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VINOTECA AT ZANATTA

Exhibition Grounds all sale proceeds benefit the local SPCA FREE

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Little Owl Kids Fair 10-5pm Shawnigan Lake Community Ctr www. owlfair.com $3/adult Blain Dunaway Quintet 2pm Osborne Bay Pub 1534 Joan Ave Crofton $15 Cobble Hill Farmers Market Begins 10-3pm www.cobblehill farmersmarket.ca FREE

Join us for Lunch Wed - Sun. Dinner on the Weekends.

Brunch on Sundays.

Event Shuttle Available through

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Clearwater Studio Open Sundays 11-4 pm or By App 3915 Clearwater Rd Cobble Hill clearwaterstudio. ca FREE also 10/17/24

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Paintings & Prints by Michael Dean Enamels & Silk by Margot Page & Lorraine Taylor Imagine That! 251 Craig St FREE runs to 29

Monday Pizza Nights are Back!

4pm-8pm Bird’s Eye Cove Farm, 5881 Genoa Bay Rd, Duncan also 11/18/25

Marvellous Mugs Show & Sale 7-9 pm Two Hoots Gift Gallery 1490 Fisher Rd Cobble Hill 250 929 5565 FREE runs to 17

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Cowichan Healing Arts Expo Duncan Community Lodge 2244 Moose Rd www.cowichanhealingarts. org FREE

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Altered Olives Vintage Fair 11-4pm Blue Grouse Vineyard 2182 Lakeside Rd $2 Grand Opening Small Block Brewing Co & Stillhead Distillery Inc 12-7pm 5301 Chaster Rd FREE Pumpkin Planting Party 11-3pm Providence Farm FREE Campfire Sessions with Brooke Cooper and Carolyn Marks alt/ country $15 door/$12 adv Duncan Showroom 131 Station St

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Cowichan SPCA Giant Garage Sale 8:30am - 3pm Cowichan

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Community Acupuncture Wednesdays w/Frauke McCashin RAc 5-8pm 103-44 Queens Rd 250-710-3581 $15-45 also 13/20/27 Wedneday Pizza Nights are Back! 4pm-8pm Bird’s Eye Cove Farm, 5881 Genoa Bay Rd, Duncan also 13/20/27

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Community Acupuncture Thursdays w/Frauke McCashin RAc 12-3 pm 103-44 Queens Rd 250-710-3581 $15-45 also 14/21

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Grease Opening Night Chemainus Theatre chemainust heatrefestival.ca Art Opening: Faces Photographs by students from Cowichan Secondary School. Entry 3091 Agira Rd FREE runs to June 16 Community Process Workshop for families surviving child apprehension 12-6pm Duncan United Church 246 Ingram StSpeakers Sonia Furstenau and

Elder Joe Norris By Donation 250-748-2133 Enrapture Events Community Dance 8-12pm The Hub 2375 Koksilah Rd $15-20

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One Cowichan’s Charged Up! a community festival from 10-2pm Charles Hoey Park 250-701-3134 FREE Crofton Community Garage Sale 8-2pm throughout Crofton 250 246 9477 Kaatza Art Group Show & Sale Arbutus Gallery Mon-Fri 11-5pm Sat 11-3pm Island Saving Ctr FREE runs to 23 A Spring Psychic Fair 11-3pm Mercury Theatre 331 Brae Rd www.cowichan spiritualistchurch.com $20/Non Members $30/20 min private reading CFG Coffeehouse West My Friend Duncan United Church 7pm 246 Ingram St $10- $5 for CFG members Live in the Chapel Ryan McMahon 7pm Providence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Rd barelynorth. com $20 Indoor Outdoor Flea Market 9-2pm RCL Malahat Branch 134 Shawnigan Lake next to firehall 250 743 4621 FREE

Quintet 2pm Osborne Bay Pub Crofton $15 Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras Workshop 10-1pm Namaste Yoga Studio 250 746-0327 $47 Chemainus Classical Concerts We are the Music Makers 2pm St Michael’s Church Chemainus 250 748 8383 $20/$5 Adv $17 Voices for the Salish Sea Artspring on Saltspring 2:30 pm www.voicesf orthesalishsea.com FREE

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Kaatza Art Group Annual Show 11-5pm Mon-Fri 12-3pm Sat CVAC’s Arbutus Gallery, Island Savings Ctr 2687 James St FREE runs to 22

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Lucky Dog U-Bath is hosting a free Raw Feeding seminar for beginners.

7-8:30 PM. Sign up for your seat at 250-597-7364 Warmland Book and Film Collective: The Inconvenient Indian, by Thomas King 5-7pm Cowichan Library 2687 James St FREE

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Support group for grandparents and others raising the child of a relative 1 877 345 9777 FREE

Good Vibes Community Fundraiser for Szos St. Germain 4-8pm The Hub 2375 Koksilah Rd 250 886 4725 $10/person $20/family

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Glow’s 2nd Anniversary 11-3pm samples and demos Glow Juicery 3-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan Big Day Out 11-4pm Unsworth Vineyards 2915 Cameron Taggart Rd 250 929 2292 FREE Susannah Adams

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Wes Carroll’s Confabulation $25 door/$20 adv Duncan Showroom 131 Station St

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Selina Martin w/Tom Holliston 7pm Providence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Rd barelynorth.com $20 On the Land Original Chipewyan Dene Paintings by John Rombough Excellent Frameworks 24 Station St FREE runs to July 15

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Artist Talk with Chipewyan Dene First Nations artist John Rombough 1pm Excellent Framework 24 Station St FREE Walter Hall Community Fishing Derby 2pm final weigh-in Royal Canadian Legion Br 134 250 743 4621 Tickets @ RCL Adults $25 Youth $8 includes prizes Cheko and The Lion Rockers Roots & Reggae 9pm Riot Brewing Co 101A 3055 Oak St Chemainus 250 324 7468 $5 Victory Barber Anniversary Celebration 10-7pm haircuts to 5pm 191 Kenneth St 250 597 0155 Carnivore Friendly Dinner Deerholme Farm 4830 Stelfox Rd 250 748 7450

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1st Annual Father’s Day Bocce Tournament Blue Grouse Vineyard 2182 Lakeside Rd 250 743 3834 2/$25 4/$50 DjangoSphere 2pm Osborne Bay Pub 1534 Joan Ave Crofton Father’s Day at Glow 11-3pm Glow Juicery 3-5380 Trans Canada Hwy 20% off smoothies for Dads

Sunday Pizza Nights 5pm Merridale Cidery & Distillery www.merridale.ca reserv recommended also 01/24 Rosie Bitts and the Dirty Boys $25 door/$20 adv Duncan Showroom 131 Station St

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A Unique Culinary Event Happy Turkey Meets Cranberry Blossom Festival 5-7pm workshops, samples, tours Yellow Point Cranberries 4532 Yellow Point Rd Ladysmith 250 245 5283 $12

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Shaun Majumder w/Matt Wright 7:30pm Cowichan Performing Arts Ctr 2687 James St cowichanpac.ca $47.50 Art Opening: Ou.telier V.4 Drawings by Artists in Residence from Vancouver & Missouri. Free entry. Learn more www. theougallery.com 3091 Agira Rd FREE

Society Fundraiser 11am-4pm Volunteer Cowichan 200 Craig St 250-732-8777

CHELSEA MCBRIDE’S SOCIALIST NIGHT SCHOOL

Alzheimer’s Prevention Workshop hosted

by Dr. Karina Wickland and holistic nutritionist, Christina Acevedo 778 356 3306 or emailing info@ drwickland.com Cowichan BioDiesel Co-op Open House 11-3pm 3900 Drinkwater Rd FREE Queer Songbook Orchestra 7:30pm Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

19-piece modern jazz orchestra Avante-garde, dazzling progressive jazz. Direct from Toronto.

Sunday, June 24, 2 pm Osborne Bay Pub $20 1534 Joan Ave, Crofton Reservations 250- 324-2245

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My Funny Valentine 7:30pm Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 2687 James St cowichanpac.ca $20 eyeGo $

The 2018 Botanical Bliss Garden Tour 11-4pm medicine making workshops at 12pm & 2pm 6119 Lakeview Dr. FREE

HUB Film Club Movie Night Human Flow 7pm The HUB 2375 Koksilah Rd hubfilmclub@ gmail.com w/membership or by donation

Chelsea Mcbride’s Socialist Night School 2pm Osborne Bay Pub 1534 Joan Ave Crofton 250- 324-2245 $20

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EJ Hughes Paints Vancouver Island Book Launch w/Robert Amos 1pm Excellent Frameworks 24 Station St FREE Solstice Dance at Providence Farm w/Bijoux du Bayou 8pm-11:30pm Tix @ store $20 @ door $25 Red Willow Womyn’s Family

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Glenn and Jetta’s Talent Tuesday Showcase 7-10pm Riot Brewing Co 101A 3055 Oak St Chemainus 250 324 7468 FREE

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Rio Samaya Band: Latin rhythms full of joy & humour. Come dance with us on the eve of the full moon! Tickets $10-20 at the door or online www.theougallery.com

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Music in the Park w/ Scotty Hills 6:30-8pm Cobble Hill Commons FREE

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39 Days of July begin Charles Hoey Park Duncan

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Come of Age The Case for Elderhood in a Time of Trouble - Book reading & talk w/ Stephen Jenkinson 10-4pm O.U.R. Ecovillage $99 info@ ourecovillage.orgor phone 250-743-3067.

Out of Town June 10 Art Workshop with Wang Nianxian 2-4pm 553 ½ Fisgard St. Victoria To register call 250 815-5534 or email moniboyd@hotmail.com

Father’s Day Special for Everyone!

50% off 3x 1 hour sessions on the Omnium1 Mat $60 (Regular $120)

3x1 hour of Foot Reflexology and/or Reiki Sessions

$140 (Save $40)

Gift Certificates Available!

Terri Lewis RABC , IHM Reiki Master 250-701-8962 www.terriswellness.com

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June 2018 Issue 115

Cowichan Valley Voice Magazine Publisher Richard Badman Editor Sheila Badman Contact us at: editor@cowichanvalleyvoice.com 250 746 9319 6514 Wicks Rd, Duncan BC V9L 5V2 Visit us online at www.cowichanvalleyvoice.com Distribution

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OUR COMMUNITY June Events 4-5 Small Block Brewing & Stillhead Distillery Grand Opening 8 June Is Pride Month 26 Charged Up! A Festival 31 June Update From Alistair MacGregor 45 What Can You Expect if You’ve Never Stayed at a B&B? 63 Community Farm Store Pages 72-73 Georgia Nicols June Forecast 76 Degree Sparks Necessary Debate 77 Directory 78-79 LOCAL FOOD & DRINK Glow Juicery Celebrates Two Years 13 Garlic Scapes 17 History Glass 18 Food Security in the Cowichan Region 74-75 To Market To Market... 29 HOME, FARM & GARDEN Adding Roses To Your Garden 20 Riviere Seche 22 Going Solar and Fully Electric In Chemainus 30 Yarrow 37 Time to Plant Sunflowers 62 June Bee Newsletter 65 How To Impress Your Dad With Soffit Shop Talk 67 LOCAL ARTS John Rombough at Excellent Frameworks 14 Pat’s House of Jazz 15 Art Show and Workshop With Wang Nianxian 16 Selena Martin with Tom Holliston 25 Rio Samaya Ou Gallery 25 Ensemble Laude 25 My Funny Valentine 27 Grease Comes To Chemainus Theatre 28 Music In The Park to Start 3rd Season 34 CHILDREN & FAMILY Explore Your Passion! 55 BODY, MIND & SOUL Boost it With Beets! 12 2018 Botanical Bliss Garden Tour 23 The Victory Barber Experience 38-39 Ancient Wisdom In the Cowichan Valley 40 Persistant Pain Management 41 Warm Summer Nights. How to Stay Cool 42 The Non-Surgical Facelift 43 Using Essential Oils to Help Manage Stress 60 PETS, RECREATION & NATURE Cricket In The Valley 50-51 Spring Whales 57 Lucky Dog Seasonal Allergies 64 Learn To Kite 68 Have Your Say! For The Future Of Cowichan River Park 70-71

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Historical tours at 1pm and 2 pm and Nature based crafts for the kids. Browse the general store or walk the labyrinth. A great family event. 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan, www.providence. bc.ca

Cowichan Healing Arts Expo June 1-3

Starting June 4th!

Duncan Community Lodge 2244 Moose Rd, Duncan Join us at the Cowichan Healing Arts Expo, June 1-23 at the Duncan Community Lodge. Upstairs is the main vendor hall, with live music and nourishing food.

Downstairs is the tranquil healing room. Free workshops all day. Tickets and info at www.cowichanhealingarts. org.

Providence Farm Pumpkin Planting Day Saturday, June 2 11 am - 3 pm

1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan

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Buy your pumpkin seeds for a toonie and join us in planting the seeds yourself. Come back in October to pick up your pumpkin! We will have BBQ food and Ice Cream;

Every Monday & Wednesday 4pm -8pm June 4 - September 3

Warmland Book Club & Film Collective June 13 5pm-7pm Cowichan Library 2687 James St FREE The Warmland Book and Film Collective is inspired by a call to action. We recognize need for understanding, and look to what we can explore, celebrate, and learn from Indigenous authors and artists. Choice of books/films is member led. Read The Inconvenient Indian, Thomas King. Join us in respectful discussion. New members welcome!

1st Annual Father’s Day Bocce Ball Tournament June 17 Blue Grouse Vineyard 2182 Lakeside Rd 250 743 3834

Spend the day with dad at Blue Grouse Winery for the

1st annual Father’s Day Bocce Ball Tournament!

Farms Gate Food Truck will be on site and the bar will be set up for wine and beverage purchases.

All registration fees and $5 per bottle of wine will be donated to Nourish Cowichan. Two people for $25, four people for $50.

Register now! 250-743-3834 or andrea@bluegrouse.ca

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flavours ranging from sweet caramel toffee to butterscotch.

Dependent on the brewer’s choice of yeast some subtle banana esters from British ale yeasts may appear, although typically British ale yeasts will leave a clear beer with some pleasing residual sweetness.

Shayla Tyler, Small Block Taproom Manager

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Best Bitter

he craft beer world is replete with big hoppy beers, tropical fruit cloudy IPAs and porters and stouts laden with chocolate and chilies. The scales are tipped and the fringe has become the mainstream. Some old world subtlety has been waylaid, if not lost in the process.

Exquisitely hand-crafted works of art Imagine That! Artisans’ Designs 251 Craig St., Downtown Duncan

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One such style, often overlooked, is the Bitter, or Extra Special Bitter. The Bitter once had an up-andcoming presence in Canada, and is ready to come out of hiding again. Brewed in the UK for centuries, the Bitter is an alternative to hoppy, mild and fruity beers.

The Bitter stands in the middle ground between dark porters/stouts and lighter bodied lagers and blondes.

The style presents with a complex malt profile, an amber colour, and a crisp slightly bitter finish. The brewer still has a freedom of interpretation, allowing for a range of bitterness from 2045 IBUS and ABV between 3 and 6%. The malts impart

Pleasing on-tap, canned, or bottled, the best way to experience a Bitter is from a cask. Cask conditioned Bitters offer a subtle natural carbonation, the presence of live yeast is a source of vitamin B and chromium (good for maintaining normal blood sugar levels). If served through a cask engine – the traditional hand-pumped British cask tap – the sparkler will impart a rich foamy head to the beer. If served at British beer cellar temperature of between 7 and 11 degrees Celsius the malts can really open up their full flavor profile, as can the hops.

Brewer Zach Blake of Small Block Brewery are serving Bitter at the brewery located at 203-5301 Chaster Road in Duncan. We look forward to seeing you there.

Stop in June 2 between noon and 7pm to celebrate the Grand Opening of Small Block Brewing Co and Stillhead Distillery with a whisky barrel aged Miss Lead Oatmeal Stout, lots of great small batch craft beer, music, games, and hand-crafted cocktails.

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mother & Altered Olives Vintage Fair daughter team that love vintage!

Sarah & Wendy started out selling small wares, upcycled furniture and antique treasures at yard sales.

Gradually our love for everything old grew into the Altered Olives Vintage Market a place where vendors alike could work together to form a fantastic shopping experience!

Over the years this Altered Olives Vintage Fair event has grown at Blue Grouse into a much loved local event in the someone or maybe even a Cowichan Valley. The gift for yourself? It is best to Altered Olives Vintage plan ahead and bring cash to Market hosts 30 local this event, many vendors do vendors that have been hand not accept debit/credit, we selected to bring our shoppers highly recommend this just an amazing array of crafted in-case you fall in love with products. Sarah & Wendy something. We recommend host an annual market each carpooling for faster entrance year. We hope you can join us to the event but we also know for a beautiful day filled with you may want to snag a vintage shopping, creative dining table or a larger piece artisans & vendors! of furniture so by all means bring the truck! This event You can look forward to will offer plenty of parking enjoy a shopping opportunity and parking attendants to from an array of talented assist you if needed. The artisans & vendors. We are entrance fee for this event is very excited to also mention a toonie and children 12 and that there will be wine under are free. tastings offered at this event.

So you will be able to sit A little information about back, relax and enjoy all of Blue Grouse Estate Winery what the Cowichan Valley & Vineyard:Family-owned, has to offer. sustainably-farmed and award-winning, Blue Grouse This Vintage Market is fun Estate Winery is located for the whole family and will in Duncan, in the heart of be an indoor and outdoor the Cowichan Valley on event. There will be food Vancouver Island. The winery trucks, an oyster bar as well and surrounding vineyards as charcuterie available at are a sought after destination Blue Grouse. Come early not only for sampling the with your coffee in hand or winery’s award-winning join us for a scrumptious portfolio of wines, but also afternoon lunch. We hope this for events, picnics and opportunity allows you to get family adventures. Saturday your spring decorating started June 2, 11-4pm. Located at or to grab that exceptional 2182 Lakeside Rd, Duncan, something for that special Admission $2

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Big Day Out at Unsworth

im and Colleen Turyk purchased Unsworth Vineyards in 2009 after 40 plus years in the fishing industry. The Turyks were looking for a new challenge in their retirement, having spent their summers in Shawnigan Lake and on the Island, jumped at the opportunity to purchase the property in Mill Bay and have been growing Unsworth Vineyards ever since.

Tim and Colleen Turyk, owners Unsworth Vineyards

Today the property boasts a bustling winery and tasting room, serving award winning, unique wines that showcase Vancouver Island terroir.

Unsworth Wine Club was created to offer our members an opportunity to ensure they receive their favorite wines each year while stocks are plentiful with a shipment of 1 case of wine each June. Members can customize their case to suit their own preferences and take advantage of special releases only available to members.

Our local members receive an added bonus of 10% off all purchases in our tasting room

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and at the Duncan Farmer’s Market. For those members further away we offer free shipping on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland and discounted shipping outside these areas.

The Big Day Out is the official release party for our new 2016/2017 vintage releases. Unsworth will welcome everyone, including wine club members, to come sample our new vintages, take in some live music on our patio and enjoy snacks from Farm’s Gate Foods & Catering on our tasting room patio while enjoying a glass of wine.

For those wanting the full Unsworth experience, Unsworth Restaurant, serving farm to table, innovative and delicious small and large plates is open year round on Wednesday to Sunday serving both lunch and dinner.

Don’t forget to reserve as the restaurant fills up quickly!

Please join us at Unsworth Vineyards for our Big Day Out, June 10th from 11-4 pm Tastings, live music, bocce and lawn games, Farm’s Gate Food Truck in our beautiful vineyards setting.

2915 Cameron Taggart Rd Mill Bay, 250-929-2292 www.unsworthvineyards.com

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wo Hoots Gift Gallery is delighted to present Marvellous Mugs, a show and sale of distinctive clay mugs by seven distinguished Vancouver Island potters, Join us for a special opening night on Friday, June 1, 7pm to 9pm, to meet the contributing artists and see the full mug collection.

Mugs for DAD! • Plates • Bowls •Vases • Vessels • Honey Pots • Tea Pots • Urns • Shakers & more!

