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People living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) are raising awareness of the condition, Sept. 9. The disorders occur in people whose mothers drank alcohol during pregnancy and can include
physical, cognitive, sensory and behavioural problems. People living with FASD can experience trouble in school and participate in high-risk behaviours, sometimes leading to legal issues. Lauren Richardson, who lives in Sidney, is an advocate for FASD sufferers and wants to break the taboo surrounding it. She was born in El Salvador before being adopted by a family in Ontario. She says that although her birth mother was known to have drunk alcohol during pregnancy, it was not until Richardson was 27 that she was diagnosed with FASD. Now 32, and a qualified Care Aide, Richardson says she was assessed as having a non-verbal
learning disability at school but, largely because she was well-behaved and didn’t exhibit any defiant behaviours, was not diagnosed with FASD. If teachers and doctors had identified her condition earlier, she feels she would have received more support in her academic career, saying she “flew under the radar” at school, before graduating, and then initially “struggling in the workforce.” “There’s still a lot of stigma and that’s why people don’t really want to talk about it,” she says. “Especially mothers, and there isn’t enough of an awareness out there in the general public.” Continued A5
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BC Ferries sailed into uncharted waters by hitting a historic high watermark for the first fiscal quarter this year. According to an Aug. 15 BC Ferries news release, passenger and vehicle traffic numbers are the highest the company has ever experienced in the first quarter of a fiscal year. Net earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 were $12.2 million, more than double the $6 million total for the same quarter of the previous year. “Net earnings are essential for us to fulfill our commitment to support the growing needs of coastal communities,” BC Ferries president and CEO Mark Collins said in the release. “With the public interest in mind, we reinvest all earnings back into the ferry system. This is evidenced by our $26 million of investments this quarter which is more than our $12.2 million of net earnings.” That enables expanded service, larger ships, upgraded terminals, debt reduction and financial sustainability, Collins added. BC Ferries provided more than 700 additional round trips compared to the same period last year to accommodate higher traffic volumes and deliver the increased service levels agreed to with the province. The company also introduced the Northern Sea Wolf into service and brought the upgraded Spirit of Vancouver Island back into service, which contributed to a 7.3 per cent increase in revenue and a corresponding 5 per cent increase in expenses, compared to the first quarter of the previous fiscal year. Continued A5
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Tsartlip says their rights not being recognized by CRD Nina Grossman News Staff
As the Capital Regional District’s residual solids conveyance line moves up West Saanich Road towards WSÁNEC territory, members of the Tsartlip First Nation are asking for their seat at the table. Community members drummed, sang and held signs outside the Hartland Landfill last week in a peaceful demonstration meant to show their frustrations with the regional government. The conveyance line is part of the CRD’s larger wastewater treatment project involving two pipes connecting the McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Residuals Treatment Facility at Hartland Landfill – running through WSÁNEC territory to reach the latter. “They are now entering into our backyard – as we like to think of it – with their residual waste project, where they’re digging up the earth,” said Tsartlip First Nation Coun. Joni Olsen, who said the community was told they would be brought in for consultation when needed. “Part of our discussions with the CRD up until that point was that we wanted to be involved and have a cultural monitor on site on a daily basis. That hasn’t been
anything they have taken seriously. “Its getting closer [and] it seems our discussions have come to somewhat of a stop but the work continues.” Covered under the Douglas Treaty, Tsartlip First Nations is protected both by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Olsen points to portions of UNDRIP that guarantee the right to maintain relationships with traditional land and develop strategies and priorities for its development. “So you have…things in place that protect our rights and encourage proper, thorough consultation, especially in today’s day and age and governance,” she said. “And it’s too slow. It hasn’t been sufficient for what our needs are.” The worst case scenario? If the project plows ahead without further discussions. “It’s not unheard of,” Olsen said. “We’ve lived the last 100 years that way.” Archaeological structures could be impacted by the liquid waste project, but at the core of the demonstration is concerns around recognition. Tsartlip Chief Don Tom says consultation needs to be held to a higher standard.
“[The CRD] has done very little consultation. Neither with Tsartlip or any of the Saanich communities,” he said. “So I think we’re bringing larger awareness to the obligation that the CRD and the province has in terms of [including] First Nations who have Aboriginal and Treaty rights specific to the core territory.” Tom added, “I think this has to go beyond note taking and trying to address or mitigate our concerns. There has to be recognition of rights, recognition of title. And once there’s recognition, then we play a part in the decision making process.” In a statement, the CRD’s Wastewater Project team said it has been engaging First Nations “on wastewater management since 2006 and specifically on the Wastewater Treatment Project since 2013.” “The CRD Wastewater Project Team is engaged with the WSÁNEC Nations and is aware of their concerns regarding the utilization of cultural monitors,” the statement reads. “The Wastewater Treatment Project has an archaeological and heritage advisor who provides advice respecting the planning and construction of all components of the Project.” The CRD said it has a meeting with WSÁNEC Nations scheduled for September.
