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Oak Bay fire hall monitor helps track earth’s movement Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

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Hoop dreams Oak Bay’s Madhu McConnell ducks around Belmont’s Nathan Johal in the first senior game of the Gary Taylor Classic Thursday at Oak Bay High. Oak Bay went on to dominate 97-57 to move into the semi-final Friday night, after the News went to press.

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Oak Bay has a place in the integral network of seismometers to predict specific waves when the earth moves.

British Columbia Smart Infrastructure Monitoring System (BC SIMS) has about 100 stations strategically located throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island in key infrastructures and locations.

In Victoria those include the Saanich #2 fire hall and Catholic schools in the region as well as Oak Bay fire hall.

“It’s an opportunity for BC SIMS to get another monitoring device,” said Fire Chief Dave Cockle.

“They’re trying to build a network of those to help offset and monitor so we can get that early warning system in.”

It’s part of the earthquake early warning through the BC SIMS network. BC SIMS is a partnership between the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, UBC Civil Engineering and Natural Resources Canada.

The stations are equipped with a seismometer that indicates the initial P wave motion of an earthquake allowing for up to 20 seconds of earthquake

Oak Bay fire chief Dave Cockle warning.

Oak Bay’s seismometer was installed Nov. 30.

“The motion sensors help us understand how the earth below our feet is moving all the time,” said Cockle, who also serves as president of the BC Earthquake Alliance.

“It’ll give us the direction it’s coming from, the intensity based on what the seismometers read.”

The instrumentation operates on standard power and uses less electricity than a light bulb to operate.

The system is connected through the district computer network to the BC SIMS database.

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Esplanade landscaping resolved with carefully worded variance Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

Council, sitting as committee last week, revisited a variance application to allow additional hard surfacing for landscape design for a front yard on Esplanade Avenue.

While not displeased with the permeable landscaping of rock and gravel, committee members were concerned about how allowing for 88.5 per cent hard surface could be perceived, and acted on, by future owners of the property.

They sought more information during a mid-November

meeting on how to deal with the issue.

After a legal opinion, staff came up with the specifics of how to allow the development variance permit.

The plan now includes specifics on the amount and type of materials used in the front yard.

Council decided to offer the variance of 88.5 per cent of the front yard as a paved surface with the stipulation that the definition of paved surface is limited to drain rock, river stone, and aggregate driveway for any area of the front yard in excess of 25 per cent of the area as shown on the plans dated Dec. 8, 2015.

The plans would be attached to this development variance

permit.

Decisions made at committee are recommendations to council.

Oak Bay High signage gets council nod Oak Bay High’s sign on Cadboro Bay Road got the nod from council.

The sign bylaw doesn’t allow for the larger backlit display with two lines of LED display to relay school information.

Staff reviewed the proposed signage in context with the school redevelopment and surrounding neighbourhood. Given the scale and orientation of the sign, they didn’t foresee significant issues. reporter@oakbaynews.com

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B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie says BC Transit’s latest fare structure changes may cost lower-income seniors.

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Victoria Transit Commission’s newest fare structure was well received from most, but overlooked seniors, according to Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors’ Advocate.

Overall, the commission decided to keep single fare fees at $2.50, though one option was to raise them to $3. It also removed the transfer, but kept the cost of a day pass at $5.

It will also discontinue the sale of discount ticket books to youth and seniors (up to 18 and older than 65) purchased in sheets of 10 for $15, and the six- and 12-month youth passes.

The new structure takes effect April 1 and lasts three years.

“Given the timing and the information in front of them, I think the (transit) commission made the best decision that they could to support seniors,” Mackenzie said in a statement.

Currently, only seniors with an income less than $17,280 are eligible for B.C. Transit’s Guaranteed Income Supplement, which costs $45 annually.

But many Greater Victoria seniors live at an income level that isn’t much higher than that.

“My concern is that if your income is just one dollar over the threshold, a senior immediately must pay the cost of the existing monthly bus pass, which at current prices, translates to $540 yearly, and that is quite a gap,” Mackenzie said.

Instead, Mackenzie is hoping for a more progressive approach.

