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The next step in wastewater treatment decisions includes yet another survey for the public. This one will be based on the ‘option sets’ developed for sites currently deemed possibly acceptable. The ‘option sets’ are based on a functional approach to the treatment of liquids and residual solids taking into consideration site size, treatment of liquids and residuals, treatment level, resource recovery opportunities, cost components and engineering standards. Based on public feedback, both centralized and distributed models have been developed. Public input would help to identify preferred options chosen for more detailed technical and financial analyses. The latest survey follows a June 10 public event where about 80 people heard some of the architectural and urban design possibilities for wastewater treatment plants. At the end of May, residents learned about the technically feasible sites and weighed in on topics such as livability, use of existing infrastructure or environmental concerns. The sites were then ranked as green for a high level of support with mild dissent, yellow for a mixed level of support with greater dissent, or red for a high level of concern with little to no support. Visit crd.bc.ca/eastside to find the latest online survey before July 13.

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Trig Renaas and Ben Nieva (right) rehearse a little before kicking off the June 26 Canada Day festivities with O Canada. Lesley Cobus of Monterey rec centre (below centre) is flanked by Oak Bay Seniors Activity Association president Camille Wood and secretary Maureen Hodgetts. Caroline Lawrence and Lia Musgreave of Recreation Oak Bay (bottom) barbecue the dogs for a growing lineup of hungry residents.

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Canada Post in the past, but feels those questions haven’t been answered, and the project only continues to move ahead. “Canada Post under the law has the ability to put these where they want. They consult out of the goodness of their heart and they don’t, in my opinion, do a very good job of it,” Christine van Reeuwyk Rankin said, adding the NDP is committed to News Staff returning home delivery to those who would lose it under this plan. Canada Post could get an earful after “Here in Oak Bay, when you have Victoria MP Murray Rankin hosts a town hall established neighbourhoods, where are meeting in Oak Bay to air concerns over the you going to put these things? To retrofit end to home mail delivery and the impacts on a neighbourhood with these community Oak Bay. mailboxes is going to be a disaster,” Rankin Rankin invited Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen said. “So I want to hear from people, and hear to “talk about some of the concerns a small what specifically it will mean to Oak Bay.” community has and challenges they face.” The concerns voiced by Rankin are echoed Victoria Coun. Marianne Alto is also slated by Oak Bay residents, says Jensen. to attend and speak to the “I’ve heard concerns municipality she represents, “Here in Oak Bay, expressed by residents particularly in the V9A area of what effect these code where community when you have established mailboxes have mailboxes are already being neighbourhoods, where are you super in our established phased in. neighbourhoods in terms of going to put these things? To “That is the first part of our streetscape the community that gets retrofit a neighbourhood with esthetics, and also litter,” he said. treated to these community these community mailboxes is Neither politician has mailboxes,” Rankin said. heard word on where the Just more than a week going to be a disaster. ” boxes would be placed or after the announcement 18 - Murray Rankin even when implementation months ago, Rankin started could start in Oak Bay. hearing from constituents. “It really is a concern The first town hall was held that to date Canada Post has had no contact in January 2014 and also featured municipal with us in order to discuss how these super leaders from around the region. mailboxes, if they come to Oak Bay, where “I wanted to hear what the folks were are they going to be, how are they going to saying,” Rankin said. The concerns were varied, and really haven’t be placed?” Jensen said. “We’ve been left completely in the dark. It’s a matter of good changed from community to community. neighbourliness. To date, because we haven’t “There’s the traffic, people idling their car heard from them, unfortunately you have in front of these community mailboxes, the pollution, the noise, the lighting surprisingly … to conclude that they don’t care about our views.” vandalism, litter, theft of personal information Rankin plans to send a synopsis to Canada and, of course, seniors,” Rankin said. “People Post after the meeting which is scheduled who are in wheelchairs or on crutches on for Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Oak Bay a rainy night having to go get their mail, it’s United Church, 1355 Mitchell St. going to be very, very difficult.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com He’s sent questions and information to

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Infill planning process will start with terms of reference Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

Oak Bay kicked off its residential infill strategy planning process during a council meeting June 22. Proceeding with the infill housing planning process ultimately provides documentation to evaluate and guide infill housing opportunities within the community. It’s a start in the work required to implement the new OCP approved by council last September. Under Community Framework, the OCP speaks to establishing parameters for infill housing forms that respond to the needs of residents over time. It also includes a commitment to make provisions for infill

“I feel the public needs more input on these terms of reference.” - Eric Zhelka

housing within the short term – completed within one to three years. Coun. Eric Zhelka found the steps premature. “I feel the public needs more input on these terms of reference,” he said. Staff and fellow councillors noted that the process would be flexible and allow room later in the process for public input. The residential infill planning process is anticipated to

take about a year and would address infill housing options for the Established Neighbourhoods designation of the OCP. The planned process consists of five phases and would be followed by district staff, with review and guidance from the Advisory Planning Commission set to start up in the fall. Phases include concepts and design principles to development of a final residential infill strategy presented to council for consideration with opportunities for public consultation throughout. Those plans include open houses, a design charrette and surveys. Zhelka opposed the motion to start the infill guideline process. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Janet Gairdner Penny Sakamoto, Group Publisher for Black Press Community Media in Greater Victoria, is pleased to announce the appointment of Janet Gairdner as Publisher of the Oak Bay News and Tweed Magazine. Janet joined Black Press in 2009 as an advertising consultant with the Oak Bay News. Since then, Janet has played a key role as a member of the executive team with the community newspapers division and most recently as Advertising Director for Boulevard Magazine and Monday Magazine. Janet is a Communications and Advertising Accredited Professional (CAAP) with a diploma from the Institute of Communication Agencies and in 2014 completed the Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management from Thompson Rivers University. Prior to Black Press, Janet worked for CTV Victoria and Copeland Communications and had the pleasure of working with many Victoria business leaders. Active in the community, Janet has volunteered with the Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Victoria, Royal McPherson Society, Boys and Girls Club and was acommittee member for the Victoria Hospitality Awards Program. Janet is married to Raymond Gairdner. Janet is looking forward to serving the community in her new role as Publisher of the Oak Bay News and Tweed Magazine. As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 180 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio.

