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Highrise project proposed near Latoria Colwood council gives initial OK to 187-unit building Sam Van Schie News staff
breakfast, are read books and get a free book to take home. Parents get to socialize over free coffee and snacks. Last year 208 different kids came to at least one Books for Breakfast, and many are repeat clients. “This has grown just through word of mouth,� Manthorpe said. “This may be a West Shore initiative, but people come from all over Victoria.� Langford parents Mark and Miriam Sargeant said the program has allowed them to expand their library of kids' books for their 10 month old daughter Isla.
A 187-unit highrise development proposed for the corner of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Latoria Road got the nod from Colwood council to move on to public consultation. The building would replace one single family home at 594 Latoria Road and undeveloped treed property behind it, on a 0.96 hectare (2.4 acres) lot across from the Latoria Walk subdivision. Coun. Judith Cullington, acting-chair at the planning meeting where the proposal was discussed before it was voted on at council, said the proponent may have difficulty getting neighbours to support for the development. Thirty residents came to the committee meeting to express disapproval. “Mainly they were concerned with the density and height of the proposed development, and some brought up traffic flow and pedestrian safety,� Cullington said. Single-storey homes on the property next to the proposed development would be dwarfed by a tiered building with five storeys at its low end, facing Latoria Road, and a maximum of 11-storeys along VMP. “I’ve been looking up at a lot of 11-storey buildings as I’ve been considering this application,� Cullington said. “It seems high for the area, but what I’ve realized is you don’t really look up at buildings. You just look at what’s at ground level.� Developer Mojtaba Shahab of Parsi Development has planned ground floor commercial space, suggesting a restaurant and day care, as well as other offices, retail stores and live-work spaces.
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Langford residents Mark and Miriam Sargeant read to their 10 month old daughter Isla. Books for Breakfast program based in Colwood has allowed the Sargeants to expand their book library for their child.
Parent, tot reading project balloons Books for Breakfast in Colwood draws kids from across region Edward Hill News staff
Volunteers arrive a dawn to set up chairs and mats, slice breakfast fruit and haul in books — it’s a demanding operation to prep for 100 expectant tots and their parents. Books for Breakfast has ballooned from a small effort at John Stubbs Memorial school to encourage parents to read to their kids, to a monthly,
weekday community party with more children than organizers can handle. “We thought this would be a one year thing. Four and a half years ago we thought 20 kids was a lot,� said Darlene Manthorpe, director of Books for Breakfast and who works at the Belmont Park preschool. “Now we have to cut it off at 100 because of parking.� Entering its fifth year, the monthly, volunteer program now runs out of the gym in the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre, a branch of the Military Family Resource Centre. It’s popularity has grown by word of mouth and parent networking, and it’s not hard to understand why — each session the kids get a free light
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A master of his craft
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A lifelong performer feels the pull between his passion and his livelihood Edward Hill News staff
When Terry Brennan strums his guitar, the music seems to spill out of him — tunes of love lost, love found and life lived. He’s an old-fashioned folk and roots musician who critics call a master craftsman of songs. He records in his simple home studio in Langford using tape cassettes. His Gibson J-200 guitar, once first love of his life, “is now my second,” after his wife Kate. For a guy who has hung out with Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash and who has written hundreds of songs, many to great acclaim, Brennan has found fame — or at least commercial fame — painfully elusive. At 63, Brennan has been working gigs for 45 years, since the days of sneaking into clubs in the Yorkville area of Toronto as a teenager. As a youth he was on a path toward a career in professional baseball, but folk and blues music of the late 1960s became his calling. “My dad wanted me to play second base for the New York Yankees,” Brennan says laughing. “I was well on my way when Bob Dylan ruined all that.” Brennan moved to the West Coast in the late 1960s to seek out adventure, becoming a cowboy
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Terry Brennan strums his guitar in his Langford home. The acclaimed folk and roots musician and songwriter is still going strong after more than 40 years of performing. on a ranch in Merritt, and a miner in the Yukon. It was there, in the north with a girlfriend, he was shot at by a jealous estranged husband — fine fodder for future songs. “I remember a crazy laugh in the night,” he says. “I was lying in bed when bullets came through the wall.” He has always kept one foot in the folk and blues scene and the other at a regular, steady job. Being a vagabond starving artist didn’t sit well with the selftaught guitar player, who has been at everything from a restau-
rant manager to a handyman to a gardener. It’s a decision he’s wrestled with throughout his career as a singer and songwriter. With a voice and song writing sensibility somewhere between Dylan and Gordon Lightfoot, Brennan consistently won music writing contests in the 1990s and earned accolades as a performer, but he put more time and energy into crafting music than self promotion. In the 1980s and 90s, he performed off and on at music festivals based on reputation and
recommendations from other performers. These days the competition is fierce, plentiful and from around the world — and folk fests are booked years in advance. “You can make a good living between being a pop success and where I’m at,” Brennan says. “I’m not headed toward stardom. These days I’ve got more modest goals.” Married and living in Langford for six years now, he works at GardenWorks in Colwood, but with the help of his wife as a promoter and manager, Brennan is
tackling the Western Canada folk circuit with renewed energy. “It’s been six years since I’ve moved to Vancouver Island and I’ve worked way more,” he says. “There’s better venues, better audiences. I like playing for audiences who really listen.” Beyond smaller venues around the Capital Region, this weekend he is performing at the Vancouver Island Exhibition in Nanaimo. Next year he’s aiming for folk fests in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. He’s also performing with friend Roger Plant, a performer “who completes the musical picture.” “From the get-go he fit in like butter and jam. We’ve still never rehearsed, it’s effortless,” Brennan says. “Using my original songs and Roger’s fingers, we’ll get some sweet gigs.” Playing his guitar and writing music — Brennan has a repertoire of some 200 original songs and hundreds more that are works in progress — remains his passion. He still agonizes over every chorus and every word, although it’s easier to craft music when times are tough, not when he has a happy, stable home life. “I’ve had a lot of sleepless nights over one word. I’m a stickler for a well-written song — it should sound like it fell out of the apple tree. They don’t have to be complicated, but they have a lot to say. “You should never have to fight to know what a song is about. They’re about love lost, love found and about resolving things, a spiritual journey.” For more on Terry Brennan, see radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/TerryBrennan.
Colwood, Langford mull boundary adjustments Sam Van Schie News staff
Langford and Colwood are negotiating a way to straightening out their wonky municipal boundaries. Two adjustments are proposed: The first would see the boundary along 3200 block of Jacklin Road, from Walfred Road to the Galloping Goose Trail, moved from the east side of the road to the middle. The second,
more complicated, change would have Veterans Memorial Parkway split down the middle from Kelly Road to Meaford Avenue. During an Aug. 29 council meeting, Colwood agreed to initiate legal proceedings to change the Jacklin Road boundary, which will entail transferring a section of road designation from Colwood to Langford. The swap will have no impact on private
properties and the municipalities will maintain an existing agreement to share maintenance responsibilities for the road. But the the latter boundary, which crosses VMP and Colwood Creek twice, involves swapping some un-developed land and Colwood isn’t ready to accept what Langford has proposed. Colwood Coun. Judith Cullington, who was acting chair at the planning meeting when the swap was discussed, said the
land Colwood is being offered has more development restrictions, and potentially less taxable value, than the parcel it would give up. “We could consider a land swap, but this one is not entirely fair as proposed,” Cullington said. “We’ll keep the door open for suggestions. I think our staff have one or two ideas for how to make it a fairer deal.” Council unanimously declined the second boundary adjustment as proposed.
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Business leaders plan to pitch their case for more due diligence and a regional referendum on a proposed $950-million light-rail rapid transit service. A delegation of representatives from the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, which represents 1,000 businesses, will be championing the quest when the Victoria Regional Transit Commission meets on Sept. 13. “No surprise — what we’re going to do is say there needs to be a third-party review in order to make this funding decision,” said Bruce Carter, chamber president. The chamber is now in the process of fine-tuning its referendum position, developing what it thinks the question should be, who should have the opportunity to answer it, and when it could be asked. “One of the reasons why
nance model, Carter said. In June, the chamber sounded the alarm that the LRT project should undergo a third-party review and receive endorsement from voters, after it gave B.C. Transit’s proposal a business review. Given the complexity involved, chamber officials concluded an outside party needs to analyze the proposal’s construction and operating costs, and determine the economic impact and cost-sharing options. Since then, Carter has spoken with B.C. Transit representatives and said he has been assured that an external review of the project will happen. “When they get to the next stage, which is the business case development, there will be a review by an independent third party and it will be a contractor and it will go to government,” Carter said. “It’s a requirement for funding at the federal level.”
we don’t have a question is because we don’t know whether we’re borrowing a billion dollars or how we’re paying for it, or really if it is a billion dollars, until there’s a third-party review,” Carter said.
