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With only six more days to go a Langford family is pushing their cause a little harder — literally — in hopes of reaching a goal they set 44 days ago. Lindsay Gee and her 10-year-old son, Owen, committed to do 50 pushups for 50 days to raise awareness for childhood mental illness. Now, with the deadline looming they’ve come close but still need a bit more support. The Pushing For Awareness Campaign has raised just over $3,700 with the goal of $5,000 in sight. “The cool thing about Owen is he has said he will continue to do pushups everyday until we get to $5,000 and I love him so much but I don’t
want to do them anymore,” says Gee with a laugh. When Owen was in was in Grade 2 he started having panic attacks. Over the next few years the panic attacks got worse, eventually turning into a weekly occurrence and then multiple times a week lasting two to three hours every time. When Owen finally got the chance to see a psychiatrist he was diagnosed him with panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety and depression. Gee says what’s been surprising is some of the criticism she’s gotten since the campaign began. “There’s comments and I get some emails wondering if I’m doing this for the right reasons, if I’m doing this to get attention or am I doing
this to promote my business which is not at all what I’m doing,” says Gee. “It’s really just my son who wanted to do this.” Gee says throughout the campaign she’s learned a ton of vital information that can be scary which makes it hard to talk about. Recalling a moment, a few weeks ago, when she was talking about the campaign and raising awareness for childhood mental health, Owen interjected to correct her. “He said ‘we’re raising awareness for mental illness and that’s different’,” says Gee. “I was like ‘you’re totally right.’ I, as his mom, had trouble saying my child has a mental illness because that’s scary and there’s no way around it.” Continued on A9
“I can quit anytime I want.” Dr. Richard Stanwick, the chief medical officer for Island Health, says if that refrain sounds familiar, it should. It’s one of the many rationalizations that smokers once trotted out as they diminished the impact of smoking in their lives. These days it’s being used by young people who have taken to vaping in near epidemic proportions. “They have changed the composition of the liquid cartridges so that it mimics the fast hit (of nicotine) that you used to get from a cigarette,” Stanwick says. “Combine that with the fact that they’ve created candy and fruit flavours and made the devices far more cool looking so that they look a lot like a USB stick, decorated with all kinds of designs, and they are obviously targeting young people.” Continued on A5
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A memorial run and a scholarship came together in a partnership that provides another way the community can honour the memory of Const. Sarah Beckett. Brad Aschenbrenner, the husband of the West Shore RCMP officer killed in the line of duty in April 2016, presented Chris Foord with a cheque for $20,000 today at a gathering outside the West Shore RCMP Detachment in Langford. The money will go toward a Capital Regional District safety commission scholarship for people pursuing a career in law enforcement. Foord, vice-chair of the CRD traffic safety commission, he is “ab-
solutely thrilled and delighted” by the number of ways the community has come together to honour Beckett’s memory. The money will be put to good use funding several scholarships at least, he added. “The run is a wonderful legacy,” Foord said. “What better way to pay tribute to Sarah and encourage people to follow in her footsteps.” Aschenbrenner said the scholarship would have meant a lot to Beckett. “She would be happy to know the scholarship is going to people who want to give back to the community through a career in law enforcement. It will help secure her legacy just like the playground that’s going up every day.” He said their sons, Lucas, eight, and Emmitt, 5, are doing well
despite the difficult challenges of losing their mother at such a young age. “There are things that still trigger the boys but we get through it with the support from family and friends,” Aschenbrenner said. “I stress the importance of making sure they know Sarah not just as a police officer, but as a mother who loved them so much.” Ashcenbrenner said he was grateful to West Shore RCMP Const. Elyse Patten, the run coordinator, and everyone else who worked hard to make the inaugural Sarah Becket Memorial Run in April such a success. More than 800 people took part in the event, with another 200 Brad Ascehbrenner, Chris Foord and West Shore RCMP Const. Elyse Patten hold a cheque for particpating in a virtual run online. scholarships to be awarded in memory of West Shore RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett. (Photo courrick.stiebel@goldstreamgazette.com tesy of West Shore RCMP)
NHL teams knocking on Victoria Grizzlies’ door Rick Stiebel News Staff
The number of past, present and future Victoria Grizzlies selected by National Hockey League teams speaks volumes about the organization’s commitment to building better players on and off the ice, says team president Lance Black. “We’re more than a hockey team because we emphasize getting kids involved in the community and improving them on and off the ice,” said Black, Victoria Grizzlies president for the past five years. Everyone from Craig Didmon and his coaching staff to the team’s trainers, skating instructor, sports psychologist, billet manager and
