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Tea time Savannah Christman, Nya Elliott and Emily Winsor, of the Pacific Skies Pathfinders, prepare to pour tea during the photos with the ‘Queen’ event Sept. 9 on the lawn of municipal hall. The event was the second that day celebrating the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Read more about the celebration on page A8. Christine van Reeuwyk /Oak Bay News

Driving speeds under review on Oak Bay streets Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

Oak Bay hopes to work out some kinks in speed restrictions on its streets. The district, in co-operation with ICBC, is reviewing speed limits in the municipality. “We have a number of roads where within the space of about four or five blocks there are potentially three different speed zones, at least when school is in session,” said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen. “There is acknowledgement that we do have a series of speed zones that over the years have been devel-

oped … this is an opportunity to step back and have larger picture overview of the effects of these speed zones on driving.” The study results from a concern that the large number of different speed zones throughout Oak Bay might be confusing and potentially unsafe. The objective of the study is to obtain a rational process for setting speed limits that has been validated by research and practice in North America and around the world. “It really is something that has been percolating for some time and I know our engi-

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neering department has been working with ICBC for some time to come up with this kind of a study,” Jensen said. A common practice is to measure actual speeds and determine the speed driven by a large majority of the population. For example, the district found most drivers on Estevan Avenue drive at 32 km/h or less while 85 per cent of drivers on Lansdowne Road were recorded at 46 km/h. Both roads have speed limits of 50 km/h. They’re also looking at pace, an indicator of the difference in speed on a street. Roads are safest when everyone is going

the same speed, minimizing passing and conflict. They’re also looking at compliance – the percentage of drivers going at the speed limit or less. “It’s primarily a review of the speed limits in the district,” said Dave Marshall, director of engineering in Oak Bay. “We want to streamline the process of evaluating speed zones and make sure the appropriate speed zones are in place in the municipality.” PlEASE SEE: Speed review, Page A3

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The district is working with ICBC and traffic engineering consultants Idept Transportation. “The review will certainly include consultation with the public,” Marshall said. Along with an online survey, sounding boards are up in Henderson and Monterey recreation centre lobbies. “They’ll be up for two weeks and we want to see a lot of public feedback on these boards,” Marshall said. They’re also planning a public open house later this month. “We’re looking to wrap up the project in November to get the results back to council,” Marshall said. Find more information and the speed limit survey online at oakbay.ca or email speedlimit@oakbay. ca. cvanreeuwyk @oakbaynews.com

French is in the air at Monterey Centre

some fluency but need some improvement,” said Carlin, who retired from the University of Victoria June 30 after With the rapid approach of fall, teaching in the French Department for French is in the air at Monterey Rec- 26 years. reation. “A lot of learners fare better with an Well, French, Spanish and a plethora instructor who knows what techniques of other programs that kick off this work best with second-language learnmonth at the Oak Bay centre for those ers,” she said. “We have certified teachaged 50 and older. ers who know the best French, however, has techniques for teaching a the centre’s co-ordinator second language.” intrigued as one program n Canada has 12 A fun DVD, entailed in that is more structured Alliances Fraincaises: the course textbook, to than she expected. take home and enjoy just Victoria, Vancouver, “There is a lot of enthu- Calgary, Edmonton, completes the experience. siasm for the language Winnipeg, Toronto (2), It provides the opportunity and it is Canada’s second Mississauga, Markham, to see French “in action, official language,” said Ottawa, Moncton and in a way you understand Lesley Cobus, Monterey Halifax. because it’s pitched to your co-ordinator. “I didn’t real- n The Alliance level.” ize there was structure to Francaise, created in Alliance Française orgait … and it’s recognized 1883 in Paris, works nizes its teaching on modinternationally.” ern teaching methods and toward three essential Alliance Francaise offers goals: offering French on the Common European ‘high intermediate’ and classes; spreading Framework for Languages, ‘advanced conversation’ awareness of French a standard reference at Monterey, with other and Francophone culture adopted by dozens of edulevels available at Gordon and promoting cultural cational systems worldHead Rec Centre in Saa- diversity. wide. nich and Cook Street VilOutside of recreation lage Activity Centre in Victoria. centre courses, the Alliance also offers “It started in Europe but it’s inter- its members hands-on programs such nationally recognized,” said president as a book club and breakfast in French Claire Carlin, who lives in Oak Bay. “It’s at Nar Café Bistro. really about the quality of instruction.” “You would be surprised what a big With a maximum 15 students in the Francophone community there is in classes at Monterey, the levels of lan- Victoria,” Carlin said. guage understanding vary and a good Visit afvictoria.ca online for more on instructor will sort out what each stu- the Alliance Francaise. To learn more dent needs and find a way to deliver to about French courses offered at Monthose requirements, she said. terey, call 250-370-7300 or visit at 1442 “People come in at all different levels. Monterey Ave. Both classes are for those who have cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Claire Carlin, president of Victoria’s Alliance Francaise, with the textbooks utilized in the two high-level language classes they offer at Monterey Recreation Centre.

