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Newspaper/Public Notice Reproduction (includes Bylaw No. 1918 notice)
Newspaper clipping pages reproducing the public hearing notice and related community news; includes the public notice for Bylaw No. 1918.
Key facts
- Publication: Goldstream Gazette (December 2, 2020)
- Contains public hearing notice text for Bylaw No. 1918
- Image-dominant pages (advertisement/news layout)
Bald eagle recovering after squabble in the sky with another eagle
A bald eagle suffered extensive injuries after losing a territorial battle with another eagle in Greater Victoria.
BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin has been taking care of the female bird for the past week after a Greater Victoria resident spotted an eagle that crashed from the skies in early November.
“There’s a lot of power when these birds collide,” said Tara Thom, assistant manager at Wild ARC. “The injuries are so significant we can’t confirm whether she’ll make it.”
Thom said their staff have been checking on the adult female eagle every day and have noticed that she has made small signs of improvements. As of Tuesday, she was able to stand on her own, a feat she couldn’t do when staff brought her in a week ago.
While most eagles in their care only need a few days of peace and quiet before being released back into the wild, Thom pointed out that this certain eagle may be at the centre for a significantly longer time due to internal injuries.
The assistant manager said they are open to accepting donations for the eagle, as these birds are known to be expensive to take care of due to their diet and the amount of staff needed to take care of them.
Those interested in donating can head over to spca.bc.ca/donations/wild-arc/.
Aaron Guillen
News Staff
Glue traps inhumane: animal rehab staff
Wild ARC treats mouse found stuck to glue trap
Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre is asking people to stop using glue traps after a house mouse was brought in for care.
The BC SPCA’s wild animal branch says the little mouse was admitted into its care after a concerned member of the public found the critter stuck in a glue trap. The tiny patient arrived with patches of oil on his back and neck and had sparse fur on his rump where he was stuck to the trap.
Over the days of his rehabilitation, the mouse showed improvement, gaining an appetite and becoming more alert and responsive. The mouse was given several baths until the oily patches were gone.
“Glue traps are an inhumane method of pest control,” Wild ARC says. “Animals that are caught in traps can die a slow and painful death by starvation, dehydration and exposure.”
With a few weeks in care, staff were able to prepare the mouse for release into the wild.
The BC SPCA offers tips online for co-existing with wildlife and ethical methods for pest control, such as a using a snap trap inside of a locked box or in a wall to avoid harm to other wildlife.
Nina Grossman
News Staff
Wild ARC voted West Shore’s best non-profit
The rehabilitation centre treated nearly 3,000 animals in Metchosin last year
Known for rehabilitating raccoons, saving squirrels and mending mice, the B.C. SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) has been voted the West Shore’s favourite non-profit for the second year in a row.
The rehabilitation centre is open 365 days of the year, and in 2019 it treated 2,869 animals from all over Vancouver Island.
“Wild ARC would not have achieved this recognition if it weren’t for our incredible staff, volunteers, donors and the community support that helps us to do the work we do. This award is for all of you,” said Tara Thom, assistant manager of Wild ARC.
Most recently, Wild ARC was in the news for treating a Metchosin mouse found stuck to a glue trap.
“Animals that are caught in traps can die a slow and painful death by starvation, dehydration and exposure,” Wild ARC said.
Hosted by the WestShore Chamber of Commerce and the Goldstream Gazette, the Best of the WestShore Awards received over 34,000 votes across 44 categories this year. Due to the pandemic, the awards ceremony was presented online.
BC SPCA Wild ARC which rehabilitates raccoon and many other animals and birds, was named the public’s favourite non-profit organization in the 2020 Best of the WestShore awards, held online this year. (Photo Courtesy of Wild ARC)
It can be viewed at youtu.be/Em2V0aocSW0.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Bylaw No. 1918)
The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1918. 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, 7 December 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. 1918 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. 1918 from R1 (One-Family Residential) Zone and adding to the CC1 (City Centre 1) Zone to allow a 45 unit apartment building.
Applicant:
- Ben Gulbrandsen, Pacific Coast Land Company
Location:
- The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1918 is 840, 844 and 848 Orono 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 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 Julia Buckingham in the Planning Department at 250-478-7882 or by email at jbuckingham@langford.ca with any questions on this bylaw.
Braden Hutchins
Director of Corporate Services
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Bylaw No. 1933)
The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1933. 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, 7 December 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. 1933 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the zoning designation of a portion of the land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1933 from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone and adding to the RS1 (Residential Small Lot 1) Zone to allow for the subdivision of the property into three lots, two of which would be zoned RS1 and one of which would retain the current R2 zoning as well as the existing house.
Applicant:
- Rov Dosanjh
Location:
- The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1933 is 3235 Happy Valley Rd 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 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 Julia Buckingham in the Planning Department at 250-478-7882 or by email at jbuckingham@langford.ca with any questions on this bylaw.
Braden Hutchins
Director of Corporate Services
