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ALR exclusion public hearing inspires debate Roughly half of Langford’s Agricultural Land Reserve property could be removed Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff

Langford council this week listened to comments supporting and rejecting the City’s proposed request to remove 43 parcels of land – totalling more than 100 acres and mostly in south Langford – from the Agricultural Land Reserve. Some of the 40 or so people who attended Tuesday’s public hearing on the block exclusion of the parcels spoke against the idea of allowing landowners to pay cash for the removal of their property from the ALR, or the way the City was going about the process. Others voiced approval based on the fact much of the lands was not suitable for agriculture. This summer the City sent a letter asking landowners whether they would like their properties included in the collective exclusion and rezoning. Of the responses contained in this week’s council agenda, only one did not support having their property included in the joint application. Echoed by the tone at Tuesday’s meeting, there were a large number of letters and emails from Langford residents and others from all over the Island voicing their opposition to the application. Langford resident Cheryl McLaughlin was among more than a dozen people who spoke to the issue Tuesday night. While she com-

mended the goal of increasing agricultural production within city limits, she questioned “the rationale of removing land, which is the basis of agriculture, for money.” McLaughlin noted the money would be a one-time benefit. “Once the money is gone, there is absolutely no recompense for the land that has been taken out. You cannot do agriculture without land. That’s the very basic idea behind the Agricultural Land Reserve.” While she admitted a lot of ALR land in Langford is not currently in production, she said the protection of that land was vital for future generations and food security. “You can always fix soil, you can fix drainage. You can’t fix the land once you don’t have it anymore.” The municipality does not have the authority to remove land from the ALR; that decision rests solely with the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC). Municipal councils have the right to veto a request for removal and refuse to forward it to the ALC, but Langford council has chosen not to use that right. As part of the exclusion hearing process, the ALC requires the City to hold a public hearing on the matter and forward a record of that hearing with council’s recommendation. PLEASE SEE: ALR hearing, Page A6

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Levels of learning Grade 9 and 10 students at the new Belmont secondary traverse the hallways on various levels Tuesday on opening day. They were joined by those in Grade 11 and 12 on Wednesday. While the full complement of learners have arrived, some areas of the school are still awaiting finishing touches. See story page A3.

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New West Shore high schools greet students Some details still under construction at Belmont

Belmont secondary student Claire Church, above, and Royal Bay Grade 12s Katie Rufh, below left, and Lara Hamburg are excited to spend their final year of high school in brand new buildings.

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The bulldogs have marked their new territory and the ravens have entered the nest for the first time. The new Belmont and Royal Bay schools were filled with fresh-faced students this week eager to see inside the walls. With their doors opening for the first time on Tuesday for students in grades 9 and 10 and on Wednesday for the addition of older grades, there was no shortage of amazement on the faces of all. On a tour of the new schools on Tuesday, the differences between them were apparent but both were special in their own way. Belmont has more of a retro vibe, with many items such as desks and chairs recycled from the old school. A prominent wood theme is strung through its halls and runs all the way to the school’s gymnasium, which is the largest on Vancouver Island. Claire Church, 17, looks forward to the opportunity to spend her senior year playing basketball in that new gym. “It doesn’t even feel like a school,” she said, adding it felt more like a recreation centre. She admitted it was “kind of emotional saying goodbye to the old school,” but she

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is excited to start setting new milestones in the new school. “The fresh start to my ending,” as she called it. While students are happy to be in the new space, the space isn’t quite ready for them. Some cosmetic finishes, which were not expected to be completed by the first day of classes, were missing from the school. Yet to be installed inside the front entrance is a touch screen display that will showcase past Belmont graduating classes. Superintendent Jim Cambridge said “the alumni association has put a lot of effort into having a connection with the old school.” Displays at the main entrance will also showcase the Douglas Treaty and feature aboriginal artwork. “Belmont is a replacement school,” he said, unlike Royal Bay. The funding expectation for Belmont was that 75 per cent of the equipment would come from the old

school. But he said they had kept that in mind when purchasing new equipment over the past few years. Royal Bay has more of a futuristic feel, with bathrooms that look like they were plucked from a designer airport. It is equipped with large glass garage doors that can be opened to the outside to create a breeze way and while closed they still create the illusion of an open space. Students flocked to this space with eyes wide and jaws dropped on Tuesday. The view of the sun peeking through clouds over the bay also attracted a few stares through floor to ceiling windows. Lara Hamburg, 17, played in a band welcoming students to the school on Tuesday. She was excited to spend her Grade 12 year taking advantage of the new facilities Royal Bay had to offer. Fellow Grade 12 Katie Rufh thought the new school would

