same standard the refugees, who have done nothing for Canada, but are going to be a huge burden for years to come. I don’t have a problem with bringing in refugees if the government of Canada can guarantee our safety and pay us pensioners $3,000 per month, the same as the refugees. If they are worth it, we are worth it.

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kilometres in every direction. Perhaps it’s time for some enforcement, at the least, to ensure farm burning is being done properly. The CVRD is working on an airshed protection strategy that will hopefully lead us in the direction of change, with everyone on the same page rather than adhering to a patchwork of regulations. We all live in the same valley and smoke and other pollutants don’t notice our human-drawn lines on a map. For some of our citizens it really is about being able to draw the next breathe.

TPP: any agreement made in secret is suspect Now that the election is over it is up to the voters to hold those elected to their promises. Two of the first things on the agenda are the Trans-Pacific Partnership and The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. The TPP is being pushed by countries and corporations to be ratified as soon as possible. We need a public debate on the TPP before any agreement is signed. It is insulting to citizens to do otherwise. “Trust me — I know what’s good for you” does not work. This agreement was negotiated in secret by the Harper government and has only just been released. It is 6,000 pages long in

text that ordinary citizens can’t possibly understand. I doubt very much that the members of parliament who need to ratify this agreement can understand it in just a few months without a lot of consultation. Any agreement made in secrecy is suspect — especially one that you are urged to sign in a hurry. Will we be giving up our sovereignty for the benefit of international or foreign corporations? Will we be able to put environmental, climate change, or regulations in place without being sued for possible loss or even lower expectation of profits? Corporations do not have the benefits of citizens of any country as their mandate. Many promises were made in the campaign — affordable day-

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Green infrastructure proposal overblown, unreasonable Re: Green infrastructure — trees For the David Suzuki to suggest that our country invest infrastructure monies in trees is good for climate and urban health is distorting and manipulating some basic truths. It is insulting to read the suggestion that “we often take trees and green spaces for granted”. Really? That must be a big city thing. I sincerely doubt that the average citizen in the Cowichan Valley would ever take trees for granted. But let’s focus on some “true” information that most folks likely would not think about and certainly wasn’t mentioned by Suzuki. Most municipalities take great care to provide a

pleasing natural environment (greening and green spaces) within their urban areas; the nature of the Suzuki article suggests that our municipalities are not doing enough and should do more. I would sincerely disagree. As our municipality staff know all too well, landscape planning and managing green spaces, parks and related areas is a complex issue that requires a careful balance between provision of services, cost management and the balance of priorities. To suggest that somehow planting more trees will somehow help climate change is very questionable. Extensive forest areas can be arguably great for our environment but one might question how trees along a sidewalk somehow have the same impact. Firstly for a variety of good reasons, most plantings within municipalities

are deciduous trees. Come October through April (here on the coast), six or even seven months of the year trees are dormant and are contributing basically nothing to the carbon cycle and nothing toward climate change (the same is also true for coniferous species). Secondly, all those leaves (needles) that drop off, clogging our gutters and ditches, sidewalks, roadways etc. are dying and decaying carbon! Did you know that the natural decay of organic carbon contributes more than 90 per cent of the yearly carbon dioxide released into the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans? One could argue then that there is very little carbon neutralizing benefit from urban trees. Well yes, the tree trunk is also an accumulation of carbon, which our municipality must spend time, money and trimming, cleaning up after, watering, cut-

cause to sidewalks, roadways ting down, replacing with new and other infrastructure. Think trees. of all that energy and carbon Thirdly, intuitively, one can easily figure that all the energy consumption required to fix and (read carbon contributing), repair this infrastructure by gases leaf blowers, private and having large amounts of urban municipality street cleaners trees would again suggest that and disposal equipment (carthe carbon production in fixing bon consumption) used to keep also significantly offsets the our curbing, water catchments “green” benefits associated with clean or open for proper drainplanting the trees in the first age would far remove any beneplace. ON TILL SUNDAY 29TH fit SALE that had accrued by planting QuiteNOVEMBER simply the “greening” of the urban tree in the first place. a municipality has many merits, Fourthly, to suggest that we do not need the Suzuki to FREE G somehow this new green smugly tell us why. But Suzuki’s Ask I environment would somehow proposal is far overblown and protect city buildings and distorted toward an unreasoninfrastructure from damaging able agenda (proposal) of taking storms is highly questionable, infrastructure monSofas valuable given the number of insurance ies to support an “updated” from claims associated with cars, definition of infrastructure to windows, house roofs, $ downed include trees and other so called power lines that are damaged “greening” ideas. each year by trees.Loveseats Further, we have all seen fromthe Bryan Wallis damage that tree roots can Maple Bay $

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Koksilah’s side channels key to fixing issue FLOODED, From Page 3 She and other Cowichan Bay residents have worked as hard as they can on their end of the Koksilah river, noting its importance in the area community plan, protecting eel grass. “We’ve been doing the little bit we can in order to protect it but, overall, there isn’t the interest. The Cowichan seems to get the attention. I think it’s really sad. Other people aren’t getting the annual flooding that these guys are getting on this strip of road. It’s a connection to our community,” she said. Iannidinardo is hoping for a long-term plan for the river. “Number one would be to make sure we get the side channels back in working order the way they were, get them unblocked. What we have learned in those flooding studies is that those side channels are like arteries that relieve the pressure. That’s what we’ve changed. And we have a

road in the middle of it,” she said. But, there also needs to be more consideration for the non-motorist using the road. Iannidinardo said that after the most recent paving went in, she was concerned about safety for them. “We had a person break his collarbone as he was riding to work. There was no side to the road. I know the Ministry of Transportation is about getting cars from A to B but the world is changing. It’s now about many ways of travel and they [the transportation ministry] are far from communicating with the public about that.” That section of road has a heavily used bus shelter but “there are also a lot of pedestrians and cyclists that use that road. We really have to start looking at the broader picture. I did phone them and complained about this poor gentleman who tried to get to work on his bike. I see now that they smooth the edges whenever they grade now but we should be working together,” she said.

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ent location for the next couple of weeks,” he said. Based at the Victoria Airport, the unit usually trains south of Victoria but their space was being used by another squadron that had it booked this time around. “Normally we do most of our training work south of Victoria and when we require a place to do hoisting and slinging work we go to Albert Head,” Arndt explained. “Unfortunately for us there’s another military user who is doing an exercise there for the next couple of weeks so we’ve been displaced.” Westcan has agreed the group can use its property in Cowichan Bay. The choppers could be in the area anytime weekdays between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

She also noted that “a follow-up inspection will be conducted within the next 10 business days by a ministry official to ensure compliance.” Furstenau is waiting to hear back on the progress of these requests. “We appreciate that the ministry is starting to take the issue seriously, which I think is well-deserved. Of course, in Shawnigan, what we are hoping for is to see that permit rescinded, ideally, but at this point we’d be happy to see it suspended,” she said. The CVRD has also been pursuing SIA in court, using its bylaws as the basis for its action. “The case is proceeding in the BC Supreme Court this week. I think we’ll be hearing dates soon about the Shawnigan Residents Association’s case, too.” Furstenau said she wanted to see greater acknowledgment from the Environment Ministry of the people’s concerns. “It would be a sign of respect for the community if the ministry would suspend the permit until these cases have been heard. That would be a reasonable thing to do: answer to the questions being addressed in these BC Supreme Court cases,” she said. The community is hoping that justice can be seen to be done, according to Furstenau. “Perception is very important.”

