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05/12/2016 Chamber News This Week https://ui.constantcontact.com/rnavmap/emcf/email/view?flow=view&camefrom=view&agent.uid=1125236763661 1/10 Connect. Engage. Achieve. Chamber eNews July 15/16 Follow us on Facebook @DuncanCowichan 39 Days of Summer ‐ Daily Until Aug. 1 Duncan Day July 16 Sunfest July 28 ‐ 31 Discovery Ctr. Antique Truck Show Rotary Pancake Breakfast More Fun on the Chamber's Community Events Calendar Good to Know Level 3 Drought ‐ Stage 2 Water Restrictions Burnam Water System Stage 3 Water Restrictions No Timber cutting permits until further notice BC Chamber News BC Chamber Advocacy BC Chamber Latest News BC Chamber Newsletters Selected Newsletters Small Business BC Latest Small Business BC Online Resources/Articles Tourism Victoria TIABC Newsletters BBB News & Events BC Jobs Plan Newsletters ALL BC Gov't Newsletters Local News Chamber News & Events Chamber on Tour ‐ A Three Vineyard Day ‐ Aug. 3 Chamber on Tour is visiting 3 beautiful Cowichan Valley wineries on Wed. Aug. 3: 1 pm: Deol Vineyard , 6645 Somenos Rd. 2:30 pm: Averill Creek Vineyard , 6552 North Rd. 4 pm: Emandare Vineyard , 6798 Norcross Rd. Every summer Chamber on Tour provides an opportunity for members to have a behind‐the‐scenes tour of members' wineries and businesses. You'll meet owners, wine experts, and friendly, knowledgable fellow members who will share their wine and their stories. Free to members and members guests. Transportation not provided ‐ sample responsibility. Chamber on Tour ‐ A Three Vineyard Day Wed. Aug. 3, Starting at 1 pm at Deol Vineyard RSVP Req'd: 250.748.1111 | [email protected] Click to download map & schedule Transportation not provided ‐ please sample responsibility. Last Day to Register for China $2299 for Members ‐ Deadline Today July 15 Still a few seats left! We don't think you'll find a better price for 10 days in China that includes 5 star accommodation ‐ double occupancy, all flights, ground transport, all meals, admissions, professional, full‐time guide and more. Non‐ members accompanying or connected to Chamber members receive the member price of $2299. Non‐members just $2399. We've partnered with the experts at Duncan Hill Travel who will co‐ ordinate visas, travel insurance, provide travel tips, and generally make things worry‐free. Registration deadline July 15. Travellers will visit the Great Wall, Lingering Garden,

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Connect. Engage. Achieve. 

Chamber eNews  ‐  July 15/16

   

Follow us on Facebook

    @DuncanCowichan 39 Days of Summer ‐ Daily Until Aug. 1     Duncan Day July 16     Sunfest July 28 ‐ 31                                    Discovery Ctr. Antique Truck Show    Rotary Pancake Breakfast

More Fun on the Chamber's Community Events Calendar

Good to Know

Level 3 Drought  ‐ Stage 2Water Restrictions

Burnam Water System Stage3 Water Restrictions 

No Timber cutting permitsuntil further notice

BC Chamber News

  BC Chamber Advocacy 

 BC Chamber Latest News 

BC Chamber Newsletters

Selected Newsletters

Small Business BC Latest

Small Business BC OnlineResources/Articles

Tourism Victoria 

TIABC Newsletters

BBB News & Events

BC Jobs Plan Newsletters

ALL BC Gov't Newsletters

Local News

Chamber News & Events

Chamber on Tour ‐ A Three Vineyard Day ‐ Aug. 3Chamber on Tour is visiting 3 beautiful Cowichan Valley wineries on Wed. Aug. 3:

1 pm: Deol Vineyard, 6645 Somenos Rd.2:30 pm: Averill Creek Vineyard, 6552 North Rd.4 pm: Emandare Vineyard, 6798 Norcross Rd.

