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Loggers sports thrills the crowd Campbell River’s Dave MacLeod was on top of the world in his opening skit for a loggers sport exhibition put on at Transfer Beach Sept. 6. From 4 to 6 p.m. teams squared off sawing, chopping and jawing their ways through a series of skill testing events. More in next week’s Chronicle. Sunday’s action was in support of Camp Good Times and the Tour de Rock annual fund-raiser to fight cancer. Griffyn Dmytar and mom Cpl. Cari Lougheed joined Cst. Mihai Ilioi raising spirits and awarness for the annual RCMP Island cycling tour. Craig Spence

Group raising funds and awareness about Syrian refugees Sponsorship drive planned to bring a second Syrian family to Nanaimo by Craig Spence the chronicle

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Kathy and John Potts are helping organize a drive to bring a family from war ravaged Syria to Nanaimo. On the screen is a picture of two families, already living in Canada thanks to fund-raising drives.

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is doing well. “They have since moved to Burnaby, where they have re-united with extended family,” she reported. “The father supports his growing family through barbering, the trade he practised in Syria.” That first successful relocation of a Syrian family has inspired people in the group to try again. They have been made aware of a particular family in need through the family sponsored to come here in 2011. “If we can raise enough to bring this family, they will have strong support from their relatives in Nanaimo,” Potts said. “Please join us in bringing another family to safety and a new life.” Pledges are being sought to start with, while the group sets up to accept donations. To make

a pledge, or find out more, email jdpotts1@telus.net or phone 250245-0634. Canadians coast to coast are urging the federal government to do more to help the Syrian refugees, who are swarming into Europe from the Middle East. Protesters in Victoria gathered Saturday, Sept. 5, to demand that Canada allow more Syrian refugees into Canada. The protest was one of several across the country and many around the world, that were triggered by a picture of a threeyear-old Syrian child Alan Kurdi, whose lifeless body was recovered on a Turkish beach, after he, his brother and mother drowned in an attempted crossing from Turkey into Greece. See Page 4, Refugees

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News Briefs Willie Seymour remembered by Stz’uminus Henry Road water main work begins Sept. 8 Henry Road in Chemainus will become a construction zone starting Tuesday, Sept. 8. North Cowichan Municipality will be starting a water main upgrade then, and work is expected to continue for a couple of months, weekdays between, 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Lane closures and construction speed zone may be in effect, but traffic in both directions will be maintained at all times, a news release states.

Small Biz confidence slipped in August According to the latest monthly Business Barometer results from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), British Columbia’s small business confidence index fell 3.4 points in August to 64.1, from 67.5 in July. B.C.’s ranking dropped to third place behind PEI and Nova Scotia as having the most optimistic entrepreneurs in the country. Despite the decline, B.C. is still 7.4 points above the national index, of 56.7. Measured on a scale between 0 and 100, an index level above 50 means owners expecting their business’ performance to be stronger in the next year outnumber those expecting weaker performance. An index level of between 65 and 75 means the economy is growing at its potential. “B.C.’s decline in small business confidence three months in a row may be showing that economic weakness in neighboring provinces and now heightened economic concerns globally have taken their toll. When Alberta is showing close to recession levels in confidence, it is bound to have some effect in British Columbia,” says Samantha Howard, CFIB’s B.C. Director.

