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Leeanne and Jack Guthrie at the fruit stand outside their Brentwood Bay home. The stand typically sells baskets of raspberries for $5. (Nick Murray/News Staff)
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Fruit stand robbed on first day of season Leeanne and Jack Guthrie dismayed to find money and fruit stolen Nick Murray News Staff
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A family’s roadside fruit stand in Brentwood Bay was robbed on the first day of the season. Leeanne and Jack Guthrie spent hours on Sunday picking raspberries at their son Jonathan’s small farm and were excited to get the
season underway, selling them at their stand. However, by evening they found they had been targeted by a thief and their stand’s fridge and cashbox were empty. The baskets typically sell for $5 and the couple can make $60 on a good day. “The reason we were so upset was we had just opened it up, dusted it off, put the fridge out and the first two baskets go missing,” said Jack. “We just thought, ‘Already?’ It was a real kick in the stomach, so disheartening,” agrees Leeanne. The couple have lived in their home on Wallace Drive for 32 years and have run the road-side stand
for much of that time. The stand was already there when they moved in and their house, built in 1938, once sat on a large strawberry farm. To them, the stand is a community resource, and running it continues the legacy of the area’s small town charm. Over the years, the stand has also grown to be a focal point for their family, with the couple moving from selling flowers to plums, from their backyard tree. Their son Jonathan fell in love with agriculture selling the plums and is now a farmer, running Mt. St. Michael’s Farm in Saanichton with his wife Kate. Continued A5
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Some of Sidney’s elder statesmen and women are shining their shoes and fixing their medals in preparation for Monday’s Sidney Days celebrations. Members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 37 and Sidney’s Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans (ANAVets) will form a colour party, carrying around 10 important flags. As well as the national Maple Leaf flag, the Union Jack (to represent the Queen), the NATO flag, branch flag, B.C. Provincial flag and colours representing the army, navy and air force will be included. Setting off at 11:20 a.m. from Sidney Tire and marching behind the pipe band, the seven-strong colour party will be followed by about 15 veterans who will all perform an “eyes right” at the raised viewing platform containing local dignitaries, outside Starbucks. As well as being an important part of Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula, the veterans are keen for their presence to remind people not only of their past service but current endeavours too. Continued A5
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Sidney Fire mourns long-serving chief Mel Baldwin served as Sidney fire chief from 1976 to 1997 Nick Murray News Staff
Sidney Fire Department lowered its flag to halfmast as a mark of respect towards former Chief Mel Baldwin, who died June 21. The 83-year-old joined the department in 1951 and retired in 1997, 46 years later. Baldwin became the Chief in 1976 and was the oldest living retired member of the service. “Mel was a legend and an icon in our fire department,” says Sidney Fire Chief Brett Mikkelsen, “He was well known in the town
Sidney Fire Chief Brett Mikkelsen has fond memories of former chief Mel Baldwin. (Nick Murray/ News Staff) and was a respected elder statesman who commanded respect.” Baldwin is described as being quietly assertive and
reserved, but with great presence. He kept a keen eye on the fire department and although he officially retired in 1997 was a fa-
miliar face around the fire house for some time after that. When he joined the department, Sidney was a
very different town, with tanning, a fish plant and farm houses. “I think he was proud to see the fire department evolve to match the risks and profile of the changing town,” says Mikkelsen, noting, “He was a progressive individual. He liked to see meaningful and positive change.” In a written statement, the Town of Sidney wrote, “Mel will be remembered fondly and will be deeply missed by all those who knew him and served with him. In remembrance of former Fire Chief Baldwin, the flag at the Community Safety Building will be flown at half-mast for the remainder of the week.” Baldwin’s family are still organizing funerary arrangements but they will be announced soon. Baldwin is survived by his wife Greet.