Tsartlip First Nation Coun. Joni Olsen holds a sign at the Hartland Landfill last Tuesday afternoon during a peaceful demonstration urging to the province and Capitol Regional District to engage WSÁNEĆ communities in meaningful consultation. (Nina Grossman/News Staff) Members of Tsartlip First Nation drummed near the entrance to Hartland Landfill last Tuesday afternoon in a peaceful demonstration asking for improved consultation on the CRD’s residual solids conveyance line project. (Nina Grossman/News Staff)
Central Saanich United Church to hold blessing of the animals Nick Murray News Staff
Do dogs go to heaven? A Central Saanich church might be paving the way for owners to meet up with their pets beyond the pearly gates. Central Saanich United Church is holding a Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Aug. 25 at 10:15 a.m. In keeping with the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, Rev. Allan Saunders will be blessing pets and celebrating their contribution to owners’ well-being. Afterwards, owners will receive a certificate noting the endorsement. St. Francis is one of history’s most famous
animal lovers, writing in his Canticle of the Creatures, “All praise to you, Oh Lord, for all these brother and sister creatures.” Saunders agrees with St. Francis’ sentiments and acknowledges that for many people, especially those living alone, pets can offer joy and companionship. “The bond between person and pet is like no other relationship, because the communication between fellow creatures is at its most basic,” he says, adding, “Eye-to-eye, a person and his or her dog or cat, or a feathered or scaly friend – two creatures connecting.” For frazzled owners seeking divine redemp-
tion for their naughty mutts, do not despair, all pets are welcome and can be brought in carriers, to keep them calm. But it is not only dogs that can receive a blessing. Saunders tells a story of a similar ceremony he conducted at his previous church, in downtown Victoria. “A young woman came along and it looked like she had a tattoo on her arm. And then the tattoo moved. She wasn’t bringing her pet puppy, she was bringing her pet snake.” With even serpents welcome, owners can feel comfortable bringing their pets and will have the opportunity to introduce each one to the congregation, prior to its blessing.
Asked if all dogs go to heaven, Saunders chuckles, but won’t be drawn, saying he’ll leave that for others to decide. “What I would say is, something I’m personally appreciating more than a few decades ago is there is more and more of a sense that we co-exist with all of creation. Respect is central not only to one another as human beings, but respect for other species as well.” Included at the gathering will be an update from Rev. Nancy O’Higgins about her ministry in Haida Gwaii. For more information on this or any of the church’s other events visit shadycreekuc.ca.
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Seed to spirit at Shelter Point Success is brewing at this Vancouver Island distillery By Susan Lundy News Contributor
Although whisky and I have a bit of a troubled past, I’m eager to put aside our differences and sample the spirits at Shelter Point Distillery, which is one of the largest producers of single malt whiskey in Canada. Since it’s located on the eastern side of Vancouver Island just south of Campbell River, we’ve found the journey here along the Old Island Highway is a joy in itself. But pulling into the parking lot, we’re stunned by the beauty of the setting. A glorious wooden building, — flanked by gleaming grain silos and bourbon barrels filled with flowers — arises amid fields of golden barley and distant views to the Salish Sea. And it’s here on these 380 acres that the distillery, which barrelled its first batch of whisky in 2011, now produces more than 125,000 litres of spirits — whisky, gin, vodka and liqueur — per year. I can’t wait to start sampling it! But first we have the fortuitous opportunity to meet owner Patrick Evans. Patrick and his family have been dairy farmers in the region for decades. But with dairy farming in decline, he wanted to establish value-added agriculture on his land. Creating Shelter Point Distillery, he says, was more about capitalizing on an opportunity than about being a whisky aficionado. He says, “I asked myself, ‘how do you value agriculture to the highest degree?’ Well, one acre of land produces 800 litres of alcohol — or 2,700 bottles of whisky.” What must have been seen as a leap of faith in 2011 is paying off today with robust sales and numerous accolades, including two gold medal wins at the 2019
Lia Crowe photo From left, Shelter Point General Manager Jacob Wiebe, Cicily Evans, David Marshall and distiller Leon Webb.
