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After reading the signs and considering possible directions, the Victoria Foundation is taking new steps toward creating the transformational change Greater Victoria needs to grow more healthy, vital and vibrant.

Following the publication last fall of its eighth annual Vital Signs report, which analyzes and grades various indicators of health and progress in the Capital Region, the foundation has unveiled two new initiatives. The first, the Community Knowledge Centre, is an online resource containing detailed information on local not-for-profit and charitable organizations. The goal, said foundation board chair Deirdre Roberts, is to make it easier for foundation donors and other interested parties to target local programs and projects that need support. A search function allows website users to

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enhancements. Victoria Foundation and Island Savings Credit Union have created a Vital Loans fund, from which donor investments will act as collateral for organizations that wouldn’t generally qualify for a conventional loan. Island Savings chief financial officer Bill Snell said the loans can be used either to cover costs associated with a specific project, or to cover operational costs while groups plan a special project that may have a future revenue stream. PLEASE SEE: Opera benefits from loan, Page A9

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Parolee back in police custody A 22-year-old man was arrested in the early morning on Feb. 15 on an outstanding Canada-wide warrant. Benjamin Schooner has a criminal history spanning the last nine years that includes convictions for robbery, weapons and assault. At the time of his arrest, he was found to be in possession of “break-in” tools, said police. Schooner, who is on parole after serving a 40-month sentence for multiple robberies and assaulting a police officer had walked away from a Victoria Community Residential facility earlier in the week. He went before a judge later the same day and was remanded in custody.

Shop suffers third break-in Oak Bay Police are investigating a break-in on the 2800-block of Foul Bay Road. Police were contacted when the store owner opened her shop on Feb. 11 to find it had been broken into and a laptop stolen over the weekend. This is the third time the shop has been broken into.

Thieves still looking for easy targets Police were called to the area around the Oak Bay Rec Centre Feb. 11 after two reported attempted thefts from vehicles. Police say the vehicles had been left unlocked and were entered and rifled through, but nothing appeared to have been taken.

Attempted vehicle thefts on Eastdowne Police received reports of two attempted vehicle thefts on Eastdowne Road in the morning of Feb. 15. Entry to the vehicles had been forced and attempts to start the vehicles had also been made.

Tim Stockwell of the University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research said a modest increase in the price of a glass of beer or liquor would bring in more revenue for the government and could potentially save lives. Arnold Lim/News staff

Liquor pricing affects consumption: study Heavy drinkers, those most likely to become a statistic, would be affected most Arnold Lim News staff

A study shows increasing the minimum cost of alcoholic beverages could save lives. Joint research by the University of Victoria, the University of Toronto and the University of Sheffield in the U.K., indicates increasing the cost of a standard drink in B.C. – defined roughly as a can of beer or a small glass of wine or Arnold Lim liquor – from Reporting approximately $1.25 to $1.50 would improve public safety and increase government profits. “We know what impact it is going to have on probable rates of admission to hospital on alcohol-related injuries and death,” said the study’s principal

investigator Tim Stockwell. “The government (also) collects more revenue and the retailers make more money.” The research estimates 39 fewer premature deaths, 244 fewer hospital admission and more than 1,000 fewer crimes committed in B.C. after only one year of implementation, in addition to an increase of $2.8 million in provincial and $1.7 million in federal taxes. The study looked at alcoholrelated injuries and deaths, hospital admissions, crime, government revenue and alcohol expenditures for light, moderate and heavy drinkers. Stockwell, who works with UVic’s Centre for Addictions Research B.C., said their research shows heavy drinkers would be affected most with an increase of more than $200 per year, moderate drinkers would have an increase of approximately $11 per year, and light drinkers would have little extra expenditure on alcohol. “We might be out a little, but