support staff plays an integral role in player development and are totally devoted to working with kids, Black explained. “Dave Warbach, our strength and conditioning coach formerly worked with the Minnesota Vikings. He is a zen master. It’s unbelievable how kids are so in tune with him.” Black said he’s “truly humbled” by having three current Grizzlies and another player set to join the team this season selected in the National Hockey League draft, which took place June 21 and 22 in Vancouver. Team captain Alex Newhook was taken sixteenth overall in the first round by the Colorado Avalanche. The 18-year-old Newfoundland native leads by example and has all the skill sets of an NHL player, Black noted. “He’s
more than a hockey player. I think Colorado GM Joe Sakic sees a lot of himself in Alex. I think it’s going to be a great marriage.” Newhook may well have won the British Columbia Junor Hockey league scoring title as a 16-year-old if his season hadn’t been hampered by injury. Someone that young hasn’t achieved that since Paul Kariya did it 25 years ago, Black added. “He sees the ice very well and can stickhandle in a phone booth,” Black said regarding Chateaugay, Quebec native Alexander Campbell, taken 65th in the third round by the Nashville Predators. “He ran away with the scoring title and the next closest player was 18 points behind.” North Vancouverite Carter Berger, taken
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District sees vaping as an epidemic Continued from A1 It’s one of the reasons the Sooke School District held a panel discussion in early May to address what educators described as an epidemic of vaping among the community’s teens. “This has emerged very quickly, and as much as we don’t want to have a knee-jerk reaction, we must acknowledge we are seeing a lot more of it in our high schools and even at the middle school levels,” says Dave Strange, the district’s associate superintendent. “We’re actively engaged to develop a strategy and the educational materials we need. We’re well aware of this epidemic and are working hard so our students are making informed choices.” But the approach may be too little to stem the tide, Stanwick says. “Eighteen months ago we had information that one-in-four students in high schools and middle schools had tried the devices. Now, the information we’re getting says that it’s one-intwo,” he says. Stanwick says many of the marketing strategies used to promote cigarettes are now being applied to vaping, particularly to children. “That’s no accident. In December 2018, Altria, the parent company of Philip Morris, the leading cigarette manufacturer in the U.S., made a $12.8-billion investment to buy 35 per cent of the e-cigarette (vaping) company Juul,” he says. “They are applying the same strategy they used with cigarettes: you hook ‘em young and you hook ‘em forever.” And while Stanwick is quick to point out that cigarettes are far more harmful than vaping, people should remember that vaping is still taking in nicotine, an addictive substance. Besides nicotine, vape can include ultra-fine particles inhaled deep into the lungs, flavourants such as diacetyl (a chemical linked to serious lung disease), volatile organic compounds, and heavy metals. But not all vaping advocates are sold on the
dangers of vaping and take particular issue with the idea that their products are being marketed to young people. “I don’t know that the marketing is for children, but the flavours are delicious,” said Deryl Townsend, the owner of Lit Up Smoke and Vapour Accessories in Sooke when asked about the candy and fruit flavoured products he sells in his store. He noted there are products in the liquor stores like root beer infused with vodka and asked if that would be considered marketing to children. “We all like the same flavours … people like root beer. I wouldn’t say that they are marketing that product to kids.” Townsend insists everyone in the industry promotes responsible sales. But a new study led by professor David Hammond of the University of Waterloo reported that the take up of vaping products in Canada has jumped from 8.4 to 14.6 per cent of teens between 16 and 19. Much of that increase came after Juul introduced a delivery system that uses benzoic acid and nicotine slat technology to deliver higher concentrations of nicotine than the traditional e-cigarettes. Another part of the study suggested the delivery systems increase the potential for nicotine addiction and the move to smoking cigarettes. The study also showed, between 2017 and 2018, a 45 percent increase in cigarette smoking, after years of decline prior to the introduction of new vaping technologies. Stanwick said the medical community and schools must become more vocal with governments to get rid of the child-like flavours and review the sale of vaping products online. “We have the very real possibility of getting a whole generation of young people addicted to this substance,” Stanwick says. “We’re in chapter one or two of this horror novel, and it’s time we take action to change the way it all ends.”
