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Responding to the Syrian refugee crisis Students and panelists captivate an inspired audience at Pearson College Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff

For many of us the brutalities of war are something we hear about in a far off land. They are just a brief clip on the evening news or a photograph that captivates our attention for a moment in time. But the realities of the war in Syria have been a way of life for two Pearson College UWC students. Syrian refugee students Wahid and Ali shared some of their experiences with their classmates at a discussion on the Syrian refugee crisis at the school in Metchosin on Tuesday. Their last names have been withheld for the safety of the boys’ families. “Do you know what is the worst?” asked Wahid, looking out over the faces of the over 100 in attendance. “The petrostates … Do you know how many refugees they have taken so far? Zero.” Ali echoed that last word, too. “Many of them have been helping terror groups on the ground, sending weapons and money,” Wahid said, adding they have done nothing to help the people living in constant fear for their lives. While he and Ali spoke, a picture illuminated a screen behind them showing people fleeing a square in Syria surrounded by the crumbling

wreckage of buildings. Wahid said the scene was quickly becoming the normal daily way of life in Syria, and the city of Aleppo, where he was from. “When we just hear that 30 people have died … or we see old women trying to get water from a well … even food is not always there … It’s just hard life.” When the uprising in Syria began many outside of its borders did not expect it to last more than a few weeks – months at the most. But this civil war has been decimating the country for several years and stems from a long and complicated history of third-party intervention. Three panelist followed Wahid and Ali to try and give some context to the situation as well as providing some answers to students questions. Topics ranged from what Canadians should do, racist rhetoric, history and politics. Ronald Crelinsten, associate fellow at the University of Victoria’s Centre for Global Studies, said “the first question we need to ask is why are people leaving Syria?” His answer was the war and the Islamic state. “Bombs won’t solve it, military won’t solve it. It will only make it worse.” PlEASE SEE: Panelists, Page A25

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Building a fastball future Under-18 women’s fastball players Jessica Lusk, left, and Avalon Grass flank coach Jacquelyn Novak at Centennial Park, where the girls have played a lot of games over the years with Langford fastball. The trio are part of the Canada Futures Collegiate Showcase team set to play games against university level teams in the U.S. starting next week. See story page A22.

Painter Rd. public hearing on tap Arnold Lim News Gazette staff

John Vincer says it is all about character. The Colwood resident said the proposed development introducing nine single-family homes and two apartment complexes onto properties at 3320 Metchosin Rd. and 3319 Painter Rd. would adversely affect the character of an area he has called home for more than a decade. He hopes a public hearing set for Sept. 30 is another opportunity to show Colwood council why. “(They) will be introducing

about 80 different cars to that intersection right where there is a lot of school kids walking around,” said the Painter Road resident. “Right now it is a lowdensity neighbourhood. It is changing the whole feel of the neighbourhood.” The co-development between Genco Construction Ltd. and Fairwest Construction Co. Ltd. has passed second reading. Vincer said residents are frustrated and feel their voices are not being heard, despite gathering 200 local signatures opposing the density of the project. “I don’t see this development

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While the City of Langford is seeing a slight decline in illegal garbage dumping, it remains an issue, especially with disposal fees on the rise. Combined with a rise in the volume of solid waste being removed from the West Shore, and an increase in sorting fees due to the Capital Regional District kitchen scraps ban the situation has City staff requesting that council rethink at least some of their budget for waste removal. In the past, dealing with illegal dumping, from old couches and TVs to household garbage, has cost the City over $20,000 a year. But a recent staff report on the matter stated that with bylaw enforcement efforts and having staff collect the dumped material instead of contractors, the City has reduced that to between $12,000 and $15,000 a year. Currently, $15,000 is budgeted annually for dealing with illegal dumping, which the report calls manageable, but it doesn’t allow for the purchase of more bins and receptacles for problem areas. “Generally it’s getting way better than it ever was,” said Mayor Stew Young. He said the City would do whatever it takes to keep all areas of Langford looking beautiful. Garbage disposal is costing the City more money due to the ban on kitchen scraps that took effect earlier in the year. Haulers, contracted by the City, are responsible to ensure that no organic waste is included in regular garbage and have increased their tipping fees to reflect the extra sorting required. The Capital Regional District has also increased its tipping fees, which are expected to soon hit $140 per tonne, up from $90. This rise is partially attributed to a change in CRD subsidies, which cost jurisdictions such as Langford more money. Those fees could have a big impact on budgets. The Langford staff report stated that the tonnage of garbage collected from the West Shore has nearly doubled in recent years, a fact attributed to the growing population. One of the City’s contractors, Victoria Contracting and Municipal Maintenance Corp., sent a letter requesting an increase of more than $16,000, or

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Bags of garbage and other items lay piled in a corner of a parking lot near Langford Lake. City of Langford officials are monitoring illegal dumping. roughly 21 per cent, given the extra ser- said. If something like a unwanted couch vice required for overflowing city recep- is left sitting for an extended period of tacles. Langford spends almost $76,000 time in a rural area, he said, suddenly annually in its roads and maintenance there would be a coffee table and two television sets with it. The contract for servicing and of the month is espedisposing of waste in City“Generally, it’s end cially bad, he said, pointowned cans. ing to people moving as a Victoria Contracting way better than it prime reason. tracked the amount of cans ever was.” He also attributed some it services for a month. It – Mayor Stew Young of the decline in illegal found that 88 of 156 cans dumping – defined as the contained bags of residential garbage and 76 of those cans were depositing of garbage or unwanted items overflowing, often causing garbage to on any open land – to actions taken by the City. These include setting up camget strewn about by animals. George Henshall, Langford’s manager eras in problem areas, such as along Finof public works, said word is spreading layson Arm Road near the Goldstream that the City is cracking down on illegal Park, and having City staff members collect waste, instead of contracting it out, dumping. “We’ve actually been going through from bins provided in areas such as the garbage and finding them,” he said of one by the Luxton fairgrounds. Henshall said city residents have been the people caught illegally dumping. Once perpetrators are found, the City requesting more garbage cans and staff requires them to pay for the cleanup are looking to council for more direction on the issue. costs. Young said the City has added more In terms of dumping waste in rural areas that have historically been prob- receptacles over the past 10 years to lem areas, Henshall said, “of the (peo- match its beautification program. “If you don’t have the receptacles it’ll ple) we have caught, none of them are end up on the ground. I hate seeing garfrom Langford.” The City tries hard to clean up bage on the sidewalks.” katie@goldstreamgazette.com dumped items as quickly as possible, he

