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Smoked fish makes its way into holilday hampers thanks to derby The Bite-Me Fishing Derby donated 150 pounds of smoked salmon to the West Shore Christmas Hamper Fund. “The three biggest fish become property of the derby and this is a great opportunity to give back to the community and for families to get a nice treat,” said Metchosin fire Chief Stephanie Dunlop. The derby is hosted by the Metchosin fire department. The fish came from the top three in the August derby. The fish was divided into 41 packages to be added to hampers for individuals and families across the West Shore.

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elmont students nearly hit their mark of collecting 10,000 items of food in one night for the Goldstream Food Bank, and expect to exceed it by Christmas break. Student volunteers collected 9,145 items of food going door-to-door to residences during a three-hour period on last Wednesday. Generous souls also donated $250 in cash and one person donated a $150 gift card from a local grocery store. With donations still being accepted students expect the 10,000-item goal will be reached by the time the school goes to Christmas break. About 200 stuKyle Wells dents and teacher Reporting volunteers helped run the event, with some also volunteering their time the next day to help sort the food at the food bank. “It’s so great. So many people had fun, everybody had great things to say,” said Grade 12 student and event co-organizer Samantha Quesnelle. “When people have fun doing something like that it always brings our school community closer. … This is definitely a campaign that is going to live on at Belmont.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

Cookies creates better living for four-legged friends Two years of collecting recyclables is helping animals in need. Cookie Taylor of Cookies Critter Care collects bottles for animal rescue and supplies. “I’ve worked with rescues before and I don’t like the politics so I want to be a part of bringing in the money,” said Taylor. “That way I’m helping out.” Donations over the past two years total $11,000 along with food and other pet supplies. Currently the funds go to Victoria Adoptables and Animal Crusaders. “I do it year round. People can call or email any time and I’ll come pick up,” she said. She does the sorting and will even swap out recycling bins if needed. “It might only be five cents per can, but every nickle adds up,” she said. “The money all goes to a good cause, and it reduces waste.” Learn more about the organizations and donations at www.cookiescrittercare.swebby.com. Email metchosinscookie@gmail.com for pickup or text 250-415-9335.

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Belmont secondary school Grade 12 student Samantha Quesnelle helps sort out donated food from Belmont secondary at the Goldstream Food Bank.

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abric and wool crafted into creations raised $3,000 for the Goldstream Food Bank. Sylvia Ratcliffe, owner of Cloth Castle is pleased with the work her staff put into the auction they’ve held the last two years. “Once a year they make samples in the store,” she said. “Then at the end of the years they take those samples … at the end they have an auction of all the quilts and runners.” The staff, families and customers came out and bought

more than 90 items ranging from quilts to table runners covering all seasons to add to the food bank coffers over the holiday season. “The customers get excited about getting involved in it too,” Ratcliffe said. To donate to the food bank drop cash or food at the Goldstream Food Bank, 761 Station Ave. (open 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the first three Tuesdays and Wednesdays of the month). editor@goldstreamgazette.com

The Fare Fight for Food campaign that crossed the nation scored big on the West Shore. Competition between Bentall Kennedy managed shopping centres, from B.C. to Ontario, the company will donate $279,115 and 366,291 pounds of food to benefit food banks in 22 communities across Canada. “Our fundraising teams have more than tripled our original goals of raising $75,000 and 75,000 pounds of food,” said Bonney Rempel, regional director, of Marketing Retail Services West. The Westshore Town Centre collected 3,667 pounds of food and $5,067. “The Fare Fight for Food has been a wonderful incentive Bentall Kennedy took on at the Westshore Town Centre,” said local food bank president Gayle Ireland. “The Goldstream Food Bank is extremely appreciative of Westshore’s ongoing support and we know our clients are too.” The campaign launched in February and ended Oct 31. For full results visit www.farefightforfood.ca.

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RCMP arrest pair in stolen car William Head expects growth Police say stop relates back to multiple offences up Island

Two people face charges after a traffic stop connected to crimes in Duncan and Chemainus. Just before 10 a.m. last Wednesday (Dec. 12) West Shore RCMP received a call from a person concerned over the erratic driving of a grey Nissan heading southbound on the Trans Canada

Highway. It turned out the vehicle had been reported stolen the night before in Oak Bay. The vehicle turned off the highway at Goldstream Park and police pulled it over on Falcon Heights Road. Police arrested a 42-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman. Further investigation found the suspects related to a business break-in in Duncan and a theft from a vehicle outside a restaurant in Chemainus.

Stolen property was found in the vehicle. “What a citizen reports as a less serious offence may be just the tip of a larger series of events,” said Staff Sgt. Danny Willis of West Shore RCMP. The two people arrested face charges of theft over $5,000 and possession of stolen property. Further charges are expected from the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment. news@goldstreamgazette.com

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Predicting the future of William Head Institution includes more inmates and the possibility of more incarcerated people working outside the prison, says Dave Clouston, deputy warden of William Head Institution. The facility has space to hold up to 200 inmates at a time, but for the past nine years only about 120 inmates are held at the facility. “Over the next few years we anticipate an increase in inmates,” Clouston said. As a federal institution all the offenders have varying sentences spanning from two years to life. “In minimum security they are usually getting prepared for release,” Clouston said. “They are a lower risk to the community, but that is not to say they are low risk.” Getting inmates ready for release entails escorted trips into the community for Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings, counseling, family funerals and work experience. “We are seeking to find more employment opportunities for inmates,” Clouston said. “So when they get out they can compete for employment.” The District of Metchosin hired inmates to paint the exterior of the municipal hall in 2010. It was one of the first jobs for inmates, said Clouston. “They got paid minimum wage which is more money than they make (working) in the prison,” Clouston said. AA and NA meetings are also offered internally at the facility along with sex offender maintenance and anger management programs. William Head Institution and federal prisons across the country are working on plans to help aid inmates with mental health needs. “In our institution offenders need to cook and clean for themselves,” Clouston said explaining the importance of inmates mental health and communication skills. About a quarter of the population at the institution is First Nations. The prison offers the Pathways program teaching traditional native ceremonies including sweat lodges and fasting. A Coast Salish and Nuu-cha-nulth elder both work at the prison. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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Brotherston faces sentencing in Victoria Kyle Wells News staff

