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Issue 92 July 2016 Published by Cowichan Valley Voice Magazine Editors Sheila & Richard Badman Contact us at: editor@cowichanvalleyvoice.com 250 746 9319 Visit us online at www.cowichanvalleyvoice.com Proofreader Distribution Event Calendar Diana Pink Mike Andringa Angela Sheppard

OUR COMMUNITY July Events 6-7 Celebrate Canada Day 8 Experience the Artisans at Work 18 Roman Shades: the Perfect Summer Window Coverings 21 Experience Downtown Duncan 26-29 Advertising Enquiries Please Contact Adrienne Richards 16th July Celebrating the Special 32 250 510 6596 e-mail adrienne@cowichanvalleyvoice.com Story of Tree of Life 33 Next Ad Deadline July 18 for August ISSUE 93 Recycling is Free but How Can That Be? 49 2016 Summer Fashion Trends 53 *Non Profit Community Ad Rates available please enquire. Eye on Shawnigan 61 COMMUNITY CALENDAR LISTINGS ARE FREE! Community Farm Store Pages 62-65 Next DEADLINE July 18 for August 2016 Issue 93 More to See and Do 66 E-mail: Date, Time, Location, Event Title and Cost to: Eating Less Meat Will Reduce Earth’s Heat 67 events@cowichanvalleyvoice.com Table Talk 68 Cowichan Valley Voice Magazine reserves the right to July Horoscopes 69 omit and/or edit submitted listings due to space limitations Directory 70-71 SPECIAL THANKS TO FOLLOWING VALLEY VOICES Mark Holford, Pam Stiles, LOCAL FOOD & DRINK Susan Quackenbush, Scott Walmsley, Lorraine Plourde, Janet Docherty, David Musings From the Vines 10-11 Coulson, Nikki MacCallum, Roger Jackson, Veronica Scott, Dr Pascoe, Jasrriet Dehydrating Food for B Trips 12 Mahal, Nan Goodship, Nancy Hamilton, Holly Lam, Simon Pidcock, Asreal, Hog Roast 13 Chelsea MacDonald, Alyssa Loucks, Tylla Lambrecht, Joanne Sales, Sophy All About Hops 14 Roberge, Faye Stefan, Heather Lauzon, Erin Lawson, Lise Duncan, Debbie Wood, Sesame Ginger Glazed Salmon 14 Judith Quinlan, Gill Polard, Tracey Hanson, David Suzuki, Richard Neftin, Rick Red Arrow Beer Baked Chicken 15 Dennis, Nicolette Genier and The Wonderful Staff at The Community Farm Store The Joy Of Juice 17 and The Lovely Georgia Nicols Merridale The First Valley Économusée 19 We welcome your story ideas & photo submissions, however Cowichan Valley FARM & GARDEN Voice Magazine reserves the right to omit and/or edit all submissions for space, Cow Op Farm Spotlight - 8 1/2 Acres 16 clarity, content and style. The opinions expressed in Valley Voice Magazine do Designing Green an Early Harvest 20 not necessarily reflect those of the editor, publishers or other contributors. Please Maintaining a Happy Hive in July 44 send a query e-mail with your suggested topic prior to sending your article as The 7th Edible Garden Tour 45 space is limited and may not always be available. Lavender Pages 46-47 Broom in July Careful! 48 Valley Voice Magazine is distributed through 450 + select locations throughout the Cowichan Valley- Malahat, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Cherry Point, Duncan, LOCAL ARTS Cowichan Bay, Crofton, Chemainus and Salt Spring Island and to Cowichan Lake, JD Stevenson Gallery Opening 9 Ladysmith, Victoria, Tofino and Parksville EJ Hughes Early War Sketches 22 Front Cover Image by Rob Smith, https://flashtestdummy.smugmug.com Talking Arts Roger Jackson 23 Laurie Sager lands a jump at the Windfest big air competition Michael Dean’ 25 The 32nd Islands Folk Festival 35

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BODY, MIND & SOUL Botox the Best Face Lift is a Smile 31 Ayurveda Insights Summer Sweetness 43 Improving Well-Being Through Heilkunst 50 Energy Cleansing the Home 51 Make the Switch to Natural Eye Shadow 52 The Benefits of Summertime Fitness for Seniors 54 4 Questions About Cannabis Oil 58-59 Green Living Feeling Hot Hot Hot 60 Massage Home Service Available 60 PETS, RECREATION & NATURE Windfest 39 A Magical Moonlight Paddle 40 Volunteer at the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve 41 The Humpback Invasion 42 Visions Arts Tour All Over The Cowichan Valley 43 Golfing Duncan Meadows 55 Lucky Dogs Summer Reading 56 Bossy Cats 57

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JD STEVENSON GALLERY OPENING Refreshments, music and fantastic art 3:30 - 8:30 pm 9768 Willow Street, Chemainus RSVP jds101955@gmail.com PAINTINGS & PRINTS BY MICHAEL DEAN & ROB KERNACHEN Imagine That! 251 Craig St, Duncan Runs to July 30 RESTHOUSE SUMMER PILLOW PROMOTION BEGINS! 126 Station St, Duncan www.resthouse.ca MIKONE VINTAGE MARKET Silverside Farm & Winery 3810 Cobble Hill Rd 10-3pm CHEMAINUS BLUES FESTIVAL Noon Waterwheel Park, Chemainus

MISHA PIATIGORSKY & FRIENDS Jazz Unsworth Vineyards 2915 CameronTaggart Rd, Mill Bay Admission by donation to benefit The Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation unsworthvineyards.com 4pm COWICHAN CHALLENGE TRIATHLON Swim bike run fun friendly grass roots event Fuller Lake Park Chemainus ceevacs.com 8am

SUMMER READING CLUB KICK OFF DAY Activities officially begin for children of all ages all Cowichan library branches FREE FOOTLOOSE, THE MUSICAL AT CHEMAINUS THEATRE FESTIVAL evening and matinee shows Box Office 1-800-565-7738 runs through July chemainustheatrefestival.ca

CANADA DAY TEA LAUNCH CELEBRATION Be one of the first to taste Canadian tea Teafarm 8350 Richards Trail, Westholme teafarm.ca 10-5pm CELEBRATE CANADA CHEMAINUS Petting zoo pony ride live music games garage sale cake panning for gold Waterwheel Park 113pm FREE OPENING OF RAINFOREST ARTS New gallery featuring local artists rainforestarts.ca 9781 Willow St, Chemainus 10-5pm DOCK YOGA Mill Bay Marina yoga for everyone Mon-Sat 9-10am Mon-Thurs 6-7pm all summer long info 250 715 8075 $10 39 DAYS OF JULY Live music daily 12-8pm Charles Hoey Park Downtown Duncan facebook.com/39daysofjuly FREE

YOGA & CREATIVE MEDITATION VISUALIZATION w/ Lura McCallum City Square Downtown Duncan 7pm FREE GAMES NIGHT Board & card games Cowichan Library 2687 James St, Duncan FREE

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VISIONS ART TOUR 27 artists showcasing at 15 locations throughout the Cowichan Valley visionsarttour.ca runs July 8-10 HUB COMMUNITY CAFE Brilliant food chat & chow The Hub 2375 Koksilah Rd, Duncan 250 745 1794 Fridays 8/15/22/29 ONE TIME HAND BUILDING CLASS Experience clay and create a hand built mug The Clay Hub Collective 2375 Koksilah Rd, Duncan 6-8:30pm $30

7th ANNUAL EDIBLE GARDEN TOUR Presented by CGC various locations in the Valley info 250 748 8506 10-3pm CHEMAINUS GIANT STREET MARKET Over 120 vendors Willow St

CHILDREN’S DAY Horse rides train rides bouncy castle storytelling games entertainers Charles Hoey Park Downtown Duncan 11-3pm FREE

STORIES IN THE PARK Stories songs rhymes children 3-5 & families Kin Park 5789 Alderlea St, Duncan 10:30-11:30 FREE

COLOUR W/ YVONNE Adult colouring & book signing w/ Yvonne Maximchuk Cowichan Library 1-3pm FREE

COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE 103-44 Queens Rd, Duncan Frauke McCashin RAc 250 710 3581 12-3pm $15-$45 TUES 5/12

BLUE GROUSE PAINT & SIP WORKSHOPS 2182 Lakeside Rd, Duncan info jennyg@ bluegrouse.ca 1:30-4:30pm

ENTANGADOS from Argentina, Waterwheel Park, Chemainus 7pm

16th ANNUAL BRITS ON THE BEACH Transfer Beach Ladysmith 10-3pm FREE

TECH TUESDAYS Drop in for free technology help Cowichan Library 2687 James St, Duncan Tuesdays 5/12/19/26 2-3pm FREE

COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE 103-44 Queens Rd, Duncan Frauke McCashin RAc 250 710 3581 5 to 8pm $15-$45 LEGO CLUB Bring your construction skills ages 6+ & families Cowichan Library 2687 James St, Duncan 3:30-4:30 FREE

MUSIC IN THE PARK Cobble Hill Village Rd Thurs 7/14/21/28 6-8pm FREE

THE GOOD OLD DAZE SCARECROW FESTIVAL Hilarious life size handcrafted scarecrow competition Mill Bay Centre 9:30-5:30 runs to July 21 FREE CHESS CLUB All ages & skill levels Cowichan Librar, Duncan 6-8pm FREE

CHILDREN’S CLAY CLASS children work with clay on their own level The Clay Hub Collective 2375 Koksilah Rd, Duncan 1-3pm $30

DEHYDRATING ESSENTIALS w/ Carol Scoops Natural Foods Whippletree Junction 778 422 3310 6:30-8pm $35

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GALS WHO WRITE SONGS Hosted by Beverley McKeen Charles Hoey Park Downtown Duncan 7pm FREE

TRAVELLING SEEDS Learn how seeds travel ages 3-12 Cowichan Library 2687 James St, Duncan 10:30-11:30 FREE

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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE PUPPET SHOW All ages Cowichan Library 2687 James St, Duncan 5:30-6:30 FREE

ESSENTIAL OIL BASICS w/ Karen Scoops Natural Foods Whippletree Junction 778 422 3310 6-7pm $12

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BLISSFUL SUNSET YOGA w/ Asreal flow & breath connect w/ spirit City Square Stage Downtown Duncan 7pm FREE ROCK OF THE WOODS MUSIC FESTIVAL 4383 Irvine Rd, Duncan rockofthewoods.com

PURE BLISS YOGA DANCE Fun energetic free form conscious dance party open your body to innate love City Square Stage Downtown Duncan 7pm FREE

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DOWNTOWN DUNCAN DAY Family fun pancake breakfast 8am kid’s parade 9am sidewalk sales rides vintage motorcycle show 10-4pm fashion show 6pm FREE LAVENDER & ARTS FESTIVAL Family friendly u-pick demonstrations treats Cowichan Valley Lavender Farm 6357 Wicks Rd, Duncan cowichanvalleylavender.com SPECIAL OLYMPICS w/special guests Mbira Spirit and Handbell Ensemble 1-4pm Glenora Farm 4766 Waters Rd, Duncan www.sobccowichanvalley.ca KIDS PLAYZ OPENS Pet the Fish by Mark Du Mez, Chemainus Theatre Festival 1-800-565-7738 chemainustheatrefestival.ca GRANDE PARADE Downtown Duncan 11am COOKING CLASS w/ Chef Gary Faessler Chicken Chorizo & Shellfish Spanish Paella Dinner Kilrenny Farm 1470 Cowichan Bay Rd 250 743 9019 6-9:30pm $80

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BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Waterwheel Park Chemainus chemainusbluegrass.com Sat 11-9pm Sun 126pm by donation ESSENTIAL OILS 101 Workshop Sweet Arts Studio, 31 Jubilee St, Duncan 6:308:30 PM sagewomen@gmail.com

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32nd ANNUAL ISLANDS FOLK FESTIVAL Providence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan islandsfolkfestival.ca Adv$125 adults/$62.50 youth

BEATLEMANIA THE DEAF AIDS, The Shipyard Pub 6145 Genoa Bay Rd, Maple Bay Marina 8pm

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DAMALI LAVENDERFEST u-pick farm tours demonstrations free lavender crafts 3500 Telegraph Rd, Cobble Hill damali. ca 10-4pm $7 STRAIGHT OUTTA CROFTON Roller Derby Fundraising Dance featuring Crash Betty Doors 8pm Crofton Community Hall $20 BEVERLEY McKEEN BAND w/ Ray Harvey on guitar Charles Hoey Park Downtown Duncan 7pm FREE

RASPBERRY TEA & QUILT SHOW Bake sale silent auction info 250 743 4659 Sylvan United Church 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd 2-4pm $8/$15 for two

AN EVENING w/ SI KAHN sikahn. com The Chapel Providence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan 7pm $20/$25 CFG STRAIGHT OUTTA CROFTON Roller Derby Fundraising Dance Crofton Community Hall Doors Refreshments, 50/50 and more 8pm $25 GRASP YOUTH WORKSHOP Build coping skills to deal w/ crisis & help others rap artist SirReal includes lunch & snacks ages 12-18 cnha.ca 3806 Willow St, Chemainus 10:302:30 runs July 25/27/28 FREE

STORIES IN THE PARK Stories songs rhymes children 3-5 & families Kin Park 5789 Alderlea St, Duncan 10:30-11:30 FREE PABLO CARDENAS Latin Jazz and Afro Cuban music, Waterwheel Park, Chemainus 7pm COMPOSITIONAL TECHNIQUES w/ Brian Clemens ladysmithcameraclub.com Hardwick

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EARTH WATER SOUNDS A musical journey of love healing & oneness bring something comfortable to sit on City Square Stage Downtown Duncan7pm FREE BLUE GROUSE PAINT & SIP WORKSHOPS Artist inspiration Pablo Picasso 2182 Lakeside Rd, Duncan info jennyg@bluegrouse.ca 6:309:30pm

MEDICINE WHEEL WORKSHOP Understand 4 elements of medicinal herbs 5175 Bills Rd, Duncan 250 748 6802 1-4pm $50 adv

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hemainus, best known for their Murals, is that unassuming little artisan town that is so much more then it appears. Despite being hidden off of the Trans Canada Highway, this is one of the busiest summer communities you will come across in the Cowichan Valley. Almost every week the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society (CVCAS) is busy hosting jazz, bluegrass, accordion or other type of musical festival in the band shell. On Tuesdays, they host FREE music performances in the park. The local BIA then adds a slew of other events from the Craft Beer and Food Festival on August 6th, to long table dinners and sidewalk sales. This community is anything but ordinary, and Canada’s birthday is no exception.

Celebrate Canada Day

For the past five years, Chemainus has hosted a FREE event for all who wish to celebrate Canada Day.

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The BIA and the Chemainus Valley Museum spend months organizing just the right mix of family friendly events, music, and food for this event. Pony rides, petting zoos, cotton candy, bouncy castles, face painting, cakecutting and live entertainment are just a few of the things that will be featured at the July 1st event. Thanks to Heritage Canada, the Chemainus BIA, Coastal Community Credit Union, and Debbie Simonds Life Styles Team at Re/Max; the event has zero entry fee or cost to take part in the festivities. The event will be held in Waterwheel Park between 11am and 3 pm. The four-hour event gives people the opportunity to celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday, and to discover how much Chemainus truly has to offer.