Annual report for Sidney shows $12.5 million debt Nick Murray News Staff
Town of Sidney released its draft annual report for 2018 revealing interesting details that illustrate the current state of Sidney. The population of 11,672 is up from 11,178 in 2011, with a median age of 59.8. The median household income is $63,840 and 24 per cent of households rent. At the 2018 municipal election, voter turnout was 48 per cent, with 4,692 ballots cast. Sidney is bound to maintain an operating surplus and can only incur debt for capital purposes. Over the past year it recorded an annual surplus of $1,510,206, much of which is earmarked for future spending. The Town faced challenges with borrowing for the Community Safety Building (CSB) and has a capital debt of $12.5 million, but finances were largely in line with projections and debt is expected to drop in 2019. “Due to the borrowing accumulated for the CSB, and the timing of the associated property sale, the Town slipped into a Net Debt position
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at the end of 2018. Net Debt indicates that we currently have more future obligations than we have financial assets to satisfy those debts, meaning that future revenues are required to offset past commitments,” the report noted. The report adds that reserve funds are projected to decline and details the $83,989,322 in tangible capital assets the Town possesses. While not a cash reserve to dip into, these assets represent things like past investment in infrastructure, buildings, vehicles and equipment. In greater Sidney, there are 757 active business licenses, with 54 new businesses springing up, last year. 111 new housing units were built, with 22 single-family units constructed. The council approved five new bylaws, amended 11 and repealed two. According to the report, they amended 22 policies and didn’t create any new ones. The average municipal tax levied per average residence was $120 per month, up by $4 from the year before. Total municipal taxes were $11.35 million and total municipal expenditures were $20.5 million.
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Sidney’s volunteer fire department also racked up the numbers, clocking 5,609 training hours, over the year, including a large scale disaster simulation. The Sidney North Saanich RCMP detachment’s 32 officers and nine civilian support staff were kept busy, with 7,000 calls, many requiring extensive investigation. Successes the report highlights include the new Downtown Employee Parking Lot, the Community Safety Building, Short Term Rental Bylaw, Beach Volleyball court and improvements to specific drainage systems and water mains. In the Environmental Stewardship section, the Town has committed to a 2021 initiative to update the Climate Action Plan. This includes a Green House Gas Emissions strategy and Adaptation planning, such as dealing with expected sea level rise, due to climate change. Initiatives in the works include more “affordable housing,” waterfront development and attracting families to balance resident demographics. To read the full report visit sidney.ca/Assets.
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Central Saanich Fire Department were called to two active brushfires before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, both caused by discarded cigarettes. The fires both occurred on the Patricia Bay Highway, with Central Saanich Fire Chief Chris Vrabel branding the acts “highly irresponsible.” “We received a call of active brushfires on the east side of the Pat Bay Highway,” he says. “Initially, we dispatched four vehicles and on arrival we found that civilians, truck operators, had partly extinguished the fires.” Vrabel said that the fire crews inspected the area in an attempt to work out what caused the fires. “We try to determine the causes of fires and we were immediately suspicious they were due to the improper disposal of smoking materials,” he says. Vrabel adds that they were unable to pinpoint which cigarette started the fire, as disconcertingly, there were “dozens” of cigarette butts in each area. With the drier weather and a scorching summer predicted, fire fighters warn that brush is like a tinderbox and can quickly catch alight. “There are many smoking products for in-vehicle disposal of cigarettes,” says Vrabel. “Given the dry conditions, people should absolutely not discard cigarettes out their windows.” For more information visit www2.gov.bc.ca/ gov/content/safety/wildfire-status.
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Parade acts as a reminder of veterans’ past and current efforts Continued A1 “It gives us an opportunity to remind people that we’re available to them, in particular the veterans, but we do much more than just support the veterans. We’re a community group, and do other things like support young people through bursaries,” says Royal Canadian Legion Branch 37 Membership Chair Frank Hawbolt. Activities like bursaries often go unheralded and the Legion would like people to know they are very active and willing to help those in need. “We take care of veterans that you don’t see because of privacy and when they
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 37 will also parade in front of the Beacon Park bandstand prior to speeches on Sunday at 7 p.m. They will then form a colour party
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Fruit stand grew into a focal point for Guthrie family Many like the honour system as that’s the type of community they believe they live in and want to trust people. But others are now looking at technological solutions like cameras and even e-transfer payment systems. On Sunday, Leeanne posted on Facebook about her experience and was overwhelmed by the supportive response. “The community coming together has been unbelievably positive,” she says. “It’s rallied the neighbours and hopefully they’ll keep an eye out,” agreed Jack, noting that people have been paying the correct amount since the theft. The Guthries are keen to emphasize that if someone is facing difficulties, they would be happy to help them get a picking job or even gift them the raspberries if they are truly in need. They just hope the thief reflects on the energy and investment farmers like Jonathan spend to grow produce, and the hours stand owners put in to provide such community resources.
