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Chamber tackles regional jobs, economic study Report forecasts growth areas and hard-to-fill positions Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff

Have you ever wanted to see into the future?

Well, the Westshore Chamber of Commerce has just released information that could be the closest thing to having a crystal ball, at least regarding the shape of the Greater Victoria job market into the next decade.

The Chamber, in conjunction with the Greater Victoria Development Agency, has unveiled a 77-page Labour Market Partnership Project report that maps out demographic and labour market trends, and educational achievement.

While its projection of nearly 15,000 new jobs between now and 2022 is eye-opening, possibly the most import aspect of the document is that it maps out best practices for meeting employment demands in the region over the next decade.

“The greatest gap is the fact there isn’t an integrated labour market,” said Julie Lawlor, the Chamber’s executive director. There are some great partnerships already in the region, she added, but the problem is they aren’t interconnected.

While the data assembled by the Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria – the researchers – wasn’t broken down by municipality, Lawlor said the West Shore can still use the information to become a driving force and contribute to the prosperity of the region.

Among the projected labour force demand increase of 14,736 new jobs by 2022, the top categories for growth are: • Nursing – 1,100 new positions • Support workers in legal, social community and education services – 1,000 • General office workers – 800 • Health services support workers – 770 PLEASE SEE: Training gaps seen, Page A5

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Water wonder Colwood residents Tara Higginson and son Anson, who’s nearly two, check out a sample of ocean water using a bucket on the beach at the mouth of Esquimalt Lagoon during a morning visit to the site. Higginson says the two drop by the seashore almost every day as part of their routine.

Langford hearing sparks confusion Council approves zoning changes to Happy Valley area lots Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff

Confusion steered discussions Monday night at Langford’s council meeting. With four public hearings on the agenda and another space allotted for public participation on any other items on that evening’s agenda, chambers were bustling with residents’

questions and concerns.

Most in attendance were there for the last hearing, relating to a package of three properties just off Happy Valley Road put forward by developer Paul King. A number of residents voiced concerns over the potential height of future buildings and safety concerns stemming from an overflow of parked cars.

But after a few people spoke on issues unrelated to the application, it became clear to council there was some confusion over what was being discussed.

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The way the application was packaged led some residents to believe that all three properties were up for rezoning, forcing Mayor Stew Young to clarify what matters were up for discussion.

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Parks hidden treasures on the West Shore Discover a new favourite spot Arnold Lim News Gazette staff

The Goldstream News Gazette spoke to several mayors and councillors in search of hidden park gems in the West Shore.

Responses ranged from the familiar to the obscure, but all shared their favourites, sometimes with a childhood story on some of the best places in our own backyard.

Ken Williams - Mayor of Highlands: Highlands resident for 27 years Williams calls Highlands a “cornucopia of park treasures,” with almost 40 per cent of this rural community designated as park land. While he said there are too many to mention them all, he pointed to one with a 360-degree view of the municipality that he especially enjoys.

“One of my favourite places … is Lone Tree Hill. It’s within walking distance to where I live and after a short, but vigorous hike up the trail, there is a plethora of cozy spots to rest and enjoy the peace and beauty of the Highlands vista,” he says. “The experience never fails to inspire me and I always come away with more energy than I used to get there and back home.”

Others he enjoys include Gowlland Tod Provincial Park, Mount Work Regional Park, which has a large area within the Highlands, and Scafe Hill, which is part of Thetis Lake Regional Park.

Moralea Milne - Metchosin Councillor: Metchosin resident for 26 years The moss-laden trees on one of Milne’s favourite walks are “almost primeval,” and the air there almost seems steeped in antiquity, she says.

“One of the most magical walks I take is from Roche Cove, along the Galloping Goose, to Metchosin Creek and to Matheson Lake,” Milne says.

The Roche Cove walk, between four and five kilometres, begins at the parking lot off Gillespie Road, but she warns suitable footwear – i.e. more than flip-flops – is needed for the somewhat steep descent. She also reminds that anyone using the area must bring

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Many residents on the West Shore enjoy the area’s various parks, trails and other green spaces, such as this spot at Lookout Lake, throughout the year regardless of the weather. We talked to a number of elected officials to find a few hidden gems that some residents may not know even exist. out any garbage they create.

“It’s a lovely spot to spend some time in quiet appreciation. As you climb back up the path, take the turn to the right and you will follow Metchosin Creek to its beginning at Matheson Lake,” she says.

“Along the way you will find yourself immersed in a true West Coast rain forest experience.”

One can view the inner expanse of Roche Cove as you head east along the Goose, passing through Garry oak bluff habitat. Matheson Lake emerges before long.

Continuing to the right takes you around the lake and eventually back to the Goose, but a shorter trail to the left, accessed about 100 yards back on the main trail, provides a shorter route that will return you more quickly to the Goose.

Stew Young - Mayor of Langford: Langford resident for 55 years Young, who has lived in Langford his whole life, says despite being known for its active development scene, the city has some family-oriented park gems of its own.

“Growing up around here, you look around and there wasn’t much going on for kids and I think our stigma carries on,” he says. “We are not known for those things out there, but we have put in more spray parks and things for kids to do than anywhere.”

Glen Lake Park, which includes a playground and a waterfront area that continues to be popular with residents, is one of many little getaways within the city. Lesserknown spaces exist, including a beach area hidden off the Galloping Goose near the other end of Glen Lake.

Young notes there are no signs pointing to its location. It’s a “relatively unknown area you need to get to know,” he says, one that is a great place to just relax or go fishing. Parking is limited, but some spots are available near Rex Road and Jacklin Road, which will put you within walking distance of a trail near the old Belmont school, which will lead you to the far end of the lane.

He says a park in the middle of the Westhills development, up past the end of Langford Parkway,

is another becoming more known by residents, who are making it a destination for the whole family.

David Screech - Mayor of View Royal: View Royal resident for 18 years View Royal isn’t necessarily known for its parks, but should be, Screech says.

“There is actually quite a few parks not a lot of people know about. One of them I am particularly fond of is the View Royal part of Knockan Hill Park,” he says.

“That is a piece of property, 2.5 acres with beautiful views over to the west, with Garry oak and arbutus trees.”

View Royal purchased the park in large part due to a local group called the Friends of Knockan Hill Park rallying to secure the property that adjoins the Saanich section of the park. In total it spans 12 acres, but the entrance Screech prefers is in View Royal at the top of High street.

“Largely it is just a natural park; unspoiled, no playground equipment or anything like that. It’s a nice, quiet space and a nice place to walk and the view of the Sooke

hills is wonderful.”

Screech points to the popular Portage Park as a definite “gem,” with the trail and new playground additions, but another area steeped in local history is a highlight for him.

“Another beautiful spot in View Royal a lot of people don’t know is the beach access right at the foot of Stewart Avenue,” he says.

“The view of Esquimalt Harbour is quite astounding and it’s a lovely, quiet little beach with the access named after one of the pioneer families in View Royal. One of the family’s descendants still lives on that street.”

Lilja Chong - Colwood Councillor: Colwood resident for seven years First-term councillor Chong, a longtime West Shore resident, is particularly fond of two Colwood parks.

“Lookout Lake park is listed on Colwood’s city website, but it still remains a hidden gem because many people don’t realize it’s there,” she says. “Why it’s one of my favourites, is because there are multiple trails you can hike, making for a different adventure each time. Best of all, you can arrive on a beautiful, sunshiny day and even find that you have the lake to yourself for a private swim.”

Another of her favourites is the Cavendish lands, federal park land that borders Esquimalt Lagoon.

It’s accessible from many points, including through the Esquimalt Lagoon bridge, Royal Roads University and Belmont Park. It’s a place that played a part in Chong’s childhood.

“This one especially resonates with me, because it was a place I would pass time with my friends throughout my middle school and high school years. The Cavendish lands are very much untouched, and once submersed in it, it’s like (one is in) a mystical land of bluffs, moss and old trees. The view is beautiful, the air crisp and you are surrounded by the sound of birds. It is, indeed, a Colwood hidden gem and much like a natural paradise.”

