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From Kinsmen Beach in Chemainus to Transfer Beach in Ladysmith, and many points in between, people were treated to a spectacular rainbow Sunday, Feb. 28. The arch appeared in the sky shortly after a sudden squall, and was visible for more than 10 minutes over a wide area. This shot was taken at Kin Beach, with the rainbow arching over the lighthouse, and apparently touching down on some fortunate mariner’s sail boat, which must contain at pot of gold. CRAIG SPENCE

Bio-solid composting to continue at public works yard Craig Spence THE CHRONICLE

Bio-solids from the Ladysmith Waste Water Treatment facility will continue to be composted at the public works yard on Sixth Avenue and Roberts Street, but going ahead with an upgrade at the site doesn’t rule out moving the process somewhere else in the future. Ladysmith council approved a series of motions that will expedite construction of a covered structure to reduce the odors that occur during composting. About 1,000 cubic meters of biosolids, extracted from effluent

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post Systems, an Abbotsford ment, expected to kick in later company. this year. That will double the Although council approved amount of bio-solids generated the recommendation to con- at the waste water treatment tinue composting bio-solids at facility. Ladysmith’s public works yard, An upgraded facility at the concern remains that it is not a public works yard would be well-suited location. “able to process the future vol“I really don’t think the pub- ume of bio-solids expected with lic works yard is where we the secondary treatment plant should be composting, I think upgrade,” Manson said. we should move it to Peerless “The completion of this upRoad,” said Coun. Joe Friesen- grade in 2016 will, as a minimum, han. “You can get rid of 90 per allow the town the option to cent of the smell, but you’re al- continue to process bio-solids ways going to have a smell.” at the public works yard, even Compounding the problem is if portions of the bio-solids are Ladysmith’s scheduled switch also sent to other locations for to secondary sewage treat- processing.”

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Man charged in suspicious Cedar fires A 54-year-old Nanaimo man has been charged in connection with a suspicious fire in Cedar Sunday, Feb. 14. The fire happened at Cedar Memorial Gardens when natural gas lines supplying the buildings at the cemetery were allegedly broken and the gas ignited, causing heavy damage to the building. Martin Taylor was arrested hours later under suspicion of starting the fire and appeared in Nanaimo provincial court Tuesday, Feb. 16, where he was formally charged with intentionally and recklessly causing damage by fire, mischief exceeding $5,000, mischief under $5,000 and possession of a stolen vehicle. Taylor’s next court appearance is set for March 22.

Russell Farms Market to reopen Mar. 4 Russell Farms Market near Chemainus is set to reopen on March 4. The open-air farmers’ market, which has been in operation since 1951, shut down on Feb. 1 after its longtime lessee decided not to continue with the business. Now Russell Stewart, who has owned the market for decades, has partnered with local farmer France Bournazel to get the market on track again. Bournazel said it “just didn’t work out” for the previous operators, so she and Stewart decided it was time to take the market back. She said the market is “going local” in that it will focus mainly on selling produce that is grown in the area. “We’re also joining forces with Katie Farm (in Duncan) so there should be lots of local fruits and vegetables in the market, particularly in the summer growing months from May to December,” Bournazel said.

Rachael Clarke, Lisa Collinge, Amanda Hensey, Vonda Croissant and Jill Webb spent their Saturday afternoon cleaning up someone else’s junk.

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Cassidy residents clean up other’s off-road junk Craig Spence THE CHRONICLE

A posse of five women got together in Cassidy Saturday (Feb. 27) to clean up the mess left in their ‘back yard’ by someone who dumped a huge pile of garbage beside the trails just off Timberlands Road. Lisa Collinge, Rachael Clarke, Jill Webb, Amanda Hensey and Vonda Croissant met in the parking lot of the Timberlands Pub and formed a convoy that headed into to bush to clean up the mess – Webb later thanked the bartender at Timberlands Pub for contributing her tip money to help pay disposal fees. Armed with rubber gloves, garbage bags, and good spirits, they set about sorting through drywall scraps, old television sets, broken lamps and

