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B.C. ELECTION

Pipelines, tanker traffic emotional issues for voters AT ISSUE: Moving oil to the coast, transporting it using ships

to reduce energy demand by providing subsidies for retrofitting through carbon tax revenues. The B.C. NDP is opposed to both Kinder Morgan’s plans and the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway project. B.C. Green party leader Jane Of all the ethical debates circling B.C. electoral candidates, Sterk is universally opposed to pipeline expansion, but she said there are few it’s not realistic to look at an more polarizing immediate moratorium on tanker than oil tankers traffic on the southern coast. and pipelines. “We know that bitumen oil Most is not going to get any cheaper Vancouver (to extract), and it’s at a point Islanders lean now where the economics of it left on natural mean it may be too expensive resource to be part of our economy going exportation and forward,” said Sterk, the Greens’ environmental Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate. protection, as Daniel Palmer suggested by She advocates for a lowReporting carbon economy by relaxing consistently policy with smart environmental the regulatory process around higher support for both the NDP wind and thermal energy, and by policy.” The B.C. Liberals champion increasing the use of affordable and B.C. Greens in opinion polls. Premier Christy Clark’s five solar panels on residential Currently, the Kinder Morgan conditions for the Northern homes through partnership with Trans Mountain pipeline snakes Gateway pipeline, B.C. Hydro. its way from Alberta to the West which include creating “The potential for Coast, pumping 300,000 barrels “world-class” oil spill renewable energy is of oil each day to its Burnaby response, prevention just massive,” Sterk terminal and various other and recovery said. locations. systems on land and While The B.C. On average, five tankers sea, the successful Conservative Party is navigate the shores off Greater completion of a federal Victoria and through the Burrard staunchly pro-pipeline, environmental review any expansion should Inlet each month, but Kinder and a fair share of be balanced with Morgan wants to twin the fiscal and economic strict environmental pipeline and triple its capacity. protection measures, Combined with an expanded Christina Bates benefits with other stakeholders. terminal in Burnaby, the increase said Joshua Galbraith, But voters remain “cautious Saanich South B.C. Conservative would mean another 29 tankers and curious” about those in the Strait of Juan de Fuca each candidate. conditions, said Christina Bates, While the concerns about month, an issue that weighs B.C. Liberal candidate in Victoriatanker traffic are heavily on the minds Swan Lake. justified on Vancouver of voters in coastal “It’s not enough to just say Island, northern communities, said there are five conditions,” B.C. residents will Jessica Van der Veen, she said. “People need to be need to make their B.C. NDP candidate in informed that the first three own decision on the Oak Bay-Gordon Head. of them are environmental benefits and risks of “The people of (conditions) and they need to the Enbridge proposal, Vancouver and Greater be met before anything else is Galbraith said. Victoria do not think considered.” “There’s definitely this is a realistic thing, On increased tanker traffic on two sides to it. I’ve to turn Vancouver the southern coast, Bates said heard people say they into a major bitumen Jessica Kinder Morgan’s track record don’t want a pipeline, exporting port. It’s Van der Veen speaks for itself. period, but then just not what British “Kinder Morgan has had others say we need this pipeline Columbians want,” she said. tanker traffic for 50 years on the to get the jobs and economic Van der Veen said the next coast and there have been no benefits that go along with it,” government will face the task of major spills,” she said. diversifying the energy economy, Galbraith said. “You should be dpalmer@vicnews.com able to balance smart economic and she would advocate

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Artist’s rendering shows the planned Heron Cove pedestrian bridge (1) near Fisherman’s Wharf, one of 11 “special places” proposed for David Foster Way. Last week VanCity committed $100,000 to the $1.7-million cost of the cove redesign. The harbour pathway project between Ogden Point and Rock Bay is expected to cost between $33 million and $40 million and will rely heavily on community and government grants for completion.

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Planned waterfront walkway focuses on pedestrian traffic City unveils its vision for Foster Way on waterfront Daniel Palmer News staff

The City of Victoria has unveiled its vision for the five-kilometre David Foster Way, but initial discussions seem to leave cyclists out of the picture. Edward Pullman, president of the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition, said the future harbour pathway – linking Ogden Point to Rock Bay – should ideally allow for multi-modal use. “We don’t want a situation where we have a shared pathway that’s not done right, where we’re having conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists,” he said.

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On Thursday, VanCity became the first community partner to contribute to the project, committing $100,000 to help build a pedestrian bridge at Heron Cove beside Fisherman’s Wharf. David Foster has also donated $50,000 to his namesake pathway. “We recognize we’ll have to put the funds together to build (the pathway) in sections,” Mayor Dean Fortin said. Upcoming private-sector developments like the Janion and Northern Junk buildings, the floating seaplane terminal and the public sector Johnson Street Bridge project will include amenity investments for David Foster Way as well, he said. The Harbour Pathway Plan was approved by council in 2008 after extensive public consultation.

David Foster vehicle traffic through James Bay, he added. “We recognize that cyclists don’t have a ton of right of way to work with through (James Bay), so we’re looking at (lowering) speed limits … and hopefully getting separated right of ways between cyclists and pedestrians.” Completion of David Foster Way is expected to cost between $33 million and $40 million. The route will feature 11 “special places,”

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Victoria-Beacon Hill What do you see as the most important issue for residents in your constituency, and why? -- Loss of faith in government. People are saying they want someone who will speak for them, remember them and continue to listen after the election and not continue the negative politics in the legislature. People want a watchdog and an advocate, but they want these Jane Sterk roles played Green constructively. What would be your top priority as MLA? -- To establish trust with citizens and to get them involved as participants in my work as MLA and then to bring their ideas and priorities into the legislature by sharing this with the government, proposing legislation and proposing amendments to legislation. How would you work to improve the flow of transportation in your constituency and the region? -- We would create a regional transportation authority with the power to go to both the provincial and local governments to propose new strategies for land-use planning. This authority could also explore rail use along the E&N, and potentially along highway corridors. How do you feel about some form of municipal amalgamation in the region? -I believe some form of amalgamation is needed if we want good regional planning. Amalgamation, however, needs to be done in such a way that it garners broadly based citizen and community support. Top down amalgamations forced by provincial governments elsewhere in Canada have not proven to lower costs and improve services as predicted.

