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Clodhopper curiosities Gail Snider, executive director of Saanich Volunteer Services, has to laugh at the condition of some antique shoes found hideen in the attic of a 100-plus year old house on Saanich’s Cedar Hill Golf Course, where the SVSS runs its services. Seven women’s shoes (none matching), a castor oil bottle and a wicker basket, all likely dating back to the early 1900s, were discovered when Saanich municipal staff began insulating the attic last week.

Saanich Mayor Richard Atwell says an incident where he called police for assistance raises legitimate questions about how police should conduct investigations that involve police board members. On Wednesday, Atwell broke his silence to clarify media reports that stated he was party to a police-involved dispute at a private Saanich residence in early December, just days after being sworn in as mayor. “It really was a small incident that was blown out of proportion by a newspaper article because it made some suggestions that aren’t true,” Atwell said. “And how this leaked out, I don’t know.” Atwell, who chairs the Saanich police board, was referring to an article published Tuesday in the Times Colonist which used unnamed sources to reference an incident at the home of an Atwell campaign supporter and her fiancé. Atwell confirmed he was at the home on Dec. 11, but said other facts of the story were wrong. “The description of what happened there, which was I was caught with somebody’s fiancé late at night and the implication we were caught doing something inappropriate which then turned into a fight – that didn’t happen,” he said. Atwell describes a much different scene at the residence, where he was invited in by both his friend and the woman’s partner around 8 p.m. An argument then ensued and Atwell tried to leave. Instead, he was pushed and pursued by the fiancé and felt unsafe, he said. “At that point, I called 911 for everyone’s safety. I wasn’t the aggressor,” he said. When Saanich police officers arrived, Atwell then identified himself as the mayor but said he didn’t request or receive any special treatment. “Everything was above board. I didn’t make a 911 call because I thought it would

be good for me, but I decided to make a safety choice,” he said. Atwell said he chose not to pursue charges that evening. The campaign supporter and fiancé gave statements to police and have since chosen to “go back to their private lives,” Atwell said. “This thing has raised more questions than it has answers. But the answer about what I was doing there and what happened is all very factual and simple,” he said. “A simple call for safety has opened up a whole can of worms about whether the governance structure of the police board is appropriate. I don’t have an answer to that question.” Atwell said he still has a right to a private life even as mayor, and questioned comments about his lack of transparency and openness on the incident until now. “What some people have done is they’ve taken open government, transparency and accountability of the organization and they’ve poured it into my private life,” Atwell said. “It’s not about my job, it’s about my life as a private citizen that’s now fallen under their umbrella of openness and transparency. It’s very easy to say I should have come out earlier, but it’s my private life. I think I have a right to a private life, although clearly many people disagree.” Atwell said it would be inappropriate to bring up the incident at a council meeting and said he’s “eager” to get back to municipal business. “I am chair of the police board, but hopefully I’ve got some rights as a private citizen where I’m able to call police like anybody else.” Saanich police confirmed the file has since been closed and that there are no charges pending in the incident. In cases involving public officials, police can request a third party review of the file, but no review has been requested in this case. editor@saanichnews.com

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Elizabeth May to host Saanich town halls Saanich-Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May will hold two town halls in Saanich beginning tomorrow, Jan. 11 at Gordon Head Recreation Centre, 4100 Lambrick Way. The town hall runs 2 to 3:30 p.m. and is an opportunity for residents to pose questions and bring issues of concern to May in her role as federal representative. A second town hall takes place Saturday, Jan. 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd. For more info, call 250657-2000 or email elizabeth. may@parl.gc.ca.

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Peppers Foods owner John Davits wants clarification from the provincial government on the decision to permit the sales of B.C. wine in grocery stores over 10,000 square feet, while his store is at 7,500 sq. ft.

Grocer questions fairness of B.C.’s wine sale rules, liquor reform Travis Paterson News staff

A Saanich grocer is questioning the fairness of new liquor laws that restrict which businesses can sell B.C. wines based on a store’s size. At 7,500 square feet, Peppers Foods in Cadboro Bay Village is below the 10,000-sq. ft. threshold that would allow it to sell B.C. VQA wines as of April 1 this year. That fact has Peppers owner John Davits wondering whether his 4 p.m. shopping rush is going to be a little lighter come spring, and if lawmakers are are overlooking the impact they’ll have on independent businesses. “We don’t want to be the store that whines just to sell wine, we’re just a store that wants to see a fair and even playing field,” said Davits, who has owned Pep-

pers since 1990. “We employ 75 people, we probably have sales that rival or exceed a lot of 10,000 sq. ft. facilities. I’m not sure how the government came up with the number without looking further.” In addition to the 10,000 sq. ft. minimum, grocers who hope to sell B.C. VQA wines must have pure groceries sales of approximately 75 per cent, which aligns with the recommendations made by parliamentary secretary John Yap during a liquor reform review review last year. In a statement, B.C.’s Justice ministry said that stipulation keeps the focus on traditional grocery stores, rather than convenience stores and general merchandise stores. The decision in effect also categorizes smaller grocery stores as convenience stores. Davits said groceries account

for 95 per cent of Peppers’ sales, and the remaining five per cent, classified as hair and beauty, is far lower than that of much larger grocery competitors. Among Davits’ chief worries is that the availability of wine at other grocers will divert regular customers during the 4 to 6 p.m. rush, as they’ll be able to get wine and food at the same stop. He worries once one habit is broken, another is formed. “To me, 10,000 sq. ft. is a bit arbitrary. We’ve won Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Awards for a long time for stores up to 15,000 sq. ft., not 10,000,” Davits said. “That’s not bragging, is just shows the way (the grocery) industry is measured independently.” Peppers’ neighbour in the block of independent Caddy Bay businesses is the Smuggler’s