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window frames strewn off the side of an off road trail, where community members often walk their dogs, and get outdoors for fun and recreation. Collinge, who often takes her dashound Kesler for walks in the area, was the first to discover the debris. “I happened to be walking down the road, and saw this up here, so I came and had a look, and took some pictures, which I posted on Facebook because I thought it was absolutely disgusting,” she said. Along with the photos she posted a call to action for people to come out and help with a cleanup. “I was absolutely appalled,” Collinge said of the thoughtlessness and carelessness of whoever left their garbage behind for others to deal with. “For people to do this, I have no words, I don’t

understand why.” She said there are plenty of inexpensive options for people to dispose of garbage and scraps from home renovation projects, which she suspected this most recent dumping consisted of. Her suggestion: “Keep those wheels rolling, right into the recycling depot. Don’t litter in our back yards. This is our environment, our kids need to grow up in this.” Noting that the junk contained nails, glass and other potentially materials hazardous to pets and people, she said, “Don’t do it. Recycle. Please, please, please recycle.” Another clean up is planned for Saturday, March 19, with volunteers being asked to meet at the Timerlands Pub at 10 a.m. (bring gloves and boots). See a video associated with this story at the Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle Facebook page.

Man killed in Highway 1 accident A 23 year old Ladysmith resident was killed after being struck by two vehicles on the Trans Canada Highway between Brenton Page Road and Cedar Road Wednesday morning, Feb. 24, shortly after 5 a.m. Jake Gunn was apparently standing in the northbound fast lane of the highway, when he was struck by the mirror of a Tundra pickup truck, which swerved but could not avoid him. Gunn was also struck by a following tractor trailer unit, which could not avoid him either, according to the RCMP’s preliminary investigation. “Drivers of the Toyota Tundra, tractor trailer unit and other passing motorists stopped to provide medical attention to the male however he was deceased,” says Cpl. Brad Robinson in a release from the South Island Traffic Services. “All drivers and witnesses have been cooperative with the police investigation.” Ladysmith RCMP, North Oyster Fire Department and BC Ambulance responded to the accident. The northbound lane of Highway 1 was closed for several hours, and backed up as far as the First Ave. and Ludlow intersection,

while police completed their investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact South Island Traffic Services at 250-416-0352.

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MARCH 2016 NOTICES & NEWS COUNCIL MEETINGS

Regular Council Meetings: Monday, March 7 and Monday, March 21, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Monday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall

Don Harrison of Ladysmith is at the ‘epicentre’ of a legal battle.

CITY HALL BUSINESS HOURS Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (except statutory holidays) 410 Esplanade (Corner of Trans-Canada Highway and Roberts Street)

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

City Hall, Development Services, Public Works, and the Frank Jameson Community Centre will be closed Friday, March 25, and Monday, March 28, 2016, for the Good Friday and Easter Monday Holidays, reopening Tuesday, March 29.

FOURTH QUARTER UTILITY BILLS – DUE MARCH 2

YOUR GARBAGE / RECYCLING DAY IS CHANGING!

Starting March 29 (following the Good Friday and Easter Monday statutory holidays) your collection day will move forward 2 (TWO) days. New schedules are available at City Hall or at the Frank Jameson Community Centre. You can also find your schedule and other important garbage and recycling information on the Town’s website at: http://www.ladysmith.ca/our-services/ garbage-recycling.

