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Victoria Shamrocks star Corey Small shows off the team’s Mann Cup championship trophy alongside his recently acquired Western Lacrosse Association first team all-star award at the team office in Langford.

Green Christmas for Small Lacrosse star one of many cogs in 2015 wheel of success for Victoria Shamrocks Arnold Lim News Gazette staff

Corey Small’s last name is no indication of his value to the Victoria Shamrocks. In fact it is quite the opposite. Visitors to the Western Lacrosse Association club’s Langford office recently were

reminded of that value, as the diminutive 5’ 9” forward dropped by to pick up his 2015 first team all-star trophy. The all-star nod was one of various highlights from the season for Small, who led the team to their first Mann Cup in 10 years and ninth in their history. “Corey is the type of player every team dreams of having,” said club general manager Chris Welch. “He is a phenomenal talent and a great guy, a tremendous ambassador for our sport and a real emerging leader in our group.” Over the past five season, Welch said, Small has quickly become one of the key faces of the franchise. “He is a very spe-

cial player, a special guy and he fits the green and white perfectly, so we love having him.” Small led the WLA in points with 79 (33 goals, 36 assists) during the regular season, added a league-high 40 in the WLA playoffs and topped it off by winning the Mike Kelley Award as Mann Cup most valuable player. His third first-team all star selection matches the number of times he has been voted most popular Victoria Shamrock by the fans.

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The B.C. government’s new training and employment program for single parents has enrolled more than 1,300 people since it began Sept. 1. The program covers tuition, daycare and transportation costs for up to a year of on-the-job training, or education towards in-demand jobs, for single parents receiving social assistance or disability payments. The benefits can continue for up to the first year of employment, including extension of government-paid dental and other health benefits. It replaces the previous system, often referred to as the welfare trap, where single parents would lose their assistance payments and benefits if they went back to school to train for a job. West Shore residents can access the program through the WorkLink Employment Society in Langford. “People in the West Shore have been utilizing it … There’s a lot of excitement and interest in the program,” said WorkLink case manager Jo Zlotnik. “Anything that gives someone an opportunity to become unstuck is very beneficial.” Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell called the results of the program’s first four months “a very good sign,” particularly since about 400 of the voluntary participants are not in the ministry’s “expected to work” category because their children are under the age of three. Of the 1,330 people signed up as of mid-December, 50 are already on the job in construction, retail, health and community service positions.

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What’s looming on the West Shore horizon? Five mayors weigh in on upcoming projects, key issues for the coming year