For more information on these parks and others around the West Shore, visit the municipal websites at highlands.bc.ca, metchosin.ca, cityoflangford.ca, viewroyal.ca and Colwood.ca as well as crd.bc.ca/ parks. alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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Safety concerns with more cars Continued from Page A1

After apologizing for any confusion and explaining that only the Vision Way lot was up for rezoning – the other two already allow residential development – he was also forced to clarify details of the height restrictions.

The existing zoning allows for two storeys to a maximum of 10 metres or 33 feet. An increase to three storeys was requested.

Flipping between different measurements added to confusion.

Staff members also clarified the City is moving towards using storeys as the measurement for height restrictions, not meters or feet, adding to frustrations.

“There’s a significant difference between 10 and 12 meters,” said Langford resident Michael Morgan, who lives in the area.

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her concerns later in the meeting, arguing that neighbouring houses on Vision Way are ranchers and the addition of three-storey houses on the lot in question would have a negative impact on the visual landscape. It was a view expressed by many.

King tried to ease residents’ concerns, promising that the proposed units for Vision Way would stand roughly 32 feet in height, or just under 10 metres.

“We have no reason to go any higher,” he said, adding that 15 of 25 houses in the area were already three storeys high.

Another major concern brought up by residents was parking, which many said is already a problem in the area.

“I’ve actually had to pull up on the sidewalk to let a car pass,” said Michael Morgan.

The problem of overflowing

street parking raised a number of safety concerns for residents and Young promised to have City engineers address the issue.

“I know what happens, the garage gets filled,” Young said, which leads residents to park on the street.

While a number of houses in the area have one-and-a-half parking spots allotted to them, King said his proposal planned for at least two spots. “We’re going to provide all of the parking we can,” he said. “It’s an advantage for us.”

He agreed to work with City staff to find ways to make the driveways large enough to park two cars, plus have a space in the garage of each unit.

Council ultimately voted to approve the application and amendments to the bylaw. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

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Sooke riding get what may be a final chance to hear the views of their MP hopefuls, when the Metchosin Community Association hosts an all-candidates forum on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 William Head Rd. Candidates from the four major parties have been invited. The Conservatives’ Shari Lukens, Green candidate Frances Litman, the Liberals’ David Merner, and current Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca MP Randall Garrison of the NDP have confirmed they will be attending. MCA vice-president Johnny Carline will moderate.

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Difficult-to-fill positions revealed include engineers, dishwashers, pharmacists, senior executives and farm labourers.

Not only did the study reveal potential job prospects, Lawlor said, it highlighted training gaps between employees’ skills and potential employers’ expectations.

While she said there is an expected skill gap for those entering the workforce, the study highlighted the fact that employers were finding that job seekers lacked the necessary skills – many were either in mid-career or changing careers. Those missing skills ranged from basic resume and cover letter writing abilities to communication and teamwork skills. Lawlor said this highlighted a need for cross-over training for related career paths.

This information could help students, and those transitioning, fill a future void by pursuing the necessary training. “It helps provide a bit of a marker,” Lawlor said.

The research, funded with grants from different branches of government, saw more than 70 employers surveyed, as well as 12 educators and trainers. Focus groups with 22 representatives from community agencies were also conducted. katie@goldstream gazette.com

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Frances Litman, Green Party Canada’s youth unemployment rate is at 13 per cent, what would your party do to help more young Canadians find work?

The Green Party will create a national Community and Environment Service Corps, providing $1 billion/year to municipalities to hire Canadian youth. This program will provide paid employment for 40,000 youth every year for 4 years, for a total of 160,000 youth positions. Youth completing the program will receive a $4000 tuition credit that they can apply to further education and training.

Our proposed Canadian Sustainable Generations Fund will make critical investments in trades, apprenticeships, and education, and will ensure that all Canadians have the skills and training to prosper today and contribute to building the Canada of tomorrow. These investments in skills training will complement targeted national infrastructure investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy production, digital upgrades, clean-tech manufacturing, tourism, the creative economy, and emerging technologies.

Youth are struggling under a burden of student loans. Greens would move to eliminate tuition fees for post-secondary education and skills training for Canadians by 2020, starting with those who are least able to pay. Existing student and future federal student debt would be capped at $10,000.

We’ll also remove the inadequate two-per-cent cap on tuition for all First Nations and Inuit students.

What should Canada’s role be in dealing with international refugees?

Canada should be among the world leaders in accepting international refugees. For example,

we believe that Canada should be accepting up to 40,000 refugees from Syria over the next five years.

We should be using the Canadian Armed Forces to help bring Syrian refugees to Canada by the most efficient means possible, and those with family in Canada should be allowed immediate entry to complete their processing in safety.

What would your party do to ensure seniors are able to live comfortably in their retirement?

Over 600,000 seniors live in poverty. The Green Party would introduce a Guaranteed Livable Income that ensures that Canadians of all ages have the means to live in dignity with a roof over their head and food on the table.

This will save money through better health outcomes and reduced crime rates as well as improving our quality of life.

Our National Pharmacare Program will provide seniors with affordable access to the medicines that they need. By expanding and co-ordinating the patchwork of public and private schemes, and bulk purchasing of generic drugs, Canadians could save up to $11 billion annually.

Ninety per cent of seniors deal with at least one chronic disease.

Treating those diseases amounts to 60% of 60% of all senior health care costs. But often those in need of long term care end up in emergency rooms, which are not designed to meet their needs and have high costs. Greens support an Aging in Place approach which supports seniors with home care that enables them to stay at home, in their community.

How would your party address the need to strengthen Canada’s infrastructure and what project would you say is the highest priority for your riding?

The gap between the infrastructure funding our communities need and the funding they receive is estimated at $350 billion. Investing in better roads, bridges, water and wastewater treatment, affordable housing, transit and cycling infrastructure creates local jobs as well as improving our cities and towns. The Green Party would provide one point of the GST – about $6.4 billion annually – to fixing up and building infrastructure in our communities.

In Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, there are two main priorities. We

need to ensure that the federal government contributes its fair share to wastewater treatment (sewage).This needs to happen without the pressure of artificial deadlines, allowing for a good local process. Second, the federal government needs to invest in better transit and cycling infrastructure. In this riding, a comprehensive approach to traffic along the Trans Canada Highway needs to have a complete approach including buses, high-occupancy vehicles, and cycling, not simply an interchange at McKenzie Avenue that moves traffic faster into the next traffic light.

What do you believe is the most important election issue for your riding and why?

Bringing back democracy and pride in Canada is what I hear most about at the doorstep. People are ashamed that Canada is no longer a leader in peacekeeping, or leader in climate action, or leader in global poverty alleviation. We must introduce a form of proportional representation so that everyone’s vote clearly counts, reduce the power of the Prime Minister’s Office, and make this a proud country once again.

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OUR VIEW

Communication is the best fix

It seems the West Shore’s two largest municipal councils and city staff gained some insight into what makes effective public process over the past week.

Between the public hearing for a project at Metchosin and Painter roads in Colwood, and public hearings at Langford council for several development proposals, numerous residents voiced concern and frustrations at how change might be coming to their neighbourhoods.

In Colwood, residents near the proposed site for a multi-residence project continue to disagree with the city’s vision for the busy area and are frustrated by what they say is council’s lack of listening to residents as the proposal has moved through the process.

In Langford, frustration voiced at council this week appeared equally fuelled by unfamiliarity with the public hearing process and the city’s batching of multiple properties together for one discussion, a common practice by Langford.

Confusion over several issues had to be clarified by Mayor Stew Young, leaving some residents speaking on issues not directly related to the public hearing being discussed. It left some residents wanting to ask council members broader questions, which were directed to City staff members for future discussion.

People get upset when they don’t get the chance to ask questions of their elected officials.

The phrase, “Why do we bother coming if they’re not going to listen to us?” is whispered far too many times at these meetings.

With development and growth continuing on the West Shore, more residents will likely exercise their right to be heard. It may be time for council to re-evaluate how they distribute information to the public, or at least make that system more transparent. At the same time, more residents need to familiarize themselves with the process of local government and do a little research before complaining.

Conflicts involving residents, municipalities and developers can only be expected to increase as more agenda items strike a chord with residents. If the three groups wish to avoid some of that friction in future, they all need to work more closely together. Councils are supposed to follow the wishes of residents in overseeing their community’s growth and as such, both have key roles to play in the process.