Maureen Hobbs is excited about the possibilities. The Colwood Rotary Club president is in the throes of rallying the troops, so to speak, in advance of a Sept. 28 forum addressing the need for stable, safe housing for youth at risk in the West Shore community. Hobbs says estimates are as high as 20 to 30 the number of youth whose families or primary home is on the West Shore, but sleep outdoors or “couch surf” on any given night. “We decided we need to do something; let’s not wait,” she said. “We’re hoping to get stakeholders in one room over a coffee or a glass of wine and talk about the options.” Key to the discussion, she says, is the involvement of the Threshold Housing Society, which specifically provides transitional housing for youth in the region. The society, which has its annual general meeting coming up Oct. 3, operates two group homes in the Victoria area, one each for women and men aged 16 to 21. Hobbs says with the growing population on the West Shore and its incumbent challenges, the need to start talking about creating a facility out here, or at the very least spreading the word about available family resources, is growing. Vulnerable youth for whom going home isn’t an option can gain a level of stability in their lives, she says, “if you have a secure home with a resident caregiver, close to resources.” Next Monday’s meeting will feature a panel of speakers, including housing advocate Bill McElroy, Threshold Housing Society director Mark Muldoon and Mitzi Dean, executive director for Pacific Centre Family Services Association. Hobbs says the goal is to reach out to area schools, health-care providers, businesses, churches, politicians and especially young adults to “begin the process of framing the issue on housing” and work to prevent homelessness on the West Shore. Anyone is welcome to attend the gathering, which runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Colwood Golf Club, 629 Goldstream Ave. Registration is requested; interested parties are asked to email Brian Davison at maureen.brian@shaw.ca or call 250-474-1665. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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New Highlands community hall a labour of splendour Highlands grand openings Saturday for new fire and community halls

Mark your calendar: This Saturday will be a busy day for Highlanders and anyone else in the area wishing to join them. There is not one, but two grand openings being unveiled, both packed full of events for the day. The first big event is the unveiling of the new East Fire Hall, hosted by Highlands firefighters. This runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3613 Woodridge Pl., with a ribbon cutting at noon. Mayor Ken Williams encourages everyone on the West Shore to come and see the new hall, which has been responding to calls since the early summer, but has been undergoing a few cosmetic touches since. Now that the furniture is in, everyone is invited to come take a look.

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n East Fire Hall Grand Opening: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ribbon cutting ceremony: Noon

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One Highlands resident had a special hand in crafting the new community hall that will be unveiled in the community Saturday. Bob McMinn may not have been quite aware of what he was volunteering for when he took on the task of building the stage, but the end result has many singing his praises, including the mayor. “When I volunteered I’d thought it would be a much simpler design,” McMinn said. But even he admitted that, “when one first looks at it… It looks quite impressive.” “I had it designed by a local architect and I had some help from a carpenter,” he said. Visual aesthetics aside, the stage was engineered for sound absorption and offers practicality with the ability to store the venue’s tables underneath it on dollies. “I guess I masterminded the whole thing.” In fact, McMinn put roughly 350 hours into the construction of the stage, which even included milling some logs from the site so the lumber could be used. He said the sound quality is fantastic and the hall’s floor was made for dancing. The grand opening of the new community hall, at 729 Finlayson Arm Rd., will be marked with celebrations for Highlanders commencing at noon on Saturday (Sept. 26) and wrapping up around 8 p.m. Mayor Ken Williams said the afternoon will be like a “neighbour meet and greet.” He encourages members of the Highlands community to come join the festivities. “We want the community to take ownership of the hall and be aware of it,” he said. “We just want to get people talking about

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stomach rumbling, there will also be a food truck on site, with free lunch vouchers for the first 100 residents. Rounding out the entertainment for the day will be an official ribbon cutting at 5 p.m., after which the hall will be transformed for a free concert with performances by local musicians between 6:30 and 8 p.m. A task force made up of members of the Social Sustainability Committee and members of the Highlands District Community Association, with help from council members, organized the events for the day. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

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Weather didn’t dampen spirits at Terry Fox Run Last Sunday’s West Shore edition of the Terry Fox Run saw 138 people show up, despite the rain and wind. The participants combined to raise almost $6,000 for cancer research, a total that event organizer Courtney Hill noted would grow as the funds from merchandise Courtney Hill had yet to be included. Hill said regardless of the inclement weather on the morning, she could not have asked for a better day, adding that she was truly touched by the love and hope that filled the Royal Roads Recreation Centre.

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Syrians need to be heard It’s hard to put a face to a war that isn’t knocking on our doorstep. Recently the image of three-year-old Syrian Aylan Kurdi’s body laying on beach in Turkey captivated audiences across the world and humanized a conflict many had previosly chosen to continue flipping past when it appeared on the evening news. While two new students on the West Shore may have taken different paths than Kurdi, they are all too familiar with the horrors of daily life in Syria. These two refugees, now attending their first year at Pearson College in Metchosin, shared some of their experiences with their new classmates on Tuesday at a discussion on the Syrian refugee crisis. These experiences extended past bombs and included many things we here on the West Shore take for granted, like electricity for more than two hours a week. But for them, their greatest disappointment was the way the world viewed the war in Syria. Their basic human rights, not to mention their lives, have been decimated as political powerhouses make a game out of this war. They showed a short video when they finished saying their piece. The sound of a pin dropping could have been heard as the clip started to play, describing what Manhattan would look like if millions fled. The only screen this audience was glued to was the one playing in front of them as it announced that 1.5 million Syrian children have been forced to flee their homes. Suddenly the war in Syria didn’t feel so foreign. But the two Syrian students were not the only ones in the room with first hand experience overseas. A group of nine Pearson students travelled to Turkey this summer to work with Syrian refugees. Their experiences can only be imagined by some. These young voices have stories to tell, and West Shore residents need to listen. It is not often that we can hear the first hand experiences of individuals who have lived through a war. Unfortunately, it is something that too many Pearson students, past and present, have in common. Maybe by sharing their stories and learning from the experiences of their peers these students can go on to be the politicians, diplomats and peacemakers of tomorrow and create a world free of conflict. But for the time being their voices can shed a little humanity on the rest of us.