NOTICE OF WATER MAIN FLUSHING

Utility Bills for October to December 2015 – FEBRUARY 1 – APRIL 30, 2016 are due March 2. If you have not received If your water looks a little discoloured between now and your bill, or have any questions about it, the end of May, it is most likely due to our water system please call 250.245.6414, ext. 6206. maintenance, when we are flushing the reservoir and the water mains. Should this occur, running a cold water tap for a short period will help restore it back to normal. Residents who are dependent on medical equipment using water, please call Public Works at 250.245.6445 for the flushing dates for your neighbourhood. This is also an excellent chance to clean the screens on faucets and your pressure-reducing valve (where the water enters the house). Both of these should be cleaned at least once a year. For more information about the flushing program, please contact the Public Works, Utilities Department at 250.245.6445

2016 SPRING CLEAN UP – MARCH 29 TO APRIL 4

During this week, on your regular collection day the following additional oversized items will be picked up:

✔ Furniture (wooden or fabric-covered wood) ✔ Carpets, Rugs and Mattresses* ✔ Toys and Bicycles

✔ Washers and Dryers ✔ Barbeques

*For the health and safety of the Collector, mattresses must be fully contained in plastic and be taped/sealed. All items must be placed at the curbside the day BEFORE your regular collection day. Please Note: If items left at the curbside are not on the list above they will not be picked up.

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has expanded the list of acceptable items. For more information, please visit their website at www.cvrd. bc.ca/documentcenter/view/62889 or call toll-free 1.800.665.3955. Peerless Road Recycling Centre hours are: Winter – November 1 – March 31 (excluding holidays) Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Summer – April 1 – October 31 (excluding holidays) Wednesday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

BURNING REGULATIONS

Please be reminded that no outdoor burning is permitted within the Town of Ladysmith, with the exception of small cooking fires (no bigger than 0.5m sq.) such as a barbecue, fire pit or chiminea.

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Reminder to property owners that it is your responsibility to maintain the boulevards adjacent to your properties. This includes mowing and keeping them tidy. For more information please call City Hall at 250.245.6400 or Public Works at 250.245.6445.

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Cold-Fx class action ‘certification’ sought John McKinley BLACK PRESS

A blunt-spoken Ladysmith senior is at the epicentre of a legal battle that could have a huge impact on not only Canada’s number-one cold remedy, but on the country’s entire natural health industry. Don Harrison is the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit seeking class-action certification against the makers of Cold-Fx, which bills itself Canada’s numberone selling cold remedy. On April 4-8, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Janice Dillon will rule on whether or not Harrison’s case can be expanded to include virtually anyone who used the product between 2004 and 2012. “We still must show that there are common issues and that a class action is the preferable way of resolving all class members’ claims, but based on the recent Supreme Court of Canada case law, we are confident that this hurdle can be met,” Harrison’s lawyer John Green said. The particulars of the suit are many, but its thrust is straightforward: it alleges Afexa Life Sciences and Valeant Pharmaceuticals misled consumers into thinking Cold-Fx was capable of relieving flu and cold symptoms if taken for periods of less than two months. Essentially, it argues that the Cold-Fx packaging promised something it could not deliver. “At trial, we may prove fraud by showing that the statements on the boxes we say are false, were also material to a person’s purchase,” Green said. “Given that the statements we say were fraudulent concerned efficacy, dosage, and dosage duration (all regulated by Health Canada), we are confident that the defendants have an uphill battle now.” The claims remain unproven. The defendants have thus far declined to discuss the case in the media. They did attempt to have it thrown out of court, but Supreme Court Justice John Truscott ruled Jan. 21 that it could proceed. “Since the matter is before the courts, it would be inappropriate for us to comment at this time,” spokesperson Caroline De Silva said on behalf of the defendants. “We believe the action is without merit and are defending it vigorously.” Green, who specializes in lawsuits regarding the pharmaceuticals industry asked Harrison to be the rep-