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Creating a path for alternative energy In announcing the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion,Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told us work would begin this construction season. In other words, the prime minister says the pipeline is coming, whether you like it or not. That’s not really a surprise. All along, the approval of the pipeline expansion has been inevitable. But as there has been all along, there is going to be a lot of opposition to the pipeline, on the ground and in the courts. That opposition adds up to a lot of spending, from both sides. Whether it’s by pipeline or train, the oil is going to be shipped. While the era of burning fossil fuels may finally be coming to an end, it’s far from dead. The world still needs that gas for our cars and oil to fuel our industries. Though it is years later than it should have happened, there are signs the fossil fuel era is coming to an end. Though small, there is a decrease in demand for oil, along with an increase in the availability and sales of electric cars. The best way to prevent someone from proposing yet another pipeline is to speed the changeover to a clean energy economy. Trudeau has committed to using any federal profits generated from the pipeline, or proceeds from its sale, to clean energy projects. It would have been better, perhaps, to have invested the $4.5 billion it cost to purchase the pipeline into clean energy in the first place, but what’s done is done. Let’s just hope Trudeau and the federal Liberals keep this promise. But regardless, investing in developing clean energy — for Canada, for B.C., even for Alberta – is the way forward. And now is the time, when there is still the opportunity to establish Canada as a leading manufacturer and supplier, not just a user. The jobs the pipeline construction and reinvigorated oil fields will generate will be welcome news for many dependent Canadian communities. But directing our efforts and money to develop and implement clean energy will lead to more jobs and a stronger economy in the long run. The GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact: editor@goldstreamgazette. com or call 778-746-4010. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.
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SOGI 123 fails to address other types of bullying Re: West Shore residents report finding anti-SOGI 123 flyers in mailboxes. I am a concerned parent about the SOGI 123 resource being implemented in the school district. I was so thankful to see this flyer, highlighting some of the concerns about it and directing parents to find out more by going to the SOGI lesson plans website. I learned about SOGI 123 after researching it for myself. After reading and watching many of the lesson plans, I became very alarmed. I really felt that this anti-bullying resource could be really confusing to anyone, especially children. I also realized that this anti-bullying resource failed to address bullying of the physically challenged or for other reasons. Bullying has been around since the beginning of time, so why does SOGI 123 not address these other things? After I had researched SOGI 123 for myself, I inquired at the school that my child would be attending as to whether this resource would be used in the classroom. I then wrote an email to the principal at the school, expressing my concerns about SOGI 123. I was told that the resource would be used in the school, regardless of my concerns. I didn’t feel listened to, or supported, therefore I took my child out of the school, and since then I have found out that several other parents have done the same, especially those with small children.