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Pacific Coast Terminals (PCT), the origin of the soil, issued a statement as well, saying the soil is non-toxic and “the company consistently adheres to the highest levels of safety and environmental standards across all our business operations.” With necessary permits in hand, PCT said, the movement of “the non-toxic soil from PCT to the SIA site is closely monitored by provincial and federal authorities. While the soil leaving PCT has slightly elevated levels of sulphur, zinc and salt, the soil is tested by two independent environmental consultants and is non-toxic. “While we understand and appreciate the concerns of Shawnigan Lake residents, we want to assure them that PCT follows all established protocols to ensure the safe and responsible transfer,” the announcement said. Meanwhile, there has also been some action from the provincial Environment Ministry. Jennifer McGuire, executive director of the Environment Ministry’s regional operations branch, said in a widely circulated email Nov. 18 that because of recent concerns about the Stebbings Road site, “I am making a decision pursuant to Section 2.12 of the Permit to reduce or sus-

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The old Crofton skate park. [CITIZEN FILE] manager Ernie Mansueti explained, the budget would be blown on what’s below the ground, not on the actual park itself. The community centre leadership and the skate park group are in favour of the new proposed site but North Cowichan brass has learned from experience that community say is important. “The first step that I’m asking for is we need to bring this to the public and have them give their feedback. The skate park people are going to be there but I’m hoping also the residents will be there too,” Mansueti said. 7291302

Monday, Nov. 30 is the date of the open house regarding the location of a new skate park in Crofton. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Crofton Community Centre. North Cowichan council agreed in principal to siting the new facility at 1537 Chaplin St. but wanted to take the issue to the community for feedback before proceeding. The skate park in Crofton is currently located behind the community centre in amongst other recreational opportunities like tennis courts and ball fields. That was the preferred location but further investigation revealed that though it’s a good spot, the ground wasn’t very good. “Unfortunately the soils in that entire area, as it turns out, are such that in order to properly construct that type of facility at that location that would have significant financial implication given the amount of work that would be required to prepare the site for a skate park,” development services director Scott Mack said. In other words, parks and recreation

Amalgamation to go to citizens assembly It could take years before citizens will know whether the City of Duncan and the Municipality of North Cowichan will amalgamate. A recent joint council meeting resulted in a recommendation to both councils for the two local governments to work together to draft terms of reference for a citizens’ assembly that would guide the politicians on their next moves — particularly the creation of a study looking at the regional issue which could affect the look of the Cowichan Valley going forward. Just who would make up the citizens assembly is to be determined. “We didn’t get too much into the details of how the citizens’ assembly would work,” Duncan Mayor Phil Kent said Tuesday. Kent noted his council wants it to be a public-driven process, “and that [the assembly] would determine the scope and other things with respect to the study and provide recommendations to the councils.” “It’s a long process and it should be community driven,” Kent added. “This is not a small deal. It’s a big deal. It’s not something that we just administratively decide. It’s people’s communities.” North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure said during the last election, the City of Duncan and the municipality both asked referendum questions related to amalgamation, though each question was slightly different. “That was kind of the start of two divergent paths,” he said, “and from my personal point of view I think we have to have one path to move ahead on to be prepared to spend money on and create a citizens assembly.” Lefebure admitted there are a lot of details to work out as the visions of the two governments aren’t yet in sync.

Mayor Phil Kent “I don’t think we’re all on the same page yet and I think that with [Duncan] staff working with [North Cowichan] staff and having a couple of members from each council involved, my hope is that we’ll all get on the same page because I can’t picture the study going ahead without that common position being in place,” he said. Both mayors agreed the process will be long and slow and that the public will be involved, but that they are compelled to tackle the issue. “Both councils are interested in honouring the fact that we asked these questions at the last election. We are committed to trying to honour that referendum and if we can get on the same page then I think we can advance a study probably through the use of a group of the public,” Lefebure said. “We’ve got about three years to get something conclusive before the next election so if we were going to have a referendum, that would be the logical time.” Kent agreed, saying, “I think realistically to do a fulsome study and for the community to really have a dialogue about the benefits and costs of amalgamation, I think it will take time and people need to be educated on those things and the issues.”

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To everyone who attended, volunteered and supported our recent fundraising event to help preserve Canada’s wetlands, in particular our work in the Cowichan Valley: the Chemainus Estuary, Somenos Marsh as well as the Cowichan Bay Estuary (Dinstale Farm, Blackley intertidal lands, and Rodenbush intertidal lands). Special thanks to the following local businesses for their sponsorship of our annual fundraising event. * Lamont Drywall * Tandi Construction * Solitaire Press * Also to the following Cowichan Valley businesses who donated towards our 2015 fundraising efforts. Sports Traders Volume One Books Leaf & Petal Roses & More Lynn’s Vitamin Gallery Michaea’s Art, Framing, & Gifts Bucky’s Sports Shop Speedy Glass Mark’s Discovery Honda Lordco The Red Balloon Toyshop OK Tire Duncan Plaza Starbucks Home Depot Budget Brake & Mufﬂer Auto Centre Mobil 1 Lube Express Jada Hairstylists

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Thank you to the following businesses from out of town for their donations towards our evening’s success: Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, Parksville; Sherwood Marine, Central Saanich; and Robert Bateman, Salt Spring Island.

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Chemainus man recovering from brutal, near-fatal assault The victim of a violent, targeted, attack outside his home in Chemainus earlier this month has been taken off life support but still has a long road of recovery ahead. Dakota “Cody” Dash was beaten in his driveway by at least two assailants on the evening of Nov. 4. He’s been in hospital ever since. His mother, Cora Dash, said Cody is “recovering slowly.” “They took him off life support and everything like that on Friday [Nov. 20] and he started breathing on his own and moving around,” she said. “Friday we were planning the funeral, Saturday we were thinking of long-term care.” Cora said Cody will remain at Victoria General Hospital for upwards of six months undergoing therapy and rehabilitation. “He’s going to be there for quite a while but he’s survived everything so far,” she said. Cody is not expected to make a full recovery and will face ongoing issues moving forward. Just what those issues are, however, remain to be seen. “We don’t know yet because he hasn’t been really assessed by the physio team and stuff like that,” Cora said. “He’s not talking. He’s very aggressive right now and that’s due to the head injury,” she added. “He wants to get up but he can’t.”

Dakota “Cody” Dash as seen in better days. Dash has been in Victoria General Hospital since being attacked in his driveway the evening of Nov. 4. [SUBMITTED] Cody’s mom believes he will walk again but he may have trouble speaking thanks to various injuries including those to his brain affecting his long and short-term memories. “It’s kind of like a guessing game to see where he’s going to go and what he’s going to do,” she said. A broken right hand may also limit future mobility. “The doctor told us that with his type of injury, there are several things they don’t know. It depends on how much his brain heals,” Cora said. “It’s hard to say

where he’s going to go from one day to the next but he’s definitely on a mode of recovery of some kind.” It’ll be slow going. Mounties have continued their investigation into the beating and Cora believes tips have been received by members at the local detachment. “They want to make sure that they have enough evidence to make an arrest so that it would stick,” she said. “It’s a slow process but I want them to take their time so that when they apprehend these people, it’s going to stick.” 7314071

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T he acclaimed Nova Scotia band kicked off their cross-country holiday tour at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Friday, Nov. 13 and the big crowd of fans that turned out to welcome them was indeed in a party mood. They got what they came for, too, Lucy, Sheumas, Kyle, Stewart and Boyd MacNeil and James Gatti delivered an entertaining evening of seasonal music from Down East. The program included everything from step dancing to Ave Maria with many stops in between. See RESCHEDULED, Page 22

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Rescheduled second concert worth the effort EAST COAST, From Page 21 The foot-stomping good tunes had the audience clapping along. MacKeeman and Co. were set to go onstage Nov. 19. In fact, they were within hours of showtime when a bug hit guitarist Peter Cann. Luckily, they were able to reschedule for Sunday afternoon, Nov. 22 and at 2:30 p.m. and when “Crazy Legs” MacKeeman started the show

off with a lively tap dance, everyone knew it had been worth making the extra effort to fit in the change of time and day. Along with Cann, MacKeeman was joined by Thomas Webb and Mark Geddes, and the four of them provided an extremely engaging, energetic afternoon of their own music and some covers but all with that special Prince Edward Island bluegrass touch that is theirs alone.