Conservative candidates skip all-candidates debate

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Organizers of the University of Victoria Student Society’s coming all-candidates debate are disappointed by the lack of interest from local Conservative candidates. All 12 of the Green, Liberal and NDP candidates from the South Island ridings of Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, Saanich-Gulf Islands and Victoria have confirmed they will attend the Oct. 7 all-candidates debate in UVic’s Student Union Building. However, the UVSS had only heard back from one Conservative, Victoria candidate John Rizzuti, who declined. A spokesperson for Robert Boyd told the Saanich News he will not attend the UVic debate as the

campus is no longer in the boundaries of Saanich-Gulf Islands. Instead, Boyd’s representative invited students to attend another debate within the boundaries. UVSS director of external relations Kenya Rogers said they’ve gone “out of their way” to reach the local Conservatives. The Conservatives were also the only ones who did not respond to a questionnaire developed for students by the UVSS ahead of the Oct. 7 debate, Rogers said. The UVSS has a long history of running municipal, provincial and federal election debates at UVic, and are encouraging all students to vote in the 2015 election. “We’re frustrated,” she said. “Unfortunately, when Conservatives choose to not participate in events it looks like, to them, we don’t matter. As a student society we

represent a diversity of backgrounds on campus and want to have all voices there.” The consensus on campus is that high tuition and student debt is a federal issue that students have a right to talk about with candidates, Rogers added. “We have [about] 5,000 students on campus [able to vote] for the first time. If we have parties alienating those voters in their first opportunity to be part of the democratic process it’s detrimental, we have a party that says [students] don’t matter.” UVic associate professor of political science Jamie Lawson said it sounds like part of the growing trend by the Conservatives to keep a lower profile in certain areas. “If they are not attending, and were not just late in responding, then it might be part of the strategy of centralized messaging that

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John Rizzuti wants to turn Victoria into a vibrant community supported by quality jobs, growing economy and safe communities. The Conservative candidate, running in the Victoria riding, is a retired school principal and business owner who has lived in Victoria for the last 47 years with his wife Marilynne, three children and six grandchildren. “For me, it’s time to give back to the community and serve it some more,” Rizzuti says. “I care about Victoria. I want to make sure it gets the best it can and I want it to continue to be a vibrant city for all of us and anyone who wants to visit or settle here in the future.”

her job to be an advocate. “It became pretty obvious that one of the best ways to be Jo-Ann Roberts part of the discussion is to run as a candidate. When I read vision Green, it felt like it fit with my values.” According to Roberts, Victoria is a unique and green city that wants a member of parliament that can bring that vision and experience to the rest of the country. What she has noticed from going door-to-door is people are somewhat living in fear about the possibility of having another Conservative majority.