entrance to the Bear Mountain traffic flow with construction on Town will seek to have its mes- hopes the Capital Regional Disarea, connecting it at Leigh Road. the McKenzie Avenue Interchange sage clearly heard about the cur- trict covers that cost – and paveThe City is looking to partner with project due to start next fall. rent and potential problems of ment upgrades to major roads. Katherine Engqvist the landowners and operators to cut-through traffic “I was out the door An issue presenting an element Arnold Lim have that roadway in the works at 6:30 in the morning along Island Highway, of uncertainty, is the topic of amalDon Descoteau for 2016. Screech said. to get into bumper-togamation. Ranns expects it will be News Gazette staff On the topic of other things bumper (traffic) to get On development, addressed as the need arises. many small- to mediumOne of his hopes for 2016 is posext year is shaping up to flowing through the City, the goal to a 7:30 a.m. meetscale residential proj- itive change within the regional be an exciting one for the will be to achieve what’s best for ing,” Hamilton said, ects are on the go. But district. “I hope we can work on City of Langford in terms of the community in terms of sew- describing a recent age treatment. “The whole thing commute. “You can the largest ongoing restoring some of the public conrecreation. is a bit of a mess and imagine (what it will effort is Eagle Creek fidence in the CRD,” he said. Mayor Stew Young there’s no real way to be like) when conVillage at Helmcken points to the opening solve it,” Young said. struction starts.” Road and Watkiss Way, New CAO, industrial plan of the new YM-YWCA “We better find the scheduled for majorShe also looked to facilities in April as cheapest and best internal improvements Carol Hamilton ity completion in 2016. top Highlands’ to-do list one of the largest projoption.” Not only will it attract including increased ects for the municipalMayor Ken Williams said it’s He also wants to see communication with residents shoppers and new residents to shaping up to be a busy year, ity for 2016. While the the roles of municipali- and more new public events, like View Royal, the taxes facility has created with a number of ties and the Capital the successful Eats and Beats. Per- will significantly boost much anticipation and major projects coming Regional District rede- haps the biggest new push in 2016 the Town’s coffers. excitement – not just up quickly. The first fined to help reduce will be a renewed focus on the The design process among Langford resichange of note will be duplication of services Official Community Plan. for View Royal’s major dents but those across installing a new CAO, and keep costs from “We did an OCP review in 2009 arteries, specifically the West Shore – the Stew Young with the departure of piling up for taxpayers. and 2010 and it’s time for a new the northwest section City isn’t stopping there, Chris Coates. He argues that the CRD keeps add- one,” she said. “It’s slated to be of Island Highway, will Young said. Council and staff With the completion of that ing expensive projects, but hasn’t on the books for 2016, so that will also continue. “We’re will continue the Highproject, council will be looking cut any programs to help offset give a fresh insight as to what’s looking at continuing lands South Gatethe same standard to Langford residents for input costs, especially in anticipation of worked what hasn’t worked.” way Industrial Area that we started last on a new five-year recreation rising sewage bills. review process, having time at the Four Mile Ken Williams plan. Young expects that public received two rezoning Shoulder municipality trestle,” Screech said, process will begin with an open Steady growth on docket applications that colimpacted on all sides referring to upgrades on bike lectively cover roughly 100 acres house some time in the new year, similar to one held in 2014, when for City of Colwood of land. One of those is for the View Royal is the only Capital lanes, sidewalks and lane widths. residents were asked what types Millstream Meadows property, With 2016 upon us, Colwood Region municipality that shares of projects they would like to see, Mayor Carol Hamilton said resi- a border with five separate juris- Metchosin celebrates currently owned by the CRD. from baseball fields to swimming dents of her West Shore commu- dictions. As such, it finds itself “They want to sell the property, pools and arenas. but they have to get it to complinity have much to look forward to involved in projects and under- the status quo “That seemed to work really with years of planning finally giv- takings that have relevance to the Not far up the road from Royal ance,” Williams said. The plan is well,” he said, adding the projects ing way to build-out in key areas entire region. Bay, the rural farming community to have ready a coherent land-use outlined in the last five-year rec- of the community. In 2016 some of those will be of Metchosin has different priori- policy that fits the District’s plans reation plan have almost all been for future development, when “Actually seeing the homes built high on the priority list for the ties than its neighbour for 2016. built. in Royal Bay and actually seeing Town, said Mayor David Screech. “If we are talking about what to the time comes to sell Millstream The mayor is also keeping a some activity at Onni (the former “Sewage treatment is number 1; look forward to, it would be more Meadows or neighbouring indusclose eye on the McKenzie Inter- Capital City Centre at Colwood it’s certainly number 1 for me,” he of the same. We’ve trial properties. change project. Highlands is also said. “I would like to get been quite successful Corners) are prob“During construction it’ll be ably the two things considering upgrades it resolved and move in assuring our direchell,” he said. While the City sup- that get me excited to its firefighting seron.” tion as a rural alternaports the project, Young is skepti- that we are moving vices as a way to With the initially pro- tive community,” said cal of it being the end-all solution ahead again,” she save residents money jected costs to taxpay- Mayor John Ranns. to traffic flow problems. “It’s not said. “The trains are on home insurance. ers “significantly more He’s been working going to get any better … I think on the tracks and we Other potential items for View Royal than with council for years it’s time we looked at what we can are back in business include West Shore the projected costs for on recession-proofing do.” Parks and RecreationMcLoughlin Point” – the District and said in that regard. A large Langford is working on ways to part of the regulatory led activities at the even for the simplest its finances are very improve traffic flow, with several work has been accomnew community hall, option brought forward well in order. “We have major projects completed, such as plished and we will and such housekeep– Screech notes that it’ll reserves established John Ranns the Leigh Road Interchange. The actually see things David Screech ing tasks as updatbe important in 2016 to for all anticipated infraCity is continuing work on the happen and start to see ensure residents are structure needs for the next 50 ing subdivision and soil deposit West Shore Parkway extension in those changes.” given hard numbers and good years,” he said. “If we continue to bylaws, and crafting new policies 2016, with completion projected As in Langford, sewage treat- information on all the options. contribute to our cash reserves on secondary suites and the citifor 2018. With the McKenzie Interchange and keep tax increases at inflation zen engagement process. ment, its costs and plant locations, Speaking of roadwork proj- will continue to be a frequent project due to start next fall, and … we have little to worry.” Extended interviews with the ects, Young said a “major prior- topic of discussion in the coming existing commuter traffic patterns Major projects include rebuilt five mayors are available at goldity” is finishing the Skirt Mountain year, as will such challenges as directly affecting View Royal, the stairs to Witty’s Lagoon – Ranns streamgazette.com.