resentative plaintiff after watching a CBC documentary on the product and reading a letter Harrison wrote to the Ladysmith Chronicle on the topic. “I said ‘in a goddamn heartbeat,” Harrison said. “They’ve got a hell of a case.” Filed in New Westminster in March of 2012, the suit alleges Harrison purchased Cold-Fx in February 2011 after reading marketing material that suggested the product would supply immediate relief for cold and flu symptoms, a suggestion the plaintiff maintains the defendants knew to be false. The suit states that while the firm’s own research indicates the product may address cold and flu symptoms, that same research is based on participants who took the product for periods of two to six months. “Afexa and Valeant had (other) research as far back as 2004 which showed Cold-Fx was less effective than a placebo at treating cold or flu symptoms if taken during a short duration,” Green said. Green’s trial plan is to prove the marketing statements are false, determine the number of boxes of the product sold with those statements, and then estimate the value paid by British Columbians. “On top of this there would be interest, which began compounding about decade ago, and so that amount by itself is expected to be quite large,” he said. The National Post reported “more than $117 million worth of the ginseng-based product was sold in Canada as recently as 2011.” Green said the point of the lawsuit is not to earn money for the plaintiffs. Instead, it aims to make anyone who may have misled the public accountable for their actions, while delivering a stern warning to any health remedy company making, or considering making, false claims. The likelihood of any lawsuit proceeds ending up in the hands of Cold-Fx customers is slim, given the relatively small expense of their individual purchases and the difficulty reimbursing people. Rather the judge would more likely direct any reward to a charitable public service fund in a related area. Harrison hopes a statement will be made. “Those natural products, they can get away with murder almost,”he said. “I hope that the judge rules in our favour. That damned money doesn’t belong to them.”

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The B.C. government has introduced changes to its environmental law to require more oil spill prevention measures and to enforce cleanup and restoration if a spill takes place on land. Environment Minister Mary Polak said Monday the new regulations and penalties are expected to take effect in early 2017, to fulfil one of the province’s conditions for approving new heavy oil transport projects such as the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. The goal is to impose “world leading” spill prevention and response capability on land, and to work with the federal government to establish the same standard at sea, which is Ottawa’s responsibility. Polak released a new report from consultants Nuka Research that surveyed other spill protection systems around the world. It compared practices in Australia, Europe, the U.S., Norway and the ship escort system used in Prince William Sound, Alaska after the crude oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground in 1989. The Alaska system includes a network of trained, oncall fishing vessels and crew that can provide an immediate first response to incidents at sea. Polak said the legislation and regulations will update a system that hasn’t changed since the 1980s. “Our old regulatory scheme really only placed requirements on industries after a spill had occurred,” Polak said. “The biggest change here is the scope of this, where we’re requiring them to have plans in place. We’re also requiring them to have plans to prevent a spill from ever occurring.” Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. The Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practises and ethical behavior. If you have concerns about editorial content, contact: editor@ladysmithchronicle. com or 250-245-2277. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a complaint, visit the mediacouncil. ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.

Donate a day for a leap of faith in Canada letters Editor: Most Canadians enjoyed a day off work this February, and got an extra day in their calendar on the 29th. Why not consider what you can do with the hours gained that day for your community and your country? You made an extra day’s pay if you worked Feb. 29, or maybe it was just an extra day to do with what you wanted? Why not then give an hour or two of your time or wages back to the community and charitable organizations that help you and Canadians right across this country? If just 10 per cent of Canadians invested an hour of their time or wages we’d see a direct stimulus to our local economies of some $52 million (@ $15 per hour). And if we all gave just an hour that would be a half billion dollars for community and charity work. A billion if our governments and businesses matched the investment. Just think what good could be done for the benefit of Canadians and their communities?

Leap Year Day 2016, offered an extra day for us all; we could choose to pay-back that time, helping our communities and investing in our country. We’d like to invite all Canadians to consider our heritage as Canada’s 150th birthday approaches. We are lucky to live here, and our community groups and charities do much to make this country great. Let’s invest just a little of our time or wages to kick-start the next 150 years. Laurie Gourlay President, VICCS SITE C JOBS SHOULD BE GOING TO CANADIANS Editor: We have heard Premier Christy Clark say Site C is going to provide jobs for the people of B.C. Would someone then explain why so many contracts have been awarded to Spanish and Korean companies – perhaps as high as 80 per cent? A job posting in the Alaska Highway News of Feb. 9, 2016 lists the following duties: “creating the Monthly Temporary

