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Role reversal over permits North Saanich delays bylaw that would speed up development application process Steven Heywood News staff

Another attempt at streamlining the process for development permit applications in North Saanich has been delayed — but this time by the councillors who are seen as more favourable to growth than others. At the Dec. 16 District council meeting, Coun. Dunstan Browne asked that a new policy that would allow staff to directly approve or reject development permit applications — thereby making the process a lot faster — be postponed. The reason, he said, was to allow councillors to further question language used in the draft bylaw, review a landscaping contingency fee and clarify the appeal process should a permit be turned down. Browne and councillors Conny McBride, Craig Mearns and Ted Daly — generally considered a majority who support added development in the community — all voted to postpone the bylaw after it had already been advanced at the Dec. 9 committee of the whole meeting. In an apparent reversal of roles, it Dunstan Browne was Mayor Alice Finall and councillor Elsie McMurphy and Celia Stock who wanted to get the bylaw in place to allow staff to advance development permits based on current council policy. “This has been going on for a long time,” said Finall, noting the drafting of the bylaw started around June of 2012. “It’s to delegate the approval process for development permits to staff. As long as an application adheres to the District’s guidelines, council wouldn’t have a lot of say.” It’s a common practice in other municipalities. In neighbouring Sidney, for instance, staff have the authority to consider such applications, only advancing their final recommendations to council for review. Finall said this is allowed under the Local Government Act and said she’s at a loss to explain why councillors wanted it postponed this time. Please see: Councillors concerns with loss, page 2

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Sidney Peace Lutheran Church Pastor Erik Trovall. Trovall and his family were recently part of an exchange to Australia.

An exchange to remember Local family returns from six month exchange Down Under Devon MacKenzie News staff

part from living through three back-to-back winters, Pastor Erik Trovall from Sidney’s Peace Lutheran Church said his family’s exchange with an Australian family was the experience of a lifetime.

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The Sidney family, Erik, his wife Jennifer and their son Nathanael, 13, returned to the Saanich Peninsula from a six month exchange in Australia at the end of October. The Trovall’s made the exchange with pastor David Wear from the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Hamilton, Australia, his wife Kate, daughters Misha, 4, and Eve, 2,

and son Henry, 1. “We left B.C. in mid-April and I met David in Adelaide where we spent 10 days at a pastors conference. At the end of April we went to Hamilton and David and his family left for Sidney,” Erik explained.

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Councillors concerned with loss of control stated to some degree they thought the move by the majority indicated there “We have talked about was “something at play getting a more efficient prohere” that they just didn’t cess in place,” she said. “I understand. heard nothing substantive “To me, [Browne] is fearfrom the councillors for ful of a policy taking conwhy they wanted the posttrol out of the hands of ponement. Their reasons council,” said McMurphy. are not clear. “It’s a matter of whether “It’s a surprise that we’re council wants staff to have still dithering over this.” Alice Finall the control or keep the staBrowne said he was tus quo.” being cautious in what McBride and Daly said there’s no he termed a fundamental change in rush on this and they have been askNorth Saanich’s approval authority. “This process would,” he said, ing questions raised by citizens. “I have some reservations,” admit“take the approval process away ted Browne. “I don’t oppose this but from council’s hands.” Browne added he thought this I’m asking that the bylaw be held.” His request passed in a 4-3 vote. issue could be subject to abuse. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com Finall, McMurphy and Stock all Continued from page 1

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A volunteer Christmas tree, complete with ornaments and a star, appeared along a trail in the Ardmore area of North Saanich this month. It makes for a seasonal treat while out for a walk.

North Saanich sets strategy for two years Steven Heywood News staff

North Saanich district council approved its amended 2013-2015 Strategic Plan — but not without extensive debate over a small portion of the document. The only dissenting vote on council was Mayor Alice Finall. She said she could not

support the document based on one point — the changing of plans to create an affordable and workforce housing policy from an urgent goal a long-term one. “In recent development applications,” she said, “there has been no capacity to supply affordable housing at all. And the District has no policy in place that might force the issue

with developers.” Finall has debated councillors for North Saanich to develop such a policy sooner, rather than later, considering all of council’s desire for more affordable housing for people in the local workforce. Where Finall’s opinion differs with that of the majority of council is over the definition of affordable housing.