Frustration comes when people feel they don’t have all the information, or don’t fully understand where someone else is coming from.

More frequent and open communication by developers and councils is the best way to get their message across and truly hear residents.

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Dozens of studies across In North America many countries with we tend to focus on different methodologies how food is grown and not only confirm the harvested. Consumers increase in food waste face a myriad of labels but suggest food waste when they shop for David Suzuki is even higher and on Thanksgiving feasts — with Scott Wallace the rise. In Canada, food organic, free range, cagewaste cost estimates free, Marine Stewardship increased from $27 billion to $31 Council, fair trade, non-GMO, billion between 2010 and 2014. vegetarian-fed and locally grown In a world where one in nine among them. From a sustainability people doesn’t get enough to eat point of view, though, the most — many of them children — this important question is missing from is unconscionable. According to these labels: Will this food be eaten the World Food Programme, poor or will it end up contributing to nutrition kills 3.1 million children the world’s growing food-waste under the age of five every year. problem?

It’s the cause of almost half of child We’re hearing a lot about food waste lately. Every year a staggering deaths in that age range. When it comes to feeding the world, one-third — 1.3 billion tonnes — of distribution and waste appear to be the world’s food is wasted after it greater problems than population. has been harvested: 45 per cent of And yet we continue to destroy fruit and vegetables, 35 per cent more forests, drain more wetlands of fish and seafood, 30 per cent and deplete the oceans of fish to of cereals, 20 per cent of dairy meet the needs of a growing world products and 20 per cent of meat. population.

Food waste ends up in landfills, Not only that, the monumental increasing methane emissions economic losses from food waste and contributing significantly to represent money that could be used climate change. A recent study to fund much-needed social and found Americans waste close to environmental programs. Money $200 billion on uneaten food while lost in North America would cover Canadians throw away $31 billion. most of Canada’s federal budget.

These figures only account for Food waste in Metro Vancouver 29 per cent of the full cost of waste. homes adds about $700 a year to a They don’t include factors such household’s grocery bill. as labour, fuel to transport goods

Every morsel of food wasted represents unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions, conversion of natural ecosystems to agricultural lands and disruptions to marine food webs. Based on 2007 data, the UN estimates that the equivalent of 3.3 gigatonnes of CO2 emissions globally can be attributed to food waste. Canada’s total emissions, in comparison, are about 0.7 gigatonnes. If food waste were a nation, it would be the world’s thirdlargest emitter.

We need to tackle food waste at all levels, from international campaigns to individual consumption habits. In September, the UN agreed to an ambitious global goal of reducing food waste by 50 per cent by 2030 as both an environmental and humanitarian imperative. Earlier this year, Metro Vancouver joined the international effort Love Food Hate Waste to meet municipal waste goals and encourage individual behavioural change. A similar U.K. campaign led to a 21 per cent cut in food waste over five years. Grocery stores in France and other countries are offering discounts for misshapen produce under an “ugly fruits and vegetables” campaign. Businesses are using audits to map out where food waste is affecting bottom lines.

Food waste is a crime against the planet and the life it supports.

Reducing it not only addresses food insecurity, it benefits everyone.

This Thanksgiving dinner, whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, carnivore, locavore or pescetarian, plan for a zero-food-waste meal. Show thanks for ecosystems, growers and harvesters by buying only what you will eat and eating all that you buy.

GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, October 9, 2015

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West Shore news

Royal Bay opens to public

… through the decades

A new facelift for the Boys and Girls club in Metchosin, a con man picking up a woman with lies of being a big league baseball player and a sheep owner looking for a witness to her sheep’s killers are among the headlines pulled from past Goldstream News Gazette articles.

2005

Reds and wanted her to go with him. Williams gives notice at her job and sells her car in preparation for the move, even giving him money to get by. After Richens forges a cheque with his mother’s name on a long-closed account, Williams realizes there is no big contract waiting.

And 12-storey buildings, a town centre, business parks and cluster housing are highlights from the third draft of Langford’s official community plan.

men stole a pipe and $15 but ignored a $3,000 stereo system and tape collection.

Also making headlines the week of Oct. 9, 1985: Alvin McLeod, a Grade 12 student at Edward Milne high school in Sooke, receives minor rib injuries when an oxygen tank’s regulator valve explodes in the metalwork shop.

And, the owner of a flock of valuable sheep decimated by a pack of dogs in East Sooke is looking for a witness. Marilyn Young says a man saw the dogs chasing the sheep, but having caught the canines herself she didn’t think she needed a witness to claim the loss. She turns out to be wrong and is out 11 sheep killed or wounded by the dogs, including a prize ram.

– Complied by Arnold Lim

The Boys and Girls Club purchases 98 acres of rural splendour in Metchosin, a deal that promises a facelift for the club’s 1985 summer day camp programming. The land, formerly used A 26-year-old Sooke man and

by B.C. Corrections, became his 14-year-old girlfriend are tied available when the B.C. Building together with speaker wire and Corporation deemed it surplus left in the bush while their capin 2003 and gave first right of tors take off in the man’s car. refusal to the club.

The man escapes and returns Also making headlines the home to find three masked men week of Oct. 9, 2005: ransacking his house. The three Despite rain, the 19-member Tour de Rock team lifts spirits as they rolled through the NOTICE OF West Shore, stopping PROPOSED TAX EXEMPTION only to peddle support BYLAW NO.1586 for childhood cancer research and support Take notice that the Council of the City of Langford intends to adopt “Tax Exemption programs, including Bylaw No.1586, 2015 under the authority of section 224 of the Community Charter.

Camp Goodtimes. They The purpose of the proposed tax exemption bylaw is to exempt the non-profit earn a heart-warming organizations listed below, to the extent indicated, from property tax imposed under welcome from more section 197(1)(a) of the Community Charter for the year 2016 than 500 students Estimated Amount of Taxes That at Dunsmuir middle Would Be Imposed on the Property Non-Profit Organization Name school.

If It Were Not Exempt and Property Description And, the debate over 2016 2017 2018 the proposed fireworks 100% Exemption bylaw lights up View Juan de Fuca Cadet Youth Society Royal council. When Roll No. 01-62-327-06159.000 the smoke clears, coun948 Dunford Road 1,790 1,826 1,863 cil gives third reading to Langford Fifty and Up Club a bylaw that will ban the Roll No. 01-62-327-07522.001 2637 Sunderland Road 2,927 2,986 3,045 sale and regulate the Metchosin Farmers’ Institute discharge of fireworks Roll No. 01-62-327-06411.005 within the town. Coun1040 Marwood Avenue 89 91 93 cil passes it by a 3-2 Roll No. 01-62-327-06411.008 vote, with councillors 1040 Marwood Avenue 21,060 21,481 21,911 John Rogers and David Roll No. 01-62-327-06439.250 Screech opposing.

1040 Marwood Avenue 1,005 1,025 1,046

1995 Langford resident Ronald Earnest Jay, 33, having earlier pleaded guilty to a brutal assault on his girlfriend, Sasha Peters, and received a restraining order against seeing her, uses using his car as a battering ram in an assault on the same woman.

At one point he pushes Peters’ vehicle about 100 feet along the road, according to the prosecutor. Jay then walked up to Peters’ car and punched her through an open window. Jay pleads guilty to a charge of assault.

Also making headlines the week of Oct. 9, 1995: Langford’s Darren Larry Richens dupes Rhonda Williams into believing he is a bigleague baseball player, telling her that he was joining the Cincinnati

South Vancouver Island Rangers Roll No. 01-62-327-13906.060 3498 Luxton Road Lighthouse Christian Academy Roll No. 01-62-327-06299.010 1289 Parkdale Drive Society of St. Vincent De Paul Roll No. 01-62-327-05647.010 2784 Claude Road West Shore Chamber of Commerce Roll No. 01-62-327-05790.021 2830 Aldwynd Road Westwind Plaza (JV) Properties Ltd. (Goudy Library) Roll No. 01-62-327-05709.202 119-755 Goldstream Avenue Westwind Plaza (JV) Properties Ltd. (Goudy Library) Roll No. 01-62-327-05709.203 115-755 Goldstream Avenue Habitat for Humanity Roll No. 01-62-327-04188.140 849 Orono Westhills Land Corp (Victoria Conservatory of Music) Roll No. 01-62-327-06385.006 210-1314 Dumont Avenue Royal Canadian Legion Roll No. 01-62-327-05731.100 761 Station Road 25% Exemption 3279321 Nova Scotia Limited (Belmont School) Roll No. 01-62-327-06047.010 3067 Jacklin Rd 3279321 Nova Scotia Limited (Belmont School) Roll No. 01-62-327-06047.040 3008 Brittany Dr

The Sooke School District Board of Education invites the public to come and tour the brand new Royal Bay secondary in Colwood.

