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When Javier Monsalve returned to his two-bedroom suite at 6010 Old East Rd. on Friday, he hoped to find an insurance representative there. Instead, the doors and windows of the well-known Latin dance instructor’s home were boarded up and he was told he would have to wait close to a week before he could get inside. No rush, says Monsalve, as he anticipates nearly all of his belongings are beyond salvage from the fire and water damage that ripped through the home on Feb. 2. “When I first got (to the fire), it was a moment of either choosing chaos in my mind or staying tranquil in calm waters, and I chose the bright side over the darkness,” he said. Monsalve, sister Laura and her daughter Ali, who live at the residence part time, were away when the day-time fire broke out. “I have my health, my legs and hands, my essence. This is a sign for a new beginning: the closing of one door, the opening of a new door,” he said. Supporters of the siblings set up a crowdfunding site last week, which had risen to within a few hundred dollars of its $5,000 target by Friday. Monsalve credits the great response to the dancing community he’s been apart of since he moved to Greater Victoria 12 years ago. As the founder of the Sabor Asi Dance Company, Monsalve said the Latin dancing community around it has been a source of healing now more than ever. “I believe the response is an accumulation of the budding community I’m apart of, everything goes in cycles,” he said.

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Fire hydrant rampage nets mischief charge Three fire hydrants were opened and left to spew thousands of litres of water into residential streets on the Saanich-Victoria border on the evening of Feb. 4. Victoria and Saanich police and fire crews responded to the area of North Dairy Road and Doncaster Drive just before 11 p.m., said Sgt. Steve Eassie. “It was determined there were three separate hydrants that were compromised by the action

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of this individual,” Eassie said. “This is, simply put, a senseless act that utilized resources from numerous agencies.” A VicPD K9 team was able to locate an 18-inch wrench in the area that is capable of opening fire hydrants. Witnesses helped police identify a suspect, and a 42-year-old man was arrested for charges of mischief over $5,000. The man lives in the area, Eassie said. The basement of a nearby home in the 1600-block of North Dairy Rd. was flooded and first responders helped the residents get property out, he added. “Thankfully, alert witnesses were able to provide key information to assist in identifying the person suspected

of this crime,” Eassie said. The suspect was released pending a future court appearance.

Non-profit out $10,000 after laptop theft

A local non-profit agency is out close to $10,000 after sometime broke in between 8 p.m. on Feb. 4 and 11 a.m. on Feb. 5 and stole 14 laptops. The HP ProBook 4440s, all with 14 inch screens are dark grey in colour. The non-profit did not immediately wish to be identified, said Sgt. Steve Eassie. The laptops are used to run day programs and support the members of the community, he said. “We are asking the public to be on alert for anyone that may

be attempting to sell this type of laptop, either in person, or through any used property websites,” Sgt. Steve Eassie said. “It would be great to recover these devices and return them to the agency for use.” Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the laptops or the identity of the person(s) responsible for this theft are asked to call Saanich Police at 250-475-4321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Bike laws, cell phone distraction and the headache of mandatory medical exams were just a few of the hot topics presented to seniors at Gordon Head United Church on Thursday, when drivers gathered for the latest Connecting Seniors speaking series. About 50 audience members listened intently as Steve Wallace of Wallace Driving School covered standard driving laws as well as driving concerns specific to seniors in the community. “I would say cell phone usage in the car is the biggest change we’ve seen,” said Dianne Swanson, who came with husband Wayne. The two live close to the church and walked to the event, but are life-long drivers. “There’s a lot to reminded of, such as shoulder checking for bikes,” said Wayne, who’s been driving 55 years. Neither Wayne nor Dianne have received “the letter,” as Wallace calls it, which mandates drivers aged 80 and older take a driver’s medical examination with a physician. Depending on the results of that exam, driv-

ers may be subject to a road test to retain their license. North Saanich resident John McLeod received “the letter” from the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles in October, several months before his 80th birthday. McLeod felt the mandatory form was an invasion of privacy, a violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and age discrimination. He immediately wrote a letter to both Gary Holman, MLA of Saanich North and the Islands, and John Horgan, leader of the B.C. NDP. “My contention is it’s an invasion of privacy and a discrimination of an identifiable group,” said McLeod. “And it’s in violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, that you’re innocent until proven guilty. They’re assuming you’re guilty of being incapable to drive, but that’s assuming that everybody at a certain age has a medical condition.” McLeod asserts that seniors are the most law-abiding demographic, and that there are far worse dangers on the road than elderly drivers. “Whenever there’s a senior in an accident, (the public) blows it up. But if there’s a drunk driver, you hardly ever hear of it,” he said. “They never say to drunk driv-

ers, ‘Unless you join AA and prove that you don’t drink and drive, you can’t have your license.’ They would never put them through the process that they did when I turned 80.” It’s nothing new that motor vehicles department, which falls under the Ministry of Justice, has targeted seniors and youths, Wallace said.