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Arts & Culture LAC’s show lets us see the forest for the trees Sherry Bezanson THE CHRONICLE

Opening night for the show is Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker at the Gala, Penny Maday, will share her journey in the art world. She created and runs Island Girl Art Studio on Hammond Bay Road in Nanaimo. The studio offers small classes that feature lots of support and instruction in a nurturing atmosphere for all ages. She offers inspiration in mixed media art, acrylic and water colour. Penny has been an artist for over forty years and a teacher for almost thirty. She has taught in public, private and First Nation Schools in two Canadian provinces, as well as developing and delivering art curriculum for numerous community agencies and public education courses for youth and adults. Her story will inspire and invigorate you. The sponsor for The Tree Show is Ladysmith Pharmasave. More information at ladysmithwaterfrontgallery.com. The Waterfront Gallery is located at 610 Oyster Bay Drive. Phone 250-245-1252

A forest of art goes on display at the Waterfront Gallery March 3 to 27, all part of the Ladysmith Arts Council’s challenge for artists to tell their stories on the theme of trees in paint, clay, stone, fabric or glass. On the west coast we live in a rainforest that provides life for a multitude of organisms and animals. The cedar tree was the staple of life for the First Nation people of the area; providing shelter, clothing, baskets for cooking and carrying, rope, planking, and an integral part of spiritual life and cultural practice. Our forests are also rich with arbutus, hemlock, pine, fir, dogwood and alder. All these trees serve a place in the joy of island life. Trees not only provide us with great beauty but they are the planet’s main source of oxygen. They bear fruit for us to eat. Some bloom exotic, breathtaking flowers, others shelter wildlife, and provide man with a living in the Tree paintings by Gail Ralphs will be forest industry. How would we live without part of The Tree Show at the Waterfront Gallery March 3 to 27. them?

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A group of women, working Leadership and Training; Lewith facilitators Janis Jona- tourneau a Master in Adult sen and Samantha Letourneau, Education and a BA in Global will be getting together at the Studies – she received the MaKiwi Cove Lodge in Ladysmith rie Gillen Award in 2015 for April 8 to 10 to explore the idea her research into the effects of “Intercultural Leadership” of art engagement on CanadiAnd for readers who may be an women impacted by abuse. thinking, “I’m not in a leaderThe retreat will focus partly ship role,” Jonasen has a word on indigenous perspectives of encouragement. “When you on ‘respectful intercultural step forward in your commu- relationships’ in light of ‘the nity, you’re automatically put- history and current impact ting yourself in a leadership of colonization.’ “How we adrole,” she said. dress that is just one piece,” The point being, there are Jonasen said. lots of people in leadership Jonasen said a focus on roles who don’t even know it; women is a good starting and many who could benefit – point for her and Letourneau along with their communities – and for communities. – by learning some new techWomen are often in leaderniques. ship roles built on relationJonasen, a member of the ships. “I think there’s an inGitxan First Nation, holds nate drive for women to foster a Master of Arts degree in relationships,” she said, add-

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Welcome to the beginning of spring. This month the Seniors office of the Ladysmith Resources Centre is happy to announce our Seniors semi-annual bus trip, sponsored by our local Tim Hortons, has had a great response. We will be going to Victoria for the day March 18. All the seats are full at this time, but we have started a waiting list. Please call Barb at 250-245-3079, for more info. The Ladysmith Resources Centre Women’s Friendship Circle is back. This is an informal drop-in group, where women of all ages can meet new friends, tell their stories, and have fun. Wednesdays, at the Ladysmith Resources Centre, 630 Second Avenue in the upper board room, 7 to 9 p.m. “There are no strangers here – just friends you haven’t met yet.” Please be very aware that the ‘Canada Revenue Agency Scam’ is still out there. Do not give any information to anyone over the phone. The CRA does not phone people, they will send a letter and ask you to phone them. Our Voluntary Tax Program will be starting March 1. This service is free for singles with an income of $30,000 or

