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A Shriner clown makes his way through the crowd during the Summer Fest parade on Willow Street in Chemainus on June 25. There was plenty NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE of fun to be had for people at the Cirque de Chemainus event. For more photos, please see page 11.

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The Town of Ladysmith has given the go-ahead to bring in the ‘phased implementation’ of secondary suites as suggested in a review on the subject. This means town staff will now set up guidelines for new in-home secondary suites following the BC Building Code and Advisory Design Guidelines and make changes to the Official Community Plan to support detached secondary suites such as coach houses and cottages. The town will also incorporate relaxed guidelines for existing in-home suites. Council ensured this will not mean the town will be turning a blind eye to what has already been built. The relaxed standards will be for design features, such as ceiling height, and not for health and safety aspects, such as entrances and exits and number of windows. The fire chief and building inspector will be involved in the discussion. Design standards for detached secondary suites will still need to be established and a public hearing will likely be held in August. In its report to the town, CitySpaces Consulting — the firm that carried out the secondary suites review, went over some of the concerns brought up at the three open houses held in Ladysmith. They included: adequate parking, standards and enforcement, maintaining privacy of neighbours, limiting height and footprint of secondary buildings. See Phone Survey Page 3

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Mixed support shown in phone survey from Page 1 Brenda McBain, consultant with CitySpaces, said her company has performed reviews on secondary suites — usually as a part of a larger affordable housing initiative — all over B.C. and Alberta. The most recent was in Calgary. Ladysmith’s results were fairly in line with other municipalities with its concerns and questions. “The existence of secondary suites, though they are not technically legal, is an accepted phenomenon anywhere we’ve been,” said McBain, adding the market forces the suites to be established. McBain said the biggest concern raised in Ladysmith, which has been raised in most of the municipalities they’ve worked, is safety. Legalizing the suites is an opportunity to increase the number of new suites built to the BC Building Code, while encouraging people with existing suites to come forward for inspection and registration. Those who do not come forward, said McBain, will be dealt with by the market. If there are enough safe, legal suites in town, no one will want to rent an unsafe one. “It puts pressure on the less-than-adequate suites,” said McBain. As for the relaxed standards for existing suites, McBain said this is an acknowledgment these suites are in older homes that can’t fix things like ceiling height. It is better to let that slide she said and have a homeowner come forward and fix safety concerns. Newly constructed suites, she said, should follow the BC Building Code. The report also reveals the findings of the phone survey. Mustel Group telephoned 200 residences in Ladysmith in mid-April, calling up to five times to ensure

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“It puts pressure on the less-thanadequate suites.” Brenda McBain, CitySpaces a response. It was noted there was no significant difference between neighbourhoods. Out of the 200 respondents, 64 per cent indicated there should be specific regulations and of this group: 34 per cent said a suite must pass building inspection/meet safety regulations; 29 per cent felt that suites must have onsite parking and 26 per cent felt the size should be limited and there should be no encroachment on a neighbour’s property. In all the survey reports 81 per cent of people are in favour of legalizing existing suites; 77 per cent are in favour of new and upgraded suites on their own street; 91 per cent support a suite in a main house; 66 per cent support a suite above a garage and 56 per cent support a detached, ground-level suite. McBain said the difference of opinion between the two types of suites is not uncommon but was more noticeable in Ladysmith because of the example of a few secondary buildings. “There are a couple of examples that have caused some controversy in the town,” said McBain. McBain said CitySpaces will continue to stay involved in the process with advice on wording for the zoning bylaw and changes to the Official Community Plan. Councillor Steve Arnett said it was a necessary process for the city to undertake and felt CitySpaces’ report captured ‘the

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complexity of the issue’ in terms of what people have been feeling. “I don’t think most communities have a choice,” said Arnett of legalizing suites. Arnett was surprised about the difference of opinion between in-house and detached suites. The ‘grandfathering’ of suites is of interest to Arnett, who also sits on the Advisory Planning Commission, but noted there will be no relaxing of safety regulations. Mayor Rob Hutchins said secondary suites has been an issue on the council agenda for a long time. “I thought it was a good representation of what I’ve heard to date,” said Hutchins of the study. It was a packed house for the opening ceremony of the new spirit square on High Street and Second Avenue on June 24. Hutchins said it was Several dignitaries were on hand to cut the ribbon to open the project totalling $5 million. MATTHEW PETERSON/CHRONICLE interesting to see the level of support from the phone survey. In terms of the difference between the in-house and detached suites, Hutchins thinks that gap will close once the town has a strict set of design guidelines in place to Niomi Pearson The meeting, held at good for residents, but it’s such a beautiful ensure things like pri- THE CHRONICLE the Chemainus Legion, it would also be good area,” she said. vacy. was attended by more from a business indusWhile her first priority “There’s obviously Residents say the revi- than 90 residents. After try perspective,” he is the preservation of some concerns about talization of downtown a presentation on the added. Echo Heights forest, resdesign and size,” said C h e m a i n u s s h o u l d c o m m i t t e e ’s i d e a s , “We know how many ident Diana Hardacker Hutchins, noting some i n c l u d e w a t e r f r o n t which also included people want to come said she would like to people may be show- access, Willow Street parking considerations, to a community where see strong efforts on ing objection because development and new the Chemainus Road they have the ability to the skateboard park and of secondary buildings infrastructure such as a corridor and Benchlands enjoy the beach... so a Benchlands property. already built. library, skateboard park development, the floor boardwalk that would “We have been talking “I don’t know if we can and community centre. was opened to commen- join from the marina about putting a skateprovide a generalizaThese ideas and more tary. to Kin beach would be board park in this comtion. I think everyone were discussed at an munity for years, it is Business owner Ward helpful.” has a variety of rea- open house meeting Yeagar said he felt a Susan Beaubier said time to just bloody well sons, but the majority June 23, where the consensus among resi- she was encouraged by do it,” she said. of the people said it’s a Chemainus Advisory dents about what direc- the meeting and said “One thing that needs good thing to do.” Committee, made up of tion they’d like to see the municipality was to be brought back is H u t c h i n s s a i d residents, business own- the plan take. doing the right thing the kiosk in Waterwheel Ladysmith can look ers and members of the “The municipality has by consulting the com- Park, that was awesome at the work already Municipality of North ignored it for over 10 munity. for tourists.” done in other munici- Cowichan, presented years with no capital Backhouse said the “It’s time to see somepalities. the results of their June investment and other thing concrete come next step will be to T h e t i m e l i n e o n 16 workshop. communities; Qualicum out of it and I know it identify the key priorithe secondary suites “It’s a real shopping list Beach, Sidney, Comox doesn’t come easily,” ties for revitalization p r o j e c t w i l l m e a n of ideas and we know have all invested mil- she said. and start to develop a concrete action will for sure the munici- lions in their downtown Beaubier likes the idea more comprehensive not be taken until the pality is not going to core revitalize, leaving of keeping the focus plan for them. fall, possibly after the be able to do all those our business communion recreation to keep “I think people really municipal election. things. So the process ty at a huge competitive residents living in the like Chemainus the Hutchins said he is we’re going through disadvantage,” he said. town while attracting way it is and they want confident the issue now is to find out what to build on the parts “Our advantage is the tourists. will remain a priority are the priorities,” said arts, so we need to She also agreed that that are successful,” he for the newly elected Doug Backhouse of HB stress that in any rede- waterfront access was said. mayor and council. Lanarc, the consulting velopment.” For more information a key issue. A copy of CitySpaces’ firmed hired to oversee “As a resident, I think “I think it’s criminal on the project and the report can be found at the town’s revitalization that developing our that we don’t have more findings presented, visit www.ladysmith.ca. plan. waterfront would be public access because www.ourchemainus.ca

