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West Shore looks to help reignite region’s economic growth Three largest municipalities will pay into new regional agency, Metchosin may be an island unto itself

members and volunteers with Scouts Canada are selling Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes at the View Royal Canadian Tire Garden Centre, 1519 Admirals Rd., from now until they sell out.

regional committee driven by a combination of the private and public sectors is moving forward in its bid to help rebuild Greater Victoria’s lagging economy and create more good jobs. The fledgling South Vancouver Island Economic Development Association received the unofficial green light this week to continue its mandate of bringing together municipal governments, business and post-secondary institutions in a unified way to reverse the Capital Region’s slide from fourth in gross domestic Don Descoteau product (GDP) growth in 2008 among CanaReporting da’s large metropolitan areas to 27th in 2013. On Monday the District of Sooke’s council voted unanimously to support a motion to fund the new regional body, thus becoming the seventh of 13 Greater Victoria municipalities to do so. Langford, Colwood and View Royal councils have already done so, as have Victoria, Oak Bay and Sidney. A simple majority assures the idea will move forward, said Dan Dagg, the association’s acting chair. He noted that the motion is being voted on at Highlands, Saanich, Esquimalt and Central Saanich next Monday (Dec. 7), and North Saanich on Dec. 14. Metchosin has voted against contributing to the agency. “We’re reaching that snowball point,” Dagg said. “The thing I want people to keep remembering is seven is the bare minimum. We’ll be twice as good if everybody comes on. We want to continue to encourage those who haven’t quite come to the decision yet.” While the Greater Victoria Development Agency, for which Dagg is a board chair, has been working for years to help bring new business to the region and strengthen its economic base, it took recognition of the stagnant growth rate for a new approach to be considered, he said. A workshop held last month for municipal politicians and senior staffers outlined the new strategy.

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Members of the 7th Juan de Fuca Scouts group Noah Armstrong, 5, with big sister Naomi Armstrong (right), 10, and Josie Robichaud, 10, hold up Christmas trees that had just been delivered for their annual tree fundraiser at the View Royal Canadian Tire.

Deck the halls for a good cause Bring the outdoors indoors while supporting youth programs Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff

One of the best parts of the holiday season is arguably the smells. There’s the cookies baking, the turkey roasting, and of course, the smell of a freshly cut Christmas tree, filling a home with not only

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West Shore women supporting those in need Fibre network Turn an old being improved shoebox into a beacon of in Colwood inspiration Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff

There’s still a little time to put a smile on a stranger’s face this holiday season. To remind them that they are not alone and they mean something to someone. That’s the idea behind The Shoebox Project, a national campaign that distributes shoeboxes filled with little gifts, warm clothes and words of inspiration to women in shelters and outreach programs. One Sooke woman has jumped behind the initiative, organizing box drop-off locations across the West Shore and elsewhere in Greater Victoria. Linda Ferguson, in her third year organizing the local campaign, will distribute them to at least nine different shelters across the south Island, based on their need. “It’s all done by word of mouth,” she said. “It’s grown from 59 the first year to 624 last year.” Last December, The Shoebox Project delivered gifts to 17,000 women using 270 shelters and outreach programs in 72 communities in Canada and the U.S. Ferguson said the shoe-

Linda Ferguson (left) of Sooke organizes a local chapter of The Shoebox Project, distributing shoeboxes filled with gifts to women in shelters.

box is a reminder for women that “somebody out there, a complete stranger, loves them.” A number of recipients keep the boxes as a memento, she added. “You just don’t realize the impact you’ll have.” But it’s not just the recipients who are benefiting. Ferguson said a number of families get together and make building a box a tradition, and groups or busi- this month, the Network nesses host parties where has grown from a handful of attendees bring items to women to over 1,000 members. “What struck a chord build and decorate boxes. “It starts that whole con- was we provided a place in versation,” she said, add- the industry for women to ing it is a great way to help network,” Alcadinho said. children learn about differ- The purpose of the group, ent shelter programs. “They besides networking and helping women really are moved grow their busiby the experience “It’s all nesses, is to supwhen they know port them in a where it’s going.” about giving friendly, relaxed Deb Alcadinho, founder and direc- back at a time of atmosphere. “We’ve all been tor of the West- year when it’s in some sort of shore Women’s transition in our Business Net- important.” lives … We’re work, said when Deb Alcadinho always transishe found out one tioning from one of their members was organizing the local cam- aspect to another,” Alcadinho paign, it seemed like a per- said. She noted, however, that the women receiving fect fit for the group. “Each year we align our- the shoeboxes are probably selves with charities … with going through more signifithe mandate in mind that cant life changes than most. The deadline for shoewe support our community,” she said. “It’s all about giving boxes to be dropped off is back at a time of year when Dec. 10, which is also the WWBN’s annual Christmas it’s important.” Celebrating its fifth year party. While the group is

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encouraging its members to bring shoeboxes to the event, Alcadinho is encouraging members of the public to come join them. “We have amazing perks and benefits to being a member, but I always want to encourage women to come as a guest.” There are some specific regulations for the shoeboxes: they must have their lid wrapped separately so they can be inspected upon arrival at the different shelters. Ferguson said this was just a precaution to make sure the women receiving them are protected. For a full list of the 26 dropoff locations, as well as gift suggestions, go to shoeboxproject.com or visit the Vancouver Island group on Facebook. For more information on the Westshore Women’s Business Network, visit wwbnvictoria.com. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

The future may be now. Billed by Telus as “blazing fast,” new upgrades from the telecommunications giant are coming to the West Shore in the form of TELUS Fibre. The network, built from transparent fibres of glass marginally thicker than the width of a human hair, is aimed at improving Internet speeds and more than is currently possible on the existing copper-wire network. “It’s stronger bandwidth and better services, as we are moving forward to ensure we’ve got adequate infrastructure,” said Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton. Thinkstock More than 90 per Fibre optic strands emerge cent of the city is from a network line. expected to be outfitted with the new technology, which will see Telus staffers visit homes and businesses and request permission to have a fibre network connected directly. Cables run through the telephone would see “minimal or no impact,” according to a Frequently Asked Questions document found on the Telus website. It also said underground connections would require more work, but promised the area would be restored after the work is finished, including sod and/or seeding. There is no cost to taxpayers or residences to receive the upgrades. “This could well allow for people to work more positively from home and have break-out offices for business and that sort of thing, where they don’t have to be in a strict, centralized (location),” Hamilton said. The mayor said there is also potential for improved cell phone coverage in common drop zones across Colwood, including at West Shore Parks and Recreation fields and Royal Roads University, where cell phone coverage can be unreliable. She hoped the improved infrastructure could also promote businesses moving out to Colwood and play a part in stimulating economic growth without costing taxpayers. According to the TELUS Fibre fact sheet, the new technology will enable the fastest Internet speeds the company has to offer, and “at the present time” there are no plans to require a switch to the new technology. The existing copper network will continue to function and upgrades are expected to begin in 2016. Anyone looking for more information can visit telus.com/fibre or telus.com/westshore. alim@goldstreamgazette.com

COMMUNITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Meet your Colwood councillors Monday Mayor Carol Hamilton and all members of Colwood council invite the public to join them for casual conversation and refreshments next Monday (Dec. 7) at 7 p.m. at Colwood City Hall. The meet and greet kicks off immediately after the regular meeting of council, during which Hamilton will present her annual address

reviewing events of the past year, with an eye ahead to 2016. Colwood City Hall is at 3300 Wishart Rd.

Witty’s stroll for early solstice marking The Capital Regional District is inviting anyone over the age of 18 to join regional parks guest naturalist, Joe Percival, for a Dec. 12 solstice stroll through Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park in Metchosin.

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Metchosin Community House is rife with handmade options, with potential gifts produced and sponsored by Art Drop In, Knitting Club and the Rug Hookers group. At next Tuesday’s (Dec. 8) arts and crafts sale, a bake table, art works, crafts, knitting and rugs will be for sale with carol singing capping the event running from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The community house is at 4430 Happy Valley Rd. in Metchosin.