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The Chemainus Chamber of Commerce has announced the names of finalists in the Golden Brush Awards, with the winners to be announced at a gala ceremony at the Chemainus Theatre April 2. “It is both heartwarming and inspiring to read through the nominations for the Chamber’s Golden Brush Awards,” said Chamber President Brad Grigor. “We think our committee has come up with an impressive slate of finalists.” Finalists in each of the award categories are: Good Neighbour: Beyond the Usual, Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store, Lealand Contracting, and Mike’s Café. Business Booster: Beyond the Usual (takes this category by acclamation). Attractive Businesses: Hansel & Gretel Candy Co, Magpies Antiques and Gifts, Vancouver Island Soap Factory Beautiful Streetscape (category is for two or more businesses who have, together, transformed their street): Bound to be Different and The Art Of Second Hand/Beloved

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March 1919 MINIMUM WAGE IS NOW IN FORCE - As of March 1st 1919 women engaged in Mercantile Industries must receive a fixed wage. The minimum wage for female employees in mercantile industries, eighteen years of age and older is fixed at 26-9-16 cents per hour and $12.75 a week. Girls under eighteen, the minimum wage starts at $7.00 a week during the first three months of her employment and rises 50 cents a week every three months to $11.00 a week during the eighth three week month of her employment until she reaches the age of eighteen.

Stained Glass; Shear Impressions, Trout’s Barber Shop and Twisted Sisters Tea Room. Senior Supporter: 49th Parallel Grocery, Go Taxi, Rexall Drug Store. Youth Mentor: 49th Parallel Grocery, Beyond the Usual, Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, Mike’s Café. Best Customer Service: Johnny Lee, Chemainus Theatre; Christine Thu Bui, Pho Triple 7 Vietnamese Restaurant; Lulu Veigh, Chemainus Health Food March 1956 Store; Kathy Wilkins, Urban A by-law for full-day retail holiday on Legends Salon & Spa. Wednesday received final reading at the Volunteer of the Year: Mike regular meeting of the city council WednesBeggs (Rotary, the Legion, and day evening and will become effective in more), Edna Brown (Hospital time for it to observed on the first WednesAuxiliary Thrift Shop), Brock day in April. This by-law implements the Caplin (Neighbourhood House, wishes of Ladysmith electors as expressed Scouts and more), Geoff Hincks in a referendum ballot last month. The full (many events). day holiday on Wednesdays will take the The membership of the Cham- place of the half-day holiday on Thursday ber will be voting to select the which is now observed by retail establishwinners in each category, results ments. to be announced at the Golden The by-law makes provision for the sale Brush Awards Dinner, April 2, at of drugs by prescription and for the sale of the Chemainus Theatre. confections, ice-cream, soft-drinks, tobacDoors open 5:30 pm, dinner co, beer, meals and some other articles on at about 6:30. Tickets are $50 + Wednesday, but the sale of all other articles GST, available at the Chemainus by retail will be banned. Fines ranging from Visitor Centre. $23.00 up have been provided as penalties for establishments failing to observe terms of the by-law.

Appointment Andrew Franklin, Director of Digital Development is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Baziuk as B.C. Digital Editor. Laura graduated from Carleton University’s journalism program in 2007. She worked in various newsrooms, including the Peace Arch News, the Province, the Canadian Press, and most recently, CKNW Radio. She

March 1980 Vietnamese refugees spent Saturday in Victoria at a gathering of the 28 families now living on Vancouver Island. The newest addition to the group is the Chou family, of Ladysmith , who arrived here in February. Late last week, their struggle for a new identity unfolded through the interpreter. It is a struggle that has become commonplace in Canada as governments and private sponsors come to grips with their decisions to foster the homeless victims of war and oppression. For John and Jane, the church’s sponsorship means a promise of freedom and a new life for them and their family.