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New Gallery Opening in Chemainus

JD Stevenson Gallery Grand Opening in Chemainus. Featuring art from John D. Stevenson, Keith Hiscock, Nancyanne Cowell, Cindy Mensky, Janet B.Armstrong, Sheila Davis SCA, Debbie Millimg, Philip Mix, Maureen O’Naill, Aleta Karstad, Pavel Barta (Sculptor) 9768 Willow St. in Chemainus July 2, 3:30pm to 8:30pm. Please RSVP jds101955@gmail.com Refreshments will be served with soothing music and fantastic art.

well established 6-year old tea plants. On July 1+2+3 we will be offering the limited release pouring of our first harvest tea at 10:30, 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The purchase of a commemorative Margit Nellemann ceramic cup will be your ticket to a one-of-a-kind tea experience you will not find anywhere else.The weekend will feature the exhibit called ‘SIX YEARS IN A CUP’ highlighting the adventurous experiment of growing tea in the Cowichan. Revel in your first sip of Canadian tea as we invite you to taste this exclusive pioneering experience and be part of tea history. For reservations find us online at www.teafarm.ca.

Misha Piatigorsky & Friends Unsworth Vineyards Canadian Tea Launch at Teafarm From early spring on, we hear the riveting song of the Pacific Tree Frog in the meadows and wetlands surrounding our farm. The song fills the valley and adds an enchanting and mysterious sensation to the time of year. Tree Frog Green - Spring Harvest consists of thousands of carefully selected tender leaves and buds from our

Hailed by the Boston Globe as an artist who “beautifully merges the worlds of serious jazz and pop”. Unsworth Vineyards presents internationally renowned jazz pianist Misha Piatigorsky and friends, Sunday, July 3rd at 4PM, Unsworth Vineyards 2915 Cameron-Taggart Road Mill Bay See our website unsworthvineyards.com for further information or call us at 250-929-2292. Admission by donation to benefit The Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation

Double Gold Medal Winners

Mark Holford Owner/ Winemaker at Rocky Creek Winery for the past 9 years

owichan wineries have been winning medals at national and international wine competitions. Right on cue the results from the All Canadian Wine Championships were released and three of the local wineries won double gold medals at the competition. What’s a double gold you ask? It signifies the wine that wins its category (there are 49 categories in which wines are judged at this competition) and is, as expected, one notch better than a gold (some competitions call this a

platinum). In addition to the 3 double gold medals, local wineries won 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals and one bronze medal. How is this significant? Well half the local wineries that entered came home with category wins. This is far better than the overall average, or even the average from BC. Frankly we’re outperforming the much larger wineries in the bigger growing regions. Why? Well one factor is that all our local wineries are small, craft wineries. All our wines are carefully handcrafted and as a result we’re better able to

control quality and with the outstanding weather we’ve had the past few years we’re able to produce some of the best wines in the country. So it’s a great time to get out and explore your backyard, visit your local wineries and be proud to serve the wines they produce. So without further adieu – drum roll please for our triumphant local winners!

Double Gold: Blue Grouse Estate Winery Quill Red 2014, Rocky Creek Wild Blackberry, Silverside Farm & Winery Tayberry 2015 Two Golds: Blue Grouse Estate Winery Quill Pinot Noir 2014, Silverside Farm & Winery Raspberry 2015 Silver: Unsworth Vineyards Sauvignette 2015, Enrico winery Red Dragon 2015 Bronze: Enrico Winery Tempest 2015

Double Gold Medal Winners Wild Blackberry Rocky Creek Winery Unleash the true aroma and flavour of the wild blackberry bursting with unoaked wild blackberries. This is our “WOW” factor. This wine is very unique, versatile and so fresh because it’s unoaked and not fortified. This wine is one of our hits and we have lineups for the wine at all our tasting events. Start off with a great appetizer, mix it as a cocktail for guests and finish with a great dessert or selection of cheeses. It can be used instead of a sherry, liqueur or port. Starts sweet but finishes like a robust red. It has been recognized again as the best in Canada.

Tayberry Wine Silverside Farm & Winery Tayberry Wine is a complex flavour akin to loganberry . Perfect on its own or mixed as Sangria on a hot afternoon. Pairs wonderfully with a curry dish, spicy chicken, or pick up a bottle for your next Greek night as this unique taste is fabulous with feta.

Quill Red 2014 Blue Grouse Estate Winery Our Quill Red is a blend of 54.5% Merlot, 39.5% Cabernet Franc and 6% Marechal Foch. The nose on this wine exudes boysenberry, cedar and leather. Flavours of dark, stewed fruit and hints of cocoa with balanced acidity and a strong finish. Pair this wine with grilled steak, lamb burgers, or rich veggies like black beluga lentils.

Gold Medals Quill Pinot Noir 2014 Blue Grouse Estate Winery This Pinot Noir is a blend of clones 828, 115 and 777 grown north of Duncan in the Cowichan Valley. They are young, high density plantings with low yields. This wine has aromas of forest and fir, sour cherry with fine tannins on the palate, mixed with sweet spice and clove. It’s somewhat juicy and similar to a fresh cherry pie. Pair this wine with BBQ salmon, roasted chicken or wild mushroom risotto.

Raspberry Wine Silverside Farm & Winery This wine has a very rich bouquet and flavour - lovely with white meats, pork, & cheeses. Enjoy a glass all by itself as it is deliciously refreshing.

Silver Medals 2015 Sauvignette Vintner’s Selection Unsworth Vineyards The 2015 Sauvignette Vintner’s Selection is a barrel fermented, dry, rich white wine. The nose offers stone fruit, pineapple and vanilla with hints of dried herbs and citrus. On the palate, honeycomb, lemon curd, apple and pear persist with very subtle tannins and a warm, long finish.

Red Dragon 2015 Enrico Winery

This pale strawberry Rose’ is made from 100% Pinot Noir grape grown in the Enrico Vineyards. Offering strawberry notes followed by a clean crisp finish, this Rose’ pairs well with good friends and warm summer evenings.

Bronze Medal Tempest Ortega Enrico Winery This winter hardy grape, is light in body with a soft floral bouquet, clean fruity taste and crisp finish. The perfect summer patio sipper!

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e prepared to eat just like you do at home during your next backpacking or kayaking trip! Commercially packaged dried food is available at most outdoor leisure stores, but can be pricey and quite tasteless compared to the meals you are used to making at home. However, dried food is a necessity when you have to travel light and have restricted baggage space. Easily hydrated by adding water and cooking in a pot, these â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;meals in pouchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; provide much needed sustenance and energy during outdoor adventures. Drying food can be done using solar power, an oven or an electric dehydrator. I do prefer my electric dehydrator as I consider it more efficient in both time and fuss. Once you have an idea of the kinds of foods you want to dry, research the best equipment for you. Using an electric dehydrator I can dry my favourite chilli recipe until it is crispy dry. Chilli is great because the food particles are fairly small. I can dry meals that are thicker, like stews, by chopping or processing into smaller pieces before placing on a fruit leather sheet in my dehydrator. Dry your favourite pasta and rice dish leftovers. Dishes containing high liquid vegetable will take longer to dry. Cook up your favourite oatmeal recipe with milk and dry into a granola. Add your favourite dried fruits before packaging, the milk with easily

rehydrate with water when you are ready to eat. Fruit and vegetable leathers are easily made by pureeing into a liquid and drying on the solid sheets. Build in extra nutrition with protein powder, supplements or herbs. Roll the sheets of food once dry to save space. Diced fruits and vegetables are easily dried. Just remember, the smaller the piece the quicker it will dry. Flaked dried vegetables will rehydrate quicker than larger pieces. When drying fully cooked meals, consider portion size before drying so that you can prepare the right size meals for travelling. For example, a cup of cooked chilli can give you less than half a cup of dried chilli. So an appropriate portion size for travel would be half a cup of dried chilli. Drying foods separately such as rice, potatoes, meats, and vegetables allows you to mix food in pouches with your favourite herbs, spices and dried sauces. Package dried food in Ziploc bags, removing as much air as possible before sealing. For extended trips, ensure that the pouches are packed tightly in a waterproof environment. To rehydrate most of your meals you can simply add enough water to fully cover the food, bring to a boil and allow to steep until fully hydrated, stirring regularly. For more information on dehydrators and drying foods, plus our favourite dried food recipes visit us at Scoops Natural Foods.

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ird’s Eye Cove Farm will be hosting their 4th annual pig roast on Saturday July 16th. Doors will be open at 4:30pm if you wish to arrive early and enjoy watching the traditional spit roast pig. Sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning views of the cliffs and bay with friends and family. Dinner will be served at 6pm with all the fixings perfect for a summer farm to table BBQ. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Please call The Barn for tickets to this fun event and celebrate summer. Bird’s Eye Cove Farm is believed to be one of the oldest working farms in the region. The original farm founder, William Chisholm was a solid contributing member to society

and growth of the local Cowichan Valley community. Today, the Skoretz family, who have been the stewards of the land for over 30 years are proudly continuing the farming and community tradition laid out by the farm founder. The family raises their own Berkshire pigs with care and consideration. They are passionate about sustainable farming, animal care and with to share quality farm fair with you!

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ops used to be grown abundantly here on the Island and in the valley years ago. Now, because of burgeoning craft breweries, there is a hopeful handfull of growers such as Maple Valley Hops, Eagle Moon Farm and Cedar Valley Hops who already sell directly to home and local brewers such as Red Arrow Brewing Co. and Driftwood Brewery. ”The hop plant (Humulus lupus) is a vigorous, climbing, herbaceous perennial, usually trained to grow up strings in a hop field. In the fall, seed cones (strobiles) are harvested and used primarily as a flavouring and stability agent in beer, to which they impart bitter, zesty, or citrus flavours. Breweries may purchase hops in pellets or ‘pucks’ a dried disc, or freshly harvested ‘wet’ not yet dried whole cones. Hops lend flavour and colour during the brewing process. Craft beers require significant amounts of hops to produce their distinctive taste and aroma. Those grown here in the Pacific Northwest, like Cascade hops thrive here in Cowichan’s mild climate. The ‘3 C’s’ are the most common: Cascade, Centennial and Chinook. There are dozens of others such as: Fuggle, Galena, Nugget and Zeus.

Thinking of growing your own hops? It takes about three years to have a fully mature plant. Cowichan climate is ideal for the drought tolerant, moderate sun-loving climber. Check out the fun ‘how to’ video on the maplebayhopfarm site. (Good luck finding your own talking tractor) Says Adam Ball of Red Arrow Brewing in Duncan, “We’re working on a limited batch of beer for a September release which will be made using only the hops harvested from plants we gave out to locals in the spring. The beer will be called ‘Fresh Hop Co-op’, and will be based on our Sweet Leaf IPA recipe so we will get to see what difference the additional wet hops lend to the flavour of the beer…it should be a tasty and unique experiment. Hops are also used in herbal medicine as a calming or sleep aid. Hops pickers have reported feeling calmer and sleepy while harvesting. Antibacterial and antifungal properties make it useful in lots of creams and lotions. Community Farm store in Duncan offers such teas and tinctures to benefit digestion and promote sleep. In 2016, another TWENTY-

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All About Hops EIGHT breweries look likely to open in B.C. If all do so, we’ll have almost 140 breweries across the province. Last count on Vancouver Island is 22. Here in Cowichan we have Craig Street Brew Pub, Red Arrow, and the soon to open Riot Brewing in Chemainus-situated smartly nextdoor to Sawmill Taphouse and Grill. Cheers Cowichan Tours runs brewery and winery tours daily, year round. Typical tour visits 2-3 breweries (and a hop farm,

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Method Most salmon purchased has the skin on. Although some people like to eat de-scaled skin, I would tend to agree that the majority of people prefer the salmon without the skin. To skin the salmon, place skin side down on your cutting board. Start at the tail end with a fairly thin knife (boning knife if you have one, if not a chef knife will do) and cut down to the skin. Start as far back to the tail end (thinner end) as you can to reduce amount of waste. The idea here is to get a grip of the tail end with your thumb and forefinger, while your knife slides along the skin. Angle your knife slightly down toward the skin to preserve as much of the meat as possible. Focus on the motion of pulling the skin with one hand rather than focusing on sliding your knife with the other. To start the marinade combine: oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, grated ginger, sesame seeds and most of the green onion. Whisk until all ingredients are incorporated. Transfer marinade to a long shallow dish that will fit your fillet of salmon. Place salmon in the marinade and refrigerate for 2-6 hours, flipping the salmon every 30 minutes to ensure even marinade. While the salmon is marinating, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl combine: honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, sirracha and cracked black pepper. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place salmon on roasting rack, (if you don’t have one, parchment paper or an oiled ceramic dish is fine, it will just be more prone to charring the glaze), brush glaze on the salmon with a basting brush and put in the oven. Brush glaze over salmon every few minutes until salmon is cooked, approximately 12-15 minutes, pour the remaining glaze over the salmon.

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“It’s fresher from here”

Red Arrow Beer Baked Chicken Recipe courtesy Red Arrow Brewery

Amount 1 Lb 1 4 Oz. 2 4 1 Tablespoon 1/4 Teaspoon 1/4 Teaspoon 1/4 Teaspoon 1/4 Teaspoon 1/4 Teaspoon 1/4 Teaspoon To Taste 12 Oz.

Ingredients

Farmhouse Poultry Chicken Pieces, skin on Head Of Garlic, broken into cloves and peeled Cubed Cure pancetta or bacon strips Carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces Bay leaves Juniper berries (optional) Savory Marjoram Rosemary Thyme Oregano Local Lavender Salt And Pepper Red Arrow Midnite Umber Ale*

Method

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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish. Add the garlic, Cure pancetta, carrots and herbs. Have a wee nip of the Midnite Umber Ale and then pour beer in the dish. Bake for 15 minutes, then turn chicken pieces over and bake another 15 minutes. Turn over again two more times keeping every turn 15 minutes. After the fourth turn, the chicken should be cooked with a delicious, caramelized Midnite Umber Ale beer sauce. If the chicken is done but the sauce isn’t caramelized, just keep the chicken warm while you boil the sauce down to your liking.

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has it all. Mike Shelten and Talyn Martin grow various seasonal fruits and vegetables all year long. Among their usual products you may find garlic scapes, greens and beans, berries, herbs and many more! Although farming isn’t an easy job and working in this line of business means constantly facing new and unpredictable challenges, adapting to fluctuating weather conditions, and working long hours, these charming farmers enjoy the lifestyle farming offers. The fact that they are able to spend their days outside, work together, and be supported by the local community makes farming in the Cowichan Valley region a unique and gratifying experience. “[In farming] challenges shift perpetually which makes you learn new things every day and constantly keeps you on your toes!” Talyn explains. Talyn has been an active board member of the Cowichan Valley

Co-operative Marketplace, the non-profit cooperative that governs the online farmers’ market, since it first formed almost two years ago. “There is value in coming together as a farming community to identify farmers’ needs as well as gaps in the market and how we can best fill them collectively so that everyone, growers and consumers, benefits.” You can find 81/2 Acres freshly harvested products at their farmstand open from Tuesday to Saturday 11-7 PM at 6776 Somenos Rd. but also at the famous Saturday’s Farmers Market in Downtown Duncan and the Esquimalt Farmer’s Market. Furthermore, 8 ½ Acres is a proud member of the Cow-op, so do not worry if you cannot make it to one of these markets, you will be able to easily order their fruits and veggies as well as many other local farmer’s products online at www.cow-op.ca.