What do you see as the most important issue for residents in your constituency, and why? -- Keeping our economy strong so there are jobs for Victorians is important to me. I believe we also need to keep government spending in check, freeze both income and carbon taxes and cut small business tax by 40 per cent. What would be your top Karen Bill priority as B.C. Liberal MLA? -- I would push for housing affordability in the riding with a uniform building code, and work on extending the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters and the Rent Assistance Program to co-ops which are currently ineligible. How would you work to improve the flow of transportation in your constituency and the region? -- Greater Victoria needs this government to continue to make investments in transportation. Since 2001, B.C. Liberals put $11 billion into highway improvements across the province. I believe that by controlling spending and creating an investment climate where the private sector can flourish, we will be able to continue to invest in much-needed upgrades around Greater Victoria. How do you feel about some form of municipal amalgamation in the region? -I think it should be explored but not imposed. iPhone or Blackberry? – Blackberry for work and iPhone for home

What do you see as the most important issue for residents in your constituency, and why? -- Inequality (housing, access to post-secondary education, supports for mental health, seniors).

Carole James B.C. NDP trades and skills training.

What would be your top priority as MLA? – Increase opportunities for success for all British Columbians through support from early childhood to K to 12, postsecondary to

How would you work to improve the flow of transportation in your constituencyg and the region? -- Transportation planning is hurt by the lack of effective co-ordination between local governments, B.C. Transit and the Ministry of Transportation. We would reform the existing system by creating a regional transportation authority. We also would redirect part of the carbon tax revenues to fund increased public transit services. How do you feel about some form of municipal amalgamation in the region? -I support a referendum in the next municipal election asking the question, ‘Do you support your municipality entering into discussion on amalgamation?’ Adrian Dix and the B.C. NDP believe that the public should have its voice heard in discussions on amalgamation. iPhone or Blackberry? – Blackberry (and an iPad)

What do you see as the most important issue for residents in your constituency, and why? -- The economy. Liberal economic policies of privatization, tax subsidies and giveaway of lands and resources to transnational corporations have depleted government revenues, caused environmental devastation and contributed to unemployment, poverty and hopelessness for most British Columbians. We John Hunt need to reverse Communist that by restoring tax rates on the wealthy and corporations to pre-2001 levels. What would be your top priority as MLA? -- To build a coalition of government, citizens’ groups, labour groups and unions, community and neighbourhood associations, environmental organizations, aboriginal rights movements, human rights and faith groups to build an economy based on placing the needs of people and the environment above private profit. How would you work to improve the flow of transportation in your constituency and the region? -- Victoria, especially the downtown, needs a comprehensive transportation policy that includes phasing out private vehicles and banning large transport trucks from congested, narrow streets. Cycling trails, both leisure and commuter-oriented, need to be expanded and maintained. How do you feel about some form of municipal amalgamation in the region? -- Imposed amalgamation from higher levels of government without public consultation or approval is doomed to failure. If Victoria municipalities choose to amalgamate into a larger urban entity, the new civic structure of governance should entail implementation of a comprehensive ward system. iPhone or Blackberry? – I own a Blackberry – not out of preference (it was a gift).

iPhone or Blackberry? – iPhone

Esquimalt-Royal Roads What do you see as the most important issue for residents in your constituency, and why? -- Affordability of housing, education and services, and cost pressures being faced by families. I strongly support a legislated poverty reduction strategy and the B.C. NDP’s Family Bonus program. Families will receive an additional $60 to $70 per child per month, for children under Maurine Karagianis the age of 18, B.C. NDP up to $829 per year.

What do you see as the most important issue for residents in your constituencyg, and why? -- Right now the issue is sewage. It will be the largest infrastructure project ever in Greater Victoria, and we need to get it right. There has been such disregard for public consultation and community values. It’s not just about sewage anymore: it’s about due process and Susan Low democracy now. Green

What do you see as the most important issue for residents in your riding, and why? -- In Esquimalt it is the sewage/ sludge plant, in the constituency as a whole I find it is over-taxation and the unsustainable growth of government. What would be your top priority as MLA? – To act as a non-partisan watchdog to bring an independent Josh Stettler voice to the Independent legislature. To fight for lower taxes, careful spending and keeping our debt under control.

What do you see as the most important issue for residents in your constituency, and why? -- Ensuring sustainable, well paying jobs throughout the constituency, because without a solid tax base we can’t afford the services we all want, such as health, education and social development. What would be your top priority as MLA? -- Having spent my entire life in Esquimalt and the West Shore, I have a Chris Ricketts history of getting B.C. Liberals involved and getting things done.

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Maurine Karagianis – B.C. NDP

and implementation of much-needed improvements. Adding HOV lanes to arterials like the Trans Canada Highway for buses, and using the E & N Rail Corridor for commuter rail, are two actions we could take right away. How do you feel about some form of municipal amalgamation in the region? -I support the call for a referendum on the issue of amalgamation and believe citizens and communities need to be heard. iPhone or Blackberry? – Blackberry because that is what the Legislative Assembly provides MLAs, but I wish it were an iPhone!

What would be your top priority as MLA? -- a forward-looking, sustainable, diversified economy that creates new opportunities and good jobs. I want to focus on the fundamentals like a skilled and trained workforce that promotes private sector growth, entrepreneurial innovation, and a thriving small business sector. How would you work to improve the flow of transportation in your constituency and the region? -We need a regional transportation authority on the South Island for a more cohesive approach to planning

Susan Low – Green What would be your top priority as MLA? -- Once I’ve seen the sewage project righted, my top priority will be to hold government accountable by examining every bill carefully and consulting with my constituents. I’d like to see our constituency be a leader in public engagement in democracy. How would you work to improve the flow of transportation in your constituency and the region? -- We’ve got to get bus/HOV lanes and a commuter ferry running in the short

Josh Stettler – Independent How would you work to improve the flow of transportation in your constituency and the region? -- I would foster an environment that is conductive to the private sector operating on the E&N railway. The private sector can create jobs and move much faster then the government. We need that railway running now, not years from now.

