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It’s official Oak Bay Sea Rescue Society president Terry Calvely snips the ribbon to officially open the new Rescue Station for Oak Bay Sea Rescue on Friday. Calvely is joined by Oak Bay Marine Group CEO Peter Ciceri, Kim Bentzon of OBSR Steve Sinclair and Jeff McKay of Oak Bay Marine Group. Christine van Reeuwyk/News staff

Night market comes to a crashing close Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Organizers will have a look at new barrier options for next year after a “miracle” lack of injuries during a crash at last Wednesday night’s final street market of the season in Oak Bay. In a crash that was attributed to the lowering sun, just after 7 p.m. Sept. 10, a driver plowed through the barrier at Monterey and Oak Bay Avenue, said market organizer Elizabeth Smith, president of the Oak Bay

But the 74-year-old vendor Business Improvement Association. at the end of the market was “I heard this almighty crash and I knew “I heard this almighty more concerned with getting her it was the sound of a car crash,” said crash and I knew it was the registration in for next year, Smith Smith, still shaken the next morning. “I said with a chuckle. made sure my vendors were OK.” sound of a car crash.” “What could have happened is Oak Bay Police were quick on the - Elizabeth Smith unthinkable,” the organizer added, scene, in fact an officer was already at the noting it’s the first time in 14 years intersection, she added, and it appeared of closing the Ave for myriad events that this has the crash was purely accidental. happened. A fundraising booth at the Oak Bay Village Night “I hope it’s the last,” Smith said. Market bore the brunt of the incident, with broken cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com merchandise.

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Bowker Creek plan back before the public Community asset redesign up for review, includes outdoor classroom, public viewing platform Christine van Reeuwyk

“That will also allow us to meander the creek,” Watson said. “We really wanted to make it a showcase that the residents The active restoration work of Oak Bay could be proud of.” on Bowker Creek near Oak Bay Construction would take High could start next June. place between June and “We’ve just finished the September of next year. There’s detailed design. We want the a public open house tomorrow public to see what the design (Sept. 18) to get final feedback is and get some feedback, then on the latest design. we’ll make some tweaks and The plans include a proposed then next year we’ll actually do outdoor classroom that’s “all the construction,” said Jody about trying to get them back in Watson, chair the Bowker Creek touch with that Initiative. “We worked with the “We really wanted to creek,” Watson said. “I think school board and the school as a got an additional make it a showcase that 20 metres of the residents of Oak Bay whole and the students will land we could could be proud of.” take ownership do work within. - Jody Watson of the creek.” The school board The other enabled enough aspect is land that we creating more inclusion for the would actually be able to do community at large. some restoration in there.” “It’s going to be such a They’re working within about community amenity. Currently 25 metres the entire length of with the design we’re looking at, the creek alongside the high there will be universal access school’s running track. The to the creek,” Watson said. wall there will stay in place “There’s not a lot of places and restoration, as planned you can get right down to the currently, would include creek.” vegetation planted to obscure There are some areas in the wall.

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A cross section, above, and aerial, below, rendering of the proposed plan for Bowker Creek where it runs adjacent to Oak Bay High’s running track. The plan is available to peruse during an open house tomorrow at Oak Bay Recreation, 1975 Bee St. in the upstairs lounge. Saanich and Oak Bay where you can get to the shores but more than half of Bowker Creek runs through pipes, she explained. It was channelized in the 1960s and ‘70s when the area was developing. “We’ve learned from that and now what we’re trying to do is create more of the proper watershed,” she said, noting Saanich, Victoria and the CRD

are all on board. “We’ve been working almost 15 years on developing a management plan.” This little segment, which could be complete by fall 2015, would achieve one of the short term actions. “There will also be an area that is fairly heavily forested, or treed, that will show more what a healthy riparian should

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Committee and served on a variety of local, Capital Regional District and regional commissions, committees and boards. She also has a long history of volunteer experience. Laura Lavin “I endorsed Cairine three years ago News staff for Oak Bay council because I knew she’d be a hard-working councillor,” said Oak Bay councillor Cairine Green Trudi Brown, Q.C., a longtime resident announced today that she will seek and practicing lawyer in Oak Bay. “I’m the Oak Bay mayor’s chair in this fall’s municipal election and will devote herself endorsing her now because I know she’ll be a great mayor for our community.” to the job full-time. Retired from the B.C. Public Service, “It’s a key time for me to step up,” Green said she will dedicate herself to said Green. “I’m experienced at bringing the position of mayor full-time. people together, managing people and “If elected mayor of issues well. I’ve worked in Oak Bay, I plan on hitting challenging environments “I have strong the ground running. The before – I really think I have Official Community Plan the chops for this job.” skills for this will require Green said she will build important job and a implementation community consultation, on her “credibility across the region, proven leadership commitment to this strong leadership, experience, transparency skills, and a nine-year record complex work.” and the ability to keep the as a municipal councillor.” - Cairine Green work moving forward and “I offer the residents of Oak on track. I will bring these Bay a new and different kind qualities and skills to the process.” of leadership; one that is competent, Green’s father was Reeve of Saanich for decisive, and balanced,” Green said. two terms (1952-1958) and was Liberal “I have strong skills for this important MLA prior to that. job and a commitment to this complex “My father really left a legacy – I really work.” should have paid more attention to Green has completed her first term as Oak Bay councillor and served two terms him as a child … my dad left wonderful values to all of us, the first one being on North Saanich council previously. excellence in community service. She was one of three councillors Both my parents passed that along, who represented Oak Bay council on involvement in community – it must be in the Official Community Plan Advisory

