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There is unease among Oak Bay High school redevelopment stakeholders after school officials withheld sharing their preliminary blueprints until changes are made, blaming architects for being “too pie in the sky.” However, that explanation alarmed district council at a special committee meeting on Sept. 25. They are concerned that changes are being made by the school unilaterally, instead of collaboratively. “(We) want to have the opportunity to edit before raising angst to council when we can solve the problem before coming to Nils Jensen the table so you don’t think we haven’t responded,” said Oak Bay High school principal Dave Thomson, defending why he didn’t present any current site plans. “We have to ring in the architects. With architects, there is a certain amount of creativity that (they) put in. But from a school perspective, it doesn’t work.” Thomson didn’t offer any details, but tried extinguishing concerns by saying a presentable preliminary design will be available for sharing in two weeks. Victoria school district’s building projects supervisor Jim Soles also defended not showing the current, preliminary design to council. “It was the first cut from the review and it seemed too inappropriate to have too many eyes on that paper,” Soles said. “There is a statement of requirements and it is our intention to include everything the municipality wanted.” However, attempts to ease concerns about the $52.5 million project didn’t go over well with all. “How do you edit without the consultation?” asked Coun. Cairine Green. “How do you know the changes you are making are congruent with the municipality?” PleAse see: Expectations high for new school, Page A22
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A record raised Oak Bay High students, teachers and Tour de Rock riders, celebrate the grand total of $56,118, raised by Oak Bay High students, revealed last Thursday as part of the celebration of the Tour de Rock riders returning from their two week journey down Vancouver Island. See the story on page A9.
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A smashing awakening
A woman was uninjured after she woke-up, covered in broken glass. The victim was sleeping when the window above her bed was smashed at 2 a.m. on Oct. 3, at a home in the 2000-block of Milton St. The woman reported the incident to police later in the morning. Police have no suspect and nothing was found to indicate how the window was smashed.
Escaped dog hit and killed
A dog died after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Foul Bay Road and Allenby Street last Friday. The dog had squirmed out of its’ collar, dashed between two parked cars and was then struck by a northbound vehicle. The dog died at the scene.
Tangled deer gain freedom
Two deer were freed after conservation officers untangled mesh netting that was stuck in their antlers. The incident occurred in the 1100block of Transit Rd. on Oct. 1. One deer was tranquilized to remove the netting. Both animals survived the ordeal.
Marijuana and grinder seized
Oak Bay police seized marijuana and grinders after speaking to occupants in a parked car. On Oct. 5, officers noticed the parked car in the 2800-block of Henderson Rd. with several occupants inside. Officers spoke to the young adults and then made the seizure, which was a small amount of marijuana. No charges were laid.
Charles Hogg and Liz Carr take up the challenge of this weekend’s Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon Travis Paterson News staff
The reasons behind running a marathon for the first time are lifechanging for many people. For others, the reason is actually pretty simple. Charles Hogg, 37, works in the library inside the iconic B.C. legislature. He started running to lose weight in his mid 30s, when his small frame began to register closer and closer to 200 lbs. on the scale. He didn’t want to hit that second century mark and has since kept off the 40 lbs. he lost from running and diet changes. On Oct. 13, Hogg will be one of many first time runners at the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, which happens to start and end in front of his place of work. “I’m about 164 to 166 lbs. now, though it depends how much beer I have watching Sunday football,” he said with a laugh. Hogg always believed he was active. He took up ice hockey as an adult, before the demands of a young family put an end to that. “I was putting on weight because the sports I was doing back in high school were done. As an adult, you don’t go out on the weekend with the guys and wrestle. It’s just not one of those sports,” he said. There’s just one tiny glitch. Hogg’s training, in the final month before the marathon, has been hindered by a twisted ankle. “I was running at night a few weeks ago and I looked back to see where my running partners were behind me. I caught the edge of the road with my foot.” Confined to the elliptical machine since then, Hogg was hoping to be back on the road this week.
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The Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon consists of four races: the 42.2-kilometre marathon, 21.1-kilometre half-marathon, eight-kilometre road race and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run. All races are held on Oct. 13. The premier race – the marathon – starts at 8:45 a.m. on the corner of Menzies and Kingston streets and winds its way through Victoria and Oak Bay. The finish line is on Belleville Street in front of the B.C. legislature. The first marathoners should take just over two hours to complete the gruelling running challenge.
Liz Carr is one of a growing number of Canadians using exercise to deal with MS. “It’s a young person’s disease and it makes you re-evaluate everything about life,” Carr said. She’s been inspired by and in touch with local ultra-swimmer Susan Simmons, who swam the length of Cowichan Lake (34 kilometres) this summer. Carr is one of the top 10 fundraisers for the 2013 End MS Runners team, which supports the MS Society of Canada as part of the Charity Pledge Program team.