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Come 3 p.m. during school season, kids rush the candy shelves at Casey’s Market, a post final-bell tradition that could go back 80 years. The market celebrates eight decades of business this year. “The most popular is ice cream,” said Kevin Liu, who bought the business just over a year ago. This summer they doubled the ice cream flavour offerings to 16. “It makes it harder for the customer to decide.” Liu focuses on local products, including Sun Wing tomatoes and produce, “Many people here used to drive to the farm,” Liu said. There are baskets of Sol Farm strawberries, Portofino baking from buns to single-serving sized sweets. The deli features sandwiches made fresh on-site each morning, with the turkey far and away the most popular. A business relationship with Thrifty’s allows for purchasing, and in turn providing, nonperishable product at a competitive price. This year they introduced Island

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Kevin Lui, owner of Casey’s Market, celebrates the neighbourhood store’s 80th anniversary this year and credits the community for that longevity. Farms in response to customer suggestions, carrying two brands, a risk for a smaller market. “We try to have more variety for customers,” Liu said, noting the area has a significant senior population. “They need conveniences to get everything.” Despite the demise of most movie rental shops in the region, Casey’s still offers video rentals, though they don’t see much action. Liu has a plan though, he’s working out a structure such as a $5 annual membership to access the entire 3,000-title

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library. In another traditional corner store consideration for the neighbourhood, they keep large bottles of pop and sparkling water in the cooler. It’s not unusual for someone to pop by in the evening to grab a drink for the dinner table. Liu embraces the community that he says has embraced him. A regular coffee klatch meets on the patio, enjoying the Island-roasted organic coffee. When he came just over a year ago they welcomed and supported Liu. They’re good people, with helpful advice, he says. For example, a potted tree at the back of the patio came from a customer. “They support me,” he said, noting positive feedback on the

changes he’s made here and there. “I’m encouraged by that.” They’re also buoyed by increased sales over the year. “We are quite stable because of the support from the neighbourhood. They want to buy from us,” he said. “I’ve learned a lot during the last year – still learning.” To celebrate 80 years, staff and family at Casey’s dished out free cones and more than 300 hot dogs a while back. Liu says that community feeling, and this business in particular, gave him the best introduction to Canada when he came from China. “It’s a good way for me to understand local culture and community. It gives me a fast track to put me in the local

Did you know? Q The original Casey behind Casey’s Market that opened in 1935 owned the corner store for 30 years before selling it. There have been a handful of other longtime owners over the following 50 years. Liu believes he’s the sixth owner of the market.

culture,” he said. Even now, with a comfort level that now sees him venturing out to Langford or Saanich, “I still think Oak Bay is the best place.” Casey’s Market, and its doubled selection of ice cream flavours, is located at the the intersection of Central and St. Patrick’s avenues.

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Watersports find home at marina Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

Kayaks fill a new dock courtesy of Ocean River Adventures, while the next dock over holds two locked-up rowboats, and empty spaces where two others are already out on the water. The newest vessels are a part of a branching out, and bringing people in at the Oak Bay Marina. “We’re becoming a very communityoriented marina,” Oak Bay Marina GM Steve Sinclair said. “We want to be part of the community and get people involved because it brings people into the area.” Ocean River hosted a soft launch on Father’s Day. “It was just getting folks out to kayak, to let everybody know they’re going to be in the marina here,” said Sinclair. The first full weekend of summer marked the official launch, with stand-up paddle boards and kayaks heading out

on tours and day trips “You can go out and tour the waterfront, Discovery Island, or the evening tour,” Sinclair said. The marina was a logical step, said Brian Henry, owner of Ocean River Adventures. It was one he’d even pursued in the past, but then the focus was on Oak Bay Marine Group as a business. “There really wasn’t an opportunity for other businesses in Oak Bay Marina. The new management has decided to make it more of a community marina, which I think is fantastic,” said Henry, who grew up paddling the waters off Oak Bay. The success of tours run out of the nearby Oak Bay Beach Hotel, with rave online reviews, makes it more “comfortable” to branch out with the new Oak Bay Paddleshack – an Ocean River Outpost. “It’s an Ocean River outlet but it really is Oak Bay and we didn’t want to lose

that feel,” Henry said. “The neighbours seem to be over the moon. I thought that was so positive. “It’s a beautiful shoreline to take people and introduce them to kayaking.” Adjacent to the paddleshack is the Whitehall Rowing dock with its four rentable vessels. “I’ve not gone out yet, yet being the key point,” Sinclair said, adding it’s a great workout. And then there are the whales that frequent nearby waters, the ever-present seals and even the birdlife. Rowing starts with a necessary training session, then club members can buy blocks of time for the boats. Whitehall also has plans to roll out a stand-up paddle board outfitted with the sliding seat and oars so rowers can soar across the top of the water and get the same workout. “I really think it’s going to be a popular thing once word gets out,” Sinclair said. “We’ve got a great location here.”

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Steve Sinclair, GM of Oak Bay Marina, looks over the new docks that house Ocean River Sports kayaks and paddleboards and the Whitehall club rowboats.