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Councillor Cairine Green will run for mayor this fall. my DNA.” Green feels her political pedigree, along with her years of public service and human resources work give her a solid platform from which to lead the community. “Essentially, I have a lot of experience, I really enjoy the work and have a deep

Learn what life was like from 1890 to 1920 To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Oak Bay Archives and Oak Bay Heritage present a lecture by archivist Jean Sparks called Tales from a Seaside Village, c.1890-1920 at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at Windsor Park Pavilion. “They’re usually quite well attended,” Sparks said of the heritage group’s talks. She’s basing the talk on three or four photo

albums that depict life at that time including the Haynes family, of which Haynes Point is named, and another family that lived a year in the boathouse at Turkey Head in 1916. Tales from the Seaside Village is Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at Windsor Park Pavilion, 2451 Windsor Rd. Admission is by donation. editor@oakbaynews.com

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client service volunteers for their equipment loan program to fulfill requests and handle inquiries. Delivery volunteers to install larger items are also needed. Cridge Centre for the Family’s Ride for Refuge will benefit several local organizations, and volunteers are needed for all aspects of a family-friendly bike ride on Oct. 4. Pacific Centre Family Services hosts two large storytimes for children once a month on Thursdays in Colwood, and longterm volunteers are needed for set-up, registration, and snacks. Victoria Film Festival’s Art of the Cocktail fundraiser from Oct. 4-6 seeks volunteers for set up and general assisting duties. Victoria Youth Empowerment Society which assists youth in removing themselves from street life seeks board members for policies and governance, not for working directly with youth. The Inter-Cultural Association matches community connections volunteers with new Canadian individuals or families who meet weekly for three months for a variety of activities that may help with adaptation. Open Space Arts Society seeks two volunteers with an archival or curatorial background to organize and maintain their extensive archives of past activities. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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Poop in parks is the newest deer issue Deer cull plans still on council’s agenda Laura Lavin News staff

Oak Bay continues to take baby steps toward a deer cull. In February, 10 clover traps were stolen from a government compound in Cranbrook where they had just been transferred after use for a cull in the District of Elkford. Six were found nearby, most burned and destroyed. The theft delayed Kimberley’s planned cull of up to 30 mule deer and put a significant dent in the traps the province has to loan to communities licensed to cull. Oak Bay staff are now preparing a report for council which will take a look at options for the district, should it decide to proceed with the cull. “It’s not just about a cull,” said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen. “It’s a deer management pilot project. We’ve been working with the CRD. We have terms of reference to work through to complete the preliminary steps. Staff will report to council in September to chart the way forward.” The lack of traps available for use from the provincial government has thrown a

wrench into the planned fall cull. “We’ve certainly had challenges. There are no traps, what do we do about that? Build our own, buy our own, wait for the provincial government? That’s something council will have to decide,” Jensen said. The Capital Regional District has extended the mandate of the project to early 2015, allowing the pilot project to continue. “We continue to have support from the CRD. It’s a complex project, an important part of the process is the CRD evaluation of the process,” said Jensen. “It’s a critical part of the whole process. It will allow other communities in the CRD to make their own decisions based on what happens in Oak Bay.” As part of the overall management project, new signage has been put up on Lansdowne and Cadboro Bay roads. “There are two signs northbound and two signs southbound,” said Jensen. “Where the hot spots are.” The speed reader board was also moved to a location on Cadboro Bay Road. Despite vocal opposition from many Oak Bay residents, Jensen still believes a cull is part of the answer to controlling the deer population

and reducing health and safety risks. “In terms of last year, we had all time high numbers of deer that died on our roads and in people’s yards – this year, we’re ahead of that at this point. Last year there were 40, at the rate we’re going, we’re probably likely to see more than 50 carcasses collected,” said Jensen. The mayor continues to get reports from residents about aggressive deer and said deer feces are causing problems in Oak Bay parks. “Parents and grandparents are reluctant to take their children and grandchildren to the parks because of the presence of deer feces,” he said. The cost of the cull of up to 25 deer, estimated at $12,500, may now be too low due to the delay, he said. “That is an issue council will have to examine.” The delay is also expected to make the cull one of the hottest election issues Oak Bay has seen in recent years. “Everything people are concerned about becomes an election issue,” said Jensen. “I’m assuming all issues will be election issues when it comes down to it.” Jensen would not say if he will run for mayor again, only that he will make an announcement in September. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Here are some general tips about correctly putting eye drops in your eyes. 1. Look at the ceiling by standing or sitting and tilting your head backwards. Some people like to lie down on a flat surface. 2. The best way to ensure the drop remains in your eye is to gently pull the skin of your lower eyelid between your thumb and index finger to create a “pocket” for the drop. If you are unable to master this, gently pull your lower lid down with your index finger. 3. Look up (so you are not looking directly at the bottle) and gently release a drop into the pocket of your eye. Keep the bottle’s nozzle or the eyedropper clean by not touching it to any part of your eyes. 4. If you are unable to get the drop into you eye because of blinking, try this: close your eye and pull the lower lid down. Aim the drop into the inside corner of your eye. Open your eye and let the drop run into your lower lid. (Be sure to try the open-eye method at your next scheduled dose as it is a more reliable way to ensure the drop remains in your eye). 5. To help keep the medication in your eye and prevent it from escaping through the tear duct, your optometrist may instruct you to “occlude” this duct by gently pressing on the inside corner of your closed eye with your index finger for about three minutes. If drops have been placed in both eyes, you can perform occlusion by placing your thumb and index finger (or the index fingers of both hands) on either side of your nose and gently pressing down on the inside corners of both closed eyes. This step is very important with some medications, so do not skip it if your doctor specifies it. 6. Gently blot your closed eyes with a tissue to wipe away any excess drops. 7. If you use more than one kind of drop, wait at least five minutes between drops. Be sure to follow all of the instructions that your doctor of optometry gives you and to complete the course of medication or treatment he or she recommends. If you experience any side-effects, (such as burning, inflammation, puffiness, itching, etc.) notify your eye care practitioner immediately. Many eye drops should be thrown away six weeks after being opened. Ask your pharmacist at the time of purchase.

