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Development provides a home for single mothers Rosalie’s Village to include daycare, support services Travis Paterson News Staff

A brand new 42-unit affordable housing development in Saanich will provide a “hand up” for single mothers with young children and vulnerable women aged 40 to 55. The housing project known as Rosalie’s Village was officially introduced last week at the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island’s Frederic Ozanam Centre, 4349 West Saanich Rd., where Glanford meets West Saanich. Beside it, construction is well underway for Rosalie’s Village, which will become its own address, 4351 West Saanich Rd., when it opens in September 2016. “This provides a part of the [housing] continuum that doesn’t exist, where [women] can come from a transition home, thereby freeing up a [very important] spot in a transition home,” said Angela Hudson, executive director of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island. “This is a place for single mothers to stay [up to five years] and get a hand up in independence, as long as they are working on a plan to independence.” All levels of government kicked in for Rosalie’s Village, with almost $14 million already announced and a remaining sum expected, likely from the federal government. Saanich contributed $172,262, the Capital Regional District board $630,000 through the Regional Housing Trust Fund, and the province $10 million. St. Vincent de Paul donated the land, worth about $1.3 million, and has committed to raising $1.6 million in donations. “We wanted to develop the land for the highest and best use needed,” Hudson said. Rosalie’s will offer 18 two-bedroom units at a targeted rental rate of about $570 a month, all dedicated to single mothers with up to two young children. Eight of the twobedroom units will be townhomes and the other 10 will be apartments. Twenty one-bedroom suites will be allocated to women aged 40 to 55 who currently live in over-housed subsidized family housing (see story page A14), for a cost of about $375 per month. Unique to the design is the integration of all units on the same floor to promote community and invite a connection between the mothers and the other women there. Rosalie’s also includes a daycare unit for children of residents as well as support services such as the house mother (on site 24/7) and a full-time case manager. The latter will work with all adult residents on a long-term plan. Mothers with children may stay up to five years. t s ia’ os of tor nd M tion ds c i V t a lec oo s e F rge S an a L plete ane m rr Co edite M

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Victoria Coun. Charlayne Thornton-Joe, chair of the CRD Regional Housing Trust, left, with Angela Hudson, executive director of St. Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island, and Saanich Coun. Fred Haynes at the construction site of Rosalie’s Village in Saanich. The 41-unit development is for single mothers and women, with a 37-space daycare for resident children. “People are ready to start the next phase and we’re ready to help them. “It’s not about people fitting a mould, it’s about fitting what they need and this is a practical way to support that baby,” Hudson said. “When they’re ready, we’ll help them transition to market rent housing or if it’s not working for them, we’ll help them get into the appropriate housing, such as CRD or Pacifica.” The idea for Rosalie’s started seven years ago with the Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island board of directors. Despite having most of the foundation laid, it wasn’t announced to the public until last week for a few reasons, one of them to gather a blessing of local First Nations representatives, something that was important to Hudson. “When you walk on this property there is a heart, there is a feeling here,” she said. Victoria Coun. Charlayne-Thronton Joe attended the

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Saanich’s wholesale water rate could go up nearly two per cent next year if the Capital Regional District’s board of directors approves the current proposal from the Regional Water Supply Commission. Saanich purchases its water at a wholesale rate from the CRD and sets its own price to cover the infrastructure cost of supply and maintenance. The raise would bump IN BRIEF the CRD’s wholesale price to $0.64 per cubic metre (220 gallons), while Saanich charges $1.52 per cubic metre to its residents. The price increase is part of the 2016 budget process and won’t be in front of the CRD board until March, at which time the 1.93 per cent increase, if approved, would take effect retroactively for Jan. 1. The increase in the wholesale water rate should equate to an annual increase of approximately $2.84 per household, the CRD said. Feedback on the proposed 2016 water rate increase can be provided via email at financialplan@crd.bc.ca.

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Camosun among national leaders for research income Dan Ebenal News Staff

Camosun College has been named one of Canada’s top colleges for research income. Camosun was ranked 33rd in the annual Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges report from Research Infosource Inc. Camosun attracted a total of $1.6 million in total sponsored research income during the reporting period, an increase of 15.4 per cent over the previous year, and an improvement of four spots in the national ranking. “It really is what I call bringing the currency back into the classroom. By having partnerships around applied research projects, in collaboration with our local and ministry partners, we bring real-world problems to the campuses,” said Dr. Tim Walzak, director of Camosun Innovates. “And we give opportunities for our students and faculty to work on those real-world problems, provide solutions to the companies, but at the same time gain hands-on practical experience that they can apply directly once they’re in the workforce.” Camosun was recognized primarily for its contribution to technology, sport, manufacturing and social innovations that help small to medium enterprises become more competitive, productive and effective. “The hands-on nature of our college research offers an incredibly rich experience for Camosun’s students and faculty,” said Walzak. “The primary focus of Camosun Innovates is to

