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Down and out Esquimalt High School student Erin Geddie uses a “fireman’s carry” move to throw down teammate Mitchell Keeping as they work out during a wrestling team practice.

Geddie is making a name for herself in local wrestling circles and hopes to compete for gold at the national level next year. For her story, please turn to page A19.

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Extreme weather protocol put into action Andrea Peacock Reporting

For the first time this fall, the Greater Victoria Extreme Weather Protocol increased the amount of available emergency shelter mats beyond the standard amount on Monday.

The coldest day was Sunday morning when the mercury registered at -3.7 C. By comparison, the recorded low on Nov. 30 last year was 6.5 C, according to Environment Canada.

Overnight shelters in Greater Victoria were at over 90 per cent capacity on Sunday night, and Our

Place Society was no exception.

“With the weather being this cold, we were filled to our capacity for sleeping mats,” said Grant McKenzie, communications director for Our Place Society.

When shelters are at 90 per cent capacity or higher, the Greater Victoria Extreme Weather Protocol increases the amount of mats available to tier 1 and tier 2, said Jen Bacon, regional coordinator.

The Greater Victoria Extreme Weather Protocol is a community program that addresses the shelter

needs of homeless people during periods of extreme weather.

For Victoria, extreme weather is defined as being -1 C. However, if it is windy, rainy or snowy, for example, it could be classified as extreme weather.

In tier one, Our Place has 30 mats available for sleeping, and in tier two there are 50 available mats.

“This year we’ve definitely noticed a lot more people coming in,” said McKenzie. “It definitely seems to be busier than it was last year.”

McKenzie said the age range of people coming into Our Place has been more dramatic this year, from people aged 19 years old to senior citizens. As well, Our Place is seeing more people coming in who have casual on-call jobs, but do not necessarily have the best places to live.

Our Place’s emergency shelter opens at 7:30 p.m.

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Mayor urges residents to ‘shop local’ Andrea Peacock Victoria News

Thinking local is the future for Victoria, said mayor-elect Lisa Helps at the launch of Think Local Week.

Think Local Week kicked off on Monday, and runs through to Dec. 7.

“Once upon a time, this city was all local businesses; and going forward, we’re seeing a return to local,” said Helps.

Think Local Week is hosted by Think Local First Victoria, an initiative consisting of Greater Victoria business owners that encourages residents to shop at local businesses.

“What’s really thrilling about the Think Local movement is that it’s coming from the businesses themselves. And more than that, it’s coming from their

customers,” said Helps. “I don’t think people in Victoria should care, I think people in Victoria do care; and that’s why we see the emergence of the Think Local First movement.”

Think Local Week is a chance to recognize local businesses and the role they play, said Gayle Robison, president of Think Local First Victoria and owner of Robinson’s Outdoor Store.

“It is a celebration of independent businesses in Victoria, and the difference they make to our community.”

Robinson said Think Local Week also aims to educate the public on the benefits of shopping local.

“If you can spend 10 per cent of your money locally when it makes sense for you, you make a huge difference to Victoria,” said Robinson. “When you spend

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Victoria merchants part of Think Local Week include Doug Hart, left, Colin Nicol, Kurtis Brown, Michele Hamilton and JC Scott. Bottom row: Gayle Robinson, left, and Kayli Anderson. Think Local Week kicked off on Monday and runs until Dec. 7.

10 per cent of your money locally, 25 per cent more stays in Victoria.”

JC Scott, owner of JC Scott Eco Design Associates, said

he thinks local by buying materials for his projects from local businesses.

“When we support a local business, we support our

local economy.”

Throughout this week, Think Local First will be giving away $1,000 worth of gift cards via social media.

For more information, visit thinklocalvictoria.com or facebook.com/ShopLocalVictoria. andrea.peacock@vicnews.com

Desjardins sets village project as priority Tammy Schuster Victoria News

Barb Desjardins … sets priorities

The Esquimalt Village Project is at the top of Mayor Barb Desjardins’ to-do list over the next four years.

In her inaugural speech Monday night, Desjardins also listed economic development, wastewater treatment and improvement to transportation infrastructure as her priorities.