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To her, it’s about what people of modest income can afford. To the majority of council, it’s market housing. Coun. Craig Mearns said he didn’t see the need for such a policy, stating the market will decide what’s affordable. While debate on this issue came down to a 4-3 vote, the Strategic Plan itself passed, 6-1.

Councillor Dunstan Browne wanted the development permit application streamlining bylaw held up based on a few concerns: • A 125% contingency fee for developers. This, explained Chief Administrative Officer Rob Buchan, applies only to landscaping plans, to ensure they are completed. • Number of council votes required in a development permit appeal. Browne wanted to clarify if it’s a two-thirds majority or simple majority of council votes to allow an appeal. • Other wording concerns in the draft bylaw.

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PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, December 27, 2013 2013

Peninsula News in brief

Have a heart SIDNEY — Hearts of the Community is getting ready to accept nominations from local residents to honour folks in a variety of categories. The Peninsula News Review is working with Beacon Community Services to present the annual awards. Nomination forms will be available in the new year. Watch the PNR for details.

— News staff

People’s choice

SIDNEY — Voting is open for the People’s Choice Award in the Sidney Seaside Sculpture Walk. Ballots are available at www.sculpturewalk.ca until Jan. 30. The winning sculpture will be purchased by the Town of Sidney and added to its permanent collection.

Coins For Kids

SIDNEY — The Peninsula News Review is still accepting coins of all kinds for its annual Coins For Kids campaign. With more than $2,300 counted (and more coins to come), the PNR is on track to matching last year’s fundraising total of over $3,000. Thanks to our readers for their support throughout the year.

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Parkland Secondary grad committee executive members Trevor Bolduc and Breanna Clooney join Principal Lizanne Chicanot (with microphone) in front of Grade 12 students to keep them up to date about graduation fundraisers and events.

Gearing up for graduation

Big bottle drive event Jan. 11 one of many local events planned for a safe grad in 2014 Steven Heywood News staff

Graduation for students on the Saanich Peninsula might be six months away but students, teachers and parents are getting ready for it now. On the last day of school at Parkland Secondary before Christmas (Dec. 20) members of the 2014 graduation executive committee stood before their peers and asked them to get involved. Already, they are seeking help from their co-graduates to run a big bottle drive at the school parking lot on Jan. 11. And that’s not all. “If enough of us come out, even for an hour during the bottle drive, it’ll go a long way,” says executive member and Grade 12 student Trevor Bolduc. Graduation next year, he continued, will be in late June. It sounds like it’s a long way off, but it can come up quickly. He said December has been very busy — not only with his own education and activities, but with

grad event planning. With only four students in the group, Bolduc said he hopes more of his peers will step up. The Dec. 20 meeting with other students, he said, was to raise awareness about what’s going on in preparation for the graduation celebration. He said it normally takes place at the University of Victoria, with dry grad events and more happening back in Sidney at the Mary Winspear Centre. “I’m looking forward to grad,” he said. It’s an important thing but I try to balance that with things I’m involved in.” So he knows how tough it can be to get students out to help with events like theme days, semi-formal dance, bottle drives and the upcoming grad fashion show in the spring. That’s why he and committee member Breanna Clooney were handing out flyers detailing the activities of the grad committee right before Christmas holidays. Parkland Principal Lizanne Chicanot told the crowd that they were a main focus of school life between

Parkland Grad Class bottle drive When: Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Parking lot at the school, 10640 Macdonald Park Rd. now and graduation — teachers and parents are working hard to help with the celebration. As well, she noted there’s a Parkland alumni group working on 40th anniversary events for next year and the grad class will, in some form, be involved. Chicanot asked the gathered students to ensure they’re on top of their courses for the school year — to ensure that they will be able to graduate in the first place. The meeting outlined for the students where they can get information on scholarships and that there’s a grad committee Facebook page

where they can check for new events and important information they need to know. Chicanot also showed them a text messaging service students can enter on their phones so they can get timely updates. A list of frequently asked questions about graduation requirements and ceremony is also now up on the school’s main website. Bolduc added if more students help with fundraising events, they can lower the cost of grad for everyone. Bolduc said he’s looking forward to some of the community events and fundraisers that are being planned. “The Parkland grads,” he said, “are always trying to stay connected to the community and in some way, to give back.” It’s a Parkland tradition for each grad class to come with a legacy gift for the entire school. Bolduc said this year’s class is still working on that and hopes other students will have a say. editor@peninsulanewsreview.com