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Celebrating 100 years of Canadian Girls in Training Local gathering looking to bring back fond memories

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Langford looking for a few good volunteers Open house event to kick off firefighter recruitment drive

organization, ask any questions and try components of the fitness test, all before going through the recruitment process. Beckett said the process can be quite intimidating and they wanted to make sure no one was discouraged from applying. Katherine Engqvist “We’re going to try to take the mystique News Gazette staff away,” he said, adding the department has It’s that time of year again, time for Lang- “never not been inclusive.” He worries that because firefighters are ford Fire Rescue’s annual recruitment drive for volunteer firefighters. But this year often stereotyped, some potential applicants don’t bother applying. they’re doing something a little different. “You don’t have to bench press 300 Fire Chief Bob Beckett said the goal is to make the process as inclusive as possible pounds,” he said, noting that if the physiin an attempt to make sure the department cal aspects are a concern, members of the is finding the best possible candidates public can come try portions of the fitness test at the open house, without having to throughout the community. “We’re trying to take the veil down,” he worry about being judged. “We believe that diversity will enrich our said. “We want to reach out to the commudepartment,” he said. nity… It’s open to everyone.” A number of volunteers will be on hand In an effort to show the city what the department is really like, they’re hosting at the open house, including two of the an open house for potential applicants on department’s female firefighters, to answer Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. until noon at questions, show guests around and help with a number of hands-on activities. the Number 1 Hall, 2625 Peatt Rd. This year, between the three halls, there This drop-in event will allow anyone interested in becoming a volunteer fire- are eight firefighter openings. DC15244_Grand_Slam_Ad_Goldstream_Final.pdf 1 2015-10-21 PM Usually, the 12:00 department averages fighter the ability to learn more about the

between five to eight openings a year and receives roughly 40 to 50 applications. Being a volunteer firefighter requires a significant time commitment, especially for the first year, and it takes up to two years before firefighters are fully trained. “It’s not the right fit for everyone,” Beckett said. Although, he did add it was an incredibly rewarding experience with lots of fun events at the department. Applications will be available at the halls or online as of Dec. 15 and are due at (or before) a mandatory information session for all applicants on Jan. 13. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

Did you know? The minimum qualifications for becoming a firefighter in Langford are: n 19 years of age or older n City of Langford resident n Pass a criminal record check n Have a clean driving record n Obtain a doctor’s release to participate in the fitness test

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Langford’s Gordon United Church is hosting a candlelight vesper service on Sunday (Dec. 6) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Girls in Training (CGIT). The organization started in 1915 and has since developed into a program to help girls aged 12 to 17 gain leadership skills and participate in a number of activities based on the needs and interests of local chapters. While no West Shore chapters have been active for roughly 10 years, a number of local women got together to help celebrate their past and the program’s 100th anniversary. A candlelight vesper service was a common annual event for local CGIT chapters, and this is the first year a service has been held at Gordon United Church since its own CGIT chapter disbanded. One of its organizers, Judy Muir, said the service will include women who were members of CGIT chapters across the country from the 1940s up until the 90’s, and will include members of a number of different congregations. “It’s just nice, warm memories for us,” she said. Sunday’s service is open to everyone and will start at 7 p.m., with light refreshments afterwards. Admission is by donation, with donations going to help local youth go to summer camp. Gordon United is at 935 Goldstream Ave. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

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(Above) Representatives of groups that received cash grants from the Saunders Family Foundation gather around family patriarch Bob Saunders (front row, centre) at the foundation’s recent celebration event at Saunders Subaru in Colwood. (Right) Members of the Royal Bay secondary rhythm and blues band perform; (bottom, from left) Audrey Wilson, cheer captain for the Westshore Rebels; Megan Omran and Ryan Whittaker, co-captains, Rebels junior cheer squad; Stephanie Brennan, Grizzlies cheer squad and Katerina Lindquist of the Rebels and Grizzlies squad gather for a picture.

Foundation work about creating ‘synergies’ Community groups rewarded by Saunders family Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

Bob Saunders is working the room like the veteran networker that he is. On this night, the showroom at his family’s Saunders Subaru dealership in Colwood hosts a veri-

table who’s who of participants and volunteers in amateur sports, school and community groups. The occasion is the presentation of cheques to more than two dozen of those groups from the Saunders Family Foundation. Saunders is anxious to introduce Naomi Walser, a Cowichan Valley-based B.C. Lacrosse Association development coach who is expanding the sport for girls in the public school system. It’s lesser-known programs like Walser’s that the foundation

enjoys helping out, groups in which those involved are often too busy coaching or volunteering in other ways to raise funds. Dave Saunders, the former Colwood mayor and a foundation board member along with siblings Edie and Ruth and his parents, Bob and Norma, is getting pretty good at putting people together as well. That networking skill has helped the foundation turn the money it raises – such as the $49,000 brought in at this year’s fundraiser golf tournament – into far more value for the groups they help directly and indirectly. “We’re able to leverage $49,000 into what I think is about $500,000 over two years,” Dave said. “It’s the synergies and the connection of individuals that escalate that to a bigger amount every year. The monetary amount is different than the in-kind amount, which is why we host this event; so people can link and get those synergies going.” The golf tournament money, as well as the ongoing donations dropped off by community members, pushed the cumulative total

raised to nearly $250,000 in the foundation’s six years of existence. Not only has the money helped out sports groups from Belmont football and Strawberry Vale fastball to Juan de Fuca girls hockey, and music and performing arts groups from most of the West Shore’s middle and high schools, it has helped get two significant programs off the ground locally. The Comfy Car program offers free vehicle use for families whose children are undergoing cancer treatment, while Wounded Warriors helps provide supports for veterans suffering from the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder, among other things. Partnerships created and contacts made through the foundation have enhanced those programs for their beneficiaries, Dave said. “We always get approached to help, this was just formalizing that help,” he said of the creation

of the foundation. “It’s so neat to be able to see and give back to the community in a different way, rather than just monetary. Now you’re actually making an impact at several different levels.” As well as presenting cheques to more than two dozen community, amateur sport and schoolbased groups Wednesday, Dave Saunders announced that two large tool chests and $500 worth of tools would be presented to graduating students from the Esquimalt High automotive service technician program. He was later approached by a representative from Belmont secondary asking if there might be a way that automotive students at their school might participate in a similar program. The synergistic wheels were probably already turning on that one by the end of the week. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Regional growth is all of our business West Shore municipalities have an opportunity to be part of something that could provide a great return on investment. The fledgling South Island Economic Development Association – the awkward name is just a placeholder – will soon assume the responsibility of going to bat for the Capital Region, collectively, and begin working to both attract new business, create jobs and strengthen those businesses already in place. Three of the five West Shore municipalities have voted at council meetings to help fund the new organization, with Langford the first to jump on board. In doing so these councils have put stock in the idea that a regional body can, through its actions, make a difference to the economic health of all parts of the region. We like the fact that Langford, Colwood, View Royal and possibly Highlands looked at the big picture and realized that what is good for the region can be good for its municipalities. Contrary to what some West Shore politicians may have initially believed, the Capital Regional District had nothing to do with the creation of this new agency. Had that been the case, it would naturally raise the eyebrows of those area politicians who see the CRD as an unwieldy bureaucracy. No, it has its origins in the business community, having been spearheaded by the people at the Greater Victoria Development Agency, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, of which the Westshore Chamber is a member. The key measuring stick for the new group’s work will be to see Greater Victoria reverse its downward trend to the bottom of the list in terms of GDP growth among Canada’s metropolitan areas. Going from fourth in the country to 27th has clearly scared many of the movers and shakers in the region, enough to prompt new action to be taken. No longer can we rely on tourism, or the fact Greater Victoria is a great place to live to attract new business or grow existing ones. We need to look closely at what we can do better; what our real strengths and weaknesses are. This regional committee has already assembled an all-star team of experts and community builders to find some concrete answers to those questions. We aren’t surprised that Metchosin has opted not to contribute to this new regional agency, having prized its rural status and arguably created an exclusionary environment over the years. While it may not see value in being a part of this project, we can guarantee it, too, will benefit from the agency’s successes.

