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Longboarders say they aren’t daredevils, but district wants them off the roads Christopher Sun News staff

Longboarders are no longer welcome on Barkley Terrace. Citing safety, Oak Bay banned longboarding down the steep and narrow street. Council asked staff to research different traffic calming measures, including fines and physically altering the street to discourage longboarding, which has become a popular activity in the area. “It’s difficult to ban,” said Kurt Gallant a longboarder who enjoys the Barkley run. “There is always going to be somewhere else (longboarders will go).” Staff was also asked to identify other streets longboarders may move to, and get a legal opinion on the municipality’s liability should a longboarder be injured. Gallant, 18, along with two other longboarders, met with Mayor Nils Jensen and Oak Bay police community liaison officer Rick Anthony earlier this month to seek a middle ground solution, which is now moot, at least on Barkley Terrace. Gallant has been longboarding since he was 15 and works at One Six Boardshop, which sponsors him in longboarding competitions. He said the popularity of the sport is growing rapidly and is not inherently dangerous. He is concerned with young teens and children new to the sport and said they need proper safety education. PLEASE SEE: Safety concerns win out, Page A10

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Sewage public relations to cost $1.6 million Daniel Palmer News staff

A commission of appointed members at the Capital Regional District unanimously approved $1.6 million in communications contracts Friday for the CRD’s secondary sewage treatment project, Seaterra. Acumen Communications Group received a $1.5-million contract for stakeholder and public engagement through 2018. Another $100,000 contract was awarded to Taiji Brand Group to design “Seaterra program education and awareness campaign” paraphernalia, according to a staff report. “I do feel the products and the work (Acumen) is

doing is very important for the community ... and for the success of this project. You can’t necessarily have staff in-house doing this work without hiring (more) people,” said commission member Pam Elardo. Elardo is also director with the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, wastewater treatment division in Washington State. Acumen has billed the CRD approximately $185,000 since May 2013 to create a strategic program communications plan and provide ongoing services. CRD spokesman Andy Orr told the Seaterra commission that the project is no longer in the public consultation phase and that ongoing

communications will focus on engagement with affected communities. “Much of the work we’re doing now is really what I’d categorize as engagement. It’s not fair to say to the people ... ‘you have a choice,’ when the decision’s been made,” Orr told commissioners. “The public doesn’t fully understand that the Seaterra program is actually now in mandation,” said Albert Sweetnam, Seaterra project director. “It’s now about engagement.” The seven-member Seaterra commission is responsible for approving all sewage-related contracts, while cost overruns must be approved by the CRD board. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Seeking change for orphans Hardship, success meld in Nepal visit Arnold Lim News staff

Therese Hanlon was looking for a change, what she got was so much more. Three weeks volunteering at an orphanage in Bhaktapur, Nepal opened the 19-year-old Oak Bay High school graduate’s eyes to a world she had never seen. Six months later, she is raising money to continue the work she started and return to the orphans it was difficult for her to leave behind. “I had such an amazing time at the orphanage. I found the kids so loving and so accepting and they really trust you and make such a great connection,” she said. Twenty children, between five and 15-years-old, who either don’t have living parents, have been cast from their homes when their parents remarried, or were rescued from physical or mental abuse, live at the orphanage. Hanlon said one eight-year-old girl was rescued from working as a live-in servant, another was so malnourished the nine-yearold looks and behaves like a five-year-old, and another was physically abused to the point he is now prone to violent outbursts of his own. One trait they all share is that they were welcomed into the Bhaktapur Self-Sustaining Children’s Home, in Bhaktapur, Nepal where Riya and Rupak Thapa cook and care for them along with three assistants, who help the children back on the path to a normal life. Like many non-profits in thirdworld countries, financing is always a struggle and that is where Hanlon, a second year kinesiology student at the University of Victoria, is focused, hoping to give even more when she visits the orphanage again in 2016.

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Therese Hanlon holds a photo of nine-year-old Susma Thapa, an orphan from Nepal. After spending three weeks volunteering at an orphanage in Nepal, Hanlon hopes to raise money for orphans like Susma whom she hopes to visit again in 2016. “It is quite important to me, I really built great relationships with the kids, (their photos) are all over my walls and I would love to go back and see them again,” she said. “I see so much potential there. I want to show them that they are important and worth coming back for.” Dr. Anna Mason, who has employed Hanlon as a babysitter for the past three years, has witnessed the girl’s personal growth first hand. “I think going to Nepal made her more determined to help the less fortunate in our world. She seemed deeply moved by her experience in Nepal working with impoverished orphan children,” the family physician said. “I think both young and old people ought to take inspiration

from volunteers like Therese. We should all do what we can to help others who aren’t fortunate enough to have the opportunities we have here in Canada.” Hanlon has set up a funding page, where she is raising money to send back to her extended family in Nepal. She says the money will go a long way toward improving conditions at the orphanage. Plans are to expand the orphanage so it can take more than the 20 children they currently house, and add agricultural land to grow food for themselves and to make the orphanage more self sustaining. Hanlon said despite the challenges they face, this is not just a story of hardship, but a story of success. The children there are succeeding, growing

and learning and she wants to be a part of that success moving forward. “My main focus in this project has always been the children. And not just those that I met and fell in love with when I was in Nepal, but all the children that I didn’t get to meet that are in awful situations elsewhere,” she said. “I also want to give the children already there an even better home to be in, with an even better chance at a successful, independent future. Living in a home that is in even better shape, and even more comfortable than it was when I was there last.” For more information on her fundraising campaign visit gofundme.com/5x6pv4 editor@oakbaynews.com