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Tim Walzak stands in front of the Enterprise Point research lab at Camosun College’s Interurban campus. Camosun has been named one of Canada’s top colleges for research income. connect the projects we solicit to the education we provide. Every project has the potential to be a learning opportunity that challenges students and faculty to collaborate, innovate, create and learn. The added pressures of real deadlines and business objectives translate into memorable, meaningful learning moments.” Camosun placed third among B.C. institutes, with BCIT ranking fifth nationally followed by the Justice Institute of B.C. at 28th. Walzak said a lot of the focus

at Camosun is on advanced manufacturing, using 3D scale printing technology and advanced machining to produce components and prototypes for companies. “We work with on the order of 150 different companies on an annual basis, helping them improve their products,” he said. One of the major recent projects at Camosun has been working in conjunction with the Richmond Oval to produce sports simulators for its new Olympic

experience museum. “Here at Camosun, we worked on the bobsled, the sit-ski and a kayak simulator, and that was built in conjunction with a local company called VRX.” Walzak said the Sidney company mainly produces race car simulators, and Camosun adapted its core technology to use in the Olympic sports simulations. “It was a very sophisticated series of projects,” he said. Although Camosun’s funding

levels increased over last year, B.C. under-performed as measured against the rest of the country, according to Research Infosource. “B.C. colleges’ performance was well below the national trend this year,” said Ron Freedman, CEO of Research Infosource Inc. “Their combined research income declined by 42.8 per cent, which under-performed the 4.8 per cent Canadian total gain. However, on the plus side, B.C. institutions expanded the number of formal research partnerships by 11.7 per cent and the number of formal projects completed by 4.1 per cent. The number of researchers also expanded by 8.2 per cent.” Walzak attributes Camosun’s success in attracting research funding to its flexible engagement with local industry. “Truth be told, we’re very good at writing the grants and the proposals that help leverage those companies’ investments,” he said, adding Camosun is required to have industry partners for every one of its projects, which is a different approach than the one used by universities on their research platforms. “We are problem solvers, every dollar we get from the federal government has to have an industry partner associated with it, so we spend a lot of time talking and listening to our local industry partners, understanding their needs and then finding creative ways to meet those needs.” To view the full list of the top 50 research colleges, visit researchinfosource.com/top50_ col.php.

New Saanich committee will review governance issues Applications for citizen advisory committee being accepted Travis Paterson News Staff

Saanich is now accepting applications for a new 13-member Citizens Advisory Committee, designed to review governance and offer insight on improving service delivery, partnerships

and more. The committee is in response to Saanich’s governance review question, of which 88 per cent of voters were in favour of a community-based governance review at the last municipal election. A focus group made up of members from Saanich advisory committees will identify and select the candidates. Council voted in favour of the Citizens Advisory Committee going ahead despite a lack of support Mayor Richard Atwell had in this model. “It should be citizen-led and greatly

Notice to Saanich Residents Curbside Leaf Collection Schedules Online Now 2015 curbside leaf collection begins Oct. 29 (2 collections per area). WE COLLECT LEAVES ONLY Place Fir/Cedar needles, grass clippings, prunings/branches and garden waste in your Organics Cart and not out with your leaf piles. Bring large loads to the Saanich Public Works Yard 1040 McKenzie Ave. Visit www.saanich.ca for more information or call us at 250-475-5595 • Leaves must be in rows or piles no more than 1 metre away from the road. • Leaves to be clear of sidewalks, bike lanes and roadways. • Leaves are not collected from inside ditches and to be clear of catch basins. • Collectors require unobstructed access to leaves.

involve the community associations, and not just in a token way through a consultant and staff-driven process,” said Atwell. Applicants should be prepared for a minimum 18-month commitment on the Citizens Advisory Committee, beginning in January 2016. Council is seeking a diverse group that will represent young adults, young parents, seniors, homeowners, renters, newcomers, longtime Saanich residents and taxpayers. “Each should have a genuine interest

in good governance for Saanich as a whole and an openness to new approaches,” according to the posting on the District of Saanich’s website. “Little or no knowledge of local government and governance should not be a barrier to applying, as educational materials will be provided.” Interested Saanich residents must apply online at saanich.ca/governancecommittee or by calling the legislative division at 250-475-1775 by 4:30 p.m., Nov. 20. reporter@saanichnews.com

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Jellyfish Project sounds off on ocean devastation Jacob Zinn News Staff

An Island-based coalition of musicians and environmentalists is educating high school students on how to save the planet – before it’s too late. Last week, Mount Douglas students got an eye-opener from the Jellyfish Project, an initiative that uses live music to engage younger generations on important environmental issues relating to oceans and climate. The group puts a focus on overfishing, wildlife endangerment, plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, all of which have had devastating impacts on the Earth. Victoria indie folk quartet Carmanah – named after the Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park in Port Alberni – performed a short set before telling students how 30 per cent of carbon emissions get absorbed into the ocean and how raising the Earth’s temperature by another degree would be catastrophic. “It’s hard to have a good balance of getting the devastating facts out there and then providing the solutions and the inspiration for the kids,” said drummer Steve Biggs. “Nobody wants to bring them that news that things are looking pretty grim, but I think the word of mouth is huge. It only takes one mind out of a million to do

