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Oak Bay High School officially opens with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday. From left: Ruby Tang and Matti Grant, representing two of the four pillars carried from the old building to the new; principal Dave Thomson; Piet Langstraat, SD61 Superintendent of Schools; Oak Bay Gordon Head MLA Andrew Weaver; BC Minister of Education Mike Bernier; SD61 Trustee Deborah Nohr; Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen; and students Veronique Beaudet and Robert Lee. The students represented excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, and community leadership and philanthropy.

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Oak Bay spectators are critical in the success of runners in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, says one resident and 2015 participant. “It’s a good opportunity for people to get out and cheer people on who have been training for the last four months,” said Jamie Morgan, a marathon clinic co-ordinator with Frontrun-

ners. “Some people think it’s a bother having the roads closed but it’s a good opportunity to be part of the community.” Sunday morning, Oct. 11, more than 11,000 people will participate in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. The races (8K – 7:15 a.m., Half Marathon – 7:30 a.m., Marathon – 8:45 a.m., and Kids Run – 10:15 a.m.) start near and finish in front of the B.C. Legislative Buildings. Most runners will finish the events by 2:15 p.m. Many participants will trot, jog, run or walk through Oak Bay. “Marathoners have to do it rain or shine so the crowds that we see on the route are that much better. It just gives you energy,” Morgan said. “They drive you they keep you going and

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CANADA VOTES! Today we present the fourth of five questions posed to federal candidates in the Victoria riding, to be answered in a maximum of 200 words: 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? Murray Rankin, NDP Municipalities are responsible for 60 per cent of our public infrastructure, but they collect only eight cents of each tax dollar. With a $172-billion infrastructure deficit, there’s no way around it: we’ll need to spend some money. In Victoria we know we have roads that need attention and buildings that are below seismic standards. But every dollar invested will boost the quality of life in our communities, boost the economy and attract investment into better-serviced communities.

Some bottom lines: For roads, bridges and other vital infrastructure, we’ll ramp up to a $3.7-billion annual investment. And our Better Transit Plan will provide an additional $1.3-billion annually to get our cities moving. In our region we must attend to the reality of the need to treat sewage and I will work hard to make sure the money that was promised is available to local governments when they make the decision as to what is best for their community.

John Rizzuti, Conservative The economic success of Canada – and of Victoria – depends greatly on the strength of our communities. Infrastructure projects benefit residents, families, businesses and visitors alike while generating economic growth and creating jobs. Our government fully understands that for our cities and communities to prosper and flourish, no one order of government can act alone. To succeed, we must build strong, constructive partnerships. Our government’s commitment to infrastructure represents $80 billion over the next 10 years. It is the largest, and longest, federal infrastructure plan in Canada’s history.

Moreover, billions of dollars from our past infrastructure plan continue to flow to important projects across the nation, which are improving communities in every region. It is important to note that since 2006, Canada has consistently led G7 countries in infrastructure funding as a rate of GDP. This is in stark contrast with the Liberal years. I am committed to investing in public infrastructure to reduce commuting times for families, enhance our economic productivity, and encourage job creation and economic growth across Canada.

Jo-Ann Roberts, Green Canada is suffering from a massive infrastructure deficit that has accumulated through years of poor policies and the downloading of federal funding responsibilities to provinces and municipalities. The first thing the Green Party will do is to change the requirement for one-third/one-third/ one-third funding that currently hobbles the financing and implementation of infrastructure projects in Canada. We need to get the infrastructure funds where they are needed – into the hands of provinces and municipalities. To do so, the Green Party

will advocate for setting aside one full percentage point of existing GST to be dedicated to urgently needed municipal infrastructure. This will generate roughly $6.5 billion annually that would be made available for municipalities. There are two high priority projects that are paramount for Victoria: keeping the federal funding alive for the wastewater and sewage treatment project, and the $17 million overdue upgrade to the Belleville ferry terminal, which would boost tourism to our beautiful city.

