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Victoria and Esquimalt mayors took a step closer to the possibility of amalgamating municipalities in Greater Victoria last week. Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps and Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins met with Coralee Oakes, the minister of community, sport and cultural development, to discuss the idea of amalgamating the municipalities of Victoria, Esquimalt, Oak Bay and Saanich on July 14. “It was a dialogue, it was awesome. We passed ideas back and forth,” said Helps. “Ditch the word “Ditch the word amalgamation and let’s talk amalgamation and let’s about a regional governance talk about a regional review because if we’re talking just about amalgamation, governance review.” we’re talking about the municipalities, we’re not looking at the [Capital Regional - Victoria Mayor lisa Helps District].” Helps stressed the idea of a regional governance review that needs to be done in collaboration with all 13 municipalities. She hopes the study will look at water, parks, transit, resource recovery, waste collection, fire and police and how to best integrate those services. “I don’t just want to know if it’s going to cost more or less if Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay and Esquimalt amalgamate. Simple data like that, that’s not going to really help us make a decision,” said Helps, noting that the Greater Victoria Public Library board is a good example of a regional board that works. “Cost is only one factor. I’m interested in quality of life and well-being and how we can best organize governance in the region to support those things.” Desjardins said it was a “positive meeting” with the minister, but hopes to have further discussions with residents about the issue. PlEASE SEE: Esquimalt looking to hear from residents, Page A8
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A local choreographer is soaring to new heights with an original performance that will hit one of the largest stages at the Pan Am Games this week. Victoria resident Sven Johansson, 91, is working as an aerial choreographer on a show called The Thirst for Love and Water. The aquatic-themed piece is about a woman, searching for love who brings six men from different time periods into her world. Through a series of nine scenes, the six men compete for her love. “They all arrive in her universe at the same time competing for her affections as she tries to find out which one will be her heart’s desire,” said Derek Aasland, artistic producer with Cinetic Creations, who was commissioned by Pan Am Games organizers to create the performance. “All of the themes correlate directly with love and water and with the basic necessities of life and play very
Reflecting Pool, which is 200 feet by 100 strongly on our innate competition for feet with about seven inches of water, these things.” and on a circus stage that has been It is a fusion of acrobatics, modern custom-built. dance and aerial units that will be “This specific choreography has performed in the Reflecting Pool at been adjusted to The Thirst Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto. for Love and Water,” said “This is the Enter Johansson. Johansson. “There are so first time in history many enormous possibilities Johansson, who is also the artistic director that you cannot have without when dancers of Discovery Dance in the dance instruments.” free of gravity can Victoria, developed a Aasland said Johansson’s unique form called ES instruments add a new dance in water.” dance which involves a dimension to the show. - Sven Johansson fulcrum, a 21-foot pole “Bringing Discovery Dance with a counter balance into the fold was a great way and harness to hold a dancer and a to bring a very unique circus apparatus wheel with an operator. and the dance apparatus into a large “The operator can place the dancer venue format where they would be gravity free up to 16 feet in the air able to show off their full compass of and then of course the dancer can motion being outside and in the water,” dance in all positions they are put,” said Aasland, adding he expects the said Johansson. “We’ll be in water and performance will draw anywhere from I think this is the first time in history 15,000 to 25,000 people. when dancers free of gravity can dance The Thirst for Love and Water will in water.” be performed at the reflecting pool at In the piece for the Games, 10 Nathan Phillips Square from July 21-25. dancers will be performing in the kendra.wong@vicnews.com
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Local fire risk remains high If the recent weather situation isn’t an omen for the future climate of the South Island, nothing is. No sooner did the smoke covering our skies dissipate, we had our first rain in weeks, and the sun returned to blazing glory over the weekend, it’s now predicted to remain more seasonal. The implications of the recent weather are very real. Climate change is unique, and the effect will greet each region with different results. Vancouver Island, some believe, will be a couple degrees warmer, and considerably drier, though to what extent is unknown. Earlier this year, the News published a story about local research scientist Kendrick Brown of the Canadian Forest Service. Brown isn’t predicting a hotter climate on the Vancouver Island, including Greater Victoria. But others are, with models suggesting temperatures in southern B.C. may increase 2 to 3 degrees Celsius by 2100. And because of that, Brown and his team have been commissioned by the Capital Regional District to build a report on what he’s learned about the past climate in our region, as paleoclimate indicators suggest the early Holocene (11,700 to 7,000 years ago) was warmer and drier compared to present-day, perhaps something like our future. Ergo, the early Holocene period can likely tell us what to expect – one element of which are increased instances of wild fire. Brown’s current focus is on sediment cores collected from the Greater Victoria Water Supply Area, including the Sooke Lake Reservoir. And the samples from more than 7,000 years ago do in fact yield evidence of fire. There have been more than 1,100 wild fires in B.C. this year with nearly 300,000 hectares of land burned. Are future generations of South Islanders destined to live in a fire-prone region? Not quite. But fire disturbance is already increasing in B.C. It’s good to know the CRD is at least wondering, if not planning, how it can protect our precious water supply against this risk. 