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Site plan and property map
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Redefining the state of aging
Cont. from A10
Residents are entering nursing homes with more complex social and medical needs which have raised the level of care required at these facilities — even compared to just a decade ago. The highly critical peer-reviewed report commissioned by the Royal Society of Canada found in response to these challenges, hands-on care is now almost entirely given by unregulated workers including care aides and personal support workers. These employees receive the lowest wages in the health care sector, minimal formal training and are rarely part of the decision-making process.
The main issues Mackenzie sees are also in regards to staffing, including the number of hours of client receives, experience, training, cultural sensitivity and engagement.
And those issues aren't all fixed by having an adequate number of staff on site.
Who is providing care?
The LTC sector increasingly relies on unpaid care by family members and friends of residents. These caregivers are disproportionately women, who provide many different care activities. However, the report found society gives little attention to respite for these caregivers or to the negative effects of their caregiving burdens. Exacerbating this problem, by 2050, approximately 30 per cent of fewer close family members (spouses and adult children) will be available to give this much needed care. Relying on these caregivers less leaves the LTC sector especially vulnerable in a crisis, such as COVID-19.
Reports from Europe and now Canada found many preventable deaths occurred during the early waves of the pandemic and some were even from a lack of timely access to care, water, food or basic hygiene, not from COVID-19 itself.
"It epitomizes our failure ... this was more than a communicable disease crisis," the report states. "Canada has systematically failed to deal with the consequences of population trends in aging, dementia prevalence and fewer family caregivers for older adults."
Mackenzie echoed the sentiment of the report's authors, "COVID didn't break the system, COVID exposed the system."
While B.C. fared much better than other provinces — Ontario especially — she said B.C. is far from perfect.
How do we fix it?
The Office of the Minister of Seniors noted the federal government has been assisting provinces and territories to address these gaps to keep residents safe.
"Despite the improvements in many of the hardest-hit homes, significant work remains to address the challenges the virus poses to long-term care. The government of Canada is continuing to work with the provinces and territories to help address these issues."
But if nothing else is done immediately, staffing levels also need to be addressed. Authors of the report are urging the federal government to develop national standards for staffing and training.
"Canada's reality is that, without federal financial support, provincial and territorial governments are unlikely to have the resources for the high standards that our frail elderly deserve," they stated.
Along with staffing, Mackenzie noted the key to addressing shortfalls in the system is getting services into the community.
"We need to look at the supports leading up to long-term care," she said. "We don't have many who support assisted living."
Listening to seniors who want to stay in their communities, she said it's clear there must be supports and more flexibility to the proximity of these services will only improve. Mackenzie noted there is speculation COVID-19 will reverse this current trend.
But as the report stated, "We have a duty, a responsibility, and the ability to fix this — not just fix the current communicable disease crisis, but fix the sector that helped this crisis wreak such avoidable tragic havoc. We can restore trust."
Notice to Waive Public Hearing — Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1839 - 255 Caspian Drive
"Colwood Land Use Bylaw No. 151, 1989, Amendment No. 178 (RBCDS Zone Amendment), Bylaw No. 1839, 2020"
NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act, that Council of the City of Colwood has elected to waive the holding of the Public Hearing in relation to proposed Bylaw No. 1839, an amendment to the City of Colwood's Land Use Bylaw No. 151 1989, section 464(2) allows for the waiving of a public hearing in relation to zoning bylaws that are consistent with the municipality's Official Community Plan.
SUBJECT LANDS: See Appendix D below, more specifically these lands are described as Lot 57, Section 38, Esquimalt Land District, Plan EPP93482
PURPOSE: The general purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 1839 is to amend the RBCDS Zone to permit more than one Two Family Dwelling on one strata lot.
Council will consider giving third reading to the proposed Bylaw at its regular meeting of Council commencing at 6:30PM on Monday, September 28, 2020.
INSPECTION OF MATERIALS: The proposed bylaw and other related materials may be viewed online or in person from SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 through to SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 as follows:
in person by appointment only at City Hall, 3300 Wishart Road, Colwood between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding stat holidays. Call Pat Taylor (250)294 8145 to schedule an appointment
Small map showing subject lands and surrounding lots
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City of Langford — Notice of Public Hearing (Bylaw No. 1905 — 494 Goldstream Ave)
The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1905. 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 by the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL on Monday, 5 October 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. 1905 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. 1905 from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone and adding to the CC1 (City Centre 1) Zone to allow for the construction of a 6-storey mixed-use building that would consist of approximately 71 residential units and 175m^2 (1,900 ft^2) of office space on the ground floor.
Applicant: David McGrath, WA Architects
Location: The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1905 is 494 Goldstream Ave as shown shaded on the plan
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 made available upon request by emailing 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 Robert Dykstra in the Planning Department at 250-478-7882 or by email at rdykstra@langford.ca with any questions on this bylaw.
Braden Hutchins Director of Corporate Services
small plan showing 494 Goldstream Ave subject property
Photo of orca calf surfacing next to its mother J41
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Second calf this month confirmed among orca pod
Researchers plan to observe calf to evaluate its health
Ashley Wadhwani Black Press Media
Talia Goodyear and Lea Vanderweil were aboard the Orca Spirit Adventures earlier this week when they suspect a pregnant Southern Resident killer whale was nearby and giving birth to her newborn calf.
"It was an emotional time as we processed what was happening in front of us," Vanderweil said in a statement Friday (Sept. 25).