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UN climate talks offer hope reducing greenhouse gas With world leaders emissions, now has a now meeting in Paris for comprehensive strategy the UN Climate Change to phase out coal power, Conference, we’re seeing promote renewable signs of hope for an energy, put a price on agreement to limit the carbon pollution and escalating effects of global limit oilsands emissions. warming. Canadians, Ontario and Quebec have especially, have reason to also moved to put a price be optimistic about our on carbon emissions, country’s role. David Suzuki joining California in a It hasn’t always been with Ian Hanington cap-and-trade system. this way. Governments Even Saskatchewan, have been formally not known for climate discussing climate change since the 1992 Earth Summit leadership, has committed to 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030. in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the Phasing out coal power and first climate conference in Berlin, putting a price on carbon are Germany, in 1995. Since then, we’ve effective ways to reduce dangerous been taking two steps forward and CO2 emissions. Burning coal is one step back — not good enough the most polluting way to produce when dealing with an accelerating energy and creates the highest crisis. Canada signed the Kyoto Protocol greenhouse gas emissions, and a well-designed carbon tax or in 1998, ratified it in 2002, did little cap-and-trade system has proven to meet its targets, then withdrew to cut emissions and fossil-fuel in late 2011, the first and only consumption without negatively nation to do so. The Climate Action affecting economies. Network selected our country In its first five years, B.C.’s carbon for numerous Fossil of the Day, tax, implemented in 2008, led to a Fossil of the Year and Lifetime 17.4 per cent drop in petroleum-fuel Unachievement Fossil awards use, and greenhouse gas emissions for inaction on climate change went down while GDP remained and for obstructing international strong. B.C. income tax rates remain agreements. the lowest in Canada. But it appears leaders in Canada Globally, things are also looking and globally are finally giving the up. The Paris conference required issue the attention it deserves. Our the 196 participating countries to government now has a minister of submit their own climate plans. environment and climate change, Although those combined aren’t and sent a delegation to Paris enough to keep us below the that includes a cabinet committee 2 C increase in global average on environment, climate change temperatures beyond pre-industrial and energy headed by Foreign levels that scientists say is Minister Stéphane Dion, as well as necessary to avoid catastrophe, opposition party representatives they do limit warming to a 2.7 C and provincial leaders. rise, which is at least a serious Alberta, which has long put starting point. Current practices put fossil-fuel interests ahead of

us on track for a 5 C increase! The Paris conference is also aiming for national climate plan reviews every five years to ensure targets are being met and to look at ways of improving them. And cities, local governments and businesses are being encouraged to do more, which has worked well in Canada. Another important component of the Paris talks is to find ways to help developing nations improve prosperity while keeping emissions from rising. Developed countries have committed to raising $100 billion a year by 2020 to help developing nations though the Green Climate Fund, World Bank, government contributions and other mechanisms. But government commitments only raise hopes so far. The other good sign is the rapid development of renewable energy technologies like wind, solar and geothermal. Coupled with energy conservation, renewables are critical to confronting the climate crisis. A recent report from Stanford University and the International Renewable Energy Agency found it’s technically feasible and economically viable for the world to shift to sustainable energy by 2030, and lays out a plan for 139 countries to reach that goal. Many areas already get a lot of their energy from renewable sources. With clean energy production and grid technology improving and costs coming down, there’s no excuse to continue rapidly burning diminishing supplies of fossil fuels. As leaders meet in Paris, citizens march in the streets and innovators develop solutions, we have more reason than ever to be hopeful for the future of our place on this small, blue planet.

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COLWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS IN BRIEF

City of Colwood ready to light up hall

The community is invited to Colwood City Hall next Wednesday (Dec. 9) for the official Christmas light-up from 6 to 8 p.m. This annual holiday celebration offers a chance to connect with friends and neighbours while enjoying musical performances. Bitez Sandwich Bar will provide hot chocolate, the Red Barn Market BarnBQ will be there cooking up hot dogs and Royal Bay Bakery will serve up their mouthwatering apple fritters. Volunteers from West Shore Parks and Recreation will also be in attendance, with lots of fun craft activities available for the kids while they eagerly await Santa’s arrival via fire truck.

Langford residents Roxanne and Alan Dunning ponder whether the tide is a king tide on a recent walk along the Esquimalt Lagoon last week. The pair often walk the popular shoreline in Colwood.

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Higher than normal tide levels predicted for Colwood beaches City warns residents to take extra precautions when storm watching Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff

The City of Colwood is urging residents to use caution while walking along its beaches this month.

Higher than normal storm surges, caused by high winds pushing waves onto the shore, are predicted between now and January for the Greater Victoria area. This, combined with expected king tides and the presence of El Niño conditions, is predicted to result in higher than normal water levels. A king tide is an extreme high tide (more than 3.1

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Applications/Nominations for Water Advisory Committee Membership The Capital Regional District (CRD) invites applications/ nominations from residents interested in sitting on the Water Advisory Committee to provide advice on water supply, water quality, the stewardship of the lands held by the CRD for water supply purposes and water conservation measures. There are vacancies for members representing environmental groups, commercial/industrial organizations, agricultural groups, and resident/ratepayers associations. Meetings are held at 9 am on the first Wednesday of each month at CRD Integrated Water Services office, 479 Island Highway, Victoria, BC. Appointments will be for a two (2) year term commencing January 2016. Send us a one-page summary telling about yourself, which interest group you represent, your area of expertise, and why you would like to serve on the committee. Deadline for receipt of applications is December 10, 2015. For a copy of the Terms of Reference contact CRD Integrated Water Services. Mail, fax or email your application to: CRD Integrated Water Services 479 Island Highway Victoria, BC V9B 1H7

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metres) that results from the sun and moon aligning. The phenomenon happens a few times per year, but tides in our area are most dramatic during the winter months. This winter is also expected to be warmer, with El Niño weather patterns predicted for the area. This often results in extended peri-

ods of heavy rainfall, for which the City reminds residents to be prepared. While these conditions can present great opportunities for storm watching along the Colwood waterfront, the City warns the public to remain a safe distance from the waterline. Water levels can surge unexpectedly. For safety reasons,

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1605. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at a Public Hearing to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 7 December 2015, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record. Proposal:

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The purpose of Bylaw No. 1605 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the zoning designation of the land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1605 from the R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone and adding to the MU1A (Mixed-Use Residential Commercial A) Zone to allow the development of a three storey residential building containing approximately 10 dwelling units.

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The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1605 is 2781 Strathmore Rd as shown shaded on the plan.

COPIES of the complete proposed Bylaw and other material that the Council may consider in relation to the Bylaw may be viewed from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Monday, 23 November 2015 to Monday, 7 December 2015, inclusive, at Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8. Please contact Grant Liebscher in the Planning Department at 250478-7882 with any questions on this Bylaw. Jim Bowden Administrator

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Locals lukewarm on interchange proposals Public engagement period closing soon Travis Paterson Black Press

Despite a renewed commitment to public consultation by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI), the community associations directly impacted by the new McKenzie-Admirals Interchange are still hoping for a better design proposal than the three delivered on Nov. 17. The good news for community associations is most believe they’ll continue to communicate with MOTI beyond the Dec. 11 deadline for public feedback on the project. However, there is some concern that despite lengthy meetings with locals, the provincially tasked project group isn’t focused on the strategies set out over the past 20 years, said Rob Wickson, Gorge Tillicum Community Association president. “If you look at the proposals, [MOTI] hasn’t given us three options, it’s one option with three designs,” Wickson said. “They haven’t really considered by any ranking system public transit, walkability or cycling, and the focus remains on single occupancy vehicles.” Of the province’s three design

proposals, two are known as diamond freeway interchanges, with the TCH running either under or above McKenzie-Admirals. The third is a partial cloverleaf that uses a portion of Cuthbert Holmes Park. None contain stop lights or future options for rapid transit besides the potential for a bus lane, which is short sighted, Wickson said. Gorge Tillicum released a proposal of its own last month, it also supported an underpass for continuous TCH traffic. However, the underpass is only for continuous TCH westbound traffic, not eastbound. As Wickson points out, by retaining an eastbound TCH traffic light, it will calm the build up at Tillicum Road, which is sure to back up during peak hours once the McKenzie-Admirals light is removed. “I go back to the first question I had on this project, what issues are we trying to solve,” Wickson said. “[If] Tillicum becomes a three or four light back up, [that becomes a] place commuters will try to escape from and find a through route on side roads.” Feedback for the current McKenzie-Admirals Interchange is welcome until Dec. 11 through online feedback at engage.gov.bc.ca/mckenzieinterchange or by emailing mckenzieinterchange@gov.bc.ca. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Cub group member Josie Robichaud, 10, left, and Beaver Noah Armstrong, 5, decorate a tree on display outside of their troop’s annual Christmas tree fundraiser at the View Royal Canadian Tire. Volunteers from several different groups spend their time leading up to Christmas, to help raise funds for Camp Barnard. Katherine Engqvist/ News Gazette staff

