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“What’s the difference be-tween graffiti and art? All it is, is permission, that’s all, be-cause some of these taggers are really talented.”

Coming from Darren Stack-house, whose newest job is to find and eradicate graffiti wherever it may be found in Town of Ladysmith public spaces, that may sound like a case of ‘love thine enemy,’ but perhaps it could be thought of more pragmatically as know-ing graffiti well.

For 10 years or more Stack-house, whose company SEI Chemicals Canada has been working with municipali-ties from Campbell River to Nanaimo and Victoria blasting away graffiti before the taggers’ paint really gets a chance to dry.

Now he’s the frontline guy

implementing the Town of Ladysmith’s new policy of removing graffiti within 24 hours. The hope is taggers will be discouraged if they know their works are not likely to be seen.“Ladysmith has said they are going to be more proactive,” Stackhouse said. It’s a policy that has worked elsewhere.“We’ve promised we’ll be here within 24 hours to re-move any graffiti, Stackhouse said. “The more they know that, the more the taggers will go someplace else.”

He added that removing graf-fiti quickly is also more eco-nomical. “The longer it stays on, the longer the sun has to bake it,” he explained. And once the paint gets deeper into the concrete canvasses taggers prefer, it drastically ups the time and cost it takes to remove it.

People have lots of miscon-ceptions about graffiti. For instance, many young people are as annoyed as adults by what taggers consider ‘art.’ He used skate boarders as an ex-ample. “They hate taggers, be-cause the latex the taggers use is slippery,” Stackhouse said.

Or the notion that there must be an army of taggers out there.

“One tagger could to all this in a single night,” he said, look-ing around the Frank Jameson Community Centre skate park. He classifies tagging as a ‘rec-ognized addiction.’

Part of the kick is anonymous notoriety. Take that away, and for many the thrill is gone, too. In other jurisdictions Stack-house has worked it has taken a couple of months to sink in, but graffiti artists get the mes-sage that their moment of no-toriety is going to be too short lived to be memorable.

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Marty Borsboom of SEI Chemical Canada pressure washes away graffito in the skate park at Frank Jameson Community Centre. Craig SpenCe

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Contrary to polls and pundits, who have been say-ing the federal election is all about the economy, questions and answers at Chemainus Secondary School, where a Cowichan-Malahat-Langford can-didates came together Sept. 29, zeroed in on other issues, particularly the environment.

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Gregor said Canada is falling behind in the high tech transi-tion from fossil fuels to green alternatives, that we cannot afford to continue relying on oil and gas as main drivers of Canada’s economy, and that money earned through fossil fuel exports should be plowed back into research and devel-opment of a sustainable en-ergy sector.

Green candidate Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi said no other party in the House of Commons has said ‘no’ to pipelines that would ship raw bitumen over-seas, or to B.C.’s plans to pin its economic prosperity on an-other fossil fuel, liquefied nat-ural gas. Only the Greens can be counted on to make the changes necessary for Canada to transition from fossil to re-newable energy.

Pointing out that the oil and gas industries currently re-ceive ‘billions of dollars’ in federal subsidies, MacGregor said it’s time to redirect our investments.“We all know that in this cen-tury climate change is going to be the number one issue,” he said. “If we don’t keep global temperatures below a two de-gree Celsius rise, we are going to see catastrophic change to our planet.”

The NDP would end subsidies to the oil and gas industries. “It is time to stop taxpayer money from going to an industry that is polluting our skies and wors-ening the climate.”

There’s an opportunity wait-ing for countries that get ahead of the curve when it comes to developing alternative energy technologies, but that means shifting support from fossil fu-els to renewables. “We want to take that money and invest in an alternative energy future,” MacGregor said.

Barker said the reality of energy use right now is heavy reliance on fossil fuels. “We have to examine our own use of greenhouse gas emitting products,” he said. “The fact is, we are all consumers, the whole world is consumers. Cutting off the production is not going to change the fact that we are consumers.”

That is driving demand for fossil fuels. “As long as we’re going to drive on our roads, run a car, or run a computer, there’s going to be a demand for carbon products.”

Canada is well positioned to fulfill that demand. “Canada is suited to supply those car-bon products,” Barker said.

“Canada has the most vigorous environmental regulations in the world. We have to ask ourselves: Where do we want the world to get their carbon from?“Do we want it to come from

Nigeria, where they have the dirtiest fuels, where they have no consideration for green-house gas emissions or envi-ronmental standards? Or do we want it to come from Cana-da, where we have the highest regulatory standards?”

Barker said that if we ‘cut

off production’ of oil and gas, we would impact 500,000 jobs and 10 percent of income re-ceived by ‘every level of gov-ernment.’ The result would be unemployment, deficits and a reduced standard of living.

Hunt-Jinnouchi said the Greens would “remove all transfers and subsidies to big oil and gas.”

The oil and gas industries are big in the news, but Hunt-Jinnouchi pointed out that the economic reality does not match the hype. “Oil and gas make up less than three percent of our GDP,” she said.

“The only reason we are so fo-cused on it is because our pre-mier, that’s her singular focus; and our prime minister, that is his singular focus.”

The Green Party of Canada would increase the taxes on ‘big corporations’ from 15 to 19 percent and introduce a polluter-pay carbon fee, she said. “We would also intro-duce a carbon dividend, which is revenue neutral,” she added.

She said we have to go deep-er than the Conservative per-spective of seeing Canadians as consumers. “Martin talks about us as consumers, but I really ask the question: Do we want to be consumers, or do we want to be citizens? I really believe we want to be citizens.”

Transitioning from carbon based to alternative sources of energy will take time – we can’t shut down the oil sands today, Hunt-Jinnouchi said. “But we need to diversify our economy.”

Candidates offer views on the environment

Martin Barker, Conservative (top); Fran Hunt-Jin-nouchi, Green; and Alistair MacGregor, NDP, ex-changed points of view at an all-candidates meet-ing in Chemainus Sept. 29. Also at the table was Alastair Haythornthwaite of the Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada. Liberal candidate Luke Krayen-hoff was not able to make it to the meeting.

The Ladysmith Kinsmen held their 63rd annual In-stallation of Officers and Awards dinner Saturday, Sept. 26, and hopes are high that a great year will be followed by another.

Vancouver Island Gover-nor Stephen Nahirnick in-stalled the new executive and joined in thanking and congratulating the outgo-ing executive and club members for their out-standing efforts.

Ladysmith Kin have made tremendous contributions to their community, and to District and National programs in the past year, Nahirnick said.

He noted that Ladysmith

is the biggest club in the province in terms of funds raised for projects and vol-unteer hours put in.

Last year Ladysmith topped all other clubs in the province by more than

300 hours – very few clubs in Canada put in the time that the 16 members of Ladysmith do, he said.

Outgoing president, Steve Dinsmore, thanked the club members for their

hard work and fellowship, and predicted another ban-ner year to come.

He handed out awards to Kinsmen who went above and beyond. The Rookie of the Year award was pre-

sented to Mike Sumpter Jr.; the Chef award to Chris Saunders.

Last year’s Unique Kins-man winner, Jason Kelland, passed the honour on to this year’s winner, Kin Lar-ry Adair.

Dinsmore presented the President’s Award to Jim Delcourt; and the Kinsmen of the Year award went to Duck Paterson.

Incoming president, Ron Legault, thanked the club members for their confi-dence, and hoped that in the coming year the club will continue its tradition of progressiveness, fel-lowship and community spirit.

Kinsmen officers Wes Fenner, director; Mike Sumpter Jr, registrar; Jason Kelland, director; Mike Richardson, treasurer; Ron Legault, president, Mike Sumpter Sr, vice-president; Dan Gibson, sec-retary and Steve Dinsmore, past president.

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PurposeIn general terms, the purpose of the Temporary Use Permit is to permit the restoration and repair of historical artifacts at 614 Oyster Bay Drive (the Roundhouse building and compound next to the Machine Shop). The term of the proposed Permit is for two years, with one renewal.

Temporary Use Permit ReviewThe Temporary Use Permit may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, BC from October 1, 2015 to October 13, 2015 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative government has placed the safety and security of Canadians at the top of its list of priorities.

Some have suggested that the threat to our security is imagined, and measures taken to ensure our freedom are excessive. Nothing could be further from the truth.

The world changed on September 11, 2001, as terrorists flew airplanes filled with passengers into the World Trade Centre in New York as part of four coordinated attacks on the United States.

Our world changed on October 22, 2014, when Corporal Nathan Cirillo was gunned down at the Canadian National War Memorial in Ottawa by Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, who then rushed Cen-tre Block on Parliament Hill before being shot by Commons Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers just outside rooms where government caucus members were meeting.