“We don’t know whether we’re borrowing a billion dollars or how we’re paying for it, or really if it is a billion dollars, until there’s a third-party review.” –Bruce Carter Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
The magnitude of the potential costs involved in the project, combined with the commission’s lacking regional representation, make a strong case for an external review, eventually going to voters for direction, as well as a new transit gover-
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New boss selected for West Shore Mounties West Shore RCMP have found a new commanding officer, although it’s not clear when he’ll take up his new post. RCMP Inspector Kevin Violot will take command when he is able to move from his post in the Northwest Territories. He has 31 years with the Mounties and is currently the acting criminal operations officer. “He is on a quick timeline to take command. That is the hope,” said Cpl. Kathy Rochlitz. Former West Shore detachment commander Mark Fisher took the job as chief of the Oak Bay Police in July.
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Clark to wait for 2013 for mandate from voters Tom Fletcher Edward Hill News staff
Premier Christy Clark has ended months of speculation, announcing she will wait until the scheduled date of May 2013 to face the voters in a general election. Since winning the B.C. Liberal leadership in February, Clark has questioned whether she has a sufficient mandate to govern until the election date specified in provincial law. She reversed that position in interviews with selected Vancouver media outlets last week. Clark denied that the defeat of the harmonized sales tax or party polling changed her mind. In various interviews, she emphasized the instability of the world economy and the lack of a public appetite for another election this year. West Shore MLAs suspect Clark’s about-face on a fall election hinges on the unpopularity of her party in the wake of the defeated HST, rather than keeping to fixed election dates. B.C.’s election law specifies a provincial election every four years, but reserves the traditional right of the government to deal with unusual circumstances such as death or resignation. Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan (NDP), who supports fixed election
dates, said the failure to pass the HST is equivalent to a non-confidence vote on tax policy, meaning the government should fall. “If the HST had been defeated in the legislature, that would have been a vote of non-confidence. Instead we had 1.6 million people pass judgment on tax policy of government, and yet they still govern,” Horgan said. “Under normal circumstances that would say ‘you guys are done.’ This is new grounds. In Canada we’ve never voted on tax policy before.” “I’m disappointed,” he said. “I was looking forward to defeating the Liberals in an election.” After being sworn in as premier, Clark appointed an election readiness committee chaired by cabinet minister Rich Coleman and Brad Bennett, son of former premier Bill Bennett. Election preparations recently cost Clark a cabinet minister, as Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner stepped down as attorney-general in August, citing the pressure to name a campaign team for a possible fall election. Esquimalt-Royal Roads MLA Maurine Karagianis (NDP) called Clark’s position a “clear flip flop,” which provokes further uncertainty of an economy in an 18-month sales-tax limbo.
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“Clark said she would go into an election after the HST (referendum) because she is an unelected premier,” Karagianis said, referring to the fact that Clark, while winning a by-election, hasn’t led the B.C. Liberals through a general election. “But she read the tea leaves that she would be defeated. “The state of economic uncertainly magnifies itself the way Clark conducts herself. There is no vision presented for where this government is going. I think the government has gotten worse under this premier.” Both MLAs concede voter fatigue
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 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; • Eighteen (18) years of age or older; • Resident of British Columbia for at least six (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. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Chief Election Officer, at 250-652-6884 or Sarah Jones, Municipal Clerk, at 250-479-6800. Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this seventeenth (17th) day of August, 2011.
could undermine another election in 2011, after a federal election in May, a summer referendum and upcoming municipal elections in November. At the same time, they know the time is ripe for their party to sweep the Liberals from the office and form government. “My preference would be good governance, not necessarily my government,” Horgan said. “The Liberals have got to show they can govern, but they’re all over the map. That happens to governments that have been around for a long time.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com
NOTICE OF NOMINATION 2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 62 (Sooke) that nominations for the office of Trustee will be received at the offices of School District No. 62 (Sooke), 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, B.C. between the hours of 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, the fourth (4th) day of October 2011 and 4:00 P.M. on Friday, the fourteenth (14th) day of October 2011 and during that period the nomination documents shall only be received on regular office days and hours. 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. Seven Trustees will be elected for a three (3) year term commencing December 2011 and terminating after the election held in 2014 in accordance with the legislation in the Local government Act (2014) as follows: Belmont Zone
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The mode of nomination shall be as follows: Candidates shall be nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of School District No. 62 (Sooke). The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribed in the Local Government Act and School Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify the 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. Copies of all forms are available at the Offices of School District No. 62 (Sooke), 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, B.C. or by calling the Chief Election Officer at (250) 472 0059. Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this fifth (5th) day of September, 2011.
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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 7th 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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Food growers in Highlands band together Charla Huber
ability to share knowledge,” Lee said. He said it’s nice to have a personal contact for information instead of just looking in books. The group helps Ann when she “has five million zucchinis and no cucumbers.” Through the group the Bairds and Lee have learned about other Highlanders who are raising their own beef and others who are growing
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After a group of Highlands residents got together for a seed swap they ended up forming a community group about producing local food. The Highlands “local food group” meets monthly and has about 25 members who actively attend meetings. The group has been meeting regularly since April. “We talk about how to grow food, who has the best parsnips, and seed swapping,” said Ann Baird, a group member. “It’s about building a community,” added Gord Baird, Ann’s husband. “Then the community can grow more food.” “You want the kids to think (growing food is magic) but you don’t want adults to think it’s magic when it just appears on the shelves,” said Warren Lee, a member of the group. Each month the group meets at a member’s garden. After a tour, they enjoy a potluck and conversation. “The main gist behind the group is you get to learn from and share stories,” Lee said. Ann and Gord focus on growing 100 per cent of the vegetables their family consumes. They’ve also been learning how to create soil out of composting weeds and
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their own wheat. “It doesn’t have to be farm land to grow food,” Ann said. Even though the Bairds have a full garden, a green house, fruit and nut tress and chickens, Gord said the group is teaching them that, “we don’t know much.” For more information on the Highlands Local Food Group or to join email ann@eco-sense.ca.
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Gord and Ann Baird, along with Warren Lee, stand among their healthy garden. Highlands growers have banded together to trade tips and advice for successful veggie harvests. unwanted plants such as Scotch broom. “We keep cutting broom and weeds and make a big pile, then we cover it with goat manure and plant squash,” Ann said. After the gardening season, the pile becomes soil and is then used throughout the garden. The local food group is made up of members with varying knowledge on gardening and food production.
“The group is about helping people get started with whatever skills they have,” Ann said. “It’s just everybody helping everyone else.” Lee, a climate scientist, has just started getting into gardening with his family. “We are working on building a garden,” Lee said. His family has also started raising rabbits, but just as pets for now. “This group is building a sense of community and the
NOTICE OF NOMINATION GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION 2011
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the City of Colwood that nominations for the offices of Mayor and six (6) Councillors will be received at the offices of the City of Colwood, 3300 Wishart Road, Colwood, B.C. between the hours of 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, the fourth (4th) day of October 2011 and 4:00 P.M. on Friday, the fourteenth (14th) day of October 2011 and during that period the nomination documents shall only be received on regular office days and hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Should anyone wish to file nomination documents in other than office hours, arrangements may be made by phoning the Deputy Chief Election Officer, Pat Crozier, at (250) 478 4566 or the Chief Election Officer at (250) 472 0059. A Mayor and six (6) Councillors will be elected for a three (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). The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows: Candidates shall be nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of the City of Colwood. 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.