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Continued A1 “Jonathan’s friends would come over and pick plums and we’d say, ‘You know what? Whatever you pick, you put on the stand and you keep the money.’ It was good, it made him a hard worker and now he’s living it. It’s in our blood, that’s for sure,” says Leeanne. Unfortunately the theft hasn’t been an isolated incident, with Jack and Leeanne able to reel off a list of neighbours who have had their stands stolen from. Last spring, Jonathan’s own beautiful wooden stand was vandalized, with wooden boards crow-barred, and the cashbox ripped out. “Over the past year we’ve lost $30 or $40, it isn’t huge but it’s still like someone’s dipped into our pocket and taken 4o bucks, it’s definitely theft,” says Jack. “You feel violated, it’s wrong and it makes me sad,” adds Leeanne. Stand owners are now wondering what they can do.
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Creating a path for alternative energy In announcing the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion,Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told us work would begin this construction season. In other words, the prime minister says the pipeline is coming, whether you like it or not. That’s not really a surprise. All along, the approval of the pipeline expansion has been inevitable. But as there has been all along, there is going to be a lot of opposition to the pipeline, on the ground and in the courts. That opposition adds up to a lot of spending, from both sides. Whether it’s by pipeline or train, the oil is going to be shipped. While the era of burning fossil fuels may finally be coming to an end, it’s far from dead. The world still needs that gas for our cars and oil to fuel our industries. Though it is years later than it should have happened, there are signs the fossil fuel era is coming to an end. Though small, there is a decrease in demand for oil, along with an increase in the availability and sales of electric cars. The best way to prevent someone from proposing yet another pipeline is to speed the changeover to a clean energy economy. Trudeau has committed to using any federal profits generated from the pipeline, or proceeds from its sale, to clean energy projects. It would have been better, perhaps, to have invested the $4.5 billion it cost to purchase the pipeline into clean energy in the first place, but what’s done is done. Let’s just hope Trudeau and the federal Liberals keep this promise. But regardless, investing in developing clean energy — for Canada, for B.C., even for Alberta – is the way forward. And now is the time, when there is still the opportunity to establish Canada as a leading manufacturer and supplier, not just a user. The jobs the pipeline construction and reinvigorated oil fields will generate will be welcome news for many dependent Canadian communities. But directing our efforts and money to develop and implement clean energy will lead to more jobs and a stronger economy in the long run. The PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact: editor@ peninsulanewsreview.com or call 778-746-4010. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.
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Bad drivers to blame for parking lot mishaps I read Nick Murray’s piece today, and after I stopped giggling I gave it some thought. I concluded this was a news piece to create news that really doesn’t exist. Canadian Tire has been open since late last fall and yes the planter design and the curbs around them are not the typical seven to eight inches continuous curbs we are all familiar with. When people started driving into the planters and getting their cars hung up, temporary signage was put up until the black striped curbs were installed to block the gaps. Now I have driven over there at least 12 times, and been on foot at least as many times as that since it opened, and never hung my car up nor have I seen anyone else hang their car up in the planters, so where is the issue? I submit that those who do this are inattentive to their surroundings, in too much of a hurry or too lazy to back out. The way things are configured you most certainly have to be aware – if paying attention – that your car is climbing where it should not be and you should stop. It is called retaining control of your vehicle at all times, which the Motor Vehicle Act requires us to do. Those who do this clearly suffer damages,
to improve the quality of life. but who is really responsible for them? Harry Jordan Alex Currie Sidney North Saanich
Sidney destroying its quality of life Bullfrog claims are hard to swallow Cars and buildings are wrecking Sidney. Cars pour into downtown Sidney and parking also clogs residential streets. Many of these cars and trucks are large, noisy and fill the air with foul polluting fumes. The outcome is that social life is disrupted as people are driven into their condominiums. What Sidney needs are fewer vehicles and more green spaces for people to congregate, socialize, meditate and enjoy the sound of silence and birds. What an opportunity has been lost opposite the town hall. There, a large corner lot which had some derelict old buildings has been bulldozed to make way for yet another condominium complex. Whether the beautiful old trees will remain is doubtful. Of course there are those who would disagree with me and say the land is too valuable to be greened and left with a few chairs and benches. They would say taxes would have to be raised, which would be true. Sometimes we just have to pay a little more