One of the first moves

the government made was to introduce Bill C-51 earlier this year to further protect Canadians. In an article published in The Globe & Mail by Ron At-key, the first chair of the Security Intelligence Re-view Committee (1984-1989) now an instructor of national security at Os-goode Hall Law School at York University, the author wrote about the limitations on the pow-ers of CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) granted in Bill C-51. See: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/csis-over-sight-is-alive-and-well/article22750488/Atkey writes that the

bill “rightly expands judi-cial control now in place

for wiretap warrants, adding that ‘when CSIS uses its new powers to reduce threats to Cana-da’s security, within and outside the country, it will in most cases require the prior authorization of a designated Federal Court judge’.”

Further, Atkey notes “the Security Intelligence Review Committee (SIRC) will continue to review and monitor ev-ery aspect of CSIS, and

“consultation with the Leader of the Opposi-tion, the House and the leader of any party hav-ing at least 12 MPs. This means that currently Thomas Mulcair and Justin Trudeau will be part of any process to round out SIRC.” It is a nonpartisan solution.

Prime Minister Harper recently introduced two more measures to pro-tect Canadians, making it clear that diplomacy and studying root causes will not stop the ISIS terrorist threat.“Canadians did not in-

vent the threat of jihadi terrorism, but Canadians

also know that we can-not make the dangers of the world disappear by simply denying their ex-istence,” states the Prime Minister.

While Justin Trudeau and Thomas Mulcair irre-sponsibly proclaim their intent to end Canada’s military mission against the ISIS terrorist group, a Conservative govern-ment will continue to take the steps that are re-quired to strengthen our military and to ensure that it is positioned to re-spond to the real dangers that Canada faces. “Now is not the time for political correctness, in-experienced governance or an ideological un-willingness to act,” said Prime Minister Harper.

“Now is the time to face those who threaten us with moral clarity, strength and resolve.”And, lest we forget:

These measures have been introduced to cap-ture criminals and ter-rorists – and protect the freedom and security of law abiding Canadians.markmacdonald.ca

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Machine Shop use derails meeting


Questions over future use of the heritage Ma-chine Shop on Oyster Bay Drive, in what is known as The Railway District, led to a testy exchange between Mayor Aaron Stone and the Ladysmith Historical Society’s Shirley Blackstaff at the Sept. 28 meeting of Ladysmith Council.

Blackstaff wanted to know what future use is intended for a large, municipally-owned space – formerly used as a machine shop by Comox Logging & Rail-way – behind the Wa-terfront Gallery and the Ladysmith Maritime Society’s Harbour Heri-tage Centre.

Earlier in the meeting council had initiated a proposal to lease the nearby Roundhouse building to the heritage society for up to four years to use for the restoration of railroad artifacts, including a steam locomotive and a unique logging car known as the Humdur-gin.

But during question period Blackstaff said she is concerned the Town is backing away from what she took to be a commitment to use the larger Machine Shop as a permanent museum to house and

display railroad and other large artifacts that are part of Lady-smith’s industrial heri-tage.

Without assurances that the Machine Shop space will be available to display the artifacts in a museum setting, she said it would be dif-ficult to get volunteers to put in the hours it will take to restore them.“If for a moment they thought it would go outside, under a roof, with a chain-link fence around it, or on a slab by the highway, they’re going to say to me, ‘No, we’re not going to help’,” Blackstaff said.

Stone assured her the Town had no inten-tion of leaving the ar-tifacts exposed to the elements. “You could string any one of us up if we didn’t fight to have the locomotive protected,” he said.

But he pointed out that an advisory group has been established to consider future uses for the Machine Shop, and that council cannot pre-empt the recommendations of that group. “We can’t as a council make arbi-trary decisions without going to those other stakeholder groups,” he said.

He indicated there is interest among members of the ad-

visory group to use the Machine Shop as a heritage and cultural centre.

City Manager Ruth Malli, when asked how to proceed, said, “You have a process in place to recommend use for that building, my rec-ommendation is that you complete that and expedite it.”

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Comox Logging and Railway Locomotive 11 and the Humdurgin are two artifacts Ladysmith’s Historical Society wants to restore and display permanently in a museum setting. But the Town of Ladysmith is not in a position, says Mayor Aaron Stone, to offer assurances that the Ma-chine Shop, located just behind them on what used to be CL&R tracks, will be the final home for the two examples of the region’s logging and industrial history.


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Remember when it used to be okay to smoke a cigarette just about anywhere you pleased. You could light up in the-atre lobbies, restaurants, public build-ings, and nobody would ask you to butt out, because smoking was a right.

Then the facts started coming in about how bad smoking was to our health, and how harmful second-hand smoke was to the people around us.

All of a sudden it became not-so-cool to smoke. Cigarette ads were not al-lowed anymore; ugly pictures of people afflicted with cancer appeared on ciga-rette packs; the habit was banned in an ever increasing list of public spaces.

We declared all-out war on an addic-tion that was seen to be harmful to indi-viduals and costly to society.

So what’s the difference between sec-ond hand smoke, and the damage being done to our environment and us by the carbon dioxide being blown into our atmosphere by millions of cars burning fossil fuels

Surely second hand CO2 is even more dangerous and likely to have more far-reaching and devastating consequences than cigarette smoke ever did – bad as cigarette smoke was and is.

Why, then, do we not have government funded campaigns in place discourag-ing the use of fossil fuels? Why are we not taxing gas at the pumps to achieve two objectives: raise the cost of CO2 to consumers and thereby discourage use; and derive revenues that can be used to research and develop alternatives?

The answer, of course, is that any politi-cal party that too aggressively advocated such a program would almost certainly plummet to the bottom of the polls.

That doesn’t mean more can’t be done to shift people’s attitudes and provide alternatives to fossil fuels. It’s not good enough to say consumers the world over want carbon based fuels, therefore we should make the most of it rather than letting other producers cash in on the bonanza.

We have to expect more from our leaders than that.

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servative’ voters want Stephen Harper re-placed by Trudeau or Mulcair, who –ironi-cally – are actually splitting the ABC vote. A majority for either would be a welcome 180-degree turnaround.

Unfortunately, 180 degrees is only a semi-revolution.

Mulcair, like Trudeau, promises real change,’ but has muzzled can-didates and supported free trade agreements that violate NDP policy.

A more democratic agenda might also be more revolutionary – like insisting on Eliza-beth May’s inclusion in debates.

Notwithstanding CBC news anchor Peter Mansbridge’s presidential-style elec-

tion coverage, Canada, unlike the U.S., enjoys a multi-party system.

Leaders need to com-municate – not excom-municate, muzzle or whip representatives, who occasionally dis-sent from the official party line, but offer positive options and solutions.

Mansbridge and his so-called ‘main lead-ers’ could learn a lot from May and other Vancouver Island Greens, whose sup-port is surging – like Green Party of Canada International Trade and Investment critic Paul Manly.

Whether the cats running Canada end up being Liberal, BQ, Conservative, NDP or Green, Canadian mice deserve to at least hear the options before we make our choice.

Norman AbbeyNanaimo

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Staying course on environmentnot the answerfor young vote

Editor:When he declared,

“Conservatives have managed to balance the needs and wants of the environment with the economy,” Mark MacDonald, Conser-vative candidate in Nanaimo-Ladysmith, made a typical stay-the-course Conserva-tive statement.

No surprise “many of the young people he’s hearing from intend to vote socialist or Green.”“Environment,” Mac-

Donald went on to say, “is (their) No.1 issue. En-vironment, environment.”

He doesn’t seem to realize it’s today’s young people that will be facing any envi-

ronmental problems caused by current in-dustrial practices de-cades after the present aging Boomers in par-liament are too old for politics, beyond even napping in the Senate.

Today’s young people want the hot romance with fossil fuels to be permanently capped before it causes more climate change.

They like the pros-pect of drinking frack-ing-free tap water and being able to breathe unpolluted air, even when it’s their turn to be in rocking chairs.

No wonder they find a healthy environment to be crucial and are drawn to the poli-cies of socialists and Greens. “Staying the course” on the envi-ronment is the prob-lem, not the answer for them.

