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DENNY WARNER, Executive Director Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

JOHN JURICIC Labour Market Consultant

Reflections on burgeoning relationships

We are amazing but please don’t tell anyone n 2019, Macleans Magazine ranked Canada’s best communities, and perhaps not surprisingly for those of us who live here (or those who choose to holiday here), the three municipalities of the Saanich Peninsula rank in the top 50 of the 415 communities they compared. In fact, two of the three ranked in the top 30. The criteria they use is: wealth and economy, affordability, demographics, taxes, commute, crime, weather, health, amenities and culture and community. The ranking found the “... best spots to live are communities with rural charm and access to urban jobs.” Many of the truly rural communities are struggling with a lack of job growth and access to health care and other amenities. While we definitely have issues around affordability and transportation, we are not prone to experience periods of volatility. We are blessed to live in a region with an

incredibly diversified economy. A small list of the thriving sectors includes agri-business, the marine industry, air transportation suppliers and support services for the airport, advanced manufacturing, a charming retail zone in Sidney, a plethora of service businesses, and the tourism power-house, Butchart Gardens, which attracts more than a million visitors a year to this area. Two other critical areas that impact diversity in an economy are the level of education attained by the population (yes, that’s high here, too) and the level of affluence (also high). The more people are paid, the greater their demand for services. Add to the above, the scenic beauty, and it seems likely we will remain at the top of the list of best places to live in the foreseeable future. But we don’t toot our horn too loudly because we are modest Canadians who are somewhat averse to change.

ince late 2018, there has been consistent effort with our Lower Vancouver Island First Nations Communities towards developing better labour market relationships with regional Industry human resources (HR) representatives. Strong leadership and vision from the Tsawout and Songhees Nations have enabled these efforts to triumph and succeed. Some reflections on these burgeoning relationships: During our conversations, we chat about a lot of different topics. We’ve really wanted to capture the spirit of these conversations so that others can hear and learn from these stories. To do this, a podcast called “Northern Conversations” (northernconversations.com) and Facebook Page (facebook.com/northernconversationscom) has been created. Here is a typical response from Industry: “Thank you for sharing this John. This was helpful information and I have learned something from this. I appreciate Lyle’s openness

and willingness to share. I look forward to the next one.” This kind of digital story-telling helps our communities better understand and learn from each other. There are so many intersection points in this developing relationship, some of which I will review in upcoming articles. Of particular interest and inter-community relevance is the pre-meeting greeting that acknowledges historical local First Nations land rights and ownership. But this greeting is changing and evolving. There is now an expectation that we speak from the heart and reflect on the developing relationship from a personal perspective, with consideration towards the past, present and especially the future. A huge thank you to Adam Olsen, Saanich and the Islands MLA, Mavis Underwood from the Tsawout Nation and Lyle Henry from the Songhees Nation for helping Industry to better understand what we are saying and feeling.

Thinking about hearing aids? BY DONNA M. STEWART, M.A., AUD(C), AUD/RHIP Audiologist/Owner Hear Central Saanich

earing loss can be a sneaky thing, often coming on so slowly that you don’t even realize it’s happening. Over the years, the birds fade away, song by song; the television gets turned up, notch by notch, and you start avoiding situations where you know you won’t be able too hear well, gathering by gathering. Eventually, your quality of life becomes affected to the extent that

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you realize you can’t ignore your hearing loss anymore. The good news is that hearing loss is well-understood and there is an abundance of help available. The sooner you take action, the better your long-term results. Start with a hearing test. The audiologist will complete a thorough medical history and take you through a series of tests to evaluate specific functions of your auditory system. If your hearing loss is medically or surgically treatable, you will be referred to your physician or otolaryngologist (ENT specialist). If you are a good candidate for amplification, hearing

aids will be recommended. A proper fit is vital. The most expensive hearing aids in the world won’t benefit you if they aren’t properly adjusted for your hearing. Verifying the hearing aids are meeting your prescribed requirements is one of the most important steps in the process. Once you’ve been trained on hearing aid ‘care and feeding’, you’ll be sent out into the world of sound. Take full advantage of the trial period. During your 90 day trial, your job is to wear the hearing aids in your everyday life and report back to your audiologist every couple weeks.

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or a dentist with the proper training and certification, intravenous (IV) sedation is a highly effective pain-management method. Your dentist can administer sedatives intravenously to lower your state of consciousness while still allowing you to respond to questions and instructions. Victoria dentist, Dr. Crapo has been concerned with pain management since his teens, when he was a patient himself. As an IVsedation-certified dentist in B.C., Dr. Crapo can help you attain an unparalleled level of comfort. Before using IV sedation, your dentist will discuss pain control issues with you and explain what the procedure will be like in clear language that you understand. Don’t be afraid to ask questions such as: How will you communicate during the procedure?; What will you do if you feel discomfort part way through?; Will your dentist use a local anesthetic?; and What will the needle be like? Make sure you feel comfortable with the answers, and don’t be afraid to ask for clarification.

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If the thought of sitting in the dentist’s chair keeps you up at night, we can prescribe an oral sedative to alleviate your anxiety. If music helps, you can wear headphones to drown out the world around you. And if you’d prefer to have us sing for you … we’ll try our best! We really mean it when we say our goal is making your

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