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Police searching for new recruits Pamela Roth Victoria News
Like many teenagers, Debbie Justice was unsure what she wanted to do once she finished high school. She wound up working at a government job that wasn’t going anywhere, so Justice decided it was time to explore other options. One of those options was going back to school to get an education. Another was volunteering with the Victoria police reserve constable program for threeand-a-half years. It was there that Justice received first-hand experience working with the police, paving the way to a career that’s now spanned
nearly 20 years. “It was a long road for me. I started applying in my early 20s and didn’t have the education or volunteer experience,” said Justice, noting officers have to have thick skin. “Getting a job in Victoria in policing was like winning a lottery.” The Victoria Police Department consists of 243 sworn members and continues to actively recruit as more veteran officers retire from service. Four retirements are anticipated in January. Human resources Sgt. Greg Holmes expects a “significant amount” of officers will be hired during the next three years. PlEASE SEE: Selection, Page A3
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No stone left alone More than 70 students from Central Middle School painted poppies on small stones and placed one on each of the roughly 500 gravestones of veterans buried at Ross Bay Cemetery last Thursday. For the full story, see page A8.
Victoria mayor requests meeting with Justin Trudeau Kendra Wong Victoria News
Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps hopes to establish Victoria as a city to willing partner with the federal government in a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Helps is currently in the process of trying to set up a 15-minute meeting with the newly-elected prime minister during the Tourism Industry Association Conference in Ottawa at the end of the
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month. She said there are three main topics she hopes to discuss: thanking him for federal funding for the sewage treatment plant and updating him on that project, as well as the Belleville Ferry Terminal. Helps also hopes to discuss housing affordability in the region. “To talk about his commitment to what he calls social infrastructure, particularly housing affordability, and let him know we’re here as a partner to try and get enough money for affordable housing in
During the conference, she also hopes to touch base with as many ministers as she can to talk about upgrades to the Belleville Ferry Terminal. Last month, upgrades began to the terminal, used mainly by Black Ball Ferry Line and Clipper Navigation. The work should be complete in 2017. The roughly 12-person delegation, which includes Victoria councillors and members from Tourism Victoria, will head to Ottawa from Nov. 31 to Dec. 2. kendra.wong@vicnews.com
our region so that everyone who wants to work and live here has a home,” she said. Helps said she’s making this meeting a priority and that there is an 87 per cent chance she could score a meeting with Canada’s top dog. “We don’t have any Liberal MPs here, but I think Mr. Trudeau’s approach to democracy is that everybody who is representing their people on Parliament Hill should be able to represent. I’m looking forward to working with our local MPs here as well,” she said
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“I think the time has come and we need to be not discussing whether we should do this, but how we’re going to be doing this in a collaborative way.” — Jeremy Loveday
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port of banning single-use bags. brought forward by councillors Jeremy Loveday and Ben Isitt. More than 2,000 residents While Loveday said there are and businesses have signed the foundation’s petition to ban still many steps, including an The days of using plastic extensive public consultation the use of plastic bags in the bags to carry groceries or hold process, he is optimistic the city. A number of local busigarbage could soon be coming bylaw could be approved. nesses such as Thrifty’s have to end. “Personally, I think the time made the switch from plastic to Last week, the City of VictoExperience what it’s like to drive with has come and we need to be paper bags as well. ria voted 7-1 to refer a motion not discussing whether we Students and teachers at to ban plastic bags back to our state of the art technology. should do this, but how we’re Glenlyon Norfolk Elementary staff to look at the resources it Great fun for parents, teens and seniors! going to be doing this in a colwould take to implement a city- School also made a presentalaborative way that engages tion to council about banning wide plastic bag ban. residents and businesses that the bags. “This directive has come to “Our role as mayor and coun- shows that Victoria is a leader us from the public, from the when it comes to the environSurfrider Foundation, come to cil is to steward the future of ment, protection of our water us from young students, from the city so that when those systems and reducing our certain members of our small kids are my age and when waste,” Loveday said. business community,” said Victhose kids are grandparents, All sessions 11 am - 4 pm at the following He added he hopes to there’s still the natural beauty toria Mayor Lisa Helps. Save-On-Foods locations increase communication