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Pat Ferguson, left, Steve Biggs, Laura Mitic and Marek Olsen of Carmanah perform at Mount Douglas secondary as part of a presentation by the Jellyfish Project, an initiative that educates high school students on environmental issues relating to oceans and climate change. The ecoconscious indie four-piece talked about the damage caused by overfishing, wildlife endangerment, plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. something amazing.” An eco-conscious band by nature, Carmanah joined the Jellyfish Project after hearing about it from founder Daniel Kingsbury, formerly of Sunshine Coast rock band Mindil Beach Markets.

“We had already been somewhat active in the environmental scene in Victoria – we’d played a couple antipipeline rallies and shows like that,” said lead vocalist Laura Mitic. “We loved the idea of going into schools and chatting

with youth and being inspired by them and inspiring them. “They challenge us with their questions and they inspire us to keep doing this because they’re also making us think and reflect on our own lifestyles.” The group tries to lead by

example, highlighting the many ways they’ve reduced their environmental impact, such as drinking from reusable water bottles, trying not to have food waste and touring in a vehicle that runs on used deep fryer oil. “It’s nice to work towards being carbon neutral,” said guitarist Pat Ferguson. “We’re hoping to do a tour bus one day on veggie oil.” The group also suggests numerous ways students can do their part to protect the planet, from reducing plastic consumption and promoting environmental awareness on social media to eating sustainable seafood and getting green jobs. “There are so many entry points and I think that’s what the presentation tries to highlight,” said Jessica Lansfield, executive director of the Jellyfish Project. “Not everyone’s going to march down the street with a sign, but maybe they’ll talk to their family and friends. “There’s a place for everyone to be in the conversation and engage.” Carmanah is planning a tour around Vancouver Island later this year and will be available to do presentations at schools with the Jellyfish Project. To book a Jellyfish Project presentation, or for more information, visit thejellyfishproject.org. jacob.zinn@saanichnews.com

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Project addresses affordable housing A new project in Saanich is showing that communities can still tackle major issues, one step at a time. Rosalie’s Village is an example of how co-operation can enable community groups and different levels of governments to bring about real change that offers help to some of the citizens who need it most. Rosalie’s Village is an affordable housing project on West Saanich Road that will provide 42 homes to single mothers with children and other vulnerable women. The project, scheduled to be completed next summer, is made possible through support from the District of Saanich, the provincial government, Capital Regional District and Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island, which is providing $1.6 million through fundraising as well as the land valued at nearly $1.3 million.” The four-storey building will include a 37-space daycare, a community kitchen and tenant access to on-site supports including employment and life skills training. Rosalie’s Village is situated where residents will have easy access to health services, a number of restaurants, a shopping centre and Brydon Park. Affordable housing promises to be a major issue for communities large and small across the country. The 42 homes provided by Rosalie’s Village does not end the need for more affordable housing across Greater Victoria, but it ends the sense of desperation for the families it will help. And, for now, maybe that’s enough. It is easy to become overwhelmed by a feeling of helplessness when we view issues as immense and complex as affordable housing. But by focusing efforts on solutions – no matter how small – we can make for a better community, better country and better world, one block at a time. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The SAANICH 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, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Myths surround the Highway of Tears The Wikipedia entry for Highway of The scandal of the week at the B.C. Tears gives a sense of the credibility legislature is what could be termed of this narrative. It begins with the “delete-gate.” unsolved murder of Gloria Moody, last Primarily, it revolves around 36 seen leaving a bar in Williams Lake in pages of government emails that the 1969. That’s a long way from Highway 16. NDP opposition has been trying for a Then there was Monica Jack, year to get under freedom of killed in 1978. DNA technology information legislation. They resulted in a charge finally relate to a series of meetings being laid last year against between Transportation a known serial rapist. This Ministry bureaucrats and was even further away, near remote communities along Merritt, and she was a 12-yearHighway 16, between Prince old riding her bike. George and Prince Rupert. Other cases involve street If you want all of the prostitution in and around accusations about government Prince George, an urban secrecy and alleged coverhub for a large aboriginal ups, I invite you to read Access Denied, the latest report of Tom Fletcher population similar to Regina and Winnipeg. the Information and Privacy B.C. Views Discussion in Victoria Commissioner at www.oipc. focuses on urban notions bc.ca, and transcripts of of increased transit, in places where question period in the legislature this existing service may be under-used. week. Nationally, the narrative is that deepWhat you won’t find there is much seated social problems within aboriginal discussion of the actual problem, which communities would somehow be solved is a shortage of safe and practical by a lawyer-heavy judicial inquiry that transportation options in and out of looks only at tragedies involving women. these communities, most of which are If you drive Highway 16 today, you federally funded aboriginal reserves far will see fading billboards pleading for from the region’s only highway. information on the disappearance of What we have seen for decades is a Madison Scott. She was last seen in the dramatic media narrative about one or early hours of May 28, 2011, after a grad more serial killers preying on vulnerable party in the woods outside Vanderhoof. women hitch-hiking along what is now Her truck and tent were still there. Again, known world-wide as the Highway of nothing to do with hitch-hiking, but at Tears.