Pleading guilty in the B.C. Supreme Court, Gregory Brotherston awaited his sentencing as spectators learned of the facts behind his charge of manslaughter. The two-day sentencing spanned over Dec. 17 and 18. The actual sentencing occurred after the New’s Gazette’s deadline. On Monday Brotherston re-entered his plea of guilty in front of the judge and the court room. Crown counsel Laureen Nowlan-Card read from a statement of facts agreed upon by both sides of the hearing and explained what happened in the incident leading up to the death of Colwood resident Richard Green, 57. The court heard from the Crown how both Brotherston and Green were at the Country Rose Pub, Oct. 8.

Greg Brotherston Brotherston, a Highlands resident, went to the pub to meet an ex-girlfriend. Green, who was a regular at the pub, was there with a friend. Brotherston’s conversation with the woman turned angry and

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she slapped him and left the pub. Brotherston followed her. Green overheard the commotion and he and his friend decided to go outside for a cigarette and to make sure everything was OK. Brotherston and the woman continued to argue outside where she continued to slap and punch him. The court heard Brotherston never hit or struck the woman at any point. Green approached the arguing couple while Brotherston was holding on to her sweater to stop her from leaving. Brotherston was threatening to call the police and charge the woman with assault and asked Green to be a witness. Green told Brotherston he didn’t see the woman strike him and urged Brotherston to leave. Brotherston started to argue with Green, telling him “This has nothing to do with you” and “stay out of this.” At this point Brotherston was in Green’s face when he hit Green across the jaw and cheek with an open-handed strike. Green fell to ground without buckling, stumbling or breaking his fall, a sign the blow had knocked Green unconscious or stunned

VR gets dock guidelines Kyle Wells News staff

View Royal town council has adopted a set of guidelines for Esquimalt Harbour that will help set a standard for new dock applications. The town developed the guidelines with the help of two residentcomposed committees, one of waterfront owners and one of waterfront users. Each committee, as well as View Royal staff, came up with its own set of proposed guidelines. In what seemed like a surprise to those involved, the groups came up with relatively similar guidelines. “These guidelines, in my opinion, reflect a balanced perspective on the values held by all stakeholders,” said James Davison, town planning technician. “I think we’ve done a really good job as a whole, as a town, as advisory groups.” “Essentially what we have done tonight is endorsed our advisory committee recommendations 100 per cent, with the exception of five metres,” Coun. David Screech said.

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Richard Green remembered More than a dozen victim impact statements were submitted, with many read out in court by Crown counsel. Family, friends and employees of the Country Rose Pub wrote of a man respected and loved. Brotherston was visibly emotional during the reading of the statements. Emotions ran high in the courtroom as the victim’s son, Kevin Green, described the severe and irreversible damage his father’s death has caused. He described the strong relationship that the two had, especially in recent years, and said he has not only lost his father but he has lost all of the time they would have spent together. Kevin Green said he still feels in shock and cannot grasp that his father is gone. Outside of the courtroom, Kevin Green said he wished for a harsh sentence for Brotherston. “The guy deserves life, I’m not going to beat around the bush,” Kevin Green said. “It’s not easy losing a parent.” him before he hit the ground. When Green fell, his head struck the pavement and fractured his skull. The resulting brain injury caused his death in hospital seven days later. After Green fell, Brotherston started apologizing to him and begged him to wake up. He asked the others there not to call 911. Brotherston then left before emergency crews arrived. Crown asked the judge for a fourto six-year sentence, as a means

of deterrence and denunciation. Brotherston’s defence asked for a sentence of one to two years, less a day, arguing that given Brotherston slapped Green and that the strike caused no injury, Brotherston never intended to cause Green serious harm. “Mr. Brotherston could have walked away,” Nowlan-Card said. “For that reason the moral blameworthiness that should attach to this is high.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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As a newborn, Ethan Schandl had severe reflux and troubles eating, sleeping and feeding. His mother Fiona Schandl was sent home from the hospital without an explanation, told only that her baby was failing to thrive. Three years of testing eventually led to a diagnosis for the Schandls, one that offered little relief from their daily struggles. Ethan is allergic to food. Now five years old and just 15 kilograms, Ethan lives off a diet of broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, squash, yams, applesauce and hypoallergenic formula. “It’s an ongoing battle,” Schandl said of her son’s eosinophilic esophagitis. “It’s something that he’s going to have to live with forever. It’s not a static condition either, so these six things that he has tested fine for could turn on him at any point.” Ethan works with a host of medical professionals for issues related to his allergies, as well as one weak leg and core muscle issues. The Schandls have long been connected to a team at the Children’s Health Foundation

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New isolation room opens in Victoria The new pediatric isolation room at Victoria General Hospital is open. The room is used to treat children fighting cancer. “The greatest portion of funds raised for this project came from families whose children have experienced cancer and benefited from the care at Victoria General Hospital. They gathered together through a number of events to raise these dollars and inspire our community,” said Melanie McKenzie, executive director of Victoria Hospitals Foundation. The new isolation room will protect children from infection when their immune system is compromised and provide additional clinic space to allow more children to receive chemotherapy and supportive care closer to home. “When you have a child with cancer it exhausts you emotionally and it affects everybody who knows you,” said Derrick Hamilton, whose daughter Jaimey has been cared for in the Pediatric Oncology Unit at VGH since 2005. VGH is Vancouver Island’s pediatric specialty hospital, treating 90 per cent of Island children. “The parents who have put their commitment and energy behind this project are inspiring,” said Dr. Brian Sinclair, Medical Director of Pediatrics. “Not only have they

