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Life-saving actions Langford Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Chris Aubrey, right, performs CPR on a man who collapsed Wednesday in the Goldstream Village mall area. Eyewitnesses said the man had stopped breathing and his heart had stopped beating, but a tow truck driver began administering CPR before first responders took over. By the time he was moved into an ambulance, the man was responsive, raising his arms and otherwise moving. Arnold Lim/News Gazette staff
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Youth homelessness on the West Shore may not be visible to many, but it exists nonetheless. In next Wednesday’s Gazette, we present the first in a three-part series on the issue.
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The Pacific Centre Family Services Association got a nice jump on covering the cost for their new facility. A fundraiser hosted recently at Evedar’s Bistro in Langford brought in approxi-
mately $9,000 earmarked for a project due to break ground soon on Goldstream Avenue. The new 14,000-square-foot building, to be located immediately behind the association’s home inside the West Shore Child, Youth and Family Centre at 345 Wale Rd., will host community services ranging from parent and youth counselling to alcohol and drug programming. “It’s a great kickstarter to our capital campaign, and what it shows to us is the goodwill and support in our community for our project, which is really significant for the West Shore,” said executive director Mitzi Dean. “(The association) is really
investing in the future, thinking about the growth of the community and what the community needs as well.” For the fundraiser at Evedar’s, silent auction items and food were donated, and association staff, musicians, auctioneers and emcees all donated time and skills. The proceeds go towards Pacific Centre’s $1.5-million capital campaign, which aims to offset building costs and maximize funds available for programming rather than occupancy. PLeAse see: Groundbreaking, Page A30
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Loop to McKenzie part of interchange design Project serves the greater good: Langford Mayor Stew Young Travis Paterson Black Press
Tuesday’s announcement of a partial cloverleaf design for the new McKenzie interchange at the Trans-Canada Highway is the next step in a long-standing plan for the traffic-clogged intersection, says Langford’s mayor. “As far back as I remember that area was always (targeted for) an interchange,” Stew Young said. He looks forward to the quality of life improvement for the thousands of commuters who come through the area every day. “It’s better than people sitting in a traffic standstill,” he said. “Nobody wants a 10-hour day. The bottom line is it will improve the quality of life for a lot of people.” While vehicle commuters from the West Shore stand to win under the new design for the $85-million project, and a new Galloping Goose overpass is enticing for cyclists, other aspects continue to spark outrage within the Gorge Tillicum Community Association. That includes the cloverleaf portion of the interchange encroaching into Cuthbert Holmes Park, which will move within 100 metres of the federally recognized Colquitz River estuary, bird sanctuary and wildlife habitat. “I’m disappointed; we could do better,” said Rob Wickson, the community association president. “It’s low quality, like a typical highway design you’d put out on the Coquihalla or something, plunked down into an urban setting.” During the announcement, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone acknowledged the disruption to Cuthbert Holmes Park, but said the ministry is working closely with “those stakeholders to minimize the impact.” The province will “swap” a tract of right-of-way land in the park in lieu of the park property being used for the highway project. Wickson disagreed with the province’s approach. “They pushed as hard as they can to get the stakeholders to
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The new McKenzie-Admirals interchange at the Trans Canada Highway will be built as a partial cloverleaf. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone called the design the safest, most efficient option that best meets the long-term needs of the region. agree with everything they said, and when we pushed back they found every excuse they could think of not to [listen].” Traffic wise, the chosen McKenzie design will prioritize the uninterrupted east-west flow and on-ramps for the TCH. It has dedicated bus lanes and allows for the future addition of light rail transit, something Wickson had lobbied
hard to achieve. Young is pleased the province went with the option he called “the simplest one that doesn’t confuse people,” making reference to the multiple loops of the McTavish Road interchange near the Victoria International Airport. “Governments know that the goal of an interchange is to move people through and do it cost
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centre of the cloverleaf will minimize the loss of parkland. The cloverleaf will be built on a filled section of Cuthbert Holmes Park, including the current parking lot accessible from Admirals Road. It is expected to run as far south as the now-closed Burke Street. The existing Cuthbert Holmes parking lot off Admirals will be replaced closer to Burke. Stone also spoke of the expected traffic delays during the construction period, which will start in the fall and take 18 to 24 months. “We’re pretty good at delivering major projects while moving traffic through,” he said. “We’ll do as much of the work on off hours as we can, evenings and weekends, and work closely with local government stakeholders, most notably the District of Saanich.” Construction will start with the Galloping Goose overpass. The design will be presented in greater detail at an open house at St. Joseph the Worker Parish Hall, 753 Burnside Rd. W., from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 18. –with files from Don Descoteau editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Women helping women on the West Shore Women of the Westshore event explores current trends in local business and our communities Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff
The room hums with conversation as empty wine glasses sparkle in anticipation of the impending wine tasting. Occasional bursts of laughter erupt over plates of fruit, vegetables and cheese. Old friends welcome new friends and business cards are exchanged. That was the scene at the Goldstream News Gazette’s Women of the Westshore event, held Tuesday at Four Points by Sheraton in Langford. Women from across all spectrums of business gathered to celebrate each other, while hoping to make some connections to help make a difference in the community. The agenda for the evening included a talk from Jennifer Hawes, of Cold Star Solutions Inc., on the changing trends in social media, including the need for an updated policies for employees’ online behaviour.
As charity of choice for the event, representatives from the Women in Need Community Co-operative discussed how important it is to support each other in our local community. They also showed off some items that can be found in the non-profit’s newest store on Goldstream Avenue. The evening’s events wrapped up with a special sampling that tickled many palettes. Candace Vandemark, from Andrew Peller Ltd., led the group in sniffing, swirling and finally tasting a sampling of four wines. That certainly loosened a few tongues for more networking and lively conversation. A number of the trends discussed at Tuesday’s event (as well as many more) and some fascinating women are featured in our Women of the Westshore special publication (found in the Wednesday’s edition of the Gazette). If you missed a hard copy, the publication can also be found online at goldstreamgazette.com/eeditions inside the April 27 edition. katie@goldstreamgazette.com
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From top left: Wow is right, Brown’s the Florist got creative with carnations to spell out the acronym for Women of the Westshore. Candace Vandemark pours wine for her tasting event. Jessica Salema, owner of Cabello Salon, listens intently to Jennifer Hawes of Cold Star Solutions give a talk on human resource trends. Langford councillors Lillian Szpak and Denise Blackwell share a laugh at one of Hawes’ jokes. When the laughter subsides, Gazette publisher Christine Scott and Hawes answer a few more questions.
