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NORTH SHORE ESTATES

Lake Cowichan’s North Shore offers modern building plans at your range. North Shore Estates is Lake Cowichan’s most recent land development offering a variety of single-family homes. Relish a lifestyle with the tranquility of water and the serenity of nature with your newly built lakeside home at Cowichan Lake. Embrace the ability to have relaxing indoor and outdoor living at North Shore Estates.

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Malahat Skywalk, Malahat, Canada: Malahat SkyWalk opened in July 2021 as the newest outdoor experience providing the ultimate natural high on Vancouver Island – located 35 minutes north of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Experience the true beauty of Vancouver Island where the forested mountains drop away to the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the journey on the 600m elevated walkway to the breathtaking views as far as the eye can see from the 40m SkyWalk tower.. Malahat is an unincorporated area in the Cowichan Valley, with municipal-type services delivered by the Cowichan Valley Regional District. Wikipedia

[allthecanadianpolitics]

British Columbia is expanding the tax it created to clamp down on real estate speculation and ensure homes in rental-strapped communities don’t sit empty.

A statement from the Ministry of Finance says the Speculation and Vacancy Tax now includes the municipalities of North Cowichan, Duncan, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Lions Bay and Squamish.

Starting early next year, homeowners in those areas will join owners in 40 other B.C. cities, districts and towns who are required to declare how their property was used in 2023.

The statement says 99 per cent of people who live in B.C., can expect to be exempt for the 2023 tax year, but homeowners in the new municipalities, along with those already covered by the tax, must make formal declarations in the new year.

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Sunday, November 06, 2022 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: CHRISTMAS COOKIE CHALLENGE (Food Network Canada) 9:00pm FAMILY KARMA (Slice) 9:00pm SPECTOR (Crave) 9:00pm DANGEROUS LIAISONS (Starz Canada) 9:00pm HOLIDAY WARS (Food Network Canada) 10:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT: WELL SUITED FOR CHRISTMAS (Premiering on November 12 on W Network at 6:00pm) ALL SAINTS CHRISTMAS (Premiering on November 13 on W Network at 6:00pm) CHRISTMAS MASQUERADE  (TBD) LOVE AT THE CHRISTMAS CONTEST (TBD)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

CRAVE TV DANGEROUS LIASONS (Season 1, Episode 1)

CURLING (SN Now) 11:30am: Players Tour NuFloors Curling Classic: Draw 13 (TSN5) 8:00pm: 2022 Pan Continental Curling Championships: Women's Gold

CFL FOOTBALL (TSN/TSN4) 1:00pm: Eastern Semi-Final - Tiger-Cats vs. Alouettes (TSN/TSN5) 4:30pm: Western Semi-Final - Stampeders vs. Lions

NFL FOOTBALL (TSN2) 1:00pm: Dolphins vs. Bears (TSN2) 4:00pm: Seahawks vs. Cardinals (TSN/TSN3/TSN4) 8:15pm: Titans vs. Chiefs

NHL HOCKEY (SN360) 5:00pm: Red Wings vs. Rangers (TSN4) 5:00pm: Leafs vs. Hurricanes (SN360) 9:00pm: Panthers vs. Ducks

NBA BASKETBALL (SN1) 6:00pm: Bulls vs. Raptors (SN1) 10:00pm: Jazz vs. Clippers

GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS ALWAYS (W Network) 6:00pm: The Ghost of Christmas Present tries to help a poor soul rediscover his holiday spirit.

HEARTLAND (CBC) 7:00pm: Amy helps a unique animal from an abandoned zoo; Tim joins Jessica in New York for her art show while trying to fix a past mistake; Jack and Lisa work through difficulties in their relationship. OH NO IS IT HORSIES?

BEARS' LAIR (APTN) 7:00pm (SEASON FINALE): In the grand finale of Bears' Lair, our four finalists bring their A-game with new and improved pitches for the Bears and four special guest judges. Then, one lucky entrepreneur walks away with the grand prize of $100,000!

FRIDAY NIGHT THUNDER (APTN) 7:30pm: The Southern Ontario Motor Speedway has been upgrading its facility in hopes of attracting more sprint cars, but the new track is terrifying for the drivers. Despite the difficult track, Derek has one of the best races of his life.