“They are trying to figure out the best way to stop that,” said Roberts, who believes she can speak strongly on social issues, climate issues, and crown corporations like CBC and Canada Post. “We’re doing a lot of things really well here,” Roberts says. “We understand how to take on the issue of climate change better than any parts of the country. That’s something we can share with the rest of Canada.” Roberts entered journalism to inform listeners and affect positive change for Canada. She is married to Ken Kelly, an urban planner who is the general manager of the Downtown Victoria Business Association. The pair have four children and are expecting their first grandchild in April. editor@vicnews.com

Rizzuti has worked in seven schools through the Victoria region during his more than John Rizzuti 30-yearcareer as a teacher and principal. He also served as president of the B.C. Principals’ and VicePrincipals’ Association and on municipal, private company and volunteer boards. He has a masters in education from the University of Victoria. If elected, Rizzuti says he hopes to sustain a strong economy, keep streets and communities safe, while also

balancing economic and environmental responsibilities. He will also advocate for more support for housing. Locally, his focus will be on finding ways to support tourism, the Inner Harbour, transportation, technology, and arts and culture in the city. “Running schools, (the) job was to make sure that I ran the school in a responsible and fiscally responsible way that promoted the success of families and children and that I kept them safe and secure,” he says. “For me, what I’m doing right now is a much larger scale of that and that’s what inspires me, that’s what motivates me. I have a passion for this city and I want to see us be the best that we can be.” This is Rizzuti’s first campaign for federal office. kendra.wong@vicnews.com

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Murray Rankin – NDP Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News

Nestled in a home adjacent to both Victoria and Oak Bay, NDP MP candidate (incumbent) Murray Rankin, holds a certain fondness for the group that was once called the Western Canada Wilderness Committee. “Linda and I met at one of the early meetings of what’s now the Wilderness Committee … she was a student and government worker and I was a new law professor at UVic,” he says of wife Linda Hannah. Rankin was integral in those early years, joining the board and founding the organization. But more importantly, he met and married Linda and had sons Ben, now an economist in Ottawa, and Mark, who recently moved back to Victoria for work. “I coached Beacon Hill Little League when both of them were young,” Rankin recalls, adding standout moment was settling a lawsuit for a girls’ team. “I got involved as a lawyer and helped make sure the girls’ team could be treated equally and get the same funding for travelling.” Rankin has also coached in the Bays United soccer program, where his coaching cohort was more about the physical sport.“I was all about trying to motivate the team,” Rankin says with a chuckle. The family lived in Fairfield for 24 years before downsizing to another home adjacent to Oak Bay. With his sons hitting a certain

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age, and rapidly gaining independence, Rankin was looking for a change already when Victoria’s NDP MP Denise Savoie resigned her post in August Murray Rankin 2012. “I thought ‘This is not a government that should last. It’s not consistent with my values or the values of the people of Victoria’.” He hit the campaign trail, primarily by bike, and with thoughts of his 28 and 25-yearold sons. “I see amongst their generation so much dissatisfaction and cynicism of the democratic process. … They don’t have the kind of steady employment I have and so many of my generation have,” Rankin says. “I just really feel we’re leaving this generation with the largest ecological, social and economic debt in history.” “I just had to step up and say I’m not going to let this happen if I can make a difference.” Rankin draws on his decades of legal expertise and political acumen, despite little previous experience as a politician. “If people want a career politician they shouldn’t look to me … I had the experience of running the law firm, but I’d never run for office before,” he says. “Some people think it’s a virtue to not be a career politician … We need people in the House of Commons from all walks of life, I think.” reporter@oakbaynews.com

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Cheryl Thomas – Liberal Jennifer Blyth Oak Bay News

Cheryl Thomas can honestly say her political roots run deep. Not only was her greatgrandmother active in the campaign for women’s right to vote, but her grandfather had the distinction of running against Tommy Douglas early in his career. Today, Thomas brings a long history of community and political involvement to her position as a Liberal candidate in the Victoria riding. “I’ve always been involved behind the scenes and I’ve run both provincial and federal campaigns, so I understand the chaos of an election,” she says. Passionate about cultivating leadership and collaboration, Thomas is an educator of leadership and teamwork, both here at home at the University of Victoria and previously at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, in addition to Royal Roads University and Camosun