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New GVPL branch opens Saturday in Langford Lots of high tech features for library users Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff
An interactive art installation spells out the word "read" in big, bright letters. Inside each letter is a collection of colour-blocked books on display for future patrons to browse and check out. The hope is this custom-made display will encourage residents to do just that at the newest Greater Victoria Public Library branch. The Langford Heritage Branch officially opens its doors to the public on Saturday (April 30) with a "soft" opening, in advance of the grand opening celebration in the works for May 17. "We've put a lot of time and effort into it, so we're eager to show it off," said Eileen Fedderly, branch supervisor. She noted a number of local residents have already stopped by to peer inside the windows and doors to see the branch's progress. "We're going to be rocking," she said with a laugh. In an effort to better serve West Shore residents, the foyer of this new branch will be open to the public 24-7, and in that space is something a little different. A vending machine filled with assorted materials ranging from books to
District co-ordinator Andrea Brimmell stands amongst a custom made interactive art installation at the GVPL’s newest branch on Langford Parkway. Katherine Engqvist / News Gazette staff
DVDs will be available at any time, allowing users to "shop" from the titles showing at the front of each row. Library users scan their card, make their selection – just like a traditional vending machine – and pull the item from the slot at the bottom. Fedderly noted that the selected items don't register on the card until they land at the bottom, so if an item happens to get stuck, it won't show up as being checked out. Also in the foyer is an automated check-in machine that
allows library users to return their own items and have them immediately removed from their cards. A conveyer belt system then sorts the returned items into an appropriate bin to be shelved or sent to another branch. With roughly six million items being checked in and out of the GVPL's system every year, this is a necessary time saver for staff. Fedderly said after-hours returns are incredibly popular and this system won't be replacing staff but saving them precious time to put to better use.
Andrea Brimmell, GVPL's West Shore district co-ordinator, said some branches can't even use bins under their after-hour return slots. She noted the Juan de Fuca branch has to let items fall onto a mat on the floor otherwise the return slot gets too full and jams or overflows. The foyer features allow more flexibility for library users, Brimmell added, especially as many West Shore residents don't work typical shifts. The Langford Heritage Branch, located in the same building as the new YM-YWCA
facilities on Langford Parkway amongst the Westhills development, will be the 11th GVPL branch to open, serving 10 municipalities. Roughly 16,000 items were ordered for the branch, all of which are brand new and will stay put for at least a month or so. After that point, Brimmell said, they will begin to flow through the GVPL's system to help keep the collection from getting stale. Over in the adult section, computers offer free access to the Internet. The area includes an adaptive station that can be raised or lowered with a push of a button to accommodate a wheelchair, and also features a touch screen and specialized keyboard. "Every branch has at least one of these," Fedderly noted. A special section has been carved out for teens and their specific interests. "It's one of the larger teen zones," Fedderly said. "We're hoping that since we're so close to Belmont, this area will get a lot of use." The branch features a "living room" area with comfy chairs, free wifi, a selection of magazines and a recharging station for electronic devices. Programming for the branch will kick off with a summer reading program for children in the area, with plans to expand offerings in the following months. katie@goldstreamgazette.com
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PROPOSAL TO ENLARGE THE COLWOOD MAIN SEWER LOCAL AREA SERVICE AND THE COLWOOD CENTRAL SEWER LOCAL AREA SERVICE AREA TO PROVIDE SEWER SERVICE TO PORTIONS OF SOOKE AND METCHOSIN ROADS Page 1 of 2 The Council of the City of Colwood is proposing an expansion of the Colwood Main and Colwood Central Sewer Local Area Services, (LAS) to include properties in the area shown on the plan below as the LAS Enlargement Area. The details of the proposed enlargement of the Colwood Main Sewer Local Area Service are as follows: A. The purpose of the Colwood Main Sewer Local Area Service, established by the Colwood Main Sewer Local Area Service Bylaw No. 598, 2001 (“Bylaw 598”) is to establish a local area service for the purpose of providing for the costs of capital, maintenance and upgrading of the Colwood sanitary sewer system for the benefit of the Colwood Main Sewer Local Service Area. B. The total authorized borrowing of the Colwood Main Local Area Service is $1,820,000 with a maximum term of debentures of 15 years, to be recovered entirely from properties within the Colwood Main Sewer Local Service area by way of a parcel tax. C. There is no outstanding debt attributable to the Colwood Main Local Area Service as at December 31, 2015. D. The current boundaries of the Colwood Main Sewer Local Service Area are shown labeled on the adjacent drawings. If Bylaw 598 is amended as proposed, boundaries of the Colwood Main Local Service Area will be enlarged to include the area shown as the LAS Enlargement Area on the plan.
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PROPOSAL TO ENLARGE THE COLWOOD MAIN SEWER LOCAL AREA SERVICE AND THE COLWOOD CENTRAL SEWER LOCAL AREA SERVICE AREA TO PROVIDE SEWER SERVICE TO PORTIONS OF SOOKE AND METCHOSIN ROADS Page 2 of 2 The details of the proposed expansion of the Colwood Central Sewer Local Area Service are as follows: A. The purpose of the Colwood Central Sewer Local Area Service, established by the Colwood Central Sewer Local Area Service Establishment and Loan Authorization Bylaw, 1999 (“Bylaw 480”) is the construction and installation of a sanitary sewer system for the benefit of the Colwood Central Sewer Local Service Area. B. The total authorized borrowing of the Colwood Central Local Area Service is $4,501,000 with a maximum term of debentures of 30 years, to be recovered entirely by properties within the Colwood Central Sewer Local Service Area by way of a parcel tax. C. The construction of the Colwood Central Sewer Local Area Service is not complete at this time. The estimated cost of the service is $4,501.000. D. The current boundaries of the Colwood Central Sewer Local Service Area are shown labeled on the adjacent drawings. If Bylaw 480 is amended as proposed, boundaries of the Colwood Central Local Service Area will be enlarged to include the area shown as the LAS Enlargement Area on the plan. This proposal is made pursuant to sections 211, 213, and 218 of the Community Charter which provides that the City may, by bylaw, amend a bylaw establishing a local area service to enlarge the local service area. Council may proceed to amend Bylaws 598 and 480 by enlarging the sewer service as detailed above, unless a petition against the service signed by the owners of at least 50% of the parcels in the proposed LAS Enlargement Area, representing at least 50% of the assessed value of the land and improvements in the proposed LAS Enlargement Area, is received by the Corporate Officer at or before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 6, 2016. More information and petitions for this purpose are available at Colwood City Hall, 3300 Wishart Road. Patricia VanBuskirk, CMC Director of Administration & Corporate Officer pvanbuskirk@colwood.ca 250-478-5999 Extension 102
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Interchange impacts more than just traffic Regular West Shore commuters were no doubt cheering Tuesday as Transportation Minister Todd Stone announced the chosen design for the new Trans-Canada Highway and McKenzie Avenue/Admirals Road interchange. The partial cloverleaf Commuters idea received “overwhelming to benefit, but support” from the impact on park public, Stone said, adding that the questioned province’s design team has been doing ongoing technical analysis of the options. “Now our work continues in discussing further details with stakeholder groups and the public as we finalize the design,” he said. Stone pointed out three-quarters of those who took part in public consultation preferred the partial cloverleaf option. While technical analysis shows the partial cloverleaf provides benefits to safety and efficient movement of traffic, it does come at a cost. That cost takes the shape of an increased footprint in Saanich’s Cuthbert Holmes Park. Park steward Dorothy Chambers, among others, has opposed the partial cloverleaf option, saying it would be devastating to trees and wildlife in the area. Those who use Highway 1, McKenzie Avenue and Admirals Road daily in that intersection are expected to benefit in terms of travel times. But as the project moves forward, the province must work closely with stakeholders and park advocates to mitigate the impact on the environment and ensure Cuthbert Holmes retains its valuable natural setting. The design of the interchange should improve access for cyclists and pedestrians, with a separate route for a wider Galloping Goose Trail, following a path over the highway avoiding lights and vehicle traffic. Of course, the driving force behind the $85-million project is to reduce traffic congestion on what has been called “the largest bottleneck in B.C. outside of the George Massey Tunnel.” We are optimistic that when the project sees its completion, estimated to be sometime in 2018, it will significantly reduce the commute times for those stuck in the “Colwood Crawl.” We hope the province devotes as much thought to providing a benefit to residents and wildlife in the area as they have for the 90,000 motorists who pass by each day. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the National Newspaper Council, an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact editor@ goldstreamgazette.com or call 250-478-9552 ext 224. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint with the National Newspaper Council, visit their website at mediacouncil. ca or call toll-free, 1-844-877-1163, for more information.