MLB BASEBALL (SN) 8:00pm: Phillies vs. Astros  - Game #7 (in necessary)

THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW (CBC) 8:00pm:  The bakers demonstrate their take on a chimney cake; bakers rise to great heights with a baklava tower, built using phyllo pastry; one baker will wow the judges to become Star Baker and another sees their journey in the baking tent come to an end.

HUDSON & REX (City TV) 8:00pm: After two killers escape from St. John's Women's Penitentiary, the team is stymied in their attempts to capture the duo when their antics turn them into modern-day folk heroes.

THE BIG BAKE (Food Network Canada) 8:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE):  When Santa's away, the elves love to play. The baking teams must create epic cakes that capture the North Pole's little rascals up to 'snow' good.

FIT TO KILL (Lifetime Canada) 8:00pm:  Sadie lands her dream job as an assistant to Claudia, a fashion designer who takes her under her wing. However, when Claudia's true personality comes to light, Sadie begins to question why all of her previous assistants have mysteriously disappeared.

TZOUHALEM (Super Channel Fuse) 8:00pm:  Examining the story of Cowichan Chief Tzouhalem through accounts from both historians and First Nations elders, and how he subdued his rivals and transformed himself into the most powerful First Nations leader in the Pacific Northwest.

MOONSHINE (CBC) 9:00pm: The Finley-Cullens kidnap Lidia to make her see reason; at Moonshine, Daniel, Lidia's ex, has a strange bond with motorcyclist Gale.

LOVE AND THE RADIO STAR (City TV) 9:00pm: An image consultant and single mother is asked to help re-brand a popular New York radio show host. When she accidentally ends up on the air with the handsome host, she becomes part of the re-branding herself.

A COZY CHRISTMAS INN (CTV Life) 9:00pm: A real estate executive travels to Alaska during the holidays to acquire a bed-and-breakfast, only to discover it's owned by her ex. She's soon falling in love with the town and quite possibly him all over again.

AUSSIE GOLD HUNTERS (Discovery Canada) 9:00pm:

WORLD'S GREATEST TRAIN JOURNEYS FROM ABOVE (Nat Geo Canada) 9:00pm (SERIES PREMIERE): The Glacier Express train in the Swiss Alps is an engineering marvel, traveling over treacherous gorges and through huge mountain ranges.

ISLAND OF BRYAN (HGTV Canada) 10:00pm: The Baeumler kids are growing up fast. Bryan and Sarah finish the boys' bedrooms and focus on a special space for future date nights.

OUTBACK OPAL HUNTERS (Discovery Canada) 10:00pm:  Pete and Sam begin a risky project that could pay off big time with opal riches; the Bushmen's new equipment doesn't deliver.

THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND (History Canada) 10:00pm: Matty Blake examines the best clues and historical evidence to identify the groups and individuals most likely connected to the Oak Island mystery.

GOT IDENTITY (APTN) 11:30pm:  Nelson deliberates on whether to skoden with playwright Darla Contois since her family lives across from Nelson's family later Nelson learns what it's like to be a white-presenting Indigenous person with songwriter and performer Ila Barker.

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"...in 1884, the DIA [Department of Indian Affairs] announced that it would be opening new boarding and industrial schools in British Columbia. In the early 1880s, only seven federally funded mission schools were operating in the province, including boarding schools at Metlakatla, Port Simpson, Yale, Chilliwack, and Mission, with a total enrolment of 544 students, 322 boys and 222 girls. In the opinion of local DIA officials, Metlakatla was the most desirable spot for an industrial school because it already had the necessary infrastructure. It was also the epicentre of growing Indigenous resistance on the Northwest Coast.

Though the conflict at Metlakatla in 1882, tensions persisted in the community and surrounding area. Indigenous Peoples were frustrated at the failure of government to prevent further settler encroachment on their lands. In response, Ts’msyan and Nisga’a citizens created new political organizations to fight back and assert their sovereignty. In fact, DIA officials who wanted to open new schools on the Northwest Coast often heard complaints from parents, including, “what we want from the Government is our land, and not schools.” Moreover, news of the 1885 war between Canada and the Métis and allied Cree, Assiniboine, and Saulteaux communities made its way over the Rocky Mountains. W.H. Lomas, the Cowichan Indian agent, confirmed the growing danger:

Rumours of the Metlakatla land troubles and of the North-West rebellion have been talked over at all their little feasts, and not often with credit to the white man.