This week Stz’uminus First Naries are the world view and life’s tion marked the passing of Willie lessons of the Coast Salish people. Seymour, who carried the ceremoWillie said, “I don’t have an acanial names Qwullhutstun and Sxdemic education, but my cultural weltun. inheritance brought me to where Born March 14, 1949, Willie died I am at.” at age 66 on Monday, Aug. 31; his Besides indigenous ways of funeral was held Friday, Sept. 3. learning and teaching, Willie emHe was nationally recognized as braced new media as a way of one of fewer than 40 fluent speaksharing traditional knowledge. ers of Hul’qumi’num, one of ten In 2008, he worked with Thomas Coast Salish languages spoken on Hukari of University of Victoria the shores of the Salish Sea. to release a set of videos of xe’xe’ He was an orator and spokespersqwal ‘sacred language’, demonson for Hul’qumi’num traditions strating Hul’qumi’num as it is used Willie Seymour helping with research on canoe building at Snuneymuhw First in longhouse ceremonies. Last and language. Thomas Jones Stz’uminus and other Hul’qumi’num Nation. year, a series of YouTube videos nations have been providing oppor- serious and talented young man, all the work is carried out prop- featuring Willie were produced by tunities for younger speakers to and encouraged him to become a erly. This is the way we transmit Si’em Media Society. learn their language, and Willie’s longhouse ceremonial speaker. On July 22, Willie gave lively perimportant ceremonial and spiriperformances of speeches and Willie said that he was reluctant tual traditions from generation to formances of the story of the oristories have been a vital resource. to take on this task at first be- generation.” gin of the canoe races and his BeaHe leaves behind volumes of cause it is a great responsibility. Willie’s talents as a spokesper- ver Story in both Hul’qumi’num research with linguists such as The speaker officiates at namings, son were often called upon by and English on the Duncan FestiDonna Gerdts of Simon Fraser weddings, funerals, memorials, his community. He presided over val stage near the Cowichan Valley University. and other Coast Salish traditional thousands of meetings during his Museum. Gerdts began working with Wil- ceremonies. The museum is running an exlifetime, and represented the comlie in the 1990s. She says, “I was He must know all the protocols munity at treaty negotiations and hibit called Hwsteti’ Hwulmuhw working with the Elders and the as well as thousands of native court cases. – Coast Salish Canoe Pullers. The language appeared to be down to names. Willie’s booming melodic His abilities as a statesman led to exhibit, which runs until Nov. 14, its last speakers. voice was familiar to the Coast work in local and national indig- features the voices of Willie and “Most of the people I worked with Salish people as he officiated at enous governance. other famous paddlers. in the 1970s and 1980s had sadly events for over thirty years on the Willie had an illustrious career as He served several terms on passed away and the children Island and the Mainland. Stz’uminus First Nation council, a canoe puller and coach, competwere no longer learning the laning for over thirty years at the war One great legacy he leaves to his his latest term in 1999–2001. guage in the home. people is a new generation of longFor 12 years he travelled to and canoe races held each weekend “The Elders kept mentioning house speakers that he helped from Ottawa to serve on the As- during the summer on locations how they relied on a young fellow train, including George Seymour, sembly of First Nations. In June around the Salish Sea. from Stz’uminus to be their public Stevie Alphonse, and Thomas 2001, he became first Chairman He started on his grandfather Daspeaker and translator. Jones. of the Board for the First Nations vid Jackson’s canoe, the Shadow, “When I met him, I was so aspaddled on the Mt. Prevost crew Jones says it was a great honor to Governance Institute. tounded. He spoke authentic, pro- accept the responsibility of speakWillie served as a bridge between that dominated the races for over found Hul’qumi’num learned from ing at the funeral of his mentor. generations, always ready to share a decade, and finished his career his grandparents’ generation. “Willie trained us that being a his vast knowledge on the culture on the Rainbow. “He spoke from the heart and his longhouse speaker is not just and language with the younger Willie had a very full life, as an people’s history and traditions about pronouncing the words and generation. athlete, a spokesperson, a statescame alive when you listened to phrases,” he said. He was a frequent visitor to local man, a researcher, and an educator. his words.” He will be remembered for his im“You communicate the feelings classrooms, entertaining audiencThe Hul’qumi’num Elders no- and thoughts of the family in their es with the stories he learned from portant contribution to maintaining ticed him from an early age as a time of need, and you make sure the Elders. Embedded in the sto- his cultural traditions and language.

Back to School - 12 tips for Drivers to remember With children and youth re- within a school zone or within a turning to school in the coming half block of any crosswalk. weeks, the Canada Safety Coun- 5. Avoid U-turns and three-point cil reminds drivers to be extra turns in school zones. Children cautious on the roads during this can have a difficult time predictbusy time of year. ing these types of vehicle ma “We owe it to the young people noeuvers. in our communities to review and 6. Give cyclists a wide berth (a respect the rules around school minimum clearance of one metre zones,” says Jack Smith, presi- is the rule in some jurisdictions). dent of the Canada Safety Council. 7. Shoulder check before opening your vehicle door. Driving Tips to Keep Kids Safe 8. Leave extra time to reach your destination. 1. Reduce your speed. Be more 9. If you observe reckless driving careful in residential areas where or suspect a driver is impaired, children are present. Respect pull over as soon as it is safe to speed limits in school zones and do so, and report the incident to playground zones. police by calling 911. 2. Stop for school buses display- 10. Choose public transit and acing the flashing red lights and tive modes of transportation, if the extended stop arm. In most and whenever possible. One less cases, traffic in both directions car on the road makes the road must stop for school buses. Do that much safer for everyone. 12. Walk a block. To help avoid not continue on until the flashing 11. If you must drive your children vehicle congestion in the immedilights stop. to school, let kids off away from ate vicinity of the school, consider 3. Obey crossing guards. traffic, usually that is the passen- parking a short distance away, and 4. Never overtake other vehicles ger side of the vehicle. walk your kids the rest of the way.