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$1M loan eyed for waterworks Matthew Peterson

early approval, but are still awaiting word on how much they will be Council has set the receiving. cogs in motion to borErin Anderson, finanrow up to $1 million for cial director for the town, a water infrastructure. said the borrowing proIn the 2011 financial cess is a long one. plan, council has agreed “All we are doing is getto, and must, install a ting the pieces in place new water system that so if we don’t get the includes a pipeline grant, we will be able to from the South End go and borrow.” to Arbutus, a central Now that council has treatment plant, power given three readings to supply to Arbutus and the Loan Authorization a crossing at Holland Bylaw, approval is needCreek. ed from the province In total the project is before coming back to slated to cost around the electorate through $2.47 million. the alternative approval City Manager Ruth process (instead of refMalli said the town erendum). The borrowis currently waiting ing is then facilitated on grants to the tune through the Cowichan of $2.4 million. They Valley Regional District were turned down for t o t h e M u n i c i p a l THE CHRONICLE

Financing Authority. The bylaw must also sit for a month before being approved. In the June 6 council package, it is stated that it will cost $81,000 to service $1 million in borrowing based on current interest rates. The $30 increase to the water parcel tax in 2011 will help pay the debt so there will be no extra increase to taxpayers. The town has had to borrow from the authority in 2000 for sewer and First Avenue work. The town also received word on June 9 it was awarded $375,000 from the second round of the Towns for Tomorrow money to put in a hydroelectric recovery project on the pipeline.

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Fundraiser gets rolling

Tracy Paterson and Melody Smythies check to see which ball was the fastest during the Ladysmith Has Balls fundraiser for Ladysmith Days on June 25. The winners were: In first place Nancy and Barry with ball #1316; second was Laurence Craig with ball NIOMI PEARSON/CHRONICLE #632; and in third was Bruce L’Heureux with ball #639.

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Man throws rock at car There were a total of 70 calls for service over this period of time. To date, 1,898 incidents have been reported to the detachment (1,991 for the same period in 2010). Wednesday, June 15 ! An 18-speed, Ritchey Shamano mountain bike valued at $1,100 was stolen from outside of a residence by the back door in the 5100 block of Christie Road. Thursday, June 16 ! A male was arrested for mischief after he broke a vehicle’s windows at Campers Corner. Charges have also been recommended for Uttering Threats and for a breach of an Undertaking. ! A 16-ft. aluminum boat and a new 25 HP Yamaha outboard were stolen overnight in the 900 block of Ludlow Road. Friday, June 17 ! A single MVI was reported off Spruston Rd. Five young people had been camping and were making their way back to their last day at school when the driver missed the sharp

white pickup truck with their car. The driver a wide blue stripe on got out of his car to see side pulled up and a what the problem was. male, approximately T h e u n k n o w n m a l e June 15 to 40 years old, grabbed them came towards him June 20 the compressor and and started to hit his car Provided by left. The compressor with an umbrella. The Ladysmith was missing the air fil- male was not identified. RCMP ter and had a handle on Monday, June 20 the top. ! The RCMP responded Sunday, June 19 to a report of suspicious ! A r e s i d e n t o n activity at Timberlands Spruston Road was gravel pit. Members left turn on Spruston taken by surprise after observed a white car Road and entered the observing a male driv- turn onto Cameron Rd. unsigned road imme- ing on his property in A member activated diately after Galloway a pickup truck with his his lights to stop the Road. The vehicle hit compressor and plastic vehicle, but it did not the soft shoulder on boats in the back. The stop and accelerated. the right side. When male stopped for him The lights were turned he attempted to cor- and stated that he was off and the vehicle was rect, the vehicle tipped told to come and pick later located on Takala over to the driver side them up. The owner Rd, in an accident with and rolled on its roof attempted to get the no one around it. A coming to a stop. All male to stay on the search of the area was youth were wearing property but he took conducted for the drivseat belts and suffered off in the vehicle. The er who later appeared no injuries. The driver vehicle is described as on the road uninjured. was charged under the a small black mid-2000’s The male was taken by Motor Vehicle Act for pickup. Approx. $700 EHS to the hospital for several offences. worth of items were sto- the bump on his head. ! A compressor was len. The investigation is Police found a firearm taken in the 400 block continuing. in the passenger seat of Baden Powell Road. ! A couple were driv- with a knife and flood The owner reported ing home up Strathcona light. that he was loading his Road when an older ! Three hit and runs vehicle for work and male with a dog walked were reported from the momentarily left the out in front of them. 600 block of Delcourt blue compressor near They slowed down and Avenue, the 700 block the roadway. An indi- the male came at them of 3rd Avenue and the vidual in an older model and chucked a rock at 300 block of the TCH.

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“It could be candle stick holders, dishes, it could be a dinner for two at a restaurant or certificates. In the past, we’ve had sculptures, paintings, even a stainless steel mixing set.”