World Whisky Masters. And plans are afoot to get even bigger by adding an additional still and eventually developing a true “field-to-flask” operation with on-site malting. Currently, Shelter Point out-sources malting to a plant in Armstrong. But within the next few years, Patrick hopes to be malting on-site, meaning every aspect of production — from seed to spirit — will occur on this land. And with the malting process in place, the distillery can add smoked whisky to its repertoire, incorporating true west coast flavours like maple, driftwood or seaweed. “There are different perspectives on what defines the flavour of the whisky,” Patrick says. For him, as a farmer, it’s all about the
soil. But there are other factors too, including the distilling process, the type of barrel used and the variety and quality of grain. Water is also important since it’s added to the barrel-aged spirit to cut back alcohol percentages (unless the whisky is being bottled at cask strength). Water at Shelter Point bubbles up from a mountain-fed aquifer, so it’s hard to imagine a more pure-tasting addition to the spirits. Before settling in at the tasting room counter, we take the free tour of the distilling process. Stepping into the distillery room with its soaring, timber-trussed roof, shiny, six-metre-high copper stills and futuristic-looking columns is like walking onto a sci-fi movie set. The entire Shelter Point building is gorgeous but
this room is truly spectacular. The distilling process is fascinating and we wander among the stills, poking our heads into them and inhaling the delicious scents. But — finally! — it’s time to sample the wares. Whisky was once a favourite spirit of mine; I even organized whisky evenings for my friends. But after a night of overindulging on a cask-strength brew, our relationship has been strained. However, after tasting samples from two bottles of Shelter Point whisky, I’m definitely ready for a reconciliation. This whisky is among the best I’ve sampled. We quickly pick up two bottles for purchase. Then comes the vodka and gin. Light and clean with a hint of caramel, this vodka is too good to mix with tonic. It’s made for sipping. The gin is another stunning surprise. Rich with juniper, citrus and floral flavours, it rivals and surpasses any of the gins I’ve sampled — and that’s quite a few. Bottles of vodka and gin are added to our bag. Finally, we savour the Barrel of Sunshine Liqueur,, which comes with a story. “My daughter didn’t like the taste of the whisky,” says Patrick, “so we told her to go and create something she did like.” The resulting liqueur has been the distillery’s bestseller (although this summer sales were surpassed by the gin). And basking in its heavenly blend of sweet, citrus, honey warmth, we understand why. We purchase a bottle of Sunshine as well. As we drive away from Shelter Point, I’m pretty pleased with the entire experience, not to mention the bag full of bottles cheerfully clinking in the backseat. But most of all, I’m really happy that whisky and I have put aside our differences and rekindled our relationship.
THE ABCs
OF SHELTER POINT SPIRITS ABV:
Alcohol by volume is the percentage of alcohol in a bottle, sometimes referred to as proof. The ABV of most Shelter Point spirits is 40 per cent, but it ranges from 30 per cent for Barrel of Sunshine Liqueur to 50 per cent or higher for some lots of whisky.
BARREL AGEING: To qualify as a whisky,
a spirit must age at least five years in a cask, three of which must occur in charred oak casks. Shelter Point uses a variety of different barrels or casks, including Kentucky bourbon barrels and various types of wine casks, many from Quails’ Gate winery in Kelowna.
CASK STRENGTH: In many cases,
distillers decide if a whisky from a certain cask can be consumed as is, or if water should be added to reduce the ABV. If a whisky is “cask strength,” it has been bottled exactly as it was in the cask, ranging from 46 to 60 per cent alcohol.
COPPER POT STILLS:
For any type of distilling, a pot or still is used to extract the spirit from the grain mash. Shelter Point uses two beautiful hand-crafted stills ordered specially from one of the oldest still manufacturers in the world: Forsyth of Scotland. Why copper? Because it is an excellent conductor, spreading the heat evenly in the distilling process.
PURCHASING A CASK: The price of ac-
quiring a cask at Shelter Point may seem daunting — averaging about $6,000 plus taxes and bottling. But there are actually many benefits to such an investment. While the cask ages (for an additional two to three years), those who have invested in it can organize tastings of the spirit directly from their own barrel in Shelter Point’s barrel room. Customized bottling is another unique opportunity. But best of all is the end price per bottle (minimum of 250 bottles per cask), which is significantly below retail pricing.
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Pink Floyd tribute band kicks off tour in Sidney
Band started out 10 years ago at Winspear, now they’re back Nick Murray News Staff
Local Pink Floyd tribute band PIGS are playing at the Mary Winspear in September, 10 years since they first hit the stage at the venue. Formed in 2008 in Victoria, the band have spent the last decade touring locally and on the mainland, developing their skills in recreating an accurate depiction of the Pink Floyd sound. “A lot has changed in those ten years, we’ve learned many new things and got a lot better,” says lead singer Josh Szczepanowski, adding with a laugh,
“We certainly have a lot more lasers now and we try to get better every year. Mainly by buying more lasers.” PIGS’ In The Flesh Tour, has 40 dates in Canada with more American gigs to be added. The band say fans can expect to hear songs from The Wall, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and Animals, along with other classics from Meddle to The Division Bell. The tour starts in Sidney, B.C., goes to Sydney, N.S. and then back, including stops in Newfoundland, as well as the U.S.A. The tribute band gets their name from the iconic pig in Pink Floyd imagery and have played to over 100,000 Canadian fans over the years. PIGS aim to recreate the live experience of the seventies, so use authentic gear, accurate parts, and sing as closely to the real members as possible. In keeping with Pink Floyd’s reputation for theatrical staging, PIGS have also invested in the
aforementioned lasers, with the help of visual artist VJ Photon (Erik Nortman) to recreate the band’s live vibe. PIGS use over a dozen different guitars and bass guitars each night, and try to mix elements of studio and live versions. Each gig in the tour will last almost three hours. The first two concerts will be at the Charlie White Theatre in Sidney on Sept. 6 and Sept. 7. The first will feature a full performance of Wish You Were Here and the second evening will be a full performance of Animals. Both nights will also include a variety of Floyd songs from the band’s back catalogue. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30. Tickets are $46.50 with a 10 per cent discount if buying a ticket to both shows. Phone the box office at 250-6560275, or go online at marywinspear.ca PIGS rocks out, accompanied by their impressive laser show. (Contributed by PIGS) for tickets.
