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Boats sit moored in the waters of Victoria’s harbour near the Selkirk Trestle. The city is one step closer towards enforcing a bylaw that prohibits overnight anchoring in the Gorge waterway.

Overnight anchoring in the Gorge ending soon Pamela Roth Victoria News

The City of Victoria is one step closer towards enforcing a bylaw that prohibits overnight anchoring in the Gorge waterway. A number of derelict boats and floating vessels have been permanently anchored off the Selkirk Trestle near Banfield Park for a number of years, sparking complaints about leaking sewage, oil, fuel, noise, and garbage from area residents. In an effort to address the issue, council passed a bylaw in October 2014 that prohibits overnight anchoring, but the portion of water that was experiencing all

the problems is owned by the province. In order to implement the bylaw, the city applied for a license of occupation from the province so it could occupy the land. Officials have been waiting patiently to hear back from the province about the licence, but now staff now have a copy in hand that’s currently under review. Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps hopethe document will be signed within the next week, then expects it’ll take another month for the province to complete the next step. It’s anticipated the city should have the licence finalized by October, then proceed with a staged enforcement on the boats. “What we’re not going to do is go in

and rip everybody out of there. What we’re going to do first is ask for the people to comply with the bylaw, have some conversations initially. We hope for compliance from all of the boats that are there,” said Helps, adding those living on boats that are economically vulnerable will be helped with either moving their boat somewhere they can continue to live on it or be matched with a housing provider. “We don’t actually know all of the circumstances of all the people, but we want to do this in a way that’s going to be respectful. The community has been very patient for a long time. Also there’s the ecology of the area to consider.” Helps isn’t sure exactly how many

problem boats are still parked in the gorge, but at one point the numbers reached two dozen. Not all of them, however, have people living on them, she noted, and some property owners moor their boats there because it’s cheaper than a marina. Bernie Goudet, president of the Victoria West Community Association, said the anchoring problems began about seven or eight years ago. Some residents view it as a fair way of providing affordable housing, but the bulk are concerned about boaters not being held accountable for sewage and other risks to the environment. PlEASE SEE: Gorge boats, Page A4

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whom are currently fighting cancer, and hearing stories of their tough battle for survival. “This is heartbreaking and we are When a classmate of hers passed away from leukemia at a young age, doing all that we can to help raise money and hope to find better Pamela Harris learned that cancer treatment for the future and now, does not discriminate. It’s a fact so that hopefully one day no family that Harris, an officer commanding will have to experience losing a with the Canadian Forces National child to cancer,” Harris says. Investigation Service and one of Harris’ commitment to doing all this year’s Tour de Rock riders, has that she can for children affected not been able to shake since. by cancer was taken one step “That memory stuck with me further during a recent visit to and has impacted me knowing family and friends in Whitehorse, that cancer does not discriminate Yukon. There, Harris participated and it can and does affect anyone as a solo rider in the Kluane Chilkat regardless of age,” Harris says. International Bike Much of Relay, a 283-kilometre Harris’ decision Name: Pamela Harris course from Haines to be a part of Age: 31 Junction, Yukon to the Tour has Position: Officer Haines, Alaska. to do with that Commanding, Canadian “It was a wonderful memory, but it is Forces experience that I also influenced Hometown: Calgary, would likely not have by the strength Alberta been prepared for if it of a dear friend Lives in: Langford weren’t for the Tour de who successfully Inspiration: Her best Rock trainers, and even fought Hodgkin’s friend, a cancer survivor, better that I was able lymphoma. and children affected by to share info about “I am so cancer Tour de Rock with grateful that people from up there there has been and also was able to so much work raise donations while there,” she and research done that made it possible for my best friend to make says. Besides looking forward to the it through something like that, and actual voyage down the length of now she helps so many people on Vancouver Island, starting in Port a daily basis,” Harris says. “While Alice on Sept. 20, Harris can’t wait hers was not pediatric cancer, it to visit Camp Goodtimes, where is still thanks in part to the CCS she will also get to meet her junior (Canadian Cancer Society) that rider. people like my friend have a better “My junior rider is actually chance of survival.” at Camp (Goodtimes) now, so I It’s out of gratitude that Harris is am looking forward to hopefully proud to be a rider this year, and hearing some of his stories from eager to do all that she can to raise camp as well,” Harris explains. funds and awareness for pediatric “He’s two years cancer free and cancer research. I can only imagine such a strong “The kids are the reason why individual, so I know he will just we all do this. They are enough further inspire me to do all that I inspiration for all of us,” she says. can during this opportunity to raise Especially motivating to Harris funds and awareness.” has been receiving updates about editor@vicnews.com this year’s junior riders, some of