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Hypocrisy around sewage astounding Former prime minister Stephen Harper was repeatedly criticized by his opponents for ignoring the science around global warming in favour of his support of “Big Oil.” He was vilified for putting his political agenda ahead of what was good for the environment. We now have many of these same Harper critics in support of secondary or tertiary sewage treatment for Victoria, even though the science indicates there will be insignificant benefits to the marine environment. Sewage treatment proponents have yet to do a cost-benefit analysis so additional treatment may actually do greater harm to the environment than the status quo. The hypocrisy of this is astounding! Those that say further sewage treatment is unnecessary include Shaun Peck (former medical health officer for the CRD), David Anderson (former federal environment minister), marine scientists from B.C. and Washington State, and public health officials. These are credible sources that have no reason to mislead the public. Imagine what could be accomplished if the same $1 billion were spent helping the multitude of cash-strapped service agencies in Victoria. We could truly benefit the environment by reducing the Colwood Crawl through mass public transit, or preventing pollution from urban runoff in storm water discharges. Our local elected officials should
stop operating from a political starting point, acknowledge the science, and challenge the upper level government regulations that require further sewage treatment. Victoria has a unique geography surrounded by tidal currents that make the existing primary sewage treatment a natural, environmentally sound and costeffective solution. Jeff St.Gelais Saanich
Dog owners should take more responsibility Re: Marijuana toxicity starting to appear in local dogs (Gazette, April 15) As a pet owner, I can empathize with the concern for a treasured pet, as well as the hit on the pocketbook. I, too, have experienced concerns navigating unsavoury conditions because of the thoughtlessness of others. It’s a shame. But it is also a fact of life most are cognizant of. I keep my dogs on a leash and under constant scrutiny. The fact is, I often know what my dogs are going to be attracted to before the dogs do. I would suggest the owner needs to be far more vigilant when walking her dogs. There have been great strides made regarding the medical applications of cannabis in both human and animals. The idea, however, that the pet owner can champion her negligence and fault cannabis, is straight out of the
annuals of Reefer Madness. How about a leash and muzzle ordinance for both? Wayne Phillips Hamilton, Ont.
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Learning to be content with life is a powerful tool Happiness is more than a simple feeling; it’s a mindset. For many teens, to enjoy themselves and get into that mentality requires freedom and personal space for development. Surveys have indicated that more than 80 per cent of adolescents are not happy in their daily life due to high academic stress, low self-esteem and little enjoyment. It becomes harder to welcome change and challenge, and letting go is difficult – you latch yourself onto the negative and concentrate solely on that. Christopher Marlowe wrote that “misery loves company.” Generally, the happier the person, the more empathetic they tend to be of people’s imperfections. They understand that everyone makes mistakes, and that owning up to them demonstrates responsibility, reliability and trustworthiness. Google defines happiness as “the state of being happy.” Synonyms include: joy, satisfaction, well-being and delight. People wanting to become positive stride for these feelings with difficulty; however, it’s
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anger materializing as depression or an eating disorder due to lack of appetite. One’s anger can become a powerful thing. Many people easily mistreat it and use it against others. The angry, saddened and depressed can react in all sorts of ways. Some become bullies to others, or keep to themselves, letting it eat at their humanity. Most happy people, however, go out of their way to make another’s day with a smile or a kind gesture. People who are more content with their lives can seek out solutions to overcome any obstacle, because their minds aren’t cluttered
with bad thoughts and they believe in themselves. I used to live at my dad’s house and he wouldn’t allow me to do much of anything: no hanging with friends, no shopping and little time for myself. I lived with my father for so long that I believed it was how things were; that was a happy, jolly life. Eventually, I realized I was wrong and there was more to life. I was tired of all the yelling, fighting and arguing. I wasn’t going anywhere. I needed to get out; I ran from my problems. Now I’ve started a new life with differ-
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TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP During Emergency Preparedness Week The Town of View Royal is offering two information sessions on emergency preparedness. Two workshops will be held at the View Royal Public Safety Building (333 Island Hwy) on Wednesday, May 4th, 2016: • 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. • 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Increase your knowledge - come and learn more about planning and preparing for many of the potential emergencies we face in this region. Please call the View Royal Emergency Program at 250-479-47322 or email emergencyprogram@viewroyal.ca to reserve a seat at one of the two workshops sessions.
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QUINN Quinn has been a carrier for 1 1/2 years, delivering 55 papers every Wednesday and Friday. When asked what he likes most about delivering the Goldstream Gazette, Quinn says, “I enjoy the exercise and the fact that I get to go out and have time to myself...I can walk and let my thoughts wander.” In his spare time, Quinn plays both field and box lacrosse, as well as participating in Track and Field meets. He adds with a smile, “I also like to play video games...yes, I’m a typical teenager!” Quinn uses the money he earns to help pay for lacrosse equipment, as well as going out with his friends. He says, “I’d recommend a paper route as a job because it’s good exercise. It’s also a great confidence builder because you talk to the residents you meet when delivering their newspaper.” Congratulations Quinn on being ‘Carrier of the Month” and a job well done. Thankyou from everyone at the Goldstream Gazette for always delivering your papers with a smile.