make students excited to get out of bed in the morning. During a tour of those new facilities, including an industrial kitchen stocked with over a million dollars worth of equipment, school board trustees were just as wideeyed with excitement as the students. Wendy Hobbs, SD62 board chair, said it took more than 15 years of hard work to get to this point and had “been a complete community effort.” “I think a lot of our kids have migrated home,” she said, explaining that a number of students who have ventured out of district looking for specialized programs will likely return because of the new facilities and programs the two schools offer students. An expanded version of this story can be found at goldstreamgazette.com. kengqvist@goldstreamgazette.com

Collective’s days in heritage home may be numbered Non-profit group eyeing the soon-to-be finished Holiday Inn building in Colwood as possible new home Arnold Lim News Gazette staff

The society operating the Coast Collective has run the numbers, and they don’t look good. After seven years in an idyllic seaside mansion near Esquimalt Lagoon, the Coast Collective Art Centre will close its doors there on Dec. 20, executive director Cindy Moyer said. Hundreds of artists that have attended workshops, galleries and a plethora of cultural events at the Havenwood property and Pendray house will see the bulk of the operation move in the wake of construction on the property that could last four years. “We have determined we can’t survive if there is a tremendous dip in visitors and attendant sales that go with the visitors,” Moyer said. “Whether it is workshop part

or people that come to the gift shop or visit the tranquil lagoon there has to be a critical mass of sales.” Moyer said those sales would not be met during construction of 33 high-end waterfront condos for Pacific Landing, the developers of which own the entire property. She added that the developer has welcomed them to remain on the property as long as they need, but Moyer said once shovels hit the dirt, the disruptions would negatively impact a non-profit that already lives “hand to mouth.” “We understand it is not up to the developer to underwrite a non profit and we must live up to our mandate,” she said, “(which is) promoting arts in the community and contributing to the culture of society.” Moyer said even “conservative” estimates of a loss of 25 per cent

of their business could cause a net result of the organization folding out of the location at some point anyway, even if they decided to wait it out. “We are talking about the fibre of community and culture offering a collective presence, but there is a cost to providing that and the amount we have from the community to provide that is negligible,” she said. “If you do that math, if you take out 25 per cent, how do you make month end?” she asked. “We live on volunteer equity the likes of which many don’t appreciate and there is a breaking point. If we don’t change … it’s over.” One potential new home is in Westridge Landing, a Wale Road development finishing its final phase of build out with the new Holiday Inn Express Suites Victoria – Colwood. A board vote for the Society for

Arts on the South Island, which operates Coast Collective, takes place this Sunday (Sept. 13) on whether that location works. Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton said there is always give and take, but the potential new location would boast much more visibility and walk-by traffic than the Heatherbell Road location. “You hate to leave that wonderful location absolutely, but like anything (involving) construction … You can’t wait to find out (what happens) you have to be proactive,” she said. “Developer-wise they would certainly entertain having them back when things are more amenable and perhaps it will come and maybe it won’t, maybe they will find their vibrancy moving over to Wale road?” Hamilton said when the Capital City Centre project got underway, some business relocated from

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there as well, she has seen some of the negative impacts development can have on nearby business. It has even happened to her, saying when there was construction nearby her business she may as well have “closed the doors for the two months” while it was taking place. “I think for those of us that have grown up with the Coast Collective we knew where it was and quite frankly know it’s a hidden gem, but not easy to get the word out … It doesn’t have that streetside presence,” Hamilton said. “(Now) they have a real opportunity to expand, grow, thrive and really be successful. It’s like family, they have been born and raised here and we would like to see them continue their growth and life here because I do think it brings more to the (community). alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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Langford Mayor Stew Young addresses the public during a hearing on a block application to remove more than 100 acres of privately owned land from the Agricultural Land Reserve. ALC. “You have to hear both sides,” he said. McLaughlin returned to the podium to question whether landowners or council initiated the process. Earlier in the meeting, another resident had stated that council had sent letters to property owners approximately 10 years ago asking if they needed assistance removing their properties from the ALR. Coun. Lilian Szpak said the “ALC asked us to work with them on a strategy.” Szpak said the City is “working with their suggestions.” Young said council came up with the idea of a block exclusion after a number of property owners had brought their concerns to them over a number of years. “’It’s not because Langford is pushing it. These are people in your community and your neighbourhood saying, ‘I’m not farming, why do I have to be broad-brushed with ALR?’” The debate over who initiated the process was never defini-

