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How can Lake Cowichan become age-friendly?

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LCS History Fair:Students showed off their projects to the town last Thursday

Photo Dennis SkalickyGrade four and � ve students from LCS, with teacher Lindsay Hartshorn, were painting yellow � sh by the storm drains last Thursday (May 28) as a reminder that storm drains � ow into our local water system. Bob Crandall, who was assisting with the painting explained that this is part of the Storm Drain Marking Program that helps � sh that live in our waters.

Heritage Schools:Local society is working to mark the Valley’s former schools

Algae Bloom:Results are in for the cause of the odor and discolouration of the lake

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Drew McLachlanLAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE

Do you feel you can age in your own home? Is public transit adequate for you? Are businesses readily accessible for seniors? Are you treated with respect in your community? These are a few of the questions that the Town of Lake Cowichan is asking residents, in their pursuit to build Lake Cowichan into an age-friendly community.

A public meeting was held on May 23, in which the 50 residents were asked what they felt works well now, what they would like to

see in the future, and what Lake Cowichan needs to be age-friendly.

Residents answered that the 50 Plus Activity Centre, level walking trails and healthcare were all working well for the community. As for the future, the top priorities appeared to be a live-in care facility for seniors, better access to exercise for seniors and a columbarium. Many residents also called for subsidized apartments and more advocacy for seniors.

James van Hemert, the town’s contract planner, also displayed how dif� cult some simple things, like using traditional door handles, can be for seniors with disabilities.

“We don’t normally think of things like that,” Laurie Johnson, a member of the emerging senior advocacy group, said. “I think the meeting really increased our awareness as a community.”

The City of Vancouver implemented a bylaw in 2014 requiring new buildings to use accessible door handles, something that Johnson said may be something Lake Cowichan should work towards as well.

The next step in the age-friendly plan will be to undertake a mobility audit of the town, which will look at the width and level of sidewalks to ensure that they are

accessible for those in scooters or wheelchairs, among other things.

In terms of mobility, the town is also planning on determining which businesses are accessible to seniors.

“Most businesses in Lake Cowichan are [accessible to seniors], it tooke me a while to think of a select few that aren’t,” Jonhson said. “I was happy to know that.”

In the coming months, Van Hemert will be preparing a detailed report on the state of Lake Cowichan, which the town hopes will aid them in their pursuit of grants to become more age-

friendly.While any upgrades would go a

long way in improving the quality of life fore Lake Cowichan’s aging population, Johnson also pointed out that it could also be a boon to the town’s population.

“It would be phenomenal if the town of Lake Cowichan could be cradle-to-grave,” she said. “If we’re age-friendly, who wouldn’t want to retire here?”

For those who weren’t able to attend the meeting, the group is asking residents of all ages to � ll out a 25-question survey online, which can be found on the Choose Cowichan Lake Facebook page.

Drew McLachlanLake CowiChan Gazette

Though many residents were in disagreement over what was causing the Cowichan Lake’s strange greenish-brown colour, odor and taste, the word is finally in, as the Town of Lake Cowichan’s Public Works and Engineering Department recently received the laboratory results.

The town sent a water sample to Maxxam Analytics in Burnaby, who confirmed that the cause of discolouration was the result of an algae bloom — of a magnitude rarely seen on Cowichan Lake.

The three culprits are Anacystis, Dinobryon and

Synura. Synura is in the same algae group as Uroglena, which has been previously identified in Cowichan Lake. Synura and Uroglena are both similar in that they are both colonial golden-brown algae and that individual cells have two flagella. Along with the bad taste and odor, the algae could also clog filters in the lake.

Though many residents opted to buy bottled water due to concerns over how the algae bloom would effect drinking water quality, Island Health lifted its boil water advisory on May 14, eight days after it was issued, as the turbidity of the water was determined to be below 1.0 NTU, the new standard for turbidity for

Vancouver Island’s drinking water.

Though the algae bloom on Cowichan Lake has largely faded at this point, residents of Shawnigan Lake have complained of the same problems — discolouration, bad taste and an odor on the water and in the air — with their own lake.

Future boil water advisories will be posted on the Town of Lake Cowichan’s website (www.town.lakecowichan.bc.ca) and the Lake Cowichan Gazette will also post live updates on drinking water quality, when available, through our Facebook page.