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Their last silent auction Quoted in the Chronicle them to make extra soup was held three years ago so we can feed our youth and raised approximateon the after school pro“It’s like ly $3,000. gram,” Robinson said. a community “We’re hoping to make There are currently centre, that much again this year, 135 youth registered as but everything helps,” neighbourhood house only Robinson said. participants. everything The CNHA is a non“This community has, is free.” profit volunteer orgasometimes, a problem nization which runs a with teens... and that Arlene Robinson, variety of youth and we’ve slowly been able Neighbourhood House family programs out to overcome over the of the ‘Neighbourhood years,” Robinson said. House’, located at the old we get people together, The CNHA provides Chemainus Fire Hall. they either raise money youths with a range of I t i s o n e o f o n l y for whatever type of extra-curricular activifour official ‘houses’ program they’re putting ties such as camps, on Vancouver Island, on or we see if we can field trips, concerts and though they are current- get a grant,” Robinson music lessons. In house, ly helping to establish explained. they are able to use the another one just south “We have been fortunate gaming facilities and of Duncan. the last couple of years can participate in after“It’s like a community to get a little money school tutorial sessions centre, only everything from gaming.” if they are needing help is free,” Robinson said. Volunteers are the in school. Many of the “They are very impor- heart of the neighbour- youth also participate in tant because it really hood house. The CNHA fundraising for trips. is neighbours helping is made up of 100 mem- “It is really about getting neighbours.” bers who donate their people out to help each Because they are not time to run such pro- other in the community.” government funded, the grams as Cooking for Robinson said. association must raise Teens and Adults, the The silent auction will at least $20-25,000 every free store, Peer Support, run July 9 from 8 a.m. year, to stay operational. Literacy and Healthy to 4 p.m. alongside the This year marks 14 Soup classes. CNHA regular garage years of bringing the “We have a group of sale. community together. To donate, contact people that come in and “If there is something learn how to make soup Cindy Durrant at 250needed in the community, from scratch, we get 246-3203.

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job it was to interview a non-profit organization in town and report on Anyone involved in their impact. The report local projects know was well-received and partnerships make this life-sciences program town work. sponsor, the Toscana Same can be said for Foundation, donated the new garden shed $5,000 to LAFF. quickly taking form Being part of the a t t h e C o m m u n i t y Community Garden G a r d e n s o n H i g h Society, Neligan knew Street. they needed a shed. The new shed Neligan said they comes courtesy of the wanted to give back to Community Garden, the high school as well Ladysmith Family and and used the students Friends and the con- in the drafting class struction students at to draw the blueprints Ladysmith Secondary. and the construction Jacquie Neligan, with students to build it. LAFF, said the organizaLAFF has also brought tion has been a part of in culinary students to the Community Garden cook and have had the since the beginning. improv team do workLAFF rents a plot and shops. has been actively garBrad Brawner, who dening since. teaches the students in “It’s been so great the carpentry and confor getting multi-gen- struction class, said the erational activities garden shed was supgoing at the garden,” posed to be their main said Neligan, adding project this year, but plots have sparked a the students also had new passion for some, the chance to work on who are now garden- the new skatepark. The ing with their kids at first year, the students home. built a house. “Lots of gardens are Brawner said he popping up at home.” wanted the students When it comes to the to hand-cut the roof to garden shed project, experience everything LAFF was approached involved. Students also b y t w o s t u d e n t s , learned how to use and Spencer Armitage and read a framing square Cole McGinn, whose as well as other tools. THE CHRONICLE

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The skills students learn in his class are useful for life said Brawner. “Most people live in a house ... they have the skills and the knowledge for any kind of maintenance in a home.” The garden shed took around three weeks. Brawner said they try to fit in as much as they can within the hour time frame, safety meetings and walks to and from the school eat away at the time on site. “What I feel is important is to have the kids work in the community,” said Brawner. “Community projects are what we’re looking for.” Brawner praised LAFF for donating the $2,000 for the shed, noting that community help is what makes the program work. “Without help from the community, this program would not be functioning.” As for the garden shed itself, Brawner said he has been hearing a lot of compliments around town. Anyone with a suggestion for a new community project can call Brawner at LSS, 250245-3043.

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ast week, council received confirmation of what everyone knew, we need secondary suites in town. Hold on let’s rephrase that. We need legal secondary suites. It seems like one of those really badly kept secrets that there are suites in town and that they are occupied. It is hard to find anyone who has not lived in some sort of secondary suite at some point in their lives. It is hard to ignore the benefits and we’ve heard them a ton these days, extra income, keeping seniors in homes, increasing affordable housing and so on. What will be interesting going forward is how council will deal with the drawbacks. There are a lot of concerns about secondary suites in Ladysmith, especially when it comes to detached dwellings. So how do you legalize what has been done and hold it to the standard of what you are going to be accepting in the future. There was also a lot of raised eyebrows when it came to discussing ‘relaxed’ standards to legalize existing suites. But as CitySpaces has made clear, safety issues are not relaxing. Suites should still have the proper exits and windows, but people need to understand, especially when it comes to basement suites, there are some things that can’t change. It is better to forgive a few inches off the ceiling height to have a homeowner come forward and legalize their suite to ensure safety standards are met. The report had some interesting things to say, others we could have told you at half the price and has left a few questions that we can’t wait to see the answers.

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YOUR WORDS “What I feel is important is to have the kids work in the community.” Brad Brawner, Page 7

Get paddling for Tribal Journey T here is nothing worse for me than a new horizon. Because inevitably, I will want to see what is beyond it. I am not sure when I developed this compulsion. I could be that when I was a kid my dad took us on long nature walks (forced nature walks on some occasions). Now whenever I discover somewhere new I will continue walking and it soon takes a great amount of willpower for me to stop and turn around. It was a problem for me recently when I endeavored down what was supposed to be a short walk along the Stocking Lake Trail. There is going to be a lot of work going on there soon to accommodate the new pipeline so I wanted to get an idea of the area for context. At least that is the excuse I’m giving for being out of the office on gorgeous summer day. I remember hiking being a lot easier when I was a lot younger. I could bound up rocky hills with such grace it would put a mountain goat to shame. Now ... well let’s

say I’m more aware are of the force of gravity. Loose rocks and earth shifted and gave way as, in some spots, I struggled ggled for footing. In any case, it is still beautiful country try and I’m hoping to get back there at a By: Matthew time I don’t havee Peterson to force myself to o turnaround. editor@ After a recent ladysmith talk with local carver John chronicle.com Marston, I was inspired to start woodcarving. Speaking of woodworkMan, what a tough gh hobby. ing, I recently had the pleaOn my first project ect I buried a chisel in my left palm sure to visit Brad Brawner and removed a section ection of at LSS to talk to him about class. middle finger. I am pleased l d his construction class It is impressive to see. to announce I completed something that resembles a I wish I had a class like small canoe for my dad in this when I was in school time for Father’s Day. Just since some of the students don’t count on it to be sea- walk out of the class with worthy, in fact it’s probably real, life-long skills as Mr. better to keep it away from Brawner puts it. But more so any water. I know there are it teaches students respect. Even more refreshing than lots of carvers out there, so if anyone has tips on how to the class is the teacher himmake things that resemble self. Mr. Brawner’s passion other things, I’d love to hear and dedication to the students was easy to read and them.