tively settled. In 2007, C&F Land Resource Consultants Ltd. was contracted to prepare a report for the City. This report, called Agricultural Suitability Review for South Langford Neighbourhood Plan, was a preliminary assessment of the south Langford area to consider possible adjustments to the ALR boundary. Some elements of that report were incorporated into the official community plan and the agricultural policy but for a number of reasons, especially the financial crisis in 2008, the proposal made in the report was not implemented. Recently, the City asked to have the report revisited. Initially it was proposed that 111 acres be considered for exclusion based on factors ranging from property size to soil classifications. The revision suggested that 126 acres be considered for exclusion and featured a more in-depth soil report. kengqvist@goldstreamgazette.com

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Campfire bans lifted in Langford The City of Langford is offering its residents an easier way to apply for mandatory campfire permits. Residents who apply online on the day of the fire will be sent a permit via email. There is no charge for obtaining a permit online, but no permits will be issued when the wildfire risk reaches extreme. Campfires are defined by the City’s burning bylaws as an open fire conducted for survival, social, ceremonial, cultural or food preparation purposes and includes fires in chimneys and in outdoor fire-

Rec program sees uptake Arnold Lim News Gazette staff

Neighbourhood Nights’ first year, hopefully won’t be their last. Colwood Creek Park hosted the last of 24 Neighbourhood Nights, a free family program in the West Shore offering up games and outdoor Koen Brewer, 7, activities encouraging makes a catch families to get outside during a rugby and get active. West demonstration at Shore Parks and RecreNeighbourhood ation’s manager of recNights at Colwood reation Sandy Clarke Creek Park said the inaugural offerKatherine Engqvist/ News Gazette staff ing was a success. “We thought it was incredibly successful … We (believed in) the model of taking activities and healthy snacks to neighbourhoods and encourage families to be active and socialize,” she said. Clarke said between 10 and 30 families participated on any given night at Colwood Creek Park, Glen Lake Park in Langford and at Centennial Park in View Royal. Despite being funded Look forward to a spring rejuvenation in part by a one-time Recreation Foundation British Columbia Grant, The prize winner will enjoy one night in a West Shore Parks and luxury ocean view lodge room with two 1 hour Recreation CEO Linda massages, access to the eucalyptus steam cave, ocean side hot tub, in addition to the resorts 2 Barnes said she is pools and hot tub, gym and tennis court. hopeful the initiative will be back. ENTER ONLINE ▸ goldstreamgazette.com “Our hope is that we will continue this type of programming, it is free, focuses on families and neighbourhoods and encourages active, healthy behaviour which fits with our mandate,” Barnes said. “We were fortunate because we got a grant ... We’ll continue to look for sponsorship dollars SEPTEMBER 19TH & 20TH to run this type of proSAT 10AM-6PM & SUN 11AM-5PM gram again.” PEARKES RECREATION CENTRE alim@goldstreamgazette. com

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Transit service changes timed with schools’ return Fall service changes include additions for West Shore’s new high schools Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff

While the wheels on the bus go round and round they won’t be stopping at some summer hot spots any longer. Seasonal adjustments to BC Transit services and routes took effect this week. Some of these changes include adjustments for the new Royal Bay and Belmont schools. Routes 52, 59, and 60 will change to service Royal Bay, while routes 56 and 57 see scheduling and timing changes to meet Belmont school bell times. Transit spokesperson Mike Russell confirmed the changes were made to “better serve the students.” In an attempt to also better serve West Shore residents, the frequency of route 50, which has direct service from Langford to downtown Victoria, has