Edwin TurnerNanaimo


PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

2016Estimate for Amount of Tax Revenue Foregone

Based on 2015

MUNICIPALREVENUE

OTHERGOV’T

REVENUETOTAL

REVENUETOTAL

REVENUETOTAL

REVENUE

TOTALS

7,396.56 5,538.86 12,935.42 13,194.13 13,458.01

5,465.74 6,769.13 12,234.87 12,479.57 12,729.16

1,052.80 1,133.59 2,186.39 2,230.12 2,274.72

1,745.03 2,391.53 4,136.56 4,219.29 4,303.68

1,339.47 1,654.53 2,994.00 3,053.88 3,114.96

7,143.51 4,656.82 11,800.33 12,036.34 12,277.07

1,539.12 769.92 2,309.04 2,355.22 2,402.32

4,811.53 2,650.53 7,462.06 7,611.30 7,763.53

1,259.78 761.91 2,021.69 2,062.12 2,103.36

9,152.63 7,114.72 16,267.35 16,592.70 16,924.55

1,578.65 954.76 2,533.41 2,584.08 2,635.76

1,782.86 1,078.26 2,861.12 2,918.34 2,976.71

2,944.40 3,542.63 6,487.03 6,616.77 6,749.11

7,277.69 4,142.04 11,419.73 11,648.12 11,881.08

769.69 465.50 1,235.19 1,259.89 1,285.09

2,032.62 1,229.31 3,261.93 3,327.17 3,393.71

5,486.98 3,059.03 8,546.01 8,716.93 8,891.27

149.28 271.27 420.55 428.96 437.54

2,405.94 1,381.44 3,787.38 3,863.13 3,940.39

2,873.16 1,478.22 4,351.38 4,438.41 4,527.18

4,051.44 1,931.37 5,982.81 6,102.47 6,224.52

72,258.88 52,975.37 125,234.25 127,738.94 130,293.72

St. Mary’s Catholic Church224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship

Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship

United Church of Canada224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship

Ladysmith Fellowship Baptist Church224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship

Anglican Synod Diocese of BC 224.2(f) Buildings for Public Worship

SECTION 2

Ladysmith Senior Citizens Housing Society 224.2(a) Non-Profit

Ladysmith Senior Citizens Housing Society 224.2(a) Non-Profit

Ladysmith & District Historical Society 224.2(a) Non-Profit

Ladysmith & District Historical Society224.2(a) Non-Profit

Ladysmith Maritime Society224.2(a) Non-Profit



Ladysmith Golf Club Society224.2(i) Recreational

Ladysmith Festival of Lights224.2(a) Non-Profit

Arts Council of Ladysmith & District224.2(a) Non-Profit

Eco-Tourism Building(mechanical room and public storage only) 224.2(a) Non-Profit

Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary224.2(a) Non-Profit

Canadian Legion Branch #171224.2(a) Non-Profit

Section 3St John’s Masonic Temple Assoc (Leased by Town for parking lot) 225.2(a) Partnering Agreement

Ladysmith & District Historical Society archives 225.2(a) Partnering Agreement

Municipal Parking lot225.2(a) Partnering Agreement

1135 4th Ave - Remainder of DL 145, LD43 Oyster Land District except Plans 33231 & VIP72186 (Specifically the area of land and buildings outlined in bold on Schedule ‘B’) Folio 1448.000

1149 4th Ave - Lot A, Plan 46331, DL43, Oyster District (Specifically the area of land and buildings outlined in red on Schedule ‘C’) Folio 1449.080

232 High StreetLot A, Plan VIP63119, DL56 Oyster Land District Folio 327.010

381 Davis RdLot 1, Plan 43316, DL 43, LD43 Folio 1041.500

314 Buller StLot A, Blk 76, LD 43 Plan 703A Folio 494.000

101 1st AveLot 1, DL56, LD43, Plan 31443 Folio 1338.000

207 Jamison Rd. Lot 1, DL 56, LD 43, Plan 21490 (Specifically the area of land surrounding the building footprint as shown on Schedule D) Folio 1322.300

721 1st Ave (Museum)Lot 11, Blk 7, LD43, Plan 703 Folio 0055.000

614 Oyster Bay DrRoundhouse & Compound, Lot 4, Plan 45800, Folio 1109.320

611 Oyster Bay Dr.Blk C, DL2016, LD43, Foreshore Lease for Marina, Lease/Permit #106431As shown on Schedule “G”, including the insert for the Visitors Centre Folio 1602.100

Unit C, I & M - 610 Oyster Bay Dr. Lot 4, Plan 45800, Parent Parcel 1109.300 and Folio 1109.317

616 Oyster Bay Dr. Car Shop Lot 4, Plan 45800Parent parcel 1109.300 Folio 1109.316

380 Davis Rd. DL43, LD43, except Plans 2478, 4670, 5873, 7527, 8922, 12027, 14051, 15693, 835R, 34197, 48247 & VIP57353. exc E&N R/W Pcl A (DD24404N) Pcl C (DD344431), VIP65242 Folio 1017.005

1163 4th AveLot A, DL146, LD43, Plan 34438 Folio 1449.200

Units J, K & L - 610 Oyster Bay RdLot 4, Plan 45800 Parent Parcel 1109.300 Folio 1109.328

Transfer BeachLot 2, Plan 36262 (Specifically the area of land and buildings outlinedin bold on Schedule ‘E’) Folio 1110.110

910 1st Ave (Thrift Shop)Lot 1, Blk 30, Plan 703A Folio 263.000

621 1st AveLot A, Blk 8, Plan 703 (except the section outlined in bold on Schedule “F”) Folio 70.000

26 Gatacre StLot 9, Blk 9, LD43, Plan 703 Folio 85.000

1115A - 1st Ave., (Under Tim Hortons)Lot 1, VIS5873, DL118, LD43 Folio 1373.010

17 & 25 Roberts StLots 8 & 9, Blk 11, Plan 703A Folios 123.000 & 125.000

As required by Section 227 of the Community Charter, we have included estimated costs of providing the permissive tax exemptions for 2016 and the next two years. Properties will not be automatically exempt in 2017 and 2018. The above Bylaw may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, British Columbia during normal office hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) excluding statutory holidays.

2017(2016+ 2%)

2018(2017+ 2%)

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PART 3

PART 1

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, that Council will give final consideration to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2015, No. 1890 at the Council meeting on October 13th, 2015 at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, B.C.

Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2015, No. 1890 proposes to exempt from taxation the following buildings, the lands on which the buildings stand and the lands surrounding certain buildings for the year 2016.

Town of Ladysmith

Parents can access a $1,200 provincial grant for post secondary education simply by opening a Registered Education Savings Plan, B.C. Education Minister Mike Bernier has announced.

Initially the grant will be available through B.C. credit unions, but the province is work-ing with other financial institutions to broaden access.“Parents and families

can go into almost any credit union in British Columbia to kick-start their education sav-ings through the B.C. Training and Educa-tion Savings Grant,” a Ministry of Education release states.

The one-time grant of $1,200 per eligible child will be deposited into a Registered Edu-cation Savings Plan (RESP) upon approval of the application.

Bernier noted that the program presents no barrier to low-in-come families because no matching or addi-tional contributions are necessary.“The province is

working to ensure that low income families and children in care are able to tap into the grant,” states the release.

In the next decade more than 78 per cent of job openings will require some form of post-secondary educa-tion and training.

To be eligible chil-dren must have been born in 2007 or later. Parents have three years, or until the day before the child’s ninth birthday, to apply.

Noting that “the vast majority of tomor-row’s jobs require some form of post-secondary education and training,” Bernier said, “I’m encouraging families to start plan-ning and saving for their children’s post-secondary education.”

With the grant plus an investment of $50 a month, savings could grow to $12,000 by the time a child is ready to pursue post second-ary studies, the release states.

University& collegegrants of$1,200 withRESP plans

While courts in Cana-da have ruled that the government must pro-vide access to marijuana when authorized by a physician, Health Cana-da does not endorse the use of marijuana, and the Conservative gov-ernment has put in place new regulations to bet-ter protect public health and safety.

I have been listening to constituents, and as one might expect, there is a wide spectrum of re-sponses, particularly on this issue. In conversa-

tions with a local health professional whom I greatly respect, he noted that medical marijuana is legal under a physi-cian’s supervision for certain conditions and he supports this and obeys the law.

On the other hand, he cannot encourage the recreational use of marijuana, noting that it comes with health and societal risks and asso-ciated costs -although marijuana has been shown to lessen symp-toms in some chronic conditions.

He suggests making marijuana a health and educational issue. He would also like to see a gathering together of the relevant experts in health, economics, law enforcement, sociol-ogy, etc., form a com-mission, with a mandate to study all the issues

in depth and come up with several options and recommendations. These experts should be nonpartisan and the committee should be balanced.