“We heard from across the community and every member of council agreed,” said Desjardins in a phone interview.

Desjardins sees increased voter turnout as an

indication that the community is engaged and aware of issues needing attention in the township.

“Economic development is secondary, but it’s parallel because the village project is all about economic development,” said Desjardins. “The two go hand-in-hand.”

First steps include reviewing what has been done so far, and what needs to be done in order to get to the ground-breaking stage so construction can begin.

“This project will be happening – not a hole in the ground – by the end of this four-year term,” Desjardins said.

Desjardins said she will be forming a committee to help prioritize and implement planning so council can start making decisions and setting timelines.

“I think it’s doable. We’ve done a lot of the work already,” she said. intern@vicnews.com

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Dinosaur show a hands-on spectacle Daniel Palmer Black Press

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Carly Burbank braves the teeth of an allosaurus as she prepares to open the inaugural Amazing Traveling Dinosaur Show at Uptown Shopping Centre, Dec. 3 to 7. The show will include an opportunity to get up close and personal with dinosaur fossils and unique paleontological items.

Kids can take their photo with a stegosaur tail spike or standing between two three-metre mammoth tusks. partner with charities across Canada in 2015.

They've even had interest from Dragon's Den, but Carly isn't quite sure how to pitch dinosaur fossils on TV.

"We'll see how this show goes before we consider giving Dragon's Den a shot," she said.

Craig Smith, executive director with the Help Fill a Dream Foundation, said partnering with the Dino

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Auto tech program revs up Students who are considering a career as an automotive service technician are invited to apply for the new auto tech program, offered in partnership by Camosun Col-

lege and Victoria High School.

This apprenticeship training is offered as a dual credit program, which means students will earn high school credit and college

credit at the same time, and the school district will cover the cost of tuition.

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An education in rare dinosaur fossils isn't usually considered a hands-on affair, but Saanich entrepreneurs Carly and Terry Burbank are hoping they inspire a few budding paleontologists by opening up their collection to the public.

The Amazing Traveling Dinosaur Show makes its debut Dec. 3 to 7 at Uptown Shopping Centre. Interactive displays mean kids and adults alike can feel the weight of a mammoth tusk, examine the replica heads of Maiasaura and T-Rex unearthed in the flats of Montana and Wyoming and help a good cause at the same time.

"Ten per cent of our admission costs will go to Help Fill a Dream Foundation, which is based right here in Victoria," Carly said.

The Burbanks restore fossils and work with museums and private collectors, but didn't think of bringing their dino bones, meteorites and minerals on the road until they held a fundraiser for a friend in Saskatchewan.

"We set up a small fundraiser in a church community hall, and the response was so great," Carly said. "We though it would be kind of cool to take this on the road and take fossils to places that don't have natural history museums to give people, especially kids, a

show just seemed a natural fit.

"Kids and dinosaurs are a match made in heaven," he said.

Help Fill a Dream Foundation allows kids with life-threatening illnesses on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Metro Vancouver to apply for a dream: meet a celebrity, go to Disneyland or perhaps even fly their family in for a visit.

"We had a very busy year this year, we filled 10 dreams. We have 10 more on the books for next year. We just had a little guy come back from Legoland, but Disneyland is still No. 1 on the list," Smith said.

Another 90 kids have been helped this year through family assistance, quality of life purchases like wheelchair-ready vehicles and medical equipment, Smith added.

"If mom or dad ends up over at B.C. Children's Hospital, there are lots of costs for travel, additional childcare costs at home and some healthcare that isn't covered," he said. "We often buy pumps for diabetic children or oximators for kids who need oxygen monitoring.

All the things that just aren't covered by medical."

The Amazing Traveling Dinosaur Show runs Dec. 3 to 7 at Uptown.

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After completing 120 hours of work experience, students will then continue their training at Camosun College, for the seven-week automotive service technician Level 1 apprenticeship training.

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Victoria ‘Mealshare’ program pays it forward Andrea Peacock Victoria News

Going out to eat is not usually considered philanthropic, until now.