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Preserve Colwood neighbourhood The public hearing for the Painter and Metchosin rezoning is scheduled for Sept 30. To turn a churchyard into rental apartment buildings is the worst of development nightmares for those of us who live in the area or try to navigate children to and from Sangster School. In spite of a huge opposition from citizens of Colwood, a majority of the council still seems determined to ram through this high density project, and with a sinking heart I realize it is all my fault. Thirty years ago a group of us decided we did not want to be incorporated with Langford, and started our own committee to make Colwood an independent municipality. Residents voted to have their own local control, in part to avoid the tsunami of development which Langford harnessed later with such awesome efficiency. At that time Colwood was a peaceful and gracious community, almost completely built out to single family residences. Because of the high density of population to land area which this had created, when I filled out the application form to the BC Government, we had to call it a City. It sounded ridiculous to everyone at the time, but no, we could not be a District Municipality like Metchosin or Langford, because the province thought we were already too populated. Little did we know that down the road some new residents on Colwood council would actually take that word City seriously, and create a big expensive bureaucracy devoted to high density development. They should all be happy now, Royal Bay is enough city for anyone.

Because of the planned density in Royal Bay, there is all the more reason to draw a proper zoning line and preserve our old single family neighbourhoods. This is all that the residents are asking for, and what good loyal local government should provide without question. Lois Gardner Colwood

Community associations help View Royal Living in a small town, like View Royal, you notice the things that go on around you that increase the attractiveness of the area. One of these “things” is the opportunity to volunteer and contribute to the community where we live. In so doing we increase the wellbeing of others and can make our lives feel more worth living. There are many clubs and organizations in our area where we can participate and contribute (View Royal: Fastball, Reading Centre, Garden Club, Emergency Measures Organization, Archives and Shoreline Community School Association to name a few). One of the longest standing is the View Royal Community Association. They own, maintain and operate the community hall (since 1943) for the promotion of social, recreational, economic, political and general welfare of the View Royal taxpayers and residents. They provide a meeting place for members to rent, organize town hall type meetings where matters deemed to be of importance to the View Royal community can be debated, and provide a venue where

the voice of the community can be heard. They have organized community picnics and fairs for the benefit of the community. They could do more, but need more supporting members who can bring their ideas and expertise to the association. You may not want to volunteer your time (there is no pressure), but your support as a member is needed. If you’re interested in joining, come and become a member at the Fall BBQ and meeting 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 at the View Royal Community Hall. Jim Powell View Royal

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Bucky’s Taphouse pub owner Simon Fearn pours a lager from a specially outfitted pink tap, the beer from which is helping raise funds for breast cancer research. Fearn is donating 100 per cent of proceeds from the sale of Lighthouse Company Lager until the end of September at the CIBC Run for the Cure on Oct. 4.

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Raise a pint to fighting cancer. In honour of his mother, Brenda, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, and his wife, Cheryl, who received similar news in 2011, Bucky’s Taphouse owner Simon Fearn is donating 100 per cent of the proceeds from sales of their house beer Lighthouse Company Lager to the CIBC Run for the Cure. Through challenging times, it is a cause he said has been a fulfilling one for his entire family. “These women have been through a lot and will continue to go through a lot (for) the rest of their lives and the amount of strength they have is undeniable,” said Fearn, a longtime Highlands resident. “If I can help

donate a few dollars for breast cancer research, I will keep doing it.” Both his wife and mother underwent radiation, chemotherapy and surgeries to stay on top of the disease. Both are currently cancer-free, following a single mastectomy for Brenda and a double mastectomy on Cheryl, operations that came almost exactly one year apart. So far, Fearn said, the fundraiser has raised approximately $250, with some regulars partaking even when the LCL isn’t their go-to beer. The $4-per-sleeve fundraiser started Sept. 11 and runs through Sept. 30. Lighthouse Brewing Company is also helping sponsor the event by providing some free kegs to the pub. “Sept. 11 is such a dark day, so we decided to start it (then) to make it happy and raise everyone’s spirits and have something good come out of the

“These women have been through a lot and will continue to go through a lot (for) the rest of their lives and the amount of strength they have is undeniable.” – Simon Fearn (date),” Fearn said. “I hope that no matter where anybody does any fundraising, I hope everyone partakes in their own little way to beat breast cancer.” The CIBC Run for the Cure starts at the University of Victoria’s Parking Lot 4 (near Centennial Stadium) on Oct. 4, with registration from 7 to 9 a.m. The five-kilometre walk/run starts 9 a.m. with closing ceremonies starting at 10 a.m. For more information on the Langford fundraiser, visit buckys taphouse.ca. alim@goldstreamgazette.com

Funding for more health-care training positions Last week the province announced over $600,000 in onetime funding to support 78 new health-care spaces at three Vancouver Island post-secondary institutions. Camosun College received $246,400 to fund 32 health-care assistant program spaces and North Island College (Comox Valley campus) received $133,371

to fund 20 spaces. North Island College (Port Alberni campus), in partnership with the Justice Institute of British Columbia, also received $24,651 to support nine students in the emergency medical responder program. Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo campus) received $100,819 to fund 12 community mental health worker program

spaces and its Parksville campus received $95,327 to fund 12 community health promotion worker for Aboriginal communities program spaces. The funding was given to help the immediate needs of specific communities by aligning the supply of trained health-care professionals with demand. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

