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Newspaper reproduction / public notice and community information (re: Bylaw No. 1681)
Local newspaper inserts and community notices reproducing the public hearing notice and related community information for the Claude Road rezoning proposal.
Key facts
- Publication: Goldstream News Gazette (local newspaper reproduction)
- Contains public hearing notice material and community outreach information
- Refers to Bylaw No. 1681 / Claude Road rezoning
The Goldstream News Gazette — Letters to the Editor
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Send your letters to:
- Email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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- Fax: 250-478-6545
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Letter: Say no to biodegradable bags
But please: no biodegradable bags. These bags have the nasty habit of breaking apart into little plastic bits that stick to everything and are nearly impossible to clean up.
One or two of these in a box of plastic bags that you intend to reuse, contaminates the whole box.
It has been tried before, and it is still a bad idea.
John Coenraads
View Royal
Letter: Re: British Columbians should be concerned about support for Leap Manifesto
The Leap Manifesto is nothing more than a plan to march lockstep with the United Nations Agenda 21/2030. The goal is to bring an end to poverty, social injustice, discrimination, inequality, personal wealth (except for leadership), pollution and wars, and save the planet. They want everyone to have free health care, free education and free income, even if you do not want to work.
The problem is, if it sounds too good to be true, it isn't.
A system of government similar to this has been tried in past centuries, even in present day. They are all miserable failures.
It's interesting to see the NDP's great words of wisdom, concern and compassion for the common man, when in reality, the utopia they wish to create will only be for themselves.
This, too, has been proven by history. You have all heard that if we do not remember our history, we are doomed to repeat it. If history does repeat itself, its victims will be the ignorant.
Our forefathers fought, suffered and died for all the freedoms we have today. If they were unwilling to defend their freedoms in their day, we would be living in similar Leap/UN manifesto conditions today, where the government has total control of every aspect of our lives, even to what we think and believe.
Our very freedoms are at stake. These ideas are only the beginning of the thin edge of the wedge; therefore be aware and know your history.
John Horgan is unwilling to be honest about the greater agenda than just provincial politics, which means he is hiding the truth and cannot be trusted.
Dan Fitzgerald
View Royal
Town of View Royal — Emergency Preparedness Workshops
During Emergency Preparedness Week The Town of View Royal is offering two information sessions on emergency preparedness.
Workshops:
- Location: View Royal Public Safety Building (333 Island Hwy)
- Date: Wednesday, May 10th, 2017
- Times:
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Increase your knowledge - come and learn more about planning and preparing for many of the potential emergencies we face in this region.
Reserve a seat:
- Phone: 250-479-7322
- Email: emergencyprogramOviewroyal.ca
Stage 1 - Water Conservation Bylaw
In effect May 1 to October 30
Lawn watering is permitted two days per week as follows:
- Even numbered street addresses* may water Wednesday and Saturday from 4-10 am and 7-10 pm.
- Odd numbered street addresses* may water Thursday and Sunday from 4-10 am and 7-10 pm.
- Newly installed lawns (sod or seed) may be watered outside the permitted days by special permit only.
- For multi-unit properties, the street address applies, not the individual unit number*.
Watering of trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetable gardens is as follows:
- Established trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetable gardens may be watered any day and any time if watering is done by a hand-held container, a hand-held hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle, or a micro/drip irrigation system.
- Established trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetable gardens may be watered with a sprinkler any day from 4-10 am and 7-10 pm.
For more information, please call 250.474.9684 or visit www.crd.bc.ca/water.
Emergency Preparedness Week — Regional Display
- Sunday May ? — 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (text partially illegible)
- Location: Westshore Parks and Recreation (JDF Sr. Activity Centre) 1767 Island Hwy
To kick off Emergency Preparedness Week, Emergency Services and organizations from around the region will be showcasing emergency vehicles and equipment.
- Indoor and outdoor displays
- Food services
- Emergency supplies
- Activities for the kids!
City of Langford — NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1681. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at a Public Hearing to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 15 May 2017, at 5:30 pm.
Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record.
Proposal: The purpose of Bylaw No. 1681 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the zoning designation of the land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1681 from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone and adding to the MU2 (Mixed-Use Residential Commercial) Zone to allow for the construction of an eleven (11) storey residential building consisting of approximately 100 residential dwelling units.
Applicant:
- Matthew McKay, DB Services of Victoria Inc.