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THE OPEN GATE CHURCH Anglican Network In Canada 1289 Parkdale Dr. Phone: 250-590-6736
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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Children's program starts Sept. 11
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Capital Regional District Notice of Nomination
2011 General Local Election Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Areas in the Capital Regional District that nominations for the office of Electoral Area Director will be received between 9:00am, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 and 4:00pm, Friday, October 14, 2011. 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): ä Juan de Fuca Electoral Area One Director ä Salt Spring Island Electoral Area One Director ä Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area One Director (Galiano, Mayne, North Pender, Saturna, South Pender and Piers Islands)
Further information on the requirements and procedures for making a nomination and copies of all forms are available at: ä 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; ä RU by calling the Chief Election Officer at 250.472.0059. Dated this 4th day of September, 2011 Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Officer
The project is designed to be pedestrian friendly with landscaping separating walkways from the street and a pond fed naturally from Latoria creek. The applicant is asking to purchase a nearly 3,000 square metre section of city-owned, surplus road right of way that was designated to become part of VMP. The land is valued at $535,000 and the developer has suggested that money could go back into the project and be used to create a roundabout at the VMP-Latoria intersection, worth $1 million that the developer would install, potentially sharing the cost with other developers in the area. Mayor David Saunders thought this was a fair trade.
“The road (right-of-way) is non-taxable surplus land and this would be a way to start collecting taxes on it,” he said, noting that he supports the density of the project because it would increase the tax base. “The same arguments we’re hearing in opposition to this project we heard when we were considering Latoria Walk, and I think everybody is glad we went ahead with that,” Saunders said. “These are the type of bold moves we have to take to set a strong foundation for the future of this city.” The only councillor to speak in opposition to the project was Coun. Cynthia Day who said the official community plan doesn’t support such high density in the area. “This isn’t a suitable develop-
ment for this neighbourhood,” she said. “Latoria Valley was designated as a minor centre, not a major centre.” But Cullington pointed out that the OCP allows for higher density in exchange for more amenities. “The proposal will benefit the City of Colwood and residents. It comes with a very strong amenity package,” she said. In addition to road improvements, the developer would improve Latoria creek and make financial contributions to funds for community amenities, affordable housing, public art, and fire hall upgrades and highrise training for firefighters. The applicant will have to develop a riparian habitat preservation plan for the creek prior to public hearing.
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“It’s great. They’ve got a big carafe of coffee and it’s great to see other parents,” said Miriam, who took Isla to five sessions last winter and spring. “When it’s your first kid, it’s great to get back out into doing community events.” “For parents it’s a networking and social time. And it’s a big event for kids. They get to see friends they’ve made,” Manthorpe said. “It’s a party atmosphere and they get a book.” Manthrope is budgeting $9,900 to cover books and expenses, funded through grants from the Sooke School District, Literacy Connection West Shore, among others. MFRC gives the space for free. Many of the volunteers are teachers with Belmont Park preschool and are critical to the success of the program. “It’s so much fun to do,” Manthorpe said. “We get way more back from the kids and parents than what we put in. We get so excited, it’s kind of an adrenaline rush.” The premise behind the program is encouraging positive associations between books and reading, and to show parents that reading to their kids is a fun activity. The BFB volunteer storytellers tend to be
teachers or entertainers, who are good a getting the kids engaged and interacting with the story. “When we read a book, we are modelling how to read. (Storytellers) engage the kids, they talk about what is happening, they get kids to take part in the story,” Manthorpe said. “We want parents and children reading together, we want them to look at books and reading as a lot of fun, not because it’s something they have to do.” It may be counterintuitive, but tots from zero to six years old make an engaged audience, Manthrope said. Most don’t have a problem sitting through breakfast, two book readings and several sing-alongs. Parents, on the other hand, can be a touch chatty. “It’s not a tough audience at all. The kids are fantastic,” Manthorpe said. “Kids are noisy because they are interacting with the book, so parents think they can chat. The biggest problem is parents talking in the background.” Parents interested in registering for Books for Breakfast can email booksforbreakfast@ shaw.ca. For more on Books for Breakfast, see www.sookewestshoreliteracy.ca, under programs. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
Books for babies Not to be confused with Books for Breakfast, the Greater Victoria Public Library runs the “Books for Babies” program, where all new parents are given a free cloth bag, a book, a music CD and information on literacy. About 2,000 bags per year are given to parents in the Capital Region through the libraries or public heath units. The program is funded annually through TD Bank Financial Group, which gives $30,000, and the Steve Nash Foundation, which gives $15,000. “This is a valuable program for young parents, and it’s free,” said Andrea Brimmell, head librarian at Juan de Fuca and Goudy branches. Library branches have reading times for babies and parents. See gvpl.ca/about-thelibrary/our-community/ books-for-babies or call 250-413-0365 for more information on Books for Babies.
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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.
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Championship caps rebirth year for velodrome Flood of new members bodes well for track cycling Sam Van Schie News staff
The track cycling season wrapped up at the Juan de Fuca Velodrome last weekend with the three day Cycling B.C.’s Provincial Track Cycling Championship. More than 60 cyclists, “This mainly from Vancouver certainly isn’t and Victoria, raced in a variety of sprints and our last hurrah.” longer distance pursuits –Chris Anstey in individual and team GVVA president events. Greater Victoria Velodrome Association president Chris Anstey was pleased to see the track put to good use after being closed due to an insurance risk for the two previous summers. “Track racing is not just racing, it’s a social community,” he said, pointing to the range of age (teens to seniors) and ability (three categories) converging on the track. “A lot of riders gave up on track cycling and sold their bike when the velodrome closed,” he said. “When we were let back on the track, they had to rush out and get new bikes.” The GVVA signed up 130 members during its season, including a record 20 juniors. Its twiceweekly “learn to ride track” courses were never empty. Members could get on the track three days per week, Mondays for time training, Wednesdays for group rides and Sunday for open track.
Anstey is confident the track will be open again next year. “This certainly isn’t our last hurrah,” he said of the championships. “My understanding is we’ll be able to use the track next year, but I’m not exactly sure on what terms.” A consultants report commissioned by West Shore Parks and Recreation recommended the GVVA’s one-year lease on the velodrome be extended to five years. But in the longer term, about 10 years down the road, the report recommended redeveloping the 333-metre cycling track to make way for an artificial turf field. Anstey would rather see the existing velodrome upgraded to a better quality cycling track. “The velodrome is one of the safest places to ride,” he said. “You don’t have to be a serious racer to enjoy it. It’s a great aerobic activity for all ages.” For more information on the velodrome society and for racing results, see gvva. bc.ca.
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Kim Webb, Jim Holtz and Mike Elkink warm up for the team sprint qualifier at the velodrome Friday, part of the provincial track cycling championship.
Capital Regional District Notice of Advance Voter Registration & Availability of List of Registered Electors
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).
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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. 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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ack to school is usually a positive time, with young minds shaking out the summer cobwebs and the learning beginning anew. On the one hand, the institution of fullday kindergarten marks the full integration of a program started last year in the Capital Region, for which the results were largely positive. On the other, September is painting a less glowing picture on a couple of other fronts. Students taking certain Grade 11 and 12 equivalency courses through Camosun College, with an eye on post-secondary enrolment, are paying hundreds of dollars for tuition rather than receiving the courses free as they would have last year. And of course, there is the public school teachers’ dispute with the province. Strike notice has been served, which means teachers are working to rule to start the year — no report cards or other administrative duties will be done — a scenario that threatens the strength of new teacherstudent-parent relationships from the start. Like any unionized group, teachers have won the right to collectively bargain. They have also won the right to work-to-rule. But if adhering strictly to contract language means not doing things that allow parents to know how their child is doing at school, then such tasks need to be written into the next agreement contract as being untouchable during labour disputes. That would require serious negotiation as well, but keeping teachers’ service at a minimum level is critical to ensuring valuable learning time is not lost. For the sake of the students, both sides need to dispense with the political posturing, learn to compromise, hammer out an appropriate deal and get on with creating a meaningful environment in which young minds can learn.