Outpouring of support for ORCCA team SIDNEY — A recent donation of $20,000 from Telus was gratefully received by the members of ORCCA (Oral Care for Children and Adolescents Society), a Sidney charitable group seeking to provide dental care for youth in need. It’s the peak of a series of recent donations to ORCCA, including $10,000 from the Sidney by the Sea Rotary Club. The society is using the money to renovate a space at Sidney Elementary School into the dental clinic. The outpouring of support has included volunteers from the dentist and dental hygienist communities. — Submitted by ORCCA

Members of the Oral Care for Children and Adolescents Society received a $20,000 donation from Telus this month. Submitted photo

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Resolve not to make resolutions A new year is about to begin and that has us thinking about renewal — a fresh start and, yes, those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions. Some of the best advice we have heard about those things came from Janet Krenz, a registered dietician and community nutritionist with Island Health. In relation to eating habits over the holidays, Krenz said don’t do it — don’t make any resolutions when it comes to food. All they do, she said, is enable people to justify a binge before January 1 and then feel guilty about it afterwards and through the next year. That advice can be applied throughout the Saanich Peninsula. Take North Saanich municipal council, for instance. They must have resolved at some point not to continue the Live a little happier bickering during ... good things will meetings. Why? Because they come your way enjoyed a lot of it at their last meeting before the new year. A bit of a pre-ban bickering binge, if you will. We can only hope they got it out of their system. Realistically, though, residents can expect more of the back-and-forth animosity leading up to next November’s municipal election. Over in Central Saanich, they have resolved to spend less, thanks to some debt left over from their new fire hall. Residents should hope this resolution holds and no one feels guilty about their spendthrift ways in 2014 and reverses course. In Sidney, there’s probably no point in resolving to end the Beacon Avenue traffic debate. Why not? Because no matter which direction drivers end up taking along the main drag, someone isn’t going to like it and there will be close calls between cars and pedestrians. It’s inevitable that when people are walking and drivers driving, they will cross paths — often way too closely. The best course of action is to mitigate that conflict as best you can and ensure Sidney’s downtown is welcoming to both groups. For the rest of the community, resolve not to make a resolution this year, but to live a little happier and more positive and, maybe then, good things will come your way. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@peninsulanewsreview.com or fax 250-656-5526. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW 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.

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Check real science, not the Internet Re: Cherry picking data, Dec. 11, PNR. The author of this letter accused me of cherry picking data to dispel his notion that global warming has ceased since 1998. This is quite amusing for that it is exactly what the deniers do. In a previous letter I just gave one example of hard data to indicate that there is peer reviewed science to support increased warming temperatures. I agree that recordbreakers don’t tell us much about trends for it is the trends that matter. And there is an equivocal consensus among the reputable world’s climate scientists that the Earth has been warming at a steady rate before and since 1998. Not only do these scientists focus on surface air temperatures which show an undisputed 0.11 to 0.12ºC per decade warming trend since 1997 but, perhaps more importantly, they measure thermal mass of the oceans which give a much more steady indication of the warming that is occurring. I would suggest to these deniers of global warming they check the real science, not the nonsense that is floating out there on the Internet. T. V. Gogol North Saanich

Sandown an opportunity Re: Don’t compete with farms, PNR Dec. 13. Most of the farmers and market gardeners I have spoken with are in favour of the Sandown

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proposal and I, as a market gardener, am one of them. The letter-writer states “In my view, we simply do not need a community farm. We have enough farm land.” I wonder what his criteria is? The 2006 Ministry of Agriculture report B.C.’s Food SelfReliance – Can B.C.’s Farmers Feed a Growing Population? indicates that one acre is needed to provide food for one person for one year. North Saanich has 1,226 hectares being farmed. That means we are only farming enough land to feed 2,339 people. If you include Sidney, which has no farmland, then we are farming enough land to feed only 11 per cent of the population of the two municipalities. That’s not including the larger community that the letter-writer wants to add. The Ministry of Agriculture report adds “to maintain the [2005] levels of self-reliance [at 48 per cent] through to the year 2025, farmers will need to increase production by 30 per cent over 2001 levels. The increased production will be concentrated on the land that has access to irrigation – land that is typically near the urban centers.” Food security is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of government. When the Sandown proposal first came to light, many young farmers came to North Saanich council indicating a desire to lease the land, saying they could not afford to buy farmland here. With the average age of farmers