“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Let’s all do our part to keep kids safe this back-toschool season,” Smith reminds drivers.

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Ladysmith Preschool closes after 43 years by Craig Spence

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In 1981 Sharon Barker was working her way toward certification as an Early Childhood Educator, and one of the locations where she did her practicum was the Ladysmith Nursery School, located downstairs in Hardwick Hall at First United Church. Over the years the name of the preschool changed, settling finally on Ladysmith Preschool in 1995. Barker returned in 2004 to become manager of what was a long standing facility even then, and has stayed on 11 years. So it was a sad day for her when the decision was made to close the preschool’s doors. “A lot of people were sad,” she said. Ladysmith Preschool has become something of an institution, many people having memories that go back more than one generation. “There’s quite a few who attended as a child then came back with their own kids,” Barker said. “A lot of people expressed sadness that it had to close.” The preschool has been through several name changes, reflective of an organization adapting to the changing circumstances it found itself in. It was first opened as a cooperative by a group of parents, who wanted their kids to have a place to go. The name, Ladysmith Early Childhood Education Society was registered in 1974. In 1978 it was changed to Ladysmith Nursery School Society. Then in 1995 it adopted the present name of Ladysmith Preschool Society.

Sharon Barker’s final duty as manager of Ladysmith Preschool was to wind up operations of a service which was attended by many who are now parents with kids in their own attending. She leaves with many good memories and no regrets. “The names changed to reflect more what you were actually doing,” Barker said. Over time the preschool evolved from a cooperative into a non-profit society. Parent involvement always remained a part of the preschool’s philosophy, but as times changed, so did the way the preschool was structured and operated. Of course, starting to learn about numbers and letters has always been part of the

curriculum at Ladysmith Pre- went there, and then brought school. As well the children their children back is a testaexperienced some of the rou- ment to the quality of service tines that would be part of Ladysmith Preschool provided. their school day. But times, and parents’ “The most important part needs change. “If you’re a sinis that the kids get the confi- gle parent, or a family where dence of being separated from both parents work, you need their parents,” Barker said. day-care,” not preschool BarkRight to the end, she said, er observed. Ladysmith Preschool provided So, despite the fact that a service valued by parents; she has enjoyed her 11 years the proof of that is in the pre- with Ladysmith Preschool, school’s repeat business. she can move on with lots of The fact that many parents memories and no regrets.

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Author says school system ain’t broken, can’t be fixed Craig Spence the chronicle

Retired educator Wilson Winnitoy thinks we have to move Toward a New Era of Learning. His newly released book, subtitled Untangling Our Next Public Education, makes a case for wholesale change from a system that no longer meets the needs of society to one that centers education in the home and community, freeing students from brick and mortar schools. From the outset Winnitoy is careful to pay homage to the people who are trying to make public education work. They are doing their best to fix a system that first emerged during the 19th Century, meeting the needs of the Industrial Revolution. You don’t have to look far to find well intentioned, hard working people trying to make that system work. “It is visible in the creative efforts of many dedicated teachers and school administrators as they surmount, day by day, the dehumanizing tendencies of largescale mass education,” Winnitoy says in his introduction. Sympathetic and admiring as he is, he’s blunt about their chances of success. The system we now have can’t be fixed; focusing all our energy on trying to fix it is distracting us from the real task at hand, exploring and inventing something that matches the needs of the 21st Century. The difference between ‘schooling’ and ‘learning’ lies at the heart of the challenge, Winnitoy says. “Will learning remain a process of consump-