The Mud Room Clayworks Potter Colleen Underwood 250 710 7329 1725 Cowichan Bay Road

Marvellous Mugs will showcase the pottery styles of: Two Hoots resident potter Michael Giles of Cobble Hill; fellow Cowichan Valley clay artists Cathi Jefferson, Bronwyn Arundel, and Franziska Ditter Ebbesen; Victoria potters Mary Loria and Sarah Leckie; and Sooke artist Vincent Fe of Dirty Dragon Studio. Their artful mugs include a variety of special surface treatments, from salt glazes to photo transfers, hand-built rivets to Located between True Grain Bread and Get Phil’d Up in Cow Bay

Handmade, local Father’s Day gifts!

sgraffito artwork, fanciful robots and charming animal illustrations.

Among the group, these awardwinning potters have claimed prizes at the Circle Craft Market, Sooke Fine Arts Show, Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts Society (SPAC) annual show, [and more].

Marvellous Mugs will run June 1 to 17, 2018, with the final day coinciding with Father’s Day, June 17.

Bring Dad out to see the show, and he can choose a favourite mug as his Father’s Day gift.

just 14 km south of Duncan.

Two Hoots is open every Thursday 10 to 7, Friday through Monday 10 to 5, and closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Free parking.

Visit Two Hoots Gift Gallery at 1490 Fisher Road in the heart of Cobble Hill village,

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Boost It With Beets!

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Tina Foster, RHN is a registered holistic nutritionist in Duncan MineTheHarvest@ hotmail.com 2507488774

eets are such a wonderfully health promoting food to include in your diet, providing such a wide array of benefits- raw, cooked, or juiced!

Salus Red Beet Crystals are an easy and convenient way to boost your vitamin, mineral, and fiber intake.

Made from organic fresh pressed beets that have been harvested within 2-3 hours and 8x more concentrated than beet juice. Beets contain antioxidants for immunity and fiber to aid digestion and elimination. They have a high nitrate content which is broken down by saliva into nitrites, then further turns to nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide causes the blood vessels to relax, benefiting blood pressure and circulation. Increased oxygen uptake is also useful for muscle performance and cardiovascular capacity during exercise. Beet are highly alkaline, reducing body acidity to support a healthy pH balance.

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Processed foods, stress, and environmental toxins all contribute to over acidity.

Including more fruit and vegetables in the diet is vital for alkalinity and health. Beets support liver function and cleansing.

They are a source of betaine hydrochloric acid which aids in digestion by increasing our stomach acid to break down food properly into its finer nutrients. Beets are vitamin and mineral rich such as calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, and potassium, vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, and folate.

Along with these many reasons to consume more beets, they’re delicious! So whether you love em’, or you remember hating them as a child- go ahead and try them again, you will probably appreciate their earthy and sweet flavour! But either way, the Salus crystals are readily available to help give you this nutritional boost.

Crystals can be stirred into water, added to smoothies or food.

Lynns Vitamin Gallery 4180 Central Ave, Duncan.

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All organic! Cold-Pressed Juices + Juice Cleanses + Smoothies + Elixirs + Raw Food + Bulletproof Coffee

Try A Glow Cleanse!

Whether it’s to lose weight, get in shape, or to start eating healthy, an Organic Glow Juice Cleanse is a great way to accelerate your health goals.

Glow Juicery Celebrates Two Years in the Cowichan Valley

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n honour of Glow Juicery’s upcoming two year anniversary celebration June 10th, I decided to celebrate one of my own: the 20 year anniversary of my juice cleanse. Back then I had my own juicer, lived in an apartment behind the Keel subway station in Toronto and launched a thorough health makeover, sort of akin to laundering my organs.

And though I’ve managed to live a fairly healthy lifestyle over the last two decades, Brandy’s glowing skin and fit figure inspired me to oxygenate and sanctify my system once more – or as she calls it: do a reset.

“It’s a great way to boost your immune system and reset your body,” says the mompreneur in a black tank dress. “I know for myself, after a cleanse I don’t crave unhealthy foods. I crave more greens.”

Nestled into a booth at Glow, Brandy fills me in on how her version of Glow Juicery came to Vancouver Island. Five years ago, she was experiencing a tortuous lack of sleep, looking after her three children, one with chronic ear infections “who literally never seemed to sleep.”

She was suffering from a litany of ailments. She remembers collapsing after getting up to feed her crying baby, Rylan. “My legs and arms would sometimes go numb. It was getting really bad. I looked dead. I was so fatigued and light headed; I had gallbladder attacks.”

The seed of inspiration (and the answer to her health woes) began during a house swap in Edmonton four years ago. “I was juicing a lot. I was addicted to juicing.

Somehow I assumed the people in the Edmonton house would have a juicer. They didn’t.”

That prompted her to find a local juice bar, which turned out to

be Glow, the original, owned by Marnie Ashcroft. “When I walked into Glow, I had such a good feeling,” says Brandy. “I had been thinking of opening a business -- I wanted to bring people a healthy place to eat and knew there were many people out there who were looking for healthy organic food just like me.”

What began as a three day beginner juice cleanse initiated a healing journey. “Juicing and herbs and the elimination of processed foods along with sleep is how I began to recover,” says Brandy.

She also used essential oils to support different organ systems and completely cut from her diet refined sugar, pasteurized dairy and grains. “After doing the juice cleanses I felt energetic and light.

I contacted the owner and asked if she franchised –she hadn’t at that time. Then I thought about it for a whole year.”

Brandy is not the first to recover her vitality and health through juicing. The documentary “Super Juice Me” features eight people with 22 chronic diseases participating in a 28-day juice cleanse. All reported a drastic reduction in their symptoms, lost weight and felt energized. One woman reported being completely pain-free after years of chronic pain.

Similarly, on day two of my own juice cleanse I realize that my neck pain has magically disappeared. I also added goat bone broth and golden tea with turmeric, licorice and ginger, an Ayurvedic blend to detoxify and sooth the lining of the gut.

The only down side was not anticipating what it would be like to do a juice cleanse on a houseboat. Windy day, wavy water and moving boat equals very queasy.

Call, come in, or book online at www.glowjuicery.ca. 250 597 2595 3-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan Drinking fresh, live juice is sort of like mainlining a powerful vitamin mineral infusion. Various fruits and vegetables detoxify different organic systems, the most well-known one being beets for the liver. But detoxification is just one part of the equation.

Many health professionals suggest chronic diseases are caused by both toxicity and deficiency.

“We have to detoxify and flood the body with nutrients,” says Charlotte Gerson from the Gerson Institute, a California health centre advocating for the use of raw juices, plant-based and nutrient-dense foods.

to the body. Another factor to consider, is that nuts, being high in oil content, easily absorb pesticides, a good reason to eat organic. At a place like Glow, dedicated to serving only 100 per cent organic, soaked and sprouted nutrient dense food, you might pay more for the living food now, but your body will thank you later.

And as Brandy points out, there’s a difference between raw food and soaked, sprouted raw organic food, which is sometimes called “living food”. Here’s how it works: Like grains, raw seeds and nuts contain phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors. Phytic acid is biologically necessary for the plant, preventing the seed from prematurely sprouting, but it can cause potential problems in humans by binding to nutrients in the body and contributing to nutrient deficiencies and digestive system irritation. Soaking and low-temperature dehydrating helps break down much of the phytic acid and make the nutrients in seeds and nuts more available

Often people are looking for organic dairy-free, gluten-free foods. “Celiacs are so happy they can eat here,” shares Brandy.

“That makes me feel good.”

“I was hesitant at first to do the franchise,” says Brandy. “I told Marnie that I need to be able to listen to what my community wants. And she said, ‘do whatever you have to do to make your community happy.’”

Celebrate with Glow on June 10th and enjoy free samples, discounts, giveaways and live music. Then give dad a boost on Father’s Day June 17th, with 20 percent off smoothies.

Marti Smith is a writer living on a houseboat with her family in Cowichan Bay.

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John Rombough at Excellent Frameworks Protectore, John Rombough

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hippewyan Dene artist John Rombough was born in the remote community of Sioux Lookout in Northern Ontario, Canada. At the age of three, John was adopted by Carol and Lyall Rombough, a Prince Edward Island couple.

He attributes his early interest in drawing and painting to being raised in their giving

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and artistic environment.

John is a self-taught contemporary woodland painter. He uses strong supporting black lines and vibrant colours. His main mentors are artists such as Ojibwe Norval Morrisseau, the grandfather of contemporary woodland style, and those from the ‘Native Group of Seven’.

As a young adult, John began the search for his birth parents. He discovered his biological father, Alfred Catholique, living in the tiny community of Lutselke on the shores of Great Slave Lake in Canada’s pristine Northwest Territories. Warmly welcomed by all the Catholique family, John decided to move to the community in order to rediscover his cultural identity. John Rombough’s painting style has since changed to reflect the harmony of the Dene people with the natural world. His distinctive modern aboriginal designs encompass his own personal visions and strong connection with nature.

John’s paintings communicate to all nations through visual interpretation and brilliantly mixed colours. His art sends the message of compassion

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and respect.

As John works toward creating original pieces, Ceremonial drum Songs flow through his thoughts, songs that represent Dene teachings and spiritual way of life.

Sacred teachings past down from ancestors through his visions inspire John to live a healthy, creative lifestyle, honoring ancestral teachings of ‘respect for self, respect for people and respect for the land’.

John Rombough is recognized as a role model throughout Northwest Territories and takes his role very seriously. His paintings are instrumental in conveying

a message to the youth, a message of encouragement, leadership, strength, will power, and determination.

New cultural discoveries continue to provide him with an inexhaustible reservoir of ideas to put to canvas.

John will be sharing over 30 works of art June 15-July 15 at Excellent Frameworks – Home of the EJ Hughes Gallery. The artist will be in attendance June 16, please come meet him!

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Susannah Adams

Daring Improviser, Vocalist Susannah Adams Celebrates New Cd Release At Pat’s House Of Jazz June 10

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ictoria jazz vocalist Susannah Adams, currently touring the Island to celebrate the release of her eagerly awaited debut album, As the Morning Light, touches down at Pat’s House of Jazz at the Osborne Pub in Crofton at 2 p.m. on June 10.

With her daring scats, vivacious stage presence and inspired improvisations, Adams has already developed a loyal fan base in Victoria and the Cowichan Valley. With this new album, she is ready to soar.

“I have watched Susannah grow as a jazz vocalist at an astonishing pace,” says Pat’s House of Jazz publicist Gloria Collins, who remembers seeing Diana Krall and Holly Cole early in their careers. “Like they were then, I think she is on the verge of a great career.”

With this debut album, Adams brings her signature free and

spontaneous live sound into the studio. As the Morning Light is a stunning portrayal of this fiery young performer.

Named after one of her own compositions, this remarkable album establishes Adams as an original lyricist, composer and arranger as well as an interpreter of jazz standards.

This live session was recorded over just three days at Joby Baker’s state-of-the-art studio in Victoria. The result is a fully vibrant world-class album in which one can practically taste the inspiration.

The five musicians Adams chose to accompany her on the album rank amongst B.C.’s finest.

Vancouver-based virtuoso pianist Miles Black and recent Order of Canada recipient guitarist Oliver Gannon combine to create a rich framework for Adams to soar within.

Cuban trumpet sensation Miguelito Valdes adds dynamic flair with his horn, while Victoria’s go-to bassist Joey Smith and drummer extraordinaire Kelby MacNayr anchor this

phenomenal band with grace and style.

At this performance in Crofton, Victoria keyboardist Karel Roessingh, also a crowd favourite at the pub, will replace Miles Black.

Inspired by the innovative sounds of Chet Baker, Sheila Jordan and Art Blakey, Adams demonstrates her trademark versatility by slipping seamlessly from daring be-bop scat solos (Calypso Be) into smooth bossa beats (You’d Be So Nice) and lush ballads (Save Your Love for Me).

All this, topped with a gentle dose of humour as heard in her opening track, Dat Dere, which describes an enchanting dialogue with an inquisitive child. In each line of the song, this mother of two has accurately captured a child’s wonder of the word around it.

This is hip. This is cool. This is vocal jazz at its best.

The show is presented by the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society. Reservations highly recommended.

Tables will be held until 1:30 p.m. Call 250 324-2245. Pat’s House of Jazz, Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton.

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Art Show and Workshop with Wang Nianxian

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his vibrant woman came towards me and instantly I recognized someone who was unafraid of living her truth through art and life. er parents, very cultured people both killed themselves during the Revolution and she became an orphan at 12. Her art became her sustenance.

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She is an artist and calligrapher from Chengdu China where I met her teaching at the first Waldorf School.

She loves to paint beautiful Chinese maidens. Her style is taken from nature and the loose free style of artists from

the Qing and Ming dynasties but also from the French Impressionists, especially Monet.

She is coming here to have an art show and workshop in Chinatown. She will bring Chinese rice paper, brushes and ink to use in the workshop. The line is Sacred in Chinese Painting and then you add colour.

The Art Show and Workshop will be held at 553 ½ Fisgard St. Victoria. The workshop is on Sunday June 10 from 2-4pm.

To make a reservation for the workshop contact Monica at 250 815-5534 or moniboyd@ hotmail.com.

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ere come garlic scapes!

Scapes generate excitement at the farmer’s market as they signal the return of garlic taste to the seasonal eating schedule (only the real pros have cloves left from last year’s crop - I sure don’t)!

They delight us with their scallion-like tenderness and their mild taste; and they delight the farmer with a little bonus income a month before the main garlic harvest.

If you’ve never heard of them before: scapes are the pointed, curlicue shoots that emerge from the garlic plant this month. Best removed to concentrate the plant’s energies on the bulb, if left intact they will become the garlic flower which then produces bulbils—like little seeds that may also be planted to grow a crop (albeit slower than if you plant cloves).

If you’ve got garlic in your garden, snap the scapes off when they complete their first circle; if not there will be plenty at the farmer’s market.

But like many vegetables,

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Garlic Scape Pesto

Courtesy Cam MacDonald, Ol’ MacDonald Farm Ingredients 10-12 Ol’ MacDonald Farm garlic scapes (accept no substitute) 1/2 cup nuts (walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pinenuts) 1/4-1/2 tsp salt 1/2-1 cup oil (olive, grapeseed, avocado) 1/2-1 cup parmesan cheese optional 1 cup dry basil Method Mix it all in a food processor or blender, adding the oil slowly. Store in the fridge. Enjoy!

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Jessica Schacht is a local writer and co-founder of Ampersand Distilling Company

his month, instead of sharing a recipe, I’d like to share a few of my favourite whiskies, in celebration of Father’s Day. The term “whiskey” originates from the Gaelic “usique beatha” meaning “water of life”.

The production of whiskey is an age old tradition that continues into today. Even if you don’t fancy yourself a whiskey person, there are many styles and types - from the smokiest of scotch to the delicate flavours of BC spirits. There is likely to be something of interest for everyone. This Father’s Day, why not grab a bottle of something special and have a toast for dad.

Scottish whisky (no e here!) is characterized mostly by its peaty smoky character. In order to ferment the barley to turn it to wash, it’s sprouted by a process called malting.

This is started by getting it wet. This makes the sugar available in the grain. The sprouting process is stopped by drying it after a few days.

This drying is often achieved by burning turf or peat, the fragrant smoke of which is infused into the grain. It’s evident even after distillation.

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Scottish whisky is typically double distilled in pot stills before maturing in barrels - typically ex-bourbon or sherry casks. Dalwinnie 15 year is an excellent example, a tasty scotch that has well balanced peat, with notes of vanilla caramel and leather.

Irish whiskey is lighter in style, forgoing the peated malting process. It is made from malted barley, cereals, water, and yeast and must be aged in new oak for a minimum of five years. It is also triple distilled for a lighter style. The Teeling distillery in dublin is the first new distillery within the city limits in over 125 years. Before prohibition, Irish whiskey ruled the world whiskey market. Prohibition and a war of independence, coupled with a reluctance to move onto new technolgies led to a rapid decline in the industry, now only taking up 5% of the market. But the Teeling Distillery is working to change that. In addition to making whiskey in the traditonal style, fermented in open pine tanks and triple distilled, they set aside a portion of their spirits for experimental projects, like using ex rum barrels. Their family has been distilling for 230 years and the Teeling Distillery is forging the next generation of taste makers.

History Glass Their Small Batch Whiskey is worth seeking out.

Canadian whiskey is becoming about way more than rye. With the resurgence of distilleries, specifically craft distilleries using bc raw agricultural goods, Canadian whiskey is becoming very exciting. Although it must rest in barrels for a minimum of three years to be called whiskey, some distilleries are experimenting with different grains and resting times to much success. One such incredible spirit is De Vine Spirits’ Glen Saanich Ancient Grains. Aged for 12 months in new quarter casks, it is made from a unique blend of organic barley, einkorn, emmer, spelt, and kamut. The resulting spirit is delicately

flavoured with great nuance.

A delicious blend of BC grains that makes for a very fine tipple.

All of these spirits are worth trying neat or with a few drops of water to release more flavour. Though the serving of whiskey can be of much dispute, I think it’s best to have it whichever way you find the most tasty. In addition to trying it neat, I love a few drops of a peated whiskey in a gin martini. However you like it, I hope this has piqued your interest in trying something new - or old - in whisk(e)y. Raise a glass to dear dad this Father’s Day. For more information on whiskey, check out Diffordsguide.com or WhiskeyMuse.com

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The Farm Table Inn B&B and Restaurant

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estled amongst the forest in beautiful Skutz Falls, the Farm Table Inn is a charming Bed & Breakfast, Restaurant and Farm. While many seem to think it’s a bit far off the beaten path, it really isn’t. Located halfway between Duncan and Lake Cowichan, it’s a short 15-minute drive from Duncan or 10 minutes from Lake Cowichan.

The Farm is also just minutes from the Trans Canada Trail, a popular destination for hikers and cyclists and on the Pacific Marine Circle Route. Owner Evelyn Koops says many of her bed and breakfast guests come to the Cowichan to experience the coast- to- coast route.

Evelyn’s partner, George Gates, is a Red Seal Chef who’s love for food is apparent in his dishes.

His fine dining menu includes a fabulous Braised Short Ribs dish, which is made with locally raised Quist Family Farms Texas style Beef Short Rib, slow oven braised in Red Arrow Brewery Umber Ale and Code’s Corner Farms organic tomatoes. “We use as many local ingredients as possible” says George. “This is our second year in business as our first year was all about renovating the restaurant and the Inn. This year it’s all about setting up our own greenhouse, stand up gardens and our farm so we can start using our own farm ingredients. We currently have laying chickens and we are in the process of getting our own pigs again for the summer”.

Popular with locals are their themed food nights. “We excited to be adding another “theme night” to their dinner service.

Thursday nights is International Buffet Night – one night it could be a Greek cuisine, another night Italian...” simles Evelyn.

On Wednesday nights they host a popular Prime Rib Buffet and Fridays and Saturdays are leisurely dining nights (where they suggest you allow a

minimum of two hours for your dining experience). On Sundays they are only open for a morning Brunch Buffet seating (on special occasions such as Father’ Day they will do a morning and lunch seating). Their patio is now open for lunch on Fridays and Saturdays. Check their website or Facebook page for restaurant hours.

Something new they have added is their Dinner on the Go Menus. If you have a special dinner coming up and you don’t want to cook, let them do it for you! These meals aren’t take

out as there is some cooking time required and they must be pre-ordered 24 to 48 hours in advance.

They can also accommodate special events - birthdays, weddings, parties and other group gatherings. They also offer off-site catering services.

Farm Table Inn, 6755 Cowichan Lake Road , Lake Cowichan 250-932-3205 www.farmtableinn.ca

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Garden Gate Flowers & Design

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ouchable textures, subtle movement, vibrant flowers and lush greenery…

The smallest surprises awaiting discovery... Buzzing, chirping, hummers zipping by… Wildflower meadows and woodlands to small intricate urban yards…

Sometimes we ask ourselves, what makes a garden special?

It’s often to do with a sense of belonging in the space – convenient seating areas for relaxing or having a meal, watching the sunset, observing the wildlife go about their business. A feeling of abundance while harvesting from a veggie patch, fruit trees or an herb garden. Well thought out pathways that lead

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you around hidden corners and invite you in for close up views.

