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Having teeth pulled just one of elder’s painful memories of residential school Tsawout’s Victor Underwood was a survivor of St. Mary’s Indian Residential School Bailey Moreton News Staff

It’s a still morning. The early sun is just beginning to warm up the air, but there’s a coolness washing in from the ocean.

The water is like a mirror, frozen in time as if in a painting. The little cove is tucked into a sheltered part of Saanichton Bay, protected from the strength of the ocean by the Cordova Spit and then James Island. It’s quiet apart from the occasional heron call or a lone motor boat cruising off in the distance. Everything is peaceful at his home on the Tsawout First Nation, as if the world is holding its breath and waiting to hear what Victor Underwood has to say.

Underwood is a quiet man. He speaks softly but deliberately. He’s kept these stories inside for a long time, telling very few people about his experiences.

He speaks with a slight lisp, his lips pursed together slightly to protect his bare gums.

Underwood has no teeth. That’s because when he was in residential school, Underwood was used for practice by a student dentist. With little to no anesthesia, the dentist ripped the teeth from his mouth.

“They said, ‘121 report to the gym,’ – when I was there they called me 121, they didn’t use our names – ‘121 go to the gym.’ On Monday he pulled half of them and Tuesday I had to go back and he pulled the other half.

“When I got home my Video mom was super mad, she took us to our regular dentist in Sidney and he exploded. He

Elder Victor Underwood near his home on the Saanich Peninsula. “We need to get people to listen to the stories that our people share – it’s all we’re asking. This way they’ll have an understanding of why we are the way we are,” he said. (Arnold Lim/Black Press Media) said you can sue these guys, I’ve got Throughout his time in residential your son’s dental records. Of course, school, Underwood suffered physical my mom didn’t know the word sue abuse. There were beatings and forced so we never did nothing.” labour, with the “dirtiest work” being Many children Underwood knew dolled out to students as punishment, had their teeth pulled. He went to which they often had to do without St. Mary’s being given I n d i a n any cleaning In residential school the kids who ran away, supplies. To Residential School in we thought they were lucky, that they made it this day UnMission, maybe. But when they found those bodies … d e r w o o d 150 miles refuses to maybe they didn’t, because some of them we wear a tie from his Saanich because of never ever seen again.

Peninsula the painful — VICTOR UNDERWOOD home. His memories the tighttwo younger sisters went to Kuper Island, 70 ness around his neck brings back – miles away from their home. His he was knocked unconscious twice older brother was sent in residential school by the teachers to a residential school swinging him around by his tie and in Kamloops, 300 miles flinging him to the ground.

Some children were specifically online away.

“The older you got, the targeted for punishment. As a stufarther away they sent dent Underwood showed leadership you,” he said. qualities – he was also a star athlete,

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playing on a school soccer team that beat the provincial champions 7-0 – and as a result, was punished especially hard. Underwood was made an example of in front of the other students – one time he was beaten in front of all the other students in his class.

But he had to endure it all because there was no escape.

“If we ran away, they’d put our parents in jail. So that’s why none of us ever ran away. We weren’t allowed to speak, we weren’t allowed to say anything, or we’d get punished. That was always the way.

“In residential school the kids who ran away, we thought they were lucky, that they made it maybe. But when they found those bodies … maybe they didn’t, because some of them we never ever seen again.”

Kamloops, where Underwood’s brother attended, was the first site where evidence of a mass burial site at a residential school was found in Canada, triggering a nationwide shockwave that prompted the federal government to recognize Orange Shirt Day – now officially the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – as a day of remembrance.

The Sto:lo Nation is working on an investigation to locate unmarked graves of Indigenous children who died at Fraser Valley residential schools. Surveying for the old site for St. Mary’s Indian Residential School in Mission started last month on Aug. 24.

The radar work will take place over a period of time extending into next year, according to Mike Younie, Mission’s chief administrative officer.

“It’s going to take a long time,” Younie said. “We’re just trying to facilitate it as best we can for them, and they will take the time that they need to get it done.”

The Sto:lo Nation Chiefs Council said they will not be providing information until a later date.

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Finding the courage to tell one’s story, especially when it involves deep levels of pain, is one of the first steps in the healing process.

In today’s special issue marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we share intensely personal survival stories about residential school experiences, living with intergenerational trauma, and its effects.

Our goal is to give readers the opportunity to take steps towards reconciliation by coming away with a better understanding of what our Indigenous neighbours, their families and similarly courageous people have endured.

There are other ways of practising reconciliation, writes Bob Joseph, a hereditary chief of the Gwawaenuk Nation and the author of the illuminating book, 21 Things You May Not Know about the Indian Act. We can also pledge to learn more about our local Nations and Indigenous Peoples in general, including seeking to dispel related myths and misconceptions, he says. We can avoid perpetuating stereotypes in our conversations or observations. And we can actively support and participate in activities surrounding Sept. 30 and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. After all, actions speak louder than words.

Articles in this series contain descriptions of abuse endured by children at residential schools that may be triggering to readers.

Articles may mention suicide and violence against children including sexual, physical, mental and emotional abuse.

Support for survivors and their families is available. Call the Indian Residential School Survivors Society at 1-800-721-0066, or 1-866-925-4419 for the 24-7 crisis line.

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Beaten, abused, and humiliated at a Duncan Indian day school Elder May Sam never told her children or husband about her experiences Bailey Moreton News Staff

May Sam knew very little about what lay ahead as she stepped onto the school bus before her first day of Indian day school.

She was just six years old.

She didn’t speak English.

Sam was born in Mill Bay and never spoke English at home. So she spent the first few years lip-syncing God Save the Queen on the school steps every morning. She also didn’t know what nuns were. “I didn’t know if it was a man or woman because of the, well, how the nuns dressed. It was really strange for me to see that.”

But there was one fact Sam knew.

“My father, he says ‘you get up and you be ready for the bus and you get to school. If you don’t go to school, they’ll come and take you away.’ And back in those days – he called it the Indian agent – ‘the Indian agent will come and get you and take you away.’

He didn’t want that to happen to me and my sister. And so while my dad was at work, we had to do our chores and be ready for the school bus.”

When Sam got onto the school bus, leaving her home by the water of the Saanich Inlet, and headed to St. Catherine’s Indian Day School in Duncan for the first time, she didn’t know what was in store.

What she found was an alien, hostile and cold world.

“The nuns hated me,” Sam recalled.

“There was no care, no love or no affection or nothing. They didn’t care.

They did that to everybody.”

Sam’s struggles to learn English left her feeling isolated, even with her sister also at the school, because she couldn’t talk in her language for fear of being punished. The nun who taught Sam kept a bar of soap on her desk and would use it to scrub the tongue of any child who spoke another language. It happened to Sam multiple times. Other times she was whipped with a long canvas strap.

The worst instance of physical abuse left Sam with a scar on her leg that’s still visible today.

Part of Sam’s ‘education’ involved being forced to make hot chocolate for the hundreds of other students in a dank basement.

The work involved building a fire and pouring big cans of cocoa powder, powdered milk and molasses into a massive galvanized pot. She would stir and stir the pot for hours and then pour the mix into hundreds of cups for the other students.

my husband about it.”

Sam now lives in Tsartlip First Nation with her children all living nearby, one just down the road and the two others living in Tsawout First Nation, both on the Saanich Peninsula.

“I never told my children, I wish I did. Maybe they would have opened up and told me what happened with them in school, at the tribal school here. Maybe they would have told me – maybe it would have saved them – but I didn’t talk about it.”

Getting to the point of telling her story has been a struggle for Sam. A dichotomy exists within her. The urge to protect others and help battles against the shame that still scars Sam decades after the abuse she suffered in that Duncan day school.

“Those that have passed away with the hurt and pain of losing their child and never coming home – you need to hear that. Those that are still here are still drowning themselves with alcohol and have so much anger with their family at home, the hurt and pain is the anger from what they went through in school and now they just can’t let it go. They can’t stop being so angry because they have that shame and that hurt, those that were sexually abused – they have a real, deep anger.”

Protecting future generations is particularly important to Sam. Intergenerational trauma has hurt families – her own included – and spread the Elder May Sam shares the abuse she endured as a child in an Indian day school. (Arnold Lim/Black Press Media) hurt to younger generations. Sam said was dark maroon like my flesh. But wonderful man … it was just how she’ll always stand up for younger She was in Grade 3.

Forced labour was commonplace I really believe it went right through creative he was and how he protected people to try and stem the spread of trauma and pain. in residential schools. The Truth and halfway in my ankle. That’s the scar me and my sister.”

Part of that work is done by helping It’s clear that strength and protecReconciliation Commission said I have on my leg.” others navigate that shame and hurt.

The nun dragged her to the nurse’s tiveness are some things he passed some schools that operated using Sam works as an Elder in residence the ‘half-day system’ – where stu- office, who dabbed the wound with on to Sam. She never told her children or her at the University of Victoria and Cadents worked for half the day and some iodine, wrapped it in gauze and husband what she experienced, and mosun College. Her late husband, learned for the other half – came sent Sam on her way.

“It was so thick with blood. But I her father never talked much about Gabriel “Skip” Sam also worked at close to turning schools into child was hopping when I got off the bus his own struggles. Sam heard sto- UVic. labour camps.

“I talk to people and say that I love and my sis- ries from other family members and One day, you. Complete strangers, ter helped neighbours.

Sam was Those that have passed away with the hurt I meet them and I talk me to get in She saw children go preparing to them and I say ‘I love the hot choc- and pain of losing their child and never coming the house. off to residential school you from my heart to your Video online My father and never saw them reolate alone home – you need to hear that. heart.’ This is what I truly got home turn and saw what that when a nun mean.” and he was did to the family members who were snuck up — MAY SAM Sam’s warmth and loving nature so mad. He left behind. But her own stories were on her. One didn’t un- something she kept inside. She’s un- are readily apparent, she’s quick to of the nun’s favourite punishments was to twirl derstand why they didn’t bring me sure if this is her inherited protec- laugh or rest her head on the shoulder her finger through Sam’s hair and to the hospital to get stitches because tive nature of sheltering others, or of Kristin Spray or Katie Manomie, because of the humiliation the nuns who flanked her during the interview. jerk her head backwards. Distracted I needed stitches.”

The pair have sat rapt throughout Even while wading through painful inflicted on her. by breaking up kindling for the fire, “The nuns made us so timid and Sam’s telling of her story.

Sam didn’t hear the nun come up memories, Sam brightens when she With more people telling their stobehind her. The nun jerked her head talks of her father. He raised Sam and ashamed. All my young life, I kept ries and with the federal recognition backwards and Sam lost her balance, her sister on his own after their moth- my hair over my eyes and I would stumbling onto a broken bottle, the er walked out on them. The day Sam never look up … They made us really, that has finally come for Sept. 30 – sharp edge of the glass cutting into came back with her ankle bleeding, really timid – so ashamed of who we “it’s about time they did that,” Sam he cut down branches from a cherry were. They told us not to talk about added – some progress is starting to her ankle.

“It was so painful. I fell down. I tree and made crutches. When Sam their abuse when we go home. ‘Don’t be made.

“It’s out in the open now. It’s out. looked and my ankle was honestly, was an infant he made a pacifier out tell anybody. Don’t talk about it.’ It was hard. In all my lifetime, I never It’s helping us to heal to have it out it was pure white on one side, and of a horse clam.

“He was a great man. He was a told my children. I never talked to in the open.”

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Breaking the cycle: How one woman’s healing journey is being passed to her children Nicole Crescenzi Contributor

The trauma from residential school experiences is intergenerational – passed from one generation to the next in different forms. It’s not always physical.

For Janet Hanuse, one of the most harmful ways it presented itself was in a community’s silence. “What was normal was concealing each others’ secrets.”

Hanuse grew up in Port Hardy, a descendant of the Gwa’sala-Nak’wax’da’xw and ‘Wuikinukv Nations. Both of her parents went through residential school – her mother for three weeks and her father for 11 years. Both of them were left with scars –seen and unseen.

“My father never spoke of what happened,” Hanuse recalled while sitting on a seaside bench on a warm, sunny day. Lined with strands of silver, her thick black hair framed her face. “He said, ‘it was enough that I went through it. There’s no sense putting you through it, too.’”

When Hanuse would later recount stories she’d read from residential school survivors to him, her father would simply nod and say, “it’s true – all of it.”

Hanuse said both of her parents were good people. Her father was a very smart, sensitive man. “I never once doubted there was love from my parents.”

Janet Hanuse (left) with her youngest child Elleanna Hunt. Through her healing journey, Hanuse has recognized the impacts intergenerational trauma has had on her family. (Photo by Nicole Crescenzi) But, they carried pain. Her mother was violent towards Hanuse and her four siblings. Her father was violent towards her mother, and both struggled with alcoholism.