with and the environment,” Helps is not council’s idea, Since 1975 our experienced instructors haveEnter educated all types “This of drivers NEXT SESSION: NOVEMBER 14 residents, reminding them to said. this has come from the public on SAANICH the importance of road safety. We are the onlyOur driving school with bring their own bags when out “If there are plastic bags and Iin-class think to do this well, we shopping. washed up on our shores and e need to have driving simulators and offerSTREET ICBC approved driving courses, corporate anda really public have Dra w enc e d instructors duc a 3510 BLANSHARD Since 1975 our experienced instructors have educated all types of drivers Staff will report back to counplastic bags choking our sea conversation about the cost ad s afet y . We are the only driv for a fleet driver development programs as well as FREE Learner’s Prep classes. onNov. the importance of road areWilson the onlySt. driving school with in-class 15 Victoria Westsafety. 100We - 172 life, we’ll stop becoming beauticil during the governance and and benefits and opportunities ofdriving fer I CB C prove d driving c Gift andap simulators and offer ICBC driving courses, corporate Nov. 21 Sidney 2345approved Beacon Ave. priorities meeting on Dec. 3. for going in this direction.” ful pretty quickly.” nt pro grams a s well a s FR EE L Nov. 22 development Tillicum programs 108-3170 Tillicum Rd.Learner’s fleet driver as well as FREE Prep classes. Basket ! If the bylaw is approved, In the past few months, counHelps said the city will be Victoria will be the first capital looking at San Francisco, Seatcil has had a presentation from city in Canada to ban the bags. tle and Portland, who have the Vancouver Island chapter’s It is estimated that Canadialready banned the use of plasSurfrider Foundation, an orga! ans used 2.86 billion bags a tic bags, on how best to potennization that has been working CALL TODAY! year. tially implement the ban. with local residents and busi250.475.0666 The motion was originally nesses mobilizing them in supkendra.wong@vicnews.com Victoria News
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Vic PD selection process can take two years Continued from Page A1
When searching for future candidates, Holmes conducts recruiting information sessions at community events, career fairs, colleges, universities, and meets with various organizations — both on and off the Island. To further promote the application process, he also uses social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter — which he’ll take to on Nov. 12. The process of becoming an officer starts with candidates submitting a resume and cover letter, followed by a screening interview. Those selected as a competitive candidate will undergo a language proficiency index exam, physical testing and another screening interview.
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Victoria police Sgt. Greg Holmes. The completed application package will then be reviewed by the human resources department. Those who advance
to the next stage will be invited to attend the assessment centre at the B.C. Police Academy in New Westminster for
a day of role-playing exercises. A follow up interview then takes place, followed by a panel interview, psychological testing, a polygraph test, another interview with human resource managers, an occupational health assessment, background investigation and an inspector’s interview. In the end, the Victoria and Esquimalt police board make the final decision on an offer of employment. Holmes noted it can take anywhere from eight months to two years for applicants to get through the selection process. When reviewing a potential candidate, he looks at a number of things, such as applicable work experience, postsecondary education,
volunteer experience and life experience. There are no specific requirements for post-secondary education. The department recently hired a chemistry major. Holmes said her unique skill set could later be used in the identification lab. “The folks we’re looking for is the type of people that not only want to serve the community, but serve the people and that’s a big indicator for us,” said Holmes. “Policing is still and traditionally has been a very competitive process. One of the things that’s attractive about it, is it’s still an honorable career. It’s one of those careers that holds a lot of stature in the community.” Of the 243 officers
with Victoria police, approximately 25 per cent are women — a number Insp. Penny Durrant noted is comparable with police agencies across Canada. In Victoria, two female officers were recently hired in April and another four in September. Police would like to see those numbers increase, but Holmes said it all comes down to who’s the best candidate. “If you’re the best candidate you’re going to get a job and a career in policing,” he said. “It’s long and it’s demanding and it’s stressful for the candidates. That’s why we always have a process ongoing.” For more information visit vicpd. ca/careers. editor@vicnews.com
Public input needed for sewage treatment plant Kendra Wong Victoria News
Extensive consultation still needs to be done before a decision is made on where the Capital Regional District’s first sewage treatment plant will be built. Lisa Helps, Victoria mayor and chair of the core area liquid waste management committee, said residents will have the opportunity to have their say on the five options proposed for the sewage treatment plant between Dec. 2 to Jan. 15. “We’re going to be asking the public to evaluate the options. Some will be more cost-effective in the short-term, some will be more cost-effective in the