Thanks to a new organization, eating at a restaurant can result in a meal being given to someone in need.

University of Victoria business grads Derek Juno and Andrew Hall created Mealshare with friend Jeremy Bryant.

“Mealshare is a buy one give one hunger relief program that takes place in restaurants,” said Juno.

After seeing how well Toms Shoes was doing with their buy a pair of shoes, give a pair of shoes campaign, Hall thought of how he could apply that concept to food.

And so the creation of Mealshare in July 2013.

More than 140 restaurants across eight major cities and over 30 small communities in Canada have

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Derek Juno, co-founder of Mealshare, and Brian Bobiak, owner of The Village restaurant in Royal Oak, with a popular dish, the shakshuka. Buying a Mealshare menu item provides a meal to someone in need.

Mealshare items on their menus.

For every Mealshare item that is ordered, $1 is given to the Mealshare organization, with at least 70 cents of each dollar going towards local and international charities.

To make it simple,

Juno said for every meal bought, one meal is shared with someone in need.

“Here in Victoria, we work with Our Place, and then our international charity partner is Save the Children,” said Juno. “So half our meals stay locally in Victoria and half go

internationally.”

Despite only launching the program under a year and a half ago, Mealshare has expanded rapidly. On Nov. 3, all 62 Original Joe’s locations came on board as the first restaurant chain to support Mealshare.

Juno credits their success to the simplicity of the program.

In Greater Victoria, 19 restaurants have Mealshare items on their menus. So far, more than 22,480 meals have been shared from those restaurants alone.

“We wanted to make it as easy as possible,” Juno said. “People don’t have to pay any extra money; it’s built into the price, you don’t have to do anything extra. It just works.”

Juno said their biggest accomplishment has been being able to help the community.

“We’ve been able to provide over 130,000 meals to people in need

just by getting others to eat food.”

Grant McKenzie, director of communications at Our Place, said Mealshare is a great way to not only raise money for Our place, but also to raise awareness.

“It’s a simple, easy way to contribute to feeding the most vulnerable in Victoria,” McKenzie said. “Every donation helps.”

Since the start of the program, Mealshare has enabled Our Place to serve 7,000 more meals. Our Place currently serves 2,000 meals a day.

The Mealshare team won the Calgary Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award for community involvement last month, and it has also been nominated for a B.C. Small Business Award.

Over the next few years, Juno said he hopes to expand Mealshare across Canada into even more communities and restaurants.

“We’d really love to change the face of the hospitality industry in Canada.”

For a full list of participating restaurants in Victoria, go to mealshare.ca. andrea.peacock@vicnews.com

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In addition to overnight emergency shelter, Our Place also offers a warming station where people can get a hot drink and something to eat.

“When the extreme weather protocol comes in, we bring in extra staff and we keep that going throughout the night,” said McKenzie.

Currently McKenzie said Our Place is in need of warm winter clothing donations, including socks, toques, underwear, sleeping bags, blankets and

winter coats.

Environment Canada said today’s (Dec. 3))’ high will be sunny with a low of 0 C and a high of 7 C and tomorrow will be cloudy with a low of -1 C and a high of 6 C, with a 60 per cent chance of showers.

Emergency Weather Protocol uses Environment Canada’s daily 11 a.m. forecast to determine if the protocol will be activated or not, and whether it will be a tier one or tier two activation. andrea.peacock@vicnews.com

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Fairmont Empress Hotel is considered the top building on Vancouver Island and among the very best in B.C., according to a Architecture Foundation of B.C. online poll.

Empress voted among top buildings in B.C. The Fairmont Empress Hotel has been voted the best building on Vancouver Island in an online contest.

B.C.’s Best Buildings Contest was conducted by the Architecture Foundation of B.C. Emily Carr House on Government Street garnered third place in the competition behind Goats on the Roof at Old Country Market in Coombs.

The best building in B.C. was the Mission Hill Winery in Kelowna.

“We all have our favourite buildings; buildings with architectural

lines we love, old houses with decades of memories and shops that invite us in; buildings that have become touchstones in our lives,” said David Hewitt, AFBC chair.