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE

Wednesday, December 19, 2012 - GOLDSTREAM

EDITORIAL

NEWS GAZETTE

Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher Kevin Laird Editorial Director Oliver Sommer Advertising Director

The Goldstream News Gazette is published by Black Press Ltd. | 117-777 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, B.C. V9B 2X4 | Phone: 250-478-9552 • Fax: 250-478-6545 • Web: www.goldstreamgazette.com

OUR VIEW

Seniors deserve society’s respect T

here are more than 5,000 seniors in the Greater Victoria area who may have been victims of abuse. It’s a shameful statistic and one that deserves our attention. A good start would be to dispel the myths surrounding the issue. The most dangerous of these myths would have us identify “stranger danger” as the main problem. It’s somehow easier to assume that senior abuse is primarily economic and that the problem rests with dishonest tradesmen, con artists and other outsiders who prey on the elderly. It’s the same sort of fuzzy thinking that for years, had us looking out for strangers as the culprits behind child abuse. The disturbing truth is that the vast majority of abuse for both seniors and children arises from individuals whom they know, love and trust. That raises the uncomfortable question of why people who are close to seniors might become abusers. In part, it appears that it’s based on a misconception of seniors as people who have lost the ability to make their own decisions or comprehend what’s going on around them. That infantilizing is insidious, yet it’s propagated even within mainstream media. One well-known series of commercials features two elderly men so befuddled with the world that, they question the day of the week when they see a bank open on a Sunday, for example. While some seniors do have a loss of cognitive skills, the vast majority do not. They may slow down physically, and they may process information at a slightly different rate, but they do not lose the right to selfdetermination. When friends, family and loved ones begin to take away the right to make decisions about finances, relationships, diet, travel – the basics of life – the cycle of abuse can begin. It’s a complex issue, but the answers can’t be found in the the duplication of programs designed to halt child abuse. Seniors are not children or even child-like. Perhaps that realization is the first step to addressing the harm to which some of them are subjected. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Premier ponders black ink, oil P

remier Christy Clark has understand the total number of completed the traditional ships that are out there plying our round of year-end coast right now. Because interviews with legislative all of them have fuel press gallery reporters. in them, and some are Here are excerpts from cargo ships that are big my discussion with her, enough to have enough dealing with the Enbridge [bunker] fuel as a minioil pipeline proposal and tanker would. the balanced budget her Part of this is trying government has promised to understand where to present in February. our level of Coast Guard TF: On the Enbridge protection needs to be project, are you getting today, in order to protect Tom Fletcher us, should there be a the answers you want on B.C. Views safety? spill, from the existing PCC: No, we’re not. traffic. We’ve set out our position. TF: Balancing the The five conditions need to be met, budget: the finance ministry’s current period. projections call for an upturn in [B.C.’s conditions are “worldnatural gas royalties in the coming class” land and marine spill year. With the current glut of gas, prevention and response, isn’t that kind of far-fetched? meeting legal obligations for PCC: It is going to be difficult to aboriginal consultation, passing present a balanced budget, but I federal-provincial environmental think, because we’re going to build assessment and a “fair share” of in some [forecast] allowance, as financial benefits.] we always do, and because we’re PCC: We need the oilpatch going to be completely transparent producers, the Alberta government about the assumptions that have and the federal government to led us there, and because we come to the table. aren’t going to fiddle with any of We’ve been cross-examining the assumptions that we receive Enbridge. We have not been getting from the experts in the Ministry any of the answers that we hoped of Finance, it’s going to be quite to get. We haven’t gained a lot of clear that we have done it. We comfort from that process. And have come by a balanced budget none of the other conditions are honestly. even close to being met. So when it comes to natural gas, We are doing our own study you know that the assumption of marine traffic. We want to we use in the budget is based on

a fairly complex formula that the Ministry of Finance has relied on for probably a decade now. We don’t fiddle with that. There are those who would say we should artificially lower the [revenue projection] number that we use. But if you artificially lower it, what’s to stand in the way of artificially raising it? You either accept the advice of your experts or you don’t. And they’re the experts, not the politicians. TF: Right now we have a deficit gap of more than a billion dollars. Can that be closed without significant spending cuts, or tax increases, or both? PCC: You will see when we get to the budget. And it will be absolutely transparent how we got there. [Laughs] Nice try. TF: If the B.C. Liberals form a government in May, will the election date be changed so we don’t have to have this discussion about questionable spring election budgets? PCC: It’s not part of the plan today, but I’m sure it’s a discussion we’ll have in the next four years. I know that people have talked about it. I’m open to it. I’m not wedded to this particular date. Next week I’ll have highlights from my year-end interview with NDP leader Adrian Dix. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘You either accept the advice of your experts or you don’t.’

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, December 19, 2012

OPINION

Let’s all resolve to make it a happy new year Wouldn’t it be wonderful if It’s a poor country where most world leaders resolved to look at homes don’t have electricity. life in a different light this New Crime is increasing and climate Year? change is making life They could follow difficult for farmers, the example of Bhutan. who provide much In 1971, the small of the landlocked country, nestled country’s food. in the Himalayas Still, according to between China and the Guardian, life India, rejected the expectancy in Bhutan idea of gross domestic has doubled over the product as the past 20 years, almost measure of progress. all children now go Instead, leaders to primary school David Suzuki focused on gross and the country has with Ian Hanington been improving its national happiness. The idea is gaining infrastructure. traction and I’m humbled and Bhutan has also enshrined pleased to be involved with a environmental protection and global initiative to promote it. intergenerational equity in its World leaders took the concept constitution. seriously enough to hold a United David R. Boyd’s book, The Nations Conference on Happiness Right to a Healthy Environment: in April 2012, and Bhutan was Revitalizing Canada’s Constitution, recognized for its environmental offers a wonderful analysis of leadership at the recent UN where the world’s nations now climate summit in Doha, Qatar. stand on the concept, as well Life isn’t perfect in Bhutan. as strong arguments for why