Provincewide ShakeOut preps residents Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

Things could be a little shaky during the first of two fall emergency planning presentations for Oak Bay residents. The Oct. 15 information session starts at 10 a.m. At 10:15, emergency response planners and volunteers hope everyone will respond to a province-wide earthquake drill. “We’d like all residents to practice their drop, cover and hold on,” says Oak Bay Fire Chief Dave Cockle, who also serves as emergency co-ordinator for the municipality and chair of the annual ShakeOutBC. “We encourage residents to register online.” At shakeoutbc.ca residents can register and find valuable tools for general preparedness in any emergent situation, from building grab-and-go kits for home and work, to insurance options and knowing where electrical and water shutoffs are located. One focus this year, is getting employers

on the preparation path. “A business that prepares its staff is going to be up and operational sooner and encourage safety,” Cockle said. “Emergency-prepared employees will know how to be safe and home and work.” It’s important that employees, or family members, know what’s stored where and that items be replenished as they expire. “You need to pull them out and make sure you know what you have,” Cockle said. It might be a good time to also go over exits and have a plan. “The talk is always ‘The Big One’,” said Tom Pearse, deputy chief and deputy emergency co-ordinator for Oak Bay. “If you’re prepared for that, you’re prepared for anything.” Last year, more than 740,000 residents registered for the province-wide earthquake drill that offers an opportunity to practice how to react during an earthquake. Drop, cover and hold on, is recommended to reduce injury and death. “We’re trying to give our residents the

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Oak Bay Fire’s Engine 1 is out of service after its driver suffered a “medical incident” and lost control early Tuesday morning (Oct. 6). “They were responding to a first responder call at 6:40 a.m. when the driver of the vehicle had a medical incident,” said Oak Bay Fire Chief Dave Cockle. “The truck went

uncontrolled off the road through hedges and into a building.” Residents and neighbours of the home in the 3200 block of Cadboro Bay Road were not injured. The four crew members on board were belted in, Cockle said. One suffered a minor knee injury and the driver is “under observation in hospital,” Cockle said. “We’re still trying to determine what happened with him.” Oak Bay Police Department is investigating. Saanich Fire took over

medical aid coverage for the time and BC Ambulance took care of the original call. “We have backup fire equipment so the district (of Oak Bay) is well covered,” Cockle said. “This truck will be out of service for a few months while we initiate repairs. “We have a ladder truck that has all the equipment this truck has,” he said, gesturing to Engine 1 as it was hooked up to a tow truck. “The municipality will be well protected.” cvanreeuwyk @oakbaynews.com

Ajna Yoga celebrates its third birthday with a halfdozen free yoga classes and cake. “We’ve had such great support from customers and the community during the past three years, we’d like to give back to them by offering free yoga classes,” said Oak Bay studio’s Michelle Schroeder. “Our classes are gentle enough to be suitable for all ages, regardless of fitness level or injury. Our style of yoga is therapeutic and healing.” Free classes run Oct. 14 at the studio on Theatre Lane. Participants can sign-up online at ajnayoga.ca, by calling 250-812-8355, or stopping in at the studio. The Ajna birthday party will be Oct. 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. featuring free vegan, chocolate birthday cake and green tea lattes. The studio will also draw names for free yoga classes at the end of the birthday party.