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From July 2nd to August 31st kids aged 15 and under bowl for free, it doesn’t get any better than that. Camps are from 9 am to 3 pm with before and after care as well as hot lunches available for an additional cost.
On Sunday May 22nd, City Centre will be celebrating their 10 year Anniversary from 12 to 4 pm. They will have a live radio broadcast and many activities for the whole family to enjoy. There will be face painting, a bouncy castle, a clown and a free band. “This promises to be a great day for the kids,” says Gerry, “ we will have prizes all day long either on site or on the air.”
Starting in September on Saturdays will be a youth bowling league for $13.00, “this is a great fun activity for the kids at a great price to get them interested in a fun sport and make friends and be part of a team,” says Gerry.
During the summer months there will be many activities that will keep kids aged 5-15 amused including summer camps featuring activities such as rollerblading, skating, science experiments, lake fishing and mini golf to name a few.
And lastly mark your calendars for July 8th when Honeymoon Suite will be playing City Centre Park, this show will sell out quickly so be sure to watch for your chance to buy tickets.
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Victorians mixed on Clover Point sewage plan Site would service eastside flows; West Shore flows would run through in Esquimalt Pamela Roth Black Press
Emotions were running high Monday night as more than 400 people packed Crystal Gardens to weigh in on a proposed sewage treatment plant at Victoria’s Clover Point. The plant would be part of a system that would include another on the west side of the region’s core that would service the West Shore. “How many people, by applause, do not approve a plant at Clover Point?” shouted a man during a city presentation explaining how Clover Point entered the Capital Regional District’s sewage treatment plan. He was answered with deafening applause, followed by more heckling from the crowd. Although there was strong opposition against the construction of a sewage treatment plant at Clover Point, not everyone who attended the downtown Victoria meeting was opposed to the proposed plan, which calls for a twoplant system with a facility also located at McLoughlin or Macau-
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Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps stands on top of the Clover Point pumping station at Clover Point. The site is being considered for one of two sewage treatment plants for the Capital Regional District. lay points in Esquimalt. Paul Bourque lives one kilometre from Clover Point and goes there every day. He came to the meeting with an open mind. “I am not against it. I visited many sewage treatment plants in Europe and what they are proposing here is similar, probably a lot better,” said Bourque, who’s seen sewage plants in residential neighbourhoods. “They need to get on with it. It’s been going on for years and years and wasted so much
money. It’s ridiculous.” For Fairfield resident Helen Verway, the price tag is the most important factor. “I know the people that live around me, they are not happy, but it has to go somewhere,” she said. “It’s the beginning of the beginning and who knows what’s going to happen in the end. We don’t want another blue bridge issue.” The subject of sewage treatment has been a contentious one for
more than 30 years in Greater Victoria and has so far cost taxpayers millions of dollars. On March 9, however, the CRD board approved the two-plant plan that has an estimated cost of around $1 billion. Neither site was included on the list of seven options initially presented to the public. CRD directors chose to look at the two sites since they are in close proximity to existing sewage outfalls. It would also avoid the need to spend $250 million for
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conveyancing pipes if a plant were to be constructed on the vacant Rock Bay industrial site. That plan would see Cook Street ripped up from Dallas Road to Bay Street, and Bay down to Government Street. Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps spent part of Monday night explaining to residents how the CRD wound up with the current plan. The meeting marked the first opportunity for city officials to hear what residents have to say. “It’s not necessarily about this site or that site. The sites have changed a number of times. What it’s about is we are likely to have a wastewater facility in Victoria. That’s pretty certain,” said Helps. “If there’s going to be one in Victoria, what do people want? It’s the beginning of a new plan and we’ll take a very active role to make sure whatever ends up in the city meets the needs of our residents.” The CRD is in the midst of developing a process for the private sector to submit concepts on sewage treatment, which could help determine where a facility should be located. Approval is needed from both Victoria and Esquimalt council in order to move the current plan forward. The CRD has until the end of September to make a decision on sewage treatment or risk losing tens of millions of dollars in federal funding. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Chevy Malibu doesn’t just break the mould – it smashes it Victoria, B.C. – The all-new 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is stronger, longer and wider but surprisingly it’s also lighter giving it extra fuel efficiency appeal. Such features check the boxes of those concerned about safety and economy but for many its greatest appeal might be that it bears no resemblance to its predecessor. To say the fourth generaKeith Morgan tion Malibu was plain would be complimentary but the latest version cannot be damned with such faint praise. It adopts the current trend to make a sedan look like a coupe but without drastically compromising rear and rear side views with too deep a slope in roof and window design. (A standard back up camera reduces that slight visual shortcoming.) It does resemble the larger Impala, a model the hypercritical Consumer Reports organization described as the best domestically produced sedan ever. The Malibu’s beauty is not just skin deep, which can also be said of the Impala upon which such high praise was showered. The interior is roomy front and back, thus addressing a previous deficit in the rear. Controls are handily placed and the dash is a clean design. A few more
dollars could have been spent on materials – a little too much plastic for me. The trunk is massive and can be made more so by the split folding rear seats. Many other spots are within the cabin to be cluttered too. Time to press the start button, strike out along the Pacific Marine Circle Route on Vancouver Island, and take the Malibu on a hike through the rain forest, as one of the Chevy team quipped. A short hop through urban Victoria showed it to be an able town car but it came into its own on the highway. The body, strengthened with high-tensile steel, reduces flex in the vehicle at speed and thus reduces cabin noise. No raised voices necessary unless your passenger is hard of hearing. Some of the route was sparingly paved. On those stretches, the ride struck a nice balance between a harder, sporty feel and the softness of those North American boats of yesteryear. You don’t really get much feedback through the steering wheel on regular roads and only a little more on the aforementioned bumpy patches. Suits me, especially as this car will find most use as a family traveler. The standard power unit is a
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mated to an eight-speed auto. There are some interesting technology features, which I will explore in more detail during a local test drive. One is the Teen Driver system, which tracks the driving behavior of your young driver and reports to you! When switched on it mutes the radio if either front seat belt is unbuckled, when passengers are detected. There are programmable speed warnings, a radio volume limit and those in-vehicle reports enable
parents to review the maximum speed driven by Junior, the number of above-speed warnings issued, the total distance driven and how many crash alerts sounded while your offspring was behind the wheel. The Malibu L starts at $21, 745. LS - $24, 245, LT - $25, 242, Hybrid - $28,850, Premier - $32, 045. Destination freight charge is $1,650. keith.morgan @drivewaybc.ca
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Hospitals campaign springs for new cancer equipment Royal Jubilee lab outpaces VGH with modernized lab gear Christine van Reeuwyk Black Press
Health, outlined how a new automated slide review system for Victoria General – already in place at RJH – would dramatically improve diagnosis time and precision for cancer and other critical illnesses. “The job of this equipment is to make sure any abnormalities, like cancer, anemia or auto-immune diseases stand out like a sore thumb,” Berry said. “Right now, the system we have is outdated and requires us to manually review cells from blood samples. The new system provides high-resolution digital images, meaning results are more exact and arrive up to 10 times faster. Often we can begin treatment immediately.” The new equipment means a more immediate response in diagnosing patients and creating a targeted, personalized treatment plan for complex cancers such as lymphoma, leukemia and metastatic cancer; time-critical illnesses or injuries that cause bleeding; and illnesses that particularly affect seniors, such as anemia. “Donations from community members make a huge difference in the level of care hospitals can provide,” McIntyre said. “Every single gift, no matter how small or how large, plays an important role in helping us reach our goal.” For Peterson, the relative comfort of modern tests is augmented by the results of modern medicine. Doctors discovered three years ago the leukemia was regressing. His last test showed zero cells. “That’s the kind of information that Brian provides,” Peterson said. Learn how to contribute at victoriahf.ca online or calling 250-519-1750. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Performers bring Vegas-style show to Colwood Arnold Lim News Gazette staff
A little bit of Las Vegas is coming to Colwood. A trio of pianists from the City of Lights
bring their own brand of upbeat excitement and fundraising acumen to the Teechamitsa Theatre this Saturday (April 30) for the Duelling Pianos show at
Royal Bay secondary. While the musicians duel, students from David Cameron elementary and Dunsmuir middle school will be crowned the winners.
