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Driver flees head-on crash, leaves injured teenager behind Sports car had stolen plates Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

The driver of a sports car involved in a head-on crash Wednesday morning bolted from the scene and abandoned a teenaged girl in the car with serious injuries.

According to eyewitness reports, a grey BMW travelling east on Sooke Road near Glen Lake Road in Langford crossed the centre line during the early morning commute and collided with a west-bound Econoline van.

The driver of the sports car – found later to have stolen vehicle plates – fled the scene, leaving behind his 15-year-old passenger with serious injuries. The man was pursued by a number of witnesses, but eventually eluded them, said

West Shore RCMP Cpl. Kathy Rochlitz.

“We are seeking a Caucasian male in his early 30s, between five feet five inches and five feet seven, with short, dirty blond hair, a poor complexion and teeth in noticeably poor condition,” Rochlitz told the Gazette as the paper went to press.

The girl left behind in the BMW was taken to Victoria General Hospital and has been connected with her family, she added. The van driver suffered undetermined, but non lifethreatening injuries.

Traffic on Sooke Road was rerouted for more than an hour Wednesday morning after the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have information about the missing driver can contact West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477). acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

Hatchery program fills pond with fish Students enjoy a closeup view of the process Arnold Lim News Gazette staff

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Goldstream Hatchery volunteer Bob Neill guides some of the more than 5,000 juvenile coho salmon into Osborne Pond along the 15th hole at Bear Mountain Golf Resort’s valley course. The annual event was witnessed by students in a Grade 1 class from Lakewood elementary.

Gathered on top of an embankment, a group of Grade 1 students look out onto Osborne Pond in the middle of Bear Mountain Golf Resort’s valley layout.

The subject of their fascination is Goldstream Hatchery volunteer Bob Neill, up to his waist in water, who tightens his gloved hands around piping connected to a metal vat on the back of a pickup truck.

After cheers from the young crowd, more than 5,000 young salmon begin streaming through the pipe into the lake.

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election! City of Colwood ’14 Candidates for Councillor

The Gazette presents the last in a series of candidate information pages

Candidates were asked to list their name, age, occupation, previous publicly elected political experience, and what their commitment to the residents of the municipality is if they were to be voted in. Six councillors to be elected. * incumbent

Lilja Chong, 22, postsecondary student/ manager, no previous experience “No more residential tax increases, more affordable housing, an elevated crossing where the Galloping Goose crosses the highway, more say by citizens on the issue of amalgamation, greater cooperation with neighbouring municipalities, no to the CRD’s billion dollar sewage boondoggle.”

*Cynthia Day, 53, homemaker/administrative assistant, on council since 2002 “My commitment is to an affordable, liveable community where healthy families and seniors can enjoy parks and greenspace, local history and arts and culture with a vibrant business centre with needed services. I welcome citizen involvement and am committed to affordable, expandable, environmentally superior sewers for those that need them.”

Paul “Buddy” Devito, 62, retired, on council 1996-1999 “If elected, I will always use my head and go with my Colwood heart to ensure your concerns are addressed. I look forward to these next four exciting years. Colwood is moving forward and I would like to be part of this positive momentum.”

Stephen Huneck, 60, scuba instructor, no previous experience “I believe that democracy only works when citizens get involved. As a member of the electorate, I demand that my representatives be fiscally responsible, treat everyone equally and fairly in an unbiased manner and focus only on things that will make my community a better place to live. I will absolutely hold myself to the same standard.”

Natalia Lebedynsky, 48, IBM planner, no previous experience “If elected, I will be the constiuents’ advocate, not a politician.

I will be their voice and leader. I will keep lines of communication open and maintain an open book policy to all residents. I will listen to their concerns ensuring they are always expressed in council meetings. I will make certain due diligence and ethical behaviour is always observed.”

*Gordie Logan, 43, Supervisor with Island Health, on council since 1999 “The same commitment that I made 15 years ago: to serve Colwood to the best of my ability, to be thoughtful in my decision making and to leave the city better than when I found it.

I commit to being the voice on issues that matter to residents, no matter how big or how small. They are all important!”

Duane MacNeill, 61, warehouse/purchasing, no previous experience “I am committed to building on the success of the last three years in the areas of transportation, planning and economic diversity, and to enhance the living experience we have now. I will work with developers that want to define Colwood as a better place to work, live and play. Budget to rate of inflation. Open government.”

Don’t forget to vote for mayor *Rob Martin, 47, CEO of Precise Surgical, on council since 2011 “I am proud of the work that I accomplished in my first term.

For example, reducing Colwood’s debt-to-revenue ratio from 92% to 25%, and doubling our reserves from $3 million to over $6 million.

My next term priorities will be a strong balance sheet, resolution to Colwood sewer needs and strengthening our arts, sports and community opportunities.”

Jason Nault, 60, retired forestry research scientist, on council 20002008 “I will encourage and support sustainable development and growth, maintain regular attendance at meetings, encourage public participation, support a local sewage treatment initiative, support a study on the benefits and drawbacks of amalgamation, and use my time and experience to ensure that Colwood continues moving forward in a positive direction over the next four years.”

Terry Trace, 59, retired, no previous experience “As councillor for Colwood, I will commit to the time required to do a good job, to listening to the public and representing them fairly, doing my best to ensure Colwood is operating as economically as possible, using common sense at all times, maintaining good working relations with everyone, keeping an open mind on all issues, and ensuring I clearly understand issues prior to making a responsible decision.”

Councillor candidate Robb Marty did not respond to repeated requests from the Gazette for his information.

People may have wondered about David Shebib’s strategy of running for mayor in all 13 municipalities, but the fact remains, his name is on the ballot in all five West Shore jurisdictions.

That means Langford’s Stew Young, for example, is not acclaimed. Voters must put a tick beside his name if they hope to see him elected to the job for a Capital Region record eighth term.

Same for Ken Williams in Highlands, who shifted his focus this time to the mayor’s chair after sitting on council for

some time, and with the stepping down of Mayor Jane Mendum once this term is over.

The other three municipalities have more traditional mayoral races.

In Colwood, incumbent Mayor Carol Hamilton is up against political newcomer Robin Stanbridge (and Shebib).

Next door in View Royal, longtime councillor David Screech faces off against responsible sewage treatment proponent Brian Burchill (and Shebib).

And in Metchosin, multipleterm Mayor John Ranns looks to keep the top job on the rural

municipality’s council, as he goes up against past opponent Ed Cooper (and Shebib).

Only one of the five municipalities voted to put a nonbinding referendum question on the ballot, asking voters about amalgamation. Langford’s question is straight and to the point: “Are you in favour of the City of Langford being amalgamated into a larger regional municipality?”

A different political picture will be painted Saturday night, and it’ll be one residents will play a key role in creating. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

Voting stations throughout West Shore for Saturday’s election General voting takes place this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: Colwood: Municipal Hall, 3300 Wishart Rd. Langford: Ruth King Ele-

mentary School, 2764 Jacklin Rd.; Millstream Elementary School, 626 Hoylake Rd. Metchosin: Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 William Head Rd.

View Royal: View Royal Elementary School, 218 Helmcken Rd.; Eagle View Elementary School, 97 Talcott Rd. Highlands: Highlands Community Hall, 729 Finlayson Rd.

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Grade 1 students from Lakewood elementary school watch as Goldstream Hatchery volunteer Bob Neill sprays more than 5,000 juvenile coho salmon into Osborne Pond along the 15th hole at Bear Mountain Golf Resort valley course.

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“(Having heard) about the journey the fish have from point A to point B, I think it’s important for the children to see that,” said Jennifer Yarish, a mother of one of the students on hand. “It’s important to go into the physical environment … to be there and physically see salmon repopulated into the stream.”

Following a scenic golf cart ride through the Bear Mountain Valley course to the pond, the energetic students are enjoying hot chocolate and the up-close-and-personal eco tour put on by the Westin Bear Mountain Resort, in partnership with the Salmonid Enhancement Association. The association of 90 volunteers, 10 to 15 of whom work at the hatchery six days a week year-round, have raised the young salmon at the Howard English Hatchery since 2013.