Wild corners, native plant gardens and flower patches that invite wildlife into your yard.

Garden Gate Flowers & Design was launched by a plantcrazy lady dedicated to helping people love their gardens, with a focus on creating sustainable spaces with room for people and wildlife.

Using the principles of ecological garden design - careful plant selections appropriate for their location and with similar needs that form plant communities - Garden Gate aims to create drought tolerant and low maintenance plantings, both in new gardens and in renewed existing gardens. Older yards can often be thoughtfully reinvented with an assessment of existing plants and infrastructure, renovation pruning, and additional plantings.

Garden Gate offers

Adding Roses To Your Garden Monica Dockerty, Dockerty Gardens horticulturist and Dinter Nursery employee.

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oses offer unbeatable summer colour, romantic fragrance, and are one of the worlds most loved flowers.

Certainly, they deserve a place in your garden! Here are growing guidelines and tips to help you select which rose is best for you.

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consultations and garden design services for homeowners, as well as small scale garden installations, maintenance and existing garden renovations. Small projects are welcome! Feel free to get in touch for a chat about your wants, needs and dreams… contact Melanie at (250) 510 – 5339 info@gardengateflowers.ca www.gardengateflowers.ca

Roses generally require at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, well drained soil, and excellent air circulation.

Do your best to water roses around the roots and as much as possible and avoid getting the leaves wet to help with disease prevention. Suckers from below ground level should be removed on any grafted roses, as these are often the result of rootstock growth. The best time to prune your roses is the end of their dormant period, just as buds begin to swell, but before new growth begins.

There are numerous rose classifications, but for most gardeners the following classes are of interest: David Austin, Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, Grandiflora, Miniature, Climber, and shrub roses. Every rose has something specific to offer your garden, and once you’ve recognized the traits important to you, selecting a rose becomes a simple and rewarding task.

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Iceberg are two tried and true, fragrant, and vigorous Floribundas.

Grandifloras are the result of a Hybrid tea and Floribunda cross. Their high centered blooms and upright growth are reminiscent of their Hybrid Tea parent, while their multiple blooms per stem are indicative of their floribunda parentage.

For those looking for disease resistance, vigor, and repeatflowering ability consider a David Austin rose. First introduced in 1961, David Austin roses are bred to combine the character and fragrance of Old Garden roses, with the repeatflowering ability and colour range of Modern roses.

These plants go through a 10-year trial period before being added to the David Austin repertoire. A great introduction to the world of roses for the beginner grower, as well as a sure win for the seasoned rosarian, David Austin roses do a tremendous job of combining roses most desirable attributes.

Hybrid Teas are rose royalty and precede the introduction

of David Austin roses. Their strong stems make them ideal cut flowers. Generally, one blossom is produced at the end of each stem.

Hybrid teas are superior rebloomers, offer intoxicating fragrance, and their upright habit makes them wellsuited to formal gardens.

Deadheading is essential for a season of blooms, and selecting a blackspot and mildew resistant variety will only increase their growing pleasure.

For those looking for a more robust rose, floribundas offer increased disease resistance.

These roses offer a mass of colour, producing many flowers in large clusters, and have a bushier habit than Hybrid teas. Sunsprite and

Climbers, miniature and shrub roses all have their own unique traits to bring to the garden. The height and romance of climbing roses is unbeatable, while the petite nature of miniature roses is ideal for container and patio growing.

Shrubs roses are one of the easiest classes of roses to grow, with great disease resistance, increased drought tolerance, and pollinatorfriendly appeal. It doesn’t stop there!

Species roses and old-world roses offer rose growers historical and botanical interest, in addition to the expected fragrant and colourful attributes.

The world of roses is highly scented and lasts all summer long. If you want to know more, start by visiting Dinter Nursery and take a moment to smell the roses.

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Utilisé pour sont aspect décoratif, il ne faut pas oublier son côté pratique, qui consiste à drainer efficacement tout type de terrain, surtout ci celui-ci est incline vers des habitations.

Comme son nom l’indique le ruisseau sec ou rivière sèche est une reproduction d’un cours d’eau. Mais c’est bien plus qu’un simple fossé parsemé de quelques pierres ou rochers.

Inspiré par la nature, ce cours d’eau facilite le drainage des eaux de pluies, parfois fontes des neiges et autres accumulations d’eaux susceptibles de se former au alentour de la maison, prévenant ainsi le risque d’endommager les fondations tout en participant à un contrôle de l’érosion.

Outre son côté fonctionnel, un ruisseau sec se vaut avant tout attrayant au regard, se rapprochant au plus près de la nature.

Le ruisseau asséché se vaut representative d’un milieu humide ou partiellement humide a certain moment. Il est important de prendre en consideration certain detail avant la realisation de ce

dernier.

Quel type de cours d’eau cherchez vous à réaliser?

Zone humide/aride ou sèche, tropical? Côtier? Fôrestier?

L’espace comme l’exposition du site auront un impact sur la taille du ruisseau mais également sur le type de plantes à utiliser.

Différent relief et végétation de toute taille apporteront ésthétique, harmonie et réalisme au ruisseau.

Un ruisseau asséché peut aussi être utilisé en tant que chemin de halage avec des pierres plus imposantes en guise de pas Japonais pour circuler d’un point A à un point B de votre jardin.

Il peut également être positionné à la descente d’une goutière, plutôt que les eaux de pluie ne s’évacuent dans un système de drainage relier au tout à l’égout, celles-ci peuvent s’écouller paysiblement le long d’un ruisseau avant de se déverser dans un système de captage.

Laissez libre cours à votre imagination, rêvez et inspirez vous surtout de ce qui vous entoure.

Qu’il soit décoratif ou pratique, la rivière sèche agrementera votre jardin.

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id you know that catnip tea helps you sleep?

That horseradish is helpful for arthritis? Or that oregano provides an anti-viral nectar for honeybees? Herbs are healing superstars that most of us don’t know much about.

Come explore our new Chakra Garden – now full of healing herbal plants that correspond to the 7 energy centres of the body.

If you’d like to learn more, come to Botanical Bliss’ annual Garden Tour on Sunday June 24 in Duncan from 11 – 4 pm. Meet 70 herbs as you stroll the garden with a cup of delicious cold elderflower & lemon balm tea. Chartered Herbalist Robin will do medicine making workshops at 12pm and 2pm. There will be

Happy Turkey Night Meets Cranberry Blossom Festival Monday, June 18 5 - 8pm Yellow Point Cranberries 4532 Yellow Point Rd Ladysmith $12

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You’ll discover that there’s more to do with cranberries than just have them with turkey and his friend the chicken! Come and sample several tasty and unique dishes that feature cranberries, from appetizers to desserts, from the simple to the complex – you will be stuffed at the end of the evening. Tours of the farm at 4:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm.

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a post-pop pioneer. Filled with raw energy and emotion, “…caruso’s brain…” strikes a perfect balance between sparseness and fullness, acoustics and electronics, and between control and abandonment.

Tom Holliston is a West Coast Music Hall of Fame inductee from his work with legendary punk band NOMEANSNO, and is/was a member of acclaimed bands the Hanson Brothers and the Showbusiness Giants. His solo work is quirky, witty, and humourous, and we are very excited to host him again. Chapel at Providence Farm on Friday, June 15th 7 Show: 7:30. Tix $20 at Duncan Music, Providence Farm Store, and www.eventbrite.ca

Selina Martin, with Tom Holliston Barely North Entertainment is excited to bring critically acclaimed artist Selina Martin, with Tom Holliston (NOMEANSNO, Showbusiness Giants, Hanson Brothers), for an evening artistic genius in the Chapel at Providence Farm Raised on a farm in the Ottawa Valley, now based between Toronto and France, extraordinarily acclaimed Canadian songwriter Selina Martin pushes the boundaries of pop, rock, singer/ songwriter, punk and experimental music while writing incredibly hooky pop songs.

According to Rokline Magazine, Martin can be “...compared to groundbreaking female songstresses whose art has transcended the usual Rock-Star / PopDiva template of popular music, icons such as England’s Kate Bush, Lene Lovitch, and Iceland’s Björk”.

On her new album she has morphed into

Rio Samaya Ou Gallery Dance on the eve of the full moon!

Authentic & refreshing, Rio Samaya is made up of Pancho and Sal, partners in life as well as in music, which is full of wonderfully enchanting latin rhythms and romantic melodies in Spanish including some Italian, English and French songs. A Latin American duo they blend folk, reggae & rhumba gypsy rhythms to create a musical evening full of joy and humor. Doors open at 6:30 & tickets $10-$20 at the door or online: www.theougallery.com

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by Victor Zupanc with special guests, storyteller Anne Glover; Kelby MacNayr percussion and Douglas Hensley on oud. For close to two decades, Ensemble Laude women’s choir has enchanted audiences on Vancouver Island with its creative blend of medieval repertoire and contemporary choral works from around the world. Seekers and Seers, 2:30 pm, Providence Farm, $20/$25 door/$15 students/under 13 free, www.ensemblelaude.org

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Celebrate Pride Month My Funny Valentine

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ailed as “exceptionally beautiful” (Vancouver Courier), this three-time Jessie-nominated play was created by award-winning Vancouver-based playwright Dave Deveau (Elbow Room Café: The Musical) in response to the tragic 2008 murder of Lawrence King, a 15-year-old shot by his male classmate after asking him to be his valentine. Taking inspiration from this tragic hate crime, Deveau created this powerful and celebrated one-man tour-de-force that explores a community in mourning in a series of profoundly moving monologues.

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Deveau says of all his plays, My Funny Valentine is closest to his heart. “For me somehow, this show is I think my most personal work,” he said during CBC’s North by Northwest.

“When I first read about it, it just hit me in the solar plexus.

It was something that just caught me off guard and I needed to know more.”

Brandon McInerney was just 14 years old when he shot and killed King in their Oxnard, California junior high school on February 12, 2008. King reportedly asked McInerney to be his Valentine in the days leading up to the incident. King passed away two days later – on Valentine’s Day. McInerney was sentenced to 21 years in a state prison.

act of asking someone to be your Valentine to trigger such a brutal response was disturbing to him. “There’s something so harmless and innocent, and also in a weird way, absurd and meaningless about asking someone to be your Valentine,” he said. “Whatever it was, to lead to this, it was so deeply confusing.”

Director Cameron Mackenzie gives insight into why this play maintains its relevance. “It has been a decade since the murder of Lawrence King and eight years since we premiered My Funny Valentine. Painfully, it is a work that has only gained relevance,” says Mackenzie.

“It acknowledges and gives equal weight to a diversity of perspectives and opinions.

Ultimately, it is a call to action reminding us that the only path to healing lies in a community coming together – not pulling apart.”

My Funny Valentine Writer: Dave Deveau | Director: Cameron Mackenzie |Starring: Conor Wylie Friday, June 22, 7:30pm Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Tickets: $20 / eyeGO $5 Tickets are available in person at the Cowichan Ticket Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan by phone (250) 748-7529 or online at www.cowichanpac.ca

Dave Deveau described writing the play as particularly gruelling. He said the killing had a stark and confusing contrast of innocence and hostility. For the innocuous

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t’s June, and as Pride flags and parades roll out across North America, some people wonder what all the fabulous fuss is about. Pride is more than Dykes on Bikes and wellmuscled bodies dancing on parade floats, it’s a celebration of living and the right to live out loud that has been won over decades of organizing, advocating, and fighting by the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and 2 Spirit (LGBTQ2) community against discrimination and violence.

Pride celebrations everywhere track their roots back to the Stonewall Riots that followed a police raid in New York City’s Greenwich Village on

June 28, 1969. Police raids were common at gay bars in the 1960s, but this time the patrons and members of the community pushed back, sparking five days of riots and protests against the ongoing harassment and discrimination against the queer community.

The first gay pride marches were held a year later in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago to commemorate the anniversary of the riots. Riding the wave of the civil rights movement, the riots and subsequent pride celebrations marked a significant political change from trying to “fit in” and prove that we were just like everyone else, to holding up our differences and taking the power away from those who would shame us with them.

In an often-overlooked bit of Canadian queer history, the day before the Stonewall Riots, the Criminal Law Amendment Act decriminalized homosexual acts by consenting adults. It was the first of many landmark legal decisions in Canada. This year is the 20th anniversary of Vriend v. Alberta, the 1998 decision by the Supreme Court of Canada that read sexual orientation into the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms.

By 2005, same-sex marriage was legal across the country.

The progress of LGBTQ2 rights is recorded in history by events like the Stonewall and legal decisions, but it is driven by ordinary people living their lives openly in the community. No number of “It Gets Better Videos” and queer characters in pop culture will outweigh the power of seeing people we know and care about living authentically and being supported by the people

around them. We owe it to the young people looking for role models both in how they express themselves, and in developing a sense of openness and respect for the diversity of others.

It is as important to hold our heads high and celebrate today as it has ever been. When we celebrate Pride, we honour the history of sacrifice and the memory of those who fought for the rights we enjoy today.

We celebrate what makes us unique and beautiful in the world. We stand up and stand out to be seen in all of our diversity and to remind ourselves, and the people around us, what’s possible when we open our hearts to love, dignity and respect for everyone.

Tamara Leigh lives out loud & proud in the Cowichan Valley.

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op back in time with us to Rydell High, 1959! The Broadway hit Grease is coming to the Chemainus Theatre Festival stage. Grease was first performed in 1971 in the original Kingston Mines nightclub in Chicago. American playwrights Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey created that original production as a raunchy, raw, aggressive, and vulgar show, intended to shake things up with its shock value. The Broadway version was much less aggressive, becoming the musical we now know and love; an homage to the idealism of the fifties and a satire of the ages-old youthful urge to be rebellious and provocative.

While the language and action are toned down, the underlying themes of the original play are there; love, friendship, peer pressure, rebellion, and class conflict all couched in rollicking 50’s rock, energetic dancing, fight stunts, biting one-liners, and comedic gags. Grease is a romp back in time but remains relevant to our contemporary concerns, handling with a light touch, such controversial social issues as gang violence, sexual exploration, teen pregnancy, and the impacts rampant consumerism has on our cultural values. All the best plays provoke thought as much as laughter and Grease is certainly ranked among the best! The Broadway production opened Feb. 14, 1972 and won nine

Tony awards, including Best Musical. At the time it closed on Broadway, Grease had seen 3,388 performances, making it the longest running Broadway show at that time. It went on to become a West End hit, a successful feature film in 1978 featuring John Travolta and Oliva Newton-John, and enjoyed two popular Broadway revivals in 1994 and 2007.

Grease is set, of course, in an American high school in 1958/1959. This was the year Barbie dolls made their debut, panty hose were invented, and The Twilight Zone premiered on TV. Unemployment was at a record high for the times, the clean-cut values associated with white, middle-class America was becoming tarnished with increasing unrest, and the Civil Rights Commission came into being. Amidst this social conflict, teens began to emerge in popular culture with conflicting stereotypes of straight-laced and pure like this play’s Sandra Dee or the oppositional ‘greasers’ culture with their particularly poised disdain of all things conventional.

Join us in reliving the story of Sandy and Danny, who fell for each other during a carefree summer fling, but when the school year begins, Danny finds himself torn between good-girl Sandy and his image with the too-cool-for-school T-Birds and the bubble gum snapping, chain smoking Pink Ladies. Can Danny maintain his ‘cool’ and still make Sandy his girl? While their peers sing and dance around

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them, you’ll be treated to music that hearkens back to Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and Little Richard, whose music became the soundtrack for a generation.

Thrill to the Broadway musical favourites “Hopelessly Devoted To You,” “You’re The One That I Want,” “Grease,” and “Sandy”!

Bringing the rockin’ 50’s to life for this production of Grease are Matt Alfano as Danny Zuko, Quinn Cartwright as Sandy Dumbrowski, Sarah Carlé as Frenchy/Miss Lynch, Eric Dahlinger as Eugene Florczyk, Daniel Doerksen as Vince Fontaine, Kaleigh Gorka as Betty Rizzo, Victor Hunter as Kenickie, Justin Lapeña as Sonny LaTierri, Kevin McLachlan as Roger/Teen Angel, Makayla Moore as ChaCha DiGregario, Nico Rhodes as Johnny Casino, Tessa Trach as Marty, Ali Watson as Patty Simcox, Steffanie Davis as Jan, Henry Beasley as Doody, and Nicholas Bradbury is in the ensemble,. In the band: Daniel Deorksen on bass, Nico Rhodes

on keys and saxophone, and Brad Shipley on guitar.

The stellar direction and choreography team from Chemainus Theatre Festival’s 2016 production of Footloose returns to lead the way for this new summer blockbuster.

Director Barbara Tomasic and Choreographer Julie Tomaino are a dynamic duo whose professionalism, creativity, and passion for theatre set the bar high for both the cast and creative team.

Rounding out the creative team are: Musical Director Nico Rhodes, Set Designer Lauchlin Johnston, Costume Designer Crystal Hanson, Lighting & Sound Designer Craig Alfredson, Stage Manager Angela Beaulieu Assistant Stage Manager Christopher Sibbald, and Apprentice Stage Manager Koh McRadu. Matinee and evening shows for all ages run June 8 to September 1. Call the Box Office at 1-800-565-7738 or at chemainustheatre.ca

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rom humble beginnings only two years ago the Cobble Hill Farmers’ Market (CHFM) started with a very small group of vendors operating under the umbrella of the Cobble Hill Events Society (CHES). In early 2017 CHES called a meeting to gauge interest in taking the market to the next level and this resulted in a small committee being formed. The market grew to an average of 18 vendors last summer and was located in the Cobble Hill Commons, CVRD Park. Over the past winter a lot of work has been done and the market is now an independent registered NFP Society and also a member of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets. This organization helps us to promote our market and also provides guidelines around the ‘mix’ of vendors and what can be sold.

All vendors must make, bake or grow their products and the market can only accept vendors who don’t have a commercial storefront so you will only find these businesses at markets.

This year we will have 30+ vendors each week with 4 fruit & veggie farms, Doli Acres, Golden Greens, Elkview Acres & Sprouting Dragon as well as a flowers from Little Bee Blooms and a wide variety of locally produced foods such as Golda’s Pesto, That’s My Jam, Cookies To Go, My Healing Cuisine, Pinched Pierogies, Small Block

Brewing and Stillhead Distillery to name just a few. We also have La Mexicaine food cart coming back with the best authentic Mexican food you will taste outside of Mexico! There will also be arts, crafts, clothing and jewelry from Cobble Hill Trading Co., Brisa’s Beading, Pure Radiance, Going Wild, Anna Bananas and Land & Sea Apparel and more. There will also be live music every week with ‘The Jugbandits’ our opening act on June 3.

Our board of four directors is excited about the coming season.

Our vision is to see a very family friendly market with a great children’s area with educational crafts & activities. Our hope is that this will become a central hub for the community to come together socially, learn more about the plight of bees and what we can do to save them.

We hope that many people from around the area will come to enjoy a traditional country village market ambiance all served up on the beautifully treed, grassy field at the historical Cobble Hill Hall Grounds which has been rooted in agriculture for 109 years!

Cobble Hill Farmers Market, Sundays 10am -3pm 3550 Watson Avenue, Cobble Hill Submitted by Alison Philp

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Harley Abram, with his solar panels, and electric car has significantly reduced his carbon footprint, increased energy security and made a financial return all at the same time

Going Solar And Fully Electric In Chemainus

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arley Abram’s neighbours were curious about the solar panels being installed on his house in Chemainus, and one wondered if they would come with a stinky and noisy generator.

“Absolutely not!” he said. “This is the cleanest and quietest electricity you can get.”

Harley knows a thing or two about solar panels because he’s been an electrician in the Cowichan region for about 40 years. He’d used small panels for outdoor lighting, and recently decided to get serious about reducing his hydro bill with larger panels on his roof.

Viridian Energy Coop installed the panels after Harley had bout them and prepared the site. They put the 28 panels on his roof with metal mounts and fed the wiring into the attic for Harley to complete the job. (Viridian usually does everything, but this time had an electrician homeowner to work with!)