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rinking the fresh juice of organic fruits and vegetables is a safe and effective way to achieve higher levels of health and avoid disease. Summer is an ideal time to bring more juicing into your life with the abundance of local, organic produce available. Whether you are juicing for the maintenance of good health, starting on a juice cleanse for a specific illness, or drinking juices for the taste and hydration, you will always want to find a juice that is organic, GMO-free and raw. Making juices from only organic and non-GMO produce is essential to achieve the health benefits that juicing promises. Drinking the juice from foods that are pesticide laden or genetically modified can be downright dangerous. Juicing is the process of separating the cellulose (fibre) from the juice. Ingesting a juice containing chemicals, without the fibre to slow down the absorption, allows these chemicals to go directly to the organs, in particular, the liver and kidneys.

The Joy Of Juice

Raw juice’s pasteurized counterpart (the juices you find on the shelves at stores), aren’t even comparable. The pasteurization, or heating, of the juice destroys the enzymes and most of the nutrition, for the sake of sterilization and a longer shelf life. A true raw juice is always cold-pressed, so it maintains all of its enzymes, vitamins and minerals, as well as its ‘perfect form’ water that only comes from nature’s bounty.

Juice cleansing (juice fasting) involves stopping eating for a period of time, and only consuming fresh juices and water. The process of digestion during normal eating takes a tremendous amount of energy. Fasting from food saves energy that can be used for healing and gives the digestive tract a much needed break to rest and repair. Meanwhile, the highly nutritious juices get easily absorbed and go straight to assisting the body with healing and detoxification. After doing a juice cleanse, most people feel lighter, healthier and have more energy. Glow Juicery in Duncan offers cold-pressed, organic juices and juicing programs for those wanting to take their health to the next level. They have created Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Cleanses from 1- 7 days long, with convenient and easy daily pick up. Glow owner, Brandy M, is proud that there is somewhere in Duncan for people to go to get the information and the raw materials they need to heal naturally through juicing. Submitted by Rachel Allen

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aste, touch and smell. The very best way to delight the senses is to get right in there and experience something firsthand. Take a stroll through a lush herb garden to learn why medicinal herbs and plants have been cultivated since ancient times – and witness their transformation into natural beauty products, healing essential oils and speciality teas. Come watch a master potter at the wheel and hear about how different shapes, clays and recipes for glazing are all part of the magic. Go every step of the way from orchard to table to understand how craft cider is made and the heritage of distilling… and of course, you will want to do some taste-testing yourself! You are invited into artisan workshops for an interactive experience where ancient skills and knowledge are being past on and enhanced by modern innovation. There’s a growing network of thriving craft and food artisans right here in the beautiful Cowichan Valley with four destinations that have garnered international recognition and certification as members of Économusée®, a global network of artisans. Here, the initiative is spearheaded by Économusée® BC Artisans at Work, who encourage, provide expertise and promote authentic trades across the province. It is

all part of a movement towards cultural tourism as a vital opportunity that contributes to regional economic health and sustainable communities. This summer, you will want to get the whole family out to discover these unique places close to home. At Merridale Ciderworks, you can join up for fun foodie events and experience the traditional arts of cidermaking and distilling. In Ladysmith, Mary Fox Pottery welcomes visitors and shares her considerable knowledge and enthusiasm. Hazelwood Herb Farm has extensive teaching gardens, nursery and a delightful shop with natural health and beauty products. The newest member is Folki Farms, Essential Oils Distillation Économusée®, where a logged out 13 acres property has been transformed ‘from scratch’ into a certified organic, biodynamic herb farm. New creative connections are being cultivated across the province! Watch for updates as the Économusée® network continues to grow and to be energized the many committed artisans with interactive working studios and authentic handcrafted products. www.economusees.com Submitted by Lorraine Plourde, Agente de développement économique I Economic Development Officer

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want to work with merridale and other local businesses in BC to preserve the heritage and cultural of authentic craft artisans”, she said. “Perfect” I said, “that’s what we do! Merridale will work with you”. For Rick and I, most of the economusee values were already firmly entrenched at merridale. For example, we use cider apple varieties that have been proven for centuries in England, France, and Germany. All of our ciders are made from 100% pure juice, and only the first pressing is used. We do not add water, use concentrates, chemicals at bottling, or fine filtrations. Instead, we ferment our juice slowly and naturally, to delicately bring out all of the flavour the fruit has to offer. Also, from a conceptual and marketing prospective, we knew that local production and processing of food and drink could stimulate economic development for the Cowichan Valley. And we knew that the creation of a heritage or cultural identity was central point for stimulating the tourism industry in the region. The opportunity to experience authentic, traditional rural

Merridale The First Valley Économusée

erridale has always been an Economusee! This is exactly what merridale embraced in 1990 when it began as the first licensed Estate Cidery in BC. Later, when Rick and I pressured the government to grandfather the merridale license via a Cabinet Order in 1999, we opened our doors to visitors by creating a self-guided tour whereby our guests could learn and experience our craft first hand. We set a goal to preserve the rural lifestyles and landscapes in Cobble Hill (and across the Island region) by meeting the growing desire for sustainable, local food and drink. Bear in mind, when we first embraced this concept, it wasn’t trendy. Craft cider certainly wasn’t main stream like it is today. Centre stage and some years later I meet Pascale. Sitting on my deck eating lunch with her mother, she told me she had a vision. “I

practices in contemporary settings had the potential to draw visitors to the farm from far and wide- Particularly those that were looking for food and drink. Working with Pascale Knogliger and her team, we refined the cultural experience of our cellar and orchard walk. We brought in more history, a video, research, and more interaction for the kids about the history of apples. It was the start of something good. And now, many years

later, the desire to link old with new is more desirable than ever. There is a thirst for craft, a desire for experiences, and an appetite for real. In essence – economusee embraces everything trendy. Everything old is new again, but you might say I am biased.

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or serve in butter. As a traditional fixture in most stir fries and Asian dishes, soya sauce or hoisin sauce will accomplish the same.

ell there is no doubt this is one of the earliest harvests of all things green we have seen in many years.

The bamboo shoot featured in the photo measures about 1 1/2” through and would have grown to it’s full height of 30 feet plus in just two to three weeks. So what you are eating is a telescopic version of the whole pole compressed into about 9”. Hence the dense food value and high in Silica content.

This should translate into more time off in July and August to enjoy the summer weather and maybe spend time on the water. More on that in a bit. Let’s start with the harvest. We are now eating our bamboo among other things. They have become so plentiful, and sometimes poking up in all the wrong places, that a swift kick can unearth a tasty side dish of steaming delight while keeping it in check. Most varieties can be eaten as the new shoots break through the ground each early summer season. If they taste a bit bitter, add a bit of salt when steaming

My larger timber bamboo (phyllostachys bambusoides) are still too rare for me to harvest. I can pot up a stem in a five gallon pot and get over $100 per culm so I will refrain from chomping for a couple more years yet. Their shoots are a common staple in Japan and all parts of Asia and seen freshly displayed

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in markets. There they range from from 3 to 5 inches in diameter and 16” long weighing in at over 5 pounds each. Mine are currently reaching almost 3” through.

Some Seattle growers were fetching over $5/ pound for them in good restaurants 10 years ago. Higher then beef prices and sold frozen as well. So the difference this year is a warm spring which allowed soil temperatures to rise which the bamboo love.

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This will extend their season and likely yield larger crops from the earlier varieties. Like an Iris, they are rhizome developers and in search of warmth, moist but well draining soils. We are also seeing bumper crops in all the early flowering fruit trees that got an early visit from our bee buddies. Expect some huge returns later this summer. While we wait, lets take some time off as no doubt you have Warm Land Irrigation’s micro watering system looking after things in your absence. You can now turn your attention to the summer activities on the water whether it be lake, river or ocean. Low water levels may hamper river use this year but our Cowichan Lake with its bottomless volume will always

provide a respite in the heat. My favourite is still the therapeutic feel of an ocean swim off the boat on a summer day on slack water. Vesuvius Bay is one of many boating destinations and is worth the ferry passage as a walk on passenger. It makes for a great day voyage if you head out in the morning and pack a lunch. Take your bikes along and visit the many artisans along the road to Ganges and even stop in at one of my favourite bamboo nurseries, The Plant Farm on your right (www.theplantfarm. ca). If you go by vehicle, you can also visit the Bamboo Ranch above Ganges, bamboo@ saltspring.com In any case, the water at Vesuvius is warm and inviting. Picking blackberries on your way is a favourite local ‘snack afare’.

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above the window. The two main types of roman shades are classic style (also called flat or tailored) and relaxed style. The classic style are a better option if you want to raise and lower your shades often, as they will automatically fold into perfect pleats every time you raise them. Classic style roman shades can be lined with privacy lining, dim-out lining or black-out lining. They can also be made with the topdown-bottom-up feature, to allow you to raise or lower them - perfect for rooms with a view, but still need some privacy. Relaxed roman shades are great if you only need sheer coverage, or if the shades will be mostly decorative.

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or the month of July Excellent Frameworks is proud to present early war sketches by EJ Hughes. “A few months ago, Director of the Ashton Armoury Museum,retired Lieutenant-Colonel Ted Leaker approached the E.J. Hughes Gallery with a request to display a small selection of preliminary sketches by E.J. Hughes from 1943, when Lieutenant Hughes was stationed in Kiska, Alaska. shares gallery owner Susan Kostiuck. “His history as a war artist needs to be shared as a visual reminder of how our cultural landscape came to be. It’s a reminder of the freedom we have.”

Rare Sketches by EJ Hughes On Display

These preliminary sketches were given to George Roseborough, by Pat Salmon, who was Mr. Hughes’ personal secretary. The sketches were then donated to the Ashton Armoury Museum where they have been tucked safely away in a small portfolio. The show will feature seventeen preliminary sketches, all from the early 1940’s. Artists often begin works with preliminary sketches. These on show are

the very first sketches of a scene that Mr. Hughes did. He based his paintings on studies from these sketches. They are raw and unpolished, which simply adds to their characteristic of being a visceral reminder of WW2 in Alaska. Also on display will be excerpts from articles, to help viewers set the scene of a 1943 Kiska, Alaska. A book will be provided to encourage locals to write down their own stories and memories of Mr. Hughes, which will be shared with future viewers of the gallery. We were thrilled to have the honour to share these pieces with our community. Excellent Frameworks - Home of the EJ Hughes Gallery 28 Station St. Downtown Duncan. Open Monday to Friday 10-5, Saturdays 10-4 250-746-7112, www. excellentframeworks.ca

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Between Shifts, 36x18” Acrylic on canvas, 2016

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his year I have the honour of joining the group of talented artists on the Visions Art Tour, July 8, 9 and 10. I will be a guest artist at the studio of my friend Laurel Hibbert. From childhood I always enjoyed drawing. Born in the UK, my family immigrated to Canada and settled in Stratford, Ontario. By the time I was ready to enter high school I knew I wanted to pursue a career in art but that wasn’t meant to be at that time. My art training begin in Toronto 1992. I took evening courses at Sheridan College where I was able to explore (play with) various drawing and painting materials. In 1998, after being transferred to Calgary, I met my most influential guide and mentor, Marija Petricevic. She pushed and challenged me, then encouraged me to apply for membership in the Federation of Canadian Artists. This was a juried process; I was accepted and have been an Active Status member since 1998.

Talking Arts Roger Jackson Living in Mill Bay on beautiful Vancouver Island, we are surrounded by inspiring natural beauty. Using primarily oil and acrylic, I paint plein air or in studio. I am always looking at shapes, light, reflections, shadows and colours. My subjects are eclectic: landscapes, urban, marine. The natural world provides a constantly changing tapestry; sometimes it’s a small view and other times it’s the grand view that catches my attention.

crews, their boats and a way of life that appears to be passing.

Commander in Chief, 24x48” Acrylic on gallery canvas, 2016

Europe provides much inspiration for my art work; the way of life, the mixture of old and new, the life as it was then and now. I

love the architecture, people, waterways and try to capture the essence.

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I have a strong interest in working boats, whether at the dock or in open water, and marine scenes so I’m fortunate to be able to wander around our island’s many marinas and boatyards - such as Cowichan Bay, Ladysmith Harbour, Maple Bay, Victoria’s Fisherman’s Wharf – looking for subjects for brush and canvas. My paintings are intended to pay homage to the hard-working

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Cowichan Valley Arts Council Welcomes Dee Kinnee to PORTALS Cowichan Valley Arts Council (CVAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dee Kinnee as the coordinator of PORTALS - the CVAC Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage, located at 2687 James Street, Duncan. “We’re delighted to have Dee as part of the team”, says Judy Brayden, CVAC President. “Her background in the arts, and with volunteers and non-profits will be a benefit to our members and to the community.” Come in to meet her in PORTALS any Monday or Wednesday. PORTALS is open from 10:00 – 5:00 Monday thru Friday and 10:00 – 1:00 on Saturdays. As a CVAC member-user space it has a wide variety of displays, shows and activities.

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Vancouver Island’s Arts Town is Living up to it’s Promise A few years ago, the Chemainus Business Improvement Association re-branded the town, heralding it as “Vancouver Island’s Arts Town”. On July 1st a new art gallery will open to help substantiate that claim. Rainforest Arts, a division of Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society (CVCAS), will offer a full time retail venue that will feature the work of over 40 artists from the CVRD and beyond.The name “Rainforest Arts” was chosen to help celebrate the joy and health our forested Island brings us all. Rainforest Arts, operated by a subcommittee of dedicated volunteer artists and art advocates, plans to open its doors on Canada Day. According to the Committee Manager, Peggy Grigor, “Rainforest Arts will feature everything from art cards to jewelry, pottery, woodworking, fabric art, sculptures, paintings and more. There’s something for everyone in a wide variety of price points.” The gallery will be open Monday – Saturday 10 – 5 pm and Sundays 11 -5 pm.

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or an established artist with considerable talent, Michael Dean is a quiet, unassuming man with a gentle sense of humour. For more than thirty years, he has been capturing the history and spirit of Vancouver Island through his paintings of working coastal vessels and forests and beach scenes. There will be an exhibition of Michael’s work at Imagine That Artisans’ Designs in downtown Duncan for the month of July. Michael works in both oil and watercolours. His paintings are exquisitely detailed and realistic. Popular subject matter includes logging trucks at work on dusty roads, local marinas, tugs and fishing boats. He is particularly adept at capturing the glassy texture of the ocean in the fog and wee hours of the morning. Light is also part of Michael’s magic. The complex play of light and shadow is particularly evident in his river and rain forest scenes. As a young person growing up in England, Michael displayed a keen interest in drawing early on. He attended a local art school two days a week. He was later mentored by a

Michael Dean’s Upcoming Exhibition Captures Historical Marine Art professional artist in London. After moving to Canada in the early 1970’s, Michael attended the Vancouver School of Art, now called the Emily Carr University of Art and Design. A full time artist, Michael paints from his home studio in Ladysmith. Much of his time is spent on commissions and new works. Fans of Michael’s will be pleased to know that his upcoming exhibition will include some new works including a large oil painting called “Fog Rolls In.” Don’t miss the exhibition! Imagine That!, 251 Craig St., Duncan runs July 2 - 30.