Association technical advisor Peter McCully said the juvenile coho salmon, or parr, taken from Goldstream Park will imprint at the Millstream watershed, where they would one day return to spawn if they survive. Rearing young salmon is just part of the work of hatchery volunteers.

“Arguably as important is education and outreach,” McCully said. “We could produce all the fish we want, but if we haven’t captured the minds and hearts of the next generation to protect the environment for those fish, then all the production in the world isn’t going to mean any difference. This is our future.”

The repopulation of these eight to 10-gram salmon into the approximately 34-million gallon fresh water pond started in 2011 with Bear Mountain looking for opportunities to naturally irrigate the golf course, using a pond formed by the melting of large chunks of glacial ice.

The Millstream watershed which the pond flows into, starts in the Highlands and runs through Langford, Colwood, View Royal and into Esquimalt.

“I am really pleased with Bear Mountain reaching out like they have,” McCully said.

“Millstream never had sea-going salmon in it before. We now have a self-sustaining run of salmon in an urban stream. We have salmon going up into a city. That is pretty remarkable.” alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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On November 15th Vote For Our Future My Goals for the next four years include • Invest in the community • Grants • Cooperation • Beautification • Protecting the environment • A cost effective sewage treatment solution

ACCOMPLISHMENTS 4 Landscaping, sidewalks and cycling lanes along the “Colwood Strip.

4 Secured funding for an aggressive replacement of water infrastructure, addressing fire flow issues.

4 Rebranding of Colwood through a new web site, logo, signage and more!

4 The drastic reduction of graffiti through a very successful graffiti outreach procragm 4 New investment and more construction in Colwood.

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‘Women of the West Shore’ event supports Habitat for Humanity

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The Goldstream Gazette was very pleased to host their first Women of the West Shore event on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Publisher Christine Scott welcomed everyone to the beautiful ballroom of the Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway. A copy of the publication accompanying the event was on every table for attendees to enjoy.

The panel of four West Shore business women, Micky Fleming, Cherish Community Living; Dale Collins, Prosperity Planning; Tracey Gibson and Carolyn Barter of Baja Rosi’s Consignment Clothing each gave a short bio and then fielded questions from the floor.

Astrologer Kelly Benson gave us all a peek into what 2015 and 2016 holds in store for business.

As well as the Gazette, major sponsors of the event were Thrifty Foods, Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway and View Royal Casino. Leigh Ann Stephenson, Catering Manager at the Four Points gave a brief overview of what the hotel and their Metropolitan Restaurant can provide. Gwen Richardson, Marketing Co-ordinator of the View Royal Casino told the audience about a couple of upcoming events the Casino will be holding which are geared spe-

Christine Scott Shelley Westwood Out and About cifically for women, including astrology birthday parties.

Yolanda Meijer, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity spoke on what Habitat does and how women could get involved.

As the chosen charity for the event, over $200 was raised with a silent auction and raffle.

Following the formal part of the evening, a social time was held in which the women were encouraged to stay and network and enjoy the appetizers and refreshments. This publication and event will take place every year. Please call the Gazette office for further details.

• Don’t forget the WestShore Lions Decades of Rock show tomorrow evening, Saturday, November 15th at the Royal

Canadian Legion #91 (761 Station Ave., Langford). This is to benefit the West Shore Christmas Hamper Fund and there will be a donation box at the event for non-perishable food items and unwrapped gifts.

• Highlands Winter Craft Fair will be held on Sunday, November 16th at Caleb Pike Heritage Park (1589 Millstream Road) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hot apple cider, fresh baking and local artisans … a great way to spend a Sunday and get in some early holiday shopping. Admission is free.

• A new child and family therapy practice called Rising Sun Counselling is launching this week in a unique location–a rural farm and animal sanctuary in Langford, B.C. As the only known privately practicing child therapist in the West Shore and Sooke, Rising Sun owner Elinor Bazar is a Registered Clinical Counsellor aiming to fill a need for services in the region. To learn about the services of Rising Sun Counselling and Mary’s Farm & Sanctuary, community members and health practitioners are encouraged to attend an Open House on the farm this Saturday, November 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1128 Finlayson Arm Rd. For more information, visit risingsuncounselling.com.

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Feedback gathered on community mailboxes Arnold Lim News Gazette staff

Residents of the West Shore will soon see door-to-door postal service change to community mailboxes.

And while there are many initial concerns from residents, Canada Post has launched a highly accessible program which offers residents opportunities to have a say in where those boxes will go.

“Houses will receive the informational kit from Canada Post this week confirming they’re part of the conversion and inviting feedback,” said corporation spokesperson Anick Losier.

Canada Post’s priorities are to blend the community boxes into the region as best as possible while respecting urban design, attention to accessibility, safety, high traffic and sidewalks, Losier said.

Canada Post will also localize information on where to put the boxes within the street based on information from the communities she said.

While all of Canada will be converted away from doorto-door delivery over the next five years, she said they are beginning work on converting approximately 18,000 residential addresses with postal codes starting with V9A, V9B, and V9C in Langford, Colwood, View Royal, Esquimalt, Victoria and New Songhees 1A. View Royal Community Association chair Barb Featherstonhaugh said there should be options for people who are shut ins or have mobility issues in getting to the new boxes, but like many people, she has seen this coming for some time.

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ness owner, Canada Post has to break even. People are not using it (as much) because of all the other ways to communicate,” she said. “To insist we get door-to-door service is not (realistic).”

Once Canada Post has tabulated the feedback, it will send a letter to residents stating the designated place for the community box, Losier said.

“There will still be a chance for people to provide feedback at that point,” she said.

Residents entering the conversion process can plug their postal code into a search function at the top right corner of canadapost.ca, or call 1-844-5443009. alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a busy newsroom. You have a passion for and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and willing to learn in a fastpaced environment.

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Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Nov. 4, 2014 to: Don Descoteau Editor Goldstream News Gazette 106-2800 Bryn Maur Victoria, B.C. V9B 3T4 or e-mail: editor@goldstreamgazette.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Basic Banana Bread is a staple in my house.

Here is my no frills recipe but feel free to add 1C nuts or chocolate chips if that’s what you like.

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The City of Langford is now accepting applications from qualified applicants wishing to purchase an affordable housing unit under Langford’s Affordable Housing Program. Any applicants currently on the waitlist are encouraged to update their applications.

Basic Banana Bread Ingredients:

Successful applicants to the program will be chosen on a points system, based upon pre-selected criteria. The identities of applicants will be kept confidential and will not be made available to the public nor to any member of the Affordable Housing Committee or Council.

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Any information provided in an application for Affordable Housing is collected for the purpose of administering the City’s Affordable Housing Program under the authority of the Community Charter and the Local Government Act. Further information about the collection of the information is available from the City’s Information and Privacy Coordinator.

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Add eggs, beat well. Mix in mashed bananas.

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Application packages are available on our website at www.cityoflangford.ca or at the City of Langford Planning Department, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, during office hours, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. You may also reach the City of Langford Planning Department by telephone at 250.478.7882.

Please read the entire application package and pay special attention in reading the minimum eligibility criteria for all successful applicants to the program. Ensure that you have received a Pre-Mortgage Approval that you can submit with your application.

Planning staff at the City of Langford are happy to assist you in completing the application process.

Please submit applications to: City of Langford 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue Langford, BC V9B 2X8

AN ELEVATED CROSSING FOR THE GALLOPING GOOSE TRAIL IN COLWOOD WILL SAVE LIVES! The Galloping Goose is an important regional transportation link that is incomplete, and without some key improvements — particularly at the Colwood crossing — users are putting their lives at risk daily. Colwood can’t do it alone. It needs partners to come to the table with funding to help connect the trail with an overpass like the Switch Bridge crossing at Uptown.

That makes it a regional issue.

VOTE

John Luton for Victoria City Councillor and CRD Director

Lilja Chong for Colwood Councillor

John Luton, candidate for Victoria Councillor and the CRD Board is ready to work with the CRD and willing municipalities to help build a better trail network. New generation candidate, Lilja Chong for Colwood Councillor, has added her voice to this important regional issue. Together, they are pledging to work with cyclists and trail users to get this vital piece of infrastructure built, and make sustainable transportation a regional priority.