I call bullcroak at exaggerated claims about bullfrogs. Black Press published a reasonable statement explaining that frogs don’t spend their life in the water so aren’t in reach of bullfrogs all the time, tadpole growth is at a different time from other frogs, and bullfrogs do not behave as alarmists claim – but eco do-gooders fail reading comprehension. By the way, aren’t they edible? Harvesting them would reduce population. Perhaps anti-bullfrog hobbyists could point great blue herons and river otters to them. Why the misleadingly named American bullfrog name? Traditionally in Canada and the U.S. they are just called bullfrog, native to parts of the U.S. and Canada. Keith Sketchley Saanich
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Aviation Museum opens doors to public Nick Murray News Staff
Airplane enthusiasts will be flying high with the news that BC Aviation Museum are holding their popular open house, this month. The event happens annually, and will take place Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the BC Aviation Museum, based on the outskirts of Victoria International Airport. “This year, we will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of air operations at today’s Victoria International Airport, which began with the Canadian Forces’ base at Patricia Bay, in 1939,” said museum president John Lewis. The open house will feature
John Lewis is set to show off all the aircraft at the BC Aviatiown Museum’s open house on July 27. (Black Press Media file photo) exhibits of vintage aircraft and military vehicles, including their replica Spitfire. It will also include military re-enactors as fighter aces, food and refreshments, as well as face painting and other activities to keep the kids entertained. Youth activities have been hits in the
past, firing up the children’s imaginations and allowing the children to get up close to the giant machines. The museum have a range of pre and post World War Two planes and recently started work on restoring a Lancaster bomber. The iconic aircraft is likely to be restored to flight con-
Bed racers compete in the charity event in full costume as they push a hospital bed down Beacon Avenue in Sidney. (Photo courtesy of Nuttycake. com)
dition and was bought from an Ontario museum that had been working on it. The museum has a number of aircraft on display throughout the year, with staff on hand to offer questions. The museum is a large complex packed full of flying machines from throughout the 20th century and related paraphernalia. Some are in such good condition, they are almost air worthy and could fly again. The museum is located at 1910 Norseman Rd. in North Saanich and admission is by donation. Added parking will be available at the nearby Rotary Park Field of Dreams. For more information visit bcam.net.
Teams put final touches on Bed Races Nick Murray News Staff
Teams competing in Bed Races on Beacon are putting the final touches to their preparations before the Sunday, July 7 event. In May, reigning champions CCM Construction laid down a friendly call-out to other teams, stating they were looking for a clean sweep this year. The popular races are organized by the Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation (SPHHF) to raise money for Shoreline Medical’s Youth Clinic. A popular fixture on the Peninsula’s summer calendar, this year’s race will set off at 1 p.m. down Beacon Avenue and finish at 3 p.m. Squads of four people push a hospital bed piloted by a team member, like an unwieldy bobsled,
Wetland celebrates 10th anniversary Devon Bidal News Staff
The Urban Biodiversity Enhancement and Restoration (UBER) Project at Haliburton Community Organic Farm is inviting the community to a very unique birthday party — their wetland turns 10 on Saturday, June 29. The party starts at 10 a.m. and the festivities run until 1 p.m. Party-goers will be able to take a tour of the wetland, learn about the future of the Haliburton Watershed and, of course, eat some cake. Ten years ago, volunteers began working to transform a field overrun by invasive reed canary grass into a wetland. With the help of many, two
ponds were excavated and prepared with liner materials. Then, the team let the rain do the rest. Birds, bugs and tree frogs have happily made the wetland their home. Native plants have also transformed the area around the wetland called a wet meadow. Volunteer native plant experts, James and Kristen Miskelly, have helped make the wet meadow a success. “The wetland is human-made, but nature is accepting it,” says UBER Project founder and coordinator, Purnima Govindarajulu. UBER Project’s goal is to encourage more wetland-building in urban areas. “Nature can co-ex-
