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The proposed Eagle Creek development in View Royal will go to public hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 4. The first and second reading of the rezoning application for the project passed at the Nov. 6 council meeting. Eagle Creek is a proposed commercial and residential development for 5.8 hectares of land at the corner of Watkiss Way and Helmcken Way. “I would like to firstly thank staff for a very quick turnaround on this,” said project manager Peter Laughlin at the meeting. “We do recognize the challenges that they face. … The effort is being made and it is “We do recognized and is appreciated.” There have been some changes recognize the in the planned development as the result of public input. Some of challenges that the buildings have been lowered they face. … The in height in respect of residential views and one large building was effort is being split in two to allow a pedestrian made and it is corridor in the middle leading to a recognized and is bus stop. The north part of the site is to be appreciated.” dedicated as a public park and the – Peter Laughlin developer also committed $1 million to the Town of View Royal after the rezoning has gone through. It has been suggested that that money could go towards the town’s proposed new fire hall. Some councillors had concerns the wording of the rezoning would allow for a box store to move into a building set aside for a grocer. Generally large businesses will not be allowed, but there is a stipulation in the bylaw to allow for a 40,000 square foot supermarket. A tenant is in place, but remains confidential for business reasons. Director of development services Lindsay Chase suggested a covenant be included to make sure the grocery store cannot exceed a certain floor-space limit, which council agreed to. PLEASE SEE: Traffic also a concern, Page A11
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, November 21, 2012
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Two Bulldog teams set to spike provincials All four teams earn Islands berths Charla Huber News staff
Belmont boats a 50 per cent success rate after all four Belmont secondary volleyball teams competed in Island championships las weekend. The junior girls and senior boys teams are moving on to volley for best in B.C. The junior girls placed fourth at Islands and will head to Delta for provincials Nov. 22 to 24. “After we won the quarter finals, all the pressure was off,” said coach Ken Lowe. In the semi-finals, middle blocker Jess Thomsen suffered a knee injury that took her out for the rest of the weekend. The Bulldogs team lost the rest of its games by only two or three points. “Making the Islands was a goal of ours. Making top four is impressive for a relatively inexperienced team,” Lowe said. The junior girls placed first in city championships earlier this month. They won a tough tiebreaker against Oak Bay then faced off Claremont in the finals. Plagued with injuries and short players, the Bulldogs persevered for a second tiebreaker win. “The team has gotten better and better, we didn’t expect this,” said Lowe. “Our kids buy into a system of how to play volleyball. They know what to do and are able to stay composed in different situations. We play more of a team game.” The senior boys finished fifth at Island’s and nabbed a spot in the provincial championships in Kamploops Nov. 30 to Dec. 1 after the fourth place team dropped out. The team placed third in city championships. “That was a disappointment for them, they were ranked second before going to the city’s,” Lowe said. The senior boys team consists of a lot of Grade 11 students who will be returning to play next year. “That team is going to be a very strong team,” said Mike Toakley, Belmont teacher and senior girls coach. “The senior boys’ team is going to be the team to beat next year.” The senior girls team placed third in Island championships narrowly missing a chance to compete in provincials. “Unfortunately not good enough to get to the provincials, only the top two teams made it,” Lowe said. The team is still celebrating its first place win at the city championships. The senior girls’ team also had a couple tense games city’s, both ending with tiebreakers defeating Mount Doug in the semifinal and Oak Bay in the final. “It was a close as you can get 16-14, you have to win by two points, it was a nail-biter,” said Toakley. The junior boys Bulldogs finished fourth in Islands last weekend; only the top two teams move on to provincials. The team placed third in city playoffs in a tense final game against Claremont. They took third place in a tiebreaker. “The jr. boys had the toughest match to win,” Lowe said. The top three teams went to Islands. charla@goldstreamgazette.com
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the Strait of Juan de Fuca is nothing more than pollution. “We now have the money in place to build the plant and laws to mandate it,” said Christianne Wilhelmson, executive director of the Georgia Strait Alliance. Public anxiety remains over the roughly $250 to $400 in taxes expected to be levied on Greater Victoria households to fund the project. The B.C. and federal governments are funding two-thirds of the project, but any cost overruns will fall on CRD taxpayers. The vote will likely be delayed to Nov. 28, said Denise Blackwell, committee chair. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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– Gary Cowan The 2006 development plan Cowan inherited consisted of 86 per cent multifamily dwellings, such as high-rise condominium complexes. “In my view it was a very, very aggressive plan that even in the most robust and strong real estate markets, probably wouldn’t have worked,” Cowan said. “There has to be a balance of single family, townhouse and some apartments.” Under the new plan the development will consist of 66 per cent apartments and 23 per cent detached homes. Changing that plan to include more low-density, ground oriented residential housing requires more land. That need, combined with a golf course operating at less than 50 per cent capacity, led to the idea of turning nine holes of golf into land for housing. The nine holes will be removed from the Mountain Course. What will remain is 27 holes, divided into three nine-hole golf courses
that can be played in any combination. Jim McLaughlin, senior vice president of Troon Privé, which oversees golf at Bear Mountain, said the modifications may upset some but the quality of golf will still be high. “It’s never a great thing for them to hear that some of their favourite golf holes, a hole that they made a hole-in-one on, won’t be there anymore,” McLaughlin said. “But for the visitor, for the tourist, they’re not attached to the current layout at all.” Worldwide, golf courses have been struggling, McLaughlin said, with supply far outweighing demand. Reducing the size of the course will reduce maintenance costs and 27-hole courses are not uncommon. The ultimate vision is to have five neighbourhoods. Cowan said it is hoped that with more residents on the mountain more retail stores will move into the village. Twelve lots are already on the market for the new Hedgestone neighbourhood, with one sold so far. The plan also includes the increased open space and trails for the community. The roadway to the Leigh Road Interchange, known locally as the “bridge to nowhere,” will also be completed as a part of the development. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com
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Langford man arrested over vehicle break-ins Robert J. Iverson faces two counts of theft after being arrested Nov. 8. The West Shore RCMP Street Crime Unit arrested the Langford 34-year-old after police began investigating a higher than usual number of theft from cars. There were 142 reports this year between Oct. 1 and Nov. 8, according to police. There were 50 over the same period last year. Iverson is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 21. “We wish to remind the public to lock their vehicles and to clear the vehicle of all valuables,” said Acting Sgt. Kathy Rochlitz. “Criminals will break into a vehicle for spare change, please take time to remove the temptation.” RCMP continue to investigate the high number of theft from cars. editor@goldstream gazette.com
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Langford firefighters attend a two-vehicle crash at on Veterans Memorial Parkway on Friday, Nov. 16. The driver of a Mazda truck had to be removed using the Jaws of Life. Both drivers were stable, with one going to hospital.