Canada should join the more than 140 nations with environmental protection in their constitutions. Caring for the environment can help achieve gross national happiness in many ways – by giving our children a more secure future, improving human health, ensuring resources are available to meet the needs of citizens, offering recreational and spiritual connections with nature and giving people a sense of pride and respect for the natural systems that keep us alive and healthy. There’s more to happiness than just having a clean environment – and Bhutan has yet to get there. According to research for the UN Conference on Happiness, “The happiest countries in the world are all in Northern Europe (Denmark, Norway, Finland, Netherlands).” Although these countries are wealthy, the study points out that money isn’t the only factor, as happiness is decreasing in countries like the U.S. “Political

freedom, strong social networks and an absence of corruption are together more important than income in explaining wellbeing differences between the top and bottom countries,” the researchers write. “At the individual level, good mental and physical health, someone to count on, job security and stable families are crucial.” Note that the happiest countries all have healthy economies and robust social programs. We can also look at how various countries responded to the recent economic crisis. Those that bailed out banks and reduced social spending are facing the same kinds of problems as before. Iceland approached its massive financial meltdown in a way that was pretty much the opposite of that taken by the U.S. and Europe, refusing to rescue its banks and increasing social spending, among other measures. Iceland still has problems, but it has recovered faster than

other nations and its social safety net remains strong. Inequality has been reduced, and the crisis spurred citizens to propose and develop a new constitution, which is being considered by parliament. There’s an old saw that says the definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. In the case of leaders who focus almost entirely on economic growth and corporate interests, it’s a recipe for disaster. As George Monbiot recently wrote in the U.K.’s Guardian, “In return for 150 years of explosive consumption, much of which does nothing to advance human welfare, we are atomising the natural world and the human systems that depend on it.” As we celebrate a season of sharing, our leaders could brighten our lives by considering what really makes our societies strong, healthy and happy. suzuki.org

Kick the Grinch with a few simple safety steps ‘Tis the season for spending, spending special moments with family and friends, sharing good times, exchanging gifts, and exchanging. Here’s a handy little check list to help you have a safer, crime free Christmas from Santa’s Little Helpers at the West Shore RCMP. Don’t leave anything of any value Rick Stiebel visible in your West Shore serge vehicle. Gift bags, parcels and presents can disappear in the time it takes you to grab a candy cane latte or pick up

the dry cleaning. Remember, there are Grinches out there who think nothing of smashing your vehicle’s window to lift the loonies you leave in plain sight for parking. If you’re lightening your load by unloading some shopping bags before returning to the mall for more shopping, take the time to move your vehicle to a different location. Thieves are always on the lookout for people who load up the trunk and then head back into the mall. Be careful with your credit cards in stores. It’s easy to be distracted just long enough to lose your identity when the lineup at the cashier is grow-

ing and your patience starts to shrink. Even though you’re in a hurry because you just remembered you need to pick up something for that obnoxious boor you drew in the office gift exchange, take the time to check your surroundings before you hit the bank machine. Secure your card and cash discreetly before you leave the green machine. Make planning for a ride home your first priority when you head off to the dreaded in-laws, the office party or to party with a few friends. Nothing kills Christmas cheer faster than getting pulled over when you’re over the limit, so don’t

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Composting the way to go to get rid of leaves

MLA pensions saddle us with indefinite burden

I was glad to see John McGuire’s letter re: the burning of leaves (Letters Dec. 5). They of course should be composted not burned. There are only a few people in the Langford Lake area who do this burning and perhaps when they read of how burning pollutes the atmosphere they will stop doing it. Of course the city council should ban same and show that they support the majority view on burning. Ron MacIsaac Langford

When he retires in May, former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Murray Coell will start collecting his MLA pension of $89,000 a year. At least eight of his Liberal colleagues will also begin collecting MLA pensions for the rest of their lives. They include former premier Gordon Campbell, who collects $98,175 of B.C. taxpayers’ money a year, on top of whatever he gets for his job as Canada’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom in London. Congrats, I mean, wait a minute, I thought this ‘fiberal’ hypo-

be egged into another nog. Yes, Virginia, it’s possible to be sociable and sensible. Call 911 if you suspect a driver is impaired. You can help save your own life, and the lives of others. And that’s a gift that keeps on giving. Be extra careful with candles and Christmas lights, especially on live trees. Adding a couple of tablespoons of Epsom salts every few days to the water in your tree stand will make your fir far more fire resistant. Let a trusted neighbour know when you will be away, and have them check on your home. Stop the paper delivery, and take some simple steps

Randall Garrison

crite government was against lifetime entitlement. That was the basis of them changing the welfare system to requiring two years employment for three years of social services, all because there are supposed to be jobs available for our most vulnerable citizens. If it isn’t bad enough that they put these burdens on B.C. taxpayers indefinitely, at the same time they tore up contracts and told the BCGEU, HEU, BCTF and others to tighten their belts. The B.C. Liberals never campaigned on that and never gave us a chance to vote for that. Andre Mollon Langford

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such as installing a timer for your lights so it always looks like someone’s home. Slow down and don’t be a distracted driver. As hard as it may be for you to fathom, there are actually people out there who are in even more of a hurry than you are. And don’t wait until you wake up to a white Christmas to think about slapping on the snow tires. On behalf of everyone at the West Shore RCMP Detachment, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season and a happy and safe New Year. Rick Stiebel is the joint City of Langford/West Shore RCMP Community Liaison

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NEWS GAZETTE

DND gives United Way major boost More than 6,500 civilian and military Defence units in the Capital Region took Canadian Forces employees handed over part in the campaign, which is annually $607,000 to the United Way of one of the leading contribuGreater Victoria on Thursday. tors to the United Way. The donation was a result Each year, DND raises more of CFB Esquimalt’s participathan $500,000 for a wide range tion in the federal government’s of registered charities under workplace charitable campaign, the United Way umbrella which began in September. and accounts for 10 per “Our organizers and voluncent of campaign funds, said teers did a fantastic job throughlocal United Way CEO Linda out this year’s campaign – there Hughes. was great unit participation “We are proud to say that across the formation and a lot of since 1994, when we first excitement generated through- Daniel Palmer started keeping electronic Reporting out,” Rear-Admiral Bill Truelove, records, the military and civilcommander of maritime forces ian staff at CFB Esquimalt have pacific said in a statement. raised over $8 million for our More than 60 Department of National community,” she said.