This is the perfect opportunity to see where the Ravens spend their days and to learn about the

NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW NO.1587 Take notice that the Council of the City of Langford intends to adopt “Tax Exemption Seniors’ Supportive Living Bylaw No.1587, 2015 under the authority of section 224 of the Community Charter.

The purpose of the proposed tax exemption bylaw is to exempt the Prince Edward (BC & Yukon Command) #91 Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion from property taxes imposed under section 197(1)(a) of the Community Charter.

Under the Tax Exemption Bylaw, property in Langford located at 753 Station Avenue, legally described as: Roll No. 01-62-327-05731.110 Lot: 2, Plan VIP78559, Section 72, Esquimalt District PID: 026-232-588 that is being used in relation to the 75 unit Seniors Assisted Living Supportive housing, will be exempt from such taxation.

The tax exemption granted under the Tax Exemption Bylaw is for a period of 10 years, 2016 through 2025 inclusive.

If the proposed tax exemption were not granted, it is estimated that the Prince Edward (BC & Yukon Command) #91 Branch Estimated Amount of Taxes That of the Royal Canadian Legion would be liable Would Be Imposed on the Property for the following municipal property taxes If It Were Not Exempt in the first three years as follows: Prince Edward (BC & Yukon Command) #91 Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Roll No. 01-62-327-05731.110 753 Station Avenue

25,677

26,191

26,715

9,244

9,429

9,618

5,703

5,817

5,934

6,362

6,489

6,619

YMCA-YWCA of Greater Victoria 1310 Dumont Avenue 202-1314 Dumont Avenue 1318 Dumont Avenue 1319 Rosewell Avenue

1,898

1,936

1,974

The City of Langford Public Library 102-1314 Dumont Avenue

1,823

1,860

1,897

13,692

13,966

14,245

52,609

516

-

-

-

-

This notice is given pursuant to sections 94 and 227 of the Community Charter.

Any inquiries respecting this notice may be directed to Mr. Jim Bowden, Administrator, City of Langford, Tel: 478-7882.

2018

48,609

49,581

50,573

Take notice that the Council of the City of Langford intends to adopt “Tax Exemption Public Athletic and Library Facility Bylaw No.1588, 2015 under the authority of section 224 of the Community Charter.

The purpose of the proposed tax exemption bylaw is to exempt Westhills Land Corp from property taxes imposed under section 197(1)(a) of the Community Charter.

6,767

20,430

2017

NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW NO.1588

6,634

20,029

2016

This notice is given pursuant to sections 94 and 227 of the Community Charter.

Any inquiries respecting this notice may be directed to Mr. Jim Bowden, Administrator, City of Langford, Tel: 478-7882.

6,504

19,636

different educational spaces created within the school.

The open house runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Light refreshments will be provided. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

Under the Tax Exemption Bylaw, property in Langford located at 1310, 102-1314, 202-1314, 1318 Dumont Avenue and 1319 Rosewell Avenue, legally described as: Roll No. 01-62-327-06385.006 Lot 1, Pl EPP38718, Section 86 and 87, Esquimalt District PID 029-290-139 Westhills Land Corp

that is being used in relation to the operation of the YM/YWCA and Victoria Public Library, will be exempt from such taxation.

The tax exemption granted under the Tax Exemption Bylaw is for a period of 10 years, 2016 through 2025 inclusive.

If the proposed tax exemption were not granted, it is estimated that Westhills Land Corp would be liable for the following municipal property taxes in the first three years as follows: Westhills Land Corp Roll No. 01-62-327-06385.006 YMCA-YWCA of Greater Victoria (Facility) and The City of Langford (Public Library) 1310, 102-1314, 202-1314 and 1318 Dumont Avenue and 1319 Rosewell Avenue

Estimated Amount of Taxes That Would Be Imposed on the Property If It Were Not Exempt 2016

2017

2018

41,266

42,091

42,933

This notice is given pursuant to sections 94 and 227 of the Community Charter.

Any inquiries respecting this notice may be directed to Mr. Jim Bowden, Administrator, City of Langford, Tel: 478-7882.

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Belmont pushing barriers

Residents experience life at hall

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Clockwise from top left: Candice McLeod, left, and son Connor McLeod-Milne, 5, watch as volunteer firefighter Casey Moore helps Connor try out the “Jaws of Life” high-pressure cutters. George Nagayasu, 10 of Langford, looks down from midway up the climbing wall and Shelby Marion, 3, tries her hand at spraying a pressurized fire hose with the help of volunteer firefighter Jim McDonald, during the annual Langford Fire Rescue open house at the No. 1 hall. The family oriented event had a long line in the morning and the crowd continued throughout the day.

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Belmont secondary is taking education a step further this year and that means venturing into the wilderness.

While the new outdoor education program, offered to grade 9 and 10 students, is still getting off the ground, teacher Dan Beattie said the response from the students has been great. “I know they’re keen to get out there,” he said, noting they’ve been working on building teamwork and trust closer to the school.

While students are “moving into the more adventurous phase of the program,” Beattie said they are also learning about social responsibility, the environment and how to be prepared for Mother Nature.

“It’s a bit of a cross between environmental appreciation and recreation,” he said.

Activities the students partake in include everything from hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking to orienteering.

Since this is the first semester for the program, staff are still finalizing what the course will look like, but Beattie said he hoped to eventually add a multiday trip as a wrap up.

While this program creates a number of unique challenges, one of the biggest is building a collection of equipment for the students to use. Beattie said the program is happy to accept donated items members of the community may find collecting dust in their homes.

“We don’t have a lot of gear yet,” he said.

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Beattie said new or gently used items such as ropes, tents, hiking backpacks, compasses, canoes, kayaks and mountain bikes would be greatly appreciated and put to good use by the students.

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Dinner raffle funds Metchosin seniors program

On October 19th

Six-course meal up for grabs Arnold Lim

The annual Parisian Cafe is one of many activities celebrating seniors in the Metchosin community.

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For more information visit The Metchosin Seniors Information and www.franceslitman.ca www.greenparty.ca Resource Centre is raffling off 220 opportunities for a gourmet, six-course dinner for eight, delivered and served right in your home. The dinner, donated by local culinary artisans, is one that cenPhoto courtesy Metchosin Seniors tre co-ordinator Colleen Brownlee said will keep Information and both your belly and your heart full.

Resource Centre “There are people Capital Tree Service will be providing that live here (who Vegetation Maintenance service are) at the point now on behalf of BC Hydro, throughout when their families are the District of Metchosin, City of not close by,” she said.

Centre volunteers act Langford, City of Colwood and Town as a liaison, in such sitof View Royal effective immediately uations as when “mom and will continue through to the end is (alone) at home. She of February 2016. might need a friendly ST. MARYS’ METCHOSIN Anglican Church visit, a ride or help buyMaintenance will include pruning and would like to THANK EVERYONE who ing groceries.” removal of trees. Should you have supported and contributed to the success The centre, operated any tree concerns contact: by a non-profit sociof our Blackberry Festival, especially Pacific Centre Family Services ety, provides services • ROYAL BAY BAKERY - for the generous Capital Tree Service at helps our most vulnerable children and families and connections for donation of their time and expertise in the get the life- changing counselling they need. seniors, many of whom 250-415-7244 making of the pie shells wish to remain living or capitaltree@shaw.ca • GLENROSA FARM RESTAURANT - for in their home as long www.capitaltreeservice.ca as possible. Volunteers donating the delicious scones for the tea help with doctors’ • THE PATHFINDERS AND GUIDES OF visits, picking up pre1ST LANGFORD TROOP who served in the scriptions or grocertea room and ies, or any other needs seniors might have as • OUR VOLUNTEERS who picked berries, www.pacificcentrefamilyservices.org/donations they age in place. assembled pies, made jams, jellies, baking, 345 Wale Rd, Victoria, The society was 100% Locally Owned cordial, chocolates and artwork.