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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Readers respond: international aid, tax evasion Hazy, lazy crazy days of summer Gosh it is hard to think about an upcoming national election while in the midst of summer. With so many things to see and do, summer trips, barbecues and parties, the beach and reunions, it is the furthest thing from our minds. However, some of us might find that we have more time on our hands – an excellent opportunity to ask our local MPs about their party’s platform. I, for one, want to know which party will commit to getting us closer to the goal of .7 per cent of gross national income (GNI) for international aid spending. Please note that .7 per cent is less than 1 per cent! Can we not find it in our hearts and in our pockets to give those less fortunate a hand-up? Our aid contributions stand at just 0.24 per cent of GNI, and have dropped from $5.65 billion in 2012, to $5 billion in 2013, to $4.2 billion in 2014. Meanwhile, the UK has passed a bill that enshrines in law its commitment to spend 0.7 per cent of its GNI on aid every year, making it the first G7 country to meet the UN’s 45-year-old aid spending target. In 2013, only five other countries – Sweden, Norway, Luxembourg, Denmark and the United Arab Emirates – had met or exceeded the 0.7 per cent aid spending target. The Netherlands had consistently met the target, but fell short in 2013. Canada must prioritize international development by
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Canada Revenue Agency hot on offshore tax evasion I am responding to the article by Jim Bronskill from the Canadian Press, concerning the amount of tax debt determined by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to be uncollectable (vicnews.com July 13) . Here are the facts: When a tax debt is written off, it is not because the CRA does not have the resources to collect the debt. Rather it is because there is no reasonable prospect of recovery, or the amount is uncollectable due to the expiration of the legal limitation period to collect, or the debtor is insolvent. For perspective: in fiscal year 2013-2014, the Agency collected a total of $330.9 billion in taxes and other revenues such as Employment Insurance premiums, Canada Pension Plan contributions, interest and penalties. The amount written off -— $3.4 billion —
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— Shauna Salomon The company receives less than seven per cent of its funding from government sources, while other theatre groups, like the Belfry, receive approximately 30 per cent government funding. “It leaves us more reliant on sponsors and donors, in-kind services. We’re in a cash crunch.” However, they’re not going down without a fight. “This is going to be a year of transition. We’re going to tackle our debt.” Blue Bridge is returning to its summer-only season with three shows in 2016. “We’re also going to reduce our deficit with exciting theatre events and rentals. … Blue Bridge will still produce worthy art, only at half the cost,” she says. Their last two shows broke even
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HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413. JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. JUNK REMOVAL. Fast service, fairly priced. Greater Victoria Services. 250-893-3064. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774. PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
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According to the third quarterly report by project director Jonathan Huggett, delays have been due to the “ongoing delays to the fabrication of the steel in China, partly due to stringent quality control and assurance imposed by both PCL and the City.” However, Huggett said the cost of the project could continue to rise before it is completed. “This is just an incremental ask. You would expect substantial increases as we go forward,” said Huggett.
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Community Calendar Wednesday, July 22 Oaklands Sunset Market. Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Ave., 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: oaklandscommunitycentre. com/markets. Music at the Inn. Black Angus performs Celtic Rock at the English Inn, 429 Lampson St. 7 to 9 p.m. go to englishinnevents.com. Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club walk. Monday and Wednesday morning walks: Registration 8:45 a.m., walk 9 a.m. Contact Rick at 250-4787020 or Jan at 250-665-6062 for current schedule.
Thursday, July 23 Esquimalt Farmers Market. Esquimalt Town Square, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info: esquimaltmarket.com. Garden City Wanderers Volkssport Club walk. Thursday afternoon walks Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27: Meet at Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd., Saanich. Registration 5:45 p.m., walk 6 p.m. Contact George at 250-386-1279.
Friday, July 24 Concerts in the Park. Gypsy Rovers. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 25 Summer Star Parties. Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, 5071 West Saanich Rd., 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tours of the historic Plaskett telescope, astronomy lectures and presentations. Info: victoria.rasc.ca. Concerts in the Park. John MacArthur Quintet. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m. The James Bay Market. Held each Saturday rain or shine, May 2 to Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the corner of Menzies and Superior streets. Go to jamesbaymarket.com.