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Pamela Harris, officer commanding with the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service based in Esquimalt,and one of this year’s Tour de Rock riders. Many hearts, one mind. That’s the slogan behind the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, a two-week bicycle journey along the length of Vancouver Island to raise funds for the fight against childhood cancer. Throughout the 1,000-kilometre, two-week ride, riders will make 122 stops in 27 communities including 46 schools. Since its inception in 1998, Tour de Rock has raised more than $20 million for the Canadian Cancer Society, with last year’s efforts totaling more than $1.1 million. The 2015 team includes 21 riders, comprised of members from the RCMP, military police, municipal police, and a media rider.

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Victoria police are asking the public to be vigilant following a spike in “Canada Revenue Agency” phone scams during the last few days that’s left some residents in tears at police headquarters. Victims of the scam typically receive a phone call from an angry caller, claiming to represent the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and taxes are owed. The caller requests immediate payment by credit card or convinces the victims to purchase a prepaid credit card, and call back immediately with the information. If they don’t, the victims are often threatened with court charges, jail, or deportation. Lately, police in Victoria have been flooded with calls from citizens that have been traumatized by the scam, and in some cases, attempted to turn themselves in for what they believed to be non-payment of their taxes. One woman who attended police headquarters to face arrest was visibly upset, crying and shaking. Police said it took several minutes for an officer to calm her down and learn what happened. “I am so furious. The fraudsters claiming to be with the CRA have left many of our residents scared and confused,” said Victoria Police Chief Frank Elsner on Twitter.

“The CRA will not call you threatening arrest. If you or someone you know gets such a call, hang up and please call your Victoria police.” In mid August, the CRA issued a public warning about the scam after seeing an increase in reports. When the CRA calls, it has established procedures in place to make sure personal information is protected. The CRA said it never requests prepaid credit cards or asks for information about a passport, health card or driver’s licence. It also doesn’t share taxpayer information with another person, unless they have provided the appropriate authorization, and never leaves personal information on an answering machine or asks for personal information to be left on theirs. Since the scam surfaced last summer, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre said it’s received more than 10,000 calls from across Canada. In one case, a woman paid $13,000 for prepaid credit cards. For more information on scams or to report deceptive telemarketing contact the centre online at antifraudcentrecentreantifraude.ca or toll free at 1-888-495-8501. Those who believe they may be a victim of fraud or have given personal or financial information unwittingly should contact their local police service immediately. editor@vicnews.com

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said Goudet. “The few who have expressed an interest in accounting for the folks out there have actually gone out and met them and know them to be good people.” The city has several places for people to tie up their boats, such as the Victoria Marina, Canoe Pub Marina, Reason Landing, and Fisherman’s Wharf. editor@vicnews.com

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Maritime museum receives $500,000 grant, but remains homeless “If we can’t roll back time about two months to the point where we were very close to having that lease agreement with the GVHA, I don’t think it’s going to work.”

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The Maritime Museum of B.C. could be moving back into the Steamship Terminal with the help of a grant from a private independent foundation. The TK Foundation, which supports nonprofit maritime, youth development and South Africa programs, has provided a conditional offer of $500,000 to help with fitting out the lower level of the Steamship Terminal building, located in the Inner Harbour. “It’s great when somebody comes forward with $500,000 potentially and has faith in what we do,” said Clay Evans, chair of the Maritime Museum of B.C. Society Board. But he was quick to note it is conditional financial support, based on the museum’s ability to successfully negotiate a long-term lease of the space. “It’s going to be very contingent on the province re-evaluating their position,” said Evans, adding that in the past, the province has