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mist’s online debt clock is a faint, ee if this number means anything: $42 trillion, increasing by theoretical wake-up call — a call that most people ignore. They sleep thousands per second. through the signal, and That’s the debt owed by continue their personal the world’s governments. dreams or nightmares. The Economist magazine “Ah, but you should tracks its rise online with a awaken to the danger global debt clock. of the debt, if you know We are supposed to be what’s good for you,” the scared by that long snake money-pundits say. of digits, but it causes Should we? Fully alert most people to yawn, or people may see a finanscratch their heads and cial landscape that is turn to hockey or Youmuch different to the one Tube. G.E. Mortimore the conservative or neoYou couldn’t say the Think About It liberal dollar-gurus want numbers boggle the mind. us to see. They don’t enter the mind. What is this money that we owe Even one trillion is an empty idea collectively? Money used to be — the unit followed by 12 zeroes. coins minted from copper, silver The distance to the nearest galaxy and gold, plus the bits of printed would be more exciting, if I could paper that certified the existence of remember it. specific quantities of treasure held My late wife Peggy, who worked in vaults. for a while as a secretary for the Not any more. Coins are small Canadian Law Commission, a think change. Serious money is just a tank killed by Prime Minister Stemass of paper and electronics that phen Harper, once carried a visitthe government and commercial ing baby around the commission’s banks and business corporations library, telling the baby in a soothconjure up together. ing tone about the commission’s They order us to accept whatever work and the contents of the books. tiny or bloated share of that alleged The global public debt means as money we can squeeze out, and much to the average person as the exchange the computer symbols for Law Commission’s work meant to groceries and other stuff, and trade the baby. Less, probably. some of it for human and environPeggy’s account did have the effect of a lullaby, assuring the baby mental services and infrastructure — big subsidies to automobile that everything was okay, or soon roads, sketchy aid to buses and railwould be after some changes in ways. policy and jurisprudence. According to the official word On the other hand, the Econo-
from Ottawa, the flow of the “free market” has swept us into economic trouble, but helpful restraint by a government in Canada has saved this country from the worst of it. The implication is that Canadians will prosper as long as we slash social and environmental programs. The “free market” is portrayed as a relentless force of nature resembling Egypt’s Nile river, where smart observers of the river and their descendants, by relative accuracy in estimating this year’s deposit of river mud and the abundance of grain, were able to transform themselves into priest-kings and living gods. Unlike the Nile, however, the “market” turns out to be a system partly handmade and controlled by money twisters and politicians. Social policy scholar Chuck Collins recently pointed out that 25 of the U.S.A.’s largest corporations paid more to their CEOs and more to lobbyists than they paid in taxes. They dodged taxes on much of their profit by hiding it in tax havens, from Bermuda to the Cayman Islands. Environmental thinker Guy Dauncey in Econews urges closing of tax havens and adding a tax on junk food, to increase annual world revenues by up to $1.4 trillion. Great idea. gemort@pacificcoast.net —G.E. Mortimore is a Langfordbased writer. Think About It runs every second week in the Gazette.
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estimated 8.7 million species on iologists recently found a strange monkey in the Ama- Earth, 86 per cent on land and 91 per cent in the zon. They didn’t oceans have not been know the unusual titi described by scienmonkey, with its bright tists. And describing red beard and tail, even just means identifying existed. and naming. Researchers also It doesn’t mean we found what they believe know anything about to be a massive river population numbers, running 6,000 kilometres geographic distribuunderneath the Amazon tion, what they eat, River. The underground how they reproduce, Hamza River is 200 to David Suzuki or their relationship 400 kilometres wide, Science Matters with other species. whereas the Amazon Authors of the ranges from one to 100 study, published in the scientific kilometres wide. These are just two examples of journal PLoS Biology, argue that understanding the range of biohow much we have yet to learn diversity in our world is crucial about our planet. to conservation. In many cases, As for the plants and animals plants and animals are going that share our home, a recent extinct before we even know of study — “How Many Species their existence. “We know we are Are There on Earth and in the losing species because of human Ocean?” — suggests that of the
activity, but we can't really appreciate the magnitude of species lost until we know what species are there,” study co-author Camilo Mora said. As well as the titi monkey, other animals recently discovered include a small African antelope, a bacterium that consumes ironoxide on the sunken Titanic, an underwater mushroom, a jumping cockroach, and a “prehistoric” eel found in a cave in the Pacific Ocean. The eel has so many unusual features, including a second upper jaw, that it has been classified as a new species belonging to a new genus and family. And, several species that were thought to have been extinct have since been rediscovered. However, researchers say this doesn’t mean they have recovered. Pretty much all of them are still at risk of extinction. In fact,
92 per cent of all amphibians and 86 per cent of all birds and mammals are believed to be facing extinction, and tens of thousands of species are being wiped out every year. Many factors are at play in this biodiversity crisis, but most are related to human activity. Habitat destruction and conversion of land for agriculture and development are big ones. The spread of invasive species, overexploitation of natural resources, pollution, and climate change are also major contributors to what some scientists are calling the sixth great extinction. Unlike the previous mass extinctions, this one is humancaused. But the history of these extinctions should also tell us something. Nature and the planet are resilient. They bounce back after major crises, but — and this is crucial — not until the cause
of the extinction or crisis has dissipated. This means we humans are putting ourselves on a path to extinction. The way out is to recognize that we are a part of the natural world and not something that stands outside of it. We absolutely depend on all that nature provides for our existence. Conservation efforts are essential. These will help plants and animals become more resilient to climate change, but they can also help slow climate change. For example, forests absorb and store carbon, so protecting them not only helps the plants and animals that live in them, it also helps reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. We can’t and needn’t give up hope, though. Thanks to the work of scientists and other thinkers, we learn more about our world every day.
LETTERS Teachers have kids in mind during dispute For the second time this summer I am disturbed by the bargaining (or lack thereof) between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association. Both stories I have read have been grossly imbalanced and paint an unjust picture of B.C. teachers. Tom Fletcher’s coverage quotes BCPSEA bargaining bulletins and covers their position for six paragraphs but dedicates only one sentence to BCTF president Susan Lambert. According to Fletcher’s article, the teachers have tabled four demands, all related to salary. For your information, here are some
direct quotes from the teachers’ bargaining bulletin: “Teachers’ top priorities include: improving teaching and learning conditions (class size and composition, caseloads, learning specialist ratios, and time for class preparation), a fair and reasonable compensation package including benefit improvements commensurate with teachers across Canada (B.C. teachers are the fourth lowest paid in the country), and a return to local bargaining as the best solution to local issues. “Premier Clark has an opportunity to make her ‘families first’ agenda real by restoring funding to schools and services to students this September. After a decade of deteriorating conditions, students should come back to school as beneficiaries of
the ruling that restores teachers’ bargaining rights and funding levels to make up for the $275 million which was cut every year since 2002.” It seems teachers do have the kids’ interests in mind. Let’s make sure that the people who do an invaluable service to our society are appreciated and respected accordingly. Bargaining involves two parties — the least we can do is educate ourselves about both sides of an issue before passing judgment. Lara Kremler Victoria
Foghorns serve important purpose
It’s been roughly eight years since the Coast Guard silenced most of the foghorns on our West
Coast lighthouses to save $75,000 per year. Of course, the main reason they used to justify this move was the increasingly widespread use of GPS devices. But this same Coast Guard still feels it’s necessary to have all their visual aids to navigation in place to this day, and, presumably, well into the future. They maintain their system of day markers, cardinal buoys, lighthouses, etcetera. So, on the one hand they seem to be saying that regardless of GPS usage, it is necessary to have these navigation aids in place. (A position I agree with.) On the other hand, they appear to say these aids are only necessary when visibility is good.