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Langford apartment stairwell fire sees two youths arrested for arson RCMP working with Langford Fire Rescue on case Arnold Lim News Gazette staff

Two youths have been arrested in connection to an alleged arson in Langford. West Shore RCMP and Langford Fire Rescue began the investigation after a suspicious stairwell fire displaced 60 ten-

Legion before returning later that evening. One suspect was arrested Dec. 14 after being spotted by a construction worker in the area, the second was arrested without incident Dec. 16. Both were released on a Promise to Appear set for Feb. 25. The two arrested youths, aged 16 and 17, cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Anyone with more information is asked to call the West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264. alim@goldstreamgazette.com

ants evacuated from a 29-unit building in the 700-block of Hockley Avenue just after 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 12. “The West Shore RCMP Major Crime Unit, including an arson investigator and the RCMP Forensic Identification Service are working closely with the Langford Fire Department into this incident,” said Const. Alex Bérubé of the West Shore RCMP. “Luckily, nobody was injured and the damage was limited to the stairwell.” Evacuated residents were sheltered at the Langford

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Change assured on West Shore There’s likely few people outside those with experience putting out a community newspaper who truly understand Christmas print deadlines and how mixed up they can be. With that said, some readers may wonder why we’ve chosen today to publish ruminations on 2016 from our five West Shore mayors, when we’ve yet to produce our popular annual year in review issue. Well, with the fact our trusted carriers will deliver this Friday’s paper on Thursday, our Jan. 1 edition is technically our last Gazette you’ll see in 2015. There you’ll find a recap of our top stories from January through December, along with some of the best photos of the past year, some not previously published. As for our illustrious mayors, we appreciated hearing from them on issues they believe will most affect residents in the coming year and beyond. Some of those issues, such as determining how to proceed with sewage treatment and the McKenzie interchange and its construction challenges, will involve difficult decisions and require valuable input from you, their constituents. For others, like the new YM-YWCA in Langford and the Eagle Creek Village project in View Royal the decisions have already been made and it’s just a matter of seeing them through to completion in 2016. Like an unstoppable juggernaut forging ahead, the look and feel of the West Shore is changing by the day, week, month and year. Some will embrace it and find ways to celebrate that change; others may rebel against the way growth is happening in their neighbourhoods and municipalities. The beauty of community is everyone has a chance to say their piece if they so desire. We can’t help but feel excited about the opportunities West Shore residents will have next year to pursue new options in recreation, localized careers and, for some, new ways of travelling in, out and through the West Shore. We encourage our readers to get involved in some way to help personalize these new aspects of your community. It’s the kind of thing that make living more interesting. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Passages of 2015: Stephen Harper a political party continued, with I first met Stephen Harper when Postmedia and the Globe and Mail he was running for the Canadian pointing out that Trudeau’s rash Alliance leadership in 2002. promises didn’t add up. Speaking to a group of Endorsements were a Fraser Valley members brief interruption in the concerned that the media assault on Harper’s party had split over the record. His government’s leadership of Stockwell plan to welcome 10,000 Day, Harper didn’t refugees, unveiled mince words because way back in January a local reporter had 2015, was portrayed as showed up on a Saturday heartless and feeble, morning. He explained while Trudeau’s 25,000 by his prediction that no Christmas represented the matter who leads the Tom Fletcher generous character of the conservative movement B.C. Views true Canada. started by Preston As it turns out, the Manning, the national Liberals have been hard pressed media would work against it. to reach even the 10,000 mark. But “The press is owned by big-L they’ve put out a rash new promise liberals and staffed by small-L to make it 50,000 at some point liberals,” Harper said. “Preston was too cerebral; Stock was not cerebral in the future, so the media’s newenough. I’m not sure where I will be, found message of sunshine, hope and change continues. but the media will always be on the Those modest $10 billion annual other side.” deficits that Trudeau promised, and Harper’s cold war with national Harper warned against? Borrowing media is a theme that runs through and spending will far exceed that, his decade as prime minister, but we’re assured that’s because peaking in 2015 with the most they were based on inflated slanted election coverage I’ve Conservative financial forecasts. ever witnessed. The celebration In fact, independent private continues over Justin Trudeau’s sector forecasts are now the key victory, with the supposedly nonreference for government budgets partisan federal bureaucracy at the federal and provincial cheering along with much of the level. None of them predicted the national media. further slump in energy prices that Harper’s assessment of major continued through 2015. newspaper ownership is no longer And cooking the books before accurate, except for the Toronto an election isn’t really possible any Star. But the dying tradition of more, thanks to the establishment owners looking up from their of the Parliamentary Budget Office. accounting ledgers to endorse

That was a Harper innovation, along with scheduled elections. And that Trudeau pledge to raise taxes on the wealthiest Canadians and use the proceeds to finance a tax cut for the middle class? That one didn’t add up either. For one thing, wealthy people have a variety of legal ways to reduce their taxable income. Here’s an actual front-page headline from the Globe and Mail, reporting this unfortunate fact, well after the election: “The way Liberals gauged response to new tax rate explains gap.” So it was just an understandable oversight, you see. Trudeau’s star turn in Paris, where he pronounced that “Canada is back” in the battle to control the world’s weather? The official submission from his bloated delegation to the UN climate meetings was actually the existing Conservative plan, which includes phasing out coal-fired electricity generation. Harper generally represented a preference for the individual over the state, a concept that at one time was known as “liberalism.” This was illustrated by his preference for parents rather than a nanny state to administer child care. He advocated free trade, small government and low taxes. We’ll see how that legacy survives the new government and its media cheering section. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Leigh Road bears brunt of highway exit closure Re: Life is better without the highway (Gazette, Dec. 22) As a resident of the Langford Lake area, I empathize with the residents of Goldstream Avenue and share in their relief for having safer pedestrian conditions on the road, now that it is closed to exiting highway traffic. However, do not ignore the trickle-down of this change in traffic patterns: the problem with volumes has shifted to Leigh Road, which is also residential south of Goldstream Avenue. Many drivers appear to not give this consideration. The 2800-block of Leigh is flanked on each side by residences. The recent upgrade in this block created a sidewalk on one side, but it lacks crosswalks between Dunford Road and Goldstream and a sidewalk on the opposite side. The speed limit is 50 km/h. Children walk on the narrow