Council adopts lot coverage bylaw Long-awaited alterations to zoning bylaws surrounding floor area limits and lot coverage in Oak Bay became official during last week’s council meeting held directly after public hearing. Council approved the changes amending the zoning bylaw to take into account recommendations from the

Floor Area Review Committee. The largest change is the reversion back from fixed floor area to a ratio model that would see a 0.4 to 1.0 floor area ratio; include accessory buildings in the calculation; and exclude low decks from floor area measure. Floor area would continue, as it is now, to be measured to the outside

face of building sheathing and exclude exterior stairs from the building envelope measure. Another significant modification includes 30 per cent total lot coverage including accessory buildings with a limit to seven per cent for accessory buildings. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Canada a country worth celebrating Canada is a pretty good place to live, any way we measure it. We have rights, freedoms, safety and equality that allow each of us to determine how we live and what we live for. We can choose to define Canadian identity any way we like. TV commercials seem to want to pitch us their vision of Canadian identity, and they show us beer fridges and hockey rinks and campgrounds, and wheat and glaciers, and Canadians sometimes those ads have plenty get it kind of right. And then there are those of reasons to who imagine us as igloowave the flag dwelling polar bear hunters, eh, and theyâ€™re not 100 per cent wrong, either. Itâ€™s OK if Canadian identity matters to us and itâ€™s OK if it doesnâ€™t. What matters is making sure that Canada is what it needs to be, to us, to those we care about most, and to everyone else, too. Weâ€™ve been a nation for 148 years and this year is the most important year of any of them because itâ€™s happening right now. We canâ€™t change the last 148 years but we can change this one, and the next 148. If we think Canada is just fine the way it is, thatâ€™s wonderful, but thatâ€™s probably not the case. Thereâ€™s always room for improvement. This Canada Day, we can seize the day. We can speak our mind. We can advocate for ourselves and others. We can hold our elected officials, at every level, to account. Their priorities wonâ€™t always align with our own, but we can at least make our priorities known. We can make our country better, starting with our province, our Island, our city, our neighbourhood and ourselves. We can build a better Canada, and that doesnâ€™t just mean the place we live. Because Canada is comprised of all of us, too, and our ethos and ethics, our strength and smarts, our vision and our voices, our hopes, our dreams and the contents of our hearts. Our maple leaf symbolizes a lot of things. Let it stand not only for the Canada we are now, but also the Canada we wish to become. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@ oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The OAK BAY NEWS is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the provinceâ€™s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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B.C. still the Wild West for elections The man behind â€œHarperPACâ€? the Canadian media. says it lived and died in a few days Taylor launched the bid in to make a point about third-party response to the emergence of advertising in Canadian politics. â€œEngage Canada,â€? a union-financed When it launched, I wondered action committee that he said why he would choose such a was part of a broader effort by deliberately provocative the left to oust the name. No, not â€œHarper,â€? Conservatives. Engage but the acronym Canada portrays itself for â€œPolitical Action as a brave alternative Committee,â€? which has to shadowy rightcome to symbolize the wing groups such as financial excesses of U.S. Working Canadians, politics. which has also run proHarperPAC ran one Conservative ads. radio ad, accusing Liberal Engage Canadaâ€™s latest leader Justin Trudeau of ad plays on the union blaming voters for his Tom Fletcher movementâ€™s cherished declining popularity, and â€œinequalityâ€? theme, B.C. Views suggesting that Trudeauâ€™s selecting statistics to â€œmonths of mistakesâ€? are a portray the wealthy as likelier cause. No kidding. making out far better than the rest HarperPAC spokesman Stephen of us in Harperâ€™s Canada. (The Taylor, who like Stephen Harper notion that â€œinequalityâ€? can and before him has worked for the should be fixed by ever-higher National Citizensâ€™ Coalition, taxes on â€œthe richâ€? staggers on, announced the end of the project zombie-like, as if capitalism was the last week. cause of poverty.) â€œWe have contributed to a new Two recent developments have discussion about political financing led to all this. Scheduled elections in a fixed election era that is critical every four years have finally taken to our democracy,â€? Taylor said. effect at the federal level, after a â€œWe note that this discussion series of minority governments. only occurred once a right-wing And courts have repeatedly struck analog of the leftâ€™s PAC-style efforts down efforts to restrict thirdemerged on the scene.â€? party spending in the so-called Indeed, it was when HarperPAC â€œpre-campaignâ€? period as an emerged that muttering began unwarranted restriction on free about â€œdark moneyâ€? in Canadian speech. politics. Unifor, Anti-Conservative The B.C. Liberal government front LeadNow and the many faces tried and failed several times to of the Tides Foundation somehow restrict third party spending, failed to ignite much discussion in largely in response to the million-

dollar tirades of the teachersâ€™ union. Former attorney general Wally Oppal used to warn about American-style influence by wealthy interest groups targeting scheduled elections. Their strategy was not so much to keep corporate money out of B.C. politics as to keep it flowing through the B.C. Liberal Party. This spring the B.C. Liberal majority passed Bill 20, the Election Amendment Act. Not only did this recognize the freedom of outsiders to weigh in on elections, it also did away with pre-campaign restrictions on registered political parties and candidates. NDP MLA Leonard Krog warned that this sets the stage for â€œsome mad Wild West show,â€? with politicians so desperate to raise money they start looking for the B.C. equivalent of renting out the Lincoln bedroom in the White House. The big difference between the pre-campaign ads for this fallâ€™s federal election and the next provincial vote in 2017 is that corporate and union donations to parties and candidates have been eliminated at the federal level. That means more money available for third-party campaigns, but it seems to be fairly well distributed between the two sides, the Conservatives and everybody else. Here in the Wild West, nothingâ€™s going to change as long as the B.C. Liberals are in the saddle. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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LETTERS Council shows true leadership As a member of the Community Association of Oak Bay’s Sno’uyutth Pole Committee, I attended the recent council meeting in support of the project. Our carver, Clarence Dick, spoke before council about the new bonds of friendship developing between members of Songhees Nation and the Oak Bay community, a point underlined eloquently by councilors Tara Ney and Michelle Kirby and most passionately by Mayor Nils Jensen. I really appreciated their wise leadership regarding the symbolic importance of Sno’uyutth to both communities and to the students of Oak Bay. The mayor’s words were truly inspiring, and joined by councilors Croft and Zelka, council voted 5-2 to support the pole project, despite councilors Hazel Braithwaite and Kevin Murdock’s attempt to withhold the promised