Cove liquor store, which boasts one the most diverse wine selections in Greater Victoria. Smugglers owner Brian Dunt said the factor of competition with Peppers is a non-issue, but he questions the end goal of the government’s motives when it comes to liquor laws and independent companies. reporter@saanichnews.com

Did you know? n B.C.’s current model allows 221 independently owned, full-service grocery stores to also operate as Rural Agency Stores selling liquor to communities not served by a private or B.C. Liquor Store.

Deer, deer everywhere! Love them or hate them, they’re a native part of the Greater Victoria environment and they are here to stay (at least for now). Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd., hosts a deer education afternoon on Sunday, Jan. 25 from noon to 3 p.m. Play deer games, deer bingo, make deer crafts and learn more about the hoofed wanderers. Admission by donation. For more information, call 250-4790211 or visit swanlake.bc.ca.

Grants offered for B.C. youth arts programs B.C. Arts Council grant applications are being accepted until Jan. 15. Grant applications are being accepted for new and expanded existing projects that connect youth to professional artists and arts experiences, provide opportunities for youth to participate in the creative process, or are outreach and engagement projects designed for youth as the primary audience. The BC Arts Council’s Youth Engagement Program supports programs delivered by organizations that demonstrate success in artistic achievement, community engagement and organizational capacity. Arts organizations can find more information or apply at bcartscouncil.ca. editor@saanichnews.com

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Students lean on UVic food bank Travis Paterson News staff

The old cliché of the starving student is anything but passé at the University of Victoria, where the number of registered users has doubled at the UVic Student Society Food Bank since 2010. Local MLA Rob Fleming, who was UVSS chair in 1998, dropped off a load of food to the food bank’s smallish quarters below the Student Union Building on Wednesday (Jan. 7) afternoon. “When I was at UVic, the food bank was in its infancy. It wasn’t much more than a shelf,” Fleming said. “It was a few students registering their hardships and that was all, nothing like the organized system they’re using now.” With that in mind, Fleming has made a point of bringing in a load of food collected during a local NDP holiday gathering for the past five years. UVSS chair Kayleigh Erickson said the Food Bank’s rapid increase in demand is the result of growing financial strains on undergrad and graduate students. “There are no needs-based grant programs for students in B.C., the

only province without it, and we have the highest student interest loan of any province,” Robertson said. “Add to that the university is considering raising student resident fees up to 13 per cent for next year.” The Food Bank is keeping up for now with two weekly deliveries from Thrifty Foods and a weekly budget around $1,500. Items in high demand are typical for Victoria, says co-ordinator Sam Scott. “Fresh fruit and veggies, eggs, almond or rice milk and gluten free options are hot items,” he said. Delivery day sees $1,000 worth of food run in and out within seven hours of operation. Most food comes from Thriftys but Scott is now ordering from wholesale distributor Gordon Food Services and also receives veggies and fruit in the Good Food Box through the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group. “We have a lot of programs on campus, such as Stocktober, which brought in 1,000 pounds of food, but no matter how much we get, it all goes out,” said food bank assistant Jasmine Robertson. Email foodbank@uvss.ca to inquire about food or cash donations.

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Victoria-Swan Lake MLA Rob Fleming drops off a load of food for the University of Victoria Student Society Food Bank, with UVSS chair Kayleigh Erickson, left, and Food Bank co-ordinator Sam Scott, right. The food bank had 3,750 visits from UVic students in 2014.

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of seniors that are going to come up behind the current group of seniors, far fewer of them are married, and far fewer of them have children.” If these seniors do have family members or community health workers that can take care of them day and night, it is important that those caretakers too are being supported in terms of getting breaks, said Mackenzie. “It’s vitally important that the caregiver gets respite, and I don’t think we’re doing that piece very well at all,” said Mackenzie, adding that often times it is due to budget cuts that decisions will be made to eliminate or reduce respite care. “It’s easy to say it’s not critical. But what they are doing is giving relief to the wife or the son or daughter who’s caring 24 hours for that person, and that wife or son or daughter needs to be able to get a break or they are going to break.” Another element that could

help keep seniors with dementia in their homes longer is more education for workers in the community that come into contact with people with dementia, said Barbara Lindsay, director of advocacy and public policy with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. This could include retail workers, bank tellers and community centre employees, for example. “That will make a big difference in how people with dementia and their families live in the community, and it could really help to keep people at home longer,” said Lindsay, adding this would make the community a safer place for people with dementia by providing community members with strategies on dealing with and responding to them. “Even if there is a bed for every single person who [has] this disease, what we really need to do is have communities that are ready for people with dementia.”