Image above Fog Rolls In. 48 x 29”, Oil on Canvas. Bottom image, Cowichan Bay, a limited edition print 21 x 15” by Michael Dean.

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Small Town. Big Day.

ummer is here, the sun is out and there’s lots happening downtown this month. The 39 Days of July, presented by the Duncan Cowichan Festival Society, is in full swing in Charles Hoey Park, where from June 24th through August 1st, live music can be enjoyed (for free!) everyday from noon ‘til 8pm. What Artistic Director Longevity John Falkner calls a “humongous, but delightful extravaganza” is becoming bigger and better each summer. Pick up a program at various locations around town and be amazed by the diversity and talent of the

performers involved. The big news this year is that Downtown Duncan Day! is now a 1-day only event happening on Saturday, July 16th when the downtown streets will be closed for one jam-packed day of family fun. Saturday’s event includes traditional favourites like the Pancake Breakfast, Kids’ Parade, Free Rides, the Fashion Show and new this year is the BIG Raffle, as well as a Vintage & Classic Motorcycle Show. Also taking place on Saturday, July 16th is the Grande Parade, presented by the Duncan Cowichan Festival Society and

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Maja Celestiana on the runway of the Downtown Duncan Fashion Show.

year’s Parade will include 50 entrants winding their way along the traditional route and through downtown. Rest assured though, the downtown summer sales will still be happening! Starting July 11th, many of your favourite shops will be holding their annual summer sales with some of them spilling out onto the sidewalks during the week and into the streets on Saturday, July 16th when downtown becomes car-free for the day. Another new item on the busy July downtown menu is the BIG Raffle. Up for grabs are some BIG prizes from various downtown

businesses. Raffle tickets will be sold downtown from July 2 – 16 under the Big Red BIA tent and at participating businesses with the draw taking place on Downtown Duncan Day! - Saturday, July 16th at approximately 7pm (after the Fashion show and before the evening’s Bob Dylan tribute concert). Best of all, 100% of proceeds will go to the Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation – a wonderful local non-profit that provides financial assistance for kids requiring support to pursue the performing arts. So mark your calendars for Saturday, July 16th Downtown Duncan Day!

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ave you driven along the downtown portion of Government Street lately? A team of 45 young artists from Queen Margaret’s and 13 local adult artists recently combined their talents and efforts to create a beautiful public mural gracing the north side of Government St. between Station and Craig. What was once the previously non-descript rear façade of 162 & 164 Station Street has now been transformed into an impressive 64’ long mural that promotes the understanding of local ecosystems from a First Nations perspective. Grade 5 students from QMS joined the Grade 10-12 art class to research the project through visits from artist Lambert Goldsmith, and explored the historical use of

native plant species on field trips to the Cowichan River, engaging with First Nations ethno-botanist Ken Elliott. After finishing their research and sketching the mural outline, local artists joined the QMS team to add their talent and complete the community circle. The large-scale project required the support and involvement of numerous community groups including Art Starts, the Duncan BIA, the City of Duncan Public Works Department and the Cowichan Valley Arts Council. It was a real team effort all around and the hope is that the mural will serve as a visual reminder to respect and honour our relationship with nature and each other.

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all the other traditional corner store favourites are still there including pop, chips, and ice cream treats by the dozen. But what you may not realize is the extent and variety of the inventory of this shop – in addition to the expected items such as milk, cereal, frozen dinners, drug store essentials, lottery tickets and magazines, you can also find batteries, shoelaces, and even zap straps and Krazy glue. Need a birthday card and gift bag? No problem. Forget (or lose!) your sunglasses? They’ve got you covered.

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Hank’s Handi-Mart

ince moving from South Korea seventeen years ago, James and Michelle Kim have been the friendly proprietors of Hank’s Handi-Mart for over a dozen years, and with son Jung Woo working there over the summer, this is truly a Mom & Pop operation. Living as we do in the big box era (with grocery stores the size of small land masses), it is refreshing to know that the corner convenience store is alive and well at the corner of Canada Avenue and Second Street in Downtown Duncan. There is a comfortable nostalgic feeling upon entering Hank’s. The penny candy may be gone, but

With prices comparable to grocery stores, lots of parking and convenient access – save yourself the frustration of spending 15 minutes stopping by a larger store for the one item you forgot (I thought you packed the camping fuel!) and reacquaint yourself with the good old-fashioned corner store. A tradition that we hope never goes out of style.

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while letting your natural beauty shine. Sweet Leilani, a cosmetics line from Langley, offers 8 singlecolour pressed eye shades and 5 two-colour pressed eye shades. These playful shades are reminiscent of those found in a tropical paradise. They are mineral based, fragrance free, vegan, paraben free, cruelty free and are packaged in 100% recycled materials. The right shades can add a subtle softness or dramatic intensity to bring out the natural beauty and expression of your eyes.” smiles Lara Tataryn, retail specialist at Prudence. Although eye shadow colour preferences are very individual, pale and natural tones of cream, pink and brown are quite popular and easy to apply. Making the switch to natural cosmetics is part of an over-all conscious effort to life a cleaner better lifestyle. People want to eat healthier and live healthier and what you put on your body is as important as what you put into it. In addition to all of these non toxic cosmetics we also carry a lovely Cucumber and Aloe makeup remover. Find a full selection of natural skincare and cosmetics, including liquid and loose mineral foundations, concealers, colour correctors, mascara’s, eye liners, blushes, lip gloss and lip sticks at Prudence! 155 Craig St in downtown Duncan, or 5380 Trans Canada Hwy. by the Community Farm Store. Submitted by Lara Tataryn and Connie Gonyea Prudence Natural Beauty & Fashion

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The effect from Botox treatments last between three and six months depending on the area treated and the amount injected.

Botox is a natural purified protein derived from the botulism bacteria. When products from a natural source like bacteria or plants are purified, they become very safe. There are many other very effective medications that go through this process. One example is digitalis which is extracted from the foxglove plant and is used to treat certain heart conditions. How Is Botox Used Therapeutically? Botox can be used to relax underarm muscles for the treatment of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). It is effective in treating muscle spasticity in cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis as well as post stroke. Botox can also be used for the prevention of migraine headaches. What Is The History Of Cosmetic Botox? The cosmetic use of Botox was first discovered by a Vancouver ophthalmologist who was using it to relax muscles around the eye for squint. From there it became the most used cosmetic procedure in North America and it is now popular world wide. How Is Botox Used Cosmetically? Botox can be used to relax muscles in the frown area (glabellar), around the eyes (periorbital), in the forehead, and above the mouth. This treatment reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles in these areas. Other areas of

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s u n i a m e h C in ALL EVENTS AT Waterwheel Park Saturday, July 2 • Noon Chemainus Blues Festival with the Bill Johnson Band and six other great bands.

Tuesday, July 5 • 7pm Entangados From Argentina music, dance and humour Tuesday, July 12 • 7pm Bopoma Marimba Wonderful rhythms of southern Africa Saturday & Sunday • July 16 & 17 Chemainus Bluegrass Festival with the Spinney brothers and six other great bands. Tuesday, July 19 • 7pm Capital City Syncopators a great evening of traditional jazz and western swing

Tuesday, July 26 • 7pm Pablo Cardenas Latin jazz and afro-Cuban music

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hile browsing the Special Olympics website, a line in the mission statement held my attention – “Special Olympians introduce us to what is best in ourselves. They show us that true heroes are measured by their spirit, not by their medals”. It reminded me of the story that Steve Harmer narrated to school children in his sessions on ‘bullying’ about a athlete in Special Olympics who fell during the race. On hearing her cry, the other contestants stopped to help her up, linked their arms and ran together across the finish line. It is estimated that 1-3% of the global population (approximately 200 million people) are living with intellectual disability. They are differently abled. In their special needs reside a special dimension of qualities that can be seen when we consciously look. Special Olympics as a sports platform provides facilities and opportunity for developing and recognizing physical skills. Its genesis was influenced by the research of Dr. Frank Hayden (a sport scientist at the University of Toronto) on the transformative effect of sports on the physical fitness and social skills of those who intellectually are differently abled. Since the first games held in 1968 in Chicago, Special Olympics has grown to include nearly 4.5 million athletes in 170 countries. In Canada, over 40,000 individuals are involved in 17 Olympictype winter and summer sport programs. The Cowichan Valley local was formed in 1995 and has over 100 athletes age 12 years and up. The movement runs on the dedicated efforts of volunteers and resource support from donors. On Saturday, the 16th of July, Glenora Farm is hosting a concert dedicated to Special Olympics Cowichan Valley. The funds raised from the concert and silent auction will enable development of sports fixtures in the Cowichan Valley region. This concert is a continuation of the supportive relationship

Arreana Thomas, doing the ribbon discipline in the Gymnastics

16th July – Celebrating the Special between the two initiatives. Various members of the Glenora Farm community were part of the initial founding group that multi-tasked to coordinate, organise, drive, play ….and get Special Olympics established in the region . Katrin Batje (from the Big House in Glenora farm), remembers being the goalie, score keeper and peacekeeper in the floor hockey sessions with a group that was very good at the game and also had incredible tempers when things didn’t work out the right way! The concert aims to highlight and celebrate the unique spirit and skills of those amongst us who are differently abled. Please be prepared to hear stirring stories, the Glenora Farm Bell Ensemble playing and experience how the generous gesture of supporting a cause deepens and sweetens the sound of King Tide, Francis Dove and Mbira Spirit’s performances. Please join in to grow the circle of partnerships. (Suggested donation $20 per person, $30 per family, $5 for Special Olympics participants). Submitted Jasrriet Mahal

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Mockup triptych that Maynard and Nan painted for the mural.

Story of Tree of Life in The Warm Land The Mural in the Town Square

ore than a decade ago Duncan City Council designed the city square beside the city hall. This July is the first anniversary of the completion of the ceramic mural decorating the bandstand. The square is truly at the heart of our town, a setting for the vibrant farmer’s market, live music nights during the 39 Days of Summer, the Duncan Summer Festival, and a meeting place for many other public events. The city square fosters our sense of place and community life.

Nan Goodship painting mural pieces.

Years ago I dreamt of making a vibrant mural to cover the grey concrete bandstand. In the spring of 2013 the city council had a pool of funds contributed from city developments that were earmarked for public art in Duncan, so they put out their first call for art proposals. Thirteen artists submitted good ideas.

A jury was assembled and this mural proposal was selected. Just prior to submitting this mural proposal I met the artist Maynard Johnny Jr.. He agreed to collaborate on the design, combining imagery from his Coast Salish tradition and my own background to honour and welcome members of the whole community. The theme we chose was “Life in the Warmland”, including the salmon, the Cowichan River and Bay, and the people who live here. The salmon has been the main food source of the Coast Salish and much appreciated by everyone in the valley. It is respected for its resilience and rejuvenation. You can see these images if you go to the town square and look. Begin at the bottom step. Pictured there are salmon eggs in water. On the next step you will find the adult salmon, followed on the top step by the people of the valley, raising their hands in the traditional gesture of “huy chq’u,” meaning thank you. At the back of the stage is a large mural representing Cowichan Bay warmed by a huge warm sun, the rays of light spreading over the valley. The tree of life sits in the center, surrounded by river, ocean, bullrushes and local mountains. On the left is the Thunderbird, a giant supernatural spirit bird that is respected for its ability to create thunder with the clap of its wings and lightning with the blink of its eyes. On the right panel sits the frog, communicator between man and the spirit world.

Volunteers helping to move the heavy mural.

During the different stages of making the 350 square foot mural over twenty volunteers helped. We needed the

Detail of steps

expert help of Gem Chang Kue, a ceramic artist from Nanaimo, to silk screen the coast salish designs onto the tile risers. I hand painted all the areas not silk screened. This could only be done once and had to be done correctly, each piece needing to perfectly fit with it’s neighbouring pieces. Leanne Hodges was among those who helped with firing the tiles. This took many days! After the risers were complete we began work on the backstage mural. Maynard and I worked out the design on three canvasses, one for each plane of the backstage building we planned to cover in tile. Our final design was enlarged by Grant Kernan of AK Photos to perfectly enlarge the original. All these were traced out and used as templates. We then went through the process of shaping,

carving, cutting, drying, glazing and firing the hundreds of pieces of clay for the shaped elements of the mural. All these were pieced together on a supporting structure. Next, tiles were cut, painted and pieced around the tree, sun, raven, and bullrushes. Bev Russel, Tin Yan and Antoine Tsan von Baich, Anne Francoise Wauthy, Peter Morris and Peter Spohn were among the many amazing volunteers who pitched in to do the many different jobs. I realized in the process that this had become an art making team! Dave Kulhawy from Mastercraft Flooring offered advise about installation then later Les Broadway stepped in to transport the panel pieces down town. Finally, Larry Gilbert and Tom Walsh painstakingly installed the many pieces. Matching the corners was a particular challenge! They did a great job. New pieces of public art appear downtown each year. This summer the Peace Pole will be installed beside the train station. Behind each art addition there is a story and many hours of creative work. I hope that you, the members of this diverse and engaged community enjoy the details and meaning of the mural in the square. Submitted by Nan Goodship

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places. I do this alone, and being alone with myself will often generate random thoughts that are directly related to the experience I am enjoying. These random thoughts then shape the photographs I make. This art show on Just Jakes walls is a collection of these random thoughts.Random Thoughts: A collection of art photographs. Just Jakes Restaurant 451 Craig Street, Downtown Duncan runs to July 10

Random Thoughts, Photography Show by Paul Fletcher Random Thoughts is a photographic art show by Paul Fletcher for photographers and art lovers of all types. As a teacher I have a few months every summer to explore new

The Brass Knuckle Derby Dames is hosting a fundraiser dance “ Straight Outta Crofton” to benefit their roller derby adult and junior teams. The event will feature live music from local band Crash Betty and refreshments will be available. There will be a raffle for a bbq, silent auction, games and 50/50. Tickets are $20 and are available at Eclectic Ave, 132 Station St., Duncan or by contacting bkddderby@gmail.com or reaching us on FB. Crofton Community Hall, July 23 Doors 8pm.