Lomas warned that the provincial government’s disregard for Indigenous Peoples was tantamount to playing with fire and that action should be taken immediately to dissuade further dissent and prevent a general uprising. The “smouldering volcano” of Indigenous-settler relations once again threatened to erupt. Settler fears about Indigenous resistance, as Ned Blackhawk argues, directly inform colonial policy. In this context, and with Duncan out of the picture and Bishop Ridley in charge, the Metlakatla school was retroftted to become the province ’s first official industrial school.

John R. Scott, who had taught in Australian schools for Indigenous children, was chosen as its first principal. When he reported for duty in 1888, he found its condition unsatisfactory. There was no furniture to accommodate the pupils. After securing proper lodgings, Scott toured neighbouring communities to convince Indigenous parents to send their children to the school. He travelled to Fort Simpson and Kincolith and also visited a number of fishing camps along the Nass River. Of his journey, he wrote:

At these places I called at nearly all the huts and houses, and wherever I saw any children I explained to their parents the objects of the school and the provision made by the Government for educating Indian boys.

Some parents were interested, but Scott’s efforts were mostly met with indifference. Unfazed, he took in four boys, and two more pupils followed shortly thereafter. On May 13, 1889, he officially opened the Metlakatla school with just six students. By the end of the year, fifteen boys, four Nisga’a, eight Ts’msyan, and three Haida, were attending. Ottawa soon deemed the Metlakatla experiment a success and began preparations for new schools in the province. As in the colonial period, Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Catholic missionaries competed over newly available federal funds. Given the widely known difficulties with mission day schools, Powell proposed that boarding and industrial schools be established in strategic locations throughout the province as “the more desirable and advantageous course.” Considerable debate ensued among the churches and the DIA about the number and most suitable locations for such schools, with Powell and Indian agents relentlessly lobbying the DIA. In the end, three schools were established in 1890: Kamloops in the interior, Kuper Island, of the east coast of Vancouver Island, and Cranbrook in the southeastern mainland. Allocated per-capita grants of $130 per annum per pupil based on annual attendance, all three were run by Catholic missionaries and staffed by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. All three were also situated in areas with significant Indigenous opposition to colonization.

In the late 1870s, Kamloops was identified as a hotbed of discontent over the provincial government’s land policy. In the summer of 1877, when two reserve commissioners arrived to investigate Secwépemc complaints, they quickly received of an alarmed telegram to the Indian Branch in Ottawa: “Indian situation very grave from Kamloops to American border – general dissatisfaction – outbreak possible.” Kuper Island and the parts of Vancouver Island that were located in the Cowichan Indian Agency also had a reputation for resistance. Most notably, Indigenous Nations were angry over the state’s attack on the potlatch, a ceremony and important economic gathering that Ottawa outlawed via an 1884 amendment to the Indian Act. In the late 1880s, the Kootenay region was also seen as troublesome. In 1887, provincial reserve commissioner Peter O’Reilly, Trutch’s brother-in-law, laid out reserves in the Cranbrook area in an unsatisfactory way, and Ktunaxa citizens, particularly Chief Isadore, were dissatisfied.

A detachment of the newly formed North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) under the command of Sam Steele was sent out from nearby Lethbridge, Alberta, as a show of force to deter further conflict. As tensions eased and the police were redeployed, the barracks that had been built for them were updated “for industrial school purposes in the interests of the Indian children.” The fact that Indigenous children were to be institutionalized in an old NWMP barracks established to check the power of their parents confirms that the structures of settler colonialism in British Columbia developed in the shadow of colonial conflict over the land, as Blackhawk shows was the case in the American West. Indeed, the principal of the Kootenay Indian Industrial School, Nicolas Coccola, acknowledged that when the school opened in 1890, the Ktunaxa were “on the eve of breaking out into war with the whites.” State schooling thus emerged in what Blackhawk calls the “maelstrom of colonialism.” The new school system was tiered, and the funding available to schools depended on their rank and utility to the DIA. At the bottom of the hierarchy were the Indian Day Schools. Given their high rates of irregular attendance and inability to separate children from their parents and communities, they were seen as inefficient but still necessary stop-gaps. Thus, most day schools received only a few hundred dollars of federal funding, barely enough to cover a teacher’s annual salary. Paying the remaining costs was left to the churches. Nevertheless, by 1890, ten were in operation, mostly on the coast, at Alert Bay, Bella Bella, Clayoquot, Cowichan, Hazelton, Kincolith, Lakalsap, Masset, Nanaimo, and Port Essington. By 1900, their number had jumped to twenty-eight in all parts of the province. Securing regular attendance remained an issue, however. In 1884, Harry Guillod, the Indian agent for the West Coast Agency, informed the DIA of a disturbing incident:

Rev. Father Nicolaye has had trouble with the Indians. He, as a punishment, shut up two pupils for non-attendance at school, and some sixty of the tribe made forcible entry into his house, and three of them held him while others released the boys … It is very uphill work trying to get the children to attend school, as the parents are indifferent, and are away with them at other stations for months during the year.

Far from being agnostic about schooling, Indigenous parents organized against the teacher and advocated for education on their terms. Gwichyà Gwich’in historian Crystal Gail Fraser notes that Indigenous parents often “understood the implications” of Indian education “while demonstrating their awareness that their complicity within the system did not equate to unqualified approval.” Parents and guardians actively negotiated their circumstances and “proved remarkably successful in their capacity to transform, to greater and lesser degrees, emerging state structures and policies around schooling.” Still, such activity convinced the DIA that boarding and industrial schools were necessary to separate children from their parents and communities to facilitate re-education and assimilation.

Indian Boarding Schools, originally designed for younger children and located on or near Indian reserves, were a step above day schools in the DIA ranking. According to state officials, they had the advantage of being able to house children and establish some distance from parents for much of the year to disrupt Indigenous lifeways. Indeed, Métis historian Allyson D. Stevenson argues that “disruption and dispossession figure prominently in the colonization of Indigenous kinship.” Their per-capita grant was usually in the range of sixty to eighty dollars, and some also received free or cheap land grants to open new facilities. In 1890, boarding schools were operating at Coqualeetza, Port Simpson, Mission, and Yale. The All Hallows Boarding School at Yale originally accepted Indigenous and white pupils, the latter mostly the daughters of Anglican families in the Diocese of New Westminster who were unhappy with the non-denominational public school system being implemented across the province. As Jean Barman writes, All Hallows was unique in that it was both a boarding school for Indigenous girls, complete with DIA funding, and a private Anglican school for white pupils who paid fees. By 1900, there were seven boarding schools, with new institutions being established or recognized by the DIA at Alberni, Alert Bay, and North Vancouver. Most incarcerated Indigenous children from many different Nations from across the province.

The highest rank in the new system was reserved for the Indian Industrial Schools. The first schools were mostly paid for by the federal government, but an Order-in-Council of 1892 shifted substantial costs back to the churches. Missionaries were now expected to operate the institutions on per-capita grants that were below the then-current level of expenditure, usually $130. The government assumed that teaching would be done on a volunteer basis or would be covered by churches. The inadequate funding simply exacerbated existing problems. Nevertheless, by 1900 new industrial schools at Alert Bay, Coqualeetza (which was upgraded to an industrial school), and Williams Lake joined Metlakatla, Kuper Island, Kamloops, and Kootenay. Within twenty years, the number of Indigenous children attending federally funded schools of all kinds – day, boarding, and industrial – had doubled, reaching a total of 1,568 by 1900."

- Sean Carleton, Lessons in Legitimacy: Colonialism, Capitalism, and the Rise of State Schooling in British Columbia. Vancouver: University of British Columbia, 2022. p. 121-126.

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Paradise Found: Island Living on Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island, nestled off the southwestern coast of British Columbia, Canada, is a land of breathtaking beauty, serene landscapes, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. It's often considered one of North America's best-kept secrets. In this article, we'll take you on a journey to explore the enchanting world of island living on Vancouver Island and discover why it's a dream destination for many.

1. A Natural Wonderland

Vancouver Island is a haven for nature enthusiasts. Its diverse landscapes encompass lush rainforests, rugged mountains, pristine beaches, and crystal-clear lakes. It's home to countless outdoor activities, from hiking and kayaking to world-class surfing and skiing. The island offers an escape to nature's beauty around every corner.

2. Coastal Communities

The island is dotted with charming coastal communities, each with its unique character. Victoria, the capital city, is known for its historic architecture and cultural attractions. Nanaimo offers an exciting blend of outdoor adventure and urban living, while Tofino is a surfer's paradise, with stunning beaches and quaint boutiques. From Cowichan Valley to Comox, you'll find vibrant communities to explore and call home.