been increased. Russell said a sonal changes in service several bus should be going by roughly times a year in an effort to help every six minutes during peak provide more comprehensive service. Russell said every year service times. a major adjustAlso helping “Minutes are ment is made in improve service in the fall and one in and out of the down- their currency.” the summer, with town area is the – B.C. Transit smaller seasonal completion of transpokesperson adjustments made sit priority lanes on Mike Russell on throughout the Douglas Street that year. will be in use durservice changes Also new is the ing the morning and addition of the Trekker Breeze evening rush hours. The lanes are designed to Plus automated voice annunciasave time for commuters, many tors. Back on Aug. 24, BC Transit of whom travel to Victoria from began rolling out these devices on 25 of its buses in the Victoria the West Shore. Some other routes will tempo- Regional Transit System as a test rarily be discontinued through run. They expect the remaining the fall and winter due to a fleet will be equipped with the decline in popularity in those devices by the end of October. These devices are “plug-andcolder months. One is route 53, which will no longer include play” and are hard-wired into the buses’ electrical system. stops at Thetis Lake. “Minutes are their currency,” They announce stops as buses said Russell. He said any time approach them in an attempt to planners can save in one area give consistent customer serto service another area more vice to all members of the comefficiently, they do. This is munity. For more information on fall especially true in the fall when Transit sees more demand due service changes go to bctranto school scheduling and the sit.com/regions/vic or pick up a weather. “Now we can direct new Rider’s Guide on board the bus. that time to new services.” katie@goldstreamgazette.com BC Transit undergoes sea-

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Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified cheque by 3:00 p.m. the same day. The Municipality makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions, which may affect the value or suitability of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. Steve Ternent Treasurer/Collector

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School projects will shine soon The new Belmont and Royal Bay secondary schools opened with fanfare this week in the Glen Lake (Langford) and Royal Bay (Colwood) neighbourhoods on the West Shore. Both buildings offer tremendous examples of what good design can achieve when creating a structure from the ground up. Some people have voiced concern, however, with the fact some areas of the schools aren’t yet completed. Clearly, Belmont is further away from full completion than its slightly smaller cousin overlooking the ocean near the corner of Metchosin and Latoria roads. And Belmont has inherited much of the salvageable equipment from the old school, approximately 75 per cent, unlike Royal Bay. Sooke School District representatives led media on a tour through parts of the two schools on Tuesday morning, when only Grade 9 and 10 students were in attendance. It was probably a good idea from a marketing standpoint. The first real test of the facilities’ ability to host their full complement of students would not be experienced until the following day, when Grade 11s and 12s walked through the doors for the first time. Will the delays at Belmont put a major crimp in the curriculum for the fine arts department or the auto shop? Not much, likely. Staff and administrators knew going in that certain areas of the school weren’t yet done and made adjustments. Come November, people will no doubt be settled in and enjoying their new rooms, which are far more user friendly than the predecessors. From a logistical perspective, slight delays in the completion of such major projects are commonplace. We understand that Oak Bay is going through some similar challenges with its new high school. While such delays may be acceptable when looking at the big picture – these schools should keep the West Shore set for years to come – it’s important to note that the added time frame will not affect the overall cost of the projects. That is something for which we can thank SD62 negotiators. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Speeders a concern on Walfred Rd. If ever the West Shore RCMP have a chance to peek in what “moves” through our area of Langford, they will have a field day. In the early hours of each day and in the late afternoons, some car drivers seem to consider Walfred Road a race track. They enter either from Happy Valley Road or Jacklin Road, whatever the case. I estimate that some drivers hit speeds of 80 to 90 km/h. And with school started again, our Happy Valley elementary school students are at risk. Is there no consideration for the safety of others? It must be said, however, that the driving behaviour of the dump truck drivers is to be admired. They stick to the speed limit. Tony Mons Langford

New McKenzie interchange faces design challenges A new McKenzie interchange may reduce traffic backlog on Highway 1, but its design and construction has two distinct challenges. First is the design with overpasses and exit ramps in relatively tight space. Three of our largest demonstrate major flaws in design. Mckenzie/ Douglas, McTavish and Langford show that the Ministry of Highways tries to save money by avoiding full clover leaf layouts and flyovers. Allowing traffic separation and unimpeded flow through in only one direction still requires left-turn

