Notice of Public Hearing – Bylaw No. 1920 (City of Langford)

News Article — Improvements flow into Sooke salmon hatchery

Senior levels of government have hooked up to reel in funding for improvements to support wild salmon in the Salish Sea at a hatchery in Sooke.

The federal and provincial governments announced on Aug. 8 that the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund is providing $920,000 to the Juan de Fuca Salmon Restoration Society for the project, which is scheduled for completion in March 2022.

The newly designed and enhanced facility will lead to the potential for better salmon stock assessment capability at Sooke River Jack Brooks Hatchery. The project will feature upgraded effluent treatment equipment, reduced power consumption and community engagement to protect wild salmon. The facility will be owned and operated by the Jun de Fuca Salmon Restoration Society, in partnership with the Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society.

The main components of the project are comprised of equipment to support the marking of hatchery fry to aid in identifying them in later stages of life. That will provide valuable scientific information to support the management and restoration of Pacific salmon. An effective aeration system customized for community-run hatcheries will be installed to ensure oxygen and nitrogen levels remain optimal for the holding of broodstock, which are mature salmon used in aquaculture for breeding purposes. The new aeration system is designed at a smaller, cost-effective, efficient scale than commercially developed systems. The effluent treatment system will ensure only clean water leaves the hatchery.

The project will also include strategies, methodology and cost-effective procedures for other hatcheries to follow in order to meet expanded requirements. There will be cross-cultural learning opportunities for volunteer stewards, as well as Indigenous and academic partners.

Lana Popham, B.C. Minister of Agriculture, said in a statement that the improvements to the hatchery recognize the important role wild salmon play in ecosystems and communities, and the efforts of volunteers devoted to helping salmon populations recover. “When people see salmon fry in the hatchery and fish swimming in the river, it helps them connect with the importance and value these remarkable fish bring to our province and oceans,” Popham noted. “I’m proud of our government’s investment in this project.”

Elida Peers, secretary-treasurer for the Juan de Fuca Salmon Restoration Society, said the facility will stand as a testament demonstrating the environmental legacy that can be produced when government funding and dedicated volunteers join forces to protect Pacific salmon.

The federal and provincial governments partnered in 2019 to help restore salmon habitats through the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund. The $143 million cost-shared fund targets salmon habitat restoration and protection, and ensures the province’s seafood and fish sector are positioned for long-term economic and environmental sustainability. About 40 projects have been supported through an investment of about $70 million so far.

Check out salmonforsooke.com for more on the Juan de Fuca Salmon Restoration Society, and sookesalmonenhancement.com for more on the Sooke River Jack Brooks Hatchery.

Rick Stiebel
News Staff, Goldstream Gazette

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING — Bylaw No. 1904 (City of Langford)

The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1904. 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 by electronic means in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, August 17, 2020, 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. 1904 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by adding the CC1, City Centre 1, Zone that will be applied to future applications to redevelop properties located within Langford’s City Centre Development Permit Area.

Applicant

City of Langford

Location

The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1904 is all properties within the City Centre Development Permit Area, Map 21 of Langford’s OCP.

PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will be held electronically, and not in-person. Information about how to connect to this meeting by phone may be found on the City’s Website: www.cityoflangford.ca

COPIES of the complete Bylaw and other material that the Council may consider in relation to the bylaw may be viewed online at: www.langford.ca, or made available upon request by emailing to planning@langford.ca or in writing to Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8 for the duration of the pandemic emergency. Please contact Lauren Mattiussi in the Planning Department at 250-478-7882 or by email at lmattiussi@langford.ca with any questions on this bylaw.

Braden Hutchins
Director of Corporate Services

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NOTICE (Storage Auction)

Notice is hereby given that on

August 18, 2020

West Shore U-Lock Mini Storage Ltd.
1621 Island Highway, Victoria BC

will sell the contents of the storage units listed below if the monies owed are not paid and contents removed from the premises:

• Lawrence McGuin — 2569B

West Shore U-Lock Mini Storage will list, at ONLINE public auction, the property heretofore stored at the above noted space by the above noted occupant, to the highest bidder. Notice is hereby given that the ONLINE Auction is being held on August 18, 2020 starting at 1 pm and ending on August 20, 2020 on or after 1 pm at www.ibid4storage.com

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News Article — Horgan catches a ride, hands out masks

Health officials are urging British Columbians to celebrate the upcoming long weekend safely while continuing to abide by physical distancing protocols as Western Canada has seen a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases.

Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, said Tuesday (July 28) the increase is “something we must keep a very close eye on,” and stressed Canadians must do their part by limiting social interactions.

“The fate of the flattening of the curve is still within each of our hands. If we don’t follow public health measures – have giant parties, crowds, not observing physical distancing or masking or hand hygiene in certain environments – then you are going to see this uptick.”

With top health officials urging residents to do their part, Premier John Horgan was out with masks in hand, reminding Greater Victoria residents to mask up when distancing isn’t possible. Horgan, who is the MLA for the Langford-Juan de Fuca riding, took his old bus route, offering masks to BC Transit passengers between Langford and Victoria.

“I haven’t had as many chances to connect with people on my old BC Transit route, but I wanted to hand out some masks to make it safer and easier for people. Thank you to everyone doing their part,” he wrote on his Facebook page.

BC Transit handed out masks at multiple Greater Victoria bus stops on July 20, part of a province-wide campaign, “Together We Ride,” which encourages transit users to wear masks while on board buses.

“The tag line ‘Together we ride’ reminds riders that safety is a collaborative effort and endeavours to foster an environment where riders are courteous and respectful,” stated BC Transit in a press release.

vnc.editorial@blackpress.ca
Goldstream Gazette

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