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The options were complied by the CRD’s consultant team and technical oversight panel. Cost information for each site will be available on Dec. 2. Barb Desjardins, Esquimalt mayor and co-chair of the westside sewage committee, said the committee has already conducted a poll with 400 people in which 90 per cent said they had not been involved in the process, but they were following it. Once cost information is released, she said public consultation will kick off in full force. “The next step is to go out to high schools to try and reach out even further and certainly to go back to all those who have participated before,” Desjardins said. “There will
be another round of public input between December and middle of January.” The committee will make a decision on which option to choose on Jan. 27, 2016. The CRD has until March 2016 to submit a detailed plan for wastewater treatment or they could lose the $83.4 million in funding from the federal crown corporation PPP Canada. The federal government has also committed $120 million from the Building Canada Fund and $50 million from the Canada Green Fund. To provide public input email wastewater@crd.bc.ca. kendra.wong@vicnews.com
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Winter market returns to Oaklands The Oaklands West Coast Winter Market is back. The market celebrates the diversity of the West Coast by showcasing the unique local talent in Victoria. This year, the market features more than 60 vendors from throughout Greater Victoria, including farmers, artisans, gourmet food producers, baked goods, potters, knitters, crafters, handmade body products, up-cycled jewelry and more.
The market takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Oaklands Comunity Centre, located 1-2827 Belmont Ave.
Chamber Orchestra hosts second concert The Victoria Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Yariv Aloni, presents the second concert of their 21st season on Nov. 27. Special guest soloist includes Josh Layne on harp, at 8 p.m. at First Metropolitan Church. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for senior/students. Admission is free for music students.
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Police chief wants two officers dedicated to mental health calls Pamela Roth Victoria News
Victoria police are asking for a 3.57 per cent budget increase next year largely due to a two-year pilot project for a mental health team. In a presentation to Victoria and Esquimalt councils last week, police noted most of the budget goes towards salary and benefits, and the increases anticipated are in line with inflation and contract negotiations. But police chief Frank Elsner also wants two officers dedicated to mental health and substance abuse calls. The project would come at a cost of $250,000 a year. He believes having such a team will decrease costs over time. “What we found was when we integrate our teams, there’s a bigger advantage and better utilization of our resources,” said Elsner, noting the
department currently has one officer who collaborates with about 100 social workers on mental health issues. “Our front line officers are often called to assist and they don’t have the expertise, training or time to put into that. If we can get specialized officers, it’ll take that work load from the front line.” According to Elsner, the current officer in the position is embedded with teams of social workers who go out and proactively engage people with significant issues, and assist with getting them the help they need. The bulk of people police come into contact with are in an acute level of crisis. Some of those people generate repeat calls for service. If a trained officer is already involved with such people, Elsner said the calls go down dramatically, but the officer currently
in the position is overwhelmed. “She can’t get to all the people she needs to,” said Elsner. “My first reason I want this is I think it’s a better level of service for the people that really need it. That’s my overriding intention.” Overall, police are asking for $50,629,102 for the 2016 budget,
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Input sought for unique activities downtown Ping pong tables in the parks? A water slide in Bastion Square? Swing sets overlooking the Inner Harbour? Through an online survey, the Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) is looking for innovative ways to make downtown more appealing for families by reaching out to the public and asking, what do families do or want to do downtown? In order to get the conversation started, the DVBA has placed some wild suggestions on the sides of downtown parking kiosks and social media channels. Some of the suggestions include: yoga mats instead of sidewalks? Chocolate fountain at Centennial Square? What strikes your fancy? “This is all about discovering what our community wants to see for families downtown,” said Ken Kelly, general manager of the DVBA. “Families come in all shapes and sizes and considering the growing residential population in downtown Victoria, we need to make sure we’re including everyone.” The survey is available on the DVBA’s website at downtownvictoria.ca and will be online until Nov. 30. The DVBA is offering weekly prize draws for survey participants.