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Cyclist injured near Camosun

Oak Bay Police are still investigating after a car and bike collided near Camosun College Sept. 10, just after 2 p.m. Both the car and cyclist were southbound on Foul Bay Road when the vehicle turned in to the college parking lot, cutting off the bike. The cyclist was knocked off the bike and suffered face and head injuries.

Driver issued roadside suspension after midnight crash

A crash just before midnight on Sept. 13 netted a driver an immediate roadside prohibition after alcohol was deemed a factor. When police responded to the three vehicle collision on Redwood Avenue late Saturday

night, the driver had already fled the scene. Police arrived and determined that the first vehicle had lost control and skidded into a parked second vehicle pushing it into a parked third vehicle. A wallet left in the first vehicle led police to a nearby residence and the suspected driver. There were no injuries and all three vehicles were towed from the scene.

No charges in pellet gun incident

A youth learned about the dangers of firing a pellet gun in urban areas on Sept. 10. Oak Bay Police were called shortly before 3 p.m. when a resident reported a pellet gun being used in a back yard. One pellet struck a neighbour’s house on Falkland Road, police said. No charges are pending, but an officer spoke to a youth and their parent.

iPhone, knife, ring taken from open cars

Police were called out for several thefts from vehicles last week. Wednesday shortly afternoon Oak Bay Police received a report of a theft from vehicle in the 2600-block of Lincoln Road. A purse was taken from an unlocked vehicle. Around 1 p.m. that day, Sept. 10, they received a report of a theft from a car that occurred in the 2200-block of Cadboro Bay Road. A white iPhone 5 was taken from the unlocked vehicle while the owner was in a store. The next day, at 11:20 p.m., police investigated a report of theft from a car that occurred on Cranmore Road near the high school in the previous three hours. A ring and a kitchen knife were stolen.

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won the Great American Conference Preview by 10 strokes over second place Arkansas Tech. “He said he was going to win it for his nana and he did,” said mom Susan DuVall. Nana, Louise Walton turned 90 on Saturday, but was in hospital while her grandson was winning on the links. “She just adores him … Not many 20 year old boys hang out with their 90 year old grandmother,” Susan said. “He wanted to win it for her so she had something to look forward to.” DuVall, a kinesiology major in his junior year at South Western Oklahoma State University, posted a team best 69 in the final round to earn individual first place honours. It marks the first program win since September 2012. The Bulldogs return to action Sept. 22 and 23 when they travel to the NSU Men’s Classic in Bartlesville, Okla. at Hillcrest Country Club. “He texted me right after the last round. She was super happy,” Susan said. “She’s proud of him anyway. He looks after her and adores her, it’s really cute.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Oak Bay yoga instructor reaches out to help United Way Paula Carey encourages others to give Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

The power of downward dog extends beyond Paula Carey’s core strength and flexibility. It reaches beyond the health of her patrons radiating through the greater community. Carey and her yoga group are donating $13,600 to United Way of Greater Victoria this year. “I’m a big believer in giving where you live, I know the work the United Way does. They identify where there are gaps in services and they make their program and partners accountable,” Carey said. “When I’m doing all my down dogs – and they’re not easy – so when we’re doing that work, I know the money we’re contributing is more impactful.” Ready to Rent BC, Citizens Counselling Centre, Homeless Prevention Fund, both of Camosun College’s Leading Youth to New Careers and Single Parents Bursary Fund – all have benefitted from Carey and her yoga community’s generosity in the past. Her focus now is the United Way of Greater Victoria – not only as a donor but as a volunteer. “Paula has a real gift – she teaches people the power of philanthropy and leads by example,” said Jo-Anne Silverman, director of development for United Way. Perhaps that’s because she understands poverty having grown up poor in Toronto. For her parents, generosity was not possible but for Paula, education was the door to new possibilities. A teacher arranged for her to take a course at the Ontario Science

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Paula Carey, left, leads regulars Carrera Marotto, Laura Farrell, Melissa Falhman and Amy Schneider doing a little yoga. They regularly attend yoga; Carey regularly donates the proceeds to the United Way of Greater Victoria with which she also volunteers. generously support the areas Centre as a host demonstrator of need they identify each year. which, she says, changed her “I trust them, and I think life. By 17, she had a part-time they’re going to do way better job there and met her husband with my money of 34 years, than an individual Nicholas, on her “Paula has charity,” she said. first day of work. “Victoria United “What a great a real gift – she Way has staff with gig, stand in front teaches people just such a depth of 1,000 people of knowledge and and use a laser and the power of passion, it blows learn how to public philanthropy and you away. It’s the speak at 17,” she leads by example.” most wonderful said. Having taught - Jo-Anne Silverman volunteer job I’ve had.” yoga for 15 years She’s in her second year has helped, too. Carey talks serving on their Major Gifts with her yoga community on Cabinet. ways they can help bridge the “I get to use all of my gaps within our net of social skills, I get to feel I am doing services. She calls this “yoga something amazing for the off the mat” and donates all community,” Carey said. “I’m proceeds from the eight yoga classes she teaches every week respected, I’m thanked … and I’m assured every dollar I to causes that support those donate is going to be amazing.” most vulnerable in Greater cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com Victoria. Her students also