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Take the time to be thankful this long weekend What will you be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend? More than another long-weekend, offering much-needed respite from work or school, or the kick-off to the season of celebrations, this is a time to spend time with family and friends, making memories over good food and even better company, but it’s also an opportunity to spend at least a little time in reflection as well. What is it that you are thankful for? The people at your Thanksgiving table and the food you’ll enjoy? The warm, inviting home from which to welcome your guests? The work that allows you to provide for those you love? How about the community that provides safe passage for your guests and parks where your children and their friends can run off steam in between turkey dinner and pumpkin pie. As you reflect on those things you are most thankful for, pause to let the people who make a difference in your life know you appreciate them – your loved ones, those co-workers who make your job easier, the police officer you pass on the Avenue, the volunteers who coach the teams, organize committees and build community. Too often we let these opportunities slip away in our rush through daily life, but in the end, you’ll never regret that moment taken for a kind word to those who make a difference. And for us here at the Oak Bay News, we are so thankful for the many individuals who help us bring you news that matters each and every week. Without our dedicated team, our newspaper carriers, our advertisers and readers, the Oak Bay News would not be possible, so to all of you, we give thanks. We wish you a weekend of good friends and family, and yes, a little time for quiet reflection. Have a very happy Thanksgiving! What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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Owners responsible for dogs’ behaviour It is evident the common denominator in all the reported deer/human confrontations is dogs. To live in harmony with wildlife, people need to be more in control of their dogs, too. A doe with fawns will naturally want to protect her offspring just like we humans want to protect our children. Reports of people allowing their dogs off leash to chase deer is criminal. Allowing dogs to bark and intimidate is harassment. Dog owners must take responsibility for their dogs’ behaviour to reduce future conflict. Lynda Robson Victoria

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bran Valley. The government of British Columbia just allowed a logging company to cut down some of the oldest and largest trees on Vancouver Island. I find it terrible of these companies and the government to do such a thing! If we log all the old trees then they can’t produce oxygen and can’t capture the carbon that we produce with our cars and factories. The trees will let go of the carbon that they have captured for all these centuries. That will be very unhealthy for us and the climate. Logging old growth also endangers lots of animals. For example, the marbled murrelet, a seabird that nests in the big trees that are disappearing on our Island. There are lots of other animals that make

their homes only in the mossy giant’s branches. If these trees are gone, then… you can imagine what happens to its inhabitants. On Vancouver Island, about 90 per cent of the original old growth forests have already been logged. If we continue like this, there will be none left. It would take over 1,000 years to grow back to what it was before. The Walbran Valley has trees that are four metres wide! I think that what they are planning on doing is incredibly cruel to nature. These forests are incredibly rare. Hopefully the government will rethink its decision and make a natural park out of it, then we could all go there. Leonie Eisenhauer, 11 Oak Bay

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Vitals Signs releases community check-up results Area residents are feeling a little more positive about their standard of living and their sense of belonging and engagement than last year, but they’re not quite as upbeat about local transportation. These are just some of the interesting results revealed Tuesday (Oct. 6) at the launch of Victoria’s Vital Signs, the annual community report card produced by the Victoria Foundation and sponsored by Island Savings Credit Union. Unique to the region, Vital Signs combines public opinion with statistics and relevant facts to provide a snapshot of the livability and wellbeing of the community. 2015 marks the 10-year anniversary of the popular report, which included a number of added features to mark the achievement. “We’re very excited to release our 10th

anniversary edition of Victoria’s Vital Signs,” said Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson. “In addition to our usual collection of statistics and public survey results, we’ve included commentary from a number of sector leaders in our community as well as a look back at the milestones and impacts from the last decade. I think it’s our best Vital Signs yet.” Most of the letter grades given to the 12 issues discussed in the report remained the same as last year, but Standard of Living and Sense of Belonging have gone up slightly. Transportation was the only issue to get a lower grade, with the average coming in at a B-minus versus C-plus in 2014. Respondents to this year’s survey generally consider themselves happy and satisfied with many aspects of their lives, but

some are struggling with issues such as the high cost of living, housing, employment, food security and other financial stresses. While some issues are improving, others are staying the same or falling behind. For example, crime rates have declined, median household incomes have increased and high school completion rates are improving. Meanwhile, youth physical activity levels have dropped, poverty rates for vulnerable populations have remained relatively high, and the rental vacancy rate has decreased sharply, despite a net increase in rental units. Victoria’s Vital Signs report, as well as all source information, is available at victoriafoundation.ca. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Gallery on Broad Street through Oct. 15 to enjoy colourful paintings by Rod Charlesworth, whose childhood fascination with drawing and painting has grown into a unique and primarily self-taught style influenced early on by the surrealist movement and later the Impressionist school. His work, whether bold landscapes or whimsical images of children at play, is now collected world-wide. Coming next to West End is a one-of-a-kind joint exhibit featuring Dulce Alba Lindeza and Blythe Scott, opening Oct. 24 and continuing to Nov. 5. From Lindeza comes an exclusive new col-