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“I’m still going to go for it. I’ve done a lot of training. My biggest run was 36 kilometres before I hurt my ankle so I was getting close,” he says. “We’ll just see how it goes.” Whether Hogg completes his first marathon or not, the decision to start running (his first conquest was the TC 10K with a work team) has already changed his life. It’s changed the life of Liz Carr, too, but only after multiple sclerosis changed it first. When the 34-year-old was diagnosed in 2011, the MS Society told her to get into sports. “My first run with my running group was five kilometres. I almost quit; I really did; I was so winded. But I didn’t.” Carr had run before, but only short distances as part of a workout. When she learned she had MS – in the same way many people do, by going blind in one eye – she was floored. “I lost sight, lost a lot of strength on one side, and I lost all my confidence. I had to build it up from the bottom.” Carr, who’s the general manager of Kelsey’s restaurant in Saanich, is happy to make this her fourth half-marathon. Thanks to running and a renewed perspective on life she says she feels better than ever before. “Last year was my first half-marathon. It was an amazing experience. The full marathon, I might do it one day. It’s a lot more training. Hey, I went from not being able to run down the street to doing a half. For now, I’m happy with the half.” sports@vicnews.com
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Car Co-op keeps space near the Ave. Christopher Sun News staff
The Victoria Car Share Cooperative will continue to have a free parking spot near Monterey Centre for two more years. Oak Bay council renewed the
ongoing arrangement at the Sept. 30 council meeting. The renewal allows the co-op to continue basing a vehicle there, for use by its members. The service allows paid members to access cars located throughout Victoria when needed, lessening or eliminating
the need for car ownership. Municipal clerk Loranne Hilton told council the arrangement has been ongoing for a number of years and needed to be renewed as the previous two-year agreement expires this month. editor@oakbaynews.com
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Beer and marijuana seized
Alcohol and marijuana were seized and a ticket issued after three men were caught drinking beer on Harlow Street, near Carnarvon Park. Oak Bay police officers saw the men, one 21-year-old and two 19-year-olds, drinking beer and noticed the large glass bong, beside one of the men, who admitted to owning it. Eight grams of marijuana, a couple of grinders and a spoon pipe were seized. No charges were made for drug possession but a ticket was issued for consuming liquor in a public place.
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An uninvited man was asked to leave after disrupting a wedding at Queens Park on Saturday. Oak Bay police were called after the 59-year-old man was reportedly behaving in a boisterous and strange manner. He left the park after the police spoke to him.
Thief checks out with purse
Oak Bay police are reminding people to not leave things unattended after a wallet and notebook were stolen from the Oak Bay library. The victim briefly left her purse unattended when the items were stolen on Oct. 1.
Don’t block others’ driveways Police are reminding drivers not to block driveways, after a number of complaints were received. Parked vehicles must be at least one metre away from a driveway or risk being fined. Fines range from $25 to $40 and the expense associated with being towed.
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Smokers kicked to the curb Daniel Palmer News staff
It’s the summer of 2014 in downtown Victoria. An unassuming tourist wanders down Trounce Alley off Government Street, admiring the quaint storefronts before stopping to light a cigarette. “I’m sorry, but you’re not allowed to smoke here,” says a disapproving passerby. The tourist returns to the swarm of pedestrians along Government and takes a drag. Dirty looks continue until a nearby food cart operator informs the tourist of a new region-wide bylaw that restricts smoking within seven metres of any doorway, window or air intake. “I think you should be OK along the Inner Harbour,” the local says. “But don’t stop in Bastion Square – public spaces are banned too.” As restrictive tobacco bylaws continue to expand across North American cities, smokers are left with shrinking public space in which to enjoy a legal activity. The Capital Regional District’s latest clean air bylaw, if approved by the board, would ban smoking in parks, public squares and playgrounds. Large swathes of downtown Victoria would also be smoke-free if the minimum smoking distance from buildings is increased from three to seven metres. “The question is, when does the government have a right to tell us not to do something that is perfectly legal,” said Micheal Vonn, policy director with the B.C. Civil Liberties Association. The latest CRD bylaw doesn’t strike the right balance between personal freedom and public health concerns, she said. “We need to accommodate smokers (as well), and when we hear plans, for example, for no smoking in vast public parks, we say that’s a little too broad.” Dr. Richard Stanwick, chief medical officer at Island Health, said in his submission to the CRD that evidence
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Changes to the Capital Regional District’s clean air bylaw would restrict smoking within seven metres of any doorway, window or air intake. be affected through exposure to smokers. But Vonn doesn’t buy Stanwick’s policy approach. Public health is a legitimate concern, she said, but some of the academic submissions given to the CRD board go too far in scope. “The public health official is saying this is important to role model for children, and we know children are
proves there is no safe exposure to secondhand smoke, and that fact alone is adequate for stricter bylaws. Stanwick’s office has also confirmed that tobacco restrictions in public spaces can lead to “significant positive social modelling,” while recent brain studies show the thought processes of children and youth can