broadly these are the numbers we would expect,” Stockwell said. “Consumption goes down a little, especially for the heavy drinkers. It doesn’t affect light drinkers, and moderate drinking doesn’t change much at all.” Norman Giesbrecht of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto and a co-investigator on the project, said there is sufficient evidence to show that strong alcohol policies can move a long way to reducing the harm for heavy drinkers. Implementing changes wouldn’t involve any significant additional training or financing for businesses or inspectors for government, he said. “Compared to other things, such as changing the system ... pricing lends itself administratively to being efficient,” Giesbrecht said. “It is (also) much wider in scope and range than some other measures which would also be important but would be more focused.” But Giesbrecht cautioned against considering any single

solution as a magic bullet to fix alcohol-related problems. “There are other tools in the pricing area that also need to be considered; the average price should keep pace with the cost of living,” he added. Giesbrecht also thinks the price of alcoholic beverages should be linked to the strength of the alcohol. “I should not be able to pay the same amount for an eight per cent beer as for a 3.5 per cent beer. It just encourages intoxication.” While the information is out there, Stockwell said it’s up to the public and politicians to decide what is most important before making an informed decision. “It depends on one’s priority,” he said. “Is it for saving lives and preventing people from getting injured? Or is one’s greater priority is on freedom and liberty and people having access to cheap alcohol? We have a democratic society, we are (just) doing (our) bit to put that information out there.” alim@vicnews.com

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Fallen firefighters remembered Daniel Palmer News staff

There are few professions more dangerous than firefighting, and even fewer that create a universal bond transcending cities, provinces and international borders. Victoria Fire Department Lt. Gary Birtwhistle recalls that many of his colleagues flew to Manhattan in the wake of 9-11 to offer support to the hundreds of families attending funerals. “It’s very moving, especially for us, because you obviously relate it to your brothers and sisters that you work with,� said Birtwhistle, who also serves as secretary-treasurer of the B.C. Fire Fighters Union local 730. Last Wednesday, more than 500 firefighters from across B.C. marched proudly

and sombrely down Belleville and Government streets for their biennial commemoration of those lost in the line of duty. Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Association then unveiled a bronze fallen firefighter statue that will permanently stand on the rear legislature grounds. A national firefighters memorial was created last year in Ottawa at the site of that city’s great fire of 1900, but B.C. had no formal recognition of the sacrifices made by the province’s firefighters until now. B.C. artist Dean Lauze was commissioned by the provincial government to create the work. “It’s important for both paid and unpaid firefighters,� said Darren Blackwell, local 730 president. “It’s honouring our fallen

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It’s hard to sum up a 17-year career, but as David Feys of Feys and Hobbs Catered Arts prepares to move onto a new chapter, he used one word to describe it: wonderful. “We’ve done some magnificent parties and events, and as an event manager and planner, I’ll continue to do some great parties. We just won’t be making the food ourselves,” he said. Feys announced on Monday he is closing his catering operation and canteen on Oak Bay Avenue, effective March 1. The focus for Feys, as he plans to continue with product development and event design and management, is on life balance. “I have a personal issue that I need to give particular focus to and I have a long standing contract with a corporation to do event planning and management, and it is growing and opening new doors for me.” The Feys and Hobbs brand will continue as Feys continues to create and expand his product line which includes preserves, chutneys and nuts. “My products can now be found in more than 70 stores across the province, and I’m looking forward to expanding outside of B.C.,” he said. Feys and Hobbs has only called Oak Bay Avenue home for the past year but Feys said he has noticed an evolution and revitalization of the neighbourhood.