The 32nd Islands Folk Festival July 22nd to 24th at Providence Farm

he musical acts are all booked, the craft vendors are all signed up, the food vendors are in place, and 300 volunteers are ready to work their hearts out at the 32nd Islands Folk Festival July 22nd to 24th. Produced by the Cowichan Folk Guild, this family friendly festival takes place at Providence Farm, located just outside of Duncan. This farm is a working organic farm dedicated to restoring the spirit and skills of those with physical, mental and emotional challenges. We can’t imagine a more beautiful site for our festival. Highlights of the festival include a special appearance by brother and sister duo Matthew Barber & Jill Barber on Friday evening, as well as a double set from the Oysterband, coming to us all the way from the UK. On Saturday Michael Kaeshammer, Cousin Harley, Jon and Roy, and the Nick La Riviere Band will entertain

Matthew and Jill Barber

us day and night. On Sunday Canadian folk icon Valdy, American folk icon Si Kahn, and Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project will provide some magical festival moments. And if you are feeling the need to dance, the Ezra Kwizera Band, Karim Saada, and the Gabriel Palatchi Trio are going to knock your socks off. And don’t forget the Blues Panel Concert on the Islands Stage Saturday morning, as well as the Living Roots of Music Workshop with Lauren Pelon, and the Words & Music Workshop with Duane Steele, Si Kahn, and Valdy. On Sunday Dave Harris presents

the History of the Blues Workshop, followed by the Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop featuring Don Alder, Graham Wardrop from New Zealand as well as Joel Fafard. And of course there is so much more....... so check out our website.. The Islands Folk Festival strives to be low impact and kind to the earth, so we are a zero waste certified event, and we provide a free shuttle service from downtown Duncan to the festival site. Weekend passes and day passes are available online on our website, and weekend passes are also on sale at all Vancouver Island Thrifty

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Foods locations until July 20th. For more information about the festival, including camping, please go to http:// www.islandsfolkfestival.ca/ IFF 2016 Pull Out Please pull out this page. Schedule in centrefold.

FOR MORE INFO SATURDAY, JULY 23 AND COMPLETE ISLANDS STAGE • DAY SCHEDULE 11 AM - KIDS - NORMAN FOOTE VISIT islandsfolkfestival.ca

FRIDAY, JULY 22

ISLANDS STAGE • EVENING 6 PM - OPENING CEREMONIES 7:PM – MATTHEW BARBER & JILL BARBER 8 PM - OYSTERBAND 9 PM - OYSTERBAND 10 PM – EZRA KWIZERA 11 PM – KARIM SAADA AND HIS BAND

SATURDAY, JULY 23

SPIRIT STAGE

11:30 – DUANE STEELE 12:30 – GRAHAM WARDROP 1:30 – THE SODA CRACKERS 2:30 – JAYME STONE’S LOMAX PROJECT 3:30 – THE KINGMIXERS 4:30 – JOHN REISCHMAN & THE JAYBIRDS

SAT HERITAGE WORKSHOP STAGE

NOON – BLUES FOLKS: DAVE HARRIS, TIM WILLIAMS, JOEL FAFARD, SUZIE VINNICK, GARY PRESTON 1 PM – JOHN REISCHMAN & THE JAYBIRDS 2 PM – MICHAEL KAESHAMMER 3 PM – JON AND ROY 4 PM - THE NICK LA RIVIERE BAND 5 PM - COUSIN HARLEY

CHAPEL STAGE

11 AM – DON ALDER NOON – EZRA QWIZERA solo 1 PM – CAROLINA BLUEBIRDS 2 PM – JOEL FAFARD 3 PM – GRAHAM WARDROP 4 PM – SI KAHN

TZOUHALEM STAGE

11:30 – ELLIANA STOCKS - youth 12:30 – DANIEL TUCKER - youth 1:30 – NAOMI DAVIES - youth 2:30 – MIGHTY SQUIRREL DUO 3:30 – TIM WILLIAMS 4:30 – DUCK CREAK

11 AM - 12:30 PM - LIVING ROOTS OF MUSIC - Lauren Pelon 1:30 PM to 3 PM – WORDS & MUSIC – Si Kahn, Valdy, Duane Steele

SATURDAY, JULY 23

ISLANDS STAGE • EVENING

6 PM - DINNER & SOUNDBREAK & SILENCE 7 PM – MICHAEL KAESHAMMER 8 PM – EZRA KWIZERA 9 PM – NICK LA RIVIERE BAND 10 PM – KARIM SAADA AND HIS BAND 11 PM – COUSIN HARLEY

SUNDAY, JULY 24

Special thanks goes to the Cowichan Valley Arts Council, Bopoma Marimba, Etc! Beads and the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre for their support in making this printed 2016 Islands Folk Festival Calendar possible.

SUNDAY, JULY 24

SPIRIT STAGE

11:30 - VALDY 12:30 – SI KAHN 1:30 – GABRIEL PALATCHI TRIO 2:30 – DUCK CREAK 3:30 – JON AND ROY

ISLANDS STAGE • DAY TZOUHALEM STAGE

11:30 – SUZIE VINNICK 11 AM - KIDS - NORMAN FOOTE - BILL JOHNSON solo NOON – JAYME STONE’S LOMAX 12:30 1:30 – ALEXIS LYNN - youth PROJECT 2:30 – SEAN BAKER - youth 1 PM – KARIM SAADA 3:30 – CAROLINA BLUEBIRDS 2 PM - KINGMIXERS 3 PM – BILL JOHNSON BLUES BAND SUNDAY HERITAGE 4 PM – GABRIEL PALATCHI TRIO WORKSHOP STAGE 5 PM - CLOSING CEREMONIES 11AM to 12:30 PM - HISTORY OF

CHAPEL STAGE 11 AM – LAUREN PELON NOON – TIM WILLIAMS 1 PM – DUANE STEELE 2 PM – SUZIE VINNICK 3 PM – SODA CRACKERS

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Free Music in Maple Bay Maple Bay Marina is pleased to provide the community FREE live music performed by STEW on Sundays during July and August. To enhance the sweetness of the melodies, the Mariners Market & Espresso Bar will also feature an ice cream sundae bar during the performances; scoop it up, build your own - flavour it oh so right. STEW is a dynamic duo band comprised of accomplished musicians; Brent Hutchinson, from Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band, and Terry Wicks, whose commercial CD recordings include The Best of Both Sides. Performances will

be held in the marina courtyard area, just outside the Mariners Market & Espresso Bar, from at 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. The public is welcome to attend; all ages will enjoy their blend of songs and melodies – a STEW blended from hits of the decades: the swinging 30’s, sweet ballads, spicy blues, a dash of country and classic folk rock favourites.

Tunes on A Summer’s Eve Community is only real when people gather, do things in common and chat. Knowing this, a few good citizens of Cobble Hill have recently come together to form the Cobble Hill Event Society (CHES). With

a CVRD grant-in-aid, they have been able to secure the services of David Bain, music promoter of Rock of the Woods fame, and have put together an energizing line up of artists who will provide good times at ‘Music in the Park’ in Cobble Hill village. Every Thursday in July from 6 to 8 pm, Cowichan Valley citizens will be serenaded by fine professional artists with tunes appealing to families or singles of any age. And it is FREE – something that is not that common these days. Guests can bring some snacks from home or, if they prefer, grab a bite at the food trucks or the village pub across the road. And, it seems, music is not enough for the CHES. Often, when you’re touring the valley, there are ‘Farmers Market’ signs. And, when you pop in, too rarely do you see the things you actually want to see at a true Farmers Market – fresh food from local farms or unique creations from our own neighbour artisans from the Cowichan Valley. So, once again, the CHES is bringing people together with a Farmers Market across from the park on Sundays from 10 to 3.

39 Days of Music The 39 Days of July a music festival in the summer in downtown Duncan ‘a rather fun place to be’ brought to you by the Duncan Cowichan Festival Society and a variety of community sponsors yes, 39 days are taken up with ‘free to the public’ musical treats in a festival atmosphere in downtown Duncan (the longest festival in the world, that we can find) Musical Events CUPE Stage – Charles Hoey Memorial Park, hourly showcases by touring and local talent, Monday-Friday from noon till 8pm daily Saturday from 11am till 8pm, Event Sundays from 11am till 3pm with added concerts from 4pm till 8pm concerts to complete the day. Walkabout Wednesdays City Stage Duncan City Square Show times 7:30pm / 8:30 a chance for the community to stroll through downtown Duncan as they gather in our city square to sit back and enjoy (or dance their shoes off) to various touring acts of renown…. bring your lawn chairs and your neighbours runs to August 1st.

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Kiteboarding. Music. Big Trees. Nitinat Windfest, July 8,9,10 The music is free and the spectacular competition features some of Canada’s best kiteboarders. After the competition Windfest lights up the dark wilderness with a party. For safety we’ve replaced campfires with lights, lasers and lots of sound equipment. With 2 bands, and 4 DJ’s there will be something for everyone.

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f there are magic places on earth, Nitinat Lake must be one of them. Nitinat is part wind machine, part nature sanctuary; here bears outnumber people. Far back on the logging roads, getting there is hard on the vehicle, and easy on the soul. Soaring thermals from the hot Cowichan Valley, and the cool clouds of Tofino create the World Famous Nitinat wind. Air is pulled in from the ocean as the Cowichan Valley heats up and sends hot thermals rising. This reliable temperature difference creates steady 50Km/h wind. For kiteboarders, this is heaven. Once a year, to celebrate this wind miracle, Windfest lights up the lake with music and spectacular kiteboarding. Windfest is as much a music festival, and celebration of the wind, as it is a competition.

This year the event will again be supported by the Cowichan Valley Regional District, Electoral Area F. With the help of generous sponsors, Windfest highlights the Cowichan Valley as a kiteboard tourism destination. Spectators are welcome. Simply come and support the event by buying a made-in-Canada event shirt. Kiteboarders are encouraged to register soon as the event is more than 50% full! Thank you CVRD Electoral Area F for your continued support for this exciting sport. Submitted by Luke Acker

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eading out for a Moonlight Paddle is an absolute must when you are in the Cowichan Valley area. Maple Bay is a great spot to launch from and watch the moon rise over the back of Mount Maxwell and then slowly bathes its moonlight across Maple Bay. When in a kayak you silently slip through the water and can float over shallow reefs and rocky ledges where you can catch glimpses of the magical dance of bioluminescence.

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You can see a sparkling trail of light as it is agitated by passing fish, your paddle dipping into the water or your hand teasing the waves… is alights with a simmering blueish glow for a brief second or two. Bioluminescence is the production of light by a living organism and the most commonly seen bioluminescence in Maple Bay is from single cell marine plankton. This Bioluminescent plankton occurs in all the world’s oceans and is best seen seen in late spring and during the summer months when there

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Marine Biology Camps COME EXPLORE! Learn about the plants and animals of the estuarine habitat through fun hands-on activities, including beach seines, mud digs, bird surveys, games, and crafts!

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n Wednesday July 6, you are invited to pitch in at Weedy Wednesday, a weekly Conservation Volunteer event at the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve on Maple Bay Road. The Nature Conservancy of Canada protects this 52-acre (21-hectare) haven for the globally-endangered Garry oak ecosystem. The largest Garry oak tree in Canada resides in the preserve’s lower meadow— and you can come see it. Volunteering gives community members the chance to learn about nature conservation efforts here on Vancouver Island and make a hands-on difference. A dedicated group of volunteers helps out at the preserve every week by pulling invasive plants, tending seedlings in the native plant nursery, restoring the wetlands on the lakeshore and much more. Through spring and summer, seed harvesting is an important job that helps native plants flourish. As Garry oak ecosystems support more plant diversity than any other ecosystem in BC, this is no small task. The Nature Conservancy of Canada is looking for more people to join and share the experience of

this amazing place, which is normally closed to the public. A former farm site on the shore of Quamichan Lake, the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve was protected by the Nature Conservancy of Canada seventeen years ago. Since then, the upper meadow and woodland have been extensively restored, with thriving populations of Garry oaks, black hawthorns and many wildflowers, including camas, shooting stars and spring gold. The preserve also hosts nestboxes for western bluebirds, which have been reintroduced after becoming locally extinct from Vancouver Island in the mid-1990s. If you like to get your hands dirty, are enthusiastic about nature and want to spend a beautiful morning outdoors, consider joining the friendly group of volunteers who care for this very special Cowichan landmark. All ages welcome, no experience necessary. The first Weedy Wednesday of the month is a great way to get started, and new volunteers are always invited. See you there!

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The Humpback Invasion

hile we have been lucky enough to have Orca sightings almost every day for the past two months it’s been the Humpbacks sightings that have been hard to fathom.

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season. It isn’t uncommon for us to have groups of 15 humpbacks traveling together in feeding aggregations in the late fall months. This year we have already documented more new humpbacks in the Salish Sea than any other year and we haven’t reached our peak season yet. With groups of over 20 humpbacks spread over a few miles the foraging action has been nonstop. We are seeing dramatic lunge feeding from multiple humpbacks at the same time and lots of surface activity. These kinds of sightings are a far cry from 10 years ago when we had our first humpback become a regular in the southern Salish Sea. BCY0324 or more commonly as “Big Momma” has now brought six calves back to our waters since 1997. Her calf this year is just a little rambunctious and when she isn’t nursing she is cavorting with mom feeding close by. It is a blessing to have these gentle giants feeding

throughout the Salish Sea and re-populating their traditional feeding grounds after they were nearly wiped out by commercial whaling, which ended 1967. Hopefully the North Pacific Humpback population continues to thrive and very soon we will be documenting three generations of humpback mother and calf pairs. Not to be out done by the humpbacks the Bigg’s Killer Whales have also taken up residence in the southern Salish Sea. Their population is also thriving due to the abundance of marine mammal prey in our waters. All in all the spring and early summer sightings have been fantastic and we have seen whales everyday for the past two months except for one Sunday in May. We have tours departing daily from Cowichan Bay! Simon Pidcock is Owner/ Operator of Ocean Ecoventures in Cowichan Bay

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Visions Art Tour all over the Cowichan Valley July 8, 9 and 10

he art of 27 artists and artisans at 15 locations will highlight the Visions Art Tour July 8, 9 and 10 throughout the Cowichan Valley. For 20 years this group has been presenting studio tours and introducing new artists as well as long-standing artists in the studios where they find their inspiration. In some cases it is their gardens, in others it is the forest or waterfront vistas and in still others it is memories of travels. The result is wide-ranging art including watercolours, oils, acrylics and pastels, coloured pencil drawings, photography, pottery, quilting, blown glass, silversmithing, jewellery and painted glass, tiles and wearable art, wood crafts and wood turning. Taking part in the tour this year are painters Bev Robertson, Donna Birtwistle, Cher McKittrick, Lorraine Mary Hawe, Kathy Curry Hill, Kmit, Carolyn McDonald, Sue Coleman, Laurel Hibbert, Roger Jackson, Charlotte Haggart and Carol Borrett; potters Penny Jones, Rosemary Danaher and Lyndsay Hunley; jewellery

designers Karen Bottcher. Joanne Kimm and Michele Heath; printmakers Beverlee McLeod and Edie Miller; photographers Neil Fatin and Nathalie Mansey; quilter/clay artist Joan Tuff; wood turner Ken Broadland; wood craft, Lorna Robertson; glass blower Tyler Hayes; glass and tile painter Terry Harrison. As they have done for the past couple of years, Visions Artists have “clustered” at some studios so it’s possible to visit several artists in one place, cutting down the number of miles visitors need to drive to take in the whole tour. Brochure/maps are available from the artists, from Thrifty Foods, from tourist centres and from many businesses in the Cowichan Valley. Or download from http://www. visionsarttour.ca/ Also watch for Visions Artists’ Galllery Show at the Maritime Centre in Cowichan Bay from August 7 to August 27.