The Oak Bay High junior girls basketball team was shut out of the top three in the provincial tournament last weekend. The local high school girls placed ninth overall. Despite winning four out of five games, the Oak Bay girls needed to win their second match to place higher than ninth. Instead, they lost to Lord Tweedsmuir, 40-36. Coach Richard Fast said normally there are 16 teams in provincials, but because there was 17 this year, the first game was a “play into” game, making the second match the deciding one on whether the team would go into the championship or conciliatory bracket. “You can lose two games and still be in the top eight,” Fast said. “It’s a matter of when you lose.” Oak Bay was originally disqualified due to a clerical error. Registration and fees were submitted late to B.C. School Sports, which governs high school sports. A last minute reprieve was granted after intensive lobbying by the school, which received heavy media coverage. Oak Bay wrote a letter accepting responsibility for registering late and paid a $500 fine, which will go towards a scholarship fund. Fast was just glad the girls were able to compete. “I’m really grateful for the change of heart and the alternative punishment the girls got,” Fast said. “They got the opportunity to go and I’m really proud of them.” reporter@vicnews.com

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Tyler Lum finds a bag of mini eggs on a bench in Lokier Gardens during an Easter egg hunt in 2012. The annual hunt in the gardens will continue as usual this year, despite concerns from the municipality. File photo

No ban for Easter bunny Christopher Sun News staff

The Easter bunny is allowed in Lokier Gardens, along with the kids. The annual Easter egg hunt in Estevan Village can continue on the green space, located at Estevan Avenue and Musgrave Street, despite concerns of children trampling the gardens and a suggestion the event be relocated. Parks and Recreation director Ray Herman said parks staff suggested the family event, now in its 10th year, be moved to nearby Willows Park, because of damage being done to the flower beds. However, the event will be allowed to continue at its current location, if that’s what the organizers prefer, Herman said. “Staff was just suggesting another option,” Herman said. “By

no stretch of the imagination did it mean they can’t have it again at Lokier Gardens.” Easter egg hunt organizer Rob Jennings, manager of Jennings Florist, received correspondence the last two years from parks and recreation that Willows Park was more suitable for the event. He was under the impression that suggestion was a directive for this year. Jennings added that Willows Park is too far to hold the event as Lokier is closer to the Estevan village businesses. “Willows, when you look at a map, is close – but it’s not really,” Jennings said. “Businesses would have to set up blocks away.” Herman said staff may look at options to protect the gardens from being damaged during the event, which will be held on Saturday, April 19. reporter@vicnews.com

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Hundreds of families and friends of Royal Canadian Navy personnel in the Capital Region are waiting anxiously for the safe return of their loved ones after HMCS Protecteur caught fire last week off the coast of Hawaii. Protecteur had been scheduled to dock at CFB Esquimalt today (March 5), but a Feb. 27 engine room fire stranded the ship in the middle of the Pacific ocean, about 600 kilometres from Pearl Harbour. “There’s no comment on how the crew are getting home yet,” said Saanich resident Devon MacKenzie, whose partner, Leading Seaman Curt Korolyk, helped battle the blaze onboard Protecteur. “The only contact I’ve had with (Curt) has been about three

minutes on a satellite phone so Sioux. Last August, Protecteur sufthat’s been hard,” MacKenzie said. “I only had time to ask him fered cosmetic damage when if he’s OK, that sort of thing. He she collided with HMCS Algonquin during a training exercise was fairly shaken.” There were about 300 peo- en route to Hawaii. Both supply ships are slated ple, including 17 for retirement in family members, “I only had time 2015. onboard the naval “I’m just super supply ship when to ask him if he’s OK, proud of (the the fire broke out that sort of thing. He crew),” MacKThursday. Those enzie, a reporter family members was fairly shaken.” with the Peninwere evacuated - Devon MacKenzie sula News Review, to U.S.S. Michael Murphy and returned to Hawaii said. “They really managed to keep it all under control, and the following day. About 20 crew suffered minor obviously the disaster training injuries including smoke inhala- they had was really worth it.” The Esquimalt Military Famtion, exhaustion and dehydration while battling the blaze and ily Resource Centre continues to co-ordinate updates and supwere treated onboard. Protecteur and its 279 crew port services for relatives of were being towed back to Pearl Protecteur’s crew. They can be Harbour Monday afternoon by reached at 250-363-2640. dpalmer@vicnews.com the U.S. fleet ocean tug USNS