Footpath worth restoring Oak Bay residents may wish to know that there could be a chance to return to public use a footpath between Monteith Street and San Carlos Avenue which was closed off a year or so ago. This much-appreciated footpath was always private property and public access was generously permitted by the former owners. With new ownership, there is now a heritage revitalization plan and new development plans for the several adjoining properties in this corner. This could be an opportunity for Oak Bay council to formalize a public footpath which would greatly enhance the walkability of this area. The challenge is to find a solution that respects the interests of the private homeowners as well as providing public access. This has been achieved in other parts of Oak Bay and, I believe, that with a little effort and some political will, a creative solution could be found here. If you feel this idea is worth supporting, please write to mayor and council before July 13 when this matter will be discussed, and attend the meeting as well. Nancy Barnes Oak Bay

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For the birds We are tired of the ravens/ crows coming every day to our bird bath with bread to soften it in the bath. The result is that we have to clean the bath every day so other birds can have their daily bath in clean unpolluted water. Whoever, in the area between Beach Drive and Nottingham and Bowker and Dorset, is feeding bread to these birds please discontinue this practice. C. Eraut Oak Bay

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our female athletes from under-eight all the way to senior women.â€? With Canadaâ€™s national womenâ€™s team winning a silver medal at last yearâ€™s IRB Womenâ€™s World Cup of Rugby and the introduction of Womenâ€™s 7s as an Olympic sport, it was good timing for CW to launch a womenâ€™s program. The Castaway Wanderers have introduced Jess Dovanne as head coach, Julian Canet as assistant coach and Natasha Schigas as

director of womenâ€™s rugby. The three join the current girlâ€™s youth coaching ranks of Anna Wray, Megan Gibbs and Jenna Hodgson. â€œItâ€™s an absolute thrill to finally see the launch of our senior womenâ€™s team after all the hard work that has gone into reaching this milestone,â€? said David Crossley, executive director of womenâ€™s and girlâ€™s rugby at Castaway Wanderers. â€œI am equally thrilled about the quality of people who will lead the program and canâ€™t

wait for the first game, which will be a very special moment for the club.â€? Competition will begin this summer with 7s play as Castaway Wanderers intends to enter a number of 7s tournaments around the province with 15s competition commencing in the fall. Castaway Wanderers encourages anyone interested to come out and try the sport. Interested players can contact Natasha Schigas at nschigas@gmail.com.

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Yearwood, a six-foot-three forward who just graduated from Oak Bay High, is among 19 athletes who will take part in the training camp at Humber College July 2-10. â€œWe look forward to this opportunity to evaluate athletes from last yearâ€™s U18 and U17 pools who have some age-group international experience. I expect the tryout and training camp to be competitive and players will push each other to be better,â€? said head coach Rich Chambers (Terry Fox Secondary School). Chambers is in his 12th and final year as head coach of the U18/U19 womenâ€™s national team. Joining him on the sidelines are assistant coaches Scott Edwards (University of Alberta) and Scott Reeves (Thompson Rivers University). The U18/U19 womenâ€™s national team finished second at the 2014 U18 FIBA Americas championship, winning four games and losing in the gold medal game to the United States. This group also includes athletes from the 2014 U17 FIBA World Championship roster. At the 2015 U19 FIBA World Championships, Team Canada is in Group C, where they will compete against Mali, France and Belgium. The team will compete in an exhibition tournament in Spain ahead of the world championships, which run July 18-26.

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Book shares stories of success Travis Paterson Black Press

Good times were on the agenda recently as more than 100 people showed up for the Victoria Opportunities for Community Youth Leadership book launch in the pavilion of the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific. The book, self-titled VOCYL, is the first of a kind by the leadership program, which runs under the Community Living Victoria banner. It costs $25, and goes towards the program. The stories are rich in detail, sharing the accomplishments and filling in the background on many of the VOCYL leadership members. It’s something the high school students, aged 15 to 25, haven’t had before. VOCYL members are in schools and programs throughout Greater Victoria. “Once the concept got going it really grew,” said VOCYL co-ordinator Tracy Lemke. “The book has 20 stories of VOCYL members with or without disabilities.” The idea had been kicking around for sometime when, earlier this year, it floated to the surface as the main focus

for VOCYL’s annual fundraiser, Lemke added. “VOCYL identified with the idea because they want a voice. They want people to see them for what they do and not for what they can’t do, which is too often the case.” Sixty per cent of the initial print run, 125, are already sold. “It’s been a very positive response for the youth, giving them a chance to have a voice in the community and show that they can make a difference,” Lemke said. It is common for VOCYL to run a uniquely themed annual fundraiser. They’ve held talent shows, hosted tables at community events, and one year they held their own prom with a focus on them. Among the new book’s stories are some that have been told before, such as Jenna Proudlove, who came to Victoria more than a decade ago and sought a more inclusive community than what was offered. She not only helped start VOCYL but has engaged in many community efforts including the Victoria Youth Council and many organizations prior to her arrival here. Kim Scott’s story has been

told before too. Scott is an accomplished rider with Canada’s national para dressage team. When Scott collapsed in high school, prior to her diagnosis of cerebal palsy, students called her names instead of showing compassion. But mostly, the book introduces new stories such as Genevieve Chandler’s. An accomplished artist and Oak Bay High graduate, Chandler has hosted an art show at the University of Victoria. “I’m part Aspergers and part ordinary,” says the Peppers Foods employee. “Even before I came to Victoria and joined VOCYL I thought a lot about inclusion. “I always wanted everything to be positive, full of generosity, support and inclusion. It was like that sometimes, but other times students were selfish and thought they were better than other people. It made me feel sad and lonely. No one seemed to care how I felt, and it hurt. “I couldn’t be happier that I have joined VOCYL. It made my wishes come true. At VOCYL we treat each other (respectfully) and make everything positive, caring, supportive and inclusive.”

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Oak Bay’s Genevieve Chandler is featured in the book recently launched by Victoria Opportunities for Community Youth Leadership.