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Camping fees not worth gripe Campsite fees are going up between $2 and $5 at provincial parks around B.C. this spring. After March 15, a night under the stars at Goldstream Provincial Park goes from $30 to $35 per night, while many more remote campsites will see a smaller increase in fees. Fees at 40 provincial campgrounds in the Kootenay-Okanagan, Northern, South Coast and West Coast regions are increasing at least $3 a night, and 141 of B.C.’s 204 provincial campgrounds will see a $2 increase. The Ministry of Environment says this is the first province-wide increase in fees since 2010, and let’s be honest: it is a nominal fee. So when B.C. NDP house leader Mike Farnworth grouped those fees into a criticism of the B.C. Liberal “hidden tax” agenda last week, it played a bit flat. “You’re going to see higher Medical Services Plan premiums, higher ICBC rates, we’re already seeing higher fees for camping,” Farnworth said in response to the Liberals’ assertion that they’ll have a surplus larger than the $444 million forecast in November when they present the annual budget on Feb. 17. The province collected about $17 million from its park and recreation fees last year, while spending $22 million on direct park operating costs. Campsite use is on the rise in B.C. since the introduction of an online reservation service called Discover Camping, and the system handled 133,000 reservations last year, nearly a 10 per cent increase over 2013. The opposition is right to call out the government for pocketing extra cash through medical premiums and higher ICBC rates while it trumpets fiscal prudence. But wrapping $2 camping fees into a criticism of government finance policy is just lame. No one is going to break the bank on camping this summer because of a small increase, and if those nominal fees mean a better and wellmaintained camping system across B.C. for the next generation, you can rest assured most people will be willing to throw in the extra toonie or $5 bill. 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.

Post-secondary ‘re-engineering’ begins bleak. Premier Christy Clark’s Wilkinson is completing a push to “re-engineer” the B.C. province-wide tour of all posteducation system is moving ahead secondary institutions this week, aggressively in B.C.’s 25 postand I reached him at his visit to secondary institutions. Thompson Rivers University in Advanced education minister Kamloops. Andrew Wilkinson is outlining the “The response to this has shift in operating grants for colleges generally been pretty good, and universities to in-demand because the students are occupations. By 2017, putting this pressure on a quarter of the money institutions themselves,” for post-secondary he said. institutions will be “Some of the directed to areas where institutions are … labour force surveys shrinking things like forecast a need. teacher education and This was greeted with putting more effort some alarm when it was into the science-based, announced last year. quantitative fields that Simon Fraser University are often related to these president Andrew Petter Tom Fletcher in-demand occupations.” at first downplayed the B.C. Views The surplus of teacher coming skills shortage graduates has been as “relatively small” and noticeable for some warned against pushing time, but that’s largely a function post-secondary institutions into a of oversupply, much of it in urban “zero sum battle for dollars.” areas. Petter has since come on board, Province-wide, it’s part of a as his approving comments were broader demographic shift to featured in the ministry’s Jan. 26 fewer children and more retirees. news release detailing the shift. In fact, the government started this He and others have been assured targeted funding a decade ago with that in spite of Clark’s rhetoric, health care, forcing universities to suggesting trades training is in and produce more doctors, nurses, lab university is out, the news for SFU techs and so forth. and other universities isn’t all that

The retiring baby boom is expected to account for more than half of the openings in the next decade, which will expand the skills demand across most fields, beyond the trades training for the anticipated liquefied natural gas industry and other high-demand industrial areas such as truck driving. Wilkinson notes that of the ministry’s $1.9 billion budget, about 60 per cent goes into general post-secondary education, for introductory courses that students take when they are seeking a career path, through undergraduate studies to professions. “So I think the idea that we’re going to somehow minimize or diminish funding in that general education, arts and science category is just not true,” he said. The ministry surveys about 30,000 graduates to find out whether their studies helped them find a related job. The results are available on a website that breaks them out by institution and general study area. To find it, do a web search for “BC student outcomes” and select the “executive dashboard.” Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Some differences between market and assessment value Re: Assessment vs. Market Value, Homefinder (Jan. 30) Thank you very much for publishing the article about assessments. I thought it would be helpful to provide a few clarifications on some of the information provided. As a Crown corporation, BC Assessment’s role, independent of municipalities and taxing authorities, is to produce accurate and equitable property assessments throughout B.C. in accordance with the Assessment Act. The assessed values, which form the basis for taxes levied by municipalities, are produced independent of any tax authority. BC Assessment has approximately 380 professional appraisal staff and an extensive database that is updated with information gathered through aerial photos, inspections, satellite imagery, 3D modelling