very impressionable. But in a free and democratic country, we do not demand citizens be role models for other people’s children,” Vonn said. The seven-metre expansion could also shut down smoking areas attached to bars and restaurants, like those in Bastion Square beside Darcy’s Pub. “(Legislation) used to say we needed a separate room for smoking, and restaurants spent thousands of dollars renovating, and then they banned that,” said Bob Parotta, president of the B.C. Restaurant Association, Victoria chapter. “We’re all looking forward to the days where no one smokes, but we can’t impose that on our guests.” CRD directors rejected a strikingly similar clean air bylaw last May in a tight 12-11 vote. Should the bylaw be approved at today’s (Oct. 9) board meeting, it will move forward to a public input process. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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Bully tells us how to behave Attention all employers, you now have 21 days to establish a new policy for workplace bullying and harassment, or face the heavy hand of WorkSafe B.C. If you noticed the irony in that statement, good, because it’s just so ironic that one of the biggest bullies in the province is going to dictate anti-bullying policy to the rest of us. On Oct. 1 WorkSafe announced policy changes on bullying and harassment. It defines bullying and harassment under its Occupational Health and Safety policy as: a. includes any inappropriate conduct or comment by a person towards a worker that the person knew or reasonably ought to have known would cause that worker to be humiliated or intimidated, but b. excludes any reasonable action taken by an employer or supervisor relating to the management and direction of workers or the place of employment. Most of us understand that WorkSafe is trying to educate the working public that bullying and harassment are unacceptable. Most of us take that as a given and work in an environment where people behave with courtesy and professionalism towards others. Others aren’t so fortunate, but we wouldn’t be relying on WorkSafe B.C. to “save the day” if you’re working in a bad place. In its own outline, WorkSafe states there is no planned “enforcement blitz.” Rather, the provincial body will respond to enquiries and complaints – but not all – and will rely on inspectors to ferret out workplace bullies. As well, a victim first needs to file an in-house report before any action, if any, is taken by WorkSafe. We wonder how that will go over when you hand the complaint to the supervisor who’s named in the same report? The other difficulty we have in WorkSafe overseeing this is its own track record. As one editor put it, “Have you ever heard of a good story about someone filing a WorkSafe claim?” We’ve read far too many stories about injured workers who feel “bullied” by WorkSafe in regard to how they’re treated by case workers, the massive amount of paperwork they’re expected to complete when they’re not well, or even WorkSafe’s overruling of family doctors’ advice for their own patients. In the end, we would rather have WorkSafe inspectors looking for unsafe practices that can result in real physical harm to employees. This is a tangible goal and that’s what they do best. But now, to ask them to determine who said what, or even someone’s mental state, that’s something that even the judicial system has trouble deciding. - Campbell River Mirror 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. marijuana referendum misguided to hold someone on a lesser charge I won’t be signing the “Sensible B.C.” petition to demand a province- while they search for evidence of something nastier. This is a wide referendum on marijuana source of many simple enforcement. You possession charges shouldn’t either, and here today. are a few reasons why. Police chiefs have a Let me start by saying different idea, asking for I’ve been calling for the option of treating legalization and regulation simple possession as a of pot for 20 years, to ticket offence to keep the conserve police resources court time to a minimum. and reduce violent crime. Both of these notions Our war on drugs is a have the same obvious failure even for heroin and cocaine, and marijuana is Tom Fletcher flaws. They don’t deal with sales to minors and obviously much easier to B.C. Views they divert no revenue to produce. government, leaving most But the current effort of that in the hands of criminal led by Dana Larsen, B.C.’s clown prince of pot, is not only misguided, dealers who buy cocaine, guns and fancy cars. it’s dangerous. Colorado and Washington have The petition does not propose gone the legalization route, so far legalization. It seeks to impose a without interference from their provincial law that would stop B.C. federal government. These states police from using any resources need money, and they don’t need for simple possession charges. more crime or ill-considered hippy This would create a loophole in the gesture politics. federal drug law. Meanwhile in Ottawa, Health So what would that do? It Canada is trying to convert a poorly would protect otherwise innocent regulated mess of small-scale customers of the current illegal medical marijuana licences to a marijuana trade, while leaving the free-market system of commercial criminal distribution business in producers. place. Local politicians tore a strip off For a closer look at that, I recommend reports from the Surrey Health Canada officials at their recent convention, after years of Six murder trial now underway, or warnings that federal licences were the upcoming case against three scattered at unknown locations, accused assassins of Red Scorpion often used as fronts for larger growgangster Jonathan Bacon in ops. Kelowna. Mission Coun. Dave Hensman Larsen’s loony law would tie predicted that when a grower gets police hands when they are trying