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herself Victoria’s Town Fool in 1971 and organize a variety of events aimed at engaging the public in creative endeavours. “Banana’s participatory initiatives were amongst the most avant-garde art being practiced in Victoria,” says Michelle Jacques, chief curator of the AGGV. “Victoria wasn’t the easiest place in which to go against the grain, so in 1974, she moved to San Francisco where she found a community of likeminded artists and her work flourished.” Banana returned to Canada in the early 1980s and has participated for more than four decades in mailart exchanges, performance art, network exhibitions and projects, writing and publishing. She now lives in Roberts Creek, on the Sunshine Coast. A series of Mail Art Workshops at the gallery accompany the exhibit. Workshop admission is free, but due to limited space registration required – for details visit aggv.ca Head to West End

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Youth Centre use doubles in shiny new space Halloween costume consternation Halloween costume consternation Family-friendly Halloween Family-friendly Halloween events events n Pumpkin Fest — Oct. 10 to 31.

a coat and warm very comfortable and onto the pathway between the — it got tougher in the These days, it’s my own costume concerns“It’s without shoes.” Iapointed out. “Seriously. without coat and warm — it got tougher in the homey,” said Grade 11 student back of the school and the soon- mid-years: days, it’sare mythe ownyears costume concerns thatThese emerge (gone I annually “I need fairy shoes,” You want to be a slug?” shoes.” I pointed out. mid-years: “Seriously. Sean Reyes. to-be new turf field. u-pick pumpkins, train hay rides, corn painting, kids games, rides, came the response. And But then came the that emerge (gone are the years I annually “I need fairy shoes,” You want to be a slug?” The local Rotary came through As students pass by they look Students pour in through the asserted, “I’m dressing as a mom this year!”) maze, pumpkins, playground,train petting farm, u-pick rides, corn not just any shoes, I disyear when they could cameinthe response. And But then came the asserted, “I’m dressing as a mom this year!”) with $40,000 funding. open door moments the in and sometimes stop. Often children’s haunted house, after fantastic maze,bay playground, petting farm, covered — they had to actually start piecing not just any shoes, I disyear when they could “It took about three years to the activity draws attention and lunch bell at Oak Bay High. seasonal displays thisfantastic year the children’s haunted and house, blue thebe “white,— elfthey shoes with together costumes all working on her for a year with Danica’s frilly raise covered had to actually start piecing funds,” said Jim Force, lineups for the ping pong and The bright and clean new Youth new Cow Train. galeyfarms.net. seasonal displays and this year the high backs andRotary. little by themselves (except, wear the clever with skirt. Danica’s frilly past bluepresident be “white, elflocal shoes with together costumes all to working on her for aPippy year fairy of the Centre at Train. the secondary school, n Victoria Zombie Walk — Oct. 17. pool tables. new Cow galeyfarms.net. Thankfully, just as a bells on the front.” Seriof course, for the small costume I’d created for fairy skirt. high backs and little by themselves (except, to wear the clever Pippy “We have supported the teen “It gives them a place to hang which boasts a ping pong table, TheVictoria walkingZombie dead set off—from n Walk Oct. 17. Value Village tug-of-war matter of using mysmall wal- Danica the previous ously? Asin for outerwear, Thankfully, just as a bells on the front.” Seriof course, for the costume I’d created for centre that was the portable. out at lunch, especially if they pool table, 70-inch television (and Centennial Square at 3 p.m. and The walking dead set off from was about occur, Halloween. about Value the only approlet). Village to tug-of-war of using my wal- Danica the“How previous ously? Aspossible for outerwear, We’ve been involved with the don’t have some matter Netfix), draws move down Square both Government and Centennial at 3 p.m. and Danica and her friend Queen of the Forest?” priate piece would be a So finally, one OctoSusan Lundy was about to occur, Halloween. “How about the only possible approlet). youth for years at Oak Bay high buddies at the more than twice Douglas streets, at theand move down both ending Government switched to cowgirls, But she was adamant. blue and white knit carber my elder daughter, Danica and her friend priate piece the would a So finally, one Octo- Queen of the Forest?” school and through rec be censtart,” he said. the students historic Legislative