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at 56 years, we definitely need more farmers and we have to find creative ways to give young farmers access to land. The Sandown proposal provides that opportunity. Bernadette Greene North Saanich

Get out and walk It would seem that Canada Post has deemed it necessary to go to great lengths to try to cut its mail delivery costs. This is at the expense of the public and for the senior citizens, also a potential cause for them to fall in the winter to get that one letter they may or may not get in the mail that day. I realize many workers walk their routes in all kinds of weather across Canada. We have had postal workers walk the route, other have ridden a bike and now we have a worker who drives the route in a full-size Canada Post van. Canada Post, I assume, pays for the gas and is this cost-effective? I think not. I suggest before they stop home delivery, they look at other ways to cut costs starting with going back to workers walking the routes and not being given a company van to do so. William Plowman North Saanich ••• Let your voice be heard. Send your thoughts to editor@ peninsulanewsreview.com

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MLA calls for basic transit growth on the Peninsula Steven Heywood News staff

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The Trovall family, Jennifer, Nathanael (13) and Erik during their exchange in Hamilton, Australia.

Exchange families learned about living in different countries Continued from page 1

“It was wonderful because we swapped homes and vehicles so it was a really easy way to do it.” Erik, David and their families were matched for the exchange through Lutheran Church Canada and the Lutheran Church of Australia who have an intercommunion program. “David had expressed interest in doing the exchange and so had I, so they matched us up after a vetting process. We had originally planned it for 2012 but they ended up being blessed with a baby boy so we put it off for a year,” said Erik. The exchange taught both families new things about living in a different country he said. “Even though there aren’t huge differences in language or culture, going to a different a country like we did in the exchange taught us a lot about Australia. I mean, what better way to learn about a country than to go live there? It was especially great for our son who is 13 because he was able to absorb so much.” Hamilton, Australia is known for its mountainous green landscape and sheep farming, he added, which made for a different experience from living in Sidney by the Sea. “Jennifer and Nathanael were able to get out to many excursions around the area but we

were also able to do all the bigger destinations too like Canberra and Cairns which is one of Sidney’s sister cities,” Erik said, adding that the highlight of the trip was the people he and his family met. “The highlight was definitely the personal relationships we made,” he said, smiling. “The congregation at the Church of the Good Shepherd was wonderful and their compassion and spirituality were amazing,” he added, noting that the only downside of the whole experience was the fact the family endured three winters — they left in the winter, arrived in the winter and returned home in the winter. “If I was to do it again I would do it so we got to be the ones who had three summers,” he laughed. David said the experience was also one to remember for his family. “I had great discussions with and learned a lot from Erik during my time spent with him in Australia. Above all, being with the wonderful people of Peace Lutheran Church was something that made a real impact on me. I think I really hit the jackpot going there. Not only are they are a wonderful group of friendly and caring people who embraced us, Peace Lutheran Church also happens to be in a picture post-

card location. Looking back on our time living in Sidney for six months it’s a little bit hard to believe it really happened, it’s like a dream. We loved the town of Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula and a bonus was that we there for a great summer.” During the exchange, David and his family made the most of their time here, taking trips to Vancouver where David dragged his wife (who teaches classical violin) to a Rush concert. David also said the family visited Seattle, took several trips up island to visit Tofino, Mt. Washington, Cathedral Grove, the Kinsol Trestle and Chemainus among other places, as well as enjoyed a trip to New York City and time in Phoenix, Arizona at the end of their trip before returning home. Now settled in at home and with his congregation, Erik said he would do an exchange again in a heartbeat, not only because it enriches knowledge of other places in the world but because it solidifies the love and appreciation for your own home. “When I came back, the first time I stepped up to the front of Peace Lutheran to do my sermon, I really felt that sense of home,” he said. “It’s definitely good to be back.” reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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MLA Gary Holman is marking a victory alongside residents of the Gulf Islands in saving the 10 a.m. TransLink route 620 bus from the Tsawassen ferry terminal to the Bridgeport Skytrain station in Richmond. Holman said TransLink had planned on eliminating the 10 a.m. bus as of Dec. 16. It normally picks up passengers off of the Gulf Islands ferry and gets them to their connections. Without it, he said people would have been left waiting an extra hour for the next bus on that route. According to TransLink’s winter route changes set for Dec. 16, the 10 a.m. 620 bus would have been