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e are into summer now, and this means that the bees will need a different level of maintenance and care. It is still good to check for signs of swarming and to start providing adequate ventilation for temperature regulation. July also comes with a dearth period that means feeding your bees may be necessary. The mite population in your colony should also be monitored and now is a great time to treat with temperature dependent, organic treatments. With this warm weather, the bees will be spending

more and more energy maintaining the temperature of the hive. The ‘brood nest’ of a colony needs to stay between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius to properly develop worker bees. If you look at the entrance of your hive on a warm day, you will notice bees, with their heads towards the hive, on their front legs, fanning their wings. This is their way of regulating the temperature in the colony. A way to help them is to have a top entrance in your inner cover or lid, and to remove or enlarge any entrance reducer on the bottom entrance, to allow for more ventilation.

July can be a dearth period in the Cowichan Valley. Therefore, it is important to monitor how much honey stores your colony has, and feed them 1:1 sugar syrup if stores are depleting or low.

This ‘energy’ that the bees are spending on ventilation and fanning, comes in the form of honey. Honey is the bee’s form of carbohydrate, while pollen is their protein.

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Check your Varroa mite levels this month by doing a ‘sugar shake’, or other mite-sampling test. If there’s more than a 3% infestation, you will need to treat. A temperaturedependent, organic treatment you can use is formic acid. Which, when used at the right time of year is very effective. Varroa mites suck the hemolymph (blood) of developing bees, and vector diseases in doing so. By keeping their population low, or non-existent, you are giving your bee colony a much greater chance of getting through our damp winters.

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Learn how to water wisely at the 7th Edible Garden Tour!

ater is the life force for all living things and all green thumbs know the importance of this valuable resource. As we witness the effects of the drought in the Cowichan Region, CGC is seeing an increase in the use of smart techniques within edible gardens and farms, such as mulching and rain water harvesting. Accordingly, this year Cowichan Green Community (CGC) invites you to learn water wise gardening and farming techniques at the 7th annual Edible Garden Tour. On Saturday, July 9th, from 10am-3pm come visit some of the most impressive, striking, and tasty edible gardens in the Cowichan Region. Attendees are given the chance to meet the very hands behind

the shovels, and take away gardening secrets, tips, and techniques for growing food within drought conditions. This self-guided tour will leave you in awe of how edible landscapes can form through pure devotion and passion. “This year it was decided that the Edible Garden Tour should focus on smart watering practices due to the drought we are experiencing,” explains Alyssa Loucks, CGC’s garden tour organizer. “It can be incredibly challenging for gardens and farms when there is a severe lack of water, but there are water-wise techniques people can apply during a drought that still allows for the production of tasty edibles. We hope that tour participants can learn such techniques to save on water this summer.” Tickets are $20.00 per person. For more information please contact Alyssa at 250-748-8506, or alyssa@ cowichangreencommunity.

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The 5th annual Cowichan Lavender Festival is a family friendly event to celebrate our 2016 lavender harvest. There will be plenty of opportunities for pictures of your loved ones. Stroll and relax in our labrynth or visit our Lavender Cottage gift shop or the many local artisans and craft vendors that will be set up at the farm. We also offer lavender infused food and drink and talks of lavender growing and harvesting. Visitors can try their hand at wand making or stripping buds with our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;de-buddingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Saturday, July 23 10am - 4pm Lavender essential oil has many healing properties including antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. The oil and flowers are incredibly versatile, repelling pests, flavoring food and drink, scenting perfumes, homes, and body products, the list goes on. This Lavenderfest brings with it the opportunity to enjoy everything that Damali has to offer while the lavender is in full bloom and

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just before the harvest. Visitors can enjoy artisan vendors, demonstrations, lavender food and beverages as well as live music. Make a lavender craft and sip a glass of lavender infused wine in the licensed garden overlooking the farm. For 2016 Lavenderfest we are excited to announce that Linda Dowling of the former Happy Valley Lavender Farm will be joining us to talk about lavender growing and uses. Check out damali.ca for more info, including the full line up of participating vendors and musicians.

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Thanksgiving with over 60 varieties on show. Sacred Mountain Lavender is a boutique lavender farm, nestled on the edge of sacred Mount Tuam, near Fulford Harbour on Salt Spring Island. We display as many as 60 varieties of Lavender in our demonstration beds and have two acres of lavender that we grow for lavender buds, bunches and distilling our own essential oils. All our plants are propagated here at the farm, grown, harvested, dried, processed and distilled into essential oil. These are then added to all the hand crafted lavender culinary and spa products that we create. After 13 years, the Salt Spring Lavender Festival has come to end. While there will be no Lavender Festival this year our lavender farm will be open 7 days a week in July and August for self guided tours and demonstrations. . sacredmountainlavender.com

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he broom plants are covered with seed pods now – and some are even becoming brown and dry, ready to burst open in the heat and spread seeds wide and far. There are always dead branches on mature broom, year round. But in the summer’s heat, the dry branches become more dangerous. The high oil content of broom makes it a fire hazard –alive or dead. Even with more rain this summer, hot, dry days are ahead.

What shall we do? Shall we cut broom in July? While we cut broom at ground level in May, we’re going to experiment this summer, and cut the stalks about 2 feet above ground level and remove all the green branches. We think that the bare trunk of the plant will die from the stress of drought. BUT – we don’t want to spread the seeds. It’s a good idea to limit any cutting you do to areas away from roads and trails – away from people. Pile the cut branches on top

of themselves in an already infested area, not on healthy grass and native plants. Don’t let anyone drag the cut broom! Cut branches up smaller. The piles quickly shrink down. In the fall, you can burn those piles, or let them compost.

Image of broom seed pods courtesy Trevor James

This past spring, over 50 volunteers in the valley cut broom for 250 hours! Mostly in Maple Bay, Chemainus, and Banks Road. Thanks to the Kiwanis Club for cutting broom on Hudson Road off Hwy 1!

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Now, instead of industry members simply working independently to achieve the EPR standards, they can come to a recognized stewardship organization which will take care of all of the obligations listed above. Some examples of stewardship organizations that Island Return It works with are the Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association (small appliances and power tools), Product Care Association ( lights, etc.), and Encorp Pacific (beverage container, electronics). So, back to everybody’s favourite word...FREE. The reason that we can offer our services for free is that most recyclable products these days come with an attached Environmental Handling Fee (EHF). You may have seen this listed on a recent receipt, but often it is built right in to the cost of the product. These fees are then collected by the appropriate stewardship organization and redistributed to all stages of the recycling collection and processing stream. This includes the frontline services we offer at all six of our Island Return It locations.

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some or all of these things and are still feeling the cloud of anxiety or depression when you look deep inside. You may have tried some doctor recommended drugs to find you didn’t get relief and didn’t feel like yourself. There is an alternative to achieving improved mental health that you may not have explored: Heilkunst Sequential Timeline Therapy. This is a treatment based on the principles that every event in your life—physical, mental and emotional—has left a mark on your being, from the time of your birth to where you are today. Timeline Therapy works to remove the grief, shocks, wounds and traumas through talk therapy and homeopathic remedies A Heilkunst practitioner will work with you through your timeline starting at your present moment, and through the use of homeopathic remedies, will aid you in healing each trauma on your timeline. As a layer of trauma is removed the true, real you begins to emerge along with an improved sense of wellbeing and rejuvenated health.

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Ayurveda Insights

Summer Sweetness

Asrael is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yoga Teacher in the Cowichan Valley.

t’s summertime in the Valley which while beautiful, is also hot and dry. As an Ayurvedic Practitioner, I believe that we are deeply connected to the flow of nature and its energy. We are a reflection of the seasons and the weather. While I love the warmth and sun, it can very quickly bring us into a place of imbalance. Pitta dosha is a mix of fire and water. In the summer droughts, we can easily dry out and get inflamed. This can manifest in rashes, tiredness, dry skin, and irritability, frustration, overstimulation and a sense of being overwhelmed. Luckily its easy to find ways to balance out the heat: Nature Nourishes- We are surrounded by nature. Beautiful forests, the refreshing rivers, and the wide open ocean, are at our doorstep. Step outside, take time from your schedule to go to a cool, shady place and put your feet on the earth. This powerful medicine is both grounding and soothing. Move slowly when you go

out. Hiking is also a great way to replenish especially if you slow down and look around. Let your eyes feast on the surroundings, breathe in the freshness. This alone will bring tremendous balance. Yoga outside is a wonderful way to infuse this energy into your body as well.

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Boots, leggings and Sweetness- Sweet energy is cooling. Invite this energy sweaters most popular into your being with food and self care. Sweet tasting items. In new or nearly foods cool inflammation, and is also soothing to the emotional being as well. We are blessed with abundant new condition please! local and garden veggies and fruits; zucchini, green Follow us on Facebook for updates beans, and juicy fruits and berries are wonderful for upcoming sales & events. choices. White Basmati Rice is also naturally sweet and cooling, and licorice tea is a beautiful way to 3541 COBBLE HILL ROAD sip your way to contentment. Bitter and Astringent In the heart of Cobble Hill tastes are also cooling at this time of year (think dark leafy greens, and fresh garden herbs). Perhaps most importantly bring the sweetness to your day.. Give thesecondhanger@shaw.ca yourself and opportunity to rest. Take some time off work, be with your family and community. It’s not the season to add more to the schedule, doing less will actually create more peace, flow and contentment. Catch up on sleep and step into the joyful exuberance of playfulness. How can you sweeten your life with things you enjoy? The occasional ice cream won’t hurt either.

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Empedocles. Italian, Druid, Christian, Celtic, Mayan and Native Indigenous also use these concepts. Benoit’s Medicine Wheel garden is a tool to teach about health and disease on four levels: physical, spiritual, mental and emotional; the four actions and properties of herbs, directions, tastes, seasons and other aspects of our life which may come up in her interactive class. The Friday afternoon Medicine Wheel course can be taken separately, but is included in the Intensive.

Herbal Intensive Workshop

During the next 3 days people will learn to identify, harvest, prepare and apply medicinal herbs. You will learn how to make a multipurpose salve using calendula, chickweed, self heal; mend cuts and broken bones with comfrey; how to prepare and apply infusions, decoctions, poultices, tinctures to enhance effects. This course is on 5 wild and cultivated acres registered as a Conservation Steward of the Cowichan

Community Land Trust, with over 300 plant species! Benoit believes that anyone can learn simple herbal applications to take more control over their own health. Many people share this with family and friends. Anyone interested in herbs, from growing their own herb pots for kitchen use to clinical applications will enjoy the hands on, nose on and mouth in experience! Many of these “weeds” will be growing near you! Just recognizing these deepens our connection with plants and helps us to appreciate the amazing bounty that nature offers us when we are open to accepting it. Friday, July 29th Medicine Wheel Workshop Understand 4 elements of Medicinal Herbs 1- 4pm, $50 Advance July 30 - August 1st Herbal Intensive: What, Why and How? 9 am - 4 pm. Cost $350 Advance (includes fee for Medicine Wheel Workshop) For info or to register call Lorene Benoit 250-748-6802

space it affects how we function and move through our life, it effects how your space feels to your guests and it can even prevent the sale of your property. Then of course some become aware of a presence(s) in the home. Both Erin and Heather have learnt through their experience that spirits/ghosts are simply souls that have not found their way to the other side, some have unfinished business or are afraid. In most cases these spirits will make themselves known to you.

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ave you ever wondered what an energetic cleansing is? How do you know if you need to cleanse your home, property or business? Why would you benefit from doing so? You may have spring cleaned, summer purged and things still don’t feel right in your space. Maybe you are finding you don’t seem to be spending much time in your home? Have you had your property listed for a long period of time and it is not selling? When a home or property has a low vibration, people in the space often find themselves feeling influenced - thus feeling unmotivated, sick, tired and sometimes stuck in negative patterns. Land and buildings can take on the energy around them just as we do. Often low or stuck energy can be the result of previous owners life traumas and struggles. Or the current people living in the space moving through their own bumps and curves in life. A shift or a new awareness is often noticed after a great deal of stress or chaos. When a less than ideal vibration exists in the

Generally they do not mean any harm or ill intent, they are simply asking for acknowledgment and support. These ghosts often have no connection to those in the home, but were drawn to the energy there. When working with our clients and the energies it has become apparent that often the physical client and ghosts have similar lessons to learn, as we tend to attract similar aspects of ourselves. Energetic cleansings are profound healing experiences for all involved. Perhaps you have considered an energetic cleansing but uncertain how to go about it or wondered if you can call for support? Well great news, we are all capable of doing this work on our own when we can come from a clear intention of love. So how do you clear your own space? First look around your home and pay attention the physical contents of your home. Is there a lot of clutter or items that no longer bring you joy? If so it is time to let those items go so that there is space for positive energy to come in.

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Thirdly, we understand there are many different schools of thought on cleansing spaces but truly your intention is magical. In our experience we feel doing what resonates with you is best. So whether that is purchasing holy wood, sage or salt and smudging by physically moving throughout your home with the intention of bringing in light and love, with the desire to move non-supportive or stuck energy out will clear your space and raise the vibration. Most importantly, trust! Trust the work you are doing will be done easily! Often clients are too busy, lack the confidence and understanding or just want someone neutral to come in and cleanse. Just as you would hire a house cleaner, Erin Lawson and Heather Lauzon are available to support you. Erin Lawson (Intuitive Counsellor/ Medium) and Heather Lauzon (Clinical Hypnotherapist/Intuitive Healer) may be referred to as “Modern Day Ghostbusters” as they have been working together bringing in the good vibrations and holding the space for healing those on the physical and spiritual plane. We love what we do, we’ve seen it all and feel honored to be the doing the work. Whether it is moving old energy through a space or assisting a spirit to heal and cross over. We want to spread the understanding that there is nothing to fear. We know that these lost souls are not supposed to be stuck here and it is part of our journey to guide the spirits to the other side to bring peace and ease for all. The work we do can be done in person or long distance, meaning if your property is off island we can still support you. We have worked with clients near and far. If you need support feel free to contact either Erin or Heather with any questions you may have. Erin Lawson – Phone 250-715-5078 Email – elementalintuitive@gmail.com Heather Lauzon – Phone 250-732-1405 Email - heather@emeraldhealingplace. com Submitted by Heather Lauzon and Erin Lawson.

ummer has arrived and that means a different set of conditions for older bodies looking to get and stay fit. While the drier weather is a blessing for achy joints and chronic inflammation, safety precautions should be followed to reduce the chance of heat exhaustion, dehydration, and sports injuries. It’s also a fantastic and easy time of the year to lighten up the diet with more fresh produce in salads and cold soups, and abundant fresh fruit to satisfy sugar cravings. For seniors, it’s a perfect season to add a bit more challenge to the fitness plan, through cardio exercise, fun sporting activities, yoga, and gentle martial arts. Walking, hiking, cycling, swimming, and indoor dance classes geared towards aging bodies are perfect aerobic activities that minimize impact on joints, while proper stretching routines (especially from a gentle yoga practice) develop flexibility, co-ordination,

body-awareness, and functional physical strength, all of which are particularly important for seniors personal fitness programs. Numerous studies demonstrate a firm connection between regular physical exercise for seniors and better health, including a strengthened cardio-vascular system, stabilized blood pressure, a faster metabolism, improved digestion, better sleep quality, and a delay in the onset of age-related memory loss. These are due in part to more circulating oxygen, better removal of wastes through sweating and elimination, and where yoga is concerned, a general focus on improving spine mobility and organ health through careful twists, bends, and stretches along with slow, mindful breathing. Regular exercise even improves mood and brain function, and doing so in nature further enhances these benefits! By modifying the activities and intensity to suit individual

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The Benefits of Summertime Fitness for Seniors needs and concerns, seniors can engage in fitness and reap the rewards, while reducing pain, improving cognitive function, and delaying the less appealing parts of the aging process. Furthermore, maintaining better over-all health puts less stress on our health-care system, and means more time with friends and family!

exercise at the hottest time of day. The Equipoise Bodyworks Health & Fitness Studio in Maple Bay caters to 55+ and seniors wellness, with Zumba classes, Yoga, Pilates, and private training all geared towards gently aging bodies. It’s never too late to reap the rewards of a stronger, healthier body and mind.