Before she was seven, Hanuse said her mother was nothing but kind.

She remembered learning to make and fry bread with her. After that, things changed, becoming violent and turbulent.

“I later realized that my mother went to residential school when she was seven, that’s when violence started for her.”

What Hanuse didn’t discover until many years later was that despite the homelife violence, her parents

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“I didn’t know it, but they were protecting us.

My mother was protecting us from things that were so much worse happening in our community,” Hanuse said. “If someone else was a threat to us, she would turn 10 feet tall and bulletproof … Her protection cultivated a fight in me.”

The violence of intergenerational trauma was so prevalent in Port Hardy it was an unacknowledged, omnipresent norm.

“I never knew. Sometimes I’d be sitting, laughing, playing with classmates. Then they wouldn’t come back after recess … I didn’t know what was happening to them.”

It was in adulthood that she spoke with her former classmates and learned the truth about what the community was experiencing.

“It was horrific – gut-wrenching. It was not a relief to know that I was not alone.”

Hanuse learned about residential schools and was struck with a passion to know more. She

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studied residential schools, trauma, psychology and mental health in her post-secondary education.

She also sought out mentorship from other women who could teach her compassion, patience, strength and courage.

This, Hanuse said, was a pursuit of resilience.

It was through learning the truth that Hanuse could begin her own healing journey, part of which was coming to better understand and forgive her own parents.

When Hanuse was 25, she was pregnant with her fourth and youngest child.

“At that point, I had a total regression. I felt young and small and like I needed my mom – which I’d never felt before.”

Before that point, Hanuse didn’t realize everything her mother had experienced – from residential school to violence from the community. She had been resentful and unwilling to need her mother.

But then she called her, and they spoke openly of needing one another, and of past pain. During that call, Hanuse’s mother apologized to her for how she’d been as a parent. It wasn’t the first time she had apologized, but it was the first time Hanuse could forgive her.

“She cried,” Hanuse recalled between tears of her own. “She finally felt that forgiveness.”

But the healing journey isn’t linear; it has ups and downs and twists.

When Hanuse had to leave Port Hardy to pursue her education, she left her children with their paternal grandparents and came back to discover that they had suffered from mental abuse while she was away, washing Hanuse with her own wave of parental guilt.

Hanuse’s children were growing up and struggling with their own mental health, including anxiety and alcohol abuse. Hanuse herself had a brief reliance on alcohol and had gone through two turbulent romantic relationships.

It was when Hanuse’s youngest child, Elleanna Hunt – who uses

they/them pronouns – gave an ultimatum that Hanuse made a life-changing decision.

“I told her, ‘you need to get us out of here. We need to leave. I need to go to Victoria, and if you don’t come with me I will get there myself,” Hunt said, chin high while sitting next to their mother.

After moving to Victoria it took six months before their guard came down.

“We didn’t even know our guard had been up,” Hanuse said. “When our guards came down … We were hit with a ton of bricks with all that trauma. We didn’t realize we weren’t processing it before.”

Since then, there’s been a huge effort within the family to talk about those feelings and to learn about mental health and healing together.

That has meant learning, making mistakes and growing together.

“We used to use a lot of blame,” Hunt said. “’You made me feel this when you did that’ … We do that less now. We apologize, give each other space, and talk about it later.”

Hanuse said as a parent she’s trying very hard to see her old patterns and name them – addiction, codependency, enabling and overcompensation. Most importantly, she wants to practise openness with her children, and with herself.

“It’s my mission to kick butt and break the cycle,” she said. “It’s acknowledging what my contribution was to that. I need to understand it so I can change it and can break it.”

For anyone just starting their own healing journeys, Hanuse said you need one thing – courage.

“It started out having the courage to speak up, to confront it and say no, this is not happening anymore,” she said. “As a parent, it’s having the courage to instil hope and commit to learning – about yourself and your children and your own survival, and to forgive yourself. Be kind and compassionate to yourself.

“Know that your parents did their best with their tools and teachings they have, and now you’re doing the best with what you have.”

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Next generation looks to take some of the burdens from residential school survivors Austin Westphal News staff

Looking at Sasha Perron, it’s nearly impossible to tell he’s a survivor of intergenerational trauma.

Sasha Perron ran He’s warm, easy-going and charismatic. His 216 kilometres in smile radiates and his laugh is contagious. He’s just 18 days last soft-spoken, and if you met him, you’d feel like you’ve already known him for a lifetime. year – one for each But he’s just one generation removed from child found at the site of the former a residential school system that attempted to Kamloops Indian wipe away the traditions, cultural practices and languages of thousands of Indigenous youth. Residential School, plus an extra one Perron, the youngest of three children, was born in Quebec to a French Canadian fa- for all the children who weren’t ther and Kwakwaka’wakw mother from the found. (Arnold Da’naxda’xw First Nation. With his father in Lim/Black Press the military, the family of five moved around Media) a bit before settling in Greater Victoria when Perron was in Grade 3.

In a lot of ways, his upbringing would feel familiar to a number of Canadians. He attended French immersion and spent much of his free time playing sports, especially soccer and hockey. He considers himself lucky for the opportunities he’s had thus far in his life. was 18 years old.

But from the very start, he was caught bePerron knows little beyond that because his tween two worlds, often finding it difficult to grandfather never openly spoke about his exreconcile the conflicting nature of his ancestry. perience in residential school. Like countless “Growing up for me was conflicting because others, his grandfather’s stories have been lost.

I knew, growing up, (about) residential school,” Perron can only imagine what his grandfather he said. “I didn’t really quite grasp the concept may have endured at the hands of an institution but I knew it was bad … I knew that the church designed as an instrument of genocide. had these schools and my mom went.”

But last May when the remains of 215 chilWhen his mother was just 12 years old, Per- dren – some as young as three years old – were ron’s grandmother had a hard decision to make. discovered at an unmarked burial site on the She was a single mother raising four young girls grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Resand, in order to have a chance at providing her idential School, the horrifying truth was in children with a better life, enrolled in school plain view for Perron – and the rest of Canto become a nurse. Attending school full time, ada – to see. however, meant sending her daughters away to It was a hard blow, he said, admitting that residential school. he had previously Residential schools been oblivious to the weren’t often disegregious mistreatIt’s my turn to continue that story of cussed by Perron’s ment and abuse that strength and resilience. mother or aunts. “It occurred during the was something they more than 160-year — SASHA PERRON didn’t want to talk history of residential about – their experischools in Canada. ences being there,” he said. “We just kind of “That’s when I really started believing everyknew that residential school was something thing,” he said. “It’s actually shocking that I that they had been through.” didn’t realize what exactly happened before.”

They weren’t the only family members who attended.

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The discovery was overwhelming for many residential school survivors.

And for others, it was simply too much to handle. When the facts began to emerge, emotions came flooding back and generations were instantly re-traumatized.

For Perron, however, the discovery in Kamloops marked a major turning point. He said it was then that he knew it was time for him to take up Video some of the burdens that survivors have carried for so long.

And he said he wanted to do it in the most physical way he could – running.

Perron ran 216 kilometres in just 18 days – one for each child found at the Kamloops residential school, plus an extra one for all the children who weren’t found.

“I wanted to show survivors that I was there.

In a really physical way I wanted to support

them,” he said. “I think it’s important to continue to share survivors’ stories and share their strength and their wisdom because they suppressed their traumas for me to be here today and for me to be successful in this society.”

Listening to survivors’ stories, running with those stories, and sharing them not only eased some of the burden for his family but also sparked his own healing online journey.

“I think it’s important to continue to spread that knowledge that I’ve collected over the years so my peers and I can come together to build that strength and build that resilience in our generation.”

There’s still a long way to go and a lot of work to be done. But Perron, now 28, said his generation is ready to take up the challenge.

“It’s my turn to continue that story of strength and resilience.”

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From residential school to prison, John Prevost has come a long way in his healing journey Decades of addiction led Saanich artist to help others Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

When John Prevost sails into his hometown on Cormorant Island, a short trip from Port McNeill, a blank space in the streetscape where a four-storey brick building once loomed brings him joy.

“As soon as the ferry came into Alert Bay, there was the residential school and I’d always be angry inside.”

Prevost, 62, is a survivor of St. Michael’s Indian Residential School.

The facility was built by the federal government in 1929 and was run by the Anglican church until it closed in 1975. But it loomed over the bay for nearly a century, becoming a dark reminder of colonial relations with Canada’s Aboriginal peoples.

When the Namgis Nation razed the building in 2015, demolition was marked with a healing ceremony and was attended by First Nations leaders, church leaders, politicians and former students.

Prevost was not there but he does remember the first time it didn’t loom over his arrival. He’d brought a couple of friends up. “When we came around the corner I was crying my eyes out … ‘look it’s not there’ … it made my heart lighter.”

The space serves as a reminder, but much like that emptiness, his individual memories of the school and subsequent day schools, foster homes and group homes are shrouded in what he calls emotional blackout.

Many memories are told to him.

What he does remember is violence and alcohol abuse at home. Followed by abuse and violence at residential school, day school and foster care.

Prevost’s Saanich studio apartment is now his nest and safe place, but Alert Bay is home.

What he knows of his family and childhood is learned second- and third-hand, sometimes from family in Alert Bay or family found over decades in the prison system.

He does remember being drunk at five, then the police came and took the five youngest boys, separating them into schools and foster homes.

“I was in St. Mike’s on the fourth floor – just awful,” Prevost recalled.

It was two or three years of whipping, slapping and avoiding. A couple of his older brothers were there, and they looked after him as best they could. They advised him if someone said “come here” you run.

“I did a lot of running.”

John Prevost uses art in his own healing journey and to help others. (Arnold Lim/Black Press Media) Two or three years later, he was ered additional ways to numb the moved to Vancouver, further removed pain of his past – cocaine and heroin from his roots, into a life of foster among them. “Anything to keep me and group homes. It wasn’t long after from not looking at myself.”

Despite the haze of his growing that he began his decades-long dance addiction, he remembers a comfort with incarceration.

By 11 or 12, Prevost recalled gath- in being surrounded by people like ering the gumption to try and protect him – people who felt anger and rage himself. For Prevost, foster home life at the system. It’s also where he met included more slapping and being much of his family.

Removed from home at five he thrown down stairs. He reported had to fight the abuse to return for to his soThat’s when I burnt their house down. I his mothcial worker, telling the threw all this newspaper they had on their pool er’s funeral man they table and I lit it. I walked away, went back to my when he was 11. At 16, were beating him and room, and I was hoping somebody would wake the system up so I wouldn’t die with them. shifted Prenot feeding vost to adult him. The so— JOHN PREVOST court and he cial worker wound up at believed the Oakalla Prison (closed in 1979) on adults over the child.

“As soon as he left, boom, down the Lower Mainland and surprisingly the stairs,” Prevost said. “That’s when enough, that’s where he ran into his I burnt their house down. I threw brother Jeff. It’s also where a guard all this newspaper they had on their remembered his dad, thrown in jail pool table and I lit it. I walked away, for speaking his own language, Prewent back to my room, and I was vost recalled.

While incarcerated he learned about hoping somebody would wake up so Alcoholics Anonymous. The first I wouldn’t die with them.” time, Prevost was a teen looking to No one died in the fire.

Prevost got six months in a juvenille get out of his cell for a bit. “I went detention centre. “Six months turned to a meeting and this old man was into a year. I became a part of the telling my story,” he said. “We all furniture in the prison system up to, have similar stories in our disease.”

Meetings also helped him get out I don’t know, 10 years ago.”

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healing, Prevost learned treatment existed and was an option – one he eventually pursued.

While he still bears the marks of intravenous drug use, it’s been 20 years since his last overdose. “I shouldn’t be alive with all the addiction I went through.” Of 17 siblings (two sisters died at birth), four brothers remain.

The others are dead of addiction, Prevost said, none of them would take treatment because of the associated stigma.

He also turned to family about three decades ago Video when he started doing a lot of doodling. While in Alert Bay for treatment, and with a little trepidation, he showed the drawings to his cousins. They were impressed with his early attempts and offered him tips and gave him pieces of their own work with the advice of “copy ours until you find yours.”

“So I did, for two or three years I was copying theirs and all of a sudden I started seeing my own art,” Prevost said. Decades later it remains a tool for healing – taming triggers that lurk every day.

Now an artist and a healer himself, Prevost has become a mainstay in places designed to help lift others. He’s an active volunteer at AVI Health and Community Services and Our Place Society, leading a healing circle and sharing his experience.

While his work adorns walls across

the region, it’s just one approach to wellness. What has proved most helpful, and he looks forward to participating again, is a retreat for residential school survivors.

“The first one I did was overwhelming,” Prevost admitted. “Thirty-five of us in total, we all had our armour on when we first went there. They showed us this room where we’re going to be doing our healing.”