A new $70-million residential care facility for seniors with dementia will replace two facilities that are expected to close, but experts say there needs to be an increased focus on the quality of home care as well. B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie said Wednesday there needs to be sufficient support for those who wish to remain living in their own homes and also increased support for the caregivers. “It’s not clear that all of those supports are being provided across the board in the province and even here in the south Island,” said Mackenzie. “There are some people in residential care who could, if there were better supports in the community, be cared for in the community.” The new 320-bed residential facility, Summit at Quadra Vileditor@saanichnews.com lage, will house seniors with dementia and who require complex care. It is expected to be completed in 2018. Summit at Quadra Village will replace Oak Bay Lodge and Mount Tolmie Hospital, which consist of 580 beds in total and will close once Summit opens. The remaining 260 beds that will be lost once Oak Bay Lodge and Mount Tolmie Hospital close are located at the new Heights at Mount View Village. There are currently no plans to add any more beds, said Cailey Hopkins, with the CRD. This makes the net total of beds the same in the end. “We might [need new beds], we might not,” said Mackenzie. “What we need to do first is make sure that we have provided the supports in the community for people to live independently to the greatest possible extent that we can, and I don’t think we’re doing that yet.” One of the main issues people say will force them out of their homes and into a residential care facility is the fear of not having proper home support, said Mackenzie. “Your ability to live independently is, for the most part, determined by whether or not you have a spouse or a famPACKAGE INCLUDES: ily member who can Round trip flight from Victoria + airport shuttle service + a ticket to the game live with you,” she said of seniors with demenFIND OUT MORE: canucks.com/yyjtoyvr tia. “But if you look at the family composition

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Fee increases a sure sign of the new year Tax and fee increases have become as sure a sign that a new year has arrived as champagne and fireworks. According to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, B.C. residents can expect to see hikes in the rates they pay for MSP, EI, CPP, BC Hydro, ICBC and BC Ferries. Among the increases for 2015, the Medical Services Premium Tax goes up $33 a year for individuals and $66 for families; EI and CPP taxes will go up $23 in 2015; BC Hydro announced a six per cent hike in electricity rates for April 1, which amounts to an estimated $72 for the average home; BC Ferries will boost fares 3.9 per cent; and ICBC is expected to raise basic auto insurance, estimated to be $36 for the average car. “Every government and agency seems to get their pound of flesh, and one wonders when enough will be enough,” said Jordan Bateman, B.C. director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation The simple answer to that question seems to be never. BC Ferries shows that even the threat of decreasing revenues and a damaged economy can’t restrain the Crown corporation’s temptation to gouge its customers. A Union of B.C. Municipalities report shows that fare increases have driven down ridership on BC Ferries at a cost of $2.3 billion to the provincial GDP. But the potential of an economic downturn isn’t enough to deter BC Ferries from bringing in the increase that will more than offset the gains from its much-heralded elimination of the fuel surcharge. But perhaps the most troubling increase is the one to basic auto insurance premiums. The increase comes despite the government funnelling more than $150 million from the Crown corporation into provincial coffers, and it will be targeted at safe drivers along with those actually responsible for any increase in claims. It’s clear that when it comes to fee hikes, fairness and financial returns play no part in the equation. It’s just a new year’s plunge into the taxpayers’ wallet. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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Why we didn’t run the Atwell police story further comment from Saanich PD Greater Victoria media outlets to no avail. were falling over one another this Most other news outlets chose to week chasing a story published report on the TC’s report, creating by the Times Colonist that quoted a flurry of online comments sources as saying and musings about the Saanich Mayor Richard motivation behind the Atwell was involved in a incident in question. Dec. 11 incident where Atwell didn’t do himself police were called to a any favours with residents private residence. and the media by staying The story, published out of the spotlight. On Tuesday, also used Wednesday, he said that as a comment from a rookie mayor the ensuing Saanich police neither media frenzy caught him confirming nor denying off-guard, and he felt it police attendance at Daniel Palmer necessary to speak with the this incident, as well as Editor other parties involved in the criticism from Dermod incident before issuing any Travis, a spokesperson statement. Still, the silence didn’t for watchdog organization play well. IntegrityBC, about the mayor’s The News chose not to publish presumed involvement in a police Tuesday’s story of a story because incident. The story references we received no confirmation of unnamed sources. A University of facts, no first-person accounts of Victoria professor then weighed in the incident, no evidence nor a on the odd silence from the Mayor police report to independently after running on a platform of corroborate the TC’s story. No one transparency. agreed to go on record. Atwell was AWOL all day In short, it didn’t meet our Tuesday. Saanich News attempted basic journalistic requirements for to contact Atwell through publication. numerous channels for comment On Wednesday, Atwell spoke throughout the day, and to garner

about the incident in question and pointed out several facts that appear to have been incorrect. Most significant is that Atwell was inside the home of a campaign supporter and her fiancé – with the fiancé present – around 8 p.m., not 11 p.m. as reported. An argument ensued and Atwell then called 911 “for the safety of all involved.” He chose not to press charges after everyone calmed down, he said. The incident in question, without confirmation it actually happened, wasn’t a story. Now that we have someone on record, we can report on the incident. The other parties in question can now choose to come forward if Atwell’s account is incorrect, or they can stay silent. On Atwell’s end, he should address the issue at police board and it may yet be prudent to request an independent review, as the incident raises questions about how police should handle incidents involving a board member. In future, Atwell should come out ahead on any incident involving himself and police. In the meantime, we’ll continue to focus on verifiable facts before we publish a story.