Saanich Coun. Susan Brice, who chairs the transit commission, said if the commission is going to create a ticket option based on financial thresholds it will likely look beyond seniors.

“I would think over the next three years there’s a number of things, a lot of riders regardless of age with financial challenges, we may need an even broader picture.”

Some critics have also expressed concern with the cost of a day-pass, in place of a transfer, doubling the cost of a one-way trip. Though it isn’t a great portion of bus users, there are people who will now be forced to buy a day pass simply because they are on a one-way trip that transfers buses. reporter@saanichnews.com

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Oak Bay High students hang cheer in cancer lodge Youth Against Cancer club returns for annual decorating spree Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

Mirrors bedecked with garland and doors adorned with poster-size holiday artwork make a little more merry at the local cancer lodge.

Oak Bay High’s Youth Christine van Reeuwyk/Oak Bay News Against Cancer club hap- Hannah Reiter and Marissa Louie hang garland around a mirror at the Canadian Cancer pily hung the holidays Society Lodge. The Oak Bay High students lead the school’s Youth Against Cancer and delivered handmade club, where members created decorations and handmade cards for each guest. cards for each guest at Louie and Hannah Reiter. the Canadian Cancer “I had a family member fight cancer when I was younger, Society Lodge near Royal Jubilee Hospital this Christmas but fortunately she was able to overcome it,” said Louie. season.

“This is amazing. The spirit and hope it gives to the resi- “It’s one thing to raise lots of money, that’s important. This dents is incredible,” said Debi Dempsey, annual giving co- is different. You get to experience the joy of the patients. We ordinator with the Canadian Cancer Society. “To think it’s a might not get to see them, but we know.”

Reiter, also has the all-too-common personal connections group of young leaders of tomorrow, and the hope it gives to cancer – a friend’s father recently died. “I wanted to our residents, it’s really the spirit of Christmas.”

About 90 guests are expected to use the lodge while provide support and help people,” Reiter said. “Decorating undergoing cancer treatment this month, filling the 21 here helps people have a brighter Christmas.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com rooms decorated by Youth Against Cancer, led by Marissa

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Oak Bay High student Xin-Yin Wang sticks a doorsized Grinch to grin at residents over the holiday season at the Canadian Cancer Society’s Vancouver Island Lodge.

Faith-based coalition approved for Syrian family Sponsors ‘waiting for the phone call’ Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

Volunteers are working furiously to prepare for a Syran refugee family that could arrive in the community at any moment.

“We have been approved for a family … a mother and father and two children. We don’t know much more than that. We are anticipating, given the fact that our application was ushered through so quickly, that they could arrive anytime,” said Gaye Sharpe, of the Refugee Sponsorship Steering Committee.

“We’ve been told to prepare for them and that’s what we’re doing – we’re waiting for the phone call.”

The family would be the first sponsored by the partnership of Oak Bay United, St. Aidan’s United in Saanich and Masjid Al-

Iman mosque in Victoria.

With a “spectacular” response from the communities, Sharpe says once the first family is settled, they anticipate seeking out a second sponsor family.

The initial goal of bringing one family grew to two, but they have the money and volunteer time and energy raised to nearly support two.

“It seems certainly that we almost have enough money right now to bring two and the fundraising efforts have not stopped and people are continuing to give. As long as people keep giving we will not stop,” Sharpe said.

Volunteer offers of professional services range from dental and medical to psychologists experienced with patients with PostTraumatic Stress Disorder.

“It goes the gamut – ESL teachers, people who have worked in refugee camps who are able to support traumatized children and youth. We don’t know if that’s the situation, but I think we can be sure that they’ve had considerable upset in their lives,” Sharpe

said. “Having to leave everything would be be people who can walk along with the famtraumatic enough let alone leaving a war ily through the whole process of getting to know Victoria. That way there’s not a cast zone.”

The group has far exceeded their tar- of thousands involved all the time.”

That privacy is a get for one family – key for $60,000 for a year, a “We’ve been told to prepare for the consideration steering commitlittle higher than the tee and should the government standard them and that’s what we’re doing – phone ring today, or minimum due to the we’re waiting for the phone call.” yesterday, very few cost of living in Victo– Gaye Sharpe people may actually ria – with $100,000 in know. the bank.