“It’s going to be three hours of pure entertaining, interactive, lively entertainment,” said Fern Smythe, a parent advisory committee executive mem-
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donate money to see their songs played. “To me there is many aspects of Vegas that people go there for, and when we go, it’s to see the entertainment and see the great talented performers. We have an opportunity to bring those shows to Colwood.” All proceeds from the night go to the two schools for school supplies, field trips, guest artists and more. A digital reader board at David Cameron and development of exterior green spaces for Dunsmuir are among the projects on tap, Smythe said.
“What I think is most exciting is we are bringing a community together to have fun, bringing top talent and raising money for students,” she said. “To bring something that will give back to my community is what is most important to me.” Duelling Pianos is a 19-over show and runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Royal Bay, 3500 Ryder Hesjedal Way. Tickets are $25 each in advance or $30 at the door. Email Smythe at tickets@dcpac.ca or text 250-588-0084. alim@goldstream gazette.com
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Community invited to share Indian new year celebration Bollywood flash mob set for this weekend
come and join us in this celebration.” For more than 40 years, the Victoriabased non-profit ICCA has operated with a mandate to celebrate and raise awareness about Indian cultural activities and traditions locally, as well as to build bridges between Indo-Canadian and other communities and cultural groups. The May 7 event is free to get in and runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds, 1528 Stelly’s X Rd. in Central Saanich. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Vaisakhi is celebrated in many different ways in India and around the globe, but at its core is a celebration of family and community, says Gordy Dodd. As Greater Victoria’s Indo-Canadian community prepares to mark this annual tradition with a major inter-cultural festival at the Saanich Fairgrounds on May 7, the wellknown local merchant and president of the India Canada Cultural Association says Vaisakhi celebrations are about “sharing with family and friends.” “I firmly believe that when a community gathers in sharing its food, culture, music, art and dance then our whole community of Victoria gains a sense of tranquility, equality and belonging that is spiritually healing for all of us,” he says. The second annual Vaisakhi Mela is about bringing together people from all backgrounds and ethnicities to enjoy the diversity and colour of India’s rich culture, in one place. The day’s activities range from dance demonstrations and competitions to traditional and contemporary Indian music, henna hand tattoo creations and for the younger set, there’s pony rides, face painting and a giant bouncy castle. Among the new entertainment is a fusion Scottish bhangra element that will amalgamate the Punjabi program with the Scottish dancers. And a DJ will be spinning upbeat Indian music from 4 to 6 p.m.
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Bhangra dancing (left) and aromatic and delicious Indian food are among the attractions of the annual Vaisakhi Mela, which is expanded for this year at the Saanich Fairgrounds on May 7. Arts and cultural booths will provide opportunities for interaction, and of course, there will be various food kiosks from which hungry visitors can sample the wonderful cuisine of India. As a sneak preview and promotion for the main event, dancers from the Bollywood Beats and Shan-e-Punjab groups will perform at Hillside Mall tomorrow (April 30) from noon to 2 p.m. Vikram Bawa, an ICCA executive member and chair of the Vaisakhi Mela, said the celebration has been expanded to include Indo-Canadian communities in Duncan and Nanaimo. With more food vendors and new
kiosks added from the business and cultural communities, he expects the attendance to grow from about 1,700 last year to 2,500 or more. The popularity of the event with the region’s non Indo-Canadian communities prompted organizers to arrange for more food and attractions for families this year, Bawa says. “This year it’s the Vancouver Island Mela,” he says of the expansion. “There’s way more good fun for the kids and for the home-cooked food, we price it at a point where affordability is the key. We want all the community around Victoria to
People wishing to travel to the Vaisakhi celebration without driving can take advantage of free transportation from the Sikh Temple at 1210 Topaz Ave., as well as other pick-up points around the region. Departure times are as follows: n Vehicles will leave the Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple at 1210 Topaz Ave. at 11:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. Departures from Saanich Commonwealth Place are at noon, 12:30 and 2 p.m. n Vehicles also leave Mayfair Centre from the Toys R Us entrance at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m., while departures from Sizzling Tandoor at Uptown happen at 11:30, 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. n Regular return times from the fairgrounds go at 2:30 p.m., 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30.
