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Goldstream Gazette - Notice of Public Hearing (Bylaw No. 2044)
Newspaper advertisement/notice published in the Goldstream Gazette providing public hearing details for Bylaw No. 2044 and instructions for submissions and participation.
Key facts
- Publication: Goldstream Gazette (April 20, 2022 date on page)
- Meeting Date/Time referenced: 2 May 2022, 5:30 PM
- Instructions: written submissions accepted prior to 3 pm on the day of the Public Hearing; oral submissions allowed at the hearing
- Reference to agenda posted on Langford website
Goldstream Gazette - Notice of Public Hearing (Bylaw No. 2044)
Notice of Public Hearing
The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of the proposed Bylaw noted below. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard by presenting written submissions prior to 3 pm on the day of the Public Hearing or by making oral submissions at the Public Hearing. Please be advised that no submission 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 the public record.
| Meeting Date and Time | Meeting Place | Bylaw No. | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2022, 5:30 pm | City Hall Council Chambers, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue | 2044 | 2621 Sooke Road and 3260 Jacklin Road as shown shaded on the plan below. |
Purpose : To amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the zoning designation of the subject properties from the One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) Zone to the Residential Townhouse (RT1) Zone to allow for a townhouse development.
PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will be held electronically, and with limited in-person attendance. Information about how to connect to this meeting is indicated in the table below.
Teleconference
- 1-855-703-8985 (Canada Toll Free) OR
- 1-778-907-2071 (long distance charges may apply)
Meeting ID
- #886 4630 6785 – Zoom.us or Zoom app on your mobile device
Council will not answer questions about the proposal or proposed bylaw except to provide clarification. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for Council to hear the views and opinions of those members of the public who wish to make comments. Please have all your questions answered in advance of the Public Hearing by contacting the Planning Department as noted below.
The Agenda, including material that Council may consider in relation to the bylaw, will be posted to the City’s website: https://www.langford.ca/city-hall/agendas-and-minutes/ the Friday afternoon before the public hearing. Correspondence may be submitted by emailing planning@langford.ca or by writing to Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8. You may also contact the Planning Department at (250) 478.7882.
Marie Watmough
Acting Director of Corporate Services
Business owner searching for home for sponsored Ukrainian family
Justin Samanski-Langille
News Staff
A Greater Victoria business- man is attempting to bring a Ukrainian family fleeing the Russian invasion of their homeland to Canada, but he is looking for help to overcome a significant hurdle – housing.
Fred Aram, president and CEO of West Coast Applianc- es in Victoria, has been work- ing to sponsor the Chychuk family of Roman and Daryna, their young children Mykhai- lo and Savelii, and Daryna’s mother Tatiana.
The family is in neighbour- ing Poland, awaiting the green light to come to Canada and ensuring the pregnant Daryna is being cared for.
“First, we need to find them a place to live, and as you know in Victoria, finding a place for six to live is really a challenge,” said Aram. “Without having a home for them, I cannot even bring them here … right now. They want to get to a safe place to settle. They don’t know how the future will turn out, they never planned to leave their country, but they were forced to.”
Once housing with at least three bedrooms to accommo- date the family is secure, Aram said he would help the fami- ly through whatever the next steps will be to get them here. Once they arrive, Aram said he has a job waiting for Roman at his appliance business, and he is hoping the community will be able to help find work for Daryna and her mother.
They don’t speak English, so they too can help support their family as they establish roots in a new land. Aram said it was Roman’s application for work in Canada through a federal government website to help Ukrainians fleeing the war get to Canada, which first connected him with the family.
“It’s the smallest thing I can do. I will do whatever I can for people who need help,” said Aram. “If I went online to post a job and someone applied for it, I have to do whatever I can for them because it has come my way … I can just imagine myself being in their shoes, how desperate I would be, so I just want to do my duty as a human being.”
Aram said as an immigrant, he knows how daunting it can be for anyone to leave their home to start a new life in an unfamiliar land, making it even more important to him that he makes the process as easy as possible. While work offers, furniture, and other do- nations will be needed soon, he said none of it would be of much use if a home can’t be found first.
Aram said any home suitable for a family of that size would be welcome. He said he would guarantee the family could pay any rent in full each month to help alleviate any concerns potential landlords or donors may have.
Anyone able to help is asked to email admin@westcoastappliance.ca, visit Aram in person at the store, or contact him directly at 778-861-4175.
Penalty kick lifts Pacific FC over Halifax 2-1
Bailey Moreton
News Staff
A controversial late penalty helped Pacific FC made it three wins from three as they won 2-1 against Halifax Wanderers on Saturday.
PFC was frustrated for large stretches by the east coast team’s tough defence, in their last game at the Starlight Stadium for the next few weeks before an extended away stretch.
The game got off to a strong start for the home team, strong running from man-of-the-match midfielder Manny Aparicio allowed him to play the ball through to Alejandro Diaz, who dinked in a cross to Aparicio who had continued his run, allowing the midfielder to head home for his second goal of the season, and give Pacific a 1-0 lead.
PFC had the majority of the play, although couldn’t create many clear-cut chances. Pacific looked like they were going to go into half-time ahead until Halifax’s Cory Bent curled in a free-kick low past keeper Callum Iring’s right post.
Halifax showed strong defensive resiliency as Pacific continued to push for another goal.
PFC had a shout for a penalty waved away on 80 minutes after a scramble in the box saw Marco Bustos bundled over by a Halifax defender.
The ears of the referee were likely still ring- ing as Bustos was taken down in the box just three minutes later. While the referee judged that Halifax defender Obeng Tabi had fouled Bustos, replay appeared to show that Tabi played the ball.
In-form striker Diaz stepped up and slotted it home coolly to make the score 2-1. Diaz has now scored in each of Pacific’s games this season.
The Langford-based team head to Alberta next where they’ll play FC Edmonton on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