CITY OF LANGFORD NOTICE OF LAND DISPOSITION The City of Langford hereby gives public notice of its intention to grant a long-term lease (99-years) of 1,366m² (0.3 acres) of land in the northwestern corner of Lot 2, Section 88, Metchosin District, Plan VIP88300. This land is to be leased by The Compassionate Resource Warehouse in the amount of $350,000. Jim Bowden Administrator

“This is a powerful testament to their commitment to build a strong community, move people from poverty to possibility and ensure kids get a strong start in life.” DND contributions were raised through a variety of events, including a recent exhibition hockey match with the Victoria Royals. Nationally, the DND workplace fundraising campaign raised more than $32 million in support of United Way, Healthpartners and thousands of other registered Canadian charities. Truelove said even more contributions are anticipated in the coming weeks. To donate to the United Way campaign, visit uwgv.ca. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Municipalities need to choose how to manage deer before the Capital Regional District or provincial government will act. That decision by the CRD board means the framework put forward by the regional deer management advisory committee in October will make the rounds at 13 municipal councils. The strategy includes options, including culling, public education, fencing and other deterrents. The province said in October that local governments need to implement deterrents before it gets involved. “The board recognized the importance of moving forward with actions to assist farmers in dealing with the crop devastation caused by deer, directing staff to prioritize municipalities with a significant agricultural base,” stated a CRD release. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Council may provide financial assistance to organizations/entities whose projects are deemed to be of considerable benefit to the Town of View Royal. The Grant in Aid Policy and Application Forms are available on the website or at the Town Hall, located at 45 View Royal Avenue. For requirements and detailed information please call the Town Hall at (250) 479-6800. The application deadline is Friday, March 1, 2013 Website: www.viewroyal.ca Email: finance@viewroyal.ca

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, December 19, 2012

BCS takes senior services online Web site links seniors to various regional services

Faced with the threat of mandatory influenza immunizations, staff at the Vancouver Island Health Authority upped the participation rate. So far this year, 62 per cent of staff have been immunized. That’s up from 38 per cent by the same time last year. Earlier this fall, the provincial government announced it would require hospital staff to be immunized, or wear a mask. On Nov. 30, the government and affected unions reached a new

Daniel Palmer News staff

Many seniors are aware of the services available to them, but locating those services can sometimes be overwhelming. For the first time, Beacon Community Services has put all of those resources in one place, online at beaconconnects.ca. “We’ve tailored the website specifically to the needs of what we’ve seen our home support providers needing,” said Beacon CEO Isobel Mackenzie. The website groups services into categories such as transportation, medication and drugs, food and meals, and financial and legal resources. “A lot of seniors don’t realize not just rebates are available to them, but programs available for adaptations in their home, as well as some of the requirements they still have around their income tax,” Mackenzie said. Other seniors may want to apply for a handicapped parking pass, but may not know who to call, she said. Beaconconnects.ca, developed in partnership with the Vancouver Island Health Author-

More VIHA staff opting for influenza vaccine agreement that kept the policy in place, but removed the threat of disciplinary action for non-compliance for one year while the issue is studied further. The unions continue to encourage members to get vaccinated, but uphold members’ right to choose. Flu rates continue to increase in B.C., but are within the expected range, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. Visit viha.ca for more on flu vaccinations. rholmen@vicnews.com

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Beacon Community Services CEO Isobel Mackenzie shows Beacon’s new website created with seniors in mind. ity, Family Caregivers Network and Seniors Serving Seniors, provides links and relevant contact numbers for each subject area. “There was not a comprehensive website such as we’ve put together with Beacon Connects. We created it as a standalone website, because that’s what the problem was – you were having to weave through a bunch of steps on other sites,” Mackenzie said. About 20 per cent of seniors receiving home support already access Beacon’s online services,

a number that is sure to increase in the coming years, she said. “I think this idea that seniors aren’t tech savvy is quite erroneous. They have a lot of time to work through these things. My own dad is way ahead of me.” Beacon Community Services partners with VIHA in the delivery of home support services to more than 3,000 clients each day and has almost 40 years of experience in working with seniors. To review the services visit beaconconnects.ca. dpalmer@vicnews.com

We’re dreaming of a blue Christmas. Tis the perfect season to reduce, reuse and recycle. This year, help prevent recycling worker injuries by remembering to use only CRD approved blue boxes and blue bags for your holiday recycling. For more recycling information call the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030 or visit www.crd.bc.ca/holidayrecycling www.crd.bc.ca

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Give thanks unto the Lord Jesus. Sing unto him. Let the redeemed of the Lord testify. I can help you ﬁnd him. Call Pastor Dave at 250-479-0500

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1 2 Thick Cut Classic 99 Bacon 799 Rings 5 Original Chicken Pepperoni 699 Lasagna1299 Lasagna 99 Turkey 49 12 Bites 8 lb

4.39 kg ................................

Chicken Broth

Ketchup

Dill Pickles

Tassimo

Clamato Juicee

Harvest

500 g ..................................

Grimms Hot, Honey Garlic or

450 g ..................................

Bassili Beef or 4 Cheese

2.27 kg .........................

Pillers

2.27 kg ............................

ea ea

300 g ..............................