offered financial support for base rent. “Really, if we don’t have that support, if we can’t roll back time about two months to the point where we were very close to having that lease agreement with the GVHA, I don’t think it’s going to work.” The Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens Services is standing firm, saying no additional funding will be provided. “The ministry extends its congratulations to the museum for securing privatesector funding, which will be essential to its future operations. “The ministry has said all along it will assist in any future negotiations for an appropriate, mutually agreed upon space by providing information on possible options and advice on lease agreements, however, no additional funding would be provided,” said the ministry in a statement. The museum has been homeless since last year when the

province asked it to vacate its premise in Bastion Square by Sept. 30. Since then, the museum board has been struggling to find a new home for the more than 35,000- artifact collection. Numerous Island communities have expressed interest in helping the museum relocate, but Evans believes the best option is still the Steamship Terminal. The museum needs to submit an expression of interest to the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority — the primary tenant of the building to be considered for the space. “We’re open to all proposals. We’ll consider the maritime museum’s proposal along with all the others and give them equal consideration,” said Ian Robertson, CEO of the harbour authority. “We’ll review the ones that we think are most viable.” Robertson added they hope to have a proponent selected as soon as possible.

The $500,000 funding provided by the foundation is not for rent, but would be used to renovate the roughly 6,000-square foot space to include a classroom for maritime history and culture for school groups, along with flooring, subwalls, electricity, lighting and bathrooms. The museum also hopes to apply for a federal grant to match the $500,000. Though it’s not large enough to house the entire collection, it could be used as exhibit space. They will continue to operate the society and research space in Nootka Court. “What the GVHA was looking for was about a $90,000 a year base rent subsidy for 10 years,” Evans said. “So basically what we’re talking about is less than $1 million over 10 years, which, in the bigger scope of things to keep to major cultural draw in Victoria, I think its pretty insignificant.” kendra.wong@vicnews.com

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Don’t become the victim of a scam It’s a story that you hear often on the six o’clock news. An elderly person being scammed out of thousands of dollars because a scammer has found a way to take advantage of them — whether it be posing as a grandson stuck in a foreign country looking for money or someone pretending to be from ICBC. But most recently, a disturbing new scam has erupted in the Victoria area — scammers pretending to be from the Canada Revenue Agency, demanding immediate credit card payments for taxes owed. The caller convinces the victims to purchase a prepaid credit card and call back with the information. If they don’t, the vicitms are often threatened with court charges, jail or deportation. In one local case, a woman turned herself in to Victoria police for “arrest,” crying and shaking. This is just one example of the lengths people are willing to go for money and in some cases it works, with vulnerable people out thousands of dollars. These callers seem to get more aggressive with each new scam that surfaces. While it is diffcult for authorities to track down scammers, now is the time for the public to face this on-going and aggressive problem head-on. The best line of defense is education. The public needs to educate themselves on how they can protect them and their loved ones. Keep up-to-date on the scams happening in Canada that could effect you, including fake bills, ticket scams, fake online ads, remote computer repair that can lead to identity theft. While you may be thinking there are too many scams to keep up with, is that really worth the cost of shelling out thousands of dollars to a scammer? The price of education, far outweighs the cost if scammers win.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250386-2624. 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 selfregulatory 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 888687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Is B.C. really burning? Not exactly On a recent drive through the B.C. weeks to go and hot, dry conditions Interior, I passed through McLure are expected for much of that. Once and Barriere, communities north of the damage is done for the year, Kamloops that were devastated by the ministry reviews the impact on wildfire in 2003. forests and begins assessment of While these communities have which areas should be replanted and recovered, blackened tree trunks are which should be left to regenerate still visible where fires naturally. burned for 75 days and Pine forests need fire to forced the evacuation of regenerate, and the strategy 3,800 people. in recent years has been With the early start to to allow fires to burn out this year’s fire season, naturally and contain them to the media attention and protect people and property. effects of an unusual Decades of fire suppression, spring drought, you might based on viewing Crown think that B.C. is on pace forests strictly as a timber to match that terrible resource, helped create summer. conditions for the beetle Tom Fletcher epidemic that has left vast You would be wrong. As B.C. Views of last week, area burned quantities of dead wood to and money spent by the fuel more fires. B.C. Wildfire Service had The 2003 fire season set only just exceeded the totals for the tone for political debate on mid-August during last summer’s forest fire policy that has continued fire season, which were high but not since then. The opposition points remarkable. to recommendations from former The number of individual fires is Manitoba Premier Gary Filmon higher this year, but that’s mostly a that removing fuel from around result of lightning storm patterns. communities is the best protection. Spending has topped $200 million, This task has proven impossibly as it did last year at this time before big, especially as rural community finishing just below $300 million. The tax bases shrink, but the ideological 2003 total was above $400 million, and dance continues in Victoria. The NDP the 2009 season was slightly below campaigned in 2013 on a promise to that. double tree planting, and its general Forests Minister Steve Thomson approach is to spend more money cautions that there are still many and hire more staff.