I believe a large misconception out there is that anyone who doesn’t want their children taught from this resource must hate the LGBTQ2 communities, and this is not true. I have family who are part of these communities and they know I love them very much and we as a family have supported them a lot. I do believe in inclusivity and anti-bullying, and I do think that schools need to be a safe place for all children, but I also think that any resource that goes against parental rights and beliefs, and could bring more confusion to our children, has gone too far. The fact that parents were not involved in the decision on the implementation of this resource or being informed of what exactly is being taught, is alarming to me. I believe that the number of parents who are concerned with this teaching is greater, but many people are too afraid to be called bigots. Is this all necessary or is there another way to ensure our schools are safe and inclusive for everyone that does not cause division, confusion and possible harm to our young people? Millie Orr Langford
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The old fort by the seashore sure knows how to host a birthday party in style. Canada Day celebrations on Monday, July 1 at Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse Historic Site will serve up a full day of family activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thousands of visitors are expected to join in the fun that features performances by the 5th BC Regiment and their band, the Westshore Community Concert band, and a variety of local musicians gathered by SG Music Studio. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 91 colour party will open the event, which includes members of the Victoria-Esquimalt Reenactors Association, Ashton Armoury Museum who will bring history to life. Parka, the popular Parks Canada mascot, may make an appearance. The 5th Field Regiment will be firing off their howitzers, there’s a bouncy castle, and Parks Canada staff will share stories of the site. Thrifty Foods is continuing the tradition of serving a gigantic birthday cake, and Songhees Seafood and Steam and Open Water Catering will be on hand with food and beverage options. While there are many ways to
Canada Day than in the midst of two historic sites,” she said. “After years of federal investment in our site, we’re thrilled to have the restoration projects complete and can’t wait to share the entire site with everyone. Let’s celebrate Canada Day with family fun and by learning about our past and seeing how the sites will be part of the community for generations to come.” Parking will be limited, so organizers recommend using the free shuttle that will run from the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre at the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Island Highway. The Town of View Royal and competitors and organizers from the Victoria Highland games are teaming up with daylong Canada festivities at historic Craigflower Manor from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. participants can try their hand at some traditional Highland games, watch a variety of dance performances and listen to music at the free event. There will be children’s games as well, tours of historic Cragigflower manor and concessions. There Visitors celebrated Canada Day at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisguard Lighthouse NHS with is no parking available at the site, Parks, the Beaver. (Photo courtesy of Parks Canada) arriving by transit, bike or on foot celebrate Canada Day, Michelle Sites, is convinced that the birthday is recommended. Holmes, site and visitor experience cake at Fort Rodd is by far the largCraigflower Manor is at 1801 manager at Fort Rodd Hill & Fis- est in the region. Admiral’s Rd. rick.stiebel@goldstreamgazette.com gard Lighthouse National Historic “What better way to celebrate
Canada Day Picnic will line the shores of the Gorge Gorge Road West will once again transform on Canada Day into a vibrant community celebration. Hosted by the Gorge Tillicum Community Association, with the support of the District of Saanich, the Gorge Canada Day Picnic is back for another fun-filled year. The event got its start back in 1999 when a small, hard-working group decided to have a day that residents could enjoy, traffic-free, along the waterway that would help build community. It’s now grown to one of the largest community events in Saanich. Featuring a nearly two-kilometre “stage” along Gorge Road West and the Gorge Waterway Park, there are lots of free, family-friendly activities,
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Thousands of participants wearing red or white T-shirts gather on the Legislature lawns in Victoria to create a living Canada flag for Canada Day festivities. (Ken Kelly/ DVBA handout)
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An annual Canada Day tradition is returning to Victoria — the Coast Capital Savings Living Flag is aiming to be the largest living flag in the country for the third year running. With 1,650 red shirts and 890 white shirts produced by Passion Sports, participants are given a number and a place to stand to depict a large Canada flag, posing for an aerial photo. Taking place on the Legislature lawn on July 1, participants can grab their free T-shirt starting at noon until supplies last. Groups of 10 or more can pre-register online and pick up their shirts at the Coast Capital Savings tent on Belleville and Government Street. Participants who have preregistered are guaranteed a free T-shirt. Those who want to participate but couldn’t get their hands on a T-shirt can still be a part of the living flag by wearing their own red or white shirt. The photo will be taken at 2 p.m. and those wanting to participate are asked to arrive by 1:15 p.m. The event is wheelchair accessible. Atomique Productions is producing Victoria’s Canada Day celebrations with live music, live entertainment starting at 10:30 a.m. and fireworks at 10:20 p.m. to go along with the living flag. For more infromation on Canada Day festivities visit canadadayvictoria.ca.