Treats from the Treasure Island Sliced

Smoked Salmon Lox

per 100g

Shrimp Ring 227 g

Bacon Wrappedd Scallops

400 g

+ dep

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Stufﬁng Mix

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Tomato Sauce

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Chocolates C 283 g .......................... 2

270 g ................... 2

680 ml

Dole

200-250 g ............

Dempsters

12x355ml ....................

Unico Stuffed U

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175 g ..........................

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284 ml......................

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283 g ...................

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156 g ...................

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Kraft Pourable

Egg Nog

Potato Chips

Mayonnaise

475ml

2/ 00

750 - 890 ml

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Celery

Salad Dressingg

1.08 kg .............................

California

B.C. Grown

California

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Brussel Sprouts

Carrots

1.74 kg

1.96k g

lb Hass

5lb bag

2/ 00

Imported

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3lb bag

¢ 4/ 00 2/ 00

Friskies

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Washington

709 ml..................

Hellmanns

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200 g

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Lea & Perrins

700 ml.........................

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680 g ......................

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1.08 kg .............................

Duraﬂame

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398 ml......................

Cinnamon Raisin Fire 99 Bread $ 79 Logs

Royal City

All Varieties

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150 g ..........................

Franco American

Low Alcohol Gravy 3/ 00 Beer 99

85 g

Lindt Filled

398 ml..................

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375ml................... 3

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348 ml

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120 g

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Dust off your lightsabers and brush up on your Elvish, Charles Ross is back by popular demand with a two-day run of his famous one-man shows: Lord of the Rings and Star Wars Trilogy at the Metro Studio Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. (One Man Star Wars) and Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. (One Man Lord of the Rings). At the Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St. Tickets $25 are available through ticketrocket.org or 250-590-6291.

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Individual voices bring Bach Christmas The players: The performance includes Sharon Stanis, violin;

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Lifelong Bach enthusiasts Michael Drislane and David Barss will bring the legend to life with a Christmas concert at St. John the Divine this Saturday. The Victoria Bach Ensemble features violin, cello, flute, trumpet, keyboards, bass and a pair of voices as they bring the season to life with a Bach Christmas. “We’re lucky because Victoria has a lot of good musicians. So it’s a great experience to work with people who really want to play,” Drislane said. “It’s one of those great music, great players scenarios that should be fun for all involved.” The ensemble the pair started about a year ago likes to keep it clean and simple – one player per part. No conductor required, each player becomes a single voice. “It leads to a very pure uncluttered sound,” Barss said. “It’s more of an intimate experience because you can hear every

“Rachel Fenlon is very, very well regarded in the musical community nationally,” Barss said. “She’s a first-call A-list player.” Fenlon was chosen to be part of the Vancouver Opera Association’s Yulanda M. Faris Young Artist Program in its inaugural year. Among other roles, she will appear as “Mabel” in Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. The concert will include Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, chorale prelude Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland and selections from Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas 36, 51, and 140 Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, Art of the Fugue. “The only one that maybe isn’t advent or Christmas is the Brandenburg Concerto,” Barss said. “My musical partner Michael Drislane who’s a brilliant musician, he’s doing the Brandenburg

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David Barss on trumpet and Michael Drislane on piano, co-created the Victoria Bach Ensemble that will bring A Bach Christmas to Victoria Saturday, Dec. 22 at Church of St. John the Divine. voice, with one cello you can hear the cello’s voice.” “The first half is a lot of instrumental, we don’t have the singers

until the second half,” Drislane said. That’s when Victoria soprano Rachel Fenlon will perform.

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on the piano … Hearing the B5 on the piano it lives and breathes you’ve got dynamic range, it’s amazing.” “We wanted to add something to the program that maybe wasn’t all Christmas. We’ve done this piece before and we got so many comments (including) ‘astonished’ and ‘wonderful’,” Barss added. “It’s a beautiful piece of music regardless, and it’s not it’s like not Christmas.” A Bach Christmas takes place Saturday, Dec. 22 at Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St. Tickets are $15 at the door. Students and seniors are $10. “We always get a very good turnout,” Barss said. “We do it because we love playing Bach and we’ve always done our concerts at St. John the Divine, so any extra money goes to them.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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A safe holiday is a happy holiday Make safety a priority this holiday season with these simple tips: Ħ Never kick or hit your meter if ice builds up. Call us for assistance at 1-888-224-2710. Ħ After a snowfall, brush snow away from your meters by hand and clear a path for the safety of our meter readers. Jody Rogac photo

Stephen McBean, Pink Mountaintops leader, relaxes before a tour which brings the band to the Upstairs Cabaret, 15 Bastion Sq., on Friday, Dec. 21.

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Pink Mountaintops will be performing at the former Harpo’s, now the Upstairs Cabaret, 5 Bastion Sq., Dec. 5 – a place where the group’s leader Stephen McBean cut his teeth performing with his thrash band Mission of Christ in the late ‘80s. Pink Mountaintops is Stephen McBean, the eccentric, psychedelic genius behind the Vancouver-based band Black Mountain. McBean has been in numerous groups over the last two decades. As a 13-year old, he was in the legendary band Jerk Ward, playing hardcore influenced by the Neos, Discharge, Crucifix and whoever else was the fastest. His other bands to date have been straight out punk: a crusty punk/metal band, and of course, Black Mountain. From the release of their debut album – a psych-tinged

maximal rock assault – Black Mountain has been at the forefront of the new psychedelic movement, capturing heaps of critical acclaim resulting in tour dates with Coldplay and others around the world. Their most recent CD Wilderness Heart reached No. 94 on the Billboard top 100 and was named as a longlisted nominee for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize. McBean’s more experimental and electronic side project has been described as a thumping, buzzing, blissful haze, at various parts sounding like the Velvet Underground, Spacemen 3 or the Jesus and Mary Chain circa Psycho Candy. This concert is the second in a series of semi-annual events that will reunite the beloved venue with some of the revered groups who were part of its glory days – all in support of

local charities and not-for-profit groups. These events will be curated by the same people who brought groups like Sarah McLachlan, Pearl Jam, John Lee Hooker, Green Day, The Neville Brothers, No Doubt and thousands more to Victoria in the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. The Pink Mountaintops concert is a benefit for The Victoria Society For Children With Autism and the local families that depend on it for support, information and respite funds. Tickets for the benefit show on Friday Dec. 21 are $15 and are available at Ditch and Lyle’s Place. Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 10 p.m. There will be more donation opportunities at the venue. For more information go to victoriaautismsociety.com. llavin@vicnews.com