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Speaking of political dances, Premier Christy Clark has made a couple of appearances at fire sites where homes and businesses have been threatened or destroyed. In her first fire scene appearance this summer, Clark warned that drought and huge fires may be “the new normal” for B.C. as climate warms and shifts. This is great positioning for the government’s plan to attend the latest global climate doom festival in Paris this fall, but it’s not borne out by recent forest fire results. In terms of dollars spent and area burned, the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 were all well below average. Last year and 2009 were substantially above average, but 2008 and 2013 were among the quietest years on record. Is drought the “new normal” too? The B.C. government’s own climate change forecast is for increasing overall precipitation, albeit with more rain and less snow. Snowpacks for southern B.C. were indeed the lowest on record this past winter, but that record only goes back 31 years. And when were high snowfall records last broken? That would be 2011. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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with more than 40 years experience combined. Woven Together was one of 110 proposals the city received in response to a national call to artists to create new public artwork that would beautify the Johnson Street parkade. Enhancing city parkades to make them more welcoming was identified during consultation last year with the Victoria Youth Council.

Victoria council is seeking public input on what the public spaces will look like for the new Johnson Street Bridge. During last week’s governance and priorities meeting, council unanimously agreed to host a design charette in October to seek public input on lighting, plantings and trees, benches, bike Tweet it! racks, trash and recycling receptacles, and drinking fountains. The public realm improvements are expected to be complete by January 2016.

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Artists selected to beautify Johnson Street parkade Council has selected Vancouver-based mother and son Musqueam First Nation artist team, Susan Point and Thomas Cannell, for their Woven Together proposal. The pair were selected to create contemporary First Nations artwork to enhance the exterior of the Johnson Street parkade and celebrate the history of the local Coast Salish people. Woven Together will consist of colourful, powder-coated aluminum circular forms that are often used in Coast Salish art to represent the cycle of life, but also the traditional weaving spindle whorl and transportation. Point and Cannell are professional artists

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Doug and Sandra Fraser enjoy a game of bridge at their Victoria home Wednesday. Sandra will be representing Canada during the Venice Cup — the women’s teams world bridge championships in India this September.

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A Victoria woman has been dealt the right hand and is heading to compete in an international bridge competition in India next month. Sandra Fraser, along with five other women from around the country, will be representing Team Canada at the Venice Cup — the women’s teams world championships in India in September. “I’m very excited. We have a very competitive team. I think it’s possibly the best team we’ve put in a women’s event,” laughed Sandra, who is the top-ranked woman in Canada with the American Contract Bridge League. Bridge is a card game played between four people in which the players across from each other work as partners. Each deal consists of four parts: dealing the cards, auction (or bidding), playing the cards and scoring. Sandra qualified for

the world championships after winning the Canadian women’s championship last year. The former England-native came to Canada in 1963 and learned how to play bridge shortly after that. “I was on a freighter from England to Canada and there was a bridge player on board. He had a bridge club and taught us,” said Sandra, adding she enjoys the social and psychological aspects of