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When visibility drops and the fog rolls over you so fast you think someone stole the bow of your boat, you’re supposed to rely on your GPS and only your GPS. Wouldn’t it be beneficial to have navigation aids available when you can’t see where you’re going? Obviously, they’d have to be signals that are heard rather than seen — in a word, foghorns. Their distinctive sound would help confirm your location and would also avoid collisions in the fog, in this case with the land. I spoke to a lightkeeper years ago and he said they fought the removal of the foghorns and they would welcome their return. Now that the government has indicated that staffed lighthouses are here to stay, I’d like to see, or hear, those lightkeepers turn on the foghorns again whenever the fog drops in. It’s an inexpensive way to
keep this foggy coast safer. Glen Farrough Tofino
Going private could be wrong answer Re: Playing Monopoly with B.C. Hydro (B.C. Views, Aug. 17) Before columnist Tom Fletcher prescribes dispensing with public-sector engineers in favour of private-sector “innovation,” he would do well to reflect on the legacy of a recent real-world example of a cost-saving private-sector “innovation” which was introduced over the objections of public sector engineers, namely the California-style leaky condo. Robert Smith Victoria
Third choice needed in B.C. politics With Former NDP leader Carole James’ announcement to run again in the riding of Victo-
ria Beacon-Hill in the next election, I have to wonder if we will ever get new people with new ideas. People don’t like the B.C. Liberals. Ditto for the New Democrats. Both parties have egg on their faces over the HST. With so much unhappiness in the electorate, the time appears ripe for a third party to emerge, which could effectively capitalize on voter disgust with B.C.’s two-party system, a party that would put British Columbians first. Third party advocates insist there is still time to find a candidate. Only one has the necessary oomph: Bill Vander Zalm, who almost certainly won’t run. He is the only person who would be taken seriously by the majority of voters. William Perry Victoria
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Fewer than 500 police officers found themselves dealing with a crowd of 155,000 hockey fans and troublemakers much more quickly than they expected, a review of the Stanley Cup riot has found. Police started out with 446 officers on the streets of downtown Vancouver on June 15, and had 928 on duty by the time the situation was brought under control, said a report issued Sept. 1 by two reviewers appointed by the B.C. government. Unlike the 1994 riot, police from different cities were able to communicate, but due to a lack of practise working together, there was still confusion, the report said. Another difference from 1994 was the expansion of SkyTrain service, which rapidly delivered many more people to the downtown core. The police “meet and greet” technique that was effective during similar downtown gatherings at the Olympics in February could not function because of the size and early arrival of the crowd, said Doug Keefe, the former Nova Scotia deputy minister who conducted the review along with former Vancouver Olympic CEO John Furlong. Premier Christy Clark said she is as frustrated as anyone that more
charges haven’t been laid, but police are trying to be as thorough as possible. “It was those drunken louts who caused this problem,” Clark said. “It wasn’t police, it wasn’t other citizens. It was them.” Only two charges were laid as of last week against rioters. Vancouver Police launched a website Aug. 30 with pictures to help the public identify offenders caught by the many cameras that were used the night of the riot. VPD Chief Jim Chu said he wants a full review of 1,600 hours of video and other evidence so people who committed major offences don’t get off with lesser punishment. Police asked City of Vancouver officials to make the outdoor gathering a ticketed event and check everyone for alcohol, but there wasn’t time to organize that, Keefe said. The 100,000 people who massed in the streets outside the live site led to congestion and confusion that allowed looting and vandalism to continue for several hours. The report makes 53 recommendations to prevent or contain future incidents, including having the RCMP and Vancouver Police tactical squads train together. Police and fire services across the region should have a clear framework for covering major regional events. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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A downtown office building’s security team called Victoria police the afternoon of Aug. 29 when three employees suddenly fell ill at once. They complained of light-headedness, disorientation and numb limbs. A quick investigation found the source of the symptoms in the office fridge: brownies laced with marijuana. The employees were taken to hospital where a doctor confirmed the diagnosis was intoxication. The investigating officer talked to
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Education disputes cast shadow on school year Tom Fletcher Black Press
A work-to-rule campaign by public school teachers, scheduled to begin on the first day of school, is only one dispute expected in education
in the coming year. The B.C. Teachers Federation confirmed Aug. 31 it will file strike notice to take effect Tuesday morning, Sept 5. The BCTF says phase one will be to refuse administrative duties such as meeting with princi-
pals, supervising playgrounds and writing report cards. The union and the employers’ association are far apart on a range of issues, including salary and a list of benefit improvements sought by the BCTF.
One major point in dispute is the meaning of a B.C. Supreme Court decision handed down this spring on the government’s 2002 removal of class size and composition from teacher bargaining. BCTF president Susan Lambert says the decision
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means the government must add $336 million to the public school budget to guarantee a level of service. “Teachers are determined in this round of bargaining to regain those lost services, jobs and resources to meet students’ needs,” Lambert said. Education Minister George Abbott has repeatedly said any settlement must fit with the government’s “net zero” mandate that other public service unions have already accepted. Abbott said in an interview that the BCTF is demanding “restoration of the world as it existed in 2001, and once that’s done, then they’ll start talking.” Abbott said the court does not prescribe an outcome, but gives the two sides a year to work out a compromise. On another long-running dispute, Abbott said he hopes to have amendments ready for the fall legislature session to revamp the B.C. College of Teachers. He said the current system still allows teachers who have complaints against them to surrender their teaching certificate, avoid a disciplinary record, and then get reinstated to teach in a different district later on. A review of the college last year by Victoria lawyer Don Avison found that even teachers with criminal convictions, including one case of sexual assault of students and another of cocaine trafficking, were able to resume teaching. A bright spot for the new school year is the completion of B.C.’s full-day kindergarten project, which is now available provincewide. There are 37,000 kindergarten students expected to enrol in the program, after a $150 million investment in classrooms and an operating budget expanded to $345 million. Abbott said some parents were apprehensive about putting five-year-olds into a full-day school program, but the pilot program last year was well received. “It was remarkable how the kids embraced playbased learning that is a part of the kindergarten program,” he said.
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THE ARTS
Hot ticket: CambaTango, St. Matthias Church hall, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17
Five-piece Buenos Aires-based troupe comes to Victoria for a concert and dance. Tix: $35 at door (600 Richmond Rd.) or $30 in advance, available by calling 250-388-7653 or 250-477-6360.
Dedicated artist churns out the songs Natalie North News staff
Jesse Thomas Brown says he’s not nearly as interesting as the characters he describes in his songs – which may be true. Or, it might just be that the tenacious singer-songwriter is far more comfortable sitting at a keyboard than selling himself to the masses. “I’m not great at self-promotion,” he said. “It’s hard to try to convince someone to listen to you without sounding arrogant.” Brown, 32, has just completed his second album of piano-driven pop-rock. An Idiot’s Tale is named from the opening lines of Shakespeare’s MacBeth and dedicated to his hero, comedian George Carlin, who died during its production. “It’s an obsession,” he said of his self-recorded work. “I started playing the piano when I was 14 and once I got good enough at it that it was fun, it (became) an allconsuming thing. A composer since the age of 16, Brown has been compared to
everyone from Bruce Springsteen and Elton John to James Taylor – comparisons that highlight a style not as common among today’s emerging artists. “He almost has an old-fashioned sensibility and approach to his music and a kind of theatrical flare, which is what I enjoy about it,” said Lap of Luxury Sound Studios owner Scott Bennett. He and engineer Scott Henderson worked on the recording of Brown’s 2008 CD, Tanglewood. For his latest disc, Brown consulted with Henderson and Bennett and recorded both the instrumental and vocal parts from his Saanich home. “I think of myself as a songwriter who sings,” Brown said. “To me, singing is just a means to expressing a song. I’m certainly not a great singer by any stretch.” The only instrument he didn’t play on An Idiot’s Tale is drums, a role filled by his second-cousin, Grade 12 Belmont band student Lucas Johnson. “It’s real. It’s not the hip hop stuff you hear on the radio that’s over-produced … It’s well thought-
studio, Brown, an avid reader and lover of figure skating – he’s a former skater himself – can be found walking his dog, Ainsley, and listening to his current favourite artists: Randy Newman, Eleisha Eagle and yes, Lady Gaga. “He’s highly dedicated to that calling,” Bennett said of Brown. “He’s a pretty genuine singersongwriter kinda dude. I haven’t run across anyone quite yet that spends that amount of time in the writing of the material.” nnorth@saanichnews.com
Photo by Adriana Durian
Singer songwriter Jesse Thomas Brown looks comfortbale behind the piano at his Saanich home. He’ll unveil his new CD, An Idiot’s Tale, at the Fort Street Cafe on Saturday (Sept. 10). through and well-written and actually means something,” Johnson says of the music. “Instrumentally, it’s different. You don’t hear piano (with) singing much anymore. It’s really refreshing to hear that, instead of (the) auto-tuned dance music you hear on the radio.”
Both of Brown’s albums have sprung from a 65-song repertoire he wrote over 10 years. While he doesn’t officially launch his second CD until this weekend, he already has half of the recording finished for his third, tentatively titled The Passenger Waits. Never too far from his home
Check it out ■ What: An Idiot’s Tale CD release party, with special guest Katie Schaan ■ Where: The Fort Café, 742 Fort St. ■ When: Doors open at 7 p.m., showtime at 9 p.m., Sept. 10 ■ Tickets: $10 in advance at The Fort and Picnic Café, $12 at the door.