More than 4,000 people voted.

Hewitt said of all the nominations received the vast majority qualified as heritage buildings.

The Architecture Foundation of B.C. was established in 2001 by a group of senior architects to recognize and encourage excellence in architecture. editor@vicnews.com

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A group of humanitarian doctors and nurses, including representatives from Victoria, travelled to China last month to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the death of controversial Canadian doctor Norman Bethune.

The group retraced the footsteps of the legendary doctor and held free medical clinics in some of the same remote, impoverished villages served by Bethune.

Bethune, or Baiqiuen as he’s called in Mandarin, is still, arguably, the No. 1 foreign hero in China. In the late 1930’s he supported the Chinese in their War of Resistance against foreign aggression.

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OUR VIEW

Shopping local helps economy Promoting the importance of “shopping local” is nothing new. We all benefit when local stores thrive.

This point is being driven home further this week with Think Local Week, hosted by Think Local First Victoria.

Think Local First is an initiative consisting of Greater Victoria business owners that aims to encourage residents to shop at local businesses.

About $4 billion is spent in retail sales every year in Greater Victoria, according to the Greater Victoria Development Agency. To make the point further, every $100 spent at a local store $68 stays in Victoria. That’s a big impact on our economy.

In addition, when only 10 per cent of our money is spent in Victoria, 25 per cent more of the money stays in Victoria.

Spending 10 per cent of our money in local businesses not only supports our neighbours and community members, but it also supports our city’s economy in general.

Despite misconceptions, buying local does not always mean paying more for products and services. Many local businesses are competitive with their larger counterparts in both price and quality of service. Do not neglect local shops – do your research and think local first.

Locally-owned retail shops, services and restaurants depend on vibrant local communities to thrive. Most small, locallyowned businesses invest in the community, helping to give our towns a sense of place and belonging.

Frequently, it is the small retail person who is active in fundraising for local charities, for fire and rescue service, for local schools and in organizing holiday events.

Local retail stores and mom-and-pop stores, face tough challenges right now. Competition from big box stores and online sellers makes the holiday shopping season all the more important to locally-owned retailers.

So, how you shop – and where you shop – can make a big difference in your community.

What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

The 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 does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, P.O. Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Nisga’a prove critics wrong have repeatedly answered protests It has been 15 years since I wrote about the establishment of a parallel a commentary objecting to the B.C. state – that’s what it is, so get used government pushing aside its own to it. hard-won treaty process to reach The Nisga’a have moved to an unprecedented land-and-cash assemble four fee-simple tidewater settlement with the Nisga’a Nation for their ancient Nass River territory. sites for LNG terminals, joining the Haisla Nation at Kitimat My objection, and that in reaching aggressively of many others, was the for a modern economy imposition of a parallel through gas export. The state with collectively Nisga’a have partnered owned land enshrined for with TransCanada Corp. all time. This was an ailing on a 900-km pipeline to NDP government rushing supply the $11-billion LNG to enable a property project led by Petronas ownership system that for the Prince Rupert port. has demonstrated little And they don’t intend to but failure and suffering stop there. around the world.

Tom Fletcher “We want to be part of The Nisga’a are proving B.C. Views the Canadian business me wrong, and this was establishment,” said again demonstrated at a former Nisga’a Nation president Joe little-noticed ceremony at the B.C. Gosnell. legislature last week.

The signing ceremony was briefly The B.C. government had just disrupted by one of a small group of passed amendments to allow Vancouver-based Nisga’a who have a gas pipeline through Nisga’a been using modern protest tactics Memorial Lava Bed Park, the first against this decision. We weren’t co-managed provincial park in consulted, it’s a desecration of B.C. history. Another bill enabled victims of a volcanic eruption, it’s a the Nisga’a Lisims government to threat to eelgrass beds, and so forth, impose industrial property tax on say well-rehearsed young men with liquefied natural gas production. video cameras running.