What do off-roading, hiring a contractor, creative writing and genealogy have in common? Experts in these and 22 other topics will be available for free 15 minute brain picking sessions at The MidLife Crisis Show on October 3rd, that’s what. “Often people want Off-roading expert to start a project or make a Patrick Harrison change, but don’t know where to start is bringing his late and what resources are available”, says model Jeep JKU show organizer Barbara Newton. “The Rubicon “Ask an Expert” series is designed to offer an introduction that will allow them to move forward with confidence”. Interested in adventure? There are experts on off-roading, learning to ride a motorbike and various forms of travel. Exploring your creativity? There are experts on writing and getting your work published, picture framing, sewing, bicycle maintenance and genealogy. Have you targeted an area for personal development? There are experts on starting and growing a business, finding your match, overcoming your fears, developing your personal brand, and finding focus through the use of counselling or coaching. Do you have a practical project to get to work on? There are experts on hiring a contractor, raising grandchildren, using video, selecting the right cell phone, managing your finances, knowing your consumer rights, being a family caregiver, protecting your hearing and Canadian immigration law. You will find a complete listing of the topics at www.midlifecrisisshow. com/ things to do/ ask an expert series along with a signup form. Panel discussions at the event are also free and cover • When is it Time to Move? • Building a Life of Possibility • The Future of Travel • Publish Your Writing • Stay Frisky in Body and Mind In the exhibit and demonstration area, start with comedian Diana Kuch & the Laughing Buddha’s MidLife Quiz and move on to check out ziplining at AdrenaLINE, the latest in art materials at Island Blue, electric bicycles at Oak Bay Bicycles, funky antiques at Calla Designs, test drive a Honda Fit, try tasty samples at Fairway Market, learn yoga poses at Bikram Hot Yoga, try the “impact calculator” at the United Way, sit on motorcycles at Savage Cycle, learn about the birds and the bees at Buckerfields and much more. Need a moment to think? Take a break in Vision Travel’s Cruise Ship Cafe and ..oh look ...there’s the Tasting Room and the Technology Petting Zoo waiting for you to check them out, too. And something new every hour on the Main Stage. The MidLife Crisis Show runs from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 3 at the Victoria Conference Centre with kick-off by Brent Butt from Corner Gas at 11 a.m. For more information and tickets go to www. midlifecrisisshow. com

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Simple steps to save you money on renovations When you’ve lived in the same house for many electric baseboard heaters to a more efficient heat years, you know it inside and out, and so you pump, which could qualify for an $800 rebate. recognize when it’s time to move forward with “The paper work to apply for rebates was done renovations. by our energy advisors. They had to retest the Perhaps you’re done with a home that’s too hot house efficiency after the upgrades. Their bill in the summer or too cold in the winter and you for advising, testing and rebate work was very are looking for added comfort. Whatever the case, reasonable.” BC Hydro wants to help and is offering various The Swans had more fibreglass insulation blown incentives to make it worth your while and a little into their attic and foam insulation installed into easier on your bottom line. the half of their house walls which Andrew Swan and his wife had “We had been aware were not previously insulated. been living in their 2-bedroom, Finally they had a ductless heat that there were 850 square foot Oak Bay bungalow pump installed in their living rebates for energy for 17 years when they decided room, which now heats (and could efficiency…but did not to renovate. Despite its smaller also cool) most of the house, so that realize how generous the baseboards come on rarely or size, the Hydro bills for their older they could be.” electrically heated home were close not at all. to $150 per month, so the Swan’s “We had been aware that there were happy to learn that they qualified for the were rebates for energy efficiency upgrades Home Energy Rebate Offer. prior to our renovations but did not realize how The Home Energy Rebate Offer is a partnership generous they could be. It has made the costs of program between BC Hydro and Fortisbc. This renovation a ‘no brainer’ in that our savings on program offers a variety of incentives for home electricity will pay off the costs in only three or energy renovations such as insulation upgrades, four years,” says Andrew. “We think of ourselves draftproofing, ventilation, space heating, water as green consumers who want to minimize our heating, and a bonus for installing three upgrades. energy footprint in the world for the sake of The Swans wisely decided to plan their future generations. So, it was exciting to find renovations with the unbiased advice of a Certified a way to make a significant reduction in our Energy Advisor. heating needs. More of a surprise to us was It was recommended that they change their how much more cozy the house felt after the

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When Dave Cuddy travelled to East Africa to do outreach work with Canada World Youth, he was struck by the importance and value families there place on education. For many, having an education means a person can contribute in more meaningful ways to their family’s well-being, said Cuddy, a relatively new resident of Metchosin. “There’s been a number of things that have struck me about it,” he said, reflecting on his initial trip and his newest undertaking, a national program called Education is Power (EIP). “I would say that the lack of opportunity is what is preventing people from making a better livelihood for themselves, and giving back to their community in a more sustainable and healthy way.” With secondary school costing families as much as $450 a year, many are unable to continue sending their children to school, which leads to a cycle of poverty and stagnancy. “Education is the major force that was lacking. With all of the other challenges that were surrounding people in East Africa, education was a tool that could help them solve each and every one of those challenges. I found that people were very passionate about receiving an education; they see it as a gift.” Current initiatives for which EIP partners are raising funds include providing tuition for five postsecondary and 16 secondary students in Kenya and Tanzania, the continuation of youth empowerment programs, the hiring of two new teachers at an overcrowded school in Kenya, and helping sponsor 19 high school and seven college/ university students to continue their studies. Cuddy, a founding director for EIP and a student in Royal Roads University’s global management master program, and his wife Robyn Penfold,

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Dave Cuddy and Robyn Penfold are looking to rally support locally for Education is Power, a program which helps provide young people in poverty stricken East Africa with more educational opportunities. a teacher-on-call in the Sooke School District, are looking to rally support here for this non-profit charitable program, and are focusing on local youth. The initial goal, Penfold said, is to get students and staff at West Shore schools excited about the opportunity to help these people for whom education is a critical element to a successful life. She and Cuddy have classes in five Vancouver Island schools on board so far, and they welcome requests to speak to local students and staff about the program.