Three big buckets stood in the middle of the room. He learned later they were online for the tissues for their tears.

“Right from the getgo, nonstop crying – nonstop cried our eyes out. It’s a good feeling,” he said. “It helped me go forward. “If I didn’t do this treatment I’d be with my brothers or I’d be dead.”

Happily settled into his Saanich nest for the last four years, Prevost’s walls are covered in art – his and others’ – and photos. One piece is a portrait created for him by a friend.

Crafted of smaller images, residential school and other dark times dominate the bottom corner of the work, slowly lightening as it crosses the face stretching into brightness at the other far corner. It’s an image he uses to help explain residential schools to those who don’t understand. He started life in that dark corner and works every day to maintain the light. c.vanreeuwyk@blackpress.ca

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The quick, and most probable, answer is none. At least by those politicians.

Elected officials are not our “employees,” but they are responsible to their constituents and the wider electorate. That means being as transparent as possible. Some questions, of course, can’t be answered, perhaps for secrecy reasons. But that doesn’t mean there can’t be a response of “I can’t answer that, and here’s why …”

But in general, if an intelligible, informed question can be asked, it deserves the same level of response. The amount of information that needs to be kept secret from a concerned public is vastly smaller than what politicians and bureaucrats have been conditioned to believe.

Recently, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre called a press conference, with a pre-stated rule of no questions. That would make the media simply a delivery system for whatever he wanted to say.

But really, our job isn’t to simply pass on the news; it’s to help you understand it. We do that by questioning the politicians, gaining a deeper understanding of what they’re trying to accomplish and filling out our stories, rather than just spoon-feeding you their press releases. Even though the news isn’t always what you want to hear, or what politicians want relayed, the importance of a free press to a functioning democracy is undeniable.

The media is also one of the first things attacked by politicians that want complete control over the message. Former U.S. President Donald Trump is a master of that, eroding trust in news sources he wants to suppress while supporting those that support his message.

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Residents should be compensated for construction noise Re: Langford residents’ complaints about construction noise on the rise in the Aug. 31 Goldstream Gazette.

I read with interest this article not just because I was quoted in it, but more importantly because I realized there is much more to this matter that I would like to comment on.

My understanding is that under common law the owner of a property has the right to the quiet enjoyment of said property. In my view, this enjoyment can be interrupted by the noise caused by drilling and blasting and

the dust created by these actions. Further, if an owner believes their quiet enjoyment is impacted by such stated work, they can take the perpetrator to court for nuisance under the law of torts.

The noise created in our neighborhood this summer from the drilling and blasting with the resulting dust from work being undertaken on an adjacent property has had, in my view, a significant impact on the quiet enjoyment on a number of properties.

I believe the perpetrator could reduce the

impact on these properties by, for example, providing the owners of properties impacted by its work with gift cards to cover car washing, house cleaning, window washing, and the power washing of house siding and patios.

I suggested the above examples are reasonable requests and all understanding contractors would understand the negative impact its work is having on the neighborhood.

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Road building threatens old-growth

In fact, road building can still be permitted in deferred areas. Road building involves removal of trees and disruption of habitat. It creates corridors into wilderness, which not only prepares an area for eventual logging, but also facilitates extraction of resources which fall conveniently outside the purview of forestry reform.

The Old-Growth Strategic Review, which the government agreed to uphold, asserts that we

must recognize “conservation of ecosystem health and biodiversity of British Columbia’s forests as an overarching priority.” Road building in sensitive ecosystems defies this assertion.

We urge our politicians and corporate leaders to get their priorities straight.

Amalia Schelhorn, Jane Welton and Eric Doherty Greater Victoria Acting Together

What does ‘deferral’ really mean, when applied to our forests? We at Greater Victoria Acting Together are concerned that many have been misled by announcements of old-growth logging deferrals. It would be reasonable to assume that deferred land, and the wildlife within it, is protected, at least for the deferral period.

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Talking about residential schools re-opens all the pains From A3 “Every time we talk about residential schools it always opens all the pains I’ve been carrying,” said Underwood. “Now it hurts – when they found those bodies, it hurt even more.”

Talking about residential school experiences was not common when Underwood was younger. His grandfather, father and mother went to residential school – Underwood didn’t know his parents were involved in the system at all for much of his life.

“Most of the people back then, or even our generation today, we will not talk about it or they won’t talk about it. We’re getting very few people that can talk about it right now. Almost all my classmates are gone now. So a lot of them did take their stories to the grave with them.

Because it’s really painful, too hurtful. Some of our people are so scared to talk because we’re so scared to get punished.”

Part of Underwood’s reluctance is because he hasn’t been believed in the past. When he was applying for compensation as part of then prime minister Stephen Harper’s government’s common experience program, Underwood was told he wouldn’t be paid any money for his Grade 9 year in residential schools.

“I told him, I’d done Grade 9 and 10 in the same residential school. So how’d I get into Grade 10 without Grade 9 records? And they said (the record) said I went to six different schools and none of them are residential schools. When we checked it out, none of those schools existed in those days.”

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In an attempt to fight the decision, Underwood compiled records of his time in residential school during his Grade 9 year. He still has the binder, thick with stacks of records, 319 of them he said, that prove he attended residential school in Grade 9.

“I did everything they told me to but they still said no. The boys from our area, they all lost out. They didn’t fight because it was too painful.”

Since his retirement, Underwood has been working to help others through that pain as an elder-in-residence at Camosun College and later at the University of Victoria. Through his work, Underwood said he’s seeing more Indigenous students graduating and more Indigenous elected representatives in government, which heartens him. He’s lived on the piece of land overlooking Saanichton Bay since he was born, in a house that stands just feet away from the cabin where he was born. Though the water behind him seems calm and fixed, he said things are changing slowly.

“It took me many, many years before I could trust anybody. Our people don’t trust and now we’re learning how to trust again because that trust was never there. Ever.

“We need to get people to listen to the stories that our people share – it’s all we’re asking. This way they’ll have an understanding of why we are the way we are. We share our stories. We’re not asking you for special privileges. We’re just asking to be treated fairly. When that happens, we can make it.”

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CITY OF LANGFORD NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Langford that an election by voting is necessary, to elect for a four-year term, one Mayor and six Councillors, and four School Trustees, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname Goodmanson Young

Usual Names Scott Peter Stewart

Residential Address 3943 Marjean Place, Saanich, BC 3001 Glen Lake Road, Langford, BC

Elector Organization Community First Langford

Miles Cunningham gets fitted for his firefighter gear during the Colwood Fire Rescue open house on Sunday (Sept. 25). (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected Surname Ackland Blackwell Guiry Harder Hobbs Morley Russell Willing Sahlstrom Seaton Stewart Szpak Wade Wagner Yacucha

Usual Names Shirley Denise Kimberley Colby Wendy Mark Shannon Matt Lanny Norma Lillian Roger Mary Keith

Residential Address 1253 Solstice Crescent, Langford, BC 2792 Lakeview Terrace, Langford, BC 539 Phelps Avenue, Langford, BC 405-844 Goldstream Ave, Langford, BC 3442 Luxton Road, Langford, BC 2715 Windman Lane, Langford, BC 2593 Millstream Road, Langford, BC 936 Walfred Road, Langford, BC 2997 Glen Lake Road, Langford, BC 3254 Normark Place, Langford, BC 528 Treanor Avenue, Langford, BC 1221 Freshwater Crescent, Langford, BC 104-2669 Deville Road, Langford, BC 102-3351 Luxton Road, Langford, BC

Elector Organization Community First Langford Langford Now Langford Now Langford Now Community First Langford Community First Langford Community First Langford Community First Langford Community First Langford Langford Now Langford Now

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 62 – BELMONT ZONE - SCHOOL TRUSTEE - Four (4) to be elected Surname Beaton Brooke Chipps Jacobs Lervold Parmar Spiller

Usual Names Cendra Mary P. Russ Dominique Christine Ravi Trudy

Residential Address 9-172 Belmont Road, Colwood, BC 3287 Merlin Road, Langford, BC 637 Sutiacum Road, Sooke, BC Colwood, BC 2993 Glen Lake Road, Langford, BC 2099 Gourman Place, Langford, BC 496 Dressler Road, Colwood, BC

Colwood Fire Rescue welcomes community in for open house Bailey Moreton News Staff

Colwood Fire Rescue’s annual open house event was back in action this past weekend at 3215 Metchosin Rd. Crowds poured in to explore the station, the fire trucks and the museum, watch demonstrations of car extrication and firefighters compete in time trials as well as learn

more about firefighting through various activities.

Kids got to try out fire hoses, fire extinguishers and wearing the gear themselves.

There were also hot dogs and refreshments on offer from Seafirst Insurance Brokers with the donation proceeds going to the Colwood Volunteer Firefighters’ Association’s community initiatives fund.

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the City of Langford on Saturday, October 15, 2022, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at Happy Valley Elementary, 3291 Happy Valley Road, Langford, BC, Millstream Elementary, 626 Hoylake Road, Langford, BC, and Ruth King Elementary, 2764 Jacklin Road, Langford, BC. ADVANCE VOTING opportunities will be available to qualified electors of the City of Langford on Wednesday, October 5 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on both dates, at Langford City Hall, 3rd floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC. Any qualified elector may vote at an Advance Voting opportunity.

SPECIAL VOTING opportunities will be available only to residents, patients, or workers of the following places on Wednesday, October 12, 2022: • Cherish at Central Park, 917 Avrill Road, Langford, BC between the hours of 10:00 am – 12:00 pm • Alexander Mackie Lodge, 753 Station Avenue, Langford, BC between the hours of 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm • Priory Long-Term Care, 567 Goldstream Avenue, Langford BC between the hours of 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

From left to right: Kaylee, Kilian and Kaison Lai came kitted out to the Colwood Fire Rescue open house on Sunday (Sept. 25). (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day, • Canadian citizen, • Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration, • Resident of Langford on the day of registration OR registered owner of real property in the City of Langford for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). The identification must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must not be entitled to register as a resident elector and must produce 2 pieces of identification to prove identity (at least one with a signature), proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (e.g. a tax notice), and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of other property owners. Additionally, the following applies: The only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.

A person may only register as a non-resident property elector in relation to one parcel of real property in the City of Langford.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING The City of Langford does not offer mail ballot voting.

Given under my hand at Langford BC, this 28th day of September, 2022.

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Fourteen candidates vying for six Langford councillor seats Scott Goodmanson is challenging Stew Young for the mayor’s seat In the City of Langford, Scott Goodmanson is challenging Stew Young in the mayoral race with 14 candidates running for six councillor positions. We asked each candidate to outline the most important thing council can do to improve the lives of residents. Here are their responses listed alphabetically.

Mayor candidates: Scott Goodmanson To foster a system of principles and actions that encourages the residents to engage with City Hall once again to feel heard, understood, and respected.

When residents feel Scott Goodmanson heard, understood, and respected, they will participate in city programs and planning such as an official community plan.

Regular and continual access to community planning allows the city to learn what residents need and want.

When city hall understands the needs of residents, they can then work together with the development community to create responsible development that meets the needs of the residents, the environment, the housing crisis, and the economy.

Stewart Young Council is committed to creating a series of pathways for success for the residents of Langford by keeping taxes low, creating jobs, keeping investment high, and education top-notch while imStewart Young proving livability, developing multi-faceted housing options and continuing to be innovative to keep Langford the number 1 city in B.C. for resiliency.

I have an incredible passion for sport, but fewer realize my support of the arts. Over the past decade, I have single-handedly brought significant attention to the Broadway shows we bring to the city, including Chicago, Stomp, Mamma Mia, etc.

Councillor candidates: Shirley Ackland To build and grow a vibrant community, councillors must be prepared to roll up their sleeves and get to work. The residents of Langford know that we may not always agree, but they expect us to Shirley Ackland debate, discuss, and then work together on their behalf.

Denise Blackwell Residents are saying that there is too much development and council isn’t listening to them.

Langford needs to review the official community plan to give residents a say in the commu-

nity’s future. They want can enable residents to to see people-oriented lower their transportaparks and more green tion costs while taking space. Langford needs broader climate action a separate stand-alone at the municipal level. environment commitI plan to invest in tee that concentrates on road improvements to climate issues such as make moving around tree protection and an Langford feel safer and less stressful for active transportation Denise Blackwell Colby Harder plan. everyone. I will focus Kimberley Guiry on making our streets more accessible for Mitigating developpedestrians, cyclists and transit users while ment impacts by investconsulting with residents about local parking, ing more in our comspeeding, and commercial traffic concerns.