Buildings. Susan Lundy Douglas streets,the ending at the and Sierrato became we landed atadamant. the store switched digan withwhite silver,knit glittery Danica, friend SoBut cowgirls, she was blue and carmy and elderher daughter, tre,”aForce added. As students ber old portable didOak n Pumpkin Art on Bay Ave — historic Legislative Buildings. least we’d crush at of the costume they her would be amid With the first in, signs of decided and (Well, Sierra atbecame a threads. So wealanded store fairy. digan with silver, glittery Danica, and friend “With the move, of course we n Oak flood some last year. Oct. 23 to 31. n Pumpkin Art on Oak Bay AveBay — High’s Interact finally lost the black face seekers. I handed Danica Socontinue hours before the fairies and we would all Halloween — orange fairy. (Well, at least we’d amid a crush of costume threads. decided they would be With the first signs of wanted to to be part Club – a Rotary-affiliated greeting each “It’s bigger. All Hundreds of carved pumpkins Oct. 23 to 31. and hair.) some money and shooed I like flewwhat fromit store travel to lights Government lost the blackof face I handed Danica finally So hours before the and“costume we wouldcenall seekers. — orange it. Weevent really does youth program – willHalloween host onother at the fairies the equipment featuring the likesisofpumpkins local Hundreds of carved Thankful that she’d her off, smirking a bit to and to store, hoping to at Value Village, Street; cobwebby spi- tral” hair.) some money and shooed event I flew from store travel to “costume cenlights on Government there, the support it gives young 20 of the international pool table, new and exciting. personalities, cartoon characters, featuring the likes of local actually made a decision, myself about how easy find something I could where they would select ders in storefront winThankful that she’d her off, smirking a bit to to store, hoping to tral” at Value Village, Street; cobwebby spipeople in the community.” students the surround It’s in thefamily, school the Royal the Beatles and at 8:30 a.m. personalities, cartoon characters, I spent more money than the dreaded costumecheaply transform into the necessary pieces for dows — my costume actually made a decision, myself about how easy find something I could where they would select ders in storefront winOriginally, Rotary donated on Oct. 22. “We’re going sound blasts the itself rather than a moreRoyal will be displayed behindand the the family, the Beatles wanted decking herthe outportable had become. Sierra-specific fairy cosday. pieces for creating angst begins. more money than the dreaded costume- II spent cheaply transform into the big necessary — soundtrack my costume to the municipality to hopefully six of a the portable cor-hall.behind Oak municipal Pumpkin moreBay willin bethe displayed the do this dows with wand and tiara (et Things took a slight tume wear. I’ve My younger daughter, These days, it’s my I wanted decking her out creating had become. Sierra-specific fairybeen costhe big day. angst begins. for the centre. The municipality times during the year. Will Ferrell comner somewhere,” Christine van Reeuwyk/Oak Bay News Art isBay open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oak municipal hall. Pumpkin cetera, et Sean cetera), and turn for the worse with in Teen thrift stores alsoHigh decided in Anthesa costume concerns with and tiara (et lucky Things took a(left), slight tume wear. I’ve been– My younger daughter, These days,on it’sthemyT.V. Sierra, donated that old Centre chance to helpown edy said VarOak Bay students Suarez Tyron Triawand and Admission donation. Proceeds Art isBraeden openby from 5 p.m. It’s to 9a p.m. I felt a little Halloween Sierra, however. Now before, but this day was advance that she would that emerge (gone are cetera, et cetera), and turn for the worse with lucky in thrift stores Sierra, also decided in own costume concerns which more than served its time in integrate the international and kids jump the ney, Youth Centre Reyes are among the average 45 students who pop in to the Youth support the Oak Bay Kiwanis Admission by donation. Proceeds crankiness leaving the faced with a gazillion not one of them. be a vampire. (This the years I annually I felt a little Halloween Sierra, however. Now before, but this day was advance that she would that emerge (gone are the community – back to Rotary. students into the culture back of the couch attendant. Centre on a regular basis during lunch break. Eliminatethe Project. pumpkinart.ca. support Oak Bay Kiwanis she building. Soone as she fairy-ied slightly cranky “I’m dressing crankiness leavingThey’re the not faced withoptions, a gazillion ofwith them. be a me vampire. (This costume the I annually working groupsheron of says