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Avoid becoming a statistic on the water Nina Grossman News Staff
This summer, emergency crews will be called to dozens of drowning incidents at lakes, rivers and beaches around the province. And after a drowning incident at Thetis Lake earlier the month, caution around water is – or should be – top of mind for many heading into the long weekends of the summer, says Dale Miller, executive director for the BC and Yukon branch of the Lifesaving Society. The most recent data available for B.C. reveals 79 water-related fatalities recorded in B.C. in 2015, and 60 in 2016. “The biggest myth probably is, ‘It wont happen to me,’” said Miller. “Everybody goes out expecting good weather and sunny skies, clear water, calm water… and unfortunately things can go wrong quite quickly and unexpectedly.” And in the summertime, things go wrong pretty frequently – 64 per cent of drownings occur between May and September, and 35 per cent of them happen in lakes or ponds. “Thetis Lake has some dropoffs people should know about it,” Miller said. “It gets deep quite quickly, and that’s a risk, especially if some-
one is not a competent swimmer.” While 26 per cent of B.C. drowning incidents happen during aquatic activities like swimming, even more – 33 per cent – happen while people are boating, specifically on powerboats. Of the boating-related drowning incidents in B.C. each year, 58 per cent of victims were on a powerboat. Data also suggests that young males are the most vulnerable: 77 per cent of drowning victims are male, and 26 per cent of drowning victims are between 20 and 34 years old. “Definitely avoid mixing alcohol with swimming or boating,” said Miller. “Drinking throws off your judgment,” he added. “Combine that young male bravado with a bit of alcohol…that’s why we see that young males are the most susceptible to drowning.” Miller is quick to point out that even the most experienced swimmers can, and do, drown. “Once they get out into a lake or open water it’s quite different. There are a lot of risk factors that could take a good swimmer down to a struggling swimmer,” Miller said. “Sometimes it’s just overreaching their limits – swimming farther
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Event highlights Canada’s D-Day efforts Multiple military museums involved in June 28 event Rick Stiebel News Staff
The Bay Street Armoury is hosting an in-depth look at D-Day on Saturday, June 28. (Black Press Media file photo) and the regiment has managed to preserve first-hand diary accounts from soldiers who took part in the battle. Operation Overlord and its centrepiece battle of D-Day is one of
the most recognizable moments in the Second World War, said Kate Humble, the curator at Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard National Historic Site and BC Coastal Field Unit. “It brought together multiple nations
quimalt Naval & Military Museum, Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse Historic Site, and the Victoria Scale Modellers Club. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., includes WWII Canadian military vehicles on display, the forward fuselage of a Lancaster bomber, miniature military dioramas depicting battlefield scenes, military uniforms and equipment and field kits and firearms. There will be an audio-visual presentation on D-Day and the Normandy campaign and live military music as well. The Ashton Armoury Museum’s display will highlight how the success or failure of any military campaign was dependent on the efficiency of its supply chain, noted Wayne Dauphinee, co-curator, militaria for the Ashton Armoury Museum. rick.stiebel@goldstreamgazette.com
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An event on Saturday provides a rare opportunity to share in an indepth historical look at Canada’s contribution to D-Day efforts that culminated in the Battle of Normandy on June 6, 1944. It’s fitting that “More Than D-Day: Remembering Canada’s Involvement in the Normandy Campaign, and the Liberation of France” will take place at the Bay Street Armoury. Members of the Canadian Scottish Regiment, at that time and to this day based out of that armoury, were among the first Canadian Soldiers ashore,
and all three branches of the armed forces in the largest seaborne invasion in history,” she explained. “We are keen to connect the people of Victoria with their shared past through this event, which will bring home how our local efforts contributed to the success of the battle. I find the material the Canadian Scottish Regiment has to share particularly moving.” Dr. David Zimmerman from the history department at the University of Victoria will be on hand to give a talk between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. about the latest research into Canada’s involvement in Operation Overlord. “It’s a great opportunity for people to discover their local military museums and hear a top-notch historian all in one place for free,” Humble said. Participants include the Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum, the 5th Field Regiment Museum, the Es-
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Elizabeth Surerus of the Magic Wand Project shows off a pair of dresses that are offered to grads free of charge. (Black Press Media file photo)