a letter cancelling his licence, he’s more likely to roll up a big joint with it than to shut down. Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow suggested the response would echo an old Cheech and Chong routine: “Dave’s not here, man.” Here’s another reason not to support Larsen: the conduct of his organizers. One fellow set up a petition table at, of all places, the Terry Fox Hometown Run in Port Coquitlam. After scrawling “pot cures cancer” on the table, he proceeded to interrupt speeches by cancer survivors and the run itself by yelling the same false slogan. You can imagine how people with terminal cancer and their loved ones would react. Some would know that marijuana may alleviate side effects of chemotherapy, just as it can ease suffering for some multiple sclerosis patients. But the suggestion of a cure is as cruel as it is moronic. Larsen’s “cannibus” has been rolling around B.C., reaping uncritical media coverage. It even blundered into the recent Walk for Reconciliation in Vancouver, an event to mark the end of federal hearings into the effects of residential schools on aboriginal children. I wouldn’t support the Larsen bunch for anything, unless it involved them looking for jobs. Just say no. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
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Survey will help shape our future The Official Community Plan survey is not misleading, as a very small, yet vocal group in Oak Bay asserts. Instead it poses the questions clearly so that the majority of respondents can let their views be known and thus help our elected council to shape the future direction for Oak Bay. This is a lovely community and, by the way friends and neighbours, it is already changing. The primary issue for residents is simple: is it heading in
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We’re still a democracy I'm puzzled. Council hears an application for a rezoning as required by the province under the Local Government Act and somehow this is a violation – an endangerment – of our homeowner's rights? This isn't a violation. This is how our democratic process works. It may come as a surprise but Oak Bay's zoning bylaws aren't cast in stone, nor were they ever intended to be. The province has empowered council to create and adjust bylaws as they see fit,
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Nearly four years ago, the Anglican Diocese of B.C. recommended closing 11 churches across Greater Victoria, and selling the property in a bid to reduce debt and reinvigorate itself in the face of shrinking congregations. Out of the 11, three have sold and two are leased by other organizations. The remainder are open for business as Anglican churches, and no longer face
imminent closure, largely by strokes of luck. “They were put all on the market at once, the ones people wanted to buy immediately are the only reason (others remain),” said Rev. Chris Parsons, speaking for the diocese. “We only wanted to sell a certain amount and re-evaluate what was needed.” Properties like St. Saviour in Vic West and St. Martin in the Fields in Saanich sold, the former to a dance company and the lat-
ter to an evangelical denomination. St. Columba in Saanich’s Strawberry Vale and All Saints in View Royal have closed as Anglican churches and the space is leased out (St. Alban’s had sold in 2009, prior to the mass sale). Others once on the block – St. David by the Sea in Cordova Bay, St. Peter’s in Lakehill, St. Philip and St. Mary in Oak Bay and St. Mary in Metchosin – survived by the grace of not being attractive to other organizations or
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Rev. Chris Parsons property developers. “Lower Vancouver Island was overchurched, which came from our history of opening a church on every corner,” Parsons observed. “I feel selling properties is the nuts and bolts. The real change has to do with the ministry, it’s a longer process of change.” Parsons, the reverend for both St. Peter’s and St. David, said the churches are no longer being marketed for sale, and the individual parishes themselves have a much more rigorous process of reviewing finances. There’s also better resource sharing among churches to keep a lid on costs. “With the assistance of diocese personnel, we’re a lot better at looking at (financial) red flags before it becomes too serious,” he said. “We don’t say everyone can relax. We’ll always be reviewing ... there’s a diligent review process for personnel and the viability of ministries.”
“In the case of St. David and St. Peter’s, both help each other financially. When St. Peters needed a new roof, St. David paid the deposit,” Parsons said. “But they are unique communities. Cordova Bay is very different from St. Peters (in Lakehill). But we see opportunities ... to share services and be more collaborative.” A steadily declining congregational base, the basis for church closures and sales, and internal debates on issues such as same sex marriage still remain a problems for the Anglican Church. A report from the diocese estimated that in 2009 barely one per cent of B.C. residents identify as Anglican. St. David sees about 40 parishioners on Saturdays and Sundays, and St. Peter’s sees about 60 people between two Sunday services. Parsons said the individual parishes have much wider latitude to try new programs and innovations to stay relevant in the community. St. David, for one, has a “Messy Church” service on Saturdays with activities and games for kids. “Now we are doing some children ministry stuff, some is really successful,” he said. “We’ve given (the parishes) the freedom to try new things and not to be afraid of failure.” editor@saanichnews.com
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Teens triumph with fundraising Tour de Rock benefits from Oak Bay High efforts Christopher Sun News staff
The final amount is in and Oak Bay High school students raised $56,118 for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, easily breaking last year’s record of $46,000. The students were at $34,000 two weeks ago, but with a couple more events and an
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email asking the alumni to contribute, the teens more than doubled their annual goal of $25,000. “We got an anonymous donation for $6,000,” said Grade 11 student Claire Woods, who was tasked with media relations this year. “We also had our top head shaver ever. A Grade 10 student named Briar Rose (Redchurch). She raised $5,200.” Planning for the annual fundraiser started in the previous school year and the first fundraising events began in the last week of August, before the new school year started.