Day of awareness aims to rid sufferers of the stigma of FASD Continued A1 Keen to limit the shame felt by some sufferers and to enhance the public’s understanding, Richardson is supporting the Sept. 9 day of awareness. She is one of the more prominent Vancouver Island advocates for people living with FASD and, with help from Lamar Advertising, has had big adverts placed on the side of buses promoting the day. FASD sufferers wear red shoes to raise awareness and the bus advertisements are red and black, in keeping with the chosen symbolism of their movement. As further symbolism, they chose 09/09/19 as the date, due to the nine months babies spend in their mothers’ wombs. “My message is that everybody’s different. Every child is affected differently and it’s often an invisible disability, so you can’t always see it. And people can absolutely live a full and successful life,
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Bus ads aim to spread awareness of the day on Sept. 9. (Contributed by Lauren Richardson) if they have the supports in place,” says Richardson. The British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health found that 11 per cent of Canadian women drink alcohol while pregnant. However, this is not necessarily solely negligent behaviour as research shows drinking alcohol during pregnancy can most
consistently be predicted by a prior history of heavy drinking and/or being in an abusive relationship. “I feel sorry for them [mothers who drink during pregnancy], because there is a way out and you can get the help that you need. But go get help. Stop,” Richardson says. If you suffer from FASD
you can find support at fasdoutreach.ca or the Facebook group “Flying with broken wings,” an online community of 5,000 members: facebook. com/groups/FASDaFlyingwithbrokenWings. Richardson is also available to talk to FASD sufferers, their families or supporters at richardsonlauren@ ymail.com.
BC Ferries’ capital plan includes replacing ships Continued A1 The company invested $26 million focused on replacing ships and upgrading terminals as part of a $3.9 billion 12-year capital plan. “Our capital plan is vital to maintain an efficient ferry service that meets the increasing demands on the system,” Collins said. Half the fleet must be replaced during the next 15 years to incorporate clean technology and increase capacity, he noted. At the start of fiscal 2019, which began April 1, 2018, BC Ferries re-
duced fares, with partial funding from the province, on the minor and northern routes by 15 per cent as part of its continued focus on fare affordability. Fares on the three Metro Vancouver-Vancouver Island routes remained constant, and no fare increases will be introduced in fiscal 2020. “Focusing on cost improvements in fuel, maintenance, labour and increasing diversified revenues are ways we reduce upward pressure on fares,” Collins said. Between April 1 and June 30 of this
year, BC Ferries delivered more than 45,000 sailings for an average of 497 a day. There was an increase of 3,268 more round trips than required under the Coastal Ferry Services Contract. BC Ferries carried 5.8 million passengers, an increase of 2.2 per cent from the same quarter in the previous year. The total of 2.4 million vehicles marks an increase of 2. 5 per cent for the same period. For a look at the full report, financial statements and Management’s Discussion Analysis, sail over to sedar.com.
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We can’t afford to be silent on drugs When tragic events transpire, such as the overdose death of a teenager, it is an arduous journey to find any light and positivity from what has occurred. Tears are shed and heads are being scratched – anger is most certainly expelled all over social media. Often, there is initial shock to such events that stirs a cultural conversation for a day or two. Another headline may become the next topic of outrage or we get busy, we move on without extracting a lasting moral or memory from the fleeting news that rocked us days before. Dozens of teens and family members made their way to Esquimalt Lagoon last week to share their memories and wipe away each other’s tears following the death of 16-yearold Abby Barker. The Belmont Secondary student who was remembered as kind and bubbly died of a suspected fentanyl overdose. The silver living that can come from an overdose death, as painful as that truth may be to acknowledge, is that we need to talk to each other about drugs. Illegal – and legal – substances are accessed and abused much more frequently than one might think. For kids, it is far too awkward to propose any question to a parent on what these drugs can do and if they, themselves, have taken any before. As adults, it is far too easy to assume your child would never, ever, be the type to experiment. Many put too much faith in the one brief talk they may have had to test the waters on where their kids’ psychotropic interests lie. Others assume schools have effectively done the job, so no further discussion is necessary. But we need to get past the fear of having a conversation laced with edgy content. The events that continue to rock our communities, as grim and incomprehensible as it may seem, are an opportunity to speak so we don’t let our children die in vain. The problem isn’t going away, just last week Island Health issued a warning that overdoses in Greater Victoria doubled over the week due to a stronger supply of drugs. The only thing more dangerous than drug use itself is remaining silent on the subject. The PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW 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@ peninsulanewsreview.