Crash calls for Jaws of Life Kyle Wells News staff
Two vehicles collided and one ended up on its side just before 3 p.m. last Friday at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Peatt Road. Langford Fire Rescue cut free the driver of a red Mazda pickup truck using the Jaws of Life, before paramedics took him away on a stretcher. Fire Chief Bob Beckett said the man was conscious throughout the extrication.
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“They had to do what we call a roof flap, where you take the roof off, allowing exposure to the individual,” Beckett said, “allowing the paramedics to assess and then extricate him from the cab itself. The other driver was not taken to hospital. Beckett said the crash was a T-bone collision and each of the two vehicles only held one person. Langford firefighters didn’t have far to go to attend the crash as their main fire hall is located at that intersection. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com
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Beckett. Highlands will purchase the charging stations and equipment, costing just less than $8,000. The equipment will then be stored by the district until the community hall is built. Charla Huber Once the hall is standing, the News staff district plans to cover the costs of installation, about $3,000. The An electric car charging station is community hall is funded mostly a go for the proposed community through another provincial grant for hall. up to $400,000. A provincial grant from the Fraser The deadline for that grant is Basin Council would cover up to also March 31, 2013. The district $8,000 for the charging station, requested a meeting with the minaccessible for both ister of community, electric and hybrid “If the community sport and cultural vehicles. To fulfill the but has hall doesn’t proceed, development, grant, the equipment not yet received a must be purchased response. there will be no cost by March 31, 2013. “If the community to staff.” The catch is conhall doesn’t proceed, – Laura Beckett struction hasn’t even there will be no cost district planner started on the comto staff,” Beckett said. munity hall. Council If the community asked for an extenhall project doesn’t sion and got until Sept. 1, 2013 to solidify the district would look for have the charging station up and other locations for the charging starunning. The community hall’s comtion before it considered selling the pletion date is earmarked for the equipment. end of August. “I am sure we could sell some “We will purchase the unit ahead equipment,” said Coun. Allen Dobb. of time,” said district planner Laura charla@goldstreamgazette.com
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The importance of proper estate planning The importance of proper estate planning cannot be overstated. Estate planning is the act of planning out your financial, legal, and other affairs in ways to ensure that your wishes are followed when you pass away or when you become incapable of making these important decisions on your own. Depending on your needs, your estate planning may be limited to a Will, or it may include a variety of other documents, including: Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements. Estate planning may appear to be simple because clients know what they want; however, there are often complex issues that can only be spotted by an experienced estate planning lawyer. These issues have to be considered in order to put your plan in place. How you want to structure your affairs will depend on, and often be made more complex by many factors, such as: s your health status and mental capability (e.g. mental health issues, diminished capacity, disabilities, vulnerabilities); s the type of assets you have (e.g. land, bank accounts, business assets, personal assets); s the people you want to benefit or exclude (e.g. family, friends, charities); s the individuals you want to care for (e.g. children, elderly, mentally disabled persons); the family dynamics in place (e.g. common-law or legal marriage, blended family, second marriage, children, step-children); s the potential challenges made by other individuals to change your estate plan after death (e.g. challenges by spouses or adult children); s the applicable law that may affect your estate plan (e.g. company law, tax law, family law and Wills Variation legislation); and s the long-term goals you want to achieveThe above is by no means an exhaustive list, but is meant to provide a sampling of issues that estate planning lawyers must consider in preparing your estate plan. In forming a plan, both positive and negative contingencies need to be considered. Estate planning lawyers can anticipate many of the future issues which can arise and advise on an estate plan that deals with these contingencies in a way that is satisfactory to you. It is always important to review your plans at least every few years to confirm that they
still adequately reflect your wishes given your present circumstances. Without having spoken with an estate planning lawyer, you will not know what issues could render your estate plan vulnerable or invalid. Without proper estate planning, estate litigation could be the unfortunate result. Estate litigation typically arises after the estate planner has passed away or has become incapable, leaving the litigation on the shoulders of family members and those left behind. Not only can these disputes take years to resolve, but they are often financially and emotionally draining and may have significant negative impacts on the families involved. Be cautious of estate planning tools that appear to be “one-size-fits-all.” Proper estate planning is more than filling in the blanks about who gets what. The estate planning lawyers at McQuarrie Hunter LLP will work with you to develop a plan that reflects your instructions and circumstances, and does its best to protect your estate plan from challenges in the future. Most important, proper estate planning gives you the peace of mind knowing that your affairs are well-organized and “in order”. If you need assistance in creating an estate plan or would like more information, please contact, Kim Floeck or Allison Catherwood of McQuarrie Hunter LLP at 604-581-7001. You may also visit our website at www.mcquarrie.com. Disclaimer: The content of this article is not legal advice and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please contact a lawyer to obtain legal advice.