Legal documents were signed so the Nisga’a President Mitchell Stevens Nisga’a legislature can do the same has patiently and repeatedly this week. explained that Nisga’a legislature In recent years, the Nisga’a disposed of concern about collective rules were relaxed to allow every hereditary chief to speak to elected land restrictions by adopting a leaders on this pivotal move. After private property system. And that it received the required twoSupreme Court of Canada decisions

thirds majority support.

Gosnell, the revered chief negotiator who carried the treaty over the goal line in 2000, moved slowly with the help of an ornately carved cane to speak at a reception.

He seemed genuinely surprised that he has lived long enough to see the fruits of generations of labour.

Gosnell recounted the 1887 paddling trip down the B.C. coast from the Nass Valley to Victoria to present the Nisga’a territorial claim, where the tribal leaders were turned away on the steps of the legislature

by Premier William Smithe. It would take until 1910 for Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier to promise a settlement, and until 1949 for Nisga’a Chief Frank Calder to be elected to the B.C. legislature.

In 2000, when the treaty received royal assent in Ottawa, Gosnell took part in a ceremonial burning of the Indian Act and got to work on implementing self-government.

And on Nov. 27, 2014, B.C. Liberal, NDP and independent MLAs voted unanimously to open the way to an industrial future for the Nisga’a.

“That’s what being alive means to me today,” Gosnell said. “You’ve got to have big dreams. Maybe all those dreams won’t come true, but at least you have the ability to dream big.

And boy, are we ever dreaming big.”

••• Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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LETTERS Judge Fortin on his accomplishments

Re: Good intentions paved defeat (Letters, Nov. 26) Gordon Pollard’s patronizing eulogy deserves a rethink.

While Mayor Dean Fortin finessed a new and much needed policing agreement with Esquimalt, Pollard attempts to blame him with for the failure of a regional sewage deal. Clearly, these complex negotiations died when Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins made the politically opportunistic

calculation to kill them.

Pollard’s bridge story is equally simplistic. Fortin made a rare and brave choice six years ago. He invested in Victoria’s infrastructure.

The politically expedient thing would have been to “kick the ball down the road” for some future council to pick up, when its replacement cost would have been even higher.

Fortin negotiated $37.5 million from the federal government; this ensured the costs to local citizens remained static.

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On behalf of Canadian Blood Services, I’d like to sincerely thank residents of this community who responded to our recent urgent appeal for blood.

When it really counted, you stepped up and helped ensure we could continue to meet patient needs across the country.

We are fortunate to have such dedicated donors, some of whom experienced longer donation times during this critical period.

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We have also introduced a new eligibility quiz to help you determine if you can donate. To learn more visitblood.ca.

Once again, thank you for your recent support and for helping to save or improve the life of a fellow Canadian.

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That doesn’t mean our work together stops here; the need for blood is constant.

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City of Gardens Chorus won gold medals in international Sweet Adelines chorus competition.

Chorus earns sweet sound of success Victoria’s City of Gardens Chorus recently returned from Baltimore, with gold medals in international Sweet Adelines chorus competition.

Judges awarded the chorus first place in the Harmony Classic Division AA category for mid-sized choruses, which was limited to the top five choruses worldwide.

The Chorus’ 48 female singers performed a colourful Mardi Gras entertainment package. Master director Julie Smith and assistant director Diane Butler

directed the chorus.

Their two competition songs were an uptune medley of Dancing in the Streets of New Orleans/Mardi Gras March and ballad He Was There.

Completing the package was Blues in the Night and a medley of IKO IKO/When the Saints Go Marching In. IKO/Saints was enhanced by visually stunning choreography using flamboyant umbrellas and purple, green and gold flags. Colourful Mardi Gras eye makeup enhanced the flashy black hologram costumes.

City of Gardens Chorus has been entertaining and competing since chartering with Sweet Adelines International in 1967.

Members from all over Greater Victoria and as far as Parksville travel to Tuesday evening rehearsals, which begin again in January 2014 at Gordon United Church hall, 935 Goldstream Ave., in Langford.

For rehearsal inquiries, please contact Donna at donnadbass@gmail.com. For performance inquiries: Nancy at townmac@shaw.ca. editor@vicnews.com

Celebrate-a-life remembers loved ones Celebrate-a-Life invites people to step aside from the busy holiday rush to remember and honour individuals who have touched our lives.