Every summer Chamber on Tour provides an opportunity for members to have abehind‐the‐scenes tour of members' wineries and businesses. You'll meet owners,wine experts, and friendly, knowledgable fellow members who will share their wineand their stories. Free to members and members guests. Transportation not provided‐ sample responsibility.

Chamber on Tour ‐ A Three Vineyard DayWed. Aug. 3, Starting at 1 pm at Deol Vineyard

RSVP Req'd: 250.748.1111  |  [email protected] to download map & schedule

Transportation not provided ‐ please sample responsibility.

Last Day to Register for China $2299 for Members ‐ Deadline Today July 15Still a few seats left! We don't think you'll find abetter price for 10 days in China that includes 5star accommodation ‐ double occupancy, allflights, ground transport, all meals, admissions,professional, full‐time guide and more. Non‐members accompanying or connected to Chambermembers receive the member price of $2299.Non‐members just $2399. We've partnered withthe experts at Duncan Hill Travel who will co‐ordinate visas, travel insurance, provide traveltips, and generally make things worry‐free.Registration deadline July 15. Travellers will visit the Great Wall, Lingering Garden,

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Chemainus Valley Courier

Cowichan Valley Citizen

Cowichan Valley Voice

Duncan Free Press

Duncan Road Conditions 

Van. Isl. Rd Conditions

My Cowichan Valley Now

TasteCowichan

Shaw Go! S. Van. Isl.

South Cowichan Echo

Subscribe to select CVRDNews, Minutes, Alerts etc.

Benefit Providers

BC Chamber MemberBenefits

Chambers of CommerceGroup Insurance Plan

Contact Glen NaylorFinancial Group for details

on Canada's premiereBenefits Plan for small

business

Business Resources

BC Canada Jobs Grant

Google Guide for Sm. Bus.

New Wage Subsidies withWork Connections

 Get Youth Working Subsidy 

Subsidy

LNG Buy BC: Register YourBusiness for LNG Sector &

International Opportunities 

Cowichan's CommunityProfiles

Tourism CowichanStakeholder Information

BizPal: 1 Stop BusinessPermitting

Trades in BC Overview fromIndustry Training Authority

Canada‐BC Jobs Grant

CVRD Meetings

Duncan Council Mtgs

Temple of Heaven, the Forbidden City and more! Optional trip to see the TerracottaWarriors

Chamber on Tour to China ‐ Oct. 4 ‐ 14Registration Deadline July 15

$2299 Members  |  $2399 Non‐membersEmail Sonja or Elizabeth at the Chamber or call us at

250.748.1111

Single Occupancy ‐ Travel BuddiesWe have two individuals who are travelling alone. Single occupancy for the hotelrooms is an additional $500. Thus both are seeking another lone traveller to sharethe room. If you're thinking of the China trip on your own, or a large group ‐ andsharing a room suits your plans (not to mention saves $500) please contact theoffice.

Email Sonja  or Elizabeth or call 250.748.1111

Elizabeth  & her family took the same tour in 2013. She ishappy to chat with you about the experience.

Luncheon 5 Packs Now Available We introduced the Luncheon 5 Pack in 2015, and havebeen delighted with the response. We hold 7 luncheonsduring the year, and you can pre‐purchase 5. Five Packsare $125 which is a 17% savings. Pre‐purchasing helpskeep a schedule organized, you only have to registeronce to buy the 5 Pack, and then just send Elizabeth anRSVP for the luncheon(s) you plan to attend. The 5

packs are flexible ‐ anyone in your organization can use it, or bring afriend/colleague and cover it with your 5 Pack. Here's what's lined up for the 2016/17 Event Season:

Sept. 29: Brent Evans of Vancouver Island Motor Sport Circuit ‐ on site at theCircuitNB: Sept. 29 is almost full ‐ Please RSVP as soon as you can  Oct. 21: John Hankins, Manager of Nanaimo Economic DevelopmentNov. 24: New Curriculum for the New Economy with SD79 Sup't Rod Allen &Board Chair Candace SpilsburyJan. 26/17: Marsha Walden, CEO Destination BCFeb. TBA: Avatar Grove ‐ Transitioning from Logging to Tourism ‐ the PortRenfrew Model

We have confirmed Iain Black, Pres. & CEO of the Vancouver Board of Trade as apresenter, and are working on a date. We've reached out to a number of fabulousspeakers and will share that information as soon as it comes available.