College. With her children grown and having returned from eight years teaching overseas, the time Cheryl Thomas was right for her to run as a candidate herself, she says. While abroad, “I saw Canada’s image eroding considerably … I have five-year-old and nine-yearold grandsons and this is not the world I want them to grow up in,” Thomas says. Born in Saskatchewan and raised on a farm in Stettler, Alta., where her father was a veterinarian, the message growing up was one of building society and community. “That’s part of who I am,” she says. “I guess I’m an idealist; I keep thinking we have to do better than we have.” After moving to Greater Victoria in 1990, Thomas was a

leader in the Parent Advisory Councils at Willows Elementary and Oak Bay High. She served on Victoria’s Film Commission for six years and currently serves on the boards of the Victoria Harbourside Rotary Club and the Oak Bay United Church. Key issues this election include the environment, housing and infrastructure, and Thomas would like to see the federal government more involved in those issues, but in a way that makes sense to local jurisdictions. “It’s what I do in business – I help people solve problems, and to do it collaboratively.” On a personal level, Thomas would also like to raise awareness of organ donation. “We have a system in Canada that people have to opt into and a lot of the time people think they’re a donor but they’re not,” she says. Conversely, many European countries require people to “opt out” instead, which increases donation levels while still giving people a choice, she says. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Use campaign period wisely Much was said at the start of the current federal election campaign about the extra length of this year’s outing. At almost double the length of traditional campaigns, pundits argued that the additional days on the campaign trail benefitted Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservatives, whose election bank account outstripped those of the other parties. From a strategic standpoint, it probably makes sense for a party that had lacked a lot of “good press” coming into the campaign period. Regardless of the motivation, we urge Oak Bay voters to take the extra time afforded them and get the information they need to cast their vote. On page 4 and 5 of today’s Oak Bay News, we offer introductory profiles of each of the candidates in the Victoria riding, which encompasses all of Oak Bay. In coming weeks, we’ll also be posing a series of questions to candidates, asking for their feedback on a variety of questions important to both the local and wider community. Beyond local news sources, a number of all-candidates meetings are being scheduled over the coming weeks by various groups, all of which will offer ample opportunity to hear from the candidates about where they stand on the issues that are important to voters. Should certain candidates or parties choose not to attend those meetings, or speak to those issues, voters can add that information to their election cache when weighing the pros and cons of each person seeking their vote. But under no circumstance can voters suggest they lack the time to get the information they need to cast an educated vote. In fact, thanks to the Conservatives, they have more than enough time. Let’s use it well. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com. 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.

Protest stunts distract from real efforts such as Victoria’s Zoe Blunt, who has “I am tired of managing poverty.” The words of Lake Babine Nation been organizing outside support for the Chief Wilf Adam were quoted by both camp for the last couple of years. Media jumped at the prospect of Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad and Premier Christy Clark at their another Gustafson Lake-style confrontasecond annual meeting with aboriginal tion. This prompted an unusual statement from Cpl. Janelle Shoihet leaders around the province. of the North District RCMP. In her closing remarks, “To clarify, the B.C. RCMP Clark repeated her aim to has no intention of ‘taking continue economic developdown the camp’ set up by the ment and resource revenue Unist’ot’en,” she said, emphasharing that have dominated sizing that police are not takthe government’s approach ing sides or acting as security in recent years. for pipeline exploration crews “Let’s eliminate poverty in being harassed by protesters, First Nations communities,” who have token support from she said, adding “the only a couple of dissident members way we can fight poverty is Tom Fletcher of a Wet’suwet’en clan. to grow the economy.” B.C. Views Four elected chiefs of the Not surprisingly, Clark’s Wet’suwet’en issued their own chosen example was the statement, to correct media potential of liquefied natural gas development for the Haisla Nation coverage that represents the Unist’ot’en as speaking for their communities. near Kitimat. “Our Nations support responsible That and similar proposals require new gas pipelines. And as is custom- resource development as a way to bring ary in B.C., what people most often First Nations out of poverty and bring hear about are threats and wild opportunities for our young people,” claims regarding protests such as the said Burns Lake Band Chief Dan George. Wet’suwet’en First Nation Chief Karen Unist’ot’en camp near Smithers, set up Ogen said job and benefit agreements to block a gas pipeline. There was a round of this in late for the Coastal GasLink pipeline were August, after Grand Chief Stewart Phil- entered into after careful consideration, lip of the militant Union of B.C. Indian and she objected to protests from outChiefs claimed hundreds of RCMP siders, some from outside the country. “Sustainability means standing on our officers were about to descend on the camp. This echoed previous false own two feet, providing our young peoclaims made by self-styled anarchists ple with good-paying jobs and reducing