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Editor: Through the pages of your paper the members of the Ladysmith Kinsmen Club would like to pass along a huge thank you to everybody involved in our “eggs benefit” fundraiser on Sunday, June 19. The efforts of the folks from the Oceanview Community Church were amazing and through all the hard work of the “Pastor Dude” and the members of their church our many volunteers served almost 400 omelettes and raised over $4,000 to go towards the next phase of the new adventure playground at Kin Park/Brown Drive in Ladysmith. It was a great day and a whole pile of fun was had by everybody and I know the members of the Kinsmen Club were very impressed with the great response and support from the community in our efforts to finish the project for all the kids of Ladysmith. This event would not have been a success or even possible if it wasn’t for the support from others as well including Island Gold Eggs. The management and staff from Island Gold gave it their all. They donated all the eggs and even came out and helped to make the omelettes. Also helping the success was Island Farms Dairy, Tim Horton’s, George Liaros, Max’s Mushrooms, Bouma’s Meats, Old Town Bakery, Island Paradise Foods, Mayor Rob Hutchins, Ladysmith Chronicle, Island Bakery, 49th Parallel Grocery, Ladysmith C.O.P.’s, 49th Parallel Printers, Island Savings Credit Union, Coast Realty, Joan Phillips and many others. We also need to acknowledge the HUGE contribution from all the omelette cooks, who gave up their Father’s Day to come out and help us raise over $4,000 that will go towards the new playground at Brown Drive All of these businesses and volunteers go to show how great our community is and how much fun we can have and raise funds to make great improvements to what we have. The Kinsmen Club hope that all the citizens of Ladysmith can say thank you to all of these folks for their time and hard work. Duck Paterson Ladysmith

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Great gathering Editor: Re: The Highland Gathering. What a beautiful event. The people of Ladysmith and surrounding area can be so proud of the participation in this event. My wife and I would like to thank and congratulate all the organizers: Ladysmith Legion members, volunteers, Town of Ladysmith plus any group for making this gathering the success it deserves. The competitors and their judges were absolutely professional with their presentations. Thank you all for an evening supper plus the pancake breakfast. Hope to see this venue back again in a few short years. Thanks to all. Gordon and Bev Cargill Ladysmith

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Celebrate Canada Day at your local Museum and find out about the future changes to your community. Giant Garage Sale to raise funds for the new expansion on the Museum, please come and support your local community and keep the history alive for the future generations to come. Enjoy the Water Wheel Park and have free Canada Day Cake and refreshments. Used books and crafts sales, a day to enjoy for both young and old.

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It was a day to remember for graduates of Chemanus Secondary as they walked across the stage to accept honours and awards at their graduation cereony on June 17 at Chemainus Secondary. PHOTOS BY MATTHEW PETERSON/CHRONICLE

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Fires investigated Heroic Materials

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Nanaimo Fire Rescue and Nanaimo RCMP are investigating some suspicious stump fires. Three large stump and slash piles were ignited in a cleared area of Harmac Pacific land in Cedar on June 22. Harmac fire crews called for additional equipment and manpower shortly before 1 p.m. when afternoon winds raised concerns the fires could spread to nearby homes. Water to fight the blazes had to be trucked to the site and the fires tied up a number of trucks and

fire crews for several hours. Dave Leigh, Nanaimo Fire Rescue investigator, said the stump piles were there for seven to 10 years. City firefighters attended a blaze started in a fourth stump pile there earlier this month. “There was one a couple weeks ago and yesterday there was three separate piles set again,” Leigh said. “It’s a suspicious fire.” Investigators found ATV and motorcycle tracks near the stumps in early June, but were unable to find vehicle tracks. All the piles were located next to an access road.

Leigh said fortunately “Every summer we there was still enough seem to have problems moisture in the ground in that area in the last and vegetation to keep couple of years,” Leigh the fires from spread- said. ing. Leigh was not able “These fires were to determine how the deliberately set. The stump fires were startpotential for them ed and has no evidence to spread and cause to suggest fires from secondary damage previous summers are to nearby areas was connected. extremely high,” said “There’s somebody Const. Gary O’Brien, out there who has N a n a i m o R C M P decided to start setspokesman. ting these piles on fire,” Fires were set in Leigh. the bush and in wood Anyone with informadebris piles in south tion on these crimes is Nanaimo each sum- asked to contact the mer for the past few Nanaimo RCMP at 250years and in some 754-2345 or call Crime areas, posed a poten- Stoppers at 1-800-222tial threat to homes 8477 or go online to www. bordering wooded nanaimocrimestoppers. areas. com.

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Playpark builders needed Thanks to fundraisers such as the Eggs Benefit last weekend, the second phase of the Brown Drive Kin Park is purchased and on the way. Now, organizers are looking for dedicated volunteers to come and help get it in the ground on Saturday, July 8. This section of the park is for younger kids, age 2-5, and the work

will not be as extensive, said Kinsmen Duck Paterson. “The wood structure, the slide, the ramp, the little fort, is about half the size of the big one,” said Paterson. Many hands make light work and Paterson is hoping between 12 and 18 people come out for the installation. The weather was horrible for the first section

of park and Paterson is hoping a nice summer sky will help bring in volunteers. Paterson said they are waiting for the dust to settle on Phase 2 before they can gauge how they are doing for the third and final phase. The project is advancing much faster than anticipated, but the final phase will not likely be in the ground

until the spring. Donations to the park can be made at the Ladysmith and District Credit Union. Bottles are also being accepted at the depot under Brown Drive Kin Park or call 250-245-2263 for a pickup or to tell Paterson you will be attending the work party on July 8. — Matthew Peterson

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Outdoor concerts return to beach THE CHRONICLE

The annual Concerts in the Park series is set to send a wave of musical flavour over Transfer Beach this summer. Starting July 3, there will be weekly concerts at the amphitheater, where residents can bring their families to enjoy a wide range of genres, including folk, rock and roll, swing and big band. According to Valerie Duckworth, concert co-ordinator, the scenic backdrop of the harbour, grassy lawn and summer atmosphere have been drawing hundreds of spectators to the event every year. “Depending on the band and the weather, we can have crowds of upwards of 400 people,” she said. “It’s a beautiful venue. Lots of families bring their lawn chairs and a picnic supper.” Admission is by donation, collected by volun-

teers at half-time. The funds are put towards programs at the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association. “We run programs from age 0 to seniors,” Duckworth said. “We have programs like ‘Born Healthy’, we have youth programs, and it goes on and on.” Concerts in the Park, now in its 12th year, is possible due to the financial support of local businesses who pay for the performers. This year’s line-up includes a variety of musicians from central and north Vancouver Island, including the Nanaimo Concert Band, Cynthia Davis, and Ryan McMahon and the Company Damn. The concerts run every Sunday from July 3 to August 28 from 6 to 8 p.m., weather permitting. For more information, visit www.lrca.bc.ca/concerts.asp and be sure to read The Chronicle for weekly biographies on upcoming performers.