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Lesson offered for public bodies The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority’s hesitation to accept Victoria Coun. Shellie Gudgeon to its board of directors, and her eventual acceptance after public backlash, bring up a couple of points. The Harbour Authority, a non-profit society, was rightfully forced to eat crow after initially questioning the city’s nomination of a publicly elected official, citing Gudgeon’s apparent lack of appropriate skill set. It was technically able to reject the nomination under its society bylaws, but the move came off as arrogant and undemocratic. The scenario should offer a lesson to members of any public body, whether political or societal, to be mindful of how they view that body’s place and role in the community. The public expects to have at least some say in the workings of organizations that are funded in part by tax dollars and/or manage community spaces. In the case of the Harbour Authority, its board meets just four times a year, not every week or even every month. That would indicate decisions made by directors are more broadbased and centred around policy rather than related to day-to-day operational challenges that may come up. Newcomers to municipal councils, or boards or committees with a specific mandate, always face a learning curve as they research issues and get up to speed on any technical aspects of the position. No doubt the longest-tenured members of the authority’s board have learned a lot about the ins and outs of a working harbour. The Harbour Authority had hoped for more representation from Victoria. But like any public body with representation from the greater community, the GVHA has to trust that nominations are made with due consideration of its needs and mandate. Organizations that steward public assets must always remember whom they serve, and as such, should regularly allow for the injection of fresh perspectives from the community at large. Doing so provides better accountability and helps ensure public sentiment is considered during all boardroom conversations. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Oak Bay News 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.

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B.C. gas boom is real, all right Whether Christy Clark’s numbered for industrial traffic. government survives the May Hydraulic fracturing, already in use election or not, the natural gas when our farm was drilled, has been “Prosperity Fund” idea floated in combined with directional drilling last week’s throne speech to open up huge new is a useful one. supplies. B.C. is poised to join A farming community Alberta in the upper called Montney is the rank of energy-producing latest hot play, yielding jurisdictions, with an not only shale gas but expanding network of petroleum liquids, which natural gas collection, are valuable for diluting refining and processing heavy oil among other into liquid (LNG) for things. export. Clark’s preB.C. has never seen election throne speech this kind of international Tom Fletcher investment interest before. proposed a resource B.C. Views fund similar to Alberta’s Initial projects have been Heritage Fund that would joined by global players be reserved for debt reduction and such as British Gas, and Mitsubishi, major projects, rather than spent on a key player in Japan’s replacement programs, which tends to happen of its devastated nuclear power under the political pressure of fourprogram. year election cycles. Spectra Energy, which operates Opposition politicians and media one of North America’s biggest gas commentators have dismissed processing plants at Fort Nelson and this as a pre-election stunt. They has another one under construction note that the LNG industry in B.C. nearby, has begun work on a third doesn’t exist yet, and may never plant near Dawson Creek. Spectra produce the hundreds of billions of and British Gas have also proposed dollars projected over the next 30 the latest of several pipelines, to years. move all this gas to an LNG terminal I returned for a visit to B.C.’s at Prince Rupert. The Kitimatnortheast earlier this month, and Prince Rupert region now has at I can tell you the gas boom is real. least five proposed terminals, with My parents homesteaded east of investors including Shell, Chevron, Dawson Creek near the Alberta ExxonMobil and state players from border in 1962, and I recall when China and Korea. our farm was drilled for gas by Gulf All this is happening as shale Canada 40 years ago. gas is developed across the United Many more gas wells have been States as well. As with oil, Canada drilled since then, and country is a captive of the U.S. market, and roads have been widened and the flood of new gas supply has

the North American price at rock bottom. At least B.C. hopes it’s the bottom. Gas royalties passed forest income to the B.C. treasury many years ago, and now as the forest industry struggles to recover, the province faces tumbling revenues from gas. Why would B.C.’s shale gas be seen as a priority for new global investment in LNG? For one thing, we’re a stable democratic country with a mature industry and competent regulation. Secondly, the shipping advantage of the Kitimat and Prince Rupert ports to the Pacific Rim has finally been recognized internationally, as coal, forest products, grain and container traffic has climbed in recent years. B.C. has another advantage that appears to be increasingly important. The shale gas deposits are deep, under a kilometre or more of solid rock, and most are in remote, sparsely inhabited locations. That adds cost to the pipeline system, but it has a benefit. At the beginning of the year I predicted that the international protest movement that dishonestly targets Alberta oil would soon turn to demonizing natural gas. That pseudo-scientific attack has begun, right here in B.C. I’ll have more on that in a subsequent column. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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LETTERS Overfishing impacts herring in the Gorge Re: Where have all the herring gone? (News, Feb. 13) In the article, the comment, “It was nothing to get buckets full of fish out of here,” and yet he wonders where all the fish have gone? I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Seriously? Even in small amounts, if enough people take from our natural resources, eventually we will be left with nothing. Why are people so determined to point a finger of blame towards others instead of realizing that we are all responsible for the depletion of our natural resources. It has been proven over and over that when an animal becomes protected it eventually can build its population. My final thought to this article is: have these people stopped fishing off the Gorge therefore becoming a part of the solution, or are they continuing to fish accepting that they are a part of the problem? Cindy Kappert Saanich