Visitors to the display at Hillside Mall can write a special message in a memorial book or on a tribute ornament that can be hung on one of the trees. Information and support

For many people, the holidays can be a difficult time of the year when dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Victoria Hospice Celebratea-Life is an annual tradition running until Dec. 12 that provides individuals and families with a unique way to remember their loved ones during the holiday season.

is also offered by volunteers.

While there is no charge to visitors, donations in support of patient care and programs at Victoria Hospice are gratefully accepted.

“The holiday season is difficult for many bereaved people,” said Victoria Hospice bereavement counsellor Marney Thompson.

“Celebrate-a-Life gives those that are grieving a gentle, personal way to pay tribute to someone who’s died.”

Celebrate-a-Life launched Monday at Hillside Centre.

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7 p.m., and Dec. 12, 13, 17, 18 and 20 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at Craigdarroch Castle or thecastle.ca – $20 for adults, $15 for members and students.

On Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. ,the classic 1994 version of Louisa May

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The movie was filmed in and around Victoria, including scenes filmed in the castle. Admis-

sion includes time to tour the castle, the film screening and movie snacks. Tickets are available in advance at Craigdarroch Castle or thecastle.ca – $20 for the general public, $15 for members.

Craigdarroch Castle will also be the setting for a wide variety of Christmas musical performances. Music will fill the castle every weekend in December beginning Dec. 6, and daily from Dec. 20 to Dec. 31. Performances begin at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Children’s story time is held at 1 p.m. on the same days. Music and story-time included with admission or membership. editor@vicnews.com

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“Decorating the Castle for the Christmas season takes our staff and volunteers many hours, and the results of their efforts are remarkable.”

Throughout December, Craigdarroch Castle plays host to a variety of Christmas entertainment. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, adapted as a oneman play by Jason Stevens is a highlight of the season at the castle.

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The volunteer would oversee daily operations at the kitchen for up to 30 hours per week.

James Bay Market Society requires volunteers for morning and afternoon shifts at the Dec. 6 Dickens Fair.

Enjoy complimentary beverages, fun atmosphere, music and the opportunity to buy from the best local artisans and crafters.

CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum is looking for a volunteer to log archive donations.

Reference sources and personal assistance are available.

Island Health is looking for child health clinic volunteers to check in parents who arrive with their children for immunizations, assist parents, record information and pass it to the public health nurse.

Seedy Saturdays and the James Bay Market Society are looking for a social media and website volunteer. editor@vicnews.com

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Teen athlete makes her way in predominate male sport Don Denton Victoria News

Esquimalt High School wrestler Erin Geddie went from novice to a national bronze medalist in just two years.

Coach MikeThompson made a recruiting trip to Rockheights Middle School when Geddie was in Grade 8 and his talk on wrestling captured her interest.

Prior to that event the only exposure to any sort of wrestling had been watching WWE matches on TV with her father.

Thompson said that she was one of the first in her class to sign up for wrestling and that “her potential was evident from the first moment she stepped on the mat.”

The Grade 10 student is committed to her new sport.

She practises with the wrestling team two nights a week and on Mondays her parents drive her to train with the Cowichan Valley Wrestling club near Duncan.

While she does some weight training away from

wrestling practices, Geddie keeps her fitness levels high because she is a member of the school’s Rugby Academy and trains on the rugby field at least four days a week.

She also attends hip hop dance lessons once a week and plays lacrosse in the offseason. She used to dance competitively but gave that up due to her wrestling commitments.

Asked what appeal wrestling has, Geddie said she “just loves it, loves the fact you have to be both mentally and physically tough”.

The teen has her sights sets on the 2015 nationals where she hopes to go for gold.

Her first visit to the nationals last April was a success with the bronze medal but was not without some learning moments.

“It was overwhelming” said Geddie, who arrived to find she was a kilo over weight for her weight class which meant she had to run for an hour on the treadmill to lose the weight. She ended up weighing in at 69.3 for her 70 kilo class.