“We’ll leave it up “People walk into to the family if they the office at the church on a daily basis it seems to give want to be involved with the media,” she said. “We want to make sure the family’s donations,” Sharpe said.

The group also has temporary housing privacy is respected and that they’re safe. in place, so the family can be involved in Almost everyone is welcoming and very excited to help them make Victoria a home, choosing a home, should the phone ring.

“The great gift of working with the but there are some people who are nervous mosque is there are people who speak the and afraid. That’s the other thing we need language, and there are people who are Syr- to be cognizant of.”

Search for refugee sponsorship at oakbayian,” Sharpe said.

They’ll task one male and one female unitedchurch.ca to make donations online. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com mentor to connect with the family. “They’ll

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A well-woven tale has the ability to make us smile and laugh, to expand our horizons and even escape our worries, at least for awhile.

For Oak Bay’s Frank Wilson, it can do a whole lot more.

Wilson recently released his newest book, Nowt To Do With My Wife, published by England’s Peak Publish.

Wilson’s second volume of short stories follows the well-received Nowt To Do With Me, published three years ago.

Available in Oak Bay at Bungalow and Casey’s Market, as well as from online bookseller Amazon and also from Wilson directly, all of the author’s proceeds go to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, inspired by a friend in England who has lived with MS for 25 years.

Dubbed “social history with a smile,”

by BBC local radio, the stories are part fact, part fiction, Wilson says.

“I just felt that there was a lot of stories because there were a lot of characters,” he reflects.

“It’s not a memoir, partially because memoirs are supposed to be true and this is only half-true.”

Born in the Loxley valley, west of Sheffield in South Yorkshire in the middle of the Second World War, Wilson was the son of a dairy farmer, and his early years were filled with farm and rural activities in a community that was only slowly beginning to change from its traditional patterns.

Nowt to Do with Me was his first collection of short stories, but followed a self-published 2008 volume of poetry, Blackberries, that raised a substantial sum for MS research in the UK. Chasing Crows, published in Canada in 2013, followed.

After a career as an agricultural economist, Wilson shifted his attention from

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Oak Bay author Frank Wilson sits in his favourite writing spot. Wilson has published his second collection of short stories, Nowt to Do with My Wife, Country Tales from the North of England. academic and consultancy report writing to poetry and short stories, winning awards both in the UK and Canada.

Nowt To Do With My Wife draws further on South Yorkshire life.

The 12 chapters can stand alone but are linked together by geography and to a lesser extent by a cast of recurring colourful characters, “from a one-of-akind uncle and his ukulelestrumming pal to a philandering furniture maker and Laura the kindly witch,” Wilson says.

While those hailing from the UK will likely see friends and neighbours reflected in the stories and characters, Wilson expects anyone from a rural upbringing will relate.

“I can’t help telling people about things, because I was a teacher, but it’s meant to be funny,” he says. “I like the whole business of having an idea and developing it.”

While the first collection focused largely on Wilson’s early years, this latest

title follows him to his teens and earlier years at school.

In his particular corner of the world, nothing really changed until the late 1950s – in part why his story “Rave On,” about when American rock ‘n’ roller Buddy Holly came to Sheffield, strikes such a chord with the author.

The year was 1958, and Holly would be killed in a plane crash in February 1959.

While Wilson says he’s likely finished with the “Nowt” series, another idea is percolating. “We spent so much time overseas, in Asia, Africa and the South Pacific. It was always service work but there was always funny stuff.” editor@oakbaynews.com

Did you know? n In addition to writing, Oak Bay’s Frank Wilson also conducts “Just Like Downton Abbey?” presentations, drawing on his knowledge of the landed families and estates of South Yorkshire.

Proceeds from both endeavours go to the MS Society of Canada.

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Additionally, though, “we’re specializing in unique wines,” says Borland, who brings decades in the hospitality industry to the helm of Vessel.

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Just ask – and avoid a financial scam If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

That’s an expression worth remembering now – especially in this busy shopping season, a time when what we might receive at Christmas starts to cloud our minds. In fact, it’s something everyone, of any age, should have etched into their brains, as incidents of fraud and scams press on, seemingly unabated.