years to settle in with made About 45 youth n Nightshift: Nightmare at the the high school,” asserted, Eliminate Project. pumpkinart.ca. But we managed to no longer wanted to self up for the school because she’d been a bat as a mom this year!”). building. costume options, she So as she fairy-ied hermade me slightly cranky asserted, “I’m dressing the Island to relocate it through Braeden Varney, Youth you have a place to go,” the Grade p.m. Now, with after school care in their lunches. visit during the Museum — Oct. 31. n Nightshift: Nightmare at the complete the job and be vampire and went costume parade, Sierra previous two years when my kidsthisthe But weserious managed toGovernment noisaalso longer to in self up for theRight school because she’d beenthe a bat a mom this year!”). theget House to Centre 11wanted student adds a more its own space, centre “Without lunch break with31. a From the creepy-crawly to the attendant. asBut Museum — Oct. home without too much through every costume came up with a trick-orand although the coswere young, it was all complete the job and get be a vampire and went costume parade, Sierra the previous two years But when my kids Read program. tone, but still sporting a smile. open to youth after school. space, those crowd of about 25 downright terrifying, Nightmare at From the creepy-crawly to the additional pain.of in some the entire building, treating about young, them. Easy when tume although was easy I’dcoscre-time, home without too much through every costume upsolution. with a trick-orthe were it was all toand “Theycame will take it and refurThe new Youth Centre, part “The after— school youth tend after school. The the Museum will show you a side downright terrifying, Nightmare at of The daypain. before bish Hal-it and looking for inspiration. “I then thinksolution. I’ll just beto a bat they were small — “How ated awas bat-like look with additional in the entire building, treating about them. Easy when tume easy — I’d creit’s going be the Neighbourhood Learning Cenkids are not ready to go home yet hang out in their own posses,” previous centre, a portable at the the Royal B.C. Museum you’ve never the Museum will show you a side of Eventually, she found tonight,” she said. about Queen of the Fora warm black cape — I loween, Sierra and I hit The day before Hallooking for inspiration. “I think I’ll just be a bat they were small — “How ated a bat-like look with placed in a First Nation commutre in Oak Bay High, is a place and just want to hang out with Varney said. “This way they inteedge of the school grounds, averseen before. Event includes drinks the Royal B.C. Museum you’ve never And me? I’m wonderwas tiring of the blacka wall. winter onnity est? dress youForin a Eventually, shewith found tonight,” she said. Queen of the warm black cape —said. I inspiration. loween, Sierra IHalhitin Nanaimo and converted filled laughter. The“It’s teens vis-and their buds,” Varney with We’ll each other.” aged 17 at lunch andincludes – as a spooky shared and bites, liveEvent local music, seen before. drinks grateabout Unfortunately, it was ingAnd what a bat’s mother loween andwinter one can’t goa library,” ened face and hair look.) inspiration. green!” or “Ghosts are so me? I’m wonderwas tiring of the blacka wall. “It’s on Halest? We’ll dress you in into Force said. “That ibly enjoy the new equipment proGrade 10 student Anthesa The centre has hosted one space with after school care – ghost tours, haunted forests and and bites, live local music, spooky in Danica’s buggy. She looks like. traipsing door-to-door in “What about Pippy?” I cool! Look, we can cut Unfortunately, it was ing what a bat’s mother loween and one can’t go ened face and hair look.) green!” or “Ghosts are so move should be happening by vided by the Rotary of Oak Bay Suarez, agrees “it’s a great place event so far, something that was couldn’t accommodate an after diabolical decorations. ghost tours, haunted forests and passionately in computers, love a flimsy fairy costume said hopefully. I’d beenI fell eyes out of we thiscan sheet!” editor@vicnews.com in Danica’s buggy. She looks like. traipsing door-to-door in “What about Pippy?” cool! Look, cut mid-November … then placed in such as kitchen supto make friends.” difficult in the old building. A secschool session. diabolical decorations. fell passionately in love a flimsyfurniture fairy costume I’dthe been eyes out of Friday, this sheet!” Nanaimo in theeditor@vicnews.com spring.” equipment, It’s all about popcorn, says plies and Youth is sched-said hopefully. “They see it visually,” Varney ond event, cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com said, noting the bay door opens uled for Friday, Oct. 30 from 2 to 6 Tyron Tria with a laugh. “At lunch and television.