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Les Amusements de la Chambre debuts Les Amusements de la Chambre is excited to launch its debut season in Victoria with a performance of Jean Philippe Rameau’s Pièces de clavecin en concerts for harpsichord and two violins. The concert takes place at the Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St., on Saturday, Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. with a matinee at 3 p.m. Les Amusements de la Chambre, comprised of harpsichordist Katelyn Clark and violinist Emily Redhead, is delighted to welcome guest artist Hannah Burton on violin for this charming program of baroque chamber music. Les Amusements de la Chambre is a Canadian chamber ensemble specializing in the performance of music for early keyboard and strings. Founded by Clark and Redhead at The Banff Centre in 2010, the ensemble explores repertoire from the 17th

century to contemporary works of today. Les Amusements has distinguished itself through creative presentations of the 18th century concert experience. Based in Victoria and Montréal, the ensemble collaborates with a variable pool of musicians in concert and frequently performs and commissions works by Canadian composers. Les Amusements was recently awarded a grant by the Canada Council of the Arts to commission a new work for harpsichord and violin by Linda Catlin Smith, which premiered at the Toronto Summer Music Garden. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for seniors and $20 general admission. They are available at the door, or in advance at Ivy’s Bookshop, 2188 Oak Bay Ave., and amusementsdelachambre.com. llavin@vicnews.com

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South Island Royals forward Jordan Martin, right, puts pressure on Greater Vancouver Canadians forward Sean Gillespie during B.C. Major Midget League play at SaveOn-Foods Memorial Centre, Sunday (Dec. 16). The Royals lost 3-1 but won 5-1 on Saturday. Travis Paterson News staff

Royals settling into new Memorial home Major midget team under Royals brolly Travis Paterson News staff

Just past the halfway point of the season, it’s safe to say the South Island Royals of the B.C. Major Midget League have settled into their new home with relative success. The Royals (7-11-5) hosted and split the weekend’s two game set with the Greater Vancouver Canadians (11-8-2) at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, winning 5-1 on Saturday afternoon and losing 3-1 on Sunday morning. The win is the Royals’ seventh, which is more than double last year’s three-win season. “Compared to last year we’ve taken some strides, the guys are feeling good about what we’re doing,” head coach Geoff Grimwood said. “Saturday was a tremendous team effort from the goalie out. (Sunday) we had a tough time breaking through, we felt if we got the second one we would have broke it open.” Goalie Jesse Jenks played both games for the Royals, getting his fifth win on Saturday. He was supported by goals

from Brodie Smith, Ethan Waitzner, Jordan Martin, Cole Pickup and Brandon Tutte. Pickup scored the only goal in Sunday’s 3-1 loss. “We ran into a hot goalie today,” said Smith, a 15-year-old who scored the first goal on Saturday, his first game back after three weeks off due to an infected foot. “(Saturday) we got one first and got the momentum in our hand. (Sunday) everyone was pumped again, but they scored first and it just felt like we were playing from behind.” Sunday also marked the last game for the Royals before the holiday break, though the group will practice all this week. “We spent some time talking to the guys (Sunday) and let them know the improvement from four months ago is significant,” the coach said. Grimwood’s first season heading the high performance program of 15 to 17 year olds (he served the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the Powell River Kings of the B.C. Hockey League) is also the first season of the new relationship between the Western Hockey League Victoria Royals, and the major midget Royals, previously known as the Thunderbirds.

Part of the relationship is Grimwood’s dual position, as both the head coach of the midget team and an assistant coach with the WHL Royals. The biggest change within the partnership is the midget Royals access to Memorial Centre. Until this year, the Thunderbirds played and practised in arenas from North Saanich to Duncan. Now the program is transitioning from a nomadic existence to a junior A mentality. “The new partnership is a real advantage, it’s given us a team dressing room, a team gym facility and a chance to build a program in a home, which has been lacking in the past,” Grimwood said. The South Island Royals season returns with a road trip against the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds in Chilliwack on Jan. 5 and Abbotsford on Jan. 6.

WHL futures Pickup (13 goals, 28 points in 22 games) leads the team in scoring. He and Waitzner are property of the WHL Prince George Cougars. Smith and goalie Markus Daly, a fellow Racquet Club product, are both in the WHL Royals system, while Haydn Hopkins is a Saskatoon Blades draft pick. sports@vicnews.com

Last week’s rule change that is meant to minimize and eventually remove fighting from box lacrosse is being met with resistance. The Western Lacrosse Association is not ready to give up fighting and is looking for more information regarding the Canadian Lacrosse Association’s change to Rule 45. The rule change states that any player deemed a willing combatant in a fight will be assessed an automatic ejection from the game. Initially the WLA stated it would abide by the rule change. But on Thursday the WLA board of governors held a teleconference meeting. Contrary to one report, the teleconference was not a “yay or nay” vote to accept or reject the rule, said commissioner Casey Cook. Rather, the league instructed the commissioner and assistant commissioner to gather more information, so as to make recommendations on how Rule 45 can be applied in a more effective manner, Cook said. “Let’s not kid ourselves, the league is looking at its options. We’re in information gathering mode to see what we can do to see a better way to introduce the rule.” The 2013 season starts in May and there’s plenty of time to iron out the rule, or find a way around it. One of the greater concerns at the moment is that the ejection rule does not do enough to eliminate fighting, which will simply evolve into a more timely element of the game. “We want to get this rule change out of the way to know where we’re headed, but to say we’ve got a gun to our head to do that would be characterizing it incorrectly,” Cook said. The rule also applies to the junior and intermediate levels of box lacrosse in Canada. sports@vicnews.com