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Financially, the centre operates entirely on grants and fundraisers, of which the dinner raffle is the largest of the year, Brownlee said.

The winning ticket will be drawn at the society’s Nov. 5 annual general meeting.

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LANGFORD EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES ( ESS ) We are a team of volunteers who respond during emergencies to provide essential services including food, lodging, clothing, etc. to people who have been evacuated from their homes by such disasters as fire, flood, earthquake, etc. We work together with Protective Services, Fire Rescue, and Emergency Management British Columbia.

If ESS is of interest to you please contact us for further information or, attend our training meetings held at 7 PM on the second Monday of each month (except December, July, and August) at Langford No. 1 Fire Hall 2625 Peatt Rd. Should you decide to join ESS, you will receive free training, which will not only enhance your own preparations for disasters, but also enable you to make a rewarding contribution to your community.

The province has partnered with more than 100 teachers to develop new curriculum to be introduced into classrooms on the West Shore and across B.C. in the next three years.

The Minister of Education and the B.C. Teacher’s Federation also teamed up on a wideranging support plan to allow teachers to get the information and training needed to bring the

new curriculum to life in their classrooms. The plan includes: • Learning sessions for teachers at provincial and local levels • Webinars, videos and district-level teams to enable teachers to learn first-hand what is working in the classroom • Extra time set aside over the three years so districts and teachers associations can collaborate on training for teachers • Dedication of two existing professional development days to the new curriculum in 2016-17 and 2017-18.

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maps out what is expected to be taught in classrooms across the province. It will be phased in, with kindergarten to Grade 9 available for teachers to use this year on a trial basis, and full implementation next year. “The BCTF and its members have been key partners in building the new curriculum and this support plan,� Education Minister Mike Bernier said in a release. “It’s my hope we build on this work together for an even more collaborative relationship moving forward.� katie@goldstreamgazette.com

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Urban Smart is a funky runabout Portland, Ore - Mercedes-Benz chose the road. The all-new 2016 model has a a funky city to showcase its urban city more grownup look to it. The length is runabout, the all-new Smart fortwo (for exactly the same, making easy to park and two people). turn but the width side-to-side has been Since Portland is already increased by 10cm, making known for “keeping it the front cabin a much weird” it was amazing to more conventional size. see just how much attention This size update also helps this little car got in a city make the design look more littered with strangely masculine, with bigger coloured hair, far out headlamps and taillights. fashion, trendy food trucks There are even LED marker and more hipster beards lights available. The body

by Zack Spencer than a lumberjack show. is still made of dent-resisOver and over, the questions tant polymer panels that can be replaced from passers-by asked if we were individually. The black sections of the body attending a Smart car convention. Perhaps are made of high-strength, lightweight not surprisingly given there were more steel that makes up what Mercedes calls than a dozen brightly coloured Smart cars the Tridion Safety Cell. This has proven to buzzing around the city during the threebe a very safe in the previous car and now week media launch. utilizes more of that lightweight steel.

Looks: Just like Vancouver, Portland Inside: With a wider cabin, the dash is in the Car2Go car-sharing program so now looks like a more conventional subthose blue and white cars are all over compact. The quirkiness of the previous car

was fun but this new model is much more practical. The space between the driver and passenger never feels cramped and the rear cargo rear has an additional 10L of space. I particularly like the clam shaped rear tailgate and flip up hatch, providing a sturdy platform to sit on. The biggest news for many buyers will be the addition of a smartphone cradle built right into the radio unit. With this, the driver’s smart device can charge and provide information to the radio via Bluetooth and the free Smart Cross Connect app lets the driver use the basic functions of the phone like music, navigation and phone via large buttons.

The test unit was an early Beta unit and had many bugs. To be honest I ended up using my phones native apps but I did enjoy the useful cradle. There is an optional navigation screen, but instead of opting for the $1,300 extra cost I’d stick with the phone holder.

Drive: What has really changed is the way this latest Smart drives. Gone is the

jerky transmission of the older unit, it is replaced by a 5-speed manual or an all-new duel clutch 6-speed automatic.

The manual is a first for this market and made the most out of the new 900cc turbocharged 3-cylinder engine. With only 89hp and 100lb.-ft of torque, the 5-speed made diving in and out of traffic a lot of fun. The vast majority of buyers will get the automatic equipped with a sport setting that also provides a more spirited drive. For those that want paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, the buyer needs to opt for the sport package that also upgrades the wheels from 15-inches to 16-inches. The wider platform makes the 2016 Smart much more stable at all speeds, in fact on the highway it was very smooth and could easily keep up with traffic.

Verdict: The Smart car has always been a lifestyle choice. Starting at $17,300 there are plenty of subcompact cars with seating for five and much more

cargo capacity but this car isn’t about getting the most for the money but getting around with ease. The turning radius is amazing; the driver can make manouevres you would imagine only a cyclist could pull off. It’s really remarkable. Parking is a snap and the smallest spaces are there for the taking.

The Smart is available with an optional moon roof, the convertible version, along with the electric model will come sometime in 2016.The rest of the trim packages include the middle Passion trim for $18,800 and the top Prime model for $20,900. To get a car with an automatic, the buyer needs to add $1,400 to each trim and the sport package is $800. This isn’t an inexpensive car but it is a much better Smart in every direction.

The Lowdown: Power, 89hp 900cc turbo 3-cylinder.

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Popular West Shore forest lands to remain under protective care Nature Conservancy of Canada seeks to preserve properties in Highlands and Langford Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

Douglas fir forests are key elements of two West Shore properties included in a transfer of lands from financially struggling The Land Conservancy to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Kindwood, a 72-acre parcel in Highlands that sits adjacent

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to Thetis Lake and Mount Work regional parks; and Lohbrunner Woods, a forested area excluded from TLC’s Lohbrunner Farm property on Lippincott Road in Langford, were among 26 properties around B.C. transferred last week from one conservancy group to the other.

“TLC has done great work in the past and it’s unfortunate where they have ended up,” said Lesley Neilson, communications manager with Nature Conservancy of Canada.

“The important part is to keep these lands in conservation.”

The properties contained in the transfer agreement were identified as having the highest ecological value among lands in TLC’s portfolio,

Neilson said. Her group has been monitoring the potential for such lands to fall out of conservation status since TLC’s financial troubles were brought to light several years ago.

The Kindwood lands were donated to TLC in two sections, in 1998 and 2002. The Land Conservancy’s website describes it as “ecologically significant, as it is a relatively undisturbed mature secondgrowth forest in an area that is rapidly losing its natural areas due to urban expansion.”

The late Norma Lohbrunner donated her family’s farm property to TLC in 2007, with the promise that it would be protected in perpetuity and never be sold or mortgaged.

The farm section, which

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remains in the care of TLC, is a source of fresh local produce, operating under the name Lohbrunner Bird Sanctuary and Farm.

The Land Conservancy’s financial troubles over the years have been blamed largely on the non-profit organization taking on more properties than it could realistically handle, mortgaging existing holdings to purchase new ones.

Neilson said the Nature Conservancy of Canada operates differently, using endowments to create funds with which to purchase new lands to preserve.

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Volunteer View Royal is asking residents and other interested parties for their help in removing invasive species at Mellor Park.

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Grizzlies pushing through BCHL challenges Hockey weekend offers chance to play catchup Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

Despite a rough start to the B.C. Hockey League season, the Victoria Grizzlies aren’t pushing any panic buttons.

In the middle of a three-gamesin-three-nights stretch, the Grizzlies are relishing the opportunity to improve their record.

Tonight’s game in Duncan against the Cowichan Valley Capitals and tomorrow’s contest at The Q Centre against the Surrey Eagles, along with last night’s home game against Alberni Valley (played after the Gazette’s print deadline), give the team a chance to get back into the thick of things in the BCHL’s Island Division, team captain P.J. Conlon said earlier this week.