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Mill Bay Centre welcomes the holidays Saturday, Nov. 28 with its usual colourful celebrations. Starting at 2 p.m. and running until 4 p.m., the popular Chili Cook Off pits the centre’s enthusiastic chili cooks against each other, with each business offering tastes so you can be the judge. Meanwhile, from 3 p.m. onward, at the stage by the fire pit in the open area near Thrifty Foods, there’s plenty of entertainment in store featuring Shelley Smiley, Phil Newns,

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Start the holiday season off with a pair of old fashioned Christmas variety shows for the whole family featuring terrific local valley talent. The Brenda’s Brats group is helping present two different shows. First, there’s the Cobble Hill Christmas Variety Show, co-presented by the Cobble Hill Farmers Institute, on Sunday, Nov. 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Cobble Hill Hall and then there’s the Mill Bay Christmas Variety Show scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 6,

from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Mill Bay Community League Hall (beside Kerry Park Recreation Centre). Entry is by donation of food or cash to the local food bank. So, why not take the families and enjoy performances by Melissa Flint, the Huckleberry Duo, the Killam Sisters, Lesley Ridenour, Brenda’s Brats, Ken Hiles and many more? And kids, watch out for a special appearance by The Grinch. Help the food bank this time of year and bring the family to be entertained. Doors open at 6 p.m., so come one, come all to both events.

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Appearance of pilchards in the 1920s created ‘gold rush’ on British Columbia’s coast WILL A WARMING, From Page 26 Our own herring industry sparked controversy last spring when some First Nations squared off with the Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans over whether herring stocks could sustain the scheduled annual harvest. As a footnote to this, UBC researchers have predicted that the costs of fresh local seafood will soar as fishermen’s catches steadily decline in coming years. All of this because the Pacific is getting warmer — and the worry is growing. “We are in some ways entering a situation we haven’t seen before,” Cisco Werner, director of the Southwest Fisheries Science Center in La Jolla, Calif. said last March. He believes that the situation “demands” that scientists consider the impact on ocean life as a whole. But I’m supposed to be writing about history not the environment, right? Where’s the historical connection with a warming Pacific Ocean? Well, in some respects, be it the result of global warming or no, history may in fact be repeating itself. To make my case I’m going to go back to the 1920s when another southern visitor to our waters prompted a commercial fishing boom that’s remembered to this day. This was the famous pilchard, big brother to the sardine which frequents California waters, whose oil was so highly valued that it

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made some lucky B.C. fishermen rich overnight. What became a decade-long gold rush began suddenly when the waters off the west coast of Vancouver Island became alive with schools of pilchards acres in extent. This phenomenon coincided with a growing demand for use of its oil and by-products for agricultural and manufacturing purposes. The realization that B.C.’s pilchard was, in effect, a sardine grown to maturity, meant that it was larger than its southern version and offered considerably more oil. The rush was on! In just three years no fewer than 26 pilchard reduction plants blossomed along 100-odd miles of coastline between Barkley Sound and Kyuquot. These factories, some of which cost as much as $250,000 (millions of dollars today) to build, employed a thousand workers and a fleet of 200 seiners, tugs and scows during a fivemonth season. “Construction crews could ask any price for their hire,” the late George Nicholson noted in his book, Vancouver Island’s West Coast. “Victoria and Vancouver shipyards worked night and day building seine boats and scows, while fishing companies vied with one another in a mad scramble to cash in on the bonanza. Meanwhile the pilchard continued to show up in greater bulk.” Millons of squirming pilchard were netted in the sheltered waters of Barkley, Clayoquot, Nootka

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Is the resurgence of humpback whales off our coast just the beginning of the changes we will see? [BRAD MACPHERSON PHOTO] chard in our waters in the 1920s a fluke? Is the Blob a fluke? Or is the arrival of all these warm water species a harbinger of what’s to come?

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“I hope the weather stands because last year we had a beautiful day but it was cold. So far it’s looking good.” KATHERINE WORSELY, Chamber of Commerce

dignitaries, our local politicians, will be at the Christmas tree to do the lighting with Santa Claus,” Worsley said. That’s expected to happen at 6 p.m. Those who wish to have a visit with the Big Guy after will have the opportunity to do so but be sure to bring your camera to capture the moment. Lake Cowichan Country Grocer will not just be transporting Santa, but will also be putting smiles on the faces of many with free Christmas treats like sugar cookies and candy canes and oranges, and hot chocolate. “I hope the weather stands because last year we had a beautiful day but it was cold,” Worsley said.

“So far it’s looking good.” She encourages folks to dress warmly, wearing gloves and adding extra socks if need be. Because there will be lots to see and do and it would be disappointing to be too cold to take it all in. For those looking to multitask, vendors will be out at the North Pole Christmas Market, under the gazebo behind the Visitor Centre. There you’ll find wonderful homemade crafts and goodies sure to be a hit with your loved ones — or as a special treat to yourself! Also for the shoppers in the crowd is a chance to win a $50 gift certificate. Pick up a Shopping Passport at the Visitor Centre on Friday, Nov. 27. Then, between Nov. 29 and Dec. 5 shop at participating businesses. Have your passport signed and drop it in the box at the Visitor Centre for your chance to win. The draw will be made at the Lake Cowichan Gazette office at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

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Memory Tree light-up a time to reflect ments so relaxing that I don’t want them to end. I can hardly wait for the next one.” Close to the first anniversary of his death Marilyn was invited to turn on the first light in honour of Michael. The Tree Lighting ceremony will be held this year in front of Cowichan District Hospital on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. A short ceremony will feature words of comfort and music with Queen Margaret’s School Choir, before the public is invited to turn on a Christmas tree light in memory of someone they are missing this holiday season. Hot drinks and food prepared by Hospice volunteers will be available in the hospital cafeteria after the tree lighting. For more information please contact Cowichan Valley Hospice at 250-701-4242 or cvhospice@ shaw.ca

Marilyn Davidson was filled with pride for her son Michael when she turned on the first light in last year’s Tree Lighting in Memory event at Cowichan District Hospital. She remembered how even though he had been terribly ill, he helped to put every single ornament on the Christmas tree the year before. An amazing man, he loved Christmas. Touched by cancer at a very young age, Michael was a survivor, full of the joy of life. Although the cancer that appeared shortly after his first birthday left him blind and with some learning difficulties, Michael was independent and adventuresome. He once sneaked out of a locked hotel room in the middle of the night despite the chair hooked under the door handle as an extra precaution. He eventually appeared in the hotel lobby, his face and cowboy pyjamas covered in coal dust. He had apparently explored the hotel’s furnace room. A glass of milk was his only request. Michael enjoyed the devotion of his mom and his grandparents. Through his childhood, his mom encouraged him to develop independence and he eventually worked at Providence Farm and lived with friends in a group home. Michael played the piano and once saved all of his money to buy himself an autoharp, teaching himself Felice Navidad. He would sing all of the verses to anyone who would listen. Michael contracted cancer a second

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group a welcoming place where she could talk about how deeply she was grieving. She appreciated that no one ever said, “It’s been a year, you should just get on with it.” Marilyn also had therapeutic touch while she was caring for Michael through his illness and still gets treatments from Hospice volunteers. “Although a lot of emotions came up for me at first, now I find the appoint-

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The annual Christmas Express is nearing the station at the BC Forest Discovery Centre. This year, the train runs for 12 nights of holiday magic over three weekends. Ride the train through the decorated forest from 4 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 4-6, again Dec. 11-13 and finally from Dec. 18-23. The train leaves every 20 minutes from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, youth and seniors and $8 for children three to 12 years of age. Children under three are admitted free with an adult.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3945

SOUTH COWICHAN OFFICIALAREA COMMUNITY AMENDMENT (APPLICABLE TO ELECTORAL A – MILLPLAN BAY/MALAHAT, ELECTORAL AREA B – SHAWNIGAN LAKE and ELECTORAL AREAAND C – COBBLE HILL) BYLAW NO. 3666 ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3667 (APPLICABLE TO ELECTORAL AREA ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3946B - SHAWNIGAN LAKE) (APPLICABLE TO ELECTORAL AREA A – MILL BAY/MALAHAT and ELECTORAL AREA C – COBBLE HILL)

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held as follows to consider the above described Amendment Bylaws:

NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held as folows to consider the above noted Amendment Bylaws: DATE Thursday, December 3, 2015 TIME 7:00 pm Monday, January 2013Recreation time 7:00 p.m. place Shawnigan Lake Community Centre - 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake PLACE Kerry 31, Park Centre, Social Lounge, 1035 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay, BC

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South Cowichan Official Plan Community Plan Amendement 3666 proposes to amend South CowichanOfficial OfficialCommunity Community Plan Official Community Amendment Bylaw No.Bylaw 3945No. proposes to amend the South Cowichan Plan Bylaw BylawNo. No.3510 3510 by the current Land72Stewardship Designation Policies with new policies that apply to development the Designation. byreplacing re-designating Lot Community A, District Lots and 77, Malahat District, Plan VIP86314, as shown outlined with a blackwithin line and identified as “Subject Property” on Map 1, from Rural Resource to Parks and Institutional. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3667 proposes to amend Electoral Area B - Shawnigan Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 985 by rezoning Lots A and B, Blocks 201, 270 and 281, Malahat District, Plan EPP9371 and Lot 26, District Lot 201, Malahat District, Plan VIP78459, from Ecological Conservation, EcoZoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3946 proposes to amend Electoral Area A – South Cowichan Zoning Bylaw No. 3520 in order to rezone Lot Forestry, Agro-Forestry, and HamletPlan sub zones to Conservation/Eco-Forestry CD-1B, Rural Residential CD-1C, A, District Lots 72 andLow 77,Density Malahat District, VIP86314, as shown outlined withCD-1A, a blackRural line Residential and identified as “Subject Property” on Map and Mixed Use CD-1D 2. In addition to creating new sub zones, the amendment bylaw also rezones lake surfaces to 1 from RUR-1 (Ruralsubzones, Resourceas1shown Zone) on to Map P-2 (Institutional 2 Zone). Water Conservancy (W-1) and includes definitions for “Agro-forestry”, “Conservation covenant”, “Eco-forestry” and “Eco-forestry covenant”. MAP 1

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The purpose of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3945 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3946 is to allow the property to be used for institutional use. The property owners intend to develop the property for a church and church-related uses. At the public hearing, all persons who deem their interests affected by the proposed amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions on matters contained therein, before representatives of the Regional Board. Prior to the public hearing, submit written comments on the Bylaws by: Prior to the public hearing, submit written comments on the bylaws by: Fax:proposed 250-746-2621 The Amendment Bylaws apply to the “Elkington Lands”, subject Email: ds@cvrd.bc.ca property shown outlined in black and shaded on the above Maps 1 & 2. Mail and/or deposit at the Regional District office, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8 untilFax: 4:30 250-746-2621 pm on Thursday, December 3, 2015.

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Grant Waldman, executive director of the West Coast Men’s Support Society, is spearheading a global climate march in downtown Duncan on Sunday, Nov. 29. From 4-4:30 p.m. at Duncan City Square Waldman hopes to gather with like-minded people to create a circle “then send out a powerful POW out to the planet! We will all send our intentions out for renewal and sustainable strategies,” he said in a press release. He is committed to encouraging change. “Because I love our planet — our home and want to protect her from the myopic profit seeking corporate greed that has a stranglehold on her,” Waldman said. The march is scheduled one day before world leaders meet in Paris for the United Nations Climate Summit to start negotiating the next global climate deal. Marches are scheduled in locations around the world to emphasize to government leaders that clean energy is vital. “Together we can push the world towards a climate deal that gets us off dirty energy and unleashes clean energy for all,” said Waldman.

Chemainus starting December with one special night of Madness Chemainus Moonlight Madness is a one-nightonly event on Thursday, Dec. 3, offering shoppers the chance to enjoy activities, sales, giveaways and specials from 4:30 to 8 p.m. throughout the community while enjoy the beauty of Mural Town all lit up for the Christmas season. Businesses within the business improvement area are staying open late, giving deep discounts, offering mini in-store events, and even prize giveaways. Service businesses are handing out free goodies and a warm place to sit. Some local restaurants are open much beyond their usual hours, offering specials, take-away deals, and even bites to eat while shopping. A small craft market is planned as well. Local school groups will be offering child-minding and gift wrapping while service groups offer free crafts and games along Willow Street. Christmas trees will be available for purchase as well. According to the BIA organizer Krystal Adams, “the community has rallied in support of this event ensuring there is lots to eat, see, buy and partake in. This is simply because of the community support we have received and the members willingness to try something new.”

The purposes of the Amendment Bylaws are to:

Email: ds@cvrd.bc.ca, or The public should not assume that correspondence submitted on the proposed Bylaws prior to commencement of the statutory notification period on, Monday, November 23, 2015, will be and/or Deposited at following the Regional District offices by 4:30 • adjust, on the site, where residential uses were permitted; made available to the Regional Board. Please be advised that the CVRD Board cannot receiveMail correspondence or comment the close of the Public Hearing. Forp.m. further information, please call the Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620. on the day of the hearing. • harmonize zoning with Official Community Plan policy; • allow “equestrian facility” as a permitted use in the Please note that all correspondence submitted to the CVRD in response to this Notice will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda that is posted online when The public hearing on January 31, 2013 is to be help by Directors B. Fraser, this matter is before the Board or a Committee of the Board. The CVRD considers the author’s address relevant to the Board’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal Mixed Use CD-1 Sub-Zone; and M. Walker, and M. Marcotte delegates the Ainformation copy of the Board information. The author’s phone number and email address is not relevant and should not be included in the correspondence if the as author does not of wish thisBoard. personal disclosed. • adjust zoning so that it can be more easily administered. Please contact the Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620 or 1-800-665-3955, resolution or the Recording Secretary at the time ofissubmission. For public more information on along disclosure, making the delegation available for inspection with contact the CVRD FOI Coordinator at 250-746-2507 or 1-800-665-3955. The proposed amendment does not increase the permitted number of copies of the amendment bylaws as set out in this notice. The Public Hearing is to be held bythe the area Electoral Directors forand Electoral Area A, B and D as delegates of the Board. Decisions concerning the adoption of Bylaws No. 3945 and 3946 residential units, or decrease for Area conservation eco-forestry, A copy of the proposed amendment bylaws and relevant support material may be will not be made until the record of Public Hearing is presented to the Board. as those have been established by restrictive covenant. examined at the Regional District Planning and Development Department office: copy of the proposed Bylaws, the resolution delegating the holding of the Public Hearing, and other documents that may be considered by the Board in determining whether AtA the public hearing, all persons who deem their interests affected by Ingram Street, Duncan, BC to adopt the Bylaws are available for public inspection at the Regional District Planning &175 Development Department office: the proposed amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard From Monday, January 21, 2013 to Thursday, January 31, 2013, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC or to present written submission on matters contained therein, before between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday representatives of the Regional From Monday, November 23, 2015, toBoard. Thursday, December 3, 2015, between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. A copy of the Bylaws and supporting material may also be viewed on the CVRD website at the following address: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca/index.aspx?NID=1282

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• Parkside Academy Childcare Society has now opened its Nature House, a unique environment to help preschoolers learn about the world around them. Adriana Soler, program director, said last week she’s happy to see it happen. “It gives the children at Parkside additional opportunities to learn and grow and reconnects the children to nature, food sustainability, and sparks future conservationists for our community.” Nature House Preschool is a completely new and different preschool in the Cowichan Valley where children spend all of their school doing nature walks, indoor and outdoor crafts, and gardening. • Among the latest crop of students graduating as Chartered Professional Accountants from the certified general accountant program at a convocation ceremony on Nov. 21 included two Cowichan Valley residents. Duncan’s Charity Anne Holling was one of the grads, as was Mill Bay’s Aiko Nafissah. A total of 825 students attended the convocation ceremony. • Duncan-based Country Chic Paint has been honoured with a BC Export Award. The company sells a line of environmentally friendly furniture paint and DIY refurbishing products. They have grown since their incorporation in 2014 to employ 12 people in the area. The company, founded by Jan and Rosanne Korteland, was nominated for the award in early September, and selected as one of the three finalists in the Consumer Products category, which they claimed victory in at a luncheon ceremony on Friday, Nov. 20. • The Lake Cowichan Lions Club celebrated their 40th anniversary this week with a supper in honour of the auspicious occasion. Notables in attendance at the event included Lions Zone Chairman Richard Elliott, Lake Cowichan Mayor Ross Forrest and Lions District Governor Brian Phillips. Cut the cake!