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A program that provides attire for grads is looking for somewhere to store its tuxedos and gowns as the space currently being used at Richmond Primary School will be used as a classroom next year. The Magic Wand Project will be forced to close down and put everything in storage if a new space cannot be found. Magic Wand is run by Elizabeth Surerus, and since 2001 she has helped over 800 graduating high school students attend their prom in style. “Why buy when you can borrow?” is Magic Wand’s motto. For a small dry-cleaning fee, students can attend prom in fashionable outfits. The fee is, however, waived if a student cannot afford it, she says. Surerus’ shop is not exclusive to those who cannot afford to buy their own prom clothes. She says that borrowing is a more eco-friendly option. “[This] allows all students to borrow rather than buy and be able to use [the] savings
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The Westshore Warriors atom football team won the Vancouver island championship with a 28-6 win over Cowichan Bulldogs on Sunday in Ladysmith (Photo contributed)
of character and just played their While the old adage is that degame like we have all season. It fenses win championships, Prewas a total team effort on offense cious pointed out that this year’s and defense.” Warriors team was powered by a strong running attack as well. The defense answered the bell consistently throughout the season. The Warriors allowed the fewest points of any team in three different age categories, giving up a miserly total of 40 during the regular season. “Our defensive coach Dave Hansen was great,” he noted. “He did a fantastic job of getting the kids prepared and working together.” The Gold Cup was especially sweet for a number of players on the team who came up short in last year’s championship tilt against Saanich, Precious added. “A lot of those players came back bound and determined to win a championship after being so close last year. Quite a few of our younger players were great additions as well.” Lucy Hansen, manager of the Warriors atom and peewee teams, credited the support of the Westshore Rebels players, who took
the time to work with the younger players frequently as coaches and during practice throughout the year. “They had a huge impact on the younger players,” noted Hansen, who the Warriors lovingly refer to as “momager.” “The involvement and support the team received from parents played a big role in the team’s success and fostered the player’s commitment to giving back to their community. “We did a food drive with the peewee team and filled the shelves of the Goldstream Food Bank,” said Hansen, whose two sons are involved in the sport. Last year’s community efforts were highlighted by a fundraiser for cancer research. Precious said the population growth on the West Shore bodes well for the future of the sport. “It’s great to see the growth and the number of kids getting involved in the sport,” said Precious, who also coaches in the fall league. “The future of football on the West Shore looks really strong.” rick.stiebel@goldstreamgazette.com
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Marathoner shares his message of hope Rick Stiebel News Staff
When John Mcgoff competes in his first full marathon in October, a part of his mother will be by his side, matching him perfectly stride for stride. Although the 39-year-old Victoria resident only started training seriously within the last year, Mcgoff initially got into running three years ago following a kidney transplant. “I was taking all kinds of medications after the surgery,” he said. “People tend to put weight on after the surgery and there can be blood pressure issues as well, so I took up running to get into better shape. I knew if I didn’t look after myself I would lose the kidney. It’s not easy to find a kidney, I owed it to myself and my Mom.”
Mcgoff said he will always be eternally grateful to his mother, Maureen Mcgoff, for donating one of her kidneys. After travelling to Vancouver for the surgery in 2013, mother and son had to spend months there in recovery. “I was quite concerned for my mom’s health and didn’t want it to start deteriorating. She was 62 at the time, and the cutoff age for donors is generally 60,” Mcgoff noted. “Fortunately she takes excellent care of herself and is doing fantastic. Her health is as good with one kidney as it was with two. We’re blessed with two kidneys and you can lead a perfectly healthy life with just one.” Mcgoff will be running to spread a message of hope when he takes part in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon in support of the Kidney Foundation of Canada on Oct. 13. “The whole idea is to emphasize the importance John Mcgoff, shown here participating in the Oak Bay 5K run in April, is taking part in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon on Oct. 13 in support of the Kidney Foundation of Canada. (Photo contributed)
of registering for organ donation,” he stressed. “It takes an enormous burden on the health care system. Successful kidney transplants involve much less care and cost. People who have to stay on dialysis because they can’t find a donor have a greatly reduced quality of life. I can’t underline the importance of registering as an organ donor enough. People really do have it in them to save other people’s lives.” Mcgoff has been building toward the event by participating in a couple of Vancouver Island Race Series and half marathons, including the Oak Bay Marathon and 5K in April, where he posted a time of two hours and two minutes. He trains a minimum of three times a week for between 30 minutes and two hours. “I’m increasing to three hours during the