People should stop fishing on the Gorge Re: Where have all the herring gone? (News, Feb. 13) Andrew Paine, founder of the Salish Sea Herring Enhancement Society, said, “We did lots of visits around the Gorge ... we didn’t see any spawning activity in the Gorge.” He also said, “The herring are the building blocks pretty much of our whole ecosystem. The herring feed the salmon, they feed the ling cod, they feed the seals, that feeds the orcas and everything.” He said, “(They) really are a keystone species in our ecosystem. It is really sad we are losing populations like the Gorge herring. Once they are gone, are they ever going to come back?” I, too, am really sad about this situation. Two causes are cited as being the possible causes: overfishing and creosote on the pilings and other structures. Covering the creosote with landscaping cloth to protect the fish and eggs from the poisons may be an effective solution, I think. What about overfishing? It strikes me as disheartening and ridiculous to see the picture of two adult fishermen with their fishing rods on the Craigflower bridge with the headline on the photo, “Where have all the herring gone?”

For crying out loud, where would one expect they have gone except into the buckets that they put the fish into, to die so they can be used as bait fish to go and catch bigger fish. Why not just stop fishing the Gorge? Look at what has happened to the cod fishery on our East Coast – it is gone. I guess this is too complicated for people to understand and then follow up on. It is the ignorance of too many people that is ruining our planet. Tony Lovano Saanich

Complex reasons for change in the Gorge Re: Where have all the herring gone? (News, Feb. 13) We have lived on the waterway, Portage Inlet for over 30 years and have the following comments. There are changes in the waterways environment, such as the Canada geese who come in large numbers and pull up the eel grass and eat the roots. We used to have herring and sea-run trout in the water near our float, but no more because there is no eel grass for cover. The second cause of this reduction could also be blamed on the fishermen. Who needs 700 hundred spawning fish in any case? You can buy a bucket from the commercial fisherman for $5. As regards to observing the spawning, I think it would be extremely difficult as all the shallow water eel grass has been eliminated by Canada geese. Another issue is that the harbour seals are also coming in after the dwindling supply of herring as well. Robert Russell Saanich

Column an insult to B.C. educators Re: New season for ‘School Wars’ (B.C. Views, Jan. 30) There is an angry tone in Tom Fletcher’s column about upcoming contract negotiations between the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). I wonder how much time Mr. Fletcher has spent in classrooms in recent years – he claims that students are taught propaganda in their social justice classes but the opposite is true: one of the key skills acquired in this class is the skill of recognizing propaganda. Students learn that opinions and