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This week’s feature: Refined Chrysler Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria’s partnership with Early Entrepreneurs will provide needed funding for various mentoring programs and activities. Submitted photo

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With their creative minds and limitless ideas, children often make the best entrepreneurs. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria is partnering with Early Entrepreneurs, a social enterprise company, to invest in local children by giving students the opportunity to come up with and follow through on business ventures. The money earned from these ventures will be given back into the Big Brothers and Sisters community in Victoria. University of Victoria commerce graduate, Kim Cope, started Early Entrepreneurs in order to teach kids about business and provide them with an opportunity to give back to their community. Prior to the partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, money raised through the Early Entrepreneurs program went to Free the Children to build schools in other countries.

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“We realized that we needed to do something more local,” said Cope. “We always like our students helping other students, whether that be building schools and empowering education, or whether that be mentorship and building a stronger community.” Each classroom is given $100 as seed funding. They then have four to six weeks to come up with an idea and carry it out. Through a $25,000 grant from Boston Pizza, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria will be able to invest money into classrooms and see that money multiply as a result of the kids’ business ventures. All of the funds raised will go back to Big Brothers Big Sisters. “We just really wanted to educate younger children about financial literacy,” said

Anthea Cheng, development coordinator of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria. “We think that education is the key to solving a lot of poverty issues, which we see a lot of within our families at the agency.” Currently, there are 30 classes involved in Early Entrepreneurs in around 20 different schools in Kelowna, Vancouver, Surrey and Toronto. In mid-January, 10 classrooms will be joining the program in Victoria. Since its inception two and a half years ago, Early Entrepreneurs has raised more than $63,000. The curriculum changes based on the grade, making it a flexible program available for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. “I think the main benefit with it is that you get to see the sparks

that come out of these students,” said Cope. “You get to see their passions come out in exploring and learning what entrepreneurship is.” Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria and Early Entrepreneurs are still looking for more teachers to get involved with the program. For more information, contact Anthea Cheng at 250-475-1117 ext. 41 or at anthea. cheng@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca, or Kim Cope at 604-349-8199 or at kim@earlyentrepreneurs.ca. There will also be an information meeting at Yates Street Taphouse on Jan. 21, where people will have the opportunity to talk about what inspires them and find out more about the program. To attend or to sign up to speak, contact Cheng or Cope. editor@saanichnews.com

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Hip with hip-hop stars and seniors too Inside When Chrysler resurrected the 300 It is amazing to see how much has nameplate (originally sold from the mid changed inside a modern sedan in the 50s until the late 70s) back in 2005, it was past 10 years. When the 2005 Chrysler met with the kind of enthusiasm of which 300 was introduced, the company was automakers can only dream. still addicted to hard, cheap looking plasHip-hop stars all the way to seniors chose tic. Today, the 300 is fitted with upscale the car with aggressive exterior styling materials and the latest infotainment. and full-size dimensions. In fact, the 2005 The changes for 2015 include a new inChrysler 300 wasn’t just a sales hit — it Much has strument cluster display that is bold and won more awards than any other vehicle bright. My preference would be to have to date. When Chrysler updated the car for changed in 10 years the ability to dial down the brightness 2011, the intention was to make the car for the 300, but the of the glowing instrument rings during less “brutal” looking, making it more ele- same goodness that the day, something that can be adjusted gant and sophisticated. This was achieved was in the 2005 at night when the headlamps are on. by opening up the glass area for better The award winning 8.4-inch uConnect outward visibility and minimizing the model is still here; infotainment screen is standard on all bold front grille. Now, for 2015, Chrysler is it is the refinement trim levels and it is a snap to learn. Also retracing its choices and going back to a that makes this a included now, on all models, is the rotary blunt look again. modern sedan. transmission controller, something that Looks becomes second nature after a few days The people who drove the 2005 model Zack Spencer of use. The rest of the interior is tailored welcomed some of the changes made in depending on the trim. The sportier S 2011. The glass area was improved by 15 model is covered in black with bold white stitching. It is per cent and the top of the front window was raised, the top Platinum models that get the opulent diamond making it easier to see traffic lights. This has not been stitching in the seats, a two-tone leather steering wheel adjusted for 2015; the revisions are kept to the front and open grain wood accents. and rear of the 300. The most noticeable update is the Drive return of a big, bold grille, which is 30 per cent bigger The reason for the standard transmission controller is than the aggressive grille found on the 2005 model. the standard 8-speed automatic transmission for both The way it is integrated is more polished, thanks to V6 and V8 equipped cars. The base engine is the same three distinct grille inserts depending on the trim level. 3.6L V6 with 292hp. The optional 363hp Hemi V8 is a The S trim (seen above) receives more black trim, not powerful upgrade but this car is no longer available just on the grille, but also the side window trim and with all wheel drive (AWD), this is something previous smoked 20-inch alloy wheels. This car has some of the V8 owners didn’t choose in great numbers, so it was attitude of the Dodge Charger in a slightly more upscale dropped. The 300 is now available with a sport setting package. Other refinements include LED lighting for for the transmission, engine management and steering daytime running lights, rear tail lamps and available feel, taking advantage of computer algorithms to LED fog lights. The rear bumper has been raised slightly extract the most out of the car’s strong engines. Unlike to make it look less heavy and integrated exhaust tips the sportier Dodge Charger, there is not an adjustable help refine the look.