This installation is what’s known as a “grid tie” where the electricity gets fed into BC Hydro’s main grid and the homeowner reduces his or her bill by the amount generated.

Harley’s panels will drive his summer bills down to about zero and knock a third to a half off his winter bills.

your bill) have an even bigger incentive to go solar to roll back that amount. BC Hydro recently tightened its rules such that homeowners are not allowed to generate more electricity than they use in a year, but the vast majority of installations don’t do this anyway.

Harley spoke to me about going solar while safely pulled over and sitting in his all-electric Chevy Bolt. He could tell me exactly how much the panels were generating by checking an app on his phone.

A day’s worth of solar generation in the summer is the equivalent of fully charging the Bolt, which comes with about a 400-kilometer range on a single charge. That lasts Harley about an average week of driving around, all without gas and with the satisfaction of generating that energy at home.

I asked Harley what he would say to others who are considering going solar. “It depends on how you look at investing,” he replied. With $15,000 system he estimates it would take about eight to 10 years to pay off, and after that it’s straight profit until the panels begin to lose some of their efficiency, sometime after 25 years.

If you are interested in going solar, contact Viridian Energy Coop at www.viridianenergy.ca

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Matt Price is a director with One Cowichan and well known for organizing social change across Canada.

On Saturday, June 9th from 10am to 2pm in Charles Hoey Park, we will celebrate local expertise and technologies already available in the Region. There will also be opportunities to see the amazing things happening in local schools. Children and youth are learning how to shape their future relationship to nature, technology, politics and the economy – it’s exciting to see!

Charged Up! A Festival Forging a FossilFuel–Free Future (Say that 5 times fast!)

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he Climate Action & Energy Plan (CAEP) of North Cowichan (2013) identified ‘On Road Transportation’ as responsible for 76% of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the district of North Cowichan (p.15). This is significantly higher than other areas of the province, where the average is 59%.

Further, guided by the CAEP, the Municipality has stated goals of achieving a 33% reduction in GHG emissions by 2025 and an 80% reduction in GHG emissions by 2050. In order to attain these goals, all community members need to begin to think and act differently with regard to how we produce and use energy in the Valley.

At the same time, the Plan advocates measures to lessen climate change impacts.

“…the Stern Review, submitted to the UN in 2006, estimate[d] that if action is not taken, climate change costs will be at least 5% of the global economy each year, now and forever – and this could rise to 20% or more. In contrast, the costs reducing greenhouse gas emissions can be around 1% per year.”

(Climate Action & Energy Plan Summary, 2013; p.1)

Volunteers of One Cowichan are bringing you a fun, free, interactive festival to highlight just some of the ways we in the Cowichan Region can bridge to a future without fossil fuels.

In response to the polarizing stories that make bitumen and pipelines a black and white necessity as the only path to our future, we want to offer some different alternatives to help showcase how we can (and are!) transitioning towards a fossil-fuel-free future (even if it is hard to say).

Earth Guardians, a youth based organization, will unveil a sculpture they will create from plastics collected from Cowichan Bay during last month’s Low Tide Day to raise awareness in celebration of World Oceans Day (which is the day before on June 8th).

There will be music, street theatre, a Repair table and Democracy info booth.

Bike experts will be available

and electric cars on display!

Learn more from the Cowichan Bio-Diesel Co-op, Cowichan Watershed Board, and Cowichan Local Lending on loans to help localize our economy.

Businesses like Viridian Energy Co-operative will be there to demonstrate solar energy and Mercury Refrigeration will talk about geothermal heating and cooling systems, heat pumps and indoor air quality.

And so much more…!

You should be there too! It’s going to be fun!

For more information visit www.onecowichan.ca.

Janet Sheppard, Director of Community Relations, Mid Island Chapter of the International Coach Federation.

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Cedricks Coffee House presents

Cowichan Bay Village, Michael Dean

Michael Dean Catherine Fraser local artist and art therapist, will be displaying her paintings at the Forum behind Cedricks Coffee House during the month of June Hours: 8am-4pm Open Every Day! 1610 Joan Avenue Crofton 250 324-1064

Originals and Prints by Michael Dean at Imagine That in Duncan. Born in Lancashire, England, Michael started painting in the late 1960s. He emigrated to Canada in 1972 and continued his passion, inspired by local beauty and the marine life around Vancouver Island.

His main interests have been working coastal vessels, historical coastal scenes and, most recently, the forest and beach scenes of Vancouver Island. Michael enjoys hiking and camping around the local area and exhibits his work around the Cowichan Valley area. Michael Dean’s paintings show June 1-29, 251 Craig St, Duncan.

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disparate lives. Her series, ‘If Not Now, Then When’ began through conversations with volunteers who shared when they had gone to great lengths to understand another person’s reality completely outside of, and therefore unfamiliar to their own.

Inspired by landscapes & form, Grant Hargate (professor from Lindenwood University, Missouri) will share his ‘Umbria Series’ based on his time spent in Italy. “The spaces of landscape that interest me are the canvas, Nature and our imagination. My work that I based on the walls of Siena did not have the luxury of a horizon line. I allowed them only top and bottom, left and right.”

Meet the artists for their opening, Thursday, June 21 from 6-8pm! 3091 Agira Road, Duncan. FREE

Artist in Residence at The Ou Gallery in Duncan, Guyana-born Lucie Chan (professor at Emily If Not Now, When?

Lucie Chan Carr & NSCADU) makes multi-layered drawing installations that often involve working with participants to discover potentially connected crosscultural narratives between seemingly

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he reputation of EJ Hughes in British Columbia is second only to that of Emily Carr.

His paintings, collected by every major gallery in our country, fetch more than $1 million at auction. Yet Hughes lived a notoriously private life.

Hughes painted scenes from all over BC, but he especially loved Vancouver Island, and lived most of his 93 years at Shawnigan Lake and Duncan. This book features paintings from his beloved island home―from Sidney, past Goldstream and the Malahat to Cowichan Bay, Genoa Bay, and Maple Bay. With stops along the way, he painted scenes from Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Comox, and Courtenay.

Hughes recorded the passing of an era, capturing the coastal steamships, log booms, fishing boats, and the landscapes he treasured.

Robert Amos In Dunca To Promote E.J. Hughes Book

This book includes a biography of the artist, highlights more than 60 of his finest works alongside sketches and photos revealing his studio methods, and

shares his handwritten notes.

Robert Amos graduated from York University in Toronto, Amos has pursued a career in the arts. He was Assistant to the Director of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (19751980) and is art writer for the Victoria Times-Colonist newspaper, which has published his weekly column on art since 1986. He is a full-time professional artist.

Robert Amos’s paintings are part of the permanent collection of the City of Victoria, the University of Victoria and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, among others. He has dedicated

himself to painting the urban landscape, focussing on Victoria, British Columbia, and environs. As an Honorary Citizen of Victoria, a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts and for 26 years art writer for the Times Colonist, he is one of

Victoria’s best-known artists.

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Music in the Park to Start 3rd Season

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hursday nights will come alive again at the Commons in Cobble Hill as Music in the Park enters its third season. Featuring circuit musicians from Vancouver Island, many with Valley connections, Music in the Park is now one of South Cowichan’s key summer events.

From 6:30 to 8 pm, fans bring their lawn chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy both solo and band acts. The musical evening is at no cost to participants. Last year, the audiences topped 3200 at the 10 concerts offered. Even out of province and out of country visitors offered praise. One European visitor asked our volunteer organizers, “How does such a great concert happen in such a little village?” This year, with friends passing on the ‘good word’, we hope even more will come.

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Here are some impressions from facebook: brought us closer to neighbours, friends and the broader community... casual fun atmosphere... amazing music... way to foster love of live music and enjoy the outdoors... opportunity to spend downtime with friends... lovely way to meet new people... love how all the kids run around

together... something my family looks forward to every week... wholesome family community evening... every age laughing, smiling, dancing... engaged with each other.

Providing the new Commons park grass is ready for foot traffic, our first concert will be June 28th with Juno nominee Scotty Hills. Scotty Hills got his start at 17, playing drums in the blues clubs of the American Mid West. Before the age of 20, Scotty had opened for Chuck Berry at the Chicago Blues Festival, played the Mutual Musician Foundation in Kansas City, and had shared a bill with the Newborn Brothers in Memphis, Tennessee. Scotty moved to Winnipeg, MB and joined alt blues band, The Perpetrators.

After 2 albums, 2 Western Canadian Music Awards, and a Juno Nomination, he ventured on his own and released his debut album ‘Wonderland Urgency’.

Music in the Park runs every Thursday through August 30th. Watch for signs and Facebook postings by Cobble Hill Events Society. We hope to see you for the best ‘big backyard party’ of the summer!

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West My Friend

West My Friend Cowichan Folk Guild Coffeehouse Kelly Nakatsuka, a former broadcaster, and columnist with CBC Radio is the new artistic director of the Islands Folk Festival.

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he Cowichan Folk Guild is thrilled to close out the first half of the 2018 coffeehouse season with the award-winning Victoria band West My Friend.

Playing as a trio these days, West My Friend presents some of the finest original folk being created on the Island right now.

Their unique brand of “chamber-folk” brings us some brilliantly literate songwriting, fine vocal harmonies, and truly stellar musicianship.

Their music features pure and thrillingly elastic vocals with catchy arrangements of guitar, mandolin, and accordion that draw from jazz, classical, folk, and pop influences. The wealth of musical experience and classical training in the group creates an interesting backdrop for their songwriting, allowing for levels of detail, intricacy, and counterpoint balanced with moments of simplicity.

Quiet Hum, produced by Canadian mainstay David Travers-Smith (Wailin’ Jennys, Pharis & Jason Romero) is the

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Pack a picnic, blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy both solo and band acts with your friends and neighbours!

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third outing from West My Friend since the band formed at the turn of the decade.

June 2018 CFG Coffeehouse Featured act: West My Friend Saturday, June 9,Duncan United Church - 246 Ingram

St. Duncan Doors 7pm Open stage at 7:30, followed by our featured artist. Tickets $10 at the door only. $5 for CFG members. Find Kelly to sign up for the open stage.

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Edgy, modern 19-piece jazz orchestra puts new spin on big band music at Pat’s House of Jazz

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helsea McBride, a 26-year-old saxophonist, lyricist and orchestration super-nova, who leads a 19-piece modern jazz orchestra, has taken Toronto by storm.

And now she is set to wow big-band fans in the Cowichan Valley. On June 24, her Socialist Night School modern jazz orchestra, currently on tour, touches down at Pat’s House of Jazz in Crofton.

Be prepared to re-think your definition of big-band music.

It doesn’t sound like the traditional big band of the ‘40s. Think of it as modern, large-ensemble jazz, with avant-garde voicings and harmonies.

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The band’s debut album, The Twilight Fall, has been hailed as “dazzling” and “a progressive jazz epic” by critics. It recently received four stars in DownBeat Magazine.

In an interview with the Ottawa Citizen, reviewer Peter Hum called her album “forward looking .

. . an engaging listen from beginning-to-end that brims with tunefulness, personality and youthful vitality.”

The band features awardwinning veteran musicians such as William Carn, Colleen Allen and Browman Ali, along with Toronto’s hottest 20-somethings musicians.

The CBC has named McBride one of Canada’s top jazz musicians under 35. She has already performed at the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, the Ottawa Jazz Festival, the TD Toronto Jazz Festival and others.

A Vancouver native, McBride began playing piano at age three and took to the saxophone in elementary school.

She graduated from Humber College in Toronto in 2014 and already has five albums under her belt, including three with her pop-fusion band, Chelsea and the Cityscape.

This diverse musician, who also performs in many other types of bands, refuses to stay in one creative box.

The show is presented by the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society. Reservations highly recommended. Tables will be held until 1:30 p.m.

Call 250 324-2245. Pat’s House of Jazz, Osborne Bay Pub, Crofton, 1534 Joan Ave.

Yarrow

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hen people ask what my favourite flower is, I could never choose a single plant, but there are a number of flowers that have a special place in my heart, and yarrow is one of them.

Yarrow is unassuming, with neither the showiest nor most brilliant flowers in the garden. Instead of a boisterous peacock displaying its feathers, it’s more like a mother hen, acting as a protector of the garden. While it takes care of itself, it also helps other plants by attracting beneficial insects with its earthy scent.

It attracts hoverflies, ladybugs and parasitic wasps that feed on pests, such as aphids Yarrow is distributed throughout North America ranging from the sea level to alpine zones, and typically blooms from early to mid-summer. Native species in the wild are usually white, but a number of cultivars in a range of colours have been bred for gardens. It’s identified by its finely-divided, fern-like leaves, aromatic foliage and flowers in clusters. Yarrow grows in fields, lawns and disturbed areas. On our farm, we grow yarrow as a lovely cutting flower to fill our bouquets.

It’s thought that yarrow, whose scientific name is Achillea millefolium, was named after Achilles, a hero of Greek mythology. Legend has it that, as a child, Achilles’ mother dunked him in a bath of yarrow to protect him, but held him by the heel, and this part was the only spot on his body not protected.

While he was able to resist many attacks, Achilles eventually died from

Congratulations to Bonnie Schmaus - Best in Show Award for Thunderbolt and Friends Jim Malo - People’s Choice Award for Enchanting Woodlands an arrow to the heel.

So can a yarrow bath stop arrows? Well, no, but from an ethnobotanical perspective, yarrow has a wide range of uses. People have used the crushed leaves to stem bleeding wounds. Yarrow also contains a compound called azulene, which is an anti-inflammatory used on bruises. The plant has been used as a bug repellent, with a study from the United States Army and University of Stockholm suggesting that yarrow tincture could be more effective than DEET; however, data on toxicity is lacking. Yarrow can cause allergic reactions in some people, and it should be avoided during pregnancy since it can stimulate uterine muscles.

As with all plants, it’s important to properly identify the plant and understand safety concerns before using or consuming it.

Keep an eye out for yarrow blooming over the summer and watch for it in our bouquets at the Duncan Farmer’s Market on Saturdays.

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The Victory North Barber Experience Husband and wife team Ruth and Ian Victory North Barber and Brand

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n their heyday of the 40’s and 50’s full service barbershops were a fixture in well groomed men’s lives catering to their needs for daily shaves and weekly cuts. Victory Barber & Brand North, a heritage neighbourhood barbershop opened by proprietor Ian Smith has re-introduced this experience in Duncan with a cool and hip family friendly atmosphere, pool table and coffee shop that proudly serves Drumroaster Coffee.

Almost a decade ago, with a lack of barbering programs in Canada, Ian began his training

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at Victoria’s Aveda Hair School.

After realizing his focus should be on men’s haircuts he sought out an apprenticeship with the newly opened Victory Barber “I kept going in and bugging Matty Conrad (original founder of Victory Barber and Brand) to give me a job until finally he said okay ‘Go put on an apron!’”

His tenacity paid off and Ian was able to secure an apprenticeship with the best local barbershop in the business.

Though he enjoyed his time in Victoria, his vision was always to open his own barbershop in Duncan. Born and bred

in the Cowichan Valley he comes from a long line of Duncan businessmen. With full encouragement from Matty, Ian and Ruth opened Victory North on Kenneth Street right beside the Arbutus Cafe. Forty years ago, Ian’s grandfather Ken Evans won the local award for Best New Business to open in Duncan for his Ford dealership.

Fast forward to 2018 and Victory North was awarded the exact same accolade this year.

A perfect father and son outing, we planned a trip to Victory North for a cut for each of us and a moustache trim and shave for myself. We had heard great things about Victory from other families who already frequent here. A kid friendly pool table and hip atmosphere? We had to see it for ourselves. The original appointment was for just one son, but when the other heard we were going he asked to come along. Pre booking appointments is recommended, but with 5 barbers on the roster there’s plenty of room for walk-ins and last minute appointments.

We arrived after school and felt at home in this big and friendly space. Resembling more a pool hall than a haircutting place everyone was instantly enamoured. Shiloh and I checked in at the counter and were swiftly seated in some old school leather barber chairs.

“I liked how the seats faced outwards so you can see what is going on in the whole area.” recalls Shiloh (aged 8) “Zoe was really nice. She used clippers and scissors to cut my hair and I got to watch the room. It was

Having a happy cut from barber Zoe Sorenson

more fun than watching the mirror the whole time.”

Ian did my cut and we chatted about how he got started in the business. Friendly and confident - it was nice not to be asked too many questions and just have the barber do the job decisively.

I hadn’t had a cut in awhile and new to my face I had been growing a moustache for a few months which really needed some help. Shiloh’s cut ended and with a bit of time to spare and Zoe offered the time for Tiller to hop on the chair for a cut too. He was thrilled. During the appointment we discovered that barbers are not just for boys!

Women and girls with short cuts are welcome to have cuts their too.

When I first sat in the chair, I was offered a regular conservative cut. Feeling adventurous, instead Ian was given permission to cut as he wanted. After all barbering is his specialty, not mine. Ian sure produced. My cut was new, my look clean and fresh, I almost didn’t recognize myself! Besides the haircuts, the shop also offers other gentleman’s specialities

balm is applied as a moisturizer to help ready the face for the outdoors. Then a crisp aftershave splash cleanses the pores to prevent ingrown face hairs. I am sent with a duty of splashing cold water on my face when I get home.

Traditional hot lather shave with barber Ian Smith

and a full retail section of great men’s products - grooming spray, shave kits, beard kits, pomade, tonics, t-shirts and more and best of all beard trims and classic hot lather shaves.

Now this is a shave that every man should be treated to at least once.

It begins with a hot towel to open the pores. I lie back with a nicely warmed face as Ian premixes the cream. He uses Proraso, an Italian company who has been blending a sandalwood scented shave cream since 1908.

Ian shaves with a Japanese feather blade which he describes as the ‘best blade in the industry’ for a precision. After this initial shave hot towels are applied again and the whole process is repeated. Preshave, hot towels, shave and more hot towels. The gentlemen of yesteryear sure had it good. To end, aftershave

The full shave experience lasts 45 minutes and not a peep from my boys who are busy playing pool with some new young friends who are also waiting for their dads getting a cut. Haven’t been yet? It’s time to check it out!

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Victory North will be hosting an Anniversary Celebration, June 16, 10-7pm There will be music, drinks, cake, beer and cocktails for their customers. Haircutting will end at 5pm this day. Victory North is located at 191 Kenneth St in Downtown Duncan. They can be reached by phone at 250.597.0155 Richard Badman loves sailing, kiting and snowboarding on Vancouver Island

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ummer is here and with any luck we’ll get tons of summer weather! That means shorts, skirts, sleeveless tops and bikinis, which for a lot of us means dealing with more hair removal than usual. This year I discovered Sugaring, the most amazing technique and its offered locally at Ahzenya Spa on Craig Street.

Sugaring is an ancient hair removal technique that dates back to Egyptian times and is 100% natural. Made entirely of edible ingredients, sugar, lemon and water, it is safe for all skin types including people with sensitive skin.

It comes in the form of a paste that is heated to body temperature, much lower than wax, so there is no risk of burning you. The sugaring paste doesn’t stick to live skin so you don’t end up with red, swollen irritated skin as many people do with hot wax methods, plus the practitioner works in the direction the hairs grow rather than against the natural direction of hair growth so it’s not as painful as waxing and eliminates ingrown hairs. Big bonus for more delicate areas like bikini or Brazilians. The end result is fantastic too because it actually seeps down into the hair follicle to lift each hair out at the root, compared to waxing which can break hairs off at the surface. After a couple of sugaring treatments most people find that less and less hair grows back and the ones that do are quite fine and soft. Plus it is water soluble so cleans up easily and leaves

your skin feeling soft and smooth, not sticky.

I spoke with Diane at Ahzenya and learned that at some spas the same pot of wax is used repeatedly for multiple clients, while sugaring is 100% hygienic.

No bacteria can grow in the paste due to the high concentration of sugar and the paste is always discarded after each use so there is no risk of cross contamination. And I love that the product she uses comes from right here on Vancouver Island.

Whether you’re wanting to get out of the hassle of constantly shaving or maybe it’s a Brazillian or Manzillian you’re after, I can definitely recommend Sugaring as a safe, effective all natural solution to all your hair removal needs!