interpretations should not be arrived at before looking at issues through diverse ideological lenses as well as by collecting empirical evidence. Mr. Fletcher’s negative attitude towards teachers bothers me a great deal because with over 40 years of experience in classrooms in different capacities, as well having a doctorate in education, I know what it takes for teachers to help children learn in classrooms – especially those children whose home environments do not support their efforts to be successful in school environments. I was a teacher in British Columbia before Premier Vander Zalm changed the bargaining structure for teachers and while the new structure initially worked well, the past decade has shown us that no structure can work effectively if there is no will on the part of the employer to honor either the process of the negotiation or the contract that is agreed upon. Until the past decade, I felt that there was respectful communication between the Ministry of Education, researchers in universities, local school boards, administrators, teachers and teachers’ assistants. Teachers were recognized as professionals and our input was valued within local districts and within the ministry. What has happened to this attitude? Partly it is the result of our present provincial government’s determination for us to have the lowest taxes in the country. But partly it is the voices of journalists such as Mr. Fletcher who make strong negative judgments towards the very people who are trying to maintain a strong public school system against all odds. Journalists have a responsibility to inform the public – but that information needs to have its ideological bias stated up front and it needs to be based on empirical evidence. Propaganda of the type published in Mr. Fletcher’s column does no good but is harmful to society as a whole. Starla Anderson Saanich

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The importance of eye care Vision is one of our most valuable assets. Most people take their sight for granted and yet almost everything we do in life depends on it. Maintaining eye health and vision is an important part of our health care system. Having regular eye exams by a doctor of optometry can ensure that not only is your vision functioning properly, but also, that your eyes are healthy. Many health problems can be detected through the eyes. For example, diabetic patients should have yearly eye exams to rule out damage to the back of the eyes, because loss of vision can result if left untreated. During the eye exam, the optometrist will determine if corrective lenses would significantly improve your vision. Often people, who have never had an eye exam, do not realize what they are missing. This is particularly true of children. The optometrist can put all doubts aside, and if corrective lenses are required, a prescription will be provided to meet your specific vision requirements. A visit to the optometrist will ensure your vision and eye health remain at their best.

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To celebrate Black History Month, Intrepid Theatre presents Tayo Aluko in Call Mr. Robeson, the roller-coaster journey through actor, singer and pioneer civil rights activist Paul Robeson’s remarkable life. At the Metro Studio, tonight (Feb. 20) at 8 p.m. Tickets $22 from ticketrocket.org or call 250-590-6291.

Live sound adds life to artist’s experience Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Aural and visual meld in a series of workshops across the region starting this month. After a decade as a couple, Gillian Redwood and Caelen Starblanket La Rocque experimented blending their brands of art. “In the past I’ve always had some good things around to help people relax. A nice environment or CDs with music, creating a relaxing situation so people can get into their art and into their creativity,” explained Redwood, a painter. “I think people’s creativity is most free and most expressive when their body and spirits are relaxed and happy.” Common sense led to her acoustic guitarist husband accompanying art sessions, a concept they explored during a couple of residential courses in the Kootenays before moving to Victoria last

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Caelen Starblanket La Rocque and Gillian Redwood add live music to artist’s workshops this month.

summer. Redwood has long used music to soothe artists and “provide a more fertile ground for creative expression.” “I think live music has a much more immediate and direct connection to the spirit. That’s important and that’s what will connect with people,” she said. At the Da Vinci Centre in Victoria, there will be five one-day workshops starting next Wednesday (Feb. 27). A more in-depth series of two-day workshops at The Coast Collective in Colwood started Monday and feature Redwood’s personal approach to expressive acrylic painting. Sessions include the live soundtrack thoughtfully provided by La Rocque. “I just choose my music really at the moment. I can really react and customize things to how I see things going. Some of our groups are more stressed than others,” he said. “I really notice, and I pay

attention, because I want to know that my music is having a great effect. … I want them to be in their own creative space.” Feedback from previous performances shows his selection of jazz, folk and new age provides a renewed appreciation for live music. “Music is all around us and most of it is recorded. So we know the value of music. … There’s no denying how important music is to our lives,” he said. “It’s like a rediscovery of live music for a lot of people. We’re used to listening to recorded music on our devices. People found it so easy to slip into what they’re doing and relax and not think.” The workshops start this week at the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St., and the Coast Collective Arts Centre at Esquimalt Lagoon, 3221 Heatherbell Rd. Visit creative-spirit.ca to book workshops. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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David P. Smith plays his Death Ballad Love Tellers show Feb. 23 at the Merlin’s Sun Home Theatre.