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“Take me home Super Cruise” could be a command that future Cadillac owners may be saying to their automobile, in the not too distant future. GM’s luxury brand seems likely to be first automaker to offer a fully automated driving feature in a production vehicle. Super Cruise is one of three entries vying for the 2015 AJAC Best New Auto Safety Technology Award. A similar entry from Honda called AcuraWatch takes us to the brink of automation and another GM entry will be of interest to those who like to cruise the internet.

GM - Super Cruise:

Super Cruise is the working name that GM has given a yet to be released automated driving technology that will (or can) allow hands-off-the-wheel lane following, braking and speed control, in certain highway driving situations. The goal of this technology is to increase the comfort of an attentive driver on freeways, both in bumperto-bumper traffic and on long road trips. The claimed safety value

of Super Cruise is that it could mitigate many traffic collisions and improve traffic congestion. The system sends and receives basic safety information such as location, speed and direction of travel between vehicles that are approaching each other. It will warn drivers and can supplement active safety features, such as forward collision warning, already available on many production cars. Super Cruise will also add a new lane-centering technology that relies on forward-looking cameras and other sensors to detect markings, curves and other road characteristics. It will also use a series of alerts to communicate with the driver based on human factor research conducted on test tracks. A combination of radar, ultrasonic sensors, cameras and GPS map data are used by Super Cruise to provide 360 degrees of crash risk detection bubble around the vehicle and enhanced driver assist features. Super Cruise is still undergoing real-world driving assessments and is expected to make its way into Cadillac production models in 2017.

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generation of GM’s OnStar telematics system with 4G LTE has been rolled out in most of its 2015 model year vehicles. It basically turns the vehicle into a WiFi hotspot that allows occupants to connect up to seven personal devices (smartphones, laptops, tablets etc.) and have them work just like they do at home. The 4GLTE feature also enhances OnStar’s array of safety and security services and provides a more personal experience as the OnStar agent can stay on the line as they manage the vehicle data interface. A clever smartphone app, called OnStar RemoteLink Key Fob Services, allows an owner to lock or unlock doors, activate the horn and lights, and remotely start a properly-equipped vehicle. It’s included free for five years. OnStar is standard in all 2015 GM vehicles and advisors currently respond to approximately 185,000 calls every day.

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Marilyn Arsenault will lead winter running clinics starting at PISE’s new track.

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Life Life of of teaching teaching aa ‘joyful ‘joyful journey’ journey’ Editor’s note: Are you a resident of Saanich and interested in Editor’s note: you a resident Saanich andCorner? interested in submitting yourAre self-published bookoffor Reader’s Email submitting your self-published book for Reader’s Corner? editor@saanichnews.com and tell us about your book in no Email more editor@saanichnews.com and tell us aboutand your bookorin.jpg no of more than 400 words. Include a photo of yourself a PDF the than 400 words. Include a photo of yourself a PDF or .jpg of the book cover for consideration. Books are notand reviewed and publicabookincover for consideration. are not reviewed and publication Reader’s Corner is not aBooks recommendation to readers on the tion in Reader’s Corner is not a recommendation to readers on the quality of any book. quality of any book.

Joyful Journey: Reflections on Joyful Journey: on a Teaching CareerReflections is a recently a Teachingbook Career a recently published byisSaanich published book by Saanich resident Bob Warren. It tells the resident Warren. It tells the engagingBob story of a teaching engaging story of a teaching career spent almost entirely at career spent entirely at an inner city almost elementary school an inner cityB.C. elementary school in Victoria, in The Victoria, storyB.C. begins in Prince The story begins in Prince Rupert, where basketball was Rupert, where basketball was the sport of choice, and the high the sportRainmakers of choice, and the high school’s were the school’s Rainmakers were the team to follow. team follow. Thetofirst teaching assignment The was at first Portteaching Edward, assignment a small was at Port Edward, a small community near Rupert. community near Rupert.

This assignment lasted only Thisyears, assignment lasted only three as the opportunity three years, as the opportunity to purchase family acreage on to family acreage thepurchase Saanich Peninsula aroseon in the Saanich Peninsula arose in 1974. 1974. Moving to Victoria led Warren to Victoria led Warren to Moving a teaching assignment at to a teaching assignmentThis at George Jay Elementary. George Jay Elementary. Thisat multicultural school, where multicultural at one time overschool, twentywhere different one timewere overspoken twenty in different dialects the dialects were spoken the family homes, was theinlargest family homes, was the largest elementary school in British elementary school British Columbia with overin1,250 Columbia over 1,250 students inwith 1968. students in 1968. The book tells about the The book tells about the

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powerful efforts to promote powerful efforts to promote literacy that helped transform literacy thatfrom helped transform the school being one of the school from being one of lowest performing schools the lowest performing schools in the province to being one in to beingand one of the province most improved, of the most improved, andin 2010 subsequently recognized subsequently recognized 2010 by the Toronto-based C.D.inHowe by the Toronto-based C.D. Institute as being one of theHowe best Institute as being one of the best in the province. in Some the province. of the ideas and Some ofwere the ideas and programs so successful that programs were so successful that Rotary International introduced Rotary introduced them toInternational rural students in Kenya, them rural students are in Kenya, Africa,towhere Africa, students are finding where great success. finding great success.