"It took a few minutes to realize what was actually happening, but then it was pure excitement realizing that it was a birth and the baby was very alive and boisterous."
Upon receiving photographs from the Pacific Whale Watch Association on Thursday, the Center for Whale Research has since confirmed the calf's mother is J41.
One of the center's field staffers, Mark Malleson, was able to see the whales known as J Pod — near Sheringham Point off Vancouver Island later on Thursday evening as they foraged for fish, but was unable to spot the calf himself.
In a statement, the research center said they will eagerly await to observe the calf in order to evaluate its health and hopefully determine its sex.
"We will reserve its alpha-numeric designation until it proves to be healthy when the pod returns to San Juan Sea waters," the center's said, adding that about 40 per cent of newborn calves do not survive their neonatal first few weeks.
This marks the second calf to be born this month.
In recent years, the number of Southern Resident killer whales have dwindled to just less than 80, sparking ample concern from coastal researchers on both sides of the border.
Sometimes, it can take biologists and researchers quite some time to confirm that a calf exists, because they have to be able to see the underbelly of the whale.
Just earlier this week, the center was able to confirm another calf, now named J57, was a male. It was born on Sept. 4. It is the second male calf to J55, or Talulah.
This newest calf — which hasn't yet been named — is the second calf birthed by J41, following the birth of J51 in 2010. J41 is believed to be roughly 15 years old.
Caption: J Pod's newest calf, born Sept. 24, surfaces next to its mother J41. (Talia Goodyear/Orca Spirit Adventures/Pacific Whale Watch Association)
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City of Langford — Notice of Public Hearing (duplicate)
The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1905. 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 by the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL on Monday, 5 October 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. 1905 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. 1905 from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone and adding to the CC1 (City Centre 1) Zone to allow for the construction of a 6-storey mixed-use building that would consist of approximately 71 residential units and 175m^2 (1,900 ft^2) of office space on the ground floor.
Applicant: David McGrath, WA Architects
Location: The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1905 is 494 Goldstream Ave as shown shaded on the plan
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 made available upon request by emailing 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 Robert Dykstra in the Planning Department at 250-478-7882 or by email at rdykstra@langford.ca with any questions on this bylaw.
Notice of Intention to Consider Issuance of a Temporary Use Permit — File: TUP20-0003 (890 Goldstream Avenue)
Council for the City of Langford gives Notice of Intention to consider issuance of a Temporary Use Permit at its Regular Meeting scheduled for 5:30 pm, Monday, 5 October 2020. This meeting is being held electronically and not in-person.
File: Temporary Use Permit No. TUP20-0003
Purpose: The purpose of the proposed Temporary Use Permit is to allow an after-school computer coding program for children.
Applicant: Jesse Bowness, Code Ninjas Westshore
Location: The land that is the subject of TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. TUP20-0003 is 890 Goldstream Avenue.
The purpose of this Notice is to acquaint the property owners and residents in the area with specifics of the proposed temporary use permit. We request that any written submissions be submitted by Wednesday, 30 September, 2020. The submissions will be distributed for Council's consideration. You may also speak at the Council Meeting of 5 October 2020 during the Public Participation.
COPIES of the complete Notice and other material that the Council may consider in relation to the temporary use permit may be made available upon request by contacting 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 Robert Dykstra in the Planning Department at 250-478-7882 or by email at rdykstra@langford.ca with any questions on this temporary use permit.
Braden Hutchins Director of Corporate Services
2nd Floor - 877 Goldstream Avenue - Langford, BC Canada - V9B 2X8 T - 250-478-7882 F - 250-478-7864
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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting — August 17th, 2020 (excerpt)
That Council proceed with the consideration of Temporary Use Permit TUP20-0003 at 890 Goldstream Avenue to allow a computer programing school for children for the period of three years, subject to the following terms and conditions:
a) That addressing for the three units be clarified and revised as required to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief prior to issuance of a business licence;
b) That the applicant will retain an Architect to supply the appropriate code analysis for the building change of use and to ensure code compliant fire separations and B.C. Building Code 2018 code requirements are met for the unit prior to a business licence being issued, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Inspector;
c) That the Temporary Use Permit be issued only to Jesse Bowness, doing business as Code Ninjas Westshore and not be transferred to any subsequent business or business owner should Jesse Bowness, Code Ninjas Westshore cease to operate.
CARRIED.
b) Variances Associated with Rezoning of 494 Goldstream Avenue from One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) Zone to City Centre (CC1) to Allow for a 6-Storey Mixed-Use Building
Staff Report (Planning)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE
That Council give 1st reading to Bylaw 1905 to amend the zoning designation of the property located at 494 Goldstream Avenue from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) to CC1 (City Centre); and
Authorize the Director of Planning to issue the following variances in the Form and Character Development Permit for 494 Goldstream Avenue:
a. That Section 6.57.06(2)(a) be varied to reduce the minimum exterior side yard setback from the required 4.0m to 2.0m.
b. That Section 6.57.06(2)(b) be varied to reduce the minimum interior side yard setback from the required 3.0m to 2.0m.
c. That Section 6.57.08(1) be varied to reduce the minimum distance of an unenclosed surface parking space to a lot line abutting a highway from the required 3.0m to 2.0m.
d. That Section 6.57.08(3) be varied to reduce the minimum landscaped area between surface parking stalls and rear lot line from the required 3.0m to 2.0m.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR WADE