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Student athletes have a busy week ahead of them Race fans will get a special treat this Saturday It’s a busy week in high school sports. Rugby action will keep West Shore athletes busy, with the junior and senior boys both in action. Belmont’s junior squad hosts St. Michaels University School Monday, May 2 for a 3:45 p.m. kick-off, while the senior boys host Spectrum at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, May 5. In girls’ play, Belmont hosts senior girls’ rugby action with games between Vic High, SMUS, Mt. Doug, Reynolds and Stelly’s today (April 29). The following Friday, May 6, Belmont travels to Esquimalt where additional teams include Mt. Doug, Reynolds, Oak Bay and Claremont. On Tuesday, May 3,
Stadium Wednesday, May 4 for the next high school track and field meet, with events getting underway at 4 p.m. Turning to lacrosse, the Junior Shamrocks head over the Malahat today (April 29) to take on the Nanaimo Timbermen before returning Saturday, April 30 to host the Delta Islanders at The Q Centre. Game time is 5 p.m. Saturday, April 30 also brings the Victoria Intermediate Shamrocks to The Q Centre, where they host Maple Ridge at 2 p.m. before heading to the mainland to
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senior badminton returns to the West Shore when Belmont hosts Ed Milne at 3:45 p.m. On Thursday, May 5, Belmont heads to Stelly’s for a 3:45 p.m. start. West Shore student athletes travel to the University of Victoria’s Centennial
take on Richmond on Sunday, May 1. The season heats up for race fans on Saturday, (April 30) when Western Speedway hosts A Night at the Races, featuring the Richlock Rentals sprint cars, Galaxy Motors stock cars, mini stocks, dwarf cars and the Old Timers Racing Association. Qualifying starts at 5:30 p.m. In local cricket action, Division 1’s Metchosin hosts United for a 1 p.m. start Sunday, May 1 at the Metchosin pitch. The Div. 2’s Metchosin Midweek team visits the Wicket Maid-
ens at Beacon Hill Park Friday, May 6. Game time is at 6 p.m. On the diamond, the Henderson Park-based Premier Mariners spend a fourgame weekend at home. Games start Saturday, April 30 when the Ms host the Coquitlam Reds at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Come Sunday, May 1, the Mariners host the North Delta Blue Jays at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The Victoria Premier Eagles also play four at home this weekend, welcoming North Delta to Lambrick Park for a Saturday
double-header starting at 12 p.m. On Sunday, the Eagles host the Coquitlam Reds for back-to-back games starting at 11 a.m. In junior premier play, the Eagles are on the road, visiting North Delta then the North Shore Twins. The JP Mariners play only two games this weekend, visiting the North Shore Twins Saturday, April 30. Colin Gall is a local athlete and Grade 11 student at Mt. Douglas Secondary. Send your coming sports events to jocktalk@telus.net.
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Lawn bowlers ready to roll into new season Good crop of newcomers boosts Juan de Fuca club membership Don Descoteau News Gazette staff
The greens at the Juan de Fuca Lawn Bowling Club will be abuzz with bowlers tomorrow (April 30), as opening day heralds the start of a new season in Colwood. Club director and head coach Ann Mathie is excited about the outlook for 2016. Not only is the club hosting two different provincial championships this summer, including the singles event in late June and the triples (three-person teams) July 22 to 24, the influx of new members is a positive sign, she says. The recent open house days saw more than 30 newcomers try the game out under the watchful eye of current members. Some of those individuals have signed up for lessons with veteran bowlers. “We’re hoping for about 18 to 20 new members out of that,” Mathie says. “Some people come and they like it and call us back.” Among the new recruits is Jonathan Mantell. The 14-year-old Langford resident is the club’s first junior player and comes to the sport via curling, which he’s been involved in for about five years up the hill at the Juan de Fuca club. He was out practising last weekend
with his grandfather, Paul Mantell of View Royal – a past member who is getting back into lawn bowling. The youth admitted he already has a good handle on the game, given its similarity to curling in terms of scoring and the strategy of curving one’s shots toward the “jack,” the small white ball that serves as the target. The club is up to about 120 members now and is seeing a bit of a increase of late. Mathie says the influx of new players usually balances out the loss of members, who leave for various reasons, but people are tending to continue playing well into their golden years. That fact will be illustrated at the opening day celebrations, when the club shines a special spotlight on three longtime members who are in their 90s and still leading an active life. While the majority of the club members participate on a recreational basis, it also has players who have excelled in tournament and playdowns competition. Mathie herself, for example, was part of an Island foursome that won a national championship, and she also won the provincial pairs title. Other JdF members have won tournaments over the years, giving the club a good mix of experienced and novice bowlers. The first Bowls South Island tournament at Juan de Fuca happens May 14 and 15, the Galleon Mixed Pairs. For more information on the club, visit juandefucalbc.ca. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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A colourful symbol of support has helped raise more than $1,600 for the family of Sarah Beckett. Customers getting memorial ribbons inked at Langford’s 4 More Tattoos did so knowing the proceeds would go to the family of the fallen West Shore RCMP constable, who died in a motor vehicle crash a couple of blocks away on April 5. “Sarah’s aunt was a very dear friend of mine for many years,” said tattoo shop owner Doug Dunnett. “So when it was brought up, (I thought) it was a good idea and a way to support the surviving family members. She served the public; (she made) the ultimate sacrifice.” Dunnett matched all proceeds up to $500 until studio staff presented $1,660 to the West Shore RCMP on April 19. “We get a lot of thank you’s and compliments (from) people coming in, but it
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West Shore RCMP Staff Sgt. Steve Wright accepts a donation at 4 More Tattoos in Langford. The business, owned by Doug Dunnett, presented a donation for $1,660 for the family of fallen RCMP officer Sarah Beckett. The money was raised through the shop inking the tattoo of a blue ribbon (inset below) in her memory on clients. wasn’t really about the studio,” he said. “Thank you’s should go to officers and employees. We didn’t raise the money, it was the community.” Staff Sgt. Steve Wright, who accepted the donation on behalf of the West Shore RCMP, said the support from the community as a whole has been overwhelming. Even when he went to deposit the money the next morning, a gentleman stopped him at the bank and offered condolences. “Some people are crying, come up and wanting to give us a hug, shake our hands, or stop and tell us how sad they are,” Wright said. “We don’t get tired of hearing that.” Others are offering to bring food to the detachment and toys for Beckett’s children. Financial donations collected for
the Beckett family have reached $20,000 thus far. Among upcoming events in the works to honour Beckett, a memorial will be held outside the West Shore RCMP detachment in Langford, where plants placed in Beckett’s memory will be planted in a garden alongside a bench. The City of Langford has also donated a memorial plaque. “We have received support from civilians, military, fire and corrections (officers) right across Canada,” Wright said. “It’s very heartwarming to see that, and it’s particularly moving when we receive condolences from children. “(We got one) from a child who lost his mother at three and it moves you to tears. It’s had a tremendous, uplifting effect on our staff and members here.” alim@goldstreamgazette.com
Family movie afternoon hosted by preschool Goldstream Co-op Preschool hosts a free family movie afternoon as a preschool fundraiser on Friday, May 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. The Good Dinosaur, a feature film from Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar, will be on the big screen and follows young dinosaur Arlo (Raymond Ochoa), who is swept away from his home, friends and family in a rainstorm. He meets Spot, (Jack Bright), a young neanderthal offering friendship as they embark on a journey to reunite with his family. Snacks, popcorn and drinks are available for purchase. The movie happens at the preschool, 935 Goldstream Ave. editor@goldstream gazette.com
A GoFundMe campaign set up for Sarah Beckett’s family by Kayla Reid and fellow members of the Team Defiance car club in Langford reached a staggering $94,820 by the time it ended on April 18 and was handed over to the RCMP. A barbecue fundraiser held April 17 at Fountain Tire brought in more than $6,400. Part of that was $700 in tips received over a two-day span by servers at Brown’s Social House on Goldstream Avenue, and another $1,000 was collected for the trust fund at the candlelight walk held in Beckett’s memory on April 10. “No thanks are needed from anyone,” Team Defiance Sgt. at Arms, Deanna Jennings, said of the group’s fundraising activities. “We can’t bring Sarah back, but our efforts ensure that her family will be well taken care of for years to come.” A Sarah Beckett Memorial Cruise raised $800 more for the fund, pushing the total to $101,244.45, a testament to the support the community at large has shown in the wake of the April 5 crash that took the 32-year-old officer’s life.