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CRIME CRIME STOPPERS STOPPERS HELP SOLVE HELP SOLVE Crime of the week Crime of the week GLANFORD ELEMENTARY HIT WITH THEFT GLANFORD ELEMENTARY HIT WITH THEFT Someone in Greater Victoria has a new iPad 2 Someone in Greater has this a new iPad 2 and they didn’t get it Victoria from Santa Christmas. and they didn’t get itthe from Santaofthis Christmas. Sometime between evening January 4 and Sometime the 5, evening of January 4 and the morningbetween of January an unknown suspect the morning of January 5, an unknown suspect broke into a Glanford Elementary School portable. broke into a Glanford School portable. It is believed that the Elementary suspect attempted to steal It is believed that the suspect attempted steal numerous electronics, as numerous itemstowere numerous electronics, as numerous items were moved around the portable, but the individual left moved around theiPad portable, but the individual left with only a silver 2. with only a silver iPad 2. Police efforts to identify or locate this suspect Policebeen efforts to identify or this have unsuccessful solocate far and aresuspect requesting have been unsuccessful so far public assistance in solving thisand file.are Torequesting provide public assistance in solving this this file. crime To provide information anonymously, about or any information anonymously, this crime or any other criminal activity, visitabout victoriacrimestoppers. otherorcriminal activity, visit victoriacrimestoppers. com call 1-800-222-TIPS. Any tips that lead com or callcharges, 1-800-222-TIPS. Any tips that lead to arrests, or the seizure of property to drugs arrests, or the of property or willcharges, be eligible for seizure a cash reward up to or drugs will be eligible for a cash reward up to $2,000. $2,000.

Educators want their students want their students to Educators be eager and engaged, and to be eager and humour engaged,has andthe Warren learned Warren learned humour has the power to fuel that engagement. power to fuel that engagement. The importance of goalThe importance goal- and setting and finding of success, setting and finding success, and the many ways of motivating the many all ways ofamotivating students, play part in the students, allachievement play a part inofthe remarkable his remarkable achievement former grand old school. of his former grandtells oldof school. The book how owning The book tells of how owning acreage led to raising livestock acreage to raising livestock and thusled having children join and children 4-H, thus whichhaving then led to thejoin 4-H, which then ledleaders to the in the parents becoming parents leaders the Saanich becoming 4-H Beef and SwineinClub. Saanich 4-H Beef and Swine Club.

Retirement from teaching Retirement teaching means Warrenfrom has extra time means Warren has extra time and is able to judge 4-H swine and is able to judge 4-H swine shows. By joining the Central shows. joining the Central SaanichBy Lions Club, Warren has Saanich Lions Club, Warren the opportunity to take parthas in the opportunity take part in a great variety ofto community a great variety of community service projects. service projects. of humour The importance The importance of humour theme makes the book a most theme makes the book a most enjoyable read. enjoyable read. is available at Joyful Journey Joyful Journey is available Munro’s Books and at Bolenat Munro’s Books. Books and at Bolen Books. Contact Warren directly at Contact Warren directly at abwarren@shaw.ca. abwarren@shaw.ca.

victoriacrimestoppers.com victoriacrimestoppers.com The individuals pictured here The individuals pictured here are wanted as of Jan. 7, 2015. are wanted as of Jan. 7, 2015. Richard Andrew TOM Richard Andrew TOM

Amanda Shannon Amanda Shannon Winnifred HAWKINS Winnifred HAWKINS

is Wanted for breach x 2. is Wanted for breach x 2.

• Weight: 120 lbs. •• Weight: 120 lbs. Height: 5’6” • Height: 5’6”

Alexander Robert KING Alexander Robert KING

is Wanted for Theft under $5,000. is Wanted for Theft under $5,000.

• Weight: 175 lbs. •• Weight: 175 lbs. Height: 58” •• Height: 58”25, 1971 DOB: Aug. • DOB: Aug. 25, 1971 Peter Talbot William Peter Talbot William BEASLEY BEASLEY

is Wanted for Canada-wide warrant. is Wanted for Canada-wide warrant.

• Weight: 145 lbs. •• Weight: 145 lbs. Height: 5’7” •• Height: 5’7” DOB: Nov. 12, 1971 • DOB: Nov. 12, 1971

is Wanted for Theft under $5,000. is Wanted for Theft under $5,000.

• Weight: 205 lbs. •• Weight: 205 lbs. Height: 5’6” •• Height: 5’6” DOB: Apr. 4, 1987 • DOB: Apr. 4, 1987

Adam John Pasquel Adam John Pasquel DI CARLO DI CARLO is Wanted for Theft under $5,000. is Wanted for Theft under $5,000.