“We really like the students to own it, because it’s really about them figuring out their place in making a difference,” Penfold said. “We like students to brainstorm, think it out, feel that much more proud about what they do. Putting together a project themselves builds confidence.” While fundraising on a school-by-school basis is one of the ultimate goals, there is an even bigger push right now to give students and teachers the tools with which to help the cause. Thanks to a commitment by

the Karen and Fred Green Foundation, every dollar raised by Canadian classrooms or youth groups between now and Dec. 1 will be matched with a $3 donation to EIP, up to $25,000. “They wanted to do this to engage more youth,” Penfold said of the donors. “They liked what we were doing as an organization. They didn’t want to just give a chunk of money, they wanted to make sure it was being productive.” Youth helping youth is a key premise of the volunteer-run charity. “Definitely we’re planting the seeds of the idea,” she said. “We want to get into schools and motivate kids. The goal with this matching funds campaign is to motivate the kids to make it at least a little ways further. It’s an opportunity to see their change magnified.” To jumpstart the local campaign, the couple are giving a presentation outlining EIP’s next Monday, Sept. 28, starting at 7 p.m. in the boardroom at Stephen Whipp Financial, 734 Goldstream Ave. For more information on the organization, visit educationispower.org, find them on Facebook at Education is Power Africa, email info@ educationispower.org or call 250-999-9556. editor@goldstream gazette.com

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they trudge around. The difference today is that they tend not to be wild dreams but an indication of the The Frankfurt international auto show covers an area roughly shape of things to come within the next couple of years.” Keith Morgan the same size as a small European country. Kia Sportage At least my feet figured that to be true after covering most of the premier Euro show’s 23 hectares. By the end of the day, the hybrid powered shuttles that I had pooh-poohed earlier in the day as transport for the lazy looked a mighty attractive method of returning to the main gate. Volkswagen Tiguan The show is a feast for the automotive senses with every Nissan Gripz 2+2 segment represented from tiny micro Crossover concept cars to oversized, grossly modified and, frankly, oddified BMW X5s. Keith Morgan Ten years ago, the big Euro shows Visit the Frankfurt Auto Show gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca Mazda Koeru were just an opportunity to gaze crossover concept longingly at makes and models we would never get to drive of a worldwide development program, which has seen test vehicles back home. Now it’s a global marketplace and manufacturers are more about that popular line soon as Driveway is heading to Venice to subjected to numerous durability and reliability tests, equivalent to a competing with world cars modified only slightly for each country. spend some time at the wheel. cumulative distance of more than 5.5 million kilometres, as Kia pointed And what the likes of Audi, VW, BMW are parading here will be VW group stablemate, Porsche is also going electric this year out recently, that’s “approximately 137 circulations coming to your neighbourhood showroom sooner rather than later. with its four-seat Mission E concept. It also of the Earth around the equator, and a far greater Particularly interesting this year is the Audi bombardment of boasts a 500-kilometre range and 600 horsepower distance than many motorists will cover in a lifetime alternative energy fuelled cars. Significant because the German performance. Don’t hold your breath for its arrival. of driving.” manufacturer has never been one to rush into following the latest It used to be that Asian manufacturers soft The little company that could is reminding us why fad or fashion. Its unveiling of its e-tron Quattro electric concept pedalled the Euro shows but not anymore. Nissan Mazda deserves to be among the big boys, unveiling means it’s come up with solid, performance oriented machines that is dazzling the crowds with its oddly named electric its Koeru crossover SUV concept. will not disappoint. The debut offers a foretaste of a production car set powered Gripz 2+2 Crossover concept. Its design Today’s Frankfurt Which brings me back to another Volkswagen for the model year 2018. A single charge will haul a car load for up to is inspired by classic desert rally cars and racing auto show coverage 500 kilometres, courtesy of the all-wheel quattro drive, which features bicycles. ‘celebrates’ global cars. Is Group offering from VW itself. The all-new Tiguan was announced with great fanfare at last week’s a front-mounted and two rear-mounted motors. Kia from Korea is showing its new Sportage it something to celebrate media preview. Take a look at the picture then Sharing the platform are some not too shabby hybrids! – The Q7 and promises it will go on sale early next year. The or do you yearn for the stretch your imagination. No, I mean stretch it in your e-tron 3.0 TDI quattro plug-in hybrid promise an all-electric range Sportage back story demonstrates how serious return of uniquely North imagination because we are apparently only getting of with up to 56 km. The Audi A4 g-tron is expected to consume less the manufacturer is about producing sport utility American cars? an extended version of the utility vehicle. And it’s than four kilograms of natural gas per 100 km driven. Doubt that one vehicles that have backwoods performance Visit DrivewayCanada.ca unlikely to arrive for at least another year. will sail our way despite the excesses of natural gas we have in our capabilities. to weigh in keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca corner of the world. Sneak peeks of the A4 range are there to see but The fourth-generation vehicle is almost at the end

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Proceeds of crime program supplies grant for vehicle The Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers unit has unveiled its new vehicle, which will double as a rolling crime prevention billboard. The new vehicle was purchased with a civil forfeiture grant from the B.C. government. The Civil Forfeiture Office, which puts confiscated proceeds of unlawful activity back into positive community programs,

awarded the $20,000 grant for the purchase of a gently-used Dodge Caravan and to have it wrapped with graphics and messaging. The branding was a collaboration between Crime Stoppers and local students and was designed by Camosun College’s graphic communication class. Besides being a crime prevention tool, the vehicle is also meant to encourage community

engagement and protect public safety. The unit serves as a resource for local law enforcement agencies by collecting anonymous tips that help solve crimes. Including the West Shore, the Greater Victoria unit serves 16 communities and often visits schools and public events promoting crime prevention and remediation. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

VGH pediatric ward receives help the stress of their hospital experience.” Last year, VGH’s pediatric unit cared for more than 1,700 children. VGH also serves as Vancouver Island’s pediatric

specialty hospital. The Community Services Fund is an annual fundraising campaign for B.C.’s public service employees to support local charities.