summer and anywhere up to 35 kms,” said the native of Stirling, Scotland. “My running group calls me the Flying Scot,” he added with a self-deprecating chuckle in a brogue as thick as the fleece on Highland sheep. “Everyone says you must have done great with the ladies with an accent like that when you arrived in Victoria. Yeah, for about 10 minutes. It’s kind of like the nickname, the novelty wears off pretty quick.” If you would like to make a donation on Mcgoff’s behalf to the Kidney Foundation of Canada to fund important research, walk, run or jog over to raceroster.com/events/2019/19927/ goodlife-fitness-victoria-marathon-2019/ pledge/participant/5040819. rick.stiebel@goldstreamgazette.com
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Downtown sees tenfold increase in condo units Nicole Crescenzi News Staff
Cranes have taken over the city’s skyline while pylons and reroutes have taken over the streets below. This ongoing development boom has seen a rapid increase in real estate, retail and rental spaces unparalleled in recent history. According to a new report put forward by the Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA), in the past three years alone the number of condominium units has increased
ten-fold. In 2016, the report reads, the number of downtown condo units sat at 122. By the end of 2019, this will sit at 1,218 thanks to 598 condo units completed by 2019, with an additional 620 condo units still under construction in 2019. Comparatively, the number of rental units in the downtown area has only tripled, sitting at 176 in 2016 and estimated to be at 529 by the end of 2019. Retail space has increased by more than 7.5 times, with 18,690 sq. ft. available in 2016,
The number of condo units in downtown Victoria has increased by 10 times since 2016. (Black Press Media file photo)
and an estimated 145,230 available by the end of 2019. Office space, however has seen a slowdown this year, following a significant jump in 2017 and 2018 with the completion of the sites at 1515 Douglas St. and 750 Pandora Ave. which
combined saw an additional 280,000 sq. ft. Despite the new space, office vacancy has seen a dip, dropping from 7.2 per cent in 2017 to 6.4 per cent in 2018. No new office space is currently slated for construction in 2019. nicole.crescenzi@vicnews.com
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Uncovering the secrets behind a bride’s portrait Nicole Crescenzi News Staff
A Saanich man with a passion for military history has had a full-circle experience. Bart Armstrong is a retired Master Warrant Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves. He spends his time researching the lost stories of fallen soldiers, with a particular focus on Canadians who received an American Medal of Honor. “I get the greatest satisfaction from reuniting families,” Armstrong said. In the past 12 years, he’s reunited families with the history of over 60 medal recipients who hadn’t been recognized before, as well as advocated for proper grave markings of veterans who had gone unrecognized. But just weeks ago, Armstrong was on the other end of the outreach: a family in Belgium contacted his family about the portrait of a bride painted during the Second World War.
Bart Armstrong show off a digital copy of the portrait of his mother on her wedding day, as well as a portrait of his aunt. Armstrong was contacted recently by the family of the portrait artist in Belgium, which was trying to find out who the bride is. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff) The portrait was done by a well- Second World War, and were trying to known Belgian artist, Achiel Bentos. track them down and learn their history. Bentos’ family had records of the 400 The bride was Armstrong’s mothportraits he created during the First and er, Cathryne “Kay” Armstrong (nee
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ical science and ran for provincial and federal politics with the Conservative Party. “Later she would tell me ‘I shouldn’t have been fighting for the Conservative Party, I should have just been fighting for women and men in Canada,’” Armstrong recalled. Cathryne served as a director on many boards, including the Toronto Consumer Association, and federal food councils. She also worked as the president of the National Council of Women of Canada, and eventually sat as the vice president of the International Council of Women, which was comprised of people from 80 countries. In these roles, she advocated for women’s rights, education, child welfare, prostitution rights and equal pay. She was a key figure in the creation of Canadian Women’s History Month, and was featured in many publications including a book called “Who’s Who of Canadian Women.” In 1979 she received the Person’s Award, and 1989 she received the Order of Canada. Cathryne continued her work on many boards nationally and locally, including her volunteer time at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. She died in June 2008. Now, Armstrong needs to decide what to do with the portrait, which is currently housed with his cousin in Vancouver. He hopes he’ll be able to send it somewhere where it can be more publicly seen, but doesn’t have a final plan yet. “We were just stunned that they were asking us about the portrait,” Armstrong said. “But that’s the beauty of genealogy and history, it opens up the story to so much more.” For more information on Armstrong’s work, you can visit canadianmedalofhonor.com.
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Goldstream News Gazette
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