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Algae Bloom: Anacystis, Dinobryon and Synura were found to be the cause of the recent algae bloom on Lake Cowichan, and possibly Shawnigan Lake

File photoSynura, one of the three types of algae found in the Cowichan Lake during the recent algae bloom. Residents noted the strong odor, taste and greenish-brown colour of the lake.

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A group of Cowichan Valley citizens are once again coming to the Cowichan Lake area, both within the communities and out into the bush, in order to commemorate the history of education, erecting signage at the former sites of 16 more schools across the region.

The project, which began in January 2013, is continuing through its second phase of operation, with three of the 16 schools to be marked located around the Cowichan Lake. These are: the Lake Cowichan Superior School (1925 - 1937), located on 29 Renfrew Avenue and now the location of Lisa’s Fit Stop; Nixon Creek Elementary(1927 - 1989), which is now just a vacant lot; and the First Yount School (1925 - 1935) in Youbou. The Mayo School (1920 - 1969) in Paldi is also set to have its own sign soon.

While choosing a spot for the sign may be simple with schools like the Lake Cowichan Superior School, as the building still stands, doing so is more challenging for others, such as the First Yount School. The Cowichan Valley Schools Heritage Society knows that the school is located on Mile 83, though they have yet to determine just where.

“We have the history, we just don’t have the exact location,” society spokesperson Carolyn

Prellwitz said.The signs feature a golden

school bell design, and identify their location as that of a former school, also listing the school’s name and its years of operation.

15 former school sites were identified during the project’s first phase, including the Honeymoon Bay School (pictured) and the Nitinat School to the west of Youbou.

In total, the group identified 90 former school in the

Cowichan Valley during the inaugural phase, with that number since rising to 139.

The society is currently collecting letters of support from the Valley’s local governments, including the Town of Lake Cowichan.

Once the Schools Heritage Society has received approval, they will be applying for a grant to cover the costs of erecting the signs.

“The first phase of the project cost us about $1700, but

we’re not sure if the costs have gone up since then,” Prellwitz said. “We rely on volunteers a lot, so we’re hoping that it will be the same this time, though we know that prices change.”

The society is currently seeking volunteers and for photos of the schools from when they were still in operation. To get involved with the Cowichan Valley Schools Heritage Society, contact Carolyn Prellwitz at 250-748-7425.

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Society marking former schools around lakeFirst Yount School: Exact location of former school near Youbou still unknown

Photo Drew McLachlanThe entirety of Palsson Elementary joined together to sing “My Town, My World,” the title song of their concert, which took place last Wednesday (May 27). My Town, My World featured themes of caring and community, both local and international.

Photo Drew McLachlanThe sign at the Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat recognizes the building’s former role as the town’s school. Many former school buildings are no longer standing.

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The BC NDP is calling for an investigation of missing records they have been seeking on community meetings along Highway 16 in northern BC.

NDP MLAs produced letters from a former assistant to Transportation Minister Todd Stone, who says a supervisor deleted emails from his computer to keep them from being considered for a freedom of information (FOI) request.

A history of missing and murdered women along the remote highway from Prince George to Prince Rupert led to a series of community meetings last year. Opposition critics have been demanding records from the meetings, and calling for additional bus service along the highway to keep vulnerable people from hitch-hiking.

Former executive assistant Tim Duncan wrote to BC Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Dunham Thursday, saying his supervisor told him to delete a dozen of his emails in November 2014 after an FOI request came to the ministry.

“When I hesitated, he took away my keyboard, deleted the emails and returned the keyboard stating, ‘It’s done. Now you don’t have to worry about it any more’,” Duncan wrote to Denham.

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in question period Thursday, Premier Christy Clark said records should not be deleted once an FOI request is made. Citizens’ Services Minister Amrik Virk said not every email is considered a government record.

Stone said he intends to have a “frank” discussion with his ministerial assistant George Gretes about the accusation that Gretes deleted the emails.

In an email to NDP leader John Horgan’s of� ce, Duncan acknowledged he had no evidence of the incident or the content of the deleted messages. He said he blew the whistle on the Highway 16 incident because his own father was murdered in a domestic incident in 2010, and he believes the families of missing and murdered people “deserve better.”

Duncan was appointed to his job in October 2014. He told the NDP he left “the cesspool that is the BC government in March” and reported to Denham that he believes abuse of the FOI process is “widespread and most likely systemic within the Clark government.”