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Weigh in on the future of your library system Whether you complete the online survey or attend an upcoming community workshop, the Greater Victoria Public Library wants to hear your thoughts on the near future of the library system. The GVPL is developing its strategic plan for 2016 to 2020, which will outline its goals and priorities for the next five years. Ahead of the completion of that plan, it is encouraging the people it serves to weigh in on what they feel should be the key priorities over that time, and how best to serve the communities in which it operates. Deputy CEO Lynne Jordon says the goal is to involve as many residents of Greater Victoria as possible between now and Oct. 12. The online Strategic Plan Survey is available to fill out at gvpl. ca/communityinput until that date. Paper surveys are available to take away at all GVPL branches, including the Juan de Fuca branch in Colwood and the Goudy branch in Langford. The community workshop is planned for Oct. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the community room at the Central branch on Broughton Street in Victoria. Registration is required, and can be completed at the web page listed above or at any GVPL branch. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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It was clear who was the “home” team for Monday night’s Kraft Hockeyville game at The Q Centre in Colwood. The sea of blue and green jerseys gave the Vancouver Canucks a distinct edge over their opponent, the San Jose Sharks, in the fan support department. And one particular Canuck, Colwood native Adam Cracknell, no doubt gained a new following after he scored the winner 1:38 into the NHL’s newly minted three-on-three overtime to give Vancouver a 1-0 win in their first pre-season game. The newest Canucks signee, who played his minor hockey up the hill at Juan de Fuca Arena, snapped a shot over Sharks goalie Aaron Dell’s shoulder to send the sellout crowd to their feet. “I had a lot of time and picked the corner,” he said afterward, amid a throng of media members. He added it felt good to score the winner and play in front of some of the old hockey buddies. “I’m sure I scored a lot of Stanley Cup winning-goals on the road (playing street hockey), but this was pretty big.” The 30-year-old journeyman forward, who has played 82 NHL games in abbreviated stints with St. Louis and Columbus since 2010 and once played for the Saanich junior B Braves, had many friends and family in the crowd. Among them was Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton, who posed for pictures after the game with the 6-1, 216-pound right winger. Panorama Recreation Centre had won the right to host an NHL game plus $100,000 for arena upgrades from the national Hockeyville contest. The game was shifted to the larger arena from Panorama for various reasons, not least to accommodate national TV coverage. Nonetheless, there was very much a North Saanich flavour to the night. Given the numerous banners around the place celebrating the municipality as Hockeyville, longtime Peninsula Minor Hockey volunteer Cliff Orr dropping the puck for the ceremonial opening face-

off, and the collection of young Eagles players doing the ice scrapes during the commercial breaks, a person dropped into the building might have believed they were actually in North Saanich. “There’s a nice ambiance here,” Central Saanich resident Ethelwyn Smith said during the second intermission. Unlike most of the jersey-wearing adults at the game, she showed her loyalty by donning a Peninsula Eagles minor hockey shirt. “My son and daughter both played minor hockey at Peninsula,” said Smith, whose son, Brian, grew up and played hockey with the NHL’s Benn brothers, Jordie and Jamie, and “spent hours on the tennis courts” with them on the Smiths’ property. “Everyone is quite proud. I think it’s remarkable that this community (North Saanich) was able to pull this off.” Veteran commentator Don Cherry, who partnered with CBC’s Ron McLean for an on-ice Coach’s Corner instalment, made reference to the Benns, as well as Victoria’s Courtnall brothers – NHLers from a previous generation – in his comments. Hamilton, representing the host municipality, said to her belief the Hockeyville program is all about bringing the game back to its roots. “I think it’s about reiterating a sense of community,” she said. “Every one of those guys out there started out on a rink like this, or smaller, like a backyard pond.” For the young fans in attendance, she said, “memories are being made here. Kids are going to go off to school tomorrow and be talking about being here.” With the ice back in, the B.C. Hockey League’s Victoria Grizzlies and Island junior B league’s Westshore Wolves regain their home arena. The Wolves were scheduled to play Kerry Park on Wednesday (after the Gazette deadline), while the Grizzlies play their home opener next Thursday (Oct. 1) against the Coquitlam Express. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

(Above) Vancouver Canucks’ winger Adam Cracknell competes for the puck against San Jose Sharks defenders during the Kraft Hockeyville North Saanich 2015 preseason action at The Q Centre. The Colwood native scored the winner in overtime and happily faced the media afterward (left). Arnold Lim/ News Gazette staff

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Former Lightning softball players hitting the road Showcase team provides collegiate-style experience Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

Jessica Lusk and Avalon Grass have been teammates many times over the years as they’ve moved up the ranks with the Langford Lightning in girls fastpitch softball. Lusk, 16 and Grass, 17, played together this past season on the Vancouver Island Impact under18A travel team and are united once again on the Canada Futures Collegiate Showcase team. The fellow Belmont secondary Grade 12s leave next week for a competitive trip that will see them travel to Seattle, then head south to Georgia and Alabama, where they’ll play 10 games against junior college and NAIA-level ((National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) teams. The goal is to give the players not only a chance to play a high level of ball and get a taste of post-secondary life – they’ll bus it from college to college like oldtime barnstormers – but perform in front of scouts and coaches who recruit for college teams in the U.S. “We don’t get much opportunity

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living on the Island to see scouts and university coaches and all that,” said Lusk, who is primarily a pitcher but also plays shortstop and third base. “Going over to the Mainland and playing B.C. (rep) teams – B.C. is known for U-18 softball – so it’s hard competing with them, but we’re up there. I’m excited just to see some new faces.” Jacquelyn Novak, who coached the girls with the Impact and is in her first year as an assistant coach with the Futures team, said they’ve shown a real commitment and dedication to getting better, through attending regular weekend practices on the mainland and working out together at home. As such, they have demonstrated a level of coachability that any team or coach would welcome, she added. “The excellence is in the details. To get up to a certain level requires a certain amount of discipline, but to push past that it takes real dedication,” she said. Lusk and Grass, who plays right field, first base and catcher, took part in the Beyond the White Lines Academy in August and were invited to join the Futures team along with 34 other players from across Western Canada. While there’s been back and forth trips to the mainland for training, the opportunity to go on a major road trip like this one is