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing

SOUTH COWICHAN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLANNO. AMENDMENT OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW 3957 BYLAW NO. 3666 ZONINGAREA AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3667 (APPLICABLE TO AND ELECTORAL I – YOUBOU/MEADE CREEK) (APPLICABLE TO ELECTORAL AREA B SHAWNIGAN LAKE) ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3958 (APPLICABLE TO ELECTORAL AREA I – YOUBOU/MEADE CREEK)

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held as follows to consider the above described Amendment Bylaws:

NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held as follows to consider the above noted Amendment Bylaws: DATE Monday, December 7, 2015 TIME 7:00 pm Monday, January 31,Community 2013 time 7:00Hall p.m.(main place Shawnigan Lake Community Centre - 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake PLACE Youbou hall), 8550 Hemlock Street, Youbou, BC

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Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3957 proposes to amend Youbou/Meade Creek Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2650 by establishing

a newCowichan “Comprehensive designation, throughBylaw two new 7.21 and 7.22. Policy 7.21 Cowichan establishesOfficial a seriesCommunity of criteria forPlan applicants who 3510 wish to South OfficialRecreational” Community Plan Amendement No.Policies 3666 proposes to amend South Bylaw No. redesignate theircurrent land toCommunity “Comprehensive which would Policies allow forwith outdoor uses, music concerts and camping. 7.22 reintroduces by replacing the LandRecreational”, Stewardship Designation newassembly policies that apply to development within the Policy Designation.

limited Temporary Use Permit (TUP) powers to the Electoral Area I Plan, but only in respect of any parcels in the “Comprehensive Recreational” designation and then

only forAmendment an increase Bylaw (above No. limits established in the zoning)Electoral to the number music festival days per year. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw Zoning 3667 proposes to amend Area of B -permitted Shawnigan Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 985 by rezoning Lots A and B, Blocks No. 270 3957and also281, redesignates the subject legally as Part of 201, BlockMalahat 488, Cowichan Containing 815 acres,Conservation, more or less, except 201, Malahat District, Planproperty, EPP9371 and described Lot 26, District Lot District, Lake Plan District, VIP78459, from Ecological Eco- that part shown outlined in red on Plan 620R and containing 6.36 acres, more or less, and except Plans 16811, 23727, 36725, 43751, 46313, 46316, 49672, VIP59057 Forestry, Agro-Forestry, Low Density and Hamlet sub zones to Conservation/Eco-Forestry CD-1A, Rural Residential CD-1B, Rural Residential CD-1C, and 2762RW (PID: 000-278-815) and Lot 1, Block 488, Cowichan Lake District, Plan VIP59057 (PID: 018-831-265), shown in a grey tone outlined in a thick black and subzones, as shown ontoMap 2. In addition to creating new sub zones, the amendment bylaw also rezones lake surfaces to lineMixed on the Use map CD-1D below, from Forestry/Resource Comprehensive Recreational. Water Conservancy (W-1) and includes definitions for “Agro-forestry”, “Conservation covenant”, “Eco-forestry” and “Eco-forestry covenant”.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3958 proposes to amend Youbou/Meade Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 2465 by creating a new Comprehensive Recreational 1 Zone (CD-1) which would permit as principal uses: Assembly; Camping; Cabins, only for use as temporary stay accommodation units; Music festival, subject to limitations; Outdoor recreation; Festival camping; Recreational Restaurant and lounge; Single family dwelling. The CD-1 Zone would also permit the MAP 1 MAPfacility; 2 following accessory uses: Uses that are customarily incidental to a principal permitted use; Buildings and structures accessory to a principal permitted use; Liquor sales accessory to a principal permitted use; Retail sales. The minimum parcel size in the CD-1 Zone would be 40 hectares and not more than three dwelling units total would be permitted in the entire CD-1 Zone. For the Music festival use, this would be permitted to a maximum of 15 days per year, with up to three unused days permitted to “carry over” to the following year. Festival camping would be permitted in association with music festival only and not be directly limited as to number of campers/tents/RV’s. Camping use, other than festival camping, would be limited to not more than 350 sites, with up to 50 of those being permitted to be cabins. The CD-1 Zone would also contain a number of regulations regarding setbacks, servicing among other matters. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3958 would also rezone the lands shown legally described as Part of Block 488, Cowichan Lake District, Containing 815 acres, more or less, except that part shown outlined in red on Plan 620R and containing 6.36 acres, more or less, and except Plans 16811, 23727, 36725, 43751, 46313, 46316, 49672, VIP59057 and 2762RW (PID: 000-278-815) and Lot 1, Block 488, Cowichan Lake District, Plan VIP59057 (PID: 018-831-265), shown in a grey tone and outlined in a thick black line on the map below from F-1 (Forest Resource 1) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Recreational 1).

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Prior to the public hearing, submit written comments on the bylaws by:

Fax: 250-746-2621 Email: ds@cvrd.bc.ca, or Mail and/or Deposited Regional District • adjust, on the site, where residential uses were permitted; The purpose of Amendment Bylaws No. 3957 and 3958 is to permit an outdoor festival/camping facility in at thethe Meade Creek area. offices by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the hearing. • harmonize zoning with Official Community Plan policy; At the public hearing, all persons who deem their interests affected by the proposed amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions on matters contained therein, before representatives ofathe Regional Board. Prior to the public hearing, submit written comments on the Bylaws by: • llow “equestrian facility” as a permitted use in the The public hearing on January 31, 2013 is to be help by Directors B. Fraser, Fax: 250-746-2621 Mixed Use CD-1 Sub-Zone; and Email: ds@cvrd.bc.ca M. Walker, and M. Marcotte as delegates of the Board. A copy of the Board Mail and/or deposit at the Regional District office, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8 until 4:30 pm on Monday, December 7, 2015. • adjust zoning so that it can be more easily administered. resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with The public should not assume that correspondence submitted on the proposed Bylaws prior to commencement of the statutory notification period on, Friday, November 27, 2015, will be made available to the Regional Board. The proposed amendment does not increase the permitted copies of For thefurther amendment bylaws asPlanning set out& Development in this notice. Please be advised that the CVRD Board cannot receive correspondence or comment number following theof close of the Public Hearing. information, please call the Department at 250-746-2620. residential units, or decrease the area for conservation and eco-forestry, Please note that all correspondence submitted to the CVRD in response to this Notice will form part of the public record andof willthe be proposed published in amendment a meeting agenda that isand posted online when this matter is before A copy bylaws relevant support material maythe beBoard or a of the Board. CVRD considers author’s address relevant to the Board’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal information. The author’s phone number and email address is not relevant asCommittee those have beenTheestablished bytherestrictive covenant. examined at the Regional District Planning and Development Department office: and should not be included in the correspondence if the author does not wish this personal information disclosed. Please contact the Planning & Development Department at 250-746-2620 or 1-800-665-3955, or the Recording Secretary at the time of submission. For more information on disclosure, contact the CVRD FOI Coordinator at 250-746-2507 or 1-800-665-3955.

At the public hearing, all persons who deem their interests affected by 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC The Public Hearing is to be held by the Electoral Area Directors for Electoral Area I, F and H as delegates of the Board. Decisions concerning the adoption of Bylaws No. 3957 and 3958 will not be made until the record of the proposed amendments will be afforded an opportunity to be heard Public Hearing is presented to the Board. From Monday, January 21, 2013 to Thursday, January 31, 2013, or to present written submission on matters contained therein, before A copy of the proposed Bylaws, the resolution delegating the holding of the Public Hearing, and other documents that may considered by the Board determining to adopt the Bylaws are available between the be hours of 8:00 a.m. toin4:30 p.m., whether Monday through Friday representatives Regional Board. for public inspectionof at the the Regional District Planning & Development Department office: 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC From Friday, November 27, 2015, to Monday, December 7, 2015, between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. A copy of the Bylaws and supporting material may also be viewed on the CVRD website at

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

CHRISTMAS CORNER

CRAFT FAIRS

Chemainus Fire Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20th Annual Christmas Craft Fair. Sat., Nov. 28 10am-3pm. 9901 Chemainus Rd., Chemainus

HAND-MOLDED CHOCOLATE - if we missed you at Christmas Chaos, come say hello at PROVIDENCE Farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Christmas fair, Duncan BC, Sat Dec 5th. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays everyone!