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Tara Brooks“Well, that [bridge] is a pretty old one — if we have a great shake will it stand up? It was built in 1941 so it may not be that earthquake-proof, it could disintegrate.”

Velma Nelson“Living here my whole life, it’s de� nitely something that’s been talked about. We have the trestle access, which we have talked about making accessible for car traf� c. But another car bridge, I don’t know where it would go.”

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Dear editor,

In response to the article “Improvements on road west of town,” published in the Lake Cowichan Gazette, May 27, 2015.

It should be noted that for a number of years a coalition of concerned Bam� eld residents, representatives of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Industrial lease holders (IT and WFP), along with Ministry of Transportation and Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, all working together with the Bam� eld Road Safety Association (BRSA.ca), have been addressing these very concerns. After a number of fatalities and close calls on this industrial road, mostly due to road conditions, driver error and inexperience, this coalition worked to get over $1,000,000 spent on extra projects to improve safety on the road.

This brought the road from one of BC’s most dangerous roads, to one that is now safer and more accommodating to the experienced driver going to the West Coast and Bam� eld. That said, many further improvements are necessary to get this road to a point where safety for all levels of drivers is assured. There are many factors to address in order for improvements to be made, as the Huu-ay-aht and Bam� eld residents and other users would like to see.

The road has a number of share holders involved. The Huu-ay-aht, at least two forestry companies hold industrial permits, Ministry of Transportation, and private interests all own or lease the roadway known as the Bam� eld Road or the West Coast Vancouver Island Road. Implementing a regime of improvements on this road involves a number of hurtles,

but none that haven’t been crossed before. Collectively, with the assistance of both the provincial and federal governments, First Nations, and industrial lease holders, an opportunity to open this area for the betterment of all Island residents and users exists.

An example is that here lies the only way of getting from North Island to South Island in the event if a natural disaster and a potential blocking of Highway 4. That would be via Nitinat and Lake Cowichan. Road improvements would open many new potential � nancial opportunities for the Nitinat area and Bam� eld. Recreational and new industrial users could help pay the costs of the improvements and upgrades. There is talk of a potential LNG plant that could be developed in the Sarita Bay area, close to Bam� eld. This billion dollar industry and investment hinges on the

ability to get there both safely and ef� ciently, and would offer many years of employment and opportunity’s to the area’s residents, along with long overdue improvements to infrastructure like sewage disposal and water quality improvements. Its good to see that forward-looking Council member Tim McMonigle from Lake Cowichan recognizes the bene� ts associated to these potential road improvements and the opportunities that exist for our town of Lake Cowichan when the road gets an upgrade as a connecter to the Bam� eld Road (West Coast Vancouver Island Road), along with the safety and recreational user aspect of having the a west coast loop road built for year around access to Sarita, Bam� eld, and connecting to Port Alberni.

—Joseph PearsonLake Cowichan, BC

Countless bene� ts for residents if Bam� eld Road improved

Dear editor,

In response to the article “Is naming confusion a barrier to tourism?” Published in the Lake Cowichan Gazette, May 27, 2015.

There is a logical reason for the naming of Lake Cowichan — you have to go back in time when the E&N Railway once served this community. I quote an excerpt from my book Black Smoke and Timber:

“Train station names and post of� ce names created confusion with the use of ‘Cowichan’ when the E&N branch line to Cowichan Lake went into service in 1913.

“At the time of the � rst passenger train to Cowichan Lake on June 18, 1913, there were named post of� ces at Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Station and Cowichan Lake.

The Cowichan Bay name had been in use by the post of� ce since Nov. 1, 1907 and the Cowichan Station since June 1, 1896. In 1913 the Cowichan Station was a thriving community and the E&N train station located approximately 3 miles southeast of Duncan.

“In October, 1914 the E&N changed the ‘Cowichan Lake’ station to the ‘Lake Cowichan’ station as the post of� ce would not initially change the name to Lake Cowichan. The post of� ce eventually followed the E&N with a name change to ‘Lake Cowichan’ on December 1, 1922.”

I think we should capitalize on the name “Cowichan” by saying “Welcome to Lake Cowichan on beautiful Cowichan Lake.”

—Bill GibsonYoubou, BC

Town name stems from E&N Railway days

Dear editor,

I think it’s important to remember there are many unique and distinct communities around Cowichan Lake that want recognition at the CVRD level and within our own lake communities as well.