Wendy Hobbs munities should be at the forefront of counCouncil needs to cil’s decision-making. consult with residents to produce a new offiLangford is taking on the bulk of the growth cial community plan. in the Capital RegionResidents need to Kimberley Guiry al District (CRD), and feel valued and heard it’s happening fast. in creating a vibrant To keep up with our growing population, city that is flexible to we need to invest in better access to quality the changing needs of residents. green spaces, affordable recreation facilities, Wendy Hobbs protection of our natural environment and It’s paramount that council gains the trust of infrastructure that meets the needs of our com- residents, which would entail easily accessible munities. Development should consider the information to understand the process and needs of the neighbourhood and community, rationale as to how and why council made its and we should be doing more to invest in ser- decision – providing strategic development vices and amenities that improve the quality that is safe and environmentally friendly, which of residents’ lives. includes affordable housing for all residents.

Colby Harder We need the proper infrastructure to support As I’ve been door-to-door, it’s become clear new development while protecting residents that improving Langford’s road infrastructure during development is of utmost importance. is top of mind for many residents.

By improving the efficiency and sustainContinued on A14 ability of Langford’s street network, council

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Langford council candidates outline priorities for voters From A13 Mark Morley Langford residents have lost their voice at city hall.

The foundation of any organization is communication; it can lead to success or failure, and Langford is now failing its citizens.

Mark Morley Communication allows for the sharing of information, thoughts and decisions made.

Good communication will promote open and honest municipal government fostering transparency and trust.

Good communication allows municipal governance to involve residents and truly act as the representatives they are elected to be.

This will ensure all residents feel that they are also stakeholders in the city and have the opportunity to participate in the decisions and direction of Langford.

Shannon Russell Willing To improve the lives of our residents, we need to focus on communication, building relationships, and creating effective partnerships.

This will provide Shannon Russell Willing council with a solid foundation to accomplish our city’s goals and continue to make the diverse city we envision.

Matt Sahlstrom During the 2008 global economic crisis, council encouraged investment and navigated Langford through challenging economic times, keeping our citizens working and our economy strong.

Matt Sahlstrom Recently with the COVID 19 pandemic, Mayor Young, and councillors Sahlstrom, Seaton, and Wade implemented Langford’s COVID Response Team and a nurse’s hotline to keep the citizens of Langford healthy and safe.

These are just two reasons that Langford was awarded the Most Resilient City of B.C. two years in a row.

To know where Langford is today and to plan for where Langford will be tomorrow, you must know where Langford came from.

Norma Stewart Healthcare is a critical piece in the development and well-being of our city. Advocating for new initiatives to ensure health services in Langford is vital for a strong community.

Norma Stewart Lillian Szpak Every decision council must rely on the public’s trust and faith in its representatives. I believe that the most important thing I can do as a member of Langford council to improve the lives of our residents is to Lillian Szpak create a liveable, safe and affordable community. This is achieved by delivering services that residents want and deserve.

Council must work together in a spirit of collaboration, listen deeply, and make council chambers a welcoming place for Langford residents to speak out – and for them to trust and believe that they are heard.

Lanny Seaton To be a strong advocate for the people of Langford, a councillor must learn and build good communications and respectful relationships with all levels of government Roger Wade and throughout the Lanny Seaton South Island region.

To continue the hard work and commitment, I will continue to lead the way in building we need to provide a safe, flourishing city and parks and green spaces to be enjoyed by ev- a community that has first-class recreational opportunities for all families. eryone in our community.

Council has many responsibilities to Lang-

ford residents. We must provide a safe city first and foremost. We also must keep our taxes low while providing a vibrant economy, providing recreation to all ages and ensuring environmental stewardship of the land.

Roger Wade Langford has done all this for the last 30 years and needs an experienced council heading into the challenging times ahead. Vote for the Community First Langford team.

Mary Wagner In Langford, development is being pushed through too quickly through constant amendments to the official community plan to allow higher density without assessing whether it’s Mary Wagner the type of housing we need. This has had a high environmental cost and left our residents with inadequate infrastructure, services and green space.

Langford needs an OCP review with meaningful public input and a focus on building community.

We must follow that plan and ensure the infrastructure keeps pace. The OCP should be reviewed every five years using a thorough, thoughtful, public process to guide how our community grows.

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Rob Martin and Doug Kobayashi face off in mayoral race

Keith Yacucha Hearing from residents, there is so much low-hanging fruit asking to be addressed. Improving the lives of Langford residents is not just addressing their concerns today Keith Yacucha but ensuring proper mechanisms are in place to hear their problems as they change.

In this light, I believe the most crucial thing council can do is adopt an open government model while simultaneously allowing for increased public engagement. Such actions ensure that elected officials can be held to account and ensure that the changing concerns of Langford residents are met at that time rather than every four years at the ballot box.

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In the City of Colwood, Doug Kobayashi is challenging Rob Martin in the mayoral race with 10 candidates running for six councillor positions. We asked each candidate to outline the most important thing council can do to improve the lives of residents. Here are their responses listed alphabetically.

Mayoral candidates: Doug Kobayashi Listen. And find authentic and culturally appropriate ways to engage with the community. It’s about inviting community members into the decision-making process to assess, plan, implement Doug Kobayashi and evaluate solutions to issues that affect their daily lives and environments.

Authentic community engagement centres around trust, communication and collaboration while ensuring well-rounded decision-making and more equitable service delivery. Authentic community engagement is a powerful tool for discovering and cultivating strengths within communities – strengths that can then be used to support local governments as they work to solve societal challenges.

Rob Martin function and values inherent in our natural A municipal council environment that supports us in ways we are will have more impact still learning to understand and support.

David Grove on the lives of residents than any other level As a municipal counof government when cillor I need to: do my council stays focused homework, listen to on the principles of: citizens of all stripes, 1. Family-focused engage staff skills and housing effort, propose and Rob Martin 2. Getting people support positive action. where they need to go It is paramount I 3. Parks and recreation spaces that make safeguard our city by David Grove our city special close observation and 4. Resilient job creation through business adherence to the official community plan. development I pledge myself to this commitment for a full 5. Financial responsibility planning for the four years from October 15, 2022. future Dean Jantzen Council is ultimately Council will achieve a successful community that is focused on the philosophy that “Colresponsible for ensurwood is for families.” ing safety in our comCouncillor candidates: munity, which directly Cynthia Day impacts the well-being The most important of our residents. Withthing council can do out safety, a communito improve the lives ty and its residents canof residents is listen to not grow and prosper. their input and provide Dean Jantzen We are blessed to live good communication in a community that is amongst the safest in to support their active the region, but we must remain vigilant as we participation in de- continue to grow. I have strongly advocated for mocracy. We can’t all additional RCMP officers for our community Cynthia Day know everything, and and increases for our Colwood Volunteer Fire we need to listen and learn about the challenges Department. I will continue to ensure that inand needs in our community. My service of vestments in safety are aligned with the growth 20 years has been to support us all to live as of our population into the future. sustainably as possible, while respecting the Continued on A16

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Meet the Colwood candidates From A15 Kim Jordison I believe the most important thing council can do to improve the lives of residents is to aspire to achieve a healthy community, while living in it, loving it and protecting it. At the local level is Kim Jordison where decisions made on policies and plans directly affect the way communities are planned and built.

Creating places and spaces that cultivate belonging, inclusion, connectedness and engagement, while striving to create the conditions in which all residents, no matter where they are in life, can thrive now and in the future.

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Steven MacAskill Our population is growing and the climate is changing. These facts are indisputable and will impact all of us in years to come.

Colwood is already a beautiful and vibrant community and we all Steven MacAskill want to protect what we already love about it. With this in mind, the most important thing that council can do to improve the lives of its residents is to help them prepare for the future.

With inclusive consultation, I believe that councils can help guide our community in ways that accommodate and even capitalize on future changes, without sacrificing the quality of life we cherish.

Kim Mohns -The ability to listen to the concerns of citizens of all walks of life -To determine and achieve residents’ desire for the community’s future Kim Mohns -Citizens want important issues affecting their quality of life decided at the local, municipal level -Here they expect and want fair, sound thinking, leadership and results Misty Olsen Responsible budget management is funda-

mental to the health and well-being of communities. Municipal budgets are directly linked to essential key services that communities need to function and thrive. These budgets are also meant to anticipate the future Misty Olsen needs of a community and to identify weak spots in the system. If a budget is not properly managed, communities could suffer.

Stewart Parkinson Council has the ability and responsibility to plan, develop, enhance and maintain parks and outdoor spaces within the community.

Existing parks can be upgraded, expanded and programmed to serve existing users and to draw new users in.

New parks can be developed to serve the growing community and form a hub for neighbourhood.

And other outside spaces, trails, beaches, sidewalks and bike trails can be connected and integrated to promote healthy lifestyles, community interactions and enjoyment of the outdoors.

Sacha Veelbehr Did not respond.

Ian Ward The City of Colwood is experiencing significant growth with associated challenges arising from the complexities of effectively managing this change.

To best serve our community, council Ian Ward must first and foremost demonstrate effectiveness, integrity and competence.

We need council to engage with all stakeholders, hold people/companies accountable, and practice a disciplined adherence to a set of fundamental principles and skills, strategic thinking and action, and teamwork.

When I talk to residents on their doorsteps, the recurrent theme is that resident concerns are marginalized, and council lacks courage to act for citizens. Thus, it’s time for effective strategic leadership at city hall.

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Meet Your Candidates: Metchosin candidates talk priorities In the District of Metchosin, Kyara Kahakauwila and Marie-Terese Little are in the race to fill the chair that will be vacated by Mayor John Ranns, who opted not to run after serving eight terms as mayor. There are eight candidates in the running for four councillor seats. We asked each candidate to outline the most important thing council can do to improve the lives of residents. Here are their responses listed alphabetically.

Mayor candidates: Kyara Kahakauwila Having a council that respects each other’s differences and strengths and who can work well together for the collective good of our community regardless of diffing beliefs.

Council sets policy and Kyara Kahakauwila direction. Focusing on accountability, inclusion, collaboration and transparency, even the most contentious concerns can be managed to have a positive outcome for our community and residents.

Marie-Terese Little As a local government, the most important thing a council can do to improve the lives of residents is to ensure good governance. A council must follow the BC Community Charter, the Local Marie-Terese Little Government Act, and their Official Community Plan. This provides a framework that builds trust, encourages and

enables public participation in the local decision-making process, with current choices and attention paid to the long-term vision and goals of the community. With openness, honesty, transparency, fairness, integrity, and accountability around the council table, an ethical council can be, and should be responsive to the citizens and their issues.

Councillor candidates: Mark Atherton Did not respond.

Tamara Ballard The most important thing the council can do to improve the lives of residents is to continue striving to keep taxes affordable. While still maintaining our rural status. To continue looking at all unique Tamara Ballard situations brought forward with sensitivity, an open mind, and diligence. To encourage all community members to attend council and committee meetings, even by live streaming. To be informed firsthand.

Shelly Donaldson Council can support a safe community by providing adequate funding for protective services through a variety of agencies.

Trained firefighters to combat fire incidents, participate in the First Responder Train- Shelly Donaldson ing Program which assists BC Ambulance for medical emergencies. The fire department pro-

vides education for residents through the Fire Smart Program, fire prevention workshops and first aid courses. West Shore RCMP monitor traffic safety and criminal activity; search and rescue have a place to train and store equipment to be ready for the next emergency call.

Other community-based services include public works managing safe roads, snow removal, flooding, brush clearing and general road maintenance.

Sharie Epp I believe the most important thing council can do is listen to what residents have to say. In Metchosin, we’re elected to uphold the rural values of our community through the Official Community Plan, Sharie Epp while ensuring the safety and well-being of our citizens. As council, we need to get out in the community, talk to neighbours, attend events, and have respectful, productive discussions during meetings in the council chambers.

We have to always be cognizant of what matters most to Metchosinites, and work with them through communication and collaboration to achieve our common goals.

Steve Gray The District of Metchosin should work with the provincial government to establish a community health centre with salaried physicians and allied health professionals with the goal of assuring residents of Metchosin 24/7 access to a family doctor and quality primary care.

Current estimates suggest more than 4,000 residents of the West Shore do not have access

to a family doctor. Local governments have an important role to advocate on behalf of their residents for basic access to medical care when none is available. Metchosin can do better and champion the establishment of a community health centre to serve its population.

Jay Shukin Protecting and strengthening rural Metchosin must be the priority for our district council. There are many interconnected pieces to this task.

We must enforce our bylaws particularly Jay Shukin where there are impacts to the environment and neighbours. Fiscal responsibility is vital. That means watching our taxes, but also having strong and transparent processes, now and for the future. We need a made-in-Metchosin climate action plan. No such plan currently exists in Metchosin and that needs to change. It’s so often the small communities that are hit hardest by climate change forces. Learn more at electshukin.com.

Eric White By identifying what the community needs, wants, and can afford.

And, effectively executing the step needed to achieve the desired result of being a better place to live for its residents.

Eric White Leslie Zinger Did not respond.