Authorized by Neil Scott-Moncreiff, Official Agent for John Luton, ksm@shaw.ca, and Ernest Robertson, Financial Agent, chongforcolwoodcouncil@gmail.com

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Local politicians do make change One of the most common complaints we heard from West Shore residents disgruntled with municipal elections was that local politicians can’t really change anything.

We beg to differ. Unlike this region’s MLAs and MPs, not one of whom is a member of a sitting government, the people we elect to sit on our municipal councils have a direct impact on how the most basic services are delivered in our communities.

They decide how your property taxes get spent and play a deciding role in how your municipality’s future will look, through voting on things like official community plans, zoning bylaws, major developments and the creation of facilities, services and programs.

Change is often a very gradual thing, but it will come more quickly to the West Shore based on this year’s municipal election campaign.

Colwood had three sitting councillors choose not to run this time around, while Highlands sees four current councillors off the ballot list, with Ken Williams running for mayor. Two existing Metchosin councillors are retiring, and one of View Royal’s four incumbents is running for mayor.

Sounds like a recipe for change if you ask us.

The head scratcher in the mix is Langford.

The dismal 14 per cent turnout the city recorded for the 2011 election was, quite frankly, an embarrassment for the fastest-growing municipality in B.C. While some might believe it to be an indication of satisfaction with the direction in which the city is heading, it comes off as more a sign that people don’t care enough to take part in the democratic process – or feel things are a done deal.

The fact just two councillor candidates over the limit of eight were running for office, isn’t much of an excuse for the poor response. Voting should be done positively, that is, you’re voting for someone you hope to see elected.

Having more candidates on the ballot can have a tendency to spread the votes around more, and with the margin often small between the last person elected and the first candidate no to be voted in, every vote counts.

Even more reason to get out and mark your ballot tomorrow (Nov. 15).

Not only that, Langford is the lone West Shore municipality with an amalgamation question on its ballot. While that in itself may not be a drawing card, it’s one more reason for residents to show up at the polls.

So for those people looking to vote for change, there are opportunities across the West Shore.

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We must all clean up our act a measure of the seriousness of the It’s become a cliché to say that out of crisis comes opportunity. But crisis.

What choices will we make? there’s no denying that when faced Will politicians close their eyes with crises, we have choices. The while fossil fuel industry executives opportunity depends on what we shovel money at them decide to do. and enlist propagandists What choices will we to spread misinformation make when confronted and lies? Will we listen to with the fact that 2014 those who, in the face of will likely be the hottest overwhelming scientific year on record? According evidence, continue to to the U.S. National say the global warming Oceanic and Atmospheric they once claimed Administration, never existed stopped global land and sea 18 years ago, or that temperatures up to human activity doesn’t September’s end tie this David Suzuki contribute to climate year with 1998 as the Science Matters change? warmest since record Or will we heed keeping began in 1880. scientists from around the world “If 2014 maintains this temperature who offer evidence that we still departure from average for the have time to do something about remainder of the year, it will be the this very real crisis — and that warmest year on record,” a NOAA confronting the challenge presents statement says. more opportunities than pitfalls?

The world’s warmest 10 years Believing our only choice is have all been since 1998, and last between a strong economy and a year carbon dioxide levels rose by healthy environment is absurd. Yet the highest amount in 30 years. that’s the false option many political The Intergovernmental Panel on leaders and fossil fuel industry Climate Change’s Fifth Assessment proponents present. Never mind Synthesis Report, released the insanity of thinking we can November 2, summarizes three survive and be healthy if we destroy reports released over the past year the natural systems on which we on the physical science; impacts, depend; research shows taking adaptation and vulnerability; and measured steps to address global mitigation. It offers a stark choice: warming would have few negative Unless we quickly curtail our economic effects and would offer fossil fuel dependence, we face numerous benefits. Failing to “further warming and long-lasting act would be disastrous for the changes in all components of the economy and environment. climate system, increasing the Energy conservation and likelihood of severe, pervasive and clean fuels offer the greatest irreversible impacts for people and opportunities. Conserving energy ecosystems.” makes precious, non-renewable As a broadcaster, I’ve resources last longer, reduces interviewed hundreds of scientists pollution and greenhouse gas over the years, but I’ve never heard emissions, saves consumers money so many speak so forcefully and and offers many economic benefits. urgently as climatologists today. It’s

More than 100,000 Canadians are directly employed in improving energy efficiency, with total wages estimated at $8.27 billion for 2014.

The fast-growing clean-energy and clean-technology sectors offer similar benefits. Improved performance and cost reductions make large-scale deployment for many clean-energy technologies increasingly feasible. By focusing on fossil fuels, Canada is clearly missing out. Worldwide spending on clean energy last year was $207 billion. Canada spent $6.5 billion — a start, but we could do much better.

Germany, the world’s fourthlargest economy, now gets a third of its energy from renewable sources, and has reduced carbon emissions 23 per cent from 1990 levels and created 370,000 jobs.

In contrast, Canada subsidizes the fossil fuel industry to the tune of $1.3 billion a year, despite a 2009 G20 agreement to phase out subsidies. The federal Environment and Sustainable Development Commissioner’s recent audit found Canada has no detailed plan to shrink carbon pollution and meet its international commitment, and has failed to release or enforce oil and gas sector emission regulations for our fastest-growing source of emissions, the oil sands, promised since 2006. Expanding oil sands and liquefied natural gas development will only make matters worse.

People around the world want leadership from elected representatives on climate change and pollution. Business leaders are getting on board. Will we take advantage of the numerous benefits of energy conservation and clean energy or remain stuck in the old way of just blindly burning our way through? The choice is clear.

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Jon Peter, Langford “For the mayor yes, for the rest of the candidates no. I need to do more research on it I will probably do that in the next week or so.

(Mayor and council candidates are) equally important but I haven’t decided yet.”

Colwood church craft fair tomorrow Arnold Lim News staff

Christmas is coming, sooner than we all think.

Church of the Advent in Colwood hosts its 28th annual Christmas Craft Fair tomorrow (Nov. 15), promising another treasure trove of the finest arts and crafts from some of the finest artisans in the area.

“Our event builds the spirit

and energy leading up to Christmas as we connect with all those local crafters,” said co-ordinator Donna Bramble. “It is about camaraderie … and sharing the event and the day with people.”

The Colwood event features local crafters showing off woodworking, knitting, home baking, jewelry, preserves and more Christmas-themed goodies as a fundraiser for the church, which Bramble has attended for more

than 40 years.

For people looking for seasonal hand-crafted items from a wide swath of homemade and traditional fare, she encouraged visitors to discover the Christmas Craft Fair for themselves.

Church of the Advent is at 510 Mount View Ave. The fair goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch and afternoon tea starting at 11 a.m. alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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West Shore RCMP Detachment ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (2 Positions) Permanent / Full Time Appointments The City of Langford invites you to apply for employment with the West Shore Royal Canadian Mounted Police Detachment in the positions of RCMP Front Counter Clerk or RCMP Records Clerk.

The successful candidates will provide reception and administrative support in a fast paced operational police environment. Knowledge and experience in Windows and Microsoft Office is required.

Experience with the Police Records Information Management Environment (PRIME), Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and RCMP policies and regulations, and other data base programs is an asset. The positions include various other related duties and candidates will be required to obtain an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance.

Please refer to the job posting on the City of Langford website for further details, www.cityoflangford.ca.

Salary range for these two full time positions is $25.42 - $27.78 per hour with benefits.

Please submit your resume by noon, Friday November 21st, 2014 to the City of Langford, Human Resources Department, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC, V9B 2X8 or e-mail at employment@cityoflangford.ca (identify the position applied for in the subject line of your e-mail).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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Warming to Winter concert brings renowned orchestra to Metchosin Sooke Philharmonic kicks off the holiday season a little early Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1541. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at a Public Hearing to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 17 November 2014, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record.

Proposal: The purpose of Bylaw No. 1541 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the zoning designation of the land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1541 from RR2 (Rural Residential 2) Zone and adding to the R2A (One- and Two-Family Residential 2A) Zone to allow a subdivision of approximately four lots.

Applicant: Bob Holland Location: The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1541 is 3670 Happy Valley Rd as shown shaded on the plan.

COPIES of the complete proposed Bylaw and other material that the Council may consider in relation to the Bylaw may be viewed from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Monday, 3 November 2014 to Monday, 17 November 2014, inclusive, at Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8.