Geddie hopes to find a scholarship opportunity after high school at a university with a strong wrestling program, but for now the lone girl

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Esquimalt High School student Erin Geddie at team practice. The teen has her sights sets on the 2015 nationals where she hopes to go for gold. on the Esquimalt wrestling team is busy honing her skills on the mats in the school gym. ddenton@vicnews

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General Tom Lawson, left, chief of the defence staff, runs next to Rear-Admiral Bill Truelove, Maritime Forces Pacific commander, during the National Sports Day Race event hosted on the Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt on Friday.

Top general takes run in Sports Day This year’s Celebration of Lights has moved from the traditional first Tuesday in December to SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH. The parade starts at Canteen and Lyall Streets and winds it’s way towards the Esquimalt Plaza. Celebration takes place behind the Archie Browning Sports Centre where you can get a closer look at the parade floats and vehicles. The Esquimalt Lions will have hot chocolate and hot dogs by donation. This event is made possible by volunteers from the Celebration of Lights Committee, the Victoria Cougars Hockey Team, Esquimalt High School Leadership group, Esquimalt Lions and Esquimalt Residents. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Rainbow Kitchen by the stage.

General Tom Lawson, chief of the defence staff, participated in a 5K run with approximately 1,300 personnel from CFB Esquimalt Friday to mark Sports Day in Canada.

The Armed Forces organized more than 200 sports and recreational activities, with a focus on sports for soldiers on Friday and recreational activities for military families on Saturday.

“Physical fitness, activity and recreation are essential for promoting optimal health and wellbeing throughout our lives,” said Lawson. “Providing opportunities to participate in recreational activities is an important part of our commitment to families and to quality of life in the Canadian Armed Forces.” editor@vicnews.com

Community Calendar Wednesday, Dec. 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities Art Show.

Victoria Disability Resource Centre, 817 Fort St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Point Ellice House. See the historic house in its holiday “dressing.” Christmas gifts and baking on sale. Christmas teas by reservation. Open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To reserve: call 250-380-6506 or email ellicehouse@gmail.com.

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The Silver Threads Services Christmas Concert. Victoria Centre to 2340 Richmond St., 2 p.m. The concert is free; please call to confirm your spot at 250 388-4268.

Friday, Dec. 5 Out Loud! – Sing Your Joy in Concert. First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., 7 p.m.

Resilience, Mosqoy’s First Annual Gala. Fairmont Empress Crystal Ballroom, 5:30 p.m.

Tickets: mosqoygala.eventbrite. ca.

Victoria Royals vs. Saskatoon Blades. Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, 7:05 p.m. Info: victoriaroyals.com

Saturday, Dec. 6 Dickens Holiday Fair. James Bay Community Centre, 140 Oswego St., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: $2.

Fishermen Helping Kids with Cancer herring sale. Finest at Sea Ocean Products, 27 Erie St., 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or until sellout). Info: 250-383-7764.

Moss Street Winter Market.

Fairfield Community Centre, 1330 Fairfield Rd., 10 a.m to noon.

Merry Kissmass. Share the love with a kiss under the city’s biggest mistletoe. Market Square, noon to 3 p.m.

Music in Market Square.

Enjoy a performance of holiday favourites by the Greater Victoria Concert Band. Market Square, 1 to 3 p.m.

Truck Light Parade. Starts at Ogden Point at 5:45 p.m. and ends at Western Speedway in Langford between 8:15 and 8:30 p.m.

Lighted Ship Parade. Victoria Inner Harbour, 4 to 9 p.m.

Donations of coats, blankets, towels and toiletries will be taken for the Victoria Cool Aid Society.

Sunday, Dec. 7 Wonderland Flea Market.

Flea market treasures for the holidays. Market Square, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Esquimalt’s Celebration of Lights. Event starts with a parade at 6 p.m. from Canteen and Lyall streets, ending at Esquimalt Plaza. Then join the celebration at the back of Archie Browning Sports Centre for entertainment and a visit with Santa. Info:

celebrationoflights.ca.

