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NEWS: Biker clubhouse situation sitting in a state of limbo for City of Langford /A2NEWS: Neighbours want changes to Colwood development on Metchosin Road /A3

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Highlands hometargeted for theft: homeownerFamily’s recreational activity curtailedDon DescoteauNews Gazette staff

A Highlands family continues to hold out hope that they may see their dirt bikes returned, after three were stolen from their home’s shop in a brazen overnight robbery.

Jan Scholz, whose family lives on 10 acres on Davies Road, deep in the municipality, believes the thieves must have staked out their home in advance of the April 28 break-in. Their prop-erty has two access driveways lead-ing to the home and it appears the thieves used one usually roped off to gain access.

“I think the whole thing that is peo-ple were on our property, that’s the part that’s frightening,” she said. “This doesn’t seem like a crime of opportu-nity. They would have had to have a trailer, and the shop is very close to our house and our bedroom windows are nearby.”

The Kawasaki motorbikes, including a green 2012 KXL-140L, an orange 2002 KTM-50 and a green 1991 Kawasaki 60, were a big part of her two children’s lifestyle, Scholz said.

PlEASE SEE: Motorbike thefts, Page A4

The many faces of luxtonCelebration of agriculture past and present central to fairDon DescoteauNews Gazette staff

Ian McKenzie wheels one of his prized projects out of a large shop on the grounds of the Lux-

ton Fairgrounds.The beautifully-restored

wooden 1920s-era contraption, he explains, is a “fanning mill,” which was used to clean grain harvested from local fields.

McKenzie, an antique farm equipment enthusiast and board member with the Metcho-sin Farmers Institute – which oversees this weekend’s Luxton Spring Fair – says the mill is a good illustration of how people

can put their talents to use on this sprawling 10-acre site in Langford.

“It’s a different type of proj-ect that volunteers can do that’s not mechanical,” he says, sur-rounded by a variety of old trac-tors, combines and other equip-ment in various states of resto-ration.

One particular tractor, tucked in the corner of a large storage building that sits roughly in the

centre of the fairgrounds, was an ongoing restoration project for five years, with various people working on it, McKenzie says.

That level of passion and effort is just one example of the volunteerism that goes on around the fairgrounds for much of the year, not just at spring and fall fair time.

PlEASE SEE: Volunteers abound, Page A4

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The City of Langford is in a holding pattern in its dealings with a biker gang clubhouse on Spencer Road.

Having filed a B.C. Supreme Court injunction ear-lier this month, the city is awaiting a response from the property’s owner, reported to be Pacific Coast Land Company Inc.

The injunction states that the property is zoned for office use, not for private club, fraternal lodge, club or clubhouse purposes and calls on the prop-

erty owner and tenants to cease operations. It also states that the signage and high black fencing around the property do not meet the city’s zoning requirements.

In the past week, two large “41” signs that domi-nated the front of the controversial property have been painted over and are now plain white rect-angles.

The numbers were believed to signify that the property is being used by the Devil’s Army – referred to by the RCMP as a “puppet club” of the Hells Angels.

Lorne Fletcher, Langford’s manager of commu-nity safety and municipal enforcement, said there’s also the matter of renovations that may have been done to the structure.

“If they’ve done any building on the site, we need to be able to get in there and inspect it to make sure it’s up to code,” he said.

He added that it’s well within the scope of a municipal-ity’s jurisdiction to inspect buildings to ensure standards are upheld and any pos-sible safety issues are addressed and that the city hasn’t been invited to do that inspection.

“Even if it was zoned for the intended purpose, which it is not, we’d still need to get in there and make sure there is enough parking, adequate bath-room facilities, proper food preparation areas if they’re going to be doing that, and ensure there aren’t any safety issues,” he said, referring to such aspects as fire exit accessibility and structural stability.

A stop work order recently posted on the prop-erty by the city has since been torn down.

“From our perspective, it’s just like any other development in Langford that doesn’t comply with the zoning,” said Mayor Stew Young. “Whether it’s legal activity or not that’s going on there, it’s not the appropriate use.”

Fletcher added it’s far too early to speculate on how this situation will play out, as it is dependent on the property owners’ response to the injunc-tion.

He said the company has 21 days from the May 1 filing of the injunction to respond, at which time the city can reassess their options under advice of their legal council.