United Way hits $5.8 million Fundraising campaign a hair away from $6-million goal Don Descoteau News staff

In a stiff economy, charity campaigns often scale back expectations. The United Way of Greater Victoria not only didn’t reduce its 2013 public campaign goal – it remained $6 million, same as 2012 – volunteer efforts allowed the charity funder to very nearly hit its target again. Raising more than $5.8 million is “an amazing accomplishment,” interim CEO Heather

Gardiner said. “There’s just no bad news stories when you talk about investing $5.8 million into the community,” she said. Gardiner called the shortfall, about three per cent of the goal, “almost nothing” and focused instead on the work of volunteers and donors in broadcasting the overarching message of need across the Capital Region. “I just can’t express enough thanks to the many volunteers and supporters who have helped us raise this amount. It’s amazing to see that many people invest in their community.” The United Way provided funding for 66 community agencies in 2013, in the areas of children and families, seniors, housing and homeless and more.

In terms of fundraising, Gardiner said some issues “beyond our control” left a couple of major supporters unable to contribute at previous donation levels. Otherwise, the campaign ran smoothly, she said. The Agent of Change slogan, with its secret agent-style graphics, captured people’s imaginations and helped them see they could contribute to changes in their community, she added. The organization began working on the 2014 campaign in December. They expect to do some minor tweaking and connect with some new potential donors as a way of moving forward. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

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taxes or probate fees at There are some major changes proposed in death. the 2014 federal budgGifting can be a sound et that affect, amongst strategy but can also other things, the taxacause issues if not exetion of testamentary cuted properly. Comtrusts. This change may mon negative outbe detrimental to precomes are large unforeviously structured plans seen tax bills and the and should be repotentially inequitable viewed based on the distribution of assets. proposed amendJoint Tenancy with ments. Right of Survivourship: Conclusion: The issues A variation of the giftaddressed above are ing strategy is to name common but there are adult children as joint many others that have owners on non regisnot been addressed in tered assets. Like giftthis article. ing, this is usually done If you do not have a to avoid probate and minimize future estate current estate plan, or haven’t reviewed your issues. existing structure withThere are a number of in the past few years, it legal precedents (see is highly advisable to do Pecore v. Pecore) and so. tax issues that may invalidate this strategy. The time spent and cost to do so is minimal Future legal headaches when you consider the and large current tax benefits of properly bills may not be worth structured estate. the perceived benefit.

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Chargers miss bronze medal Christopher Sun News staff

The Camosun women’s basketball team lost the bronze medal match at the PacWest Championships ending their season in fourth place. In New Westminster where the college tournament was held, the local Chargers lost both their games. The first one against Squamish’s Quest

University and the second game against VIU for the bronze. “We were nervous,” said player Kelly Young. “In the first half, we weren’t making our shots. We were hitting under 15 per cent.” The Chargers came back in the second half, but couldn’t make up the lead that Quest had over them. Quest won 82-62. Camosun played strong in the bronze medal game, but

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Youthful Island leader needed Politics is not a beauty contest, but there is something to be said about youthful enthusiasm, and so far the BC NDP leadership race is looking more like an ad for the Hair Club for Men. It’s not that the grey or follically challenged aren’t necessarily up for the task, NDP needs it’s just that if dynamic leadership the NDP would like a snowball’s to get ahead chance in heck of lighting a fire under voters, it’s got to get a handle on its leadership. If we learned anything from the last election, it’s that leadership is the first important step for the NDP to consider. Perhaps the right woman, or man, for the job is someone brand new with a squeaky clean reputation. Or maybe that person will take a page from Justin Trudeau’s book and lay their faults and past mistakes on the table for all to see. It’s hard for the opposition to take pot shots at you if you take away the ammo before they can load their weapons. The reality of political campaigning unfortunately seems to include the ability for the new leader to get down and dirty – to fight in the trenches so to speak. We saw all too clearly how the ‘nice guy’ approach worked last time. The new NDP leader is going to have to be able to lead with their chin. We think it’s important for an Island MLA to take the position. The party has strong support on the Island and we need good representation at some level of government. Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan is rumoured to be throwing his hat in the ring again, as is Victoria-Swan Lake MLA Rob Fleming, but one real Island dynamo is second term Saanich South MLA Lana Popham, who has yet to hint at a possible leadership run. The NDP needs a dynamic and strong leader who can represent Greater Victoria and the province as well. The higher up our representation is, the better off the people of Vancouver Island will be. 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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Crown jewel on table in Cariboo has a long and bitter history of The New Prosperity mineral resistance against the Crown. They deposit near Williams Lake is almost won a declaration of title to described by the industry as 40,000 hectares known one of the largest in the as the Nemiah Valley: world, containing 5.3 forests, wild horses, billion pounds of copper minerals and all, in a and 13.3 million ounces 339-day trial that ended of gold. in 2007. The Harper Their case suffered a government’s decision setback at the B.C. Court to reject open-pit mine of Appeal, and is now development for a second before the highest court. time is seen by elected Aboriginal rights have officials in the Cariboo been established, but region as a disaster. One Tom Fletcher this would be the first of Quesnel’s sawmills is B.C. Views clear title. preparing to close for Tsilhqot’in tribal chair good, and I’ve been told Joe Alphonse was pleasantly there is more to come as the postsurprised to see Taseko turned pine beetle era unfolds. down again. He said the Tsilhqot’in Here in the B.C. capital, the National Government is releasing decision is mainly viewed as a its own mining policies soon. huge mistake. Taseko Mines is “We welcome opportunities going to court to show that the to look at projects that are federal panel used the wrong environmentally sound and we design when reviewing the need economic opportunities,” company’s expensively revised Alphonse told the Williams Lake plan. The province has permitted Tribune. two successful mines that operate Somehow efforts to move mine in the same area, one of which is waste rock from Teztan Biny (Fish run by Taseko. Lake) to a sealed storage site two In Ottawa, this is a Supreme kilometres away are not enough Court of Canada test case over who owns the land and the mineral to protect groundwater, although they are sufficient at the nearby wealth underneath. Gibraltar and Mount Polley mines. In traditional Canadian law, And Alphonse makes it clear this the province owns it. This mysterious environmental problem was highlighted in the recent will be solved once he and his discussion between B.C. Premier fellow chiefs have control of the Christy Clark and Alberta’s Alison resource. Redford over royalties from oil. A Supreme Court of Canada Six aboriginal communities make ruling on aboriginal title is up the Tsilhqot’in Nation, which