A legacy of giving In 1997, Kate decided to make a bequest for undergraduate awards in Medicine: “I couldn’t give a gift in real time, so I thought an estate gift was a good solution,” she explains. “It takes an organization like UBC to find a cure for major diseases like cancer, which is prevalent in our family. If I could contribute towards a cure, even in some small way—well, that would be awesome.” Kate’s generosity inspired her husband and daughter, who are also members of the UBC community, to follow suit. Robert is an alumnus who has worked in
DR. MICHAEL QUINN 1917-2005 Currently conducting cognitive research in Barcelona As Development Liaison Officer for UBC’s Development and Alumni Engagement, Kate Bush knows firsthand how estate gifts to the University help shape the experience of students through financial aid, academic opportunities, and extracurricular initiatives. “Supporting students and research is such a thrill. I can’t work in a place if I’m not passionate about the cause.” Plant Operations at UBC for almost 34 years while Laura works in Campus and Community Planning and is pursuing her degree at UBC part time. As a graduate of Physical Education, Robert plans to leave his bequest to the Athletics Department while Laura’s gift is currently undesignated, so it can be put towards the area of greatest need. “Students come to UBC to figure out who they are,” explains Laura. “You never know—you could be sitting next to someone who cures a major disease, produces a great composition or becomes the next Olympic champion. Students have so much potential, so why not support them?” Kate, Robert and Laura all agree that financial need shouldn’t bar any student from university. “If my gift helps someone gain access to higher education, that would be great,” says Laura. “People who undertake university on their own, without the help of parents or scholarship money, have a really hard time,” says Kate. “I like the idea of making someone’s life a little easier.” “Besides,” adds Robert, “you never know. The money you put towards UBC could benefit you in ways you never thought possible.”
Dr. Quinn’s wonderful gift gave me an opportunity to travel to Europe for the a new culture and research environment. With the UBC Vision Lab I have been studying how the brain processes visual information, and with the Multisensory Research Group in Barcelona, Spain I was able to expand this research to include touch. This has uncovered new knowledge about how we process information in our everyday lives. Understanding how the brain works under normal circumstances is a critical step in ultimately helping those with conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder or Autism. Thank you Dr. Quinn. – Allison Brennan, PhD student Dr. Michael Quinn expressed his passion for clinical psychology with a bequest to UBC, ensuring vital funding for psychology faculty and students. For more information on how UBC can help you plan a lasting legacy in a field important to you, call 604.822.5373 or visit www.startanevolution.ca/Quinn8
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Restorative justice a valuable resource Volunteers accomplish a variety of tasks in our communities, but those who give their time to restorative justice programs may do more than meets the eye. As we recognize Restorative Justice week in B.C. this week, we should take time to rethink our idea of justice. The biblical credo of “… An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth,” is a far cry from today’s somewhat less clear definition. Traditional theories of justice run from retribution to deterrence, rehabilitation to incarceration and each has its place in our judicial system. We all want violent offenders off our streets and all criminals made accountable for their actions. We want a justice system that is fair to all of those involved, both offenders and victims. Too often, a traditional approach to justice fails to change the attitude of the offender, much less give them an appreciation of the harm they’ve done. Those incarcerated may be even more dangerous upon their release and recidivism rates are high. Victims are often left feeling frustrated by the judicial process. When we look at justice, we frequently focus on punishment. Making sure the victim feels the punishment fits the crime and the chance for reparation are often overlooked. This is where restorative justice has the greatest impact. In cases where the practice is used, the victim plays an active role in how the perpetrator is dealt with. This allows the victim’s voice to be heard from the beginning of the process, unlike the court system, which often leaves victim impact statements to follow a conviction. For the restorative justice system to work, however, requires offenders to admit their guilt and show remorse, victims who are willing to use the alternative to the justice system, and a supportive community for both. We are fortunate to have volunteers run restorative justice programs in our communities. But with the court system overburdened, it’s time for government to invest in expanding these programs, both to relieve pressure on the courts and to help deliver justice over the long term. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