Scouts tree sale aids campers home on the bus after volunteers wrapped it up for her. They also usually have boughs available Penny Hill, head of marketing for Camp Barnard for people looking to decorate a mantle. The Scouts have used the same Cowichan and a tree lot volunteer for over a decade, said supplier for 10 years. Anyone who’s purchased a the trees sold out about a week before Christmas tree in the past will know what great last year. She suggested buying your quality to expect of these fresh-cut, tree early, giving it a fresh cut and Island-grown trees, Hill said. leaving it in water outside or in a cool Scout units from around the region place. n Hand sanitizer volunteer at the tree lot and one of “You’ve got to treat them like works well at the first questions their leaders ask, flowers … They’ll last really well.” removing tree sap she said, is “‘Are you still running She added the specialty trees sell from sticky fingers that camp this year?’” out quickly. “We’ve got little tiny With the tree lot run entirely by trees, skinny trees … and some really volunteers and the space donated by Canadian good deals.” Tire, all of the profits raised by sales go towards Hill said one woman even took a little tree subsidizing the cost of operating Camp Barnard. The camp is Coastal Mountain a 250-acre facility in Sooke that is owned by Scouts Canada and is used year-round by Vancouver Island’s Home Heating Specialists a variety of youth and adult organizations. The money raised also goes to help subside the rental rate of the facility for outside groups, Hill said. “Fifty per cent of our users are non-Scouts.” Those include school programs, youth groups and many other community groups that want to experience all the outdoor recreation facility has to offer. Numerous fundraisers through the year, including Christmas tree sales, make the camp more accessible and budget friendly for everyone, *$250.00 to be credited on statements by Dec. 31st, 2015 Balance to be credited by Dec. 31st, 2016 O.A.C Hill said. “We want people out there, using the camp.” And... Receive Therma Clean, The tree lot is open our specially formulated additive Monday to Friday from absolutely free for one year! 4 to 8 p.m. and on Therma Clean provides cleaner burning and reduces soot, weekends from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Payment is your furnace and our environment will love it! by cash or cheque and For more information visit www.thermaclean.ca prices range from $10 to $80. For more Hatley Park Commercial Cardlock information, email 2231 Sooke Rd. Victoria BC, V9B 1W8 250.474.2801 christmastrees@ campbarnard.ca. katie@goldstream 1 800 798 FUEL(3835) www.cmfuels.ca gazette.com Continued from Page A1

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Economic growth needs more than retail jobs to be sustainable Continued from Page A1

“There was a buzz within that room. People actually got goose bumps around the spirit of collaboration and goodwill amongst everybody – that’s new,” Dagg said. “This has never happened before where we’ve got such universal support from municipalities, all lined up to the right thing. There is a new spirit of collaboration in this region that’s going to benefit all of us.” Among the benefits of working together, he said, is the ability to apply for larger government grants for regional projects, such as those addressing transportation, and a move toward attracting and keeping industries that provide “household-sustaining” jobs for local residents. Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton agreed that taking advantage of shared resources is a numbers game, to a certain degree. “If we merge and pull together, will we be more successful in targeting some of those grant opportunities,” she said. She pointed to a GVDA estimate that under its current fragmented makeup, Greater

Victoria municipalities receive a total of about $4 million annually from the federal Western Diversification program, which invests in initiatives that strengthen and enhance economic growth. Given its total population of upwards of 380,000 the region could attract more like $10 million, just from that one source, Hamilton said. Regardless of the makeup of area municipalities, urban or rural, all can benefit from a team approach to economic development. “I don’t think there’s a community in our region that is 100 per cent successful based only on (commercial and residential activities within) their own borders,” she said. “To me this is leadership at your municipal level, it’s not being driven by anybody else. Everybody’s concerned for their taxes, but if we can increase and benefit within our economic development, that translates into stability.” Langford Mayor Stew Young and his council have long been known for their “get it done” mentality, opening doors for large retailers and residential develop-

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Langford has various corridors of industrial land, such as this stretch on Henry Eng Place. It may be asked to dedicate further areas for industrial development purposes under the guidance of a new regional economic development organization. lectively have this organization (to smooth out the bumps). It’s going to make it easier for that company to relocate to our region.” Collectively, the region has collectively put comparatively little toward economic development – the GVDA receives $80,000 a year. Most engage in the activity off the side of their desks or not at all, so it’s not surprising the region’s growth has slid. Screech noted that approximately .50 cents per person is designated for economic development in the region; that compares with over $4 a person in Nanaimo and Vancouver, our closest rivals for business. The initial funding model for the new agency sees member municipalities contribute $1 per resident plus .07 per cent of property tax collected, which Dagg estimates at roughly $670,000 per year. “It’s still not as much money as a lot of other cities are spending, but when you roll in the private sector … it’s a giant leap forward from the $80,000 we’re getting now,” he said. The interim committee members and GVDA staff are working on a five-year economic development strategy, working with industry and education experts and making themselves aware of upcoming project grant application deadlines. Dagg suggested that the goal of the new agency is not to simply help facilitate serHURRY IN FOR vice industry growth to BEST SELECTION! meet increases in population, but to create After 20 years at an atmosphere where it makes sense to do this location we’re business in Greater closing our doors. Victoria. All inventory must be cleared. “We’re all about attracting and creating Take advantage of our largest and ﬁnal sale. household-sustaining jobs,” he said. “We’re not looking to DIAMONDS • GOLD JEWELLERY • WATCHES • SILVER JEWELLERY create a bunch of minimum-wage coffee shop jobs, we’re looking to grow industries that require skilled workers, (businesses) that are clean and environmentally sensitive and pay good wages. We WESTSHORE TOWN CENTRE want people to have careers.” eduitor@goldstream gazette.com