• Weight: 140 lbs. •• Weight: 140 lbs. Height: 6’3” •• Height: 6’3” DOB: Feb. 16, 1992 • DOB: Feb. 16, 1992

Blair Lesley BEAUDRY Blair Lesley BEAUDRY

Is Wanted for robbery, Unlawful Is Wanted for Fraud, robbery,Theft. Unlawful Confi nement, Confinement, Fraud, Theft.

• Weight: 240 lbs. •• Weight: 240 lbs. Height: 6’0” •• Height: 6’0” DOB: Nov. 5, 1967 • DOB: Nov. 5, 1967

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Prospective home owners rejoice, the cloud of confusion is soon to lift off the industry regulations governing home inspection in B.C. Clearing up the bureaucratic boondoggle has been on Christy Clark’s agenda since she was elected. On Jan. 15 the government will sit down with an advisory committee made up of representatives from B.C. Housing, as well as the two bigger home inspection agencies in B.C., the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (B.C. chapter) and Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of B.C., and others. The goal is to improve the 2009 home inspector regulations overseen by Consumer Protection B.C., which aren’t strong enough, says executive director Helene Barton of CAHPI’s B.C. office in Kelowna. “The 2009 regulations were a start but Consumer Protection also approved other associations for licensing in B.C. and in turn not all organizations are following the policies and the regulations of the industry,” Barton said. “Now they’ll insure everyone is under the same standard so if you hire someone, it won’t matter which of the

four associations they’re from.” Barton hopes to see the updated rules and regulations in place by April 1. While the decades long scenario is nearly under control in B.C. it’s still up in the air in other provinces. Alberta is considering the Canadian Standards Association’s scrupulous CSA-A770, which demands an inspection so thorough it would take 16 to 32 hours, likely costing buyers more than $1,000 in labour. “In B.C. we’re 110 per cent against (CSA-A770), it’s a non-starter,” Barton said. And it’s not just Canada, as the lack of home inspection regulation is a rampant across North America, says Ontario home inspector Bruce McClure. His book Buy Or Run tries to answer the question of who really controls the home inspection industry in North America? “Alberta, in frustration, turned to CSA and said ‘write us a legislation for home inspections,” McClure explained. “That was tabled in September for a public input period, and the document is so far over the top so it doesn’t make sense, home inspectors across the country are up in arms.” The other problem McClure pokes fun at, but also wants to see dealt with (and which exists in B.C) is the impressive sounding credentials used by home inspectors which mean very little. “If you’re a registered home inspector it means

Bruce McClure wants to see a regulated home inspection industry that’s fair to real estate agents, buyers and inspectors. Submitted

you’re a member of CAHPI with 200-plus home inspections, and around 500 hours of education, peer reviewed by fellow inspectors. Or you could be a certified master home inspector, which demands a $1,000 fee but

with hardly any experience. Which sounds more impressive?,” McClure asks. Lost in the context of regulating the industry, of course, is ending the conflict of interest that comes with real estate agents using a

‘thumbs up’ home inspector. “There are a lot of good home inspectors out there, but this is a floundering industry in need of regulation.” reporter@saanichnews.com

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“It’s easy to beg off going for a run or a swim if you’re trying to do it alone. It’s a lot harder if you know that 10 other people are waiting for you to show up and join them.” – Donna Porter

Westshore Triathlon co-founders Kirk Lewis and Stephanie Carter, and Tri Club member Donna Porter stand on the shores of Langford Lake, the main site of the first Langford Triathlon taking place in July. Photo by Tim Collins

New triathlon a fit for New Year’s resolutions Inaugural event to attract fitness buffs across Capital Region Tim Collins Black Press contributor

The shortbread cookies are done and the turkey dinners are a fading,

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he says. “And I like to think that we have a pretty good way for them to do exactly that.” Lewis and company took the opportunity of the new year to announce the first Langford Triathlon will be held July 5. The open water swim happens in Langford Lake, with the cycling portion happening between Langford and

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you to show up and join them.” Support from fellow club members also helps keep participants on track, she adds. “You’ll be struggling a little and the others are encouraging you, telling you that you can do it, and suddenly you find that you can.” For readers thinking no path can possibly take you from your present fitness level to doing a triathlon, Carter points out that it’s all about managing expectations. “You may not be doing a full event on the first year,” she says. “We have a number of categories that allow for anyone to shoot for a completed event. For example, you could aim for finishing the Super Sprint category.” The Super Sprint includes a 400-metre swim, a 10K bike route and a 5K run, jog or walk. “The shorter course is really possible for anyone to shoot for,” Lewis says. “And the term ‘race’ is misleading. You’re really just competing against yourself.” The Tri Club offers

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such supports as access to personal coaching, for a fee, as well as four coached sessions in the pool per month. “For some people, we have to start by teaching them how to swim,” Carter says. There are also group bike rides, group runs, motivational speakers, insurance coverage, safety vehicles for certain group bike rides – and this is important – a club t-shirt that tells your friends and neighbours you’ve abandoned the couch for a healthier lifestyle. “Really, the race is just the reward for me,” Porter says. “It’s the reward I get for the months of training and my effort to stay healthier. And in the end, it’s doing it with this great group of people that really makes all the difference.” More information on the 2015 Langford Triathlon and other programs can be found at westshoretriathlon. com or by emailing info@ westshoretriathlon.com or calling 250-893-4335. editor@saanichnews.com