We need to have the discussion about who we are and work together to grow and promote our area. We already have different governance structures and elected of� cials. On the Bald Mountain Peninsula, we have a growing residential and recreational population. However, in stories such as these, there is never any recognition that we exist. We lie between the Town of Lake Cowichan and Youbou, but lack our own identity. I’m hoping this will change and have recently

started a Facebook page for the residents and owners here. I’m also organizing a summer picnic to begin to build our unique community. I understand the confusion about who we are and I think it’s important that the language we use is inclusive and accurate when having discussions about the area. Perhaps we should come up with a new name when describing the communities around the lake — how about “Cowichan Lake Communities,” which includes the Town, Mesachie Lake, Honeymoon Bay, Caycuse, Youbou and the Bald Mountain Peninsula.

Perhaps there are other lake communities who would also like some identity?

—Ellen PriceBald Mountain Peninsula, BC

‘Cowichan Lake’ contains many distinct communities


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Smile FILEWith Malcolm Chalmers

Danna Elliott

Keith ChicquenSpecial to the gazette

School District 79 has again partnered with Vancouver Island University to create an Introduction to Trades program for high school students.

Many of the students involved are academically at-risk and not feeling successful in their schools.

The district decided that a more hands-on approach to learning might benefit these students and allow them to enjoy some success outside of the conventional classroom, as well as earn high school and college credits.

They have been at VIU’s Cowichan Trades Centre since February.

This same group of students is simultaneously enrolled in the Story Trails program, learning and building hiking and mountain biking trails on Maple Mountain.

This part of the program involved the Friendship Centre and the Cowichan Trail Stewards Society as partners, as well as Cowichan Tribes and the Municipality of North Cowichan.

And as you’re adding up the partners, add another one. Parkside Academy Society, a not-for-profit organization operating a 100-seat child care and early learning centre out of the recently closed Somenos School, asked to be a partner as well.

Parkside provided plans and materials to the Introduction to Trades class and asked them to construct needed playground equipment for an outdoor classroom such as a castle,

playhouses, a pirate ship, a 168 square metre licensed fenced yard for infants, and a walking path with a large bridge.

The Trades students really enjoyed this project because they were invited to be creative, so they added their own artistic details, themes, and colours to the project.

The high school students are very proud of their work and are thrilled so many preschool students will get to enjoy the fruits of their labour for

years to come.The Parkside

Academy staff were very happy to see the new equipment being placed on site, according to Adriana Soler, director of programs, “This partnership was an amazing experience for all involved. The VIU students

were able to create some magnificent play materials and structures for all our children to enjoy for years. The children watched them building and were so excited to see their playground being constructed. I am sure we will be hearing a great deal from our little ones about how they want to be construction workers when they grow up.”

The school district-VIU students were also grateful to be able to make a contribution while learning new skills.

“Building these playhouses and other projects for the daycare was a good experience for me,” said Augie Thomas Jr. Fellow student Shaina Price, who did much of the work in creating the pirate ship, added; “The instructors at VIU are so supportive, and it was awesome to see the looks on the children’s faces when we brought the playhouses out.”

Trades program proves benefits of partnerships

Occupation: RetiredHometown: YoubouI’ve always wanted to: Live in Youbou for as long as I canFavourite food: LobsterFavourite activity: Water activitiesMy proudest moment: The births of my sonsI wish I was better at: Being patientFavourite moment of day is: Afternoon, time to do thingsI’m currently reading: Bel canto by Ann PatchettMy guiltiest pleasure is: ShoppingMy go-to wardrobe staple: Clothes with blingIn my car I listen to: 70s and 80s In my fridge you’ll find: Guacmole If I had a $1,000,000: Buy more property on the lake

Introduction to Trades program offers high school and college credits to academically at-risk students

Photo Drew McLachlanDallas Roberts invited students to pan for gold as part of his project on the Klondike gold rush, which he presented at the Lake Cowichan School History Fair last Thursday (May 28). Roberts said he chose the subject due to its imact on Canada’s history.

Photo Drew McLachlanJustus Irving (left) and Hanna Pedralvez chose to take a look at the 1960s for their History Fair project. The two students noted that the fashion and rock ‘n’ roll music of the decade were what interested them most.