Luncheon 5 Pack for 2016/17 ‐ Save $17%$125 + $6.25 GST = $131.25

Contact Elizabeth Croft at the The Chamber [email protected]  |  250.748.1111

2016/17 Event Season

Luncheon ‐ Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit, Thurs. Sept. 29 ‐ on location at the Motorsport Circuit!

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North Cowichan Mtgs.

Small Business BC ‐ Webinars& More

Official Trade & InvestmentSite for BC

Mentorship BC

Province of BC ‐ BusinessManagement Tools

Opportunities

Chamber Job Board

Global Vocational Job Board

 CVRD Tenders & RFP's

Doing Business with BC Gov

Prov. Opportunities ‐ BC Bid

Gov't of Canada Tenders

Quick Links

Join the Chamber

Business Directory

Chamber Events

 Lunch 'n Learn Intercultural Fluency with Cowichan

Intercultural Society ‐ Wed. Oct. 5

 Get Clients Now! Wed. Oct. 12

Luncheon ‐ John Hankins, CEO Nanaimo EconomicDevelopment Fri. Oct. 21

Annual Business Showcase Fri. Oct. 21 at Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn

Managing Media for Business Oct. 25 & Nov. 2

Annual General Meeting ‐ Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce, Tues. Nov. 22

Luncheon ‐ SD79 Supt Rod Allen & Chair Candace Spilsbury, Thurs. Nov. 24 

Luncheon ‐ Destination BC CEO Marsha Walden, Jan. 26/17

Watch for: Human Resource Topics for Small Business: Legal Compliance, Work/JobDescriptions, Claims Management (WCB etc.) from Eclipse Human Resource

Solutions 

Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre (CVRC)

CVRC Mobile Visitor Services at Duncan Day TOMORROW ‐ July 16You'll see CVRC Travel Counsellors at Duncan Day in Downtown Duncan tomorrow,Sat. July 16 until 6 pm. Watch for the CVRC flag at festivals all summer long. OurMobile Visitor Services Program shared the good news about Cowichan with morethan 4000 visitors.

We Have Visitor Guides!It is time to top off your supply of Visitor Guides for your customers and guests? We have boxes on‐site, ready to pickup. Just contact Visitor Services Coordinator Kirsty Grant to let her know how many you would like, and she'll havethem ready for pick up. Each box contains 50 copies, partial cases also available

Cowichan Visitor Guides AvailableTrans Canada Hwy & Bell McKinnon Rd.Contact: Kirsty Grant  |  250.746.4636

Jan's Restaurant Pic ‐ The Royal DarIf you love the character of a restaurant set in an old heritage home, you will be amazed with the rich fabrics andglistening chandeliers that welcome you to the Royal Dar, Vancouver Island's premier Indian Restaurant. The lovelygardens, bursting with flowers greeted us as we meandered up the walkway to the Royal doorway. Customizing thetraditional Indian dishes to your preferred heat level is a lovely touch. The Butter Chicken was in a rich buttery creamsauce and the Seafood Goa, with prawns and snapper was cooked in southern, Indian style with ground coconut and coconut milk. We gobbled down thebasket of homemade naan bread, baked on‐site in a clay oven. It was so tasty,we used it to mop up the sauce on our lunch plates.

The Royal Dar148 3rd Street250.587.1483

Jan volunteers at the Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre& loves eating out at Cowichan restaurants. 

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This Weekend & Coming Soon 

Tons of fun at Downtown Duncan Day July 16!The big news this year is that Downtown Duncan Day is now a 1‐day event happening this Sat. July 16 and downtownstreets will be closed for one jam‐packed day of family fun. Saturday's event includes traditional favourites like thePancake breakfast, Kids' Parade, Free Rides and activities, the Fashion Show, and the Duncan Farmers Market.Plus there's the Cowichan Summer Grande Parade presented by the Duncan‐Cowichan Festival Society (DCFS),sponsored by RIBA Holdings Ltd. Then head to heady to City Square in the evening for more entertainment. There's a new Vintage & Classic Motorcycle Show & Shine on the streets of Downtown Duncan. Bring your bike down orjust come to admire!