ist within cities — in fact we need it to,” says Govindarajulu, a wildlife biologist. Govindarajulu took on the wetland project after taking her students from the University of Victoria to the farm for an environmental studies field trip. It was a spur of the moment decision, she says. Four students joined her at the time and one is still involved. “The wetland came to life and life happened around it,” says Govindarajulu when asked about the sense of community between the volunteers. A transformation video will play on a loop at the party so that attendees can see how the wetland grew
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out of the empty field. G ov i n d a r a j u l u , Kristen and James and many other volunteers will be in attendance at the party. Public tours will start at 10:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., and
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down Beacon Avenue, with two substitutes hovering nearby. “There’s a prize for best costume and the whole nine yards. It’s a lot of fun,” SPHHF manager of annual campaign and fundraising operations Jan Buehler said earlier. Last year 10 teams competed, with CCM Construction taking both the Golden Bed Pan award for winning the race as well as the prize for best costumes. Spectators interested in supporting the cause, still have time to sponsor teams, donate on the day and buy raffle tickets. This year’s big-ticket item is three nights at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet. Buehler says music performances are scheduled for after the race to keep the party atmosphere going. For more information visit sphf. ca.
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Lifesaving society offers tips to stay safe around the water
Nina Grossman News Staff
This summer, emergency crews will be called to dozens of drowning incidents at lakes, rivers and beaches around the province. And after a drowning incident at Thetis Lake earlier the month, caution around water is – or should be – top of mind for many heading into the long weekends of the summer, says Dale Miller, executive director for the BC and Yukon branch of the Lifesaving Society. The most recent data available for B.C. reveals 79 water-related fatalities recorded in B.C. in 2015, and 60 in 2016. “The biggest myth probably is, ‘It wont happen to me,’” said Miller. “Everybody goes out expecting good weather and sunny skies, clear water, calm water… and unfortunately things can go wrong
quite quickly and unexpectedly.” And in the summertime, things go wrong pretty frequently – 64 per cent of drownings occur between May and September, and 35 per cent of them happen in lakes or ponds. “Thetis Lake has some dropoffs people should know about it,” Miller said. “It gets deep quite quickly, and that’s a risk, especially if someone is not a competent swimmer.” While 26 per cent of B.C. drowning incidents happen during aquatic activities like swimming, even more – 33 per cent – happen while people are boating, specifically on powerboats. Of the boating-related drowning incidents in B.C. each year, 58 per cent of victims were on a powerboat. Data also suggests that young males are the most vulnerable: 77 per cent of drowning victims are
Officials warn of the dangers around the water over the summer months, when thousands flock to B.C. lakes, rivers and beaches. (Black Press Media file photo) male, and 26 per cent of drowning victims are between 20 and 34 years old. “Definitely avoid mixing alcohol with swimming or boating,” said Miller. “Drinking throws off your judgment,” he added. “Combine that young male bravado with a bit of alcohol… that’s why we see that young males are the most susceptible to drowning.” Miller is quick to point out that even the most experienced swimmers can, and do, drown. “Once they get out into a lake or open
water it’s quite different. There are a lot of risk factors that could take a good swimmer down to a struggling swimmer,” Miller said. “Sometimes it’s just overreaching their limits – swimming farther than they are able to, or maybe they didn’t expect the cold water. “Cold water can also create cramps, and even an excellent swimmer, if their legs cramp up, it’s very hard to keep their head above water,” he added. Miller also explained the “panic effect” brought on by cold water. “If
people are thrown into the water suddenly, there’s that gasp reflex, and if the gasp is taken underwater that drowning process can start very quickly,” he said. But not all heed the organization’s life saving advice: wear a life-jacket, take swimming lessons and avoid consuming alcohol on or near the water. And accidents are still possible for those who do take precautions. When things go wrong, Miller said jumping in the water to save a drowning person should be a last resort. Instead, he emphasizes the “reach, throw, row, go” rule. Option one is to reach with a life-jacket, branch, pool noodle or whatever is available. The next option is throwing something to help them float – a life ring, a Styrofoam cooler, anything that will give them the ability to keep their head above water. “Rowing” to the drowning person is the next option – using some sort of boat or vessel to reach them. Finally, “going” to them is the last resort – but if you choose to go, ensure you have a flotation device with you, to avoid being pushed below the surface during the rescue. “Sometimes the person who goes in becomes the victim,” Miller said.