Please contact Kyle McStravick in the Planning Department at 250-478-7882 with any questions on this Bylaw.

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The resonant strains of violins, cellos, clarinets and violas will soon fill the air in Metchosin, as the Sooke Philharmonic Chamber Players and the Sooke Philharmonic Chorus play at the new St. Mary’s Church.

Selections performed at the Sunday, Nov. 30 concert, titled Warming to Winter, will include Handel’s “Water Music,”

Bach’s “Suite No. 3 in D (Air)” and the lesserknown “Viola Concerto in G” by Telemann.

“It’s a great variety of music, (some) familiar to most people and (others) perhaps new to most as well,” says Michele MacHattie, an organizer and violist with the orchestra.

The selections also include three unusual Christmas carols: Donkey Carol, Nativity Carol and What Sweeter Music.

Founded by Norman Nelson in 1997 when he and his wife retired to Sooke, the orchestra has grown over the years and plays regularly in Victoria and Metchosin, as well as its home venues.

Nelson, whose life-

long musical career includes positions with the London Philharmonic, the Royal Philharmonic, the BBC Symphony and the London Symphony orchestras, says playing with the Sooke Philharmonic gives him “enormous pleasure.”

“I love most the warm, fuzzy feeling I get from the orchestra.

I’ve played in lots and lots of orchestras and you get the feeling that it’s a job in most,” he says. The routine work of an orchestra player can sometimes be lacking in passion from the players, but not so in the Sooke community orchestra.

“Everyone’s in it for the love of the music, and the fellowship.”

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The strong ties between the players extends to the community’s youth as well, with the orchestra hosting their annual Don Chrysler Concerto competition for young musicians up to 25 every April. The winner is granted the opportunity of playing with the full orchestra; quite the honour, says MacHattie.

Violist Rae Gallimore, who won second place in this year’s competition and received the most “Audience Choice” votes, is the soloist in Telemann’s concerto.

“It’s a fantastic thing that Norman has done.

It’s extending the opportunities to youth to be involved in classical music, either on the player or the audience side.”

In that same vein, and brand new this year, youth 16 and under can attend the concerts for free.

The upcoming concert is open to all ages, and runs 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at New St. Mary’s Church, 4125 Metchosin Rd. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors or students over 16.

Tickets are available online and on the West Shore at the Metchosin Country Store and Tom Lee Music in Millstream Village, or at the door.

For more information, visit sookephil.ca or call 250-419-3569. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

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We will remember them A large crowd, from the very young to the old, civilian and military alike, assembles to mark Remembrance Day, 100 years after the start of the First World War Photos by Donna Gutteridge/News Gazette staff Silver Cross Mother, Nancy Mansell, lays one of the first wreaths at the cenotaph in Veteran’s Memorial Park during Tuesday’s ceremony.

Mansell’s son, Myles, a bombardier with the Canadian army, was killed in Afghanistan in 2006, when the vehicle in which he was riding drove over an improvised explosive device.

Retired military veterans from various eras march toward the Remembrance Day ceremony in Veteran’s Memorial Park on Tuesday.

Donald (Robert) Brown is running for re-election for School Trustee in the Sooke School District 62 (Belmont Zone) on Saturday, November 15th.

Don is an active community leader in education, sports and business. As a young parent with three children who attend public school and as a youth sports coach Don has shown a keen interest in the education, health and development of youth in our community.

Don, a self-employed businessman (Northern Star Plumbing and Heating), appreciates the contributions made by local businesses for education, work experience and youth employment.

As your School Trustee Don has worked very hard the last three years.

He asks for your support when casting your vote at the polls on Saturday, November 15th.

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They include a base 5-inch screen in the console or But on a recent day, all the exciting action was happenoptional 8.4-inch version, plus a standard programmaing at Summit Point Raceway, about an hour and half ble screen in the instrument cluster for a quick glance away in neighbouring Virginia, where a smaller crowd when driving. The high performance SRT of journalists got more than a glimpse of models get a steering wheel with a flat the new 2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat. bottom and heavily bolstered seats for Looks track-ready driving. The real story is that The first leg of the launch event was held this isn’t a track car, rather a solid family at Ronald Reagan airport, in a hangar 4-door with room for all passengers. cleared to display the entire Charger Drive lineup. They looked like colorful jellybeans On the way to the racetrack, I drove the scattered in different trim levels ranging ($39,495) R/T, Hemi-equipped Charger from the base V6 model to the R/T models The Charger has over highways and some backcountry featuring a 5.7L V8, then to the SRT high roads. This new model has a much more an aggressive stance performance 392 model, and the all-new, grownup feel and is a fantastic long road but this is also a car for 2015, Hellcat with 707 hp. trip machine. Passing is a snap but the The 2015 Charger gets an all-new exterior, that can blend into the Charger was happiest at about 130km/h, the only holdover pieces are the roof crowd, it doesn’t need maybe thanks to an all-new 8-speed and rear doors, and the rest is new, more automatic on all trim levels. Greeting aggressive, sleeker and muscular. The nose to scream at the top of us at the track were 5.7L Hemi cars, the now has a less blunt look, with a slimmer its voice that is left for 6.4L V8 Scat Pack model and the new headlight design that is meant to look the engine to do.

Hellcat with a 6.2L V8 and with a big like a bandit, wearing a mask. Each trim supercharger bolted on.

Zack Spencer has different grille openings and in the This engine has 90 per cent of the parts case of the high horsepower Hellcat, all upgraded from the regular engines and each one is put the air intakes, scoops and vents not only make the car on a 40-minute dyno test before being shipped to the look more menacing, but they all serve a function. The customer. When the supercharger is up to full capacity, Charger has an aggressive stance but this is also a car this engine will gulp 13,000 litres of air in one minute. that can blend into the crowd: it doesn’t need to scream I had a chance to drive all the models starting with at the top of its voice. That is left for the engine to do. the least powerful 5.7L with 370hp, then the 485HP Inside 6.4L and continuing the rest of the day with the 707hp When the last version of the Charger was refreshed, Hellcat. Each is very capable on the track but the Hellcat the focus was on updating the dash to improve the feel is so much more car, capable of a run to 100km/h in of the materials and the overall finish. The 2015 model less than 4 second and it can stop with just as much takes things up a notch, with even more technology and viciousness. improved style. The dash is covered with an aluminum The impressive thing is just how easy this monster is to

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The sound from the screaming engine, the Pirelli P-Zero tires squealing under acceleration or diving into each corner was a sensory overload. After dozens of laps around the track with a top speed of 230km/h down the straight, this car is nothing short of amazing. Everything else just feels slow.

Verdict The average buyer will still opt for the ($32,495) V6equipped cars sold with a solid 300 hp going to the rear wheels or all wheels, the V8-equipped cars are not offered with AWD any longer. The most amazing, but unspectacular part of the trip was driving the Hellcat back to Washington, D.C. through heavy traffic on the highway and downtown core.

As we pulled up the W Hotel, just a block from the Whitehouse, the 707 hp Hellcat returned 9.9L/100km.

Nothing short of amazing considering the cars output, but it might come down to the 411 lb.-ft. the engine puts out at just 1,200 rpm, allowing it to loaf along effortlessly. This and the $64,495 price tag will get a lot of car fans sitting up and paying attention; the world’s fastest four-door family car is an amazing engineering marvel and the price is as jaw-dropping as the car itself.

The Lowdown Power: 707 hp from a supercharged 6.2L V8 Sticker price: $32,496-$64,495 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 8pm; Fri. & Sat. 9am-6pm & Sun. 10am-4pm Prices in effect until Wednesday, Nov 19

AND GETTING

2007 BMW 323I

2013 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS

ACCIDENT FREE! Remote start, Uconnect Voice Command, dual zone A/C, 8.4” touch screen, backup camera, Sirius XM, 2nd row overhead 9” video screen.

Stk #V16301

14,998

22,398

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD E250

2013 DODGE DART SXT

2010 FORD E250

BC ONLY! Recent brake work done A/C - Handsfree Phone - Traction Control AUX/USB - 17” Alloy Full Curtain Airbags.

Stk #V16412

24,498

$

NO

ACCIDENTS!