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What’s missing downtown? Ping pong tables in the parks? A water slide in Bastion Square? Yoga mats instead of sidewalks? A chocolate fountain at Centennial Square? How about all of the above? Did I mention a chocolate fountain at Centennial Square? The Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) is putting on its thinking cap and looking for innovative ways to make downtown more appealing for families. But it also wants input from the public, and is reaching out to area residents through an online survey that will be posted on its website until the end of the month. The survey asks seven questions like: Do you think downtown Victoria is fun? What family-friendly activities do you like to do the most downtown? What family-friendly events/festivals do you like to attend? What’s missing downtown? To someone who’s lived here for three months, there doesn’t appear to be much missing from downtown, but I admit it’s not an area I typically spend much time when I’m not at work. It’s interesting, however, to see that businesses are thinking outside the box, looking for innovative ways to make it a more fun and family-friendly atmosphere. Some of the suggestions may seem a little outrageous, but they are kind of things that will get people talking and maybe head downtown to check out on a Saturday afternoon. They are also the kind of things that would make Victoria more unique than it already is. You certainly won’t find many cities that have a chocolate fountain, yoga mats for sidewalks or a water slide downtown.
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Conservation officers a thin green line fell, Kneller found a second injured The B.C. government declared the hunter, got the group together, built first Conservation Officer Day on Nov. a fire and assisted until a rescue 4 to recognize the 110-year history of helicopter from CFB Comox lifted the the service that started out as mostly hunters out at 3 a.m. volunteer “game wardens.” NDP environment critic Spencer This is overdue recognition for what Chandra Herbert had a couple of is essentially a police force that only things on his mind at the receives public notice when event. He relayed a report a bear or cougar has to be from the B.C. Government killed to protect people. Employees’ Union that there The ceremony at the B.C. has been a 10 per cent cut in legislature included awards. CO staff since 2002. Chief Conservation Officer Not so, replied Environment Doug Forsdick presented Minister Mary Polak. The long-service medals and number has “hovered around two commendations for 148” in that time, she said, lifesaving. including seasonal staff for One was to CO Jason peak hunting and fishing Hawkes, who rescued a Tom Fletcher periods. family of four from their B.C. Views Polak said extra investment sinking boat on Kootenay has gone into trucks that serve Lake last June. He reached as mobile command centres, so people them in rough, windy conditions when aren’t sitting in offices waiting for the they were waist-deep in water, far from phone to ring. They patrol more and shore. respond faster, which can be vital. The other went to CO Andrew Chandra Herbert also blasted Anaka, for rescuing an angler from the government for a “donation” of an overturned boat, whom he found $100,000 from the Freshwater Fishing “extremely hypothermic” at the base Society of B.C. to increase angling of a cliff at a lake near Powell River on enforcement this summer, adding more Jan. 22. A second angler didn’t make it seasonal CO days. “What’s next, bake to shore. sales?” he said. An exemplary service medal went The real story is a bit more to CO Micah Kneller, who caught up complicated. In March I reported that with Fort Nelson RCMP officers and the B.C. Liberal government finally paramedics on Sept. 6, as they treated made good on a decade-old promise to a hunter who had been attacked by a turn over all revenue from freshwater grizzly in a remote area. As darkness
fishing licence sales to the society. Its revenue went from $7 million to $10 million once the government finally ended the practice of skimming some off for the general treasury. Energy Minister Bill Bennett recalled that the society was established during the first years of Gordon Campbell’s government, a period of what Bennett called “religious zeal” for privatization. The society spends most of its budget restocking lakes with trout and promoting responsible angling, but its new 30-year service contract also calls on it to contribute to enforcement. This is the first year that has happened, and Polak said the extra fishing violation tickets indicate it is working. The CO service also works on cases such as the Mount Polley mine breach. It has a commercial environmental enforcement unit, a special investigations unit to deal with smuggling and organized crime, and an intelligence analyst. In short, they’re real cops, working with a group of about 150 compliance officers at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. They don’t get much respect from an urban public informed by celebrity wildlife protesters such as Pamela Anderson, Miley Cyrus and Ricky Gervais. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Artists and youth for community mural project will be announced in December Teams will paint 10 murals at six graffiti hot spots in the city Pamela Roth Victoria News
The call to artists and youth is now closed and the process of organizing a jury is underway. In just a few weeks, the names will be announced of who gets to paint 10 colourful murals at “graffiti hot spots” throughout the city as part of the Create Community Colour Mural program. “We’re happy with the amount of submissions we received. I think we have some real talent both from the artist and the youth standpoint,” said Gary Pemberton, downtown programs liaison with the City of Victoria. Announced in September, the program matches professional artists with youth interested