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For new immigrants to Canada, finding food and ingredients from home can be difficult. This Saturday (Sept. 20), they will be given the opportunity to learn about food security and healthy eating in Canada at the third annual Multicultural Food and Health Fair. “It’s about adapting to the new practices or norms around food in their new country,” said Jennifer Almeida, event coordinator of the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society, who is putting on the event. Almeida, originally from Malaysia, said immigrants often divert from their original diets. The event will be held at CDI College in Victoria, where there will be multicultural

vendors set up with food samples and food to buy and eat. “The main purpose is to promote healthy eating and food security to new immigrants, and for the local people to have a flavour of ethnic food,” said Almeida. In addition, there will be dance performances from different nationalities, door prizes and a children’s area. In the fair’s first year, there were 400 to 600 people in attendance; last year the number doubled, and Almeida said they are expecting even more people this year. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 and admission is free. CDI College is located at 950 Kings Rd. in Victoria. andrea.peacock@vicnews.com

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 61 (GREATER VICTORIA) NOTICE OF NOMINATION GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) that nominations for the offices of nine (9) Trustees will be received at the offices of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria), 556 Boleskine Road, Victoria, B.C. between the hours of 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, the thirtieth (30th) day of September 2014 and 4:00 P.M. on Friday, the tenth (10th) day of October 2014 and during that period the nomination documents shall only be received on regular office days and hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Should anyone wish to file nomination documents in other than office hours, arrangements may be made by phoning Vicki Hanley, Executive Assistant, at (250) 475 4106 or the Chief Election Officer at (250) 472 0059. The Trustees will be elected for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018 after the election held in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act and the School Act. The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows: A person is qualified to be nominated, elected and to hold office as a member of a School District if they are a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15th, 2014), a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day of nomination papers are filed, and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or to be otherwise disqualified by law. Candidates shall be nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria). The nomination documents shall be in the form prescribed in the Local Government Act and School Act and shall state the name and residence of the person nominated in such a manner as to sufficiently identify such candidate. The nomination documents shall be subscribed to by the candidate. At the time of filing the nomination documents, the candidate shall also file with the Chief Election Officer or a person designated by the Chief Election Officer a written disclosure, as required under the Financial Disclosure Act. Copies of all forms are available at the Offices of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria), 556 Boleskine Road, Victoria, B.C. or by contacting Vicki Hanley, Executive Assistant at (250) 475 4106 or the School District website www.sd61bc.ca or the Chief Election Officer at (250) 472 0059. Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this tenth (10th) day of September, 2014. Thomas F. Moore, Chief Election Officer

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Amalgamation answer matters Just a few months ago, the push to convince the region’s 13 councils that a non-binding question on amalgamation was a good idea during this fall’s elections seemed all but defeated. AmalgamationYes, a resident group set up to lead that drive, still appears to have limited reach (its online petition includes less than 1,000 names). But the group’s lobbying efforts are bearing fruit, as Sidney, Esquimalt, Victoria, Central Saanich and Langford have all agreed to put the amalgamation question to voters this fall. Oak Bay, too, took a step towards that decision last week with Coun. Kevin Murdoch’s notice that he will ask council to make a formal decision on a question before the end of this month. Allowing the province to both pay for and staff a team that would examine multiple models of amalgamation and integration in the Capital Region is a good deal for voters and for local politicians. They’ll have to get their hands dirty and do heavy lifting when providing data to the province, but the temporary effort is worth the payoff. If the study provides a better way to share policing, fire and other large pieces of the municipal budgetary pie while retaining autonomous borders, then the temporary effort is worth the payoff. If the study leads to amalgamation of some natural neighbours in the region and to better cohesion among regional players, the effort is worth the payoff. Including the amalgamation question on the ballot will not necessarily lead directly to amalgamation. And a non-binding question does not force council to go forward at all, it merely arms them with the voters’ opinion. Murdoch aims to frame the question so voters know what amalgamation means and why council wants to know. While this will be more tricky than a simple yes or no question, the answer may surprise us all. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The OAK BAY NEWS 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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Off to school, and to court response to changing conditions. Whatever cease-fire emerges “According to the BCTF, from the latest round in the war legislation may improve on for control of B.C.’s public school collective agreement system, the next court entitlements but cannot battle is ready to proceed. remove them over Lawyers for the the objections of the provincial government union without violating and the B.C. Teachers’ [the Charter of Rights Federation have filed their and Freedoms],” the written submissions to the government’s submission B.C. Court of Appeal. At says. “On the BCTF’s issue is whether legislation theory, collective removing union contract agreement entitlements terms that dictated class become constitutionally size and teacher staff Tom Fletcher protected in perpetuity.” levels was a violation of B.C. Views What that would mean members’ constitutional to voters is when they rights to freedom of throw out an NDP government association. that handed the keys to the When B.C. Supreme Court justice treasury to public sector unions, Susan Griffin found that it was, the the unions can veto that too. And government changed legislation when mandated minimum teacheragain. The same judge ordered that librarians sitting in rooms full of struck down and the 2002 contract language reinstated retroactively for paper books become the equivalent of buggy whip weavers, they must every contract since then, imposed remain as long as the union wants. or negotiated. BCTF’s lawyers submit that the The government says that would government is wrong in fact as well create chaos as well as billions as law. Its arguments are technical, in expenses, pushing out full-day dwelling particularly on the fact kindergarten and other allocations that the government didn’t appeal of space and money that have Griffin’s first ruling. proceeded since union control was For instance, there have actually removed. been two negotiated deals since Griffin’s order is stayed pending 2002. The one in 2006 provided this appeal. If you think the latest five years of raises and a bonus to strike has been disruptive, you get the government past the 2010 don’t want to see what this judge’s Olympics, and in 2012 there was a vision would look like. pre-election truce negotiated with Government lawyers argue the help of mediator Charles Jago. that the BCTF’s constitutional The government argues that right claim is “wrong in law” and re-imposing 2002 conditions would amounts to a veto that blocks the overturn other contracts that were province’s ability to legislate in