Oak Bay set for Gary Taylor tourney Travis Paterson News staff

The Oak Bay Bays open the 2012 Gary Taylor Invitational boys basketball tournament against the Lambrick Park Lions Thursday (Dec. 20) at 2 p.m. It’s going to be three days of elite high school basketball with AAA No. 10 ranked Vancouver College, AA No. 1-ranked St. Michaels Blue Jaguars, and two of Saskatchewan’s top teams, Aden Bowman and Campbell Collegiate, as well as Belmont and Cowichan. This year’s Bays squad has big hopes, with Team B.C. players Liam Horne and Matt Hampton leading the way in their senior year. The duo is surrounded by a strong and athletic squad, Bays coach Chris Franklin said. Running the table undefeated this weekend will be a huge test for the Bays. “The Saskatchewan teams are bringing some of the top players in their province and are highly ranked,” Franklin said. If the Bays can get past Lambrick, ranked No. 7 among AA schools in B.C., they’ll face the winner of Van College and Belmont. St. Mikes will also face a big test as they draw Aden Bowman at 4 p.m. tomorrow. The Gary Taylor is one of the few chances for the AA Blue Jags and AAA Bays to meet, though it’ll have to be in the final. sports@vicnews.com

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The following meeting schedule for 2013 is as follows:

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January - 21st February - 4th & 18th March - 4th & 18th April - 2nd & 15th May - 6th & 21st June - 3rd & 17th

Cancer breakthroughs need you.

2013 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

July - 15th August - 19th September - 3rd & 16th October - 7th & 21st November - 4th & 18th December - 2nd & 16th

All regularly scheduled Council meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, unless posted otherwise.

2013 Standing Committee Meetings Administration & Finance 2nd Tuesday @ 4:45 p.m.

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Transportation & Public Works 2nd Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m. Planning, Zoning, & Affordable Housing 2nd Monday @ 7:00 p.m. (4th Monday at the Call of the Chair) Protective Services 4th Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m. Parks, Recreation, Culture & Beauti¿cation 4th Monday @ 5:00 p.m. The meeting schedules are subject to change. Agendas and Minutes are posted on our website: www.cityoÀangford.ca.

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Island auto vets make inroads in Victoria After finalizing the purchase of longtime Victoria dealer Ensign Chrysler in the summer, the Harris family has made its presence known more visibly on its lot at the corner of Cook and Yates streets with new window signage. Harris Auto Group, known more for its up-Island dealerships across many name plates, and locally, for its cell phone business, purchased its first Chrysler Dodge Jeep operation in July. The Don Descoteau dealership is run by general Biz Beat manager Dave Meyerink. Find them online at chryslerdodgejeepramvictoriadealer.ca.

Seniors care firm ramps up care for December

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As a way of giving back to the community, Janie Apostolakos and her staff at Luxcare Lifestyle are this month volunteering one hour

per senior – to a total of 50 hours – to assist with Christmas shopping, decorating, writing Christmas cards, gift wrapping, cooking, party planning or simple companionship. Call 250-5901689 if you or someone you love could use a little Christmas help. Names are being taken on a firstcome, first-served basis. Visit Luxcare at luxcarelifestyle.com.

Names in the business news around Greater Victoria After 16 years with Frontrunners Footwear, Mark Nelson has parted company with the locally owned specialty running store to operate and run Race Day Timing Services and RaceOnline Registrations. He sold his shares in Frontrunners Westshore to business partner Nick Walker, and bought Walker out of his position in the other two companies … Local public relations firm Trapeze Communications has added staff to meet growing demand. New permanent staff include senior art director Laura Prpich, account planner Marc Coderre and production artist/ graphic designer Jennie Dixon. Send your business news to editor@vicnews.com

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May the Holiday Season be Àlled with love and happiness and the New Year Àlled with peace and joy.

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B.C. Ferries is adding more than 120 sailings during the busy holiday travel period. Between Dec. 19 and Jan. 6, the TsawwassenSwartz Bay run will see an extra 86 sailings. Another 36 sailings will be added to the Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay run between the Lower Mainland and Nanaimo. Boxing Day and Dec. 27 are expected to be the busiest days for ferry travel, while Christmas Day and New Year’s Day will see reduced sailings on some routes. Check bcferries.com for the latest updates.

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Maritime programming grows New ideas in works for coming year Roszan Holmen News staff

With a long-term goal of moving to a location on the harbour, the Maritime Museum of British Columbia is focusing on improving its product in the meantime. “We’re here for the next five years,” executive director Jon Irwin said, referring to the museum’s current site in Bastion Square. Last year, the museum launched children’s summer camps and more interactive programming. In the year to come, it looks to build on these successes, including a plan to buy flat screen televisions to enhance its displays. “It’s another medium for exhibits, so we can animate and bring stories to life,” Irwin said. Another plan in the works is connecting with oldtimer maritimers. “One of the ideas is to do interviews with these people and capture their stories. Victoria has many people with a maritime background and a lot of these people are getting quite senior,” Irwin said. The museum’s new fundraising campaign has a $30,000 goal. As an added incentive, from now until Dec. 31 all one-time

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Cetus Society member Erin Parsons holds a leatherback turtle skull outside the Maritime Museum of B.C. during the World Oceans Day celebration in June. The museum is looking to increase its family centred programs in the coming year and is doing a fundraiser to cover the costs. and monthly donations will be matched by an anonymous donor.

For more information, call 250385-4222 or visit mmbc.bc.ca. rholmen@vicnews.com

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