Teachers are leading the way in education Re: Teachers adapting, but not union, B.C. Views (Feb. 4) Contrary to Tom Fletcher’s assertion that BC teachers and the BCTF are not “adapting,” we are actually leading the way in protecting and enhancing education in our province. The BC Teachers’ Federation is actively involved in BC’s task force on assessment, the graduation requirements review, and the curriculum redesign teams. Our two Vice-Presidents and I have been meeting with senior Ministry of Education staff on these initiatives as well. As a union of professionals,

and street-front photos. Municipal and provincial agencies inform BC Assessment of every sale that takes place in the province and provides details on all building permit approvals to assist in valuing property. In fact, everyone is encouraged to report property updates to BC Assessment online or through self-reporting and we receive hundreds of submissions from property owners each year. BC Assessment considers a property’s unique characteristics, including location, size, layout, shape, age, finish, quality, carports, garages, sundecks and condition of buildings. All these variables are considered when valuing each property and producing an annual assessment. Market forces vary from year to year and from property to

property. The market value on an assessment notice may differ from that shown on a real estate appraisal because BC Assessment’s appraisal reflects the value as of July 1 of the previous year, while a private appraisal can be done at any time. BC Assessment has launched a newly enhanced version of its free e-valueBC service that allows the general public to search, check and compare properties online from across the province. Improved navigation, an interactive map and inclusion of property street-front imagery are among the new features. For more information about property assessments and how they relate to market value, please visitbcassessment.ca. Connie Fair President and CEO BC Assessment

we work hard to enhance our practice in support of teaching and learning. The BCTF has 32 provincial specialist associations—ranging from science, social studies, and art to technology and trades education—that put on exceptional professional development conferences, write reports, and lead important teacher inquiry projects. Recently, the BCTF has partnered with UBC and the BC Superintendents Association to create a province-wide mentoring program that will formalize an integrated system of support for developing and retaining teachers in BC. We also funded, created, and launched a new online

platform called TeachBC that enables teachers from across BC to share their research and teaching resources. There are a lot of excellent things happening in BC schools and teachers are front and centre making it all happen. However, we cannot forget that any government strategy, initiative, direction, plan, etc., needs funding. Unfortunately, we’re still waiting for this government to fund the basics like improving class size and composition. A change in government attitude towards funding is the first adaptation BC students need. Jim Iker BCTF President

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It was a black-tie affair filled with grandeur and celebration as hundreds of guests and VIPs gathered for the opening of the Jim Pattison Toyota, Scion and Lexus dealerships last Wednesday. The evening began with a bang as Jim Pattison and Dave Nichols of Toyota Canada broke open a sake barrel as part of the traditional Japanese Kagami-briaki ceremony to bring good luck to Pattison's largest auto dealership to date. Guests partook in a sake toast inside the 8,300 square-foot Jim Pattison Lexus Victoria dealership at 623 Finlayson St. Japanese drummers then led the way to the dramatic 68,400-square-foot, four storey Jim Pattison Toyota Victoria and Jim Pattison Scion Victoria dealerships at 3050 Douglas St. Pattison said the dealership is the most technologically advanced in his company, the Jim Pattison Auto Group, which includes more than 20 retail locations in Western Canada and sells 15 car brands. "This is probably the most spectacular store we've ever built," Bill Harbottle, Jim Pattison Auto Group president, told the crowd. On the third level of the Toyota/Scion dealership, customers are able to drive inside the building, where a valet then takes vehicles to one of 36 on-site service bays. On the mezzanine level, a customer lounge complete with Cook's Day Off bistro and cafe provides a comfortable place to relax while overlooking the showroom. Jim Pattison summed up the celebration best: "Most of all, this is for our customers," Pattison said.