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16,998

$

NO

18,798

26,998

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 HONDA ACCORD EX-L

ACCIDENTS!

2013 TOYOTA COROLLA BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! A/C – Cruise Control – Bluetooth – Power Sunroof – Steering Wheel Controls – USB/AUX – Heated Seats – 12V Power Outlet – Traction Control.

Stk #D16519

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! LEATHER! Stk #V16486

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Cruise, Steering Wheel Controls, Satellite Radio, Tem/Compass Gauge.

Stk #D16438A

No Accidents! 7 Passenger, Traction Control, Cruise Control, A/C, Roof Rack.

Stk #X16483

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 MAZDA CX-7

2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4WD

60/40 Split Rear Seat, Leather, AC, Auto Dim RV Mirror, Cruise, Compass, Fog Lights, Folding Side Mirrors, Garage Door Opener, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Moonroof, Satellite Radio, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Bluetooth, Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

Stk #V16490

19,498

20,898

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED

$

BC ONLY!

BC ONLY! Newly machined front rotors!

A/C - Back Up Camera in rearview mirror - MP3 - AUX - Power Mirrors - Steel Running Boards.

Stk #V16405

NO

ACCIDENTS!

15,998

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

23,898

17,498

$

1 YEAR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY! ON THIS F350

4,995

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 DODGE DART SXT BC ONLY! NO ACCIDENTS! Manual Transmission Sunroof. Stk #X16359

AWD

NO

ACCIDENTS!

16,998

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 RAM 1500 SLT

2012 FORD FUSION SEL

29,698

The standard 2.5L I-4 engine and the 6-speed automatic transmission team up for 33 mpg hwy; that’s fuel economy.

Stk #D15747A

16,998

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 MERCEDES BENZ C300 4 MATIC

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT FWD

27,498

Keyless Entry, Roof Rack, Satellite Radio, AC, Steering Wheel Controls, Sync.

Stk #V16510

17,598

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD FUSION SE

2012 CRYSLER 300 TOURING LCD Touch Screen, Wood Trim, Alloy Wheels, A/C, Dual Climate Control Stk #D15874C

20,698

th

20

7 passenger, DVD Player, AC, Pwr Windows, locks and mirrors Stk #D15667A

$

2012 JEEP LIBERTY Trail rated mantra of unmatched capability holds true for all who take the wheel, 4X4 Stk #16370A

20,998

$

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net

19

2004 PONTIAC MONTANA

$

22,698

VICTORIA NEWS

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Keyless Ignition, Leather, Heated Seats, Bluetooth, Power Memory Seats, Moonroof, Ac, Park Assist.

Stk #D16478

1

th

BEST PLACE TO BUY A PREOWNED VEHICLE!

abs, ac, boxliner, hood struts, steering wheel audio controls, trac control, alloy.

Stk #D16445

BC ONLY!

18

$

AWD, Backup Camera, Bluetooth, LCD Touch Screen, Moonroof Stk #V16544

BC ONLY!

ACCIDENTS!

th

VICTORIA NEWS

5 TIME WINNER FOR BEST OF THE CITY!

AC, Traction Control, BC Only, All New Tires!

Stk #Z16335

NO

17

VICTORIA NEWS

1

R YEA

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE!A/C - Cruise Control - 4 New tires - Pwr Windows, locks, mirrors - AM/FM Radio. Stk #C16393

19,998

$

th

Best City

of the

2014

15,498

9,298

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO

ACCIDENTS!

16

VICTORIA NEWS

1

Best City

of the

Best City

of the

R YEA

ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES! Stk #V16204

B.C. only! Diesel. Great brakes and tires! This Lariat is the ultimate mix of comfort, size |and power! Price includes 1 Year Unlimited kms Powertrain Warranty. Stk #C16139

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Classy, sporty and super clean!!

This is one you don’t want to miss out on!!

Stk #D16290

th

1

Voted

2013

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA S

DIVORCE? BANKRUPTCY? BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM, WE CAN HELP. GET APPROVED.

VICTORIA NEWS

Best City

of the

Voted

R YEA

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

18,998

$

COMPREHENSIVE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS ON ALL OUR VEHICLES

1

Voted

2012

21,598

$

Best City

of the

2008 FORD F350 LARIAT

This mean and sporty coupe is fast, fast, fast! Come see why we are #1!

Stk #V16088

HYBRID

Voted

R YEA

LOW KMS!

Voted

2011

This car is BEAUTIFUL, not only that, it’s a HYBRID! You have to get inside this car, it’s like no other!

Stk #T16015

This Patriot has no accidents and great brakes and tires! Always one of our best sellers, this 2014 has just 23,553 kms which means a lot of warranty remaining for you!

Stk #V15945

$

2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

3.99%

R YEA

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

FROM

2010

TO SERVE YOU

3

760 250-478-

Bigger Better!

RATES

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

DL #30897

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 8pm; Fri. & Sat. 9am-6pm & Sun. 10am-4pm Prices in effect until Wednesday, Nov 19

AND GETTING

2007 BMW 323I

2013 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS

ACCIDENT FREE! Remote start, Uconnect Voice Command, dual zone A/C, 8.4” touch screen, backup camera, Sirius XM, 2nd row overhead 9” video screen.

Stk #V16301

14,998

22,398

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD E250

2013 DODGE DART SXT

2010 FORD E250

BC ONLY! Recent brake work done A/C - Handsfree Phone - Traction Control AUX/USB - 17” Alloy Full Curtain Airbags.

Stk #V16412

24,498

$

NO

ACCIDENTS!

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

16,998

$

NO

18,798

26,998

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 HONDA ACCORD EX-L

ACCIDENTS!

2013 TOYOTA COROLLA BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! A/C – Cruise Control – Bluetooth – Power Sunroof – Steering Wheel Controls – USB/AUX – Heated Seats – 12V Power Outlet – Traction Control.

Stk #D16519

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE! LEATHER! Stk #V16486

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Cruise, Steering Wheel Controls, Satellite Radio, Tem/Compass Gauge.

Stk #D16438A

No Accidents! 7 Passenger, Traction Control, Cruise Control, A/C, Roof Rack.

Stk #X16483

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2012 MAZDA CX-7

2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4WD

60/40 Split Rear Seat, Leather, AC, Auto Dim RV Mirror, Cruise, Compass, Fog Lights, Folding Side Mirrors, Garage Door Opener, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Moonroof, Satellite Radio, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Bluetooth, Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

Stk #V16490

19,498

20,898

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED

$

BC ONLY!

BC ONLY! Newly machined front rotors!

A/C - Back Up Camera in rearview mirror - MP3 - AUX - Power Mirrors - Steel Running Boards.

Stk #V16405

NO

ACCIDENTS!

15,998

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

23,898

17,498

$

1 YEAR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY! ON THIS F350

4,995

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 DODGE DART SXT BC ONLY! NO ACCIDENTS! Manual Transmission Sunroof. Stk #X16359

AWD

NO

ACCIDENTS!

16,998

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 RAM 1500 SLT

2012 FORD FUSION SEL

29,698

The standard 2.5L I-4 engine and the 6-speed automatic transmission team up for 33 mpg hwy; that’s fuel economy.

Stk #D15747A

16,998

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2011 MERCEDES BENZ C300 4 MATIC

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT FWD

27,498

Keyless Entry, Roof Rack, Satellite Radio, AC, Steering Wheel Controls, Sync.

Stk #V16510

17,598

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

2013 FORD FUSION SE

2012 CRYSLER 300 TOURING LCD Touch Screen, Wood Trim, Alloy Wheels, A/C, Dual Climate Control Stk #D15874C

20,698

th

20

7 passenger, DVD Player, AC, Pwr Windows, locks and mirrors Stk #D15667A

$

2012 JEEP LIBERTY Trail rated mantra of unmatched capability holds true for all who take the wheel, 4X4 Stk #16370A

20,998

$

$

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

www.galaxymotors.net

19

2004 PONTIAC MONTANA

$

22,698

VICTORIA NEWS

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Keyless Ignition, Leather, Heated Seats, Bluetooth, Power Memory Seats, Moonroof, Ac, Park Assist.