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Photo Drew McLachlanPalsson Elementary teacher Lorne Platt and student Mara-Jean Sylvei spin the rope for Damien Devlin at the school’s annual Jump Rope for Heart event. The event sees students bring in a toonie or loonie to support the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Fundraising finished for this year’s Ohtaki delegationGift to Ohtaki: The delegation will be presenting the town with a yellow cedar carving, donated by one of the students


With fundraising now finished and July quickly approaching, a group of students from Lake Cowichan School are now getting ready to make the annual excursion to Lake Cowichan’s sister town of Ohtaki, Japan, where they will represent our town while sightseeing and experiencing Japanese culture on the way.

The group of ten students worked year-round to raise money for the trip, which costs $2400 for each student. While the families of the students typically pay $600 to 1000 for the trip, the remaining cost is raised by the students themselves. This year, the young delegates sold Purdy’s chocolates, hot dogs, baked goods and Christmas crafts, as well as holding two bottle drives, the annual Junk in the Trunk event, a meat sale, a raffle for Vancouver Canucks tickets and also teamed up with the Cowichan Lake and District Chamber of Commerce for a metal drive.

Along with the ten students, ages 15 to 17, four more delegates will be joining them on the trip: councillor Tim McGonigle, councillor Lorna Vomacka, and former LCS teachers Duncan Brown and Mark Davis.

The delegation will begin their trip in Ohtaki itself, where they will attend a banquet celebrating the relationship between the two towns, as well as visiting the town hall and

schools of Ohtaki. While in Ohtaki, the delegates will be staying with homestay families for the week.

“The Ohtaki kids came here in October, and stayed with families here,” organizer Kristy Convery said. “So a lot of the kids on the trip will be staying with the families of the kids that stayed with them last year.”

“Your homestay family won’t let you spend any money, they are very generous people,” Mayor Ross Forrest, who went with the delegation last year, said. “I wasn’t looking forward to going to Japan too much [in 2013], but it was well worth the effort. We had a very special 10 days and I would go again in a heartbeat. It’s a great experience for the kids.”

After leaving Ohtaki, the group will head for Sapporo, and make stops at a volcano, waterfall and Buddhist shrine before heading to Tokyo.

“The trip is a bit different each time,” Convery said.

The delegation will also be presenting a gift to the Town of Ohtaki — a First Nations sculpture carved from yellow cedar that Robert McQuillan, one of the students going on the trip, received from his grandmother. Yellow cedar is a prized material in Japan.

“The kids were really excited once the airfare was purchased,” Convery said. “I think that once we had everything in place the reality hit them. It’s been a long year of planning and fundraising.”

File photoRobert McQuillan, Hayden Holman, Logan Wiersma and Brentyn Hill were selling hot dogs outside of Country Grocer as one of the many fundraisers supporting the trip to Ohtaki, Japan.

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Photo Drew McLachlanThe sushi craze is catching on in Lake Cowichan, as the town saw its � rst ever sushi restaurant, Lakeside Sushi, open on South Shore Road on April 3. Manager Mia Toly said that she’s been delighted with the warm reception the restaurant has received so far.

Photo Dennis SkalickyTerry Hind (left) and Ray Wear from the Honeymoon Bay Fire Department were in front of Country Grocer last Friday (May 29) selling tickets to their “winner takes all” raf� e, which will be drawn during the M.S. ball tournament on June 21. Mike Carver buys a ticket in support of the group. If you are looking to buy a ticket, look for the Honeymoon Bay � re� ghters around town in the coming days.

Photo Malcolm ChalmersCarving of the totem pole is well under way with carvers Mark Mickey (left) and Ron Hamilton. The pole is scheduled to be complete late August or early September and will be placed in Ts’uubaa-asatx Square, the new town square in downtown Lake Cowichan.

It is so encouraging to see the growth we are experiencing in our community. I’m not just referring to the number of people moving here; although that is certainly occurring. I am referring to another kind of growth and not just to the increased involvement and active participation by our citizens in activities that we have normally been involved in but to the initiation of new opportunities for our citizens to enjoy. Where we have enjoyed Trunk Treasures over many summer week-ends organized by the Cowichan Lake Chamber of Commerce, we now have the addition of the Farmers’ Market

which is held at the Ts’uubaa-asatx Square courtesy of the Lake Cowichan Downtown Renewal Society. The Farmers’ Market is held weekly from the May long week-end until the � rst week-end of September.