Chris Ricketts – B.C. Liberals I have a passion for the area and want to ensure residents’ concerns on issues such as sewage treatment, transportation and economic growth are not only heard, but respected by provincial decision-makers. How would you work to improve the flow of transportation in your constituency and the region? -- Work with Island Corridor Foundation to get the train running as a commuter service. Work for a proper interchange at McKenzie Avenue and the Trans-

term. In the medium term I’d like to work towards a potential McKenzie Avenue interchange and E&N commuter rail. LRT is a long way off on the horizon. How do you feel about some form of municipal amalgamation in the region? -- It’s time citizens discussed it instead of casting fear and doom on the idea. Regionalized services are increasing. If we’re not careful we’ll end up with the CRD in charge of everything. Based on the sewage debacle, that would not be good. iPhone or Blackberry? – Android! (I also have an iPad which is awesome)

How do you feel about some form of municipal amalgamation in the region? -- Forced amalgamation will create resentment and a host of problems and legal challenges. The municipal level is where people feel they have a strong voice and are heard by government. I oppose any actions taken by the province to force amalgamation. iPhone or Blackberry? – The phone I bought eight years ago still works fine. Canada Highway. How do you feel about some form of municipal amalgamation in the region? -- I believe the provincial government has a role in helping municipalities determine if there are better, more cost effective ways to provide local services, such as the current arrangements we have for policing, water and recycling. Any decision on the amalgamation of municipalities should be left to the residents of the area through a referendum. iPhone or Blackberry? – Android

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Tanker paranoia doesn’t help us During election campaigns, any talk of economic development tends to be taken with a grain of salt, often viewed as overly optimistic predictions. It’s no surprise then, that as the B.C. NDP and B.C. Liberals vie to become our next government, the issues of pipeline projects and the prospect of additional tanker traffic on B.C.’s coast have voters the most fired up. In Greater Victoria, for example, many people find abhorrent the notion that dozens more oil tankers could one day be sailing past our pristine waterfront areas, if Kinder Morgan is granted permission to twin its Trans Mountain pipeline to Burnaby. It’s easy to forget, as we stroll, run or bike along the Dallas Road walkway, or pathways in Oak Bay or Cadboro Bay, that the ocean which makes our views so scenic is a commercial waterway. Has been for years. Asked why having more oil tankers on that marine highway is a bad thing, people inevitably warn of the potential for an environmental disaster, should a ship run aground or spring a leak in its double-hulled steel. They’ll point to the Exxon Valdez as an example of the environmental havoc a marine accident can wreak. Let’s face it, when it comes to operating anything mechanical, whether it’s heavy equipment, a motor vehicle, a jet airplane or a huge ship, human error is always a possibility. And the consequences can be devastating. But do we ban flying because planes can crash? Or ban motor vehicles knowing that people die every year in collisions? Out of the hundreds of large ships that annually traverse the Strait of Juan de Fuca oil tankers and container ships alike – how many have run aground in anyone’s memory? No one can predict when or if such a disaster might happen. But limiting such a vital transportation link and economic driver is akin to pulling the sheets over our heads and staying in bed. That’s not the mindset that will help B.C. grow and prosper, especially at a time when we’re struggling to find our competitive niche in a still-shaky global economy. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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NDP to B.C. voters: trust us in the NDP leadership contest two When Adrian Dix took over as years ago. B.C. NDP leader two years ago, Leadership contender Mike he struggled to communicate, Farnworth told the party especially in the sound faithful he would study bites of radio and TV. independent power There was a running purchase contracts, and if joke in the legislature he found that they are not press gallery: It didn’t in the public interest, he matter what question would “mend them or end you asked him, you got them.” Another leadership a six-minute answer that hopeful, energy critic John ended with the evils of Horgan, allowed that he log exports. would “break” contracts if Even more than under necessary. Carole James, the NDP Tom Fletcher By this spring, Dix had railed against log exports. B.C. Views a new non-position on “B.C. logs for B.C. jobs” power purchase contracts. became one of Dix’s He will “assess them and address favourite slogans. As the election them.” The printed platform approached, another Dixism was promises a review “within the limits heard daily: “Say what you’re going of existing contracts.” Either they to do, say how you’re going to pay plan to risk a costly legal battle, or for it.” they’re just paying lip service. All So it was a surprise a few weeks ago when the NDP signaled it would you have to do to find out is elect them. essentially not offer a policy on Labour code changes are another log exports. They’re going to meet blank slate. A memo from the B.C. with “stakeholders” and come up Federation of Labour executive to with a plan after they get a majority members last year described how government. they were working closely with the This is exactly the same nonNDP to rewrite B.C. labour law. policy the NDP had in 2009. They The NDP election platform punts don’t have an answer to the this issue until after the election industry’s point that the high price as well, promising an independent gained by premium logs in foreign markets is what keeps many loggers expert panel to decide on issues working, and subsidizes the harvest like whether to end secret-ballot votes for union certification. of other logs for B.C. coastal mills. This isn’t just a bad idea, it’s a Another thing the NDP doesn’t 30-year-old bad idea. It’s based like is private power development. on the destructive old notion This issue featured prominently

that employers are the enemy of workers, and only a union can protect them. The long decline of union membership in the private sector isn’t caused by employer bullying or secret-ballot votes that protect employees’ freedom of choice. The cause is global competition. The only protection workers have from that is their own efficiency. Balancing the budget? An NDP government will strive to do that over “the business cycle,” says finance critic Bruce Ralston. Oldtimers might remember this one. It’s taken from the NDP’s 1991 election platform. Yes, 22 years ago there was a widespread belief in a predictable four-year cycle of commodity prices and other economic determinants. Whatever was left of that dusty, faded picture was erased with the financial collapse of 2008. If you still believe in a predictable “business cycle,” you may be willing to accept that an NDP-led B.C. will become the first jurisdiction in human history to eliminate poverty, by setting annual targets and paying out borrowed money to low-income parents. On ferries, fracking, union contracts, capital construction and other weighty matters, the NDP’s answer is the same: trust us. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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OPINION

Time to push candidates, parties on children’s issues Most British Columbians would children and the government steps in. say they care about children. Some people need help Not just their own. We’ve developing better agreed, as a society, parenting skills. that when children Some face addiction and youth need help problems. Children and their families can’t might need counselling, provide it, it’s up to us. or treatment for Sadly, we’re not doing behavioural issues. a good enough job. This Many struggle with election campaign is the impacts of living in an important chance poverty, or parenting to press all candidates with a chronic health and parties for specific condition. The range commitments on Rebecca Ataya of needed services is services for children Guest column broad. and youth. B.C.’s Ministry of The good news is Children and Family Development we know what needs to be done receives more than 30,000 to help families and children “protection reports” a year – through tough times. We know warnings that a child might be effective, timely supports can at risk of abuse or neglect. In the change lives and prevent the huge future costs that come when most extreme cases, children are taken into government care. problems are ignored. Some 8,000 children are in care But we haven’t acted on that today. knowledge. Often ministry involvement This has been tragic, is focused on linking families particularly in cases where with the help and support they families are struggling to provide need in order to be successful. safe, appropriate care for their

