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SAANICH NEWS - Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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andering slowly down organizations working with an aisle in the Staples families in need, including 1-Up. store in Saanich, Taryn This year the resource centre Tuckwell’s eyes light up as he hopes to fill 200 backpacks – spies the range of valued at between new pens and pencils $70 and $100 each, he might use for depending on the age school this fall. and grade of the child. The 10-year-old is Kari Frazer, 1-Up’s typical of the many executive in charge of young students special projects, says whose families will the efforts of Staples’ get help with backstaff in accepting to-school expenses donations and this fall through packaging up supplies, the seventh annual is invaluable, given the Don Descoteau Staples School Supply large amount of time Biz Beat Drive. 1-Up staff spend on He slips a shiny, the project annually. chrome pen set off its hook. “I’m not sure we could “How about this one, dad?” continue without partnerships Taryn asks Trevor Tuckwell, a like this,” she says. “It’s so vital former client of the 1-Up Single for parents to get the school Parent Resource Centre and supplies and take the stress now administrative co-ordinator off.” for the Greater Victoria service Customers can make provider. donations various ways in-store. For the first time, the three For people wishing to donate area Staples stores have to 1-Up at Staples or directly, partnered with 1-Up in the tax receipts are available for School Supply Drive. The donations of $20 or greater. stores are directing a portion On Saturday, Aug. 18, Staples of the funds raised to the local at 780 Tolmie Ave., north of organization, which annually the Mayfair Shopping Centre, collects supplies for client will host a major fundraiser families in need. for School Supply Drive, with “We always look at activities, food sales and raffles. building relationships in our Other Staples stores are at communities,” says Staples’ 100-747 Fort St. downtown and Fort Street store general 789 McCallum Rd. in Langford. manager Ryan Webber. “We’re trying to make it as seamless CARE award finalists as possible and want to hit the announced for 2012 kids in need.” The Canadian Home Nationally, Staples raised Builders’ Association of more than $1 million last year Vancouver Island has with its School Supply Drive. announced its list of finalists Locally, the three Greater for the 2012 Construction Victoria stores – downtown, Achievements and Renovations Tolmie Avenue and in Langford of Excellence (CARE) awards. – are out to collect $26,000 in Finalists in seven categories supplies and cash donations are selected using criteria such between now and the end of as architectural design, quality August. The donations will workmanship, creative use of be passed along to various
Construction owner facing five sexual assault charges Kyle Wells
space and energy efficiency. Online public voting, available starting Aug. 6 at careawards. com, will determine the winner of the People’s Choice Award. The CARE winners will be announced at a gala Sept. 14 at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.
Trevor Tuckwell, left, of the 1-Up Single Parent Resource Centre, and Staples associate Michelle Hewer stuff items into the backpack of Taryn Tuckwell, 10, at the Tolmie Avenue Staples store.
Craigdarroch Castle introduces new website The Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society has added some new features to its website, including a video page, photo gallery and an online membership sign-up form, as well as a rebuilt event calendar. The society aims to decrease its reliance on paper and put more money toward programs at the historic tourist attraction.
Names in the news around the region Camosun College student Noele Barry is the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship from the Certified Management Accountant Society of B.C. … Mike Seymour of MSR Solutions Inc., Jason Dales, water maintenance operator with the Capital Regional District, and Colwyn Sutherland, asset and demand management specialist with Kerr Wood Leidal Associates, have been elected to the board of the B.C. Water & Waste Association, a not-for-profit association of 4,400 water and wastewater industry professionals … Dallas Gislason has joined the Greater Victoria Development Agency as economic development officer.
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The owner of a Langford-based construction company has been arrested for the alleged sexual assault of five female employees over the course of one year. Kyle Mostowy, owner and project manager for All Canadian Construction Ltd., located on Van Isle Way, is facing five counts of sexual assault for crimes allegedly taking place between Oct. 2010 and Sept. 2011. West Shore RCMP Sgt. Max Fossum said the assaults were not violent in nature but could not get into details while the case is before the courts. The five women were employees of the company and all of the assaults are alleged to have taken place in Mostowy’s home, which doubles as his office. Police became aware of the crimes after one of the alleged victims came to them in Oct. 2010. At that time Crown council did not approve charges. A second complaint also failed to bring about charges. Once more victims came forward, charges were approved by Crown council. RCMP obtained a warrant and arrested Mostowy on Thursday, July 19.
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CHAMP DE TIR DE HEALS
A night firing exercise will be carried out at Heals Range on: 6 August 2012
Un exercice de tir de nuit aura lieu au champ de tir Heals le: 6 Aout 2012
Heals Range is located west of the junction of Willis Point Road and Wallace Drive, in Saanich, BC. The coordinates are 48° 32’ 40” North, 123° 27’ 00” West.
Le champ de tir Heals est situé à l’ouest de la jonction du chemin Willis Point et Wallace Drive, à Saanich, CB. Les coordonnées sont 48° 32’ 40” Nord, 123° 27’ 00” Ouest.
Bilingual signposts indicating that there is to be no trespassing mark the area.
Des affiches bilingues interdisant l’accès indiquent les endroits interdits.
STRAY AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVE OBJECTS Bombs, grenades, shells and similar explosive objects are a hazard to life and limb. Do not pick up or retain objects as souvenirs. If you have found or have in your possession any object, which you believe to be an explosive, notify your local police and arrangements will be made to dispose of it. No unauthorized person may enter this area and trespassing is prohibited. BY ORDER Base Commander Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt
MUNITIONS ET EXPLOSIFS PERDUS Les bombes, grenades, obus et autres objets explosifs similaires posent des risques de blessures et de perte de vie. Ne ramassez pas ces objets et ne les gardez pas comme souvenirs. Si vous avez trouvé ou si vous en avez en votre possession un objet que vous croyez être un explosif, signalez-le à la police locale qui prendra les mesures nécessaires pour l’éliminer.
Entrée interdite aux personnes non autorisées. PAR ORDRE DU Commandant Base des Forces Canadiennes Esquimalt