Annual Shawnigan Lake Community Centre Craft Fair

Slaby, Roger Amil

October 28, 1931 - November 22, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of our beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Anne, his sister Karen (Robert) Walters, his son Mark (Mavis), his daughter Lynn (Tim) and his grandson Cole. Roger, born in Moline, Illinois, was a hardworking, devoted family man with a deep love of nature and of growing things. He was a passionate history teacher with a strong sense of fairness and justice. Together with Anne he started Cherry Point Rhododendrons in Cobble Hill and he was a longstanding member of the Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society. Rogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of family, history, and horticulture were evident in all aspects of his life. The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care Roger received in his last years from all the staff at Cairnsmore Place. No service by request of the family.

SANDS of DUNCAN 250-746-5212

Douglas Cleough

August 6, 1927 - November 23, 2015

It is with great sadness we announce Douglas Cleough passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 23 after complications with congestive heart failure, surrounded by his loving family. Doug was predeceased by his brothers George and Jim. He is survived by Mary, his loving wife of 67 years, sisters Margaret Varga and Judi Aitchison, children Linda Plester (Gerry), Janice Lowe (Allen) and Jim Cleough (Jennifer). His grandchildren Jill (Brant), Ben (Rebecca), Rob (Leanne), Alisa (Clayton), Darren, Amelia, Emily (Ian), Stephanie and 8 great grandchildren who he adored. Doug was born in Chemainus, and graduated from Duncan High in 1945. He immediately began his career as a logger, spending most of his time as a faller and later bullbucker with MacMillan Bloedel at Shawnigan Lake and in Port Alberni, returning to Chemainus in 1991. He was an excellent athlete who loved fishing, hunting, square dancing and golfing, spending many happy hours golfing with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dirty Dozenâ&#x20AC;? and other friends at the Mt. Brenton Golf Club. Doug always had a project on the go, creating burl tables and clocks, picking blackberries and making tasty jellies for friends and family. Doug had a quick wit and loved to tell a joke. He was kind, thoughtful and a great friend to many, a true gentleman. Doug cherished his family and friendships and lived life to the fullest. He will be sadly missed. The family would like to thank Dr. Gee, the staff at the Cowichan District Hospital and the Palliative Care Unit at the Chemainus Health Care Center for the exceptional medical care Doug received. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church in Chemainus on Saturday, Dec. 5th at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Fund, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be offered at www.hwwallacecbc.com

Ralph H. Cleasby

October 18, 1926 ~ November 19, 2015

Ralph was born in Merritt, BC. Predeceased by his son Ralph Jr. Survived by his wife Caroline, son Mark and grandson Blake. Thank you to Dr. G. Robinson and Dr. N. Robertson, Hospital Staff, Home Care and Waldon House. No funeral service will be held. A gathering of family and close friends will take place at a later date.

Henry Gavin Murray (Harry)

December 31, 1929 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 14, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry, who passed away peacefully at the Cowichan Lodge Seniors Unit, November 14, 2015. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland on December 31, 1929. Harry was predeceased by his daughter Anne in 2005, and is survived by his loving wife Sally of 62 years, sons Jim (Tammy) and Scott, and grandsons Liam (Asha) and a very special grandson Gavin. The family would like to thank all the staff, nurses and doctors at the Cowichan Lodge for all their love & care for Harry for the past 2 years and especially in his last days. Harry loved you all! He will be Missed by all who knew him! A Memorial Tea will be held Saturday, December 5th from 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm at First Memorial Funeral Services, 375 Brae Road, Duncan. FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES (250) 748-2134, Duncan, B.C. Condolences may be shared online at www.dignitymemorial.ca

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Always in our thoughts. Forever in our hearts. Mary, Leanne, Lana, Keli, Kim, & Families

Sat. Nov. 28, 9:30 - 3:00 Town & Country MHP Clubhouse 10980 Westdowne Rd, Ladysmith.

MILL BAY CRAFT & GIFT FAIR Sat., Nov. 28th 10-2:30pm Mill Bay Community Hall 1035 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd (next to Kerry Park Arena) Baking, Sewing, Knitting, Stained glass, Woodwork, Toys, Decorations & more... Hourly door prizes. Lunch available: homemade soup & bread, snacks Sponsored by South Cowichan Healthcare Auxiliary (formerly Lake-Bay-Hill Aux.)

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We miss you now our hearts are sore, As time goes by we miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one can fill your vacant place. Although itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been five years Your memory is as dear today As in the hour you passed away. Remembering you on this day, Comforted by so many memories.

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CHRISTMAS CORNER

Join us for our 4th Annual Christmas Craft Fair Bake Sale and a Festive Silent Auction Fundraiser. This is a great opportunity to do more Christmas shopping and purchase a variety of delicious holiday desserts. All proceeds go to recreation programs for the residents. Interested vendors, call for registration details.

Saturday, December 5, 2014 10:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 PM Tsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;uwatulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lelum Assisted Living 5755 Allenby Road, Duncan BC Telephone: (250) 597-2252

Christmas Luncheon Cottonwood Golf Course Sunday December 13th Please contact: Enid Mary Sangster-Kelly 250-248-2928 or Ray Graf 250-758-8805 CROFTON Vendor House. Come support businesses. November 11-3 Crofton Community ter Over 30 Vendors!

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PERSONAL SERVICES

INFORMATION

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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5 BED Government Licensed adult care nursing home for sale in Ladysmith. Leased building, but can be bought. Call (250)668-4433.

LEGALS LOOKING FOR WITNESSES November 14, 2015 Collision at approximately 3:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. between a silver/champagne coloured Van and a cyclist riding a red bike at or near the entrance to Save on Foods and the Trans Canada Highway. Any witnesses to the collision, please contact MacIsaac and Company at (250) 746-4422 and ask for Brian McAllister. Thank you.

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HUSBAND FOR Hire. Nothing but the best - Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Electrician, Pressure Washing. Just ask my wife. Call 250-709-1111.

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Pharmacy Assistant/ Technician

FOODSAFE COURSES Level 1. Dec. 12th & Jan. 23rd. $75/person. Location: Island Savings Centre. Register online: www.saferfood.ca or 250-746-4154

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DEATHS

William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? Henry McCasky

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On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at approximately 8:20 a.m. in the drop-off area of the parking lot at Khowhemun School a low speed collision occurred involving a 2015 Silver Chevy Cruze and a small older light coloured sedan. Any persons who may have witnessed this accident are asked to contact: Jennifer Pelton at Taylor Granitto at 250-748-4444

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PARKS CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT PARKS & TRAILS DIVISION (TEMPORARY CASUAL, ON-CALL) The Parks Construction Assistant assists with a broad range of semi-skilled duties in the construction, repair and upgrade of park structures and amenities within CVRD Parks. If you have one year of related experience preferably in a parks operations/construction environment and knowledge of: general parks structure construction, installation and repairs; concrete formwork and finishing techniques; trail structures construction; exterior and interior painting and staining you may be interested. View the employment opportunity on the CVRD website for details including qualification requirements and application instructions.