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Nine candidates fighting for six seats in Highlands In the District of Highlands, current Mayor Ken Williams will be acclaimed as he ran unopposed. There are six councillor seats to be claimed with nine candidates running. We asked each candidate to outline the most important thing council can do to improve the lives of residents. Here are their responses listed alphabetically.

Councillor candidates: Leslie Anderson The most important thing council can do is recognize the need to act now to put measures in place to tackle climate mitigation, energy and food security and community resilience. Improving the Leslie Anderson lives of our community members requires understanding the issues currently impacting peoples’ lives, as well as those approaching far too quickly as a result of climate change, and investing in the social, physical and natural infrastructure appropriate for both.

Ann Baird With a rapidly changing climate, inflation, global instability, inequality, supply chain disruption and all the local impacts, there is much we can do to build Highlands’ resilience and support Ann Baird community well-being.

Eight years on council has given me experi-

ence to continue working on community goals while keeping taxes low. Work includes: 1. Protecting shared natural assets like water and vegetation. Clean drinking water is essential, while stormwater can be very damaging. 2.

Increasing road safety and building trails and bike lanes to enable shared and separate use by motorists, pedestrians, bicycles and wildlife. 3. Protecting our parks from damaging overuse.

Gord Baird The Highlands has always relied on strong community involvement to support the many initiatives that allow the community Gord Baird to function. The community has evolved, with many new faces and young families, and we’ve lost the older ones that have aged out or passed on, the older ones that fought to create the Highlands in the 1990s. Council has failed to connect with the new residents.

Therefore, the most important thing is get out into the community, make connections, engage young families and re-support our volunteer groups, as we can’t afford to hamper their energy and efforts and cause them to disconnect, which we are beginning to see. Council needs to prioritize opportunities to reconnect with the community.

Guy Brisebois I believe that what the Highlands need is a good long-term plan in order to prepare us for the future. With the uncertainties of today’s world, ever-rising prices, and high cost of liv-

ing and rising inflation rates, this district must have in place a five and 10-year plan, reviewed every year in order to put us in a strong financial position in order to keep taxes low and help every citizen in this community.

Guy Brisebois

Ken Brotherston If we continue to rely primarily on a residential tax base, I’m afraid that we will become a community of only the very wealthy. My priority on council would be to plan for sensible development that fits Ken Brotherston with Highlands values to ensure we have the financial stability to maintain the rural lifestyle we treasure for all of us. My complete bio and platform can be found on our website at kandmbrotherston.ca.

Marie Brotherston Since 1996, Highlands has designated the South Highlands as an appropriate area for growth under the vision laid out in the official community plan. To do that we need to ensure that zoning respects the Marie Brotherston character of our community and that building respects the environment. I also believe that perfection is the enemy of the good. We have to move forward but always with the goal of zero carbon emissions in mind. Relying primarily on a residential tax base to ensure our financial future will ultimately change the community we all love.

My complete bio and platform can be found on our website at kandmbrotherston.ca.

Marcie McLean Develop a Highlands climate emergency strategic plan and implement to address impacts from climate change and improve climate preparedness with adaptation strategies such as: continued Marcie McLean improvements to district infrastructure towards increased resiliency

from weather events, provide public educational information to reduce vulnerabilities, monitor density, implement water report recommendations and re-establish sustainable potable well water now and into the future, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and maintain natural areas. Annually improve the district’s Assets Management Plan. Planning and budgeting for plan projects now reduces much higher future costs. Such strategies contribute to Highlands resiliency and residents’ well-being.

Karel Roessingh Council can and must maintain the rural character of our Highlands and assert it in the region, ensure that our assets – including infrastructure, water and natural assets – are maintained and enhanced sustainably, Karel Roessingh complete our secondary housing policy, continue to carry out and enhance our groundwater monitoring program, encourage community-building activities, and implement our Climate Leadership Plan so that our residents can live in a safe, friendly, supportive and sustainable municipality.

Rose Stanton Councils should consider as many perspectives as possible when making decisions and vote for the best decision for the residents and for the district. Not every member of council may vote the same and not every resident Rose Stanton will agree with council’s decision but the debate on the decision (motion) should provide residents with enough information to understand the reasons behind the decision. Council’s responsibilities include roads, the environment, fire services. These expensive services must be maintained and managed without raising taxes.

This is accomplished through careful planning.

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Meet the candidates in the municipal election In the Town of View Royal, Sid Tobias is challenging David Screech in the mayoral race with seven candidates running for six councillor positions. We asked each candidate to outline the most important thing council can do to improve the lives of residents. Here are their responses listed alphabetically.

Mayor: David Screech The most important matter for a council is to ensure it provides stable, good, and effective governance for its community. All around us we can see examples of municipal councils that have forgotten David Screech their number one priority is their local community and its residents.

And in many of these cases, the poor governance impacts their communities in a negative way. In my opinion this is one of the reasons that View Royal remains such a wonderful and unique community to call home. Successive councils have focused on View Royal and ensuring that the quality of life for our residents is of paramount concern.

Sid Tobias I believe the most important thing council

can do to improve the lives of residents is to continue listening to them. Engaging with residents as a continuous discussion through in-person and online opportunities is essential in maintaining the trust of the same residents that elect- Sid Tobias ed you. The expectations of residents have changed. The old belief is that representative democracy absolves the responsibility of the elected to consult residents. In the digital era, the opposite is true. The council needs to be more transparent and deliver opportunities for greater and more enduring dialogue.

Councillor: Don Brown The most important thing council can do for constituents is to seek input from them and Don Brown listen to their ideas and concerns. It is important to build a safe community where people can live, work and play. I believe View Royal is the “jewel” of the Capital

Regional District. Council should revise and review the community plan and transportation plan on a regular basis to ensure it fits with the times. Council needs to maintain and increase parks, trails and green spaces.

Judy Estrin Respecting residents by listening to and acknowledging what they have to say is one of the ways that council can facilitate conversations that lead to improving the lives of View Royal Judy Estrin residents. If council and residents work in concert with one another through active participation in the governance of the city, they can foster partnerships and share in the responsibility of managing that will ultimately improve View Royal residency. It is critical that there be a path for residents from an early age to become active participants in how View Royal runs and thrives.

Damian Kowalewich Councils are elected to serve the residents. We are here to listen, learn, and make informed and fair decisions for the community. To truly improve the lives of residents, we have to engage.

We need to earn the trust of our residents so

that we hear their true and unfiltered opinions, thoughts, and needs.

Our decisions must be ethical and fair while being mindful of longterm visioning.

Lastly, if we become off course as signalled Damian Kowalewich by our residents, we must be open to change. Admitting we are wrong and changing our path can have a positive effect for residents.

Gery Lemon Chiefly, residents need to feel heard.

As council moves into its next term and completion of important initiatives such as the updated Official Community Plan, the Active Transportation Network Plan, and the Gery Lemon Climate Action Strategy, the input and interests of residents is vital.

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Meet the candidates for View Royal From A27 I look forward in the next four years to meeting with those who live here and hearing of what matters to them.

Residents want the confidence that they, not the development community, come first.

Alison MacKenzie Council can improve the lives of residents by taking a holistic and long-term approach to decisions on housing.

A council focused on increasing the number of homes today without looking at Alison MacKenzie the knock-on implications for public services, infrastructure, and the well-being of residents, won’t build a thriving community into the future.

If elected, I will actively seek and consider the concerns and ideas of residents, and ensure engagement on the long-term community plans are meaningful. I will also encourage council to take steps to attract the amenities and services that are required to support a healthy and happy community.

Ron Mattson This is a very timely question. Consultants have completed a Draft Official Community Plan (OCP) – it sets out the direction of development in View Royal for the next decade.

The next Council will finalize this document.

As written, the document will significantly increase the density, building height, tree loss and traffic in a number of residential areas.

Higher density in quiet single-family residential areas is inappropriate. This will have a significant negative impact on residents’ lives. The most important thing council can do is work with residents to change the Ron Mattson OCP to better reflect their needs and vision for the town.

John Rogers Listen. I have heard residents want assurances of balanced growth, affordable housing, walkable services, attractive streets without gridlock. As well, a continuous network of safe sidewalks, bike lanes and excellent John Rogers transit. Everyone depends on fiscally responsible town services, excellent police, fire and ambulance for health and safety. Our parks and recreation contribute to our collective well being. They want good governance that is respectful, open and accountable. The climate crisis is degrading all our lives so adapting and reducing our carbon footprint is essential. They expect regional solutions for such matters as the homeless, food security, and business prosperity.

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Meet the candidates for School District 62 trustees In the Sooke School District (SD62), there are seven school trustee positions. Four trustee seats will be filled from Belmont Zone Area 1 (Colwood, Langford, Metchosin and Highlands) with three coming from Milnes Landing Zone Area 2 (Sooke and Port Renfrew).

There are seven candidates vying for the three Area 2 seats. They include Amanda Dowhy, Murielle Lagace, Candace Linde, Ebony Logins, Philip Ney, Veronica Pemberton and Allison Watson.

We asked each of the seven West Shore candidates for Area 1 to outline the most important thing school trustees can do to improve the district. Here are their responses listed alphabetically.

Cendra Beaton A trustee’s role is heavily focused on policies, planning, and budgeting within the allotted funding provided. Developing collaborative and positive relationships with our partner groups and Cendra Beaton community, is the most important thing a trustee can do. Trustees represent the community in their decision-making and during their advocacy work. I have been a strong, collaborative advocate on many levels as a parent volunteer for multiple groups, governance boards, and committees for a decade now.

Mary P. Brooke SD62 does many things well. The public education system needs to restore dignity to parents.

Trustees can keep that in mind as they navigate through various decision-making challenges.

Curriculum needs to include life skill literacy

including personal finances, civic participation, and food security.

The board must remain attentive to responsible district growth management; do better student population projections and avoid arbitrary and disruptive catchMary P. Brooke ment variations. Boost the arts to balance out the strong emphasis on sports. Keep strengthening IT infrastructure.

Russ Chipps As elected Chief of Sc’ianew First Nation (Beecher Bay), I’ve been honoured to serve this community since 2003.

I attended SD62 as did all three of my children.

I have been a long-time member of the SD62 Aboriginal Education Russ Chipps Council. I have seen the strides SD62 has made, and I want to serve our community by keeping our district a leader in inclusion, innovation while managing our growing community and supporting our future generations. I would be honoured if the community elected me to ensure all students are supported, respected, and understood within their learning environments.

Dominique Jacobs I am a parent first. I am a physically-disabled, Black single-mother, to be exact. I’ve identified several issues which barred us from full participation. I’ve noticed that policies; in terms of equity, inclusivity and accessibility, need updat-

ing and improvement.

I believe school trustees should be listening more to parents to improve the district. I’m interested in hearing and responding to the unique needs of families to ensure that schools are safe, healthy and inDominique Jacobs clusive for all students.

Now is the time to embrace diversity in leadership for equitable futures.

Christine Lervold Listen, learn, and advocate for all students, families, and staff by facilitating regular, thoughtful, and meaningful engagement. To make informed, evidenced-based, fiscally responsible decisions Christine Lervold and develop collaborative education and community partnerships, trustees must listen, understand, and be connected to the people and communities they serve.

As SD62 continues to experience rapid growth and change, trustees also have an important role supporting and guiding implementation of the district’s strategic plan, resource planning and governance framework. Sustainable delivery and development of equitable, inclusive, diverse, and innovative education programs, services and learning spaces and planning for new schools are my top priorities.

Ravi Parmar From my perspective, improvement begins with a plan. Under my leadership as Chair of

the Board, we successfully developed two robust strategic plans with clear objectives, goals and strategic priorities of learning, engagement and growth. At the heart of these plans and my work as trustee for the past eight years is ensuring our students have a strong sense of belonging in their schools.

Ensuring all students feel safe, that our schools are accessible, Ravi Parmar inclusive and responsive to the needs of the diverse community we serve. For me, that’s where our work begins and something I’ll keep front and centre, if I am re-elected.

Trudy Spiller My goals as a school trustee would be: to improve openness, transparent and accountable governance; to provide additional funding for children with different needs so they have equal Ravi Parmar opportunities: and to continue to support the Na’tsa’maht agreement.

I have been a SD62 Role Model for 11 years and know that an Indigenous voice can provide important background and teachings. SD62 has been growing and is predicted to continue to grow for another 15 years.

I would lobby the provincial government for funding to build more schools and replace our aging schools. Bringing in portables is not the answer, nor is sending them to another school district.

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Meet your candidates In the Greater Victoria School District (SD61), there are 30 candidates vying for nine school trustee positions. We asked each candidate to outline the most important thing school trustees can do to improve the district. Here are their responses listed alphabetically.

Salvetina Agba Restoring confidence and trust in the school district is paramount.

In our multicultural, diverse community, all parents want a safe and inclusive environment for their children.