And that support is provided by community social service agencies across the province. Ministry research shows quick access to services can help families overcome problems and prevents their challenges from becoming entrenched. Those of us who work in the community social services sector are only too aware of the problems undermining that approach. For many families, quick access is impossible. Funding for agencies has been frozen or cut, while demand for services has increased dramatically. Wait lists have grown. Problems become more serious while desperate families can’t get the help they need. We are failing in other ways. Parents know, for example, that their children need continued support as they grow into adulthood – help with school costs, a safe home, support and encouragement. Yet youth in government care are denied that support. On their 19th birthdays, they are basically

left to fend for themselves. The results are predictable. The ministry released a report this month that found almost half of youth who “aged out” of care were on income assistance within six months. That’s a grim life, with an income of $610 to $906 a month. (The rate is higher for people with disabilities – the majority of youth leaving care qualify.) Attending school, finding work and a place to live, and staying healthy are all difficult, perhaps impossible, for an unsupported 19 year old. The ministry recognizes the problem and is looking for ways to extend support. But it lacks a clear mandate and the needed resources. We know that small supports can encourage youth to stay in school, help them find safe housing, provide life skills and prevent bad decisions. So far, we haven’t acted. Part of the problem is a fundamental misunderstanding. People tend to think government, especially the children’s ministry,

delivers the needed services. And government does play a large role, particularly in areas like child protection. However, communitybased agencies and foster parents deliver many of these government-funded services, but tend not to be effective advocates. Their focus is on getting through the crisis. And there remains a stigma around the whole issue of struggling to provide adequate care for your children. So it’s up to the rest of us. Ask your local candidates to commit to adequate long-term funding for these vital services. Push the parties for specific answers about what they will do to ensure services for family and youth are available when and where they are needed. It’s easy to say we care about children. But what’s needed today is action, not more words. Rebecca Ataya is the Interim Executive Director of The Federation of Community Social Services of B.C.

LETTERS City’s walkway proposal ignores core issues On the surface, some might question the city’s interest in spending up to $40 million for an Inner Harbour walkway, considering the municipality’s present financial condition and struggle to cut $6 million from a $200 million annual budget. I agree with the general direction, however, not necessarily with the proposal itself without further study. Our city’s downtown core needs immediate attention. Non-property tax revenue has been and continues to fall as a result of a steady decline of the core, the city’s economic engine. City taxpayers are finding it increasingly difficult to pick up the slack. Until we reignite the downtown core, Victoria will most certainly become a havenot city. We will be less and less able to fund the essential programs and services our community so values. It will take creative and entrepreneurial leadership to make this happen. Just like what is being proposed for the Harbour Plaza, the city needs to partner with other levels of government, the non-profit and for-profit sectors. It simply does not have the resources to do it on its own. For example, Coun. Lisa Helps’ suggestion for the city to partner with the YM-YWCA to build and manage a single state-

of-the art recreation centre is an idea that is long overdue. This city has a bright future if our leaders have the courage to make it happen. We need to invest wisely in the downtown core. Paul Brown Victoria

Community association muzzled meeting Many people today feel they have no say at all in how our elected leaders govern them. All-candidates meetings are meant to be one of the few rare democratic forums where citizens can vent their frustrations and ask tough questions of politicians. But there was nothing democratic about the May 1 meeting at James Bay New Horizons, hosted by the James Bay Neighbourhood Association. Association members controlled the assembled crowd with an unreasonable set of rules. Nobody was allowed to talk at the meeting, except the candidates and the association president. So much for free speech. We were told to write our questions down with the expectation that they would all be heard by the panel. The president took great liberty with the written queries, lumping many together in the same category. It appeared the valid concerns of many citizens

were never addressed. I would much rather see a ferocious debate with grandstanding, battles for the microphone and longwinded diatribes than a quiet, subdued crowd held in check by an overzealous community association. I would rather see anger than silence. I would rather hear voices than see them shut down. At election time, it is imperative that these public forums be open, fair and transparent – giving everybody a chance to confront their potential representatives. Citizens do not need to be further disempowered by an oppressive my-wayor-the-highway community association. Doreen Marion Gee Victoria

Sustainable energy is an election issue The most important issues in the B.C. election are bitumen, fracking, pipelines and tanker transport of oil. Human error, lack of maintenance and regulation rank high on the list of possible costly mistakes in fossil fuel extraction and delivery. Storms and earthquakes are another threat. The cost of these calamities is to our air, land and water – in other words, our survival as a species. The good news is that we

human beings are able to curb our dangerous consumption habits and be innovative. Jobs can be and are being created using resources of sustainable energy. We can be an example to other nations and have a feeling of well-being and security at the same time. The relationship between government and industry based only on mutual financial benefits disregards the deeper and broader needs of the people. We can and must change our priorities. Arlene Nesbitt Esquimalt

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Correction A guest column by biomedical engineering professor Stephanie Willerth of the University of Victoria (News, May 3) contained an error. Starfish Medical has always been independent of UVic, although it has often collaborated with the school.

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A portion of the Galloping Goose Regional Trail is closed until May 20 for bank stabilization maintenance. The temporary closure affects the trail section between Rocky Point and Gillespie road. The Capital Regional District asks trail

A massive military exercise is taking place in the seas and skies off the coast of Greater Victoria. Maritime Forces Pacific is hosting Trident Fury 13, which involves the Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force, Canadian Army, U.S Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air National Guard and

U.S Coast Guard. Eight ships, one submarine, more than 25 military aircraft, five commercial aircraft and 200 combat troops will participate in the exercise, amounting to more than 2,000 personnel. Ships and aircraft may be seen off the west coast of Vancouver Island, Strait of Juan de Fuca and Constance Bank now through May 19. Shoreline, mine counter-measure and air operations will be conducted around Metchosin near Mary Hill, William Head, Rocky Point, and Albert Head. editor@vicnews.com

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The all new Richie Woodland Band with Eric the Red (alto and tenor saxophone and percussive instruments), Pedro Arbour (drums and backing vocals) and Richie Woodland (vocals, semi-acoustic electric guitar and keyboard) debuts at Swan’s Brewpub, 506 Pandora, on May 9 at 9 p.m. No minors, no cover charge.