3. Waterfront Living

Imagine waking up to the sound of waves crashing on the shore, with panoramic ocean views from your window. Vancouver Island offers numerous opportunities for waterfront living, from beachfront cottages to upscale oceanfront estates. Whether you're looking for a cozy retreat or a luxurious seaside home, the island has it all.

4. Vibrant Arts and Culture

Vancouver Island boasts a thriving arts and culture scene. You can explore local galleries, studios, and theaters, showcasing the talents of artists and artisans. Many communities host cultural festivals and events throughout the year, enriching island life with creativity and expression.

5. A Culinary Paradise

Food enthusiasts will find Vancouver Island to be a culinary paradise. With a strong focus on farm-to-table dining, the island offers a plethora of fresh, local produce, seafood, and artisanal products. From gourmet restaurants to bustling farmers' markets, you'll experience a true taste of the region.

6. Island Living Real Estate

Whether you're in search of a cozy cottage, a modern urban condo, a charming family home, or a serene retreat, Vancouver Island's real estate market offers a diverse range of options. You can find properties to fit your budget and lifestyle, from secluded forest cabins to upscale beachfront residences.

Conclusion

Vancouver Island embodies the essence of island living, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, coastal communities, cultural richness, and a relaxed lifestyle. It's no wonder that many people dream of calling this island home. If you're seeking a place where the pace of life is in tune with the rhythms of nature, where adventure and serenity coexist harmoniously, Vancouver Island is a paradise waiting to be discovered. Island living here is a choice to embrace a life of tranquility and adventure, where every day feels like a vacation in paradise.

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Recreational Property in Sproat Lake

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Views from Stoney Hill Regional Park in North Cowichan, B.C., Canada.

November 24th, 2022.

[the-firebird69]

"Filming locations. Crofton, North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada."

https://www.google.com/search?q=prophecy+1979+filming+locations&oq=prophecy+1979+filming+locations+&aqs=chrome..69i57.14078j0j4&client=ms-android-cricket-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#:~:text=Filming%20locations.%20Crofton%2C%20North%20Cowichan%2C%20British%20Columbia%2C%20Canada.

Clones are at this. Some suspect it is the Mercury coating and it's found on things like staying in other artifacts that are thorium and somehow it's temporarily fused on there and it does create a cloak on ships they think and we think so and they're there trying to trace the Mercury even the particles in the lake and our son says they would most likely gravitate to the ship and we agree

It's also an earlier note I mean it's about where you guys forced him to be and all of you are fighting over him cuz you're a bunch of social selfish crazy minis it was horrible but it is a place and it's very special to our daughter because that's where she brought Kal-El

Thor Freya

Thank you very much for saying it. We appreciate it and we did I enjoy it and it is also fun watching people struggle to have them struggling everyday for ends meet when they can easily afford it fork it over and it causes him a lot less pain but the system going through it and they're losing but we do appreciate it it will help and it does lead to several videos and movies in that area and they want to also look at the mystery of the moving mental hospital and it went from westboro to Oregon area or Washington State and it looks like the surgery is reversed there on a bunch of you here

Hera

I was very happy to learn how I escaped and I see that it's extremely difficult and very complex and and took many many years even for my parents who are young their whole lives are dedicated to it and it's an extreme it's a wonderful s*** and it's a falcon and it's a millennium falcon and it is missing and it's our version it was rebuilt I guess you won't find much there

Kal-El

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A BBC reality TV show aired last month that showcased the beauty of British Columbia while also constantly pointing out how frustrating the province's transportation system can be.

Race Across the World began its third season in British Columbia, with five teams competing in an Amazing Race-style journey to get to St. John's, Newfoundland.

The first episode saw people dropped in Vancouver's Stanley Park and told to head to the Haida Gwaii community of Tlell without any access to phones, airplanes, or car rentals.

One team is told to head to Whistler, only to find out there is no public transportation that heads north. Other heads to Vancouver Island and finds out it would cost $500 to travel from Campbell River to Port Hardy.

"With public transport so limited, Canadians have learned to embrace car sharing," gravely intones the narrator at one point, showing one of the four teams that resorted to hitchhiking or ride-hailing websites to make their way across the province, including from Prince George to Prince Rupert and Victoria to Port Hardy.