dropped in favour of a 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. bus. Due to an outpouring of complaints, Holman said TransLink has pulled back. “For Gulf Islanders, that was a crucial connection,” Holman said. “TransLink soon realized this … they had stepped on a bit of a hornet’s nest.” The MLA credited the transit authority for changing its mind. It means less financial impact on travelers from the Gulf Islands, he said. In an email to the News Review, Sany Zein, a spokesperson for TransLink confirmed they had initially planned to align the 620 service with ferry passenger demand. “We have heard a strong Gulf Island com-

munity desire to maintain current services,” Zein wrote. “The 9 a.m. 620 bus service leaving Bridgeport Station and the 10 a.m. 620 bus service leaving the Tsawwassen ferry will remain in the schedule.” Holman said he’s interested in transit issues on the Saanich Peninsula as well. He said he favours a B.C. Transit request to the Capital Regional District to increase fuel taxes by two cents a litre, in order to have an impact on B.C. Transit’s budget. In North Saanich, Holman added, there is somewhat limited bus service and would like to see at least an expansion of basic services there. editor@peninsula newsreview.com

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Strong partnership means a stronger community Panorama joins forces with Sidney SeniorCare

come in the next few months. Sidney SeniorCare has been offering customized services for seniors for more than 10 years and is currently the largest private home support agency on Vancouver Island. Their goal, Dorko said, is to help seniors maintain their independence in the comfort of their own homes while remaining an integral part of the community — something which can be achieved through the new partnership and keeping seniors active. The partners are offering an open house on Thursday, Jan. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. and again from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Greenglade Community Centre in Sidney (2151 Lannon Way) to offer a chance for all to attend. “The idea is seniors can attend during the day and families or caretakers of seniors who might work during the day can attend in the evening,” said Sneek, adding that there will be door prizes, free membership giveaways, refreshments and information on Elder College course offerings during the open house. For more information visit www.panoramarecreation.ca. reporter@peninsula newsreview.com

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Jazz Vespers welcomes popular duo NORTH SAANICH — Tom Ackerman and Joey Smith will kick off the New Year at Jazz Vespers at St. John’s United Church on Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. While most Victoria jazz lovers will probably be more familiar with the sight of Joey Smith waltzing with his bass in performance, the guitar is actually his first instrument and the one he will be play-

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Tom Ackerman, left, and Joey Smith perform Jan. 5 at St. John’s United Church. ing at Jazz Vespers on Jan. 5. Ackerman will join him on clarinet and saxophone and Ryan Tandy will play bass.

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He attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston Massachusetts, lived and worked in Washington D.C. and eventually became a bandleader for Princess Cruises for 10 years where he met his Canadian bride, Sarah. Now residing in Victoria, Ack-

erman has worked with the Ian McDougall Big Band and the Don Leppard Big Band and is a regular member with CanUS and The Stomp Club. After touring for two-and-ahalf years with the Glenn Miller Orchestra as bassist and arranger, Smith, originally from Tennessee,

also ended up settling in Victoria with a Canadian bride. An in-demand freelance bassist, Joey performs regularly with the Marc Atkinson Trio, the Karel Roessingh Trio, the CanUS traditional jazz band and many other groups in Victoria. Tandy began his musical career

in the jazz studies program at Esquimalt High. Since graduating in 2006, he has been in demand all over Victoria. Jazz Vespers continues on Feb. 9 with The Victoria Chamber Jazz Quartet (VCJQ) returning to perform Claude Bolling’s second Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio. On