Battle of the Bands aids kids camp Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Listening to music in a postdental surgery drug-induced haze, Zoe Clint thought to herself: “music, that’s a great way to fundraise for something.” Now she’s the Tim Hortons Camp Day fundraising co-ordinator for three of Langford’s Tim Hortons locations. “I ran with it,” she said. “I wanted to make other people feel good.” Her co-workers at the Goldstream location loved the idea, so she secured Eagle Ridge Park as a venue and set July 6 as the Tim Hortons Camp Day Battle of the Bands to raise funds for underprivileged children to attend summer camp. On stage at America’s Got Talent four years ago, John Johnston, better known as Johnny Bagpipes, felt like he’d

Did you know? ■ The Tim Horton Children’s Foundation was established in 1974 by Ron Joyce, Co-Founder of the Tim Hortons chain, to honour Tim Horton’s love for children and his desire to help those less fortunate. ■ The Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization committed to providing a funfilled camp environment for children from economically disadvantaged homes.

been had. As a judge for the fundraising band battle, he’s determined not to convey those feelings to participants. “I know what it’s like to have your hopes and dreams shot down from America’s Got Talent,” Johnston said. “I don’t like to see that, but I think (competition is) fun because it makes all the bands do their peak performances, because they’re being judged. I hate seeing people get discouraged because they didn’t win. There are no losers. “I love rock and roll. I love live music and I think live music needs to be supported. We’ve seen it fading out in Victoria and the Western Communities, and it needs to come back,” he added. He’ll bring his prior experience as a judge for Victoria’s Got Talent with him. “Little girls would come out there and sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star … you think ‘dang it. I love you’ (said with Blaine Shelton twang). Then you say that and the little girl doesn’t win and you face the parents,” said Johnston. Peter Bodman co-owner of ManKind Studio will judge alongside Johnny Bagpipes. “There’s a spark to certain acts. There’s a certain something that’s hard to define. … you can usually hear it in bands that have it,” said Trevor Timmermann, co-owner of ManKind. “We’re always looking for new stuff you never know.” Bands will compete for a recording prize offered by ManKind Studio during the twohour battle. Deadline for bands to apply, via

demonstration and instruction, kids’ events, food vendors and acting troupes. The Battle of the Bands starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults with those 12 and younger free. “We want it to be affordable to all families,” Clint said. “It’s going to be pretty spectacular.” Tim Hortons Camp Day Battle of the Bands is July 6 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Eagle Ridge City Center, 1089 Langford Pkwy. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Husband and wife team of Marianne Schaubeck and John Johnston (better known as Johnny Bagpipes) founded African Preschools Society. Schaubeck owns Reservations Africa, a tour operator specializing in independent travel to Southern and East Africa. Johnston is a professional stand up comic. Travelling frequently to Africa in 1998, they started delivering school supplies to a makeshift preschool in Lillydale B., a rural community bordering Kruger National Park, South Africa. By 2001, they committed to building a new preschool facility for the community. In May 2002 the couple opened the 10-room preschool. In November 2004, African Preschools Society became a registered charity.

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Reel talent at tattoo Pacific Tattoo Dance team members Isaac Lisik, left, Sarah Bryan and Nicola Theim are preparing for the upcoming Pacific Tattoo being held July 13 at 7:30 p.m. and 14 at 2 p.m. at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Other performers include the Australian Federal Police Pipes and Drums, the Royal Netherlands Army Band and the Naden Band. Tickets and more information are available at pacifictattoo.ca. Sharon Tiffin/News Staff

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Bellies will be flying at the annual seasonal showcase for students of Asmira’s School of Oriental Bellydance on Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. Featuring colourful veils, finger cymbals and other props, the dancers will be presenting, among others, a flamenco-oriental fusion choreographed by Argentinian Oscar Flores. The all-ages event is held at Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St. Tickets are $18 and available at Cleopatra’s Bedroom and Lyle’s Place. Tickets are also available at the door for $20. Reduced price tickets for seniors, students and children are available at Asmira’s Studio (764A Yates St.) or by email at asmiradance1@me.com.

Seeking senior stars For the first time Victoria seniors will be able to compete in Chartwell Retirement Residences national Senior Star competition. The competition is open to all Vancouver Island seniors 65 and older who sing, play an instrument or do both. Now in its seventh year, the competition attracts talent from across the country. Ross Place Retirement Residences became a Chartwell property in 2012, resulting in this national contest coming to Vancouver Island for the first time in 2013. Talented seniors perform in front of a panel of judges from the local music scene and the

top three competitors receive Senior Star trophies. First and second place winners have videos of their performances advanced to the national level of competition. The top eight seniors at that level will be flown to Niagara Falls in November. There is no cost to enter and the public is invited to watch the audition performances on June 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Ross Place Retirement Residence, 2638 Ross Lane. Registration forms can be filled out at Ross Place Retirement Residence or register online at chartwell. com. llavin@vicnews.com

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Early bye a chance for Highlanders to prep Highlanders top Kitsap Pumas 3-0 Travis Paterson News staff

Brett Levis’ debut was a sharp one as the dynamic striker was in on all three goals for the Victoria Highlanders on Saturday at Royal Athletic Park. Levis scored once and assisted on goals by Thomas Mallette and Jordie Hughes as the Highlanders won its Professional Development League home opener 3-0 over the visiting Kitsap Pumas. “We hoped for a good performance and good result, and I think 3-0 is more than we’d really expected, a good start,” said head coach Steve Simonson. Victoria soccer fans will have to wait two weeks for the next home match. The Highlanders top men’s side now enters a bye week followed by a road game against the Vancouver Whitecaps under-23 on Friday (May 17) and a home game versus the Seattle Sounders under-23 on Sunday (May 19) at RAP. “The way the schedule is set up this year, to accommodate the multi-use park we’ve got to get our home games in early. It’s also based on a tight schedule

for everyone else in the PDL,” Simonson said. Having an early bye week is not all bad. It gives the club more time to prepare as a team, as the club finalized key additions, such as Brett Levis, last week. “We need to work towards where we want to be and definitely have more work to do,” Simonson said. It’s Simonson’s first full season at the helm, having come on late in 2012 and his recruiting has paid early dividends. Levis, in particular, signed last week and comes from the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. The striker finished second in scoring in the Canada West conference this year with nine goals and six assists while being named a Second Team All-Canadian. “Levis came to us through dialogue between Huskies coach Bryce Chapman and I,” Simonson said. “He is always looking to help his players move on and it opened the door to bringing him here.” Levis, pronounced in the same fashion as the famous blue jeans brand, is a dynamic and shifty player who is dangerous in many ways, as shown on Saturday with a goal and two assists.