Not your average acoustic show Victoria’s own David P. Smith plays the Death Ballad Love Tellers show Feb. 23 at the Merlin’s Sun Home Theatre. The show is a songwriter round featuring Smith, Ben Sures and Bubba Uno. All have written new death ballads to premiére during the tour. Testosterone’s answer to the Scrappy Bitches of a decade ago, Sures, Smith and Uno will premiere new songs written for the tour and for a new album they’ll record together when it’s over. They’ll also accompany each other on guitar, ukulele and accordion respectively while each takes a turn showcasing songs from his solo repertoire. Smith says touring with Sures and Uno is exciting because everyone on the bill is so different. “This songwriters in the round is about 5,000 miles away from three earnest dudes with acoustic guitars,” he said. “There’s not a chance to get bored.” Call 250-598-7488 or email timgosley@telus.net. The show is at 8 p.m., tickets are $20. llavin@vicnews.com

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Lindi Ortega plays Lucky Bar Feb. 23.

Hot country style Lindi Ortega just wrapped two great tours with K.D. Lang and Social Distortion and now she’s on the road for a solo tour across the country. Canadian-born, Nashville-based Ortega will be back in Victoria on Feb. 23 at Lucky Bar. Her new album Cigarettes & Truckstops which follows Ortega’s Juno award-nominated debut album, Little Red Boots, has been getting great reviews since its release last October. Cigarettes & Truckstops flaunts Ortega’s distinctive vision that embraces the oft-neglected, politically incorrect realism of traditional country and frames it in a charmingly, and sometimes darkly humourous contemporary context. Ortega plays with Dustin Bentall and the Smøkes at Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St. Advanced tickets available at Ticketweb.ca. llavin@vicnews.com

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Youth housing must be a priority Jennifer Blyth Black Press

Most people would agree that a community has a responsibility to provide its children and young people a safe, nurturing community in which to grow up. Essential to that – for their mental and physical health, their self-confidence and their ability to grow into healthy, productive adults, is a place to live. For too many youth in the Capital Region, however, that ideal is simply not the reality. The Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness believes there are as many as 600 youth and young adults experiencing homelessness in the region. Typically, these can be young teens right up to those in their mid- to late-20s. While youth homelessness is increasing by as much as 10 per cent per year, as many as 80 per cent of homeless youth do not sleep rough on the streets, but are “hidden” – couch surfing, for example, or sleeping in cars. However because homeless youth have different risk factors and face different challenges, they must be viewed as a separate entity from the adult homeless population. Aboriginal youth also bring a unique perspective to issues of homelessness. It’s estimated that Aboriginals make up about onequarter of the local homeless population, although Bruce Parisian, executive director of the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, believes it may well be higher than that; at the same time, Aboriginals make up just two to three per cent of the general population of Greater Victoria, so this disproportionate

number really makes the issues around homelessness a priority for the Friendship Centre. Sometimes Aboriginal youth are leaving the reserves looking for a better life in the city, but with well-paying jobs difficult to come by for young people and a pricey housing market, the challenges can be significant. In addition to the 25 beds it opens when the Extreme Weather Protocol is called, the Friendship Centre offers a variety of programs to help young mothers, families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. A number of family group homes or care homes, some supported by the Ministry of Children & Family Services, aid homeless youth, many of whom may have had a long history with the ministry. “We are able to bring them into an environment where we can stabilize them and treat them as our children,” Parisian says. For those who are transitioning out of ministry care, “we want to create a roof over their heads and support them through the more than 50 programs we have here, all geared toward children, families and youth.” Other new housing projects in the works through the Friendship Centre include eight twobedroom apartments for women with young children in care or at risk of being taken into care – “we support them while they’re here and once they’re stabilized we look at other resources, such as the M’akola Society.” Regardless of ethnicity, factors often contributing to youth homelessness include family conflict, sexual orientation, poverty,