Another great addition to our Town has been the Cowichan Lake Community Garden located at Centennial Park. It’s been really interesting to see how many of our enthusiastic gardeners have been committed to this initiative. Well done.

I was unable to attend the Age Friendly workshop that was held at the Seniors Centre on Saturday (May 23) because of work commitments. I understand the event was a resounding success with a very large turnout of event participants. Having so many people address the many challenges and opportunities of aging in Lake Cowichan is wonderful indeed. I understand the gathering dealt with a variety of topics ranging from such things as housing needs,

mobility challenges, community support and health services for the aging population to access challenges to outdoor spaces and buildings and the emphasis on respect and social inclusion of seniors certainly bodes well for our citizens.

We have recently had the Boy Scouts organization re-established in our community. Some committed ladies are trying to resurrect the Kinnettes (the female version of Kinsmen Club); these are all good for our community. These are examples of growth that are important to a community. Incremental steps like these might seem trivial to some, but we are seeing a snowball effect that is extremely gratifying. We are seeing more and more opportunities for everyone to become engaged in their community. If you recognize a group or organization that might interest you; inquire, because volunteer organizations are always looking for more members. Get involved and get active. Our entire

community bene� ts from your involvement.

Our local Heritage Society organized a wonderful Heritage days week-end with many events for all to enjoy. Good job with your continued success on getting the community involved.

Time is now drawing closer for the Lake Days event. It is another opportunity to come out and enjoy the company of your friends and neighbours in our town. It is always a great time to socialize. Good luck to the new Lake Days committee and thanks in advance to this committee for all the preparatory work on organizing for the upcoming event.

Thank you to everyone who came out to help us celebrate the of� cial opening of Ts’uubaa-asatx Town Square. We are thankful for the � nancial commitment from Island Coastal Economic Trust, the great ideas from the community focus group, and all those who worked to bring this amenity to fruition. The totem pole that the Ts’uubaa-asatx

First Nation is donating to the Town Square is going to be a beautiful addition to the small roundabout in the square. Ron Hamilton, the artist who is carving the pole, has designed a piece that will add tremendously to this location and the community. We can’t overlook the public who are stopping by to follow the progress Ron is making on the totem pole and to listen to his interpretation of this pole.

The recent algae bloom in our lake, with the subsequent odour and colour affecting the river, has made it abundantly clear how precious this resource is to all of us. The concerns recently raised just demonstrate how aware people are becoming of the importance of water to each and every one of us. Protection of this resource is and should be a top priority and greater emphasis needs to be placed on the protection of this valuable asset.

Summertime is always an exciting time in our community and this year is starting off better than ever.

Growth is happening in Lake Cowichan, and growth is goodAge-friendly workshop attracted high turnout of residents addressing a wide variety of topics regarding aging in Lake Cowichan

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Ross Forrest


Rising bank fees target the most financially-vulnerable CanadiansBill C-663: Private members bill aims to regulate non-sufficient funds fees

The recent decision by one of Canada’s largest banks to start charging customers to make mortgage payments re-ignited debate around the pay-to-pay issue and rising bank fees.

Public outcry forced the bank to reverse its decision but many people are wondering what other fees they may suddenly be charged.

New Democrats recognize that many Canadians want to slow down runaway banking fees.

Bank profits are increasing nearly every financial quarter and fees charged to customers make up about five percent of those profits.

Since the heaviest fees are often levied on accounts with low balances or new accounts it is the most financially-vulnerable people paying the majority of

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recognized that increasing bank fees are becoming a problem for many Canadian citizens. In the 2013 budget they promised to expand no-cost basic banking services but the Minister of Finance still hasn’t acted on that promise.

So New Democrats are coming up with a proposal of our own.

My colleague, Anne-Marie Day, introduced a private member’s bill to regulate non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees at federally-regulated financial institutions, Bill C-663.

The Bank Act governs the commercial activities of banks in Canada. The fees charged by Canadian banks for their services are not regulated by the Act.

This NDP bill includes measures to: prevent banks from charging fees to customers who deposit a payment from

a third party and the payment ends up being NSF; set a maximum amount for NSF fees and; require banks to provide customers with a grace period to cover the overdraft before dishonouring a cheque or refusing a debit.

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada points out that NSF fees have been on the rise in Canada. Some institutions are charging as much as $50 for an NSF transaction.