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William "Bill" Henry McCasky passed away peacefully at home November 15, 2015 after a quick, but hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill lived an amazing life. He joined the navy which led him on many adventures including meeting his wife, Donna, on the west coast in 1967. He was employed at the Crofton Pulp Mill for 36 years and worked very hard to become a red seal machinist. He retired in 2005 and never looked back! Bill was a passionate person who gave his all to things that meant a lot to him. This ranged from the union, to religion, to both provincial and federal politics and finally, the Veterans MC. Bill's one thing was motorcycling and he has ridden all over North America and Europe. Bill is survived by his wife, Donna, daughters Sina (Darren) and Corinne (Trent), grandchildren Tyler, Skye, Emma, Luke, and Erica, great grandchild Lynsie, mother Stephanie, brother Gerry and many nieces and nephews. We would like to thank Jason Mann for his quick actions which gave us more time with him. Thank you to the Veterans MC for their love and support in his final days. Thank you to the nurses and staff at NRGH for the excellent care they provided. To Bill's amazing cousin Dea-Anne Sandrk whose nursing skills and loving care allowed him to remain at home, there are no words. A celebration of Bill's life will be held in January on a date yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the, Royal Canadian Legion #191 PO Box 423 Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0. Sands of Nanaimo

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

CLEANING SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

PLUMBING

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

FANTASTIC House Cleaner Prof. 5 star hotel & Resort Relais & Chateaux trained.Energetic,hard-working,own supplies,reliable friendly service.I aim to please.Tons of refs.Over 20 yrs cleaning exp.Beds and laundry welcome.Please call Melinda 250715-1185 or mclemente@shaw.ca

Sarah & Co. Property Maintenance Free Estimates Seniors Discount Lawn Care Packages, Gardening,Landscaping & Design, Carpentry, Deck Work, Eaves trough Cleaning, Moss Rmvl,Power Washing,Rubbish Removal, Painting RECYCLING Sarah: 250-732-3591

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

ROMANCE Your Christmas Local BC Adult Retailer Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca

BACH. SUITE - DUNCAN 1&2-br; balcony; F/S; heat & hot water; 1 bldg only; parking; pets considered. $550 - $850 per month AVAILABLE NOW CALL 250-748-7764

1800 SQ.FT. Commercial/ Light industrial unit in modern strata complex with Highway Exposure in Duncan area. Call 1(250)658-4336.

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BEVERLY ARMS APARTMENTS 2562 - 44 BEVERLY ST

1000 sq.ft. heated floor. Compressor available. 250-748-3736 or 250-732-4407

FOR ALL your cleaning, cooking and laundry needs. Island Domestic has experienced housekeepers. We also do apartments, offices and one-time cleans. Serving Mill Bay to Ladysmith. Bonded, Insured, WCB, registered with DVA. 250-710-0864. www.islanddomestic services.ca

COMPUTER SERVICES ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discount. Nico 250-746-6167

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

COWICHAN Hauling & Moving

APPLIANCES

(250) 597-8335 HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL MOVING & DELIVERIES SMALL DEMOLITION JOBS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CUSTOM TILE WORKS Professional installation of ceramic, mosaic & quarry tiles, slate, glass blocks, etc. Repairs. 30 yrs experience. FOR ESTIMATE CALL 250-710-5712.

ELECTRICAL

Licensed #LEL0203619. Bonded. Commercial & Residential. New construction, renos, and maintenance. Call James: 250-710-4714

HANDYPERSONS HANDYMAN SERVICES 30+ years experience in house repairs: indoor & outdoor, carpentry, drywall, painting, odd jobs, clean-up, general help, etc. FOR AN ESTIMATE CALL ROLF 250-710-5712

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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

HOME RENOVATIONS. Deck work, carpentry, flooring, plumbing, eaves trough-cleaning & rubbish removal. Small moving jobs. Sr. Discount. Ian 250-743-6776.

TOTAL RENOVATIONS Carpenter will do additions, Carports, Decks, Siding, Flooring, Painting, Finishing, Plumbing, Fences Pressure washing. All work guaranteed. Insured 250-748-9150

PLUMBING NORMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PLUMBING- HWT, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, service plumbing, 20 yrs exp. Certified. Reasonable rates. 250-743-7989.

15 CU.FT. freezer, $150. White sxs fridge, $200. White 15 cu.ft. fridge, $200. White apt. size fridge, $200. Maytag staking W/D, $350. Maytag washer, $150. Maytag front load W/D, $350. Kenmore washer, $200. Maytag dryer, $100. Built-in dishwashers, $100-$150. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

AUCTIONS BUD HAYNES Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Firearms Auction. Saturday, Dec. 12, 10am, 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton. Estate John V. Abrey of Coaldale, Alberta. Collection firearms, rare RCMP items, 12 saddles, uniforms, memorabilia. Estate Elmer (Tom) Stehr of Swift Current, SK. Phone Linda 403-5971095; Brad 1-780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com. www.wardsauctions.com.

FUEL/FIREWOOD FOR SALE 13 - 40 lb. bags â&#x20AC;&#x153;clean burnâ&#x20AC;? fir wood pellets. $40.00 for lot. 250-746-7492.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FIREARMS & Collectibles Show. Nov. 29, 8:30am - 1pm. Eagles Hall; 2965 Boys Rd, Duncan. Firearms, Sporting goods, Militaria. 250-746-7812

GARAGE SALES

DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T MISS THIS! Cowichan Family Life Thrift Store â&#x153;ą 3 DAY SALE â&#x153;ą â&#x20AC;˘ 75% off all clothing. â&#x20AC;˘ 25% off everything else. 531 CANADA AVENUE Last Thursday, Friday, Saturday of every month November 26, 27 & 28 10am-5pm. Stocked up & replenishing throughout Sale!

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EVERY SAT. FROM 9AM TIL 2PM. Girl Guide Hall: 321 Cairnsmore St. For info phone Gloria at 250-746-9678 or Dave at 250-746-3616

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WANTED: SCANDINAVIAN 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s furniture and accessories. (250)380-7022.

REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE Seafood store and restaurant for sale in Cowichan Bay; ideal retail opportunity. Present owner willing to train and supply, and will help finance. 5-year renewable lease. Asking $80,000 Inquire: 250-510-4950

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Laura Russell breaks a tackle on her way to scoring against Westshore last Saturday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Women’s side falls to Westshore Cowichan’s senior women’s rugby team had a tough match-up last Saturday as they squared off against Westshore, one of the provincial finalists last spring. Despite getting tries from Jenna Bugden and Laura Russell, Cowichan lost 36-10. “As a team we were not very happy with this result because we felt

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QB Braemon Conville hands off to Malcolm Barr as the T-Men mount their comeback against the Victoria Spartans at McAdam Park last Sunday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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T-Men end season on a high note KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The Cowichan Timbermen finished the 50th anniversary season of Cowichan minor football in the most exciting fashion. The T-Men scored two touchdowns after the three-minute warning in their last game of the year, then held off a late push by their visiting opponents as they beat the Victoria Spartans 20-15 at McAdam Park last Sunday. “It was a great way to finish the season,” head coach Opie Williams said. “It was a very exciting game for the fans.” Trailing 15-6 late in the fourth quarter, the T-Men had moved the ball deep into the Victoria zone when Williams called a timeout and ran a reverse, telling ball-carrier Jake Borserio that if the Spartans bit on the reverse that he had the option to keep it. The running back chose to keep the ball and ran it in to score. With Borserio taking a breather, Kain Melchior ran to the outside to complete the two-point convert. “This put us down by one point but gave us the momentum,” Williams said. The T-Men regained the ball soon after, and got back into the Victoria end. Quarterback Braemon Conville fired a perfect pass to Melchior in the end zone, giving Cowichan the lead. The Spartans drove back down the field and made it into the red zone in the final seconds of the game, but the Cowichan defence shut the door. Cowichan had struggled in the first half, letting the Spartans take an early 14-0 lead. One of the early highlights for the Timbermen came when Ryan Haywood lived every lineman’s dream by carrying the ball: Haywood recovered a fumble on a reverse to Melchior, but ended up just short of the first down. The T-Men came back late in the first half when Melchior made a few catches to get his team down to the six-yard line, where Borserio finished off the touchdown drive, making it 14-6 at halftime. “We went into the locker room, and I told the boys that we are a second-half team,” Williams said. “We haven’t been lately, but we are a second half team and let’s prove it. They did.”