That may sound a tad harsh or pessimistic.

It should be a good thing if someone steps up and wants to hand over thousands of dollars for seemingly no reason. Or at least for no reason a person would reasonably expect to have anything to do with them. Unfortunately, windfalls like that are usually pipe dreams.

Whether it’s greed, a simple feeling of not wanting to upset people or for some other reason, folks fall for scams all the time. And so, the scammers keep calling, emailing and writing, hoping for a response – just enough to encourage the behaviour.

And once a person and their money are parted, it’s exceedingly difficult for the authorities to get it back.

Yet police, financial institutions and those at organizations like the Better Business Bureau fight hard to try to prevent scams and the people who run them from taking advantage of people.

Even so, we cannot rely on them. Individuals must be on guard – for the day will come when someone will try to weasel our hard-earned cash from our pockets.

When that happens, and the whole thing makes you curious or uncomfortable, just ask questions. Ask them who they are. Ask for their phone number. Ask for their boss. And then ask to phone them back.

And if you are still not feeling good about it, just hang up.

There are people out there who want to separate us from our money for nasty reasons.

It’s up to us to know the difference between them and the legitimately good people out there.

Sometimes, all it takes is to ask.

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.

Oak Bay News is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact: editor@oakbaynews.com or 250-4803239. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.

Horgan on trade, carbon tax and LNG TF: The NDP and unions have historically been protectionist. Do you see any need to modernize the B.C. party?

JH: When it comes to trade, I think we have modernized.

And who was the TF: In the first premier to go recent federal on a trade mission election, national from British ColumNDP leader bia? It was Dave Thomas MulBarrett. And now cair rejected the there has been a Trans Pacific succession of prePartnership sight miers make reguunseen, endorslar visits to other ing letters from markets to try to Unifor and CUPE Tom Fletcher stimulate economic saying this is a B.C. Views activity here at bad deal. Is your home. party seen as TF: Your party supports against Pacific Rim trade? the carbon tax now, but JH: No, I don’t think so, not the revenue neutral and what I said at the time approach. Do you support was that I support trade. increasing the rate?

We’re a trade-centred provJH: I’ve looked carefully at ince. We’re looking across the ocean at the largest mar- the report tabled by the premier’s [advisory] group, a ket the world has known, vast array of British Columand I support getting our bians, and there was a lot of products to higher-priced water put into the wine to markets. get to the position they got But having said that, the to. What I’m comfortable B.C. Liberals embraced TPP with is that the date that without even having seen it.

NDP leader John Horgan sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview in his Victoria office Dec. 10.

Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at oakbaynews.com.

they’ve selected for a ramping up of the carbon tax is 2018, which will be a year after the next provincial election. So if I’m successful and form a government, I’ll have time to look at tax policy broadly to see if we can make improvements in the carbon tax.

For me, and I think for most British Columbians, the model that Alberta has adopted of taking revenues and driving them into industries, or activities like transit, that will reduce emissions over time.

TF: Natural gas price and volume continue to go down, along with commodities generally, and supply of oil and gas keeps going up. What’s your take on the prospects for LNG after the year we’ve had?

JH: Not good. I’ve always said price will determine whether investors drop down multi-billions of dollars in a far-away place to provide a product that is not developed here. Brownfield opportunities have moved very quickly in the U.S. Changing LNG import

facilities to export facilities is a whole lot easier and cheaper than starting from scratch.

Getting to the coast is a challenge for fossil fuels, and the last LNG price point I saw delivered in Asia was $5.70 a unit. You’re not going to make money at that price, even with rock-bottom prices here in B.C. TF: We’ve just had a couple of announcements as part of the government’s Jobs Plan, $100 million in financing for tech startups, which your critic was pleased about, and an agriculture and food strategy.

Are we going to see more Jobs Plan advertising in the new year?

JH: It’s the Christmas season, the federal election is over, there are two sets of ads running now. I think these ads are self-promotion. These are not informing the public on information that they really need.

If it’s just smiling people with hardhats on, I think we’re going to have something to say about that. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Message to feds, B.C. should be that sewage treatment not needed Nils Jensen is right in tune with the shopping season – between Black Friday and Boxing Day, he’s trying to entice voters with a huge discount on secondary sewage treatment What was that corny song by Stompin Tom Connor – “Saving by spending money we don’t got”?