the 40 to 60 per cent unemployment we now experience,” Ogen said. Haisla Nation Chief Councillor Ellis Ross has no time for crude oil projects, but he has been working towards gasrelated development as long as anyone. Ross spoke out in support of the elected Wet’suwet’en chiefs in their efforts to resolve the dispute with Unist’ot’en members. “Opposition is the easiest job in the world,” he said. “What is difficult is finding an answer when a First Nations mother has concerns about her child’s future. “Politicians are quick to shout out sound bites and get into camera shots, but where are the cameras when another First Nations member takes their own life or when they pass away from highway/alcohol related deaths?” Ross noted that recent court decisions have put B.C. aboriginal leaders in the best position they have ever had, with governments and development project proponents coming to them “with inclusion in mind” after decades of resource development that has passed them by. You wouldn’t know it most days, but First Nations along both the Coastal GasLink and Pacific Trails gas pipelines have agreed to them. More aboriginal leaders are getting tired of managing poverty, and misguided protesters. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Re: Lansdowne traffic change draws a rough response, Oak Bay News, Sept. 11, 2015 As long-term residents of Oak Bay we were quite aghast when Saanich set up a new right turn only lane on Lansdowne just outside Camosun College. It literally made zero sense and when we contacted Saanich municipality we were told that they were monitoring it. As of this week it appears to be removed and we thought common sense had finally prevailed. No, we read that this may be permanent with the introduction of a bike lane. We really want to ask when is this insanity going to end. We frequently travel this route to Hillside Mall or to head out of town. We can understand the need for safety for cyclists, but we have seen that most of the time bike lanes all over Victoria are empty except at peak hours such as the beginning and end of the work/school day. However cars are very much part of the fabric of our society and until this changes why should we (the motorist) be

inconvenienced because of a small minority. Until bicycles outnumber cars, is it reasonable to create more problems for motorists? When Saanich tested this, it was very clear if you drove this route that it was truly an insane idea as we witnessed long lines of traffic with very few, if any, bicycles in sight. Please Saanich – don’t do this as it will be another frustrating road in the Greater Victoria Region. Jeff Barnett Oak Bay

What will we do when the ‘big one’ comes? Re: Urban society slides into helplessness, B.C. Views, Oak Bay News, Sept. 9 Thanks for the column on the way society cannot handle any small upsets to the status quo. I remember the big windstorm of 2006, which incidentally was in December. I was a 60-plus senior at the time, and my power was out in a residential area of Colwood for five and a half days, as our two-house

power line was not a high priority in the queue. I watched the Hydro trucks go by day after day, waiting my turn for reconnection. Fortunately I have a wood stove that can heat my house, boil water and cook food. It does get tiresome living by candlelight but I had my disaster radio nearby to listen to the local station give updates on how Hydro was doing. Most of my freezer contents were moved to friends’ homes, and my garden shed became my refrigerator. Anyone with common sense can understand that the repair crews work tirelessly to restore power as quickly as possible, and perhaps the media could help by reminding people that they need to fend for themselves for several days if the major earthquake ever occurs. Calling 9-1-1 just clogs up the lines and can stop people from getting through with real emergencies. Whatever will we do when the “big one” comes?