As a unit, the Cowichan defence had an excellent game. Scott Kennedy had a fumble recovery and Amish Dobson had an interception off a tipped ball. Derion Hughes led the way with five solo tackles and two assists, while Lucas Gross had three tackles and three assists. The offence had Borserio and Tyler Hudson back for the season finale, and they both contributed. “Ethan Shultz was on the sidelines, and said, ‘there is the old Jake from the Nanaimo Redmen championship team,’” Williams said. “Having Hudson in meant that we had a full offensive line and they made some great holes. It was a great way to finish the season.” Seniors Melchior, Hudson, Dobson, Kennedy, Mitch Hinton, Tyler Campiou, Brad Stadel, Garion Ferguson, Shane Morson and Eddy Walt all played their last games with Cowichan minor football, while Borserio and James Dennis-Orr are graduating from the Nanaimo program. The bantam Cowichan Bulldogs didn’t end their season on quite the same high note, losing 35-0 on the road against the Westside Warriors. “We looked better defensively than we have most of the year,” coach Mike Williams said. “Unfortunately, as has been the theme, we gave up quite a few big plays on missed tackles, which led to three of Westside’s four scores.” Matthew Pretula had one of his better games on defence, and German exchange student Magnus Hansen had an interception in the end zone that prevented a Westside touchdown. “Offensively, we didn’t have much of a passing game,” Williams lamented. “We couldn’t protect against their blitz.” When the ground game got going, running back Dakota Cullum had some strong moments moving the ball. With only two players — Alex Van Ryk, who missed most of the year after an early-season injury, and Bradley Wilson — moving on to the next age level, things look good for the 2016 season. “That will be a positive for next year,” Williams said. “Most of the guys I’ve had a whole year of working with will come back next year.”

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DCS tournament all-star Juliet King (right) sends the ball back during the Chargers’ win over the Queen Margaret’s School Royals last Friday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

DCS, Brentwood take Island volleyball titles KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Duncan Christian School and Brentwood College are off to their respective provincial girls volleyball championships after capturing the Island single-A and AA banners last weekend. The host DCS Chargers went undefeated in pool play at the single-A Island tournament. They beat Nanaimo Christian 25-10, 25-14 in the first round of the playoffs, then defeated St. Andrew’s 25-16, 25-23 in the semifinals. Finally, they beat Ucluelet 25-13, 25-23 in the gold-medal match. Chemainus Secondary finished fifth in the tournament. The Cougars went 2-2 in pool play, then ousted Port Hardy in the first round of the playoffs before winning 25-21, 25-13 over Nanaimo Christian in the fifth/sixth game. The Lake Cowichan Lakers ended up ninth in the tournament, while the Queen Margaret’s School Royals were 10th. Danielle Groenendijk of Duncan Christian was named tournament MVP. Tournament all-stars included Hannah Day and Juliet King of DCS, Jessica Roe of Chemainus, Avii Ursulom of Lake

Cowichan and Kelsea Sebastian of QMS. Brentwood won the AA tournament in Nanaimo. Also going through pool play undefeated, Brentwood advanced straight to the semifinals, where they beat Kwalikum three sets to none, setting up a championship match against host Woodlands. Brentwood lost the first two sets 25-23, 25-19 to trail 2-0, but fought back to win 25-15, 25-23, 15-12. “It was a little too stressful,” Brentwood coach Jill Fougner said. “It was crazy. Woodlands played so well. Hats off to them. They were fired up, and we were not so much at the start.” Allie Waddell was named tournament MVP, while Lauren Yanick and Taylor Collombin were named tournament all-stars. DCS will head to Castlegar for their provincial tournament on Dec. 3-5, while Brentwood will be in Kelowna the same weekend. “The Fraser Valley has the top four teams in the province, so we’ll be in tough for sure,” Fougner said. “But we are continuing to play better and better, and I don’t think we have peaked as yet. As always, we go into these hoping to medal, for sure.”

U15 Lightning successful on busy weekend KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

The U15 Mid Island Lightning had a busy two days last weekend, with a pair of games on Saturday and another two on Sunday, all at the Cowichan Sportsplex. Saturday featured a doubleheader against the North Island Tier 1 team. The Lightning won the opener 10-8, and the second game ended in a 4-4 draw. Dawson Webb scored a hat trick in the first game, while Nolan Thibedeau and Brody Black had two goals apiece. Sam Baxter, Jack Sanderson and Gavin Spence had singles, and Brandon McDill had an assist. Four different players scored in the second game: Webb, Baxter, Sanderson and Logan Hammerer.

The two games on Sunday were rescheduled from the previous weekend, when the Lightning were busy winning the silver medal at the Richmond Roadrunners tournament. In the morning game, Mid Island trounced North Island’s Tier 2 team 8-1. Two newcomers to the team, JJ Vanderhaven and Keegan Smith scored their first-ever goals in that one, with Smith’s coming while he was playing goalie. Also scoring were McDill, Thibedeau, Hammerer, Caleb Nordstrom, Colin Jeffrey and Jazzy Shafi. Thibedeau and Webb each registered two assists, and McDill had one. The Lightning also won the afternoon game, beating Vic Field 2 7-3. Hunter Hieta scored four goals and set up another, Black had two goals and Thibedeau had one. Gavin Spencer added two assists.

Beginning next month, young volleyball players will have another place to learn and develop their skills as the South Cowichan Volleyball Club gets underway. Brentwood College School head coach Jill Fougner is starting up the program, which continues the legacy of strong club teams in the South Cowichan region. The club will start up with teams for U17 and U18, U15 and U16, U13 and U14 players. It is limited to girls right now, but coaches are hoping to expand to add boys’ teams. More information about the club can be found at facebook.com/ southcowichanvolleyball Pre-registration forms are available on the Facebook page. Anyone interested should fill them out and email them in ahead of evaluations in early December.

“We’re not calling them ‘tryouts,’” Fougner related. “We want to make it welcome for everyone. The numbers will dictate what we decide to do with the teams.” U13/14 evaluations will begin on Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. at Cobble Hill Elementary School. U15/16 evaluations will go on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at George Bonner Elementary. U17/18 evaluations will go on Dec. 8 at Bonner. Organizers aren’t expecting players to give up other sports in favour of full-time volleyball, and are willing to work with other schedules. Coaches include Cow High grad and Brentwood teacher Sarah Hall and Kelsey grad Alyssa Fuggit for the U13/14 team, Kelsey grad and former UBC player Dannie Richards and Kelsey grad and Brentwood assistant coach Mike Minckler for the U15/16s, and Fougner and Andrea Dougan, another Kelsey grad, for the U17/18s.

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Josh Anderson tabbed as NHL draft prospect KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Cowichan Valley minor hockey product Josh Anderson is officially on the NHL’s radar. In his second full season with the Western Hockey League’s Prince George Cougars, Anderson was included on NHL Central Scouting’s list of players to watch for the 2016 draft, which was released on

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The Cowichan Piggies survived an early scare to defeat Westshore 34-12 in a Times Cup rugby test at Piggie Park last Saturday. “The scoreboard wasn’t indicative of how close the game was,” Cowichan head coach Gord McGeachy said. “It was a little bit different of a group than we anticipated. It was Westshore’s second team, so we weren’t expecting them to be as strong as they were. They were actually a pretty decent team. They gave us a scare in the beginning of the game, and we had to grind it out a bit.” A strong start, with two easy tries by Matt Melgaard in the first eight minutes, got the Piggies thinking they might have an easy day ahead of them. That wasn’t the case, as Westshore came back and held a 12-10 lead midway through the first half. “We took the foot off the pedal a little bit, and they responded really well and took the lead,” McGeachy said. The Piggies got the lead back on a try scored and converted by Jenner Teufel, and were up 17-12 at halftime. Play went back and forth in the first 20 minutes of the second half before Teufel scored again and slotted another con-

Matt Melgaard runs to score one of his two tries early in last Saturday’s win over Westshore. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] version. Mike Roberts scored 10 minutes after that, and Andrew Macpherson rounded out the scoring. In addition to an outstanding outing by Teufel, Mike Rea had a great day at No. 8. The Piggies are on the road this weekend, visiting Nanaimo for the semifinal of the Times Cup competition, which is expected to be close. The winner will face the victor of the other semifinal between UVic

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