ers to build in the city. Population growth, fuelled by an affordable home market, has kept the city growing, with numerous retailers and recreational services springing up or relocating here to meet the demand. So how does this fast-growing city contribute more to the economic growth of the region? Young admitted that with residential construction filling in much of the vacant or repurposed land around the city, creating new industrial lands has not been the top priority for 2016 RegistrationNow NowOpen Open the municipality. Creating 2016Spring SpringBall Ball Hockey Hockey Registration a business park area, how2016 Spring Hockey Registration Now Open 2016Ball Spring Ball Hockey Registration Now Open 2016 Spring Ball Registration Now Open NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! 2016 Spring BallHockey Hockey Registration Now Open ever, has definitely been on NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! its radar, with some areas of Try Ball Hockey Day – Sunday Jan 10 at Eagle Ridge NEW PLAYERS WELCOME! Try Ball Hockey DayPLAYERS – Sunday Jan 10 at Eagle Ridge NEW WELCOME! land up for consideration for Try Ball Hockey Day – Sunday Jan 10 atJan Eagle Ridge Try Ball Hockey Day – Sunday 10 at Eagle Ridge Hockey Day–– Sunday Sunday Jan 10 10 at at Eagle Ridge 10-11am for 5-7yrs Try Try BallBall Hockey Day Jan Eagle Ridge such developments as high10-11am for 5-7yrs 10-11am for 5-7yrs 10-11am for 5-7yrs 10-11am for 5-7yrs tech or other industries. 10-11am for 5-7yrs 11am-12pm for 8-10 yrs 11am-12pm forfor 8-10 yrs 11am-12pm for 8-10 yrs 11am-12pm 8-10 yrs Leigh Road, between 11am-12pm for 8-10 yrs 11am-12pm for 8-10 yrs Goldstream Avenue and the Tyke –Tyke 2010/2011 Trans Canada Highway has – 2010/2011 Tyke ––Tyke 2010/2011 2010/2011 2010/2011 Peanut –Peanut 2008/2009 – 2008/2009 Peanut – 2008/2009 Peanut – 2008/2009 some vacant land, and Young Peanut – 2008/2009 Tyke – 2010/2011 Tyke –Pup 2010/2011 Pup – 2006/2007 Pup – 2006/2007 – 2006/2007 Pup –– 2006/2007 Pup 2006/2007 ––– 2004/2005 2008/2009 said there may be potenPeanut 2008/2009 Peewee PeeweePeanut – 2004/2005 Peewee – 2004/2005 Peewee – 2004/2005 Pup 2006/2007 Minor Pup –––Minor 2006/2007 Peewee –2002/2003 2004/2005 Minor – 2002/2003 – 2002/2003 tial opportunities along the Major – 2000/2001 Minor – 2002/2003 Peewee – 2004/2005 Peewee –2002/2003 2004/2005 MajorMinor – 2000/2001 –1997/1998/1999 Major – 2000/2001 yet-to-be constructed West Junior –– Minor 2002/2003 Major 2000/2001 Minor 2002/2003 Junior – Major 1997/1998/1999 Junior – 1997/1998/1999 –– 2000/2001 Shore Parkway connector Major –– 2000/2001 Junior – 1997/1998/1999 Major 2000/2001 – 1997/1998/1999 $100 for Junior Tyke - $195 for all other divisions Junior ––all 1997/1998/1999 Junior 1997/1998/1999 between Hwy. 1 and Sooke $100 for Tyke - $195 for other divisions $100 for Tyke $195 for all other divisions Register online at www.vmbh.ca $100 foronline Tyke -at $195 for all divisions Register www.vmbh.ca Road. Register online atother www.vmbh.ca $100 for Tyke for allother other divisions $100 for Tyke $195 divisions $100 for Tyke---$195 $195 for for all all other divisions “We have to start looking at Register online at www.vmbh.ca Registeronline online at Register at www.vmbh.ca www.vmbh.ca

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Shoreline students lend an outdoor hand Teens sure to get green thumbs from park project Arnold Lim News Gazette staff

A large pile of English ivy lies along a pathway in Portage Park. Further up the path, another pile languishes on the side of the walkway and before long, a third pile begins to grow. Alongside a stretch of parkway, 17 Shoreline middle school students have buried their heads and their hands into the underbrush of the View Royal park across Island Highway from their school. “This is the first day that Shoreline students are engaging in these environmental restoration actives in Portage Park,” said Greater Victoria Green Team program manager Amanda Evans. “(Hopefully) it’s the first of many. All the teachers are so excited for long-term outdoor edu-

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cational possibilities here.” The Green Team, in partnership with the Portage Park Restoration Project and View Royal, helped organize the two-hour long retreats which drew approximately 60 total students in two sep-

arate groups. Each group pulled English Ivy out, and planted native Garry oak ecosystems in the park, while learning about invasive and native plant species. In the end, approximately 300 square meters of the park was cleared and 13

cubic metres of English Ivy piled up and taken out in one day. “Just getting out of the classroom is really important … It’s just getting outside, getting connected to nature and learning about our local ecosystem,” Evans said. The

impact that they can make on the local environment (will) hopefully instill a sense of stewardship so they can grow up to be future stewards.” The event is part of youth programming for the non-profit society, which organizes and runs environmental conservation programs in conjunction with schools, stewardship societies and municipalities. The focus is on local parks and local food production with students from high school, right down to those in elementary getting involved. Students are provided with tools, gloves and snacks for the day as they remove invasive species with a negative impact on the local ecosystems. Jared Valencia, 14, said the native vegetation is well worth saving. “It’s a chance to have fun because we are always sitting in chairs,” the Grade 8 student said. “It’s a chance to come out and do something good in life and help our society.” alim@goldstreamgazette.com

West Shore news … through the decades A dearth of salmon returning to the Georgia Basin, a new international partnership between Royal Roads University and universities in China and a student at Pearson College waking to a tree crashing into her building are among the headlines pulled from past year’s issues of the Goldstream Gazette for the week of Dec. 4.

2005 Fish returns at Georgia Basin salmon spawning streams have been abysmal and fish traps in View Royal that once netted 250 to 300 fish have netted just two coho and one chum this year. A volunteer with the Goldstream Hatchery says if the rate continues for two or three years in a row, the run will essentially be gone – and if it wasn’t for the efforts of the hatchery it would already be gone. Also making news the week of Dec. 4, 2005: It may not be the prettiest stretch of pavement in the West Shore, but Colwood residents may soon find themselves slow-

ing down to take a better look at the gravel pit on Metchosin Road. Colwood council votes in favour of reducing the speed limit there from 60 km/h to 50 km/hour. And, Royal Roads University is going to great lengths in long distance learning with a new agreement with China. The Colwoodbased university signs an agreement with two overseas schools, a deal that will see undergraduate students from China complete the first two years of their program there and attend RRU for the final two years. It marks the first time a western university has embarked on such a venture, says Royal Roads president Rick Skinner.

1995 A student at Pearson College receives a rude awakening early one morning when a tree crashed into the side of her dorm building. Angus Matthews, the college’s director of development, said it ripped away the emergency exit which was built into the structure, ripping boards out that were approximately a metre from the

student’s head. No one was hurt, but the fallen trees cause $10,000 in damage. Also making news the week of Dec. 4, 1995: Figures released by the Education Ministry show students will suffer if school districts are amalgamated, Sooke superintendent Leo Chaland says at a board meeting. “Most people think it’s unloading the big boys like me,” he says. “In fact, it’s taking money from things like special education.” And, new computers will cost the City of Colwood upwards of $100,000. City hall, the fire department and the public works yard will have their IT systems overhauled, to the tune of $115,853. The city will get 21 new computers, all linked through a network used by city staffers.

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New technology could go a long way in helping West Shore residents and caregivers watch over people with dementia more efficiently and effectively. The two devices were created as a result of a number of focus groups led by CanAssist (which develops assistive technologies) earlier this year with caregivers, professional caregivers and industry professional. The devices are meant to address the tipping points for caregivers who were burnt out or so anxious they put parents into homes. The first device is the Wandering Redirect System aimed at redirecting people with dementia from going outside. According to Leo Spalteholz, engineering manager with CanAssist, people with dementia often get confused with daytime and nighttime and as a result, they become more active in the evening and at night then want to go outside. The tablet-sized device can be installed on the inside of the front door and can detect when there’s motion in front of it. The device will redirect people using personalized text or video messages from caregivers telling them not to leave the house, saying things such as “It’s nighttime, all the shops are closed right now. It’s not a good time to go out” or “Hi mom, it’s a bad time to go out. If you need anything call me.” During the day, the system can also use