Linden Singers of Victoria present Wassail. First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., 7 p.m. Tickets $23/$25.

Monday, Dec. 8 Canadian Club of Victoria Christmas Tea. Fairmont Empress Hotel, 1:45 to 4 p.m.

Reservations are required.

Please call 250-370-1837 by Dec. 4.

Tuesday, Dec. 9 Victoria Royals vs. Prince Albert Raiders. Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre, 7:05 p.m. Info: victoriaroyals.com.

Wednesday, Dec. 10 Point Ellice House. See the historic house in its holiday “dressing.” Christmas gifts and baking on sale. Christmas teas by reservation. Open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To reserve: call 250-380-6506 or email ellicehouse@gmail.com.

Saturday, Dec. 13 Moss Street Winter Market.

Fairfield Community Centre, 1330 Fairfield Rd., 10 a.m to noon.

Vancouver School of Art open house – a showcase of student work from the fall semester.

Vancouver School of Art, 2549 Quadra St., noon to 4 p.m. Info: 250-380-3500.

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VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Victoria perspective at northern gathering Kevin Laird

People ’n Places

Stephanie Pail attends Indigenous Circumpolar Gathering in Yellowknife

The owner of Knotty by Nature in Fairfield attended the first Indigenous Circumpolar Gathering in Yellowknife, N.W.T. last month.

Stephanie Papil, an Inuvialuk, attended the gathering to facilitate a talk on local projects.

The gathering aimed to highlight barriers and success stories facing women leaders throughout the North.

••• NEW VOICE FOR RADIO …

Congratulations to Rob Bye on his latest appointment within the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group.

Bye has been named general manager/national sales manager of CKKQ-FM (The Q) and CJZN-FM (The Zone).

Over the last six months, Bye served as interim general manager of the Victoria operations, overseeing the day-to-day management of the two radio stations in addition to his current responsibilities as general manager/ general sales manager of the six Island Radio divisions.

••• SPECIAL HONOUR … The Victoria Conservatory of Music is delighted that Ed Chwyl and his family

Smith.

Contributed

From left, Andrew Lind (Tourism Industry Association of Canada board chair), Don Stewart (Eagle Wing Tours) Brett Soberg (Eagle Wing Tours), and Murray Rankin (MP for Victoria). were the worthy recipients of the Generosity of Spirit Award presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in honour of National Philanthropy Day in Canada.

The recent gala event held at the Fairmont Empress hotel recognized award nominees from six different categories.

Chwyl and his family have been quietly giving their time, resources and expertise to make a difference in their communities for many

years.

••• WELCOME ABOARD … Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence has added three new members to its board of directors.

Peter Lockie, Stephen Chang and Suzanne Weckend-Dill joined the PISE board at the society’s AGM earlier this fall.

The other PISE board members are Bob Cameron, Elaine DaggJackson, Angus Izard and Randy

••• NATIONAL DISTINCTION … Take a bow, Harbour Air and Eagle Wing Tours.

The two Victoria companies won national honours at Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s 2014 Canadian Tourism Awards.

Eagle Wing Tours earned the Transat AT Sustainable Tourism Award and Harbour Air’s Guillaume Fortin, manager of flight operations, earned the InterContinental Hotels Group Tourism Employee of the Year Award.

Fifteen organizations and individuals were honoured by TIAC at the event.

“It is an incredibly huge honour for these two businesses and their employees to be recognized on the national stage,” says Paul Nursey, president and CEO of Tourism Victoria.

“Their continued excellence shows the amazing travel experiences, products and people our destination has to offer visitors from around the world. We couldn’t be more proud to have these two organizations as members of Tourism Victoria.”

Canadian Club hosts holiday tea Enjoy traditional English afternoon tea in the Crystal Ballroom at the Empress Hotel when the Canadian Club of Victoria hosts its annual Christmas tea Dec. 8.

Special guest is Lt.Gov. Judith Guichon.

Reservations are required. Please call 250-370-1837 by Dec. 4 or go online to eventbrite.ca to purchase tickets. For details about the Canadian Club of Victoria, please go online to thecanadianclubofvictoria.com.

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