The practice of putting “holds” on cheques, particularly for new accounts or for customers with poor credit histories increases the odds of someone incurring

NSF fees. Some people must wait up to 10 business days or two full weeks for funds to clear; for families living paycheque-to-paycheque, it is easy to lose track of when your money will finally be available.

Our hope is that legislation to regulate NSF fees is a start to better consumer protection laws in the banking industry.

If you want to learn more about the banking options available to Canadians,

the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada has tools and information to help you decide on the best option for you. Find their website at www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

”“Our hope is that legislation to regulate [non-sufficient

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The Cowichan Valley Regional District will be hosting a the final public meeting in a four-part series at Youbou Hall June 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. The meeting will be regarding proposed rezoning in Electoral Area I (Youbou/Meade Creek) put forward by a group of residents in the Nantree and Peri Road neighbourhood, which would allow residential property to be used as recreational property.

Come learn the facts or make your voice heard in the issue. The meeting will feature a Q & A period.

This follows three meetings held throughout May.

Final Youbou/Meade Creek public meeting next week

Photo Malcolm ChalmersFrom the recent age-friendly meeting (front page) — Laurie Johnson has her hand taped up to simulate how difficult some door handles can be for the disabled or elderly. Information like this is something to be taken into account when building for seniors.

Photo Malcolm ChalmersOrganizer Aliya Khan, Jilliana Waller and Taylor Svendsen are three of the many helping with the bottle drive to raise funds for the Hill Family. Another way to help is via the GoFundMe.com page for Deana Hill, there you can donate money to help Bryan and the three boys, Tristin, Trey and Riley.

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MOVING & DELIVERIES SMALL DEMOLITION JOBS

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

PLUMBING

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Li-cence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Dis-counts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250-709-5103.

PETS

PETS

MULTI POO Puppies for sale. 7 weeks old, have shots. (250)748-4204.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

AUCTIONS

BUD HAYNES, Ward’s Fire-arms Auction. Saturday, June 13, 10a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Denny Harding Estate, Sask. Store Dispersal. Over 200 new guns. Website, catalogue w/pictures. Phone 403-347-5855 or 780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com. www.WardsAuctions.com.

GARAGE SALES

CHEMAINUS- SUNDAY, June 7, large Antique/Col-lectible parking lot/car boot sale at Hwy Antique Emporium - Hwy #1 at Henry Road, 8am-3pm. - Come Fill Your Boot -

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

GARAGE SALES

MID ISLAND AUTOMOTIVESWAP MEET

Sunday, June 7th, 8am-2pm Parksville Curling Club in the Parksville Community Park.• Cars & Parts • Antiques & Collectibles • Concession Free Parking $2 AdmissionSponsored by:LAIRD WHEATON GM NANAIMO

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall includ-ed. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

.95 ACRE UNIQUE 4 bd 2300 sq ft split level home. Peaceful and private. 35 fruit trees and grapevines. Walking distance to town, school, golf and trails. Ocean, mountain and city view. (250)286-0634. www.991petersen.com

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

LAKE COWICHAN. Large 1-bdrm + den, 1st fl oor with bal-cony & elevator. 55+. No smoking or pets. $650./mo. Avail now. (250)746-6717.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

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

HALLS

LIONS’ CLUB HALL for rent $75. Deposit required. Call Eileen 250-749-3345.

SUITES, UPPER

DUNCAN. SHARED Accom-modation. On bus route. Heat/ light/cable and use of w/d. $425 per mo. 250-748-8132.

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All your plumbing needs under one roof!

• Hot water heaters

• Fiberglass tubs

• Acrylic jetted tubs

• Pumps • Fish ponds

• Faucets • Sprinklers

• Repair parts from A - Z

GRIFFITHS HOME PLUMBING CENTRE

251 Government St. ,Duncan

250-746-4534

20+ years experience

250-749-4997250-709-5103

COVAL PLUMBING After hour service | Seniors’ discounts Renovations | New construction | RepairsHot water tanks | Drain cleaning Septic Design & InstallationWater services

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• Fish • Pet food/supplies • Otter Co-op Livestock Feed • Wood Pellets • GroomingMONTHLY VET CLINIC

with Dr. Nancy Holling 170A Cowichan Lake Rd.