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least it was near Highway 16. Here’s something else you won’t often hear in the Highway of Tears melodrama. There is commercial bus service on Highway 16, although Greyhound reduced frequency in 2013 as it struggles with low ridership and high costs. BC Transit also operates bus service to some remote communities like Kispiox and Gitsegukla, connecting them south to Smithers. But BC Transit requires local governments and riders to cover about half the cost. Indian Act reserves don’t pay. North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice has noted that what people in remote communities ask for is a way to get back and forth for shopping and medical appointments. Yes, shopping is an important need, as those who live in remote areas can tell you. And Northern Health already runs a bus service for remote residents who need medical care. Rice’s observations at least move us toward practical solutions, although most of her effort seems directed towards political blame. I hope the infamous 36 pages of emails are eventually released, since they were not deleted but rather excluded from release. They may bring the discussion back to the actual public service issue, which is what realistic transportation options exist for these communities. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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LETTERS Parking restrictions can’t just be ignored Beautiful Glendenning, a narrow winding road, is an important part of the Galloping Goose and Mount Douglas Park. I strongly oppose altering this street-scape to accommodate more cars. For most of the day and evening the parking spaces that exist at the park are sufficient to accommodate the need. It does get congested in the morning but if people were encouraged to use the flat walk that connects to Winchester Road then congestion could be eased. People with disabilities would benefit from creating a designated parking spot. People could also be encouraged to use the unmarked park access on

Paving paradise The recent letter writer is quite correct in saying that Glendenning Road is a winding narrow road. This feature lends considerable charm as an entrance way into Mt. Douglas Park. The road is used as a walking route by large number of people and is a major cycling route. I have had many enjoyable conversation with people who express their love of the beauty of the street. The writer advocates radically changing the street. She urges cutting down the large trees that are “encroaching on the road,” and that the road should be widened to accommodate more cars. The cars need to just slow down and share the road with the large number of walkers, joggers, bikers and horseback riders that enjoy this beautiful street. A larger parking lot built at the end of Glendenning Road and a widening of the road would ensure that

Parkside Cresent as there is endless street parking there. Share the road signs and a reduced speed limit would improve safety on Glendenning. I am appalled at some of the suggestions that have been made to alter this entrance to the park to accommodate a small number of people who are unwilling to alter their current driving habits. I am distressed that some drivers think that it is all right to blatantly disregard the No Parking signs because they do not think the signs should be there. They block the fire hydrant, park on top of the bridal/walking path and on top of vegetation, irregardless of environmental and safety

concerns. If I went to Beacon Hill Park and the parking lot was full, would I pull up onto the sidewalk and park there? Would I demand that more spaces be created because on occasion the existing lot closest to where I wished to go was full? I think not. I would either park farther away or choose another area of the park. Please slow down, share the road and enjoy the beauty of this neighborhood. Issues raised need to be slowly and carefully considered as any changes will have long-term consequences for the whole community. Mary Durham Saanich

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Youth orchestra opens season at Farquhar The Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra opens its 30th anniversary season with a sparkling collection of musical treasures. The opening performance goes Nov. 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the University of Victoria’s Farquhar Auditorium with a salute to composers Humperdinck, Debussy and Tchaikovsky. Humperdinck evokes a dreamy atmosphere in the Prelude to Hänsel & Gretel. Opening with Evening Prayer – one of the most gorgeous chorales for French horns ever written – this overture hints at the dangers and delights in the famous fairy tale

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The concerts are free, but donations are encouraged, which support such ACC programs as education, care and relief and development programs. Over the last 31 years, more than 52,000 children have been enrolled in their education programs. “Our hope is that when people see the potential of these children and the ambassadors

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B.C. winter could pack a wallop Pamela Roth Black Press

Vancouver Island residents may have to batten down the hatches this winter as El Nino and La Nina weather systems make their way to the West Coast. Ian Walker, a geology professor at the University of Victoria, is an expert when it comes to coastal erosion and sea level trends. His research has taken him from Haida Gwaii to California, and he recently co-authored a new study on El Nino and La Nina. According to Walker, coastal communities need to prepare for the possibility of extreme flooding, and erosion that comes with both weather systems. Low lying areas around Victoria or those living close to coastal bluffs could see a greater chance of flooding, erosion or road closures with the arrival of storm season this year. “We won’t really know until December or January, but all indications are that it’s going to be a very extreme one (El Nino),” said Walker. “It can’t hurt to be prepared and I think that’s the important take home message.” El Nino is a natural ocean temperature phenomenon that results in warmer than average coastal waters near the equator that move towards South America’s northern coast, then turn as far north as Haida Gwaii and Alaska.

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Because the waters are warmer, Walker said their levels are higher due to thermal expansion. Some areas up the coast have seen as much as 40 cm to 70 cm of additional water. La Nina is the opposite of El Nino, explained Walker, and usually follows some time after. During La Nina, the storm track that usually sits over Washington and Oregon shifts northwest to Vancouver Island, producing stronger winds and bigger waves, but average ocean levels are lower. A significant La Nina in 2011 and 2012 created lots of wind damage and coastal erosion. Walker said 1997/1998 and 1982/1983 were the most extreme seasons thus far because of the two weather systems, and this year is shaping up to be close to that or even more extreme. “Based on what we’ve seen in California we know that these El Nino years translate into higher ocean levels,” said Walker. “Even the average winter storm can have a greater impact because of the higher ocean levels.” Researchers from 13 different institutions, including the University of Victoria, recently conducted a study that analyzed wave, water level and shoreline response data to identify the impacts of both El Nino and La Nina in coastal regions across the Pacific Ocean.

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Dr. Dean Kriellaars, a member of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba and a scientist with the Manitoba Children’s Health Research Institute, leads a session at Friday’s Victoria Physical Literacy Symposium put on by the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence. More than 120 people took part in the one-day event at Royal Oak Middle School. “We were delighted to see so many leaders from the key sectors here today to learn more about implementing physical literacy programming into practice,” said Robert Bettauer, CEO of PISE.

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Premier Christy Clark has ordered all cabinet ministers and their political staff to keep every email they send until new procedures are in place to decide what is necessary for the public record and freedom of information requests. Clark issued the instruction Friday after B.C.’s Information and Privacy Commissioner condemned the widespread practice of “triple deleting” emails so they can’t be stored in daily computer backups. Commissioner Elizabeth Denham said her investigation showed records were intentionally destroyed to avoid public release. One of those requests was for records related to meetings with leaders of remote communities on risks of travelling along Highway 16 in

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Rosalie’s Village is the latest development to help vulnerable residents of Greater Victoria, and a crucial step forward towards affordable housing, according to Saanich Coun. Fred Haynes. The affordable housing advocate applauded the announcement of the 41-unit residence following its official unveiling last week. (Construction is already underway, and it should be ready for September 2016.) Rosalie’s Village is being built concurrently with the Cottage Grove development, another affordable housing project in Saanich. Even though Cottage Grove is a senior dedicated apartment – and Rosalie’s Village will dedicate its suites to young mothers and for vulnerable women aged 40 to 55 – Rosalie’s is an important part of the housing continuum, Haynes said. “It has a ripple effect with affordable housing [in the region].” The majority of the vulnerable women aged 40 to 55 will come from over housing situations, such as housing

Did you know? n Rosalie’s Village is set to open in September 2016, close to the 100th anniversary of the St. Vincent de Paul Vancouver Island chapter. Rosalie’s Village is named for sister Rosalie Rendu of the Daughters of Charity, who performed humanitarian work when Frederic Ozanam founded the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in 1833.

co-operatives, where they’ve been unable to move out due to the financial challenges. “When the women reach 55, we’ll help them transition to appropriate [affordable] seniors housing,” Hudson said. By getting the women into a permanent home it keeps them out of transition housing, freeing up important spots, another element of the housing continuum spoken of by the Coalition to End Homelessness. Past-president Mary Spencer of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was instrumental in the creation of Rosalie’s Village. Spencer served as vicepresident and president of the

board for seven years. “Transition housing only lasts a few years, this takes women from over occupied housing,” Spencer said. “If it wasn’t for [Spencer] we wouldn’t have moved forward,” said Angela Hudson, executive director of St. Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island. “Before [Spencer] was president we had a [board and president] that worked wonderfully but couldn’t agree on the viability of the daycare.” Spencer saw the practicality of the daycare, as it gives the mothers the ability to study and pursue education or re-enter the workforce. “[Rosalie’s] also integrates the women, as elders, on the same floor as the mothers and children,” said Spencer. “This provides a multigenerational hand up, the mothers are lifted up, and the children are lifted up,” Haynes said. Funding for Rosalie’s Village is ongoing as the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island is still raising part of the $1.3 million it pledged in cash donations. Visit rosaliesvillage.ca for more information. reporter@saanichnews.com

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Two grumpy old men meet at their favourite pub … Felix says to Oscar: “Geez Oscar, you look like a train wreck.” Oscar: “With good reason Felix. The doc just told me I got that AAFV thing.” Felix: “Damn Oscar, that’s a tough way to go. Look, drinks are on me today.” Yes, dear readers, the medical profession has come up with a new designer disease specifically minted for those of us who pace in front of the group mail box on the 27th of every month. This affliction is called “ageassociated financial vulnerability” or AAFV which gives it a medical gravitas that rivals other afflictions that have been branded as acronyms. It also reminds us that our ages and the thickness of our wallets are two of life’s measurements that tend to go in opposite directions. We all know that financial pressures mount as we age. Well, a report just published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the scribblings of the American College of Physicians, states that doctors have been overlooking the medical implications. The report claims that one of the most devastating problems of aging is the decline in a patient’s ability to manage his or her financial affairs. The authors of the report – wealthy middle-aged doctors no doubt – say it is their hope that by assigning a