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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Log exports and my other errors so far in 2019 Last week’s column blasted the B.C. govern- clearer answers. In the meantime, I should have given Donment and Forests Minister Doug Donaldson in particular for increasing log export limits in aldson the benefit of the doubt. And here are northwestern B.C., after years of NDP promises a couple of other subjects worthy of second that they were going to crack down thought. on exporting jobs along with logs. • Was I wrong about B.C. legislature Speaker Darryl Plecas and his As I often find in tracking the complex operation of the provinassistant Alan Mullen, who have cial government, and the heated relentlessly pursued senior legislature officers about lavish spending political rhetoric around it, it’s not and travel? that simple. It turns out B.C.’s total Crown land log exports are down Plecas’s revelations of touring so far in 2019, compared to 2018. the gift shops of Scotland, buying fancy suits and luggage and taking And they were down 30 per cent in a delegation to a Seattle Mariners 2018 compared to the previous year. The latest export exemptions for game were sufficient for former the Northwest region do appear to Tom Fletcher clerk Craig James to retire with his B.C. Views increase the limits, but the formula pension fund and split wood at his has changed and it’s likely too soon own expense. I had criticized Plecas for marching the two to see the true effects. B.C. Liberal forests critic John Rustad says he’s heard from Skeena Saw- officers out before the facts were known, and mills that exporting premium logs is a threat to two other things. First, he betrayed the voters their fragile business, but he’s also heard from who elected him as a B.C. Liberal, by effectively log exporters that the new rules are killing them. joining the NDP to strengthen their minority “I’m not quite sure how the government government bid. Second, he tried to get Mullen managed to find something that didn’t work into the job of sergeant at arms as he attempted for anybody,” Rustad said, adding that he and to force out Gary Lenz, who was cleared by an Skeena MLA Ellis Ross are doing one of their independent review. regional industry roundtables this fall to get Now we know Mullen spent $13,000 to
tour legislatures across Canada and the United States this summer, ostensibly to examine their security procedures. It’s better than a limo tour of St. Andrews golf course, but the last thing Plecas needs is more questionable travel approved by his office. Mullen has promised a report on his findings, and until then he too deserves the benefit of the doubt. • As this column noted in May, the rush by B.C. municipalities to follow the lead of Victoria and ban point-of-sale plastic bags from retail businesses has not been as big as I predicted. This eco-fad has been further set back by a court ruling striking down the Victoria bylaw. The judge found that while municipalities can regulate business, protecting the environment is the province’s job. Where I erred was saying people don’t need to be forced to make the change. After hearing from a few retail clerks, I find that adoption of reusable bags is slow. People forget, then they get dinged for a paper bag. I converted after finding how much more sturdy reusable bags are, and learning to keep a stash in the car. Perhaps I overestimated the ability of our convenience culture to adapt. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press Media. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Local resident Teale Phelps Bondaroff is working to get leaf blowers banned in Saanich. (Photo courtesy Teale Phelps Bondaroff)
Saanich resident calls for ban on gas leaf blowers Council will be asked to acknowledge the mental and physical health effects of noise pollution Devon Bidal News Staff
A petition calling for a leaf blower ban in Saanich was presented to council earlier this month. Teale Phelps Bondaroff said there are several issues with gas-powered leaf blowers including the environmental damage from emissions, effects of the noise pollution on people’s physical and mental health and respiratory risks from the dust particles that get blown around. Phelps Bondaroff’s plan is to use the petition to garner support for the cause and then formally present the petition to council along with three asks: ban gas-powered leaf blowers, create a program to recycle the gas-powered leaf blowers in the District and regulate the use of electric leaf blowers so that the noise created is in compliance with the noise pollution bylaws in the District. The District bylaws on continuous noise do already technically prohibit the leaf blowers but it’s not enforced, said Phelps Bondaroff. The bylaw limits what loud machines are allowed, when they can be used and who can use them. It also states that continuous sound is only permitted for three minutes at a time. Noise pollution has been one of Phelps Bond-
aroff’s research topics for many years. People’s well-being is affected by noise pollution and this is often overlooked, he explained. Leaf blowers are particularly bad for noise pollution because of the low frequency sound that can travel through walls. The constant revving sound is also problematic because is can be agitating. Phelps Bondaroff also pointed out that what makes leaf blower noise been more annoying is the fact that people can’t control it themselves or get away from the sound. Gas-powered leaf blowers also use a twostroke engine which he said is ineffective. Phelps Bondaroff referenced a study by the California Air Resources Board which estimated that one hour of operating a leaf blower creates emissions that rivals driving a 2016 Toyota Camry for approximately 1,100 miles. Electric leaf blowers create significantly less emissions and less noise pollution, he explained. Other alternatives include rakes, brooms and battery powered leaf blowers. The irritation and potentially disrupted sleep caused by continuous loud noises can lead to higher stress levels which has a physical toll on the body. Health studies have indicated that noise pollution can have negative effects on the heart, the immune system, on sleep and on cognitive function, Phelps Bondaroff noted. “It’s not just about annoyance, it’s about keeping you and your neighbours safe,” he said. “This transcends political boundaries.” Phelps Bondaroff acknowledges the need for a “balanced approach” to the ban because there are several industries that employ leaf blowers. He recommends that council work with the industries to ease the transition. Phelps Bondaroff will meet with councillors to develop the policy and will eventually formally present the petition to council.