The whole subject of course suffers from hasty decision making, notably choosing a site before zoning was in place, and building an empire with a fancy misleading name.

Yet Jensen urges more haste.

What needs to be done is convince the federal and provincial governments that secondary treatment is not

needed, following the position of the US government as illuminated by Brian Burchill and the opinion of former environment minister David Anderson as well as many scientists.

Discussions about delays may be a good time to push hard on stopping the waste of taxpayers’ earnings.

As for input from the public in an unscientific survey, that’s been heard many times – strong opposition. The NIMBY part of that won re-election for Esquimalt mayor Desjardins – what’s the likelihood of her reversing course, as Jensen wants?

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Holey bubble pushes tennis players elsewhere Sorry to say this but the old lady is deflating.

With the old high school gone, we really see the ripe image. Could someone help her?

We now try to get courts at Cedar Hill Rec – better lights, warmer and no holes.

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“Motion sensors An online map shows ongoing Oak Bay provides the space, visuals for seismic events, making power and tech access to enable the help us understand the network a particularly helpseismometer to function. how the earth below ful tool for Emergency Manage“Motion sensors help us understand how the earth below our feet our feet is shifting .” ment BC and local government responders needing to identify an is shifting by measuring and trans– Dave Cockle earthquake’s location, strength and mitting data about local earthquake damage. activity to ministry inspectors, emerFind information for stations on gency responders and the public,” the BC SIMS network, including stations at Oak said Cockle, also Oak Bay’s emergency program Bay fire hall and Gonzales Observatory, at www. co-ordinator. bcsims.ca.

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Kaj Wilson chooses a toy at Buddies Toys on Oak Bay Avenue as part of an Island Savings Credit Union initiative to donate toys to Santas Anonymous while testing out new technology.

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“CFAX’s annual Santa’s AnonyIt’s always better to give than to receive, especially when the gift is mous toy drive does amazing work $1,000 worth of toys for Island chil- getting families across Greater Victodren who may not otherwise have ria involved in spreading the holiday something waiting under the tree on spirit to children of all ages,” Dunbar says.

Christmas Day. Local producTeaming up with “Nothing quite says tion company the CFAX Santas Media One caught Anonymous and happy holidays like the the shopping spree local retailer Bud- look of excitement on a on film, turning the dies Toys, the Island kid’s face at Christmas.” event into a posiSavings division of – Christine Hewitt tive holiday mesFirst West Credit sage in support Union asked local children to help test the bank’s new of the non-profit’s larger toy drive technology to buy Christmas gifts for efforts.

“Nothing quite says happy holiother local children with just a tap of days like the look of excitement on a their wrist.

“Giving to someone else really is kid’s face at Christmas – the children the best gift of all,” says Bronwyn in this fantastic video are proof of Dunbar, leader of Island Savings’ that,” says Christine Hewitt, executive director of the Santas Anonycommunity investment program.

Last week, six children aged two mous Society.

“Our annual toy drive is only as to nine each received a Dashband – a wearable, reloadable payment acces- successful as the efforts of our comsory that uses tap technology to pay munity partners and so we’re incredinstead of PIN numbers. Their mis- ibly grateful for this generous donasion was to spend $1,000 on toys at tion from Island Savings.” the Oak Bay Avenue’s Buddies Toys For more information about Santas for delivery to Santas Anonymous Anonymous, visit cfaxsantas.com. headquarters that same night. editor@oakbaynews.com

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How well does your child see?

Parents are often surprised when I tell them that children should have their eyes examined around their third birthday. At this age however, many problems can be detected and timely treatment started.

If an infant or toddler has an obvious problem, the parents should not hesitate to have the child’s eyes examined even earlier.

Children with vision problems may not complain.

Blurred or double vision can seem normal if one has never known anything else. Sometimes a child may only be using one eye with the other not functioning properly; even though it appears to be normal. An eye may be “lazy” (amblyopic) even if it doesn’t seem to turn in or out. Treatment for amblyopia is far more effective if undertaken well before the child’s seventh birthday.