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Floating the new Audi A4 in Venice, Italy Can you believe that Audi would invite the world’s media to attend the launch of its 2017 A4 in a town where signs limit speed to seven km/h on most of its main streets? Launch, for the nonamphibious craft, is probably an appropriate descriptor for the event, given the streets Keith Morgan of this world heritage site are all under water and the main means to get from A to B is by motor launch. The classy and cultured number greatly among Audi owners, so it’s perhaps no surprise the German manufacturer would take us to a place so rich in art and exquisite form. Ensconced at the Isole delle Rose island resort we learned of the new model’s attributes in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere away from the typical city noise. Then we headed for the dry land of the Veneto region, north of the city, to put the machine through its paces through urban traffic, freeways, rural wine country routes and high into the mountains, ascending and descending along serpentine roads. Its driving attributes can be summed up thusly: plenty of perk in the turbo charged 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine, providing more than adequate propulsion to scale the heights and pass the freeway laggards – greatly aided by a responsive seven-speed transmission. I played with the paddle shifters for fun while luge-ing down the steep mountainside but didn’t feel much need to experiment with them. The cornering on the twisties was ‘A1’ in the A4, thanks to substantial technical improvements to the suspension. It’s darned quiet too. We won’t see the A4 on Canadian roads until late spring. There are seven power plants available globally but we will get just the 2.0-litre gas engine at launch. The gas version generates 252 horsepower and a diesel – which we should get eventually – puts out 190. No, it’s not the same engine that has caused so much grief for Audi’s VW parent. No fuel economy numbers yet but, for what it’s worth at this stage, Audi is promising substantial improvements over the current combined city/highway of 8.9 L/100kms for the gas engine. Our A4s will all have Quattro fourwheel drive and the seven-speed dual clutch S-Tronic transmission. Front-wheel drive vehicles and a manual transmission option will debut later. The A4’s appearance is only subtly different from the last version, but after much work in the wind tunnel, its reshaping yielded substantial aerodynamic improvements. Inside the cabin expect some classy touches: fine grain ash wood inlays lifts and chrome trims raise the A4 in the elegance stakes. The optional revamped MultiMedia Interface (MMI) system enables the driver to keep eyes on the road ahead by reducing the interactions needed to deliver what functions the driver wants to operate. The centre console houses a wireless smartphone charger and you can display your phone apps in a larger format on the tablet-like display. Rear passengers can entertain themselves via a removable tablet – also an option. It has crash proof glass! I mentioned how quiet the cabin is, but you can fix that if you opt for the Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system. A blast of ZZ Top wiped the skeptical smirk from my visage, born of the ‘3D audio” reference. Techno and safety nuts will be impressed with the list of passive and active safety equipment available either as standard or optional extras. These include adaptive cruise control, traffic jam and active lane assists, and selfparking that responds to road markings, radar and satellite navigation data to keep the car on the straight and narrow. That technology enables the A4 to cruise up to 65 km/h autonomously, as long as you place your hands on the wheel every few seconds while combing your hair or picking your nose. If you don’t you get a loud reminder! One wit suggested carrying mini clamps to replace your hands and enable you to snooze. The current model base price is $38,500, don’t expect the prices for the three iterations of the 2017 model to vary too much in the bottom line. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Awards celebrate family-owned businesses Island nominations being sought for next year’s honour

Capital Iron co-owner Mike Black is pictured with cashier Kayla Naphan just after the company opened its store in Langford in 2014. The Black family and Capital Iron received a Canadian Association of Family Enterprise national award for Family Enterprise of the Year last year.

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In recognition of family-owned businesses on Vancouver Island, the local chapter of the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise is accepting nominations for its 2016 Family Enterprise of the Year Award. The annual award by CAFE was started in an effort to honour, celebrate and promote the achievements and contributions of Canadian family businesses. CAFE is Canada’s only national not-forprofit that celebrates and supports family business. Past Vancouver Island recipients include Country Grocer, Accent Inns, McCall Brothers Funeral Directors, Capital Iron, the Canada Homestay Network, Pacific Sands Resort, Robinson’s Outdoor Store and Monk Office. “It’s extremely important to recognize the contributions family businesses make to the economy,”

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said managing director Bernadine Rudichuk, “and the best way we find of doing that is to honour someone locally who has done well as a family business.” Rudichuk said CAFE places importance on family businesses because they support the local economy through job creation and often give back to their communities.

“Vancouver Island has a very high percentage of family businesses, and many of them have been around for many generations,” she said. “We appreciate the fact that not only do they contribute to the economy, but they provide employment and they’re local. It’s always a great feeling to support local businesses.” Additionally, the recipients of

the local awards from CAFE’s 11 chapters will be entered to win the national Family Enterprise of the Year Award. In 2014, Victoria’s Capital Iron won the national award, making them the first Vancouver Island recipient of the accolade. “It was amazing – it was the first time it’s happened for us,” said Rudichuk. “It was just great.”

Nominations are being accepted until Dec. 15, with the Vancouver Island celebration gala taking place on Feb. 11 at the Victoria Golf Club. Residents can nominate eligible businesses that they feel are worthy of recognition in their community. Eligible businesses must be family owned, defined by several criteria, including ownership or operation by different generations of a family, potential ownership to be passed on to a younger generation, more than one family member with active employment, and a head office located in Canada. Nominations are being accepted until Dec. 15, with the Vancouver Island celebration gala taking place on Feb. 11 at the Victoria Golf Club. Residents can nominate eligible businesses that they feel are worthy of recognition in their community. To nominate a family business (self-nominations are welcome) or for more details on the nomination process, visit cafecanada.ca/ chapters/vancouver-island and fill out the form, or contact Rudichuk at 250-532-2402 or email vancouverisland@cafecanada.ca. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Westshore RFC making strides in its first season in Colwood Women’s team rolls on, junior sides show promise Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

The B.C. Rugby fall season is winding up soon, which means Westshore RFC is nearing the end of the first half of its first season in Colwood. While its senior teams have experienced mixed results so far, the club in general has enjoyed some good success on various fronts, says club president Mark Wyatt. “For our first year, it’s gone very, very well. We’re really excited about our future prospects,” he says. “We knew this year would be a little bumpy organizationally … (but) we had 100 people taking part in practises mid-October. It’s

a really good feeling to see that we’ve transitioned well.” Among the on-field highlights for the former Velox club this season has been the play of the Valkyries women’s premier team. The defending B.C. champions continue to set the pace in the B.C. Premier League, overwhelming Simon Fraser University last Saturday to move to 3-0. The Vals are in Seattle tomorrow (Dec. 5) for a road game. The Westshore women advanced to the B.C. Premier League with a 4-0 record in Island regional league play, beating their opponents by an average score of 42-10. Looking at the new year, Wyatt said the women’s program is healthy, with about 30 women players signed. Also in 2016, Westshore will field two teams in Division 1 men’s, after its elite team failed to qualify for the B.C. Premier League. The elite men, who lost a thrilling game 53-44 to the unbeaten UVic

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Vikes back on Nov. 21, took a welldeserved break last weekend and host James Bay in their final Barnard Cup match tomorrow (2:30 p.m.) at Westshore Parks and Recreation fields. Cup competitions on the Island and the mainland determine which teams move on to play in the Canadian Direct Insurance Premier League in the new year. The Valhallian elites have had a tough go this season, winless in their eight matches so far. “We came within three points of the Vikes near the end,” Wyatt said. “I think we started to open people’s eyes. I feel for the guys themselves, they’ve come so close. They lost to (Castaway-Wanderers, 36-31) in the last min-

utes. That bodes well for us in the future.” Westshore’s First Division men have had a similar tough time, having gone 1-8 in Times Cup play. The latest result was a 34-12 loss to the Cowichan Piggies in Duncan last weekend. They head to MacDonald Park to take on James Bay tomorrow at 12:45 p.m. In under-18 men, Westshore sits at 0-5 in the Tier 1 division following a 47-10 loss to Abbotsford. Their U16 counterparts, who posted a solid 5-2 record in the regular season, lost the thirdplace playoff match 33-12 to the Castaway-Wanderers last Sunday in Duncan. Westshore dropped a hard-fought 24-7 decision to Capilano in the semifinals the previous weekend. The U14 boys finished at 5-1 atop the Island league, but lost

the Island playoff final 29-7 to Castaway-Wanderers on Nov. 22. Wyatt said the club’s youth programs, especially at the youngest levels, look good thanks in no small part to West Shore Parks and Recreation, which partnered with the club to run introductory programs last summer. “From a program development standpoint it’s been a real bonus having those guys involved,” he said. “We’re beginning to establish some roots in that community which will not only benefit us as a club, but the community as a whole.” He encourages families looking for a reasonably priced sport for their children to consider rugby as an option. More information can be found on the club’s website at westshorerfc.com. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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CanSkate program not just for figure skaters Club accepts new members throughout season Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff

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Skating coach Leslee Rushton reminds her CanSkate students to roar like dinosaurs while practicing their skills. some take carefully measured steps, others bound around on shaky ankles, all closely monitored. Every week the CanSkate program has a different theme. This week’s is dinosaurs, so helmets are adorned with construction paper spikes, fabric tails poke out from under jackets and the odd toy peeks out from inside hoods or backpacks. It’s not just figure skaters in this group. “The hockey players use our CanSkate program to learn the fundamentals,” said Rushton. “We use this learn-to-skate program for hockey, ringette, figure skating and just enjoyment.”