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acific Opera Victoria’s new season opens with its 100th production, Falstaff, at the Royal Theatre on Oct. 17. The Italian comedy by Giuseppe Verdi is based on the Shakespeare-invented character, Sir John Falstaff, a large, harddrinking, womanizing scoundrel. This was Verdi’s last opera and was composed when he was almost 80. POV founding director Timothy Vernon said opening the new season with Falstaff is a fitting tribute to one of the most influential opera composers of the 19th century, who was born Oct. 10, 1813. “It is our 100th production and this is Verdi’s bicentennial,” Vernon said, during a break from rehearsals. “It’s a festive way to celebrate with Falstaff opening the season.” This season’s programming is full of comedies. After Falstaff, Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos will take the stage in February and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro opens in April. “No one dies on stage this season,” Vernon joked, explaining last year’s programming of tragedies MacBeth and Tosca
featured bloodthirsty characters. ing day. Contracts with perform“It wasn’t the intention to do all ers are signed about 18 months comedies, but it is a nice balance in advance and they are expected to last season.” to already have their roles memAriadne au Naxos is about orized and be ready to perform a burlesque group and opera on day one of rehearsals. It also company, paid to perform at a takes time to visualize and make home belonging to the richest the sets, which POV does from man in Vienna. The two groups scratch. are forced to perform at the “A lot of the sets on the road same time after a dinner goes on are for bigger houses, theatres longer than planned. The perforthat have more capacity than mances must also wrap up by a we have,” fixed time so they don’t interVernon fere with an evening fireworks said. “What display. started out “You have this young comas a necessity poser who is heartbroken has become because it is a serious opera a virtue. The he has written and you have caché is what this comedic troupe that keeps you see is showing up and interrupting always new.” this serious opera,” Vernon POV also Timothy Vernon explained. “It has a beautiful and has a couple transforming ending.” of collaborations this season. The The Marriage of Figaro, which first is a co-production with the is the continuation of The Barber Victoria Symphony of Rodgers of Seville, is an all-time favourite. and Hammerstein’s South Pacific It was the opening opera in 1976 in November. The second is a for the Vancouver Island Opera co-presentation with the Early Society, which later became POV Music Society of the Islands of and this is its fourth time producthe Victoria premiere of early ing it. This opera is about a single Baroque, La Descente d’Orphée day of madness and the pending aux Enfers and La Couronne nuptials of two servants. de Fleurs at the McPherson Vernon said picking which Playhouse in March. operas to produce and show is More information is available a long process as planning starts at pov.bc.ca or by calling 250two to three years before open385-0222.
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Jazz aliVE - Maureen Washington and Daniel Cook kick off the first in a series of weekly events at The First Metropolitan United Church. Featuring jazz and short reflections. Continues Wednesdays from 7-8 at 932 Balmoral. Free firstmetvictoria.com.
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fashion on thE moVE- Food, music, fashion show, silent auction and door prizes make for a full evening of fundraising in support of MOVE – a new adapted fitness centre. Tickets, $75 (partial tax receipt), partial tax receipt), 250-744-8284. At Belmiro’s Restaurant and Lounge (777 Douglas).
stagE WEd. Oct. 9 haRVEY - Heather Jarvie directs the story of disarming Elwood P. Dowd and his friendship with a giant white rabbit that only he can see. The family-friendly show runs until Oct. 19 at Langham Court Theatre (805 Langham). Tickets range to $21. 250384-2142 or visit langhamtheatre.ca. falstaff - Theatre Inconnu presents an adaptation of British author Robert Nye’s novel as a oneactor romp through the life of Sir John Falstaff. Heroic, comical and with adult content. Continues until Oct. 19 at Theatre Inconnu, 1923 Fernwood. Tickets $14 at ticketrocket.org. GoodniGht dEsdEmona, Good moRninG JUliEt - The Belfry Theatre presents its season opener, a brilliant comic mash-up and
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WOrds WEd. Oct. 9 ComEdY and ClimatE ChanGEYoram Bauman, an environmental economist and comedian from Seattle gives a one-off free show: economic comedy, underpinned with environmental solutions. Free. 7pm, Room A110, David Turpin Building, UVic. opEn woRd- Poet Emily McGiffin reads from her new book, Between Dusk and Night, at Open Space (510 Fort) as a part of Open Word, a literary series hosted by Open Space and UVic. Carla Funk hosts a post-reading Q & A. 7:30pm. Free.