Parents can watch out for signs of vision problems even in very young children: Rubbing the eyes, holding objects too close, tilting the head or an unusual lack of coordination are some of the warning symptoms.

Children do not need to know the alphabet to be examined. Optometrists can use pictures, symbols and toys to help examine toddlers. The emphasis is usually on “fast and fun” in these cases. After the initial visit, annual checks are recommended as children’s eyes change as they grow.

Here in British Columbia, a program for preschool children called “Vision First Check” has just started.

Ask your optometrist for further details and set up appointments for any children who have not had a recent examination.

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Deck the dock cart and fill it with food All through the holidays patrons and visitors to three Greater Victoria marinas can easily drop a donation for the Mustard Seed.

Oak Bay Marine Group will have dock carts out until Jan. 8 in a donation drive at Oak Bay Marina, North Saanich Marina, and Pedder Bay Marina. The goal is to fill the decorated dock carts to the brim.

They kicked off donations at each marina with $200-worth of items in the decorated carts to inspire customers to do the same.

Recommended food always in need includes: peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, canned or dried beans, canned fish, dry pasta and rice, canned soups, cooking oil and cereal. They also welcome baby needs and personal items such as soap, toothpaste and deodorant.

In Oak Bay, the Marina Restaurant is also donating to the cause through the Street Smart Program – where diners can add a donation to the bill – until the end of the year. cvanreeuwyk @oakbaynews.com

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Polar Bear plunge Christine van Reeuwyk photos Oak Bay High students plunge into the chilly waters of Willows beach early Friday morning during the annual polar bear swim on the last day of classes before the winter break. Top right, Grade 12 student Lily Baines dons a onesie and boots to warm up Friday morning after her dip.

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Caregiving for an ailing loved one is challenging at the best of times.

However, special family holiday times, such as Christmas, can easily become dread letter days instead of red letter days, says Johanna Booy, a certified professional consultant on aging and owner of Oak Bay’s Care & Company.

A number of factors can increase the difficulties caregivers can experience: more shopping trips, more meals to prepare, more lights. more noise, more faces, more concerts, more confusion.

“As a caregiver, you’re often scheduling and driving to doctor appointments, looking after legal matters, household chores and constantly helping and paying attention to your ailing loved one.

You may be making sure they don’t wander or wishing your shadow would give you a bit of space. And that’s all when it isn’t Christmas,” Booy says.

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other family members often have no clue about what you’re doing. “That’s an issue because a caregiver who has no support from family or from an outside source is a sure candidate for caregiver collapse.”

How can you enjoy the season more as a caregiver, or bring a little joy to someone who cares for others?

If you know a caregiver, a great gift this Christmas can be as simple as the gift of you, Booy suggests.

Offer to care for their parent or spouse so the caregiver can go shopping or have time to bake. “Your gift of time is one of the most valuable gifts you can give.”

Other gift ideas for caregivers include spa or hair appointments, time away, tickets to a concert, respite – pay for the senior to enter assisted living for a week – music or books, a gift certificate for a favourite restaurant, a homemade meal, or the services of a professional caregiver who

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The holidays can be challenging for caregivers looking after an ailing loved one. Consider giving them the gift of time – your company, an offer to help with chores or even decorating for the big day. can come in from time to time to help.

“You could also let the caregiver know that you don’t expect them to serve you, that the house doesn’t need to be immaculate and that you’re willing to pitch in. Helping trim the tree, deck the halls or do the Christmas baking can all be gifts that gain gratitude,” Booy says. “Whatever you do, don’t criticize or joke about a dirty or dusty home or add to the guilt of the caregiver. Pitch in.”

How can caregivers reduce their stress?

For those looking after someone with dementia, “reducing their stress goes a long way to reducing yours,” Booy says.

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Exercise can also reduce stress. Sign up for an exercise program with a friend for physical, emotional and social benefits.

And try to simplify, Booy suggests. “Don’t try to do too much.

If you’re tired, forget about hosting 10 people and cooking for two days. Instead, plan a potluck and assign jobs to each guest.

That leaves you with the turkey. If you skip the dressing, it’s about as much work as making a meatloaf.