required to settle this. If some limited form of title is at last defined for the treaty-less majority of B.C., or at least Tsilhqot’in territory, the fate of the mine may become clear. Conventional wisdom on this is that the mining company didn’t try hard enough to establish a working relationship with the Tsilhqot’in. For his part, Taseko CEO Russell Hallbauer says the chiefs refused to meet with him, which isn’t surprising from a group that doesn’t recognize the B.C. forests ministry either. Here’s a sample of the volume of evidence that may determine the future of B.C. Archeological studies presented at trial describe “18 roasting and/ or pit depressions” at Teztan Biny. It’s not clear if these were for seasonal food preparation or for pit houses, which would indicate a more permanent settlement at the lake. Nor is it clear whether these “cultural depressions” have been identified as being of Tsilhqot’in origin. Oral histories are also uncertain. Tsilhqot’in witnesses testified that Teztan Biny has been used in the 20th century as a hunting and fishing camp. The mine was rejected due to ill-defined cultural as well as environmental concerns. B.C. residents could finally see some answers this year. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Suites leave a sour taste Re: Housing tops OCP concerns (News Feb. 12) I express my strong opposition to Oak Bay council’s proposal to promote secondary suites in its Community Plan. A glaring flaw with the survey was that the question asking for opinions about suites said to assume that secondary suites such as parking, traffic, and neighbourhood character would be “addressed.” The word “addressed” is vague. It could have led some to say they favoured suites because they assumed that suite problems would be eliminated. The world is not perfect. Regardless of efforts that council may make to compel compliance with bylaws, there will always be violations. The opinion of only 10 per cent of Oak Bay residents who gave a vaguely qualified response to suites must not supercede experience and reason. The unfortunate experience in other communities has shown us that densification will spoil our safe, quiet, and uncrowded neighbourhoods The harm caused by

densification is obvious in areas like Kitsilano, Fairfield, and the Western Communities. Anyone who has experienced those areas has seen, among other things, streets choked with traffic and curbs lined with parked cars. If suites were allowed, we could see another car on the street for every adult living in that suite. A homeowner having to walk a block from her parked car to her home on a cold, windy, rainy, winter night because there is no other parking available on the street will become a reality in Oak Bay if suites are allowed. In the past 65 years the population of Canada has tripled. The area of Oak Bay is only 10.5 square kilometres. We can anticipate a neverending pressure from people wanting to live here because of the unique advantages of living in Oak Bay. It would be folly to think that Oak Bay can accommodate everyone who wants to live here, and at the same time protect its low density residential neighbourhoods. A change to a bylaw should

not be justified simply on a social policy objective. It should be based on evidence of a need. Nothing in the proposed Community Plan shows evidence of a need for suites or proof that suites will improve Oak Bay’s quality of life. Housing in Oak Bay is not broken. It doesn’t need to be fixed by suites. Council must not make unnecessary changes to the bylaws based on the vaguely qualified opinions of a small minority of Oak Bay residents, especially when those changes will have harmful and irreversible consequences. Oak Bay is the best place in Victoria to live, thanks in part to the vision and good governance of past councils that have maintained long standing bylaws prohibiting suites. If council is sincere in its desire to respect and protect the aspects of Oak Bay that people love, it must reject the promotion of suites. Bruce Filan Oak Bay