Reality check on teen suicide If you find Premier Christy Clark’s through foster homes an average of campaign against teen bullying to a dozen times in three years, with be superficial or even self-serving, little attachment to home or school. I’ve got news for you. It’s Some were violent, no potentially worse than surprise given their forthat. mative years. With the greatest I asked Turpel-Lafond respect to the family of about the B.C. governAmanda Todd, her tragic ment’s recent focus on case isn’t representative of bullying. She said it’s teen suicide any more than worthwhile, and there are it is typical of high school parallels between Amanbullying. da’s case and more comA clearer and more dismon teen suicides. One turbing picture emerges is isolation at moments from the latest report of Tom Fletcher of crisis. B.C.’s Representative for “Say you’re a middleB.C. Views Children and Youth, Mary class parent with a child Ellen Turpel-Lafond. It’s who hasn’t come out of a survey of 89 child protection their bedroom in six months, or cases from 2007 to 2010, where 15 you have a boy in foster care who’s kids killed themselves and the rest in his 14th home,” she said. “They inflicted serious self-injury, in some both want to kill themselves, so cases repeatedly. what do you do?” The word “bully” does not appear Ideally, you intervene and get in the report. It speaks of domestic them to a child psychologist. Parviolence, physical and sexual abuse, ents or guardians who can’t afford addiction, and runaways targeted $150 an hour can wait months for by street predators. Three quarters the Ministry of Children and Family of the kids were removed from their Development to arrange it. And in homes to protect them from their the meantime, our supposedly famparents. More than half are aborigiily-based foster care system sends nal. them to school. Its key conclusion is that shifting “I’m really worried about how traumatized and mentally ill teens [school-based anti-bullying profrom institutional care to foster grams] will affect the most vulnerhomes isn’t working. Earnest but able kids, because you start anonyinadequately trained foster parents mously reporting someone as being and social workers can’t cope with a bully,” Turpel-Lafond said. “Yeah, kids who need diagnosis, treatment we know they’re in the youth justice and supervision. system. We know they’re troubled. Without that, kids are shuffled By the way, they’ve been sexually
and physically abused, jumped through 30 foster homes, and now we want to label them again?” This is not to suggest that the existing B.C. effort isn’t substantial. The ministry reports that there are 2,221 front-line staff positions, of which 219 are currently vacant. It’s notoriously difficult to recruit, train and keep child protection workers, especially in remote communities. Turpel-Lafond says her latest figures show the child and youth mental health service has 476 staff, with 21 vacancies and a government-wide hiring freeze. And many of those are doing double duty as community service managers. Those managers don’t even have reliable data on case loads, she said. They just know they’re overwhelmed and many of the kids aren’t being reached. This is not about political blame. I can trace this problem back to when Grace McCarthy was children’s minister, and the NDP did no better. I’ve learned a bit about Riverview and Tranquille, asylums that were closed because of a modern belief that they were inhumane. At least they offered safety and medical care to even the most damaged people. Right now our enlightened, progressive society can’t even help most of the kids we know are at high risk. –Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Shifting traumatized teens to foster homes isn’t working.
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Long-time proposal needs to move forward Comments: re: Highlands seeks more time to spend cash (News Sept. 14) I for one find it hard to understand Highlands requiring more time to confirm the building of the proposed community hall. This proposal has been around since before the incumbent mayor was first elected. As I recall, there was much fanfare and
exuberance. The proposed hall at the time involved an open house, drawings, artists renditions and homemade cookies. The idea at the time was that it would be built with volunteer help, contain a coffee shop (within easy walking distance), be a temporary shelter in time of natural disaster (no budgetary provision for beds, blankets etc.)
and be equipped with a geothermal system for heating (no back-up plan for loss of hydro). There was also much rhetoric from the present mayor about extravagance in light of the requirement of a new fire hall and that a combined community/fire hall be built. However it seems that with the election
of the present mayor and today’s proposal, that idea is dead. Much like the ‘Highlands Emergency Bus’ if any body recalls that. It has been nearly five years since that proposal and now they need more time. I think its time to wake up. Hugh Shilling Highlands
Readers respond: CRD sewage treatment I am bewildered that the research and knowledge of the brightest of our health, environmental and marine scientists is being ignored by the wastewater treatment planning committee. I am sure Mr. Floatie is giggling hysterically somewhere, having suckered in so many naive politicians. Is it any wonder that Canada has a $26-billion deficit financing useless projects like this? Ted Cameron Colwood
Protest characterization offers misleading view Re: Sewage decisions delayed (online, Nov. 16; page A4 today) Since when does a “mass public turnout” involve 30 public speakers? There’s no indication in the story that there were hundreds, much less thousands at this well-orchestrated protest. To suggest otherwise is misleading and playing into the hands of the small crowd. Tens of thousands of people support the sewage plan as the right thing to do. Stan Bartlett Victoria
CRD chair’s comments on sewage rile reader If anyone wanted to see how much thought has been applied