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Ready to launch Royals 17-year-olds put team success first in NHL draft year Travis Paterson News staff
It’s never early too early to talk about the playoffs. And it’s never, ever too early to talk about the NHL Entry Draft. Even before the 2013-14 Western Hockey League season started, going deep into the playoffs was already part of the daily conversation for Joe Hicketts and Jack Walker of the Victoria Royals. That’s because Hicketts, a Kamloops native, and Walker, from Minnesota, are two of the league’s prospects who will be scouted thoroughly this season ahead of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft next June. The Royals/Bruins franchise has never produced a first round NHL draft pick. Despite having superb skill and skating qualities, Walker (5-foot11, 165 lbs.) and Hicketts (5-foot-8, 180 lbs.) are on the small side in terms of pro size. They’re long shots to go in the first round. But they’re both on the radar, and a big season can change everything. “(Getting drafted) is the goal but team success brings individual success,” Hicketts said. “We’ve heard it all the way up coming into this league, but it’s true, the farther you go in the playoffs the higher your chances of getting drafted.” “The fact is some guys mature later than others,” said Royals general manager Cam Hope. “In a way, it takes a special and sort of a weird combination of player, an early bloomer, to get drafted into the NHL in his draft year.” If the Royals can improve this year over last, and general manager Cam Hope believes they will, then
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When it comes to big games, Nic Renyard has had a close-up view on numerous occasions. The 18-year-old goaltender, acquired in June by the B.C. Hockey League’s Victoria Grizzlies, backed up Victoria product Chad Katunar last season with the Penticton Vees en route to the BCHL final. Renyard was also on the scene as an affiliate player the year before as the Vees won the national RBC Cup. The Grizzlies hope the Victoriaborn Renyard can turn that biggame exposure into wins as they try to improve on a successful 2012-13 season that saw them upset in the second round of the playoffs by the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. “Experience is on Renyard’s side (from) Penticton,” says Grizzlies assistant coach Craig Didmon, who coached the six-footer in midget with the South Island Thunderbirds. “Plus (being back home), he’s in an environment where he’s comfortable.” Renyard, who posted a 2.23 goals against average with one shutout in 20 games with the Vees last year, believes his time in Penticton taught him about what it
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Victoria Grizzlies goaltender Nic Renyard, right, sets the standard for netminding partner Alec Dillon with the team this season. The two are good friends and played together in the South Island Thunderbirds (now Royals) midget hockey program. takes to reach the final. “A lot of it’s about taking care of your body every day, so that when you get into the playoffs you’re ready,” he says. “The longer you can stay without injury or sickness, the more you can take advantage come playoff time.” With a relatively young lineup in place for the Grizzlies, Renyard hopes to bring a leadership qual-
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Despite the on-ice competition, the goalies appreciate each other. “He’s a bit of a different kind of character,” Renyard says of Dillon, the more outgoing, vocal member of the goalie tandem. “But we can build off each other and we push each other in practice. It’s a good learning partnership.” Overall, the Grizzlies have nine returnees this season, including the electrifying Fitzgerald triplets, Myles, Leo and Gerry, who are three of five 20-year-olds on the roster. The high-energy linemates, who finished 1-2-3 in team scoring last season, will once again be key to the club’s offence and power play. “They don’t take losing lightly,” Didmon says of the trio. “Being 20 year olds, they want to finish this off with a championship.” The Grizzlies opened their season in Penticton on Sept. 6 and play their home opener Sept. 27 at Bear Mountain Arena. ddescoteau@vicnews.com
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Saanichton’s Micah Hart has jumped at every opportunity thrown her way to improve her hockey skills and in the process has caught the attention of Hockey Canada. Hart was selected most recently to the Under 18 junior national hockey team and played in a three-game series against the United States in Lake Placid, New York. She was one of 22 players chosen to suit up for Canada after two conditioning and training camps run by Hockey Canada. “I still enjoy it,” Hart says, “and that’s why I love to play hockey. I hope, someday, to represent Canada on the ice.” The 16-year-old defenceman honed her skills internationally this summer. She was invited in August to London,
England for an ICAAF development camp and worked with players, coaches and team officials from 18 countries around the world as other nations sought to improve their women’s hockey programs. Hart has been at it for 12 years since she started in the Peninsula Minor Hockey program. She is currently enrolled in the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton. The team at OHA plays in an east coast hockey league, where they finished in the middle of the pack in their first season in the league. Hart says she will return to Penticton for her Grade 12 year this fall and continue to develop her hockey skills. To get there, Hart knows it’s going to be hard work. A typical week during her summer break included five dryland workouts and another two to three sessions on the ice. Training ramped up from there now that she’s back at the academy. “It’s tough, but it’s worth it in the end.” editor@peninsulanewsreview.com