The Green Party has long supported the le-galization, regulation and taxation of mari-juana, allowing its sale to adults for medicinal or personal use through licensed distribution outlets.

Scientific research has

determined that medical marijuana can be used safely and effectively for relief of a variety of health conditions, and Canadian courts have ruled it should be read-ily available at an afford-able price for all who require it.

We believe that marijua-na production should be regulated to ensure facili-ties are safe and secure and that products meet minimum standards.

However, there are gaps in the current laws and regulations, which are creating confusion for producers, munici-palities and enforce-ment agencies.

Legalization, regula-tion and taxation would eliminate the confusion and provide revenue to fund education and health programs.

This approach will also address the problem of

health risks to young people. With a proper regulatory framework sales can be restricted to adults, with the ex-ception of special medi-cal cases. As long as marijuana is

sold as a street drug, there can be no safety and quality controls. Proper testing and labeling will ensure that consumers understand what they’re consuming. And as with alcohol and tobacco, edu-cation and health warn-ings should be attached to these products.As your Green MP, I

will work to bring to-gether all the levels of governments involved

- federal, provincial, and municipal - to establish a clear set of regulations that will ensure the sup-ply of marijuana is safe and restricted in the same way that alcohol sales are.


Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 226 of the Community Charter, that Council will give final consideration to Town of Ladysmith Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw 2015, No. 1892 at a Council meeting on October 13th, 2015 at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, B.C.

Town of Ladysmith Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw 2015, No. 1892 proposes to partially exempt from municipal taxation the following properties for the year 2016.

Town of Ladysmith

As required by Section 227 of the Community Charter, we have included estimated costs of providing the revitalization tax exemptions for 2016 and the next two years.

The above Bylaw may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith, British Columbia during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) excluding statutory holidays.

2016 2017 2018

ESTIMATE FOR AMOUNT OF TAX REVENUE FOREGONE BASED ON 2015 (2016 + 2%) (2017 + 2%)

HERITAGE COVENANT MUNICIPAL MUNICIPAL MUNICIPAL REQUIRED REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE

18 High St Nordic Holdings Ltd Lot 16, Blk 8, Plan VIP703 NO $295.31 $301.22 $307.24 Folio 74.000

Futureworks Consulting Inc 411 1st Ave & 30 Roberts St Lot 11, Blk 10, Plan VIP703 NO $1,799.19 $1,835.17 $1,871.87 Folio 107.000

12 Roberts St Paul Joy/Catherine Goldie Lot 14, Blk 27, Plan VIP703 NO $458.67 $467.84 $477.20 Folio 113.000

1639555 Alberta Ltd 341 1st Ave Lot A, Plan VIP52046 NO $1,903.42 $1,941.49 $1,980.32 Folio 126.000

TOTALS $4,456.59 $4,545.72 $4,636.63

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pennies 16. Remove connection 18. Gas storage con-

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capital 20. Erstwhile 24. W. Australian

capital 26. Dr. Laura’s initials 27. Death notice 28. Irtysh River city 30. So. Am. country 31. Last in an large

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musical passage 36. 12 37. A nestling hawk or

falcon 39. Vice president 40. Detailed criteria for

a piece of work 41. Six 42. Gossipy 46. Relating to the body 48. Incendiary liquid

used in firebombs 51. Plunder 52. Niger capital 53. Game of chukkas 54. Genus Hedera 55. Government pros-

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Mark MacDonaldConservative

Issue Summary #9 - Decriminalization of MarijuanaA majority of Canadians (68 per cent) have agreed with the statement “The use of marijuana should be decriminalized.” Efforts to enforce laws against possession and use of marijuana have been costly and ineffective, and according to many, prevent regulation of its use by providing a protected market for criminal elements in our society.

On the other hand, increasingly potent forms of THC, which can be ingested in an increasing variety of ways, are a real health risk to the physical and mental well-being of young people. Studies suggest permanent damage can result from regular use of marijuana by teens.

What steps would you and your party recommend with regard to the legalization, regulation and use of marijuana?

A video of a person mowing down a road-side election sign with a vehicle will be inves-tigated by Ladysmith RCMP.

The video on Face-book — posted Sept. 26 and shot from inside a right-hand drive vehi-cle — already has more than 10,000 views. It shows a driver plowing into a large sign once before circling around for a second run. Traf-fic can be seen driving past on the highway during the incident, which occurred just south of Ladysmith near the south Davis Road intersection with the Island Highway.“It was appalling,” said Mark MacDonald, Conservative Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidate, whose sign was de-stroyed in the video.

Destruction of an election sign falls un-der the Criminal Code.“If there’s any way they

can be identified, that would be a criminal

offence — mischief,” said Supt. Mark Fisher of the Nanaimo RCMP.

“The challenge would be identifying who it is.”

Fisher said he would forward the video on to the Ladysmith RCMP detachment.

Candidates from oth-er camps say it’s not OK and call for cool heads so voters can focus on campaign issues, not signs.

Chantal O’Neill, Na-na imo - L a d y s m i t h NDP campaign man-ager, called the driv-ing “ridiculous.”“How does someone get away with some-

thing like that?” she asked.

Ilan Goldenblatt, cam-paign manager for Green Party candidate Paul Manly, said he was

“pretty appalled” to see the driver intention-ally destroy someone’s sign.“That is completely un-acceptable behaviour, we’ve made it very clear to our supporters,” Goldenblatt said.

Liberal signs have been cut too, “and the money comes from the community,” said Susan Stevenson, cam-paign manager for can-didate Tim Tessier.

New Democrats have long said that no one should be going to jail or be stuck with a criminal record for possession of marijuana for personal use. We have pledged to decriminalize possession of small amounts of mar-ijuana immediately.

It is clear Stephen Harper’s “war on drugs” is about ideology, not science, and the Conser-vatives have refused to listen or act responsibly on this file.

It has been 40 years since the LeDain Com-mission looked into the non-medical use of drugs and successive Liberal and Conserva-tive governments have done nothing to update the government’s under-standing of marijuana use in Canada today.

It is time to modern-

ize our marijuana laws, move to decriminaliza-tion, and base laws on scientific evidence and public health principles.An NDP government

would seek to balance prevention, public health and well-being, harm re-duction, community safe-ty, and public education. We would also consult and work with provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous governments.

I also recently met with local, licensed business-es that provide medical marijuana and listened as they outlined their need for a clear federal framework for the regu-lation of medical mari-juana.

The Liberal Party of Canada is commit-ted to the control and

strict regulation of Cannabis. While over-all importance of legalization has less importance than the economy and the en-vironment, it has GREAT importance to the 800,000 plus Canadians that cur-rently are burdened with a criminal record for simple possession, and stand to have this record expunged.

The government’s current approach to the use of marijuana – prohibition and crimi-nalization – is not working. Decriminal-ization does not work, it only provides for more freedom of the criminal element.

The current ap-proach has failed to deter citizens, includ-ing young people, from using marijua-na. In 2013, UNICEF reported that Can-ada (at 28 percent) leads the developed world in cannabis use amongst teenag-ers. And the trade in marijuana is funnel-ing millions of dollars into criminal organi-zations.

The Liberal Party is therefore proposing a new approach – to legalize and strictly regulate the com-mercial production and private use of cannabis in Canada. This new approach would not be intro-duced without fur-ther public consulta-tion.

Marijuana is not dangerous enough to warrant prohi-bition, yet it is not without its prob-lems. School perfor-mance, mild addic-tion potential and concentration while driving etc. Public education has been very successful in an-ti-cigarette smoking programs, and there is good reason to believe that an accu-rate, realistic public relations campaign would help to curb excessive marijuana use. It should not be made available to teens with regard to soft evidence that there may be an is-sue of intellectual im-pairment in younger people.


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There’s something comforting about having foot-prints painted on the sidewalks for you to follow, a sort of roadmap through an enchanted land, telling you which direction to go, when to stop, even when to turn and gawk.

For a couple of hours, you can do something, dis-cover something, without having to think. All you have to do is follow in the footsteps of the millions who have gone before and, like them, get lost in the muralists’ recreations.

As Chemainus and Ladysmith newbies, Diana and I simply had to do the Chemainus mural tour, so we set off on a fine, late summer day to take in one of the premier attractions our region has to offer – Di-ana appreciating the works as a fellow artist, me taking them in from the perspective of a writer.

For me each of the murals is like a portal into a different world – a world of steam, muscle, fiddles, sail boats and dugout canoes.

Having art writ large at street level invites the viewer to step right into the picture. The paintings are like time machines; the walls cum canvases aren’t barriers so much as entrances into the re-gion’s rich and varied history.