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the game. “Every hand is different from any other hand. Every time you play a hand, it challenges you mentally, it keeps your brain alert. It’s part of a lifestyle of keeping your body well so that your mind can be well.” Bridge is also a partnership, something Sandra and her husband Doug understand well. They have found success as separate bridge players, but also as a couple. The duo has

done well at several North American championships together and Doug is also Sandra’s bidding coach for the world championships. “We talk and we have an extremely good system,” said Doug, who is currently the number one-ranked bridge player in Victoria and has represented Canada at many international competitions. “We’ve been playing a long time. A lot of people make mistakes in bridge when they’re forced to guess.” “You leave your ego at the door. You have to do that to be a married couple playing bridge together,” added Sandra. In preparation for her second appearance at the Venice Cup, Sandra plays online two or three times a week, practicing bidding and working with coaches to fine tune their systems. “Sandra is not only a talented and skillful bridge player, she’s learned to be able to maintain her focus and compete at high levels, and she’s managed to be able to minimize the effect of the pressure on her ability to play at her best,” said Nicholas Gartaganis, the team’s nonplaying captain. The Venice Cup begins on Sept. 26. kendra.wong@vicnews.

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This Friday, Save-on-Foods invites those same communities to come celebrate both the company’s rich local history, and the promise of all that is still to come. “It’s hard to believe that Save-on-Foods is celebrating it’s 100th birthday. We have continued to grow over the years, with six stores now in the Greater Victoria area, and its all because of you, our valued customers,” says Roger Junker, Fort and Foul Bay store manager.

“To celebrate 100 years of going the extra mile, we invite you to the Fort and Foul Bay Save-on-Foods where we’ll host the historic Overwaitea 100th Birthday Roadshow, with live music, a magic show, face painting, a wall of history, oldfashioned ﬂoats, a barbecue to raise funds for BC Children’s Hospital and much more. We hope you’ll bring the whole family down from 12 to 4 p.m. Friday for the party of the century!”

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RC Kidd opens ﬁrst store at 746 Columbia St., New Westminster, BC.

1918 Second Overwaitea store opens in Nanaimo BC, on Vancouver Island.

“Over-Weight-Tea” to Overwaitea

1920 Overwaitea’s ﬁrst warehouse, a 2500 square foot building, is constructed at 1181 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC.

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Robert Campbell (R.C.) Kidd

R.C. Kidd believed in showcasing his products in long, narrow spaces so the store would look busy, even if only a few people at a time were shopping – which also created a more personalized and familiar atmosphere.

A few years after opening the ﬁrst Overwaitea, Kidd took over the entire block of shops surrounding his store and rented out space to a variety of merchants – including Quality Meat Market, Caledonian Fish Market, Can Window Baker, Alan’s Café and Lee On, a green grocer. This block came to be known as “Kidd Market.” Photo circa 1919. Image courtesy of New Westminster Public Library

As Kidd opened the doors to his narrow 12-foot-wide storefront, little did anyone know that history was being made. Kidd’s emphasis on product quality, exceptional customer service, innovative ideas and value were the cornerstones of his visionary business practices (which have undoubtedly endured and withstood the test of time). One of his earliest advertising promotions – and the one for which the store became best known – involved packaging his high-quality Indian and Ceyloneseblended teas with 18 ounces in a one-pound package. In true 20th century know-how, he made sure to market and promote this added value among his potential customers. The result was highly successful, and Kidd quickly built a reputation for selling “over weight tea.”

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Tea chests await unloading at Overwaitea’s ﬁrst warehouse at 1181 Richards Street in Vancouver, BC. Image courtesy of C.S. (Stuart) Mitton.

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1973 Marking a shift to larger stores,

a Vancouver-based company run by Jim Pattison, acquires Overwaitea.

1951 Overwaitea introduces its ﬁrst in-

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1986 Overwaitea supports the ﬁrst BC Children’s hospital telethon, beginning a decades long commitment of support for advancements in child health.

MAY 16, 1968 Neon Products Limited,

1982 Overwaitea introduces a new concept – Bulk Foods – to BC consumers in Nanaimo BC, and soon after, added the innovative offering to every store.

store meat department, initially providing full service to customers and later allowing

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1990 Save-On-Foods opens its first flagship store in Edmonton, Alberta. Overwaitea earns its first award for Outstanding Environmental Leadership

plentiful as new technology enables mass production and intense competition erupts; Overwaitea switches to a self-serve format.