Many have expressed Salvetina Agba concerns, with some even resorting to homeschooling because of the distrust they feel with our current system.

Parents should feel secure in the knowledge that their children are getting an education that respects their values. In the spirit of inclusion, no-one should be excluded because of their religious or cultural beliefs.

Families should never be left in the dark for they know best and care most when it comes to their own children!

Natalie M Baillaut Did not respond.

Cindy Bedi Ralph Trustees must re-establish relationships and trust around the board table, and with all the district’s rights holders and stakeholders. Whether the loss of trust happened over time, or quickly, the Cindy Bedi Ralph building back will take time, patience, and meaningful engagement.

This is paramount for the board to move forward effectively.

Each time the parties feel heard and can see their influence have an impact on decision-making, will be one step closer to rebuilding that trust and relationship. This will strengthen the board’s ability to stay crystal clear on their focus of the students being their number one priority in decision-making.

Esther Callo Trustees must review policies and regulations to protect access to information for both the board and the public.

Currently, SD61 administrative practices lack transparency such that the integrity of board Esther Callo decisions is questionable. For example, neither the board nor the public have had access to the rationale and estimates contained in Project Definition Reports prior to voting on multi-million dollar upgrade projects. These reports are prepared by independent consultants and are submitted to the Ministry of Education to determine funding.

Without access to accurate information, the board cannot protect public interest. The new board must prioritize this basic democratic function.

Angela Carmichael Trustees must get along and work towards the common goal of providing the absolute best education to every student, regardless of their circumstances.

Put personal egos and agendas aside and start actually listening to rights holders and stake-

holders. Most importantly, listen to students who decisions are being made for. A board cannot accomplish the aforementioned with out having mutual respect and common sense when interacting with each other. It is a big job to allocate funds Angela Carmichael when they are needed. There is no room for archaic beliefs or discrimination.

Let’s get to work fixing the pre-pandemic issues and those that become more apparent during the pandemic.

Sacha Christensen I’m running to put our students first. Our schools should reflect the change we want to see in our community, and our school board should reflect the community it actually represents.

Sacha Christensen I’m running to protect the rights of our 2SLGBTQIA+ students, close the graduation gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners, ensure that inclusive education for students with disabilities is a guarantee, and expand supports for mental health and student enrichment.

We need a new perspective on our school board, one that isn’t afraid of frank discussions, and will put our students first.

Matthew Cook The question of trust is paramount in this election. With the past school board term marred by scandal, the new board will have to go to great lengths to earn back the public’s trust. This will be difficult as the provincial Matthew Cook government has, effectively, made the school board handmaidens of austerity, providing them with a budget that will not meet the needs of all.

My pledge is to work with all parties to make the difficult decisions to ensure that our children receive the best possible education, and that no one is left behind.

Mavis E David Most important to be a trustee is gaining the trust and respect from community. We are going to be a team and lay the foundation for future generations to share and grow together! Respect all naMavis E. David tionalities.

Nicole Duncan Public education has suffered years of chronic under-funding.

In SD61 this has resulted in too few supports in classrooms (especially a shortage of education assistants and other specialist supports and teachers), a significant issue with deferred maintenance and the sale of school land which should be safeguarded to meet the needs of students and families attending public school now and in the future.

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students, teachers and To ensure equitable staff, or building upon and inclusive supports the relationships with in the classroom, and the Four Houses to adequate capital fundwork towards reconing allocations to meet ciliation in our schools our climate obligations and provide a better edand address deferred ucational experience for maintenance, will reIndigenous and non-Inquire careful finandigenous students alike. cial management and Derek Gagnon From building the Nicole Duncan a solutions-oriented framework via SOGI 123 with the Gender & Board of Education.

Sexuality Alliances (GSA) and Rainbow Clubs Jennifer Foster of our schools, to establishing a better relationBringing more joy ship with the provincial government to bring in to the classroom is additional much-needed funding, better relationthe most important ships are the key to all of these issues. thing a school trustee Daphna Gelbart can do. To do this, a The most important trustee needs to be in thing that school trustclose communication ees can do to improve with the teachers, stuSchool District 61 is to dents and parents. A work together collabotrustee values diverse Jennifer Foster ratively to understand perspectives and lived experiences in the education system. There is the issues, listen to parents, students, and no voice too small.

As a mom to a 3-year-old, I value the little community members, Daphna Gelbart voices. This means an open line of communi- and make decisions cation that is transparent and forthcoming. informed by evidence and not personal politics.

Leslie-Anne Goodall Through communication and understanding, Did not respond. a trustee can be informed to support change Karin Kwan that brings more joy to teachers, students and Over the past few years in SD61, we’ve seen parents. racial bias in decision-making, cuts to student Derek Gagnon The most important thing school trustees services such as support staff and counsellors, can do to improve the district is relationship music education, and the suspension of 2 publicbuilding, whether it be hearing the needs of ly elected trustees. The priority of a new Board of Education will be to regain the public’s trust

through transparency and diligence.

Trustees will have to work hard to keep an open mind, listen, and actively seek input from students and families, teachers, support staff, the Four Houses, and trustee colleagues to Karin Kwan ensure decisions are right for our students. Students should be at the forefront of every decision made.

J. Charles Lamb School trustees must establish and maintain the Greater Victoria School District’s (GVSD) strategic direction as community leaders and financial stewards. It is essential to work as a team and continuously connect J. Charles Lamb with the community of students and parents to advocate and represent appropriately.

To benefit the GVSD, each trustee needs to make decisions independent of their own agenda. The GVSD school board has the authority to make decisions or to take action - individual trustees in and of themselves do not.

Piers MacDonald Be boring, be positive. We have some of the best schools in one of the best provinces in one of the best countries in the world. This is due to the hard work of educators, administrators, students, parents and volunteers more so than trustees.

Trustees are there to represent voting stakeholders in the system and I think those voters want to keep doing what makes the school system excellent, not return to some fictional Utopian past, make incremental improvePiers MacDonald ment going forward and avoid drama, strife and distractions.

Emily Mahbobi The people trustees represent are diverse, and the needs of the district are constantly changing. The most important thing a trustee can do for their district is to keep an open mind and heart; to hear out everyone who wishes to Emily Mahbobi be heard, and to develop their own individual perspective.

To be detached from one’s personal biases and ideas facilitates an opportunity for open consultation and collective learning. If the whole board can achieve this, it stands a chance of making meaningful change.

Diane McNally The most important thing trustees can do to improve the district: Do everything possible to be sure rights holders and stakeholders (with special attention to parents of students with special needs for support) understand budget proposals and their implications for programs Continued on A32 and classrooms;

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Meet your candidates for School District 61 trustee

From A31 Work to ensure that the Four Houses/rights holders’ representatives (Songhees, Esquimalt, Metis and Urban Indigenous) have been deeply listened to and their input honoured before actions affecting their students are taken.

That means starting Diane McNally immediately with the new board, staff, Victoria Parents’ Advisory Council and the 4 Houses to begin related meetings by November.

Kyle McStravick The most important thing trustees can do to improve their district is to keep the needs of students central to all decision-making. This means listening to the kids, to parents, and to teachers.

Kyle McStravick My platform is focused on protecting school music, furthering First Nations reconciliation efforts, and protecting education around sexual orientation and gender identity. But whatever work I undertake as trustee, if elected, I promise to keep students needs at the centre of my decision-making. Let’s leave partisan politics at the door and focus on the kids.

Janice Novotill I believe it is vital to support the social and emotional wellness of all students and staff and to uphold quality education by ensuring more support in the classroom.

We must have open, honest and authentic communication between parents, teachers and school trustees with no hidden agendas or closed-door meetings. Budget concerns need to be addressed to provide and include academic fundamentals, Janice Novotill including enhanced art programs and physical education to ensure intelligent, well-balanced graduates. I want to give back to my community and work to make sure the next generation of children will be walking into a bright future.

Rob Paynter I believe the key to supporting improvements in our district is to dispense with ego and actively seek to engage with, and learn from, members of our school community and the communities SD61 Rob Paynter serves. We already have exceptional teachers and staff, the board needs to ensure they have the resources necessary to deliver a comprehensive education, including the arts and athletics, in a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

I want the district to work more closely with municipalities and agencies to address current and future challenges, including student mental well-being, a growing population and a changing climate.

Roberta A Solvey Did not respond.

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Tyson Strandlund Increasingly, school trustees are having to make difficult decisions about the allocation of limited funds and what’s going to be cut next. Our communities do not need to accept this. The most urgent Tyson Strandlund necessity for any trustee must be to act as an unapologetically vocal and principled advocate for public education.

Whoever is elected must demand that our schools, families, children and teachers be prioritized by the provincial government, and provided with adequate funding to guarantee an inclusive, safe, healthy, and vibrant learning environment in which future generations can thrive. Public education is a foundation of any democratic society.

Jordan Watters I am proud to have led the development of key policies that support equity and inclusion in our school district, but much work remains to ensure our schools reflect the diversity of our communities. I Jordan Watters will maintain focus on ensuring all students find success and belonging in our schools. Students will be centered in my decision-making, and I will prioritize our children’s future through climate action.

Under my leadership, our district will be guided by a Climate Action Plan with ambitious targets for minimizing our carbon footprint while supporting our students’ engagement through land-based learning, climate literacy, and safe active routes to school.

Ann Whiteaker Whether it is a decision regarding capital dollars, equitable support for exceptional learners, staffing resources and allocations, pro-d for staff, or family engagement, trustees must keep student outcomes at the centre of each decision. Listening and learning from Ann Whiteaker rights holders, students, and staff will build relationships that lead to collaboration, creative solutions, and commitment toward initiatives which increase student outcomes. Students achieve greater success when they feel connected to their learning. We need to ensure culturally responsive resources and diverse opportunities within schools and programming which engage students as well as supports when they need it.

Michelle J Wiboltt Can we establish new independent location for new, non-English/ French speakers for one year? Is it fair for our teachers and children to host those who can’t understand English language?

Also, does it “feel” fair that this “new” grouping is getting extraordinary supports Michelle J. Wiboltt such as counselling, private involvement, and teachers/students expected to “pivot” when they never choose?

Furthermore, public schools, vaccinations absolutely! No further discussion required.

Oliver Wu B.C. school trustees have one primary mandate and that is to improve learning for all students. In order to do this, the trustees must provide opportunities to listen to students, teachers and parents to Oliver Wu best serve their needs.

They must welcome these stakeholders to be involved in the process and put aside their own personal agendas. Policy discussions must be open to scrutiny and debate and all parties must act in good faith with patience and tolerance for opposing views. As a trustee, I would set the highest example by adhering to these standards.

Ali Zahra My wife and I moved to Victoria in 2009, where my kids were born and raised.

I watched them go through public school system and through it all learned a lot. I liked some and didn’t like some so I’m hop- Ali Zahra ing to help change and balance. Last year, I joined my son with his classmates and teachers protesting the cut in the music program. I worked as accountant in different companies, and for the past 15 years I’ve been running my own business. I am hoping to bring the administrative and accounting knowledge I have to help in guiding local policies toward more effective, inclusive and efficient operations.

Sasha Zhang School trustees are ordinary citizens elected to represent the public. Board decisions and policies must support the vision of improved learning outcomes for all students. No one group should be exSasha Zhang cluded or elevated, especially based on immutable characteristics. The board must be held to account to make sure it is following these principles and not straying from its core focus of helping students become productive citizens and achieve their full potential. They must always operate with honesty and integrity, not in their own interests but in those of the families they represent.

Judith Zulu School trustees must understand their role and listen to the community they serve without bias in a transparent, accountable and responsible manner.

Respect and work in collaboration with all stakeholders to help Judith Zulu establish the best possible ways to support all those involved. Make available all other supports, resources and tools needed for all students to have the best possible education and learning environment to ensure children reach their maximum potential. This includes advocating for environments that support diversity, inclusion and equity to reflect the community they serve so all voices are listened to and no one is left out.

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CITY OF COLWOOD 2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the City of Colwood that an election by voting is necessary, to elect for a four (4) year term, one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors. For convenience, eligible electors will be able to vote for four (4) School District Trustees in School District 62 (Belmont Zone).