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Guests to the Oak Bay summer market snagged a snap or a selfie with the ‘Queen’ last Wednesday. The party started with a noon-hour ceremony celebrating the longest-serving British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who surpassed Queen Victoria’s record on Sept. 9. Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon, who serves as the queen’s representative in B.C., addressed the unbelievable changes the Queen has witnessed over her 63 years, seven months and two days (to Sept. 9). Changes in technology and movement around the world have created unprecedented urbanization, social changes and have transformed what constitutes a family. “Always her majesty, with equanimity, has absorbed these changes and embraced the new norms with dignity,” Guichon said. She added that during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign the Commonwealth has grown from eight to 53 members, “a family of nations

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Coming Soon: In addition to Dave Gunning Sept. 25 (see story, right), the Upstairs Lounge concert series has a whole host of exceptional performers coming to town this fall, beginning this Friday. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. and most tickets are $12.

Groove Kitchen Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Upstairs Lounge at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. This hard-driving, party-hearty quintet is shaking up the clubs with its red-hot mix of funk, Latin, reggae and soul for dancing.

The Klez Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m., Upstairs Lounge at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. The Klez play the celebratory Jewish music of Eastern Europe and the haunting music of the Sephardic Jews who were driven out of Spain in 1492. This is music filled with love, longing, minor chords, and heart-felt joy.

Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie Friday, Nov. 6 @ 7:30 p.m., Upstairs Lounge at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. Doug Cox and Sam Hurrie are avatars of pretty well every style of blues, roots, acoustic music that ever made you tap your toes. They perform a mix of originals and classic blues on acoustic and slide guitar, dobro and mandolin.

Folk musician to tell his stories to Oak Bay Dave Gunning is the voice behind the song that won Hockey Night in Canada contest Folk music fans will want to check out Dave Gunning’s show at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre on Sept. 25. Gunning, a Juno-nominated singer/ songwriter, has a reputation for spinning tales while performing. Born and raised in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Gunning has built a name for himself as a working class hero in the mould of David Francey, James Keelaghan, Ron Hynes, Stan Rogers, Bruce Cockburn and Gordon Lightfoot. He says his musical influences reflect Irish, Scottish, French Acadian, folk and country styles, while his songwriting creates images and moments in song that are palpable. “Quiet and reserved otherwise, Gunning takes on an almost Garrison Keillortype storyteller persona on stage, injecting stories between songs that run the range from sweet and touching to uproariously funny,” his biography says. Gunning also gained fame in 2014 when

Bijoux du Bayou Friday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m., Upstairs Lounge at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. This high-energy band sizzles with its New Orleans dance music, combining Cajun, zydeco, swing, calypso and other southern flavours to create a memorable evening of fun.

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Folk musician Dave Gunning brings his unique sound to the Oak Bay Rec Centre’s Upstairs Lounge Sept. 25. his song, A Game Goin’ On, won a CBC contest to be used during a special montage on Hockey Night in Canada. Gunning brings his show to the Upstairs Lounge at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre on Sept. 25. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 for this special show.

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The poet and the painter in Joe Rosenblatt are one and the same, as are his muses. His art however, is divided between a pair of Greater Victoria coffeeshops for his current show, “Luminosity.” “While it is true a traditional gallery draws in different viewers and the marketplace is in a gallery, still a café like Discovery [Coffee] does both draw in art lovers and perchance art buyers,” said the Qualicum Beach resident, adding it also draws a broader spectrum of the public that might not attend gallery events. At the Oak Bay Avenue location one particular painting features cats coexisting peacefully with birds. “I would expect [patrons] to get up close to my paintings and enjoy what they view and get their imagination revved up, especially as they view my surreal cat painting at the Oak Bay location,” he said. “I say cat fanciers get up close to that cat painting, real close and imagine those cats meowing in chorus.” A major Canadian poet with 20 books of poetry and a Governor General’s award among his achievements, Rosenblatt’s paintings are abstract interpretations of the human and animal world and how the two worlds are fused.