spent four and a half years there, as a reporter and anchor, and was sent to Tofino to cover the whalewatching boat capsizing in 2015. Laura grew up in south Surrey and lives in Vancouver. She enjoys reading crime novels, baking and

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A silvery splash, a shimmering roar, or a cascading thunder in white — waterfalls come in many forms. But few are those who fail to pause and drink in their wonder. Some, like Jill Collins, will even walk many kilometres for a chance to experience one. “From a distance they sparkle, are magical and tranquil. Up close waterfalls are deafening, powerful and spectacular,” she writes in her blog getonthebeatenpath.blogspot.ca. “They captivate us, stimulate our senses and are a highlight of many hikes on Vancouver Island.” Collins, who writes about family recreation opportunities on the Island, recently posted a guide to the best waterfall hikes on its central east coast. If you are looking for a nice, family-friendly afternoon walk, you may want to start right here. There are 17 waterfalls included, ranging from Cowichan to Fanny Bay. Most of them are a relatively easy trek for the novice hiker that can be completed within a few hours or less.

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Collins’ criteria was pretty simple: include all the waterfalls she could think of that were worth seeing and easily reachable for families in the central Island area. “I could have kept going but I ran out of energy,” she said with a laugh. “I needed to get this out.” A resident of the rural Cedar area south of Nanaimo, Collins hasn’t been to every waterfall listed, but felt compelled to include those she hasn’t based on feedback she’s received from fellow hikers. Her personal favourites are Ammonite Falls in Nanaimo and Stocking Creek Falls between Ladysmith and Chemainus — each for different reasons. “Ammonite is very popular Joel Collins cools down under Stocking Creek Falls, one of 17 Vannow; it never used to be as couver Island waterfalls profiled in a blog authored by his wife, busy. It’s got the location Jill Collins. On the Beaten Path and the wow factor,” she said. “Stocking Creek, it’s said. “I can’t believe the joy of exploration. She plans to experience so easy to get there but you amount of hits.” Collins describes the hikes every waterfall on the list can get right down to the listed as mostly easy to mod- and hopes she can inspire waterfall. Kids love it.” Collins is a frequent reader erate and usually within cell others to do the same. of and contributor to vari- phone range. Wear the ap- “That’s what it’s all about: ous internet outdoor net- propriate footwear, pack inspiring people to get out works. She’s hasn’t seen a some water and a snack, there and enjoy our natural beauty,” she said. “I’m just similar list posted anywhere and you should be fine. The directions provided by someone who is passionate and she is surprised by the amount of attention this one the blog will get you to the about getting outside. This right spot, but they aren’t so is my way to show others has generated. “Not that I know of,” she detailed they will spoil the there is so much right here.”

Career fair offers job seekers prospects Global Vocational Ser- and Conference Centre vices Inc. and WorkBC opposite Real Canadian are hosting the Cowichan Superstore at 200 Canada Career & Job Fair 2016 Way. From 10 a.m. to 2 in Duncan Wednesday, p.m. area employers from March 9, as part of their a range of sectors will be efforts “to support area available to meet with job employers and job seek- seekers. ers.” said GES owner Jack “This year we are pleased Tieleman. to have representation “Employment, skill short- from education and trainages and finding work in ing providers available to an ever-changing economy enhance the job fair expeare a primary focus across rience,” Tieleman said. the country,” he said. “The Career & Job Fair is “In today’s world of online free and open to the pubemployment applications, lic. Job seekers are enhaving an opportunity for couraged to bring targeted jobseekers and employ- resumes for attending emers to meet in person can ployers and to dress for make a huge difference to success.” employment success.” Attendees can expect to The event will be held meet company representaat the Quw’utsun Cultural tives, gain industry infor-

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In Memoriam In living memory Dad this 13th Leap Year 2016, Frans Vaino Paivarinta who passed away February 29, 1964. Mother Lempi Ensi Paivarinta on July 17, 1999. They were the original developers of the 49th Parallel Grocery in 1951. This day is remembered quietly. We shall never forget. We seem to hear God say itâ€™s not hard to work that causeâ€™s your way home to heaven. Only faith and trust in your friends. Unseen, unheard yet always near. Still I loved and so very dearly. Your loving Son and family near and far.