Canucks coming to Victoria in September Kevin Menz News Staff
The Vancouver Canucks take to the ice in Victoria this September. The team will host a threeday training camp as well as a pre-season game against
the Calgary Flames at SaveOn-Foods Memorial Centre, the arena’s operator, GSL Group, announced Tuesday. “We are pleased to host the Vancouver Canucks at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre for their training camp and an exhibition
game this September,” RG Sports and Entertainment President Dave Dakers said in a news release. “These high profile events are great for not only local hockey fans, but local businesses as well.” All practices at the training
camp, which opens Sept. 13 and runs until Sept. 15, will be open to the public for a $5 admission fee, with net proceeds going to charity. The pre-season game against the Flames is set for Sept. 16. Tickets for the game go on sale Aug. 7.
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Victoria marathoner shares his message of hope Runner underlines importance of all kinds of donations Rick Stiebel News Staff
When John Mcgoff competes in his first full marathon in October, a part of his mother will be by his side, matching him perfectly stride for stride. Although the 39-year-old Victoria resident only started training seriously within the last year, Mcgoff initially got into running three years ago following a kidney transplant. “I was taking all kinds of medications after the surgery,” he said. “People tend to put weight on after the surgery and there can be blood pressure issues as well, so I took up running to get into better shape. I knew if I didn’t look after myself I would lose the kidney. It’s not easy
to find a kidney, I owed it to myself and my Mom.” Mcgoff said he will always be eternally grateful to his mother, Maureen Mcgoff, for donating one of her kidneys. After travelling to Vancouver for the surgery in 2013, mother and son had to spend months there in recovery. “I was quite concerned for my mom’s health and didn’t want it to start deteriorating. She was 62 at the time, and the cutoff age for donors is generally 60,” Mcgoff noted. “Fortunately she takes excellent care of herself and is doing fantastic. Her health is as good with one kidney as it was with two. We’re blessed with two kidneys and you can lead a perfectly healthy life with just one.” Mcgoff will be running to spread a message of hope when he takes part in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon in support of the Kidney Foundation of Canada.on October 13. “The whole idea is to emphasize the importance of registering for organ donation,” he stressed. “It takes an enormous burden on
the health care system. Successful kidney transplants involve much less care and cost. People who have to stay on dialysis because they can’t find a donor have a greatly reduced quality of life. I can’t underline the importance of registering as an organ donor enough. People really do have it in them to save other people’s lives.” Mcgoff has been building toward the event by participating in a couple of Vancouver Island Race Series and half marathons, including the Oak Bay Marathon and 5K in April, where he posted a time of two hours and two minutes. He trains a minimum of three times a week for between 30 minutes and two hours. “I’m increasing to three hours during the summer and anywhere up to 35 kms,” said the native of Stirling, Scotland. “My running group calls me the Flying Scot,” he added with a self-deprecating chuckle in a brogue as thick as the fleece on Highland sheep. “Everyone says you must have done great with the ladies with an accent like that when you arrived in
John Mcgoff, shown here participating in the Oak Bay 5K run in April, is taking part in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon on Oct. 13 in support of the Kidney Foundation of Canada. (Photo contributed) Victoria. Yeah, for about 10 minutes. It’s kind of like the nickname, the novelty wears off pretty quick.” If you would like to make a donation on Mcgoff ’s behalf to the Kidney Foundation of Canada
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Military museums highlight Canada’s D-Day efforts Rick Stiebel News Staff
An event on Saturday provides a rare opportunity to share in an in-depth historical look at Canada’s contribution to D-Day efforts that culminated in the Battle of Normandy on June 6, 1944. It’s fitting that “More Than D-Day: Remembering Canada’s Involvement in the Normandy Campaign, and the Liberation of France” will take place at the Bay Street
Armoury. Members of the Canadian Scottish Regiment, at that time and to this day based out of that armoury, were among the first Canadian Soldiers ashore, and the regiment has managed to preserve first-hand diary accounts from soldiers who took part in the battle. Operation Overlord and its centrepiece battle of D-Day is one of the most recognizable moments in the Second World War, said Kate Humble, the curator at Fort Rodd Hill &
Fisgard National Historic Site and BC Coastal Field Unit. “It brought together multiple nations and all three branches of the armed forces in the largest seaborne invasion in history,” she explained. “We are keen to connect the people of Victoria with their shared past through this event, which will bring home how our local efforts contributed to the success of the battle. I find the material the Canadian Scottish Regiment has to share particularly