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Walker came close to making the Ivan Hlinka tournament, as he was on U.S.A’s 40-man roster and played in its intrasquad game. But Walker ultimately had to resign himself to watching Canada defeat his American brethren in the gold medal final on television. “It was tough but I turned my attention to the year ahead and what we’re going to be doing here in Victoria, and having a good season,” Walker said. Walker was trying out as a
defenceman for his national team, the position he was initially pegged for when he came to the Royals in 2012. But Walker was converted to forward after a slow start. He scored in his first game as a forward and has been a versatile part of the Royals ever since, quarterbacking the power play. Thanks to his experience with the American national program he will be scouted thoroughly this year. Same goes for Hicketts, who was on Canada’s top defensive pairing at the Ivan Hlinka tourney with Aaron Ekblad of the OHL, a
top prospect heading into the 2014 draft. They may not get selected in the first round next June, a feather still missing from the franchise’s cap, but Hope believes everything is in place for it to happen soon. “If you look around the Western League rinks of the teams that have been around a long time, it is a big deal,” Hope said. “(Having) first or second round draft picks who go on to play in the NHL leaves a legacy behind, something for the players here to shoot for.” sports@vicnews.com
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It was the middle of summer and Ryan O’Byrne stood among a throng of parents and kids at Kirby’s Source For Sports. The TV ran a recap of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, focusing on the near comeback of O’Byrne’s Toronto Maple Leafs over the Boston Bruins. On came Game 4 of the Leafs versus the Bruins. Months had past, but O’Byrne couldn’t look away. “Oh here it is,” he said. It was overtime and Bruins’ forward David Krejci skated towards the Toronto goal with a teammate, two-on-one, against O’Byrne. Krejci shot and scored and the Bruins won the game. O’Byrne didn’t really have a chance. “It sticks with you for a little while,” O’Byrne said. “To see (the Bruins) go all the way to the finals was difficult. It solidified that we could have gone all the way to the finals, but that’s why you play hockey, to be in the playoffs and enjoy that series. Toronto hadn’t been in the playoffs for nine years. It was a lot of excitement, you could feel the buzz in the city.” O’Byrne’s stop at Kirby’s was to pass on a $40,000 cheque to KidSport Victoria, raised at the second annual Ryan O’Byrne Charity Classic, a week-long hockey camp held in early August at the Ian Stewart Complex. In just two years the camp has become a major date on the calendar, bringing together local NHLers Jamie and Jordie Benn (Dallas Stars), Tyson Barrie (Colorado Avalanche) Matt Irwin (San Jose Sharks), and more. For O’Byrne, 29, it was his first summer as an unrestricted free agent. But the phone never rang from the Leafs, or any other NHL team. O’Byrne kept cool, but he wasn’t going to wait. Without an NHL camp invite, O’Byrne signed with Lev Praha in early September. The team came to him, and now he’s playing in the Russian-based Kontinental Hockey League. “Right now I’m enjoy playing in the KHL. I’m in the the top six with power play and penalty kill time, about 20 minutes a night,” O’Byrne told the News. “It’s a good group of guys and I really like it.” It could be worse. O’Byrne has a twoyear deal with a temporary out clause that allows him to sign with an NHL team next summer. He’s based in historic Prague of the Czech Republic. And he doesn’t have to fight for ice time, which he had to do for all 308 NHL games with the Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche and Leafs.
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Instead of focusing on getting into the lineup, O’Byrne is focused on adjusting to each arena, as the KHL rinks are not standardized, with some using IIHF size ice and some closer to the NHL. “The big ice is definitely an adjustment with a lot more skating and puck control, so you’ve got play your angles a lot better,” he said. “And there isn’t as much hitting, just because it’s difficult to catch guys. “In Minsk, Belarus, it’s big, and in Moscow it’s a little smaller, so it changes team to team. You go out in the pre-game skate and (try to) get used to it.” If anything, O’Byrne’s chances of returning to the NHL can improve as much as they can shrink. Despite his age, he has NHL experience and is adding to his skill set. He’s already known to stand up for his teammates and work as a shutdown defenceman. And he’s got experience playing in hockey fishbowls such as Toronto and Montreal. If he can improve just a little on his offence, skating and/or defensive angles, he’ll make a nice veteran addition to an NHL club next year. Especially when the salary cap is lifted for the 2014-15 NHL season, as the tight 2013-14 salary cap may have squeezed O’Byrne out, as he made $1.5 million. If not, he’s got a good thing going, playing pro hockey in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. “I’m not worried about (returning) to the NHL right now.” sports@vicnews.com
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which truly is what I'm proud of most.” The Bulldogs beat Highlands 2-1 in first round of the playoffs and Ucluelet 2-0 in the quarterfinal. Then came an impressive 2-0 win over the always strong Oak Bay Barbers in the semifinal, setting up the team’s final against Nanaimo District secondary. The team needed the tiebreaker to defeat Nanaimo. Nanaimo and Highlands are the fifth and sixth ranked AA teams in the province, respectively. Belmont was not included in the Oct. 2 release of the provincial senior boys AAA rankings, but will likely enter the top10 next week. It’s all part of a strong start by the Bulldogs, which finished sec-