Kitsap Pumas player Will Daniels flies in front of Victoria Highlanders defender Kalem Scott during the Highlanders season opening 3-0 win at Royal Athletic Park on Saturday (May 4). David Bukach Photography

“He’s a good dribbler and is so comfortable on the ball, he can toy his way through defenders, and it has that cascading effect, it opens up play for somebody else,” Simonson said. Despite the win it’s still too early to gauge the Highlanders.

“The May 17 to 19 weekend will be a telling one,” Simonson said, as the Highlanders take on two of the three top teams, the Whitecaps, with players on pro contracts, and the reigning division champion Sounders. sports@vicnews.com

Bays, Valkyries at home for finals UVic’s Wallace Field will host day of rugby championships Travis Paterson News staff

The historic James Bay Athletic Association will take a crack at its favourite trophy against Burnaby Lake in the Rounsefell Cup provincial men’s rugby championship game this weekend. The second-place Bays upended third-place Capilano 34-27 in overtime of the CDI Premier League semifinal at McDonald Park on Saturday. First place Burnaby Lake dented the hopes of an all-Island final beating the fourth-seed Castaway Wanderers 26-10 in the other semifinal. Because the Bays have reached the final, the Rounsefell Cup premier men’s B.C. championship will be played at UVic’s Wallace Field on Saturday, May 11. The Rounsefell Cup location rotates between Vancouver Island and the Mainland but will

only happen here if an Island team qualifies, which it has. In other men’s rugby, the Velox Valhallians hosted a triple header on Saturday and fell short in all three. It ends the Valhallians’ cam-

B.C. Rugby finals at UVIC’s Wallace Field ■ General Admission $15; Youth (under 15) or students with valid ID $10. ■ Noon, Women’s Adidas Premiership - Gordon Harris Memorial Cup. Burnaby Lake Rugby Club vs. Velox Valkyries ■ 2 p.m. Ceili’s Cup Men’s First Division Final: Burnaby Lake Rugby Club vs. UVic Norsemen ■ 4 p.m. CDI Premier League Final - Rounsefell Cup, James Bay Athletic Association vs. Burnaby Lake Rugby Club.

paign for promotion to the CDI Premier league as they fell 19-15 to Abbotsford in the Okanagan Spring Brewery League semifinals. Abbotsford edged Velox’s Academy side 46-29 in the Okanagan Brewery League Div. 1 semifinals. Earlier in the day the Brit Lions scored heavily in a 48-17 win over the Valhallians Div. 3 side, also a provincial semifinal. The UVic Norsemen advance to the Ceili’s Div. 1 provincial final with a 23-12 win over Meraloma. It all sets the stage for a day of rugby finals at UVic on May 11 with Victoria clubs in both premier finals as the Velox Valkyries will face Burnaby Lake in the Women’s Adidas Premiership Gordon Harris Cup. Velox won last year’s Harris Cup and makes its third straight appearance in the final. sports@vicnews.com

Highlanders make return to PCSL ■ This Sunday (May 12) the Peninsula Co-Op Highlanders women’s team marks its return to the Pacific Coast Soccer League, where it spent the better part of the past decade as the Stars. The Peninsula Co-Op Highlanders host the Kamloops Heat, noon at Tyndall Turf on Sunday.

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Brent McMahon ran a blistering halfmarathon time of one hour, 13 minutes and 20 seconds to win Ironman 70.3 St. George in Utah on Saturday. The Victoria-based triathlete’s overall time was 3:51:10, over two minutes ahead of the second place finisher. McMahon has traditionally competed on the International Triathlon Union’s world circuit, which is Olympic distanced (1,500metre swim, 40km bike, 10km run). Ironman 70.3 races are a 1.9km, 90km bike and 21.1km run, half the distances of the famous Ironman race.

The Subaru Western Triathlon series half-Ironman season kicks off May 26 at Shawnigan Lake, followed by June 16 at Elk Lake.

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NCAA Santa Clara University coach Dustin Kerns is coming to Pacific Christian School for a basketball clinic May 25 and 26. Kerns coached former Island basketball stars including Steve Nash. There will be a morning coaching clinic, both days, from 9 a.m. to noon. A players camp (boys and girls ages nine to16 ) will run in the afternoons both days, from 1 to 4 p.m. To

Int. Rocks shock Burnaby Lake

The Intermediate A Victoria Shamrocks lacrosse team (ages 16 to 18) improved its record to 2-0 with a dominating 27-5 win over Burnaby Lakers at Bear Mountain Arena on Sunday. Most Shamrocks picked up multiple points. Matt Hamilton and Cole Pickup led all scorers with four goals each. The Int. Rocks are home Saturday (May 18) vs. Delta Islanders at 1:30 p.m.

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St. Michaels University School student Jasper Johnston, 15, leads the pack during a recent high school track and field bantam boys 800-metre run at Centennial Stadium. The UVic arena hosts the Lower Island championships today (May 8).