agreed to by the BCTF. BCTF’s lawyers say, in effect, the deleted terms covering working conditions weren’t there to negotiate. The Coalition of B.C. Businesses has entered the case as an intervener, arguing for the supremacy of elected governments when providing public services. Its submission notes that unlike private disputes, the right to strike is often curtailed in the public sector, and sometimes eliminated as in the case of police and health care. “When critical aspects of public policy are jeopardized by employee demands, those aspects could be legislated; where a fiscal downturn or inflationary pressures required austerity measures, they could be implemented through legislation; where strikes jeopardize important public services, the legislature could pass back-to-work legislation, and so on.” It’s been obvious for many years that the BCTF doesn’t function like a normal union, and isn’t much interested in starting to do so. Its leadership sees itself as an agent of “social justice,” a belief demonstrated by its promotion of flawed poverty statistics and pronouncements on everything from U.S. labour law to conflict in the Middle East. Its decades-old instruction to government is blunt: raise taxes and give us the money. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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LETTERS Amalgamation needs ‘study’ question Taxpayers have a say Re: Amalgamation question may be on your ballot (News, Sept, 12). How can we vote for amalgamation if we do not have enough information? The amalgamation question should be asked during the coming election and it should be framed as: ‘Are we willing to study what amalgamation would mean for Oak Bay’ Anything less is hiding our heads in the sand.

On another subject: I would like to know when Oak Bay is going to renew our sewer and runoff pipes? This summer I saw lots of renewal by Victoria, but nothing in Oak Bay. Is this another example of hiding our heads? Darralyn Bonnor Oak Bay

Uplands heartbreak car fan Being an automobile enthusiast, I was pretty heartbroken when the Sears Auto Centre shut down. As most of my auto collection consists of foreign cars, I did not always avail myself of their mechanics but found enough spare parts to keep me going. About two months ago, as I was driving south on Lansdowne Road below Cadboro Bay Road, I thought I saw a miracle as there was another auto centre being built. Or so I thought until recently when I discovered it was a private residence.

Broken heart part deux! Maybe it is owned by a former Sears employee who missed the old shop so much he had to replicate it? It is however, a perfect example of the type of housing that council seems to be permitting in staid old Uplands. Looking on the bright side, maybe in 100 or so years my great grandchildren will know it as a character home. If it lasts that long. Robert Laidlaw Oak Bay

Panning patchwork letter debates Unfortunately piecemeal debates don’t put all the facts together. So, someone claimed in a recent issue that culls have never worked anywhere. But if s/he had looked at the B.C. government’s large study he’d have learned that a serious cull works for several years, but does require repeating (IIRC every 10 years). Unfortunately the B.C. government wimped on the subject, dumping it onto municipalities, and the CRD wimped too but now has bigger problems to worry about. Of course Oak Bay’s planned independent cull won’t have much effect if neighbouring fiefdoms don’t participate, a point people have made in the Oak Bay News. I still think governments should get some of those tribal people living near Admirals Road to periodically practice their ancestral culture they keep talking about – harvest some deer. And yet another letter writer claims that deer are in urban areas because their habitat was eliminated by development. That’s nonsense, a

short drive up the Malahat or west of Sooke, or a hike in Goldstream Park, would reveal plenty of habitat. Deer are here because the food is tastier, they are tolerated, and there are fewer cougars. Deer aren’t dumb in the short term sense to the limit of their knowledge, their agility and hooves can handle dogs but not cars. Some wildlife authorities are concerned about their diet – it is too easy, not natural. But for the moment at least it seems to support ample reproduction, and the lack of cougars removes a natural limit on population. Some wildlife authorities are very much against deer being in urban areas, because the food is not natural – it is too high in some nutrients. I idly wonder if lack of predators like cougars degrades genetics, as they’ll more often catch the slow. Is that a type of cull? Well, maybe cars also kill more of the slow or unwise. Keith Sketchley Saanich

in next sewage direction Re: Taking the next steps in sewage treatment (Letters, Aug. 27). The letter by Cairine Green has very much left me with my mouth open. Where does a person even start to respond to her statement of the escalation of heat on Esquimalt’s mayor and council? Why even bring this up? Of course they have the right to refuse, the larger question here is why the Capital Region allowed themselves to be harnessed to a single horse in the first place? Then there is the attitude with the public finger pointing. Please tell us Ms. Green, would any taxpayer sit and not voice their concerns with the way this has been handled, or, perhaps her politics would have us accept these types of decisions with absolutely no filtering? It’s good that you have gotten yourself

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up to date with this issue, and I completely agree with your comments that knowledge is power, it is also said however, that knowledge not shared is knowledge stolen. Perhaps now that you are up-to-date you could tell us how we have come to be in this predicament, and better how to get out of it? Or shall we continue to let the decision be made in council without pesky taxpayer interference? Please don’t sell us taxpayers short, we have no problem understanding clear and concise dialogue presented in a timely manner. I also hope that we change course and take a direction that inspires new leadership, because the bullying and bribery obviously has not worked. J Spence Oak Bay