Stk #D16478

1

th

BEST PLACE TO BUY A PREOWNED VEHICLE!

abs, ac, boxliner, hood struts, steering wheel audio controls, trac control, alloy.

Stk #D16445

BC ONLY!

18

$

AWD, Backup Camera, Bluetooth, LCD Touch Screen, Moonroof Stk #V16544

BC ONLY!

ACCIDENTS!

th

VICTORIA NEWS

5 TIME WINNER FOR BEST OF THE CITY!

AC, Traction Control, BC Only, All New Tires!

Stk #Z16335

NO

17

VICTORIA NEWS

1

R YEA

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

BC ONLY! ACCIDENT FREE!A/C - Cruise Control - 4 New tires - Pwr Windows, locks, mirrors - AM/FM Radio. Stk #C16393

19,998

$

th

Best City

of the

2014

15,498

9,298

$

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

NO

ACCIDENTS!

16

VICTORIA NEWS

1

Best City

of the

Best City

of the

R YEA

ACCIDENT FREE! ALL NEW TIRES! Stk #V16204

B.C. only! Diesel. Great brakes and tires! This Lariat is the ultimate mix of comfort, size |and power! Price includes 1 Year Unlimited kms Powertrain Warranty. Stk #C16139

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

Classy, sporty and super clean!!

This is one you don’t want to miss out on!!

Stk #D16290

th

1

Voted

2013

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA S

DIVORCE? BANKRUPTCY? BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? NO PROBLEM, WE CAN HELP. GET APPROVED.

VICTORIA NEWS

Best City

of the

Voted

R YEA

(+ $499 Documentation Fee & Tax)

18,998

$

COMPREHENSIVE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS ON ALL OUR VEHICLES

1

Voted

2012

21,598

$

Best City

of the

2008 FORD F350 LARIAT

This mean and sporty coupe is fast, fast, fast! Come see why we are #1!

Stk #V16088

HYBRID

Voted

R YEA

LOW KMS!

Voted

2011

This car is BEAUTIFUL, not only that, it’s a HYBRID! You have to get inside this car, it’s like no other!

Stk #T16015

This Patriot has no accidents and great brakes and tires! Always one of our best sellers, this 2014 has just 23,553 kms which means a lot of warranty remaining for you!

Stk #V15945

$

2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID

3.99%

R YEA

2014 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH EDITION 4WD

FROM

2010

TO SERVE YOU

3

760 250-478-

Bigger Better!

RATES

COLWOOD 250-478-7603 1772 Island Hwy.

DL #30897

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DrivewayBC.ca

Lighting your way off road

By Ian Harwood

$

09 HYUNDAI 09 HYUNDAI TUCSON 25th Anniversary, local TUCSON

major accidents, well major accidents, Local Victoria ride,well no appointed. appointed. major accidents, well 14-14744A 14-14744A appointed.

0 5.99% 8,563 246 48 0 5.99% 246 48

$

DOWN A6479A $ MOS. DOWN $ MOS.

Was $12,990 Now Was $12,990

/MO.

Now

/MO.

2012 NISSAN 2012 NISSAN LE MURANO Fully appointed,LE low MURANO kms, local, AWD.

Fully appointed, low 14-6635A kms, local, AWD. 14-6635A DOWN $ MOS. DOWN $ MOS.

/MO.

/MO.

48 MOS. 411/MO.

Diesel, nicely no accidents. no accidents. appointed, 14-7742A1 14-7742A1 no accidents.

0 31 990 48 31,,990

Was $32,990 $ Now $ Was $32,990

06 TOYOTA 06 TOYOTATRD TACOMA TACOMA TRD SR5 CREWCAB Local, 115,000 SR5only CREWCAB

kms now, resale.

Local, onlystrong 115,000 A6586A kms now, strong resale.

A6586A

04 HYUNDAI 04 HYUNDAI ACCENT Great value, only 91,000 ACCENT

kms, perfect student Great value, only 91,000 car, commuter specialty. kms, perfect student 14-4704A car, commuter specialty. , 14-4704A Was $5,990 Was $5,990

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490 MOS./MO. 490 /MO. 48 0 DOWN 5.99% 48 MOS. $490/MO.

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12 KIA SORRENTO 12 KIA SORRENTO 12 AWD KIA SORRENTO SX AWD SX Fully loaded, 7Fully pass., local loaded, 7 pass., local SX AWD Victoria Vehicle priced great!

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A6577

0 72 22 990 22,,990

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5.24% 0 DOWN $ 5.24% 556 MOS./MO. 556 /MO. 72 0 DOWN 5.24% 72 MOS. $556/MO.

$ 29 990 29 990 29,990

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The hottest used car on pay no gas again. pay no gas Make again.

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refers to a new technology that relies on an electrical charge to light the xenon gas contained in a sealed bulb.

Unlike the halogen bulb, the HID bulb does not have a filament, because there is no filament the bulbs are not susceptible to vehicle vibration damaged. There are however effected by and fluctuations in the vehicles electrical system and depending on the vehicle they may require some resistors.

The HID bulb creates light by bridging an arc between two electrodes, instead of heating a filament. This light is similar to the energy transfer when lightning strikes. The arc stimulates the xenon gases producing bright white beam of light.

The next wave of off-road lighting technology is LED. Rigid is a leader in this technology. Low amperage and superior light projecting forward is why most off-road racers are switch to this type of light. Check them out at www.rigidindustries.com. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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22,990

$

23 23 279 279 23 279

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0 5.24% 31,990 593 72 0 5.24% 593 72

$

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With the nights getting longer and the dark grey days ahead, anybody venturing out to do a little four wheeling will tell you good off-road lighting is a must.

Make sure you only operate them off-road. Good quality wiring of a set of off-road lights is important when installing them on your truck, SUV or 4x4.

Simply running a power and ground may work but is not the correct way to wire them. Most off-road lights draw a lot of power when switching them on, and this load should never be applied directly to the switch. Using a relay for the switching duties will save your switch and lights as well as make for a safer installation.

Relays are easy to install and some lights come with them, but if not, you can pick up a relay from your local auto parts store. Install a switch in the cab of your truck in a location that is , convenient for you to reach, or tap into the high-beam circuit of the headlights to power the relay. Mount the relay inside the cab, under the dash or other location out of the way and out of the elements.

Run a wire from the battery , other positive source or to the switch. This is the positive feed to switch the relay on. You will also need to run a ground wire to the switch from the frame or

other ground then run a positive feed wire from the battery to the positive in position on the relay.

There will be four connectors on the relay, a positive, a negative, a positive out and a positive in from the battery. Read the packaging or directions to determine which is which.

Find the ground position on the relay and run a wire from it to a good ground on the chassis of the vehicle.

Anywhere on the frame or other metal structure of the vehicle will normally produce a decent ground.

Run a section of wire from the switch output to the switched power input on the relay. Again, this will be marked or identified on the directions that came with your relay. Run the last wire from the relay positive out position to the lights and connect it to the positive feed on the lights. Ground the lights by attaching the black or ground wire to the frame or other ground on the truck.

HID lights have become more popular with off-roaders these days. Installation is a little more work. But the principles remain the same. Be sure to follow the instructions provided in the kit. HID stands for High intensity discharge which

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West Shore air cadets have landed at a new location after outgrowing their old digs at the Goldstream Masonic Hall. The 848 Royal Roads Air Cadet Squadron and its 68 members, aged 12 to 18, are now sharing space with Lighthouse Christian Academy on Parkdale Drive in Langford.

“We have individual classrooms instead of all of the levels being in the same room trying to teach over top of each other. Now we have other rooms,” said Flight Sgt. Dawson Thompson, 18.

“We now have a large enough space to do drills all year round. It’s just a better place overall where we could continue to grow … we were too big for (the old hall).”

Thompson, a Langford resident, values his time with the program, which will come to an end next summer when he ages out of Air Cadets. The experience has allowed him to grow as a person, he said, adding he hopes it continues to do so for others in a new facility better suited to the group.

Squadron commanding officer Mandart Chan said the new larger space allows the cadets to have more ownership of their headquarters. “(Now) they are in charge of cleaning up and setting everything up and tearing everything down,” he said. “It gives them a better sense of belonging.”

Formed in November of 1976, the squadron is one of 57 across British Columbia and is part of a network that includes more than 24,000 Air Cadet members nationwide.

