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The region’s new economic development group made a huge step forward on Friday, laying the constitutional groundwork. Friday’s South Vancouver Island Economic Development Association meeting drew unanimous votes for every motion said Dan Dagg, a lead on the SVIEDA plan. “Friday was a pretty critical meeting in which we needed agreement on the constitution and bylaws which can hang an organization up, we had unanimous approval on the critical pieces,” Dagg said. “The public and private sector is working to gather to make this happen, it’s been great progress in a short period of time.” SVIEDA is currently in the process of accepting applications for the nine person board of directors, which will be strictly reserved for members of the business community. The board is scheduled to launch April 1. SVIEDA will employ five full time staff to deliver its projects. To date, 26 private partners are on board on as well as 12 of the 13 municipalities in the region (only Metchosin has abstained). Wilson’s Transportation is one of those initial 26 companies. On Monday Dagg accepted cheques from CEO John Wilson of Wilson’s Transportation and Coun. Fred

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John Wilson, left, and Coun. Fred Haynes, right, present cheques to Dan Dagg of the South Vancouver Island Economic Development Association at Saanich municipal hall. Haynes on behalf of Saanich. “Our growth is related to the economic growth of Greater Victoria and we want to be part of that,

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The chance to come to Saanich was one new Chief Administrative Officer Paul Thorkelsson couldn’t resist. Thorkelsson started on Jan. 4 and has made his way through most of the laundry list of ongoing Saanich items left from departed interim CAO Andy Laidlaw. If the public is hoping for a major repeal of the Environmental Development Permit Area from staff, they’ll need to present a strong case to council. The 50-year-old has seen similar EDPA bylaws with the Regional District of Nanaimo, where he’s been since 2002 as a general manager before becoming the deputy CAO and then CAO. “Rarely, did the [environmentally sensitive areas] cause any controversy that I can recall,” he said. “Garry oaks aren’t specific to Saanich, most Island communities take a high interest in their protection.” A master architect by trade, Thorkelsson left Edmonton for the rockyscape of Creston, where he served a term on city council. From there he made it to the greenscape of the Island, where he’s been for over a decade. Thorkelsson’s family is partway through transitioning here. His eldest child, a son, is at the University of Victoria. His daughter is finishing high school in Nanaimo. The long term plan is to

relocate here permanently. For now, it’s a lot of listening and learning as he attempts to navigate the riddle that is the District of Saanich, its staff, mayor, council and residents. Disagreements such as the current for-andagainst argument for increased parking at the Glendenning Road entrance to Mount Douglas Park are the type of unavoidable interfaces to be expected here, he said. “Saanich is a dream job in terms of its size, and its unique construction of urban and rural development,” Thorkelsson said. “It raises challenges and opportunities. I don’t think you could make up a place with a higher balance of urban and rural that’s developed like this.” In other words, let this be a reminder there can’t be a perfect solution for everything. One of the items Thorkelsson’s left to deal with is from the Saanich spyware scandal created by an administration that is somewhat still in place, including director of corporate services Laura Ciarnello. Thorkelsson said he’s heard from staff that there is progress on the recommendations from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham 2015 report on Saanich’s potentially criminal installation of spyware on the mayor’s and other computers. Council’s direction was to fill the recommendations of the report. “Staff are working through the recommendations and once they’re met, Saanich will hire a freedom of information and privacy officer,” Thorkelsson said. “We’ve been in touch with the commissioner’s office regarding progress.” Thorkelsson will attend his second Saanich council when it resumes on Monday, Jan. 25.

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Saanich has joined SVIEDA’s Founding Partners Council to support the collaboration with $847,000 in support for core funding over the next five years. The target for annual core funding is $675,953 from the region’s 13 municipalities [there is hope Metchosin will join yet]. The target is $9 million over the next five years. Saanich anchors the northern end of the Douglas Street Corridor, which hosts some 32 per cent of the regions economic activity within the 80-meter strip running on either side of Douglas Street from Uptown to Fort Street, Haynes said. “The amalgamated economy features daily return trips of 29,500 residents traveling out of Saanich and back home. This represents some 50 per cent of Saanich’s working population of 60,000.” There are about 4,500 companies in Saanich, of which many are international and national leaders in their sectors, Haynes added. “From the municipality’s side, this is a call to action for the business community to get involved.” The SVIEDA plan will focus on eight initial sectors: agriculture, agribusiness and aquaculture; clean technology; ocean technology and marine space; aviation and aerospace; advanced education; advanced manufacturing; sport and culture and construction.

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Time to update health funding Meetings being held this week in Vancouver between Canada’s provincial ministers of health and federal Health Minister Jane Philpott and her staff will likely take on the feel of a contract negotiation. Especially in the case of B.C., which absorbs more retirees than any other province in the country, and along with them, their increasingly complex healthcare needs. The problem is, a portion of the federal health care money designed to provide care for such people does not transfer with them when they change residences. B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake will be making that point as he and his provincial counterparts get their first audience with the new government today and tomorrow. Last week he reiterated our province’s beef with the health care funding formula adopted by the former Conservative government in 2011, that it was based on population, with no age component. We agree with his argument that because health care costs increase as people grow older, a per-capita formula makes for a non-level playing field between provinces such as B.C., which is relatively older, and Alberta, which is younger. Not only is B.C. finding the need to increase the number of hospice beds for terminally ill baby boomers who are native to this province, that situation is made more critical with people moving here to retire. Greater Victoria, in particular, welcomes a large number of retirees who appreciate the region’s mild climate. The old formula for calculating federal health care transfer payments to the provinces was instituted by the previous Liberal government under former prime minister Paul Martin, a guy who knew more than the average person about what the feds could and could not afford. In 2004, they instituted a program that would see annual increase to provincial health transfers of six per cent, a solution Martin at the time called “a fix for a generation.” The formula was changed by the Conservative government after 2011, when health care increases were tied to economic growth, with a minimum increase of three per cent per year, to begin in 2017. In B.C. before the new Liberal government was elected last year, Justin Trudeau promised to add another $3 billion to the health care budget to start, and “sit down with the provinces immediately” to renegotiate the formula. We hope the two sides can come up with a fair plan that works for today, not 2017 or beyond.

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McKenzie interchange the wrong way We’re about to spend tens of millions of dollars on a hugely disruptive road development [the Admirals-McKenzie interchange] that will only speed an ever increasing volume of cars to the next red light. In this post-Paris conference enlightened climate change era, where are our politicians who ought to be stridently calling for electrical train rapid transit between Victoria and the western communities? We have the right of way, too bad we’re headed the wrong way! Neil Finnie Saanich

Wake up and smell the 21st century Mr. Fletcher may well be described as an ideologue of a failed ideology, desperately clinging to the (mainly) American notion of Manifest Destiny. He is fond of using the word “development” as a kind of saccharine substitution for despoliation, and refuses to understand there can be more than one way to harvest

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the bounty that we are fortunate to have in our midst. I would advise Mr. Fletcher to “wake up and smell the 21st century.” The times they are a’changin’, and his cheerleading of a corrupt empire is so passé (not to mention ill-placed). Richard Weatherill Saanich

Is homeless solution just duct tape? I cannot help but wonder what Premier Christy Clark is thinking if her definition of finding homes for the Victoria courthouse tent city residents is opening a shelter until

the end of April. What are they supposed to do after that? Maybe she should try staying in a homeless shelter for one week or try living on welfare for one month. Next winter they will have the same homelessness issue to deal with again, because they won’t have done enough to solve the underlying causes, which are not always substance abuse or laziness. Premier Clark’s half-baked solution to homelessness is not unlike Uncle Red’s of the Red Green Show: fix everything with duct tape. Our premier and her government literally fixed a problem with duct tape. Andre Mollon Langford

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Blowing hot and cold at Motor City’s Big Auto Show Detroit, MI – A chill wind blew snow outside but inside the huge Cobo Hall conference centre, a great deal of hot air accompanied every new model announcement. More than 5,000 journalists from 60-plus countries make this annual pilgrimage to the North American International Auto Show. Dozens of new cars and trucks are revealed to applause and some gasps though not nearly as loudly as in the old days before the internet. Now carefully orchestrated ‘leaks’ and ‘sneak peeks’ cut surprises to the minimum. Nevertheless, it’s still the hottest place to be for the auto world despite the frigid conditions outside. Space limitations prevent us from parading the dozens of vehicles revealed over the two-day official preview, which follow the ‘special invite only’ previews that the manufacturers offer up in the days running up to the show! You get the picture: so here’s just a taste of what caught our eye on the show by Keith Morgan floor – detailed specs and prices are months away in many cases. Chevrolet introduced the 2017 Cruze Hatchback, set to go on sale in the fall of this year. The liftgate opens to offer 524 litres of cargo space behind the rear seat. With the rear seat folded, cargo space expands to 1,189 litres. Yes! Finally, a good replacement for the Pontiac Vibe, which died with the brand. It features standard 1.4-litre turbo engine with direct injection and Stop/Start technologies plus electric power steering. Sayeth Chevy: “More standard safety features than any other compact car – including Corolla and Civic – with available adaptive features including Lane Keep Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Park Assist.” The all-new Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew adds room for passengers and gear, in what the manufacturer boasts “expanding choice and versatility in the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 Raptor ever.” See what I mean about hyperbole-charged hot air? In the real world, the Raptor will do its own talking. It has an all-new 3.5-litre EcoBoost, all-new 10-speed transmission and torque-on-demand transfer case making it more powerful yet efficient and easy to drive off-road. We thought the Chrysler Pacifica crossover would simply leave the world’s stage, a little embarrassed about ever seeing the light of day. Nothing wrong with it other than it’s just a ho-hum kind of vehicle. But there it was/they were on the Detroit stage: the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid, designed to “revolutionize the minivan segment with nearly 40 new minivan

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90 degrees in opposing directions. Talking of Hyundai, it unveiled its G90 premium luxury sedan for the new Genesis brand. Five additional Genesis models are planned for launch within the next five years. Moving upmarket, sorry Hyundai you will be in that rarefied air soon. The first ever BMW M2 is the entry-level model to the brands renowned M performance line-up. It will feature a newly developed M TwinPower Turbo technology 3-litre, 6-cylinder engine producing 365 hp, capable of soaring to 100 klicks in around 4.2 seconds. The Lexus LC500 is mighty purty. The premium Japanese brand has teased us with its LF-LC Concepts, now we have a production 2+2 coupe. Its all-aluminum, 32-valve V8’s output is expected to generate 467 hp, using a newly developed 10-speed automatic transmission. The Acura Precision Concept model made its world debut and these eyes reckons it’s even more purty than the Lexus.

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Community Calendar Friday, Jan. 22 TADA! Actors’ Collaborative brings The Musical of Musicals The Musical to the Berwick Royal Oak Theatre (4680 Elk Lake Dr.) Jan. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at Long and McQuade Music, Ivy’s Books and Brentwood Bay Village Empourium. For more information call Jamie Hillier at 250-588-6207 or visit facebook. com/TADAActorsCollaborative. The graduate students of the Department of Art History and Visual Studies at the University of Victoria are holding their 19th annual symposium in Room 103 of the Fine Arts Building on the University of Victoria Campus. The symposium runs Jan. 22 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be served on both days. For further information please contact bpollick@uvic.ca

Saturday, Jan. 23 Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at Harbour Towers, 345 Quebec St. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Randy at 250-590-7175. The Victoria Mendelssohn Choir directed by Maestro Simon Leung presents “Melodies from the British Isles” 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at Oak Bay United Church, 1355 Mitchell St. and 3 p.m. Jan. 24 at St. Elizabeth Church, 10030 Third St., Sidney. Tickets are $20 each available from choir members, Ivy’s Bookshop, Russell Books, Long & McQuade in Victoria, Tanners Books in Sidney and at the door. For more information contact:

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Sunday, Jan. 24 Robert Burns Memorial – The Saltire Society of Victoria is holding a brief ceremony at the Burns Statue in Beacon Hill Park (across from the petting zoo) at 2 p.m. The Sons of Scotland will host a concert and tea at the Kirk Hall of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (680 Courtney St.) at 2:30 p.m. Admission by donation. For more information contact Lianne at lhunter@islandnet. com or 250-385-8744. Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Cheryl at 250-385-8990.

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All you Need is heART art show and sale by The Oak Bay Art Club will be featured from Jan. 29 to Feb. 24 at the Goward House, 2495 Arbutus Rd. Viewing hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with an artists’ reception Jan. 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 30 Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at Willows Beach, Beach Drive. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Marg at 250-370-5073. Drop-in Family Storytime – Funfilled stories, songs, rhymes and puppets for young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. From 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Saanich Centennial branch. No registration required.

Sunday, Jan. 31 Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at Travelodge, 2280 Beacon Ave., Sidney. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Pat or Ed at 250658-2325.

Tuesday, Feb. 2 Lindsay Elizabeth Buziak Walk for Justice will start at 10 a.m. at the gates of the Royal Oak Burial Park, 4673 Falaise Dr. Friends, family

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and supporters will hold the sixth annual walk in honour of the Saanich realtor who was murdered in February 2008. The walk will continue through Mount Douglas Park to De Sousa Place and on to Saanich Municipal Hall, regardless of weather. Drop-in Family Storytime – Fun-filled stories, songs, rhymes and puppets for young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied

by an adult. From 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Saanich Centennial branch. No registration required. Drop-in Baby Time – For babies 0-15 months and their caregiver. Learn songs, rhymes and fingerplays to use with your baby every day. From 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Nellie McClung.

Wednesday, Feb. 3 Drop-in Family Storytime –

Fun-filled stories, songs, rhymes and puppets for young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. From 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Nellie McClung. Drop-in Baby Time – For babies 0-15 months and their caregiver. Learn songs, rhymes and fingerplays to use with your baby every day. From 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. at the Bruce Hutchison branch.

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The SUBMISSION you provide should be approximately 250 words and include information such as: length of time nominee has spent in the community; specific examples of the work and/or contribution he/she has made; community associations and memberships. If possible, provide references of other individuals who may be able to provide further support on the nominees behalf. Nomination Categories: The annual Cordova Bay Community Leader Awards recognize the selfless, dedicated people who perform exceptional acts of service that make Cordova Bay a vibrant and rewarding place to live. Mason Jar

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Youth Volunteer – This young person (18 or under) makes a direct and positive contribution to the Cordova Bay community through their volunteer efforts. Adult Volunteer – This individual makes a positive contribution to the Cordova Bay community by volunteering their time to causes. Mentor/Coach of the Year – By giving back through their mentoring roles, this individual has positively impacted the lives of an individual or group of Cordova Bay residents by going above and beyond. Local Employee of the Year – This individual employed at a Cordova Bay business serves their community with a smile and outstanding customer service to contribute to the positive culture of the area. The Community Group Recognition Award – Together with the nominated categories, the committee will recognize one local organization making a positive impact on the community.

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If you’re a homeowner who recently purchased a new pad in Victoria or Esquimalt with a little financial help from mom and dad, you’re not alone. More first-time homebuyers in Greater Victoria are turning to their parents to help with a downpayment on a home, according to a new report by the Society of Notaries Public of B.C. The fall real estate report, an internal online survey of members from across the province of key real estate topics, found half of notaries’ first-time homebuyer clients are typically getting help with their downpayment from their parents. On Vancouver Island, 60 per cent of local clients receive parental support, with 37 per cent of parents funding less than 25 per cent of the downpayment, 44 per cent funding 25 to 50 per cent and 19 per cent funding more than half of the agreed upon downpayment. Roughly 72 per cent of parents are gifting the money and seven per cent of parents are going on title with their children. According to Morrie Baillie, a notary in Fairfield, at least half of her first-time homebuyer clients are receiving financial help from their parents for a downpayment. “It just depends on each family situation and how they craft or devise a plan that makes sense for the family,” said Baillie, add-

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On Vancouver Island, 60 per cent of local clients receive parental support, with 37 per cent of parents funding less than 25 per cent of the downpayment, 44 per cent funding 25 to 50 per cent and 19 per cent funding more than half of the agreed upon downpayment. ing some parents are going on title with their children, some are providing a second mortgage and some are coming to the table as a guarantor. “In order to enter the marketplace, it looks like people need to lean on. Families are coming together and coming up with creative solutions to help children get into the marketplace.”

Baillie said the data doesn’t specify how much the downpayments are or if parents are helping with the five per cent rate or to get over a larger threshold so their children’s mortgage payments are smaller. She added that notaries smooth out the process and can help figure out what people’s options are — whether parents and chil-

dren will go on the title or what should happen with payment should a parent pass away. “There’s lots of ways notaries can work with moms and dad or the kids to figure out what makes for everyone involved,” Baillie said. “If you were to go on title there are many things to consider, ultimately it’s up to the client to pick the path

that works best for them.” The annual online survey was completed by 133 of the 340 membership. People seek notaries for a wide-range of contentious legal matters, including residential and commercial real estate transfers and mortgage refinancing among other things. editor@saanichnews.com

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