traffic lights for the other direction. And who hasn’t cursed highway planners for the absurd traffic backups on the Langford overpass while trying to make a left turn to return to the city. I plead please don’t let the same engineers for Mctavish design the new overpass. Secondly, where does the traffic end up next? Not all traffic coming off Highway 1 at McKenzie Avenue is heading to Uptown, downtown, to UVic or to Highway 17. Remember, south on Admirals Road is a key route to the Dockyard. The Burnside Road intersection should be completely grade separated to function as a local roadway to access the nearby schools. Getting eastbound cars off the highway to simply backup at a traffic light at Burnside just shifts the bottleneck. And Carey Road doesn’t provide a connection to Interurban. The design of the new overpass must recognize and accommodate these links. Finally, grade separation is needed for the Goose Greenway Trail to protect passage of cyclists and students, and must be incorporated into the design. There may be no traffic backup at Helmcken overpass to VGH but what about at the five-way Interurban/Hastings/ Wilkinson intersection? That traffic mess will only build with the major new Watkiss Way mixed use development. I don’t offer simple one-stop fixes or a comprehensive solution but

the implications are dire unless Saanich, in direct co-operation with the Capital Regional District, does a major update of its traffic plan for all of Saanich West. Fortunately the current Regional Growth Strategy is under review and new regional vision must recognize the reality of present and future traffic congestion which cannot be resolved solely by current CRD preoccupation with a new transit bureaucracy. James D. Anderson Saanich

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Canada 200 winners crowned Wade Bland, Bob Kuhn and Tim Graham wound up the big winners in Western Speedway’s annual Canada 200 weekend feature main events. Bland took the checkered flag in the late model class 200lap season-ending championship race on Sunday, beating Brandon Carlson to the line by a comfortable four-second margin. Right on Carlson’s tail, in order, were Aaron Wilkie, Shaun Ross and Bob Williams, all of whom were just over two seconds apart. Kuhn captured Sunday’s 95-lap stock car main by less than half a second over second-place finisher Dave Reside. Wayne Hart finished a close third, while Mike Haslam wound up fourth. In Saturday’s 75-lap stock car main, Graham edged Haslam to the finish line for the win, while Kuhn and Hart finished third and fourth, respectively. See the nights’ full results at goldstreamgazette.com.

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Is hereby given that on September 8, 2015 West Shore U-Lock Mini Storage Ltd. 1621 Island Highway, Victoria BC will sell the contents of the lockers listed below if the monies owed are not paid and contents removed from the premises: Jason Vellows. #2540 West Shore U-Lock. #1643

Our Trade Ally Network directory makes it easy to find a licensed gas contractor to inspect and maintain your appliances. And if your natural gas furnace, boiler or fireplace is serviced by September 30, you can get a $25 rebate.

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VOLUNTEERS BC CANCER Agency is looking for a CafĂŠ Volunteer. No experience is necessary, only a willingness to learn. Commitment would be a 3 hour shift per week for a six month period M-F between 7 am and 4 pm. Please contact Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269. BIG BROTHERS Big Sisters Victoria is looking for volunteer Big Brothers and Sisters to match with Little Brothers or Sisters based on similar interests. Experience the magic of everyday moments with a friend. Commitment is 2 to 4 hours per week for at least one year. Call 250-386-2269. FOR THE Love of Africa is looking for volunteers to manage the societyâ€™s social media in collaboration with their publicity manager. Call 250-3862269.

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Advertising Sales Consultant Publishing 31,000 copies twice weekly in print and online all the time, The Saanich News serves the needs of local residents for information about their community. We are committed to growing locally and are looking to add a talented sales professional with a passion for business development. In this key role, you will work with local businesses and organizations to understand their needs and present advertising solutions that deliver results. Successful candidates bring a high energy level, positivity and have a genuine passion to learn about other businesses. You are creative, organized and thrive in a competitive market with frequent deadlines. You are results oriented, business development focused and understand the importance of building a plan to accomplish your goals. A car and valid driverâ€™s license is required. Business-to-business sales experience will be considered a strong asset. Your efforts will be supported with industry leading sales tools including research and a suite of products with a track record of delivering client satisfaction. We offer a competitive salary plus commission and the opportunity to grow your career with an industry leader in the fast-paced world of advertising.

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RENOVATIONS SPECIALIST Carpenter&Sons. decks, fence Doors, windows, painting, drywall. Kitchen, bath, suites, Senior Disc. 250-217-8131.