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The nuts and bolts of how to foster more public input at Saanich council meetings will be revealed at its March 23 meeting. On Feb. 2, council passed a motion asking staff to come up with bylaw changes that would allow scheduled presentations to council, provide comments after meetings and allow councillor reports to be forwarded more quickly for public input. “Nothing happens fast, that’s what I’m learning really quickly,” said Coun. Colin Plant, who first put forward the motion. “It will take at least five weeks to rewrite the bylaw, and then it comes back to council.” The staff report will include recommendations on how to allow delegations, or scheduled presentations to council. (A previous staff report noted Saanich and Oak Bay are the only two out of 31 surveyed municipalities that do not permit council delegations.) The report will also recommend mechanisms to allow questions and comments following council meetings. Coun. Judy Brownoff, who was first elected in 1994, said council used to allow delegations, but a decision was made years ago to move

those delegations to the committee level. “It hasn’t run well, I have to be honest,” Brownoff said. Brownoff maintained Saanich has some of the highest public input opportunities of any municipality. The public can speak at committee of the whole, public hearings and at special committee of the whole meetings, she said. “We hold public hearings on contentious issues, like the Cedar(You Hill may clay courts last year,” where the public can speak without time restriction, she said. Saanich’s strategic planning should get underway in the coming weeks with financial planning taking place in April. Brownoff said she’d like to see Saanich adopt online public input opportunities similar to Nanaimo, where residents can tweet or text in queries to council. “With younger families now, maybe there’s an opportunity to engage them electronically,” said Brownoff, admitting she doesn’t personally use Twitter. Council is expecting a staff report, due sometime in March, that explores the first steps to engage the public in an internal governance and regional partnerships review.

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Rugby Canada 7’s and 15’s player and Saanich resident Sara Kaljuvee takes inspiration from her mom’s three-time battle with cancer while training for a run at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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“What got you here, won’t get you there.” When Sara Kaljuvee’s body tells her to stop, she remembers the mantra. When the Saanich resident wants to hit snooze after her 6 a.m. alarm signals the start of another grueling training regimen with the Canadian women’s sevens rugby team in Langford, she remembers the mantra. When her body is hurting so bad she wants to stop, she remembers her mother, Lynn. “In Grade 7, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was re-diagnosed with bone cancer when I was in Grade 11 and during my second year of university, she was diagnosed with brain cancer,” Kaljuvee says. Lynn’s condition was eventually deemed terminal and a second brain surgery followed in the spring of 2014. It’s been a challenging journey for the entire family, including Sara’s father Gary and siblings Emily and Conner. It has also served as motivation for the nationally carded rugby athlete to follow her dream. In August of 2014, the award-winning player from Ajax, Ont. showed up at the Canadian Rugby Centre of Excellence. Then 20, she had two suitcases with all her worldly possessions and a goal to represent Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. “My mom is the reason why I want to succeed and one of the reasons why I want to go to the Olympics,” Kaljuvee says. “She would say, ‘Don’t worry. I’m fighting until I see you on that team.’ She is my inspiration. It’s hard being away from her, but she says she is proud of me … that’s why I’m here.” One of 22 women based in Greater Victoria who train six days a week, six hours a day, Kaljuvee is battling to be one of 12 players who help qualify Canada for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil next year. The competition is tough, especially on a sevens squad already considered a medal hopeful for 2016. “Literally, the Olympics and gold have been my dreams forever,” Kaljuvee says. “This job is basically everything to me; I can’t see myself doing anything but being on this team. (My mom) came

out to watch me play. I just remember hugging her and bawling my eyes out. It was the best moment.” Kaljuvee’s experience with family health challenges has been exacerbated by physical challenges of her own. She suffered an Achilles tendon injury that left her on the sideline for months last season, and a recent finger injury cost her an opportunity to play in a Brazil tournament. Financial troubles, including a looming $15,000 student loan – she’s on deadline to repay it following a decision to leave school mid-program to pursue rugby – has further complicated the most important training year of her life. Despite Kaljuvee’s off-field challenges, Canada’s women’s rugby sevens head coach John Tait says her determination has been inspiring. “It is not something she talks too much about,” he says. “We are aware of it because we are a close knit group, (but) you would never guess it by her demeanour. She is a great teammate and great athlete. ... We call her an energizer, and it speaks volumes to her character and personality.” Watching the Olympics with her parents as a child, Kaljuvee says she knew she wanted nothing more than to represent Canada on the world stage one day. When she found rugby, a switch flipped, she says, and despite her success so far, she knows the effort to this point will need to be raised to get her to Rio. “My mom once said, ‘I am so proud of you, you will do so many good things.’ This is one of those good things,” she says. “She is battling everything, literally from head to toe every day. If she can fight in the hospital, I can definitely fight on the rugby field.” editor@saanichnews.com

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B.C. on track for balanced budget

Dig this Jeremy Collins excavateds debris and rock as Abstract Developments breaks ground on its newest project, the Element Beachside Residences in Cadboro Bay, on Feb. 2. The three storey building at 2580 Penhryn St. will add two new commercial units and 14 modern condominiums. Phase 1 of the project sold out in September but the remaining nine units are yet to be released.