“Some people might look at that

as a tough schedule, but the guys in the room are looking at that as an opportunity to get things back on track here,” he said. “We’re a confident group and I think you’re going to see that this weekend.”

Having just one win in eight starts heading into yesterday’s game and averaging less than two goals scored per game, the Grizzlies have worked on some specifics, Conlon said.

“A lot of the games early on we’ve found that we’ve been getting a lot of chances, but we haven’t necessarily been scoring on them. So our focus in practice this week has been bearing down in those opportune moments and trying to make sure we’re stronger around the net and finishing all the pucks we can.”

It’s not as if the Grizzlies are getting blown out. Of their six losses, only two have been by more than two goals, and one of those, Sunday’s 4-1 loss to Vernon, saw the visitors score an empty netter at the end.

“Our goalies have given us

a chance in every game,” Conlon said of Mitchel Benson and Michael Galajda.

“Anytime you can have two rookies come into the league and battle as hard as they have in net; they’ve kept us in some games where maybe we struggled a bit at times; that radiates a lot of confidence within the dressing room and gives us a lot of hope moving forward. So if we can finish off some opportunities and along with some strong goaltending, we’re going to start winning some games.”

Through eight games, Benson had better numbers, going 1-2 with a 2.50 goals against average and a .927 save percentage. Galajda was still looking for his first win after five starts, having posted a 3.58 average and .883 saves mark.

Alternate captain Cole Pickup, like Conlon one of the key veterans on the team, agreed that goaltending hasn’t been an issue for the Grizzlies, but maintaining focus and working hard every shift has tended to be a challenge at times.

“It’s not like we’re getting dominated five-on-five … it’s just that we’ll lose a battle and then one mistake costs us a goal,” he said.

In Sunday’s 4-1 home loss to Vernon, the Vipers turned their game up a notch in the third period, breaking open a 1-1 game with a big play and keeping the pressure on until the end.

“It’s just playing a full 60-minute game and making sure we’re doing our job when we’re out there,” Pickup said. “It’s a little battle in the corner, or chipping the puck in at the blueline, it could be anything.”

There’s definitely been some bright spots. As Pickup pointed out, the Grizzlies’ penalty killing is in the top half of the league.

Offensively Nick Guiney is emerging as a scoring threat and newcomer Brayden Gelsinger has been steady, leading the club with more than a point per game. And Pickup, a buzzbomb in the offensive zone, and steady defenceman Kevin Massy, quarterbacking from the point, are both making regular

contributions to the attack.

Pickup, who’s played on teams without good chemistry, said a positive sign is that everyone is sticking together on and off the ice.

Conlon added that the older players try to support younger teammates as much as possible.

“I think most importantly we have to show up every day and work as hard as we can and set a strong example on the ice,” he said. “The veterans really believe in the group that coach Didmon has assembled here and it’s just about coming together as a group and trying to turn around some of these close results.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Sports Hall of Fame hosting induction dinner Region’s sports elite gather at Bear Mtn. The Class of 2015 has already been revealed, but on Oct. 17 at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort and Spa, they’ll be officially inducted into the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame.

The regional body’s annual induction gala dinner and ceremony will see six athletes and two builders installed.

Athletes include Olympic downhill skier Lauren Woolstencroft, Alexander (Sandy) Peden in shooting, Olympic swimmer Rick Say, professional and national team soccer player Ike MacKay, marathon runner Bruce Deacon and Major League Baseball pitcher Steve Sinclair.

Builders going into the hall this year are curling coach and Olympic medallist as a player, Elaine Dagg-

Jackson, and longtime school and community wrestling coach Ed Ashmore.

The event, which doubles as a fundraiser for the hall of fame, includes a buffet dinner and attendees can browse displays featuring the inductees’ sports careers. The ceremonial part of the evening features audio-visual presentations for each inductee as well as a speech from them or a family member.

The organizing committee expects the event to sell out. Tickets are $110 each or $1,000 for a table of 10 people. They can only be purchased online, visit gvshof.org by midnight Oct. 16 to register or find more information. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

Hall of fame growing ■ With this year’s inductees, the membership in the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame stands at 205, including athletes, teams, builders and media.

■ 2014 inductees were Chris Hall (lacrosse), Stephanie Dixon (Paralympic swimming), Laureen Hibberson (tennis), Al Howie (ultramarathon), Eli Pasquale (basketball), Stan Peterec (martial arts), Jim Reed (multi-sport builder) Lynne Beecroft (builder, field hockey) and the 1994 Commonwealth Games sports committee.

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All carriers were asked to submit an essay, describing what it meant to them to be a Goldstream Gazette paper delivery person.

Martel has been selected the winner for 2015.

Martel has been a carrier for almost a year and has two paper routes.

He delivers 90 papers every Wednesday and Friday. In his essay, Martel shared,“The job has been a stepping stone in getting me out of my comfort zone.”

When told about the award, smiling broadly, he said,“It is very flattering to be ‘Carrier of the Year’. I’m shocked and surprised all at once!”

When asked what he likes most about delivering the Goldstream Gazette, Martel says, “As a first step, it’s been a good start for me.

I enjoy the flexibility because I can do it in my own time and independently. Also, many of the residents know me now.”

A couple of Martel’s hobbies include lifting weights and riding his bike. He added, “Right now, I’m finishing my adult grad. I also really enjoy writing and would like to write a novel in the future.”

A big part of Martel’s life is his one year old dog, Koby - a Shitzu mix.

“I usually like large dogs but I went to the SPCA and saw this little puppy.

He looked pitiful and without thinking, I started petting him.

Before I knew it, he was coming home with me!”

We, at the Goldstream Gazette, are very proud of Martel and the dedication and perseverance that he demonstrates towards his paper delivery job.

Congratulations Martel on being “Carrier of the Year”

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This was not somethi ng I had expected to be for as long as I have bee doing n. Despite all of the thi ngs in life which have cropped up and tried to dissuade me from doing this noble job, I persisted.

There have been many times I considered quitting, but instead of doing that, I worked ha rder instead.

How did it start? It began with a yellow sli paper hanging out of my p of mailbox. Spotting it and taking it inside, I smoothed it ou t upon my desk to see that it was a job offer for a paper route very near to my house.

It seemed simple enough, and I had nothi ng to lose – so I called up promptly, and organized an at-ho me meeting with a memb er of staff named Alison.

For the seven or-so mo nths that I have been employed as a carrier for the Gazette, I have missed only two days. There have been countless days where I would rather not have gone out and done my deliveries – but I pe rsisted. I’ve trekked through heat an d heavy downpours. I’v e never given up.

As small and insignifi cant my job may seem others, it has been a ste to pping stone in getting my out of my comfort zone. I’m gla d I spotted and respo nded to that job advertisement. When it does come time for me to move on to something else, I hope that whoever takes over my routes will get as much benefit ou t of it as I have.

Each month one of our Goldstream News Gazette carriers is chosen to be Carrier of the Month.

The carrier is selected based on their outstanding service and long-term commitment to delivering the paper. Sometimes a resident will call in and ask for their carrier to be recognized which we gladly oblige.

Carrier of the month is a good way to show appreciation for all the hard work and dedication our carriers show us twice a week. If you would like to nominate your carrier for Carrier of the Month, please do so by sending an email to circulation@goldstreamgazette.com or call Mellissa at 250-478-9552.

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RETURN TO Health Volunteer Visitors are needed to provide social support for isolated/lonely seniors following hospitalization. Training to address age related issues begins in mid October, Wed afternoons for 7 continuous weeks. Seniors Serving Seniors at 250-382-4331.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS 2 BDRM TOP FLOOR UNIT with 180’ ocean view directly across from sea walk in Campbell River.

Low taxes and strata, recent updates, self-contained washer & dryer, parking stall, great for first time buyers, retirees, or rental income. 19+ Asking $125,000.

Call Dave 250-850-0044.

HOUSES FOR SALE

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity.