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moving.” Dr. David Zimmerman from the history department at the University of Victoria will be on hand to give a talk between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. about the latest research into Canada’s involvement in Operation Overlord. “It’s a great opportunity for people to discover their local military museums and hear a top-notch historian all in one place for free,” Humble said. Participants include the Canadian Scottish Regimental
Museum, the 5th Field Regiment Museum, the Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum, Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse Historic Site, and the Victoria Scale Modellers Club. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., includes WWII Canadian military vehicles on display, the forward fuselage of a Lancaster bomber, miniature military dioramas depicting battlefield scenes, military uniforms and equipment and field kits and
firearms. There will be an audio-visual presentation on D-Day and the Normandy campaign and live military music as well. The Ashton Armoury Museum’s display will highlight how the success or failure of any military campaign was dependent on the efficiency of its supply chain, noted Wayne Dauphinee, co-curator, militaria for the Ashton Armoury Museum. rick.stiebel @goldstreamgazette.com
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Island teams claim pair of provincial soccer titles A pair of Vancouver Island teams took home the B.C. Soccer Provincial Premier Cup last weekend in Surrey The Vancouver Island Wave U15 boys, coached by Victor Ferreira, won their match over Fraser Valley Premier 1-0. The win means the VI Wave U15 boys will represent British Columbia at Canada Soccer’s U15 National Championships to be held in Edmonton, Alta, over the Thanksgiving weekend.
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land Wave team will be representing B.C. at Canada Soccer Nationals. Last year’s B.C. Soccer champions, the VI Wave boys born in 2003, found themselves in the finals again this year in the U16 age category. The VI Wave were successful in capturing their third consecutive B.C. Premier Cup title 2-0 over Coastal FC. Next year’s VI Wave program has promoted Sloan Davison, born in 2006, to join the Whitecaps resi-
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dency program in Vancouver full time. Davison joined the VI Wave program from Bays United FC. Rory Rothnie and Ashlyn Pakos, born in 2005, have been promoted to the Whitecaps FC Girls Elite Super REX Program in Vancouver full time. Both Rothnie and Pakos joined the VI Wave program from the Gorge Soccer Association. For more information on the The Vancouver Island Wave U15 boys celebrate event visit premiercup.bcsoccer. their Premier Cup championship. (Submitted by net/schedule-results. Lower Island Soccer)
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Your company might religiously track sales trends, customer satisfaction or even how much time you spend on social media, but do they really care about your happiness? Maybe they should. Increasing numbers of organizations are going beyond half-hearted yearly employee happiness surveys to check on staff morale, every day. And it would appear to have benefits for both sides of the office divide. As the old saying goes, “What is measured, gets managed.” Managers can see the impact of a whole litany of business decisions, from a sudden rush sales order, to implementing a new system, to a popular employee leaving. And for workers, they can anonymously and directly inform management of their satisfaction, and how motivated they are at work. In a 2017 Gallup “State of the Global Workplace” poll, 85 per cent of respondents said they were “not engaged or actively disengaged at work.” Of this figure, 67 per cent were found to be “not engaged,” meaning they “make up the majority of the workforce – they are not your worst performers, but they are indifferent to your organization. They give you their time, but not their best effort nor their best ideas.” The Employee Engagement Key Performance Indicator is a tool to measure employees’ engagement and analyze how well a business is meeting its goals. When used to track morale,
it can provide Human Resources departments with hard data on which bosses can base business decisions and assess impacts on staff. The implication is outcomes could be increased productivity and reduced staff turnover, as well as a handy tool to see if employee happiness boosting initiatives have been successful. A number of developers have brought different types of system to market, such as Happy Team Check and Company Mood. Swedish company Celpax describe the issue they are trying to address on their website. “People simply felt they lacked up-to-date insights into their workforce, their people, that traditional feedback systems and employee surveys had them acting on problems too late. Most companies would say employees are their ‘greatest assets’, but few said they find these assets easy to measure.” In their case, how it works is an electronic Celpax unit is fixed somewhere discrete near an exit, with the simple question “How was your day?” on the screen. As an employee finishes their shift, they note their satisfaction with one push on the touchscreen. That data is then compiled electronically and the anonymous results are sent to management. Many publish the results on bulletin boards or give workers access to the app’s dashboard. Some larger corporate companies have developed their own in-house online versions, but the aim is the same – to track and gain insight into employee morale.