Location:
- The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1681 is 2762 & 2768 Claude Rd as shown shaded on the plan.
COPIES of the complete proposed Bylaw and other material that the Council may consider in relation to the Bylaw may be viewed from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Monday, 1 May 2017 to Monday, 15 May 2017, inclusive, at Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8.
Please contact Grant Liebscher in the Planning and Subdivision Department at 250-478-7882 with any questions on this Bylaw.
Jim Bowden
Administrator
Event: Saturday, May 20, 2017 — Dave Dunnet Community Theatre
- Location: Oak Bay High School, 2121 Cadboro Bay Road
- Sponsored by: City of Langford; Goldstream News Gazette; Westside Instaprint; Keycorp Developments; Holiday Inn Express Colwood; Turner Land Development
Ticket information:
- General Admission $30N
- Advance
- Doors open 7:00 pm • Show starts 7:30 pm
- At the door
Tickets available (cash only) at these locations:
- Langford City Hall — 877 Goldstream Ave., Second Floor
- Ivy's Book Shop — 2188 Oak Bay Ave.
- Shoppers Drug Mart - Sooke — Evergreen Shopping Centre, #4000-6660 Sooke Rd.
- BiteZ Sandwich Bar — #10-310 Goldstream Ave.
- Langford Fire Rescue Hall #1 — 2625 Peatt Rd.
- Russell Books — 734 Fort St.
Bear Mountain / The Westin Bear Mountain Resort Community — Announcements
- NEW BELLA MENU — Chef Mahesh Bhambure and Executive Chef Mark Wadsworth launching a summer menu. Call 250.391.7171 to RSVP.
- SUNDAY NIGHT ROAST — Served from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Call 250.391.7171.
- FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS — 6-7 pm, $40 per person. Call 250.391.7171.
- MOTHER'S DAY - MAY 14 — Brunch or dinner buffet options. Call 250.391.7171.
News Article — January to April busy for auto thefts
All proceeds to go towards a scholarship to honour the memory of West Shore RCMP Constable Sarah Beckett
Common sense tips can help reduce the risk
According to West Shore RCMP, auto thefts have double from January to April compared to the same time period last year. BLACK PRESS FILE PHOTO
Rick Stiebel
News Gazette staff
Reports of vehicle theft and attempted theft of vehicles on the West Shore have doubled, compared to the same time frame last year.
The 23 thefts of vehicles and 13 attempted thefts between Jan. 1 and April 30 of this year marks a significant increase, said West Shore RCMP Cpl. Bob Pilot. In seven instances keys were used, and 14 of the 36 vehicles targeted had alarms, immobilizers or the doors were locked, noted Pilot, who works with the detachment's Crime Reduction Unit. Honda and Ford products were the most sought by thieves, he added.
"We are requesting the public's assistance in helping us solve these crimes because we know that there are people in the community who are responsible for those crimes," Pilot said. "We need people to come forward and help us target the small group of individuals who are responsible for the majority of our crimes."
The public can also play a role in crime reduction by following tips and best practices that can prevent the theft of vehicles, or theft from vehicles, Pilot said. Invest in a good anti-theft device, preferably a passive immobilizer, and use a steering wheel lock. Secure your license plates with bolts to avoid having them stolen and never leave spare keys in your vehicle. Do not set the "Home" function on your GPS to your home address. Use a nearby intersection instead, Pilot suggested.
If you have secured parking, always wait until the automatic gate has closed, and never leave your garage door opener in your vehicle. Park in open, visible areas and ensure your driveway is well lit.
"Do not leave any property in your vehicle or expect to find it missing when you return," Pilot said. "Thieves will break in for as little as a few coins or a cigarette lighter. If you must leave items in your car, secure them in the trunk because thieves routinely check the glove box and under the seats."
Typically, items stolen from vehicles include house keys, wallets, purses, credit cards, GPS units, passports, cash, clothing and sunglasses.
Pilot stressed that you should never leave personal identification in a vehicle such as a driver's license, financial documents or credit and debit information that reveal your identity because it can lead to identity theft.
"Often, thieves take only ID and credit cards from wallets or purses because the owner may not realize they are missing until much later," Pilot explained. "You should also record the serial number of all of your valuable items."
Pilot wants to remind people to always report any suspicious activity to the RCMP at 250-474-2264. If you have any information on auto theft, you can anonymously contact Crime Stoppers as well at 1-800-222-8477.