250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

PETS

SELLING? I charge far less commission. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3. âœąWhen you buy a property with me I give you $2,000 to $10,000 cash! www.JimParsons.com One Percent Realty Call me now at 250-508-0739.

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PETS PUPPIES. 8 weeks old, Vigorous hybrid of wolf/shepherd/lab. Vet cleared, shots.

Obedient, strong, very affectionate. View by appointment.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE 3 seater sofa, good condition, you pick-up.

Call (250)477-7819.

RENTALS

FREE LARGE padded cocktail bar, brown. (250)652-1651.

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 (1910/13) Tiger Wood oval frames of Ma and Pa, 16�, $99. Call (778)265-1615.

CLOTHES RACK, adjustable, w/wheels, as new, $45. Call (250)595-3210.

EXTRA LARGE quality fleece lined dog coat, $20. Call (250)727-7741. View Royal.

GARDEN FURN: 4 chairs, chaise lounge, green/white cushions, glass table w/ umbrella, $75. (250)658-8201.

WHEEL COASTERS (4) for under couch $15. 2 espresso High chairs$45. 778-440-5599

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TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

AUTO SERVICES

LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a quiet, bright 3 bdrm townhouse, garage/storage, W/D hookup, fenced backyard. $1051/mo.

Share purchase $2500. Gross income $47,000+. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

FREE REMOVAL of all vehicles, cash paid for some. Any condition. Call (250)889-5383

TRANSPORTATION

CARS 2010 CHEVY Cobalt LT, 4 door, black, power everything, auto, A/C, less then 73,000km, $8,000 with full tank of gas!

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HomeFinder Find a place to call home

Q: HOW DO YOU TELL IF YOUR HOME IS STILL WORKING FOR YOU? As a homeowner, you are the best judge of what is working and what is not in your current space, you may also be too close to the situation.

It’s time to take a step back and put aside any emotional and sentimental connections you may have and continue with an open mind.

It may be hard but sometimes the best thing for you in the long run could be moving on to bigger (or smaller) pastures.

Go through your home room by room and gauge how often that room is used, what it is used for and if there are any changes you would or could make to maximize the potential of the space.

Sometimes simple storage solutions can add to the efficiency of a home as well as making it feel larger. Another tip for making rooms feel bigger is to de-clutter items that may have collected during a season. By donating or selling unused items many homeowners are able to find new uses for spaces that were once filled with items collecting dust.

If you don’t want to get rid of items for sentimental reasons you can also rotate items being displayed in your home every season. This will not only make the spaces feel fresh but with fewer items displayed at once rooms will also feel bigger.

But when evaluating rooms in your home don’t forget outdoor living areas. We’re lucky here on the West Shore to enjoy a relatively mild climate all year long that let’s us enjoy more time outdoors, at least between rain storms.

It’s important to assess your backyard or outdoor spaces on how they fit into your lifestyle. If you love to garden but don’t have room for one, that could be a reason to sell. On the other hand, if you’d rather be enjoying an indoor activity or have a health issue that limits your time outside but have an out-of-control forest, it may also be time to sell.

To advertise in Homefinder, contact Christine Scott at: cscott@ goldstreamgazette.com or Shelley Westwood at swestwood@ goldstreamgazette.com

GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » MONTH TO DATE OCT.09/15

COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

87/602 » 128/945 » 3,348/3,927

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NET UNCONDITIONAL SALES / TOTAL, OCTOBER 2014 NEW LISTINGS / TOTAL, OCTOBER 2014 ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS / TOTAL, OCTOBER 2014

SELLER’S TIP |Small upgrades can help give a home a facelift before listing

Is it time to renovate or sell your home?

Some renovations may not see financial return warns expert Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff

As cooler weather triggers those nesting instincts and home accessories go on special fall sales, the ageold question of whether it’s time to sell or renovate is running through many homeowners’ minds.

While potential buyers are gauging prospective houses on the amount of work they need versus the amount of time and money buyers want to put into them, many potential sellers are also doing the math.

“There’s going to be a tipping point if you spend too much,” said Matthew Hobor of Hobor’s Homes, a construction company that specializes in custom builds from the ground up.

He said if homeowners spend too much money upgrading, especially after the home is appraised, they are less likely to see a return on money spent.

Hobor said the best way to gauge whether your home still meets your needs is to determine if you require more space, then determine the best way to address that issue, whether via renovations or by buying a new home.

“It really depends on what you want to spend and what you want to get out of it,” he said.

Often, older homes have layouts that can be adjusted, thus opening up the house, he said. And some features such as fireplaces and walls

can be moved, as long as there are no structural issues.

But he warned that as soon as a homeowner starts adding square footage onto a home, it’s very difficult to see that investment returned.

While it is possible in areas such as Oak Bay, where the value of the land could be much more than the home. He said the West Shore was not one of those areas. “You can get that new home with more space quite affordably.”

For those homeowners looking to upgrade to a bigger nest, Hobor suggested some renovations to make a home more appealing to potential buyers.

He said the obvious one is a fresh coat of paint, which can breath new life into a tired space. But Hobor said to also include flooring and trim into renovations before putting a home on the market.

He also reminded homeowners not to forget about the exterior, which can often need a fresh coat of paint and weathered trim replaced.

“That will definitely give it a facelift,” he said, adding that landscaping, like a healthy lawn, will also catch a potential buyer’s attention.

“Those things are quite aesthetically pleasing.”

Besides more basic upgrades to give a home a new facelift, he also suggested changing tired countertops to make a bigger statement and give the impression of an upgraded kitchen.

While kitchens and bathrooms are often credited for as big selling features for homes Hobor warns they can come with big price tags as well.

“Your average bath renovation or upgrade can start to push (the cost), but might be worthwhile,” he said.

Hobor suggested only doing one

Photo contributed

Matthew Hobor, of Hobor’s Homes stops for a picture while installing new baseboards in the bathroom of a home. He suggested costeffective renovations like this to help improve a home’s value on the market. main bathroom to help minimize costs. “If it’s very dated, it might be worthwhile.”

He warned that undertaking renovations on a second or third bathroom is a project probably best left to the home’s next owners.

So if you find yourself re-evaluating your household needs and revis-

iting whether your current accommodations are meeting those needs.

Keep in mind, soometimes a few minor renovations is all it takes to realign the situation.

But if your need for more space can’t be met, it may be time to move on. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

A view from above Traffic makes its way along Four Mile Hill in View Royal, as seen in this photo from atop the E & N Rail Trail bridge.

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NEWS GAZETTE GAZETTE NEWS

more details in Real Estate Victoria, available FREE on news stands now

OPEN HOUSES OCT. 9 - OCT. 15 , 2015 VICTORIA

304-2427 Amherst Ave. 209-938 Dunford Ave., MLS 352159, Saturday 2-4 $234,900

OAK BAY

#304-2757 Quadra St., $214,900 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. David Rusen, 250-413-7594

206-1318 Beach Dr. $349,900 MLS 356733, Saturday 12:30-2 RE/MAX Camosun Daniel Clover, 250-370-7788

80 Saghalie Rd, From $296,900

ESQUIMALT

Daily 12-5 (except Friday) Concert Properties 250-383-3722

Saturday & Sunday 12-5 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty John Monkhouse, 250-216-6343

601-103 Gorge Road, $199,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Velma Sproul, 250-213-2858

Daily 12-5 Chard Development Ltd. 250-590-9440

760 Hanbury Pl, $499,900

WEST SHORE 665 Latoria Rd., $675,000 MLS 356519, Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Don Bellamy, 250-744-3301

SAANICH PENINSULA 5-7925 Simpson Rd, $344,000

102-608 Broughton Street, From $229,000

HIGHLANDS

MLS 356834, Sun. 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

Daily 12-6 8-1060 Tillicum Rd, Bosa Properties, 250-382-2672 $587,900

728 Yates Street, From $371,900

DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131

MLS 355932, Sunday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Daniel Clover, 250-370-7788

104-1240 Verdier Ave., $339,000 MLS 356564, Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131

1165 Deerview Pl, $699,900

Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444

248 Glenairlie Drive, $529,900 Saturday 12-1:30 RE/MAX Camosun Cheryl Barnes, 250-413-7943

3080 Langford Lake Road, $429,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

MLS 356691, Saturday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Cheryl Barnes, 250-413-7943

Katherine Engqvist/ News Gazette staff

Fall fire

2845 Bryn Maur Road MLS 356372, Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lenna Dallen, 250-479-3333

A Metchosin resident (operating the backhoe behind the fire) takes advantage of a recent stretch of sunshine to do some fall clean-up in his yard by burning debris left from the summer.