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education car was on hand for the recent barbecue in aid of Sarah Beckett’s family. The late RCMP officer was a DARE teacher in schools.
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Q: ARE DOIT-YOURSELF RENOVATIONS A GOOD IDEA? Unless you’re a professional, carefully weigh your options before diving into a home renovation project on your own, especially if you own an older home. Sometimes it’s hard to know what’s hiding behind walls and in your pipes so do-it-yourselfers can often find themselves well over their heads. A coat of paint or changing flooring can be some of the less challenging projects that some homeowners may want to try their hands at. But as you as you get into anything that changes the structure of your home, such as removing walls, that might be a good time to consult an expert. You don’t want to accidentally take out a wall that’s holding up the next level of your home or its roof. If you do find yourself in need of an expert, consult several. Many contractors will provide free or very reasonable estimates and obtaining several bids before starting on a project is key to nailing down a price for the project in writing. A few final words of warning before diving into a renovation on your own. Renovations can be very long, expensive processes. Before you start tearing apart a room, make sure you can live without it for a reasonable amount of time, and you have a little extra money put aside for any surprises.
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The good, bad and ugly of older home renovation Tim Collins Black Press
Part of Greater Victoria’s charm lies in the older homes that grace our diverse neighbourhoods. In some cases these homes date back more than 100 years and, while they are certainly charming, renovations can be a challenge. According to the experts, anyone considering the purchase of an older home to update should be aware of the realities of renovation. Debra Wilson knows all about older home renovations. She and her partner purchased their Fairfield home in 1997 and in 2013 decided it was time for some renovations. That’s when the surprises began. “Our contractor took down a wall, only to find that our bay window was not structurally attached to the house... It was just sort of floating there,” explained Wilson. “Then there was the time when we were doing renovations on the upstairs bathroom. The floor had always been a little bouncy, but we were surprised to find out that the floor joists were not actually attached to the beams at both ends. Effectively, they were functioning like a diving board.” Wilson added while she had some surprises, she has no regrets for undertaking the renovations. “We knew that there would be some problems, there almost always are in older homes.” One common problem (also experienced by Wilson) arises from antiquated electrical wiring. Systems at the turn of the last century were never designed to accommodate modern appliances and, when combined with the fact wiring was frequently not grounded and may have become brittle with age, the recipe for short circuits and fire is complete. The need to rewire your home is a real possibility.
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Plumbing is also a common issue with properties where galvanized pipes have become clogged or corroded. The concern may extend beyond the house to include sewer lines as well, all of which should be replaced with copper or plastic. If the thought is to redesign the floor plan – moving from the segmented room design of the last century and embracing the great room of open area concept so popular today – one should be aware those interior walls may have served a purpose in terms of seismic stability and removing them entirely may not be an option, according to Casey Edge, executive director of the Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA). But Edge maintains older home renovation still makes sense, given that we live in a community of high land prices and older homes of
which the community is justifiably proud. “I love the fact that we are preserving and updating our older homes … giving them new life. But our environment does present some challenges,” said Edge. He warned that prior to purchasing a home with renovations, a thorough inspection should be done since our wet climate contributes to problems like wood rot and powder post beetles. “These are fixable problems, but it can certainly impact the budget so it’s important to know what you’re heading into before making the decision to start,” he said. The most important factor to consider in home renovations of any kind, and especially in the case of older homes, is to find a qualified, professional contractor. Edge warns that in B.C. there are no licencing requirements for home renovators
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and anyone can “hang out a shingle” and call themselves a professional. “The worst examples of unqualified renovation contractors that I’ve seen are generally someone’s well-meaning relative, or perhaps a friend of a friend who promises to do the work on the cheap. Things can go sideways very quickly,” said Edge, adding it’s not uncommon for unqualified contractors to find themselves out of their depth when renovation challenges surface. Edge stressed it’s important to solicit a number of bids for any renovation job and ensure the bids are nailed down with a professional contract. Any changes required in the contract as a result of unforeseen situations should only be authorized with a written change order outlining the specifics of the change and costs related to the change. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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“We have a brilliant team working with us … and we are really seeing a lot of community support mobilizing and galvanizing,” Dean said. “This is the only project of its kind pretty much in the whole regional district. And it’s in the heart of the West Shore.” Due to the enormous population growth in the area, she added, the net result in main-
taining the status quo is a loss in services. That puts a strain on service providers around the community, she said. The hope is to build capacity in the community for the services that are always in need. With the land cleared at the new site, a groundbreaking ceremony for the new purpose-built facility is planned there for May 5 at 2 p.m. The new building is expected to be open for business sometime in 2017.