Downtown Duncan Day Sat. July 16, ALL DAY

Through out Downtown DuncanClick here  for more information or to register for any event 

Harlequin Nature Graphics ‐ Factory Sale ‐ TOMORROW ‐  July 15Harlequin Nature Graphics is is having a factory blow out sale tomorrow ‐ Sat. July 16. Blank T‐Shirts start at $2.50ea! All clothing is on sale including: men's ladies' and children's shirts. Blank t‐shirts from $2.50, printed from$5.00 Jackets hoodies, sweatshirts, golf shirts, hats  and more at clear out prices!

Harlequin Nature Graphics ‐ Factory Blowout Sale

Sat. July 16, 9 am ‐ 5 pm#2 ‐ 1340 Fisher Road (beside Creative Woodcraft)  |  250.929.1181

Fundraising Concert for Special Olympics at Glenora Farm ‐ TOMORROW July 16Glenora Farm is pleased to partner with Special Olympics Cowichan Valley in support of more opportunities forathletes and their abilities.  We have a great line up of musicians planned for our outdoor stage including  localartists:

Amy and Tafadzwa Matamba of Mbira SpiritReyne and Andrew Cooper of King Tide celtic folk group with Paul RuszelGlenora's famous Glenora Farm Hand Bell Ensemble

Hay bales seating. BYO blanket.  Lots of room for everyone!Glenora Farm ‐ Fundraising Concert for Special Olympics

Sat. July 16 1 ‐ 4 pm4766 Waters Rd.

Snacks,  Refreshments & Admission by donation. Suggested entry donation:  $20 Individuals  |  $30 Families  | $5 SO athletes 

Massive Framing Sidewalk Sale at Excellent Frameworks ‐ TOMORROW July 16Excellent Frameworks is putting their pre‐made frames ON SALE ‐ all shapes, styles and sizes! Do you have paintings,posters, photos that deserve framing but you just haven't got to it? NOW's the time, great prices and wonderful qualityfrom Excellent Frameworks. Just one day ‐ Sat. July 16, all day

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Massive Framing Sidewalk Sale at Excellent FrameworksSat. July 16

28 Station St.  |  [email protected]

Read about Excellent Frameworks' first Group Show & more in their newsletter.

Antique Truck Show at BC Forest Discovery Centre All Wkend July 16 ‐ 17 Reduced AdmissionThe Antique Truck Show comes to the BC Forest Discovery Centre this weekend,running all day Sat. and Sun. Just pay your admission once on Sat., and attend freeon Sunday. Just $10 for adults, $8 for senior & children, Kids under 2 yr. are Free.Enjoy the eclectic collection of trucks, and catch a ride on the steam train too.Open 10 am ‐ 4:30 pm both days.

Antique Truck Show at the BC Forest Discovery Ctr.Sat. July 16 & Sun. July 17, 10 am ‐ 4 pmTrans Canada Hwy & Bell McKinnon Rd.

Single Admission covers both days:  $10 Adults | $8 for Senior & Children | Kidsunder 2 yr.  FREE

 Rotary Club Summer Festival Pancake Breakfast ‐ TOMORROW July 16Start your day in Downtown Duncan with a Pancake Breakfast brought to you by the Rotary Club of Duncan. It's all you

can eat, so be sure to arrive hungry. Adults $7, kids 10 & under $5. Look for tables stackedwith steaming pancakes on Craig Street, in front of Just Jake's. Then stay downtown for theFarmers Market and more Festival fun.

Rotary Club Pancake BreakfastSat. July 16, 8 ‐ 11 am

on Craig's Street by Just Jake's$7 Adults | $5 Kids 10 and Under

All you can eat!