tion of packaged and system, and as a congraded curricula and sultant to the Alberta programs,” he asks, Teachers’ Associa“or will it become a tion’s Strategic Planprocess of co-cre- ning Group for over ation by and with the two decades. learner?” So when he talks The instinctive response about the ‘next educato those kinds of ringing tion’ he’s coming from declarations is to try a place, where as he has and put them back in lots of experience from the box. They chal- perspectives that challenge a system we are lenge the status quo. familiar with, and all What he envisions have stories about; is ‘third schools’ – the they also challenge us ‘first schools’ being to take risks, tilting what emerged as an at an institution case education system tailor hardened against fun- made for the Industrial damental change. Revolution; the ‘second They are also often schools’ – which began made by dilettantes taking shape during the and frustrated oppo- 50s – being a system nents of the system, under stress, trying to who don’t really un- adapt to and cope with derstand the com- societal change, and ulplexities of the prob- timately failing. lems they are waving Third schools are not their magic wands at. so much schools at all, It’s interesting to as individualized learnnote that the Alberta ing programs worked Teachers Association out dynamically by the is among the list of learner, at the centre, copyright holders to with family members, Winnitoy’s book. community and a ‘famIn the introductory ily teacher’ assigned by pages Winnitoy is de- the school system. scribed as an ‘adviWinnitoy creates a sor and facilitator’ to scenario to describe a large urban school how this third school

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Is it dumb to VoteSmart on Oct. 19?

oteSmart Nanaimo fired off a news release last week promoting a new web site that ‘ramps up voter information’ on how to vote strategically in the Oct. 19 federal election. The goal is to have voters cast their ballots ‘strategically’ by looking at the trend-lines in some 72 ‘swing ridings’ across Canada where the centre-left block of votes is split between the NDP, Liberals and Greens, and where the Conservatives, who are the sole occupants of the right of center terrain might win simply because conservative voters from the centre out to the farthest fringe don’t have any choices. “Under Canada’s first-past-the-post electoral system there is a real possibility that in Nanaimo-Ladysmith, votes divided among the NDP, Liberals and Greens, could cancel each other out and allow the Conservatives to win the riding with only minority support,” says the VoteSmart release. This strategy is justified, they say, because, “While members of VoteSmart have their own political leanings, they are united by concerns of what another four years of Conservative government will do to Nanaimo, and to Canada.” They would perhaps gain more support if they changed the message of their campaign with a view to avoiding the need for strategic voting in future elections. What if – instead of targeting only the Tories – they shunned any party that is not prepared to implement electoral and parliamentary reform during the next Parliament. Shouldn’t the VoteSmart advice be: Only vote for a candidate and party in your riding that commits to implementing electoral and parliamentary reform before the next federal election after Oct. 19. If a majority of Canadians took that pledge how long would it take to devise a political system that truly reflects the will of the electorate? The Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information phone 1-888-6872213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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by Tom Fletcher With communicable diseases such as whooping cough, mumps and measles making a comeback, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall is reminding parents to make sure their children’s vaccines are up to date as they return to school. And Kendall has added his voice to that of the Canadian Medical Association, calling for mandatory declaration of vaccination when children enrol at school, as is done in Ontario and New Brunswick. The CMA voted at its annual meeting in late August for other provinces to follow suit, requiring immunization records but allowing exemptions for medical or religious reasons. Doctors also called for development of a national database

to pull together records scattered between doctors’ offices and schools. “By the time a child reaches five or six years old, he or she should have received booster shots that protect against measles, polio, chicken pox, whooping cough and more, and kids in Grade 6 and 9 should receive follow-up vaccinations,” Kendall said. “This is all part of B.C.’s free, routine immunization program.” Kendall emphasized that vaccinations themselves would not be mandatory, but the information would give schools the ability to protect students when an outbreak happens. That means excluding unvaccinated children from school during an outbreak, and offering parents the chance to fill gaps in their protection. “Unvaccinated children are at risk themselves, but they also pose a risk to others because they create a gateway into the community,” Kendall told CKNW radio this week. “So we need the concept of herd immunity, where we get 95 per cent of the population of a cohort of children vaccinated, so it’s much harder for

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Issue Summary #5 - Electoral and Parliamentary Reform It is not uncommon for the governing party in Canada to obtain a majority in the House of Commons, without earning a majority of the popular vote during a federal election. Critics of the ‘first-past-the-post’ electoral system say it entrenches parties in power, impedes change that reflects the true will of voters, and leads to an adversarial style of politics. Do you believe electoral and parliamentary reform would lead to better decision-making and increased participation in Canadian elections? ent and accountable, posting all of my expenses on my website. As a Green Party MP I cannot be whipped to vote as my leader dictates even if I don’t agree with it, as other MPs are forced to do. I will be free to speak my mind, vote my conscience, and represent my constituents. That is real democracy.