to the decision to proceed with land-based sewage treatment, the comments of Capital Regional District chair Geoff Young, must surely win the gold medal for utter nonsense. Young stated after last week’s board meeting, “The idea we are going to be allowed to continue to dump this stuff into the ocean and assume it does no harm, because we can’t detect the harm, is something that is not going to appeal to (provincial and federal) regulators … When we talk about delay, we have to be concerned about the fact they’re offering us two-thirds of the cost.” Think about this for several seconds: 1) Young admits there is no evidence that harm is being done by the current screening system; 2) It doesn’t matter that dozens of marine scientists and studies can’t detect any harm, Young and the regulators know better; 3) He forgets that the folks who are paying the other two-thirds of the cost are us as taxpayers; and 4) He implies that sewage treatment won’t improve the problem one iota, since he has confirmed there is no evidence that a problem actually exists. Shouldn’t we now retire some of our brilliant leaders who love nothing better than creating monuments at our expense? Hopefully, this latest turn of events will at least force our leaders to commission
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Plenty of background on usefulness of outfalls When the most senior organizations of the most knowledgeable nations, namely a committee of Congress and a Royal Commission, both state that long outfalls protect the environment as well or better than secondary treatment, it is appalling that Capital Regional District members still do not acknowledge the fact. The best overall summary comes from a 1986 article in the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, entitled ‘Environmental considerations for ocean outfalls and land-based treatment plants.’ In its conclusion, the report stated, “Provided they are well designed, ocean outfalls generally present fewer environmental problems than land-based treatment and this is obvious when the complete environmental picture is studied for both types of facility.” So it is. Ted Dew-Jones Victoria
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A closure for victims of crime Tim Collins News staff
Micayla Hayes believes there’s a better way to deal with criminal offenders. “In a lot of cases, it’s a matter of someone having made some really bad choices,” said Hayes. “Putting them into the criminal justice system may not be the most constructive course of action.” Hayes is the president of Restorative Justice Oak Bay, an organization that, according to its mission statement, aims to “focus on the harms of wrongdoing, making the satisfaction of the victim, the reclamation of the offender and the involvement of the community as important as the letter of the law.” It’s a philosophy shared by Ian Swan, the outgoing secretary treasurer of the association. “We have an opportunity to repair harm,” said
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Swan. “Of course, people are angry when they’re the victims of a crime, but the healing for the situation is often better addressed by having the offender admit to the offence, understand and regret the harm they’ve done, and do their best to redress the situation.” Admitting to the offence is the first and most critical criteria for offenders recommended for a restorative justice solution. Officers in the Oak Bay Police Department always review files looking for those with a good chance of restorative justice resolutions, but they won’t consider recommending a file to the program if the person who committed the crime isn’t willing to accept responsibility. “Everyone involved has to agree to the process,” said Kent Thom, Oak Bay deputy police chief. “Certainly it begins with the offender accepting responsibility for the charge but it also requires that the victims and other stakeholders agree. If everyone isn’t on the same page, then the process can’t work.” According to Thom, people are starting to look for alternatives to the traditional criminal justice system. Too often, that traditional approach has failed to change the
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attitude of the offender or give them an appreciation of the harm they’ve caused. Criminals who are incarcerated may be more dangerous upon their release and recidivism rates are high. Victims are also frustrated with being left out of the process, said Hayes. “It can be a cleaner process” said Thom. “And it can ensure that a situation is brought to closure.” The restorative justice mediator is the key. “We’re lucky to have a very progressive, open-minded group in Oak Bay,” said Thom. “They are really good at looking outside the box for remedies and have managed some pretty difficult situations.” For all its success, Restorative Justice Oak Bay is looking for help. The group is in need of volunteers willing to help keep the program going and expand the work. “There’s a huge potential of using the system in situations like those you find in high schools, for one,” said Swan. “If we had the resources, we could apply our method to bullying situations, for example.” All volunteers receive training. Email rjob@gmail.com to volunteer. Visit rjob.ca for details on the group. reporter@vinews.com
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Traffic impact has also been an issue throughout the process. Coun. David Screech, who has been adamant about improving traffic on Helmcken Road, asked again what plan is in place to calm traffic. “We know, with respect, that it’s a problem and what I’m asking is what we’re going to do,” Screech said. “I’m getting the
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Pacific Opera Victoria and the Victoria Conservatory of Music present a spectacular holiday concert and fundraiser to celebrate the joy and hope that young people bring to the world. Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Tickets are $95, order by phone at 250-382-1641, a limited number of free tickets for youth are also available.