Tourism Association of Vancouver Island ‐ Nominations for Board of Director Deadline July 18If you are a stakeholder with the Tourism Association of Vancouver Island, you can nominate or stand for election tothe Board. Nominations cose July 18/16 at 12:59 pm. Follow the links for more information and to register. 

Forms, Criteria, Corporate Docs, Business Plan & Background InformationCurrent Stakeholders

 Become a Stakeholder

Hilary's Cheese Co Sunset Wine & Cheese Cruise ‐ Every Fri. & Sat. July & Aug.Join the Hilary's Cheese team for a very special wine and cheese evening the water. You'll enjoy a curated wineselection with perfect pairings of gourmet cheese. Along with the view and ambience, you'll enjoy an educationalchat about the pairings. The Sunset Wine & Cheese Cruise departs every Fri. and Sat. evening throughout the summer.Meet at Hilary's Cheese Co. at 7:30 pm, cruise 8 ‐ 9 pm.

 Hilary's Cheese Co. Sunset Wine & Cheese Cruise

Fri. & Sat. Evenings in July & Aug., 7:30 ‐ 9 pmMt. at Hilary's at 7:30 pm: 1725 Cowichan Bay Rd.

$50  |  Payment only processed once cruise minimum number confirmed100% Refund & Notice in case of inclement weather

Call to reserve: 250.748.5992

Jeanne Ross Retirement Event ‐ July 19Jeanne Ross, Manager of our neighbour Chemainus ofChamber of Commerce, is retiring.  The ChemainusChamber is hosting a wine and cheese event to onTuesday, July 19th, from 5 to 7 pm to thank Jeanne forher commitment to the Chamber. 

Chemainus & District Chamber ‐ Jeanne Ross RetirementTues. July 19, 5 ‐ 7 pm

102 ‐ 9799 Waterwheel Crescent

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[email protected]  |  250‐246‐3944

WorksafeBC Employer Rate Consultation SessionThe WorkSafeBC senior executive team travels the province annually, to talk with employers about WorkSafeBC'sinsurance rates for the coming year. They will provide an overview of the proposed rates for 2017 and outline injurytrends in British Columbia. There will also advise employers about reducing injuries, and claim costs and insurancerates. The WorksafeBC health and safety teams will also be on hand to answer questions about injury prevention, andprovide resources to help employers protect their workers. The  Island session is in Nanaimo on July 21.

WorksafeBC Employer Rate Consultation SessionThurs. July 21, 1 ‐ 11 am

Coast Bastion, 11 Bastion St., NanaimoOnline Registration  |  604.247/7333  | [email protected]

This Just In ... 

Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Announces Sharing Economy Panel for Oct. SummitThe sharing economy is on the rise. Driven by rapid technological, economic and social change, this form ofcollaborative consumption is a peer‐to‐peer based sharing of access to goods and services coordinated throughcommunity based online services. These digital services are disrupting established business models at an acceleratedrate in virtually every industry, leaving traditional service providers threatened and government regulations laggingbehind. What does this mean for the Vancouver Island economy? Expert panelists: Fez Rismani, Barbara Gray and Walt Judas

State of the Island SummitEarly Bird Registration Until Aug. 1

Tickets Now On Sale for United Way Kick Off Breakfast ‐ Sept. 8The annual United Way Kick Off Breakfast is Thurs. Sept. 8th at the Duncan Ramada,  7 am. This year's theme isTogether We Are Possibility. We need your help to raise funds for 82 effective, local programs. There will be abreakfast buffet, 50/50 tickets, the opportunity to learn more about United Way, networking and more.

 United Way Cowichan ‐ Kick Off BreakfastSept. 8, 7 am

Tickets are on sale now, click here to reserve your spot today!  |  250‐748‐1312Unable to attend the event? Sponsor a ticket for one of our funded program participants

Shape the Future Tourism in CowichanThe Tourism Society is holding a workshop for tourism business, operators and organization to provide input onregional destination marketing.