First Nations culture deserves to be honoured Re: The Beat of the Drums (Gazette, Dec. 23) Thank you for this article. I felt very heartened to read about the introduction of the blessed drums and drumming to Shoreline middle school. I also enjoyed watching the carving of the recently raised totem pole at Royal Roads University. I visited the carving shed many times, taking family and friends with me to see the work in progress. I look forward to seeing and reading about future recognitions of the rich culture of our indigenous neighbours. I am grateful for their generosity, for sharing their ceremonies and traditions with us now, after so many decades of neglect and suppression. I thank the many men and women who were courageous in continuing to hold their culture close to their hearts, to ensure that it was there for today’s generation of Canadians to celebrate and honour. Meeri Stewart Langford

Leigh Road shoulder/bike lane between the road and the curb on their way to and from school. Why? Because it is unsafe to cross the road to reach the sidewalk in this block due to traffic speeds, large vehicles and wide-turning vehicles. If you can drag yourself away from the circus show that is the intersection of Goldstream and Leigh, walk down the 2800-block of Leigh Road around 8:30 a.m. or during the evening shift change for the transit buses returning to their yard on Dunford. Try crossing the road and consider then how safe you feel. Perhaps collectively we can make the road safer and quieter for all those living and passing through our residential area? To the good neighbours from Dunford businesses: slow the trucks and buses down and do not use engine brakes (refer to the posted sign). To guests of

Large trucks and other commercial vehicles regularly use the 2800-block of Leigh Road, which one reader reminds is a residential street. Katherine Engqvist/ News Gazette staff

our neighbourhood: slow down. To area residents: slow down and complain to businesses and the City of Langford when you see problems. To the RCMP: occasional speed enforcement would be beneficial. To the City: consider dual speed limits for heavy and personal vehicles (such as is used in the U.S.). The 50 km/h speed limit is too fast for large trucks and buses when mixed with the pedestrians

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and residences on Leigh. It’s a lethal combination. Please slow down and consider the safety of our children. Any of us could have a lapse in judgment in our haste to finish our work day, or to get wherever we are going a few seconds faster. We would then have to live with the heart-wrenching consequences of our actions. Leah Brennan Langford

The Goldstream News Gazette welcomes your opinions and comments. Letters to the editor should discuss issues and stories that have been covered in the pages of the Gazette. Please keep letters to less than 300 words. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. The Gazette will not print anonymous letters. Please enclose your phone number for verification of your letter’s authenticity and your municipality of residence. Phone numbers are not printed. Send your letters to: ■ Email: editor@ goldstreamgazette.com ■ Mail: Letters to the Editor, Goldstream News Gazette, 205-774 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, B.C., V9B 2X3 ■ Fax: 250-478-6545 Comments can also be made via Facebook (search Goldstream News Gazette) and Twitter at www.twitter.com/ goldstreamnews.

Colwood/View Royal Emergency Support Services (ESS) The Colwood/View Royal Emergency Support Services (ESS) Team is looking for enthusiastic, caring volunteers interested in serving their community. ESS provides short-term assistance to residents who are forced to leave their homes in the event of fire, floods, earthquakes or other emergencies. This assistance includes food, lodging, clothing, emotional support and family reunification. Training is provided free of charge. The team meets on the last Wednesday of every month with alternating locations in Colwood and View Royal. For more information please contact the View Royal Emergency Program at 250-479-7322 or email emergencyprogram@viewroyal.ca

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Make recycling one of your New Year’s Resolutions. ‘Tis the perfect season to reduce, reuse and recycle. This year, help prevent recycling worker injuries by remembering to use only CRD approved blue boxes and blue bags for your holiday recycling. Flatten and cut large cardboard boxes to size, bundle them together with string or twine and get it all to the curb by 7:30 am sharp. It’s the right thing to do for the environment. And for the people who work every day to make it better. Wishing you a happy “green” holiday season.