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, Wednesday, September September 7, 7, 2011 2011 - OAK BAY NEWS
ARTS EVENTS IN BRIEF
Field narrowed down for Carr-inspired art contest
Judges have selected 40 works for final adjudication from a total number of 168 entries in the Victoria College of Art’s The Underlying Spirit: Homage to Emily Carr contest and show. The finalists’ works will be on exhibit at Madrona Gallery starting Friday (Sept. 9) with an official opening at 7 p.m. Judges Kerry Mason, Martin Segger, Fran Willis and Jan Ross will be selecting first, second and third prizes on the day of the opening. Top prize for the Carr-inspired contest is $1,000, with $500 for second and $250 for third. The exhibit runs through Sept. 16 at the gallery, located at 606 View St. Opening hours are noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.
Former Oak Bay-based activist and writer launching book
Author-poet Gary Geddes of Thetis Island, reads next week from his new book Drink the Bitter Root: A writer’s search for justice and redemption in Africa. The reading takes place at The Well, 821 Fort St., on Monday (Sept. 12) at 7 p.m. The book is based on interviews Geddes did with victims of violence in Rwanda, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia and Somaliland. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Children’s Eyewear Care: A primer for parents So your child is the proud owner of a pair of glasses! You should be aware that those glasses, at any given time, could be knocked to the floor, stepped on, sat on, squished in the bottom of a backpack, or even used as a sling shot. To ensure your child understands how important it is to treat his or her eyewear responsibly, here are other ideas to prolong the life of a pair of glasses: Make it an open and shut case. When the glasses aren’t in use, keep them safely tucked inside a hard case, marked with the child’s name and telephone number. Be a clean freak. Lenses should be cleaned at least once a day with warm soapy water or an appropriate lens cleaner – never wipe your lenses when they are dry! Jump in with both hands. Remind your child never to remove his or her glasses with only one hand – this is often the cause of many a misaligned and uncomfortable frame. Get adjusted. Glasses that stay in good shape are glasses that are readjusted from time to time, particularly if pressure marks appear on your child’s nose or behind his or her ears. And here’s a piece of good news: today’s eyeglasses are sturdier than ever, and meant to withstand general wear and tear.
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Wednesday, September September 7, 7, 2011 2011 -- GOLDSTREAM Wednesday, GOLDSTREAM
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Victoria officer wins ‘Toughest Competitor Alive’ Const. Lane Douglas-Hunt takes gold despite recent stab wound Erin Cardone News staff
When Mary Douglas-Hunt picked up the phone at her house in Oak Bay, her husband on the other end of the line asked if she was sitting down. “She won gold,” exclaimed Cliff Hunt. The couple’s daughter, Lane Douglas-Hunt, won the gold medal in the Toughest Competitor Alive competition in the World Police and Fire Games in New York City last Wednesday. “Oh, man, I was just so so (proud). I said, ‘You’ve got to be kidding me.’ I was just so excited,” Mary said last Thursday. “We’re still shaking our heads in disbelief.” The win comes less than one year after Lane, 24, was stabbed while on duty. As a VicPD officer, she was investigating a reported
shoplifting in the 700-block of Douglas St. on Jan. 17. As she exited the convenience store, a suspect came at her with a knife. Lane suffered serious stab wounds to her left hand, requiring months of rehabilitation and keeping her away from the gym much of the spring, her mother said. Guy Hervé Seguin was charged with attempted murder in the incident. He stands trial in February 2012. As soon as she was able, Lane got back to her rigorous workout routine of two hours of exercise each day, Mary said. The Toughest Competitor event combines eight sports into a gruelling 14-hour day. And despite Lane being disqualified from the rope-climb component for touching her foot to the rope, Mary said, she still came out on top. “It was a long day of competition, but it is so rewarding to come away with the medal,” Lane said in a statement. “It was very cool to be competing against fellow cops and firefighters from around the world and collectively celebrate our accomplishments and success.”
City of Langford Notice of Nomination General Local Election 2011 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the City of Langford that nominations for the ofces of Mayor and six (6) Councillors will be received at the ofces of the City of Langford, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, B.C. between the hours of 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, the fourth (4th) day of October 2011 and 4:00 P.M. on Friday, the fourteenth (14th) day of October 2011 and during that period the nomination documents shall only be received on regular ofce days and hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Should anyone wish to le nomination documents in other than ofce hours, arrangements may be made by phoning the Deputy Chief Election Ofcer, Lindy Kaercher, at (250) 478 7882 or the Chief Election Ofcer at (250) 472 0059. A Mayor and six (6) Councillors will be elected for a three (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). The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows: Candidates shall be nominated in writing by two duly qualied electors of the City of Langford. 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 sufciently identify such candidate. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate. At the time of ling the nomination documents, the candidate shall also le with the Chief Election Ofcer or a person designated by the Chief Election Ofcer a written disclosure, as required under the Financial Disclosure Act. Copies of all forms are available at the Ofces of the City of Langford, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, B.C. or by calling the Deputy Chief Election Ofcer at (250) 478 7882 or the Chief Election Ofcer at (250) 472 0059. Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this fth (5th) day of September, 2011. Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Ofcer
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Lane Douglas-Hunt deadlifts 300 pounds at a workout session in Victoria. The 24-year-old is a constable with Victoria police, and recently won the Toughest Competitor Alive competition at the 2011 World Police and Fire Games in New York City.
Added Victoria police Chief Jamie Graham: “Const. DouglasHunt has worked tirelessly on her rehabilitation, and for her to accomplish this achievement at the international level reflects highly on her, her supportive family and colleagues.” The Toughest Competitor Alive competition is considered one of the premier events of the World Police and Fire Games. It includes a five-kilometre cross-country run, shot put, 100metre sprint, 100-metre swim, 20-foot rope climb, bench press, pull-ups and a obstacle course. Lane isn’t the only VicPD officer to collect a medal at the games. Sgt. Mike Chicorelli and canine officer Max picked up a gold and a bronze medal on Wednesday as well, in the explosives detection competition. The pair won gold in vehicle searches and bronze for building searches. The World Police and Fire Games happen every two years. This year’s games feature 15,000 competitors in 65 events, from 70 countries. The games started Aug. 26 and wrapped up on Sept. 5. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
Grow a Native Plant Garden. Residents of the Capital Region are invited to participate in a FREE workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants. Instructor Patricia Johnston will provide instruction on native plant identification, their benefits and how to use them. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will be provided and participants will be given a tour of a native plant garden. These informative workshops will be held at Swan Lake Nature House, located at 3873 Swan Lake Road in Victoria. Workshop Dates:
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Neglect versus naturescape Debate continues on allowing lawns to go back to nature Roszan Holmen News staff
After a rainless summer, knee-high grasses lie trampled against the rocky ground at 1388 Hillside Ave. in Victoria. To some, the grounds of the apartment building is an eyesore and a sign of a neglectful landlord. To others, including the landlord under fire, it’s a commitment to a more sustainable way of living free of gasguzzling mowers and artificially green plants nurtured with treated city water. Last Thursday, apartment owners Rosalyn and Gordon Alexander stood up to public scrutiny for their practices at a city bylaw hearing. Given 14 days to adhere to a clean up order by Victoria, they chose instead to appeal. “Over the 28 years we have owned and managed this building, several residents … have indicated their pleasure in the bluebells in the spring and the golden grasses in the summer,” the couple wrote in a letter. They also acknowledged one or two complaints, and the existence of some invasive species, such as ivy and broom, which have since been cut back. It’s an argument that cropped up recently at Saanich municipal hall. In July, Maleea Acker successfully appealed an infraction notice, delivered in response to her back-to-nature lawn. “Naturescaping,” as opposed to traditional landscaping, isn’t a new concept but one that’s gaining ground. Saanich encourages its principles of providing a diversity of native plants to enhance wildlife habitat, such as butterflies and songbirds. The Greater Victoria Public Libraries hosted a seminar on the concept this spring to inform gardeners wanting to make the switch. While a naturescape is intended to look more natural, it isn’t about letting the yard go wild. It still requires maintenance, albeit of
a different kind. The distinction between messy and natural is proving controversial in urban areas. In Victoria, bylaw officer Andrew Dolan deemed the long grass and weeds at 1388 Hillside to be unsightly, as well as presenting a risk of fire and of aggravating seasonal allergies. Victoria council sees merit to native plants, but found the Alexanders too far on the laissez-faire end of the spectrum. The issue has been postponed, giving the Alexanders
four months to tidy the yard of some unkempt garden beds and other materials. “I suspect at a later date, we might get some direction from council to figure our how we can accommodate property owners who wish to maintain the native look and feel to the yard,” said Rob Woodland, director of legislative and regulatory services. “When the (yard maintenance bylaw) was drafted and adopted, those types of things really weren’t in people’s minds.”