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SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN BUYING AND SELLING YOUR HOME The Oak Bay News is looking to help tell your stories about buying and selling your home. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a senior couple looking to downsize, contact us to share your story and it just might help someone else going through one of the biggest events of their lives. You can call editor Jennifer Blyth at 250-480-3239 or email editor@ oakbaynews.com to share your ideas.

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Seniors designation can help with ‘rightsizing’ Seniors face unique issues when it’s time to sell the family home but pre-planning and extra time can help

and a roof. We are letting go of this home, however we (can take) these memories into a new setting.” Harris earned his Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation, which offers “an extra degree of education that is beyond what is required of a licensed broker in B.C.,” he explains. The training is designed to provide additional education and training Jennifer Blyth in issues that might arise Oak Bay News when seniors are buying and selling their homes. For many homeowners, “It can be an overwhelmtheir homes are far more ing time when people are than a place to hang their selling the family home hat and lay their head. after decades of raising For seniors especially, a children and grandchildren home is often filled with a there,” Harris says, suglifetime of memories – of gesting giving a little more children raised, friends weltime and attention to the comed and challenges met. process can make things The prospect of leaving go more smoothly. Rather that home, and potentially than “downsizing” and givthose memories, can creing something up, it’s about ate a unique situation for finding something “rightthose home sellers and the sized” for the professionals helping “The feedback point they’re at. them with the is always, ‘Why Getting an move. early start on Add to that didn’t we do this process the challenges sooner? This is the the can help. of finding a If the prosnew property, right size for us.’” pect of a move perhaps after – Jordy Harris is coming up decades out of in the next the real estate year or so, Harris suggests market, and the prospect contacting a realtor as soon can be daunting, says Oak as possible – just to start Bay realtor Jordy Harris, the discussion. an MLS award-winner with Reviewing what’s Newport Realty Christie’s involved in the sale and International Real Estate. potential new purpose, “Some of my favourite and mapping out a longstories and relationships term plan will help ease the I’ve built were with clients uncertainty. well into their 70s and “Get in touch and start 80s,” says Harris, who finds the conversation,” Harris great fulfillment in helping suggests. “Having that conseniors navigate the real versation before they actuestate world. ally need to have it makes “It’s not just four walls