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Big sound for series The Chemainus Concerts in the Park series welcomes The Devan Bailey Big Band on Tuesday, July 5. No matter what your age, this nine-piece group will make you smile. Their repertoire includes sophisticated swing (which is the essence of the big band sound) as well as Latin, rock, R&B and blues. The Devan Bailey Big Band performs the music of the ‘30’s, 40’s and ‘50’s. Think Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey! Performance runs from 7 pm ‘till dusk in Waterwheel Park, Chemainus. Rain or shine. Admission by donation. Gourmet hotdogs and refreshments available.

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NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF LADYSMITH OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR BORROWING TO CONSTRUCT A NEW CENTRALIZED WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND RELATED POWER SERVICE UNDER WATER SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION LOAN AUTHORIZATION BYLAW 2011, N0. 1763 Notice is hereby given that under Sections 86 and 179 of the Community Charter the Council of the Town of Ladysmith proposes to borrow up to $1,000,000 for the construction of a new centralized water treatment plant and related power service. The plant will be located on the site of the old Arbutus Reservoir at the end of the Holland Creek Trail. To finance the construction of the water treatment plant and associated power service Council proposes to borrow directly from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia (MFA) a sum not to exceed $1,000,000. The borrowing will be amortized over a maximum 25-year period. The estimated impact of this borrowing is $21.72 to $23.44 per taxpayer annually. The parcel tax in 2011 will cover this increase for 2011 and no additional increase is required to cover this debt. A Public Information Package on this proposal is available at City Hall reception, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, at 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, BC, or on the Town’s website at www.ladysmith.ca. ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY And take further notice that the area to which this Alternative Approval Process applies is located within Town boundaries. And take further notice that the Council of the Town of Ladysmith may adopt Water System Construction Loan Authorization Bylaw 2011, No. 1763, unless at least ten (10) percent of the municipal electors indicate that a referendum must be held by submitting a signed Elector Response Form to the Director of Corporate Services of the Town of Ladysmith at City Hall no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, August 5, 2011. Postmarks will not be accepted as date of submission. Elector Response Forms may not be submitted by email or facsimile. Elector Response Forms may be picked up at City Hall during the hours noted above. Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the Town of Ladysmith and only those persons who qualify as electors of the municipality are entitled to sign Elector Response Forms. An accurate copy of the blank Elector Response Form may be used. Only Elector Response Forms with an original signature are to be submitted. For the Elector Response Form to be accepted, it must meet the following conditions: Only eligible electors of the Town of Ladysmith are entitled to sign the form; • The full name of the elector must be stated; • The residential address of the elector must be stated; • The elector must sign the form. No person may sign the form on behalf of another; • If applicable, the address of the property in relation to which the person is entitled to vote as a non-resident property elector must be stated; • A person must not sign more than one Elector Response Form in relation to the same Alternative Approval Process; • A person who is not an elector for the area of the approval process must not sign an Elector Response Form unless they qualify as a non-resident elector. If less than 10% (i.e. 570) of municipal electors submit an Elector Response Form the borrowing proposal will be deemed to have the approval of the electors and the Council of the Town of Ladysmith may proceed to adopt Water System Construction Loan Authorization Bylaw 2011, No. 1763. For the purpose of conducting the alternative approval process, the number of electors is 5,700. Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a resident elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, and have been a resident of the Town of Ladysmith for the past 30 days or more. Non-Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a non-resident property elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, have owned and held registered title to a property in the Town of Ladysmith for the past 30 days or more, and do not qualify as a resident elector. NOTE: Only one non-resident property elector may submit an Elector Response Form per property, regardless of how many owners there may be. If there is more than one registered owner of the property (either as joint tenants or tenants in common), only one individual may, with the written consent of the majority, sign an Elector Response Form. Elector Response Forms are available from City Hall located at 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, BC, open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday except Statutory Holidays or on the Town website at www.ladysmith.ca. This is the first of two publications of this notice in a newspaper. Sandy Bowden Director of Corporate Services Town of Ladysmith

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Sometimes, there’s just no place like home. Three years ago, Ladysmith-born-andraised Ryan McMahon made that realization. The musician had spent eight years living in Vancouver making a living when he decided it was time to come back to his roots and raise a family. “I honestly thought that when I moved back to Ladysmith, the notion of having music as a career would start to take a back seat to

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more normal goals, but in fact it’s been quite the opposite,” he said. “The best thing to happen to my career was coming home.” His band, Ryan McMahon and the Company Damn, will bring their sound to the Transfer Beach Amphitheater July 3 for Concerts in the Park. McMahon described their upcoming performance as a ‘really Ryan McMahon and the Company Damn. friendly non-violent ing in any major city,” b a r f i g h t b e t w e e n garage. “When I got to age McMahon said. Eddie Vedder, Bruce McMahon also perSpringsteen and Steve 30, I had been playing the folksy old country forms and records Earle’. thing in Vancouver. I solo acoustic but says “There’s going to be a lot of different styles don’t know if it was the addition of the of music played, we’ll like a quarter life crisis Company Damn lets throw in a couple of but I wanted to rock him live out his rock and roll dreams. covers as well,” he said. out again.” The guys got together “I have this great band “The people are going to get their donation’s and named themselves and we’re doing such worth, it will be a good a f t e r L a d y s m i t h ’s great things,” he said. Company Dam. They “It’s what I do for a livshow.” T h e C o m p a n y now rehearse two to ing now.” “When we started, we Damn was born when three times a week when not on tour or didn’t necessarily have McMahon got together with their families. ‘take over the world’ with guitarist Brooks Jamison, bassist Jason McMahon’s fiancee is aspirations ... but we’ll Barber and drummer the band’s manager go wherever this takes Matt Henn. McMahon and the business end us.” Ryan McMahon and had spent time as a of their music is played the Company Damn youth playing music out in their home. “It’s just like we’re liv- tours Western Canada with Henn in his mom’s