Eclectic Gallery brings on the Summer Heat Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

The works of Judy McLaren will be on display in the show Summer Heat at Eclectic Gallery from July 13 to Aug. 15.

Over three decades of portraiture, Judy McLaren developed a sense of intimacy in her work that shows an interaction between artist and subject. “She says it’s really about relationships. She has conversations while she’s painting, in her head, with the person,” said John Taylor of Eclectic Gallery. McLaren’s show Summer Heat is on display July 13 through Aug. 15 at the Oak Bay

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Avenue gallery. “She’s probably initially taken them from life, but then interprets it,” Taylor said. “It’s often about the gesture or turn of the head. There’s a sense of reflection, like she’s engaged with this person even though they’re solitary.” McLaren was featured in Oak Bay artist Robert Amos’ Artists in Their Studios

book. She was artistin-residence at the Fairmont Empress in 2012-13 and has twice won first prize at the Sooke Fine Art and Sidney Fine Art shows. Summer Heat is inspired, as it sounds, by the season and includes many beach scenes. “The ocean and the beach are quite abstract, it’s really about the figures, so the energy of her

brush work really brings the figures to life,” Taylor said. “She wanted to bring out the bright colours because in summer we all kind of rev up a bit.” Summer Heat runs July 13 through Aug. 15 with an artist’s reception Saturday, July 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 2170 Oak Bay Ave. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Black Press salutes the Best of the City Black Press welcomed this year’s Best of the City recipients to the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort’s Lure restaurant Thursday morning for the 21st annual celebration of Victoria’s people and places. Victoria’s longest-running recognition awards honour the best from across the Capital Region in numerous categories, as voted by readers. From the Best Local Brewery to the Best Barbershop, the Best Indian Food to the Best Grocery Store and numerous “bests” in between, a coveted Best of the City award reflects a business’s commitement and dedication and to being among the best in the city. The special Best of the City supplement was distributed in home-delivered copies of Black Press newspapers Friday. In addition to this year’s list of winners and finalists, the annual supplement is chock-full of stories about some of the many things that make Greater Victoria a place worth celebrating. The section is also available online at www. vicnews.com

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Victoria ships caught up in fur seal conflict Victoria played major role in international Bering Sea fur seal controversy in 19th century In the latter Following the decades of the 19th government release century, Victoria’s of 89 otters in the harbour was home early 1970s they have to a variety of made a remarkable industries. It would recovery, though still have been a pungent have not reclaimed place, filled with the the full range of their olfactory presence former territory and of livestock and fish are still a species of canning, the opium “special concern.” factories of To fill Chinatown, the void the fumes left by the and runoff diminishing of various sea otter factories population, and, perhaps early most Victorians malodorous, turned to the scent another carried by marine predatory mammal: ships that Kate Humble the fur seal. stalked the Much larger History rich waters than the of B.C. and harbour seals relentlessly we see at harvested sea-going Fisherman’s Wharf, mammals. northern fur seals I have already also have very thick written on the pelts which fetched a whaling trade of B.C., steep price in Europe. but perhaps even less By the 1860s, glamorous was the several fast-moving sealing industry. schooners based Our waters out of Victoria were teem with marine trolling the migratory wildlife including waters off Vancouver several species Island through which of seals and sea the seals passed on lions. Indeed, this their annual path up is what motivated to Alaska. By 1882 the Hudson’s Bay there were 13 of these Company to establish schooners bringing Fort Victoria in 1843. in thousands of pelts At that time there each year. was an enormous In the mid 1880s a market for the pelts kind of seal bonanza of sea otters in took place. The Europe and China. fur seals passing It didn’t take long Vancouver Island to decimate the were heading to their population, which breeding grounds in was essentially the Pribilof Islands, extinct in B.C. by off the southwest 1929. coast of Alaska.

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The northern fur seal fetched a steep price in Europe during the 19th century, and was the centre of an international controversy that lasted several years. There, they would haul out on land and could be easily and brutally clubbed to death. Millions of seals gathered each year, and a huge rush of sealers made their way to the north. The U.S. government did not react favourably to the hundreds of foreign hunters from Canada, Russia and Japan who arrived on their shores and made off with their valuable commodity. American warships were dispatched to patrol the area, and so foreign ships relied on pelagic (open sea) hunting instead. The Alaska Commercial Company, which had an American monopoly on the seal trade, protested that the foreign hunters were dramatically reducing the seal population, and the result was that

several Canadian vessels (including one captained by J.D. Warren, who was once the captain of the famous S.S. Beaver) were seized, and their crews thrown in jail. Canadian hunters even faced gunfire from American warships. This international conflict was escalating fast. The Americans claimed to control all of the Bering Sea, not just the traditional three nautical miles of territorial waters (today it is 12 miles). They justified this claim with the fact that Russia had controlled the entire Bering Sea, and that when the U.S. purchased Alaska from them in 1867 that control had passed to them. Britain challenged this view and an

international court found against the U.S. and awarded damages to the owners of seized vessels. In the meantime, the population of fur seals was plummeting. In 1897 nearly 100,000 pelts passed through Victoria, where

almost 100 sealing schooners were at anchor. Local sealers gained notoriety for their daring deedsincluding the famous “Flying Dutchman” Gustav Hansen. At sea, sealers were supposed to use harpoons to kill their prey, and haul it onto the boats where

they were stripped of their skin and fur. In reality, however, many used guns instead. Two out of every three seals killed this way would sink before they could be retrieved and brought on deck. The wastage was vast and horrifying, but it seemed like the supply of seals was endless. By the turn of the century, only about 200,000 fur seals remained out of an estimated original population of two million. With the species facing decline, in 1911 the historic North Pacific Fur Seal Convention was held and the pelagic hunt was outlawed in exchange for a small percentage of the rights to hunt on land. This convention was the first international treaty designed to deal with the conservation of a species and it paved the way for future agreements like the Fur Seal Act of 1966. ttt Kate Humble is a Victoria historian and Oak Bay High grad.