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Rezoning Application - 918 Clarke Road Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1998 & Development Variance Permit 3090-20-3/19 The application is to rezone a portion of the property from the R-2, Residential Two Family zone, to the R-1XS, Single Family Residential Infill zone, for the purpose of creating two infill lots for single family dwellings. The remaining portion of the property would retain the R-2 zoning and be developed with a duplex. A variance is requested to reduce the required lot frontage for the R-2 zoned, duplex lot from 26 m to 20 m.
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Rezoning Application - 7256 East Saanich Road Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaws No. 1999 and No. 2000 The proposal is to rezone the property from R-1 Large Lot Single Family Residential to R-1S Small Lot Single Family Residential for the purpose of creating one new single family lot. The existing house would remain and receive Heritage Designation. The existing detached garage would be removed to situate the proposed new dwelling in generally the same area.
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All persons who consider they are affected by the proposed Bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing, either in person, by representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws at the above mentioned time, date and place. The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form a part of the public record for this matter. No representations will be received by Council after the Public Hearing has been concluded.
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The number of condo units in downtown Victoria has increased by 10-times since 2016. (Black Press Media file photo) in 2017 and 2018 with the completion of the sites at 1515 Douglas St. and 750 Pandora Ave. which combined saw an additional 280,000 sq. ft. Despite the new space, office
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BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.
$20/hr - High Quality, Free Estimates, Intr/Extr, 20yrs exp. Glen 778-746-1160
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Dale’s Handyman
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL You load Bins. 12 Yard Bin ONLY $100 + dump fee OR We do it all! 250-361-6164
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Garden & Lawn MIKE’S LAWN & Garden. Clean-ups, planting, weeding, & more. Senior’s discounts. Free estimates. 250-216-7502
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Char-Broil Patio BBQ Electric - $100.00 250-384-9300
Mans & Ladies Golf Clubs, Bags & Carts, $100 each 250-384-9300
Chrysler 300 Rocker Panel $18.00 250-812-6076
FREE Double dresser with bookcase top, good condition. 250-656-3544
Medium size freezer, works well, $75.00 250-721-0700 New OfďŹ ce folders bundle of 25 for $12.00 250-721-0700 North Country 12 Speed bike, needs TLC $65.00 250-721-0700 Orthotic Boot $20.00 250-812-6076
TIMBER FRAME AND LOG BUILDING SUMMER SALE. Seasoned Douglas Fir, direct to you savings. Delivery/assembly available. Island School of Building Arts. Details: www.isba.ca/store or call 250.247.8922
Ideal Qualicum Beach retail or ofďŹ ce space. Dividing existing space into new approx. 800 and 1100 sq ft units. Located at the center of shopping in Liquor Store mall. Units have heat pump/AC, rear parking and delivery door. $15/sq ft plus water, percentage of property tax and insurance. 250-752-9892 or bjhodgson@shaw.ca
Iphone 6 unlocked $215.00 250-812-6076
Spider plants, small medium and large, $8.00 to $25.00 250-721-0700
Custom crafted LEFTY golf clubs - full set. 250-661-3858 FREE Double dresser, good condition 250-656-3544
Large bag of Small Ladies & new clothes. $45 takes all, 250-721-0700
Misc. Wanted Galleon Books & Antiques • Antiques • Books • Furniture • China • Collectibles • Jewelry Estates & Private Libraries Purchased. 250-655-0700
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A Professional Woman Painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 30yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220
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