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Great NEW LOCATION! 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.
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
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
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Bulldogs football primed for strong season Charla Huber News staff
A U.S. football coach will help give extra bite to the Belmont Bulldogs this year as a new season opens this Friday. Belmont’s varsity and junior varsity squad are going head to head against Edward Milne Wolverines at Bear Mountain Stadium. The Bulldogs have a new offensive co-ordinator from Seattle, J.C. Boice, who moved to Canada with his son Court Boice. J.C. coached football in the States and will bring a level of intensity to the team, said head coach Kevin Harrington. With additional guidance from J.C, varsity player Keith Williamson said “everything is up tempo.” For Court, 15, playing football in Langford isn’t much different from the game he’s used to since Canadian high school football follows American rules and field dimensions. “The players learn fast up here.
The game is very similar and the pace is similar,” Court said. “People should check out our games ‘cause we are going to roll whoever we go up against.” Court, a quarterback, is only in Grade 9, but he has big goals. “I am shooting for the varsity team,” he said. Harrington’s goals for the season are for the varsity team to win the Tier 2 B.C. championships. Next year the team will move up to a AAA ranking. For Williamson, an inside receiver and an outside line backer, this is his third year playing for the Bulldogs. “I am hoping we go undefeated for the whole season and win the (B.C.) championship that which we missed last year.” The varsity team finished second in the B.C. championships last season. “On the ride home on the ferry the boys looked at me and said, ‘so we start Monday?’” Harrington said, speaking about their dedication to the game and the school.
Over the summer Harrington, has volunteered his time with the players, working on drills and conditioning to ensure this year’s athletes are ready to compete. “The kids have been working since March and all through the summer,” Harrington said. The junior varsity team made it to the Island playoffs last season, but lost in the first round. The junior varsity boys are playing their first year of AAA ball. Thirty players are registered for varsity and 21 for junior varsity. “We certainly need more JV players,” Harrington said. He would take up to 40 players for each team. West Shore students in grades 8 and 9 can play for the junior varsity team. The Belmont Bulldogs double header features middle school appreciation day — all middle school students are offered free admission to Bear Mountain Stadium. “They can see what it’s like (to be on the team) when they finally make it to high school,” William-
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Belmont Bulldogs Keith Williamson, 16, and Court Boise, 15, are gearing up for their first game of the season against Sooke on Friday at Bear Mountain Stadium. son said. “It’s great and I like all the players and coaches.” The first 500 people at Bear Mountain stadium will receive a free hot dog. The team is asking
for a $2 donation for non middle school entrants. The junior varsity team plays at 3 p.m. and varsity plays at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Owner Len Barrie becomes Grizzlies head coach Charla Huber News staff
Len Barrie isn’t just the owner of the Victoria Grizzlies, he’s now the head coach. The 42-year-old former NHL player, Tampa Bay Lightning owner and deposed Bear Mountain CEO has stepped into the top coaching slot of the Junior A franchise. Barrie assumed a coaching role during last season’s playoffs, when the squad struggled and lost against top-ranked Powell River Kings. Head coach Victor Gervaise was made assistant after the Grizzlies were out of the playoffs in round 2. “We lost in Game 7,” Barrie
said. “We have unfinished business and we want to win a championship.” Barrie has demanding expectations for the team, which will see a number of new faces this season. “We are going to be a big physical team and we are not going to be fun to play against,” Barrie said. “It’s an exciting time for junior hockey. It’s exciting to work with the kids.” With marrying his responsibilities of owner and coach, Barrie joked, “the good news is I can’t get fired.” Gervais holds positions of Grizzlies general manager as well as assistant coach. This will allow him to do more behind-the-
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Rob Doyle and Len Barrie are joining Victor Gervais as the coaching staff for the Victoria Grizzlies. scenes duties, such as organizing player travel and analyzing game videos. “It’s the stuff I like to do,
and I am the kind of guy who likes to stay out of the limelight,” Gervais said.
A new addition to the team is Rob Doyle, 47, who will be the team’s associate coach, working mainly with defense players. The three coaches know each other well, and all played for the Frankfurt Lions team in Germany in 2000. “Len is probably one of the most motivating people,” Doyle said. “He is a natural with the kids.” While this will be Doyle’s first time helping coach a team, he has always been involved in the sport. He played 20 years of professional hockey, much of it in the Austrian elite league, and was NHL scout for the the Tampa Bay Lighting. sports@goldstreamgazette.com
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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.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES LANGFORD/MILL Hill, brand new half of duplex, 2 bdrms on 2 levels, partially furn’d, kitchen comp furn’d, shared lndry, refs req, now until Jan. 31/12, N/S, N/P, $1300 incls hydro & water, 250-478-6923.
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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.
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3 BED, 2 full baths, ensuite, 5 appl. large//fenced yard, on acreage, Whiffen Spit, $1350 + utils, n/s, n/partiers, refs req’d, avail Now Discount OAP, & Military.250-642-2015 COLWOOD, 2 bdrm + den char home, 1 block from ocean, fenced yard, newly reno’d, $1700 mo, 250-478-2590
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SOUTH OAK BAY character, furnished, Jan 7 - Mar 10, all inclusive rent. $1700 mo. Cat care req’d. (250)598-4734. williamrobertson@shaw.ca WHY RENT when you can own? 0% down; $1600/mo. Call 250-360-1929 Binab Strasser - Re/Max Alliance.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
SUITES, LOWER 2 BED, Bright large walk-out suite, wheel chair accesible.N/S. $900 + utilities. Ref’s. Req. N/Partiers discount OAP. 250 -642-2015
REAL ESTATE ACREAGE 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
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MALAHAT 1 & 2 BdrmsPanoramic views. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250-478-9231.
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HIGH QUADRA self cont 2bdrm grnd lvl, w/d ns/np $1050 utils incl (250)479-4254 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.
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
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. SIDNEY, GRD level, quiet 2 bdrm, 1000 sq ft, bright, priv patio. Close to town & bus, N/S, $1000 mo, 778-426-1817
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ACREAGE 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.
COLWOOD- 1 bdrm, shared laundry, priv ent, NS/NP. $850 incls util. Quiet, 250-391-7915
DEEP COVE. Lrg 1 bdrm, acreage, hot tub. W/D, cat ok, N/S. $850+ util. 250-858-6511
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BRIGHT 1BDRM new reno’s, backyard, priv ent, prkg, NS/NP $800, utils inc. immed. 250-475-2627, 250-857-4685.
COLWOOD FURNISHED 2level 1 bdrm. Laundry, parking, close to bus. $890 inclusive. NS/NP. 250-380-0700.
Value. Newer. 1436’ Rancher 2/3 Bedrooms. 2 Bath Sooke Core. Hardwood, Stainless appl, Gas, Heat exchange + Extras. Email: D.L.7@shaw.ca Phone: 250-881-0164
RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, (70 Mile House) .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. 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.)
ALBERT HEAD/METCHOSIN 1 bdrm, grd floor, N/S, N/P, priv ent, incls utils, waterfront on Witty’s Beach, south view, $800/mo. Call 250-478-0056.
SOOKE- LRG new 2 bdrm, W/D, 4 appls, close to amens, prkg, N/S. Refs. $950 inclds utils. (Immed) (250)294-0874.
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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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. SAANICHTON, 1BDRM suite on quiet acreage with deck, fireplace, storage, parking, laundry, heat incl. $995. NS. 250-652-6729
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FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462. U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-382-8602.
PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades, roof demossing. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.