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Village feel not easily replaced Re: Revolutionary vision for Village (News, Feb. 26). While Bill Smith may have a vision for Oak Bay illage, I suggest he reflect on the damage this could inflict. The present setting has charm, with small street-level shops and a friendly atmosphere which invites strolling. This is not easily replaced. What would happen to all the shops and amenities while his “vision” is being built? It would devastate the village. He also says the municipal hall is earthquake prone. What evidence does he have that it is in more danger than any of the surrounding buildings? I agree with the mayor there is no need for this kind of reorganization and urge residents not to support fundraising by Bill Smith. Brian Lowry Oak Bay

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The Corporation of the District of Oak Bay Notice is hereby given that all persons who deem their interest in property affected by the following bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions to Oak Bay Municipal Council on the matters contained therein at a Public Hearing to be held in the Garry Oak Room, Monterey Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, B.C., on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Bylaw No. 4606, Ninety-Second Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw, 2014 This Bylaw will create a new zone called RM-3HD – High Density Three Storey Multiple Dwellings Use, which will be applied to the lands described as Lots 10 and 11, Section 69, Victoria District, Plan 1156 (2280 Oak Bay Avenue/1510 Clive Drive) (see sketch below). If adopted, this Bylaw will permit the development of a three storey, 17 unit residential building.

Keep in character Error no I’m sure there are many people wondering why all the fuss about a relatively small apartment block on Oak Bay avenue. It really is a very big issue for our community. This is because it’s about the difference between allowing appropriate development versus inappropriate development. This council has indicated it wants to develop and there is nothing wrong with that. However, supporting overbuilding, wiping out neighbour’s transition zones, severely cutting parking requirements and then allowing parking areas in buildings at street level, in residential areas is unacceptable if Oak Bay is to remain a desirable place to live. Despite substantial community opposition council has recently decided to allow the Clive rezoning proposal to reach an advanced public meeting stage -– when clearly it is far beyond the development standards Oak Bay has set. The majority of council has stated in meetings they support the proposal – so in effect they support inappropriate development in Oak Bay.

By advancing the Clive, council is not fulfilling their election promises to maintain Oak Bay’s character. If approved, this will be just one of many overbuilt developments that will follow. Not all council members support this proposal and have tried to explain the harm and risks involved. It’s upsetting that it has taken so much community time, energy and expense in the past few years to get council to turn down one inappropriate development after another. Surely by now they should realize residents want zoning standards maintained? Council has informed residents that when new housing types and developments are written into the new Official Community Plan, they can, “Assume the key issues such as tree protection, parking, traffic, noise, and neighbourhood character will be addressed.” However, if council approves the Clive how can we trust them to honor this commitment? Anthony Mears Oak Bay

reflection on team Re: Error keeps team from provincials (News Feb. 26). I was glad to see in the vicnews. com updates that the Oak Bay High junior girls basketball team was allowed to play in the provincial invitational championship tournament after all. The junior girls team won its berth in the provincial championship fair and square by defeating other Island teams. That the coach was late submitting the application form, or remiss in not completing all the required information, in no way reflects on the skills of the girls who worked so hard to win the right to participate. I agree that there could be another way to “punish” the school and/or the coach if it must, but my impression upon reading this article is that the decision of B.C. School Sports Commission, particularly Commissioner Westcott, is mean-spirited and dare I say an underhanded way to cut the competition for other teams. After all, Oak Bay frequently fields strong sports teams, and basketball is no exception. Bronwyn Taylor Oak Bay

Bylaw No. 4607, The Clive Housing Agreement Authorization Bylaw, 2014 Depending on the outcome of the above-described Zoning Bylaw amendment, this Bylaw will authorize the execution of a housing agreement in relation to The Clive redevelopment with respect to ensuring the provision of rental units only and ensuring there are no restrictions on rental to families. Development Permit Through the development permit process, and depending on the outcome of the consideration of the above-described bylaws along with a companion amendment to the Parking Facilities Bylaw, a number of variances would be required to allow the precise development contemplated by the applicant to proceed. Those variances are summarized as follows: Parking Facilities Bylaw Required Proposed Variance Parking Spaces Required 39 spaces 17 spaces 22 spaces Zoning Bylaw Required Proposed Variance Minimum front lot line setback 9.14 m 4.78 m 4.36 m Minimum rear lot line setback 9.14 m 3.35 m 5.79 m Minimum interior side lot line setback 6.00 m 2.21 m 3.79 m Minimum exterior side lot line setback 9.14 m 2.88 m 6.26 m Copies of the bylaws, plans and all relevant background material which has been considered by Council may be inspected prior to the Public Hearing between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from February 26 to March 11, 2014 inclusive, at the office of the Municipal Clerk, Oak Bay Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Loranne Hilton Municipal Clerk

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Community Spotlight: FAMILY Making a difference Paloma Callo, 15, is a Grade 10 French Immersion student at Vic High. A member of the Improv Team, the Leadership Club, the choir, the R&B band, and a teacher’s assistant, Paloma was part of a team that competed in the 2012 Outrigger Canoe World Sprints in Calgary. Paloma represented the school at an educational seminar with John Abbott and is helping organize the Youth Mental Illness Awareness Project. In her free time she likes to read, draw, take photos and watch Star Trek. Ewan Barker, 12, is in Grade 7 at Arbutus Middle School, where his favourite subject is computer programming. His activities include swimming and soccer – as goalkeeper for Prospect Lake U14 Gold team – along with playing viola, building with Lego Robotics, supporting Liverpool FC and cooking. A Saanich News carrier for four years, Ewan will sometimes also step in to take over extra routes during the holidays.