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Feb. 13, 14, 26 – Victoria Grizzlies play at The Q Centre, www.victoriagrizzlies.com Feb. 6, 20 – Americas Rugby Championship, (men’s sevens) Canada vs. Uruguay (Feb. 6); vs. Brazil (Feb. 20), Westhills Stadium. Feb. 8 – Family Day skate, JDF Arena, 1 to 2:30pm Feb. 11-12 – City AAA senior girls basketball playoffs, Belmont secondary. Feb. 13 – Highlands Folk Coffee House, Caleb Pike House, Daniel Cook, highlands.bc.ca Feb. 13– Mobile recycling depot, Belmont secondary and Lakewood elementary, 9am to noon Feb. 19 – Pro-D skate (1 to 2:30 pm) and swim (3:30 to 5 pm), JDF Rec Centre, www.westshorerecreation.ca Feb. 25-28 – Be a Tourist in Your Home Town, including West Shore sites, attractionsvictoria.com

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TBA – BCHL playoffs, Victoria Grizzlies at The Q Centre, March 12 – Baden-Powell Dinner & Silent Auction, Royal Colwood Golf Club, www.victoriascouts.ca March 12 – Highlands Folk Coffee House, Caleb Pike House, highlands.bc.ca March 12 – Mobile recycling depot, Belmont secondary and Lakewood elementary, 9am to noon March 17-20 – Elite 10 Grand Slam of Curling, The Q Centre, thegrandslamofcurling.com March 22 – Free Coast Capital Swim, 7:30 to 8:30 pm, JDF pool, www.westshorerecreation.ca March 22 – Kinette Club Easter egg hunt for kids 13-under, 10 a.m. behind the Juan de Fuca Library. March 27 – Westshore Triathlon/Duathlon, www. westshoretriathlonbc.ca

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April 2 –View Royal Garden Club spring show, 1-3 p.m. Shoreline Community School, 2750 Shoreline Dr. April 6 – BikeJam season opener, West Shore Parks and Recreation (rain day April 7), www.schoolbikeleague.com April 9 – Highlands Folk Coffee House, Caleb Pike House, highlands.bc.ca April 9 – Mobile recycling depot, Belmont secondary and Lakewood elementary, 9am to noon April 16-17 – HSBC Canada Women’s Sevens World Rugby Series, Westhills Stadium April 15 to 17 – Victoria Spring Home Expo, JDF Rec Centre, www.homeshowtime.com April 15 – Pro-D day swim, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Juan de Fuca Rec Centre pool. April 22 – Earth Day in Canada

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May 1 to 7 – B.C. Youth Week May 14 – Mobile recycling depot, Belmont secondary and Lakewood elementary, 9am to noon May 14 – Highlands Folk Coffee House, Caleb Pike House, highlands.bc.ca May 8 – Mother’s Day Paint-in, Hatley Park. May 8 – Metchosin Farmer’s Market opens for the season, 11am to 2pm Sundays through October. May 21 & 22 – Historic Military Encampment, Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site May 20 to 23 – Luxton Spring Fair May 28 – Goldstream Station Market opens, Veterans Memorial Park, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Oct. 15 May 29 – Highlands Market opens, 10am to 1pm, Caleb Pike Heritage Park, to Sept. 25

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June 5 – Victoria Goddess Run, Westhills Stadium, victoriagoddess.com June 11 & 12 – Relay for Life, Westhills Stadium June 11 – Highlands Folk Coffee House, 7 pm, Caleb Pike House, highlands.bc.ca June 11 – Mobile recycling depot, Belmont secondary and Lakewood elementary, 9am to noon June 12 – Telus Walk for Diabetes, City Centre Park June 12 – Saunders Subaru Ironman 70.3 Triathlon, Elk Lake. June 14 to 22 – Get a team together and ride the Big Bike for heart and stroke research, www.heartandstroke.ca June 15 to 19 – Historical Timeline at Fort Rodd Hill June 17 – Langford’s annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament, Bear Mountain Golf Resort and Spa

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Support your Westshore Rebels football team at Westhills Stadium, www.westshorerebels.ca Aug. 1 – BC Day celebration and Performing Arts Festival at Westhills Stadium Aug. 13 – Mobile recycling depot, Belmont secondary and Lakewood elementary, 9am to noon Aug. 14 – City of Langford Annual Show and Shine, Goldstream Avenue Aug. 21 – Fab Forts, Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse Aug. 21 – Join Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria, www.tourdevictoria.com Watch for Victoria Shamrocks lacrosse dates at The Q Centre, www.victoriashamrocks.com It’s harvest time – discover the local bounty at the West Shore’s farmer’s markets

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It’s hockey season again, support your Juan de Fuca Grizzlies at The Q Centre www.victoriagrizzlies.com Watch for the start of Westshore RFC rugby season this month, Saturdays at Juan de Fuca Rec. field. Sept. 6 – Back to school! Sept. 16 to 18 – Luxton Fall Fair, Luxton Fairgrounds, www.luxtonfair.ca Sept. 11 – English Car Affair in the Park, Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site Sept. 11 – Highland Fling, Caleb Pike Heritage Park, www.calebpikeheritagepark.org Sept. 11 – Metchosin Day, Metchosin Municipal Grounds Sept. 16 – Sportassist Charity Golf Tournament, Bear Mountain Golf Club Sept. 24– Fort Rodd Hill Lantern Tour, 250-478-4389