Rams stay undefeated with win over Van College The Mount Douglas Rams senior boys are still undefeated at 3-0 in B.C. High School Football play with a 42-21 win over the Vancouver College Fighting Irish on Saturday. It was a rematch of the Rams’ 2012 provincial championship win over the Fighting Irish (1-2). Rams star Marcus Davis was instrumental in all areas of the field with seven solo tackles, 12 carries for 169 yards rushed, one touchdown and three receptions for 62 yards. “The Varsity offensive line was stellar once again, as evidenced by our 417 yards rushing by eight different ball carriers for the Rams,” coach Mark Townsend said. Running back Julian Luis rushed for four touchdowns. Quarterback Ashton MacKinnon threw a 20-yard TD pass to Seye Farinu. Kicker Callum Duke converted all six touchdowns. The No. 1 AAA seed Rams play an interesting exhibition game on Saturday, as the club travels to South Delta to play the No. 1-ranked AA team. The Belmont Bulldogs (1-1)senior team is coming off a bye week and will visit the Notre Dame Jugglers (0-2). sports@vicnews.com
ond place in the annual Camosun Chargers tournament last month. The team is built around a core group of seniors which Johnson has coached for five seasons. Lower Vancouver Island high school boys volleyball continues tonight (Oct. 9) with Reynolds, Spectrum and Claremont at Mount Douglas; Parkland and Belmont at Esquimalt; and Stelly’s and Oak Bay at Lambrick. All matches start at 6 p.m. Results from the senior girls challenge games on Tuesday were past press time. The Lower Island girls league will break into power pools based on the results of this week for next week’s games on Oct. 15. sports@vicnews.com
Cougars open season with 10 straight wins Victoria Cougars Wade Johnson and Jake Daughtry each scored two goals and goalie Connor Beauchamp made just 13 saves for his third shutout of the season as the Cougars earned a convincing 10th win of the season, 7-0 over the Westshore Wolves (5-6-1-1) at Archie Browning Sports Centre on Sunday. Thursday (Oct. 10) the Cougars host the Saanich Braves, 7 p.m. at Archie Browning. The Braves (5-5) earned a 6-2 road victory over the Comox Valley Glacier Kings on Saturday after a 5-2 loss to the Kerry Park Islanders on Friday. The Wolves host Comox Valley tonight, 7 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena.
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Fire crews keep busy Sunday, Oct. 6 to Saturday, Oct. 11 is Fire Prevention Week. This year’s campaign focuses on preventing kitchen fires. The Oak Bay fire department wants residents to remember that working smoke alarms save lives. “Test your smoke alarm weekly, replace the battery annually and replace the smoke alarm every 10 years,” says Fire Capt. Ken Gill. “Never leave cooking unattended and keep kitchen range tops clear of combustible materials,” he added. Over the past week, Oak Bay Fire Department members responded to 29 calls for assistance. As well, seven off-duty members attended and assisted with the Canadian Breast Cancer
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On September 25, 2013, FortisBC Energy (Vancouver Island) Inc. (FEVI) applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (Commission) for approval of interim and permanent delivery rates for 2014 (Application) pursuant to sections 59 to 61 and 89 of the Utilities Commission Act and the Special Direction to the Commission pursuant to Order in Council 1510. The Application seeks approval, among other things, to maintain the current (2013) rates for Core Market sales and transportation customers, other than customers who have specified rates in their transportation service agreements, for 2014. INTERVENTIONS
Persons wishing to actively participate in the FEVI proceeding must register as Interveners through the Commission’s website at bcuc.com by Thursday, October 17, 2013. In their registration, Interveners must identify the issues that they intend to pursue and indicate the extent of their anticipated involvement in the review process. Interveners will each receive a copy of all non-confidential correspondence and filed documentation, and must provide an email address if available. Non-residents of the FEVI service area must state why their interests are affected; the Commission Panel may otherwise restrict registration to residents of the FEVI service area. Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as Interested Parties through the Commission’s website or in writing by Thursday, October 17, 2013, identifying their interest in the proceeding. By participating and/or providing comment on the Application, you agree that all submissions and/or correspondence received will be placed on the public record and posted on the Commission’s website.
THE REGULATORY PROCESS
The Commission has established a Preliminary Regulatory Timetable for the regulatory review of the Application. This Preliminary Regulatory Timetable can be viewed on the Commission’s website at bcuc.com. PUBLIC INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS
The Application and supporting material will be made available for inspection at the following locations:
FortisBC Energy Utilities
British Columbia Utilities Commission
fortisbc.com
bcuc.com
16705 Fraser Highway Surrey, B.C. V4N 0E8
Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2N3
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information, please contact Ms. Erica Hamilton, Commission Secretary, as follows: Telephone: (604) 660‐4700 BC Toll Free: 1‐800‐663‐1385 Facsimile: (604) 660‐1102 Email: Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com
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“We want to be in on the planning process,” added Mayor Nils Jensen, saying there is anxiety regarding how much input the school district will incorporate into their final plans. “This is complicated and is probably the biggest project ever (in Oak Bay).” Thomson acknowledged expectations are high as the new school will leave a lasting legacy for generations. The project itself will see the building of a new high school, community learning facility, child care facility and performing arts centre. However, the redevelopment is also being seen as a launching pad into further encouraging bicycle use and walking as primary methods of transportation within the district. Restoration and riparian zone repairing of Bowker Creek is also included in the redevelopment plan for the school.
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