CanSkate is Skate Canada’s flagship learning program for beginners of any age. Practices run three times a week at the local club, but members don’t have to go to all of the practices and can join at any point in the season. And inside the warm lobby, there’s a siblings table filled with crafts and activities to keep non-skating members of the family occupied during the sessions. For those watching, it may seem like chaos, but there is a lot of structure laid out for the children. Skaters work their way through stations that focus on different movements. When a

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CanSkate graduates move up to the Juan de Fuca Skating Club’s junior practice, which looks to further develop skills and focuses on developing routines for competition. The club’s youngest junior, Moriah Wathen, 7, was among a number of club skaters who competed in Parksville last month. She earned a bronze medal in the Star 2 event. Asked what she likes about figure skating, excitement filled her face. “I like the music. I get to dance to it,” she said. Her favourite part is her solo routine. Also taking bronze in Star 2 in Parksville was junior skater Ariana Robertson, 8, who was competing for her very first time. She is the 2015 CanSkate athlete of the year for the B.C./Yukon region and her award hangs in the club’s display case, in the Juan de Fuca arena lobby. Asked what she liked about competing, she said it was “fun.” She may be a girl of few words, but coach and director of skating Leslee Rushton said she’s moving up the ranks quite quickly. Both girls, along with other club members, look forward to the Vancouver Island Regional Championships, being hosted by the Juan de Fuca club Feb. 5 to 7 at The Q Centre. – Katherine Engqvist

The sound of skate blades tearing at the clean ice surface mingles with the sounds of children laughing, while instrumental music rotates through each child’s individual routine. This is the Juan de Fuca Skating Club’s junior practice. It is calm, calculated composure. Everything you would associate with the beauty of learning to figure skate. But soon their CanSkate members will take to the ice at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, after a quick scrape. That’s an entirely different experience. “It’s organized chaos, that’s what we call CanSkate,” says coach and director of skating, Leslee Rushton, laughing. “It’s a great program.” A herd of knee-height children lace up their skates – with the aid of their parents – and buckle up their helmets as they wait for the Zamboni to finish resurfacing the ice. While most skaters are four or five years old, some are as young as three. They stampede once the doors open, smiles spreading from ear to ear. While

new skill or manoeuvre is mastered, students earn ribbons, and they earn badges for different levels as they move up in the program. “It’s little goals they have to work towards,” Rushton said. It isn’t only coaches on the ice who aid the younger members’ development. “Without our older skaters, our program wouldn’t function,” she said. Senior club members go through specialized training at the beginning of the season to learn to become program assistants. They then help mark out stations, teach skills and work with the CanSkate students throughout the year. “It’s an amazing club,” Rushton said. “We do more than just skating. It’s so much fun.” And the club isn’t just focused with on-ice development. Along with off-ice dryland classes, coaches organize a number of club activities through the season. The club had its own float in last weekend’s Santa Claus parade and will perform on Butchart Gardens’ outdoor rink on Dec. 13. As well, members will stage a special performance for family, friends and the community on Dec. 20 at Juan de Fuca for the club’s Christmas gala and dessert night – the last ice time before winter break. For more information go to juandefucaskatingclub.ca. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

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Big reach at Royal Bay Juan de Fuca goalkeeper Emma Stewart reaches up to grab an airborne corner kick during Lower Island Women’s Soccer Association Division 1 action Sunday on the turf at Royal Bay secondary. Bays United players Frankie Chatwin and Sophie Blandford (in green) are ready to pounce on a loose ball, while JdF defenders (in blue, from left) Candice Thom, Keltie Straith, Charmaine Cung and Kate Page stand ready to keep the ball out. While this play wound up without a goal, the visitors scored four times in the second half, getting three goals from Sanja Dodos and one by Blandford to win 4-0. Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff

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nity involvement with the team and further enhance the game day atmosphere the organization has created. Sperling will run the office on Langford Parkway among other duties. His first official announcement was that the club has begun selling season ticket packages for the 2016 season. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Double overtime loss nailbiter for local crowd Arnold Lim News Gazette staff

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Top 10 at worlds Canadian national kettlebell team member Corissa Sivarot, photographed at her home gym in Colwood, recorded an eighth-place finish in the 16-kilogram snatch event at the world championships last week in Dublin, Ireland. Competing in the 68-kilogram weight class with fellow amateur lifters, she hoisted the bell 186 times. Fellow Canadian Misty Shearer of Edmonton won gold with 225 reps. A total of 561 athletes from 37 countries competed.

It was close, but no cigar. More than 700 fans were treated to almost five periods of hockey before the hometown Victoria Grizzlies’ up-and-down season continued with a tightly contested 2-1 loss to the Nanaimo Clippers. The first period started off well with the Grizzlies’ leading scorer Brayden Gelsinger continuing his point-a-game pace, sniping a power play goal from PJ Conlon and Cole Pickup just over a minute and a half into the contest. The lead was short lived however, with the leagues leading scorer Sheldon Rempal doing what he does best, converting a power play goal just over six minutes later

to knot the close affair at one. The next three periods, including the first overtime frame were deadlocked without either team able to break the tie until the fifth period when Clippers’ Chris Dodero ended the deadlock with a goal from Edwin Hookenson and Nolan Aibel to secure the victory for the visiting mid Islanders. The Nanaimo side holds a dominating 4-0-0-1 record against the Grizzlies this year with the loss dropping the Victoria Grizzlies’ record to 11 wins, 16 losses with 4 overtime losses and 26 points after 31 games. Their forth place ranking in the Island Division is 11 points behind Nanaimo who improved to 18 wins, 10 losss with one overtime loss for 37 points and the division lead. alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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LEGALS ABANDONED PROPERTY NOTICE RE: Mobile home, owned by Benjamin Maltby Address of the residential property - Site #34, 2587 Selwyn Road, Victoria BC V9B 4V4. This unit will be demolished in 60 days unless interested parties establish their right to possession & pay all outstanding debts (taxes, storage fess & cost of removal from site etc.). Must be removed from property. Tuscan Trading Inc, #20-2587 Selwyn Rd. Victoria BC V9B 4V4 Office phone 250-478-7815.

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PARKSVILLEâ€™S EMERALD Estates offers a unique style of Supportive Living for 50+ age. 1-bdrm patio suite. Available Dec 1st. $1,200/month. Call Lynn (250)303-0098.

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Q: HOW CAN I KEEP MY HOME SAFE WHILE I’M AWAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS? If you are planning time away this month, one way to keep yourself and your home safer is to keep your travel plans offline. While the first instinct might be to tell your friends on Facebook that you are away, or to post photos of yourself lounging on the beach, doing so after you’re back might be the best course of action. If that is too much, consider keeping timelines on when you plan to leave or come back private. This information can be a goldmine for a burglar looking for a mark over the holidays. Hide Christmas gifts from plain sight. Often the Christmas tree and the gifts can easily be seen through the biggest window of the house. Consider storing presents elsewhere and bringing them out only when you are home or the day you plan to open them. Also keep curtains drawn while you are away, this can help keep gifts out of sight and out of mind for potential thieves, especially in a time and age when mobile devises including cell phones, iPad’s and electronics are such a big part of the Christmas budget. Consider having a neighbourhood buddy keep an eye on your home. This can provide a great level of extra security while you are away. Your buddy can help pick up any mail piling up outside the door, keep snow shovelled so it looks like people are home, is a great deterrent to potential burglary. Returning the favour wcan help keep you and your neighbourhood safer, not just during the holidays but all year round.