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Phasing in technology will be the hot topic at the Capital Region CREST meeting slated for today (Sept. 17). “The big item we’ll be discussion is moving to a new and more advanced technology for the radio system,” said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen. “Phasing in what really is now in North America, and will soon be right across North America, the standard for use for emergency radios.” Capital Region Emergency Service Telecommunications provides radio service for emergency services throughout the region. CRD members will consider the new technology plan to implement a 700 megahertz spectrum. CREST’s shareholders will be asked to support making a $24 million investment in a five-year plan to upgrade CREST’s technology to further improve reliability and coverage. “The operating agreement we’ve all signed on is that anything higher than a two per cent increase in any given year would require special majority,” Jensen said. “We’re doing it within those limits. That just shows how well our staff have done in terms of putting not only an excellent technology plan together but a well balanced budget to pay for it.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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LEGENDARY CANADIAN ROCKERS REUNITED FOR ONE FREE PERFORMANCE AT THE OPENING OF THE ISLAND BELTONE HEARING EXPERIENCE CENTRE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2014. Why: Jeff Germain, the band’s drummer, is also the owner of Island Beltone, Vancouver Island’s most respected hearing care company. Jeff’s bandmates will be on hand Saturday to get their hearing tested (and so can you, for free). Afterwards, the whole band will be taking the stage for a free concert to commemorate the grand opening of Victoria’s newest Island Beltone location. Where: At the new Island Beltone Experience Centre 3453 Saanich Road (across from Uptown Centre) When: Saturday, September 20th, from 11 am to 3pm

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Writers’ festival takes on poetry with video The Victoria Writers Festival combines poetry and video through a new contest in which youth and adults perform any poem of Canadian poet Don McKay. Videos must include the entire poem, but be no longer than five minutes. The entry fee for adults is $15 and for youth under 18 it is $10. The top three adult and youth winners will have their videos screened at the Victoria Writers Festival. In addition, first prize for adults is $100, a signed copy of Angular Unconformity and a subscription to The Malahat Review. First prize for youth is $50 and a Brick Brooks title. For a full list of rules and prizes, visit victoriawritersfestival.org. The deadline for entry is Nov. 1.

Bluegrass Mass season gets underway Sunday The 2014 Bluegrass Mass season launches with “Will the Circle (Really) Be Unbroken?” on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. at St. Philip Anglican Church, 2928 Eastdowne Rd. The event is free and donations are gladly accepted. The mass includes Gospel bluegrass and Americana by a full bluegrass band meshed with an ancient liturgy. Christopher Page helps frame the questions. A meal follows the service at approximately 5:15 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend. Contact rob@ stphilipvictoria.ca or go to stphilipvictoria.ca for more information.

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Community members will come together this Friday to celebrate the kickoff to the renovations of a housing complex for at-risk youth. An anonymous donor gave Forrest House to the Threshold Housing Society, which offers transitional housing for people between 16 and 21 years of age who are at risk of being homeless. “The place needed a big renovation to be made safe and sustainable,” said Paul Latour, founder of HeroWork Program Society, the organization in charge of the renovation. The complex is located on Davie Street, just west of Oak Bay. Friday’s opening ceremony will start off with a parade, the convoy of heroes. Close to 70 decorated vehicles full of sponsors, contractors and volunteers will drive from the Oak Bay Marina at 4 p.m. to the site on Davie Street at 4:30 p.m. “Everybody will be honking their horns,” said Latour. “It’s really a celebration of community and co-operation.” Around 5 p.m., everyone from the parade will march onto the building site, led by a bagpiper. After an opening ceremony, demolition of the inside of the building will start at 5:30 p.m. “The contractors say it’s about a $350,000-valued renovation,” said Latour, adding there are 80 companies involved who have donated time and resources to the project. “A couple hundred volunteers will be involved in it as well in addition to that,” said Latour. “It’s about creating this amazing, wonderful event that inspires people and gets them all working toward a common goal.” The kickoff party will also feature live music, food, clowns and face painting. It will wrap up at 7:30 p.m. . The renovation will then continue for three successive weekends, with the grand reveal on Oct. 5. “Paul Latour and the HeroWork Society have been a God-send,” said Mark Muldoon, executive director of Threshold Housing Society. “We would not have been able to open this building without their help.” The building will be able to house at most six youth, said Muldoon. One of the units will be used for life skill building such as cooking and financial literacy. “Our goal is to give at-risk youth a very positive rental experience as a stepping stone into adult independence,” said Muldoon. Forrest House is a transition

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Dr. Fred Woods Department of Church History, Brigham Young University

Icelandic Migration to and through Utah Sunday, 21 September, 7:30 p.m. Clearihue Building A127 Presented by the Department of English

Dr. Fred E. Woods earned his doctoral degree from the University of Utah. He is a professor at Brigham Young University (BYU). He is the author of Fire on Ice: Icelandic Latter-day Saints at Home and Abroad (2005) and the editor of the “Mormon Migration” website: mormonmigration.lib.byu.edu. He is currently working on publishing Icelandic materials extant in Utah. Dr. Woods will focus on the reasons why Icelanders immigrated to Utah (1854–1914) and will include an overview of their journey as well as their settlement and assimilation in this region.

Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Visit our online events calendar at www.uvic.ca/events Persons with a disability requiring accommodation for this lecture should call 250-853-7656 as far in advance as possible. For more information on this lecture phone 250-853-7656.

