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For Jackson the toughest part is working on a mannequin. “You have to think of the style and then come up with all the ideas. When you are working on an actual person they can tell you what they want,” said the 17-year-old.
recent court ruling on conflict of interest is starting to have consequences for community organizations, putting some elected officials in a tough spot. During a Colwood council meeting on Feb. 25 Coun. Rob Martin had to leave the room for an agenda item related to West Shore Parks and Recreation Society, for which Martin is the chair. The Jan. 11 court decision states an elected official to be in a conflict of interest Kyle Wells when voting on Reporting decisions related to a society of which they are a member. Previously, elected officials were only perceived to be in a conflict of interest if voting on a motion from which they could benefit financially, directly or indirectly. “From a council standpoint, we don’t want to put ourselves in a difficult position,” Martin said. “So you end up erring on the side of caution and we’re not able to do the work that actually should get done.” Beyond that, councillors now can’t provide information to council on behalf of a board.
PLEASE SEE: Skills showcases student sculpting, Page A16
PLEASE SEE: Implications cause concern, Page A13
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Tanis Jackson sculpts a ‘do at Belmont secondary school in preparation for the Skills Canada regional hairstyling competition, March 8 at Belmont. She is one of three Belmont students competing in the event.
Hair the canvas for stylist students Charla Huber News staff
Art, style and strands of hair will merge at the Skills Canada regional hairstyling competition. Belmont Grade 12 students Tanis Jackson, Shantelle Hutchinson and Heather McBride have their scissors sharpened and
are ready compete. “Tanis is a very responsible student, she is independent and likes to try new things,” said Belmont teacher Rachel Sandberg. “She asks how to to do stuff outside what we are learning in class.” The three students have been practising techniques and planning styles for the competition.
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