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A fresh tale of magic and possibility is alighting on the MacPherson Theatre’s stage, and although the story is a classic, the look is entirely new. It’s Kaleidoscope Theatre’s production of Pan, the retelling of J.M. Barrie’s timeless story of Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to leave childhood behind. But while the story has been updated, it’s lost none of the fantastical nature of the original tale. “Like Neverland, the story is timeless and will continue to survive with the message that anything is possible. It’s childhood, and that’s a constant,” said director Roderick Glanville. “But we’re not stepping back into 1911 England. Our story is set in current time.” In Glanville’s Pan, the English nursery has become a condo, and the Indian tribe has become a group of tigers from India who at one point perform a Bollywood dance sequence. The pirates are sea dogs, and Hook is the meanest dog of them all. And yes, even as a sea-going canine, he still has a very large hook. “And we’re not flying anyone around on cables,” said Glanville. “We’re flying them with cinema.” That cinematic component of the pro-
lost childhood, so the set revolves around those discarded elements. And the multimedia aspects allow us to create an almost cinematic experience in conjunction with the powerful theatre on stage.” He said that the sets and costumes are entirely fresh, except for Peter. “In the books, Peter is dressed in autumn leaves and cobwebs. That’s how he has to stay. That’s the point. Everything else moves on, but Peter remains a constant.” Andrew Lynch plays the title role of Peter Pan and is joined by Tich Wilson as Wendy. “I didn’t realize that these two knew one another when I cast them, Miles Lowry photo but they attended UBC’s Ajay Parikh-Friese is part of the Kaleidoscope Theatre’s theatre school together performance of Pan at the MacPherson Theatre. and were roommates for five years,” said Glanduction is integral to the creation of the ville. “So they have this natural, magical theme, as is the overall set design, powerful chemistry.” said Miles Lowry, the show’s production Lynch and Wilson are joined by stage designer. “We’ve created a wilderness of veteran Chris Mackie as Captain Hook and
acclaimed dance-artist Jung-Ah Chung as Tiger Lily. Thanks to the work of Alexander Brendan Ferguson, the play’s sound designer and composer, the production is integrated with a musical score that reflects the enchantment, joy, and excitement coupled with elements of bittersweet sadness that lie at the heart of the story. “The music tends to be its own character and is tied to the magic and beauty of dreams and hopes … to the lack of real word problems. It’s a great tool to move the audience.” According to Glanville, the fresh approach has invigorated the timeless story. “We looked at it and said, ‘if its been done before, let’s not do it again, let’s find a different way to tell this story.’” He feels that Kaleidoscope has achieved that goal in a heartwarming, thoughtful and entertaining retelling of the magical power of childhood and those things that are lost as we mature. “J.M.Barrie wrote, ‘The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it,’” said Glanville. “We want to help people to hold on to belief for a little while longer.” The play runs from Nov. 24 to Dec. 1. More information on Pan and other Kaleidoscope Theatre productions can be found at kaleidoscope.bc.ca. reporter@vicnews.com
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Young football coach shows dedication When Jon Weaver isn’t at the army base in Esquimalt, he’s in Langford coaching football. During the day he is a mobile support equipment operator and after work he can be found at Bear Mountain Stadium coaching two Victoria Spartans teams. He also coaches a West Shore Warriors team in the spring league. This volunteer work can Charla Huber span up to six days a week. Coaching two teams at once Reporting adds up with each team practising twice a week, on top of weekend games.
“He is a wonderful young man, he’s great to have with us. The kids absolutely adore him. He is very dedicated.” – Clancy Keoughan “My coach is the best, he’s just the best,” said 12-year-old tackle, Elijah Leversedge. “He teaches us how to do blitzes and he is really good with the recievers.” It’s Weaver’s first year coaching the peewee and junior bantam Spartans teams. He is also the defensive co-ordinator for both teams which means more hours reading play books and rosters. “I go to the field straight from work,” said Weaver, 23. “It keeps me busy.” Weaver moved to Langford from Cambridge, Ont. in November 1999. He joined
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The Island’s top two junior B hockey teams are going head to head this week as the Victoria Cougars meet the Saanich Braves in a two-game set. The home-and-home series goes Thursday (Nov. 22) at Archie Browning Sports Centre and Friday at Pearkes arena, and is as big a junior B matchup as it gets, not just on the Island but in the province. “This is a great test for us, a battle, a war,” Braves coach Brad Cook said. “Of course two of our four losses are to the Cougars. We can match them at five-onfive, and have outplayed them even, but you have to stay away from their powerplay.” In 23 games, the Cougars (22-0-0-1) have picked up every possible point but one, losing in a shootout to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings early in the season. That loss was rectified on Sunday afternoon, when the Cougars torched the Glacier Kings 9-3. Next to the Cougars’ winning percentage of .978, the Braves’ .800, an unheard of pace in most sports, almost seems sobering. This week can establish whether the Braves (16-4) are indeed on the same plane as the Cougars, or a shade below, as the winning percentages suggest. Either way, there’s no denying the two clubs are head and shoulders above the rest of the league, and most of the province. Going into the two-game series the Braves are ranked third in B.C. behind the Delta Ice Hawks (.833) of the mainland’s Pacific International league, but that could change.
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Comox Valley Glacier King Calvin Hadley and Victoria Cougar Jordan Davie battle for the puck at Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt. Cougars won the game 9-3, their 16th straight game. In the first meeting of the Braves and Cougars, the Cougars were kept off the powerplay and it was close, 3-2. But in the second meeting Victoria got a couple of bounces, and a 2-2 game in the third period turned into 6-2 with an emptynetter. “We have to find a way to put them on their heels and force them to make mistakes. They don’t make many. The big thing for us right now is learning how to play better without the puck,” Cook said.
Cougars vs. Braves Thursday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m at Archie Browning arena, and Friday, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes arena.