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March 3, 1992 â€“ February 24, 2016 It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jacob Lee Gunn. Our cherished memories of Jacob will be held for safe keeping with his mother Jessica and partner Kevin, stepfather Terry, brother Quinton, grandmother Leona, grandfather Raymond great grandmother Eleanor, his aunt Michelle, his uncles Bruce, Joel (Tam), Michelle ,his Kevin (Kayla) and his cousins Gerry (Sara), Sean(Kumiko Sean(Kumiko), Keith(Kelley) ), Keith( Kelley ) Molly, Eli and Noah, Perhaps different but no less important memories will be carried carefully by all his many friends. Also missing Jacob are his kittens Simba and Calypso. Jacob was born in Manitoba and after the first taste of winter moved with his mother and grandmother to Vancouver Island at the tender age of nine months. Jacob was a happy, outgoing child with an early mastery of the English language, a distinctive laugh and a smile that could light up the largest of rooms. After elementary school in northern British Columbia, Jacob moved to Ladysmith to attend high school school at at Ladysmith Ladysmith Secsecondary. Jacob took to the social scene with great enthusiasm and made an astounding number of loyal friends He also took his academic career very seriously by declaring he would do no homework after 3:00 pm as that was his own time. Despite Subscribe to this philosophy he graduated in 2010 and due to a passion for cooking he enrolled in the culinary arts program at VIU and received his diploma. 250-245-2277 Jacob worked successfully in a number of food serviceIncludes establishments with his most recent post at 2Chefs Affair. online Jacob access lived life on his own terms but always with respect for those he loved and cared for. Family, friends, food and fun were his priorities but not necessarily in that order. Above all Jacob was kind and fun loving, loyal to family and friends alike. He will be ferociously missed but never forgotten. There will be a celebration of life at Ladysmith Secondary School on Saturday, March 5th at 2:00 pm. Doors open at 1:30. 1:30 Refreshments will be served in the foyer. We have created a Jacob Gunn Memorial Culinary Bursary should anyone wish to donate. Condolences may be offered at www.telfordsladysmith.com

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get off the ground as current LNG prices would not justify the capital cost. But Kuzemko said Steelhead representatives are confident that by the time its project is operational, the markets in China and Japan will be much improved. â€œ2020-plus is a very different market,â€?he said. â€œThe excess product will be used up by then.â€? On Oct. 2, Steelhead LNG announced National Energy Board approval for a license to export up to 30 million tonnes of liquified natural gas per year over a 25-year period from two proposed sites. Steelhead had previously announced proposals to build export facilities on each Vancouver Island coast: a $30 billion facility at Sarita Bay, about 75 kilometres southwest of Port Alberni, and a smaller floating terminal at the Bamberton site just south of the Mill Bay ferry terminal. The Sarita Bay proposal is being explored with the Huu-ay-aht First Nation, while the Mill Bay project is proceeding in conjunction with the Malahat First Nation. The latter band received a jolt Wednesday with the announcement three top economic development officials had been dismissed as part of an ongoing review of governance and finances initiated by new Chief Caroline Harry and her council shortly after they were elected in November. Previous chief Michael Harry resigned last summer amidst allegations he was receiving a consulting fee from the owners of a controversial contaminated soil treatment facility near Shawnigan Lake. That occurred just prior to the bandâ€™s Aug. 20 announcement that a long-term lease deal had been reached with Steelhead for the Mill Bay plant. Kuzemko said Steelhead is continuing to work with the new chief and council to iron out any concerns they may have. â€œEvery organization goes through this, particularly after a political change,â€? he said. â€œThe deal that we signed is still in place.â€?

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