Paul Manly Green Yes, I do. The Green Party is committed to electoral and parliamentary reform. Greens will establish an all-party Democratic Voting Commission with a public consultation on what the best form of proportional representation would be for Canada. This commission would report back to Mark MacDonald parliament with recConservative ommendations and Improvement in anydraft legislation in 12 months. Proportional thing is an admirable representation will goal, and any way to increase voter partici- improve the workpation in Canada as it ings of government has in other countries must be given considwith this fairer sys- eration. Finding the right balance is so imtem of voting. The commission portant. What is currently would also look at the undemocratic proposed would likepower of the Prime ly only produce deadMinister’s Office; the lock for the vast madifficulty faced by in- jority of decisions, dividual MPs in taking so that government independent action would be reduced on behalf of constitu- to a standstill on ents; the use of proro- virtually every issue. gation to avoid politi- Or, it could make cal scandal; and the the national governabuse of the Senate in ment operate and voting down bills ap- function like city proved by parliament. councils. While he was in Removing these would lead to much power, former B.C. Gordon better decision-mak- Premier Campbell appointed ing in government. Greens would also a committee to try stick to fixed elec- and come up with tion dates, reduce the another method of required $1,000 candi- voting. The result date deposit, and get was an extremely rid of the top-down complicated system process in candidate that was never imnominations, mak- plemented. The Conservative ing it easier for more Canadians to run for government has restored accountability office. Parliamentary re- in Ottawa by introform includes chang- ducing the Federal Act, ing the conduct of Accountability MPs in the House of banning union and political Commons. I will nev- corporate limiting er heckle or indulge donations, in personal attacks. personal political doI will be transpar- nations, expanding

access to information The NDP is commit- the Senate: create legislation, and cre- ted to making 2015 a new, independent, ating new oversight the last “first-past- non-partisan, meritbodies including the the-post” election. based process for Conflict of Interest We will introduce appointing Senators; and Ethics Commis- a system of mixed implement the recomsioner. member proportional mendations of the AuWhat the current representation during ditor General regardsystem does allow our first term in office ing expense claims by is the ability for the – in time for the 2019 members of the Sengoverning party to federal election. ate. make decisions as it Instead of cracking Amend those parts of sees best for the bet- down on electoral the Fair Elections Act terment of all. If citi- fraud, the Conserva- and repeal the Citizen zens don’t approve, tives attacked Elec- Voting Act that make then they can choose tions Canada and it more difficult for another government suppressed the vote Canadians to vote. at the next election. of young and low-inPrepare youth to This is fair, and allows come Canadians with vote by supporting everyone to have a di- their “Unfair Elec- Elections Canada to rect voice and choice tions Act.” We are educate and register about which party committed to repeal young Canadians on will govern next. the Act and fixing our the voters list when As Winston Churchill electoral system to they turn 18. said: “Democracy is make sure that no eliRe-instate the longthe worst form of gov- gible voter is unfairly form census, and ernment. . .except for blocked from casting make Statistics Canaall the others.” a ballot. da independent. No system is perfect, Stephen Harper Ensure indepenbut the current system promised he would dence and proper allows a team of peo- reform the Senate or funding of governple – a political party scrap it. The Supreme ment watchdogs, in– to make decisions Court has laid out cluding the Chief on behalf of the entire a clear process for Electoral Officer, the country, and empow- abolishing the Senate, Access to Informaers elected represen- but now Conserva- tion Commissioner, tatives to act in every- tives say they won’t the Auditor General, one’s best interest. even try to fix this dis- the Privacy Commiscredited institution, sioner, the Conflict now under criminal of Interest and Ethics investigation for a Commissioner, and spending scandal. the Parliamentary Our position on the Budget Office. Senate is clear and As a Liberal Caucus principled position: member I would have we want it abolished more free votes allowand will work with ing me to provide betthe provinces and ter- ter representation for ritories to accomplish the people of Nanaithat. It’s wrong to mo-Ladysmith. Sheila Malcolmson have this unelected, The Liberal Party is NDP After a decade in unaccountable body committed to revamp government, the making laws for Ca- the electoral process; replace the first-pastConservatives have nadians. the-post voting system eroded our democrawith a new approach cy. Canadians look at such as ranked ballots Ottawa and they see or proportional represcandals, elections sentation; investigate fraud, debates being and consider mandashut down, and a lack tory voting and on-line of decorum. More voting. and more Canadians Liberals will bring feel left out of the forward proposed legpolitical process. We Tim Tessier islation to enact eleccan do better. Liberal toral reform within Conservatives Yes, I believe elector- 18 months of forming formed a majority government with less al and parliamentary government. We are than 40% of the popu- reform would lead to making these and othlar vote. They don’t better decision-mak- er actions to restore want to fix our elec- ing and increased par- and improve Canada’s toral system and hope ticipation in Canadian democracy, so that it is more open, transparto benefit once again elections. Liberals will reform ent and accountable. from its flaws.