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Community Calendar Wednesday, July 1 Canada Day festivities. Downtown Victoria, all day. Embrace The Night – The monthly one-hour evening stroll will start out at 7:30 p.m. from the Oak Bay Marina parking lot beside the Salish Sea sculpture. Enjoy concerts by Raven Baroque, Victoria’s Baroque performing group, on top of Mt. Tolmie (on the reservoir) from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Admission to all concerts is by donation. Information: donkissinger@shaw.ca.

Thursday, July 2 Volkssport Thursday evening walk. Meet at Henderson Recreation Centre, 2201 Cedar Hill X Rd. Registration 5:45 p.m.; walk 6 p.m. Contact is Kaye at 250-7213065. The Goward House Society presents an art show and sale by Anne Millar, Paul Redchurch and Carol Nuernberger until Aug. 26. Viewing hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2495 Arbutus Rd., Victoria. An artist’s reception will be held Sunday, July 5 from 2-4 p.m. Enjoy concerts by Raven Baroque, Victoria’s Baroque performing group, at St. Ann’s Academy Chapel from 7:30-9 p.m. Admission to all concerts is by donation. Information: donkissinger@shaw.ca. Tours bring Victoria’s Jewish history to life – Tour

Congregation Emanu-el Synagogue Thursdays at 1 p.m. in July and August. Cost is $10 for adults; free for children under 12. Tour Jewish Victoria at a leisurely pace Thursdays from 2-3:30 p.m. in July and August. Cost is $15 for adults; $13 for students/seniors; $2 discount for taking both tours. For these tours meet at Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, 1461 Blanshard St., Victoria.

Friday, July 3 Classic Movie Nights – featuring Dirty Dancing, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel’s David Foster Foundation Theatre. Movies show Friday evenings in July and August and include a gourmet individual pizza, house-made buttered popcorn and an ice cream sandwich for dessert. Info: 250598-4556. Concerts in the Park. Kelby and Louise. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m. Vancouver Island School of Art presents an art exhibition: Painting as Practice. Paintings by students from John Luna’s July workshop: Painting as Practice: from Idea to Exhibition. The opening reception is at 6 p.m. in the Slide Room Gallery, located on the lower level of the Vancouver Island School of Art, 2549 Quadra St., Victoria. The exhibition runs until July 8 and is free and open to the public.

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Enjoy concerts by Raven Baroque, Victoria’s Baroque performing group, at Christ Church Cathedral lawn from 10-11:30 a.m. Admission to all concerts is by donation. Information: donkissinger@shaw. ca. Concerts in the Park. The O’Briens. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m. History on a roll – The Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition and local historian John Adams will lead a popular bicycle ride that provides a spellbinding look at Victoria’s past. The ride begins at the fountain at Victoria’s Centennial square at 10 a.m. and ends there at around 2 p.m. The ride is approximately 20 easy kilometers. Be sure to bring a lunch.

Volkssport Monday and Wednesday morning walks. Registration 8:45 a.m.; walk 9 a.m. Contact Rick at 250-478-7020 or Jan at 250-665-6062 for current schedule. Drop in baby time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for babies 0-15 months and their caregiver. Learn songs, rhymes and fingerplays to use with your baby every day. No registration required at the Oak Bay branch of the GVPL, 1442 Monterey Ave.

Volkssport 5/10 km walk. Meet at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St., Oak Bay. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Judy at 250-3858519. Concerts in the Park. Nick La Riviere Septet. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

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Volkssport Thursday evening walk. Meet at Henderson Recreation Centre, 2201 Cedar Hill X Rd. Registration 5:45 p.m.; walk 6 p.m. Contact is Kaye at 250-7213065.

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Enjoy concerts by Raven Baroque, Victoria’s Baroque performing group, at Market Square Stage from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Admission to all concerts is by donation. Information: donkissinger@shaw.ca. Concerts in the Park. The Bayside Big Band. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m. Volkssport 5/10 km walk and picnic following. Meet at Beaver Lake, Victoria. Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Beverley at 250-598-4316.

Classic Movie Nights – featuring Stand by Me, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel’s David Foster Foundation Theatre. Movies show Friday evenings in July and August and include a gourmet individual pizza, house-made buttered popcorn and an ice cream sandwich for dessert. Info: 250598-4556. Concerts in the Park. Naden Band. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m. Drop-in Family Storytime from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Oak Bay

Volkssport 5/10 km walk and picnic following. Meet at Glenora Trails Head Park, 4295 Robertson Rd., Glenora. 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. Contact is Rick at 250-4787020. Concerts in the Park. B.C. Accordion Orchestra. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, 1:30 p.m.

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Canadaâ€™s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: â€˘ Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset â€˘ Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks â€˘ Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time â€˘ Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment â€˘ Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail â€˘ Must have own transportation âœąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties can email jobs@goldstreampress.com or drop off their resumes between 9am and 5pm at:

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VICTORIA AND OAK BAY HOST FAMILIES WANTED âœąWe are now recruiting more host families for our busy summer programs. Program details: â€˘ July 27- Aug 8 - School in downtown â€˘ Aug 2 - 15 - School in downtown â€˘ Aug 11 - 24 - Camosun Landsdowne Compensation: $40 a night. More programs available in various areas. If you have extra rooms and would like to accommodate students please contact us. This is a rewarding cultural experience for the whole family. VIEC Education Canada 250-382-8292 (Yuki/Mami) homestay@viec-ca.com

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Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered & Licensed Practical Nurses for all shifts to support our Pediatric clients for home / school care in the Victoria area, to work with children with complex care needs who may have a tracheostomy and ventilation. Pediatric experience is an asset. We do offer client speciďŹ c training, Trach/Vent courses and other on-going training as required. If you are an RN or LPN and enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you. Employee BeneďŹ t Package available. Interested individuals are encouraged to Fax resume to our Burnaby ofďŹ ce: 1-866-686-7435 or e-mail Pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca

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Reporter Peninsula News Review The Peninsula News Review, a twice-weekly publication, has an immediate opening for a full-time reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats. 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. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required and successful candidates will have their own camera. Must have a valid driverâ€™s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop are assets. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by July 19, 2015 to: Jim Parker Publisher Peninsula News Review 103-9830 Second St., Sidney, B.C. V8L 3C6 or e-mail: publisher@peninsulanewsreview.com Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SHOAL Centre Independent Living in Sidney requires a Resident Services Manager to support residents and their families and manage the daily affairs of the Section. Email stsmgmt@shaw.ca for more information.