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5K run or walk can give families something more tangible to work towards in the beginning. Westhaver, who founded the KidsRun Saanich’s Steve Hickton is an avid runfollowing her son Jack’s battle with acute ner, cyclist and triathlete and his wife, lymphoblastic leukemia at five-years-old, Karen, is a regular participant on the local says that when it comes to introducing the running scene. Both enjoy the challenge, idea of family training, keeping it fun is key. fitness benefits and camaraderie of train“Combine it with something else they ing, but to also share those experiences like to do – end with a game of soccer or as a family with their children, Kelsey, 20, warm-up with a hacky sack – or find a and Connor, 14, brings its own rewards. group of friends they can train with,” she “Although we often run at different says. After all, no matter what the age, “the speeds, we really enjoy cheering for each No. 1 incentive to ‘get it done’ is having other as we cross the finish line,” Steve someone else to share in the fun with.” says. Don’t forget to set goals but be sure the “We have a little game where we see child is part of the goal-setting process how quickly we can run up Mt. Tolmie and that the goals are realistic. Consult a and try to beat our time from the last outrun coach if you’re unsure of what a realing. Catching our breath at the summit istic goal may look like for your child in and enjoying the views is the best part.” As Islanders turn the calendar on Submitted photo consideration of where they are today. March and look toward the first day of Steve, Karen and Connor Hickton celebrate Need a little extra motivation? “Incentives, spring, there’s no better time to get out finishing the 5K component of the Oak Bay Half- rewards …we all love them – not bribery, but rewards for success.” and get active as a family. The warmer Marathon. Esquimalt Recreation fitness programweather and longer days make it easier to family encourages overall healthy living, great mer Gabriel Bosworth-Rumm, looking fortrain outside, and there’s a variety of familyward to this year’s Esquimalt 5K Fun Run role modelling and yes, it has a great rate friendly run/walk events planned over the and Walk, suggests families could start with coming months, including the LifeMark Esqui- of return.” Westhaver says. “Active people something as simple as a walk or run around are happy people. Active children are happy malt 5K March 22 and the fifth annual Kidsthe block, adding laps or distance as family children and ultimately enjoy greater sucRun Victoria (5K and 1K) May 4 in support of members progress. “Start slow, with a gradual cess in school, achieve more through their pediatric oncology. progression of distance,” he says, noting that personal endeavours and tend to find ease in Mena Westhaver, fitness programmer with adding about 10 per cent per week is the genthe District of Saanich, founder of the popular creating social circles. Activity increases our eral advice. “Listen to your body – don’t push heart rate, increases our flexibility and builds Sole Sisters training program for walkers and too hard and schedule in rest days.” strength which helps us to live happily now runners, and mom to four boys, notes that And of course, Westhaver adds, “train along and can secure more happy days throughout families plan for education, family vacations with your child – they will love the role modchildhood preparing us for a healthy active and home maintenance projects; planning for elling.” adulthood.” a family’s future health is no different. reporter@saanichnews.com Introducing a specific goal like a coming “Scheduling walk, run and play dates as a

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Safety concerns win out helmets and safety gear, brain and spinal cord injury are still a risk as a person’s head can snap when it “When I was in elementary falls backwards and hits concrete school we had a bike rodeo, where or a curb. He also said helmets you learned how to ride safe and cannot completely prevent internal stop safely,” Gallant said. “The head injuries. majority of longboarders are quite Jensen was sympathetic to safe.” the longboarders, but Mann’s Gallant said his friends assessment won out. conducted a test on Barkley “Listening to the doctor and Terrace, one going down on a bike his view on severe, life changing and the other on a longboard, injuries was a compelling voice we during dry conditions. Once heard tonight,” Jensen said. “The they clocked 60 km/h, they both core issue council has focused on is slammed on the brakes and the the ultimate safety of the kids.” longboarder was able to stop eight Coun. Cairine Green was feet sooner than the cyclist. also persuaded by the Mann’s “People look at us thinking we’re out of control but 99 per cent of the comments, but extended an olive branch to the time, we can stop in a matter of metres,” “The core issue longboarders. “It’s very important Gallant said. “We’re not daredevils trying council has focused to continue the conversation with to hurt ourselves. If on is the ultimate young people in this it’s not safe, I wouldn’t safety of the kids.” community,” Green skate a hill.” said. “Maybe we can However, council - Nils Jensen recruit these young based its decision on people onto the active four residents who transportation committee.” made passionate pleas urging them Before council voted, resident to ban the activity from their street. Terry Wickstrom spoke in favour of “There have been some serious letting the longboarders continue, near misses and it could have lead equating them to kids playing street to some serious accidents,” said hockey who would stop a game and John Schofield, who produced move the nets whenever a vehicle a petition signed by 20 people, appeared. He said the longboarders representing approximately 75 per wear appropriate safety gear, have cent of Barkley Terrace homes. spotters watching for cars and “I’m not against healthy activity he doesn’t want to see a healthy for young people and children, just activity for youth banned. Barkley Terrace is not the place for “The street is a dead end with it.” “One thing about this street is it’s a speed limit of 20 km/h – which is hardly obeyed – and carries not designed for this,” said Manjeet little traffic,” said Wickstrom. “It’s Mann, a cardiologist and area a popular walking route, it’s a resident. “I don’t have a problem recreation area, really. There are a with people doing it, it’s just too lot of people using it and the boys hazardous. Someone is going to have a fatal, life-changing accident.” have been remarkably polite.” reporter@vicnews.com Mann told council that even with Continued from Page A1