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B.C. will likely be the only province in Canada to report a balanced budget for the current year, Finance Minister Mike de Jong says. In a briefing for reporters on what to expect when the annual budget is presented Feb. 17, de Jong said the surplus for the current year will be larger than the $444 million forecast in November. Corporate and personal income tax has been stronger than expected, but there is no certainty that will continue into the new fiscal year that begins April 1. The second straight surplus after billions in deficits the previous four years will be used to pay down debt, and de Jong hinted at changing the long-standing practice of deducting spousal child support payments from social assistance and disability payments to single parents. “There are some areas where we believe there have been pressures on the programming side,” de Jong said. “We have a little more ability to deal with them and relieve some of that pressure, to assist people in greatest need.” NDP house leader Mike Farnworth said he is hopeful the child support clawback policy will be changed after more than a year of protest by the opposition. And he said the government isn’t telling the whole story about balancing the budget using “tax increases by another name. “You’re going to see higher Medical Services Plan premiums, higher ICBC rates, we’re already seeing higher fees for camping,” Farnworth said. The next budget will also provide tax relief for the wealthiest B.C. residents, as a two-year increase on incomes more than $150,000 a year comes to an end. De Jong imposed the 2.1 per cent hike in his pre-election budget in 2013. The recent plunge in oil prices has had a major impact on revenues to Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, but B.C. has largely escaped that due to continued gas production but little oil from B.C. petroleum fields. De Jong said that with the continued glut of shale gas produced across North America, the government considers it an urgent priority to develop liquefied natural gas exports to Asia. Otherwise. B.C. revenues will fall further for lack of sales, he said.

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Boxing in Saanich this March Competitive boxing and kickboxing is coming to Saanich’s Pearkes arena on Saturday, March 21. Co-promoters Jason Heit and Stan Peterec are organizing the event, “Resurrection,” to showcase top Canadian and B.C. boxing and kickboxing. Canadian WBC Champion Ken Huber puts his boxing title on the line against the number one contender, Aaron Downey. The B.C. Lightweight Kickboxing Title will also be contested, featuring Victoria’s Tim Packer vs. Lucas Taylor. Saanich’s promising boxing twins, Peter and Paul Lopez, will return to the ring, currently the fourth and sixth ranked welterweights in B.C. Other Victoria fighters, such as Gee Pandher and Cody Sahlstrom, are scheduled to fight. Tickets are on sale now through selectyourtickets.com or by phone at (250) 220-7777. Liam Sproule has returned from the Northern Alberta oil fields to complete the season with the Saanich Braves.

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After a stint working in the oil industry of Fort McMurray, Alta., former captain Liam Sproule has returned to the Saanich Braves. The veteran defenceman debuted against the Kerry Park Islanders on Friday and has been rostered for the remainder of the 2014-15 season. It’s the only junior team he’s ever known, having suited up in four seasons with the Braves since he was 17. “I followed the team’s stats all year and wanted to come back to finish out my junior career,” said Sproule, now 20 years old. Sproule plans on eventually returning to the 14- to 16-hour-a-day grind of the oil industry, where he did a variety of jobs.

But for now, he just wanted to take time was part of the 2012-13 team that lost to the Victoria Cougars in the VIJHL semifinals. to play some hockey. “A lot of the guys were talking to me “I’ve been in the league a long time and about (coming back). I missed being I know what coach Cook likes from the around the guys, the team aspect, I love players, which is to go to war for each other, give it your all,” Sproule said. the game.” The snarly side of Sproule’s physical game Sproule is no secret, and experience will be a as he’s amassed 401 welcome attribute as the “I’ve been in the in penalties in Braves enter the playoffs, league a long time and I minutes 92 VIJHL games, with as will his steady play on seven goals and 31 the defensive side of the know what (coach Brad assists. Injuries have puck. Cook) likes from the been a problem for “(Sproule’s) been a part Sproule. He was limof our program for three players.” ited to 19 games last full seasons and knows - Liam Sproule year and also was also our culture and how we unlucky with untimely operate so it’s a seamless addition at this point of the season,” said injuries that earlier quashed his chances coach Brad Cook. “He will bring some at Junior A career. Look for the regular Braves Beat in nice depth to our back end and will add leadership into the playoffs to our young the Friday, Feb. 13 edition of the Saanich team.” News. Sproule served as captain of the team reporter@saanichnews.com at the end of the 2013-2014 campaign and - with files from Christian J. Stewart

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