Poet and painter Joe Rosenblatt “I am inspired by the very aesthetic nature of what I might come upon – for example the colours of plants and bees, the shape of cats and their secret, wily ways – I give the plant life ennobled human qualities,” Rosenblatt said. “Luminosity,” original paintings and drawings by Rosenblatt, is on display at Discovery Coffee on Oak Bay Avenue until Oct. 11. His work is also on display at their downtown location until Oct. 15. Learn more about the artist at joerosenblatt. com. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Volkssport – Monday and Wednesday morning walks. Registration at 8:45 a.m.; walk at 9 a.m. Call Rick, 250-478-7020 or Jan, 250-665-6062, for schedule.

Oak Bay Heritage hosts an illustrated talk tonight (Wednesday, Sept. 16), “Our Oceanfront Heritage, untold stories and bold suggestions,” with naturalist and historian Jacques Sirois. The discussion gets underway at 7 p.m. at Windsor Park Pavilion. Donations are welcome and refreshments will be served. Jacques Sirois

Thursday, Sept. 17 Discover Monterey – All Clubs Open House at Monterey centre, noon to 2 p.m. in the Garry Oak Room, a chance to learn about the many different clubs. Information: 250-370-7300. Volkssport – Thursday evening walk. Meet at Henderson Rec Centre, 2291 Cedar Hill X Rd. Registration at 5:45 p.m., walk at 6 p.m. Information: Kaye, 250721-3065.

Friday, September 18 Drop-in Family Storytime – for young children and their families, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Oak Bay branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library, 1442 Monterey Ave. Fun-filled stories, songs, rhymes, and puppets. No registration required. Live Music Series – Groove Kitchen performs in the Oak Bay Recreation Centre’s Upstairs Lounge. Doors at 6 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a red-hot mix of funk, Latin, reggae and soul for dancing! Tickets $12, or $15 at the door, available at the centre’s reception or online at beaconridgeproductions.com. Open To Interpretation – Gage Gallery exhibit opening reception, 7 to 9 p.m., 2031 Oak Bay Ave.

Saturday, Sept. 19 Volkssport – 5/10/11 km walks. Meet at Oak Bay Recreation Centre. Registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m. Information: Judy at 250-385-8519. Ethnobotany walk – Walking tour of the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific. Learn about the cultural use of plants by the WSANEC peoples. Walking distance approximately 3km (some hills). Start time 1 p.m. Register: at info@flavourtrails. com or 250-812-1312. Cost: $5.50 entry fee to gardens. Free for members. Information: flavourtrails.com. Victoria Secrets Cycling Tour – Discover some of Victoria’s cycling jewels with the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition. Ride, approx. 20km, begins at the Centennial Square fountain at 10 a.m., returning at about 1 p.m. Bring a lunch and be prepared for some riding on trails. Red Art Gallery Mystery Show – Forty 10-inch, $295 works by 40 mystery artists. For details

and tickets (required), visit redartgallery.ca. Naturally Beautiful by Mantovani opening reception – 1 to 4 p.m. at the Little Fernwood Gallery, 1923 Fernwood Rd. Exhibit continues to Oct. 8. Information: littlefernwoodgallery.ca. Art reception, Autumn Salon – Eclectic Gallery brings together new work from more than a dozen gallery artists, with an opening reception with the artists from 3 to 5 p.m. The exhibit continues to Oct. 31. Information: eclecticgallery.ca. Artist reception, International Prints from a Private Collection – Winchester Gallery opens its new exhibit, 7 to 9 p.m. Formal attire (black tie optional), featuring bubbles, canapés and music by the Karel Roessingh Trio. Exhibit continues to Oct. 8. winchestergalleriesltd.com. Share your community event – email your community calendar item to editor@oakbaynews. com.