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Not everyone who takes in the Sunday knitting and crocheting sessions at Our Place finds themselves with needles or hooks in hand. Some are content to sit nearby, watching others’ hands work, listening to the conversation and basking in a friendly, non-threatening atmosphere. Program co-ordinator Melanie Norman, an avid crocheter, welcomes “spectators.” She realizes this weekly gathering is about more than just creating hand-made woolens. “They’re socializing,” she says. Between 15 and 20 people take part and relatively few are homeless. And they like to talk, Norman says. “Everybody has a story to tell from their past about how knitting or crocheting affected them. When they hear the stories it only encourages them; it starts them thinking about what projects they might like to make for children or grandchildren.” Norman finds working with marginalized citizens uplifting, especially crafting warm items likely to be given as gifts. “It’s all about love,” she says. “When one lady completed a hat, her hands were shaking, she was so excited. To be a part of that is a real blessing.” While most knitters come for the camaraderie and to learn technique, one original group member comes in hope of seeing her homeless

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Rosie Stehr, right, and Grace Lemieux knit at the weekly meeting of the group, From Our Hands to Yours, at Our Place. son taking a meal at Our Place, Norman says. When the program began in November, Norman paid for hooks and yarn out of pocket at thrift stores and collected donated material. Today the instructors make up kits with material and patterns for such things as slippers, hats or sweaters. They encourage people to work on their projects at home, but also like to have tools and yarn available for

newcomers. Grant McKenzie, communications director for Our Place, said the program is one of several that have opened up its doors to the wider community. “The definition of our family members is changing, as we’re seeing more working poor and seniors, and people who could just be on their own but are finding a sense of community here,” he said. The number of

programs has doubled in the past year at the downtown service provider, with new offerings including art classes, a choir, general health services plus accu-pressure and massage sessions. “It’s not just the homeless,” McKenzie said. “We’re offering these types of programs to people who, on their pension, otherwise couldn’t afford them.” The Our Place experience is not Norman’s first with at-risk populations here since she moved in 2011 from Toronto. She teamed up with knitting fan Angela Young in 2012 to form the North Park Knit and Crochet Charity Group. Its members are largely single moms and people between jobs from the neighbourhood. That group meets Wednesday evenings at Norman’s workplace, Sands Funeral Chapel, whose parent company, Arbor Memorial, encourages employees to do volunteer work in the community. Knitting, she says, is just one more way of removing barriers to connection for people. ddescoteau@vicnews.

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“often slam poetry comes from a very ‘I’ place. ‘I did this and I did that,’ so I’m trying to get inside – what happens when you talk from a character’s perspective? What happens when you tell a story that’s outside of yourself? There’s so much metaphor inside of story.” emerging spoken word artists from across the country perform Wednesday through Saturday at the Metro Studio Theatre (1411 Quadra), where the festival has moved after selling out last year at the smaller Intrepid Theatre Club location. They’ll also be working together at improv, theatre, storytelling, puppetry and physical theatre workshops throughout the week, all with the aim of delving deeper inside story. By Saturday, they’ll be ready to channel their new perspectives into a grand finale showcase, a collaborative one-time spoken word event to follow adler’s latest offering. purvis-Bellamano is enthused. “It shocks me when there’s a single person in the world who doesn’t show up to that show,” she says. “It’s amazing. Last year there were Scrabble bits and playing cards and dominos being thrown into the audience and weird people with toilet brushes on our heads. It’s amazing, brilliant art.”

Victoria Spoken Word Festival Storytime for Adults – March 5 rC Weslowski’s Victoria debut of his Fringe hit “The Cruelest phone Book in the World.” Poeteers! – March 6 Muppeteer Tim Gosley leads the festival ensemble and local puppeteers in a magical collaboration. Festival Ensemble Showcase – March 7 Hosted by Mike McGee and Dave Morris, the festival ensemble poets perform their best poems. Inside Story, featuring Barbara Adler – March 8 The finale of the festival features a brand new piece from the ensemble, crafted in only one day. adler opens the show with new work. a one-on-one chance to learn the basics and try spoken word for the first time. Tickets to the festival start at $10, with full passes at $40, available now through ticketrocket.org. The workshop with adler comes at a cost of $25 and requires registration. all the details and full lineup available victoriaspokenwordfestival.com.