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December – Westhills Arena has outdoor ice skating Dec. 3 – Island Equipment Operators’ annual Lighted Truck Convoy, www.ieoa.ca Dec. 3 – Langford Light-up, Veterans Memorial Park Dec. 4 – Skate With Santa, Westhills Arena outdoor ice Dec. 7 – Colwood Light-up, city hall, 3300 Wishart Rd. Dec. 8 to 10 and Dec. 15-17 – Langford Trolley Christmas Light Tour December – Santa Run with the Metchosin Fire Department, www.metchosinfire.ca Dec. 10 – Mobile recycling depot, Belmont secondary and Lakewood elementary, 9am to noon Dec. 25 – Merry Christmas! Dec. 31 – Family New Year’s Eve event, City Centre Park

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Highlands council appeals a Supreme Court ruling, a View Royal councillor apologizes for storming out of a committee meeting, the Four Mile Pub is targeted in an armed robbery and a gas attendant is robbed with a butcher knife on Christmas Day, all were among the headlines pulled from past issues of the Goldstream Gazette for the week of Dec. 30.

2006

They won’t be underfed Popular Greater Victoria furniture merchant Gordy Dodd shows off a pair of turkey dinners heaped with all the fixings at Our Place during his annual Christmas dinner last week. Hundreds lined up at the downtown service provider awaiting their turn to go up and share in the donated hot meal. Dodd has been arranging the charity dinner for 15 years.

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View Royal Coun. George Bickerton apologizes to council colleagues and town staff for storming out of a committee meeting. He says he left a Dec. 12 planning committee meeting in a huff because two other councillors were trying to speed passage of a proposed bylaw requiring fire sprinklers in all new housing in the town. Minutes of the meeting simply note: “Councillor Bickerton removed himself from the chambers.” He says he couldn’t listen to it anymore and walked out. He apologized for his “unprofessionalism and lack of control.” Also making news the week of Dec. 30, 1996: Local RCMP arrest a man in connection with the armed robbery two days earlier of the Four Mile Pub cold beer and wine store in View Royal. The store was held up at approximately 8 p.m. by a man wielding a knife, who was given cash and fled. He was arrested in a walk-in medical clinic at Colwood Corners. And, anyone hoping to win a seat at the Langford council table this fall will likely have to get past a list of incumbents determined to hold onto their posts. Mayor Stew Young says he plans to run again, as do Denise Blackwell and Winnie Sifert. It is expected the entire slate will run for re-election.

1986

A gas attendant is robbed at knifepoint at approximately midnight on Christmas Day, at the Petro Canada station on Island Highway. A man armed with a butcher knife held up the night attendant and was seen running away on the highway, having Victoria Regional Transit escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash from the till. Also making news the week of Dec. 30, Effective December 28, 2015 1986: Colwood RCMP have charged 12 drivers Happy holidays from BC Transit! with impaired driving in the roughly three • Additional trips have been added to serve weeks since beginning Royal Bay and Belmont Secondary Schools their Counter Attack and on other select routes to address times Program. The number of impaired drivof high passenger demand. ers is identical to last year, but the number • Revised schedules on routes 70/72 Downtown/ of traffic violation tickSwartz Bay and 81 Swartz Bay/Butchart ets issued is high, makGardens to improve connections with ing the holiday season a busy one for local BC Ferries service. RCMP. In that same time period, 78 motor For more information, pick up the latest Rider's Guide vehicles have been involved in accidents. on board or go to bctransit.com A Colwood RCMP spokesperson says one of the worst nights is Victoria Regional surprisingly not New Transit Commission Year’s, but Christmas Eve. – Compiled by Transit Info 250·382·6161 • www.bctransit.com Arnold Lim

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Highlands council’s decision to appeal a Supreme Court ruling that overturned the Bear Mountain bylaws is one of several options being considered, says mayor Mark Cardinal. The previous month, Justice Malcolm Macaulay declared illegal the District’s bylaws authorizing Bear Mountain to develop a golf course, 150 residences, a hotel/resort and a commercial area in south Highlands. Rezoning discussions were contentious in the rural community. Also making news the week of Dec. 30, 2006: Langford gives thumbs down to adopting a transfer of development rights policy. The proposal would have allowed property owners who want to preserve a parcel of land, for green space or heritage use, to sell development rights on the land to someone who could then transfer that property density to another parcel. Langford employed the policy earlier in 2006 for the second phase of Bear Mountain development. It enabled the procurement of approximately 30 acres of green space at Parkdale Hill in the Glen Lake area, in return for more density at the Bear Mountain property south of Florence Lake.