It’s believed that more than 600 young people are experiencing homelessness in Greater Victoria.

abuse and neglect, learning and development disabilities, alienation, substance abuse and addiction. Adding to the challenge, youth who leave living situations of conflict or abuse are often distrustful of adults, making it difficult to access services. Even those youth who are employed find acquiring housing difficult due to their age, lack of income assistance lack of rental references. The good news is that

youth are resilient and in addition to the Coalition and the Native Friendship Centre, organizations are working for youth in Greater Victoria, including Salvation Army, Youth Empowerment Society, Threshold Housing and Beacon Community Services. Their programs have had real success by empowering youth to look after themselves and to have a structured and stable existence during the critical transition

How can you help? • Get involved in the discussion around homelessness and the needed services. • Volunteer – a variety of opportunities are available at organizations around the Capital Region.

• Donations of food, clothing, supplies and money to provide services are essential to help community organizations continue their much-needed work.

Boys & Girls Club provides safe, care homes for youth in need Sometimes a listening ear can make all the difference in the life of a young person who may feel the world is against them. That caring, client-centred approach is the cornerstone of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Victoria’s youth housing program, says Ellie James, manager of youth and family services for the Boys & Girls’ Club of Greater Victoria. Operating on a care home model, the program places a young person with a family in the community who wants to “Our expectation provide a safe, nurturing is that they provide environment. Typically the youth are referred a safe, supportive through judicial or health environment for services, but could come that child. We don’t from other avenues as well, including self-refer- expect experts; ral. we want caring The situation for youth homes.” has changed in James’ 25 –Ellie James years working with the Boys & Girls Club. With the new Youth Justice Act, for example, “the kids are not getting into the system as early as they used to, so when they do come in they are often farther down the continuum.” Many of the family supports typical of earlier decades have also disappeared. Youth no longer have extended family nearby and the resources available to families experiencing challenges have fallen victim to budget cuts. “We’re trying to do more with less and the youth do pay.” On the positive side, “there has been a lot of research into trauma and trauma-informed practices,” James says. “We know that people no not start to heal unless they feel safe, so for youth, we know they need to be in a safe, secure environment before they can start dealing with those issues. That’s where our care home model, when it works, is really amazing. (We see) the youth re-engaging in school and attendance and participation rates soar.” For those interested in becoming a care home family with the Boys & Girls Club, “our expectation is that they provide a safe, supportive environment for that child,” James says. “We have a wide range of families, from families with kids to couples who have just retired. We don’t expect experts,” James emphasizes. “We want caring homes.” For more information, call the Boys and Girls Club at 250-384-9133.

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You can put your money on Harry, but don’t count out Hariette. Suggestions are pouring in for the Victoria HarbourCats’ soonto-be-born mascot. The Name the Mascot contest is on until Feb. 24 and the top three picks will get some mighty ticket prizes. The grand prize winner receives two season tickets ($550 value), with two runner up prizes consisting of one 10-game reserved flex pack ($99 each). The expansion team’s mascot is still in the “womb,” so to speak, and though most assume its a boy, the gender is not necessarily defined, said HarbourCats general manager Holly Jones. “Submissions are still pouring so we’re almost starting to it narrow down but there’s still a week and a half to go. “By default, people are assuming he’s a boy, judging by the submissions, but we’ll have to figure it out.” Holly Jr., for example, isn’t out of the running. “That might be a bit confusing. I have brown eyes, he (she) does not,” said Jones. New for this contest is that the winner’s name will be released, whereas the person(s) who came up with the HarbourCats name went undisclosed. The background story to support the name is also a big factor in who will win, Jones said. Visit the HarbourCats’ website to make a name submission. The mascot is on order and will be introduced by name within a month of the contest’s closing. The West Coast League baseball season opens June 5 at Royal Athletic Park. See the HarbourCats recently released full roster online at vicnews.com. sports@vicnews.com

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Greater Victoria athletes cleaned up at Sunday’s Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League awards ceremony. From left: Garrett Kemmler of the Saanich Braves won the top defenceman award, a “complete surprise” for the third year player. Brody Coulter of the Victoria Cougars set the new VIJHL scoring record with 118 points, winning him the Doug Morton Trophy recipient (shown) as the top scorer, and also the Jamie Benn Trophy as the league’s MVP (not shown). Tanner McGaw of the Saanich Braves was named the top goalie, facing the most saves, 1,097, and playing the most minutes, 2,192. Ty Jones of the Saanich Braves, far right, was named the top forward.