The following persons have been nominated as candidates for whom votes will be received:

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 A33 DISTRICT OF METCHOSIN 2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING AND NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AS FOLLOWS:

An election by voting is to be held to elect a Mayor, four Councillors, and four School Trustees, and that the following persons are candidates for each office:

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname Kahakauwila Little

Usual Names Kyara Marie-Térèse

Residential Address Metchosin, BC Metchosin, BC

COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected

MAYOR – One (1) to be Elected Surname

Usual Names

Residential Address

Kobayashi

Doug

28-551 Bezanton Way, Colwood, BC

Martin

Rob

258 Portsmouth Drive, Colwood, BC COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be Elected

Surname

Usual Names

Residential Address

Day

Cynthia

3546 Charnley Place, Colwood, BC

Jordison

Kim

3429 Hopwood Place, Colwood, BC

Olsen

Misty

3356 St. Troy Place, Colwood, BC

Grove

David

3339 Wickheim Road, Colwood, BC

Jantzen

Dean

Colwood, BC

Mohns

Kim

3354 Ravenwood Road, Colwood, BC

MacAskill

Steven

475 Pelican Drive, Colwood, BC

Surname Atherton Ballard Donaldson Epp Gray Shukin White Zinger

Usual Names Mark Tamara Shelly Sharie Steve Jay Eric Leslie

Residential Address Metchosin, BC Metchosin, BC Metchosin, BC Metchosin, BC Metchosin, BC Metchosin, BC 4290 Metchosin Road, Metchosin, BC 525 Witty Beach Road, Metchosin, BC

SCHOOL TRUSTEE BELMONT ZONE (AREA 1) – Four (4) to be elected

Veelbehr

Sacha

406-2233 Bowker Avenue, Oak Bay, BC

Ward

Ian

46-370 Latoria Boulevard, Colwood, BC

Parkinson

Stewart

406-3230 Selleck Way, Colwood, BC VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

Voting opportunities will be open to qualified electors of the City of Colwood as follows: ADVANCED VOTING Wednesday, October 5, 2022 and Wednesday, October 12, 2022 TIME: Between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm LOCATION: 3300 Wishart Road, Colwood BC DATES:

GENERAL VOTING Saturday, October 15, 2022 Between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm LOCATION: 3300 Wishart Road, Colwood BC DATES: TIME:

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the application form available at the voting place and making a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below: All electors must meet the following qualifications: • be 18 years of age or older on general voting day on October 15, 2022 • be a Canadian citizen • be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration • not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law Resident electors must: • be a resident of the City of Colwood on the day they register to vote Non-resident property electors must: • not be entitled to register as a Colwood resident elector • be the registered owner of property in Colwood for at least 30 days immediately before registering to vote • provide written consent of the majority of the owners for only one registered owner of the property to vote • not vote on behalf of a corporation, or as a non-resident property elector, based on a property owned wholly or in part by a corporation To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). The identification must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING The City of Colwood does not offer mail ballot voting.

For further information regarding the notice of election by voting, please contact: • Amanda Irving, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-294-8142 or airving@colwood.ca • Marcy Lalande, Chief Election Officer at 250-294-8141 or mlalande@colwood.ca

Surname Beaton Brooke Chipps Jacobs Lervold Parmar Spiller

Usual Names Cendra Mary P. Russ Dominique Christine Ravi Trudy

Residential Address 9-172 Belmont Road, Victoria, BC 3287 Merlin Road, Victoria, BC 637 Sutiacum Road, Sooke, BC Colwood, BC 2993 Glen Lake Road, Victoria, BC 2099 Gourman Place, Victoria, BC 496 Dressler Road, Victoria, BC

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING DAY will be: Saturday, October 15th, between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the METCHOSIN COMMUNITY HALL, 4401 William Head Road, Metchosin, B.C. TWO ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held as follows: Wednesday, the 5th day of October, 2022 and Wednesday, the 12th day of October, 2022 Between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Metchosin Municipal Hall 4450 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin, B.C.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the application form available at the voting place and making a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below: RESIDENT ELECTORS: To register as a resident elector you must: • be 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 15th, 2022; • be a Canadian citizen; • be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting); • be a resident of the municipality on the day of registration (at time of voting); and • not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

In addition, to register at the time of voting, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: To register as a non-resident property elector you must: • be 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 15th, 2022; • be a Canadian citizen; • be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting); • be a registered owner of real property in the municipality for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting); • not be entitled to register as a resident elector; and • not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

In addition, for non-resident property electors: • The only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.

• If more than one individual is registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the individual owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

In addition, in order to register at time of voting: Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

TYPES OF DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE ACCEPTED AS IDENTIFICATION You must produce at least two (2) documents that provide evidence of your identity and place of residence, at least one (1) of which must contain your signature. The following classes of documents will be accepted: a) a Driver’s Licence; b) an Identification Card such as i. a photo BC services card; ii. a non-photo BC services card; c) an Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC d) a BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard; e) a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8, (now “Monthly Form EA181); f) a Social Insurance Number card; g) a Citizenship Card; h) a real property tax notice; i) a credit card or debit card; or j) a utility bill, (such as electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable services).

The above listed identification documents MUST be accepted by election officials. An election official may also accept other forms of documents that provide evidence satisfactory to the election official (e.g., a valid, current passport).

Kerry Fedosenko Chief Election Officer District of Metchosin FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THESE MATTERS, please contact the Election Office Kerry Fedosenko, Chief Election Officer – 250-419-2995 Tina Hansen, Deputy Chief Election Officer – 250-474-3167

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From left: Isabel Tipton, great-granddaughter of Hans Helgesen, the first chairman of the school board; Ann Stewart, great-great-granddaughter of John Witty who donated the land for the school to be built on; and Diane Cowden, great-granddaughter of Emily Fisher, the school’s first teacher. The trio received the honour of cutting the ribbon on the newly renovated and reopened Metchosin Schoolhouse Museum. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Town of View Royal that an election by voting is to be held to elect a Mayor and six Councillors for a four-year term and that the following persons are candidates for each office: Mayor – One (1) to be elected Surname Screech Tobias

Usual Names David Sid

Jurisdiction of Residence 1256 Burnside Road West, View Royal, BC 115 Conard Street, View Royal, BC

Councillor – Six (6) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Brown Don #4-199 Atkins Road, View Royal, BC Estrin Judy View Royal, BC Kowalewich Damian View Royal, BC Lemon Gery View Royal, BC MacKenzie Alison View Royal, BC Mattson Ron 284 Pallisier Avenue, View Royal, BC Rogers John 525 Prince Robert Drive, View Royal, BC GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Town of View Royal on Saturday, October 15, 2022 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations: View Royal Elementary School, 218 Helmcken Road Eagle View Elementary School, 97 Talcott Road Advance Voting Opportunities Advance voting will be open at the View Royal Town Hall, 45 View Royal Avenue, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 and Tuesday, October 11, 2022 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm each day.

Should you have mobility issues, it is advised that you vote at one of the advance voting opportunities as there will be less travelling involved from the parking area to the polling station at the Town Hall location.

Mail Ballot Voting To request a mail ballot package, you must submit an “Application to Vote by Mail” form by mail, facsimile (250-727-9551), email (info@viewroyal.ca), or by hand to the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer. Forms can be obtained on the Town’s website at www.viewroyal.ca or at the Town of View Royal Town Hall, 45 View Royal Avenue, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays. Once received and ballots are available, the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer will send out a mail ballot package to you.

To be counted for the election, your mail ballot must be mailed or delivered so that it is received by the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on October 15, 2022 (general voting day). It is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer within the time limit.

Elector Registration There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: 18 years of age or older on general voting day; Canadian citizen; resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of voting; resident of the Town of View Royal on the day of registration (at time of voting) OR registered owner of real property in the Town of View Royal for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting); and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

• • • •

Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

If you require further information, please contact the Deputy Chief Election Officer, Elena Bolster, at 250-479-6800.

Ken Schaalje Chief Election Officer

Metchosin Schoolhouse Museum reopens after renovations Justin Samanski-Langille News Staff

The Metchosin Schoolhouse welcomed its first students through its door 150 years ago and on Saturday (Sept. 24), it welcomed the first visitors after extensive renovations restored it as a museum.

The project was more than two years in the making for the Metchosin Museum Society, and president Jim MacPherson said its completion was only one of the things being celebrated. It was also the society’s 50th anniversary and descendants of some of the school’s key historic people.

“It’s all part of our history. We are disappearing now, but a lot of us grew up experiencing a one-room schoolhouse,” said MacPherson.

“The upcoming generations have no idea of what that was like. It’s about imparting a sense of history, of the way things were, and maybe how lucky we are today.”

The restoration process was extensive.

MacPherson said there were a lot of structural problems with the building which needed fixing, plenty of cleaning needed to be done,

and a rethink of how best to display the artifacts inside.

When the school ceased teaching activities in 1949, it sat vacant until 1972 when the museum society formed and converted it into the original museum. Funding from the province allowed the society to undertake the renovations.

MacPherson said much of the project was completed by dedicated volunteers from the wider Metchosin community.

Those same volunteers also did the research to find Ann Stewart, the great-great-granddaughter of John Witty who donated the land for the school to be built on; Diane Cowden, great-granddaughter of Emily Fisher who was the school’s first teacher; and Isabel Tipton, great-granddaughter of Hans Helgesen, the first chairman of the school board.

The trio were given the honour of cutting the ribbon and officially reopening the museum.

“This project forms part of the bigger picture, which is bringing people to our community to see what we actually are,” said Mayor John Ranns. “When we have people that can come out and visit amazing facilities like this … this is what we can offer the region.”

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Volunteers start tear down of Westshore Motorsports Park A week after the track fell silent, work is underway to preserve as much of it as possible

Daryl Crocker takes down a billboard at Westshore Motorsports Park Saturday, Sept. 24, a week after the track held its final race before shutting down.

Justin Samanski-Langille News Staff

A week after the last race was held at Westshore Motorsports Park, work was well underway to remove much of what racing fans have come to call familiar sights over the years.

With a deadline of Oct. 31 to have the property cleared for development work to begin, general manager Daryl Crocker and a team of volunteers were hard at work Saturday (Sept. 24) carefully removing as much fencing, billboards, and concrete blocks as they could.

“I’ve said it time and time again, there is no community like the racing community,” said Crocker.

“But it has been sad, really sad, I have to be honest.”

The work has been an emotional challenge for the people doing it. Almost all have long been part of the southern Vancouver Island racing community which has called the park – formerly known as the Western Speedway – home.

In the days since the track fell silent, some fans and racers have stopped by to say one final goodbye, or even to chip off a piece of the victory square where many a victor celebrated over the years.

Crocker said the goal is to salvage as much as they can, both for the historic value of each and every item, but also as a cost-saving measure to allow a new track to

A volunteer moves large tires at Westshore Motorsports Park Saturday, Sept. 24, a week after the track held its final race before shutting down. (Photos by Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff) be built as quickly as possible once a suitable location is found.

While the first week since the end of racing has focused on items lining the oval track, later in the project work will begin on

taking apart the largest, and perhaps most important part of the speedway – its grandstands.

“We are actively putting together a plan to dismantle them in a safe manner,” said

Crocker. “Getting the grandstands out and eventually erected on a new site will be huge.

Once the grandstands are there, you can sell an event … the grandstands are kind of the key to it all.”

Volunteers work to dismantle billboards at Westshore Motorsports Park Saturday, Sept. 24, a week after the track held its final race before shutting down.

A volunteer tears down fencing in front of the grandstands at Westshore Motorsports Park Saturday, Sept. 24, a week after the track held its final race before shutting down.

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Capital Regional District Notice of Vacancy

Applications for Membership: Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission The Capital Regional District (CRD) invites applications from residents interested in sitting on the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission to provide advice on parks and recreation in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area.

East Sooke 1 position Malahat 1 position Otter Point 1 position Shirley/Jordan River 1 position Willis Point 1 position

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL AIRPORT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Where representation from the areas above cannot be achieved, a representative may be selected from the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area at large.

Appointment will expire December 31, 2024.

Please join the Victoria Airport Authority for a virtual Airport Consultative Committee Meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 1:30 PM (PDT).

To attend the live-streamed meeting, please register at www.victoriaairport.com/consultative-committee

Meetings are held at 3 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Juan de Fuca Local Area Services Building, 3–7450 Butler Road, Otter Point, BC. Send us a one-page summary telling about yourself, your area of knowledge and why you would like to volunteer on the Commission.

Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, October 28, 2022.

Mail, fax or email your application to: Mail: Juan de Fuca Community Planning 3–7450 Butler Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1N1 Email: jdfinfo@crd.bc.ca Should you have any questions, please contact 250.642.8100.

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Bullfrogs flourishing with Greater Victoria’s weather Bailey Moreton News Staff

Recent warmer days may have caused some to sweat, but the current climate is set to be a boon for invasive American bullfrogs this year.

Greater Victoria’s weather over the past couple of years has more closely resembled the natural range of the invasive amphibian, which normally lives in eastern North America, mainly the U.S. but some southern portions

of Ontario and Quebec.

This means the frogs may be more abundant than usual, according to Capital Regional District spokesperson Andy Orr. “As a result, the bullfrogs thrive, their breeding calls are louder and more noticeable and they can have higher than usual breeding success,” Orr said in an email.