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WOW!! $299,900 - ON WEST COAST ROAD.

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED RANCHER !!! Only steps to the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the huge LR w/vaulted ceilings, country kitchen, sep dining room. Master Bdrm offers a large walk-in closet. New paint & gorgeous new floors! Private back deck & a stunning front porch. Located on a level, fenced .13 acre lot. Plus a greenhouse and shed & water features.

RV or Boat Parking. Great starter, retirement home or weekend getaway. MLS 356550

MIKE WILLIAMS 250-478-9141 • WWW.MIKESELLSVICTORIA.com

Meet your REALTOR®

Daryl Ashby

Ross Casey

Kent Deans

Wally Gregora

Mike Holmes

Clayton Morris

Gabriella Pakos

Stacey Scharf

Mike Williams

Nancy Vieira

645 PEARS RD - $529,900

OPEN HOUSE - Sat 1-3

In beautiful sunny Metchosin sits this family home with a Master loft bedroom plus three more bedrooms, a flex room and entertainment room downstairs with a huge 5’ ft. crawlspace for storage this home really allows for lots of living space. Enjoy the views from the full glass picture windows of the Metchosin Golf & Country Club with the Olympic Mountains as your backdrop and rolling countryside. Just a short stroll to Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park. Walking distance to West-Mont Montessori School. Outdoors is a nicely landscaped and fenced 1/3 acre with a big old oak tree shade tree and a lovely cedar deck with southern sun. Comes with a separate Workshop and a man’s best friend huge dog house; combined with a double car garage and RV spot!

NANCY VIEIRA • 250-514-4750 • www.nancyvieira.com $359,900 WILL GET YOU THIS!!

Exceptional Townhouse !!! Complete with Stainless Steel Appliances, in the HUGE BRIGHT GOURMET KITCHEN. Tons of room in this 3 Bdrm, 3 Bthrm “ FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME “.

Decorators dream built to the highest standards with 9 ft Ceilings, Dining and Living Area, Crown Molding, 2 Balconies, Master Bdrm complete with Ensuite Bthrm, Large corner Electric Fireplace, Panoramic UV Protected Windows, Central Vacuum. All this and an ENORMOUS DOUBLE GARAGE !!! PRIVATE END UNIT!! LOW STRATA FEES !! This wonderful place to call home is located in a quiet neighbourhood close to all amenities in the heart of Langford. MLS 351306

MIKE WILLIAMS 250-478-9141 • WWW.MIKESELLSVICTORIA.com

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www.pembertonholmes.com • Drop in to chat with our duty realtor about your real estate needs.

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Growing Fast & Selling Even Faster!

L I V I N G W E L L I S A N A R T.

NOW SE LLING!

FIND YOUR INSPIRATION AT WESTHILLS Master bedroom on main floor.

Modern living from 2,270–2,718 sq. ft.

Priced from $569,900 (incl Net GST)

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Phase 1 – Sold Out | Phase 2 – Sold Out Phase 3 | Now Selling

Only 3 Remaining Easy living from 1,880–1,896 sq. ft.

Priced from $399,900 (incl Net GST)

Family living from 2,127–2,618 sq. ft.

Priced from $544,900 (incl Net GST)

VISIT OUR SALES CENTRE | OPEN DAILY FROM NOON TO 4PM WESTHILLSBC.COM | 250-474-5899 1247 BOMBARDIER CRESCENT LANGFORD, BC | FOLLOW THE LANGFORD PARKWAY INTO WESTHILLS, THEN FOLLOW THE OPEN HOUSE SIGNS TO THE WESTSHORE PARKWAY AND PARADISE FALLS. All pictures are representative only. The developer reserves the right to modify or change sizes, prices, layout and specifications without notice. This is for informational purposes only and is not an offering for sale. An offering may only be made by Disclosure Statement and/or Prospectus.

JOB WLC-17574

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NEWS GAZETTE

ROBERTS LANDING 772 Hockley Ave in the Heart of Langford

Our mobile mortgage specialists are conveniently located.

SHOW SUITE OPEN HOUSE

Opening November 1, 2015

FRI OCT 9th 4pm-6pm (elevator available)

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Shaw Cable & Internet for the first year!

Rent in a BRAND NEW building!

ALL UNITS ARE CORNER SUITES / ALL SUITES ARE 1,000+ SQ FT 2 bed, 2 bath starting at $1550 • 9’ Ceilings • Vinyl plank Flooring • Side by side in-suite laundry, Dishwasher • Secure keyless entry • Smart in-home wiring

Meet Darryl Hill, your local Coast Capital Savings Mobile Mortgage Pro. Can’t make it to a branch? Darryl will come to you where you are, whenever it works for you. He can bring you our best products and rates on new mortgages, renewals, and even construction or development financing. Give Darryl a call. He’d love to help.

Darryl Hill 250.920.6869 darryl.hill@coastcapitalsavings.com coastcapitalsavings.com

• Pet friendly (1 cat or 1 small dog) • Heat pump / Air conditioning • In-suite storage • 100% Smoke Free • Hot Water on Demand FREE • 1 Parking Stall Included

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Introducing an entirely new collection of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom harbourfront homes at Encore. Endless views, sunset swims, and luxurious finishings await.

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$296,900

1 Bedroom + Flex

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, October 9, 2015

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West Shore sports teams busy over the next week Brayden Gelsinger and the Victoria Grizzlies are in action Saturday night at The Q Centre against the Surrey Eagles. Game time is 7 p.m.

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Among Westshore RFC rugby teams, only the Div. 1 Valhallians men play this weekend. They are tentatively set to host Port Alberni at Juan de Fuca at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.

Both the Belmont varsity and junior varsity football teams are playing in New Westminster this Friday, Oct. 9.

On the high school soccer pitch, the Royal Bay senior boys host Claremont

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On the junior side, Royal Bay hosts St. Andrews on Wednesday, Oct. 14, before the final regular season game Monday, Oct. 19 when the West Shore squad hosts Oak Bay. Games begin at 4 p.m.

On the volleyball court, the Belmont senior girls cross town to Lambrick Park to take on the hosts and St. Michaels University School on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

In senior boys action Wednesday, Oct. 14., Belmont visits Stelly’s to face the host team, along with Mt. Douglas secondary and Lambrick Park.

Royal Bay, meanwhile, visits Reynolds secondary to face Pacific Christian School and Parklands.

Games begin at 6 p.m.

The West Shore’s high school runners will be hard at work Thursday, Oct. 15, taking on athletes from across the region at a crosscountry meet at Beacon hill. Races start at 3:30 p.m.

– come cheer on runners from Grades 6 to 12.

Colin Gall is an athlete, sports fan and Grade 11 student at Mt. Douglas Secondary. Please send your coming sporting events to jocktalk@telus.net

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West Shore hockey fans have plenty to cheer about this week.

In junior A hockey action, the Victoria Grizzlies start the week in Cowichan tonight (Friday, Oct. 9) taking on the Cowichan Valley Capitals at 7 p.m. at the Big Stick (Island Savings Centre).

Back in the West Shore on Saturday, Oct. 10, the crew welcomes Surrey at The Q Centre for a 7 p.m. puck drop. The next home game for the Grizz comes Friday, Oct. 16, when the local squad goes head to head with Powell River starting at 7 p.m.

In junior B play, the Westshore Wolves start the weekend in Campbell River tonight (Friday, Oct. 9) playing the Campbell River Storm at 7:30 p.m. After a Thanksgiving weekend break, the Wolves are back in action on Wednesday, Oct. 14 hosting the Oceanside Generals at The Q Centre. The puck drops at 7 p.m.

On Thursday, Oct. 15, the Wolves visit cross-town rivals the Victoria Cougars, taking to the ice at the Archie Browning Arena at 7 p.m. Should be a fiercely competitive match-up.

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