1-UP SINGLE Parent Resource Centre is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join their team. The Centre provides practical support, opportunities for growth and a sense of hope for one-parent families across Greater Victoria. Please call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

SECURITY WANTED: Security personnel in Victoria area. Please contact admin@footprintssecurity.com

TRADES, TECHNICAL FULL TIME bodyman needed, Must be ticketed or 3rd yr. apprentice. Ability to work quickly & efďŹ ciently to produce quality repairs a must. email: richsauto@shaw.ca or Ph: 250-287-8258.

VOLUNTEERS ALZHEIMER SOCIETY of BC is looking for a couple of volunteers to support the Minds in Motion exercise and social program in Langford/Colwood on Wednesday mornings. Please call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

COOL AID Society is looking for a hair stylist at the Sandy Merriman House Shelter to help women experiencing homelessness feel good about themselves. Please call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

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Victoria News The award-winning Victoria News has an immediate opening for an editor. The successful candidate will possess an attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate can expect to produce news copy and editorials, take photographs, edit stories, paginate the newspaper, assign stories, and write compelling narratives. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Canadian Press style is vital. If you have a passion for, and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism, you may be the candidate we are seeking. The Victoria News connects with local readers in Victoria and Esquimalt and is essential in telling the stories of people and activities in these two municipalities and community neighbourhoods. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Please forward your cover letter and resumĂŠ by July 10, 2015 to: Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher 818 Broughton Street Phone. 250.480.3204 or Fax. 250.386.2624 psakamoto@blackpress.ca

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ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700.

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1876 USA Antique Centennial coverlet, 80â€?x84â€?, $79 obo. (250)656-8720 (Sidney).

DUNCAN. 640 SQ.FT. warehouse space on Trans Canada Hwy. $550 per month +GST. Overhead door, shared washroom. Located next to retail operations. Avail June 1, call Shannon 250-710-0245.

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BI-FOLD MIRRORED Closet door. exc. cond. 14.6â€? x 78â€?, $50. Call (250)472-2474. CELL PHONE- $30. Sansui tuner w/ 2 speakers, $40. Disc player $20. (250)592-0947.

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$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

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BAY NEWS

Climate change warnings pushed for gas pumps Jeff Nagel Black Press

The pain drivers feel at the pump from high gas prices may soon also come with a jolt of shame for helping destroy the planet. A proposal gaining momentum with civic leaders in B.C. would see guilt-inducing climate change warning labels slapped on all gas pump handles. The non-profit group Our Horizon has been advancing the concept on the basis that warnings that graphically show the damage from climate change could nudge motorists to cut their emissions. It’s inspired by cigarette package warnings that are credited in the decline of smoking and the example warning labels circulated by the group are similar in design. “Warning: Use of this fuel product contributes to ocean acidification which puts much marine life at risk of extinction,” states one label that comes with images of

thriving and dead coral. West Vancouver council will bring a resolution before the Union of B.C. Municipalities in September asking the province to make the pump labels a requirement province-wide. City of North Vancouver council voted to endorse the idea June 15 and it doesn’t want to wait for a provincial government decision. “We’re going to try to go it alone,” Mayor Darrell Mussatto said, adding North Vancouver still must investigate the legalities. “We think it’s the right thing to do.” Our Horizon B.C. campaigner Matt Hulse said he believes any municipality could make gas pump labeling a condition for gas stations in its local business licence bylaw. But West Vancouver Mayor Mike Smith, a longtime petroleum distributor in the region, said he doesn’t want to take the risk that a unilateral municipal requirement gets challenged in court. “I personally hate spending public

money on legal fees,” he said, adding his city will wait for provincial policy. Smith said he will vote in favour of his council’s resolution at UBCM. “It’s just a way of reminding the public that there’s a cost to be borne for using petroleum products,” Smith said. “Nobody’s advocating banning them. But you should be aware when you fill your car up that there’s an effect on the climate and on the environment of doing that.” He called the suggested labels innocuous and doesn’t believe the oil industry would object. No jurisdiction in Canada has yet made pump warning labels a requirement. Hulse said the labels would help make the routine act of filling up the tank a choice to be considered more carefully. “It places responsibility right in the palm of your hand,” Hulse said. If the concept takes off, he said, specific impact wording and imagery could be developed to tailor the labels to each area. “In the Lower Mainland it might be sea

level rise, flooding, smog – any number of things – and it might be different in the Interior of B.C., where it might be forest fires and pine beetles,” Hulse said. “It might be ocean acidification in coastal areas such as Qualicum Beach, which has had a massive crash in its shellfish industry.” Richmond Coun. Harold Steves noted handle labels would only be seen by selfserve pump users and suggested larger labels for the pump display be designed that are visible at full-serve stations. SFU marketing professor Lindsay Meredith said the idea could influence fuel consumption, particularly among people already considering buying an electric car or choosing other transportation options to reduce their carbon footprint. “It’s a way of turning up the heat, no doubt about it,” Meredith said. “Does it get the hard core guy driving the Escalade or the Hummer? Probably not. Does it get a whole bunch of the younger crowd or the people who are on the margin? You bet your boots it does.”