Tax cuts are good for the economy Tax cuts and economic growth are inseparably linked. When Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservative government decided to cut tax rates, they chose a proven route that provides incentives to businesses and individuals to work hard and improve the Mark Macdonald futures of their families Conservative and companies. As a result, government revenues have increased, because people have more money, and as they spend, they pay sales tax, while companies operating in a business-friendly environment generate more jobs and profits, and pay taxes through payroll and profits. The results of this chosen path are clear. In a global economy that remains fragile and is being dragged down by forces beyond our borders such as global oil prices, the European debt crisis, and China’s economic slowdown, the Conservatives’ low-tax plan has helped create over 1.3 million net new jobs, of which over 90% are full-time and nearly two-thirds are in high wage industries. Canada has the best job creation record in the G7, almost 20% more jobs than our closest G7 competitor, and is leading the G7 in real GDP growth since the 2008 recession, and has the lowest net debt to GDP ratio in the G7. Our government is putting money back in the pockets of every single Canadian family with children by increasing and expanding the Universal Child Care Benefit to nearly $2,000 per year for every child under 6, and $720 per year for every child between 6 and 17. Our Conservative government’s low-tax plan has helped increase after-tax disposable income across all income levels since coming to power, with low and middle-income Canadians receiving a significant share of tax relief. After-tax disposable income has increased by 10 per cent across all income levels since 2006. But there’s one reality I think we as Canadians sometimes forget. The dollars governments of all levels spend isn’t “their” money. It’s our money. It’s money they’ve taken from individuals and businesses in the form of taxes with the promise of it being used to provide public services. It’s money that’s been created from the extraction and production of the natural resources that belong to all of us as Canadians. Higher taxes will mean less disposable income for individuals and businesses, which have proven to choke any economy. While higher taxes might mean higher government revenues in the short term, it will inevitably result in less over the long-term, as people will have lower take-home pay and spend less. Historically, businesses decide not to take the risk of making investments when incentives are lower in higher-tax regimes. We cannot afford to take unnecessary risks with the inexperienced leadership of Justin Trudeau, who has said he will dramatically hike payroll taxes on middle class Canadians, a tax hike which would cost over $1,000 for someone earning $60,000 per year. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair is offering the same high tax, high debt policies that created the type of chaos we see in Greece today. Now, more than ever, we must continue with our low tax plan.

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• The 35th Annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research will be held Sunday, Sept. 20 at Frank Jameson Community Centre. Race at 11 a.m. (registration begins 10 a.m.) • The next 15 Minutes of Infamy takes place Sept. 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Ladysmith Music Hall and Food Co. at 18 Roberts Street. A forum for word craft artisans – poets, story tellers, singer/songwriters, short fiction writers, non-fiction writers – performers have up to 15 minutes to present prepared original material ‘before a rapt audience.’ Registration is required for performers. There’s a cover charge of $5 for audience members. For more information or to register as a performer contact Ian at: cyberian@telus.net, 250-734-1066 (text). Of visit 15-Minutes-of-Infamy at Facebook.com. • The Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association is looking to ‘feed the herd for a year’ with the proceeds from its 2015 Round Up Party! The shindig takes place Sept. 26 at the Eagles Hall, 2965 Boys Road, Duncan. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased at the CTRA office 1843 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan or online via ctra.ca/events/2015-round-up.