A map published by Vancouver Island University shows where American bullfrogs have been spotted in the area, with the frogs spread-

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AS FOLLOWS: NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING An election by voting is to be held to elect Six Councillors, and the following persons are candidates: COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected Surname

Usual Names

Residential Address

ANDERSON BAIRD BAIRD BRISEBOIS BROTHERSTON BROTHERSTON MCLEAN ROESSINGH STANTON

Leslie Ann Gord Guy Ken Marie Marcie Karel Rose

574 Michael Place, Victoria BC 3295 Compton Road, Victoria BC 3295 Compton Road, Victoria BC 733 Caleb Pike Road, Victoria BC District of Highlands District of Highlands District of Highlands District of Highlands 320 Ross Durrance Road, Victoria BC

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING DAY will be: Saturday, October 15, 2022, between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Voting Place Address Highlands Community Hall 729 Finlayson Arm Road ADVANCE VOTING will be held as follows: Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Location: Highlands East Fire Hall, 3613 Woodridge Place Between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Location: Highlands Community Hall, 729 Finlayson Arm Road Between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the application form available at the voting place and making a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below: RESIDENT ELECTORS: To register as a resident elector you must: • be 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 15, 2022; • be a Canadian citizen; • be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting); • be a resident of the District of Highlands on the day of registration (at time of voting); and • not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: To register as a non-resident property elector you must: • be 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 15, 2022; • be a Canadian citizen; • be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting); • be a registered owner of real property in the District f Highlands for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting); • not be entitled to register as a resident elector; and • not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

In addition, for non-resident property electors: • •

The only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.

If more than one person is registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.

Chief Election Officer

species and impact the water supply.

The CRD doesn’t have any other management plans in place for American Bullfrogs in CRD parks, like Thetis Lake Regional Park, but there is a volunteer invasive species removal program that aims to target other priority invasive species.

Orr added anyone who spots American Bullfrogs in wetland areas can log sightings in the Provincial Report Invasives mobile app that is available for download on Android and iOS devices.

Bullfrogs were originally introduced to B.C. to be farmed for food – the frogs grow to a large size and are commonly eaten in the southern Gavin Hanke, Curator of Vertebrate Zoology at the United States. Farming for food has seen the Royal BC Musuem holds a big American bullfrog on a species spread to parts of South America, Asia research trip in California. (Courtesy of Gavin Hanke) and Western Europe. The animals can grow ing to a large proportion of the CRD’s parks up to 20 centimetres long and are voracious in Greater Victoria. feeders and breeders.

Currently, the CRD’s focus is on stopping American Bullfrogs from spreading further westward into the Greater Victoria Water Supply Area via Humpback Reservoir. If frogs did spread to the area, they could prey on native

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Currently, the CRD’s focus is on stopping American Bullfrogs from spreading further westward into the Greater Victoria Water Supply Area via Humpback Reservoir. Pictured is an American Bullfrog floating in a pond near Mill Hill in Langford. (Courtesy of Gavin Hanke)

RE-ELECT

DEAN JANTZEN For Colwood Council

“As a 26 year police veteran, I understand the importance of public safety”

HOW TO VOTE FOR DEAN: Advance Voting October 5th October 12th 8am-8pm General Voting October 15th 8am-8pm VISIT ME AT: www.deanjantzen.ca Authorized By George Mess, Financial Agent, grmess@gmail.com

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Langford schools looking a little greener with grant funding But these kids aren’t doing it for the money, they’re doing it to fight climate change,” he said.

Belmont has a number of courses geared towards the environment, including a sustainability program that teaches kids to

$50,000 to be split between seven SD62 schools Bailey Moreton News Staff

The City of Langford is partnering with the Sooke School District to set up an environmental stewardship grant for SD62 schools.

A total of $50,000 will be spread between multiple schools that run environmental initiatives in Langford. The schools set to receive money include Crystal View Elementary School, Millstream Elementa-

Blue Rodeo in Victoria Nov. 24 The band added the stop at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre to their Many a Mile tour Blue Rodeo is coming to Victoria after adding some additional dates to their Western Canada tour.

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grow food locally in a garden behind the school and a social justice program that encourages students to help develop service projects in the community.

Dayna Christ-Rowling, an outdoor education teacher at Bel-

From left: Belmont Grade 11 student Dylan Miller, outdoor education teacher Dayna Christ-Rowling, Grade 12 student Ally Arnold and Grade 11 student Alysia St Jacques in front of the student garden at Belmont Secondary. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff) ry School, Ruth King for up to $5,000 with Elementary School, up to $10,000 for high Willway Elementa- schools. ry School, Spencer SD62 board chair Middle School, Cen- Ravi Parmar recalled tre Mountain Lellum when he was a BelMiddle School and mont student and his Belmont Secondary graduating class was School. Elementary offered $10,000 if they schools can get up to planted 100 trees in $2,500, while middle the community. schools are eligible “We were so excited.

mont, noted “every course is kind of geared to ‘how do we keep this place sustainable for our future?’ So it’s just nice to be able to do (the students’) inquiry projects and put them into action.

So when they have a question, they figure

out the answer – this is how we can solve it, this is something that we can do … We can say this is an amazing way to spend some money to either promote or educate or do the action that needs to be done.”

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Site plans for the purpose-built dementia care facility in Colwood’s Royal Bay neighbourhood. (Courtesy Capital Regional Hospital District)

Another hurdle cleared for dementia care facility Plans for a senior care facility in Colwood’s Royal Bay neighbourhood took a step forward on Wednesday, as the Capital Regional District Board approved its 2023 provisional financial plans.

The plans confirmed funding for the long-planned dementia care facility on a piece of land already owned by the CRD Hospital Board, located on Metchosin Road near the future site of the Royal BC Museum Collections and Archives Building, according to a news release from the City of Colwood.

According to the hospital board’s provisional budget, $3,806,100 has been earmarked for the facility in 2023.

A total of $67,108,200 is being allocated from the hospital board for the project, representing 30 per cent of the total project cost. In October 2021, the project’s total cost was pegged at $205 million.

The proposed 306-bed facility, consisting of four three-storey buildings, will be designed to resemble a village and will feature amenities like a hair salon, bistro, and coffee shop for residents to enjoy.

Childcare facilities for both residents and staff will also be on site.

The design has been shown to support resident independence, social connections, and overall wellness, according to the release.

Capital Regional District Membership Opportunity

Water Advisory Committee Pursuant to Bylaw No. 2541, the Capital Regional District (CRD) invites applications from community members interested in sitting on the Water Advisory Committee for a two (2) year term commencing January 1, 2023. The Water Advisory Committee is the public advisory committee for the Regional Water Supply Commission, that provides advice on water supply, water quality, water conservation and the stewardship of the lands held by the CRD for water supply purposes.

Total membership on the committee is up to sixteen (16), including one member each from the Regional Water Supply Commission, the Juan de Fuca Water Distribution Commission the Saanich Peninsula Water Supply Commission, and up to thirteen (13) members of the community.

Applications are being accepted for seven (7) committee members with experience in, or representing the following areas: One (1) First Nations One (1) Commercial and industrial water users One (1) Resident / Ratepayers One (1) Protection of fish habitats One (1) Scientific One (1) Agricultural One (1) Environmental Application Instructions When submitting your application, please include the committee name in the subject line, your full name, telephone number, residential address along with a brief outline of your experience, area of interest and why you would like to serve on the committee.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 28, 2022.

Mail or email your submission to: Attention: Tanya Duthie, Manager, Administration Services CRD Integrated Water Services 479 Island Highway, Victoria, BC, V9B 1H7 Email: iwsadministration@crd.bc.ca Bylaw No. 2541 and the Committee Terms of Reference are available for viewing on the CRD website at www.crd.bc.ca

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 62 (SOOKE) NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 62 (Sooke) that an Election By Voting is necessary to fill the offices of Trustees on the Board of School District No. 62 (Sooke) and that the persons nominated, for a four year term commencing October 2022 and terminating after the election held in 2026 in accordance with the legislation in the Local Government Act and the School Act, as candidates at the Election By Voting and for whom votes will be received are listed below:

Belmont Zone- Four persons to be elected Cendra Beaton 9-172 Belmont Road, Colwood BC V9C 1B1 Mary P. Brooke 3287 Merlin Road, Langford BC V9C 0H3 Russ Chipps 637 Sitiacum Road, Sooke BC V9Z 1B9 Dominque Jacobs Colwood, BC Christine Lervold 2993 Glen Lake Road, Langford BC V9B 4B3 Ravi Parmar 2099 Gourman Place, Langford BC V9B 6E1 Trudy Spiller 496 Dressler Road, Colwood BC V9C 2E7

Milnes Landing Zone-three persons to be elected Amanda Dowhy 2140 Parkland Road, Sooke BC V9Z 0G6 Ebony Logins 106-2253 Townsend Road, Sooke BC V9Z 1M1 Candace Linde 8271 West Coast Road, Sooke BC V9Z 1E1 Philip Ney Sooke, BC Veronica Pemberton Sooke, BC Allison Watson 7850 Milligan Road, Sooke BC V9Z 0R4 Murielle Lagacé 309-2120 Church Road, Sooke BC V9Z 0W7

General Voting Day for the election of trustees will be open Saturday the fifteenth (15) day of October 2022, TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 62 (SOOKE) at the following places: BELMONT ZONE Ruth King Elementary School 2764 Jacklin Road Millstream Elementary School 626 Hoylake Road View Royal Elementary School 218 Helmcken Road Happy Valley Elementary School 3291 Happy Valley Road Highlands Community Hall 729 Finlayson Arm Road Colwood Municipal Hall 3300 Wishart Road Metchosin Community Hall 4401 William Head Road Malahat Fire Hall 935 Whittaker Road SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY CITY OF LANGFORD – OCTOBER 12 (open to residents and employees of the below facilities) Cherish Living 917 Avrill Rd 10:00AM-12 Noon Alexander Mackie Lodge 753 Station Road 1:00 P.M. to 3:00P.M. The Priory 567 Goldstream Ave 4:00P.M to 6:00P.M MILNES LANDING ZONE East Sooke Community Centre 1397 Coppermine Road Juan de Fuca Administration Building – CRD #3-7450 Butler Road Edward Milne Community School 6218 Sooke Road Shirley Community Hall 2795 Sheringham Road Port Renfrew Community Centre 6638 Deering Road AND SUCH VOTING PLACES SHALL BE OPEN BETWEEN THE HOURS OF EIGHT O’CLOCK A.M. AND EIGHT O’CLOCK P.M. ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES shall be open at the: 1. Offices of School District 62 (Sooke) 3143 Jacklin Road 2. Langford City Hall, 3rd Floor 877 Goldstream Avenue 3. Colwood City Hall 3300 Wishart Road 4. Metchosin Municipal Hall 4450 Happy Valley Road 5. Highlands East Fire Hall 3613 Woodridge Place 6. Highlands Community Hall 729 Finlayson Arm Road 7. Juan de Fuca Administration Building – CRD #3-7450 Butler Road 8. Sooke Council Chambers, 3rd Floor 2225 Otter Point Road Between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, the fifth (5th) day of October 2022 and Wednesday, the twelfth (12th) day of October 2022 of which every person is hereby required to take notice and be so governed accordingly. Any qualified elector may vote at an Advance Voting Opportunity.

Given under my hand at Victoria, B.C. this sixteenth (16) day of September 2022.

Kerry Fedosenko Chief Election Officer NOTE: A person must not vote in a local government election unless entitled to do so. If you are not on the List of Registered Electors you may register to vote on General Voting Day or Advance Voting Days providing you meet the eligibility requirements. You must produce two pieces of identification that proves your identity and residency and at least one piece of identification must bear your signature (e.g. driver’s licence or credit card).

RESIDENT ELECTOR To be a resident elector in the jurisdiction you are voting you must meet the following requirements on the day of registration: (a) You must be, or will be, age 18 or older on the day of voting (b) You must be a Canadian citizen (c You must be a resident of British Columbia for a least 6 months immediately before voting day (d) You must not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting at this election or otherwise disqualified by law.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR To be registered as a Non-Resident Property Elector of the jurisdiction in which you are voting, you must meet the following requirements on the day of registration: a) You must not register as a resident elector b) You must be, or will be, age 18 or older on the day of voting c) You must be a Canadian citizen d) You must have been resident of British Columbia at least 6 months immediately before voting day e) You must have been a registered owner of real property within the jurisdiction you are voting for a least 30 days before voting day (the only persons who are registered owners of real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding property in trust for a corporation of another trust) f) You must not be disqualified by the local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

You must produce two pieces of identification (at least one piece of identification must bear your signature), proof that you are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from a majority of registered owners that you have been designated to vote accompanied with adequate documentation, such as a Land Title Search, proving ownership of the property claimed as a basis for the vote.

A person may only register as a non-resident property elector in relation to one parcel of real property in the jurisdiction he/she wishes to vote.

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