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Projects such as this building in the 500-block of Goldstream Avenue in Langford are contributing to the construction boom on the Island. The West Shore, in particular, is driving much of the growth, according to Vancouver Island Construction Association president Greg Baynton. Don Descoteau/ News Gazette staff

West Shore drives south Island development Second-quarter building start figures show continued growth on Island Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

The construction industry is booming on the West Shore and many other areas across Vancouver Island. A key indicator of that success and future construction activity is the number of building permits that have been issued. Well, according to the Vancouver Island Construction Association, the total number of permits issued across Vancouver Island rose more than

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10 per cent in the second quarter of 2015. The association credited residential activity for the bulk of those increases. When compared to the first half of 2014, residential activity rose almost 30 per cent this year. While those statistics don’t break down construction activity by municipality, construction association CEO Greg Baynton said there’s little doubt the West Shore is continuing to lead South Island communities in development. “I would think it would play a very dominant factor on the Island,” Baynton told the Gazette. “We’re really optimistic about the next three to four years at least.” A source within the City of Langford provided figures that

show just how much this area is driving residential development. As of the end of August, the number of building permits issued for single family dwellings had reached 260, almost double the amount issued (135) by the same point last year. As for multi-family dwellings such as apartment buildings and condominium complexes, the number was about the same, 123 units this year compared to 121 in 2014. There’s been plenty of activity in Colwood in 2015, as well, with more expected in the coming months on some major development projects. “There’s going to be a lot more activity in terms of building permits issuance, with the first phase of Royal Bay (100 lots of single family

dwellings) and with renewed activity on such developments as Pacific Landing, Ocean Grove and City Centre,” said Colwood planning director Ian Bourhill. View Royal is contributing its fair share to the growth as well. As of the end of July, there had building permits issued for 16 single family homes and multi-family dwelling units. That compares with 10 for the same period last year. Of note, however, is that major multi-family condominium and townhouse projects began work late in 2014 on Wilfert Road and Watkiss Way, when developer Omicron also got underway with the residential/commercial portion of the Eagle Creek Village. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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New choral director anticipates exciting year Busy Victoria-based music man adds leading the Sooke Philarmonic Chorus to his duty roster Victoria composer, musician and teacher Nicholas Fairbank is the new director of the Sooke Philharmonic Chorus. Currently artistic director of the Via Choralis chamber choir, music director at First Unitarian Church

of Victoria, and an organ teacher at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, Fairbank has taken on leadership of this regional chorus, which draws singers not only from Sooke and the West Shore, but all over Greater Victoria.

Fairbank, who works as a collaborative pianist, harpsichordist and organist, conductor, adjudicator and clinician, as well as teaching, enjoys the collaborative aspect of choral conducting. “In music, working

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also plans to look at some lighter classical repertoire, such as a cappella motets and madrigals to help develop such choral skills as tuning and blend. In the spring the major work will be Mozart’s Solemn Vespers. Fairbank enjoys working on vocal music of all kinds. He says, “Your voice is the most personal of instruments -- it stays with you all your life and you don’t have to pack it in a case, lug it around in your car or on your bicycle, or have it tuned and repaired. It is also a universal instrument -- with some training, everyone can learn to sing properly, using the breath efficiently and managing the vocal apparatus (vocal chords, lips, teeth, tongue, etc.) so that the effect is pleasing to the singer as well as to the listener.” The chorus is currently open to new members

with other people is always more interesting and stimulating than performing as a soloist,” he says. “I enjoy the exchange of musical ideas, as well as the challenge of working with a group of people to craft a performance from the bare notes on the page to something that moves the singers and the audience alike.” Appointed to his latest post by Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra conductor and musical director Norman Nelson, Fairbank sees it as a challenging new conducting opportunity that will allow him to develop as an orchestra conductor at the side of an experienced professional like Nelson. This fall, the Sooke Philharmonic Chorus will work on excerpts from Handel’s Messiah for the December concerts. Fairbank

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and is free. All voices are welcome, but tenors and basses are particularly needed. Saturday morning rehearsals are two hours long; dress rehearsals and concerts are evenings or weekends. Previous choral experience is a plus, but not a necessity. The ability to read music at sight is definitely an advantage, but Fairbank says those who don’t read well often have a good ear and a memory for tunes. Singers are expected to put in time on their own between rehearsals to review their parts. Rehearsals are held on alternate Saturdays in Colwood (at Church of the Advent) and Sooke (at St. Rose of Lima Church), starting Sept. 19. Interested people should contact Lynda Rose, the chorus liaison at 250-6423536. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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