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• Ladysmith Tour de Rock is looking for volunteers to get their head shaved on Sept. 28 when the Tour de Rock rides into town for their annual trek down the island. There is a fundraising component to the head shaves as well. If you are interested in volunteering, or want more information, call Duck Paterson at 250-245-2263. • The Tour de Rock riders will arrive at Tim Hortons Monday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. and be piped up to First Ave., arriving at the Ladysmith & District Credit Union at about 2:10 p.m. There will be cheque presentations, a few quick speeches and a chance for people to mingle with the riders. • Breakfast with the Tour de Rock Team - Chemainus, Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. This fundraising breakfast is a chance to chat with the 2015 Tour de Rock riders and hear their stories about how the Tour has gone so far. The breakfast takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion Chemainus, 9775 Chemainus Road. Tickets are $20, available at the Legion and the 49th Parallel, Chemainus. All proceeds go to: local pediatric cancer support services, sending Vancouver Island kids to Camp Goodtimes, and pediatric cancer research. • Want to get up to speed on what the candidates are saying as election day approaches Oct. 19? Then book two hours for the Federal Election All-Candidates Forum, Oct. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Aggie Hall in Ladysmith. Put on by the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, this will be your chance to find out what Sheila Malcolmson (NDP), Paul Manly (Green), Mark McDonald (Conservative), and Tim Tessie (Liberal) and their parties stand for. Everyone is welcome. Aggie hall is located at 1110 First Ave in Ladysmith.

DATE: Sunday September 20 TIME: 10 a.m. Registration, 11 a.m. Run ROUTE: 2.5km, 5km, 7.5km, 10km START: Frank Jameson Community Centre NO ENTRY FEE • NO MINIMUM PLEDGE WALK • RUN • WHEEL • RIDE

Foundation helps youth reach goals in performing arts Grants for music, dance, acting & more The Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation has awarded over $6000 in bursaries to 18 local youth in the performing arts. Formed in 2012 to help local families mitigate financial barriers to their children’s participation in performing arts, the Foundation helps fund activities such as music lessons, dance, acting, musical theatre, band and more. Bursaries for travel and conference fees are also available for students wishing to further their education. The Foundation aims to support Cowichan kids, 18 years and under, in all corners of the region. Throughout CVPAF’s first three years, bursaries have been awarded to a broad spectrum of artists – from preschoolers registering for introductory classes, all the way to accomplished teens, some of whom are competing at very high levels and representing Cowichan at provincial and national events. “We have some remarkable and highly deserving performers in Cowichan; however, demand continues to exceed our financial resources,” said Boudreau, noting that the total amount requested for this latest round of funding was well over $10,000. “We are exceptionally grateful for the continued support of the Cowichan Valley Regional District, City of Duncan, Municipality of North Cowichan and all of our private donors as we endeavor to grow and strengthen our organization.” The Foundation welcomes new members and volunteers in whatever capacity they are able to give – from signing up for an annual membership at just $25 per year, to spending a few hours per month lending a hand at fundraising events, or even joining the Board of Directors. CVPAF is a registered charity under the Canada Revenue Act – tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more. For more information, email info@cvperformingarts.ca. The Foundation will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. at Queen Margaret’s School, 660 Brownsey Avenue, Duncan. Anyone interested in supporting Cowichan kids in the arts is invited to attend.

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Robert (Bob) Switzer It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of (Bob) Robert Switzer, a loving husband, father and grandpa. Bob Switzer was the second born to the late Edmund and Pearl Switzer on November 22, 1950 in Edmonton Alberta. Bob has left behind with heavy hearts his wife of 43 years Shannon; his eldest son Jody and wife Shawna and sons Jacob and Lucas; his son Shawn and children Damien, Braiden, Laila and Riley; his son Jessie Myers; his daughter Shawna and husband Evan Dwyer and his youngest grandchild Simon Dwyer. Bob will be greatly missed.

Ruby Harris Sr. HARRIS â€“ Ruby Sr. passed away surrounded by her family on September 2nd, 2015 at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Age 77 years. Born on September 27th, 1937 in Duncan, BC. Predeceased by her husband Anderson in 2007. Survived by her seven children, David, Kirk, Angela, Rhonda, Carol, Francis, and Ruby; 58 Grandchildren, and 38 Great Grandchildren; sister, Vivian Bob; brothers, Francis, Roger, Perry, and Gordon. Mary was very active in St. Maryâ€™s Roman Catholic Church in Ladysmith and served on the council and was a Eucharist minister for over 30 years. A loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Her memory will be cherished in the hearts of all those lives she touched. Prayers were offered in the First Nations Community Hall, Shell Beach Road, Ladysmith, BC on Friday, September 4th, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Mass for the Christian Burial of the Dead, was celebrated on Saturday, September 5th, 2015 at 9:00 am. Father Melquiades Bayron, Celebrant. Interment in Schell Beach Cemetery, Ladysmith, BC. Condolences may be offered to the family at telfordn@shaw.ca Telfordâ€™s of Ladysmith 250-245-5553