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9-10 category finished fourth in the 100m free, third in the 50m back, second in the 100m back, first in the 100m breast and seconding the 50m free. In the male 9-10 category, Hubert Wong finished fifth in the 100m freestyle. In the female 9-10 category, Louise Wong finished 13th in the 100m free, 11th in the 50m breast and 13th in the 50m back. The Orcas will be sending six swimmers to provincials in Victoria next month. They include Lauren Smythies, Maria de Leeuw, Kara DeClark, Faith Knelson, Bailey McLeod, and Darby Rae. — Matthew Peterson

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will be CLOSED Friday, July 1 Attention Attention Teachers: Teachers: The Hero In You® education program offers a series of FREE curriculumlinked lesson plans (grades 4-7) aimed to motivate children to find the champion within themselves. In addition, teachers can request a FREE classroom presentation delivered in-person by a Hall of Fame athlete! If you are a principal, teacher or parent and would like to book a presentation for your classroom, call

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Our beloved Aunt Jean passed away at Kiwanis Lodge. She was the last of the family of John and Annie Gilmour of Wellingon. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Hugh; her twin brother Willie; brothers Sandy, Johnny and Hughie; and her sisters Mary, Annie, Lizzie and Chrissie. She was born and raised in Nanaimo, working at one time in the Malaspina Hotel. She moved to Chemainus upon her marriage in 1945 and back to Nanaimo in 1997. She was a tireless worker for the Chemainus Hospital Auxiliary for many years. Though she had no children of her own, she loved and cared for her many many nieces and nephews, great, great-great and great-great-great. She taught many of us good manners and how to make her famous cheese biscuits. She was known to most of us simply as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Auntâ&#x20AC;? and will be very much missed. A Celebration of her life will be held on Friday, July 1st at 1:00 pm at The Wellington Community Hall.

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CITY OF Yellowknife Lifeguard/Instructor Come join the adventure in the Diamond Capital of North America! The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking an enthusiastic and qualified individual to assume the position of Lifeguard/Instructor at the Ruth Inch Memorial Pool in Yellowknife. The City offers an attractive salary of $54,270 $63,652 plus housing allowances and relocation assistance. For more information on this position and the qualifications required, please refer to the City of Yellowknifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at (867)920-5603. Submit resumes in confidence no later than 4:30 p.m., on July 8, 2011, quoting competition #602-127U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4; Fax: 867-6693471 or hr@yellowknife.ca

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MILLER, Maude Lorane

In loving memory of Maude Lorane Miller, born August 10, 1915 in Billings, Montana. She passed away peacefully on June 19, 2011 with her family at her side. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Nellie Hickman and her loving husband of 72 years, Rev. Carl L. Miller. She was one of 13 children who are also deceased. She was brought up in Montana, her family eventually headed west where she met the man of her dreams in Silverton, Oregon. It was there they raised their four children, Carl (Darlene) Miller Jr., Nancy (Richard) Lorentz, and twins June (Jack) Vanderbasch & Jean Nisbet (Ben). In 1957, the Lord called them to minister in Canada with the Thetis Marine Mission. Many came to know and love them throughout the years as Grandma and Grandpa Miller. From the mid 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s through to the early 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, she would faithfully serve as a ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife with the Chemainus Pentacostal Church. It was here they gave endlessly to spread Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s word. Grandma and Grandpaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s door was always open and they waited with loving arms to care for those who stopped by. Throughout the years, Grandma could always be found playing piano in church, or even for her grandchildrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weddings, as she loved music and hymns. She was always in the mix of things whether it be a volleyball game, softball game, sewing a prom dress or two, making birthday/wedding cakes, or trying to win at Scrabble and Yahtzee. She is survived by her 4 children, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren who were all the light of her life. She was a passionate woman, immersed in her faith; a kind spirit dedicated to her family and was loved by all who knew her. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now gone home to be with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daddyâ&#x20AC;?. Psalm 30:5 Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 2:30 pm at the Chemainus Pentacostal Church, 9471 Chemainus Rd., Chemainus, BC.

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LOGGING Manager Logging manager/supervisor required for busy Vancouver Island logging and road building company. Must have minimum 15 years experience, and supervisory experience, in all aspects of coastal logging and road building A challenging full time opportunity for the correct individual. For further information contact by e mail only, with resume and salary expectations, to; bclogpro@hotmail.com

HORSE CARRIAGE Drivers/ Guides required for Chemainus tours. Call Jim (250)2465055 or (250)252-0888.

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin Staff! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459

NEW CAREER opportunities with Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers. We are seeking enthusiastic self-starters for newly developed positions at our Grande Prairie and Prince George auction facility. Equipment Manager - Grande Prairie & Equipment Inspector - Prince George. To learn more, please visit our careers website at: www.rbauction.com/careers. TECHS LIVE Large in Western Canada! Go Auto has 23 dealerships/18 brands. Journeymen can earn $120K+. Specialists can earn $150K+. Full benefits. Investment Program. Moving/training/tool allowances. Apply now! careers@goauto.ca or www.goauto.ca. CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HELP WANTED ALPHA Safety Ltd is looking for First Aid Instructors for industry at our Training School in Ft St John, BC. Please send resumes by email or fax Attention: Martin Weideman Email: martin@alphasafety.net Fax: (250) 787 8839

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A Complex Care facility in the warm Cowichan Valley is seeking a Director of Resident Care. Lead our care team with your passion and expertise. As a forward thinker you will be supported in your geriatric best practice initiatives. A degree in nursing with 5 years of progressive career advancement is required. A degree in a related healthcare field will be considered. We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package. Fax your resume in confidence by July 6th, 2011 to 250-7372112 FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME class 1 or 3 drivers for night work. Part-time approx 20hrs/wk. Clean drivers abstract required. 250-949-6405 or email resume to: port_hardy_agency@telus.net.

JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Autobody Technician. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere. Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795

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MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)753-6633.

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LEMARE GROUP EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Lemare Group is currently seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant for their Port McNeill Office, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island. Responsibilities: •Managing Calendars •Coordinating Travel Arrangement •Process correspondence, reports and other documents •Maintain confidential records and office files Qualifications: •Previous executive/administrative experience •Excellent oral & written skills •Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory This position is a full time permanent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience. Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please email your response to: office@lemare.ca or fax 250-956-4888. SUNRIDGE PLACE is currently recruiting therapists (O.T., P.T.) Dietitian, RCAs, LPNs, RNs, Recreation, Support Service and Office staff. Please visit our web-page & e-mail resumes to apply@sunridgeplace.ca or fax 250.748.8388 or drop off in person. Acceptable TB screening test and CRC required. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Lemare group is currently seeking contract coastal hand fallers for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to: office@lemare.ca or fax 250-956-4888.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD EXPERIENCED COOK, F/T for busy neighbourhood pub. Apply by phone or in person to Saltair Pub. Peter (250)2464241.