AhZenya #105 80 Station Street, Downtown Duncan

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ne in five British Columbians are living with persistent pain. It is important to consider that by naming the pain ‘persistent’ instead of ‘chronic’ we allow for the possibility of healing. Pain is an important feedback from our nervous system to warn us of possible injury. When pain lasts for more than six months it is labelled as persistent pain.

Persistent pain is different for each individual and has many possible contributing factors including traumatic experiences to the body or mind, and systemic inflammatory conditions. Movement and breathing practices are tools for self-management of pain.

Studies show that gentle exercise is essential to lowering pain, improving body function, elevating mood levels and improving quality of life.

Somatics, Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, walking, stationary biking and swimming are gentle movement modalities that can help you manage pain and improve your quality of life.

When you are starting a movement program it is important to start slowly, set realistic goals and be patient with your progress. In consideration

of complex health concerns, it is recommended to consult your family doctor before starting a movement program.

Unrelieved pain can result in limiting the movement of the thoracic and abdominal muscles in a bid to reduce pain.

Physiologically the exhale rids our body of carbon dioxide and the inhale brings in fresh oxygen to nourish the body. A breathing practice can help individuals create more relaxation and comfort. The movement practices of Somatics and Yoga teach students breathing practices (pranayama) to enhance the breath. These modalities share common principles such as selfstudy (swadhyaya), non-violence (ahimsa), self-acceptance (santosha) and moderation (brahmacharya). These principles can help people to create selfsupport tools by learning to honour their body and set limits to preserve energy.

To practice breathing, sit or lay in a comfortable position. Allow yourself to bring awareness to how you breathe by putting one hand near your chest and one hand on your abdomen/belly.

As you observe your breathing, notice which hand lifts first and observe the length of the

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exhale and the inhale. Studies of breathing show that by focusing on a longer exhale we stimulate our body’s parasympathetic nervous system which helps promote rest and relaxation.

An example of this breathing practice would be breathing in to a count of 3 and breathing out to a count of 5. As you practice it is important to breath within your comfort, therefore if you are feeling the muscles in your neck getting sore, do the breath over a shorter time and focus on inflating the abdomen.

A free resource for those with

persistent pain is the website Pain BC www.painbc.ca. If you enjoy reading: ‘ When the Body Says No’ by Gabor Mate, MD, ‘The Body Keeps the Score’ by Bessel VanderKolk, MD and ‘ The Brain’s Way of Healing’ by Norman Doidge, MD.

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Warm Summer Nights. How To Stay Cool

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very summer it seems to get a bit warmer and heat waves are becoming a common occurrence. This can wreak havoc on our sleep.

A higher body temperature during the night disrupts our sleep cycles and makes it harder to sleep soundly throughout the night.

What can we do to make a difference? Start by packing up that down comforter.

These are heat insulating (not to mention a dust mite’s favourite place). Also take the polyester and synthetics

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fabrics out of the bedroom.

Their lack of breathability will keep you hot. Use light weight breathable cotton sheets instead. If you choose an organic option, you will also find comfort in knowing that they are made free of chemicals and insecticides during their processing.

Using a waterproof mattress cover? Take this off and put a few extra cotton blankets down instead, if you are worried about mishaps.

Waterproof covers have a membrane which keeps heat in. So if you are hot and struggling, this can be an easy fix for a few nights.

What about your mattress?

Consider getting off of the gel and memory foam mattresses. The big fad over the last 15 years has been these “wonder” materials, which are not so wonderful, especially during a heat wave.

How these foams work: as your body warms up (which

creates a chemical reaction in the foam) it banks and holds this heat throughout the night.

Consider a natural bedding material such as rubber tree latex, which is a temperature neutral material.

Our heads are one of the hottest parts of our bodies, so choosing a pillow and covering that is breathable, is essential. Pillow casings ideally should be a 250-350 thread count to be adequately breathable. Invest in a pillow filled naturally. The majority of head pillows on the market are made with synthetic fabrics, keeping us hotter than we need.

Other Natural Ways to Keep Cool: -Close the blinds during the day to keep the house cooler, and open the window after the sun goes down to improve air circulation

the coolest part of the house during the day. Some folk even put sheets and pillow cases in the fridge or freezer, to ensure a cool bed to crawl into.

-Sleeping with a damp cloth or a covered ice pack can be very soothing. Consider wearing cool damp socks to bed. Cooling the feet lowers the overall body temperature of your skin and body.

-Drink lots of water during the day to keep hydrated. Eat smaller meals throughout the day, and choose foods that are easy to digest. Consuming protein stimulates the digestive fire and will heating up your body.

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The Non-Surgical Facelift

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verything ages. I count my blessings for every new day I am able to enjoy, especially in this lovely valley we call home.

As we move along the path of life, we notice our body and skin ageing - extra aches in the morning, lines on our face, and crinkles that did not seem to be there 6 months ago. There are 3 major ways we show our age: 1. Loss of fat or collagen in the face combined with resorption of bone which provides support for the skin and tissues.

2. Photo damage from the sun’s rays including infrared.

3. Increased laxity / dehydration of the skin causing further wrinkling and sagging.

We now have techniques, procedures, and treatments to address these issues which when performed by an experienced physician, can help you look more youthful and rejuvenated.

Managing Loss of Volume Loss of volume sometimes causes us to look tired or sad, with circles under the eyes, pigment, nasolabial folds and marionette lines. Filler can easily restore the volume and can also aid in hydration of the skin. There are many types of filler available today, most of which are comprised of synthetic Hyaluronic Acid (HA). This natural acid attracts water, so in addition to providing extra volume immediately, it will also add hydration to your skin, giving it a smoother, more glowing look.

The effect is IMMEDIATE and has virtually no downtime.

Most fillers are temporary.

Depending on where they are placed, they can last up to 2 years.

Dealing with Photo Damage Photo damage causes skin laxity, brown spots, and uneven

tones in the skin. There are a variety of laser options to treat redness, excessive pigment, large pore size, and skin laxity.

I love Laser Genesis at this time of year as it is a procedure that can be done on tanned skin to plump and firm the skin and stimulate new collagen growth.

Topical skin care products can also be used effectively to treat photo damage. A thorough exam by a qualified health professional is necessary to look for cancerous and precancerous lesions.

Treating Laxity A combination of filler, laser treatments, and skin care products can be used to address wrinkling and laxity of skin.

Sometimes, when the laxity and wrinkling is severe, the best option is surgery.

In summary, there are many options available to improve the quality and tone of the skin and to provide a non-surgical face lift with great outcomes.

For many people, this gives the ‘lift’ they are looking for as the mirror seems to reflect an image that is not quite as youthful as they feel.

A qualified physician can give you a thorough assessment and outline a treatment plan to meet your needs.

Viva Medical Aesthetics 177 Fourth St, Downtown Duncan Submitted by Dr. Lyn Pascoe, Viva Medical Aesthetics, 250 746 6512

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Turning to Spring we chose Lunar Cake to be our first recipe. Dismayed to find no rhubarb in our garden, it was easy to find on www.cow-op. ca and added to our next order.

Grown by one of our favourite farms Old MacDonald, it was fresh picked on the morning of pick up.

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n our house dad likes to cook most of the meals and with the debut of this great Cowichan cookbook, using locally grown foods has never been easier! With over 60 local recipes to try, submitted by our farming, cooking and local-food loving community at large, we were eager to get cooking with this beautiful book filled with colourful images.

Our family loved that it was sectioned by season. “Because there are so many distinctive ingredients available for only short windows every year, like asparagus or maple blossoms, we decided ingredients would be best highlighted if they were organized by season.” shares Cowichan Grown Cookbook organizer Heather Kaye “As a result, this cookbook deeply reflects the Cowichan Valley with both new and old recipes that show how people here make the best of the richness of the land they live on. There is a recipe for every season and every taste.”

Each of us took part in making the cake. The boys happily chopped the rhubarb as they remembered from kindergarten and dad creamed, blended and sprinkled the rest of the steps.

The batter was poured into a pan and baked for 45 minutes.

The sweet aroma of baking cake filled the kitchen and when it was finally done we had our very own lunar surface cake! The rhubarb softened in the baking process while still keeping a delightfully crunchy top. This was one treat we didn’t have to wait to eat after dinner.

A great gift idea for Father’s Day the Cowichan Grown cookbook is $25 and can be purchased online through the www.cow-op.ca online market, with your Thursday grocery order in Duncan (order by June 12 for Father’s Day!) or at Cowichan Green Community’s Garden Pantry Store, 360 Duncan St., downtown Duncan.

Look for copies at Duncan’s Volume One bookstore and through various vendors at the Duncan Farmers’ Market this June and beyond. All profits from the book go directly back into the non-profit co-operative, helping Cowichan farmers’ GROW!

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environmental risks alone should be cause enough for us to be alarmed by this proposal, but even smart economics might be on the side of stopping this project in its tracks.

June Update from Alistair MacGregor Alistair MacGregor is the MP for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford and the federal NDP’s Critic for Agriculture

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remain steadfastly opposed to the expansion of the Kinder Morgan pipeline, and I salute everyone who is working together to try and stop this project from going forward.

The furor over the pipeline expansion has become one of the most politically charged issues in British Columbia, if not all of Canada. The project was given approval to proceed by the Trudeau government in November 2016, despite clear electoral promises to respect constitutionallyprotected First Nations’ rights and to submit it to a renewed environmental review process. The BC provincial government has stepped up its claims against Kinder Morgan, and I believe it is well within its right to safeguard the coast and protect against the possibility of a disastrous diluted bitumen oil spill.

The expansion of this bitumen exporting pipeline would represent a seven-fold increase in tanker traffic in the Salish Sea. The

Policy makers are striving to keep global temperature increases below two degrees Celsius. This would require decreasing oil demand by 20 per cent by 2030. To succeed in these efforts, the market share of the most expensive, lowest value petroleum on the planet will be the first to go. Alberta’s huge oilsands deposits cost too much to dig up, refine, and ship. They rank among the dirtiest to refine into gasoline, aviation fuel, or home heating oil.

The climate math and carbon budget is there for anyone to see, and it does not include the continued investment and expansion in fossil fuel infrastructure.

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The world is undergoing rapid change, but our preparation for the future’s challenges has been seriously lacking. We need to start the hard work now of building the transition to a green energy economy.

There is an opportunity for our country to be at the forefront of the environmental revolution, and we must start taking advantage before it’s too late.

The debate over Kinder Morgan is often framed as a battle between the economy and the environment.

It’s unfortunate that this is the case, because the economic, social, and environmental considerations all lean towards us firmly saying no to the Kinder Morgan expansion, and yes to a greener, richer future.

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n Saturday, June 23rd Providence Farm is having a licensed fundraiser dance in the Chapel featuring the Victoria-based Zydeco band, & long-time Cowichan Valley favorites, “Bijoux du Bayou”. Put on your dancin’ shoes, it’s time to polish the hardwood!

Bijoux Du Bayou, brings high-energy music combining Cajun, Zydeco, Swing, Calypso, and a few other flavors to create a sound that will make you want to do the Boogaloo! Joining the “Jewels of the Swamp” will be Providence Farm’s own musical “Providers”, Monte Nordstrom & Pete Stacey, who will add their own special talents to the musical Gumbo!

An added feature to the evening’s proceedings will be a special evening opening of the “Farm Fashions” store, with an eclectic offering of up-cycled clothing & accessories. Farm Fashions has been a big hit at many of the farm’s events over the years & this is an opportunity to peruse the racks & perhaps find that special something!

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We’ll also be offering our own twist on Cajun cooking!

Come hungry for “Gumbo – Vegetarian and Con Carne” and great music!

All proceeds from this event go to support the unique therapeutic programming that makes Providence Farm a very special place.

Cajun Summer Solstice Dance Party in the Chapel with Bijoux du Bayou and special guests Monte Nordstrom & Pete Stacey “Zydeco Styles meets Farm Fashions!” Saturday, June 23 7:30-11:30 Tickets $25 per person / $20 in advance Available at Farm Office & General Store; Call 250-7464204 for Info & Pre-paid Reservations Licensed Event / No Minors

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Cowichan welcomes “That Feller You Might Have Seen on TV”

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e’s impressively funny… such an engaging and surprisingly frank performance.”

Winnipeg Free Press Gemini Award-winning actor, host and comedian Shaun Majumder unleashes his new stand-up comedy tour in Cowichan for a night of no-holds barred laughter.

Catch Shaun with opener and good friend, award-winning comedian and writer, Matt Wright in this full-throttle, unabridged dissection of the current times.

“I don’t want to explain too much,” Majumder comments about this tour. “It’s about the time we live in with all the divisive nature of politics and society.

Best known for his work as co-host on the critically acclaimed CBC series This Hour Has 22 Minutes, the film actor/writer/ comedian is a three-time Gemini award-winner and one of Canada’s top comics. Raised in rural Newfoundland, Shaun’s clever and unique style of comedy have made him a house-hold name.

He is a favourite on the internationally-renowned Just

for Laughs Comedy Festival, having hosted the TV series for three seasons. Additional information can be found at www.shaunmajumder.com.

Joining Shaun on this cross-Canada tour is Matt Wright, an award winning stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and director who has performed at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, Halifax Comedy Festival and has headlined comedy clubs from St. John’s to Vancouver.

Like Majumder, Matt grew up in Newfoundland and is currently a writer with This Hour has 22 Minutes.

His latest comedy album “Vasectomy Baby” went to #2 on the iTunes Canadian Comedy charts and can be heard frequently on SiriusXM. Additional information can be found at www.mattwrightcomedy.com.

Shaun Majumder with special guest Matt Wright Thursday, June 21 at 7:30pm Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Tickets $47.50 Tickets are available in person at the Cowichan Ticket Centre, 2687 James St. or by phone (250) 748-7529 or online at cowichanpac.ca.

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Oliver Trench bowling at St Michael’s match, Victoria

Cricket in Cowichan

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doubt many of you know this, but the Cowichan Cricket Club is the oldest cricket club in Canada.

Formed in 1912 and located on 19 acres in Shawnagan, the club has historically been the strongest team on the island, and is made up of a wonderful blend of players both local and from all corners of the

commonwealth, where cricket is often the predominant summer sport.

As a family living in Kenya, our two boys grew up whacking avocados around with cricket bats from the moment they could stay upright, and when we moved

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to Vancouver Island three years ago it was the perfect opportunity to put that practice to good use. Last summer we were fortunate to meet Nagy Thomas, a superb cricketer and coach, and together we decided to offer a free program and see who showed up. Half expecting a showing of just our two kids (then ages 7 and 9) and Nagy’s daughter (also aged 9), we were quite surprised by a turnout of about 30 kids.

We had a wonderful summer of fun, as everyone got to grips with this alien sport.

At this age the intention is to keep it fun and not too competitive, and to teach the kids respect, teamwork and fair play, as well as the fundamentals of the game, and they all thrived. What’s not to like – batting, bowling, throwing, running, catching – and fortunately matches no longer have to be five days long!

Buoyed by last year’s success, Nagy is offering his time again this year, and has enlisted another experienced cricketer to support him. He and Adam will be coming to Shawinigan Cricket Club every Saturday of the

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summer, starting on the 2nd of June, to coach a “Junior Cricket Program”. Running from 9am – 11 am, it is for kids 6 – 14 years old, and is FREE…. other than a $25 registration fee payable to the Victoria and District Cricket Association for insurance and liability.

Any kids unsure whether cricket is really for them are welcome to come and have a look (and perhaps have a go) before signing up….

Boys & Girls, all ability levels welcome ages 6 – 14 years. Saturdays 9am – 11am, beginning 2nd of June. Cost is free, other than a $ 25 registration fee to the VDCA Cowichan Cricket Club, 1722 Elford Road, Shawnigan.

For questions or further info, you can contact Tim on 604 902 9121, or email to tim@timtrenchsafaris.com.

Tim Trench: father of 2, husband, smallholder & safari operator

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Summer Youth Programs From Maple Bay • KAYAK KIDS - INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING July 9-12, July 23-26 Sessions Monday - Thursday 9am - 1pm • YOUTH TOUR N’ LEARN - GULF ISLANDS 3 DAY OVERNIGHT TRIP July 16-18, August 13-15 AGES 13-16 • YOUTH DAY TRIP ADVENTURES - LEAD BY EXPERIENCED GUIDES - July 13, July 27 Fridays 9am - 3pm

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The Hive Art Camps

he Hive Art Studio is offering weekly summer camps filled with creativity and fun with old and new friends. Children will play with a variety of art mediums and create take home art pieces that will inspire them to the Makers of the future!

Children will have free time to make cool creations of their own imagination with natural and recycled materials.

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We will also be going on field trips where children will get a chance to learn about bees and work in our community bee garden. Outdoor sketching, downtown local art tours and more. Camps run every week all summer long. Camp days are from 9-3, $50/day, please inquire if need aftercare as well. Please preregister with your child’s name at beealiveinthehive@ shaw.ca

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What Do You Love About Your Favourite Subject?

Writing and drawings by Grade Eight students from Sunrise Waldorf School.

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Grade one

The World From The Classroom

In my past years at Sunrise I really enjoyed learning about geography. In grade five, we learned about Canada.

Since grade 6, when we started Our project was about the studying physics, it has always provinces. I focused on been one of my favorite subjects.

Newfoundland and Labrador.

The visual and hands-on aspects In grade six we ventured really help me comprehend the lessons. This year we have further in our studies and been looking at light, color, learned about South America sound and hydraulics. From experiments in surface area and and Europe. I chose Germany and for South America I finding our PSI by standing on studied the Amazon Rain rows of Dixie cups, to watching inverted images appear on the Forest. In grade 7 it was blackboard while focusing light Africa and I decided to dive through different types of lenses, into its history. In grade 8 I enjoyed learning through for economic geography we experiments like these and all chose a resource to study documenting them in our books.

I personally liked studying and I chose oil. This taught hydraulics the best; I found the me to be more mindful when concepts very interesting and using oil. In all our studies we we learned about some of the worked individually and had first submarines and how they group discussions. Everyone withstood the water pressure. presented their projects in I remember spending time front of the class and some in younger grades observing of our projects were shown flowers and grains, and I didn’t to the whole school. Doing realize it, but these activities all these projects about later taught me to question concepts, look for patterns and geography has taught me a lot create my own ideas, which more about this world; I feel has helped me build strong more connected with it and foundations for studying science know where I want to go and and physics. I am very grateful visit now. Sunrise awakened for everything I have learned and I can’t wait to further my my curiosity to want to keep knowledge of physics and carry learning more.

Grade 8 Portrait Drawing

Learning Through Stories and Culture

The Phundamentals of Physics

on questioning and observing in the years to come.

Tahlia: an artsy, creative, courageous and daring individual.

Finley L: an adventurous fellow with a great sense of humour and true sportsmanship.

Grade six

Nature’s Designs Back in grade one, we did a lot of drawings called Form Drawings. They were simple and easy and consisted of straight and curvy lines, which is pretty much the same as our geometry drawings now, except for all the measuring and precision.

In grade one we didn’t care if we messed up or if it looked messy; we just tried our best. Form Drawings are a type of free-hand geometry with repetitive patterns, mirroring and running forms that we did for five years, and I think that they helped with our geometry now. It’s so amazing how we can find geometric designs in the flowers and the movement of the planets! Being able to use a compass is a great skill to have and I hope to continue these artistic drawings in high school.

Georgia: creative, passionate young woman with a love for dance and her mom.

History is an eye-opener to incredible things from the past.

It’s almost like a time machine, and that’s why I love it so much!

Through the eight years I’ve been at Sunrise, we’ve always studied history, but it wasn’t always “typical” history. In the younger grades history came in the form of mythology and ancient stories. I remember loving this subject, as it was taught to us through engaging stories, interesting and easy to remember. After learning these stories, such as the Norse Myths, we would review them each morning and carefully compose a beautiful page of writing and drawing to express what we had learned. We’ve studied Roman history, the Renaissance, and the Industrial Revolution, still learning with our hands, heart and mind.

To me, history is amazing to learn about and it opens a window into our world’s past and the hardships and beautiful things that came with it. A story from grade three that really sticks with me will always be the story of Moses, and his amazing persistence, courage and heart. That’s what history is all about!