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Rising ferry costs slow rider demand Rising ferry fares and declining traffic are costing the economy millions more than the revenues accruing to BC Ferries, according to a study prepared for discussion at this month’s local government convention. Based on what it is calling the first “socio-economic” study of ferry use and costs, the Union of B.C. Municipalities executive is recommending the province reverse its November 2013 decision to continue raising ferry rates beyond the rate of inflation. The report refers to passenger

declines of 20 to 40 per cent on northern routes, 10 to 20 per cent on minor routes and five to eight per cent on major routes. The report finds that “ferry ridership declines run counter to the trend of transportation volume increases in most other modes of transport in B.C., including vehicle and air transport.” The report estimates that if fare increases had been kept to the rate of inflation, passenger volumes would have grown by 19 per cent over the past decade, adding $2.3 billion to the province’s gross domestic product.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone and previous ministers have argued that ridership declines have been seen on Interior ferries that charge no fares, and on other travel affected by rising fuel prices. The UBCM executive wants the provincial government to take a “pause” in rate increases set by B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Retirement Planning Seminar

Retirement planning seminar featuring keynote speaker Timothy Noonan, renowned author of Someday Rich is on Oct. 2 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, 1175 Beach Dr. The topic ‘Can you afford to retire?’ will be explored along with effective retirement planning strategies. Free for first 25 households to confirm. $20 at the door.

Neil Jackson, left, Ena Cooke of the Oak Bay Seniors Association and mayor Nils Jensen officially cut the ribbon on the newly acousticpanelled Garry Oak Room of the Monterey Recreation Centre on Monday.

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From boogeying to retro rock hits or the population peppering its council with questions, the Garry Oak Room gets its fair share of action at the Monterey Recreation Centre. Both of those things occurred there last week, under

Sing your way into winter and bring music to the community. The Monterey Note-Ables begin rehearsals at the Monterey Recreation Centre on Sunday, Oct. 5 in preparation for their next musical review performance. Members must be over 50 with some experience in singing, dancing or backstage work. No auditions. Pat Chung 250-477-0989.

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New acoustics at Monterey a team effort

Experienced singers wanted at Monterey

better sound conditions than previously, thanks to work done over the summer. Acoustic panels to the tune of $29,000 were installed as part of the summer improvement projects at the Oak Bay rec centre. The project garnered a $25,000 grant from the federal New Horizon’s program and $4,000 from the Oak Bay Seniors Association. “As we know hearing is often a challenge,” said Mayor Nils Jensen. “I can certainly tell you having now been in this room for a recent meeting that this is

a vast improvement.” The Monterey Building/ Projects Committee was led by Neil Jackson who researched the issue and worked with staff to prepare the grant application. “It’s a great pleasure to see this kind of community building,” Jensen said, thanking Jackson in particular. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Once you get past the furrowed brows, razorsharp teeth and metre-wide footprints, a Tyrannosaurus rex looks a little cute – at least when it’s being operated by three humans and constructed with bean bags and metal hydraulics. Walking with Dinosaurs, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series, debuts

its first shows in five years at Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena this week, Sept. 18 to 21. “It’s kind of a journey through the history of the dinosaurs,” said director Scott Farris. Farris said his favourite part of past shows is hearing kids in the audience educating their parents about which dinosaurs are appearing on stage. In Dinosaurs, an actor playing a palaeontologist walks the audience through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous

periods as dinosaurs evolve from their amphibious beginnings to massive, iconic beasts. The largest of them, the Brachiosaurus, is 11 metres tall, and 17 metres from nose to tail. It took a team of 50 – including engineers, fabricators, skin makers, artists, painters and animatronic experts – a full year to build the life-like production. Find tickets at dinosaurlive.com. editor@oakbaynews.com.

Cycle trek fundraises $32,000 for Victoria Hospice Cyclists peddled their way to raising $32,000 for Victoria Hospice on Sunday. Russ Clermont started the Ambriss Clermont Memorial Ride in 2012 after his 1 NFW_Ad_2014_BW.pdf

wife, Ambriss, died in Hospice that year. Clermont owns Russ Hays’ The Bicycle Shop on Hillside Avenue, and his staff along with family members and others from 4:37:10 the PMcommunity 9/8/2014

participated in the ride. “Our family is so humbled and thrilled by the folks who rolled out with us today,” said Marty Clermont, son of Russ. “People shared so many great stories with

me about their positive experiences with Victoria Hospice, and that’s why they were riding.” Participants rode either a 60- or 100-kilometre route. editor@oakbaynews.com.

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By joining the leading community newspaper serving the Saanich Peninsula, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the most vibrant communities in Victoria. The team environment at Peninsula News Review will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Print and/or online advertising sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driverâ€™s license are required.