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1985 Save-On-Foods’ first mega-store is launched in Richmond, BC and along with it, another Western Canadian first: a full service pharmacy in the grocery store. That same year, the company went to extended operations, meaning British Columbians could, for the first time, grocery shop from 8am to midnight, 7 days a week.

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RC Kidd opens ﬁrst store at 746 Columbia St., New Westminster, BC.

1918 Second Overwaitea store opens in Nanaimo BC, on Vancouver Island.

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1932 RC Kidd’s wife, Anne, takes over

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1978 The ﬁrst Your Mark It Foods store, the predecessor to Save-On-Foods, opens in BC’s lower mainland.

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Port Alberni Store front - 1957

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1986 Overwaitea supports the ﬁrst BC Children’s hospital telethon, beginning a decades long commitment of support for advancements in child health.

MAY 16, 1968 Neon Products Limited,

1982 Overwaitea introduces a new concept – Bulk Foods – to BC consumers in Nanaimo BC, and soon after, added the innovative offering to every store.

store meat department, initially providing full service to customers and later allowing

Celebrating 100 YEARS of Going the Extra Mile

1990 Save-On-Foods opens its first flagship store in Edmonton, Alberta. Overwaitea earns its first award for Outstanding Environmental Leadership

plentiful as new technology enables mass production and intense competition erupts; Overwaitea switches to a self-serve format.

SENIORS’ DAY!

Focus on Dental Hygiene

Competitive Rates Starting as Low as

1922 Two more Overwaitea stores are

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OPENING DATES FOR CURRENT SAVE-ON-FOODS LOCATIONS: Saanich – 1986 Country Club, Nanaimo – 1992

1918 Founder RC Kidd opened

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Campbell River – 2007

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2009 OFG is named BC’s Power Smart Leader. 2011 OFG opens six new stores, bringing the

Woodgrove – 2003

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2012 Overwaitea Food Group becomes ﬁrst grocer to top Greenpeace Sustainable Seafood Rankings. 2013 Save-On-Foods expands to the Calgary market, with the opening of 3 new stores. 2014 Save-On-Foods launches its Ecommerce service.

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Duncan – 2014

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look for other sources of funding is huge for us. That’s a big chunk of our dollar.” Goward House is one of three Victoria groups that will share nearly $49,000 in funding geared toward seniors. Royal Canadian Legion Public Service Branch 127 and the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club are also recipients of the funding that was approved through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. The government’s investment in these projects will enhance the capacity of each organization to conduct educational, recreational and outreach activities that promote seniors’ leadership and participation. It will also help provide guidance and support to

community members from diverse cultural backgrounds. Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club earned $18,895 for its clubhouse renovation project, which aims to support social participation and inclusion of seniors. The money will be used to replace flooring and doors, and allow seniors to continue engaging in activities such as lawn bowling, bocce, croquet, cards, darts and board games. Royal Canadian Legion Public Service Branch 127 recieved Victoria News file photo $11,855 to upgrade Volunteers L-R Janis Dunning and Moira Anderson share a laugh as they prepare for the lunch equipment to meet rush at the Goward House located on Arbutus Road. Patrons enjoy soups, sandwiches and FoodSafe standards. treats after their classes including classes such as Tai Chi, drawing, billiards, bridge and much The project aims more. to support social environment. adults and has become Goward House, built commercial refrigerator participation and The annual NHSP a place for seniors to in 1908, is a heritage and dishwasher so inclusion of seniors call for proposals for meet friends, keep fit, house situated in the seniors can continue by involving senior community-based learn new skills and Cadboro Bay area. to attend socials, members to oversee projects is open until refresh old ones in In 1991, it opened as receptions and dinners the purchase and DISCOVERED July 10. a warm and friendly an activity centre for at the facility. installationGOLD of a

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Never a tutu for Mexican rescue dog Carmello Brian Kieran Seniors