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The CRD board voted last week in favour of the motion to look at banning single-use Styrofoam. The motion was brought forward by Saanich Coun. Ned Taylor, Coun. Rebecca Mersereau and Salt Spring Island Electoral Area Director Gary Holman. Only three board members were opposed so the motion passed, Taylor explained. The CRD staff will move forward with creating a model bylaw to ban single-use Styrofoam and the municipalities will be able to adopt the bylaw and enforce it, he said. While the original motion passed, Mersereau proposed an amendment to expand
other kinds of waste that have negative impacts on the environment and on health. He is still pleased that the board passed the motion to look at banning Styrofoam, but feels the failed amendment was a lost opportunity. Taylor pointed out that Styrofoam is having negative impacts on the environment, wildlife and consumers. “There’s no reason to keep [single-use] Styrofoam in circulation,” he said. The process of creating a bylaw to ban single-use Styrofoam will commence Coun. Ned Taylor was one of the folks who put forward a motion to ask the CRD to ban single-use Styrofoam cups and containers. (Travis shortly. Taylor said CRD staff are anticipating reportPaterson/News Staff) ing back to the Parks and Environment Committee the scope of the original failed by one vote. motion to include looking Taylor was disappointed with options for a model at banning all single-use because he feels it’s import- bylaw to ban Styrofoam in plastics. The amendment ant to look at phasing out the fall.
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Donor with rare genetic makeup could save man’s life Jeremy Chow is half Canton Chinese, half British and needs a stem cell donor with a similar ethnic background Nicole Crescenzi News Staff
A Saanich man is asking the public for help after finding out his cancer returned, right before his birthday. Jeremy Chow wrapped up his chemotherapy in the spring after receiving treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The father of two learned of the diagnosis in December 2018, and began chemotherapy shortly after. However, doctors advised that another type of treatment might also help: stem cell therapy. For Chow, however, this wasn’t an option because of his diverse ethnic background. In order for stem cell therapy to possible a person needs to find a donor with a similar genetic makeup as themselves. Chow is part Conton Chinese, part British, and the only donor in the stem cell registry with a close enough genetic match ended up being him-
Evelyn and Jeremy Chow with their two daughters. Jeremy is battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia and requires a stem cell donor with a similar ethnic background as himself. He is part Canton-Chinese, part British. (Facebook/ Match4Jeremy) self, years after he signed up for the program. On Aug. 12, the Chow family put out a public plea for help on their Facebook page, Match4Jeremy. “Today is Jeremy’s birthday. He should be spending his time with
his wife and girls, hanging out with his friends and maybe throwing back a beer or two, but he’s not. At the beginning of June, Jeremy was considered to be in remission. On Aug. 8, after a routine blood test, they found out that his leukemia has returned,”
the post reads. “At this time, we know Jeremy is in need of a stem cell donor who shares the same ethnic background as him.” This has prompted the family to work with partners at the OtherHalf- Chinese Stem Cell Initiative to
host an emergency stem cell drive in Vancouver on Saturday, Aug. 24. “We are encouraging ALL half Chinese and half Caucasian individuals between the ages of 17-35 to come down and get swabbed. We will also be helping another local family in need of a stem cell match from Chinese donors,” said the family on Facebook. If a donor ends up matching with someone, their health will be assessed to make sure they are eligible to donate. After that there are two types of ways a match can provide stem cells, depending on the kind of treatment required by the patient. The most common method is through blood donation, while the second method is through a bone marrow donation. The Vancouver emergency stem cell drive will happen at the Steveston Dragon Boat Festival at 4000 Bayview St. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Anyone outside of Vancouver can also easily register to donate by heading to blood.ca and signing up to do a mail-order cheek swab. The ideal donor is between the ages of 17 and 35. While both women and men are welcome, men are more sought after because they can produce higher volumes of stem cells. Anyone with a similar ethnic background as Jeremy is asked to contact the family directly at match4jeremy@ gmail.com.
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Victoria,” Dave Dakers, President of RG Sports and Entertainment said, “We in no way authorize or endorse any of these sites, and caution anyone interested in purchasing tickets that they should do so with the understanding that they may end up buying replicated or voided tickets.” The game is an exhibition and forms part of the Canucks’ pre-season preparations, which include a three day training camp. The training camp is open to the public and can be accessed for a $5 admission fee, with net proceeds going to charity. The organizers say the only people protected against lost or stolen tickets are the individuals who originally purchased them from Select Your Tickets, as the names associated with their accounts can be checked.