Not too sure how to start? Try out local resources like recreation centres, YWCA centres, seniors activity centres, and fitness gyms or Yoga studios that focus on seniors health and fitness. Be sure to seek professional guidance if you are concerned about chronic injuries or illness that could affect your exercise, and always seek guidance if making specialized changes to the diet. And be sure regardless of your choices to stay extra hydrated and avoid outdoor

Have a great day! Feel free to contact me for information on private training, yoga and pilates classes, therapeutic massage services, and specialty 55+ & seniors wellness programs. Our studio is located at 963 Herd Road, just ten minutes from Duncan in Maple Bay. Lise Duncan 250.701.3731 equipoisebody works.com

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uring a recent trip to Vancouver Island I had the opportunity to play Duncan Meadows golf course and what a pleasure that turned out to be. It’s no wonder the course has been chosen to host the 2018 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. That’s a “ big time “ endorsement as this event is sought after by golf clubs across the country and only the best venues are selected for this competition. The course itself was established in 1993 and purchased in 1996 by its current owners, Ming and Grace Hui. Personally, I loved the fact that they are “ hands

on “ owners who greet every golfer with enthusiasm. They’ve also spared no expense in upgrading the bunkers with imported white silica sand, plus having paved their cart paths and improved the irrigation system. Your round starts with what I might call a “ soft par 5 “ but don’t let that lull you into thinking you may make your best score ever. Having said that, I found the course to be both challenging and fair. There were no gimmicky holes as you may find on other links. When you hit a good shot, you were rewarded with the opportunity to make par. If you didn’t then you still had a chance for a reasonable recovery or bogey at worst. One thing is for sure – you need to use every club in the bag.

Mount Prevost dominates much of the landscape and looking back from several elevated greens gave us some beautiful vistas. Paolo, my playing companion and photographer constantly had his camera pointed at yet another keepsake picture. Although the 426 yard 6th hole is the “ signature hole “ we found the 16th to be a real beauty of a par 3. It was only here that the group behind us almost caught up as Paolo was burning through more film. I’ve played literally hundreds of golf courses in my time and can assure any golfer that this a course that you can play every day and not get tired of it. I loved the layout, the challenge and

the course design that kept every hole interesting. Many of the views were simply spectacular! On top of all, the conditioning everywhere was absolutely superb! This course had some of the best greens that I’ve encountered in a long time! ( However, I have to admit that I didn’t make a single putt over 4 feet in recording a 79.) I noticed that the annual (regular) membership cost was $1,800.00 which seems to make this course a steal considering it’s playable virtually year-round. Unless it were free, how can it get better than $ 37 a week for unlimited golf ? Take my word for it and give it a try – I guarantee that you won’t be disappointed ! www.duncanmeadows.com

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am not a fan of tear jerker dog stories. I’m just too sensitive. But I do enjoy reading books on dog health and behaviour, so I’d like to share some of my favourites. “Canine Body Language – A Photographic Guide” by Brenda Aloff. A thick book with lots of photographs, Canine Body Language will have you seeing dogs in through their eyes. Subtitled “Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog” this dense tome is a must for the dog lover. Like a translation guide, this book explains the largest motions to the tiniest nuances of a dog’s body language; their true language. “On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals” by Turid Rugass. Every dog professional is familiar with this little gem. Like “Canine Body Language” it explains how dogs really communicate, through their bodies. But this book focusses on how dogs calm themselves, calm each other, and even try to calm you. Little things to us such as looking away, lip licking or sniffing the ground are big things in dog language. “Inside of A Dog. What Dogs See, Smell, and Know” by Alexandra Horowitz. Researched and written by a scientist, this beautiful book goes even deeper into your dog and explains how a dog can be smelling even when

she’s exhaling. Alexandra delves into how most dogs actually see faster than we do (which is why most dogs couldn’t watch the old TV sets.) And then she works through intelligence with her emphasis not on non-scientific anthropomorphising, but through umwelt, or seeing things through the eyes of another. This book is full of information from studies, but is also full of love and respect for our companions. “Bones Would Rain from The Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs” by Suzanne Clothier. An adamantly unscientific look at the emotional and spiritual side of dogs. Using her extensive experience with dogs, Suzanne covers a lot of ground explaining how dogs see the world and then using that view to train and live with your dog in a clear and humane way. She dispels common cruel myths and gives alternate tools to help you work with your dog so both of you can be understood. Our knowledge of how dogs experience the world is growing exponentially and these four book are a great start on what we are learning about these intelligent, sentient creatures. I’m excited about the future.

Bossy Cats definite agenda in mind.

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hose of us who live with bossy cats love them to bits. These are the cats who bat at passing dogs for no reason or wake us up by jumping on our chests. Bossy cats blame humans for the weather and let you know it. They can jump onto fridges when we open cans. Sometimes they’ll sit on our laps, but not for very long – they are busy inspecting their homes. All family members exist at the beck and call of these smart and assertive felines. Bossy cats are not usually problem cats. But sometimes things can change. A bossy cat out of control can be a bit scary. These are cats who bite or scratch, or climb up your legs with open claws, or jump onto your head or shoulders, or swat you hard in passing. The thing you first need to make sure of is that your cat isn’t acting out of fear or pain or physical discomfort. After that you need to figure out what the cat is telling you to do. A bossy cat has a

OK, so you figure it out, but then what can you do to stop this rude behaviour without breaking your cat’s spirit? The trick is to back up a lot of steps. Remember the less mean ways your cat demanded something? And before that there was the way your cat requested something. That’s what want to return to. When bad behaviour happens, try to distract your cat- ignore the bad stuff, challenge it with interesting things to do, and whatever you do don’t give the cat the reward . Eventually you’ll reward your cat’s kinder ways of asking. For example, maybe your “hungry” cat has started climbing up your legs and biting you when its time to be fed. Stop the feeding and distract him or her with balls, games, toy mice – whatever. Walk away. Start feeding at different times of the day. But every time the bad stuff happens, stop the feeding. At times when your cat is most relaxed or not paying a lot of attention to you, that’s a good time to put out the food. The good news is that bossy cats are smart cats, and once they figure out something isn’t working they are quick to change. Of course you’ll always be surprised by what they try next – that’s a bossy cat!

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annabis oil is gaining in popularity as more and more Canadians begin to explore medical cannabis as a treatment option. Ingesting an oil, rather than inhaling the smoke from the plant material is preferable to many patients who don’t wish to smoke or vaporize. In many cases, oil can also be used topically to treat skin conditions such as eczema and arthritis inflammation and pain. Peace Naturals Project Inc. was the first federally approved Licensed Producer to be granted what is known as a Section 56 Exemption allowing the company to produce and distribute cannabis oil. Today, the list of LPs authorized to manufacture and sell cannabis oil includes Mettrum, CanniMed, Tilray, Tweed and the Whistler Medical Marijuana Corp. You can find a full list of Health Canada approved Licensed Producers here: (chart by Sante Cannabis over at https://news.liftcannabis. ca/2016/03/01/licensedproducer-cannabis-oil/) Cannabis oil is certainly not a new innovation, indeed countries all over the globe have been paying closer attention to cannabis. Cannabis-based medicines have been utilized for therapeutic purposes in many cultures (China and India, in particular, are known for medical cannabis use dating back centuries). In Europe, cannabis extractions were regularly used around the end of the 19th century to treat pain, spasms, asthma, sleep disorders, depression, and loss of appetite.

4 Questions About Cannabis Oil What Is It? Cannabis oil is, simply put, a delivery method of the therapeutic compounds that medical cannabis patients need that does not involve combusted plant material. Extracts are available in several forms with oil being one of the most popular. Note: If you are a Canadian patient with a current prescription for medical cannabis you do not need to go back to your doctor to get another document to access oils. If the Licensed Producer that you have signed up with produces oil, you can just adjust your next order. So what is a “concentrate”? A concentrate refers to any cannabis product that is created by compounding cannabinoid chemicals and producing an end result that is pure and highly potent. This umbrella term includes all kinds of hash and kief as well.

Oils come in varying forms from soft or even runny to crumbly, solid or waxy, these products are known as budder, sap, shatter and wax to name a few of the most popular concentrates available today.

How Is It Made? There are several methods of extraction, but generally, commercial producers in North America rely upon “closed loop” extraction techniques or high-quality n-butane if performing butane extractions. It’s worth noting

that Canadian Licensed Producers must cap the THC levels in their cannabis oils at 30mg/ml for bulk oil and 10mg/ml for capsules. Presently, THC and CBD are the only two cannabinoids LP’s are required to list. CO2 oil uses intense pressure and liquidized carbon dioxide to strip cannabinoids and terpenes from the flower. This method is called supercritical fluid extraction. This option offers safety and control, but a CO2 extraction machine will set you back anywhere from $5000 to $100,000.

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BHO (Butane Hash Oil) can be smoked, vaporized and even used in the preparation of foods; this extraction method is popular because it can be done relatively easily at home (although please note this is extremely dangerous and not recommended by the author of this article). Commercial producers who make BHO do so by forcing liquid butane through a glass tube packed with cannabis flower or “buds”. The liquid butane works to dissolve the trichome gland heads quickly. This results in a solution of cannabinoids, terpenoids, waxes and oil which wind up having a texture anywhere from solid and glass-like to oily once the butane /cannabis solution evaporates. Making Rick Simpson Oil, also known as RSO and Phoenix Tears involves soaking cannabis in isopropyl alcohol then boiling off the solvent - again, this is extremely dangerous and should not be attempted at home. One of the biggest concerns around home extractions is the obvious fire risk. Both butane and isopropyl alcohol are very volatile and explosive. In order to achieve the therapeutic qualities in a cannabis oil, the cannabinoids must be exposed to heat and that where many people find themselves in dangerous

situations. Another concern patients might have would be the lack of regulation outside the MMPR production. It would be an easy thing for impurities to miss being purged if you’re dealing with unfamiliar gasses as different gasses have different evaporation temperatures. Without regulation in place to ensure food grade quality, extractions from unknown origins or even well-intentioned home recipes could contain residues from several different gasses. A much safer method would be a closed-loop system which recycles the solvent rather than releasing it into the air. This is the process that is now required for all legal concentrate production in Colorado. As Canada moves toward a legalized market, the importance of testing cannabis products will be a front and centre topic. Patients and adult use consumers should demand testing and not just for cannabinoid content. Producers should also be looking for mildew and mould, for pesticides, for particulates such as dust, mites, hair, pet dander and any other topical treatment that could end up in the finished product. This is, of course, a much more important consideration

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for the medicinal market as patients with compromised immune systems will need to take this information into account when making purchasing decisions.

How Does It Work? The thing to remember about Cannabis therapy is that is personalized medicine. The right treatment program depends on the person and condition being treated. Cannabinoids work best synergistically, and some experimentation may be necessary to find the right product/strain/dose for your condition. In a nutshell: Cannabinoids bind to the endocannabinoid system in the human body. This system is made up of cannabinoid receptors. Many of the effects of cannabinoids and endocannabinoids are mediated by two receptors: CB(1) and CB(2), although additional receptors may be involved. The human endocannabinoid system is involved in a variety of physiological processes such as pain management, appetites, and mood. For Canadians suffering from cancer, as an example, cannabis oil might work to mitigate the painful side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Cannabis oil is known to help restore the suppressed appetite a cancer patient might be experiencing, allowing the patient to maintain a healthy weight.

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Oil and other extracts offer a non-combustible consumption option that appeals to many patients and health care practitioners. While the carcinogenic properties are

not the same when it comes to cannabis and tobacco, no inhalation consumption is still highly preferable to many health care practitioners. The Canadian Medical Association cautions patients to “start slow and go low”, meaning that a tiny (imagine half a grain of rice) sized drop is ideal for the novice cannabis oil patient. As you continue on you will adjust that dosage to roughly the size of a full grain of rice and then likely repeat it several times throughout the day. These dosing details should be discussed with your care team for best results. Frequent physical effects of cannabinoids are tiredness, dizziness, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, dry mouth, reduced lacrimation, muscle relaxation, and increased appetite. Tolerance develops to many of the undesired effects of cannabinoids—particularly tiredness, dizziness, and cardiovascular and psychoactive effects—over a period of days or weeks. For more information and to schedule an appointment to speak to Lift Resource Centre cannabis educator visit liftcentre.ca. References http://www.ncbi.nlm. nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC3442177/#E113 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pmc/articles/PMC3442177/ https://www.projectcbd.org/ cannabis-dosing https://www.leafly.com/news/ cannabis-101/what-makeshash-oil-medicine-dabbingand-hash-oil-myths-part-two http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/18426493

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Feeling Hot, Hot Hot! The summers are getting hotter and we need to be creative to find ways to keep cool that are effective and don’t just involve turning on the AC. Here are some ideas: Inside the house

• Installing ceiling fans help to keep rooms cooler and if you already have them be sure to dust the blades before turning them on. • Keep curtains and windows closed on hot days. Our tendency is to open windows but leaving them closed along with the window coverings will help to keep things cooler. • Close doors to unused rooms, helps to keep cool air in and warm air out. • Get creative about making meals that don’t involve turning on the stove or oven. BBQ is an obvious option but if you need an alternative to grilling use a crockpot or toaster oven instead. • If you need to cook, use your oven in the morning when it’s cool. to make things like potato salad or pasta salad that can be eaten cold later in the day. • Plant shade trees near the house or install awnings. For ourselves: • Adding peppermint essential oil to water in a spray bottle makes

a great spritz for a very effective cooling effect. Just be sure to avoid the eyes. • Eat cold meals. Salads, cold cuts, fruit, etc help to keep your internal body temperature lower. Popsicles and ice-cream count too. • Keep a swim suit and towel in the car so when you’re out and about its easy to stop for a quick dip in the lake, river or ocean. We are so lucky to live where we do! For our pets and livestock: • Just like us our animals need more water on hot days. My goats and dogs seem to love it when I freeze blocks of water and add it to their water buckets. • Putting a fan in the coop or an exhaust fan in the barn provides air circulation and helps keep things cooler. • Rabbits have a hard time cooling down and enjoy a frozen water bottle to lie next to or a ceramic floor tile that’s been in the freezer to lie on. • Chickens love cold watermelon. • Of course providing shaded areas for all animals to retreat to is essential. I put striped beach umbrellas out in my runs, keeps them cool and looks like a beach party! Tracey Hanson local mompreneur and owner/operator Clean Choice EcoFriendly Cleaning Services cleanchoicecleaners. com

he best thing one could do after receiving a massage is to relax. No errands or obligations, just to relax at home is a perfect way to maximize the benefits of the therapy. So here we are, I have started to offer home visits in the valley following my recent relocation to Duncan. During twelve years of full time practice in Toronto, I provided home service to a number of regular clients; some had difficulty with mobility, some simply preferred the comfort of home. I offer two types of therapies. One is called shiatsu massage. My style of shiatsu is best described as a freestyle, deep tissue bodywork. My other modality is a gentle hands-on technique called craniosacral therapy. Characteristically, the former is constant movement, and the latter is absolute stillness, a perfect combination of yin and yang. The two are sometimes incorporated in a single session, or sometimes used in separate sessions, depending on what’s needed. I hope you can take advantage of my new service. It’s very simple. I will bring a massage table, fresh linen along with good hands. All you need to do is show up! You may wonder if I could appear at your office – yes, that could also be arranged. I’d bring a more compact massage chair instead.