Road to the Cyclone Cup begins Wolves vs. Braves

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he Westshore Wolves might have the best chance to stage an upset in all of the first round VIJHL playoffs series, not that they will admit it. The third-seed Wolves face the second-seed Saanich Braves in the opening round and even though the Braves finished second in the league, the Wolves managed to win the last four regular season meetings. “I wouldn’t hold much to that. The Braves had a bunch of injuries,” said Wolves coach Rob Doyle. “We’ll have to play our best to have a chance to beat them.” Even with a 28 wins and 19 losses, it’ll be for naught if the Wolves don’t win a playoff round.

“We’ve had a good year, but you can’t be satisfied with it,” Doyle said. The key to success for the Wolves is simple. “Discipline. (The Braves) have an unbelievable power play, one of the best top lines in junior B.” “(The Wolves) have our number right now,” said Braves captain Ty Jones. “And they have good goaltending with (former Brave) Matt Chester.” But if there’s one thing the Wolves and league know, it’s that the Braves have another gear. “We’ve been there before. Last year we were so close (to making the final),” Jones said. sports@vicnews.com

Cougars vs. Panthers

VIJHL first round sked Braves vs. Wolves: Game 2, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena. Game 3, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes arena. Game 4, Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m. at Bear Mtn. Game 5, TBD. Game 6, Feb. 28, 8:30 p.m. at Pearkes arena. Game 7 TBD. Cougars vs. Panthers: Game 1, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. at Archie Browning. Game 2, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. at Panorama. Game 3, Feb. 24,

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Chargers bounce into playoffs

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St. Michaels University School Blue Jags player Dawit Workie fights for control of the ball with Shawnigan Lake School’s Nathan Fish during the South Island AA boys high school playoffs at SMUS last week. SMUS won and are going to the Island championship.

Jags grab South island AA title The St. Michaels University School Blue Jaguars are city champs, having won the South Island AA boys basketball championship final on Saturday over the Lambrick Park Lions, 58-51.

Georgios Ikonomou led the Jags in scoring with 14 points, while Brendan Somers paced the Lions with 13. Up 34-17 in the first half, Lambrick made a big run to start the third quarter, but

SMUS pulled away late in the fourth. The Jags, Lions and Brentwood College will represent at the Island AA championships this week, Feb. 21 to 23, at Wellington secondary in

Nanaimo. Brentwood defeated Shawnigan Lake 69-53 in the third place game. Pacific Christian School finished sixth and Esquimalt High seventh. sports@vicnews.com

A little luck was all the extra help the Camosun Chargers women’s basketball team needed to secure a playoff spot. The Chargers kept their playoff dreams alive on Saturday with a 99-47 drubbing of the Columbia Bible College Bearcats at the Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence. Third-year wing Elyse Matthews (Stelly’s) led the Chargers with 20 points. The Chargers were in danger of missing the playoffs, however, having lost to the Kwantlen Eagles 61-47 Drake Downer on Friday. But the Chargers held on to the final playoff spot when Quest defeated Langara on Saturday. The Chargers men’s team squeaked into the playoffs in a similar style. Wing Drake Downer led the men team with 19 points and eight rebounds as they qualified for provincials with a 92-65 win over the Bearcats on Saturday. Camosun hosts the men’s and women’s 2013 PacWest playoffs at PISE, Feb. 28 to March 2. sports@vicnews.com

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