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City files injunction against owners of controversial Spencer Road property

Clubhouse saga continues

“Whether it’s legal activity or not that’s going on there, it’s not the appropriate use.”

– Stew Young,Mayor of Langford

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Students, staff and parents at Happy Valley elemen-tary welcome one and all to the annual spring fair at the school tomorrow (May 14) from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Neighbours leery of new Colwood developmentArnold LimNews Gazette staff

A new development proposal is raising residents’ eyebrows in Colwood.

A rezoning application for lots at 3320 Metchosin Rd. and 3319 Painter Rd. that proposes putting nine single-family homes and two apartment complexes on the properties, has some neighbours wondering why a motion to bring the pro-posal before council is moving forward.

“I submitted 234 signatures before (the May 5 planning and land-use committee meeting), so they all knew neighbours would be opposed,” said nearby resident Katheryn Robertson.

“The neighbours I have spoken to – and I have spoken to at least 200 – they said if this goes in they want to move. Council is not listening to existing neighbours and not taking us into consideration.”

Robertson said her concerns regard-ing the Pilgrim United Church location are relate to increased traffic, with the area a walking route to Wishart and Sang-ster elementaries and Dunsmuir middle school. The environmental impact of the removal of trees from the area, as well as the potential for a “transient” popula-tion moving into the 36-rental units in the two apartment buildings, are also areas of concern, she said.

“There will be 10 driveways; kids will have to manoeuvre every day to and from school,” Robertson said.

Gordie Logan, one of the city council-lors on the Planning and Land Use Com-mittee, said while he knew the project isn’t popular with some neighbours, the proposal met the spirit of the Offi-cial Community Plan. With some amend-ments and public input, he was confident it could be a strong addition to Colwood.

“(This) focuses the density on a major corridor that is close to transit,” he said. “It’s density located close to schools and new sidewalks in the area will make it safer. (It also includes) an increase in

property tax revenue where the city isn’t receiving anything at the moment.”

Logan said a number of different ame-nities, including the planting of mature trees in place of those removed and a high-quality sidewalk along two sides of the property were among improvements that would complement rather than take away from the area. Plans call for the pedestrian and cyclist pathway run-ning through the property from Painter to Metchosin Road would not only be retained, it will be widened.

“There’s (also) no rental opportuni-ties in that area other than secondary suites, so again, this project fulfills all the goals of the Official Community Plan by focusing density on major roads close to schools and transit. That was a large basis for the committee supporting this particular development,” Logan said.

“The developer has committed to revis-ing the plan on parking, based on feed-back provided by residents (at the meet-ing), especially the access from single-

family dwellings on Painter, and to work to reduce the amount of driveways.”

Co-developer Gordon English of Genco Construction Ltd., said a traffic impact assessment report they commissioned and paid for, summarized the project would not impact the existing level of service on either road.

English added the bulk of the drivers coming in and out of the complex would leave before school starts and return after school was over, limiting overlap.

English also said he understands uncer-tainty can create hesitation and that his best response would be to do a good job, manage it well and communicate with the public to help address concerns that come along.

A revised proposal will come before council at an upcoming meeting, with at least one more public meeting expected to be organized in the meantime.

An extended version of this story is avail-able at goldstreamgazette.com.

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“Our 13 year old lives and breathes his motorbike,” she said, noting that it had been

purchased recently. Her nine-year-old daughter, who began riding in the past year, used the smallest bike.

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believed to have taken place between midnight and 5 a.m., was one of four in a short period of time on the somewhat

remote road leading up Stewart Mountain. The neighbour across the road had a vehicle stolen, Scholz said, while others also had outside buildings broken into.

West Shore RCMP Const. Alex Berube confirmed that three other residences on the street reported thefts from their properties along with the Scholzes.

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Motorbike thefts leave family upset

Volunteers abound at fairgrounds People with a variety of inter-

ests and passions regularly gather on the site with the good graces of the non-profit Farmers Institute, B.C.’s oldest such orga-nization at 107 years old.

Besides the farm equipment club, space is also provided for the Triangle Athletic Association (youth baseball), the Vancouver Island Blacksmiths and the Lux-ton Market. As well, a museum-like area displaying general antiques and items from past fairs and looked after by Insti-tute volunteers is located on the upper floor of Middleton Hall, next to the equipment shed.