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Under-18 women’s fastball players Jessica Lusk, left, and Avalon Grass flank coach Jacquelyn Novak at Centennial Park, where the girls have played a lot of games over the years with Langford fastball. The trio are part of the Canada Futures Collegiate Showcase team set to play games against university level teams in the U.S. starting next week. Don Descoteau/ News Gazette staff

exciting, Grass said. “My teams have never travelled a lot, and with (the Impact) we went so many places with each other and got so much closer as a team,” she said. “The opportunity to go somewhere with a team of girls – I only know a couple of them but we’ve really bonded well together – it’s like one big family.” To gain more higher-level playing time, the Impact played in the Victoria-Saanich Women’s Softball Association at Hyacinth Park. While it proved to be a tough go

in their first season, Lusk said, the young squad “definitely improved towards the end of the year.” “That was fun, playing experienced ball players and meeting new girls,” she added. Novak said the games against college teams will be a good test for the young Canadians. “It does give them an opportunity that not every player gets,” she said. One stop on the busy tour will see them take in a practice at Auburn University in Alabama, home of the 2015 NCAA No.

3-ranked Tigers women’s softball team. “Just the exposure to the coaching styles and the rigour and the dedication that the college athletes show sets a good example for the athletes that do choose to (pursue a college career).” Sharing the softball load … As a way to defray the $2,000 individual cost of the U.S. trip, Lusk and Grass have set up a fundraiser page at www.gofundme. com/dh4mpu3c. Anyone wishing to assist them in achieving their goal can donate on that site. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Bowling returning soon, new operator taking over Langford Lanes prepares for October reopening Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff

Langford Lanes is silent and dark. The glass doors and windows are smeared with greasy hand prints where people have tried to peer inside at the neatly stacked colourful bowling balls and metal chairs. But all of that is about to change. “Our number one goal opening the door is going to be customer service,” said City Centre Park facility manager Gerry St. Cyr. He expected Langford Lanes and the restaurant to be fully up and running by mid-October, with league play and party bookings. But even with no official opening date as yet, St. Cyr said they have still been receiving calls from people wishing to book their holiday parties already. He stressed that the facility will be under new management and ownership. Langford Lanes and the Galloping Goose Grille were previously separate entities from the adjacent City Centre Park facilities, but they will now be owned and operated by Performance Plus Inc., St Cyr’s company. Planex Development and Langford Bowling and Entertainment Ltd., which operated Langford Lanes under an agreement with the City, went into receivership earlier in the summer. Langford Mayor Stew Young told the Gazette in June that if the situation was not resolved within 30 days, the City would find a new operator. Since that time, the sound of bowling balls thundering down wooden lanes and the crash of pins have been absent from the popular spot. “We’re definitely making some changes for the better,” St. Cyr said. He added that the bowling alley would focus on catering to league play while making open lanes more accessible to the public. The restaurant will also be getting a complete redesign, with a new menu and look. A new kitchen staff has been hired to create a menu from scratch with less expensive items, and offer faster service. “Our goal is to service people that are here at the park,” he said, mentioning the addition of a party room to cater to youth teams and other groups. The facility is looking to hire between 40 and 50 new staff members, St. Cyr said. While many former staff members moved on, he added, he’d love to speak with them if they’re interested in returning. A side concession with a full breakfast menu will also stem from the restaurant, to be open at 5:30 a.m. for early morning skaters and others using the facilities. Another focus will be the new lunch rush created by Belmont secondary students, St. Cyr said. He’s noticed students walking through

els football team hosts the Okanagan Sun on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. at Westhills Stadium. At the high school level, the Belmont Bulldogs junior and senior football teams welcome Spectrum High’s Thunder to Goudy Field Colin Gall today (Friday, Sept. 25). The junior game Jock Talk is at 11:30 a.m. and the While the BCHL’s Victoria Griz- senior game is at 2:30 p.m. On the volleyball court, the Belzlies are on the road this weekend, the squad is back in action on mont senior boys travel to Clarehome ice Thursday, Oct. 1, hosting mont Wednesday, Sept. 30, taking Coquitlam at The Q Centre. The on the host side, as well as Mount Douglas and Parklands. Royal Bay puck drops at 7 p.m. Coming off of a hard few days is at Pacific Christian School, where of fitness training, the Westshore the team will also face Oak Bay and Wolves are rested and ready to host Lambrick. Games start at 6 p.m. On the girls’ side, the Belmont the Peninsula Panthers in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League Senior squad travels to Saanich’s action Wednesday, Sept 30. The Lambrick Park Secondary, Tuesday, game starts at 7 p.m. at The Q Cen- Sept. 29, for a 7 p.m. start against the hosts and Oak Bay High School. tre. In soccer, the schedule was still On Friday, Oct. 2, the Wolves travel to Pearkes Recreation Centre being finalized, but Royal Bay was to take on the Saanich Braves, with scheduled to host Oak Bay in Tier 1 play Tuesday, Sept. 29. Kick-off is at the action starting at 6:30 p.m. In AAA midget play, the Juan de 3:45 p.m. Check www.lowerislandFuca Grizzlies Midget Tier 1 hockey schoolsports.ca to confirm details. Colin Gall is an athlete, sports fan team hosts the Tier 2 Campbell River Tyees Saturday, Sept. 26 at and Grade 11 student at Mt. Douglas secondary. Send him information 2:30 p.m. at The Q Centre. The boys of fall are in action this about your upcoming West Shore weekend when the Westshore Reb- sporting events to jocktalk@telus.net. This week, the News Gazette introduces a new weekly feature by student writer Colin Gall, which aims to keep sports fans up to date on weekend happenings around the West Shore and what area teams are up to elsewhere. We’re happy to welcome Colin to our team.

Langford Lanes remained locked up and dark this week, but plans are afoot to re-open the facility soon. Between 40 and 50 employees will be hired to staff the lanes and the redesigned restaurant.