“Another way to minimize is to do what you like best and throw away the rest. Make a decision as to what’s really important. Sometimes you achieve more by doing less.”

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with dementia, fewer lights and less noise translates into added ability to function at family dinners. The Mayo Clinic says, ‘holiday gatherings often involve music and loud conversation. Yet for a person who has Alzheimer’s, a calm and quiet environment usually is best. Keep daily routines in place as much as possible and, as needed, provide your loved one a place to rest during family get-togethers.’”

Don’t forget to look after yourself. “Don’t be superwoman or superman. Ask for help. Ask another family member or friend to take over a task that you really hate, one that drains your energy and makes you dread

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Holiday church services Have a pet-safe holiday around the community Thursday, dec. 24 Oak Bay united church – Christmas Eve service: Carols for Young Children, 4 p.m.; Family Christmas Celebration, 7 p.m.; Candlelight and Communion, 10 p.m. Info: oakbayunitedchurch.ca Providence community church – Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m. at Monterey Centre. Enjoy carol singing and scripture readings; families and children are welcome. st. Philip anglican church – Christmas Eve family service, 5 p.m.; Traditional Candle-lit Communion Service, 8 p.m. Info: stphilipvictoria. ca st. Matthias anglican church – Christmas Eve children’s pageant, The True Meaning of Crumbfest, 5 p.m.; ‘Midnight’ Mass, 10 p.m. Info: stmatthiasvictoria.ca st. Patrick’s Parish – Children’s pageant followed by Mass, 6 p.m.; Carols Service, 8:30 p.m.; Christmas Eve Mass, 9 p.m. Info: stpats-vic.ca hope evangelical Lutheran church – Christmas Eve service, 7 p.m. Info: victoria-lutheran.org emmanuel Baptist church – Candlelight Christmas Eve, 8 p.m.

Drama, Jesus, the Refugee and carol singing with strings. Info: emmanuelvictoria.ca Knox Presbyterian church – Christmas Eve Communion, 9 p.m.

Info: knoxpcvictoria.org Friday, dec. 25 st. Matthias anglican church – Christmas morning service, 10 a.m.

Info: stmatthiasvictoria.ca st. Philip anglican church – Christmas Day service, 10:30 a.m.

Info: stphilipvictoria.ca st. Patrick’s Parish – Christmas Mass, 10:30 a.m., Vietnamese Mass, 1 p.m. Info: stpats-vic.ca hope evangelical Lutheran church – Christmas service, 10:30 a.m. Info: victoria-lutheran.org

While many pet owners want to share the holidays with their four-legged companions, a few simple steps can keep it a fun – and safe – time for all. “We want all family members, two-legged and four-legged, to enjoy a safe, happy and healthy holiday season,” says BC SPCA’s Lorie Chortyk.

• Avoid giving bones to dogs or cats, particularly turkey bones. Poultry bones easily splinter and can cause serious injury, while bone fragments can cause intestinal blockages or lacerations.

• Chocolate and other sweets should not be given to animals.

Chocolate contains theobromine, a chemical that can be deadly to cats and dogs, though not harmful to humans. It’s best to keep pets on their regular diet over the holidays. Look for healthy animal treats instead.

a sensitivity to the latex contained in the plant and may get diarrhea or vomit.

• Christmas trees and pets can be troublesome. Ensure the tree is well-secured and try to place decorations above paw height. Use string to hang decorations instead of hooks, which can be easily dislodged.

Avoid tinsel or angel hair, which can cause intestinal problems when ingested. Cords for lights should be inaccessible to pets, especially chewing puppies and Enjoy a holiday safe for all kittens. Preserving chemicals members of the family. added to your Christmas tree water are toxic to animals so • Many popular holiday keep covered. plants are poisonous to animals • Avoid pet toys with small or including mistletoe, holly, orna- soft pieces that can be chewed mental pepper and Christmas and swallowed. Nylon bones rose. Keep these plants out of tend to splinter less than plastic reach of pets – especially birds. ones. Inspect pet toys regularly Poinsettias are not poisonous, and discard deteriorating ones. although some pets may have editor@oakbaynews.com