“The major thing with the Insti-tute is, it has become a group of friends interested in keeping the fairs going and using the land for public purposes,” McKenzie says.

The Spring Fair, so renamed with the longstanding Luxton Pro Rodeo not part of the mix this year, offers a chance for the broader community to come out, have some fun at the mid-way, listen to local musicians and get a taste of the agricultural history of the area.

A souvenir programme on dis-play in the museum documents the first fall fair put on by the Metchosin and Colwood Wom-en’s Institute in September 1910. It promotes exhibits of various types of produce, “Women’s Work in All Branches,” school exhibits and arts and crafts dis-plays, as well as a “Victor Gramo-phone Concert” and an address on the value of fairs.

McKenzie points out that a spring fair was the kind of thing that wouldn’t have happened in the old days, as farmers were

still hard at work in the fields, seeding, planting and otherwise getting their land ready for the growing season. “The fall fair (then and now) is where we actually show agriculture,” he says, from the fruits of farmers’ labours to the equipment used to harvest that bounty.

Financially, McKenzie admits, the rodeo has helped the Farm-ers’ Institute pay the bills that come with putting on a large community fair – despite the fact the vast majority of labour

comes from volunteers.Community groups don’t pay

for their display space, and ven-dors renting tables to display their goods for sale only gener-ate a modest amount of revenue.

Institute board member and longtime fair organizer Sandy West said with an expansion of the midway and opportuni-ties to learn about local history, they’re hoping to appeal to the many new families that have moved into the [email protected]

Country dance, midway part of Luxton traditionCountry music fans and those anxious to try the latest thrill

rides will be among the attendees on the grounds at Luxton Fairgrounds this long weekend.

The midway opens its gates today (May 15) at 3 p.m. and runs until late night. Saturday and Sunday go from 1 p.m. to late night while Victoria Day Monday hours are 1 to 6 p.m.

The general grounds, with exhibits and demonstrations of antique farm equipment and blacksmithing, plus heritage dis-plays, kids’ activities, concession stands and vendor booths, are open from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday through Monday.

The Saturday night dance features popular local band Montgomery County playing from 9 p.m. on. Attendees’ tick-ets will be entered into a draw for tickets to Rock the Shores, as well as other door prizes. Dance tickets are $20 each, available at Willow Wind Feed and Tack, 2714 Sooke Rd.

Continued from Page A1Ian McKenzie, board member with the Metchosin Farmers Institute, shows a antique grain-cleaning fanning mill he refurbished at the Luxton Fairgrounds.Don Descoteau/News Gazette staff

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Riley Windrum loved the arts as a child. Drawing, painting and creative expres-

sion have always come naturally to the Bel-mont student. But in the last year or so, the 18-year-old Highlands resident says, the arts have become something more.

Much more than just a youthful hobby, she sees a potential lifestyle in her future. Windrum is not alone, joining a group of more than 100 West Shore students exhib-iting their work in Denouement, a student-led art show opening today (May 13) at the Coast Collective Gallery in Colwood.

“I’m excited about it. It’s a great opportu-nity for all students to show off their hard work throughout the year, show off what they are producing and what they are pas-sionate about,” Windrum said. “It’s a good opportunity for everybody.”

Students from Belmont secondary, Duns-muir middle school and the West Shore

Learning Centre show their skills in artis-tic mediums including three-dimensional graphics, photography, sculpture, draw-

ing and acrylic and oil paints. Belmont art teacher Carly Groot said these works, from the hands and hearts of students, illustrate more than just their passion.

“The visual arts is just one (thing) giving students a way to express themselves,” she said. “It isn’t just a talent and a hobby, but a way for them to go through life and over-come challenges. Our room is a key place where they can relax and get their thoughts out on the page. They can take time out from the challenges they are going through that day – the art room is a great place to let go, feel comfortable and explore.”

Groot said the students have pushed their boundaries with works she called “amazing.” Those taking in the show will be rewarded with a variety of pieces that will not only speak to those who aren’t neces-sarily art lovers, but offer an opportunity for student voices to be heard.

Windrum, whose painting entitled “Muerte” – the Spanish word for death – adorns the poster for the

show, loves the work of Robert Bateman and Vincent Van Gogh and enjoys draw-ing with graphite and painting with acrylics and oils. She plans to pursue animation one day and also hopes to see the public take a chance and support the students.