That, and not giving the referees a reason to make a call. “(The Cougars’) powerplay will kill you, it’s something else.” There are many similarites between the two inner-city clubs, which are separated by less than a 10-minute drive. The programs both cross into junior A territory, with players and coaches committed in a way that was unheard of in junior B leagues back when they first strapped on skates. The Braves top line features Ty Jones
and Josh Gray, a pair of 20-year-olds with junior A experience. Jones is courted constantly by BCHL teams, and is surely NCAA bound. He’s also carrying a full course load at Camosun College. Likewise, the duo of Brody Coulter and Sam Rice, who lead the league in scoring, are affiliates with the Victoria Grizzlies. But they’re not about to give up a good thing with the Cougars. “At this stage, to go the BCHL as a 20-year-old rookie is a risk, you’re looking at being a role player with much less ice time,” said Cougars coach Mark Van Helvoirt. “We moved five players on last year to playing scholarships and Coulter and Rice are among five more likely to find scholarships this year.” The Cougars recently added 18-yearold defenceman Brandon Egli of the Trail Smoke Eaters. He was on the Peninsula Panthers for their 2011 Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial championship run. The Braves also made a big move, landing 18-year-old Nolan Kinney from the Kerry Park Islanders. He’ll make his debut against the Cougars this week. “Our games (against Saanich) go right down to the final minute, they’re a deep team that’s well coached and they bring out the best of us,” Van Helvoirt said. sports@vicnews.com
The Lambrick Park Lions made it two straight city boys soccer championships defeating the upstart St. Andrew’s Sabres 2-1 in a penalty kick shootout at UVic on Wednesday (Nov. 14). The match was tied 1-1 at the first half and remained scoreless through the second half and 30 minutes of overtime. “Both teams were great and the momentum switched back and forth constantly,” said Lions coach Heather Weir. “There were lots of opportunities, both sides moved the ball around great, a classic Colonist Cup final.” Chris Fougner scored the only goal in regulation for the Lions, and was the last to touch the ball, scoring the deciding penalty kick to win the shootout 5-3 for Lambrick. “I had confidence in all our guys, I told them before they went out (for penalty kicks) that I knew they could do it.” Goalie Matt Turner was “amazing” and stopped the fourth Sabres penalty shooter, which made it 4-3 in for Lambrick, and set up Fougner’s gameclinching goal. “Of course you always want to win it in regulation but you take it however you can get it,” Weir said. The game nearly was decided in regulation, quite a few times. Two Sabres’ shots rung off the Lions’ cross bar, and two of Lambrick’s better shots just whistled past the Sabres’ net. The Sabres are the 2011 single-A B.C. champs but lost that title in the B.C. final to the Glenlyon Gryphons this year. The Lions recently finished fourth in the AA Islands, eliminated in the wildcard game for a spot in provincials by Gulf Island secondary, 3-0. Sweeper Manmeet Parmar and defensive-mid Morgan Varley were among the stronger Grade 12 players that led Lambrick to success this year. They’ll move on, meaning it could be a rebuilding year in 2013 for the Lions. “We didn’t have a junior team this year so we’ll be drawing in some talent. It’ll be a bit of a rebuild,” Weir said. “It’s always challenging to go win the title, and we want to go back-to-back-to-back. But it was challenging this year so we know it’s possible.” sports@vicnews.com
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Previously Calgary-based, the Lowrys are an Island family now. Swift Current Broncos captain Adam Lowry, son of Victoria Royals coach Dave Lowry, was the latest to earn ties to Victoria. Adam played his first WHL game in Victoria with Team WHL of the Super Series on Nov. 16 and will be back again on Dec. 8 when the Broncos play the Royals. Adam is following in the footsteps of Dave and mother Elaine, who’s already a regular in the Victoria running and triathlon scene, and older brother Joel, a former Victoria Grizzlies player. “I was looking forward to coming. And it’s always Adam Lowry nice to be familiar with a coach going into a situation like (the Super Series),” Adam said after the game. It was the first time Adam and Dave shared the bench since Dave coached Adam’s peewee team during the 2004-05 season. (That was Dave’s first year of retirement from playing, which coincidentally, was an NHL lockout year.) “We always joke (that season) kick-started his coaching career and got him going. I don’t remember a time after that when he was able to be on (my team’s) bench.” Victoria’s one of the few cities where Adam’s playing success is secondary behind that of Joel’s. In two seasons with the junior A Grizzlies, Joel blossomed from a midget player into a power forward, won an NCAA scholarship with the Cornell Big Red and was selected by the L.A. Kings in the 2011 NHL Entry draft. Adam was picked in the third round of that draft by the Winnipeg Jets. “I guess I’m calling (Victoria) home now. My brother was able to have a lot of success with the Grizzlies and I know he loved playing here. And my (mom and dad) have settled in nicely. I look forward to seeing what Victoria’s all about.” The Team WHL partnership, Dave as an assistant coach and Adam as the captain, didn’t go as well as it could have for them, and resulted in a 5-2 loss to Team Russia. The game was also the Super Series winner for Russia, which outscored Team WHL 10 goals to eight in aggregate.
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Team WHL defender Keegan Lowe blocks Team Russia’s Kirill Kapustin from the puck in Game 6 of the 2012 Subway Super Series at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Nov. 15. The feeling in Team WHL’s dressing room was pretty down, said Lowry. “We knew we had to win both games for the CHL to clinch the series,” he said. “With (the 1-0 win in Vancouver) we had the momentum. They got ahead on a couple of lucky goals.” Adam scored Team WHL’s second goal with three-and-a-half-minutes remaining to make it 4-2. But Yaroslav Kosov scored an empty netter, an insurance goal which he’d nearly scored a few mintues earlier when he was stopped by goalie Eric Comrie on a slick breakaway move. Team WHL wasn’t as hard-hitting in Adam’s mind as they were in Vancouver and let Russia control the puck too much. “Our chemistry was a little off, it hurts you offensively but you can’t use it as an excuse; we’re all elite players.” Adam was injured when the Royals visited Swift Current and lost 3-1 last year. sports@vicnews.com
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COTTAGES 2 BR Waterfront Cottage. Furn’d/unfurn’d, beautiful water views, N/S, Ref’s Req’d $1000/m + utils. . 250-6422015 COTTAGE at 8400 West Coast Rd. Avail Immed. $600+ utils. Call 250-642-4295.