Gabriella: a creative and studious young woman with a flair for dance and kindness.

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Summer students Zoe and Sam

Marine Ways at work; a traditional railroad style ways still in operation and well suited to wooden boats.

4) Children can channel their inner creativity constructing their own wooden boats at the popular Children’s Boat Building Booth found in the pier’s second pod.

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Centre

So much to offer!

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Healthcare Cobble Hill Dental 250-743-6698 Friendly, Family Practice

We Welcome New Patients!

Food Country Grocer 250 743-5639 Bakery, Meat, Seafood, Produce, Deli & Floral, Supplements Cure Artisan Meat & Cheese 250 929-2873 Charcuterie, Cheese House Made Pates Pizzeria Prima Strada Cobble Hill 250-929-4655 Wood-fired pizza, meatball sandwiches, local wine & craft beer

Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre Updates

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he Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is pleased to welome two summer students for the 2018 Spring/ Summer season.

Zoe Napier will be working alongside returning summer student Sam Postuk. Both Sam and Zoe grew up in the Cowichan Region and have returned home for the summer. Sam is studying Commerce at the University of Victoria and Zoe Criminal Psychology at the University of Alberta. Sam and Zoe are excited to spend their summer at the centre. “It’s the perfect opportunity to satisfy our interest in the ocean, marine activities, history and public relations,” they both shared. They would like you to come and visit them at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Here’s their top 10 reasons why: 1) The historic 89 metre pier offers outstanding views of the bay including the Cowichan and Koksilah estuaries.

2) Interactive displays and historic exhibits showcase our community’s rich maritime heritage in our main timber framed building as well as in the three pods and pavilion spread along our pier.

3) Watch the Covey Heritage

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5) Indulge in our impressive marine library which includes over 2,000 marine related books on topics like boat building, sailing, racing and more.

6) Having problems with your outboard? Bring it here and you will be up and running in no time. While you’re waiting, don’t miss the ‘Outboard Motor Through Time’ exhibit in the third pod.

7) You might be lucky enough to watch, or even better, take part in one of our boatbuilding and woodworking courses in progress. Women’s woodworking, lapstrake boat construction, and children’s summer camps are just a few of the courses we offer annually.

8) Bring out of town guests and join a museum tour led

by Zoe or Sam. The students are keen to show you around while you are here and answer your questions.

9) Kids can pick up a scavenger hunt from reception and have fun finding the answers to each question.

10) With the purchase of a membership you can enjoy access to the fully equipped workshop and get out on the water in one of the small fleet of rowing and sailing dinghies.

The Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is now open 7 days per week, 9am to 8pm. Admission is by donation.

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Spring Whales Simon Pidcock is Head Captain and owner of Ocean Ecoventures.

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he Salish Sea is ever changing and its diversity never ceases to amaze me.

Spring has arrived and the wildlife seems to be thriving this year.

This spring has been the best spring ever for whale sightings. Both Biggs killer whales and humpback whales have been showing up in great numbers in the Georgia Strait. Since we started in early March we have encountered whales on over 90% of our tours.

We have been viewing Transient Orcas or Biggs Killer Whales almost daily and were fortunate to encounter the T065A’s brand new calf. More and more of our regular Humpbacks have made their way back from Hawaii and Mexico to feed on the spawning herring and krill of the Salish Sea. The humpback comeback is strong again this year and we expect to see record numbers of humpbacks.

In the not so distant past at this time of year we would have been spending time with

the Southern Resident Killer Whales. J Pod would be in the Salish Sea regularly by now and we would encounter whales on about 75% of our tours. How things change…

We have not documented southern residents in our waters since late March.

Hopefully it means they are finding the Chinook Salmon they so desperately need elsewhere. The mammal eaters or Biggs killer whales have taken over the Salish Sea with the absence of the southern resident fish eating population. We will continue the see the Biggs killer whale community grow and thrive due to the very abundant availability of prey for them in the Salish Sea. We recently ran our first scheduled full day whale watching tour. This tour is 8 hours and focuses on the marine mammals, wildlife, seascapes and birds of the Salish Sea. We developed this tour for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts who want to get out there and explore areas of the Salish Sea and beyond that most people don’t get to see. Our first tour was a huge success with the highlight of the day being an epic battle between a Steller Sea Lion and an enormous Giant Pacific

Octopus! Contact us for more information.

Image above; Tossed Tako! A Steller Sea Lion battlTs with a Giant Pacific Octopus. Courtesy Simon Pidcock

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Elder Wisdom with Stephen Jenkinson

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oin us for a time devoted to grief and wonder, and some prescription scribbled in the sand for what a withered world might now ask of younger folk and of the older folk among us who love them.

Sands Funeral Chapel

Cremation & Reception Centre-Duncan

by Arbor Memorial

Janice Winfrey Funeral Director

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Imagine a future that replaces retirement with esteemed elderhood, where young people receive recognition of their worth and purpose, and see living examples of enduring discernment and courage for the hard and often empty times that are upon us all. Stephen Jenkinson believes the esteem of parents and friends can only go so far: Elders must bring the rest. Our work is to sort out what being human should be in such a time.

Harvard educated theologian and founder of The Orphan Wisdom School (orphanwisdom.com) Author of Money and the Soul’s Desires, How It All Could Be: A Workbook for Dying People and Those Who Love Them, and the award-winning Die Wise: A Manifesto For Sanity and Soul, which is Stephen’s latest book about grief and dying, and the great love of life.

Stephen is the subject of the National Film Board of Canada feature length film documentary – Grief Walker A book reading & talk by author Stephen Jenkinson from his newest book, Come of Age The Case for Elderhood in a Time of Trouble June 30, 10-4pm O.U.R. Ecovillage $99 To reserve your spot contact us at info@ourecovillage.org or phone 250-743-3067.

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Alzheimer’s Prevention

Intensive Workshop

June 23, 2018 • 9:30am - 3:30pm

th Dr Karina Wickland ND and wi Red Seal Chef and Holistic Nutritionist

Christina Acevedo

More information and registration at www.drwickland.com/workshops

Treating the Cause in Alzheimer’s Disease “Alzheimer’s Disease is not a mysterious untreatable brain disease – it is a reversible, metabolic/ toxic, usually systemic illness with a relatively large window for treatment” – Dr Dale Bredesen

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ccording to the publications of researcher-neurologist Dr Dale Bredesen and his group, the changes we see in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) come from a change in how the brain cells are communicating. There is a shift towards brain shrinkage and cell death, rather than renewal and growth. While these changes are similar in everyone with AD, there are many root causes that lead to this common pathway including inflammation, blood sugar imbalance, deficiency (of vitamins or hormones) and toxicity (molds, metals and infections).

Since training with Dr Bredesen in 2016, I have been treating cognitive issues by investigating and treating these root causes. While there is a lot of individualization required in this work, there are also some common themes – everyone needs to address nutrition, exercise, stress and sleep.

Steps that can be implemented right away include:

• overnight fasting between dinner and breakfast for 12 – 14 hours • letting a wide variety of vegetables dominate your plate • limiting sugar and processed grains • eating good quality fats and oils • getting adequate, restorative sleep every night • finding enjoyable ways to move your body and get the circulation moving – walking, hiking, swimming, dancing • taking time for self-care and relaxation

Using lifestyle as a foundation, we can move on to addressing individual risk factors and root causes.

Red Seal Chef and Registered Holistic Nutritionist ™ Christina Acevedo from Honey and Vanilla, and I have partnered to create a one-day intensive workshop that reviews Dr Bredesen’s cutting edge research. Our next workshop is June 23rd

and will offer comprehensive and practical strategies to apply the Bredesen Protocol for prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease. Information and registration can be found at www.drwickland.com/ workshops or 778 356 3306.

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Using Essential Oils to Help Manage Stress

or side of neck) or the bottom of your feet.

Add the oils to Epsom salts and pour into your bath. Or stir into your favourite body lotion.

e are all susceptible to finding ourselves feeling stressed and anxious. At times our ability to cope with day to day stressors can seem overwhelming.

Chronic stress can lead to physical ailments such as adrenal fatigue, depression, weight gain and heart issues. When dealing with chronic stress, it is necessary to see your medical practitioner.

Here are a few of my favourite essential oils to help with stress:

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Julia Allen R.C.C. MCP, IMHA, BA

Masters Counselling Psychology Registered Clinical Counsellor

Shamanic Practices, Therpeutic Altered States Therapy

250-709-9673 www.longboatcounselling.com info@longboatcounselling.com

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However, for occasional stressful times, essential oils can help greatly with finding balance.

Using essential oils correctly is vital in ensuring that they work to optimum capacity.

Always ensure that the essential oils you are using are a pure and therapeutic grade.

Oils can be used aromatically.

Simply opening a bottle and smelling the contents. Inhaling deeply and filling your lungs with the scent can often be enough to give you the benefits of the calming effects. For a longer, lighter impact, try diffusing the oils with a water diffuser. Avoid using heat based burners to ensure the health benefits remain intact.

Apply the oils topically.

Essential oils can be blended into healthy fats such as coconut or almond oil and applied directly to your skin. Consider applying to vita points, such as your pulse points (inside wrist,

Lavender – well known for its soothing and calmative effect.

Frankincense – relaxing and grounding.

Valerian – calming and helps relieve feelings of anxiety.

Lemon – gentle and uplifting.

Peppermint – refreshing and helps with focus.

Eucalyptus – clears your mind and helps you breath deeply.

Here is a remedy recipe to keep on hand:

Soothing Roller Blend

4 drops Lemon Essential Oil 4 drops Lavender Essential Oil Carrier oil – such as fractionated coconut oil, grape seed oil or almond oil Add essential oils to 10ml roller ball bottle, top off with carrier oil. Put roller ball cap in place.

Use on pulse points or bottom of feet for support during stressful times To learn more about the correct way to use essential oils and how they can help with managing stress and anxiety, join us at Scoops Natural Foods in June for one of our informative workshops.

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Pam Stiles is the owner of Scoops Natural Foods at Whippletree Junction.

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Soul Escape

alking into the new Soul Escape boutique and spa is like walking into a new world Duncan.

spot for shoppers already coming for groceries or their weekend wine to pick up something extra special.

The bright light of day beams through the elegant bright and airy space adorned with floor to ceiling windows. Dedicated to ensuring her clients have the healthiest skin imaginable, the new boutique stocks the largest selection of luxury imported Eminence organic skincare in the Valley. Find SPF mineral sunscreens, organic facial sun protection, body sunscreens and more.

Another new product Jusu! A vegan organic skincare line gaining popularity with those already vegan in their diets.

Kathy greets me with her friendly smile behind the grand reception desk. With three new studio rooms, I am led down a long hallway to the massage room. I change and lie face down. Luxurious serums are applied as Eva works my tired muscles from neck and shoulder right down to my lower back. Hot towels are laid upon me. One of the main differences between a clinical massage and one in a spa is the luxury factor. All these beautiful organic oils and creams are applied in the massage with the intent of luxuriating and relaxing all the senses. It is an olfactory experience just as much a physical experience. Inhaling the calming, uplifting and energizing scents helps nurture a blissful release of stress drawing in soothing calm to the nervous system.

To end the treatment, Eva lays a series of hot towels on my arms, feet and neck area cocooning me in bliss as I lay there till I am ready to get dressed.

I have come for a massage and a pedicure today to gently ease my body into the changing spring to summer.

Though I love Eva’s facials I thought I would try an aromatherapy massage this time for the lymphatic circulation and the much needed relaxation. A perfect way to spend an hour I get to lie resting while someone else works hard on my body.

I stroll through the boutique as I wait to be called. New handbags, more skincare, natural deodorants, imported chocolates, local perfumes… so many artisan crafted gift items to browse and test.

Don’t worry if you aren’t booked for something - come right in! It is stocked with higher end gifts. A perfect

Today instead of leaving, I venture into Soul Escape’s new pedicure room. I sit upon a grand chair with a few pillows to prop me forward while my feet are soaked in Gehwol to soften the skin. Eva is a Certified Master Pedicurist and not

Visit us at our new location and see what we’ve brought in for summer!

NEW hours Monday - Saturday 109-2673 Beverly St., Duncan (Thrifty’s Plaza) Organic Spa and Gift Boutique 250 748-2056 I www.soulescape.ca Our new space is looking for an RMT! Please enquire within with references.

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MELISSA BROWN www.islandhellerwork.com islandhellerwork@gmail.com 250-661-1687 50% off first session for new clients ALIGN, CONNECT, EMBODY only works on the feet to make them summer ready with nail grooming, detailed cuticle care and callus treatment but also attends to the clinical care for healthy feet maintenance. She has a roster of regular monthly pedicure clients both men and women who rely on Eva for their healthy feet. Pulling out her callous files, she gently works on my heels while we have a nice chat about things happening in our great community. When done, my feet were softer than they had ever been, my toenails shone

and sparkled and finally they were ready for new open toed sandals from Cardinos.

Soul Escape Spa & Boutique, 101-2763 Beverly St, Duncan (Thrifty Foods Plaza) Appointments 250 748 2056 Sheila Badman, wife and mother of two, loves good food, good beer and sharing them with good friends.

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Time To Plant Sunflowers

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t is thought that sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) may have been domesticated before corn, as early as 3000 BC in the area that is now Mexico, New Mexico, and Arizona and in the Mississippi Valley by 2300 BC. The plant is certainly native to northern Central America and grew tall and bushy, with many flowers per plant. Evidence suggests that the seeds were used to grind into flour for bread or made into a meal that was mixed with squash, corn, or beans.

Various tribes used the plants to create dyes, for oil that was applied to the skin and hair, and the stalks were even used as a building material. Sunflowers were also used as beanpoles, like corn was in the Three Sisters method of growing.

The original sunflower was tall, but had small flowers with relatively small seeds – these were ground as a grain crop.

Spanish explorers returned to Europe with seeds some time in the late 16th century, and the sunflower’s cultivation as a decorative annual spread. English authorities issued a patent for extracting oil from the seeds in 1716, and by the late 18th century, sunflowers were being grown almost exclusively for this purpose.

Peter the Great was a proponent of sunflower oil, and encouraged its spread east into Russia. Commercial processing of sunflower oil emerged around 1830.

The Russian Orthodox Church forbids the consumption of a

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number of oils during Lent, but sunflower oil never made the list. As a result, Russian farmers were growing over 2 million acres of the plant by the mid-19th century. Russian breeders began to break sunflowers into two categories: One type for higher oil content, and another type that produced larger seeds for human consumption. V.S. Pustovoit is credited with developing a significantly high-oil variety.

By the end of the century, seeds had made their way back to North America in the hands of Russian and East European immigrants. Seed companies began to advertise Mammoth Russian sunflowers around 1880. Commercial processing of sunflower oil in North America began in the mid-1920s. The cake left over after pressing the seeds for oil became a useful feed for livestock.

In 1930, the Canadian government launched its own breeding program, and a small crushing plant was unveiled in 1946. The demand for sunflower oil spread into the northern US states. In 1964, the government of Canada began licensing a Russian cultivar called Peredovik for its extremely high oil content, and the first hybrids began to appear in the 1970s. By then, there were over 5 million acres of sunflowers being grown in the US alone, and much of this was being exported back to Europe, as it was much cheaper to produce than olive oil, and healthier than animal lard.

Today, of course, there are scores of varieties to choose from, including the really huge types, smaller, compact varieties, pollen-less types for the floral

market, and heirlooms that date back to cultivation in Italy, China, and elsewhere. A wide range of colours, sizes, and seed types are now available.

A number of varieties have also been bred to produce substantially more oil than Peredovik.

In 1930, the Canadian government launched its own breeding program, and a small crushing plant was unveiled in 1946. The demand for sunflower oil spread into the northern US states. In 1964, the government of Canada began licensing a Russian cultivar called Peredovik for its extremely high oil content, and the first hybrids began to appear in the 1970s. By then, there were over 5 million acres of sunflowers being grown in the US alone, and much of this was being exported back to Europe, as it was much cheaper to produce than olive oil, and healthier than animal lard.

Today, of course, there are scores of varieties to choose from, including the really huge types, smaller, compact varieties, pollen-less types for the floral market, and heirlooms that date back to cultivation in Italy, China, and elsewhere. A wide

range of colours, sizes, and seed types are now available.

A number of varieties have also been bred to produce substantially more oil than Peredovik.

All sunflowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Sunflowers earned their name due to a curious process called heliotropism. During the budding stage of growth, the heads of nearly all sunflowers face east at dawn, and follow the sun throughout the day, facing west at dusk. A flexible piece of the stem (the pulvinis), just below the flower bud enables this curious movement. One other remarkable ability of the sunflower is its use in extracting toxic ingredients from soil. Not only can the plants draw up lead and arsenic, but they were used after the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl to draw up the radioactive chemicals cesium, uranium, and strontium. This is a long-term process known as phytoextraction, but is thought to be less environmentally disruptive than other methods.

Submitted by Mark Macdonald, West Coast Seeds www. westcoastseeds.com

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options for people thinking of giving it up due to age or injury-related limitations; and they have become a commuter tool for people tired of driving and seeking more exercise. You will even see procyclists in Europe train on their road bike and commute on their e-bike. E-bikes have the potential of replacing more cars than any other bike category as a commuter tool.

Why have e-bikes gained so much popularity in Europe?

The difference is not the age of the cyclist, not their fitness, not city congestion or population size. It is simply that the electronic assist bike stigma no longer exists in Europe. You never hear that using an e-bike is “cheating”. It is a leveler.

North-America usually trends behind Europe so it’s been about two years since we have seen an up-tick in e-bike sales. Given the exercise and commuter potential and the fact that it opens mountains, roads and cities to a huge cross-section of the population, E-bikes are the future of cycling.

E-Bikes Ascend

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just returned from a cycling holiday in Europe and it was everything I imagined it would be. Gorgeous views, warm weather, ancient villages, delicious patisseries, and difficult climbs. Mont Ventoux anyone?

The mister made it up and over easily…me not so much. Still, I rode up a LONG way and savoured every arduous minute.

There were hundreds of people doing the same thing (imagining Tour de France glory) and strangely, many of them were on e-bikes. Make no mistake … on Ventoux most people are riding road bikes. But e-bikes made up more than half the bikes we saw while cycling around France and Spain.

About six years ago e-bike sales in Europe rapidly increased.

Why? E-bikes open cycling to a group of people who wouldn’t normally ride; they offer cycling

Image above Joyce and Peter McDougall from Edinburgh Scotland ride around together…. he on his regular bike, she on her e-bike so she can keep up. Been doing it for years. Picture taken in Empuriabrava, Spain Story and Image by Sandra Beggs

Seasons Above the Bay, Cowichan Bay Breakfast Parfait

What can you expect, if you’ve never stayed at a B & B?

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hether you’re planning a vacation, or simply need to organize a distant ‘stay’ away from home for a period of time, perhaps to visit family or friends, saavy travelers are are well aware that in today’s world, the accommodation choices are many. Your personal need and comfort are what dictate those selections. But how do you choose what you aren’t familiar with?

While each one is as different as its owner, bed and breakfast owners have one thing in common. They want you to have a deeper, richer experience of their area. They want you to taste the local food, and very likely, will go all out to provide an outstanding breakfast. They

want you to be able to navigate your way around the region efficiently, and will help you to locate the ‘do not miss’ spots with ease. They want you to start your day with friendly folk and great conversation. In short, they want to help you eliminate any headaches, and have the sort of holiday you’ll dream about repeating, and remember fondly.

All this, and luxury beds, linens and individuality to boot.

In the end, it all depends upon your willingness to break away from the usual, and try something unknown. But then, every B & B convert begins just this way. Soon, you’ll be aware that this type of travel can get quite addictive, with each experience becoming a fond memory. For more information, visit www.staycowichan.com Submitted Bev Oliver, B&B Owner and operator, Seasons Above The Bay, Cowichan Bay

Seasons Above the Bay, Cowichan Bay Guest Suite

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LUCKY DOG U Bath or

Book your professional grooming online through our website or on facebook.

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Seasonal Allergies Debbie Wood is a certified Small Animal Naturopath and can be reached at 250-597-7DOG.