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The Windsor Greys involved with Meghan and Harry’s carriage ride. The steed Julia Roberts’ Runaway Bride character flees on after another failed attempt at tying the knot. For better or for worse, horses have long been the animal most commonly associated with wedding imagery. However, a Victoria-based wedding photographer has noticed a new trend. According to Ang McCabe of Myrtle and Moss Photography, #llamarama has hit the wedding industry. “Llamas are the trending thing in the wedding industry,” McCabe told Black Press Media. “When you are always submersed in the wedding industry, I see it a lot.” A self-described animal lover, McCabe said she has done many wedding photoshoots that involved animals, such as horses, dogs, chickens and Highland cattle. But for the first time this summer, she has done two shoots involving an alpaca and a llama. Just last weekend, McCabe shot the wedding of a couple from Indiana near East Sooke Regional Park. The bride, also an animal lover, had looked for an Airbnb with alpacas for the occasion. “His name is Eleven (and yes, he was born prior to Stranger Things),” McCabe posted on
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on our Sidney store I have a hope of doing that.” Powell lives “a stone’s throw” from the Sidney location, which made the choice “relatively easy.” “What isn’t easy is saying goodbye to our amazing customers and truly spectacular staff. Some of you have been with us since the beginning.”
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The five-foot-tall Playmobil characters that have stood on guard outside Buddies Toys on Oak Bay Avenue are no more. Buddies Toys officially closed its Victoria location at 1831 Oak Bay Ave. on July 31. The store is merging with the existing Buddies Toys in Sidney at 2494 Beacon Ave. Buddies Toys moved to the Avenue in 2015 from its long time home in Estevan Village. It’s another change to the area known as West Oak Bay Ave., which sits a kilometre from Oak Bay Village and is due for significant upgrades with two more condo buildings in the works. Red Barn has also been a hit since arriving in 2016 though GardenWorks nursery faces a move in the near future as that property will be developed mixed residential with ground floor commerical.
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As far as what’s next in wedding trends, the Instagram, in reference to the alpaca. “When he was born, they said he was a eleven on the animal lover said she wasn’t sure. cuteness scale. He definitely has my heart as “I don’t know what’s next, what the next do these beautiful newlyweds.” animal is going to be, but I’ll take it,” she said. Prior to the alpaca wedding, McCabe said she also shot a real couple from Vancouver Island as part of a styled wedding in May that involved the closely-related llama. A styled wedding, she explained, functions similar to how a runway show functions for the fashion industry. Typically, several vendors get together to channel their inspiration into a staged shoot. “Sometimes as wedding vendors you have all this inspiration, but you don’t really have an outlet,” she said. “That’s actually how a lot ON THE PENINSULA of wedding trends start.” The styled wedding in May was fiesta-themed and used a miniature llama named Poco from Millstream Miniature Llamas. “They do llama tours, but that was their Summer Sunday first llama wedding,” she said of the Victoria Worship times llama farm. 8:00 a.m. Book of Common Prayer As with any other animal, McCabe said 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist she prioritized the safety and comfort of the 4th Monday of the Month alpaca and llama over the shoots. She said Men’s Breakfast - 8:30 a.m. she scheduled the shoots at the homes of the 9691 Fourth St. animals, made sure she had a handler on site and “played by the animal’s rules.” She will RESTHAVEN also cut a shoot short if the animal starts to SEVENTH-DAY get stressed, she added.
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Snotty Nose Rez Kids headline Indigifest 2019 Scheduled for Aug. 24, the event is a showcase for Indigenous musicians from around B.C. Wolfgang Depner News Staff
A leading Canadian band will headline the inaugural version of Indigifest 2019, a showcase for Indigenous musicians coming to Victoria. The Snotty Nose Rez Kids, whose album Trapline has made the shortlist of the 2019 Polaris Music Prize, will be among several Indigenous musicians performing Aug. 24 at Esquimalt
Gorge Park. By way of background, the Polaris Music Prize “celebrates and rewards creativity and diversity in Canadian recorded music.” Past winners include the who’s who of Canadian independent music, including Feist, Arcade Fire, Shad, and PUP. Other elements of Indigifest include free interactive workshops offering opportunities to collaborate with local artists, an Indigenous marketplace for vendors selling unique handcrafted goods and arts and traditional games for children. Sarah Pocklington, executive producer of Indigifest and arts program manager for the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC), said the event celebrates the “ingenuity, vitality and diversity of Indigenous music, arts and cultures from across the province of British Columbia” while also offer-
ing itself as a creative space. “This is not just a festival,” she said. “We are thrilled to support and mentor Indigenous artists, musicians, and arts and music administrators who have participated in past FPCC programming and are now building their careers in the industry.” By way of background, FPCC is a First Nations-run provincial crown corporation mandated to support the revitalization of Indigenous languages, arts and cultural heritage in British Columbia. The idea behind the festival emerged out of a FPCC retreat for Indigenous musicians held May 2018 in Whistler, where many of the musicians performing at Indigifest mentored each other, while receiving support from accomplished Indigenous music industry professionals. Lisa Beare, the provincial minister