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English training gets one-year lifeline from B.C. Funding injection to help Camosun make changes to ESL programming Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Unexpected provincial funding means English as a second language courses at Camosun College will continue for another year. Last week the province announced Camosun College was among 17 institutions awarded transition funding to prepare for changes in the way ESL programs are administered in B.C. Camosun was allotted $1.43 million of onetime funding from the Skills Development Employment Benefit for the planning of and move to a new model where immigrant settlement services are directly administered by the federal government. “That is very good news for us. We were actually planning for a wind down,” said Joan Yates, vice president of communications, advancement and planning. “This means we’re happily … looking at ESL for another year.” In 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced it would cancel the Canada-B.C. Immigration Agreement starting April 1, 2014, and $17 million in annual ESL funding that came

with it. The college found out last then I can go to HCA course,” she December that $2.5 million allo- told the crowd of about 100. “We cated for domestic ESL training don’t want ESL to be cut off. … We really need that to be in Canadian wouldn’t be renewed. Camosun is the second largest society.” One man, who identified himESL institution in B.C., after Vanself as a mechanical engineer, said couver Community College. “We’re looking at reinstating our with instruction he’d be easily ESL programs, but the planning is employable. “Without proper English I can’t still underway,” Yates said. “We’re literally just working with what we find a job,” he said. A single mother of three chilhave at this point.” The day after those funds were dren under the age of 12 shared a story about how announced, Camosun “We don’t she applied for a job students and staff gathered for an emotional want ESL to be cut and was told her English wasn’t strong discussion about lanoff. … We really enough. guage class funding. “I want to start The Camosun Stu- need that to be in now to support (my dent Society hosted the event to provide Canadian society.” kids),” said Louisa students with a chance – Christine Kennedy Mamisau, who came here from the Philipto air their concerns to pines two years ago. Opposition Critic for Advanced Education David Eby, “While my kids are still young I MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey; plan for the future. … How can I Saanich South MLA Lana Popham; support them? If I can get work I and Rob Fleming, MLA for Victo- can pay tax, and help (other) people.” ria-Swan Lake. The three NDP members agreed Students used their varying levels of English skills to express with students and staff that the their anger and frustration about funding cut was shortsighted. “They think of a program like the education cuts, primarily how they need the ESL program to be ESL as an expense. They need to think of it an investment,” Popham employable in Canada. Christine Kennedy, originally said. “Every person in this room from the Ivory Coast, wants to be has so much to offer this province.” a health care assistant. – with files from Edward Hill “My English have to be improve, reporter@saanichnews.com they say I need to have Level 5,

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Jody Epp has been throwing curling rocks for 27 years and for the first time he’s a member of Team B.C. at the Tim Horton’s Brier, on now in Kamloops. He’s the alternate player for John Morris, whose Vernonbased rink sat 3-1 in second place (at press time) heading into Monday night’s game against Prince Edward Island. Morris, a two-time Brier champ and 2010 Olympic gold medalist with skip Kevin Martin, won the B.C. title last month in Vancouver, beating Epp’s Victoria rink handily in the final. Epp got a call from the decorated skip just two days later. “I thought he was calling me to talk about the week,” Epp said before leaving last week, adding the two are old friends. “But he asked me to be their fifth man. I was really blown away. I’ve tried

to get to the Brier for 20 years.” The Metchosin resident is excited to compete in the national event, but admits it’s a bittersweet experience, since he’d rather be on the ice with his teammates from the Victoria Curling Club. Jody Epp “When I told my teammates they were so happy for me,” Epp said. “I’ve curled against these guys for 20 years and I know them really well. I think I am a good fit with them. They could have picked anyone in the province and the fact they picked me was really special.” Even though he’s going as an alternate, he figures there’s about a 95 per cent chance he’ll see some game time. “It’s a long week and there is a lot of pressure on the guys.”

Curling has been a big part of Epp’s life since he first set foot on the ice at the Juan de Fuca rink in 1987. “My parents took me to the Juan de Fuca Curling Club to try it out. By the time I was 15, I was curling seven days a week,” he said. “It’s a sport that’s very low cost and people can play recreationally or competitively.” Team Morris essentially has home-rink advantage at the Brier with the team curling out of the Vernon Curling Club. Jim Cotter, who plays third, is also from Kamloops. The winner of the Brier continues on to represent Canada at the world championships in Beijing, March 29 to April 6. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

Island Division and put them in a first-round best-of-seven playoff matchup with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Game 2 goes tonight at 7:15 p.m. in Colwood, following the series opener last night (after the News’ deadline).

erased most of a 22-point deficit in the Canada West conference final against the Alberta Golden Bears in Edmonton on Saturday, but lost 82-77. The Vikes still qualified for the CIS national championships. They play the McGill Redmen in the quarter-finals in Ottawa this Friday (March 7). Chris McLaughlin led the Vikes with 25 points and 12 rebounds against the Bears. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

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PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

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PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

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