C.B.S. Masonry Brick, Stone, Concrete, Paving, Chimneys, Sidewalks, Patios, Repair, Replace, Re-build, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee” Free Est’s & Competitive Prices. (250)294-9942, 589-9942 www.cbsmasonry.com
FOUR 12 ROOFING Licensed insured. BBB member. Re-roof new construction. 250-2167923. www.four12roofing.com
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250-477-4601 PENNIE’$ BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Simply/Quickbooks. No time to get that paperwork done? We do data-entry, GST, payroll, year-end prep, and training. 250-661-1237
CARPENTRY ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.
CONTRACTORS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656. CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 REDSEAL JOURNEYMAN Carpenter. Simple hourly rate. (250)886-1596.
ELECTRICAL AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
CARPET INSTALLATION DARCY’S CARPET & LINO. Install, repairs, laminate, restretch, 35 yrs. 250-478-0883. MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
CLEANING SERVICES CARING BONDABLE cleaning since 1985 for lower Island areas. Supplies and vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869.
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
FRIENDLY HOUSEKEEPER has immediate openings, MonSat. Ref’s avail. 778-440-3875.
WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.
MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
‘ON ANGEL’S WINGS HOMECARE’ Private, professional housecleaning. Bonded & Insured. $25./hr (778)440-1700.
COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519.
THE STUCCOMAN. Chimney repair work. Free estimates, 20 year warr/guarantee. Senior discount. (250)391-9851.
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250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: specializing in Lawn (Sod & Seed), Landscaping, Tree & Stump, Hedges, Blackberry, Ivy removal, Yard Cleanup, 23 yrs exp. WCB. AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, beds, irrigation, commer, strata. 25 yrs. Insured. 882-3129. COMPLETE PROPERTY maintenance programs. Monthly, weekly visits. Yard Cleanup pros. (250)885-8513. *DIRTY DEEDS* now offers, along with our regular gardening services, an irrigation technician and a 100% trained Permaculture Gardener for designing and maintaining your garden using sustainable land design. Contact *Soul* at *250-510-4769* DPM SERVICES: Lawns, clean-ups, tree pruning, hedging, landscaping & gutters. 15 yrs exp. Call 250-883-8141. GARDEN OVERGROWN? Big cleanups our specialty Complete garden maint. Call 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. MAINTENANCE, RENO’S, creative design installation. Ponds to patios, res. and comm. Call (250)474-4373 glenwoodgardenworks.com
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ACTIVE HANDYMAN Reno’s, drywall, decks, fencing, pwrwash, gutters, triming, yrd work, etc. Sen disc. 595-3327.
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.
DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton, 5 ton. Prices starting at $75/hr. 250-220-0734.
ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, bobcat work, masonry and renos. Free Estimates. Call 250-744-4548. BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Lowest Price. Free Estimates. Call 250-896-6071.
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ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! New, reno’s, historical, decks, driveways, etc. WCB/Member of BBB. John, 250-658-2656.
NORM’S PAINTING. Quality work. Reasonable, Reliable. Refs. 25 yr exp. 250-478-0347
IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com
OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.
FENCING
MALTA HOUSE Renos & Repairs. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.
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DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794. GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323. GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.
MALTA HOUSE Renos & Repairs. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-386-1119. ✭BUBBA’’S HAULING✭ Honest & on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service.(250)478-8858.
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PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178.
PAINTING
SOUTH ISLAND Painting Co. Int/ext, 20 yrs exp, ref’s, quality and satisfaction guaranteed. Call (250)580-4841.
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BLAINE’S PAINTING- Quality workmanship. $20 hr, 20 yrs exp. Blaine, 250-580-2602.
HAULING AND SALVAGE
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
MALTA DRAIN Tiles. Replace and Repair. BBB member, best rates. (250)388-0278.
MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.
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A PROFESSIONAL WOMAN painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 22 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
MALTA HANDYMAN. BBB member. Best rates. (250)3880278.
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca
MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.
BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858.
WEEDING, PRUNING, hedges, hauling, etc. $25/hr, free est. Call Steve (250)727-0481 *YARD CLEAN UP* Hedge trimming, Pruning, Rototilling, Garbage removal, Lime, Grass cutting, Aerating and Fertilizing lawns. Mention this ad and get 10% off *100% Done Right Guarantee*. Contact Rick at 250-510-4769.
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V.I.P. GUTTER Cleaning. Gutter guards, all exterior, power washing, roof de-mossing, spray, windows. Package deals! Insured. (250)507-6543
M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204. RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp. New, renos, repairs, decks, fencing, bathrooms, kitchens. Senior discounts. Licensed, Insured, WCB, 250-588-1545.
INSULATION
EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544. KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.
TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046
TREE SERVICES LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. (250)883-2911.
WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190. GLEAMING WINDOWS & Gutters+De-moss, Pwr Wash. Brian, 250-514-7079. WCB. WILSON WINDOW Cleaning & Gutters. Insured. Owner does every job. No job to small Starting at $25. - $75. Dave, (250)813-2243.
MALTA BLOWN insulation & batting. Removal. Best rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
PLASTERING
MALTA DRYWALL & Painting. Residential/Commercial. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
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WESTSHORE STONEWORKS Custom Stonework. Patios & Walkways. (250)857-7442.
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
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Luxury Saanich condo a Children’s Hospital lotto prize A nearly $1-million condo in Cordova Bay is one of the grand prizes for this year’s Dream Lottery for B.C. Children’s Hospitals. The condo at 758 Sayward Terr., assessed at more than $900,000, is one of five grand-prize options in the lottery, and comes with a trip to England and a BMW. Viewing times for the Cordova Bay condo are noon to 4 p.m. on Sept. 10, 11, 24, 25 and Oct. 1 and 2. Other prize houses are in the Langley area and in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour. Vancouver Canucks season tickets are in the mix as well, as the so-called dream bonus prize. They can be swapped for a trip for two to Fiji, or $9,000 cash. The deadline to enter for the Canucks tickets or other options is Sept. 9. The deadline for other prizes is Oct. 7. The draw happens Oct. 31. For ticket prices and information see bcchildren.com.
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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Home of the Week 1385 Sq Ft 2 bdrm / 2 bath +den rancher Energuide Rated 84 Built Green Gold Rated
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Cigarettes, smokes, cancer sticks — whatever you call them, the University of Victoria has banned their use inside Ring Road. Smokers are now being politely asked to move elsewhere on campus if they want to light up between classes. “There hasn’t been any resistance to this,” said UVic spokesperson Patty Pitts, adding that extensive student and staff consultation has been conducted since the spring. “We did change our policy back in 2007, where we were asking people not to smoke within 10-metres of any buildings, but I understand we were still receiving complaints of second-hand smoke coming in through windows or venting systems.” The majority of buildings, traffic and students are inside Ring Road, especially between classes. Fifteen designated smoking benches have been set up around campus where smokers are requested to congregate. Pitts says an education campaign has been underway for months, as internal publications, notices and posters are being sent around and displayed. As well, the university has hosted six quit smoking sessions this summer to help smokers kick their habit, if they so choose. Enforcement will be peer-driven, Pitts says. “In the past, the campus community has demonstrated a great deal of compliance with our smoking policy.” For more information on the smoking ban or to see a map of where the designated smoking benches are located, visit www.uvic.ca/smoking.
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Smith came out of this with the lead with Ryan Wade on his bumper. On lap five, Wade took over the lead with Smith holding on to the second spot but on lap nine drivers were not quite so lucky as Parkinson went around maybe with a little help. Everyone behind checked up and some damage was done to Dan Myers and Aaron Wilkie’s machines as Wade had started to open a good lead. On the restart, Wade again got a good jump and went back to the lead as Cody Aumen made his way into second.
Stock Cars 2011:
Western Speedway hosts the last race of 2011 for the competitive Late Model & Stock Car Series on September 10th. Last season, Ryan Wade was a force to reckon with as he won six Feature events, including five in succession to close out the season. This season Wade continues to be a force as he has won two Features in a row with Kirt Rompain behind the wheel for the first event.
On a later restart Wade had Aumen on his outside and these two drivers traded the lead with Aumen actually leading lap twenty-four and five. Wade got the inside groove when Aumen baubled just a bit and regained the lead on lap twenty-six. Wade went unchallenged to the chequered flag with Aumen, Wilkie, Parkinson, and Cottam rounding out the top five positions. This is the third win for the #95 car with Kirt Rompain with one victory and Wade taking the last two. Interestingly enough this is the second time Aumen has chased Wade to the flag in this highly competitive Series.
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