“It is a collection of the heart, work and passion of students pouring all their time and energy and love for art into these pieces,” she said. “I think it’s a great oppor-tunity to maybe see something you haven’t seen before; appreciate some work you probably wouldn’t have a chance to see anywhere else.”

The show runs through May 17. Coast Collective is open noon until 5 p.m. at 3221 Heatherbell Rd. An artist meet-and-greet happens tomorrow from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information visit coastcollective.ca.

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Belmont secondary Grade 12 student Riley Windrum (centre) stands among fellow Advanced Placement art students whose art is on display at the Coast Collective May 13 to 17.

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EDITORIALOUR VIEW

Albertans have always laughed about their long-standing reputation as a reckless, immature society.

The classic bumper sticker, now available as a T-shirt or coffee cup in several variations, states: “Please God, give us one more oil boom, we promise not to p--- it away this time.”

Now they’ve thrown out the government that finally tried to stop blowing money like a roughneck fresh out of the bush. Jim Prentice had the gall to propose raising income taxes for high wage earners, doing away with former Alberta treasurer Stockwell Day’s signature flat tax.

In response, voters have abruptly replaced the 44-year Progressive Conservative dynasty with an upstart NDP that wants to tax the rich and corporations even more. Facing an oil slump, layoffs and a huge structural deficit in Alberta’s lavish public service, NDP premier-elect Rachel Notley is committed to a 50-per-cent increase in the minimum wage and another “review” of resource royalties.

One headline in a national paper summed it up: “Go home, Alberta. You’re drunk.”

In the sober days after the election, a few truths emerge. Alberta hasn’t been a fiscally conservative, small-government place for a long time. Among

other things, it has ratcheted up teacher and nurse wages across the country.

Alberta is broke, again, and even the NDP is afraid to resort to a sales tax.

The minimum wage hike is a pet policy of Canada’s labour federations, which somehow remain convinced that poverty can be eliminated by state order.

On the positive side, Notley has promised to end corporate and union donations to political parties, as has already been done federally.

B.C. should be next, but the gravy train of business donations is too tempting for our nominally Liberal government.

Here at the B.C. legislature, an NDP staffer passed out cans of Orange Crush to celebrate. NDP leader John Horgan pronounced himself “ecstatic,” and hastened to assure reporters that Notley is “as competent as she sounds.”

Notley now has to sort through a caucus that includes typical NDP place-holders, college students and union staff running in faint-hope constituencies. Soon after the result, the party pulled down its website platform and candidate biographies, as Notley began phoning energy companies to reassure them Alberta will be “A-OK” on her watch.

Horgan likes to describe the

“capital flight” from new NDP governments as if it’s just a show put on by big business. Plummeting stock prices and relocation of corporate offices are all staged, according to the party line, nothing to do with actual investment conditions created by NDP policies. This fiction is all Horgan dares to say publicly, because it’s what his party base devoutly believes.

Besides, they’re only branch offices of multinational oil companies like Shell, Horgan said. He used his favourite Tommy Douglas quote, about the bad news of a big oil company leaving. “The good news is, the oil is staying here.” B.C.’s natural gas might be staying here, too. Horgan insists he supports a natural gas export industry, but his party seems more concerned with an ascending Green Party, and an urban base that believes you can run a resource economy on windmills and solar panels.

Notley supports twinning the TransMountain pipeline, while Horgan continues to insist he has no opinion on the project Adrian Dix so memorably opposed.

The Alberta NDP has a steep learning curve ahead. The B.C. NDP has a couple of years to see if the appearance of a like-minded Alberta government is a boost for them, or a cautionary tale for voters.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Luxton moves into new era

This weekend will be the first time the Luxton Spring Fair will be held without a rodeo for as long as any of us can remember – and it will be the new standard set by the fair in terms of the help it provides to other groups within the community.

The fair is organized and put on by the Metchosin Farmers Institute, a not-for-profit organization that supports numerous other groups in the area. The Triangle Athletic Association, the Luxton Antique Farm Equipment Club and the Vancouver Island Blacksmiths are some of the many groups supported by the revenue generated by the Farmers Institute at both their spring and fall fairs held on the Luxton Fairgrounds.

And now that revenue is severely diminished, according to organizers, without the rodeo aspect to help fill their coffers.

The rodeo – no matter how one feels about the event – was the economic driver of the spring fair.