“People are choosing to live here and want to be here … people are coming back to the community, so we are building a sense of pride and identity in the community,” Dean said. “That is what this building is about; it’s a statement building. The people who need our services deserve a well-designed, high-quality, trauma-informed, locally-served building to meet those needs.” alim@goldstreamgazette.com
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Scouting group do good in their community
Lakeside and trail cleanup part of Good Turn Week Don Descoteau News Gazette staff
A large group of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts trundle noisily along the Ed Nixon Trail skirting Langford Lake. Their mission? To seek out discarded wrappers, bags and other garbage left by trail users and any other objects that seem out of place in this natural setting. Liam Adair, a member of the 10th Juan de Fuca Scouts troop and a group youth commissioner, is particularly adept at finding hidden trash at the water’s edge, but takes care to not damage the plant life in the process. “I don’t like seeing people throw stuff out and I sometimes like to stop them and tell them to take their garbage up and throw it out (in the cans),” he said. The Monday evening outing for this group, ranging in age from about five to 13 – various adult leaders were also on hand – is part of Good Turn Week,
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Liam Adair drops garbage into a bag held by Scout leader Dan Adair. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, were cleaning up the trail area and beach of Langford Lake beach as part of Scouts Canada’s Good Turn Week. a Scouts Canada initiative that charges local groups to find their own ways to serve their community. While the event offered a good opportunity to get the
kids outdoors and learning about nature, Adair said his group tries to do community service once a month. “It’s usually cleanups and doing good turns, like
whacking down invasive species and stuff like that.” Further up the trail, second-year Beaver, Jack Marshall, 6, shared that he enjoys visiting the forest
Bashers looking for reinforcements Highlanders receive the call to arms this weekend Katherine Engqvist News Gazette staff
Grab your pruners, dust off your gloves and get ready to work. The Highlands Broom Bash goes this weekend (Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1) starting at 9 a.m. The Highlands District Community Association is partnering with The Land Conservancy and residents in honour of “de-broom week,” to help rid the area of those pesky yellow-blooming plants. “If it’s not removed then we’ll lose part of our natural attraction,” said Bob McMinn, the first Highlands mayor and one of the event organizers. “Broom is a very invasive species that likes shallow soils.” It also shades and forces out native species and destroys the landscape, he added. However, removing this invasive terror is no easy feat. With seeds that can survive in the soil for 20 to 40 years, McMinn said volunteers have to be careful when removing plants. “It’s a good thing not to disturb the ground.” If that happens, he said, any seeds present will
immediately start to germinate. While some small plants can be pulled from the ground without disturbing the soil too much, large plants should be cut just below the ground line and have soil pushed back over the remaining stem so it is no longer exposed to light. While this weekend’s eradication efforts will focus on District parks, roadsides and other public places, McMinn said they’ll also do clearing along the power lines, but not as much as he’d like to see. “At some point I’d love to take the broom off the power lines; it remains a great reservoir of seeds.” With more hands at this weekend’s event, that may be doable. While McMinn is encouraged by the number of residents who have already phoned to say they’re coming or will tackle a specific area, there’s always room for more volunteers. For those interested in participating, meet at the new Community Hall (729 Finlayson Arm Rd.) to co-ordinate efforts. Come for one or both days and be ready to do some damage to this invasive species. Participants are asked to bring their own tools and gloves so donated items will go further. McMinn noted The Home Depot donated six pairs of large pruners for volunteers to use, which will be put to good use as
some stems can reach a diameter of roughly one inch. Volunteers with pickup trucks are also encouraged to bring their wheels to help with transporting cut material back to the Community Hall, where it will be processed. Last year the collected broom was chipped to create 15 yards of organic material. The chips will eventually be mixed with local manure, creating compost that will reach thermophilic temperatures, killing any remaining seeds. The mixture will then be saved for future community garden projects. “It’s being put to good purposes,” McMinn said. Organizers are also encouraging residents to take a look at their own properties and do a little broom bashing at home. All of that cut material can also be brought to the Community Hall for chipping, or arrangements can be made to have it picked up curbside over the weekend or next week. To arrange for pickup, call McMinn at 778-678-0805 on Saturday or Sunday, or at home (250-478-4403) for pickup the following week. Organizers remind residents the Community Hall will not be open during the event, so there will be no washroom facilities available. katie@goldstreamgazette.com
with his family. He already seems to be gaining an appreciation for nature. “We’re helping the community so that the earth won’t die,” he said of the
trail cleanup. Colin Evans, group commissioner for 10th Juan de Fuca, said the various divisions within the group have been involved in beach cleanups for many years. “We usually do Esquimalt Lagoon, but we’ve been finding that in the last few years that other schools and other interests have been down there too, doing cleanup efforts,” he said. “So we looked for another area that would benefit youth and the community and we came up with Langford Lake.” The nearly 30 youngsters taking part, among roughly 90 members in all Scouts Canada age divisions that meet weekly at Sangster elementary, wound up the evening scouring Langford Lake Beach for trash. While the overall haul may not have been as large as some taking part expected, for everyone involved the cleanup got the week started with a good turn and a job well done. For more information, find 10th Juan De Fuca Scouting on Facebook, or visit victoriascouts.ca/ for%20Parents/locator.php editor@goldstream gazette.com
Dr. Sherry Cooper: Housing Still Within Reach For First-Time Buyers By Gordon Hamilton Despite headline-grabbing stories about million-dollar houses pushing home ownership out of reach in Canada’s large cities, there’s still plenty of opportunity for first-time buyers in certain segments of the Canadian real estate market, says Dominion Lending Centres Chief Economist Sherry Cooper.
level. It’s stronger than what we have seen since the baby boomers came of age. Firsttime homeowners are still out there buying and in fact they represent roughly 30 per cent of new home sales, even in Toronto and Vancouver,” she says.
“What’s different is that it now takes two incomes to buy Dr. Sherry Cooper a home rather than one, as it Chief Economist for was way back when, and also Dominion Lending Centres your first home may well be a Single-family home prices have been surging in cities like condo and it may well be far Toronto and Vancouver, but that’s driven from the city centre and it may well be quite largely by a shortage of land: You practically small.” But the reality is that low interest need to knock down an older home in order rates have helped to make housing more to build a new one. It’s the supply-demand affordable. story, Cooper says. Land for single-family homes is in short supply while demand is “But once you get in the door, there’s the strong, driving double-digit price increases. whole notion that house prices will rise and you will have greater equity to move up But that’s not the case in the condo market, next time around,” she adds. where prices have not been escalating as quickly. Condos, and housing in those parts These differences between single-family of Canada where the land supply is not an housing markets and multi-family issue, are still an affordable option. housing markets need to be recognized by governments in their attempts to “There are differences in the housing make housing more affordable, Cooper market depending on the sector and the says. Housing and construction are key region,” she says. “For example, condo strengths in the Canadian economy right prices in Toronto are rising at single-digit now, and government intervention – like rates. Part of that is because there has been the B.C. government’s move to increase the a dramatic increase in construction, so property tax for expensive homes – needs that the supply of condos is increasing very to be carefully weighed. sharply.” “You don’t want to dampen what has been At the same time, retiring boomers are a very significant component of economic often helping their children buy homes. growth” Aid from mom and dad coupled with the increase in supply, has resulted in the rate of home ownership rising. “We are in a sweet spot in demand for housing right now because in Canada, the growth in the number of first-time buyers-roughly aged 25 to 35--is at a relatively high
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