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Primal parenting: food for thought She explained that all the other children brought snacks in lunchboxes with little handles, colourful Disney characters and matching thermoses.

Danica’s lunch merely arrived in a paper bag and she might be feeling left out. I was horrified in the way that only first-time parents can understand. I couldn’t bear the sufLundy fering my child had silently endured.

Judging by the stories that have circulated the news in the past year or so, creating school lunches has become trickier than ever. I’m sure every lunchbox-packing parent shuddered at the story of the mom who was threatened with a fine in Winnipeg because she failed to include a “grain” in her child’s balanced lunch. That lunch apparently did include roast beef, potatoes, carrots and an orange. Then there was the British primary school student sent home after teachers discovered a bag of Mini Cheddars in his lunch, a violation of the school’s health and balanced meal policy.

Although I worked hard to create lunchbox masterpieces, I’m glad there were no lunch police back then. I didn’t need any-

one else hovering around taking notes. The food had to be healthy; it had to be something they would eat and – the biggie – it had to be available in either the fridge or cupboards.

The more empty the fridge, the more “creative” the lunches.

Some mornings, the father of my children scoffed at my lunchbox anguish, breezily claiming he could easily throw together a mere lunch or two. I smiled kindly, continued making the meal and hoped to God that I never died and left him in charge of our children’s lunches. In those days, I worked late most Monday nights, leaving him to make dinner. Danica and Sierra did not always appreciate his “gourmet” touch. Once, when he had created some sort of odd, raisin, pasta and pickle juice dish, he set a plate down in front of each child. Five-year-old Danica’s eyes widened in disbelief as she observed her dinner.

“This,” she said, outraged, “is bullshit!” It’s tough to chide a child for language when you’re suppressing laughter. When I got home and observed the food, I had to agree with her sentiment.

However, I guess I should have given him some slack. Just because the provision of food is “primal,” doesn’t mean it’s going to be good.

Karen Kobayashi, sociology professor at the University of Victoria, strikes a careful balance between teaching, and family time with husband, Cary Hayashi, and their son, eight-year-old Kaelan.

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Sitting down to share a meal with people we love. On weekends, we mine the Internet for interesting (and colourful) recipes, shop or forage for the necessary ingredients, and then “go wild” in the kitchen. Everyone has a role to play from prep chef to head chef to pastry/dessert chef.

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My son’s hockey, soccer, and kendo practices often prevent us from sitting down to an evening meal together during the week.

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The offer was gently rebuffed: “I don’t have enough arms to carry another bag!” (I handed it to her friend). Luckily, I’d dropped off a massive bin full of supSusan plies a few days earlier, so I wasn’t concerned (yet) that she would starve.

It’s primal and it’s inherited; I remember leaving my parents’ home topped up with leftovers and bits of random groceries. In fact my mom rarely visits today without bringing a container of home-baked cookies or a bag of coffee that she “just won’t use.”

Sending my adult kids off with a few groceries is so much easier than all those years of packing school lunches. My lunch-making angst began early, all the way back to the daycare years. For months, I’d blithely gone about the morning routine of packing diaper bag, snack and lunch. I had no inkling I might be causing permanent damage to the psyche of my firstborn until the caregiver finally took me aside.

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Tutoring can make a big difference for students Extra help can keep challenges from getting out of control Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

November is often the time of year when students start to struggle: the novelty of the new year has worn off and the countdown to winter holidays has begun.

If midterm results and teacher feedback show students have challenges in certain subjects, it can be a good time to think about engaging a tutor. And this year in particular, with an accelerated schedule to make up for time lost to the teachers’ strike, some kids are in greater danger of falling behind.

“There definitely is a crunch going on this year, especially with the high school students,” says Mike Lander, director of Sylvan Learning’s West Shore centre.

“There’s a lot of need for extra tutoring sessions throughout the schools.”

Three groups of students can benefit from tutoring, he says.

Those who are behind, those who are doing well and want to maintain that level, and the “get ahead” students who may not be getting the challenges they need from regular classroom hours.

With students who are struggling, it’s important to remember they may need to go back to earlier foundations to rectify a current gap in their learning. “A student may be struggling with Grade 6 math, for example, and they may need to go back to Grade 4 concepts,” Lander says.

Whether parents decide to use a centre like Sylvan or go with a private tutor, he says, it’s imperative parents know who’s going to be working with their kids.

“I would always suggest having a conversation with them. Learn what their philosophy is, and you do want to make sure that you’re working with somebody that is

Sylvan Learning Centre client Tiana, 11, practices long division as her tutor, Emily Konway, gets another lesson ready on the iPad. Tiana has been getting help with math and reading, and says the one-on-one instruction has been “really helpful.”

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Also vital to tutoring success is a regular schedule, with time slotted in just like for hockey or band practices. “Our most successful students are coming three or four hours a week. With just one hour a

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Belmont boys hoping to peak at the right time Volleyball Bulldogs out to gain one of four spots into the AAA provincial championships in Langley Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

The cavernous gymnasium at Dunsmuir middle school echoes with the thumping sound of spiked volleyballs hitting the floor.

It’s a holiday Tuesday and the Belmont Bulldogs senior boys team is mixing in with members of the Camosun Chargers men’s team – some of whom are Belmont grads.

The younger players are going through drills in preparation for this weekend’s sixteam Island AAA championships at Nanaimo’s Dover Bay secondary.

The Bulldogs, who finished second overall in the multilevel, combined city league with a 19-9 record, enter the draw as the No. 3 south seed after beating Claremont but losing a tough three-set match to Reynolds the recent South Island AAA playoffs.

Belmont head coach Kris Johnson said league play and the previous playoff results essentially go out the window once a team moves on to the next round.

“It’s always a chance for a fresh start,” she said. “It’s a chance for them to demonstrate that they’re capable.”

Belmont gets a chance to redeem themselves Friday at

the Islands, being placed in a pool with Reynolds and North Island champion Dover Bay for the opening round.

The team’s first goal is to win their pool and from there, anything can happen, Johnson said. The top four teams qualify for the provincial championships, scheduled for Nov. 26 to 29 at the Langley Events Centre.

“One of the things that was evident at the South Islands was the way they maintained their composure,” Johnson said of her players. “They’re a scrappy team. They don’t stop. We’ve been down in some pretty big matches and came back.”

Assistant coach Jaden Mandy, a 2014 Belmont grad who’s helping Johnson this year, said they saw a few things they needed to change and were working this week on “tuning up with a few different drills.”

Johnson said having Mandy around this season has been a huge bonus for the team.

“He brings experience and an unreal understanding of the game,” she said. Being a former teammate of many of the Bulldogs, and still being close in age helps him relate better to them at times, Johnson added.

The side is led on the attack

by team kills leaders Jakob Purdy in the middle and Tobias Hayward, who alternates between left side hitter and libero. The two Grade 12s are a contrast in appearance, with Purdy the prototypical volleyball front liner standing six-foot-seven, and Hayward just five-nine but possessing incredible leaping ability.

“Those guys have both been game-changers for us,” Johnson said, noting they’ve come up with the some key points in big matches this season.

Another player who has

stepped up when needed is Grade 11 right side Ben Ousey.

Grade 12 setter Lucas Longstaff is as steady as they come, consistently putting up wellpositioned passes to his teammates.

Belmont has a mix of ages on the team, with seven Grade 12s, six Grade 11s and two Grade 10s, in the absence of a junior boys team this fall.

Round robin play goes today, with crossover playoff matches happening Saturday in Nanaimo. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

West Shore rowers excel at nationals

Elise Pastro, president of the Westshore Rebels, poses before this season with players from the team.

Pastro and fellow team administrator Sue Fournier were named executives of the year in the Canadian Junior Football League.

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Rebels capture league, national honours Westshore Rebels team president Elise Pastro and fellow Rebels executive Sue Fournier were honoured recently with the Canadian Junior Football League’s Stewart McDonald executive of the year award.

The honour marked a positive finish for the team, which struggled to a 2-8

record on the field in a rebuilding year.

Defensive back Braeden Swatez, who intercepted a national- best seven passes this season, was earlier named a defensive all-Canadian by the CJFL. The Rebels also won the Dave Cook Most Sportsmanlike team award in the B.C. Football Conference.