For years, many didn’t even reference the fair when they spoke about it.

For many, it was simply “the rodeo.” And it drew a crowd.

Now it’s going to be something else, and it remains to be seen if it can survive as a separate entity. This year will be the new benchmark for what it will become, and we hope the lineups at the gate are equally as long as they have been in previous years.

We hope the people who were up in arms about the rodeo, calling for its cancellation on the basis of animal cruelty, support the new event by heading out to the fairgrounds and seeing what it has become – and help it continue to become something the whole community can be proud of.

We hope the hard-working volunteers at the fair and those who work with the organizations that benefit from it see that the community still supports them without a rodeo to attend.

They, and everyone else can do this by coming out in droves to see what this new version of the spring event looks like, and hopefully help it continue on far into the future.

Tom FletcherB.C. Views

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LETTERSRerouting highway traffic unnecessary

Re: Closure of Goldstream Avenue exit from Highway 1

I was absolutely astounded today driving on the Trans Canada Highway near the Leigh Road overpass. Dozens of beautiful trees had been ripped down over a very large area in order to make way for a new exit ramp.

Living on Vancouver Island, for many of us, is fulfilling and ideal because of the natural beauty of the forests and wildlife. Frankly, I find this

destruction is completely unnecessary.

I use the Goldstream Avenue exit almost daily and I have never seen any kind of traffic backup or anything to suggest that there may be a traffic issue. It may once have been a road considered to accommodate the “house by the lake” – rural ideal – but obviously this is no longer the case.

However, the exit currently there is working, and I doubt that for the residents of the area

that traffic there is any more of an annoyance than for those who live on Jacklin or Sooke roads.

We must be careful in our growing city that we make choices that are logical and efficient for everyone, while keeping the natural beauty that is Vancouver Island. This idea will cost millions of dollars that could be spent in a much more efficient manner.

Lora KossenLangford

Cut the biker gangsome slack, folks

I wanted to express my opinion over the bikers in Langford. Throughout the years our society has come to judge a book by its cover, sometimes even sooner. But with a Hells Angels presence in other towns, crime rate has seen a downfall in most cases.

They set a huge presence in a community towards safety, give back to the community, and provide many young families and children with presents near Christmas as an act of kindness.

Although people may look at bikers as loud, annoying, tough-looking individuals, that person may have a family of four at home who they provide for, care for and would fight to protect, just like you as a reader care for your family.

We have to admit to ourselves not everyone is perfect, and if we were to judge our police force as the bikers, think of what would happen with society.

Calvin VosburghLangford

Biker club’s fencestoo high for bylaws

We have a bylaw in Langford that states fence height

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front of a property and five feet along the sides. The city’s bylaw enforcement officer could issue a ticket to the Devil’s Army biker club to lower their fences, and if they fail to do so, the city should remove them and give the bill to the bikers.

Dave WingLangford

Bus riders’ behaviour appalls cyclist

Cycling around Greater Victoria is wonderful. We have a city that is working on improving the daily commute, from bicycle lanes to the E&N rail trail.

I love cycling to and from my work on a daily basis. I have seen the best of behaviour from cyclists and motorists, to the poor and absurd. Why some people choose to do certain foolish things in their vehicles or on their bicycles is beyond me, as long as they do not include me in their mishaps.

There is one event I would like to point out. It happened May 4 on Atkins Road in Langford between 3:30 and 3:45 p.m. Several students on a school bus decided it would be fun to spray water out the window at me. It’s not a big deal; I get rained on occasionally during my daily commute. But when they

missed, they decided to throw garbage. Several juice boxes, still containing juice, were thrown as well as a half eaten apple and a balled up piece of paper.

I was amazed how idiotic this was, but what surprised me further was that the bus driver did absolutely nothing. He kept driving. I figured at the least he would stop and make them clean up the mess. He must have known what was going on, since the students’ first attempt happened when the bus had stopped to drop off several students by Selwyn Oaks Place.

He should have seen something in his right side mirror or at least the commotion in the back out of the corner of his eye.

I saw this brewing as I approached, so how can the driver be so blind as to what is happening on his/her bus?

I was going to file a complaint with the school district, but could not find a bus route going through that part of Langford, so the Gazette it is.

I know it is not the best medium to lodge a complaint, but when acts of idiocy happen, they need to be addressed.