The lack of connecting buses from town to town clearly exasperated many of the teams, used to a much more robust system of buses and trains across Europe—albeit in countries that are usually much smaller and more densely populated than British Columbia.

"I was under the impression we would be able to switch to another bus, and it'd be easy, so I'm a bit frustrated at the moment," said one contestant as he waited for a bus in Nanaimo.

Clips of the episode went viral in British Columbia over the last week, catching the eye of many politicians who have advocated for better regional transit service.

"We've actually gone backward over the decades," said Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau, who lives in the Cowichan Valley and has advocated for better transit service linking communities on the island.

"There used to be significantly more access to public transit than there is now in smaller communities about declining regional transit service in B.C.—in large part sparked by the departure of Greyhound from across the province five years ago—David Eby argued it wasn't the case.

But Furstenau believes there are opportunities for more investment, starting with the mindset that part of government infrastructure is public transit—and not just public transit inside Metro Vancouver and Victoria; that's public transit across the province.

If there's any consolation for wounded pride, the next episode of the season had contestants go from Haida Gwaii to Dawson City, Yukon—making the difficulties of southern B.C. look tame by comparison.

[goalhofer]

Canadian Daily Precipitation Records Tied/Broken 12/26/22

Unincorporated Yellowhead County, Alberta: 0.14" (also 0.14" 1992)

Agassiz, British Columbia: 3.43" (previous record 1.51" 1898)

Unincorporated Central Kootenay District, B.C.: 0.91" (previous record 0.73" 1974)

Chetwynd, British Columbia: 0.23" (previous record 0.17" 2013)

Unincorporated Fraser Valley District, B.C.: 0.55" (previous record 0.3" 2018)

North Cowichan, British Columbia: 1.2" (previous record 0.93" 1994)

Unincorporated Thompson-Nicola District, B.C.: 2.06" (previous record 1.26" 2020)

West Vancouver, British Columbia: 0.93" (previous record 0.67" 2019)

Cowan, Manitoba: 0.28" (previous record 0.16" 1984)

[literarygoon]

So, This summer while my family was out in Scotch Creek, the Cowichan Valley Citizen published our press release for The Ballad of Shuswap Joe. This little folklore tale was ultimately featured in three papers, including the Salmon Arm Observer and the North Shuswap Kicker. If anyone would like to purchase a book (I’ve got hard cover and soft) please let me know! I think it would make a pretty cool Christmas present.

The Literary Goon

[allthecanadianpolitics]

cbc did a more accurate article about the tragic passing of the 15 y/o girl in Cowichan Valley/Duncan BC. the RCMP decided to correct their statement to say that the circumstances are indeed suspicious and they'll be going forward with a criminal investigation, they just believe it wasn't a homicide. cbc made sure to speak to Carsyn's mother unlike cowichanvalleycitizen.

https://www(.)cbc(.)ca/news/canada/british-columbia/carsyn-mackenzie-1.6854875

[northshoreestates]

Looking for a lakefront Home on the North Shore? Come and find your dream home here at North Shore Estates! At Lake Cowichan’s North Shore Estates, we offer modern  building plans and packages to ensure you find the perfect home to work best with your lifestyle and living goals. 

[digitalislander]

Play Fair, Pay Fair?

On Saturday (15 October, 2022) it's time to vote in the local elections (BC, Canada). If you live in the Cowichan Valley, you will also be asked to vote on a referendum about the cost of recreational facilities that, potentially, will change your annual property taxes.

To get a good sense of how this will impact property taxes *across* the Valley, you need to do a good bit of digging. We found it interesting to look at how much we will all pay annually (per $100K of assessed property value) if the referendum is accepted, broken down by area:

City of Duncan $49.85

North Cowichan $50.58

Ladysmith $48.05

Lake Cowichan $67.91

Area A (Mill Bay/Malaht) $50.62

Area B (Shawnigan Lake) $60.09

Area C (Cobble Hill) $50.40

Area D (Cowichan Bay) $62.40

Area E (Cowichan Station) $53.98

Area F (Cowichan Lake South) $21.12

Area G (Gulf Islands) $15.33

Area H (North Oyster) $16.50

Area I (Youbou) $18.83

A spread of $15.33 on the low end ... to $67.91 on the high end. More details are available via the above link. Fair? Unfair?

[davidstanleytravel]

Salt Spring Island is visible across the Sansum Narrows from Stoney Hill Regional Park in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada.