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Blaze damages Savory elementary Edward Hill News staff
It’s a nice size run,” he says. “You see a lot of familiar faces and a few new people every year. It’s always a lot of fun.” At 17 years, it might be the longest continuously running Terry Fox event in the country. It helps that it’s become a family affair to seek business support for donated flyers and food. “A lot of people get burned out after five or 10 years,” Dave says. “Because ours is small and well organized, it makes it easier.”
It remains unclear if a fire that ripped through the offices of Savory elementary Sunday morning is an arson, although the case is now in the hands of the West Shore RCMP. Langford Fire Rescue investigators wrapped up their work at the school Monday. “We’ll be putting our findings into a report and handing that off to the RCMP in the coming days,” said fire investigator Lance Caven. He would not confirm if this meant the fire was intentional. Meanwhile, RCMP say that a security alarm at ■ Check www. Savory was triggered goldstreamgazette. at 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, com for updates to about two hours before this story. fire alarms went off. Police aren’t sure if the security alarm is connected with the fire and couldn’t say if there was any sign of forced entry into the school. “At this point the cause of the fire remains undetermined,” said Cpl. Kathy Rochlitz. “But we are trying to determine if the alarm call is connected with the fire.” Fire damage is limited to the principal’s office and administration area, but some smoke damage extends into classrooms. Starting Thursday, Savory’s 175 students will be bused to Crystal View elementary and one other school for up to three weeks. The district plans to wall off and segregate the damaged offices from the rest of the school while restoration is underway. “The entire office is totally gutted and burned,” said superintendent Jim Cambridge.
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After 17 years of being volunteer organizer of the West Shore Terry Fox run to help support cancer research, Dave Hill is passing the torch to his daughter Courtney due to his own fight against cancer.
Cancer hits home for fundraisers Edward Hill News staff
The volunteer organizer of the West Shore Terry Fox run has raised money for cancer research tirelessly for 17 years, but now the effort has become profoundly personal. Dave Hill, 54, is passing the torch to his daughter Courtney as he fights his own battle against esophageal cancer. He is working through his second round of chemotherapy. “I’ve got cancer now. I was told last November,” Dave says. “When the doc-
tor says it, it really hits you.” “It hits home to why we are out there doing this run every year,” added Courtney, 22. “I have big shoes to fill.” The West Shore Terry Fox run is small, perhaps attracting 80 to 100 people to the picnic shelter at West Shore Parks and Recreation, depending on the weather. They keep it fun and light hearted — the crowd is always warmed up with the hokey-pokey routine. Later in the morning, Dave fires up the barbecue and serves lunch. “We usually bring in $3,500 to $4,000.
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Witty’s Lagoon forest becomes accessible for all
Colwood mayor to vote against resort near JDF trail
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Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park is getting a makeover to help people who travel with the aid of wheelchairs, walkers or canes, to better enjoy the area. An accessible trail is being built through the forest from the West-Mont school parking lot to the teaching shelter in the park. “We are constantly looking for ways to make the region parks system more accessible,” said Lloyd Rushton, general manager of parks and community services for Capital Regional District parks. “We try to have a new accessibility project each year.” A CRD parks crew started construction of the trail in June. While the project is still in the works, the first 10 metre portion of the trail is near completion, with a hard-packed surface that can be compared to a sidewalk. A layer of fine gravel will top the path when it is finished in December. Before work started, the trailhead was full of dense brush standing about six-feet high. “It’s not a refurbished trail, it’s being built from scratch,” said Bobbi Neal, a member of Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues, a partner in the project. Staying environmentally friendly is important for the project and the path is designed to “meander through the trees,” said Metchosin Coun. Larry Tremblay, chair of the District’s parks and trails advisory committee. The path is being built up over tree roots to protect them from damage.
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Colwood Mayor Dave Saunders has announced he will vote against the controversial resort development planned near the Juan de Fuca wilderness trail. Saunders sits on the Capital Regional District land use committee A, which is deciding on rezoning developer Ender Ilkay’s 236 hectares abutting the Juan de Fuca Provincial park and trail. Saunders said he decided to publicly state his position after JDF area director Mike Hicks came out against the proposed 257-cabin development in statements to media Friday morning. Metchosin Mayor John Ranns has long voiced his opposition to the resort, making Saunders the third of five committee directors to oppose the project. The rezoning went through a threeday marathon public hearing in Sooke last week, with the vast majority of people — most who came from urban areas in Greater Victoria — speaking against the resort and in favour of preserving the forest as-is. Saunders admits he supports aspects of the resort development, but said passionate input from so many regular citizens raised doubt about the proposal. “The public hearings raised a lot of questions for me. This development will bring a lot of people to that area, just as the trail brings people to the area,” Saunders said. “But there is a significant lack of emergency services and a lack of road infrastructure in the area for the trail or new development. “The people said clearly that with this kind of development, why not put it near Port Renfrew or Sooke, where populations are?” The Marine Trails Cabin plan offered to preserve 84 per cent of the property as forest. If the rezoning is denied, Ilkay has the option of using the land for resource extraction, such as logging. CRD land use committee A is made up from the mayors of Colwood, Langford, Metchosin, Sooke and the JDF EA director. The committee will vote on rezoning Ilkay’s land in October.
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Clay Webb and Dareen Kirkpatrick (back) roll Marnie Essery down the partially completed accessible trail at Witty's Lagoon regional park in a trail-rider wheelchair. The new trail should be finished in December. “We are trying to preserve the natural species and look for the least amount of impact,” Neal said. In constructing the pathway, CRD parks crews are filling in dips and gaps in the trail with
logs and boulders to ensure the grade isn’t too steep for people with mobility issues. “Ideally they like to stay at five to seven per cent grades,” Tremblay said. Phase 1 of the project will fin-
West Shore ambulance relocation continues No word yet on the result of a three-month trial period that saw two BC Ambulance vehicles relocated from the West Shore station to Victoria. BC Ambulance spokesperson
Kristy Anderson said no decision has been made yet if the move will become permanent. In the meantime the ambulances will continue to operate as they did during the trial,
with only one running aroundthe-clock from the Jacklin Road station. Paramedics working the other two peak-hour ambulances drive to the central station on Douglas Street near
ish when the trail reaches the teaching shelter and is about 350 metres long. That section costs $23,000 in materials and has been allocated out of the CRD parks budget. Parks is also covering the staff costs. When funds are found for Phase 2, the path will continue to a view point at Sitting Lady falls, a short walk from the teaching shelter. The current path has protruding roots and stairs on route to the view point. “(The waterfalls) would be the grand jewel to the project,” Tremblay said. While there is already an accessible washroom near the teaching shelter, Rushton said in Phase 2 the washroom will either be upgraded or replaced. The accessible path will provide a route for people to explore the park, it will not continue on to the lagoon due to the difficulty of the terrain. “It’s too steep and it’s quite a walk,” Neal said. The project is similar to an assessable trail built at Mount Work Regional Park in Highlands this year. “(The Witty’s Lagoon trail) is a more natural experience with more challenging grades,” Neal said. The trail has been in the planning stages for the past two years and is a partnership between CRD Parks, the District of Metchosin, West-Mont Montessori School and IACDI. “This is an example of what can be accomplished when you make a partnership,” Rushton said. “We want to make our regional parks system as accessible as possible while using the resources that are available.” Uptown at the beginning of their shift, and return to Colwood in the evening. Anderson said preliminary reports suggest relocating the ambulances closer to the bulk of the calls has resulted in some region-wide improvements in response times.
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Luxton opens rides early for special needs Fair continues long tradition of supporting people with mental or physical challenges Charla Huber News staff
When Cody Webb thinks about this Friday, he starts vibrating with excitement. Webb along with his classmates at Belmont secondary school’s pre-employment program are getting early access to the fair. Every year, for more than two decades, the Luxton Fall Fair has opened its doors early for people with special needs. They are granted an all access pass to the fair, including free lunch and amusement park rides. “It’s a special day for people who are physically (or mentally) handicapped and the entire fair grounds is there’s alone,” said Ellie Horgan, a fair volunteer. “About 700 guests and their caregivers come each year.” At least three classes from Belmont secondary school will spend the afternoon at the fair. “It’s awesome,” said Belmont student, Dennis Monchamp, 17. “I like the alien spaceship ride,” said Belmont student Dawnie Chipps, 15. “You mean the Starship 3000,” noted Webb, 16. Special needs day has all the fun of the fair, minus the crowds and the chaos of the busy weekend event. After entering the grounds, VIPs are pinned with a ribbon saying “special guest”
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Belmont students Dennis Monchamp, Dawnie Chipps and Cody Webb are taking the afternoon off Friday to attend special needs day at the Luxton Fall Fair. and are given a voucher for a free cotton candy or popcorn. “I go to the fair every year when it comes here. All my friends are there,” Chipps said. West Coast Amusements staff volunteer their time to give the guests a sneak preview of the rides. “(The ride operators) help them get on and off the rides. They take the time do make them comfortable,” said Lynn Gardner, special needs day co-ordinator. “If they
are afraid, the operators will stop the ride.” Special needs day is open to seniors with mobility issues as well. “People with walkers can get through the exhibits much easier without the crowds,” said Gardner, who has organized the Luxton Fall Fair special needs day for 20 years. Most of the fair exhibits are open during the event, including heritage displays and the antique tractors. A hotdog lunch is provided by Sooke
Harbourside Lions and Lioness Club and Girl Guides bring coffee, tea and baked goods. Each year Peter Bourne sits on the stage playing his guitar and singing folk songs. Bourne is legally blind and loves to spend the afternoon entertaining the fairgoers. “He has a beautiful voice,” Horgan said. “It’s great his peers get to see him and hear him play.” To help the day run smoothly about 40 fair volunteers come out to help. High school students from Belmont secondary and Edward Milne schools also lend a hand with the special guests. Students buddy up with special needs guests and go on rides together if their regular caregivers aren’t keen on twirling, spinning and soaring high. The experience high schools students leave with is just as life changing as it is for the special guests. Gardner has seen the high school students volunteer for multiple years, and some have even gone on to pursue careers working with special needs people. “Most of the volunteers have never had an opportunity to be with special needs people,” Gardner. “People bond and buddy up and spend the afternoon together.” Anyone with special needs or who is elderly with limited mobility is welcome to attend special needs day at the Luxton Fall Fair, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is served at 11 a.m. and the midway opens at noon. The fall fair rides and midway opens for everyone Friday at 4 p.m. and through the weekend. See luxtonfair.ca for the schedule of events. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com
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2011 General Election Notice of Nomination General voting day for the 2011 District of Metchosin local government general election is November 19, 2011. Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of Metchosin that nominations for the offices of mayor and four councillors will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person at the District of Metchosin Municipal Hall 4450 Happy Valley Road, Victoria, BC V9C 3Z3 from October 4, 2011 at 9 a.m. to October 14, 2011 at 4 p.m. excluding holidays and weekends. Nomination documents are available at the District of Metchosin Municipal Hall during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. excluding holidays and weekends. Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making a nomination by contacting Rachel Parker, Chief Election Officer, at 250-474-3167, or Thomas F. Moore, Deputy Chief Election Officer, at 250-472-0059. Qualifications for Office A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. Rachel Parker Chief Election Officer
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Cambridge said on Monday that air quality of the school needs testing before restoration crews can assess the scope of the damage in detail. “If we are lucky the classrooms won’t be too affected,” he said. “In the worst case, smoke damage will be in all the plastic and paper throughout the school. That will be very hard to get rid of.” The Sooke School District’s security company called in the fire after alarm bells were tripped at 5:45 a.m. on Sunday. Flames punched out of windows at the north side of the school, which backs onto the bridge over the E&N tracks and leads to Atkins Road. Rows of narrow windows are shattered and one shows black scars from flames. “The guys knocked it down very, very fast,” Caven said. “The guys did a great job getting it knocked out quickly.” Cambridge echoed that sentiment, saying the quick action of firefighters stopped the flame from spreading into the ceiling of the building, which may have meant the end of Savory
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Police and fire investigators survey damage at Savory school on Monday. The cause of Sunday’s fire hasn’t been released.
elementary. The 45-year-old building doesn’t have a sprinkler system. “If fire had got into the (frame), the school would be gone,” Cambridge said. “The firefighters did a fantastic job.” About 20 firefighters with five emergency vehicles were on scene until about 9 a.m. As word spread Sunday, a steady stream of students and parents came to view the damage. Shawna DeCosta said her son, who is entering Grade 4, was putting on a brave face as he ran across the bridge to see his damaged school. “He was excited about Healthy Eyes. Doctor Delivered. coming back to school, he got the teacher he
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TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL NOTICE OF NOMINATION GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION 2011 PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of the Town of View Royal that nominations for the offices of Mayor and four (4) Councillors will be received at the Town of View Royal office, 45 View Royal Avenue, View Royal, B.C. as follows: From 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, the fourth (4th) day of October, 2011 to 4:00 P.M. on Friday, the fourteenth (14th) day of October 2011, excluding Statutory holidays and weekends. Should anyone wish to file nomination documents in other than office hours, arrangements may be made by phoning the Chief Election Officer at 250-652-6884. Nomination documents are now available at the Town of View Royal office during regular office hours. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
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Bear Mountain ice suffers near meltdown Edward Hill News staff
For a hockey rink, losing the ice is the mother of all disasters — teams are sidelined, revenue is lost and creating a new slab is an expensive five days of toil. Last week, Bear Mountain arena came to within an hour of seeing its ice melt away after the facility was in the dark for more than 13 hours. Lights went out across West Shore Parks and Recreation on Monday, Sept. 5, at about 3:15 p.m. after one of three underground high-voltage lines exploded inside a junction box near the arena. “One of the phases arced and blew up. It burned right off,” said Wade Davies operations manager for the recreation centre. “It’s not the way you want to come back after the long weekend.” BC Hydro diagnosed the problem and restored power to the upper section of the rec centre by 6:30 p.m. The Juan de Fuca ice arena was out for only about three hours, but it would be another 10 hours before power was restored at Bear Mountain. Normal ice temperature hovers around 15 F (-9.5 C). By the
time high-voltage specialists Horizon Power respliced the cable, the slab was 30.5 F and rapidly approaching the point of becoming a shallow wading pool. The ice plant finally fired up at 4:30 a.m. “Another hour and we would have lost the ice,” Davies said. “With the power out that long, ice would break free of the cement floor, it would lose its seal. If the seal is gone, we’ve got to rip it out and redo it all, four or five days of work.” As far as ice disasters go, the timing couldn’t have been better. The Victoria Grizzlies held their main training camp at Bear Mountain over the weekend, but had Monday off. Juan de Fuca minor hockey didn’t have ice time until Tuesday evening. Two men’s recreation teams were out of luck. “We were lucky that by 3:15 p.m. (Monday) the main heat of the day had passed. If this had happened at 10 a.m., we’d have lost the ice,” Davies said. “The Grizzlies were back on at 3 p.m. Tuesday. There were still wet patches. I’ve been here 20 years and that’s the first time we’ve been that close to losing the ice.” Davies said the fix by Horizon Power should solve the problem,
“I’ve been here 20 years and that’s the first time we’ve been that close to losing the ice.” –Wade Davies West Shore recreation operations manager
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West Shore recreation operations manager Wade Davies shows the melted remains of the power cable that blew last week, and almost resulting in Bear Mountain's ice slab to melt.
although it remains unclear why the underground cable grounded out. They were lucky to have enough slack to reattach the line to the junction box, otherwise the arena would have been out for a week at least. Wade doubts portable power generators could have kept the ice plant going. “If we had to extend three new power lines up the hill, we’re talking $10,000 to $20,000,” Davies said. “There would be a huge cost. Lost revenue, all the bookings. Putting new ice in takes five days, we have guys working around the clock.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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As long-time run organizers, the Hills have met key figures in Terry Fox’s life. This year in Port Coquitlam, the Hill family attended the funeral of Betty Fox, who played a vital role in establishing the Terry Fox Foundation. “I’m really glad we went. We were lucky to get in the church rather than the overflow,” Dave says. “The service gave me a new perspective on Betty Fox. She never really talked about her family.” The Terry Fox Foundation donated $27.5 million to cancer research in Canada in 2011, and has raised $550 million over the years. For each run Dave grapples with the foundation’s vow to keep overhead low — event organizers have a “zero dollar” budget.
About five per cent of the foundation’s fundraising goes to administration and 85 per cent goes to cancer research. About 10 per cent goes to printing Terry Fox T-shirts and fundraising collateral, with T-shirt sales going back to the foundation. “Having 85 cents of every dollar going to research is a good number,” Dave says. “It’s another good reason to support the run.” In the ebb and flow of chemotherapy, Dave expects to still be barbecuing hotdogs at this year’s event, although his daughter is the primary organizer. Courtney keeps on a brave face, but her dad’s illness has taken its emotional toll. “It’s tough but getting a little easier. I still have my moments,” she says. “Cancer has been with me since I was born. My nanny (grandmother) passed away
from cancer when I was 10 months old. Cancer has affected my friends, my family, my coworkers, and now my dad. Cancer stops for no one.” “We just take it one day at a time,” Dave says. “We just want to keep giving back to the community in the meantime. All you can do is try to give back.” The West Shore Terry Fox run is a 10 kilometre or a 2.4 km walk or run around the West Shore recreation chip trail on Sept. 18, starting at the picnic shelter in the lower part of the property. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the run/walk is at 10 a.m., after the traditional hokey-pokey warm-up. Volunteers are needed to distribute flyers and on the run day. Call 250-478-8807. Terry Fox T-shirts are on sale at the Langford Frontrunners. For more see www.terryfox.org.
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Earthquake View Royal students rumbles through top recyclers in B.C. Capital region Natalie North News staff
Erin Cardone Sam Van Schie News staff
Another year of camping trips at View Royal elementary will be funded through bottle returns — a fundraising trend spreading across Greater Victoria thanks to a recycling stewardship program. Local schools have earned provincial honours — and cash — by recycling 472,262 beverage containers in 2010-11. Encorp Pacific’s B.C. Recycling Program allows schools to keep 100 per cent of the bottle deposits, in addition to awarding cash prizes for the schools that returned the most bottles based on their size. With 100,103 containers returned and $7,112 in deposit refunds, View Royal beat out all other B.C. elementary schools with between 151 and 300 students. The award came with $750 in prize money from Encorp. View Royal has historically used earnings from bottle drives to fund Grade 5 camping trips as well as any resources needed by its parent advisory council. “It’s a win-win situation,” said principal Rob Parker. “I’m very proud of the students and parents and staff who worked so hard on the program last
year. It’s pretty amazing to be named No. 1 and we’re excited to receive the award.” Glanford middle school collected 78,850 containers worth $6,051.05 in deposits, landing them a third place prize of $250 for a secondary school with 200 to 500 students. “It’s encouraging kids to recycle from a younger age,” said Manny Sahota, program co-ordinator for Encorp Pacific. “What we’re noticing is when they get into high school, the kids are conditioned, or they have it ingrained in them, that they should be recycling at schools and when they’re out and about.” Honourable mentions went to Cedar Hill, Dunsmuir, Spencer and Colquitz middle schools, as well as Colwood, Craigflower, Happy Valley, Ruth King and Strawberry Vale elementary schools. Spectrum community school also earned an honourable mention, as did Lakeview Christian and St. Margaret’s schools. Collectively, those schools returned 244,133 beverage containers. Since the federally-funded program began in 2000, 37 million containers have been refunded for more than $2.2 million. This year, prizes have increased to $1,000, $750 and $500.
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake shook the west coast of Vancouver Island and was felt by some on West Shore Friday. The quake happened at 12:41 p.m., two kilometres below the earth’s surface, according to Chris Duffy, director of operations for Emergency Management B.C. It was centred 80 kilometres south of Port Alice. “Was felt fairly strongly in Port Alice area but there is no (reported) damage at this time,” Duffy said. “We have had reports up and down Vancouver Island and from coastal areas across B.C.” Lindsay Vogan was working on the second floor of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce office in Langford when she felt the building sway for about 15 seconds. “It felt like a boat rocking,” she said. “You had to be really still to notice it. I could see my lamp moving, so I knew something was happening.” No one else in Vogan’s office felt the tremor, but she logged on Twitter and saw many other reports of people feeling the quake. John Cassidy, earthquake seismologist with Natural Resources Canada, didn’t feel the shake in his Victoria Capital Regional District office. “You’re more likely to feel it in highrise Notice of Nomination buildings,” he said, noting that may explain why there have been Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring more reports of people Island and Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Areas in the Capital Regional District swaying in Vancouver that nominations for the office of Electoral Area Director will be received than Victoria. between 9:00am, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 and 4:00pm, Friday, October 14, The quake was ini2011. tially announced as
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magnitude 6.7, but that number was later revised to 6.4. Cassidy said there were several dozen aftershocks reported in the hour following the quake, the strongest being magnitude 4.9. “This magnitude earthquake is relatively common for the area ... we expect one about every 10 years,” Cassidy said. Simon Fraser University geologist Brent Ward said the quake likely originated from stress built up due to the oceanic Juan de Fuca plate subducting under the North American plate. “This quake would have been most strongly felt in small communities on the west coast of Vancouver Island, such as Gold River and Zebalos, and possibly in Tofino and Ucluelet.” The Tsunami Warning Centre said there was no risk of a tsunami for coastal areas of B.C.
During that period the nomination documents shall only be received during regular office hours, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, excluding statutory holidays, by a person designated by the Chief Election Officer at the Capital Regional District, Legislative Services Dept., 5th Floor, 625 Fisgard St., Victoria, B.C. Should anyone wish to file nomination documents in other than office hours, arrangements may be made by phoning the Chief Election Officer at 250.472.0059.
Representation for the Electoral Areas will be as listed below and shall be for a 3-year term commencing December 2011 and terminating in 2014 after the election held in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act (2014): • Juan de Fuca Electoral Area One Director • Salt Spring Island Electoral Area One Director • Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area One Director (Galiano, Mayne, North Pender, Saturna, South Pender and Piers Islands) Candidates shall be nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of the Electoral Area in which the candidate is running for office. The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribed in the Local Government Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify such candidate. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate. At the time of filing the nomination documents, the candidate shall also file with the Chief Election Officer or a person designated by the Chief Election Officer a written disclosure as required under the Financial Disclosure Act. Further information on the requirements and procedures for making a nomination and copies of all forms are available at: • Capital Regional District, Legislative Services Dept., 625 Fisgard St., Victoria, B.C. Tel: 250.360.3128, or toll free 1.800.663.4425, local 3128 for Port Renfrew and Gulf Island residents; • or by calling the Chief Election Officer at 250.472.0059. Dated this 4th day of September, 2011 Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Officer
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Colwood Is Seeking Volunteer Firefighters “Being part of our team is being part of the community” If you are 19 years or older and a resident of Colwood, you are invited to consider joining the Colwood Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter. There are many reasons why people choose to become a member of the Colwood Fire Department: to protect their families, their neighbours, their friends, their community and their way of life. For many, it’s also about becoming a part of a wonderful tradition and an organization with a very proud history. Whatever your reasons, joining the Colwood Fire Department is a great way to give back to your community, learn important new skills and develop friendships that can last a lifetime. Ask any volunteer firefighter and they will tell you that it’s a role that gives back to you in so many ways. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, you are invited to attend a mandatory Information Session” on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Colwood fire Station, 3215 Metchosin Road. RSVP required as noted below. Please confirm your attendance to Joanne Topping, Emergency Services Assistant by telephone 250-478-8321 or email jtopping@colwood.ca *Spouses/partners are welcome to attend the info session. No children please.
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NOTICE TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF COLWOOD, CITY OF LANGFORD, DISTRICT OF HIGHLANDS, DISTRICT OF METCHOSIN AND TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
2011 ELECTIONS FOR GENERAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT NOTICE OF ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION AND AVAILABILITY OF LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS
Are you eligible to vote at the November elections for Mayor and Council in the City of Colwood, City of Langford, District of Highlands, District of Metchosin or Town of View Royal? If you reside or own property in Colwood, Highlands, Langford, or Metchosin, contact the administration department at the appropriate municipal office to find out if your name is on the current Provincial list of electors. If you reside in View Royal, please note that registrations are accepted at advance voting opportunities and on general voting day only.
City of Colwood 3300 Wishart Road 250-478-5999
City of Langford 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue 250-478-7882
District of Metchosin 4450 Happy Valley Road 250-474-3167
District of Highlands 1980 Millstream Road 250-474-1773
Town of View Royal 45 View Royal Avenue 250-479-6800
For electors who live in or own property in Colwood, Highlands, Langford, or Metchosin and qualify as either a resident elector or non-resident elector, advance registrations will be accepted until the close of business on Tuesday, September 27, 2011. With the exception of registrations on voting days, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period September 28, 2011 to November 20, 2011. Electors who live in or own property in View Royal and qualify as either a resident elector or non-resident elector, must register at advance voting opportunities or on general voting day. Contact your municipal office for more information.
ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS Resident Electors: Must be age 18 or older; and a Canadian citizen; and a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and a resident of the municipality for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified
by law. Non-Resident Property Electors: Must be age 18 or older; and a Canadian citizen; and a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and a registered owner of real property in the municipality for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and
Resident Electors and Non-Resident Property Electors in Colwood, Highlands, Langford and Metchosin who are not on the List of Electors and who do not register in advance may register at the time of voting. Electors of View Royal must register at the time of voting. All electors must register or be registered prior to voting. Resident Electors: Must produce two documents that provide evidence of the applicant’s identity and proof of residence – at least one document must contain the applicant’s signature. If you are unable to provide proof
of your place of residence, you must make a solemn declaration as to your place of residence. Non-Resident Property Electors who do not register by September 27, 2011 must register at the polling station prior to the time of voting (advance polls/general voting day). Those who have registered previously or before the close of advance registration will be on the voter’s list and their name will remain on the non-resident elector portion of the list until they no longer own the property, qualify, or majority consent is withdrawn. When
not entitled to register as a resident elector; and not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; and if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.
VOTING DAY REGISTRATION registering, you must provide proof of your identity and of your eligibility to register. At least two documents are required and at least one of those documents must bear your signature. If there is more than one registered owner for the property, only one owner can vote and only with written consent from the majority of registered owners of the real property (forms available at each municipality). Non-resident property electors in the Town of View Royal should contact the municipal hall at the phone number listed above for more information.
LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS The City of Colwood, City of Langford, District of Highlands, and District of Metchosin are using the Provincial Voters List for the November 19, 2011 elections. Beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2011 until the close of general voting for the election on November 19, 2011, Colwood, Highlands, Langford, and Metchosin will each have a copy of its list of registered electors which will, upon signature, be available for public inspection
during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Legislation prohibits distribution of the voters list to the general public. The municipal offices are located as follows: Colwood City Hall, 3300 Wishart Road; District of Highlands, 1980 Millstream Road; Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor – 877 Goldstream Avenue; and District of Metchosin, 4450 Happy Valley Road. Anyone who is not a local government officer or employee acting
in the course of their duties must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the information except for election purposes. An elector may request that the address or other information about the elector be omitted from or obscured on the list available to candidates and for public inspection in accordance with the Local Government Act (request must be to appropriate jurisdiction). The Town of View Royal does not use a list of electors.
OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR Colwood, Highlands, Langford, Metchosin electors: An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2011 and must be received
before 4:00 p.m. October 14, 2011. An objection must be in writing, may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector in the jurisdiction in which they are entitled to vote, and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is
not qualified to be registered as an elector of Colwood, Highlands, Langford, or Metchosin. (View Royal does not maintain a list of electors.)
IDENTIFYING DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE ACCEPTED FOR REGISTRATION PURPOSES • BC Identification Card • Real Property Tax Notice • Credit Card or Debit Card issued by savings institution • Social Insurance Card
• BC Driver’s License • Citizenship Card • Utility Bill (gas/water/hydro, etc.)
• BC Care Card/BC Gold Care Card • Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License
Dated this 14th day of September 2011 Ross McPhee Chief Administrative Officer City of Colwood
Jim Bowden Administrator City of Langford
Tina Neurauter Corporate Officer District of Highlands
Rachel Parker Clerk District of Metchosin
Kim Anema Chief Administrative Officer Town of View Royal
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Drunk driver rolls Finalists announced for truck on Malahat chamber awards Sam Van Schie News staff
The WestShore Chamber of Commerce has selected 38 finalists for its inaugural WestShore Community Awards on Sept. 30. The chamber opened its new award format to any West Shore individual, business or non-profit group making a difference in the community. “We received more than 80 nominations from the community, and it really shows us how invested and proud people are about the West Shore,” said chamber president Kyara Kahakauwila. “It’s really about celebrating and recognizing these amazing leaders and thanking them for their dedication to our communities. “ Chamber judges slotted the finalists into these categories: • Business integrity • Civic leadership • Community innovation • Community service • Customer service • Environmental stewardship • Healthy communities- business • Healthy Communities- individual • Healthy communities- organization • Long-standing West Shore business WestShore Community Awards are Sept. 30 at the Westin Bear Mountain. Call 250-478-1130 to order tickets, $75. See the list of finalists at www.westshoreawards.ca. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
A driver of a truck tried to hide from police after rolling his truck on the Malahat Drive north of Goldstream Park early Sunday morning. A 1997 Chevrolet pickup truck was travelling south towards Victoria though an S-curve on the highway when it veered into the ditch and hit a rock face that bounced it back into the road. The truck rolled several times, clearing the centre divider and coming to rest on its roof on the curb of the northbound lane, against a cement barrier. West Shore RCMP, Langford Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance responded to the incident at 4:30 a.m. When they arrived, the male who had been driving the pickup was gone. A police dog from Victoria found him nearby. The driver had only minor injuries, but was intoxicated. Police took the man into custody, as well as issuing him an immediate roadside diving prohibition and impounding his vehicle.
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2011 General Local Election
Public notice is hereby given that Advance Voter Registration closes on September 27, 2011 for Capital Regional District (CRD) Lists of Registered Electors for: ä -XDQ GH Fuca Electoral Area ä Salt Spring Island Electoral Area ä 6Ruthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area (Galiano, Mayne, North and South Pender, Saturna and Piers Islands) CRD Lists of Registered Electors are used for voting for Electoral Area Directors, referenda, School District Trustees and Islands Trust Trustees in the CRD. Elector Qualifications Resident Elector - If you are 18 years or older on voting day (November 19, 2011), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for six months and in your community for 30 days (the residency qualifications are set out in the Local Government Act), you are entitled to vote as a Resident Elector. Non-Resident Property Elector - If you are 18 years or older on voting day (November 19, 2011), are a Canadian Citizen, have resided in British Columbia for six months, have owned and held registered title to property within the boundaries of the local community for 30 days, do not qualify as a Resident Elector, you may vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector provided that you: a) have registered on or before September 27, 2011, or b) register at the time of voting (note that Certificates to Register as a Non-Resident Property Elector are no longer required). The following information is required at the time of application: ä D recent land title registration of the real property (may be obtained at the Land Title Office) or property tax notice, showing the names of all the registered owners, ä SLHces of identification (one must have a signature), and ä LQ WKH FDVH of more than one owner of the property, a completed consent form, signed by the majority of the owners, designating you as the person entitled to vote for the property. Please Note: ä 2QOy one Non-Resident Property Elector may vote per property regardless of the number of owners. ä 1R corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector, and no corporation is entitled to vote. ä ,QGLYLGXals who are on title with corporations are not entitled to register or vote. Individuals who own an undivided interest in land on which the balance is held by a corporation are not entitled to vote. You may register on voting day if you meet the elector qualifications set out above. For information about registering as a Resident or NonResident Property Elector call 250.360.3129. Port Renfrew and Gulf Island residents may call toll free, 1.800.663.4425, local 3129. List of Registered Electors The preliminary Lists of Registered Electors will be available, upon signature, for viewing at the CRD offices listed below from 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, unless otherwise noted. You may also call the offices to enquire whether your name is on a CRD List of Registered Electors: ä Legislative Services – 250.360.3129, 625 Fisgard St., Victoria, BC ä -XDQ GH Fuca Electoral Area Planning & Building Inspection – 250.642.1500, #2 – 6868 West Coast Rd., Sooke, BC ä %XLOGLQJ ,QVSHFtion – 250.629.3424, 4605 Bedwell Harbour Rd. (Driftwood Centre), North Pender Island, BC (8:30am - Noon) ä %XLOGLQJ ,QVSHFtion – 250.537.2711, #206-118 Fulford Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC. Following the close of Advance Voter Registration and beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2011, until the close of general voting, a copy of the final Lists of Registered Electors will be available, upon signature, for public inspection at the CRD offices listed above.
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Feeding the fling
Highlands Coun. Diane Gill prepares a vat of chili during the annual Highlands Fling fair on Saturday. Residents in the rural community had hot weather for the popular community event that had food, entertainment and games for kids of all ages.
An elector may request that personal information respecting the elector be omitted from or obscured on the List in accordance with S.63 (protection of privacy) of the Local Government Act. Objection to Registration of an Elector An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the List of Registered Electors may be made to the CRD Corporate Officer, PO Box 1000, Victoria, BC, V8W 2S6, in accordance with the Local Government Act, until 4:00pm on October 14, 2011. An objection must be made in writing, may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the CRD, and can only be made on the basis that the person whose name appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the CRD. Dated this 4th day of September, 2011 Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Officer
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ith two months to go before voters go to the polls to select their municipal mayors and councils, interesting races are shaping up around the Capital Region and the West Shore. It will be interesting to see who steps up in Colwood to vie for the mayor’s seat in what has been a difficult three-years cleaning up messes from previous administrations. Mayor Dave Saunders, at times a lightning rod for voter discontent, has opted not to seek reelection, which will likely deflate what would have been one of the more heated races in the region. It will also be interesting to see if anyone will see fit to challenge Stew Young, Langford’s mayor for 18 years and who has overseen the city’s rapid urbanization. Further afield, Saanich could see the tightest mayoral race in years with former councillor and MLA David Cubberley preparing to challenge long-time incumbent Frank Leonard. Hopefully more personalities and races emerge once the candidate registration deadline for the Nov. 19 election passes in a few weeks’ time. When election time roles around, rules change for publishing opinions. Limiting bias is the goal of this newspaper and others, so letters to the editor and op-ed columns cannot be seen as favouring any individual or group of candidates. Conversely, letters from candidates criticizing the work or decisions of a sitting member of council will not be published. Such a policies help level the playing field and forces all candidates to get their message out to the public themselves, without assistance from the media. News stories including comments made at candidate forums are a different story. Such meetings are public events and give readers a sense of where mayoral and councillor candidates stand on issues. There is a special obligation to report closely on civic campaigns, which are grassroots political events that we can all participate in. Of the three levels of government elections, they reflect community the best.
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da’s Arctic and the sea route north C.’s private power producof Russia “appear to be open.” ers held a news conference Another supporter is Judith Sayhere in the capital last ers, a former chief from week, to plead with the Nuu-Chah-Nulth territory B.C. government not to on Vancouver Island, who back down from its target now teaches aboriginal of self-sufficiency in clean law at the University of energy by 2016. Victoria. The review panel lookShe talked about how a ing at BC Hydro rates small hydro power project recommended that one near Port Alberni allowed way the utility might her people to learn busisave money would be ness, with a light footprint to change the definition on land recovering from a of self-sufficiency. CurTom Fletcher century of industrial logrently that means having B.C. Views ging. And she said that enough domestic clean more than half of the First electricity supply even in Nations in B.C. now have some low water years. interest in a power project. The B.C. Clean Energy AssociaAssociation president Paul Kariya tion was supported by University explained how critics, notably the of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver, who wants B.C. to continue NDP’s John Horgan, manipulate rate figures to create an impression that to develop its unique clean energy independent power is hugely overresources. That will reduce BC priced. Hydro’s reliance on the open elecOne out of three proposals never tricity market, and help to reduce demand for further coal and natural makes it to production. B.C.’s second wind farm, the Dokie project gas generation. Weaver says people still skeptical near Chetwynd, went broke, then was taken over and completed by about climate change should check Plutonic Power Corp. and General out the current state of Arctic sea ice. It has retreated drastically again Electric. Here’s an indication of how this summer and may reach an even smaller size than it did in 2007, quickly the clean energy field is evolving: This year Plutonic merged which was the biggest melt since with Magma Energy Corp., which satellite records became available has geothermal assets in Iceland in 1979. The five greatest ice retreats have and Nevada. The merged company, Alterra been in the past five years. The U.S. Power Corp., has backed away National Snow and Ice Data Cenfrom the vast Bute Inlet run-of-river tre reported Sept. 6 that both the proposal on the B.C. coast, but its Northwest Passage through Cana-
nearby East Toba and Montrose river generators and the Dokie wind farm have performed better than expected. The Bute project won’t go anywhere until the North American power market changes dramatically. Currently the market is low, due mainly to an abundance of cheap natural gas and government-subsidized wind power in the U.S. Horgan claims private investment is a nefarious scheme to create a “parallel generating system” for private profit. That seems to be his key criterion for acceptable small hydro: as long as nobody makes a profit. Professional environmentalists claim rivers have been destroyed. Their favourite villain, Ashlu Creek near Squamish, has been running smoothly for nearly two years, its critics silenced. A new run-of-river cluster around Harrison Lake has energized two remote native villages. I’ve seen these things, from construction stage to mature operation. If that’s your idea of devastation, you should get out more, and acquaint yourself with the history of logging in particular. And if you’re going to insinuate that this is political corruption, as Horgan does, you need a better case than the flimsy one he has presented so far. tfletcher@blackpress.ca —Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com.
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ing fossil fuels, are warming the ost reality TV has little to planet. do with the real world. And the consequences aren’t But here’s an online pretty: health problems show that will reflect caused by pollution; what is happening in increasing extreme and to our world: 24 weather events leadHours of Reality will feaing to floods, droughts ture 24 presenters in 24 and storms; shrinking time zones talking about glaciers and related the climate crisis in 13 impacts on water suplanguages. plies and agriculture; It starts today (Sept. insect infestations; 14) at 7 p.m. local time conflict over dwindling in Mexico City and resources; threats to wraps with a live mulDavid Suzuki the survival of plants timedia presentation Science Matters and animals… the list from New York City by goes on. Nobel laureate and forSome people don’t recogmer U.S. Vice President Al Gore at nize how serious the problem 7 p.m. on Sept. 15. is, delaying efforts to resolve it. Climate change is reality. It’s And the longer we put off finding happening in front of our eyes, and implementing solutions, the and massive volumes of research harder and costlier it will be to from climate scientists around overcome the impacts. the world confirm that it will get Former World Bank chief econworse if we fail to do something omist Lord Stern estimated that about it. keeping heat-trapping greenhouse The facts are no longer in disgas emissions below levels that pute. Greenhouse gas emissions, would drive climate change to mainly caused by humans burn-
catastrophic levels could cost up to two per cent of global GDP, but failure to act could be economically disastrous. People accuse me and other environmentalists and scientists of being “alarmist.” But the situation is alarming, and it’s even more alarming that some people ignore it, perhaps believing it will go away — or that the crisis doesn’t even exist. In part, this disconnect with reality is because industrial interests spend billions of dollars sowing doubt and confusion, continually promoting discredited theories — just as they’ve done with issues including the dangers of tobacco smoke and the harmful effects of chlorofluorocarbons on the ozone layer. They tell us climate change doesn’t exist, or that it’s caused by volcanoes or the sun, or that it’s part of a natural cycle— even that God will regulate the climate to the advantage of humans. But as Al Gore points out, “The deniers may have millions of dol-
lars to spend, but we have a powerful advantage. We have reality.” That reality includes mountains of published, peer-reviewed research by close to 98 per cent of the world’s climate scientists, as well as real-time observation. The David Suzuki Foundation’s executive director in Quebec, Karel Mayrand, will deliver the 24 Hours of Reality French presentation at 7 p.m. French Polynesia time (midnight Montreal time). He’ll be joined by two more Canadians, Peter Schiefke in Victoria at 7 p.m. Pacific Time on Sept. 14, and Carl Duivenvoorden from New Brunswick at 7 p.m. Greenland time on Sept. 15. They and others will show there is no debate among scientists and knowledgeable people over the existence of human-caused climate change. If there is to be debate it should focus on what to do about it. Doing nothing, as some of the industry shills argue we should, is not a viable option. Solutions exist, although the
cost and severity of the challenge is greater now than in 1988 when climatologists first called for emissions reductions. As more people become aware of the problem and its causes, and learn about the motives of the deniers, it becomes more likely that we’ll find ways to reduce the consequences and put humanity on a path to healthier lives on a healthier planet. We can’t argue with people who deny reality. All we can do is to make sure the voice of reason speaks louder and that those of us who care about humanity join together to find better ways to live on our Earth. Visit www.climaterealityproject.org to find out how you can tune in to 24 Hours of Reality. Choose the presentation and time zone you want, or take part in the entire event. You can even set up viewing parties with family, friends, neighbours and colleagues. We need to speak up for the future of humanity. The time to act is now.
LETTERS Dogs need to be leashed in Lagoon I am writing out of concern surrounding an incident I witnessed recently at the Esquimalt Lagoon. The incident involved a couple of large dogs which got into an fight on the beach. There was a couple that was allowing their three American boxers to run around the beach. One of these dogs began behaving badly, even urinating on peoples clothing they had piled next to them on the sand. What this dog did next was frightening to me, as well as the many other people, including small children, who were in the area. The other dog involved was just standing there with his owner, secured on a leash, being quiet and not bothering anybody. The boxer ran up to this dog, started growling and lunged at him aggressively. The dog which was behav-
ing and minding its own business really had no choice but to defend itself. They chomped down on each others snouts for quite a few moments. What happened next really baffled me. Once the dogs were separated, one of the owners of the misbehaving dog started yelling and cursing at the owners of the dog which their dog attacked, blaming them for what happened, when all along it was they who did not have control of their dog which allowed him to attack. The City of Colwood has a bylaw saying a dog must be on a leash and kept under control in the Esquimalt Lagoon area at all times. The owners were in violation of this bylaw, they were in the wrong from the start. Perhaps they don’t know of the bylaw’s existence, which is the main reason I am writing this letter. Dog owners need to be aware that while at the lagoon they need to keep their dogs on a leash, if not to avoid incidents such
as this one, then to protect the migratory bird sanctuary and the wildlife that calls it home. I am a dog owner myself, and I never let him off his leash in public places. Dog owners, please keep your dogs on a leash when out in public. There is no dog alive that will “never” bite. Joe West Colwood
Region a predator free spa for deer I have been reading a lot of comments recently suggesting speeding is the problem, not deer. Deer are animals, and will bolt across the road no matter what speed you are going. And even 10 kilometres per hour can maim or kill. Another writer wrote in suggesting “respectfully” that if we don’t like deer we should move to Toronto, where they only have raccoons. A trip to www.toronto.
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ca animal services tells you how to deal with not only raccoons, but squirrels, skunks, foxes and the urban coyote. I also found a CTV news clip of a deer in downtown Toronto. And of course there are all the bleeding heart animal lovers who say we are displacing the deer. Many municipalities and large areas, including the province of Ontario, have been looking at and actively culling herds to control what Ontario calls “exploding” populations. The ministry of natural resources in Ontario says, “Deer reproduce quickly and one healthy herd can almost double its numbers during a favourable year.” The Capital Regional District is not looking for a solution to deer migrating or how we can avoid hitting them with cars. They are asking for ideas on how to control the population size. We have upset the balance here in Victoria by giving them a spa with year round food, watering
holes and no natural predators. Cars are not predators. And this is not about who was here first. This is about keeping a strong viable wild deer population healthy and free of disease. Todd Stewart View Royal
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Grass fires aplenty with hot, dry weather Edward Hill News staff
A grass fire charred a large swath of lawn at a private property in Colwood and threatened to burn into the Galloping Goose trail Thursday afternoon. Colwood Fire Rescue quickly smothered brush and a rocky outcrop in foam, quashing a smoldering fire that spread about 500 square metres on a Nobhill Road property that abuts the regional trail. The owner of the home came home to find the lawn billowing smoke. Fire Capt. John Cassidy suspects the fire is human caused but was not intentionally lit. "We got it before it spread into the
“With weather heating up we’ve got to be cautious, we’re not done summer yet.” –Lieut. Chris Aubrey Langford Fire Rescue
brush and the Goose," Cassidy said. "All the foam will slowly percolate into the debris and stop the fire from coming up again." About 10 Colwood firefighters and Colwood's bylaw officer assisted at the scene. That fire was one of many that have plagued the West Shore over the summer. View Royal suffered
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held at Town of View Royal Town Hall, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, B.C. at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 for the purpose of hearing representations respecting a new Official Community Plan. Edward Hill/News staff
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 811, 2011 Official Community Plans provide a degree of certainty to residents and landowners about the location and nature of anticipated changes to their community and serve as a guide to municipal councils in making decisions about development, zoning and the provision of municipal services. View Royal’s current OCP has been in place since 1999. The area covered by the Official Community Plan includes all water and land areas within the boundaries of the Town of View Royal. As required by the Local Government Act, Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011 considers the following: • the approximate location, density and type of residential development necessary to meet the needs of the community; • the location, amount and type of commercial, industrial, institutional, agricultural, recreational and public use lands; • restrictions on the use of land that is subject to hazardous conditions or that is environmentally sensitive to development; • location and phasing of any major road, sewer and water systems; • location and type of present and proposed public facilities, including schools, parks and waste treatment and disposal sites; • policies respecting affordable rental and special needs housing; and • policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The new OCP will also include policies relating to social well-being and social development; the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of the natural environment; and a regional context statement. TAKE NOTICE that more detailed information concerning the subject bylaw and any other reports, studies or other documents that may be considered by Council in relation to this Bylaw can be obtained at the Town of View Royal Municipal Office, Development Services Department, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, B.C. (Phone: 250-479-6800) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, from September 7th, 2011 to September 20th, 2011. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity at the public hearing to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw that is the subject of the hearing. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be mailed, facsimiled, emailed or hand delivered to the Town of View Royal by no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday September 20th, 2011. Mail: Facsimile: Email:
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Please note that Council may not receive further submissions concerning the subject Bylaw after the Public Hearing has concluded. Dated September 7th, 2011
District of Highlands 2011 General Local Election Notice of Nomination PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of the District of Highlands that nominations for the offices of: MAYOR – ONE TO BE ELECTED COUNCILLOR – SIX TO BE ELECTED for a 3-year term (December 2011 - December 2014) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person as follows: DISTRICT OF HIGHLANDS 1980 MILLSTREAM ROAD, HIGHLANDS, BC FROM 9:00 am, OCTOBER 4, 2011 TO 4:00 pm, OCTOBER 14, 2011 EXCLUDING STATUTORY HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS Nomination documents are available at the District of Highlands office during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday as of August 26, 2011 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian Citizen • 18 years of age or older • Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immeditatley before the day nomination papers are filed; and • Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Tina Neurauter, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-474-1773 Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Officer
Colwood firefighter Craig Twidale spreads foam on a grass and brush fire near Nobhill Road and the Galloping Goose trail on Thursday. a rash of intentional grass fires two weeks ago. On the morning of Sept. 6, a brush fire broke out in an unused, overgrown lot between Leigh Road and Fieldview Place in Langford. Brush and a pile of bottles and cans burned in an area used by homeless people to sort recyclables. “It looks like an accident because cans were melted. But it’s certainly human caused,” said Langford assistant chief Kerry Zado. The same area had a garbage fire earlier in the summer. A suspicious grass fire that had flames crackling into the sky erupted at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning near the Stonegate development, between the train tracks and the E&N rail trail. “With weather heating up we’ve got to be cautious, we’re not done summer yet,” said Langford fire Lieut. Chris Aubrey. “It’s dry and hot with little humidity. We hope these fires aren’t signs of things to come.”
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Online game launched to aid ancient forests Natalie North News staff
A Saanich-based company has set out to revolutionize nonprofit fundraising, and they’ve turned to Facebook to do it. On Sept. 8, Donate2Play Media launched its first social media game, a collaboration with local protectors of old growth forests, the Ancient Forest Alliance. The anagram game for Facebook, Wordraiser, combines images, facts and a petition related to the organization’s work, while prompting players for small donations to continue playing. “Over beers we stumbled upon a concept where we use online gaming to generate funds,” said Adrian Pereira, part of the team behind Donate2Play, along with his wife Kelly Pereira and friend Tomas Ernst. “It hadn’t actually been done before where we take a charity’s brand and make a game around the brand, integrating donating into the actual game.” Donate2Play intends to continue covering the initial start up costs of developing games as they did for the Ancient Forest Alliance, while splitting revenue with nonprofits in what Pereira describes as a no-risk business model. “Essentially, Donate2Play is about trying to free (Ancient Forest Alliance) up from the headaches of traditional fundraising, so they can go out and do the work that they do really well, which is discovering new old growth forests,” Ernst said. While the concept
was in development, Ernst went on a nature walk with Ken Wu and TJ Watt, founders of the Ancient Forest Alliance. “This is an non-profit that’s already thinking outside the box,”
Ernst said. “They’re already forming alliances with typically untraditional partners for a non-profit.” While players unscramble words in Wordfinder, they’ll be shown images of some of B.C.’s biggest
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Fall fun & games at the Luxton Fair Pack up the family and head to this weekend’s see how the milk gets Luxton Fall Fair! turned to butter and other With something for everyone at the annual products. community fall fair, the possibilities range from Among this year’s midway thrills and dirt bike rides to the popular 4wd new categories is “Urban Luxton Tough Truck Challenge. Agriculture Container The Luxton Fall Fair has a long Gardening,” with history in the region, organizers entrants encouraged note. to get creative and Take a stroll through the resourceful in their community’s agricultural containers. For history with a variety of more information antique farm equipment on exhibit entry, The first 30 callers to displays, supported by the visit www. Black Press at 250-381-3484 Antique Club and a museum luxtonfair.ca win tickets to this full of artefacts. In fact, some In addition to the weekend’s Luxton Tough of the equipment will be up agricultural displays, Truck Challenge. and running, with Antique family fun activities Erin McCracken photo Club members available to answer include vendors with The Luxton Fair will bring plenty of fall-inspired fun and festivities to town this weekend. visitors’ questions. wares for sale, a variety From the past to the present, enjoy exhibits of of delicious food on offer, a Westcoast Amusement Institute – view the displays, observe demonstrations preserving, forage crops, and junior (youth) gardener Midway and dirt bike rides by Westshore MX. and ask questions from members on hand. sections. Take in live cow milking demonstrations and For the antique firearm enthusiast, the Malahat With so many choices, the Luxton Fair offers Marauders will have a display and musket firing at 11 something for the whole family. Even better, organizers a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. have kept the weekend affordable – entry to the fair is Inside the Pioneer Building, find a collection of free, with separate rider’s fees for the midway. exhibits from community organizations, including the Heading to the fair? Enjoy free parking at Sooke and Westshore Art Council’s Emily Carr display, Westshore Luxton Roads. For more information, visit online at Quilters, with their Quilt of Valdour, and the Women’s www.luxtonfair.ca
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TAKE THE TOUGH TRUCK CHALLENGE Local 4x4 enthusiasts will rise to the challenge this weekend when the Luxton Tough Truck Challenge rolls onto the fairgrounds. A Luxton Fair fan favourite, the competition has drivers maneuvering their roll cageequipped vehicles over man-made obstacles. Competition results are based on points with the driver accumulating the least amount of points declared the winner. “You never know – every year is different!” says organizer Zillah Erickson, noting that several years ago action included one competitor doing a full back somersault while trying to
negotiate the obstacles during his run. Pre-registration gets under way this Friday (Sept. 16) until 9 p.m. and Saturday morning until event time. The entry fee is $60. All vehicles registered for the Luxton (4wd) Tough Truck Challenge are subject to a vehicle inspection and
participants must sign a waiver. For fans, Tough Truck Challenge admission is $15/ adults; $10/seniors & youth age 11 to 18; free for those under 11. For more details, contact Zillah Erickson at 250-478-3400.
DIRT BIKE RIDES Take a spin with Westshore Motocross MX, offering entry-level dirt bike rides at the Luxton Fair this Saturday and Sunday. Bikes range from 50 cc non-clutch bikes for six to nine-year-olds to 80 cc clutch bikes for those age 14 and older. All safety gear is supplied and fees range from $5 to $10. See www.westshoremx.com for more details.
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Tradition key for Victoria Baroque ensemble Playing 18th-century music on similar-era instruments keeps things interesting for local musicians Roszan Holmen News staff
When Soile Stratkauskas takes the stage on Sept. 18, she’ll bring her wooden flute. Unlike modern metal flutes, her instrument – styled after those produced in the 18th century – has holes rather than keys. The resulting sound is softer and more mellow, said Stratkauskas, who studied early music. She and five other musicians formed the Victoria Baroque Players this year, with the aim of performing high-quality Baroque music using local talent. They first performed in April and are now launching a series of concerts themed around Bach’s cantatas and concertos. The initial performance takes place Sunday (Sept. 18) at St. John the Divine Anglican church on Quadra Street. “We are really privileged to have soloist (and Victoria resident) Nancy Argenta singing with
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Baroque musicians Mieka Michaux, left, Soile Stratkauskas and Martin Bonham relax in the garden of Saint John the Divine Anglican Church. They perform at the church Sept. 18. us – (she) is really internationally known,” Stratkauskas said. “And (we’re) lucky to have (Toronto-
based) harpsichordist Christopher Bagan come and play with us. He is an excellent musician and
is probably going to go quite far.” The church is a fitting venue, said Stratkauskas. “I really enjoy playing Bach in a church, because these contatas were written to be performed in a church service.” All members of the ensemble will play instruments either styled after, or actually manufactured during the Baroque period – a roughly 150-year span between 1600 and 1750. The stringed instruments, as an example, feature gut strings rather the more modern nylon material. The overall musical experience is more like speech and notes take on more shape, Stratkauskas said. “On a Baroque flute, each note is slightly different. You can’t blow as strongly for all the notes … so you have to be really sensitive to the instrument. “The composers were really aware of this. Bach, for instance, knew what the notes sound like and he would use that to his advantage. If he wanted a particu-
lar colour, then he would write in a particular key.” While the difference between B major and B flat major is minimal on a modern flute, it’s significant on the more primitive wooden flute, she said. “It’s kind of my love, the sound of the wooden flute.” rholmen@vicnews.com
Mark your calendar ■ Concert by the Victoria Baroque Players: Bach and Argenta ■ Date: Sunday Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. ■ Venue: St John the Divine Anglican Church, 1611 Quadra St. ■ More information: www. victoria-baroque.com ■ Tickets: $20 for adults, $5 for students and children.
Low Flow. The only way to go. 4.8-Litre Toilet Regulations.
The Provincial Building Code was amended and effective October 3, 2011 the installation of high-efficiency toilets (4.8 litres or less) is mandatory in all residential new construction and renovations including toilet replacements within British Columbia. Look for toilets marked CSA, Intertek Warnock Hersey or cUPC® certified.
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Brothers Supplies in 2004. It goes to the best fiction, non-fiction or poetry book written by a Greater Victoria author and published the previous year. Vivian Moreau Other nominees include Carla News staff Funk’s poetry book apologetic, and Author Jack Hodgins has non-fiction works by Stephen Hume earned a dozen literary awards (A Walk with the Rainy Sisters), Sylin his career, but admits it never via Olsen (Working with Wool) and John Schreiber (Old becomes old hat to be Lives: In the Chilcotin nominated. Backcountry). “Each time there’s Also to be awarded a different reason to at a gala ceremony be pleased or excited. Oct. 12 at the Union And also you want Club in Victoria is some kind of feedback the 2011 Bolen Books that suggests you’re Children’s Book Prize. not losing it,” the The three finalSaanich resident said, ists for that honour after being nominated and the $5,000 prize for the 2011 City of are illustrator Kristi Victoria Butler Book Bridgeman (Uirapuru) Prize. “It would be discouraging if your Don Denton/News staff and authors Sarah N. first couple of books Jack Hodgins’ novel Harvey (Death Benewon awards and then The Master of Happy fits) and Arthur John nothing else ever hap- Endings, is up for the Stewart (Odd Ball). The ceremony is pened.” Butler Book Prize. open to the public Hodgins’ novel, The Master of Happy Endings, is among and begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets five works nominated for the prize, are $15 and are available at Munro’s Books, Bolen Books and Ivy’s which comes with $5,000. The award was established by Bookshop. the City of Victoria and Butler vmoreau@oakbaynews.com
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Street photos in demand
Next time you go for a walk, take your camera. What you snap could land you a free course at the Vancouver Island School of Art. The independent school on Quadra Street is looking for photos of “something you see when you are walking around on the city streets.” Photographers whose images are selected to be posted on the school’s blog will receive a $25 gift certificate toward any of the school’s courses or workshops. A grand prize winner will be chosen on Dec. 15 and will receive a free course (value $395). Email photos, minimum 600 pixels wide, to director@vancouverislandschoolart.com by Dec. 15. For contest details
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Singers asked to share voices
Victoria’s Gettin’ Higher Choir is looking for new members. Co-directed by Shivon Robinsong and Denis Donnelly, the nonaudition choir welcomes all ranges of voices. No experience is necessary for this group, which makes choral music in a fun, social setting that also offers up musical challenges. The fall season starts Sept. 19, with singers’ choice of evenings – Monday in Central Saanich, or Tuesdays and Thursdays in James Bay. For details visit www. gettinhigherchoir.ca, email bill@gettinhigherchoir.ca or call 250-9204160. vmoreau@oakbaynews.com
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Mental health crusade nets $1 million Erin McCracken News staff
Even after raising almost $1 million, the Courtnall brothers measure their success by the stories people tell them. After donating $900,000 to the Victoria Hospital Foundation this week, it appears their fundraising efforts are as successful as their fight to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. “It’s so much more than the money, but the money’s a necessity to create the end result,” said Oak Bay resident Bruce Courtnall,
who worked side-by-side with brothers and former NHL players Russ and Geoff to make their third Courtnall Celebrity Classic, held in July, a triumph. The funds will pay for high-tech patient beds, furniture without sharp edges, lifts and slings, a closed-circuit TV system and emergency call buttons, for example, for five mental health units at the Royal Jubilee Hospital’s stateof-the-art Patient Care Centre, which opened earlier this year. “The best part is the individuals who continue to come up to us and talk about their experi-
“More and more people are finding the strength to talk about their own situation.” –Bruce Courtnall
ences (with mental illness),” Bruce said. “More and more people are finding the strength to talk about their own situation.”
COPIES of the complete proposed Bylaw and other related material may be viewed during ofce hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Monday, 5 September 2011 to Monday, 19 September 2011, inclusive, at the Langford City Hall, Second Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8. Please contact Grant Liebscher in the Planning Department at 250-478-7882 with any questions on this Bylaw. Jim Bowden Administrator
fully aware of the cost that can come with mental illness, since they have paid the ultimate price. Their father, Archie, ended his life in 1978 when the boys were young. That prompted them to host Courtnall Celebrity Classics in 2003 and 2004, which generated more than $2 million and allowed them to open the Archie Courtnall Centre, which continues to provide emergency psychiatric services. “It’s definitely emotional,” Bruce said. “It’s helped us heal.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com
City of Langford Notice of Public Hearing
City of Langford Notice of Public Hearing Notice of Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 1359; being the proposed Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 for the City of Langford, is hereby given. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at the PUBLIC HEARING to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 19 September 2011, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no comments may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether made in person or in writing, will form part of a public record. Purpose: The purpose of Bylaw No. 1359 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the zoning designation of the land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1359 from R2 (One and TwoFamily Residential) to the R4 (One-Family Residential 4) zone in order to permit the construction of one single family dwelling and an accessory building containing a secondary suite. Applicant: Naveen Bains Location: The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1359 is 2657 Florence Lake Road as shown shaded on the plan.
The golf tournament, red carpet gala dinner and radio-thon fundraisers proved to be a huge investment of time, but the brothers say their journey has been rewarding in many ways. “All that hard work, it makes you feel good when you’re helping someone else,” Bruce said. “When you’re dealing with something from the heart, it’s easier.” Though he shied away from revealing whether a fourth Courtnall Celebrity Classic is in the cards, Bruce said the recent achievement is encouraging. The brothers are all too pain-
Notice of Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 1362; being the proposed Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 for the City of Langford, is hereby given. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at the PUBLIC HEARING to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 19 September 2011, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no comments may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether made in person or in writing, will form part of a public record. Bylaw No. 1362 Purpose: The purpose of Bylaw No. 1362 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the zoning designation of the land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1362 from RM2 (Attached Housing) zone to MU1A (Mixed Use Residential Commercial A) zone to allow for the redevelopment of the site consisting of two (2) new apartment buildings. Applicant: M’akola Housing Society Location: The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1362 is 554 Goldstream Avenue as shown shaded on the plan.
COPIES of the complete proposed Bylaw and other related material may be viewed during ofce hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Monday, 5 September 2011 to Monday, 19 September 2011, inclusive, at the Langford City Hall, Second Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8. Please contact Leanne Taylor in the Planning Department at 250478-7882 with any questions on this Bylaw. Jim Bowden Administrator
Victoria mom granted hearing into son’s death Roszan Holmen News staff
For years, Sheila Fynes has insisted the investigation into her son's suicide has been flawed, and now a public hearing will investigate her claims. On March 15, 2008, Cpl. Stuart Langridge hanged himself in his barracks at CFB Edmonton. After tours of duty in Bosnia and Afghanistan, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. He started drinking and attempted suicide six times. Fynes claimed the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service's investigation into the death was biased and aimed at exonerating those involved by painting Langridge as a drug addict. As well, she alleges the CFNIS failed to disclose to the family a suicide note Langridge wrote. In October 2010, Fynes received an apology from chief of the defence staff Gen. Walt Natynczyk. Now, the Military Police Complaints Commission will hold a public interest hearing into the investigation. “The decision to hold a public hearing into the complaint reflects the seriousness of the allegations, which strike at the very core of how the military police performs its duties,” said a statement by the commission.
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B.C. deficit jumps after HST defeat “I’m not looking at any kind of a rollback in wages,” Falcon said. “I think all we’re saying is that the public sector needs to recognize that in the world we’re in now, this isn’t a good time to be asking for significant increases.” NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston refused to comment on whether teachers or other government workers should get raises, after his party helped in
No HST to cost $2.2B, says government Tom Fletcher Black Press
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the effort to repeal the HST. He said if lower-paid public employees have to sacrifice for Falcon’s cost-cutting exercise, executives in government and Crown corporations should also share the pain. The finance ministry now expects the deficit for 2011-12 to be $2.3 billion, up from $925 million in the spring budget. That is mainly due to borrowing to repay
the federal government’s $1.6 billion HST transition fund. The deficit for 2012-13 is doubled to $805 million, and another $458 million must be made up through cost reductions or extra revenue for the government to balance the books for 2013-14. The HST reversal means the province’s total debt is expected to reach $62.3 billion in the next three years.
City of Langford Notice of Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1346 Take notice that the Council of the City of Langford intends to adopt City of Langford Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1346.
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The City of Langford is committed to delivering newer forms of housing and increasing the rental housing stock in the community. The goals of the revitalization tax exemption program established by this Bylaw are to:
BC Hydro will begin upgrading homes and businesses with new smart meters. Moving to a more efficient, modernized grid will create immediate savings for you, and it will help us all enjoy safe, reliable, and more affordable power for decades to come.
a) Build inclusive neighbourhoods and encourage residential investment and increase density in the City Centre; b) Provide affordable housing options that meet the needs of a diversity of income groups by supporting a mix of housing types and tenures; and
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c) Increase the rental housing stock and encourage the construc tion of new purpose-built rental housing in the City Centre. The tax revitalization tax exemption program established by this bylaw is intended to be an incentive to encourage the construction of higher density rental housing in the form of inll development in the City Centre.
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The defeat of the harmonized sales tax has nearly tripled B.C.’s deficit forecast for the current fiscal year, doubled it for next year, and left a $458 million gap for 2013 when the B.C. Liberal government has committed to balance the budget and call an election. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon revealed the latest projections in the province’s first quarter economic update Thursday. The ministry calculates that scrapping the HST will cost the provincial treasury $2.2 billion over three years, including $700 million less revenue once the old provincial sales tax is reinstated. Further revenue reductions are expected in later years before economic growth makes up the sales tax revenue. Falcon said he will be travelling the province this fall for the annual budget consultation, but he has already heard that the public has little appetite for new tax or fee increases to make up for undoing the HST. He said the cabinet has not yet decided if the “net zero” mandate for public sector union negotiations will be extended after it expires this December. But he gave a strong hint to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union, the two largest groups that have not yet agreed to contracts under those conditions.
“All we’re saying is that the public sector needs to recognize that in the world we’re in now, this isn’t a good time to be asking for significant increases.”
To be eligible for a tax exemption under the program the owner must enter into a Housing Agreement with the City requiring that the housing is constructed by building permit issued in 2009, and at the framing stage within 6 months of building permit being issued, that the rental housing will be in the form of multi-family apartment housing, with a minimum density of 1.0 Floor Space Ratio and a minimum number of units per building of 10, and the units will be rented to members of the general public for a period of not less than 10 years. The amount of the exemption is 100% of the assessed value of improvements on the parcel and the maximum term is 10 years. The purpose of the Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw is to exempt 100% of improvements from municipal property taxes imposed under section 197(1)(a) of the Community Charter on property located at 906 Brock Avenue legally described as: Lots: 1-57, Plan VIS7064, Section 112, Esquimalt District The tax exemption granted under the Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw is for a period of 10 years, 2012 through 2021 inclusive. The amounts of exempted taxes that would be imposed on the property in the rst three years of the Revitalization Tax Exemption Program are estimated to be:
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Any person who wishes to review a copy of the proposed Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw may do so by contacting: Administrator City of Langford 877 Goldstream Avenue Victoria, BC V9B 2X8
Telephone: (250) 478-7882
This notice is given in accordance with section 227 of the Community Charter.
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Longstanding regional dial-a-dope ring cracked Erin Cardone News staff
The overwhelming scent of sour chemicals wafted from Tupperware containers, stacked and bagged, at VicPD’s headquarters. Inside were ounce upon ounce of powder and crack cocaine, seized from a tidy, higher-end condo in the Songhees area on Thursday. “It was a pretty slick operation,” said Const. Kris Rice, an officer with the department’s strike force unit. Strike force and emergency response team officers took the suite Thursday morning after a month-long surveillance operation on what police are calling a mid-level dial-a-dope service that distributed drugs across the Capital Region. Inside the suite, which Rice said was neat and organized, investigators found 464 grams of crack cocaine, 150 grams of powder cocaine and 1,000 ecstasy tablets, as well as $2,700 cash and two vehicles — a 1999 Saturn sedan and a late-1980s Honda. They showed off the drugs and cash, along with several cellphones, at the police department on Friday. In total, the drugs seized
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DISTRICT OF METCHOSIN 4450 Happy Valley Road Victoria, British Columbia V9C 3Z3 T: (250) 474-3167 F: (250) 474-6298 TAX SALE
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Lot 1, Section 44, Plan VIP75025
3915 Gilbert Drive
$11,661.37
Lot 2, Section 5, Plan 20610
4840 William Head Road
$11,970.60
Lot 5, Section 55, Plan 3351
Sooke Road
$59.58
At the time of the bid, successful bidders are required to deposit cash or certified cheque with the Collector, for an amount equal to the upset price of the property offered for sale. Should the property be sold for more than the upset price, any excess must be paid to the Collector no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the tax sale, by cash or certified cheque.
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partier, the recreational user — people who can afford it more,” Rice said of the supply. “These guys aren’t the
were worth $70,000 on the street, police said. “It (was) definitely going to the street, as well as the
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Const. Kris Rice with VicPD’s strike force unit holds two large rocks of crack-cocaine in front of cash and other drugs seized from a Songhees Road apartment last Thursday. Police say the unit was the base of a regionwide dial-a-dope operation.
Costco of dealers; they were like the Thrifty’s (of dealers).” He said the suspects would deliver drugs upon request in Greater Victoria. Four men — three in their late 20s and one in his early 30s — were arrested Thursday morning at an apartment in the 0-block of Songhees Rd. None had criminal records, a detail that ties in to their vehicles of choice: “We notice (dealers) when they’re driving Hummers,” Rice said, adding the suspects weren’t flashy about their operation. Sgt. Mike Johnston of VicPD’s strike force unit, said in a statement, “The magnitude of this investigation was astounding. This was one of the busiest dial-a-dope operations we have ever worked.” Rice clarified the suspects could make deals as often as every few minutes. “I’d say these guys have been operating a long time,” he added. Officers are recommending the oldest suspect be charged with trafficking, while the younger three could be charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. All four were released from custody after a telebail hearing later on Thursday. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
In accordance with Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the properties described hereunder shall be offered for sale by public auction on Monday, September 26th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., unless the delinquent taxes, plus interest, are paid prior to commencement of the auction. The sale will take place in the Council Chambers of the District of Metchosin, 4450 Happy Valley Road, Victoria, BC, and may be adjourned to the same hour on the following day, and from day to day, until each parcel is disposed of.
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The District makes no representation, express or implied, as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. Joe Martignago Chief Administrative Officer
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Fire damages home on Songhees reserve ASBESTOS
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Sam Van Schie News staff
Fire tore through the attic of a home on the Songhees First Nations reserve land on Friday. View Royal and Colwood firefighters responded to the home in the 1300 block of Craigflower Road at 11:30 a.m. and got the blaze under control before it could spread through the rest of the home. View Royal fire Chief Paul Hurst confirmed the two residents in the home got themselves out safely. A man suffered minor injuries on his feet and was treated by BC Ambulance. He had walked onto the deck of the home in his bare feet to try put it out with a home fire extinguisher, and stepped on burning debris. An investigation revealed the fire started due to oil-soaked rags left in a plastic garbage container on the deck. A woman was sleeping at the time the fire started and a smoke alarm alerted her to the need to evacuate.
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Colwood and View Royal firefighters attend a home badly damaged by fire Friday. “Certainly the residents helped us out, being able to get themselves out thanks to the working smoke alarm and using fire extinguisher to try to stop the fire from spread-
ing,” Hurst said. “There was some drywall and siding that's badly burnt, but the house is still standing.” Between View Royal and
Murdered UVic student honoured for bravery A student who died saving the life of his friend will receive honours from the Governor General posthumously. Philbert Truong will be awarded a Medal of Bravery at a ceremony in Ottawa, which has not been scheduled. The medals are for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances. Truong was 20 on July 19, 2008, when he was at the former Red Jacket Nightclub on Yates Street, with his friend Thuan Le. Le and another man, Somphavanh Chanthabouala, got into some kind of dispute. Later that night, Chanthabouala, 24 at the time, and Mark Arrieta, 16 at the time, confronted Truong and Le outside the club. Arrieta shot and killed Truong. He also shot Le, who is still affected by his wounds. Arrieta was convicted of seconddegree murder and Chanthabouala of first. They were both sentenced to life in prison; Arrieta was sentenced as an adult. Truong studied psychology at the University of Victoria.
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City of Langford 2011 Tax Sale Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction, at the Council Chambers of Langford City Hall, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford B.C. at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 26th, 2011 unless the delinquent property taxes, including interest, are paid prior to commencement of the auction. FOLIO NO.
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Lot 14, Pl VIP47649 Lot 6, Pl VIP17880 Lot 5, Pl VIP27333 Lot 1, Pl VIP26109 SL54, Pl VIS5514 Lot 6, Pl VIP11480 Lot 58,Pl VIP 1577 Lot 59 Pl VIP 1577 Lot 1, Pl VIP80743 SL66, Pl VIS6323 SLA, Pl VIS3047 Lot 34, Pl VIP83430 MH Reg #23963 MH Reg #27409 MH Reg #1457 MH Reg #6199 SL45, Pl VIS6056 SL93, Pl VIS6056
LOCATION Esquimalt LD Esquimalt LD Esquimalt LD Esquimalt LD Esquimalt LD Esquimalt LD Esquimalt LD Esquimalt LD Highland LD Highland LD Highland LD Highland LD Esquimalt LD Esquimalt LD Highland LD Highland LD Highland LD Highland LD
PID 012-375-543 PID 003-834-603 PID 001-795-902 PID 002-717-981 PID 026-270-161 PID 005-043-280 PID 024-580-881 PID 024-580-864 PID 026-634-201 PID 027-134-512 PID 018-572-260 PID 027-139-174
PID 026-750-716 PID 026-950-707
2885 Jacklin Rd 1072 Dunford Ave 981 Weaver Pl 2789 Sooke Rd 2535 Legacy Ridge 2582 Wentwich Rd Florence Lake Rd Florence Lake Rd 1141 Deerview 418-1375 Bear Mtn Pkway 514 Fawn Pl 2390 Echo Valley Dr 32-2587 Selwyn Rd 150-2500 Florence Lk Rd 12-697 Hoylake Rd 13-697 Hoylake Rd 416-1325 Bear Mtn Pkway 303-1335 Bear Mtn Pkway
UPSET 196,357.69 5,446.71 8,760.84 5,793.95 9,434.14 4,289.91 229.97 229.97 5,799.46 4,557.23 5,778.27 6,847.31 537.83 1,638.73 812.40 703.95 8,406.62 3,984.23
Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certied cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Any balance must be paid by cash or certied cheque by 3:00 p.m. the same day. The Municipality makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions, which may affect the value or suitability of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. Steve Ternent Treasurer/Collector
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Hockey academy boss Royals’ eye in the sky Charla Huber
“I spent two years with the Grizzlies and I learned a lot there. This is just the next step.”
News staff
If you follow any variety of hockey in Greater Victoria, chances are the name Craig Didmon rings a bell. Didmon has been selected as one of the assistant coaches for the Victoria Royals in the Western Hockey League. Living and breathing hockey, Didmon is also director and head coach of the Sooke School District West Shore Hockey academy, He also had a stint as assistant coach for the junior A Victoria Grizzlies. “I spent two years with the Grizzlies and I learned a lot there. This is just the next step,” Didmon said. During Royals home games, Didmon will sit in the media box watching the game from above. He will communicate with coaching staff at ice level. From above Didmon will asses the other team’s line up and how it handles a power play. “I am watching for tendencies of our team and the other team,” Didmon said. “I’ll be watching for how they are on the floor and their checking.” Watching the game from a different angle and separating himself from the team will give a needed perspective to correct problems before they become ingrained, Didmon said. “You are not getting caught up in doing other things and jobs,” he said. “I am sitting on the outside.” He will be separated from the team during games, but during
–Craig Didmon Victoria Royals assistant coach
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Craig Didmon is trading in his Grizzlies cap for a Royals version. He is one of the assistant coaches for the Western Hockey League’s Victoria Royals and also runs the West Shore Hockey Academy. practices it’s a different story. “I have a big role in practices,” Didmon said. He will be running drills and working with players. At the Royals tryouts, Didmon was pleased to see about a dozen former West Shore academy players on the ice. “It’s tough to evaluate them when I am looking at them with rose-coloured glasses,” Didmon
said. “I’d love to see local kids make it.” Working with the Royals will help him run the West Shore hockey academy, now in its second year as a merged unit with players from Belmont secondary and Spencer middle schools. This year the academy will operate out of the Westhills Arena in Langford.
“(Royals head coach) Marc Habscheid has taught me so much, he’s a great leader,” Didmon said. “Marc is a great delegator.” Didmon said this year the high school portion of the academy will be based on tactical development. His aim is to prepare young players for a higher level of hockey.
“It’ll be more about playing the game and decision making,” Didmon said. For the middle school students, the academy focuses on skills building and technical development. This is the seventh year Didmon has been running a high school hockey academy on the West Shore. Growing more popular every season, 150 students are signed up for the year. It had 48 players when the academy was first introduced. “This is one of the largest academies in the country of its kind,” Didmon said. Somehow Didmon finds time to coach his son Ty’s peewee team in Sooke. Although he’s moved his way up into the WHL, his peewee players have known him for years, so they aren’t star struck. “They do give me the table when I want to talk though,” Didmon said. “I think they like it, and I am sure they’ll get some perks.” sports@goldstreamgazette.com
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Half a full success Travis Paterson News staff
Graeme McCreath, left, is led along Beach Avenue in McNeill Bay by running guide Carlos Castillo during the inaugural McNeill Bay Half Marathon. McCreath, who is blind, finished the race with Castillo in a time of two hours and six minutes.
Olympic hopeful Dylan Wykes ran 21 kilometres in one hour, four minutes and two seconds time to win the first McNeill Bay Half Marathon in Oak Bay on Sunday. Former Islander Steve Osadiuk finished second, just over two minutes back of Wykes’ winning pace. “If there was one complaint, it was a bit hot (for this time of year)” joked a happy Phil Nicholls, race organizer. “The runners were happy, the police seemed happy and that’s
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Sports stats Cycling Results from Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, from the B.C. Provincial Track Cycling Championships held at the Commonwealth Legacy Velodrome, Victoria, B.C. SCRATCH RACES U17 Women 5km 1.Alexandra Grant , Tripleshot Jrs. 2.Brenna Pauly, Tripleshot Jrs. 3.Clara MacKenzie, VAC Aviawest U17 Men 7km 1.Liam Farrar, Tripleshot Jrs. 2.Logan Simonson, VAC Aviawest
3. Joel Taylor, VAC Aviawest Senior Women 10km 1. Gillian Carleton, Oak Bay Bikes 2 .Lisa Perlmutter, Invita-FVC 3. Rachel Canning, Local Ride Racing Masters Men 10km 1. Chris Anstey, O2 Racing 2. Wayne Walker, Dr. Walker Sports 3. Chad Gottfried, VAC Aviawest Jr. Men 15km 1 .Kyle Buckosky, Garneau Evolution 2 .Henri de Boever, VAC Aviawest 3. Evan Carey, Tripleshot Jrs. Senior Men 15km 1. Mike Rothengatter, Evolutionj 2. Emile de Rosnay, Russ Hay’s 3. Jon Watkin, Russ Hay’s INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT U17 Women 2km 1. Brenna Pauly, Tripleshot Jrs., 3:04.814 2. Alexandra Grant, Tripleshot Jrs. 3:05.919 3. Farisha Arensen, Tripleshot Jrs.
3:11.557 U17 Men 2km 1. Joel Taylor, VAC, 2:45.122 2. Logan Simonson, VAC 2:46.610 3. Liam Farrar, Tripleshot Jrs. 2:49.165 Women 2km 1 . Christiana Moser, VAC, 3:17.870 Jr. Men 3km 1. Kyle Buckosky, Garn.Evo. 3:43.346 2. Henri de Boever, VAC Aviawest 4:05.936 3. Carey Evan, Tripleshot Jrs. 4:14.270 Masters C Men 2km 1. Malcolm Faulkner, O2 Cycling 2:56.996 Masters D Men 2km 1. Chris Anstey, O2 Cycling 2:43.346 Masters B Men 3km 1 .Emil Marcetta, Glot,Simpson 4:01.986 2. Chad Gottfried, VAC Aviawest, 4:03.829 3. Brad Head, Tripleshot Cycling 4:18.298 Sr. Women 3km 1. Gillian Carleton, OBBikes, 3:52.329 2. Lisa Perlmutter, Invita-FVC 4:13.448 3. Rachel Canning, Local Ride 4:21.085 Sr. Men 4km
what’s important with a first-time race,” Nicholls said. Local runner Hugh Trenchard won the masters category with a time of one hour, 18 minutes and six seconds. Victoria’s Claire Morgan was the top female at one hour, 27 minutes and 59 seconds. Oak Bay’s Kate Soles was second among women, in 91 minutes and 10 seconds. The McNeill Bay Half is the second half marathon in Oak Bay’s race schedule with the Oak Bay Kool Half taking place in May. The McNeill is much smaller, with 163 finishers compared to 779 in the Kool Half. sports@vicnews.com
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Place Age Div. Name Time Per/KM 1 1/7 M2029 Dylan Wykes 1:04:02 3:03 2 1/20 M3039 Steve Osadiuk 1:06:11 3:09 3 2/7 M2029 Dylan Gant 1:10:41 3:21 4 2/20 M3039 Trevor Ferney 1:16:26 3:38 5 1/24 M4049 Hugh Trenchard 1:18:06 3:43 6 2/24 M4049 Ian Ackroyd 1:24:40 4:01 7 1/25 M5059 Wayne Crowe 1:24:49 4:02 8 3/24 M4049 Felipe Edora 1:25:36 4:04 9 3/20 M3039 Kris Lunne 1:26:08 4:05 10 4/24 M4049 Edwin Johnston 1:26:16 4:06 11 4/20 M3039 Nicholas Bradley 1:26:20 4:06 12 5/24 M4049 Craig Payne 1:26:37 4:07 13 3/7 M2029 Tim Robinson 1:26:50 4:07 14 5/20 M3039 Jason Novecosky 1:27:28 4:09 15 1/21 F3039 Claire Morgan 1:27:59 4:11 16 6/20 M3039 Dylan Rist 1:28:32 4:12 17 7/20 M3039 Jun Yokota 1:29:31 4:15 18 6/24 M4049 Dominic Bergeron 1:29:33 4:15 19 1/1 M0119 Devon Liversidge 1:30:05 4:17 20 7/24 M4049 David Elder 1:30:12 4:17 21 8/20 M3039 Ray Connor 1:30:30 4:18 22 2/25 M5059 Yuki Otsubo 1:31:02 4:19 23 2/21 F3039 Kate Soles 1:31:10 4:20 24 1/11 F2029 Carley Gering 1:32:21 4:23 25 8/24 M4049 James Morley 1:32:38 4:24 26 9/20 M3039 Adam Kelly 1:32:47 4:24 27 3/25 M5059 Phil Nicholls 1:33:20 4:26 28 4/7 M2029 Chris Brussow 1:34:03 4:28 29 1/21 F4049 Wendy Montgomery 1:34:40 4:30 30 10/20 M3039 Peter Herschmiller 1:35:03 4:31 Full results online at www.vicnews.com.
1. Emile de Rosnay, Russ Hay’s 5:03.244 2. Donald Gilmore, O2 Cycling 5:05.392 3. Erik Mulder, Steed Cycles 5:06.322
1. Charles Durrant, O2 Cycling 38.254 2. Chad Gottfried, VAC Aviawest 39.861 3. Andrew Achuff, Oak Bay Bikes 40.654
INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL U17 women 500m 1. Alexandra Grant, Tripleshot Jrs. 45.504 2. Brenna Pauly, Tripleshot Jrs. 45.776 3. Farisha Arensen, Tripleshot Jrs. 46.007 U17 men 500m 1. LIam Farrar, Tripleshot Jrs 40.010 2. Logan Simonson, VAC Aviawest, 41.637 3. Joel Taylor, VAC Aviawest 42.202 Jr. Women 500m 1. Christiana Moser, VAC Aviawest 47.853 Senior Women 500m 1. Gillian Carleton, Oak Bay Bikes 37.705 2. Lisa Perlmutter, Invita-FVC 39.456 3. Shannon Berg, Russ Hays 42.867
Sr. Men 1km 1. Jamie Shankland, Cycling BC 1:10.044 2. Donald Gilmore, O2 Cycling 1:10.328 3. Cid Martinez, Coastal 1:10.938
Jr. Men 1km 1. Kyle Buckosky, Garn.Evo. 1:13.418 2. Henri de Boever, VAC Aviawest 1:15.433 3. Evan Carey, Tripleshot Jrs. 1:22.477 Master Men 500m
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ANYONE KNOWING the whereabouts of Lynne. Date of birth, February 27, 1984. Please call Danielle Fleming at (613)747-7800 ext. 3612.
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PETRO-CANADA - Coastal Mountain Fuels is a wholesale fuel Company specializing in home heating oil deliveries, commercial fuel and lubricant sales. We have several branches located throughout Vancouver Island and currently have one opening based out of our Campbell River location. CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP/OPERATIONS The responsibilities of this position include: Managing new and existing customer relationships including: follow-up on sales leads and generating new leads. Dispatching our fleet of fuel and lubricant trucks on North Vancouver Island as well as coordinating our truck maintenance program. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in sales and customer service. A minimum Class 3 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and a general knowledge of commercial truck maintenance. Applicants with the following would be preferred: Class 1 Drivers License, Experience with dangerous goods, and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. Salary range: TBD depending on experience. Please send your resume, including references to: Stephen Gabrysh 1720 Maple Street Campbell River, BC V9W 3G2 Or by email: sgabrysh@cmfuels.ca Fax: 250287-7880 Closing Date: September 23, 2011
DOWNTOWN VICTORIAparking available, 800 block of Broughton St. $225/month. Call 250-381-3633, local 247.
LEGALS WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN ACT By virtue of the warehouse lien act Westshore Towing Ltd. Claims a lien against a 2000 Ford Mustang VIN 1 FA F P 4 0 4 7 Y F 1 9 5 5 9 3 owned by Key Enterprises Ltd. dba Community Sales(Lessor) and Belinda Lea Cummings (Lessee) who are indebted to Westshore Towing Ltd in the amount of $1659.26 plus costs. The vehicle will be sold at 1247 Parkdale Dr. Victoria BC on Sept 28th, 2011.
WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN ACT By virtue of the warehouse lien act Wally Berndt claims a lien against a 1992 Chevrolet C3500 cab & chassis. VIN1GBJC34K9NE219563 & a 1999 Ford F150 VIN2FTZX1725XCA93326 owned by Liberato Di Ubaldo and Concetta Marie Di Uboldo who are indebted to Wally Berndt in the amount of $3141.60 plus costs. The vehicles will be sold at 2932 Ed Nixon Terrace, Victoria, BC on September 28th, 2011.
WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling a 1997 Chev Lumina 2G1WL52M5V9232940 Owner N. Waiganjo to cover costs incurred. To be sold at 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm September 28, 2011.