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Efforts and government funds would irst the statistic. Only 7.2 per cent be better focused on a concerted effort of Canadian seniors age 65 or older to raise financial literacy — from the are considered to fall below the povyoungest school child, through to the erty line. This ranks Canada 10th best high school grad and the adult workamong a 34-country group of advanced force. economies. To build an understanding from an The concerning news is while seniors early age of the liberating power of debtin most other countries on the list are minimization, saving, smart investing reducing poverty levels, our seniors’ and the awesome power of compoundpoverty rate is increasing. ing should do much to change people’s It is noteworthy that Canada’s public Peter Dolezal behavior and result in a better job of transfer of funds to seniors represents only about 4.5 per cent of the nation’s Financial Savvy building assets in support of a comfortable future retirement. GDP. The average of the 34 countries A concentrated, nation-wide educasurveyed is 7.8 per cent of GDP. In making these comparisons we have to recog- tion program should lead to a much lower level nize that they include many European countries of poverty levels among future seniors — more such as Greece, Spain and Portugal, whose past than changes or additions to existing governmentprofligate spending on various social programs sponsored retirement programs. A recent Manulife Bank survey of Canadian had these countries hovering on the edge of bankruptcy and are now forced to dramatically reduce homeowners with family incomes over $50,000 found that only 51 per cent expected to be debtmany services, including those to seniors. It is fact nevertheless, that more of our seniors free by the time they retire. Other surveys have are struggling than in past decades. The phased-in shown that more than 20 per cent of existing retiradjustment to age 67 for future OAS eligibility will ees carry some debt and that others plan to add debt during retirement. only exacerbate the financial struggle for some. Although many Canadians, retirees in particular, Can we reverse this trend? The solution lies not only with government, but also with us — current recognize that debt is a key drag on retirement lifestyle, they are not yet coping with its systematic and future seniors. In an effort to increase the ultimate benefits pay- elimination and avoidance. Future and current seniors need to buy into the able, a growing number of provincial governments are lobbying the Federal government to increase fact that although debt such as mortgages may be CPP contributions of both employees and employ- a necessary evil at a younger age, a major family ers. This however may be a misplaced effort. It priority must be to liquidate debt. Future seniors cannot be a good decision to increase costs for must also be passionate about the avoidance of all both employees and employers in a still-fragile debt by the time they retire. Debt among seniors economy. Incomes barely keep pace with inflation is the greatest enemy of a comfortable retirement, and employers remain cautious in adding to their and very likely a huge contributor to the increasworkforce. Increasing payroll costs for employers ing level of poverty among retirees. Government cannot ignore the current facts; would likely lead to job losses. We all, current and future seniors alike, either perhaps some tweaking of the Guaranteed Income have or have had access to a broad variety of sav- Supplement (GIS) might be appropriate — targetings vehicles designed to assist in saving for retire- ing those seniors most in need. However, we, Canada’s current and future retirment. These include RRSPs, optional employersponsored shared-contribution retirement plans ees, must also accept more responsibility. We and since 2009, the innovative TFSA. Unfortu- must, at all ages, do a better job of managing our nately, many in the workforce opt either to not financial affairs so that we can enjoy a financiallyparticipate or to significantly underutilize these comfortable retirement. beneficial programs. A retired corporate executive, enjoying post-retirement It hardly seems logical that government should as an independent Financial Consultant (www. force more savings on our workforce and higher dolezalconsultants.ca), Peter Dolezal is the author of costs on employers, when the various available three books, including his most recent,The SMART retirement programs already available are so sigCANADIAN WEALTH-BUILDER. nificantly underutilized.

Auditor clears politicians on legal bills No interference found in defense costs to Basi and Virk Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA — B.C.’s Auditor General has found no political interference in the government’s 2010 decision to forgive $6 million in legal defence costs for former ministerial aides Dave Basi and Bobby Virk. The legal costs decision was announced two days after Basi and Virk pleaded guilty to one count each of breach of trust and accepting benefits, after seven years of investigation into their role in leaking confidential information on bids for the sale of BC Rail

assets. The guilty pleas, on the eve of testimony by former cabinet ministers, prompted the audit to examine the decision to waive collection of the legal fees. That was contrary to the existing policy that while the government would cover legal defence costs for its employees, that money would be recovered if employees were found guilty. In a report released Wednesday, acting Auditor General Russ Jones concluded that the plea bargain and fee relief were proposed to the Legal Services Branch of the Attorney

General’s ministry by Basi and Virk’s defence lawyers. The final decision was made by the former deputy attorney general and deputy minister of finance, with politicians purposely excluded. “The decision was an economic decision,” Jones said. “It was to save money.” The government had spent $6 million to date and would be putting up another $2 million for defence bills if the trial had continued. Combined prosecution and defence costs were costing taxpayers $15,000 for each day of a trial expected to take six months.