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medical name to this sad state of financial affairs physicians will start thinking about this in all older people. This would place AAFV diagnosis in the same class of social geriatric medicine as the current testing of seniors on their cognitive ability to

drive safely. AAFV is described as “a pattern of risky behavior related to money that places an older adult at substantial risk for a considerable loss of resources that might result in dramatic changes in their quality of life and is inconsistent with choices the person made when they were younger.” Financial exploitation is the most common form of elder abuse and it can lead to depression, nursing home placement and increased mortality, the report’s authors say. Factors that can contribute to financial vulnerability among the elderly include cognitive or emotional decline; impairments in vision, hearing and mobility; serious progressive illness; and social isolation. Meanwhile, as if to reinforce the grim news above, the credit firm Equifax reports that Canadians 65 and older increased their debt loads by almost

five per cent in the second quarter of 2015, a much faster pace than the general population. The average senior owed about $15,000 at the end of June. That represents debt on top of home mortgages. “We have been observing that this segment has been increasing debt for a while now,” says Regina Malina, a senior director of insights at Equifax. She suspects a lot of that consumer debt stems from having to help adult children or other family members with their own financial hardships. Seniors are having trouble paying off that new debt. The credit firm says seniors who are 90 days or more behind on their bills are deemed to be severely delinquent. By that measure, the delinquency rate for seniors rose this year for the first time since 2010. That rate increased by 2.4 per cent during the second quarter. It went down for all other demographic groups. What’s this all mean for vulnerable, cash-strapped seniors? We better start lobbying the new federal government for increased pensions. And, don’t be surprised if your doctor starts checking your financial pulse. Managing life’s daily challenges in our Golden Years has, officially, become a health risk. lll

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Tips for seniors help ensure online safety October is Cyber Security Month and searches around seniors and smartphones continue to rise. Today’s seniors are much more tech-savvy and are spending more time online, with over 70 per cent of Canadian Internet users aged 65 and over using the Internet at least once a day. TELUS WISE (Wise Internet and Smartphone Education) is offering a few online safety tips every senior should know: Beware of strangers and offers: One of the most common forms of cybercrime perpetrated against seniors involves emails from fake banks, false businesses and strangers asking for help, donations or promising prizes. Never open emails from addresses or people you don’t know personally. only trust reputaBle sellers and sites: While looking to book a trip or make a purchase, you may stumble across a deal that seems too good to be true. It probably is. Always make sure that you’re using a reputable vendor when buying and selling online. your password is your strongest defence: Avoid using the same password repeatedly. Play around with different letter, number and character combinations and change your password frequently to protect your information. never share your personal Banking information online: Banks and businesses do not ask for personal information in an email. If you receive such a request, call your bank.

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Regency Hotel, 1140 Government St. No reservations are needed. Call 384-6698 or check ghostlywalks. com for details. Evil Acres presents Slaughter House Extreme: The Final Cut and The Darkness Maze: Phobia Edition at 10375 Wilson Rd., North Saanich. Open 6:30 to 11 p.m. Oct. 22 to 30. Halloween Night (Oct. 31) 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets available at the gate, or at In Character Costume stores. Note: Intense, gory and graphic scenes. Not recommended for small children or the squeamish. Original Ghost Bustours – An annual favourite at Halloween for 20 years. These two-hour-long haunted coach tours are conducted by ghost expert John Adams for the Old Cemeteries Society and pass by the city’s most haunted places, including a stop to look for the famous Golf Course Ghost. Original Ghost Bus-tours take place on selected nights Oct. 17 to Oct. 30. Advance

reservations required. ticketrocket.org. Ghosts of Victoria Festival – an annual event running Oct. 17-31 featuring spooky activities throughout the city. The events are separately conducted by many groups at different locations. Find out more at discoverthepast.com. The Rocky Horror Show: Live – Rebel Knock Out Productions, a new artist collective located in Victoria, will be producing Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show live at the Metro Studio Theatre Oct. 22 to 31. Pumpkin Art on Oak Bay Ave – Hundreds of carved pumpkins featuring the likes of local personalities, cartoon characters, the royal family, the Beatles and more will be displayed from Oct. 23 to 31 behind the Oak Bay municipal hall. Pumpkin Art is open from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission by donation. Proceeds support the Oak Bay Kiwanis Eliminate Project.

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ALWAYS BRIGHT & Clean. Grand Xterior Cleaning. Repairs, Gutters, roofs windows, PWash, lights. 250-380-7778.

FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

HANDYPERSONS BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

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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. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Wes 250-812-7774. 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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PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. HIGH QUALITY and FAST. Professional Painting. $20./hr. Free est. Glenn 778-967-3607. ✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Interiors. Free Estimates. LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

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Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers

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Sports Drink

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175gr

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Bassili’s Best

Old Dutch

Potato Chips, Cheese Pleesers or Popcorn Twists

Cheemo

for

Kraft

El Monterey

Perogies

907gr

for

3 Newman’s Own

Italpasta

happy

90’s

50’s or 70’s

for

Nature Valley, General Mills or Betty Crocker

Dole

100% Pineapple Juice

Beverage

40 Assorted or 90 Hallowe’en Minis Bars

90 Assorted Candy Bars

Snack Size Chocolate Bars

350ml

Selected, 390-500gr

Nestle

Hershey’s

Cheerios Cereal

425-505gr

Selected, 330-380gr

General Mills

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

Cereal

Minute Maid or Five Alive

All Natural Dressing

412-645ml

900gr

General Mills

Value Size Granola Bars or Fruit Snacks

1.36lt

10x200ml

272-552gr

Stagg Chili

Pillsbury

Snack Size Chocolate Bars

370-400gr

425gr

398ml

Hershey

Pizza Mini or Pops

Chili

Baked Beans

Cadbury or Maynards

Fun Treats Candy

45’s

BUY

Lay’s

EES EF

for

2$ for

Heinz

1.36lt

Black Diamond 340gr

LICABL PP

2$ for

LICABL PP

Old El Paso

Stand ‘n Stuff Hard Taco Shells

Old El Paso

for

Old El Paso

Crunchy Shells

Refried Beans

Dinner Kit

125-133gr

398ml

DRESS UP YOUR HALLOWEEN PARTY

394-423ml

4x107ml

Tomato Juice

Beverage

Shredded Cheese

336gr

for

24’s

Salsa or Con Queso Dip

220-320gr

SunRype

Fruit Cups

24 Assorted Candy Bars

Tostitos

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255gr

Black Diamond

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Family Size Potato Chips

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EES EF

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EES EF

50 Realfruit Berries or Gummies 620gr

30’s

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PLUS A

Bush’s Best

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LICABL PP

EES EF

LICABL PP

EES EF

for

PLUS A

40’s or 90’s

6x237ml

Campbell’s

12x284ml

Formulated Liquid Diet or High Protein Complete Nutrition

Newman’s Own

Pasta Sauce

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907gr

for

Cheddar Cheese

900gr

24x10-16gr

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2kg

Selected, 100-200gr

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Instant Coffee

303gr

312-396gr

2.27kg

Nescafe

Pumpkin Spice Oreo Cookies

Ready To Bake Halloween Cookies

465-900gr

Lasagna

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Dr. Oetker

Guiseppe Pizzeria Pizza

Selected, 250-510gr

153gr

3$ for

2$ for

3$ for

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Quality Foods an Island Original

Prices in effect October 26-November 01, 2015

Bassili’s Best

Old Dutch

Potato Chips, Cheese Pleesers or Popcorn Twists

Cheemo

for

Kraft

El Monterey

Perogies

907gr

for

3 Newman’s Own

Italpasta

happy

90’s

50’s or 70’s

for

Nature Valley, General Mills or Betty Crocker

Dole

100% Pineapple Juice

Beverage

40 Assorted or 90 Hallowe’en Minis Bars

90 Assorted Candy Bars

Snack Size Chocolate Bars

350ml

Selected, 390-500gr

Nestle

Hershey’s

Cheerios Cereal

425-505gr

Selected, 330-380gr

General Mills

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal

Cereal

Minute Maid or Five Alive

All Natural Dressing

412-645ml

900gr

General Mills

Value Size Granola Bars or Fruit Snacks

1.36lt

10x200ml

272-552gr

Stagg Chili

Pillsbury

Snack Size Chocolate Bars

370-400gr

425gr

398ml

Hershey

Pizza Mini or Pops

Chili

Baked Beans

Cadbury or Maynards

Fun Treats Candy

45’s

BUY

Lay’s

EES EF

for

2$ for

Heinz

1.36lt

Black Diamond 340gr

LICABL PP

2$ for

LICABL PP

Old El Paso

Stand ‘n Stuff Hard Taco Shells

Old El Paso

for

Old El Paso

Crunchy Shells

Refried Beans

Dinner Kit

125-133gr

398ml

DRESS UP YOUR HALLOWEEN PARTY

394-423ml

4x107ml

Tomato Juice

Beverage

Shredded Cheese

336gr

for

24’s

Salsa or Con Queso Dip

220-320gr

SunRype

Fruit Cups

24 Assorted Candy Bars

Tostitos

Tortilla Chips

255gr

Black Diamond

Cheestrings

FREE!