City Centre to reach other amenities and the goal is to provide them with alternative meal options from what they would find at the school or elsewhere. Even with the new plans in place, St. Cyr said they still want more input from the community. Upgrades to the facility have been spurred by previous suggestions by the public about areas that needed improving. For more information on league play or to book the facilities, phone 250-391-1738. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

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He said civil society needs to push governments into making policies for lasting changes. “We need to fight this [racist] rhetoric and see everyone as human beings.” Crelinsten said the countries with the most resources to aid Syrian refugees were the ones furthest away, like Canada, and were doing very little to speed up the process of accepting refugees. Chris Kilford, former Colonel and Canadian Defence Attaché in the Canadian Armed Forces said “Canada was and still is the land of opportunity.” He said the history of the region surrounding Syria had played a great role in the war. “The writing is on the wall… As long as the fighting in Syria continues unabated so will the flow of refugees.” He mentioned the argument that it is “not our issue” which is often raised but pointed out that many European and North American countries did not have clean hands when it comes to intervening with less than noble intentions. “We have a moral obligation… due to our own overseas meddling.” He said that “these people should not be seen as economical or financial burdens,” and it has been historically proven that refugees’ contributions to society were positive in the long term. But he doubted whether Canadian agencies would be able to process the number of applications in the proposed time frame to accept the number of refugees that they had

“It’s like a game, like political football. It brings very terrible feelings … No one really cares about the people.” – Pearson College student Wahid, from Syria already committed to. David Lau, executive director of the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society, said “a lot of Canadians don’t fully grasp… how privileged they are to be here.” He was concerned that while he had noticed a great period of an increase in tolerance, it seemed to have ended somewhere in the late 1990s. “I think Canada could be entering a really scary period of time.” He said Canada had the capacity to take in more refugees than the government targets due to its vast size and resources. But he, along with the other members of the panel were disappointed with Canada’s commitment. “We don’t want to be on the wrong side of history on this.” After the discussion Wahid expressed his frustration with how the rest of the world viewed the situation in Syria. “It’s like a game, like political football,” he said. “It brings very terrible feelings … No one really cares about the people.” His words were deliberate while he spoke. “You can’t really feel the pain unless you go through it.” He paused for a moment. “It just hurts.” katie@goldstreamgazette.com

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Pacific Landing introduced Pacifc Landing, has finally landed. Developers of the idyllic space by the sea, neighbouring both the Esquimalt Lagoon and Royal Roads University will break ground in October. President Randy Royer said he recognizes change can be challenging but assured the public he plans to change the area for the better. “We feel a very heavy responsibility that this is about land stewardship. The site is a magical one,” he said. “I have developed 30 properties around North America... And I get the idea of services.” Royer continued by saying he intends

to be part of the community for a very long time and hopes to transition the property to a “new magic.” “When I come here I have a hard time leaving the site (because) it feels magical,” Royer said. “We are transitioning that magic to something different but we think it will be way better... We have all agreed we can do something better.” Phase one is expected to be complete in approximately 16 to 18 months with the entire six-phase development taking between three to five years to build out. alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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Neighbourhood feel on Triangle Mountain site Home builder happy to be moving into area Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

Developers sometimes get a bad rap for swooping in, buying up a swath of property, carving it into smaller lots, then selling it off at a profit, never to return again. Chris Bowness likes to think he’s more invested in Vista Estates, a new Triangle Mountain neighbourhood that his company is partnering on building out. Bowness, president of custom home builder Alair Homes Victoria, is thrilled with the fact he and his family are building their dream home on one of the 18 view lots created since 2011, when developer Fritz Karger decided to do something more with land his own family resided on for years. “I like to say there’s an added attachment (in building your own home on land you’re developing),” he says. “You feel an added connection to the community around you and there’s an added sense of pride.” With a five-year-old son already in school and a daughter who’s two, Bowness and his wife Scarlet – she’s the company shareholder and also operates a home-based baking business – are looking to put down roots in Colwood. “We wanted security and stability for our family,” he says. “We designed the home and picked the lot. This is our long-term plan for the family (to stay here).” Bowness, who graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Victoria 20 years ago and has since shifted his focus to architectural engineering, is jazzed, to say the least. On the day the Gazette caught up with him, they had

Chris Bowness, president of Alair Homes, digs in on the lot that by next year will be the site of his family’s new home. Alair is part of a local team that is developing single-family homes atop Triangle Mountain, here on Demel Road and on nearby Robson Place, under the Vista neighbourhood branding. Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff

just broken ground on the lot for their custom-built home. Part of what he likes about the Vista Estates project, which is on an elevated and reinforced area bordered by Fulton Road, Karger Terrace and Demel Place and features the more recently dedicated Robson Place, is the combination of local companies that have worked on the project to date. “You’ve got different professionals involved, virtually all of whom are based on the West Shore.” Besides Karger himself (F.K. Develop-

Q: WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A NEW HOME? Buying a brand new home is a big decision and an important investment and there is a lot to think about. You want to buy with confidence, enjoy the experience and know you’ve made the best decision for you and your family. Typically, buying a new home takes place over time and in several stages. To begin with, you want to take some time deciding on your priorities – what you want in a home, where you want to live and how much you want to spend – and then explore what’s available. Once you have narrowed your choices down to one community, one builder and one home, you are ready to work out the details

and sign a contract with your builder. Then it’s time to step back and let the builder do the work. Some of the things you should consider and questions to answer before getting to this stage are: • what is the surrounding community like; what amenities does it have and what is the proximity to work and schools? • what size, style and layout of the home – inside and out – works for you and your family? • how do you plan to finance the project or finished home? • explore your options; what do the various builders have to offer? • does the neighbourhood fit your needs; what are the long-

term plans for the area? • do your homework on investigating the builder, their previous jobs and reputation • what time frame do you expect or need for the project? Other things will no doubt come up, but remember, there are no dumb questions, especially not when it comes to a purchase as large as a new home. To advertise in Homefinder, contact Christine Scott at: cscott@goldstreamgazette. com or Shelley Westwood at swestwood@ goldstreamgazette.com

ments), who raised his family in the original Robson homestead, Bowness lists such contributing local companies as architectural designer Java Designs; Westbrook Consulting, civil engineers who do “land prep;” structural engineers Mann Engineering, and others having a hand in creating this exclusive neighbourhood. The lots are a healthy size – 7,500 square feet is common – and the four large, highend homes built so far use a significant chunk of the available space. The Bowness home, the fifth to be built

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