of tourism, arts and culture, said Indigifest culminates a year’s work by these artists and industry professionals. Creative BC, the BC Arts Council and the provincial government are supporting the event. Prem Gill, chief executive officer of Creative BC, said the event will give locals a chance to experience the “dynamic work of Canada’s talented Indigenous musicians,
artists and performers.” Susan Jackson, chair of the BC Arts Council, echoed this sentiment. “Indigifest is a great addition to B.C.’s cultural landscape,” she said. “This festival shines the spotlight on the exciting creative works of emerging Indigenous artists, and the BC Arts Council is proud to support its inaugural year.” wolfgang.depner@saanichnews.com
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Three Saanich Peninsula church congregations are being united through the power of music. Christian folk-rock duo Bruce and Cheryl Harding perform some of their repertoire at St. Paul’s United Church, and other musicians are welcome to join them Sunday, Sept. 1. Parishioners from St. Paul’s will be joined by those of St. John’s and Central Saanich United churches, although everyone is welcome to attend. “Come for the uplifting worship and music - stay for fellow-
ship time over refreshments afterwards,” says Rev. Allan Saunders of Central Saanich United Church. The Hardings are popular “worship leaders” that are known to get congregations swinging. Bruce is the editor of the United Church’s “More Voices” and has written a number of pieces, such as Where Two or Three are Gathered, There is Room for All, This is the Day, Like A Healing Stream and Bread for the Journey. “Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to come,” says Saunders. “We’re going to have musicians who are part
of the churches’ staff for instance, like Amy Knowles, who is the musician at Central Saanich. I’m excited how some of these people might have some interesting interactions.” St. Paul’s United Church is located at 2410 Malaview Ave, Sidney. The congregations of St. John’s and Central Saanich are co-hosting the event. Rehearsals for singers and musicians who would like to join Bruce and Cheryl, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 31. If you would like to join them or have any questions, email Rev. Allan Saunders at ministerscbbuc@shaw.ca.
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It’s raining cats and dogs at the humane society Nicole Crescenzi News Staff
The Victoria Humane Society has had a “ruff ” time lately – with an influx of pregnant dogs and cats. As a result, the society has 60 puppies on its hands, with three more pregnant dogs expected to deliver a litter any time soon. The tricky part, said executive director Penny Stone, is finding a foster home for pregnant dogs because expecting mothers don’t want other dogs around. “Basically we need someone who loves animals, who doesn’t have animals around,” Stone said. “Or at least someone who
can keep the dogs separated.” Foster families don’t need experience in delivery either. “It’s sometimes better if they have no knowledge about labour, because people tend to panic,” Stone said. “We’ll talk you through it or come on over if you need help.” Most of the time, Stone said, dogs and cats deliver babies easily on their own. Of the six litters already born most already have a foster home, though Stone added more foster homes are always needed. Litters, she added, can hopefully stay together and in this case it’s best if volunteers have a dog of their own, especially for
puppies who have been separated from their moms. “If people have a dog it’s good, because it can teach the puppies things,” she said. Approximately half of the puppies in care have been separated from their mom. If the puppy pandemic isn’t enough, the Victoria Humane Society is also being flooded with cats and kittens. “I had four messages on my phone this morning from people saying they wanted to surrender a pregnant cat,” Stone said. Anyone interested in volunteering as a foster home for the Victoria Humane Society can head to victoriahumanesociety.com/ nicole.crescenzi@vicnews.com
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Summer Entertainment at The Butchart Gardens – 8-9:30 p.m. See a live performance from Stelly’s Secondary School Dry After-Grad 2020 Bottle Drop-off Fundraisers – 9 a.m.- our outdoor stage on the Concert Lawn. The 12 p.m. Refundable bottles and cans can be stage plays host to a variety of performers. All dropped off at the school. Stelly’s Secondary School, 1627 Stelly’s Cross Rd. Summer Music at Broadmead – 1-3 p.m. Featuring Knacker’s Yard. Admission is free. In the plaza at Broadmead Village Shopping Centre, 777 Royal Oak Dr. Ravens Crossing Cohousing Information Session – 2-3:30 p.m. You are invited to attend a free public info session and find out about cohousing in Sidney. McTavish Academy of Art, 1720 McTavish Rd. We all have a story to tell and no matter who you are – a mother, Christ Church Cathedral Summer Recital Sea son, a best friend – cancer will change your life forever. But ries – 4 p.m. Featuring soprano Anjuli Djearm with research, we can change the story and help Canadians and Jane Edler-Davis on piano. Christ Church affected by cancer to live their lives to the fullest. Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave. Join Stand Up To Cancer Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society
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Cougar Capers Guided Walk – 1-2:30 p.m. Gordon Head Garden Club Meeting – 7 p.m. Come investigate the mysterious life of a cougar This months speaker is Don Hare, speaking on on this informative walk and talk with a CRD invasive species. Arts Calibre Academy, Lower Regional Parks naturalist. Meet at the Francis/ Hall, 4201 Tyndall Ave.
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