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GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » MONTH TO DATE NOV. 30/15

COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

547/465 » 716/682 » 2,948/3,631 »

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

BUYER’S TIP | If you need to buy or sell during the holidays, don’t wait for everyone else on the market

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Christmas decorations over the holidays can be a festive and fun way to celebrate. However the Victoria Real Estate Board’s past president Tim Ayres said if you are thinking of selling, consider being selective with the decorations you put inside and outside your home. Try to minimize clutter, maximize spaciousness, and be prepared for a few inconveniences. If you need to buy or sell, it might not be quite as challenging a time as some might make it out to be.

House yourself a merry little Christmas Conversations with holiday shopping not reserved for shopping malls Arnold Lim News Gazette staff

Buying and selling a home can be challenging at the best of times. However, Victoria Real Estate Board past-president Tim Ayres said despite the time being a common period for vacations, shopping, family gatherings and a traditionally quieter real estate market, the holidays aren’t necessarily a bad time to buy, or to sell. “If you look at our pricing curve, prices peak in the spring in any year. But at the same time, this year has been unusual. With dwindling supply there’s more buyers than

sellers,” he said. “Supply is shrinking month over month (with) less houses in September to November this year than last year … There is definitely seasonality to pricing, but this year with it being busier than (usual), we will see what will happen.” From approximately the middle of December on the market is traditionally quieter, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing for many real estate agents. It can offer an opportunity for family time after an extremely busy year. “You can take a look at your business and plan for next year … hit the ground running with a new plan and new energy (after) having some (time off),” he said. “With it being so busy, a lot of Realtors are looking for a bit of down time.” From a homeowner’s perspective, he said, the time to sell is the time to sell. If a buyer needs a home during

off-peak months, there are a number of factors to consider to help maximize potential opportunities on either side of the housing market. “If you look at a new job starting Jan. 1, you will have to act pretty quickly on any house you are going to see,” he said. “You just have to be ready to buy and make sure the finances are taken care of, because you’re not going to have a second chance, in most cases.” On the selling front, Ayres said preparation and flexibility are key. Opening up to the possibility of allowing potential buyers to come through on short notice, perhaps even when you have company over or are planning an event, can maximize selling potential. “Just be prepared … (And) if you are going away on Christmas, maybe it’s not a bad time so it can be shown anytime for sellers,” he said. “And don’t overdo it with the

Christmas decorations. Make it uncluttered and clean (and) be prepared for a few inconveniences on the holidays.” Despite the differences, there are opportunities during the traditionally slower season leading up to the busier February and March months. Ayres’ advice for those who are ready to list? Get out early and beat the rush, especially in a strong market where there isn’t a bad time to list in the next six to eight months. “The right time to sell or buy is when it is right for you. If you have time to look in December, you should. Why wait till spring when every other buyer is out there?” he asked. “If it’s time to sell and you want to get a head start, why not put it on (the market in) December and see what happens? You never know how the market is going to take your house until you are on the market.” alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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80 Saghalie Road, From $409,900 Daily 12-6, Bosa Properties, 250-382-2672 www.bosaproperties.com

1900 Watkiss Way, From $259,000 Saturday & Sunday 12-4 RE/MAX Alliance Ron Neal, 250-386-8181 www.ronneal.com

1900 Watkiss Way, From $259,000 Saturday & Sunday 12-4 RE/MAX Alliance, Ron Neal 250-386-8181 www.ronneal.com

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404-870 Short Street Saturday December 5th, 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Shelna Atkinson, 250-384-8124 www.pembertonholmes.com

203-1725 Cedar Hill Cross Road, $209,900 Saturday December 5th, 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444 www.shellyreed.com 1983 Neil Street, $635,000 Sunday December 6th, 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422 www.rlpvictoria.com 3053 Admirals Road MLS 357804, Sunday December 6, 1-3 Burr Properties Ltd. John McMillan, 250-382-8838 www.burrproperties.ca

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2120 Nicklaus Dr, $949,000 MLS 357967, Sat., Dec. 5, 2-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Brad MacLaren, 250-380-3933 www.bradmaclaren.com

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720 Meaford Avenue Saturday December 5th, 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Jean Omelchenko, 250-744-3301 www.remax-camosunvictoria-bc.com 318-623 Treanor Avenue Saturday December 5th, 2-4 Macdonald Realty Niels Madsen, 250-213-7483 www.nielsmadsen.com

101,102 & 104-944 Dunford Ave. $345,900 Sun. Dec. 6, 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ron Bahrey, 250-744-8772 www.ronbahrey.com

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Executive family home, in beautiful Sunriver Estates. 4 Bedrooms & 3 Full Bathrooms, bonus in-law Suite. The main floor has an open-concept living area(s), with natural light coming in thru large windows, featuring beautiful Mahogany Flooring. Gorgeous Kitchen, w/rich Ceramic Flooring & Backsplash, Honey Maple Cabinets, Breakfast & Lunch Bars, Walk-in Pantry. Step thru French Doors onto your covered view Deck. Expansive Living Room, w/Stone Natural Gas FP. Huge Master Bedroom, w/Walk-in Closet, 5 pce Ensuite, w/separate Shower & Jet Tub. Over 2,500 sq ft of Living Space. Dbl Garage, Fenced Backyard. Everything your looking for in your new home. MLS 357680

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Situated on the cusp of nature yet 10 min. from Langford or Colwood’s busy core, you will find this spacious dual family home to provide you both with easy viewing of wildlife and ample room for a growing family. Built in 1999 on .49 acre lot this home has over 2700 sq.ft. inclusive of an 1186 sq.ft. self-contained suite. 5 bedrooms, possible 6, open living/dining space, tons of windows, south facing, a deck built for entertaining with hot tub and. There is an over-sized garage with 220 outlet, work bench and shelving, shed, irrigation system, alarm system, attic storage and parking for the whole block! Call for more details to: Daryl Ashby 250- 478-9141

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Wellness studio up for B.C. award

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A Langford wellness centre is among 11 Greater Victoria businesses nominated for the Small Business B.C. Awards. Pure ELLEments Wellness in Langford is nominated in the Premier’s Peoples Choice Awards category. Other regional businesses nominated in one or more categories include Active Ingredient Coaching, Adedia, BRIJ Marketing, DeeBee’s SpecialTea Foods, E-Quick, E-Quick eco-Courier, Picture This .today, Sapphire Day Spa Ltd., Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre and Your Perfect Gift. A key part of the Small Business B.C. Awards’ mission is to celebrate the contributions of new and existing businesses registered in B.C., that have than 50 employees. Award recipients will receive a $1,500

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This dish is found on Asian menus around the city and I have to admit, I order them whenever I can. I adapted a healthier version that makes a great finger-food supper. The chicken mixture can be kept for a few days of leftovers or frozen. The idea behind lettuce wraps is to place a small amount onto a leaf of lettuce, wrap it up and enjoy. We find that living butter lettuce makes the best wraps; it’s soft enough to be folded and is already the perfect shape.

Asian Style Lettuce Wraps

Emily Gregson

Ingredients: Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Kinesiologist & Certified Personal Trainer 3 chicken breasts – thinly sliced with West Shore Parks & Recreation 3 coloured peppers – finely chopped 1 cup snow peas – thinly sliced 1 onion – diced 1 can water chestnuts 1 mini bok choi – thinly sliced 1 cup matchstick carrots 3 cups cooked quinoa 1 or 2 heads living butter lettuce Directions Cook the quinoa. Sauté the chicken in 1 tbsp. of olive oil or sesame oil if you have it, add the peppers, carrots and onions when the chicken is halfway cooked. Add the snow peas, water chestnuts and bok choi when the chicken is almost done. Add the cooked quinoa at the very end and combine all of the ingredients. Mix the dressing in a separate container and drizzle over the chicken mixture. Chop the end off the lettuce and separate it into individual leaves. To serve, place the chicken mixture into individual bowls and serve alongside the lettuce cups. Spoon the chicken into the lettuce cups, wrap it up and enjoy! Tip: For lunch the next day, serve as a salad - cold over shredded lettuce

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