Explore the Destination BC brand and learn how our region can benefitHelp shape a profile of the kinds of visitor that Cowichan wants to attractProvide input on a vision for Cowichan as a preferred destination

Destination Marketing for Cowichan ‐ WorkshopTues, Aug. 2, 1 pm  5 pm

Merridale, 1230 Merridale Rd.RSVP: 250‐510‐5586 |  [email protected]

 

BDC Request Business Input on Productivity & Efficiency ‐ TODAYBDC is conducting this study to gain insight into how private sector companies measure and benchmark productivityand efficiency. Complete the survey today (it only takes 8 minutes!), and you'll get access to BDC's upcomingproductivity benchmarking tool in October. Productivity & Efficiency Survey ‐ Deadline TODAYDuration: about 8 minutes 

Webinar: Accessing the BC Job Grant to Build Employees Skills July 28

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Chris Duncan, CPA, CA is a Forestry Services Business Advisor for MNP LLP

Find out how the BC Job Grant can help offset the cost of skills training and professional development for youremployees. Businesses may be eligible for up to $10,000 per employee in grant funding or $15,000 when hiring anunemployed person.The Webinar covers:

Program eligibility criteria for employers, participants, trainers and coursesTraining and learning options, and which types of training are coveredApplication and reimbursement process Developing learning goals for your organization and training plans for your employees

Building Employee Skills with the Canada BC Job Grant ‐ WebinarThurs. July 28, 10:30 am ‐ Noon

FREERegister online here or contact [email protected]

Case Savings on Mix & Match Wines from Deol VineyardSave 20% whenever you purchase wine by the case at Deol Vineyard. Or, if you'drather mix & match when you by 12 bottles,  you save 15% on each bottle . Deol has 9wines to choose from to make a case that's perfect for you!

Deol Vineyard

Open Wed. through Sun. 11 am ‐ 5 pm6645 Somenos Rd.

250‐746‐3967  |  [email protected]

MNP's Chris Duncan Pens Feature Series in Truck Logger BCMNP Business Advisor Chris Duncan has written a four‐part featurein the Business Matters section called Cracking the RateModel. See this month's Truck Logger BC for the first installment.The article, Depreciation & Amortization: The Forgotten Piece isalso available online.

Depreciation & Amortization: The Forgotten Piece1st in a 4 part series by

Chris Duncan of MNP [email protected]  |  250.748.3761

Volunteer for Portals ‐ Reception & Other OpportunitiesDo you enjoy greeting the public? Do you have a passion for the arts? Then becoming a PORTALS Host might be foryou! Hosts have the opportunity to welcome the public, explain art exhibits or programs and help visitors makepurchases. Weekly shifts are 2 to 3 hours long. Training is provided. Other volunteer positions available as well. Let usknow what your interests are, and Portals will work to provide you with a position that fits your needs.

Portals ‐ Volunteer OpportunitiesFor more information contact Dee Kinnee:  250.746.1633 or e‐mail 

Cowichan Chiropractic Job Posting ‐ Part Time ReceiptionistCowichan Chiropractic is looking for a receptionist to work Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays starting the first week ofSeptember.  Training to start in August.  The winning candidate will have the opportunity to expand theirresponsibilities and their wage. Please drop resumes and a handwritten cover letter to Cowichan Chiropractic duringbusiness hours.

Cowichan Chiropractic#204‐225 Canada Ave, Duncan,

Deadline to Apply: Tues. Aug. 2 , 5 pm

Job Opening at Canadian Haz‐Mat Environmental ‐ South IslandCanadian Haz‐Mat Environmental is looking for individuals who are experienced in asbestos abatement and would likean opportunity to further develop themselves within a fast growing company. Click here for the complete posting.

Canadian HAZ‐MAT Environmental

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1111 Tulip Ave.  Victoria 

(250) 891‐8611  |  info@haz‐mat.ca

Member News

Agriculture Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program

BC FoodWorks will help agrifood entrepreneurs accelerate their growth, creating new jobs and revenue andcontributing to the growth of the province's Food Processing sector. Our emphasis is on rapid growth and successfulproduct launch. BC FoodWorks is an Agriculture Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program which provides business training,advice, and support to eligible individuals who have the desire and determination to accelerate their business with afully written, well researched and viable business plan. If you have a new product, are entering a new market and/ orare encountering unexpected growth and would benefit fromexpert business training and support, BC FoodWorks canhelp position you for success.