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On Behalf of my family and myself, I wish to thank the many people who attended the â€œFarewell to Ronâ€? Service, and for the letters and cards of sympathy, the lovely flowers and expressions of kindness, support, and love. To the Reverend Brian Wood and Telford Nault for their prayers and special thanks. To Ray, Phil, Kathy and Anita for sharing their times spent with Ron. To Vanessa for her part in producing the music, and last but not least, to Naomi and her team from the Legionâ€™s Ladies Auxiliary for their wonderful job of catering. Thelma Robb

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The winning photo for August, as chosen by the Ladysmith Camera Club on the theme â€˜Silhouetteâ€™ was Gary Oak Silhouette by Nanaimo photographer Erika Nadon who took the photo at sunrise at the Nanaimo River estuary in January of this year. â€œErika says she loved the mist and the color of the sky that early morning brought,â€? says a release from the club. The Camera Clubâ€™s next meeting will be on Tuesday Sept. 22, 7 p.m. The presentation will be â€œSplashworksâ€? with club members Brian Clemens and Brad Grigor showing how to shoot moving water in a live demonstration. The meeting will be in Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue in Ladysmith. Everyone is welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. The Ladysmith Camera Club welcomes new members from novice to pro. More at LadysmithCameraClub.com.

â€˜Preferred siteâ€™ for new district hospital chosen Following an extensive selec- munity Health Network and subtion process that began in 2013, sequently by Island Health and the the Cowichan Valley Regional CVRHD. Hospital District (CVRHD) has Acquiring a suitable site for a identified the preferred site in the potential new hospital is one step Cowichan Valley for the eventual in the planning process which rereplacement of the Cowichan Dis- mains in the very early stages. A trict Hospital. new hospital for the Cowichan The CVRHD is pleased to an- Valley will require provincial govnounce that three properties lo- ernment approval; no approvals cated at 6751, 6771 and 6793 Bell or funding are in place at this time. McKinnon Road will form the site The objective of purchasing these for a potential future new hospital. properties in advance of receiving These properties are located south provincial government approvof Herd Road a short distance als is to benefit from todayâ€™s land from the intersection of Highway values and ensure the most appro18 and the Trans-Canada Highway priate site for an eventual hospital and within the Municipality of project is available. North Cowichan. The purchase of The CVRHD has been putting these lands is subject to rezoning funds into reserves to accommoto permit a hospital use. date its 40% share of the cost for a Thirty-four sites were identified new hospital; to date there is $22.6 through the combination of a pub- million in this reserve fund. Fundlic Expression of Interest process ing for the purchase of the propand a land consultant working on erties is coming out of the reserve behalf of the CVRHD. The sites fund and once constructed, all were ranked based upon criteria costs associated with the property that had been developed through purchase will be included in the a public consultation process co- CVRHDâ€™s 40% share of the hospital ordinated by Our Cowichan Com- cost.

VIREB creates site for election profiles Increased citizen engagement and improved voter turnout for this yearâ€™s federal election are the goals of an election website launched by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB). No Vote, No Voice is a free nonpartisan â€œvirtual podiumâ€? for electoral candidates running in the four ridings that comprise the VIREB area: North Island-Powell River, Courtenay-Alberni, Nanaimo-Ladysmith, and CowichanMalahat-Langford. Voters can obtain details on a particular candidate at www.novotenovoice.ca. â€œAs Canadian citizens, we enjoy the right to vote, a privilege that individuals in many other countries can only envy,â€? says VIREB President Jason Finlayson. â€œHowever, voter turnout in B.C. has traditionally been low. We believe

No Vote, No Voice will encourage more Vancouver Island residents to participate in the democratic process by providing candidate information on one online portal.â€? Offered during British Columbiaâ€™s 2013 provincial election and 2014 municipal elections, No Vote, No Voice gives candidates an opportunity to tell their story to voters irrespective of financial resources or technical expertise. The site includes an interactive map with the various ridings to ensure people can find their local candidates quickly, and it works on both desktop computers and mobile devices. â€œBy providing this level of 24/7 exposure, we offer voters a powerful resource to help them make informed choices on election day,â€? notes Finlayson.

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