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The Q’s Victoria Run Series returns for its fourth season beginning Saturday (May 11) at Oak Bay High’s Jack Wallace Memorial track. The competitive race series has been revamped with four track events, with two road races and two cross country races added later in the summer. Saturday’s 5,000-metre race will feature several top agegroup athletes from Greater Victoria, including former Uni-

Former Jr. Shamrock passes away at 24 The Shamrocks lacrosse family is mourning the sudden recent passing of Scott Stone. The 24-year-old died May 1. A former St. Michaels University School and Oak Bay High student, Stone played played box lacrosse at the highest levels in B.C., with the Jr. Shamrocks and the Nanaimo Timbermen of the Western Lacrosse Association. In 2008 Stone helped the junior Shamrocks capture silver at the Minto Cup national championship in Calagry. He was drafted to the WLA by the Timbermen. Stone was an athlete and adventurer and excelled at soccer and rugby, and was a traveller as well. He had only recently acquired his helicopter licence prior to his passing, a lifelong dream. sports@vicnews.com

versity of Victoria Vikes captain Cliff Childs, who is seeking the World University Championships (FISU) qualifying time of 14 minutes. There will be at least eight events for the 2013 series, said organizer Chris Kelsall. “I am working on two more potential events, one on the road in mid-September as well as another track meet in late August,” said series director Christopher Kelsall. The schedule starts with four track events, May 11 at Oak Bay High, May 25 and June 1 at UVic’s

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Centennial Stadium, and June 15 at Oak Bay High. Each has three distances, the 800-metre, 1,500m and 5,000m or 3,000m, with the classic mile race added on June 15. New are a 5km road race from the Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence on July 6, and a pair of 6km cross country races at Beaver Lake, Aug. 31 and Sept. 6. Proceeds from the series support the Mustard Seed Food Bank. Results and registration are online at victoriarunseries.com. sports@vicnews.com

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Royals think centre at draft The Victoria Royals used its first pick to select centreman Dante Hannoun 11th overall in the first round of the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft on Thursday (May 2). Hannoun, of Delta, spent the season as captain of the North Shore Winter Club Hawks Bantam AAA, amassing 151 points (63 goals and 88 assists) in 63 games with a +114 rating. He led North Shore to the 2013 provincial Bantam Tier 1 championship and a silver medal at the 2013 Western Canada Bantam Championship. “Hannoun is a dynamic talent who plays with intensity and he sees the ice as well as anyone in the game. He’s an intelligent player who can finish and makes his teammates better," Royals general manager Cameron Hope said on his team’s release. The 5-foot-6, 145 lbs. forward participated in the 2013 U16 BC

Cup, scoring one goal for Team Flyers en route to the B.C. Cup title. The Royals also selected: Matthew Phililps, a centre from Calgary, second round, 33rd overall; Noah Gregor, a centre from Beaumont, Alta., third round, 55th overall; Blake Jameson, a defenceman from Brandon, Man., in the fourth round, 75th overall, (pick acquired from Kootenay Ice); Brayden Dunn, a centre from Calgary, fourth round, 77th overall; Jared Dmytriw, forward from Craven, Sask., fourth round; 83rd overall (pick acquired from Calgary Hitmen); Ethan Frank, forward from Omaha, Neb., fourth round, 84th overall (pick acquired from Kamloops Blazers); Matt Hellickson, defenceman from Minnesota, Minn., fifth round, 99th overall; Ty Westgard, centre, Semiahmoo, 165th overall. sports@vicnews.com

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1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

QUADRA, 11TH flr view, 1 bdrm, D/W, new lam flooring, N/P, N/S, $985. 250-361-9540

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1 bath, no steps. NS/NP. $1375+ utils. Lease. Avail June 1. Call (250)656-4003.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT PRIVATE PARKING 430 Government St, Victoria. $140/mo. Call (250)383-7938.

COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stone’s throw from the ocean. This 800sqft, 2 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007 with new electric, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, roof, etc. It is close to schools, a corner store, and neighbourhood pub and is only 5 kms to downtown Courtenay. The property is zoned for 2 dwellings so you could live in the cottage while building your dream home and after rent out the cottage for extra revenue. Gardener’s paradise with several heritage fruit trees, berries, grape vines and beautiful roses. The Royston area received a grant this year to put in sewer. (778)428-1159.

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CUSTOM WOODWORK: Recovered wood; furniture, picture framing. Built in or mobile furniture at reasonable prices. Call (250)812-8646.

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DRYWALL TOOLS- texture machine, open to offers. (250)478-8921.

THE NICEST OCEANFRONT PARK 1 BDRM- $850. Heat, hot water included. New kitchen/bathroom. No smoking! (250) 388-4943 or (250) 813-2134

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA: 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray 778-433-1233.

MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, sep. office with private entry nestled in Qualicum Woods. Just 5 mins to Village, beach, forest & 2 golf courses. Low maint. gardens, fenced backyard, offers privacy & peaceful surrounding. Lots of updates & reno’s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654

SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- 2 level, 1 bdrm. 5 appls. $900. inclusive. NS/NP. 250-380-0700. COLWOOD- BRIGHT, quiet 2 bdrm, $1100 incls utils, D/W, shared lndry, A/C, int hookup, N/S, N/P. Ref’s. 250-391-7915. COLWOOD- REFURBISHED 2 bdrm bsmt suite, $900 inclds utils. June 1. Call 250-3919923 after 12 noon. DEEP COVE lrg 1 bdrm, acreage, hot tub. W/D, cat ok, N/S. $850+ util. 250-656-1312

PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com

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GLEN LAKE- newly reno’d, close to bus, trails, shopping, utils incld, shared W/D. $850. N/S. Pet? (250)216-4291. LANGFORD (Costco). Bus, shops, school. 2 Bdrm suite, fenced yard, 4 appls, water incl’d, shared laundry, $1000 mo + utils, NS/NP. Avail immed. Call (250)881-2283.

GRANT MANOR Newly renovated suites, Starting at $675 per mo

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MARIGOLD AREA- 1 bdrm, shared lndry, quiet. NS/NP. $850, May 1. 250-727-6217. SAANICHTON: LRG reno’d, 1or2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, pet? $1300 utils incl. 250-652-5003 SIDNEY, Greenglade area. Avail. now! Bright, newly reno’d 2 bdrm, W/D, storage, parking. NS/NP. 1 yr lease. $900. + utils. (778)426-4556.