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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
SIDNEY EXECUTIVE suite. near ocean & town. $1295. Short/long term. 250-656-8080
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RIGID ROOTA Drain cleaning machine, Model K75, excellent working condition, $650 obo. Call (250)598-6203.
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WANTED TO RENT WANTED, FOR month of January: housesitting or rental of furnished Victoria area home, family of four. Mature, reliable homeowners visiting from northern B.C. Email: simonnattrass@gmail.com WISHART AREA: Single hard working mom with 11 yr old and 1 cat, looking to rent a 1 or 2 bdrm, (approx $1000/mo), within walking distance to Wishart school in Colwood. Exc. ref’s. Please call 250-2080386 and leave message.
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1997 TOYOTA Avalon XLS, white. $3,999. Automatic. Fully loaded, no accidents, new tires. 229k. Great running car. Call (250)656-5588. 2002 FORD Taurus, well kept, runs well, $4300. OBO. 250661-0112. 2006 MALIBU LT V6, dealer maintained. 70,500 km’s. Blue with grey interior. $7,500, moving sale. Call 250-5955727 or 250-886-1319. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191. 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXTmint, loaded, 74,000 km. $10,000. (250)598-6605.
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GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245. SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.
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CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. COMPLETE HOME Renos. Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licenced insured. Call Darren 250-217-8131.
CLEANING SERVICES GREAT RATES! Guar. cleaning since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. (250)385-5869 MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278. NEED HELP cleaning your house? $18/hr. Call Dorothy at (250)478-8940.
GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.
FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
COMM. & Residential Reno’s: Drywall, Carpentry & Painting. Call Les (250)858-0903. WEST HARBOUR Home or commercial, new and reno’s. Best Rates. (250)419-3598.
PRO IRISH Gardeners; pruning, clean-ups, landscaping, lawn care, weekly gardening. Free est. Call (250)652-6989.
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507. DIAMOND MOVING- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
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CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
COMPUTER SERVICES
CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
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GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard a mess? Fall pruning & clean-up. Blackberry & ivy rmvl, weed control. 24yrs exp. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.
HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.
RUBBISH REMOVAL MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178.
RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp. New, renos, repairs, decks, fencing, bathrooms, kitchens. Senior discounts. Licensed, Insured, WCB, 250-588-1545.
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EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
QUALITY INSULATION blown fiberglass. Affordable rates. (250)896-6652.
ROOF DE-MOSS & treatment. Driveways, walkways & gutter cleaning. 30yrs exp. 744-9801.
PAINTING
ON POINT PAINTING. Polite, clean cut crew. Professional results. Call (250)744-4927.
MALTA BLOWN Insulation. Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
STUCCO/SIDING
OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187. ✭BUBBA’S HAULING✭ Honest, on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service. 250-478-8858. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.
PRESSURE WASHING
WRIGHT MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Free Est’s. Call Phil (250)383-8283.
A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
DIAMOND DAVE GUTTER & WINDOW CLEANING AT FAIR PRICES! 250-889-5794. 250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, Guards, windows, powerwashing, roof demoss, repairs. Insured.
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
PLUMBING
FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.
TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046
WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB. NORM’S WINDOW cleaning & gutters. Reasonable rates. 250-812-3213, 250-590-2929. WINDOW & Gutter Cleaning, minor repairs. Comm/Res. Insured, free est. (250)881-3684
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Suicidal youths go untreated: report Tom Fletcher Black Press
B.C.’s child protection system has lost most of its ability to deal with severely abused, depressed and suicidal teens in provincial care, their independent advocate says. A review of 89 cases by Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond finds common circumstances of severe problems, notably mental illness, domestic violence, sexual and physical abuse, alcohol and drug abuse by young people or their parents and running away to live on the streets. All the cases are children who had contact with ministry social workers, in some cases from infancy. Three quarters of them were removed from their homes because their par-
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond ents’ behaviour was a threat to them. The study revealed that they were shuffled to different group or foster homes an average of a dozen times, with some moving as much as 30 times in three years. Fifteen of the children in the study killed themselves, and
the other 74 severely injured themselves during the study period, 2007-2010. More than half were aboriginal. The review found that the youths, aged 12 to 19, were not assessed or treated for trauma, and caregivers are not trained to deal with mental illness or the effects of abuse. Turpel-Lafond said in an interview that while she admires the willingness of “mom and pop” foster parents to take in abused and mentally ill children, the turnover shows they can’t do the job without specialized training and a constant presence to help stabilize the teens’ home and school life. “This is a pretty horrific foster care system for kids with mental health needs, and that’s something that we have to face,” Turpel-Lafond said. “The government has to face
down the fact that they’ve mostly gutted therapeutic foster care over the last decade.” Other risk factors identified in the study are learning disabilities and lack of attachment to school, and in a third of cases a “significant romantic conflict” within 24 hours before killing or injuring themselves. Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux said the ministry accepts all the recommendations in the report, and is preparing a two-year action plan for mental health services that includes improved training of both social workers and foster parents. After consultations, including aboriginal communities and agencies, the plan is to be made public by February, Cadieux said. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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