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‘Young artists’ grasp the work of Emily Carr In her own words, Emily Carr said she had nothing in common with her own generation and much more in common with the young generation. In Victoria, the younger artists recognized Carr’s talent and were influenced by her – and would likely be honoured to know their work will be displayed alongside Carr’s at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria this fall. “She pioneered modernism in Canada, and in the 1930s and 1940s young Victoria artists sought her out for art instruction, mentorship, and conversation,” said Michelle Jacques, AGGV chief curator. “Their interest in her work and ideas was rejuvenating to Carr, and it is undeniable that she had a certain impact on the artistic output of these members of the young generation.” Emily Carr and the Young Generation, opened Aug. 29, and features works from Carr and a handful of artists, including Max Maynard, Jack Shadbolt, Ina D.D. Uhthoff, Myfanwy Pavelic and Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher – all Canadians. Many of the paintings feature

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Emily Carr’s Autumn in France, which was painted in 1911. Carr, a Victoria artist, pioneered modernism in the early 20th century. Vancouver Island locales, such as Saseenos, Whiffen Spit in Sooke and a First Nation’s reservation in Cowichan. A portrait of Carr with her dog by Hembroff-Schleicher will also be on display. This unique exhibit is the pleasant result of the AGGV loaning seven of its Carr paintings, which had been featured in the AGGV’s long-running Emily Carr: On the Edge of Nowhere to the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, England for the exhibit Painting Canada: Emily Carr in British Columbia. “We are thrilled to be contributing to this long overdue presentation of Carr’s work over-

seas,” said Jacques. “While several of our beloved Carr paintings will travel to Dulwich, to be featured in an exhibition that will surely secure Carr’s rightful place on the international stage of art history, Emily Carr and the Young Generation will tell the story of the artist’s origins, impact and legacy in Victoria.” Emily Carr and the Young Generation, which runs through to Aug. 28, 2015, will also be a chance to see these other talented artists’ depictions of Vancouver Island, and its people. For more information, visit www.aggv.ca or call 250-3844171. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Duo back among world’s best rowers Travis Paterson News staff

After a year away from rowing following the 2012 London Olympics, Lindsay Jennerich has returned to the upper echelon of her sport. Her efforts paid off last week when she and Patricia Obee powered their lightweight double scull to silver at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, Holland. It’s their second silver medal at the World Rowing Championships, the first coming in 2011. “I think (this) silver medal shows Patricia and I that when we are healthy and injury free,

we are within the top doubles in the world and we can be fast even when we don’t train together all year, so when we do it will be even better,” Jennerich said. Jennerich, 32, is a former UVic Vike who was part of the promising Canadian boat with Tracy Cameron that won gold at a 2011 world cup series event. When Cameron was forced to pull out during the 2011 season, Rowing Canada swapped in up-andcoming 18-year-old Obee (now 22). It was a happy surprise when Jennerich and temporary teammate Obee won that year’s world championship silver.

When Jennerich and Obee were reunited for the 2012 London Games, they failed to compete for an Olympic medal, unable to advance to the final heat. Since then, Obee has been competing for the University of Washington Huskies and as an under-23 athlete for Rowing Canada. In 2013, Jennerich returned to training at the Elk Lake with Row to Podium, a group of Rowing Canada development athletes lead by Barney Williams, former national team rower and Vikes assistant coach. “Very soon into my time off, I was getting the itch to come back,”

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Lindsay Jennerich and Patricia Obee celebrate their silver medal win at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, Holland. Jennerich said. “I think an athlete should never retire when they feel that the best of themselves has not been revealed. I felt I could

still be faster than I was in London.” And with the silver in Amsterdam, Jennerich and Obee are creating a second chance

for Olympic success at the 2016 Rio de Janerio Games. “Getting back on the podium after taking a year off from training

was very rewarding,” Jennerich said. There’s a chance that Jennerich and Obee can train at Elk Lake this fall, the only women’s team do so. Canada’s men’s program is based at Elk Lake, but the women are based in London, Ont. Jennerich expects Rowing Canada request she report to London for the winter months.With Obee in her senior year with the Huskies, staying at Elk Lake would allow Jennerich and Obee to train together on weekends. “Obee and I nearly set a world’s best time in Amsterdam, so I believe we are on track to do some pretty amazing things together,” Jennerich said. “That’s what I want to leave rowing with, is the knowledge that I was the best that I could ever be.” editor@oakbaynews.com

▾ MYTH: Gangs are only a “lower-class”, ethnic, or male problem: Reality: Gang members in B.C. come from every socio-economic background and all ethnicities. While racial, ethnic, and gender composition can vary by locality or type of gang, gangs are often as diverse as our communities and many do not restrict who joins as long as they can make money for the gang.

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T cell cancer project campaign launches on Beach

Oak Bay resident David Black hosted the announcement of a funding campaign to support clinical trials of a new cancer treatment, inviting well-known area philanthropists to his Beach Drive home last week. “This is a cutting-edge form of treatment,” Dr. Brad Nelson, Director of the Trev and Joyce Deeley Research Centre told those in attendance. The therapy involves taking a patient’s cancerous tumour, after it’s been removed, and harvesting cancer fighting T cells in the lab, multiplying them and giving them back to the patient. The BC Cancer Agency believes a $4 million charitable investment will lead to some $4 to $6-million in grant funding. “Philanthropy will be the driver for this exciting research,” said Alyssa Grace, Senior Director, Development for the BC Cancer Foundation. “At this stage, the Ministry of Health does not fund early stage clinical trials and there is no apparent commercial value to the work that’s being done. Clinical trials will include 10 to 15 patients per year and are expected to begin as early as 2017. The first clinical trial will focus on patients with ovarian cancer. To learn more, or to make a donation, go to bccancerfoundation.com.

Shae Clutesi and Dr. Brad Nelson.

Cancer researchers, from left, Dr. Julian Lum, Dr. Kwame TwumasiBoateng, Katy Milne and Dr. David Kroeger.

Diana and Ed Life, left, with Susan and Julie Findlay.

Shae Clutesi, Eric E. Dierks, vice president, development for the BC Cancer Foundation and Genevieve Grant.

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A large crowd listens to speakers at Oak Bay News owner David Black’s home during a special update on immunotherapy cancer research taking place at the BC Cancer Agency’s Vancouver Island Centre.

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