Provincial legislature will be back July 13 for LNG deal Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. legislature is being recalled July 13 to examine and approve a 25-year tax and royalty agreement for B.C.’s first major liquefied natural gas investment. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said a project development agreement for Pacific Northwest LNG’s pipeline and export terminal near Prince Rupert has been approved by the energy companies proposing the investment of up to $36 billion. The project still needs federal environmental approval and an agreement

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Events On the second Wednesday of the month, Oak Bay Village is transformed into a European style street market. A wide range of fresh & local produce & food is available. Artists & artisans showcase a variety of wares including wood turned bowls, hand made greeting cards, glass art, paper casting, fabric arts, jewelry, toys, fresh made soaps & cosmetics & preserves.

Personal Training - Designed for you Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Henderson Recreation Centre

New work by sculptors - Dale Dziwenka & Pavel Barta

Eclectic Gallery - 2170 Oak Bay Avenue Plein Air Painters, Till July 11th

National Drowning Prevention Week Oak Bay Recreation Centre

Eclectic Gallery presents the latest works from three very talented Plein Air painters. These works are painted on location at places familiar to many of us. Desiree Bond’s paintings sometimes include drawing with conte pencil over oil or acrylic on canvas with a touch of whimsy. Her skies are filled with energy. Deborah Czernecky establishes dramatic context for her vivid colour, bringing us into the scene with crisp brush work. Peter Dowgailenko, a master of light & composition, meticulously renders the subject in exquisite detail. His oils have depth & richness of tone.

Sunday July 19th - Saturday, July 25th, 6 am - 11:45 pm This week the lifeguards at Recreation Oak Bay aim to reduce the number of water related fatalities by increasing education & awareness towards water safety & drowning prevention.

ARTIST RECEPTION Saturday, July 18th, 3 pm - 5 pm

Oak Bay Night Market, July 9th, 4 pm - 8 pm

The Avenue Gallery - 2184 Oak Bay Avenue Till July 8th

increases during the term. It also provides for compensation to the investors if future governments impose “discriminatory” increases to carbon tax or greenhouse gas regulations on LNG plants during the next 25 years. NDP leader John Horgan said he is concerned that the B.C. Liberal government overpromised the benefits of LNG development and may now be offering “too much lolly” to land the first big deal. The B.C. government approved a separate 3.5 per cent LNG income tax last fall, and passed legislation to control the amount of property tax the local government can impose on the project.

Eclectic Gallery - 2170 Oak Bay Avenue SUMMER HEAT, Judy McLaren, July 13th - August 15th

JULY EVENTS:

July - August 31st Sign up for the Personal Training Summer Special: 3 Sessions only $145 + Tax. Sessions expire six months from the date of purchase. Limit of 1 package per person. A Personal Training Client Health History Package & Par Q Form must be completed. See details at: www.oakbay.ca

with Coast Tsimshian and other First Nations in whose traditional territories the pipeline and shipping facilities would be built. Members of the Lax Kw’alaams Band voted down an offer from Pacific Northwest LNG in May, citing concern about the terminal’s impact on salmon habitat in the Skeena River estuary, despite a design change to build a bridge for the pipeline above the area known as Flora Bank. The province revealed the general outlines of the project agreement in May. It provides minimum gas royalty revenues for B.C., with increased revenue to the investors if the spread between North American and Asian prices

Victoria painter Judy McLaren brings the heat of summer to Eclectic Gallery. Her evocative portraits of people at leisure remind us to enjoy some time relaxing in the summer sun.

Ancient Art of Paper Quilling Goward House - 2495 Arbutus Rd July 15th, 1:30 pm Free - some supplies needed. Limited seating so register early. Call: 250 477 4401 or visit Goward House.

Laughter is really good medicine Goward House - 2495 Arbutus Rd July 23rd, 1:30 pm Dr. Clem Persaud, Professor of Medical Microbiology and Bio-Technology is currently raising awareness on the benefits of laughter & health. Cost: $5 (includes tea/coffee voucher). Call: 250 477 4401 to reserve your spot or visit Goward House.

Summer Concerts in the Park - Willows Park, Oak Bay The O’Briens Wednesday July 15th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Enjoy an evening of unforgettable music with the O’Brien family. One of the most exciting & fresh vocal & instrumental groups on the island. Free entry. Organized by Recreation Oak Bay & sponsored by Oak Bay News.

Summer Concerts in the Park - Willows Park, Oak Bay Damian Graham Trio Wednesday July 22nd, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm A staple of the West Coast music scene, this trio is one of the finest examples of honest, joyfully improvised music, you will see in the city don’t miss it. Free entry. Organized by Recreation Oak Bay & sponsored by Oak Bay News.

Gage Gallery - 2031 Oak Bay Avenue Show - Joanne Thomson and Sheryl Fisher Paintings July 14th - August 1st, 7 - 9 pm Joanne Thomson’s & Sheryl Fisher’s colorful bright paintings suggest a carefree mood, but when you look closer you may interpret something very different. Their works are a commentary of mental health issues that are often hidden.

BAND NIGHTS The Oaks Restaurant, Oak Bay Avenue Live music on the first Sunday of July & every Friday Night! 7pm. (No cover charge - all ages). Contact: The Oaks for more details at 250 590 3155.

Want to get your event on the Oak Bay Community Events page? email: clare.radford@oakbaynews.com

Are You and Your Pet Prepared for an Emergency? • Do you have a pet grab and go kit specific for each of your pets? • Always carry a pet first aid kit with you appropriate for each pet, even if you’re only taking them for a quick walk. • Do you have enough emergency supplies for your pets to shelter in place for 7 days? Don’t forget they also need clean water to drink. • Never leave your pets in a car with all the windows up.

Give yourself the peace of mind that comes with being prepared for any emergency. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BEGINS WITH YOU!

Come and see us at the Wednesday Night Market for information on how to get prepared.

OAK BAY EMERGENCY PROGRAM (OBEP)

1703 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 5V6 Call: (250) 592-9121 Fax: (250) 598-2749 E-Mail: obep@oakbay.ca Web: oakbay.ca

“Neighbours Helping Neighbours Build a Disaster Resilient Community!”