Oak Bay United Church Knox Presbyterian church – Christmas service, 11 a.m. Info: knoxpcvictoria.org sunday, dec. 27 Oak Bay united church – Vote for and sing your favourite Christmas carols, 10 a.m. Info: oakbayunitedchurch.ca st. Philip anglican church – Christmas I, 10:30 a.m. Info: stphilipvictoria.ca hope evangelical Lutheran church – Holy Communion, 10:30 a.m. Info: victoria-lutheran.org Knox Presbyterian church – Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Grace Worship, 12:15 and 2 p.m.; Info: knoxpcvictoria.org Thursday, dec. 31 st. Patrick’s Parish – New Year’s Eve Mass, 7 p.m. Info: stpats-vic.ca st. Philip anglican church – New Years Eve Taize, 8:30 p.m. Info: stphilipvictoria.ca

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Community Calendar Through Jan. 8 Oak Bay Marina donation drive for the Mustard Seed – Drop by the marina to help fill the dock carts to the brim.

Tuesday, Dec. 22 Volkssport – Tuesday evening walk. Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Registration at 5:45 p.m., walk at 6 p.m. Info: Gail, 250477-4472.

Christmas Movie Nights – A Christmas Story, 6:15 p.m. in the comfort of the David Foster Foundation Theatre. Ticket ($24) includes holiday-inspired fare and house-made popcorn. For information or to book your

tickets visit the front desk or call 250-598-4556.

Wednesday, Dec. 23 Volkssport walks – Monday and Wednesday morning walks.

Register at 8:45 a.m., walk at 9 a.m. Call Rick at 250-478-7020 or Jan at 250-665-6062 for current schedule.

Dinner Theatre at The Oak Bay Beach Hotel – A Crooner’s Christmas, with rising star Kristina Helene and surprise guests as they recreate the sounds of Christmas past with the holiday hits from Frank Sinatra, Brenda Lee, Dean Martin, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis and other stars. Tickets $89, incl. a

three-course meal in the David Foster Foundation Theatre.

Continues weekends to Dec. 24.

For information or to book your tickets visit our Front Desk or call 250-598-4556.

Sunday, Dec. 27 Tree chipping – Castaway Wanderers Rugby Club chips trees at Windsor Park, Dec. 27, 28, Jan. 1, 2, 3 , 9 and 10.

Volkssport 5/10 km Walk – Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Info: Marion, 250-477-9851.

Holiday Hike – at Christmas Hill, 1 to 3 p.m. Meet at the Nature

House. Free admission; preregistration is required at 250-4790211. Warm refreshments follow at the Nature House.

Monday, Dec. 28 Volkssport walks – Monday and Wednesday morning walks.

Register at 8:45 a.m., walk at 9 a.m. Call Rick at 250-478-7020 or Jan at 250-665-6062 for current schedule.

Tuesday, Dec. 29 Volkssport – Tuesday evening walk. Meet at Running Room, Broadmead Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Registration at 5:45 p.m., walk at 6 p.m. Information: Gail, 250-477-4472.

Wednesday, Dec. 30 Volkssport walks – Monday and Wednesday morning walks.

Register at 8:45 a.m. for 9 a.m. walk. Rick at 250-478-7020 or Jan at 250-665-6062 for schedule.

Thursday, Dec. 31 Roaring 20s-themed New Year’s Eve Party at the Manor – Celebrate the New Year in style with the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, incl. chef-attended stations, live bands, dancing, toast and much more. The event begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are $160 per person.

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SPEAKWELL CONVERSATION Program seeks facilitators, child minders and an administrator on Wednesday evenings from 6:30–9 p.m. at the Gordon Head Lawn Bowling Club. The group facilitates discussions with new immigrants and ESL students to promote fluency and confidence in English, while deepening their connection with the community.

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

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PARKSVILLE’S EMERALD Estates offers a unique style of Supportive Living for 50+ age.

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PARKING SPACE near Lansdowne Camosun College. 3 min. walk to campus. Only $75/mo. Save $55/mo (or more for long-term). Chris, 250-595-0370.

FRIENDLY FRANK QUEEN SIZE Air mattress with pump, hardly used, $55.

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SOLID WOOD Dining table and 4 chairs $85.obo. Call 250-544-4933.

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