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Searching for the toughest of trees Forestry Centre staff stress out Douglas firs in bid to create stronger forests Edward Hill News staff

It’s hard to tell at a glance, but greenhouses at the Pacific Forestry Centre are home to some stressed out trees. A veritable forest of 5,000 Interior Douglas fir seedlings, each in its own pot, are waiting for the hammer to drop. Half will be infected with a nasty fungus normally carried by the Douglas fir beetle. The remainder are fated to become blighted with two kinds of often-fatal root rot disease. Three thousand other Douglas firs have already been squeezed dry from various levels of an imposed drought. Stressing out trees at the Saanich-based federal forestry lab is an effort to find Douglas firs that will not only survive through hard times, but are genetically hearty enough to thrive. It’s those rare genetic traits of both tolerance and resistance that research scientist Elisa Becker is hunting for. Facing a shifting climate over the long-term and plenty of diseases and pests, zeroing in on genetic advantages will help promote higher survival rates for tree planting, and ultimately

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improve timber yield and quality for one of B.C.’s most economically valuable trees. “(Forestry managers) want trees that grow fast, but you might get less quality and get root diseases faster,” Becker says. “It’s a bit of a trade-off. We realize now (growth) isn’t the only goal. You want fit trees that can withstand stressors and have quality. We want to see if we can get everything without trade-offs.” For the next few months, the seedling forest at the centre will be watered and grown, before fungus “lollipops” are inserted into PVC tubes that reach the roots in each pot. After a year, each of those thousands of trees will have employed strategies to combat infection – some might stop growing, while others may develop large lesions within the wood. Some, a small number, might fight off the fungus and keep growing dense timber almost as if nothing were there. Becker’s team has seen this tolerance and resistance in action in the drought phase of the study last year. “With drought, some handled being dry and grew, and some shut down,” she says. “Normally we’d look for resistance of what

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the tree can survive and how it limits damage. But tolerance is important. If there is a lesion or damage and there’s still good quality wood, we want that.” In terms of root rot, the PFC study plans to infect its Douglas firs with Phellinus, a coastal fungus, and Armillaria, found in the southern B.C. Interior. Root rot does just that – weakens roots in ways that are largely hidden until the tree falls in a windstorm. “Root disease is not like the pine beetle, which is bright red. Root diseases are underground eating trees,” Becker said. “It

doesn’t impact mortality but it impacts volume, height and growth. If we can improve the quality of wood and volume, this (study) will make a difference that way.” The work builds off similar research on increasing resistance to root-rot led by forestry centre scientist Mike Cruickshank. The study led by Becker is the largest, the first to stress out the same variety of tree in multiple ways. “Trees react differently to disease, but when tree growth is affected, wood quality will be affected as well,” Cruickshank

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said in a May 2011 edition of Information Forestry. “This is a major issue upstream on the value chain, where people rely on consistent wood quality.” Barry Jaquish, a B.C. Ministry of Forests scientist at the Kalamalka Forest Centre in Vernon, provided PFC with the Douglas fir seedlings, and is a partner in the study. Understanding resistance and tolerance could lead to improved tree breeding for the 15 to 16 million Douglas fir seedings planted each year in the Interior, he said. “We want to make sure the trees planted have a good chance to survive and grow. It’s not a huge problem, but it’s of economic importance,” Jaquish said. “If there is Armallaria (fungus), we lose a lot of those trees.” Building pest- and disease-resistant forests, which extends to other species like weevil-resistant spruce trees, is also about being prepared for impacts of climate change within British Columbia and Canada. The expectation is that the overall climate will be drier and more prone to tree diseases. “It’s a challenge. We think with climate change there will be more of these host-pest problems,” Jacquish said. “We want to be proactive and responsive to these things.” editor@saanichnews.com

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their owners, Asia says. “There’s lots of dog lovers out there, but loving a dog is not enough,” she says. “People continue to get dogs when they don’t have the capacity to give them what they need.” Socialization, one of the main reasons for the regular group walks, is crucial for dogs, she says. Similar to wild counterparts such as wolves, dogs have a pack mentality and are looking to follow, Asia says, and that means owners must lead in a way the dog understands. The Moores do their best to teach both dog and owner a common language in two sessions, which last as long as required to make progress. That

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From a business perspective, working as a couple is an advantage, Jim says, in that some dog owners respond better to a man than a woman. “I think with our interpersonal skills and life experience, we bring a lot to the table,” he says. The Moores, who also work with rescued dogs and help place problem animals, schedule no more than one session a day so they can give clients the time they need, Asia says. As for the Sunday walks,

getting the animals together – both the four-legged and twolegged varieties – is a good opportunity for both species to check in. “Dogs need socialization,” Asia says, adding that the owners frequently have questions for them. For more information on this canine training service, visit k-9superheroesdogwhispering. com or call 778-678-DOGS (3647). Send your business news to editor@vicnews.com.

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Long distance cleaning Joe Verbakel with Victoria Window Cleaning uses an extension hose and brush to clean the windows above the spiral staircase at the Empire Capitol 6 Cinemas on the corner of Yates and Blanshard streets on a hot and sunny spring morning.

Charity finds last-minute fundraiser venue The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Victoria has secured a last-minute venue for its annual gala fundraiser, after the leisure boat it rented was damaged during repairs. The Wild About Whales cruise was scheduled for May 4 aboard the Orca Spirit II with 100

guests, but the vessel was damaged as it underwent its annual repairs in a Vancouver drydock two weeks ago. The organization will now hold its festivities at the Ward Room at CFB Esquimalt on May 11, thanks to strings pulled by retired rear admiral Roger Girouard, honorary

chair of the event organizing committee. “We’re just trying to scramble and have a last push on ticket sales,” said Kate Mansell, communications director. The Wild About Whales rubber whale race is also scheduled for June 15 on the Gorge Waterway.

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Coast Capital Savings members have wrested back control over how much money the credit union pays its board of directors. A nearly 80 per cent vote by members at an April 30 annual general meeting is expected to lead to a new membership vote in 2014 on changes to board pay levels. It follows a grassroots campaign led by Surrey resident Phil Embley, who argued the remuneration levels were far higher than at other credit unions in Canada. The board has agreed to cut Victoria-based chair Bill Wellburn’s retainer from $76,500 to $65,000. Last year he received $157,000 after $1,000-per-meeting fees were added. The Surrey-headquartered

credit union has also frozen a recommended increase in the base retainer of directors from $25,500 to $29,500. Some directors get more than $70,000 after meeting fees and committee chair fees are added. “We take to heart what our members have told us,” Coast Capital governance committee chair Glenn Wong said. “They have said they want to approve the amount of compensation directors receive.” A member panel will be struck to advise on potential changes to director compensation to take to a new vote. Wong said the changes already agreed on will reduce total board compensation by $130,000 or 18 per cent. The $720,000 in total pay to the Coast Capital board last year was nearly twice as much as Vancity Credit Union paid its board in 2011. Coast Capital has 504,000 members at 50 branches in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island. editor@vicnews.com

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