Sunday, July 26 Concerts in the Park. Cookeilidh. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m. Breakwater Market. Each Sunday in July and August, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the exception of Aug. 9. More info at jamesbaymarket.com.
Monday, July 27 Music at the Inn. Cam and Sarah perform Variety Favorites at the English Inn, 429 Lampson St. 7 to 9 p.m. go to englishinnevents.com Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club walk. Monday and Wednesday morning walks: Registration 8:45 a.m., walk 9 a.m. Contact Rick at 250-4787020 or Jan at 250-665-6062 for current schedule.
Tuesday, July 28
Memorial Park Music Fest featuring Bijou du Bayou. Memorial Park, Esquimalt, 6 p.m. Info: townshiparts.org. Music at the Inn. Rollie Barrett Duo at the English Inn, 429 Lampson St. 7 to 9 p.m. go to englishinnevents.com Garden City Wanderers Volkssport Club walk. Tuesday afternoon walks Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25: Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Registration 5:45 p.m., walk 6 p.m. Contact Gail at 250-477-4472.
Wednesday, July 29 Oaklands Sunset Market. Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Ave., 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: oaklandscommunitycentre. com/markets. Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club walk. Monday and Wednesday morning walks: Registration 8:45 a.m., walk 9 a.m. Contact Rick at 250-4787020 or Jan at 250-665-6062 for current schedule.
Thursday, July 30 Esquimalt Farmers Market. Esquimalt Town Square, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info: esquimaltmarket.com. Garden City Wanderers Volkssport Club walk. Thursday afternoon walks Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27: Meet at Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd., Saanich. Registration 5:45 p.m., walk 6 p.m. Contact George at 250-386-1279.
Friday, July 31 Concerts in the Park. West Bound. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 1 Summer Star Parties. Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, 5071 West Saanich Rd., 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tours of the historic Plaskett telescope, astronomy lectures and presentations. Info: victoria.rasc.ca. The James Bay Market. Held each Saturday rain or shine, May 2 to Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the corner of Menzies and Superior streets. Go to jamesbaymarket.com. Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club walk. Aug. 1 - 5/10 km Walk: Meet at 7154 West Saanich Road. Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Contact Pat or Ed at 250658-2325.
Sunday, Aug. 2 Breakwater Market. Each Sunday in July and August, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the exception of Aug. 9. More info at jamesbaymarket.com. Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club walk. Aug. 2 - 5/10 km Walk (rated 2B): Meet at corner of Lagoon Road and Ocean Blvd., Colwood. Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10
a.m. Contact Rick at 250-4787020.
Tuesday, Aug. 4 Garden City Wanderers Volkssport Club walk. Tuesday afternoon walks Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25: Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Registration 5:45 p.m., walk 6 p.m. Contact Gail at 250-477-4472.
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Wednesday, Aug. 5 Oaklands Sunset Market. Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Ave., 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: oaklandscommunitycentre. com/markets. Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club walk. Monday and Wednesday morning walks: Registration 8:45 a.m., walk 9 a.m. Contact Rick at 250-4787020 or Jan at 250-665-6062 for current schedule.
Thursday, Aug. 6 Esquimalt Farmers Market. Esquimalt Town Square, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info: esquimaltmarket.com. Garden City Wanderers Volkssport Club walk. Thursday afternoon walks Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27: Meet at Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Road, Saanich. Registration 5:45 p.m., walk 6 p.m. Contact George at 250-386-1279.
Saturday, Aug. 8 Summer Star Parties. Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, 5071 West Saanich Rd., 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tours of the historic Plaskett telescope, astronomy lectures and presentations. Info: victoria.rasc.ca. The James Bay Market. Held each Saturday rain or shine, May 2 to Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the corner of Menzies and Superior streets. Go to jamesbaymarket.com. Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club walk. Aug 8 5/10 km Walk (rated 2B): Meet at Horth Hill Regional Park, Tatlow Road, North Saanich. Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Contact Rick at 250-4787020.
Sunday, Aug. 9 Gorge Swim Fest. Banfield Park and Esquimalt Gorge Park, noon to 4 p.m. Info: gorgeswimfest.com. Victoria Y Volkssport Club walk. Aug. 9 - 5/10 km Walk: Meet at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd. Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Contact Helmut at 250-4793163.
Wednesday, Aug. 12 Oaklands Sunset Market. Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Ave., 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: oaklandscommunitycentre. com/markets.
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