Oak Bay’s Jordy Harris, a realtor with Newport Realty/Christie’s International Real Estate, says specialized training and education can help when seniors are facing the myriad questions that arise with a move. Jennifer Blyth /Oak Bay News

it so much easier when the time does come.” It also helps to customize a marketing plan that fits their unique needs and timeline so the process can happen with as little disruption to their lives as possible, Harris says. Beyond marketing, financial considerations are also worth discussing as often there are strategies to address the ramifications of a property sale, Harris says, emphasizing trust and transparency throughout the process is essential. Developing a plan also

means understanding what homeowners’ needs are, in their unique situation. Do they have special requirements around showing their property, for example? Are they considering moving into another property, such as a condominium, or are they looking at a seniors’ residence, perhaps? For those who have always lived in their own single-family home, navigating the ins and outs of strata living can be a whole new experience. From staging a home to de-cluttering prior to show-

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ing to knowing what to take and what to leave – and how to sell or donate it – finding a realtor with a wide support network can be invaluable. “The important thing there is having the resources available who can help.” In the end, all the planning is worth it when clients are happy in their new situation, Harris says. “After there’s time to let the dust settle, the feedback is always, ‘Why didn’t we do this sooner? This is the right size for us.’” editor@oakbaynews.com

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Rugby action hits UVic turf thon Championships. For Ready for some rugby more information, includaction? ing road closures and good The University of Vicviewing spots, see the toria’s men’s rugby team related story Page A1. hosts James Bay AA on In local Friday, Oct. 16. hockey action, The game kicks the Victoria off at CentenCougars start nial Stadium at their week of 7 p.m. games on FriThe Castday, Oct. 9, away Wandertravelling to the ers senior Saanich Peninteams have a sula to take on bye this weekthe Panthers in end but will be their own barn. back in action After a at Windsor Colin Gall Thanksgiving Park Oct. 17. Jock Talk weekend break, The Univerthe Cougs host sity of Victoria the Westshore Wolves on men’s and women’s soccer teams are both on the road Thursday, Oct. 15 at Archie this weekend, taking on the Browning Arena. The puck drops at 7 p.m. in what’s UBC Thunderbirds on Frisure to be a fiercly competday, Oct. 9. itive game. It’s a big weekend for To end the week the local runners and running enthusiasts as Oak Bay and Cougars visit long-time rivals the Saanich Braves Victoria welcome the 36th at Pearkes Arena on Friday, annual GoodLife Fitness Oct. 16. The game begins at Victoria Marathon. On Sun6:30 p.m. day, Oct. 11, thousands of On the baseball diaparticipants are expected in the Marathon, Half Mara- mond, Oak Bay’s Junior Premier Victoria Mariners thon, 8K Road Race and start the weekend on the Thrifty Foods Kids Run Layritz midget field on events. Saturday, Oct. 10 playing An official Boston MaraNanaimo and Parksville at thon qualifier, the event 1 p.m. also hosts the B.C. Mara-

Also Saturday, the Bantam Premier team plays on the Layritz bantam diamond against the Langley Blaze. Come Sunday, Oct. 11, the JP Mariners travel to Nanaimo to once again take on the Nanaimo and Parksville squad. The game begins at 1 p.m. at Serauxmen stadium. In high school sports, Oak Bay High’s competitive field hockey team plays Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the UVic turf, facing Glenlyon Norfolk School at 3:30 p.m. Oak Bay runners will be hard at work Thursday, Oct. 15 when local school teams visit Beacon Hill for this week’s cross-country meet. Events begin at 3:30 p.m. – come cheer on runners from Grades 6 to 12. On the high school soccer pitch, senior boys’ action on Thursday, Oct. 15 has St. Michaels University School visiting Glenlyon Norfolk School, while SMUS Tier 2 hosts Lambrick Park, and Oak Bay welcomes Saanich’s St. Andrews. Colin Gall is an athlete, sports fan and Grade 11 student at Mt. Douglas Secondary. Send your coming sporting events to jocktalk@ telus.net.

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