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here is nothing like riding a bicycle on a warm summer day through some of the most beautiful scenery in Canada. This summer, there’s a great opportunity to see more of Shawnigan and the Cowichan Valley while getting exercise, eating delicious food, sampling incredible local wines, and meeting amazing people. Join the Cowichan Valley Grape Escape – a Scotiabank MS Bike Tour that raises money to help Canadians living with Multiple Sclerosis. The tour takes place on July 23rd and 24th, with options for 50, 70, or 100 km rides, all starting and ending at Shawnigan Lake School. On Saturday the 23rd, cyclists depart from the school at 10:00 am, and make stops at wineries all along the route. After making their way back to the school in the afternoon, riders will enjoy refreshments, appetizers, a silent auction, and a dinner feast at Shawnigan Lake School’s beautiful dining room, Marion Hall. There will be music and dancing on Saturday night, and participants can either stay in the school dorms or camp on the school grounds. On Sunday morning after a hearty breakfast, cyclists ride all the way around Shawnigan Lake, with an option to go over the Kinsol Trestle or pay a visit to GBS Glass Blowing, then back to the school for a BBQ lunch and closing ceremonies.

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It promises to be an extraordinary weekend of sightseeing, feasting, and celebrating all that there is to offer in and around Shawnigan – and at the same time raising funds to help those living with MS - a disease that affects more people in Canada than any other country in the world. There is so much to see and do in Shawnigan and the Cowichan Valley – and this is a great example of the kind of sustainable tourism Sonia Furstenau is that beneﬁts everybody. Find out more the CVRD Director for at msbike.ca Shawnigan Lake, and a long time advocate for social and environmental justice.

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ere some fashion trends for 2016 which you may incorporate into your summer wardrobe. • Cold shoulder/off the shoulder, shoulder cut-outs. • Sheer styles-think organza and chiffon. • Slip dresses-lingerie inspired pieces in lace, leather etc. • Aqua eyes-eyeliner in brilliant colours. • Solid stripes, playful graphics-vibrant colours. • Romantic Ruffles • Red lips • High Fashion Fringe • Bomber Jackets • Victorian inspiredfloral prints, high collar necklines, longer hemlines and puffy sleeves • Pleated everything

Of course with trends as with everything you may simply incorporate one trend to add flair to your style. Trends are not for everyone and if you are a slightly “wiser” version of your young self you may stay away from all of it.

Find clothing that fits you well and stay away from styles which are really meant for the younger version of ourselves. Clean classic lines are always best for most of us. Buy neither too large or too small but simply a good fit. What do you need to get you through the summer? Capri and full length pantsWhite, Black, Beige, Denim and coloured if you love them. Tops to match all of the above Good quality leggings to wear with that tunic top-capri length works well for summer. Any one of us can wear leggings as long as the top is a longer style top it will look fantastic!! Skirts & Dresses-Normally I would wear dresses as I love the quick and easy of a dress but others may prefer a skirt. Find either that suit your body type and wear them everywhere!! Be a girly girl and dress up “The Cowichan Valley”! Jeans that fit-ensure please that the pant leg is a good fit as wider legs add ten pounds! Did you know that large pockets

on your behind will widen your back view? Pockets should be placed closer to the middle seam of your jeans for a flattering rear view. Shoes/sandalsbuy amazing and comfortable shoes. What a great way to jazz up your outfit! Ensure you buy the best quality shoes you can afford. Wedges and flats are still the most popular style of shoe. If your feet are happy so will you be! It’s really worth investing the money in great quality shoes. This is where adding a fun coloured shoe to your basics could really add interest to your outfit. Let’s go shoe shopping!

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At The Second Hanger we receive a variety of amazing brand name items each and every day. Consider shopping second hand to ensure that we recycle as much as possible and keep these items out of the landfill. How we shop and where we shop is important. Please shop locally in every way you possibly can.

Your local merchants count on you to support them. The money you spend in your local shops stays in your community and ensures that small businesses will stay in business. Thank you as always for your support. We look forward to seeing you soon. Sue Ryan is the owner of The Second Hanger in Pioneer Square Mall, Mill Bay.

Travelodge Rebrands to Ramada

here’s a new name in town, Ramada! The Travelodge Silver Bridge has re-branded and is now Ramada Duncan. We are the same staff providing the same warm hospitality, under a new name. The very popular Old Fork restaurant and River Rock Bar + Grill are open for business as usual. Rich with history, Ramada Duncan is a landmark property that has served guests since 1953 as the Silver Bridge Inn. The part of the building that now houses

the River Rock Bar + Grill was the house of Ashdown Green, a surveyor and sport fisherman, and the original Inn built over 120 years ago. The guestrooms at the Ramada Duncan have undergone many renovations and updates in the past year including: new carpet and paint, brand new mattresses, pillows and linens, new tub surrounds, shower heads and rods, new flat screen TV’s and HD cable boxes, Keurig coffee makers, upgraded high speed Wi-Fi, new lamps, artwork, occasional chairs and pull out sofas. We are excited to announce that we have converted three of our kitchenette suites to be family rooms complete with bunk beds! The most obvious upgrade you will notice if you

drive around the back of the hotel is a gorgeous new roofline on the hotel building. Ramada is under the umbrella of the Wyndham Hotel Group, as is Travelodge, so you may still continue to earn your Wyndham Rewards points when you stay with us.

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Eating Less Meat Will Reduce Earth’s Heat

ill vegans save the world? Reading comments under climate change articles or watching the film Cowspiracy make it seem they’re the only ones who can. Cowspiracy boldly claims veganism is “the only way to sustainably and ethically live on this planet.” But, as with most issues, it’s complicated. It’s true, though, that the environment and climate would benefit substantially if more people gave up or at least cut down on meat and animal products, especially in overconsuming Western societies. Animal agriculture produces huge amounts of greenhouse gas emissions, consumes massive volumes of water and causes a lot of pollution. But getting a handle on the extent of environmental harm, as well as the differences between various

Estimates of how much animal agriculture adds to greenhouse gases range widely, from about 14 to more than 50 per cent of total global emissions. Agriculture exacerbates climate change in a number of ways. Clearing carbon sinks such as forests to grow or raise food can result in net greenhouse gas increases. Farming, especially on an industrial scale, also requires fossil fuel–burning machinery, as does processing and transporting agricultural products. Determining the overall contribution is complicated by the fact that livestock agriculture accounts for about nine per cent of human-caused CO2 emissions but far greater amounts of other greenhouse gases, which are worse in many ways but less dangerous in others. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, livestock farming produces 65 per cent of human-related nitrous oxide, which has 296 times the global warming potential as CO2. It also contributes “37 per cent of all human-induced methane (23 times as warming as CO2), which is largely produced by the digestive system of ruminants, and 64 per cent of ammonia, which contributes significantly to acid rain.” But methane stays in the atmosphere for about 12 years, and nitrous oxide for about

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114, while CO2 remains for thousands of years. Emissions also vary by livestock. Pigs and poultry contribute about 10 per cent of global agricultural emissions but provide three times as much meat as cattle — which are responsible for about 40 per cent of emissions — and use less feed. Some plant agriculture also causes global warming. Wetland rice cultivation produces methane and nitrous oxide emissions, the latter because of nitrogen fertilizer use. Different agricultural methods also have varying effects on climate. And some people, such as the Inuit, have adapted to meat-based diets because fresh produce is scarce — and flying it in causes more emissions than hunting and eating game.

and 31.6 in developing countries. People in South Asia eat less meat than anyone, at about 7.6 kilograms in 2015. A study by scientists at the U.K.’s Oxford Martin School found global agriculture-related emissions could be cut by a third by 2050 if people followed simple health guidelines on meat consumption, by 63 per cent with widespread adoption of a vegetarian diet and 70 per cent with vegan. The authors found adopting healthier diets with less meat and animal products could also reduce global health-care costs by $1 billion a year by 2050. Although switching to better agricultural methods and encouraging local consumption could also reduce emissions, those are topics for another column. In the meantime, we can do our part by at least cutting down on meat, especially red meat, or by taking the more significant step of adhering to a vegetarian or vegan diet.

The bottom line is that cutting down on or eliminating meat and other animal products from our diets is necessary for protecting humanity from runaway climate change — and from many other environmental consequences, including water scarcity, degraded ecosystems and pollution of waterways and oceans. The FAO reports that global demand for livestock products could increase 70 per cent by 2050 if nothing is done to slow consumption.

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Worldwide meat-consumption rates show there’s room to cut down in industrialized countries, where the average person consumed 95.7 kilograms in 2015, compared to the 41.3-kilogram global average,

David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and cofounder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation senior research scientist Scott Wallace..

Perhaps the best dietary advice for our own health and the planet’s is from food writer Michael Pollan: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.”

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Yes, any folk with eyes can see that the Cowichan Valley flora and greenery have exploded into life early this spring. It is a feast for the senses. I am revelling in all kinds of blossoms myself, which may be somewhat embarrassing to anyone out on a walk with me. I can’t say there is any shame in laying face down in a bed of wild or domestic flowers. The important things is to ask the people who own the property first if it’s alright to lay down on their garden beds. I believe that’s how I blew it, and two buddies of mine had to walk away. It’s been a week and neither of them are returning my messages. Anyway, I did come out smelling like lavender. I departed “slow and easy” before the police arrived. I heard the sirens, but was “chillaxed”.

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With lavender festivals and mazes and just lavender all over the Valley, as well as the other blossoms, it’s a real wonder to me how anyone with a nose can walk, bike or drive straight. The answer as to why insects fly around in lazy figure eights is obvious. They’re clearly intoxicated. There are probably smart people in this Valley who practice Yoga and Reiki, offer to Sacral your Cranium while you are hooked up to a biofeedback machine - who also smear themselves in lavender oils, at least on full moons. I’ll be hanging around the various lavender festivals this summer sniffing hard and hoping to meet more people who also don’t mind lying shamelessly on their bellies among the true living colours. We’ll recognize each other by our silly smiles.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) This month, your focus is on home, family and your private life. You will want to cocoon at home to enjoy your privacy and catch your breath. But you will not just lounge about asking someone to peel you a grape; oh no, you will throw yourself into renovations and redecorating projects so that you can do something to make your home more attractive and appealing to everyone. Be patient this week because quarrels with siblings and relatives will arise. Taurus (April 20-May 20) This month is is busy, onthe-go pace. Fortunately, your communications with others are sweet and diplomatic. In fact, it will likely occur to you just how much love there is in your daily world. In addition, your appreciation for the beauty of your daily surroundings will heighten. These two qualities will make you feel loved and fortunate. Admittedly, with fiery Mars opposite your sign until August, tension with partners and close friends is unavoidable. Oops. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Your focus during July will be on money, cash flow and earnings – and things look good! Many of you will boost your income, and almost all of you will buy beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. It’s a good time to think about your financial picture and how you can save or budget for what you want to do in the future. At a more personal level, you will give more thought to your pubic image because this is something you own as well. Ask yourself: What

kind of impression do I create on my world? Cancer (June 21-July 22) The Sun is in your sign this month boosting your energy for the rest of the year! Plus it will attract important people and favourable circumstances to you. The next month is an excellent time to buy wardrobe goodies. You will also find that relations with partners and close friends will be easier and friendlier. With both the Sun and fair Venus in your sign, you can afford some largess with others. Start to think of how you can improve your realestate scene or your home in the coming year because you will! Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) This is your month to keep a low profile because your personal year is coming to an end. Ideally, you can use the next four weeks to strategize and plan what you want your new year to be all about. It’s going to be an excellent year for Leos. You will have a lot of the benefits you felt in 2005 but you won’t have Saturn in your sign restricting you with burdens and challenges. (As it was in 2005.) Appreciate the simpler life this month. Appreciate some peace and quiet. Appreciate your blessings. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You are now entering a month that is more popular! Many of you will join classes, clubs and organizations and be involved with friends and social situations. Not only are your relations with others pleasant and friendly; for some, a friend could become a lover. Woo woo! You continue to be bold and forthright in all your communications. In fact, this influence will last until August. (Excellent for writers, actors, teachers and anyone in sales and marketing.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The Sun is at the top of your chart this month, which makes you high viz.! Plus (it’s magic) you will look good to them! Obviously, this gives you an advantage. Use the next four weeks to promote your agenda, or make your pitch, or ask for what you want. During this time, someone will ask for your creative input on things. They want your advice or ideas about design, layout, furniture arrangement, landscaping – something. Feel free to respond because whatever you say will dazzle them! Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) “Hit the road, Jack.” This month is the perfect time to travel for pleasure. If you can get outta Dodge – do it because you want to expand your world and your experience of life. If you can’t travel, you can travel through books and film. Sign up for a course. Learn something new. Hang out with people from other cultures and different backgrounds so that you can learn from them. Eat at ethnic restaurants and go places you’ve never been before to feel stimulated and alive! Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You are into financial matters, inheritances, taxes, debt, insurance issues plus gifts, goodies and favours from others this month. That’s because there is a strong focus in your chart on the wealth and resources of others as opposed to your own earnings. Discussions about shared property will likely go in your favour. Not only will you attract money and gifts to you – your partner might make more money. Yay! You’re laughing all the way to the bank. Note: This a good month go for a loan or a mortgage. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You will be more tired than usual this month. Therefore,

JULY FORECAST respect your need for more sleep. (Go to bed.) This position of the Sun also makes you focus on your closest relationships more than usual. Fortunately, because fair Venus is in the picture, you will enjoy a better balance in your relations with others. It will be easy for you to express your affection; and new love might enter your life. Physical sports and competition with others continue to be strong throughout the summer. Grab that baton and run! Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Vacations, romance and fun times have given you pleasure recently. However, now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get back to work. Basically, you want to feel that your life is running more efficiently. You want a home for everything and everything in its place! You want to feel that your efforts are productive and that you are getting the most bang for your buck! As you implement these higher standards in your life, it will apply to your health as well. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) It’s fun city for Pisces! This week you enter a month-long window that promotes parties, vacations, romance, love affairs, exciting sports, the arts, musical performances and playful activities with children. Yes – all the fun stuff! New romance will flourish! Grab every chance to have a vacation or even just a weekend getaway because your top priority now is YOU. And you want to have a good time! This is good. Joy is a wonderful thing and should be cultivated limitlessly. (You can never be too happy!) www.georgianicols.com

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