A tasty way to support housing initiatives Greater Victoria Housing Coalition hosts A Matter of Taste at Victoria Golf Club Saturday The Greater Victoria Housing Society has a tasty way to support local housing initiatives. The society is hosting a benefit event, A Matter of Taste, at Oak Bay’s Victoria Golf Club Saturday, Sept. 19. The second annual event features tastings of fine scotch, cognac, wines and other libations, a variety of highend cigars, plus exquisite chocolates from around the world, complemented by sumptuous food pairings and hors d’oeuvres. A silent auction of luxury-inspired items rounds out the evening. “We were pretty sure we had a concept for an event that was slightly different from other fundraising events in town,” says Scott Garman, GVHS

board member and A Matter of Taste organizer. “In the first year, we started out with a whisky-and-cigar tasting event. This year, we decided to broaden the tastings to include fine wines, local ciders and premium beer, and have experts on hand who can talk about the different products. We’re taking the whole tasting idea and making it attractive to as many people as possible.” All proceeds from A Matter of Taste benefit the Greater Victoria Housing Society – a non-profit, charitable organization founded in 1956 that is dedicated to providing quality, affordable housing to low-income seniors, families, and people with disabilities, in neighbourhoods across Greater Victoria. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $165, which includes charitable tax receipt for a portion of the ticket price, and are available at www.amatteroftasteforgvhs.eventbrite.ca editor@oakbaynews.com

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History’s headlines: mergers, milestones and manes Oak Bay couple May and Walter Campbell shared with readers the story of their long and happy marriage as they celebrated 75 years of nuptial bliss. There is no secret, contended Amalgamation talk goes back May, 94. “It’s a case of what kind of peoa long way in Greater Victoria, ple you are,” she told but in September the News. “If you’re 1987, the talk was of a human there are a police department going to be differmerger. ences of opinion. It’s “Mayor Susan a two-way street. You Brice told Moncan’t always expect day’s Oak Bay counto get your own way cil meeting that a all the time.” request from the The bond of family Capital Regional and children helped District to once Jennifer Blyth forge a lifetime bond, again examine the Pages from the Past along with a good question will be dose of lively discuscoming forward,” News forerunner, the Oak Bay sion and political debate, agreed May and Walter, who turned 100 Star reported Sept. 17, 1987. The impetus for the review that same year. appeared to be coming from the *** province, she said. Jumping ahead 10 years. the ‘‘Mayor Brice says an amalgamated police is force ‘is Oak Bay News reported this always touted as being more effi- week in 1997 how Oak Bay cient’ but she said she doubts Police Const. Mark Knoop and that it would save the munici- Victoria Police officer Derek Tolpality any money ‘and if we did, mie joined forces for an initiative it’s probably the last policeman that would see 100 police, ambuwe’d see in Oak Bay, except in an lance attendants and corrections staff lose their locks at a public emergency.’” head-shaving fundraiser at what was then the Eaton Centre. *** The secrets of long-time wedded bliss and the possibilities of a police merger topped the Oak Bay Star headlines this week in 1987.

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Nine members of the Oak Bay Police Department were among those to be “shorn clean” “and if the right money is raised, both chief Ben Anderson and deputy chief Ben Gaudent will hear the buzz of clippers,” the News reported Sept. 17, 1997. Proceeds went to the Canadian Cancer Society to support children with cancer.

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Victoria Mariners Baseball, based at Henderson Park in Oak Bay, make the trek to Saanich for the second annual Zack Downey Memorial Tournament this weekend. The Mariners remember the young player with Premier and Bantam action at Layritz Park from Sept. 17 to 20. Downey, a Victoria Mariner and Lambrick Park Baseball Academy student, died from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in May 2014. Five Bantam teams from the Island and Lower Main-

game is at 3 p.m. Downey was known as a young man who exemplified what a true friend and teammate should be: dedicated, loyal, enthusiastic, and a friend to all. This year, the Mariners club presents the Downey Family with a memorial plaque that will have a permanent home at the Mariners’ home field at Henderson. The dedication ceremony will take place on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. just before the championship game at the Layritz Midget diamond. For more information visit victoriamariners.pointstreaksites.com. cvanreeuwyk @oakbaynews.com

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