The audit noted that Basi and Virk’s combined assets were valued at $400,000. The B.C. government not only covers legal costs for its employees, but for defendants in large criminal trials who can’t afford their own defence. Fees were paid for convicted serial killer Robert William Pickton and for Jamie Bacon, one of the accused in the current Surrey Six murder case. Attorney General Suzanne Anton said the government is acting on the auditor’s recommendations to make the process of covering employee legal fees more transparent.

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WHAT SHOULD I KEEP IN MIND BEFORE PUTTING AN OFFER ON MY DREAM HOME?

1. Are we pre-qualified for a mortgage? 2. Is the home in a neighbourhood that works for us? 3. What’s that smell? 4. Is it really a good deal? 5. How much are closing expenses? 6. What furnishings do I have that may not fit? 7. Are there any pending legal issues on this home? 8. Have I had the home inspected? 9. What is the appraised value of the home (not the assessment)?

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Do you have a house-hunting story you’d like to share with us? Email ddescoteau@ vicnews.com

GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE »

Foreclosure sales: more than meets the eye The chances of paying below market price on a home aren’t as great as you might think

As we roll into the fifth week publishing HomeFinder, we’re discovering there are always exceptions to well-established rules. Take December, for example. The number of listings traditionally drop a little lower as home sellers take a break for the holidays. But not everyone is content to focus mainly on socializing and enjoying some wellearned time off, as we discovered in a recent email from a HomeFinder reader. This correspondent told us about a townhome listing he and his wife checked out just before Christmas 2012 in Langford. Turned out it was a foreclosure sale and to make a long story short, they put in a relatively lowball offer and it went unchallenged during the required court proceedings. We wondered just how common their experience is in Greater Victoria. Apparently not very, according to local realtor Dale Sheppard, who has worked on a number of foreclosure sales over the years. “For the most part (the home) generally goes for fair market value,” he says. There’s various reasons for that, Sheppard explains. Not only are lending institutions mandated to get as

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Having a low offer accepted in a foreclosure home sale can happen, but given the process also includes going to a court hearing, there’s no gurantees the original offer will be the price for which the home will eventually sell. much as possible for the home, he says, once an offer is accepted and conditions lifted – as with traditional vendor home sales – the accepted price is then made public and a court date set. That information usually attracts other potential buyers who usually drive the price up. Sheppard says the final decision on who gets the home lies with the presiding officer of the court, but it frequently goes to the highest bidder. Come court time – hearings are almost always held

in “chambers” upstairs in the Victoria Law Courts building – the process somewhat resembles an auction. Additional bids to the original are presented and made known to all in attendance. Then, to level the playing field, the interested parties are sent out of the room to determine their final bid, which is put in a sealed envelope before everyone comes back into chambers. “Sometimes people will overpay for a foreclosure, because they get caught up in the whirlwind of (the bid process),” Sheppard says,

adding it can be challenging for novices to know just how much to bid. “That’s why it’s important to work with a realtor who can give you the realistic fair market value of a home.” While it’s anyone’s guess who might show up at a foreclosure hearing, he believes that the initial “buyer” of such homes have a “homefield advantage” of sorts. By that, he means they’ve presumably done all the work, like having the appropriate inspections done and removing any outstanding conditions to be able to pur-

chase the home. The number of people actively keeping track of foreclosure sales today in Greater Victoria has dwindled from the heavy growth period – in terms of prices – of 2001 and 2008, Sheppard says. With the market holding prices relatively flat, “flipping” houses doesn’t happen as often, he adds. “There’s a lot of buyers who ideally would like to do that if the opportunity arose,” he says, “but most are aware that it’s not the market for that right now.” – Don Descoteau

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CRAIG’S OPPORTUNITIES OF THE SEASON DEAN PARK LUXURY MLS 324037

Architect design done by award winning Nigel Banks! This one owner, spectacular home is at the top of scenic Dean Park, with dramatic ocean views from almost every room. You’ll see from Saltspring to Mount Douglas and overlook Sidney below. Enjoy it’s amenities including granite, hardwood, jetted tubs, vaults, assorted natural patio settings, workshop, studio, office, 3 bay attached garage, extra parking, and 24 hour a day views! The lower area is perfect for guests, extended family and or home business. A future elevator was included in the original building plans, if important to the buyer. Walk to Kelset Elementary and Panorama Leisure Center. Listed well under replacement cost and the most recent appraisal! Easy and a pleasure to view.

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