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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: IPod in Sidney area Call Rebecca to identify, 250656-4191. LOST: RED baseball cap with black lettering (MG), BC ferries area, 250-655-4890. LOOKING FOR Avon Reps. Be your own boss. Earn extra money, work from home. Call 250-386-0070 to learn more.
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HELP WANTED Junior System Engineer CUTASC (CU Technical and Administrative Services Corp.) has an exciting employment opportunity for a Junior System Engineer. CUTASC provides strategic, functional and long-term end-to-end IT solutions to financial institutions. Our core strength is the ability to attract and retain employees with deep IT and business expertise to serve our market as a single focused unified team. Working in our Campbell River office, the successful candidate will be bondable with current Microsoft certifications and/or related experience. Familiarity working in development and server environments, virtualized technologies or networking is an asset. If you are interested in joining our team please submit your cover letter and resume by 6:00 pm on Sept 23 to: jobs@cutasc.com
HOME CARE/SUPPORT HANDICAPPED SENIOR gentlemen still drives, I have a 2 bdrm, 2 bath Apt. I require a live-in Caregiver, min care needed, pays well. Senior lady preferred. Apply to Box # 638, 818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC, V8W 1E4.
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD CONKEIRA Holdings Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 845 Goldstream Ave, Langford, BC and 8402945 Jacklin Road, Langford, BC Food Counter Attendant Full time / Shift Work Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends $10.60 / hr + benefits Apply at store Fax (250) 478-3003 COOKS. PUERTO Vallarta Amigos is hiring 2 F/T cooks in Victoria, BC. 3 yrs experience a must. Plan, prepare, cook & complete various Mexican dishes. $13.75/hr. Email resume to pvamigos@gmail.com
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Marquise Group is looking for Cooks for the Victoria area. F/T, P/T and casual positions available. Previous cooking experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Food Safe Level 2 required. Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check & TB Test. Please e-mail resumes to: 891.marquise@ hiredesk.net or fax: 604-214-8526
MEDICAL/DENTAL MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.
SALES CENTRA Windows an established, employee-owned organization with great working environment is seeking a Window Sales Representative based in our Nanaimo office. This is an excellent opportunity in an established marketplace, for a motivated and individual. This is a sales position, that includes selling renovation windows. Will train the right person. www.centra.ca Please forward resume to careers@centra.ca
TRADES, TECHNICAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required in a very busy General Motors dealership. We offer a Health Benefits plan, modern well-equipped facility, great training& above average compensation! If interested call or email Jasyson Kowalchuk 306.331.7766 j.kowalchuk1@sasktel.net. Echo Valley GM Fort Qu Appelle, SK. HELP WANTED Journeyman or Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician, Kindersley, SK. Extremely busy independent shop. Wage based on education and experience. Benefits package. Fax 306463-4822 or email mid.plains@sasktel.net.
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RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
1 BDRM, grd floor, N/S, N/P, priv ent, incls utils, waterfront on Witty’s Beach, south view, unfurnished, $750 or furnished, $850. 250-478-0056.
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SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.
FURNITURE DANISH TEAK table, seats 4, extended seats 6, flips over to a card table, 250-727-6262. ESTATE: SOFA Suites from $20., Wooden Rocking Chair $99., Oak Bookcases $69., Sleigh Bed $149., Mates Bed $169., Trundle Bed $249., Headboards from $29., Vilas Maple B/R Suite $699.; Solid Mahogany Q/S Bed with Night Tables & 11 Drawer Mule Dresser $1999. (Was $6000.), Q/Size Organic Cotton Mattress Set $499., Sears-O-Pedic K/Size 4Pc Mattress Set $499., Much More! BUY & SAVE 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is Not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.c NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344
MEDICAL HEALTH FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. 1-800-7658660 www.allcalm.com.
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PETS PET CARE SERVICES Get My Leash Dog Walking We provide in-home, personalized care and exercise for your beloved dogs. Call Lisa @ 250-419-3006 or getmyleash@gmail.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
FREE ITEMS FREE: KENMORE Microwave oven, white, works perfectly. Call 250-656-5718.
FRIENDLY FRANK 10 CUBIC foot Freezer, works well, $99. (250)477-4545. 2 NEW bath towels, purple, black floral design, 26wx44l. $10. Call 250-383-4578. NOMA OIL filled heater, silent operation, 3 heat settings, $40, large fan, $15, call 250544-0416.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BUILDING SALE... “Rock bottom prices” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers Direct 1-800-668-5422. CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991 DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL buildings Priced to Clear. Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
GORGE, LRG 1 bdrm, priv parking, utils incl, N/S, N/P, Oct. 1, $745 mo, call 250-3840460 (leave a mess). LANGFORD: COZY 1 bdrm in private home. NS/NP, util’s incld’d, $750. (250)474-4682. MARIGOLD AREA- 1 bdrm, shared lndry, quiet. NS/NP. $750, (immed). 250-727-6217.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1200 sq ft suite, Brentwood Bay; one bedroom and den; 1 1/2 baths; two decks, one with water view; stainless steel appliances; front loading washer/dryer; one parking spot; pet considered; available immediately; year lease; $1600 a month; you pay utilities and cable. Email: mville@telus.net
COLWOOD 2 bdrm condo, insuite laundry, 5 appl’s, FP incld’d. N/P. Avail. Oct 1. $1100. Call (250)474-6855. DOWNTOWN LANGFORD: $695; just reno’d 1 bdrm. Also 1 bdrm, $725. Adult oriented character building; no pets; refs. Rudi 250-818-5878. DOWNTOWN SIDNEY 1-bdrm north facing condo in The Landmark w/ underground parking, close to sea with views, NP, $1000 mo, call 250-652-7707. FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large 2 bdrm, $960/mo. Avail now. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing.
SIDNEY CONDO- 2 bdrm, NS/NP. $1375 + hydro, close to all amens. 250-656-4003. SOOKE: TOP floor corner, ocean front 2 bdrm condo. Fresh paint, clean. $825. Call Janice 250-391-8484. WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop is ideal for small business, woodworking, hobbyist. Living space has separate entrance with large bedroom, separate laundry room, full bath, open kitchen living area & 2 decks. New Appliances include washer, dryer and dishwasher. Located on 4 acres in cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area). Fenced veggie garden. Great 30 min walk to beach. Rustic but charming. Avail Sept 1. $1200. call 250709-2010 for details.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop is ideal for small business, woodworking, hobbyist. Living space has separate entrance with large bedroom, separate laundry room, full bath, open kitchen living area & 2 decks. New Appliances include washer, dryer and dishwasher. Located on 4 acres in cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area). Fenced veggie garden. Great 30 min walk to beach. Rustic but charming. Avail Sept 1. $1200. call 250709-2010 for details.
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AIRPORT SIDE, updated 3 bdrm, F/S, N/S, N/P, refs, $1450 + utils. 250-656-4003.
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
BRAND NEW 2 bdrm, unit, 5 min. walk to Whiffin Spit. 1 bath, patio, fenced yard, W/D, 4 stainless appls, $1050. + utils. Avail now. 250-642-0311
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SAANICH- (CENTRAL) 2 lrg bdrms+ sun rm, new reno, appls/flrs, F/P, 3 bath, 2800sq ft. NS/NP. $1800+ utils. Avail Now. 250-361-6183.
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.
NEAR BEAR Mtn. Bright, spacious 2-bdrm w/ views, 5 appl’s. Sep. laundry, F/P, patio, yard, NS/NP. $1150. inclds utils. (250)391-8817. SAANICH: FURNISHED large 1 bdrm suite. NP/NS. Avail. Sept. 1. Ref’s req’d $900/mo inclusive. Call 250-721-0281, 250-858-0807. SAANICH WEST- very clean 2 bdrm bsmt suite, grd level, laundry, cable, F/P. $1100 inclds utils. NS/NP. Call (250)479-6552.
FREE CASH back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery. WANT A vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in August, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.
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SIDNEY, GRD level, quiet 2 bdrm, 1000 sq ft, bright, priv patio. Close to town & bus, N/S, $1000 mo, 778-426-1817 SOOKE- LRG new 2 bdrm, W/D, 4 appls, close to amens, prkg, N/S. Refs. $950 inclds utils. (Immed) (250)294-0874. TILLICUM/CAREY, bright 1bdrm. Full bath. Sep ent, close to amens, NS/NP. $725 incls hydro/electric/WD. Avail Oct. 1 250-294-4070, 250-588-5195. VIEW ROYAL- 2 bdrms, shared laundry. N/S. 1 small pet ok. $1100 inclds hydro/water. Call (250)658-4735.
SUITES, UPPER BRENTWOOD, LARGE studio exclusive suite, country setting, furn’d or unfurn’d, $675 mo, N/S, N/P, 250-652-3082. METCHOSIN- QUIET, extralarge 1 bdrm+ den area, $950. inclds utils. (250)478-5326.
CARS 1993 TOYOTA Camry, good condition, $1900 obo. Call 250-380-9474.
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SAANICHTON, NEWLY reno’d, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, warm, bright int, deck, fenced yard, garage, near ocean, hospital, Sidney, bus. Quiet peaceful area. N/S, N/P, $1500 + util’s. Oct. 1. Call (250)655-0717.
2007 DODGE Dakota, silver, 41,000kms, auto, a/c, cruise. $13,000. Call 250-884-6998.
SIDNEY 2 BDRM upper suite, large kitchen & living room, patio, lots of storage, W/D. N/S, no dogs. $1200 + utils. Avail now. (250)889-6276.
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TOWNHOUSES BEAUTIFUL 3BDRM, 2.5bath avail immed, new: fs/wd/dw, walk amens/bus/Sooke core, $1600, N/S. 250-642-0133.
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BEAUTIFUL WOODED lot, 54 acres, $19,900. South east shore NS, ideal for hunting and camping or cottage. Listing #B-B977 ask for Monika 1877-637-2553 or fax 1-902637-2553. 1-902-637-3797.
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THE OPEN GATE CHURCH Anglican Network In Canada 1289 Parkdale Dr. Phone: 250-590-6736
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 798 Goldstream Avenue
Sunday Services 8:30 Traditional Holy Communion BCP 10:15 Family Praise with Kings Club (Sunday School) EVERYONE WELCOME “Jesus Christ: The Way, The Truth, The Life”
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WESTSIDE BIBLE CHURCH The natural Pastor Tim Davis man cannot SUNDAY SERVICE: 10:30 am 4125 Metchosin Road Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm understand the Bible Study & Prayer Service at 9:30 am on Sundays things of God as 3307 Wishart Rd. 250-478-8066 For info contact 250-474-4119 All are welcome they are spiritually www.westsidefamily.org discerned. GORDON UNITED CHURCH WEST SHORE The Anglican Church of Canada Saint Mary of the Incarnation
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Metchosin Coun. Bob Gramigna bastes lamb cooking on a spit just before dinner was served at the annual Metchosin Day event on Sunday. Hundreds of people roamed the municipal grounds and lined up for the traditional volunteer-run feast, featuring fresh lamb and salmon from the district.
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COLWOOD PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 2250 Sooke Road 250-478-7113
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market rates that BC Hydro is predicting to soar in the years to come. And they argue that the review panel used an “all-in estimated cost” for independent power that includes power line extensions and the cost of converting intermittent power to firm, long-term supply. In an “apples to apples” comparison, independent producers match or beat the price of new power sources developed by BC Hydro, said Paul Kariya, executive director of the Clean Energy Association of B.C. Judith Sayers, former chief of the Hupacasath First Nation on Vancouver Island, said small run-of-river development helped her community to learn business as well as gain a steady income and a clean electricity source. There are now 125 B.C. aboriginal communities involved with clean energy projects, she said. “It’s important to first nations because we need to get involved in development
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Graham Horn, vice-president of Innergex Renewable Energy, said his company is considering making B.C. the base for its North and South American clean energy operations, based on its progressive policies. Montreal-based Innergex operates the Ashlu Creek and Fitzsimmons Creek run-ofriver projects near Whistler, and recently completed a group of projects at the north end of Harrison Lake. NDP energy critic John Horgan said BC Hydro should not be paying to connect independent power projects to the grid, unless it is to help a remote community get off diesel generators. And it shouldn’t use its large dam capacity to shape intermittent power so private companies can benefit. “A public utility is not supposed to improve the bottom line for shareholders, and that’s the fundamental flaw in the IPP policies of the B.C. Liberals,” Horgan said. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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