250-749–4454

Cowichan PetEmporium (1996)

Tree Service

• Topping, Limbing, Falling

• Selective or Clear Cut Logging

• Commercial & Residential

• Dangerous Tree Removal/Storm Prevention

• 140 HP chipper for fast, efficient cleanup

• Insured & Licensed • Free Estimates & Advice

250-748-3939

Tree Service

En-TIRE-lyat your Service

250-749-6614

CARPENTRY EXCAVATING GUTTERS TIRES

CARPENTRY ADVERTISE HERE MARKET TREE SERVICE

DENTIST GAS BAR PETS & SUPPLIES PAINTING

INDEPENDENTCRAFTSMANFINISHING CARPENTER WITH OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE.

Quality comes first.• Renovations • Installations • Framing

• All Finishing Carpentry • Custom Kitchens • Laminate Flooring • Decks • Fences

• Sheds • Additions • Windows & DoorsJOHN PORTELANCE250-749-3174

[email protected]

dentistLAKE DENTAL

HEALTH CENTRE

• General & Cosmetic Dentistry• Digital X-rays • Laser Gum Surgery• Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Gentle, CarinG team

New patients always welcome!

46 South Shore Rd. (Beside the Post Office in Lake Cowichan)

250-749-3233 email: [email protected]

TIPTONS GAS BAR

Gas • Diesel Boat Gas

Confections • Bait • Ice250-749-6133

OPEN: Mon.-Sat: 5a.m.-10p.m.Sun: 7a.m. - 8p.m.

14 North Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan

Gutters

4 Season ❀❂ ❄ GUTTER Company

A gutter above the rest. Featuring: Crown Moulding

Fascia GuttersCall Steve for Free estimates!Locally owned & operated

250-715-6038250-749-4192

STONERIDGESAND AND GRAVEL

3881 Finwood Place, Duncan 250-715-3003

For all your gravel supplies

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Cowichan Lake SERVICE DIRECTORY

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HARRY’S HANDYMANSERVICE

RenovationsPlumbing Repairs

CarpentryLaminate Flooring

Ceramic Tile & Painting

250-732-4443Harry Elzinga

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250-732-4570 Shane Baker

MINI EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT SERVICES

Landscaping | Septic Services Small & Large Dumptruck

1-14 yards

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“Big or small, we’ve done it all”

KosterPainting

Contractors

Come celebrate our 9th year as your favourite “Frontier Town” Market.

Saturdays10am -2pm Honeymoon Bay

MARKETFollow the signs to Honeymoon Bay, where we MAKE IT,

BAKE IT, GROW IT, SEW IT or CREATE IT for you.

OUTDOOR

Something for everyone!

Come celebrate our 9th year as your favourite “Frontier Town” Market.

Saturdays10am -2pm

May 9 – Oct. 10Follow the signs to Honeymoon Bay, where we MAKE IT, BAKE IT, GROW

IT, SEW IT or CREATE IT for you.

Something for everyone!May 9-Oct.10


Photo Dennis SkalickyGrade seven student Sage DePol was competing in the high jump during Lake Cowichan School’s Elementary Track and Field Day last Friday (May 29).

Our Community in Brief

Kaatza Lakeside Players annual general meeting

After a brief hiatus, the Kaatza Lakeside Players are back, and will be holding their annual general meeting on June 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lower Centennial Hall. The public is invited to attend the AGM.

Free Family Movie Night in Honeymoon Bay

The Honeymoon Bay Community Society will be hosting a family movie night this Saturday (June 6).

The main feature will be Into the Woods, a new Disney musical starring Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp.

Admission is free and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. A $1 concession will also be open.

United Steelworkers serve strike notice to Regional District

The Cowichan Valley Regional District was served a 72-hour strike notice Friday by USW Local 1-1937, which represents 50 employees, including those at Cowichan Lake Recreation and the Meade Creek recycling facility. 97 per cent of membership voted in favour of strike action.

As of the time of this printing (June 2) the USW has not announced any further action.

Lake Days Dance tickets now available

The annual Lake Days Dance is set for June 13 at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The dance will feature three live bands this year: local country group Backstage Whiskey, pop-rock “corporate” band The Circus as well as David James and the Big River band, a tribute to Johnny Cash.

Tickets are $20 and available at CLSA, Youbou Hall and online at ctcentre.bc.ca. The event is 19+.

—Drew McLachlan

16 Wednesday, June 03, 2015 | THE LAKE COWICHAN GAZETTE | www.lakecowichangazette.com

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Lake Cowichan Gazette, June 03, 2015