1 Tostitos Tortilla Chips

Tostitos

Family Size Potato Chips

12-15x355ml

PLUS A

GET

ANY 3

Participating Products

Pepsi, 7-Up or Mountain Dew

LICABL PP

for

Dole

for

EES EF

for

Nestle

EES EF

50 Realfruit Berries or Gummies 620gr

30’s

Dare

PLUS A

Bush’s Best

for

LICABL PP

EES EF

LICABL PP

EES EF

for

PLUS A

40’s or 90’s

6x237ml

Campbell’s

12x284ml

Formulated Liquid Diet or High Protein Complete Nutrition

Newman’s Own

Pasta Sauce

Pasta

Tomato, Cream of Mushroom, Vegetable or Chicken Noodle Soup

907gr

for

Cheddar Cheese

900gr

24x10-16gr

Boost

PRICE!

Cracker Barrel

Singles Processed Cheese Product or Cheez Whiz

Burritos or Chimichangas

2kg

Selected, 100-200gr

HALF

Instant Coffee

303gr

312-396gr

2.27kg

Nescafe

Pumpkin Spice Oreo Cookies

Ready To Bake Halloween Cookies

465-900gr

Lasagna

Christie

Pillsbury

Dr. Oetker

Guiseppe Pizzeria Pizza

Selected, 250-510gr

153gr

3$ for

2$ for

3$ for

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deli & cheese Rosemary Ham

99 100 gr

Sushi

Medium

8 Piece Dynamite Rolls

Medium

6 95 9 595 75

Fried Rice

Available at select stores only.

Plain or Jalapeno Monterey Jack Cheese

Medium

Almond Chicken Chop Suey

Per

100 gr

Bothwell

599

100 gr

Gorgonzola Cheese

Medium

Per

Canadian

Double Baked Potato or Pasta Primavera Salad

8 Piece Alaska Rolls

Cajun Chicken Breast

Per

Szechuan Beef

8 Piece

Deep Fried Prawns

Available at select stores only.

Maple Lodge

Vienna

Roast Beef or New York Style Corned Beef

Mastro

NEWS

per 100 gr

3 Piece Crispy Chicken Dinner

seafood • Quality Foods

Frozen

Previously Frozen

Albacore Tuna Loin

Skinless Halibut Fillets

Per

100 gr

Janes

Little Cedar Falls

FRESH

Steelhead Fillets

from

NANAIMO

M & M’s

Peanut or Chocolate Candies

99 Per

100 gr

Quality Fresh

Family Favourites Mixed Nuts Deluxe Roasted Salted, 175gr

399

Breaded Fish Fillets

Selected, 580-615gr

Quality Fresh

Organically Yours

60% Dark, 300gr

250gr

499

Per

100 gr

Sweet Treats Chocolate Almonds

Per

100 gr

Organic Pitted Prunes

599

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English Bay

bakery

Calabrese Buns

12 Pack Cookies

Alpine Bread

2$ for

12 pack

for

6 pack

Cream Cheese Fruit Sticks

Muffins

2$ Wonder

Bread or Buns

6 pack

Turtle Cheesecake

8” Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

570gr or 12’s

8 pack

for

Chocolate Eclairs Oroweat

Bread

680gr

2$ for

Quality Foods • taste for life Clif

Hodgson Mill

Organic Trail Mix Bar

Ultragrain with Quinoa Pasta

40gr

Jack Link’s

Jerky

Santa Cruz

Organic Apple Juice

60-80gr

2.84lt

340gr

2$ for

3$ for

Simply Natural

Alexia

Organic Pasta Sauce

Potato Wedges, Fries or Onion Rings

739ml

Udi’s

Gluten Free Pizza 264-286gr

for

Ziploc

Royale

Tiger Towel

2 Ply, 6x126’s

650-946ml

household supplies

Facial Tissue

Laundry Stain Remover

90’s

Royale

Shout

Sandwich Bags

LICABL PP

EES EF

for

499

PLUS A

340-567gr

6’s

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Drop in between 4:00 & 6:00 PM for a fresh

NEWS

NEW APPY SPECIAL!

s l a i c e p S t Grea . . . no bones about it!

1 2$ 7 California/Mexico “Driscoll”

California “Premium”

Fresh Raspberries

Broccoli Crowns

6oz Clamshell

4.39 per kg

99 PER

for

Mexican Grown

Fresh Blackberries

California Fresh

Satsuma Mandarin Oranges

California “Extra Large”

Green Seedless Grapes

3 2lb bag

6.59 per kg

AUTUMN KING

6oz clamshell

99 PER

2$ 99

Natural Organics

6”

for

Idaho Grown “Sweet”

Large Yellow Onions 1.52 per kg

¢ PER

Halloween Cyclamen

Boo Bouquet

14 11 99

B.C. Grown “Extra Fancy”

Organic Royal Gala Apples 3lb Bag

Washington Grown

Organic Baby Cut Carrots 1lb Bag

2$ for

B.C. Grown “All Seasons”

Organic Whole White or Brown Mushrooms

227gr

7 DAYS OF SAVINGS - October 26-November 01, 2015 MON.

TUES.

WED.

THUR.

FRI.

SAT.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES

SUN.

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