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A SERVICE PLUMBER. Licence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Discounts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250709-5103.

SALES CENTRA Windows an established, employee-owned organization with great working environment is seeking a Supply Only Window Sales/Window Sales Representative based in our Nanaimo office. This is an excellent opportunity in an established marketplace, for a motivated and individual. This is a JR sales position, that includes selling new construction and renovation windows. Will train the right person. www.centra.ca Please forward resume to careers@centra.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL WELDERS REQUIRED immediately! Do All Metal Fabricating- Estevan SK Apprentices, Journeymen Welders, or equivalent to perform all weld procedures in a custom manufacturing environment. Competitive Wages, Benefits, RRSP’s & Apprenticeship Opportunities, Temporary Staff Housing available. Apply by Email: kswidnicki@ doallmetal.com or Fax: 306634-8389. WESTERN Forest Products Inc., Mid Island, requires a qualified Stacker Operator, Grader/Bucker and Head Boomman with a Med4 ticket (or Med3 with PCOC). Boomman must be qualified in all aspects of booming (stow bundles, swifter, auger for boomsticks, deckhand on tug, stiff legs & standing booms, build sets). Please fax resume, including references, to Operations Administrator @(250) 287-8387.

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• Activity Leader I (Rink Patrol/Instructors), Island Savings Centre • Youth Outreach Leader, Island Savings Centre • Theatre Front of House Manager, Cowichan Theatre If you are interested in providing pleasant, professional service to the general public, are willing to work as part of a creative team, and are flexible to work a variety of shifts consider joining us this fall. Please visit our website to view the details of each competition, including the required qualifications and details on how to apply.

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GIANT Garage Sale- Sat. July 2- 9 -12. St. John’s Anglican Church 314 Buller St. Ladysmith Books, washer/dryer, weed wacker, dishes, furniture, lots of good stuff!

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FIR FIREWOOD. $160 cord. split & delivered. Call (250) 210-0384 or (250) 9243313 (evenings).

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17 CU ft white fridge $250, white S x S fridge $200, white Apt sized fridge $200, white 30” range $100, Washer dryer sets $200-$350. Washers $150-$250, Apt size stacking washer & dryer $250. Dryers $100-$150. Built-in dishwashers $100-$150. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Call Greg, (250)246-9859.

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FRIDAY DELIVERIES PERMANENT CARRIERS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING ROUTES: 656305 – Bayview, Clarke, Gifford, Stephensen (88 papers) 656350 – Belaire, Hambrooke, Hartley, Jamison, Lions, Rigby, Root, Fourth Ext. (155 papers) ** 656400 – 401-533 Baden-Powell/Methuen/Roberts/White, 110-340 Fifth/Fourth (72 papers) 656452 – ** 8-33 Baden-Powell, 7-340 Esplanade, 100-341 First, 104-127 Forward, 9-149 Methuen, 9-133 White (139 papers) ** 656500 – 409-532 Buller/Gatacre/High, 410-640 Fifth, 631-641 Sixth (61 papers) 656550 – 11-133 Buller/Gatacre/High, 410-640 Esplanade/ First (54 papers) 656700 – 700-1099 Esplanade/First/Second, 1-199 French/ Kitchener/Symonds/Warren (69 papers) 656850 – Colonia, Delcourt, Defrane, Wallace (62 papers) 656900 – Brown, Nash, Stillin, Stuart, Walkem (124 papers) ** 657000 – Hooper, Ridgway, Rothdale, Russell (56 papers) 657050 – Ashwell, Gourlay, Louise, McNiven, Tassin (77 papers) All paper counts are approximates ** Indicates a route that can be split up CALL LARA TODAY

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APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

WELL-MAINTAINED HOME/ Recreational Property. 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm 2ba, 5 acres usable timbered land, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. Priced to sell$435k 250-478-2648, 250745-3387. By appt ONLY.

Ladysmith: 1 bdrm apts, heat incl., n/p require references, The Villa 250-245-3583.

LADYSMITH: NEW 1 bdrm avail immed. In suite laundry, 5 new appls, all utils except cable incl., private patio, NS/NP, $875, 250-714-8556.

HOUSES FOR SALE

EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

Call: 1-250-616-9053

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LOTS OCEANVIEW LOT in S. Ladysmith 838 Craig Rd. $154,780. No HST. Call 250-715-5697.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will price. beat anyone’s Guaranteed!

MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees! Please call 604-736-6914 or grpacific@telus.net. Courtesy to agents.

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY LAKEFRONT Properties, For Sale 20 minutes from Qualicum www.hornelake.bc.ca

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO CITY LIVING in a Westcoast setting! Beautiful rentals avail. now in Wesbrook Village at UBC. Studios, 2 bdrms and Townhouses. Call 604-2282025 today, or mail to: DiscoverWesbrook@ ubcproperties.com. www.DiscoverWesbrook.ca/bcy

RARELY FOR RENT

Ocean & Harbour views 55+ Building Ladysmith 385 Davis Road

250-246-5688

LADYSMITH, NEWLY reno’d 2 bdrm Apt, bright, clean, nice patio, incls W/D hookup, $700 Avail now, call 250-245-5251.

Ladysmith: 2 bdrm, close to beach and downtown, n/s, n/p, available July 1st, $850/mo, 250-710-8538.

VICTORIA, SENIORS ONLY - Cubbon Apartments and Wetherby Apartments for Seniors - 55+ only please. We currently have a selection of bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites in our seniors only rental buildings in Victoria, B.C. Rents range from $775 for a 1 bedroom to $1100 and up for a 2 bedroom. Please call the following staff for information: Cubbon- 1035 North Park Street - 250-383-1162 and/or Wetherby Apartments - 3205 Wetherby Road - 250-598-1650

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

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WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop- ideal for woodwork. One bedroom loft includes washer, dryer,dish washer. Located on 4 wooded acres in Cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area).Available Sept 1, 2011. $1250/m. Call 250-709-2010 for details.

LADYSMITH DUPLEX, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, spotless, fully renovated, W/D hookup, electric F/P, RV prkg, quiet tenants only, N/S, small pet ok, ref’s, avail immed, $995 mo, 250245-4020 or 250-616-6791.