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• Cowichan SPCA Giant Garage Sale • Are you looking for some new items to add to your home?

Or perhaps you have some items you’d like to purge? Join in the fun and deals at the Cowichan SPCA Giant Garage sale!

Thousands of clean, gently-used items will be available for purchase.

For over 10 years, the SPCA garage sale has been a main fundraiser for the local shelter. With sale proceeds going directly to the shelter for food, medical costs and care of the animals, it is reliant on giving community members and enthusiastic volunteers to be a resounding success. Together, we can help animals in need. Animals like Monkey the cat, pictured above, rely on the SPCA to ensure they are in good health and good care until they can find a loving home.

If you would like to consider adopting or fostering an animal from the SPCA, please come to 7550 Bell McKinnon Rd to talk to the staff. The Giant Garage Sale will take place indoors on Saturday/Sunday June 2 & 3 at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, 8:30am – 3pm both days. Free admission.

Open 9am to 9pm!

DAILY 1606 Joan Avenue 250-324-2249

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ogs get hay fever.

Just like their human companions, dogs get itchy, runny eyes. Because they don’t bathe as often as we do they may have itchy skin as well. Couple that with shedding season and you have a restless, uncomfortable dog.

The easiest thing to do is wash your dog and wait it out. This year has been pollen rich and with little rain fall for relief we will all be feeling allergies a bit more.

In extreme responses, your dog may be quite tired as her body fights the invaders. Let her rest.

The symptoms of environmental allergies can be mistaken for food allergies and you may try a frustrating amount of different foods with or without success because you were barking up the wrong tree.

Besides pollen, another allergen, though less commonly reacted to is molds. These seem to be more noticeable in dogs that are brought to our area from cold and dry areas. The dog hasn’t built up a tolerance like our local dogs. Mold allergies are noticeable in the Fall when the dogs are running through wet leaves and grass.

Any environmental allergy reaction is more common in young dogs that don’t have a fully bomb proof immune system. There is rarely a need for resorting to steroids. Start with cheap and easy fixes first; Wash the dog and her bedding, dust and vacuum the house, and pray for rain.

Flea season is just around the corner and some dogs react more than others to a flea bite. Keep your dog healthy and she can fight them off better on her own. There is no need to apply flea meds until you see a flea. Then only use it for the season (July to September). Remember that any non-natural chemicals suppress the immune system making it harder for your dog to fight her own battles. Most dogs can repel fleas on their own if they are healthy.

Seasonal allergies are temporary and usually just a mild inconvenience. Don’t panic. Be proactive and the symptoms will vanish with the season.

PS. Lucky Dog U-Bath is hosting a free Raw Feeding seminar for beginners. June 13, 7:00-8:30 PM. Sign up for your seat at 250-597-7364.

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June Bee Newsletter

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John Magdanz President of the Cowichan Beekeepers

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h those long and warm days of June! The bees are out foraging longer and the honey supply is building up rapidly. But then suddenly it comes to an end until the blackberries flower. This is the time of year that beekeepers need to be vigilant. There is usually a two week break before the blackberries flower and the bees have a good source of food. A strong hive of bees can quickly consume their honey stores and possibly starve. Even though there are lots of flowers blooming, bees are selective and will not forage on any flower. If you notice that your bees are

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t’s in the news every day.

Fossil fuels (oil, gas, and coal), solar energy, and wind power make headlines around the world. These are all forms of energy that appear outside of us. But what about the personal energy inside each of us?

What makes you get up and go when you feel like your “get up and go” got up and went without you? Do you reach for an “energy drink”? An “energy bar”? Coffee? Many people do.

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consuming their honey you may need to supplement their food to get them through this tough time. Unfortunately every year we hear stories about hives that have starved.

By the end of June the blackberries are in flower and the beekeeper needs to make sure that the bees have a place for their honey. When the blackberries are in full flower the bees can very quickly fill all of the available space and if the bees are not given more empty frames they may swarm. A large hive of bees can fill a box of foundation in a day or two so the beekeeper needs to constantly keep checking their bees.

Something to keep in mind is that lots of flowers does not mean lots of nectar. This was the situation two years ago when there was very little honey and beekeepers were forced to feed their bees. Very hot weather can stress plants and they produce less nectar Where does the flow of energy come from inside our bodies, and maybe even more importantly, what blocks or slows down that flow? There are many answers to this question, but one of the key answers is the state and health of our nervous systems.

What with all of the toxins in the world today, and our children being born with them, it is no wonder that many people are experiencing chronic lack of energy in some form or other.

Another answer is trapped

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which is what the bees feed on.

Hopefully you are checking your hives for mites. As the bee population increases so does the mite population.

Even a conscientious bee keeper has to contend with other beekeepers mites. Bees fly up to eight kilometers in search of food. This means that your bees are intermingling with other beekeepers bees. Drone bees, the males, will enter other hives. The drones carry mites with them and can infest your hive. There are many methods for controlling mites depending on the time of year.

Our next field day will be held at Theo and Margret Fredrick’s place at 2798 Cedar Rd on June 16th starting at 10 AM. Theo will be speaking on drone comb mite control and bee forage and other pertinent topics.

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emotions and imbalances that hold us back from believing that we can ever achieve our desired goals.

Dr. Bradley Nelson’s work, summed up in The Emotion Code book and The Body Code, addresses all of these concerns with a non-invasive approach that is at once supportive and relieving. The beneficial effects are not only emotional, but physical as well.

The next time you find yourself low in energy, it may be caused by more than just that hour of

our August and September field days.

Cowichan Beekeepers meetings take place the third Wednesday of the month and start at 7 PM. Our meetings begin with a guest speaker on a variety of topics. We also have an early session for new beekeepers at 6:30 so that they can ask experienced beekeepers any questions that they might have. Our June speaker is Jacques Marc. Jacques is speaking on extracting honey and how to present it for exhibition.

sleep you missed, or that your coffee is just not doing it for you anymore. There may be deeper emotional and/or physical reasons. An experienced practitioner can help you find and release the root causes of what may be bothering you.

To find a practitioner, visit: https://www.healerslibrary.com/ global-practitioner-map/ David Yaeger is a certified Emotion Code practitioner living near Duncan.

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Fundraiser For Szos St. Germain Good Vibes Community Fundraiser for Szos St. Germain! Help celebrate well-loved Szossy’s return to health after a lengthy illness and separation from family and community! Live music, great food, craft beer, and silent auction! Saturday, June 9, 4-8pm. The Hub. $10 per person; $20 per family. 2375 Koksilah Rd, Duncan

The show is an eclectic collection of acrylics, fine and rustic woodwork, paper and collage, photography, jewelry, ceramics, fiber work and watercolour, both 2D and 3D works in some categories – something to suit all tastes and with prices to tempt you. This year they are moving out of the Lake and into the new Arbutus Gallery at the Island Saving Centre in Duncan, the show starts on Saturday 9th June and runs until Saturday 23rd June, normal hours are 11am -5pm, but on days when there are shows in the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre it will be open until 7:30pm.

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KAATZA ART GROUP Kaatza Art Group has been active in the Cowichan Valley since 1970, based in Lake Cowichan its fortunes, like the geographic area in which it resides have fluctuated dramatically, currently its 20 plus members continue to keep all their genres of art alive and come together annually to show and sell the broad expanse of art they continue to pursue.

The Cowichan Valley Shimmy Mobsters are hosting a Belly Dance, Burger and Beer fundraising night to benefit Cowichan Women Against Violence. Tickets can be purchased from any of our dancers or at Soulful Memories and Spinning Ninny in Duncan for $25 each. Wednesday, June 13, 6pm Just Jakes 45 Craig St, Duncan

FATHER’s DAY Fishing derby Have you consider going fishing this year? Why not attend the 33rd Annual Walter Hall Community Fishing Derby hosted by the Malahat Legion and the Mill Bay Lions Club BC Family Fishing Day. No Licence Required Unless You Plan To Retain Any Species That Must Be Recorded On Your Licence. Tickets include the derby, prizes and a mill bay lions bbq This is a community event and everyone is invited to take part. We are registered on the go fish bc site http:// www.Bcfamilyfishing.Com. The derby is open to ocean as well as fresh water. Tickets on sale until Friday, June 15th.

Prizes awarded in adult and youth categories for the top salmon, trout, and bass. Hidden weight prizes, and a separate prize selection for youth (12 and younger). 33rd Annual Walter Hall Community Fishing Derby Saturday – June 16 Weigh in closes at 2 pm sharp. 1625 Shawnigan LakeMill Bay Rd., Shawnigan Lake 250 743-4621 Everyone welcome.

HUMAN flow hub film club Over 65 million people around the world have been forced from their homes to escape famine, climate change and war in the greatest human displacement since World War II. Human Flow, an epic film journey led by the internationally renowned artist Ai Weiwei, gives a powerful visual expression to this massive human migration. The documentary elucidates both the staggering scale of the refugee crisis and its profoundly personal human impact. Captured over the course of an eventful year in 23 countries, the film follows a chain of urgent human stories that stretches across the globe in countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, France, Greece, Germany, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, and Turkey.

June 22, “Human Flow” GDR/ USA/China/Palestine 2017 rated PG, 7pm, The HUB at Cowichan Station 2375 Koksilah Rd, Admission with membership or donation, hubfilmclub@ gmail.com or find us on Facebook.

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How To Impress Dad With Your Soffit Shop Talk This Father’s Day

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e all know that fathers like to talk shop, no matter what kind of shop talk they are talking. So seeing as Father’s Day is this month and the summer weather is upon us and your dad is probably thinking household maintenance, why not impress him by talking soffit?

Yes, I said soffit. You know, the aluminum, wood, steel, or vinyl sections that are installed between the outside wall of a house and the inside overhang of the roof? You might not know it (your dad probably does), but soffit plays a vital role in protecting a home from moisture, debris and pests.

Because you know that Dad has spent numerous hours improving his castle, here’s where you impress him with your shop talk.

Soffit, you tell him, is also a component in the overall aesthetics of a home’s exterior.

The trick is to choose a product that is functional, low maintenance, will last, AND will add to your home’s external beauty.

Here he’ll mention that he has been wondering which product is the best. He’ll say he’s heard that Vinyl is cheaper (sadly, this is not always true—vinyl can cost twice as much as aluminum, you can tell him), and that steel offers superior moisture protection and longevity. Here you can nod and agree with him. Steel is much

stronger, you can say, but if it get’s any nicks or scratches it’s prone to rust and will be hard to maintain. Plus it’s pretty expensive, you can add when he’s not quite persuaded.

At this point, Dad will probably tell you he’s been considering aluminum. Here’s where you can really impress him. Vented aluminum is supposed to be the best to use, you can tell him. It’s lightweight and durable, needs minimal maintenance as it won’t attract mold and mildew like vinyl will.

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Here he might still look a little skeptical. You can add that unlike vinyl, aluminum will not get brittle in cold temperatures and crack and spit over time.

By this point, Dad will most likely be so impressed with your shop talk that he’ll probably suggest that you come and help him install new aluminum soffits this summer.

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Submitted by Marty Dovich, Strong Kiteboarding

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o you were on vacation and you saw a young man flying through the air on a brightly colored and he landed softly and safely rode away. Then later that day you saw another one out with the surfers. This guy was riding waves like the surfers, but he was not doing any paddling.

You have stumbled onto kiteboarding!

Kiteboarding can seem very intimidating and out of reach for many people, but with advances in equipment and professional instruction it can be done by just about anyone!

Contrary to popular belief kiteboarding does not require much strength or stamina. We use a harness that transfers the power of the kite through your body rather than through your arms. If you are comfortable in the water and able to swim 50m then you are ready to kiteboard!

At Strong Kiteboarding we can teach just about anybody how to kiteboard! We have a minimum weight of 45kg(100lb) and a minimum age of 12(according to the International Kiteboarding Organization(IKO) standards). We offer private 1 on 1 watercraft assisted lessons and we also offer women specific camps. We can arrange camps or group lessons on request so we are very flexible!

Kiteboarding is not something that will be learned in 1 day.

There is a lot of “feel” in kiteboarding which requires a lot of practice with the gear so no shortcuts. If you have experience sailing or boarding then that will help you learn faster. Our fastest students do about 6 hours of lessons

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Anybody Can Learn To Kiteboard! before they go out on their own. Average is 10-15 hours and it is not uncommon to take 15+ hours of lessons.

Lessons are best done in succession for continuity.

We have some new members on the team or this season.

Jill will be joining us after spending her winter kiteboarding in Mexico and seeing how kite schools are run down there. Rachel will also be joining us after her winter travels. Ruth will be our third female instructor and she will be organizing our women’s camps. Returning members will be Graham(our local strapless expert), Toni(Mr. Bro Style) and our head instructor Marty with more than 10 seasons of teaching experience!

At Strong Kiteboarding we are an IKO Certified School. This means all of your instructors are trained to a professional and safety standard. They take a 10 day teaching course and only are certified after passing an exam. We are the only IKO school on the west coast of Canada and one of only 2 in the country. We also teach exclusively with water craft.

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will always be very close within earshot of you for your safety and comfort. We use Ocean Rodeo equipment which is locally designed and based right out of Victoria.

With all of these factors we can offer you the safest and best lessons available!

Kiteboarding changed my life. I used to sit at a desk in front of a computer for

a good portion of the day.

Now I kiteboard on average 90+ days a year and I live in the tropics 6 months a year working a job that i Love!

Kiteboarding did this for me!

I don’t expect it to do this for everyone, but even if it gets you one good day at the beach a year with your friends and family, then my job is done!

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Top 5 wish-cycled items commonly found in blue curbside recycling totes:

Recycling or ‘Wish-cycling’?

Chloe Boyle is an employee with CVRD in the Recycling and Waste Management division, and a strong advocate for waste reduction

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ave you ever wondered if something was recyclable and placed it in your blue curbside recycling tote just in case it is? Maybe you’ve thought to yourself: “Surely plastic can all be melted down together” or “There must be someone at the other end removing all the stuff that I got wrong?”

If this sounds familiar to you, you may be guilty of “wish-cycling”, which is the practice of tossing questionable items in the recycling bin, hoping they can somehow be recycled.

Wish-cyclers are incredibly well-meaning people who care about their community and the environment. But, unfortunately, curbside totes are not able to magically turn every item into being recyclable. Non-accepted curbside items cause recycling sorting facilities headaches by damaging sorting machines, increasing work safety concerns and

Play the ‘eye-spy contamination’ of what should have been clean glass: find and circle the caps, lids, and labels that are not glass. potentially making other recyclable items nonrecyclable.

In the Cowichan Valley, local recycling and composting facilities are dealing with the results of “wish-cyclers” who are unwittingly making it difficult to process material for reuse. We find “compostable” cutlery and “biodegradable” bags poking out of compost piles and plastic and metal caps mixed in with otherwise clean glass material. While metal can be readily removed from both compost and glass with a magnet, small plastic pieces are more difficult to remove.

With no glass smelter in our region, the glass in the Cowichan Valley gets crushed into sand drainage fill and any leftover contamination that cannot be removed becomes part of the fill.

1. Plastic bags and overwrap: While it’s true that soft plastic bags like bread bags and plastic overwrap like paper towel wrap can be recycled, they are ONLY recyclable at designated recycling facilities or retail locations. Don’t ever tie up your recyclables in a plastic bag either! Plastic bags clog up the mechanical sorting machines causing significant problems across all recycling facilities.

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Styrofoam: Similar to plastic bags and overwrap, foam packaging is recyclable, but ONLY at designated recycling facilities or retail locations. Styrofoam in your curbside tote crumbles and the little bits of foam cannot be separated from other items.

3. Garden hoses and extension cords: Long stringy items can wrap around mechanical sorting equipment and clog the machines. Depending on the item, these stringy materials may be accepted at local recycling facilities.

4. Electronics and batteries: Most electronics and batteries are recyclable at recycling

NO facilities but should never be placed in curbside recycling totes. Dangerous toxic chemicals are released from batteries when material is compacted in the truck.

5. Stand-up food and beverage pouches: This stiffer, but still flexible, soft plastic packaging is often made of multiple materials laminated together, like aluminum and plastic, which is very difficult to separate for recycling.

These pouches should not be put in your curbside recycling tote or mixed in with plastic bags or overwrap.

In summary, none of the above-noted items should be placed in your curbside recycling tote. Still confused? We are here to help! Familiarize yourself with the Cowichan Valley’s local recycling program by going online or calling the Recycling Hotline. Recycling programs differ by region and we know how confusing it can be, but before tossing something in the blue recycling bin, make sure you are recycling right.

Contact CVRD Garbage and Recycling Email: es@cvrd.bc.ca Recycling Hotline: 250.746.2542

Website: cvrd.bc.ca/recycling

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Readers - Have Your Say!

BC Parks mission is to serve British Columbians and their visitors by:

For The Future of Cowichan River Provincial Park

• Protecting and managing for future generations a wide variety of outstanding park lands which represent the best natural features and diverse wilderness environments of the province.

A stray bullet found embedded in a tree outside the fenced shooting ranges are a danger to residents and hikers in Cowichan River Park.

Glenora Trail Heads Park has many family facilities and is the gateway to the provincial park, the river and many trails.

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ur wonderful 1400+ hectare Cowichan River Provincial Park was established in 1995, but it currently has no management plan. At long last BC Parks has begun a project to write the first Strategic Management Plan for the Park. The purpose of a strategic plan is to outline the management, conservation and uses of the Park for the public and to develop a long-term vision. The general public and local governments are stakeholders in the process, and we can all have a say by submitting comments to BC Parks planners until June 30, 2018 at: bcparks. planning@gov.bc.ca The Cowichan River Neighborhood Association wants to alert the community to one of the best kept secrets in the Valley. Folks should know the Cowichan River

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Park is the ONLY ONE of the 1029 provincial parks and protected areas with private shooting ranges permitted to operate within a park. The Association is questioning the legitimacy of BC Parks granting a long term 31 year permit to the Cowichan Fish & Game Association to operate four shooting ranges in the Park. The club only pays BC Parks $950 per year to occupy and alienate 7.4 hectares (18 acres) of the park. That’s only about $50 per acre per year. The permit allows club members and their guests to shoot guns 7 days each week for up to 11 hours each day. The lease to a private club does not benefit the whole community.

The Park Act, Parks Mission Statement and the Purposes of the park.

The use of park land for shooting ranges is inconsistent with the Park Act, Park Regulations, BC Parks’ Mission Statement and the Cowichan River 2003 Park Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan. The use is also inconsistent with

CVRD zoning, noise and park bylaws. Shooting in a park has significant impacts on SAFETY in the surrounding area and the NOISE is alarming and intrusive to anyone who lives nearby or frequents the surrounding area. LEAD from the shooting is also CONTAMINATING the park land. Hunting or shooting is NOT PERMITED anywhere else in Cowichan River Park, the adjoining CVRD parks or on private property within 100 meters of the river.

Cowichan River Provincial Park is a Class A Park. It is dedicated to the preservation of the natural environment for the inspiration, use and enjoyment of the public. It was established by inclusion in schedule D of the Protected Areas of British Columbia Act. The primary role of the Park is to protect the natural values associated with the Cowichan River; a BC Heritage River and only one of three Canadian Heritage Rivers in the province.

• Providing province-wide opportunities for a diversity of high quality and safe outdoor recreation that is compatible with protecting the natural environment Safety, Noise, and Lead Contamination – Why does it matter?

• In April 2018, nearby residents documented that projectiles from overshoots or ricochets are leaving the area of the Gun Club lease property. The gunfire is directed toward town and toward occupied dwellings outside of and beyond the ranges’ fenced area. A significant number of bullet strikes can be visually seen on trees, and residents’ photos document bullets embedded in trees. This raises a serious safety issue as this situation is a danger to people in an unguarded portion of the park and to residents of the occupied homes that are in the line of fire beyond.

• The unpredictable sound of loud gun fire is alarming and intrusive and it disturbs the peace, quiet and enjoyment of near-by residents and members of the public who visit the Provincial Park, the adjacent regional district parks and nearby trails.

Noise of concussive gun fire propagates well beyond the boundaries of the permit area

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park contribute to protecting the natural environment?