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Sevens sprintBelmont Bulldogs player Caleigh Dupuis races past a Stelly’s defender to the try line during action at the Lower Island high school girls sevens rugby tournament Friday at Westhills Stadium in Langford. Belmont wound up third overall after beating Oak Bay in the Plate final. Claremont won the Cup final with a 26-12 win over Reynolds.

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Notice is given that all persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by proposed Bylaw No. 374 will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw at a Public Hear-ing to be held at the School House, 1589 Millstream Road, Highlands, BC on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 commencing at 7:00 p.m.

The lands that are the subject of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment comprise all those lands zoned Bear Mountain Comprehensive Development 1 (BMCD1) as shown outlined in bold on the attached map. The location where actual changes are proposed to occur is noted as, “Proposed Tennis Facility,” on the map below.

“Highlands Zoning Bylaw, 1998, Amendment No. 37, (BMCD1 – Tennis Facilities) By-law No. 374, 2015” General Purpose: Bylaw No. 374 would allow for a tennis facility independent of any hotel or resort facility within the “Resort Area” of the BMCD1 Zone. This location in relation to the zone is shown on the attached map as, “Proposed Tennis Facility.”

Specific elements of the amendment include:• Adding, “Tennis Courts and Tennis Clubhouse,” as permitted uses within the “Resort

Area” within the BMCD1 Zone;• Defining “Tennis Clubhouse,” as: a building wherein services accessory to a tennis court

use are provided, including a retail pro shop, office, restaurant, a licensed establish-ment, and may also include a patio seating area;

• Expanding the “Resort Area” within the BMCD1 Zone and correspondingly shrink the “Golf Course Area” within the BMCD1 Zone to accommodate the tennis facility wholly within the Resort Area. This is done through changing Schedule E (BMCD1 Zone map details) of the Zoning Bylaw;

• Adding a new parking requirement for “tennis courts” – 3 parking spaces per court;• Increasing the maximum floor area for all accessory buildings within the BMCD1 Zone

from 465m2 (5,005 square feet) to 700m2 (7,534 square feet) to accommodate storage for the tennis facility;

• Limiting the total floor area of a tennis clubhouse to 1,000m2 (10,763 square feet).

For any person wishing more detailed information, the proposed Bylaw and other related material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday excluding holidays, from Thursday, April 23, 2015 to Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the District of Highlands Municipal Office located at 1980 Millstream Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6H1. You can mail or deliver your comments on this Bylaw to the Municipal Office or by fax to 250-474-3677, or email to [email protected] to be received prior to 12 p.m. on the day of the public hearing.

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Please note that all correspondence submitted to the District of Highlands in response to this Notice will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda when this matter is before the Council or a Committee of Council. This includes being published on the District’s website. The District considers the author’s address relevant to Council’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal information. The au-thor’s phone number and email address are not relevant and should not be included in the correspondence if the author does not wish this personal information disclosed.

For convenience only, some of the documents may be viewed on the District’s website at: www.highlands.ca.

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Jr. ’Rocks split weekend gamesA third-period charge by the Delta

Islanders prevented the Victoria Junior Shamrocks from sweeping their weekend lacrosse games at The Q Centre.

Down 8-4 after two periods Sun-day, the Islanders came back to tie it up 11-11 then outscored the locals in overtime for a 13-12 win.

Matt Hamilton made an impact for the ’Rocks in his first game back after being away at school, leading the attack with two goals and three assists. Teammate Ryan Lewis had two and two, while singles were

scored by Rees Cullen, Tyson Fair, Max Fredrickson, Nate Wade, David Byrne, Adam Jay, Brock Thompson-Marshall and Nick Preston.

Goalie Charles Claxton was out-standing in goal, making 62 saves as the Shamrocks were outshot by a wide margin.

The loss, combined with a 15-7 win Saturday over the Langley Thunder, leaves the Shamrocks (3-2) in second place heading into this Sunday’s road game in Langley. Victoria returns home May 23 against Burnaby, for a 5 p.m. game.

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Speedway winners chalk up season pointsJoe Liberatore, Don Hallgarth

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In the 15-lap main for demo cars and trucks, Liberatore beat out trucker Billy Stidson, car driver George Haywood and truck man Kenny Baker, in order.

Liberatore also won a pair of tro-phy dashes.