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New Year’s Day swimmers venture into the Juan de Fuca Strait for the annual Jan. 1 polar bear swim at Taylor Beach on Metchosin. Due to algae blooms in both Thetis and Elk lakes, this annual West Shore new year’s tradition may be the only such event scheduled for this Friday. Photo contributed

Chill seekers heading to Metchosin on Jan. 1 New Years a time for icy beginnings at 28th annual polar bear swim Arnold Lim News Gazette staff

Baby it’s cold outside. It’ll be cold both outside and in the waters off Taylor Beach come New Year’s Day. Chill seekers can take the plunge in the Juan de Fuca Strait on Jan. 1 for a polar bear swim steeped in 28 years of Metchosin history. “The first year was just myself, my wife, a couple of friends and

my (son),” said District Coun. Andy MacKinnon. “The last number of years we’ve had lots of people who will join us for a dip in the ocean. (And friends and neighbours) join us after the swim for hot spiced apple juice.” MacKinnon’s personal New Year’s Day tradition started even before he moved to the rural farming community. He took his first polar bear plunge in Metchosin in 1989, but he’s participated in Jan. 1 swims for more than 40 years, he said. While some of his friends like it because it guarantees nothing worse can happen throughout the year, he prefers a more positive mindset. “I just find it a delightful way to

start off the new year. It’s just a fun group activity and everyone enjoys it. I like leading the run and getting the body temperature up before you plunge into the icy cold ocean,” MacKinnon said. “It’s also a fun family activity. We have had babes in arms who have come into the ocean, with lots of kids and people in their 80s participating in the swim as well.” Last year, approximately 40 people took the plunge, with many more content to watch from the shore. The event was moved from Witty’s Beach to Taylor Beach in recent years, as the water is deeper closer to the shore and requires a shorter run to engulf one’s entire body. As a warm-up for the swim, a

six-kilometre run and three-km walk to the beach start at approximately 1 p.m., both ending up at Taylor Beach in time for swimmers to take to the sea at 2 p.m. The starting points and times were yet to be determined by the Gazette’s press time, but interested parties can call MacKinnon for details at 250-478-8232. “I would encourage people to attend an event in their community and would welcome all Metchosin folks to the event and back to our house afterwards. (And) instead of wishing a Happy New Year, I will wish them a Happy Hogmanay,” he said, quoting the Scottish word for the last day of the year. alim@goldstreamgazette.com

No polar bear swim at Thetis or Elk lakes

The annual New Year’s Day polar bear swim at Elk Lake, which was moved in recent years to Thetis Lake due to algae concerns, is cancelled altogether this year because on ongoing worries about the health of swimmers in both lakes. Organizers initially said concerns over the quality of the water at Thetis, and improved conditions at Elk Lake, would prompt a move back to Saanich. But more recent testing of waters off Hamsterly Beach found an active algae bloom there as well.

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Juan de Fuca Grizzlies Tier 1 midget player Jax Leeson, left, lines himself up to be ready to tip in a teammates’ shot, as Saanich Braves opponent Colin Gall (right) and goalie Liam Tutte watch closely. The first-place Grizzlies have averaged nearly four goals scored per game while allowing an Island Division 1 league-low two this regular season.

There’s nothing like peaking at the right time in sports. For the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies midget Tier 1 hockey team, a group of largely rookie players in this three-year age division (roughly 15 through 17), learning as they go along has been a good strategy. “We struggled early on in tiering and exhibition, but they’ve picked it up. We’re getting better as the season goes on, where everybody else seems to have plateaued, I think,” says Grizzlies head coach Chris Kueber, whose team was due to wind up play Tuesday (Dec. 29) at the Richmond International Tournament. “They’re young and a hard-working group of guys – one of the hardest working teams I’ve ever coached.” The squad has

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Bridge Mix

Soup Mix

4's .............................

29 ea

2/ 00

Cling Wrap 60m ............................

89 ea

Aluminum Foil Wrap 12"x50' ........................

399 ea

/100g

Western Foods

Tri V

Hawkins

Cheezies

3/ 00 210g .....................

Coffee Beans................

99 /100g

4/ 00 709g All Varieties ...

All Varieties 398 mL

Peanuts ............................

2/ 00 ..............................

Stuffing Mix

Dry Roast, Honey Roast or BBQ

Paper Towels Stove Top

Tomatoes

Bounty Jumbo Print

Dog Food

750-890 mL All Varieties

Hunt's

ea +dep

120g All Varieties

/100g

Mango Slices .............

Broccoli Crowns 5.27/kg ....................................

All Season Jumbo

Alcan

Puffs Basic

Friskies

Hellmann's Real

Mayonnaise

Clamato Juice 1.89L All Varieties

B.C. Grown Xtra Fancy

All Varieties

2/ 00 220g All Varieties ..

Stir Fry 00 Sauce

Mexican

/lb

Coffee

Glad

Dempster's Cinnamon Raisin

Uncle Luke's

Potato 29 Chips

Lumberjack 100% Whole Wheat, 12 Grain or Flax

Fruit in Light Bread Syrup ¢

Nabob Tradition

Dempster's

Apple Sauce

Fresh Imitation

Meat

Kellogg's Froot

Eagle Brand

375g ......................................