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in public art, who will then create murals in six locations throughout Victoria and surrounding neighbourhoods. It’s a form of trying to prevent some of the tagging caused by graffiti vandals, noted Pemberton, but also gives youth interested in street art an opportunity to work with a professional artist to do some beautification. “It’s hard for a young artist to engage in this type of thing. An outdoor, public space like this is hard to come by,” he said, adding Esquimalt’s Trackside Art Gallery used to provide a space for youth to showcase their art, but closed down several years ago. “We’re hoping that we meet that kind of goal of enabling young people to get a chance to be mentored and learn a new skill along the way.” Graffiti has been an ongoing problem in Victoria for a number of years. About 10 to 15 active vandals, ranging in age from 12 to
40, create the bulk of the vandalism, tagging all types of infrastructure from power poles and mailboxes to walls and etching glass. Every week, the Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) removes an average of 100 tags that
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come in all shapes and sizes within their downtown boundaries. Now that it’s the rainy season, however, Pemberton said the graffiti has slowed down. Police said murals throughout the region seldom get marked or tagged by vandals. The locations chosen by city staff for the project include 835 Fisgard St., 506 Fort St., 603 Pandora
Ave., 1550 Kings Rd,. 1211 Gladstone Ave., and 930 to 932 Pandora Avenue. A jury, consisting of artists in the community and representatives from United Way Greater Victoria, the Victoria Youth Council, police and city staff, will meet this month to review the applications. The jury will select the artist first then match youth to each mural location/project. Those who are selected to paint will be announced Dec. 4. The murals will be completed by the end of June with a celebratory event in July. editor@vicnews.com
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Walking through Ross Bay Cemetery Thursday morning, there is a feeling of appreciation rather than solemnness. Dozens of Grade 6 students from Central Middle School lined up to say personal thank yous to the soldiers who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars. In a show of gratitude more than 70 students, alongside soldiers from the Canadian Scottish Regiment, painted poppies on small stones and placed one on each of the roughly 500 gravestones of veterans buried in the cemetery. No Stone Left Alone was one of two events in Greater Victoria last week. As part of a
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Ron Hunter understands the importance of giving back to support groups in the community. Ten years ago, the Esquimalt resident was going through a difficult time in his life. Hunter was living in Saskatchewan when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. At the time, his then-wife was also coping with brain cancer. “I think like anyone else, it's a bit of a shock. It's not very pleasant to have that kind of a diagnosis,” said Hunter, admitting his focus was more on his wife than his own
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Victoria Cougars shoot for season-high six straight wins Cougars will try to remain undefeated on home ice Two of the hottest teams in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League will square off against each other this Thursday as the Victoria Cougars host the Kerry Park Islanders in a South Island Division showdown. Victoria goes for a season-high six straight wins while attempting to remain undefeated on home ice. Their winning percentage of .775 ranks third to the Kimberley Dynamiters (.895) of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League and Mission City Outlaws (.825) of the Pacific Junior Hockey League. With 115 goals in 20 games, no team in the VIJHL has scored more
than the Cougars. Their 37 goals allowed are the lowest in the league as well. Victoria extended its winning streak last Thursday after beating the Comox Valley Glacier Kings 4-3. Cody Hodges scored twice against Comox Valley to give him nine goals in his last five games. Dom Kolbeins extended his point streak to 18 games after chipping in with a goal and an assist. Nathan Looysen continues to lead the VIJHL in scoring with 47 points after adding two more assists to his already impressive résumé. The Cougars are 8-0-1-0 at the Archie Browning Sports Centre and have won the last five games there. Mark Van Helvoirt is still dealing with several key injuries to a number of his players. Kurtis Gamble, Liam Kinshella, John Kretzschmar, Lane
Vandewetering, and Austin Wilk are all on the disabled list for Victoria. When the Islanders visit, expect a physical game. Against Victoria this season, Kerry Park has gift wrapped the Cougars 21 power play opportunities over three games. The Islanders, who have allowed eight power play goals against Victoria, can ill afford to make as many visits to the penalty box as they have. The Cougars have won all three meeting between the teams this season by scores of 6-3, 5-0, and 5-0. Game time at the Archie Browning Sports Centre on Thursday is at 7 p.m. Thursday is also Department of National Defense Night. All military personnel showing valid military identification will be admitted into the game free of charge. editor@vicnews.com
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