This notion of mural as time portal really stuck home when I looked at Emily Carr’s Beloved Trees, painted on the west wall of the Chemainus Theatre, and listed in the official souvenir map as mural #1.

I was fooled by this ingenious trompe l’oeil into thinking that the art actually was inset into the wall, that there was a genuine three dimensional aspect to the work.

Each person on the tour will have his own favou-rites. I loved the Chemainus Outdoor Gathering (#41) and could easily have stepped through the time barrier there and joined the dancers swirling and chatting in the shadow of Mount Brenton.

The gritty reality of the Lenora Mines at Mount Sicker (#22) also struck me. I could imagine my-self standing cross-armed on the miniature rail car stacked with stones, looking out at the tourists looking in on my 19th Century world.

My fascination was aroused most by the pan-oramic scenes, and by snapshots of working life before muscles and skill were replaced by motors and automation.

Every resident of Chemainus and region should take this walk, and experience it from their own perspective.

Or you can take a carriage ride down mural row if you prefer, adding the clop of Jim Bangle’s magnifi-cent horses and rattling buggy to the experience… not to mention an ongoing narration about the mu-rals and the town’s rich history.

If you’re on foot, you’ll want to make a few stops along the way. Being an aficionado of strong coffee and sweet desserts, I would suggest one of them be the Maple Lane Café, where you can dine outside on their patio.

You can’t really say you know the town it’s named after until you’ve bitten into one of their Chemainus Bars… Move over Nanaimo!

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Tour de Rock riders getenthusiastic greetingsin Ladysmith, Chemainus

They gave their all in a ride from the top to the bottom of Vancouver Is-land, and the people of Ladysmith and Chemainus made sure the Tour de Rock cyclists, who are raising funds in the fight against cancer, knew they were appreciated.

They also made sure the Cops For Cancer didn’t leave this stretch of the Island Highway without a fresh injec-tion of financial support to see them on their way and fuel the tough climb over the Malahat.

Between the two stopovers more than $73,000 was raised. People in the com-munities did everything from getting heads shaved, to selling cookies, to hosting dinners, to...All kinds of events were organized

in support of the ride. The kids, staff and parents at Chemainus Elementary

School, where the riders stopped just before taking to the highway, raised a total of $1,970, a contribution that warmed the riders’ hearts.

Special honours have to go to the Chemainus 49th Parallel Grocery, which raised a total of $25,776, a lot of it through garage sales held at the Chemainus general store outlet.

Tim Hortons in Ladysmith raised $3,970 through donated sales of its Smile Cookies. Then there’s Ed Po-lachek, who once again raised $5,000 collecting pop cans and bottles.

No matter what the amount, or event, the communities of Ladysmith and Chemainus have to feel good about their contribution to a great cause. The 21 rid-ers covered the miles and climbed the hills, but the communities that support-ed them made the effort a huge success.

From top right, counterclockwise: Ladysmith Tim Hortons owners Dave and Caroline Milne hand over a cheque for $3,970 to Cst. Mihai Ilioi of the Nanaimo RCMP. Ilioi raised $1,025 from the crowd and the Milnes kicked in another $1,500 to achieve his $2,500 head shave goal. The Tour de Rock riders in Ladysmith with Tammy, who lost her son Callum Brown to cancer. Piper Pat Morrison led the Tour de Rock team into the Eagles Hall in Ladysmith for the traditional Red Serge Dinner, Sept. 28. After a brief stop at Tim Hortons, the Tour de Rock riders were piped up First Ave., to the Ladysmith & District Credit Union, where they mingled with the crowd, and participated in events and special ceremonies. Below, Ron Neubauer of Chemainus 49th Parallel Grocery, flanked by daughter Teresa Williams and grandson Seth, hand over a cheque for $25,776 to the Tour de Rock team. More at Ladysmith/Chemainus Chronicle on Facebook.


Optic Nerve Head DrusenThe optic nerve is like a cable where all the thousands of nerve fibers coming from the light-sensitive cells of the retina meet up. The optic nerve carries visual information to the brain. Damage to the optic nerve results in loss of vision and can eventually lead to blindness. The most common disease affecting the optic nerve is glaucoma, but there are other less common conditions that can damage the optic nerve and lead to visual loss. One such condition is optic nerve head drusen (ONHD).

The drusen in optic nerve head drusen are not the same as drusen you may have heard about in age-related macular degeneration. The

latter are deposits of material in the macula of the eye that occur with age and can lead to central vision loss. The drusen in ONHD are composed of protein-like calcified material within the anteri-or end of the optic nerve, called the optic nerve head. This part of the optic nerve is visible during routine eye exams when the doctor looks in your eye. The exact cause of ONHD is not known.

Optic nerve head drusen are present in about 1% of the population. They occur equally for men and women and are more common in Caucasians. In about 75% of cases they are present in both eyes. ONHD can be inherited but this is not always the case. ONHD often do not have any symptoms and are usually noticed during a routine eye exam. They are not often seen in infants or young children but become apparent in teens. ONHD often start off “buried” (not distinctly vis-ible) and this can make the optic nerve appear to have generalized swelling (edema). Additional testing is often needed to differentiate the two. Optic nerve edema, termed papilledema when present in both eyes, is a much more serious condition and can indicate increased intracranial pressure from things like brain infections or tumors.

In adults with ONHD, individual calcified drusen can often be seen by viewing the optic nerve during routine eye exams. The edge of the optic nerve is irregular and the optic nerve can appear elevated instead of flat. In cases where the diagnosis is uncertain after viewing the optic nerve, ultrasound or retinal photography using a special fluorescein filter can be useful. We have a new Optos retinal imaging camera at our South Cowichan Eyecare location that will show ONHD as white lesions in the optic nerve on an autofluorescence image.

Optic nerve head drusen can damage the retinal nerve fibers that lay above them in the optic nerve and this can lead to loss of peripheral (side) vision. Patients with ONHD should perform regular visual field tests to determine the presence and extent of peripheral vision loss and to monitor for progression. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging of the optic nerve can be used to monitor for thinning of the nerve fibers. Most patients with ONHD will not lose central vision and although 70% may have some loss of peripheral vision, this is often not noticeable to the patient. Unfortunately, there is no known treatment for ONHD. In some cases, eye care professionals will recommend intraocular pressure lowering drops like those used for treating glaucoma. There have not been studies proving this is effective but the theory is that reducing the internal eye pressure may relieve some stress on the optic nerve. A rare but serious complication of ONHD is the development of a small area of new blood vessels that can bleed and cause vi-sion loss. This condition is just one of many eye diseases that do not usually have symptoms but can be picked up by your Optometrist on a routine eye exam.

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The Board of Education is currently consulting parents, students and the public about its Facilities Plan Update. During the next several weeks, the Board will be holding public forums to discuss the proposals in the plan. The format of these forums has been designed to encourage dialogue and discussion. At each meeting, there will be a short introductory session; a presentation; a facilitator-led discussion group on topics of importance to each community; and a short closing session.

The meetings scheduled for school zones are as follows:South Zone - Cedar Area Elementary SchoolsTuesday, October 6: 7 to 9 p.m. – North Cedar Intermediate Discussion group topics will include the amalgamation of North Cedar Intermediate and Woodbank Primary schools, with the proposed closure of one of the two schools in June 2016. North Zone - Rutherford ElementaryThursday, October 8: 7 to 9 p.m. – Rutherford Elementary Discussion group topics will include the proposed closure of Rutherford Elementary in June 2017, as well as the future plans to relocate the district’s Skills for Life Program.

Tuesday, October 13: 7 to 9 p.m. - Frank J. Ney Elementary Discussion group topics will include the construction of a new wing at Frank J. Ney Elementary as well as the relocation of students from Rutherford Elementary to Frank J. Ney, McGirr and Randerson Ridge elementary schools.Central Zone - Woodlands SecondaryTuesday, October 20: 7 to 9 p.m. – Woodlands Secondary Discussion group topics include the proposed closure of Woodlands Secondary in June 2016, with the relocation of students into Wellington Secondary and Nanaimo District Secondary schools. District ProgramsTuesday, October 27: 7 to 9 p.m. - Nanaimo District Secondary Discussion group topics will include the relocation of district programs as well as the relocation of the Learn@Home programs (K-7 and 8-12).

The plan proposes significant changes to schools in our district and it is important for the Board of Education to hear parents’ input. We hope that as many parents as possible will attend one of these forums and participate in the discussion groups.