What Can I Do? If a private Gun Club and shooting ranges in the park does not make sense Glenora gateway to trails and access to you, you can to Cowichan River Park email the BC Parks Planners at: bcparks. almost every day of the year. planning@gov.bc.ca.

• A Preliminary Site Let them know: Investigation of soil • BC Parks can’t be trusted contamination was commissioned by BC PARKS to ensure all projectiles are safely contained within the and completed in March range area, and that public 2018. The investigation safety is their responsibility. report included lab tests for 8 soil samples taken from • he shooting ranges should the site. Test results for be phased out as soon as 7 samples show levels of possible, and that shooting metal contamination above ranges are an unacceptable numerical standards set use of provincial parks by the Contaminated Site and protected areas. In Regulation (CSR) in 1 or the interim, only nonmore samples for Antimony, toxic ammunition should Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Tin be required, significant and Zinc that pose risks to restrictions should be Human/Ecological health. put in place to ensure no In particular, the results for projectiles leave the range 7 of the 8 soil samples have lease area, and the days and high levels for LEAD… the hours of operation should be highest of which was 98 significantly reduced. times higher than the CSR numerical standard. For the • Lead contamination is a 7 samples, the CSR assumes serious concern to human a prohibition for the land and ecological health. All to grow plants for human contaminated soils should or livestock (&wildlife??) be removed, and the site consumption or for uses or activities that promote contact remediated to protect and restore the natural with children. Lead levels were so high in some samples environment. that they threaten ground • The noise of gunfire water use for drinking water, is excessively loud and the flow of surface water to intrusive. The gunfire is fresh water aquatic life, are alarming and disruptive to toxic to soil invertebrates near-by residents, park users and plants, and can impair and others in the surrounding microbial function. Soil area. at the Gun range area is conclusively contaminated.

How does shooting in the

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n Environmental Law Centre (ELC) submission is calling on government to address long-standing and growing concerns over an active gun range in the Cowichan River Provincial Park, the only operational gun range in a provincial park in the province.

“When you think Class A BC Provincial Park, the first thing that comes to mind is likely not a firing range,” says Bob Kopp of the Cowichan River Neighbourhood Association (CRNA), who came to the ELC with the group’s concerns. “This exception is an anomaly that’s been overlooked for too long.”

On behalf of the CRNA, the January submission provides a number of recommendations to address issues related to gun range activities in Cowichan River Provincial Park, including legal, environmental and health concerns. The group hopes the submission will help to inform the Park’s current Management Plan process.

“We want to alert people to the opportunity to participate in the park planning process. Until June 30, people can provide their comments to BC Parks,” says

Kopp.

ELC Executive Director Deborah Curran, who supervised the project, says “Operating a gun range in a provincial park is inconsistent with the purpose of the Parks Act and with legal precedents on gun clubs and on permissible activities in parks.

However, as BC Parks goes through the Park Management Planning Process, there is an opportunity to address the anomaly in Cowichan River Provincial Park.”

Not only does operating a gun range in a park conflict with the purpose of a provincial park and raise legal issues, it raises concerns about the impacts of lead pollution on human health and the environment. At Thetis Lake Regional Park near Victoria, the CRD is remediating a former firing range. Used as a firing range for over 100 years, the area was identified as a contaminated site requiring remediation due to contamination by metals from bullets and casings. Report recommendations include reviewing permits; identifying permitted park activities that uphold the purpose of the Park Act; assessing the current lead contamination and surrounding park area, ceasing operations of the gun range and restricting operations as it is phased out.

“A gun range is just not an appropriate activity for a Class A BC Provincial Park,” says Kopp, “especially one next to the Cowichan River, which is both a BC Heritage River and a Canadian Heritage River.”

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Did you know that in each municipality in Cowichan, an estimated 22-25% of landfill waste is made up of organic waste that could be consumed or composted?

This may paint a picture of food abundance and a food secure region if we have the luxury of throwing that much food away. In reality, however, 31% of children in Duncan live in impoverished households and suffer serious nutritional deficiencies because of the lack to access to healthy, nutritious food.

Duncan has one of the highest child poverty rate in urban BC and as a result, teachers in schools struggle to engage anxious or malnourished students. Our public health system is always at full capacity and our community

suffers from a lack of consistent access to healthy, sustainably produced food.

Canada currently does not have a national food policy that governs the many aspects of food and how it makes its way to our plates (or is wasted along the way). Instead, we have a patchwork of agricultural policy, health policy, trade policy, environmental policy and social policy that governs how Canadians manage food, from farm to fork.

With the goal of increasing the regional dialogue between food security stakeholders in the Cowichan Region and establishing a platform whereby regional policy and food projects can be incubated and developed, the Cowichan Food Security Coalition (CFSC), established in 2007, and hosted by Cowichan Green Community, (CGC) meets monthly to

Food Security in the Cowichan Region address these objectives.

The Coalition’s membership includes representatives from an array of professionals – from nutritionists and business owners to community gardeners – and their diverse perspectives on local food matters create for rich dialogue.

What exactly does the term Food Security mean?

According to the CFSC, “food security exists when ALL members of our community have access to enough nutritious, safe, ecologically sustainable, and culturally appropriate food at all times.” Addressing food security takes a multifaceted approach including working with policy makers to local farmers to housing advocates. The Coalition is responsible for the creation of the Cowichan Food Security Action Plan, the Cowichan Food Charter, and since 2015, the annual Cowichan Food Security Report Card which measures our community’s progress, or lack thereof, of making Cowichan a more food-secure region.

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several statistics that gave food for thought. On the positive side, it would appear schools are increasingly taking a more hands-on approach to teaching students about local food production, nutrition and self-sufficiency.

The number of school gardens has increased by 229% over a two-year span. Teachers are taking initiative to help children better understand where their food comes from.

The interest in learning has also increased with over 600 people attending free beginner cooking classes offered at CGC. On the other hand, in response to the increased need for food in our community, the report card shows that community emergency and volunteer food supports have also increased such as the Duncan and CMS food banks, Meals on the Ground, and Salvation Army who served over 22,028 meals. This number doesn’t include other groups supplying meals such as churches, the Hiiye’yu Lelum House of Friendship Society, Sunday Sandwiches, and several newer school meal programs like Nourish Cowichan and the Starfish backpack program. CGC’s

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own Food Recovery program, launched this year aims to build a working model which will divert useable food waste from grocery chains and other outlets to be processed into healthy value-added foods; CGC’s FruitSave is one of the region’s longest-running food rescue programs that rescues unwanted tree fruit from falling to the ground and rotting and redistributes it to those in need. In abundant years, over 20,000 lbs of fruit has been rescued and redistributed in Cowichan.

The ongoing increase of emergency food services and programs, however, outlines just how large the food insecurity issue has become and that food needs are not being met. Charity programs such as these, while supportive in the short-term, can be seen as a band-aid and not a long-term solution. A longer-term goal would be to provide broader ranging supports like regular education, housing and basic living income so everyone can achieve food security.

What can YOU do to increase food security in Cowichan: •Buy local. You have a doctor, dentist, and eye specialist so why not have an egg farmer, meat producer and

a veggie farmer.

Many farmers offer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs or visit one of the many weekly farmers’ markets in our region. Can’t get to market?

Order online with CGC’s www.cowop.ca. Spending your money on locally grown food means those dollars stay in our community, make farming a more viable career, and help keep precious agricultural land in production.

• Waste not, want not. Eat those leftovers, share meals with friends and neighbours, meal plan and shop accordingly to reduce waste, and shop in the inglorious produce section to save money and reduce the amount of perfectly good produce from going to the landfill.

Volunteer with CGC’s FruitSave program.

• Store emergency food.

Preserve your foods and store them in a suitable place such as an emergency kit, warehouse, or underground storage. Consider a root cellar or cool closet to store canned or dehydrated goods.

• Create your own garden.

Don’t have property? Grow window crops. Live in an apartment? Join a community garden or speak with your strata about allocating some green space to food gardens.

Imagine if that patch of weedy grass was transformed into a functioning, educational, beautiful garden.

• Wild Food. Connect with a number of wild and foraged food specialists who will teach you how to properly identify and harvest wild edibles which typically pack

a nutritional punch and are a cost-effective way to add nutrients to your diet.

• Dinter Nursery’s Grow-arow. Participate in Dinter’s Grow-a-row program which donates starts and seeds to those gardeners willing to grow an extra row or two of veggies for the local food banks.

• Gardening 101. Would you like to learn some tricks in the garden? CGC’s KinPark Youth Urban Farm and community garden, Jubilee Community Garden, Cowichan Valley Garden Club, Providence Farm, Dinter Nursery, among others offer workshops and courses year-round.

• CVRD Environmental Outreach. If you are attending a community event and would like to learn more about composting, seek out the CVRD Environmental Outreach booth to learn about composting or setting up a field trip to see our region’s compost facility.

• Gain more kitchen skills.

Learn the art of making nutritious and affordable meals for you and your family. There are low cost or free cooking classes, food preservation workshops and nutrition seminars offered consistently at CGC, Community Farm Store, Scoops, and Cowichan Community Kitchens.

• Farmers Market and Nutrition Coupon Program.

The program runs from May to October and provides $15 a week to shop at the Duncan Farmer’s Market to low-income families and seniors. Contact CGC for an application.

• Meat and Egg Program.

Healthiest Babies Possible offers coupons for pregnant moms. Contact Margaret

Moss Health Unit for more information.

• Good Food Box. This once-a-month, $10 produce box helps you stretch your food dollar and gives you affordable access to nutritious fruits and vegetables. The produce is purchased in bulk from wholesalers to help you get more good food for less money. Every Good Food Box contains up to 75 servings of fruits and vegetables worth $15 or more.

That’s almost two weeks’ worth of the Canada Food Guide daily recommendations for an average adult. For more information contact Warmland House.

Last year’s Cowichan Food Security Report Card was titled ‘Faces of Food Insecurity’. It revealed the faces of individuals who are educated, have families and life goals but have found themselves on the wrong side of luck and are facing poverty, sometimes homelessness, and most often hunger or malnourishment.

No one is immune to food insecurity and we all need to work together to ensure no one gets left behind.

For more information on any of CGC’s programs or other programs mentioned, or to get involved as a volunteer or join the Food Security Coalition, visit www. cowichangreencommunity. org or contact Jennifer Dorby at jennifer@ cowichangreencommunity.org or 250-748-8506.

Jennifer Dorby, Food Security Coordinator, Cowichan Green Community

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Aries (March 21-April 19) This is a fast-paced, busy month!

(Admit it. You love the hustle cuz you hate sitting around getting dusty.) Short trips, conversations with siblings and relatives, busy errands and appointments plus increased reading and writing are some reasons you have a jampacked schedule! You also have ambitions to redecorate your home or tweak your digs to make them look more attractive. This is why you will love to entertain at home to show off your clever ideas!

(Expect to buy gorgeous treasures for yourself, your loved ones or your home.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20) This month your focused on money, cash flow and earnings.

“More porridge?” (You’re clever about making money and handling your resources.) Be careful not to promise more than you can deliver, especially in negotiations with groups or a friend because your idealism and your sincere wish to help someone might get you in hot water. Stay realistic. Relations with others are charming and warm because Venus will sweeten your words, which means this is a great time for writers, salespeople, teachers and actors. “The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plain.”

Gemini (May 21-June 20) The Sun is in your sign ths month.

(The only time all year this occurs.)

This means you can recharge your batteries for the rest of the year!

Yes – you will replenish, restore and rejuvenate yourself! Note: When the Sun is in your sign, you also have the advantage. Almost by magic, you attract favourable circumstances and important people to you. Meanwhile, your

Cut Broom in Bloom - and in June

By Joanne Sales, Director of Broombusters Invasive Plant Society www.broombusters.org

The best time to cut broom is in the spring when it is blooming.

But now it is June, and there are small seed pods among the yellow flowers. Seed pods will turn into seeds even after the branch is cut.

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desire to travel is heightened. You want adventure and a chance to learn something new! In a subtle way, your health will improve this month as well. Happy birthday!

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Your birthday is approaching, which means your personal year is coming to an end. Use this month to ponder how you want your new year to be different from last year. Think of three goals you want to achieve. When you define a goal – instead of living your life trial by fire – you will more easily achieve that goal because you have identified it and it’s in your mind.

This is a great time to buy wardrobe goodies; but avoid confrontations about shared property. Enjoy romance and good times with younger people. Cool!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You’re popular this month because the Sun is in your House of Friendships. Enjoy interactions with pals, clubs, groups and organizations. Use these interactions to bounce your ideas off others because their feedback will help you. Meanwhile in another part of the forest, a secret love affair is percolating.

Nevertheless, be patient with partners and close friends because Mars is opposite your sign. (Take the high road.) Your plans for the future are grand, ambitious and idealistic. Perfect! You’re the natural Hollywood hero or heroine.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) “Look at you!” Ths month the Sun is at the top of your chart casting a flattering spotlight on you! (This is why you impress everyone.)

Bosses, parents and teachers will promote you or offer you increased responsibilities. Don’t worry, you don’t have to do anything special to dazzle them. This “spotlight” will do it for you. Obviously, this is the time to make your pitch. Ya think? Travel appeals. Many will love further studies or courses.

Meanwhile, enjoy hanging out

Don’t give up! There is still much you can do. If cut properly, even in June, the plant will still die because of the summer’s heat. But you have to be more careful to not spread the seeds.

Broombusters stop community cuts when seed pods form. But you can continue to cut broom on your own property, in thickets, and in the wild. Often around the edges of fields and meadows, and along trails, you can “Cut and Drop.” Small amounts of broom can be left in the forest, or can be

with artistic, creative people. You’re working hard and they admire you.

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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) It’s time to get outta Dodge. Go! You want adventure, new faces, new places plus hot and cold room service. The next four weeks are fantastic because you’re in a playful mood. You feel flirtatious.

This means romance, love affairs, holidays, vacations, romantic dates and fun getaways are on the menu for you. Meanwhile, enjoy being generous to others. (This means life will be generous to you.) Many of you can boost your income now or begin something that ultimately increases your earnings down the road. Ka-ching!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Take a deep breath because this month, you’re keen to be efficient, effective and productive in everything you do. “Yeah! I’m on it!” You have high standards and you intend to achieve them. These high standards will also apply to your health. Good luck but fear not because motivation is everything.

When you have such a strong motivation to achieve – you will!

Fortunately, fair Venus opposite your sign guarantees smooth relations with partners and close friends. Likewise, you will feel cozy and warm with romantic partners as well as your own kids. (Gosh.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) This month you want to improve yourself. You want to be the best you can be! Increased chaos, and activity at home continue but you will plow through this because you have objectives you intend to achieve. (Sometimes things get messier before they get cleaned up.) A romance with someone different or from another culture might begin. Do grab every chance to travel because you want to.

Enjoy and appreciate the beauty of other cultures including their arts and crafts.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Ths month it’s play city! Vacations, fun getaways, stimulating activities with children, sports events, the arts and fun excursions into the entertainment world are tops on your menu. Even your work-related activities will be pleasant because Venus will pave the way for smooth relations with coworkers. But lo!

Despite this emphasis on fun and relaxation, fiery Mars will be in your sign so you will remain super revved up and ready to go! Hey, if you’ve got it, baby – flaunt it!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) The Sun is opposite your sign now, which is the only time all year this occurs. Because the Sun is your source of energy (symbolically) and it is as far away from you as it gets all year – you will need more rest.

This polarized position of the Sun makes you focus on partnerships and gives you the opportunity to observe more objectively how you relate to others. If you look at yourself honestly, you will see how to be more loving and sane. This month the dance between Jupiter and Neptune motivates you to help those who are less fortunate.

(Including animals.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) This month your focus turns to home, family and your private life.

Not only will you be involved with a parent or family events more than usual, you will also want to cocoon at home and “hide” if you can. But ah ha! Venus has other plans for you, which is why you will enjoy socializing with pals. A vacation, sports events and playful times with kids are on the books.

You will also have heart-to-heart talks with someone, perhaps a sibling or relative, because you feel sympathetic and empathetic with this person. (This is on the hush hush.) www.georgianicols.com @end

stacked under bordering trees and brush. On private property, broom can be piled on top of itself, in an already infested area. It will disappear as compost does, or you can burn it next fall when rains return.

older broom is close to dead after the past winter, so you need only to cut off the remaining green branches and the big plant will die.

This year, there are also a lot more new broom seedlings. It is easy to pull up 1-year-old broom without disturbing the soil, although perhaps wait until the soil is wet after fall rains.

What do you need to pay attention to? Do not drag seeds to new areas. Remember, broom is a fire hazard alive or dead, so do not leave piles close to walkers or cars.

We have noticed that lots of the

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boundaries and the need to shift priorities is no different than what economists, scientists, philosophers and numerous other experts around the world have been saying for years.

If nothing else, it’s good that a healthy debate about corporate influence over academic institutions and issues around climate-disrupting energy sources has emerged from it.

Degree Sparks Necessary Debate

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hortly after completing my PhD in the U.S., I taught in the University of Alberta’s genetics department.

It’s also where I started my broadcasting career. I’m honoured that the university is giving me an honorary degree for being “the face of environmental consciousness to generations of Canadians as well as viewers in more than 40 countries worldwide.”

Although I’m just one of 13 people receiving honorary degrees in June, my award has stirred up controversy.

As flattering as it is to be made the fulcrum of debate surrounding fossil fuels, climate change and humanity’s future, this isn’t about me. After all, what I say about economics, planetary

Too often, though, the discussion has strayed from topics that need attention into personal attacks. If a university, especially one in the heart of oil country, isn’t the place to air a range of ideas about the geophysical, social and economic consequences of profligate fossil fuel use, we should be worried about the future of academic inquiry.

During the brouhaha, people have taken issue with my characterization of conventional economic thinking (although they often leave out the “conventional” part). I’m not an economist, but my ideas are informed by economists, and they’re not novel. Oxford economist Kate Raworth, author of Doughnut Economics, recently told me John Maynard Keynes would be rolling in his grave if he knew we were applying his early 20th century ideas to 21st century realities.

Keynes wrote, “Economics is a science of thinking in terms of models joined to the art of choosing models which are relevant to the contemporary world.” When he wrote that in 1938, the human population was one-third of what it is today, natural resources seemed inexhaustible, and climate change was a vague set of theories of interest mainly to scientists studying ice ages.

I can’t even take credit for calling conventional economics a “form of brain damage.” I was quoting what economist-futurist Hazel Henderson told me. She meant it literally, in that the types of marketing that drive consumerism and economic growth exploit human emotional susceptibility, in part through messaging that affects brain chemistry. This, she argues, can make us act in ways that are not rational or in our long-term self-interest.

Those who retrofit contemporary problems into conventional but outdated economic theories are capable of all sorts of contradictory positions, from arguing that infinite growth is possible in a finite system to supporting oilsands and fossil fuel infrastructure expansion while claiming a commitment to addressing climate change.

Nothing grows forever.

Why do we think human populations, resource extraction, economies, industrial activity and cities can keep growing? Where does it end? Like cancer, is it when growth destroys the host?

I respect the differences of opinion about how we should conduct ourselves in a time of

staggering population growth, climate change, biodiversity decline and numerous other problems of our own making.

But surely we can agree on basics. We need clean air, potable water and food from healthy soils to stay alive and healthy. We can’t keep rapidly burning fossil fuels and destroying carbon sinks like forests and wetlands without destabilizing Earth’s carbon cycle and climatic systems. We can’t keep dumping plastic and other waste into the oceans.

As Raworth argues, our challenge in the 21st century is to meet everyone’s needs “while ensuring that collectively we do not overshoot our pressure on Earth’s life-supporting systems, on which we fundamentally depend — such as a stable climate, fertile soils, and a protective ozone layer.”

This is not about attacking a particular industry or way of life. It’s about recognizing the reality of global warming and our role in it. It’s about finding solutions that provide economic opportunities for everyone, not just owners and shareholders of large corporations. It’s about ensuring that our economic models are “relevant to the contemporary world.” It’s about measuring progress in ways that account for sustainability, human happiness and well-being rather than economic growth.

David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and cofounder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington. www.davidsuzuki.org.

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