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Saanich’s sports scene is ramping up again after the Christmas break. The Camosun Chargers men’s and women’s basketball squads hosts the V.I. Mariners Friday, Jan. 9 at PISE. The women’s game starts at 6 p.m. while the men tip off at 8 p.m. Watch for the Chargers’ volleyball teams returning to the court next Friday, Jan. 16, with Camosun hosting the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades. Games go at 6 p.m. for the women and 8 p.m. for the men. High school hoops is back in order on Tuesday, Jan 13. Mount Douglas Rams host the Oak Bay Bays/Breakers for a double-header beginning with the girls at 5:45 p.m. Spectrum’s senior girls visit Reynolds at 5:45 p.m. while the senior boys hit the court at Lambrick Park at 7:30 p.m. St. Michaels University School’s senior girls tip off at Lambrick Park at 5:45 p.m. while SMUS’ boys welcome Westshore rivals, the Belmont Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. St. Andrews’ senior girls and boys

face off against Glenlyon Norfolk School, with the girls taking the local court at 5:45 p.m. and the boys following at 7:30 p.m. The action continues Wednesday, Jan. 14 when Reynolds visits Esquimalt and Pacific Christian welcomes Stelly’s, both at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, Jan. 15, Saanich’s St. Margaret’s and St. Andrew’s schools visit Vic High (5:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.). The annual Victoria Police Tournament will fill the SMUS gyms with senior boys basketball action Jan. 15 to 17, featuring teams from the host school, Lambrick Park, Claremont and Spectrum, in addition to teams from Oak Bay, Shawnigan, David Thompson and West Vancouver. Tipoff is at 1:45 p.m. Thursday. The Saanich Braves Junior B hockey squad aims to keep their win streak alive when they travel to Kerry Park to face the Islanders Jan. 10. The Braves have another away game the following week, Jan. 16 against the Peninsula Panthers. While the Junior Braves are out of town, the Saanich Braves Midget AA team will play at Pearkes Recreation Centre. The boys’ will host the Comox Chiefs Saturday, Jan. 10 at 4 p.m., aiming to build on their bronze-medal win New Year’s Eve at the Richmond International Hockey Tournament. The Vancouver Island Ladies Field Hockey Association has plenty of games on tap beginning tomorrow (Jan. 10) at UVic’s Field Hockey

Turf with a 9:30 a.m. start between the Pirates host Lynx 3. The Devils and Demons follow at 11 a.m., the Cardinals and Lynx 2 at 12:30 p.m., the Renegades and Ravens at 2 p.m. and the Blue Jays and Sailors at 3:30 p.m. Two local games Sunday, Jan. 11 pit Lynx 3 against the Demons at 9 a.m., while the Devils and the Pirates take to the pitch at 3 p.m. On Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m., the Patriots host the Flickers. Three match-ups are also on the men’s calendar, with the Hawks taking on the Rebels at 10:30 a.m., the Marauders hosting Oak Bay at noon and the Mutineers hosting the Tigers at 1:30 p.m. All games are at the UVic turf. Looking ahead to Canada’s national summer sport, Saanich Lacrosse is welcoming registrations for the 2015 season, including both regular box lacrosse and regional female box lacrosse teams. For details, visit saanichlacrosse.com. Lakehill Little League and Softball opens online registration this week for the 2015 season; in-person registration for all Little League clubs is scheduled for Jan. 31/Feb. 1 and Feb. 7 and 8 at each organization’s clubhouse. Watch also for your Greater Victoria Baseball Association parks opening their registration soon for the 2015 season. - Devon Gall is an avid sports fan and athlete attending Grade 12 at Mount Douglas secondary. Reach him at jocktalk@telus.net.

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Saanich skipper Paul Henderson, left, and little brother Tim, far right, are part of the B.C. junior men’s champion team going to 2015 nationals.

Saanich bros on top Saanich brothers Paul and Tim Henderson are twofifths of the 2015 Tim Hortons BC Junior Championhip rink. The duo features big brother Paul, 19, as skip and 16-year-old Tim (Lambrick secondary) as lead, with third Duncan Silversides, second Benton Boychuk-Chorne and Jacob Zorn, who shares the lead and second role with Boychuk-Chorne and Tim. Team Henderson beat Abbotsford’s Team Tanaka 9-8 in a thrilling final in Parksville on Jan. 3, the fourthstraight rink from the Victoria Curling Centre to win the B.C. junior men’s crown. “It's been my dream to win a B.C. title for longer than I can remember and it means the world to be able to represent B.C. at nationals ... against some of the best young teams in Canada,” Paul said. The rink will travel to Corner Brook, Nfld., for the 2015 M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior Curling Championships from Jan. 24 to Feb. 1. Tim Henderson is also on Team B.C. for the upcoming Canada Winter Games, Feb. 13 to March 1 in Prince George. reporter@saanichnews.com

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Island Farms Ice Cream Original, Sherbet, Vanilla Plus or Frozen Yogurt Selected 1.65L Regular Retail: $7.99 Each

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Fresh Pork Shoulder Blade Roast Boneless Regular or Stuffed Canadian Grain Fed Regular Retail: $4.89/lb, $10.78/kg

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Tuesday, January 13th, 2015