HOMES FOR RENT LADYSMITH: 2 bdrm character home, lovely ocean view, n/s, n/p, close to all amenities, $1100/mo, 250-245-7161. Ladysmith: 3 bdrm, close to town, schools. need a lawnmower, F/S, N/S. $950 + utils, refs required. 250-668-3835. Ladysmith: 3bdrm, ocean view, f/s, avail now, $1250/mo + utils, 250-245-9938. Ladysmith: 3 bdrm, recently renovated trailer on lrg lot, w/d, f/s, n/s, n/p. RV pkg avail, lg shed for storage. Avail Aug. 1st, $950/mo + utils, 250-2459846. LADYSMITH. BRAND new 3bdrm, 2.5 bath. F/P, 5 appliances, garage. Pet friendly. $1450./mo. Call (250)2458997 (or after July 3, (250)713-8049.

CYNDI BEAULIEU

# 1 - 8 White Street NOW $194,900

FREE CASH with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie at 1-877-792-0599, www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery

CARS TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE 5 Silver,Manual, 121,500 km, Summer/Winter Tiires, AC, $5,250 OBO 250 929 3755

OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotor products.com 250-545-2206

TRUCKS & VANS CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.

Ladysmith: 4 bdrm house, quiet area, f/s, w/d, d/w, great harbour views, nice yard, n/s, n/p, avail now, ref’s required, $1295/mo.

BOATS

Saltair: 2 bdrm suite, quiet setting with car port, shared utils, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, avail now, ref’s required, $750/mo.

27’ 1992 SEA RAY- excellent condition, comes w/new Yamha kicker, $22,000. (250)2453532.

Your Community

Classifieds can rev you up!

Ready for your country dream home. .44 acres of gentle sloping land with a beautiful mountain and lake view, and fully fenced. This one of a kind lot has a large workshop 30’ x 24’ with 2 overhead electric doors, cement floor and a new roof. Attached to the shop is a 10/ x 24’ greenhouse.

$210,000

Great Equity Builder 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bathroom Townhome with bonus room. This townhome is an end unit with a private back yard, and offers lots of parking, needs some TLC.

$169,900

PRICED TO SELL

Lot 1 - Walker Road $159,900 Large .2 acre - Ocean view

Cute and cozy, 2 bdrm rancher in Sunny Saltair. This lovely home offers a fully fenced, private yard, and is landscaped. Interior features include an open plan with a galley kitchen. Updates include windows, hot water tank, flooring and plumbing.

With slope perfect for walk-out basement.

Don’t delay! Call Cyndi today 250-245-2252!

$242,900

PERFECT

Greg Buchanan 250-245-8914

2 Bedrooms + Den + Cabin, perfect . Dogs and kids can play safely on fully fenced bright and open back lawn, close to Hemer Park and Cedar-ByThe-Sea from a large Private deck. A new 16 x 20 Studio is set in the trees, for potential office, home-based business or spare room for guests.

$356,000

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GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY

Located in Nanaimo, this great revenue property has 5 bedrooms each side and 2 1/2 baths, and separate laundry. Located close to all amenities in Nanaimo.

$699,900 2.53 Acres Private Walk-On

Waterfront Property with lots of fruit trees, beautiful garden area and an older home with separate workshop. This is a rare find.

$499,000

SPACIOUS RANCHER

4 bdrms, 3 baths, large family room. Outdoor space has a large sundeck & large patio with stamped concrete. Also a separate 20’ x 40’ garage for all the extra tools and toys. All this is located on a quiet street on 1.76 acres.

Reduced to $259,900

Beautiful 1683 sq ft open floor plan home on it’s own lot with vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrooms 2 baths, gas fireplace and a very private back yard early possession is possible.

$579,000

TRANQUIL SETTING

Beautiful 0.75 of an acre, + existing mobile on property, offering a tranquil setting, just off of Spruston Road. Fish pond, willow trees and landscaping is ready to move your modular or build your dream home.

Wow what a deal! Incredible Oceanfront Property only $399,900

$177,700

BRAND NEW ROOF

with Warranty Bright Modular Home has 2 bedrooms plus a den with sliding doors onto a covered deck. This home comes with all appliances. All this is located on a corner lot & has private fenced backyard.

$229,900

Beautiful ocean view character home. 3 bedrooms, oak floors, rock fireplace

Call Royal LePage 250-245-0975

SUITES, LOWER

LADYSMITH BACHELOR Centrally located. Spacious, close to all amens. Avail immediately $500. 250-924-3349

COUNTRY LOT

Charming 2 bedroom character home amongst tall trees, walkout basement to 65’ glorious ocean frontage. What could be better.

Nanaimo: 2 bdrm upper unit, f/s, shared w/d, n/p, n/s, avail now, $875/mo, ref’s required.

LADYSMITH: 1 bdrm basement suite, ocean view, walk out, Incl internet, satellite tv, heat f/p, and access to laundry. Close to mall. $800/mo, n/s, avail now, 250-245-2711.

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Chemainus: 3 bdrm duplex, upper floor with great views, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p, avail now, ref’s required, $895/mo.

Like new - 2 bedroom condo walking distance to parks and downtown. Even some ocean views.

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Chemainus: 4 bdrm ocean view apartment, f/s, shared w/d, n/s, n/p, avail now, ref’s required, $995/mo.

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COTTAGES

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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SUITES, UPPER

Ladysmith: beautiful clean quiet, completely renovated. Grand ocean and mountain views, small pet neg., starting at $740. 250-668-9086.

LADYSMITH, 400 sq ft, 1 bdrm cottage, beachfront, in strata complex, shared laundry, nicely reno’d, $490 + utils. Avail July .1, 250-618-1666.

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$41,400

$469,900

Call us today • 310-3535 •

Spectacular Ocean View 3 bedroom (each with an ensuite) 2169 sq ft home. With hardwood floors, 9 ft ceilings, gas fireplace and a wrap around deck all sitting on a beautiful private yard.

640 Trans Canada Hwy, Ladysmith, BC

P. 250-245-3700

www.itscarol.com

E. itscarol@shaw.ca

250-416-1344

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At the 49th, we value our community and work with many community groups on local happenings and projects throughout the year. We believe that in order for business to be strong, communities must be strong. In reciprocating this, it is up to the businesses to give back to the communities they exist in.

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CEDAR STORE

Next to Cedarbrook Restaurant

Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm

250-722-7010

DUNCAN 250-748-2412

The Old Bruce’s Store

550 Cairnsmore Street

Open Daily 8:00 am to 9 pm

CHEMAINUS Open Daily 8:00 am to 9 pm 250-246-3551 Next to the Ferry Dock

LADYSMITH

Beside the Liquor Depot Open Daily 7:30 am to 9 pm

250-245-3221