Hallgarth almost managed a clean sweep, taking the bomber car feature ahead of Tristan Gait, Cody Sadler and Brian Baltis, respectively, as well as trophy dash and second heat race wins.

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Bank of Canada Remains On Hold With Hopes of Economic Rebound

Responding to recent news reports about the IMF warning of an overheated Canadian housing market, the Chief Economist for Dominion Lending Centres, Sherry Cooper, says the prospect of a soft landing is good news for homeowners, “there is no doubt that letting some steam out of the boiling markets is a good thing because were prices to rise rapidly for too long, a nasty correction would be likely.”

Cooper, one of North America’s most respected economic experts, points out that existing home sales were down 2 percent year-over-year in January, but were still up moderately outside of Alberta. Later data suggests that in February, sales rose month-over-month as gains in Toronto and Vancouver offset faltering markets in other parts of the country. More recently, Sales of existing homes in Canada rose in March from February, led by gains in the big Toronto and Vancouver markets. Sales were even up in Calgary where sales had slowed in recent months in the wake of the oil price decline.

“With home ownership at a record high of 70 percent of households and interest rates at record lows, national sales growth will stabilize at a modest pace,” says Cooper. “However, steady demand from immigrants and non-resident purchasers in Toronto and Vancouver should continue to support housing markets. In addition, Millennials are in their fi rst-time home-buying years. While many might be priced out of the single-family home market, many will take the plunge into condos.”

On the supply side, housing starts and completions are down and are now trending slightly above household formation rates. Taking replacement demand into consideration, the current pace of overall home construction is at appropriate levels to meet long-run demand. We have also seen evidence of a recent increase in dedicated rental housing construction as institutional investors are providing increased funding in this long-overlooked area of the housing market. Condos have effectively replaced traditional apartment units and are an affordable alternative for those who are priced out of Toronto’s detached housing market. Rental vacancy rates remain at extreme lows in Vancouver and Toronto.

Cooper says the bottom line is that there is little evidence of an upcoming U.S.-style housing crash anywhere in Canada, even in the hardest hit energy-centered markets.

Dominion Lending Centres Chief Economist Says US Style Housing Crash Unlikely in Canada

As was widely expected, on Wednesday April 15, 2015 Th e Bank of Canada announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 3/4 per cent. Th e Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/2 per cent. Core infl ation, at 2 percent, is a refl ection of the dampening eff ects of a slowing economy off set by the pass through eff ects of the lower dollar.

Th e Bank is hopeful that global growth will strengthen in coming months to 3-1/2 percent—consistent with their forecast in January’s Monetary Policy Report (MPR)—as a direct result of central bank rate cuts and quantitative easing in Europe. Lower commodity prices will boost growth in some countries. Th e Bank also believes that strong growth will resume in the United States after a weak fi rst quarter, which, of course, has yet to be confi rmed.

First quarter growth in Canada has been revised downward to 0.0 percent in the April MPR (from 1.5 percent growth

in the January MPR); however, the second quarter is expected to see a rebound to 1.8 percent growth, revised up from earlier expectation. Th e Bank continues to assert that, “Underneath the eff ects of the oil price shock, the natural sequence of stronger non-energy exports, increasing investment, and improving labour markets is progressing.” Th is will be aided by an improvement in the U.S. economy and the easing in fi nancial conditions.

Th ere remains a good deal of uncertainty in this sequence: While March employment in Canada improved substantially, business investment remains disappointing, manufacturing is weak—especially in the auto sector—and the improvement in trade has been less than expected.

Real GDP growth is projected to rebound in the second quarter and subsequently strengthen to average about 2 1/2 per cent on a quarterly basis until the middle of 2016. Th e Bank expects real GDP

growth of 1.9 per cent in 2015, 2.5 per cent in 2016, and 2.0 per cent in 2017.

Th e Bank also believes the risks to the outlook are balanced, an upgrade since the last policy meeting in March. As a result of this view, they judge that the current degree of monetary stimulus is appropriate and have left rates unchanged.

I am cautiously optimistic that the Bank has got it right, but I continue to believe that the risks are on the downside for the economy and infl ation. My forecast for Canadian growth this year is 1.5 percent--below the Bank’s 1.9 percent forecast. Much hinges on the U.S. economy. Th e April MPR revised down its U.S. growth forecast for this year from 3.2 percent to 2.7 percent.

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