I knew some explaining would be required when a colleague caught me surfing the Internet for information about tutu-wearing canines. Old folks and their pets, eh? We are a breed apart. From the get go, let me assure you I am not looking for a tutu for Carmello, my three kilo Mexican rescue dog â&#x20AC;&#x201C; part Chihuahua, part terrier, part vagabond. This alpha beach bum would not stand for it. Anyways, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make tutus that small. No, the real reason I was searching the

web was to gain some psychological insight into the mindset of a senior dog owner who would subject his mutt to that degree of humiliation. This cautionary tale starts a month ago. We were RVing in the Okanagan, camped beside a monster motor home from the United States. Our neighbour is a retired dude of considerable stature and girth, sporting an epic mustache. He looks like the kind of bad boy who, in his younger days, might have run the local chapter of Satanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Avengers out of Dudleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saloon in Deadwood, South Dakota. Did I mention he is wearing a Harley Davidson T-shirt? Even lounging in his camp chair this old biker looks dangerous. Out of left field prances this beadyeyed, butt-ugly excuse

for a dog, some kind of Pug Shih Tzu cross wearing a denim tutu and matching collar. This aberration leaps onto the ample stomach of said retired biker and begins licking his face. The X-bikerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partner, wearing a matching denim outfit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not making this up â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is goo-gooing baby talk to encourage this sad degradation of an elder human and an innocent, albeit ugly, canine. Carmello, who would normally be barking like crazy, is transfixed. I turn his head away and whisper: â&#x20AC;&#x153;May God strike me dead if I ever do that to you.â&#x20AC;? The old dude looks at me and wordlessly promises a beating with a tire iron if I so much as blink in his direction. Now, I know some latitude needs to be applied when it comes to seniors and their pets. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve read

the research: 95 per cent of us talk to our pets, no harm, no foul; 82 per cent of us report that our pets pick us up when we feel sad; 71 per cent says pets help ease our physical pains; 65 per cent believe physically touching their pets reassures them that they are not alone; and, 57 per cent admit that they confide in their pets, telling them secrets they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even share with humans. That said, dressing Missy up in a denim tutu is just plain wrong. Well, what goes around comes around. The other day Carmello and I were at the park, just chilling on a bench watching the ocean go by. The poor little tyke suffers from allergies that itch terribly. He was cradled in my arms on his back and I was gently scratching his tummy â&#x20AC;Ś a perfectly acceptable human/

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A young woman was passing by with her Boxer in tow and I caught her staring in disbelief at this innocent and entirely explainable scene. As she pulled her pet away I swear she whispered: â&#x20AC;&#x153;May God strike me dead if â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? Well, at least heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not wearing a denim tutu, I muttered to her back as she fled down the path.

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Victoria’s Liam Kruse has returned from the Western Canada Summer Games a champion. The 16-year-old Victoria Mariners pitcher helped Team B.C. capture gold in baseball during the games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta from Aug. 7 to 16. “The games were a lot of fun. It was cool meeting a new group of guys playing baseball and just staying in the athletes village and meeting new people from all the different provinces,” said Kruse about his first appearance at the games. “I think we gelled really well as a team. We all have really good personalities and we’re all really nice guys. Some of us have played together before.” It was a long road to the top, with the team winning six of seven games (despite only having one practice

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Mariners join elite league The Victoria Mariners Baseball Club will be the first baseball organization in the city to join an elite league of bantam level baseball teams in the B.C. Premier Baseball League (BCPBL). The BCPBL has created a third high performance league that will allow athletes in the bantam group (ages 13 to 14) to train and compete with the very best in the province. The BCPBL recently announced that it will manage all league play and the bantam premier league will also have its own provincial championship in 2016. Like the BCPBL and BCJPBL before it, the bantam premier or prep league will be home to a number of high performance teams, both on Vancouver Island and the mainland. Athletes will enjoy the same level of experienced coaching, player development and competition at the bantam premier level that they would at both the junior premier and premier levels. Playing as a team member in the bantam premier league is a way to ensure athletes are prepared with both the confidence and appropriate skill set to ensure success and make the leap to the junior premier and premier levels. A step above the bantam AAA league, the bantam premier league is designed for athletes who are committed to their sport and have a strong desire to pay high performance baseball for the remainder of their high school years. For more information visit victoriamariners. com.

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White or 60% Whole Wheat, 454 g

97 EACH

Offers valid at Royal Oak and Esquimalt Country Grocer locations only

4420 West Saanich Rd, Royal Oak • 1153 Esquimalt Rd. Victoria Open Daily 8 am - 10 pm