West Shore rowers performed admirably on the national stage last weekend at Elk Lake.

The Victoria Rowing Club members took medals home from the Rowing Canada Aviron National Rowing Championships, held Nov. 7 to 9.

Patrick Keane (age 17) took bronze in men’s single race while Liam Keane (15) got the bronze in the junior pairs event with partner Isaac Donaldson of Saanich.

Miles Krakowec-Tickner (17) took sixth place in junior pairs and Tristan Tucker (17) 14 place in the junior singles race.

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Members of the Belmont senior boys volleyball team take a break from practice in Colwood ahead of this weekend’s Island AAA high school championships in Nanaimo.

The Bulldogs go into the six-team tourney as the No. 3 seed from the south. Pictured from left are Keith MacMillan, Davino Shumard, Nik Wells, Jack Wenstob, Jakob Purdy, Lucas Longstaff, Elliot Smith, Mitchell Whittla and Ben Ousey. Missing is Tobias Hayward.

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All participants must have a CSA approved helmet with a cage, as well as gloves and a hockey stick.

Soccer-type shin pads are recommended.

Interested families can

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HomeFinder Find a place to call home

Q: WHAT HOME MAINTENANCE CAN INCREASE MY HOME’S VALUE?

To advertise in Homefinder, contact Christine Scott at: cscott@ goldstreamgazette.com

GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » MONTH TO DATE NOV. 10/14

COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

137/412 » 195/698 » 3,722/4,017 »

NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES/ TOTAL, NOV. 2013 NEW LISTINGS / TOTAL, NOV. 2013 ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS / TOTAL, OCT. 2013

BUYER’S TIP | Look for signs of poor maintenance when looking at potential homes

Keep your garden green.

Busy lives keep homeowners away from garden and landscaping duties, but if you can’t take care of it, don’t have it.

Brown and unkept lawns, trees, bushes, gardens or flowerbeds can bring the value of your home down, even though it doesn’t actually have much to do with your actual house.

The next time you need to replace your windows, consider energy-efficient models to replace single-pane windows. The increased upfront cost can be recouped by increased interest from potential buyers, more and more of whom keep energy efficiencies in mind.

Much like your garden, having a safe and accessible deck can be a deciding factor for some buyers.

Cleaned and well kept outdoor furniture and a sturdy and safe deck can have buyers dreaming of their summer outdoor living.

It may seem silly, but keeping your bathrooms cleaned and well maintained can sway the decision in your favour.

Do you have a homebuying or selling story to share? Email ddescoteau@ goldstreamgazette.com

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Regular upkeep maintains home value Laura Lavin Black Press

Every homeowner knows the learning curve is never ending when you own your own home.

Along with washing the dishes and sweeping the floor come routine maintenance tasks and minor repairs that occur both seasonally and when you least expect it.

We’ve compiled a list of around-the-house chores and troubleshooting ideas that every homeowner should know.

Clean gutters: Leaves, pine needles and other debris will clog your gutters routinely and keeping them clear will help keep rain off your roof and drain it away from your house. Clean your gutters twice a year or more frequently if you have overhanging trees and after a wind storm. Use a sturdy ladder and place it on a firm, level base.

Protect your hands with work gloves and use a small trowel to help scoop debris out of the gutter working away from the drain. To keep things tidy, use a bucket to scoop the leaves into. Then use a hose to clean out each section of gutter. Finally, make sure your drainpipes are clear. Use a hose or plumber’s snake to push out any clogs.

Find a wall stud: Hanging heavy items inside means using the strongest part of your wall – the stud. The easiest way is to use an electronic stud finder, but when you don’t have one handy there are other easy ways to

Black Press

Learning how to perform simple home maintenance and make repairs yourself will save you time and money, as well as help you make sure your home is ready for a quick sale. locate a stud. Most electrical outlets are fastened to the side of a stud, so check beside or within an inch of the outlet.

Most studs are 16 inches apart, so use a small drill bit or nail and drill in just above the baseboard to make sure you’re on target.

Change a furnace filter: On most furnaces the filter will be adjacent to the furnace. The filter box may be covered by a small door, or the filter itself will be visible inside a notch that it slides into. Pull the old filter out and discard it. Look on the

new filter for airflow arrows that are printed along the sides of the filter. These arrows are always meant to point in the direction of the airflow. Slide the furnace filter into the filter air box with the arrows pointing toward the furnace.

Re-caulk a window: This is best done in mild, dry weather. Start on lower windows and you’ll be an expert before you have to climb a ladder. Prep carefully, removing old caulk, dirt and paint with a razor blade, cleaning the surface with a wire brush. Important

to remember is to make sure you have the right type of caulking for the job.

Place the tube in the caulk gun and pull the notched rod back and turn it into place. Cut the tip of the tube about a 1/4 inch at an angle.

Press the tip firmly against one corner of the window and apply caulk to the next corner in a continuous bead, just thick enough to fill the gap. Continue around all sides of the window, wiping excess caulk away with a rag immediately.

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Use a sand mix for small cracks and gravel for larger holes and deep cracks. Pour the concrete in the cracks and use a trowel to fill in the holes, to remove excess and leave a flat surface. Allow it to dry overnight. When dry, apply a coat of resurfacing concrete over the entire surface.

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West Shore news

… through the decades

Environmental wins and incorporation talks were among the interesting stories discovered in a look through back copies of the Goldstream Gazette this week.

10 Years Ago The City of Colwood decides that it’s too expensive to replace its aging fire hall on Metchosin Road, opting instead to spend $1.5 million on a seismic upgrade of the existing building.

The estimated $2.9-million price tag proved too rich for Colwood council’s blood, with the exception of Coun. Jason Nault, who voiced concern that the city was half-rebuilding a 20-year-old structure.

Also making headlines the week of Nov. 14, 2004: A proposal planned for the corner of Jacklin and Sooke roads would see two 12-storey residential/ commercial buildings take over the southwest point of the busy intersection. The development is the first of its kind for Langford, which had previously approved a four-storey building for the site.

And, the Belmont Bulldogs senior boys soccer team was set to battle Oak Bay for the Colonist Cup city title, having already gained a berth into the Vancouver Island championships.

20 Years Ago Nearby residents are relieved to hear that a proposal by Budget Steel to use lands owned by the Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association off the Malahat for burying non-recyclable automobile waste in clay-filled cells was shot down by association members. The group had previously given the company the OK to pursue Ministry of Environment approval for the idea. But a packed association AGM found members strongly opposed to the proposal over fears of the potential for leachate to escape from the buried cells into watersheds and wells.

Also making headlines the week of Nov. 14, 1994: Langford Mayor Stew Young points to the Royal Roads Military College lands as a perfect location for a new police station, swimming pool, library and/or schools.

But Colwood mayor John Bergbusch says the ideas are premature, adding the release of Royal Roads lands for public use will happen eventually and most of the leading proposals for the property call for a postsecondary educational institution of some kind. And, the Juan de Fuca Atom rep hockey team coached by Pete Zubersky plays themselves onto the pro-

vincial AAA hockey map, after losing the championship final in overtime at a prestigious tournament in Surrey.

30 Years Ago A committee of people favouring the joint incorporation of Langford and Colwood joins the pre-referendum fray. Proponents say the combined municipality would have more power regionally than under the current system, with the two districts having just one director each at the Capital Regional District table.

Their argument is that if residents reject the joint incorporation, the CRD, by provincial edict, will be left to pay for the governance and servicing of Langford and Colwood, not a more localized body.

Also making the headlines the week of Nov. 14, 1984: The issue of development is a serious concern to some aldermanic candidates in Metchosin, who fear the election of a “softon-development” council in the upcoming election. And, league scoring leader Paul Hansen of the Juan de Fuca Gulls notches his fourth goal of the game to give his team a 7-6 come-frombehind win over the Saanich Braves in South Island Jr. B Hockey League play. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

Photo by Susan Worth

Nature in action Colwood resident Susan Worth happened to catch this bittersweet scene of an owl pausing before dining on a grey squirrel it had just caught in its talons. Worth says she enjoys having owls nearby and viewing nature in action. “To me, it’s a great reward for keeping the neighbourhood green,” she says.

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