SEA

Salmon Fillets

Bick's Mainline

Treats from the Previously Frozen

500 mL All Varieties .....

Regular or Maple

700g .......................

Cashews or Mixed Nuts 99

Maple Leaf

SunRype

800g .......................

255g

Olives, Onions or Sweet Gherkins

475 mL All Varieties

3/ 00

McLarens

Salad Dressings

2/ 00

200-225g All Varieties

Loops, Corn Pops or Frosted Flakes Cereal 99

Everyday Gourmet Soup

450g ....................................

Schneider's

Planters

Assorted Flavours

Regular or BBQ

510g All Varieties

ea +dep

All Varieties

2/ 00

Kraft Pourable

Snack Crackers

Cereal

AAA

900 mL All Varieties

1.52kg

Potato Chips

85g

WESTERN FOODS

Snap Top Carrots

Old Dutch XXL

Smoked Oysters

Broths

Christie

Clover Leaf

Knorr

4/ 00

341-398 mL

California

+dep

All Varieties

Mini Wheats

Prime Rib Steak

Vegetables

Kellogg's

AAA

Apple Juice

Green Giant

Cranberries

PRODUCE

WESTERN SunRype Pure Blue FOODS Label

4/ 00

Prime Rib Roast

5-A-Day for Optimum Health

GROCERY GROCERY SAVINGS SAVINGS

Coca Cola

AAA

for shut-ins

/100g

/lb

3.28/kg ....................................

49 /lb

California

White

Pemium Yams

5.27/kg

2.84/kg

Romaine Mushrooms Lettuce

/lb

California

Lemons

Nanfeng

Mini

Mandarins

2/ 00

Mexican

Green Kale

/lb

Greek

String Figs 284g

1.5lbs

4 3 1 ORGANIC CORNER

2/ 00 2/ 00 2/ 00 2/ 00 Organic

Carrots 3lbs

WESTERN FOODS

Organic

Yams

Royal Gala Apples

2lbs

2/ 00

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WESTERN Quality and Convenience FOODS

FROZEN

Vegetables

Hash Brown Potatoes

All Varieties 750g .........................

Minute Maid

DAIRY

2 19 1 99 2 99 4 99 ea

Whipping Cream

Lemonade or Limeade

900g

295 mL ......................

Tenderflake

3/ 00

Puff Pastry

Island Farms

Becel Soft

Margarine

Ice Cream

NATURAL FOODS Energy Drinks

Potato Chips

Real Brew

All Varieties 220g

699 299 79 1 ea +dep

4x250 mL .................

Blue Diamond

Nut

Thins

All Varieties 120g.......................

Pop

Chips

2/ 00

All Varieties

85g ..........................

Quality and Convenience

ORGANIC Level Ground Organic Fair Trade

Coffee

Natural Soda

All Varieties 355 mL ...................

Fresh is Best

Tortilla Chips

99¢ 369 229 ea +dep

325g ..........................

2 Varieties 30g ............................

Whole Alternatives Organic

WESTERN FOODS

Popping Corn 454g ................................................................

Level Ground Organic

Panela Sugar 2kg ...................................................................

All Varieties 454g

Ocean Snack Crunchy

Seaweed Snacks

L'Ancetre Organic

Cheddar Cheese

Simply Natural Organic

ea ea ea

Ketchup

Gravy Mixes 24g All Varieties ................................................

Haiku

398 mL .............

Gerolsteiner

Cheddar Cheese

Mineral Water

ea +dep

750 mL ......................

CocoWhip

266 mL ..........

Stahlbush

We reserve the right to limit quantities

329 ea

Cut Spinach 283g ....

2/ 00

Cattle Boyz

Gluten Free

Barbecue Sauce

1L .........................

Bisquick

WESTERN FOODS

399 ea

Gluten Free

Baking Mix 454g ......................

LANGFORD Your Community Food Store 772 Goldstream Ave. Open 7 Days a Week 7:30 am to 10:00 pm

WESTERN FOODS

So Delicious

GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

NATURAL FROZEN

ea +dep

Coconut Milk

Kraft Cracker Barrel

All Varieties 650g .................

599 2/300 69 1

6x220 mL ..................

4 99 10 49 5 229 2/300

575 mL ......................................................................

Simply Natural Organic

Beer

907g .........................

WESTERN Great Jamaican GingerFOODS

2/ 00

200g .........................................................................

All Varieties

Island Farms Denali or Country Cream

Red Bull

2L .............................

For Your Healthy Lifestyle

Kettle Brand

Traditional Egg Nog

1.65L All Varieties .......

2 399 69 5 99 10 99

500g All Varieties .......

473 mL

397g

Cottage Cheese

WESTERN FOODS

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AGREEMENT

TRAVEL

It is agreed by any display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

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EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES/ RESUMES

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