Details and application online at: BC FoodWorks Program250.741.8116 Ext 21  |  [email protected]  |

 [email protected]

Damali Lavender & Winery 9th Annual Lavenderfest ‐ July 23 ‐ And Summer HoursDamali is now open 7 days a week, 11 am ‐ 4 pm ‐ with extended hours for theirLavenderfest on July 23, 10 am ‐ 4 pm. Indulge your senses at Damali'sLavenderfest on Sat. July 23. 

Scents: Lavender uses, Live demos, crafts, U‐pick lavenderFlavours: Wine tasting, Food truck, Wine garden, Lavender ice creamExperiences: Live  music, Marketplace, Wander the farm, Labyrinth

Damali Lavender & Winery's 9th Annual LavenderfestSat. July 23, 10 am ‐ 4 pm

Regular Summer Hours are: 11 am ‐ 4 pm 7 days a week3500 Telegraph Rd.

$7 Adults  |  Seniors $5  |  Kids 12 & Under FREE250.743.4100  |  [email protected]

                               All parking in lower field, off Telegraph Rd.                                    Please note: limited wheelchair access

Summer Safety from St. John AmbulanceSt. John Ambulance has these tips to help you get SET for a safe summer:

1. Learn first aid and CPR. Whether you need basic training or something more extensive tocare for your community, we have various options to get you set. 

2. Pack a Sport Kit when you're on the go. This portable kit is a winning way for you andyour family to stay safe while at play.

3. Get SET™ for an emergency with an Emergency Preparedness kit. With kits for all placesand all ages, we have you covered.

St. John Ambulance ‐ Get Set for Safety

Summer at Resthouse ‐ Summer Pillow Sale & Enter the BIG RaffleThe Summer Pillow Sale at Resthouse Sleep Solutions is back by popular demand, and runs through July & August. Buyany organic head pillow or body pillow, and receive the second at 50% off (based on the pillow of lesser value). And you can enter Downtown Duncan's Big Raffle to win a Serenity mattress from Resthouse, with a Rocca WesternMaple bed frame from Alternative Woodworks. Enter at participating stores in Downtown Duncan.

Resthouse Sleep Solutions

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126 Station St.250.597.7378  |  1.844.855.7378  |  [email protected]

Tourism Vancouver Island 53 Annual Conference Ucluelet Oct. 4 ‐ 6Early Bird pricing is available for the annual Tourism Vancouver Island Conference until Sept. 15/16. The Conferenceis in Ucluelet, Oct. 4 ‐ 6. Follow the link for details and to register.

Tourism Vancouver Island Annual ConferenceUcluelet, Oct. 4 ‐ 6/16

Early Bird Savings until Sept. 15/16

2017 Canadian Business Excellence Awards ‐ Applications OpenCanada Excellence Award Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Canadian Business Excellence Awards forPrivate Businesses. This national award recognises businesses from all industries for their ability to earn the loyaltyand satisfaction of their customers, employees and other stakeholders. To be eligible to apply, businesses must beprivately‐held companies operating in Canada that have been business for at least three years and have more than $1million in revenue.  Details here.

Hilary's Cheese Co. ‐ Job OpeningHilary's Cheese Co. is looking for a vibrant, outgoing, quick‐study individual to staff our Wine Tasting Bar, and presentwines from TWO of the best known Cowichan Valley wineries.  Each winery provides full, in‐depth training. This is animmediate need‐to‐fill position. Hilary's Cheese Co. has a professional, fun and easy going crew offering the bestCustomer Service and some of the best Cheese varieties in the world. Please email cover letter and resume to:   SonjaTodd: [email protected]

Hilary's Cheese [email protected]

Amazing Video

Definitely had days like this ...   :)

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