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Aboriginal Elders-in-Residence at Vancouver Island University (VIU) have been recognized for the knowledge they share and the important role they play at the in-stitution, with the signing of a new agreement that accords them a special faculty designation.

Elders who work at VIU cam-puses in Nanaimo, Powell River and Cowichan were honoured in a traditional ceremony Sept. 25 at Shq’apthut, the Aboriginal Gathering Place at VIU, wit-nessed by students, faculty, staff, and BC’s Shqwi qwal, Shawn A-in-chut Atleo.

President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ralph Nilson said the recog-nition of Elders at VIU is a sign of great respect for their gener-osity in sharing ancient Indig-enous wisdom and teachings.“In Canada, the residential

schools led to education being seen as a very repressive tool for many years by Aboriginal people,” Dr. Nilson said. “We have also experienced and we’ve come to understand with the Elders’ help, that education is the tool that is going to help us move forward.”

Elders-in-Residence were first hired by VIU in the mid-1990s. Today, there are nine Elders who work at VIU’s three cam-puses in Nanaimo, Cowichan and Powell River.

The letter of agreement signed earlier this year creates a new classification of employment for the Elders-in-Residence, one that formally recognizes them as “gifted faculty who provide a unique and highly regarded knowledge contribution to VIU and the VIU community.”

Atleo, who served as VIU’s first Chancellor, recognized VIU’s El-ders for sharing the “brilliance and wisdom of Indigenous knowledge,” and for show-ing great patience not only in working with students and fac-ulty, but in having persevered through many years of struggle.“VIU is recognizing you as fac-ulty, for the wisdom that you carry,” Atleo said.

Sherry McCarthy, chairperson of the VIU Students’ Union and a member of the Mowachaht/Muchahlaht First Nation, thanked the Elders for their kindness, wisdom and guidance to students.“I am so grateful that we have so many students coming to this University and being welcomed by you,” she said. “Elders make us feel at home.”

VIU’s Elders-in-Residence, who serve at Nanaimo, Powell River and Cowichan campuses, were recognized as gifted faculty at a special ceremony Sept. 25 at VIU’s Aboriginal Gathering Place: (l-r) Ray Peter, Geral-dine Manson, Philomena Williams, Stella Johnson, Gary Manson, Eugene Louie and Marlene Rice. Unable to attend were Delores Louie and Harold Joe.

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On the one hand, the BC Teachers’ Federa-tion is calling for the need to ‘reverse cuts’ to the education system and “invest new money to address urgent needs like class composition, implementation of the new curriculum, and growing mental health issues in schools.”

On the other, the Fraser Institute claims that “education funding is not being cut” in Canada and that “spending on public schools has increased, with the additional money paying mainly for salaries, pensions and ben-efits”.

In the middle, the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District has not responded to several requests from the Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle for their analysis of the state of education funding in B.C.

On Sept. 17 BC Teachers Federation Presi-dent Jim Iker appeared before the B.C. Legisla-tive Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services in Nanaimo to make a case for more education funding.

He urged the committee, which has recom-mended in past reports increased public edu-cation funding, to take a stronger stand. “The past recommendations to increase public edu-cation funding and address downloaded costs were excellent, but have gone unanswered,” Iker said.

“BC teachers strongly urge the Committee to go even further this year and ensure the gov-ernment puts the needs of schools and stu-dents at the top of its priority list.”

In his submission Iker accused the provincial government of squeezing school budgets instead of providing the funding needed to cover the cost of a six-year negotiated settlement signed be-tween teachers and the province last year.

Iker said the province is “forcing school dis-tricts to cut $54 million in a shell game so the government could claim it was fully funding the cost of 2014’s negotiated settlement.”

He added that a $400 million fund included in the agreement to address class size and com-position issues over a five year period is not enough.“The Teacher Education Fund we success-fully negotiated last year was only able to hire back the 400 teachers that were laid off,” Iker told the commission. “That’s not going to solve the class-size and composition issues in our schools. It’s time the government made re-in-vesting in education a priority.”

The Fraser Institute paints a different pic-ture. Deani Van Pelt, director of the Fraser Institute’s Barbara Mitchell Centre for Im-provement in Education and co-author of Understanding the Increases in Education Spending in Public Schools in Canada, said education funding increased during the 10 years between 2003 and 2013 despite a decline in student enrolment.

Her report says that between 2003-04 and 2012-13, compensation costs rose from $30.9 billion to $44.6 billion –72.2 per cent of the overall $19.1 billion increase in education spending during the 10-year period.

Canada-wide pension costs rose by 89 per cent (with the steepest climbs in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta, where increases topped 100 percent). Salaries and wages in-creased by 42 per cent. And benefits increased by 36.2 percent.

These increases took place over a period when student enrolment nation-wide declined by 4.9 percent—from about 5.3 million to a just over 5 million, the Fraser Institute says.“Canadians want a thriving and well-funded public school system, but increases in educa-tion spending have come despite declining en-rolment and during an era of deficits in most provinces,” said Fraser Institute Vice President Jason Clemens, co-author of the education funding study.

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The new up to date Seniors Directory for 2016 is hot off the press. Come in and pick one up at the centre, or look for them at different venues around town. We would like to thank all of the businesses that bought ads

so we could have our second printing. Also a big thank you to our wonderful volunteer Cathy who worked so diligently get-ting the directory ready to print.

National Seniors Day took place Oct. 1. We had everyone signed up, and want to thank the Old Town Bakery for their do-nation of cake. As this column was submitted before the actual luncheon, I will fill you in on the celebration next column.

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You better hustle if you want a chance to get into Black Jack’s Hideaway – the next performance, orches-trated by Director Dawn Adams and her band of senior actors and singers holed up in Chemainus.

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Or, if you prefer a matinee, there may be tickets left for the 1 p.m. buffet, followed by the 3 p.m. performance Thursday, Nov. 5.

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If you want to fit in, you can show up for the performance in ap-propriate attire. “Dance hall girls and cowboys welcome,” Adams says.

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Ruby (Gail O’Hara), Diamond Lil (Lois Anderson), Barnaby Jones (George Davidson), Pearl (Sheila Hender-son) and Gypsy Rose Lee (Carol Fowler) were joined by the Chemainus Tours team for a shoot (photo only) on Willow Street during a recent rehearsal break.

Joel Scott of Chemainus is one of 14 writers, ‘of a certain age,’ to make it onto the first Cedric Liter-ary Awards shortlist.

The Cedric Award is open to B.C. writers over the age of 50. Scott earned his place in the running for his fiction entry titled Arrows Flight.

Arrow’s Flight is the story of a man with a past who unexpectedly inherits an old 41 foot sailing ketch and thinks it will change his life for the better. Unfortunate-ly ‘such is not the case,’ and after some bad de-cisions he ends up flee-ing for his life down the West Coast and beyond, pursued by unknown assailants.

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Cedric winners – cat-egories are Fiction, Cre-ative Non-fiction, Poetry and First Nations – will be announced Nov. 10 at the Roundhouse Com-munity and Recreation Centre in Vancouver.

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Their new dos are in support of 11 Save On Foods team members in the Nanaimo region, who signed up for the Oct. 4 run, including Sue Sission from the Brooks Landing store, who is a breast cancer survivor.

Under the team name Keep Calm and Save On, the runners each contributed $40 or raised $150 to participate in the CIBC run, which took place in Nanaimo. “So our team total will go up on race day,” said Sharon Little, team captain.

The CIBC announced Sunday, Oct. 4, that the Nanaimo run raised about $119,000 for The Cana-dian Breast Cancer Foundation.

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40,000 lb Hydraulic Trailer Licensed Marine Mechanic On Duty Repair & Maintenance Haul out on-site Storage for Vessels &

Equipment Aluminum Fabrication Bottom Paint/Scrape Welding Custom Work Do It Yourself or We Do Everything

250-714-6206Downtown Ladysmith at Fishermans Wharf

Full service marine repair and maintenanceSteel - Aluminum - Fiberglass & Wood

Business of the Week

E&S Heating and Air Conditioning

Sales • Service • Installations

Visit Our Showroom - 428 - 1st Ave.250-924-0114 • www.esheating.ca

Gas • Oil • ElectricAir Conditioners • Heat Pumps Furnaces • Boilers • Granby Oil Tanks

Winter is just around the corner!Let our expertise take care of your heating needs BEFORE the winter coldness arrives!

250-616-1184

Rancher, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom, detached workshop Loads of storage, extra long carport, gorgeous back deck and pond, good turn around, private location, walk to town, schools, Rec Centre.

Jill DashwooD

[email protected] “helping you is what we do!”

serving happy Clients for 25 years!1186 Cloke Rd, Ladysmith-$294,900

Business of the Week

Drinking Water Bulk Hauling

Domestic & Construction for Cisterns, Wells,

Swimming Pools

Call Torrie Jones

250-754-4721 “Service the Old Fashioned Way”

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Groundbreaking Performance Through Practical Innovation

Driver/Labourer

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial and explosives industry with over 3,600 employees worldwide. Dyno Nobel Canada is one of Canada’s largest suppliers of explosive [poducts and blasting services

You will support out commitment to site safety and exceptional customer service through the safe, timely, and accurate delivery of company products as well as assist with the plant operation, general maintenance, and repair of buildings, vehicles, and equipment. In good physical condition to lift 50-lb boxes, you have related experience and good working knowledge of OH&S, security, highway, environment, and other related regulations, standards, and procedures. You have a valid Class 1 driver’s license, and current airbrake certification. You also have certifications in WHMIS and TDG.

Please apply via email to [email protected], subject line Nanaimo Position

DYNO Dyno NobelGroundbreaking

Performance

www.dynonobel.com

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING

CARETAKERS/RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

MOTEL ASST Manager Team to run small Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, good Health, fulltime live-in position. Fax 250-586-1634 or email resume to: [email protected]

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top medical tran-scription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-466-1535. [email protected]

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DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!In-demand career! Employershave work-at-home positionsavailable. Get online trainingyou need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for awork-at-home career today!

START A New Career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare,Business, Education or Infor-mation Tech. If you have aGED, call: 855-670-9765.

FORESTRY

HD LOGGING MECHANIC

Nootka Sound Timber requires a certifi ed heavy duty mechanic experienced in West Coast logging equip-ment. The Company is a full-phase logging operation located at Kendrick Arm on Nootka Island (West Coast of Vancouver Island) operat-ing on a 14 days on and 7 days off shift. Qualifi ed candidates can submit resumes by email to:

[email protected]

or fax to (778) 441-1191

SHOP FOREMAN

Nootka Sound Timber requires a Shop Foreman with extensive West Coast logging experience (Off-road Logging Trucks, Hydraulic Log Loaders, and Grapple Yarders) required. The Com-pany is a signifi cant, full-phase logging operation located at Kendrick Arm on Nootka Island (West Coast of Vancouver Island) offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefi t pack-age and operating on a 14 days on and 7 days off shift. Qualifi ed candidates can submit resumes by email to:

[email protected]

or fax to (778) 441-1191.

DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

email [email protected]

Your community. Your classifieds.

TOLL FREE 1-855-310.3535

$30 SELL IT IN 3 OR IT RUNS FOR FREE!*Place your private party automotive ad with us in your community paper for the next 3 weeks for only $30. If your vehicle does not sell, call us and we'll run it again at NO CHARGE! *Private party only, cannot be combined with other discounts.

Salonen, Laura Mirjam

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Laura Salonen, on September 29, 2015.

Mom was born in Finland on August 25, 1920. She married Olavi, her husband for 36 years, and they immigrated to Ladysmith in 1951 where they were one of many Finnish families building a life in this community.

Laura is predeceased by her husband Olavi in September 1983.

She is survived by her daughters, Pirjo Barnes and Nora (Andrew) Dowsett and son Tapio (Renee) Salonen.

She will also be lovingly remembered by granddaughter Sherie Barnes, grandsons Aaron (Nicole) Salonen, Troy (Diana) Salonen and Christopher Dowsett, as well as great grandson Shane and great granddaughter Alexa.

We would like to give special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Chemainus Care Centre where mom resided for the past year and to Dr. Manhas for his attentive care.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Condolences may be offered at [email protected]

Telford’s of Ladysmith250-245-5553

I feel so honoured by the community of

Ladysmith for their out-pouring of generosity.

From my incredible family and amazing friends, to complete strangers, who have taken of their time to offer support through

encouragement. I thank you.Each note brings me strength and hope. I read them often and am so grateful to belong to this community.Thank you for giving and sharing, and helping so unconditionally.With deepest gratitude and much love,

Lori Rogerson and Family

Telford’sBurial and Cremation Centre

LADYSMITH112 French St.

250-245-5553

NANAIMO595 Townsite Rd.

250-591-6644

Your local Memorial Society of BC Funeral Home, caring service at reasonable cost.

Greg Lonsdale

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FUNERAL HOMES

How would you like to be remembered?

The choices are yours...when you plan ahead.

Call today for a free copy of:

“A Guide toPlanning Ahead.”

Iain S. Smith Manager Nanaimo

SANDS FUNERAL CHAPELS

Nanaimo 250-753-2032Proudly Canadian

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

RANDERSON RIDGE CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT FAIR Fri/Sat. Nov. 20/21 2015 Tables only $50 Info /Registra-tion Call: Karen 250.816.8794 [email protected]

DEATHS


INFORMATION

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DEATHS


LEGALS

Ladysmith Lions Club

AGMOctober 12th

6:30 pmLadysmith Seniors

Center

TRAVEL

GETAWAYS

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet - Deluxe waterfront cabin,

sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

TIMESHARE

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TRAVEL

VACATION SPOTS

FOUNTAIN OF Youth Spa RV Resort is your winter destina-tion for healing mineral waters, fi ve-star facilities, activities, entertainment, fi tness, friends, and youthful fun! $9.95/day for new customers. Reservations: 1-888-800-0772, foyspa.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

5 BED adult care nursing home for sale in Ladysmith. Will sell equipment or full busi-ness. Leased building, but can be bought. (250)668-4433.

GET FREE Vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-locations provided. Protected territories. Interest free fi nancing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629 Website www.tcvend.com.

FUNERAL HOMES

CARDS OF THANKS


Groundbreaking Performance Through Practical Innovation

Driver/Labourer

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial and explosives industry with over 3,600 employees worldwide. Dyno Nobel Canada is one of Canada’s largest suppliers of explosive products and blasting services.

You will support our commitment to site safety and exceptional customer service through the safe, timely, and accurate delivery of company products as well as assist with the plant operation, general maintenance, and repair of buildings, vehicles, and equipment. In good physical condition to lift 50-lb boxes, you have related experience and good working knowledge of OH&S, security, highway, environment, and other related regulations, standards, and procedures. You have a valid Class 1 driver’s license, and current airbrake certification. You also have certifications in WHMIS and TDG.

Please apply via email to [email protected], subject line Nanaimo Position.

DYNO Dyno NobelGroundbreaking

Performance

www.dynonobel.com

Salonen, Laura Mirjam

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Laura Salonen, on September 29, 2015.

Mom was born in Finland on August 25, 1920. She married Olavi, her husband for 36 years, and they immigrated to Ladysmith in 1951 where they were one of many Finnish families building a life in this community.

Laura is predeceased by her husband Olavi in September 1983.

She is survived by her daughters, Pirjo Barnes and Nora (Andrew) Dowsett and son Tapio (Renee) Salonen.

She will also be lovingly remembered by granddaughter Sherie Barnes, grandsons Aaron (Nicole) Salonen, Troy (Diana) Salonen and Christopher Dowsett, as well as great grandson Shane and great granddaughter Alexa.

We would like to give special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Chemainus Health Care Centre where mom resided for the past year and to Dr. Manhas for his attentive care.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Condolences may be offered at [email protected]

Telford’s of Ladysmith250-245-5553

Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle Tue, Oct 6, 2015 www.ladysmithchronicle.com A19

Available immediately, $750 per month. Private washroom and kitchen area, main level parking in front.

Call Doug Irving 250-246-0321

For lease 900 sq. ft. of office/retail space

22 High St, Ladysmith, basement suite

HELP WANTED

HOOKTENDER, F/T.- Dun-can, BC. Wages as per USW coastal agreement. Loader &processor experience an assetor be willing to learn to run these machines. Fax resumeto 1-604-736-5320 or email [email protected]

UCLUELET HARBOUR SEAFOODS

is currently seeking FISH CUTTERS“highest pay rate in

the industry” 8-10 hours up to 12 if is needed, 30 -60 hours

per week.Important information:

Shifts of work: We require fl exibility on schedule as

hours of work can be: from 5:00 am to 1:00pm or

2:00pm, sometimes working until 4pm or 5:00pm is

required during summer time when production is heavy and overtime is available

Apply by e-mail to: uhsjobs@

pacseafood.com or call at Ph:

250-726-7768 x234

RETAIL

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT PANDORA? We have an opening for a F/T Sales As-sociate who has the experi-ence and drive to take our Pandora sales to ‘the next lev-el’. If you are motivated, ‘uber passionate’ about Pandora & have an eye for detail, please drop off your resume, with cover letter, at FLYING FISH, 180 Commercial Street, Na-naimo. No emails please!

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

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Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

COWICHAN Hauling & Moving

(250) 597-8335HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL

MOVING & DELIVERIES SMALL DEMOLITION JOBS

OFFICE/RETAIL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MISC SERVICES

STAMP COLLECTORLooking to buy stamps [email protected]

PLUMBING

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

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.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Trent DammelAll Types of

Roofi ngResidential/Commercial

New and Re-roofi ng24hr Emergency Repairs

Professional Service Since 1992250-245-7153www.r-and-l-roofi ng.ca

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APPLIANCES

10 CU.FT deep freeze, $125. GE washer and dryer, $300. Kenmore stacking FL wash-er/dryer, $350. Maytag wash-er, $150. Kenmore W/D, $300. Inglis dryer, $100. Built-in dishwashers, $100-$150. 6 month warranty on all appli-ances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

STEEL BUILDINGS. Madness Sale! All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel, 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

PERFECT OPPORTUNITY for a home and free business. Daycare could pay your mort-gage if you want to keep it run-ning or simply enjoy the priva-cy of 1 acre, 2300 sq ft close to school and town. 250 286 0634 www.991petersen.com

OFFICE/RETAIL

REAL ESTATE

LOTS

RENTALS

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

COMMERCIAL SPACE avail. at Timberlands Mobile Home Park, 3581 Hallberg Rd. Suitable for restaurant or small grocery. Call 250-245-3647.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

“Book your event” our meeting room is available for your gathering or event whether for business or pleasure. Large TV screen for presentations. Menu’s to suit budgets. Set menu’s, a la carte or buffet service is available. Also “Foods for Function” service is avail-able for small or large group functions. Platters or en-tree’s available. All prepared in our commercial kitchen. Pick up or delivery within reason. For more informa-tion or to plan your function call Donna 250-245-7933

SUITES, LOWER

LADY SMITH 1-BDRM suite level entry,Pet friendly, shared laundry, close to town. $650. (250)210-0756.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

2004 38’ Diesel Class A, 2 slides, generator, hydraulic leveling, front & back heat & air cond, W/D, built-in vacuum. full body paint, new tires/bat-teries, 37,000km, $76,000. Winterized. (250)218-1910.

Your Community, Your Classifi eds.

Call 1-855-310-3535


The Last WordChronicle


New Democratic candidate in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding Sheila Malcolmson an-nounced Monday, Oct. 5, that an NDP government would allow BC Ferries and the prov-ince of British Columbia to ac-cess federal funding for ferry infrastructure, terminals, fleet upgrades and new vessels.“The Harper Conservatives have prevented BC Ferries from accessing basic infra-structure funding that would help reduce ferry costs for B.C.,” said Malcolmson.“Tom Mulcair and the NDP

will end Harper’s unfair policy that is hurting our coastal com-munities such as Nanaimo. We will make ferry infrastructure, including terminals and fleets, an eligible category for federal funding under the New Build-ing Canada Fund.”

Green candidate Paul Man-ly also believes BC Ferries should be funded, and that it would be an appropriate use of New Building Canada funds.“I don’t see why BC Ferries shouldn’t be able to apply to that fund for infrastructure,” he said, noting that the Trans Canada highway ends in Victo-ria, not on the Lower Mainland.“We have a national highway, and it’s part of our national road infrastructure, and the federal government should have a part in funding that in-frastructure,” he said.

Conservative candidate Mark MacDonald said BC Ferries is already eligible for fund-ing, and has received millions.

“The Conservative government will continue its $30 million annual funding for BC Fer-ries, and has already said that BC Ferries is eligible for Build Canada funding for all their shore-based facilities,” he said.

He also noted that he and Van-couver Island North MP John Duncan recently committed to supporting foot passenger service between Nanaimo and Vancouver. “A newly elected Conservative government will provide financial backing for a new downtown Nanaimo-downtown Vancouver foot pas-senger ferry without provincial participation so far, and this will provide significant jobs and investment in Central Van-couver Island,” MacDonald said.

Commitments to improved ferry service will be welcomed by Island communities, and particularly those served by minor routes, which have been hard hit by increased ferry rates.

In his most recent report, last month, BC Ferries Commis-sioner Gord Macatee said in-creases in fares for BC Ferries will be capped at 1.9 percent per year between 2016 and 2020.

B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone called the decision ‘good news, noting that the in-creases were the lowest since 2003.

Many ferry users may feel dif-ferently, however, especially those using Gulf Island routes, where fares have increased at a rate four or five times that of inflation according to a study commissioned by the Islands Trust.

Malcolmson said rates are out of line, and that it’s time for the federal government to help.

“Skyrocketing fare increases and service cuts from BC Fer-ries need to be addressed at a federal level,” she said.“Ferries are the transportation backbone of Vancouver Island and people in our communi-ties depend on them for travel, work, jobs and our economy.”

Ferry services on the east coast are often subsidized by the federal government be-cause they are inter-provincial, whereas BC Ferries routes run within the province. “Islanders have had enough of this neglect from the Conserva-tive government,” she said. “As Chair of the Islands Trust Coun-cil, I spent six years pushing for improved ferry service and keeping ferry costs affordable for area residents and tourists.”

NDP promises federal funding for BC Ferries

What difference would additional federal funding make to BC Ferry services, especially on minor routes, which have been hard hit over the last 10 years?

Last Word for October 6, 2015• Want to get up to speed on what the candi-dates 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 Tessier (Liberal) and their parties stand for. Everyone is welcome. Aggie hall is located at 1110 First Ave in Ladysmith.• Grant Mellemstrand and Naomi Barclay, on piano, will perform Schubert’s Die Schone Müllerin (The Lovely Maid of the Mill), Sunday, Oct. 18 at St. Michael’s Church in Chemainus. Schubert’s famous song cycle tells a story of unrequited love, moving from cheerful opti-mism to despair and tragedy, and ending with a lullaby sung by the brook. Tickets: at the door, $20; advance, $17; under 18, five dollars. Avail-

able at: Owl’s Nest Bistro, Chemainus; Valley Vines to Wines, Mill Bay; Ten Old Books, Dun-can; Salamander Books, Ladysmith; Chemainus Festival Inn; or 250-748-8383

• Take a look in Davy Jones Locker. The Cham-ber of Commerce and the Waterfront Gallery will be holding a fall fundraising gala Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6 to midnight at Aggie Hall. The 2nd Davy Jones Locker fundraiser will feature a Seafood Dinner, live band (Luv Train), as well as a live and silent auction. Tickets are $40 for one, $75 for a pair. Available at the Chamber office, 33 Roberts Street or call 250-245-2112. Info available at ladysmithcofc.com.

• Boo! There’ll be a Monster Bash in full swing Halloween night, Saturday, Oct. 31 at Aggie Hall starting at 9 p.m. Presented by the Kins-men, the event – you have to be 19 or over to at-tend – will feature the Night Devils and special guests the Diamond Dawgs. Tickets are $10, available at the 49th Parallel Grocery or from a Ladysmith Kinsmen.

LADYSMITH CHEMAINUS CEDAR DUNCAN

Your Island Community Grocers since 1977

Visit us on the web www.the49th.com

3055 Oak Street1020 1st Avenue 1824 Cedar Road 550 Cairnsmore Street

250-246-3551250-245-3221 250-722-7010 250-748-2412

100% Locally Owned & Operated • We deliver! (See store for details)We reserve the right to limit quantities • Pictures for illustrative purposes only

Open Daily from 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

Prices effective Monday, October 5 to Monday, October 12, 2015 unless otherwise noted

3 DaySaleFriday, Saturday & SundayOctober 9, 10 11

WOW!Dozen, limit 2 total 19849th ParallelIsland Produced

Medium Eggs

3DaySale

Dozen

98¢

Fresh BakedScotchBaps

Island Farms

Vanilla PlusIce Cream

1.65 litres

3778 Inch

Pumpkin orApple Pies600 grams 2/$5

ExtraHot Buys!

3DaySale3Day

Sale

Big Pak,144’s, limit 2 448Red RoseTea Bags

WOW!

Absolutely Amazing!Ron, and the gang at the 49th in

Chemainus fund-raise all year long for Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock.

Through Garage Sales, Hot Dog Sales, Bottle Drives, Pie Throwing, Penny Drives and Donations this year...

$25,776.57!Words can not do this story justice,

that puts the 10 year total a $83,400.00


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