Public Notices / Newspaper Content (relating to Hockley Ave items)

Young bowler keeps family dynasty alive

For four generations, the Bull family has enjoyed bowling success and at the recent B.C. Ten Pin Provincial tournament, 11-year-old Cally Bull kept that tradition alive.

Winning eight out of 10 games, Bull became bantam girls singles provincial champion in her first-ever competitive bowling tournament and heads to Winnipeg to represent B.C. at Canadian Youth Championships, May 19 to 22.

Bull practiced at her home centre Langford Lanes after school every Monday to get ready for the tournament. Her work on picking up spares, in particular, proved valuable at the provincials, she said.

She is very excited to head to Winnipeg, both for the bowling and for the trip itself – it’ll be the first time she has flown.

Watching his daughter compete in provincials took Dan Bull back to his youth and the fond family memories he has from it.

Cally winning a provincial title brought a tear to Dan’s eye despite his best efforts, he said, and led to a lot of celebration once he passed the good news on to the family’s other bowlers.

The bantam champion’s success means a lot to more than just her family, however. Langford Lanes Youth League coach Brad Macdonald said Bull is the first provincial champion to come out of the league in nearly a decade.

The league typically has 25 to 30 youth registered and sent five others to the provincials along with Bull. Macdonald said there is always room for more bowlers, noting the league is aiming to grow next season, which begins just after Labour Day.

Youth aged five to 21 are welcome to join, and a week-long free trial is available to allow people to try out the sport.

Langford player makes splash in first college hockey season

Zosia Adamek is no stranger to sporting success, but even she was surprised at just how well her freshman season playing Div. 1 collegiate hockey in the U.S. went.

Not only did the 19-year-old forward from Langford help her Liberty University Lady Flames capture a fourth straight American Collegiate Hockey Association title March 20, finishing off an undefeated season, her “Freshman Line” was the highest-scoring in the conference – Adamek scored six goals and added 13 assists in 19 regular season games.

While her youth playing hockey, softball, soccer, lacrosse and doing figure skating on the West Shore provided an important foundation for her college hockey success, Adamek said her freshman season based in Lynchburg, Virginia wouldn’t have gone as well as it did if it weren’t for her teammates, friends and family.

She credited teammate Yannick Truter from North Saanich, who won the ACHA tournament’s most valuable player award for a second straight year, for providing important support.

Friends and teammates have been a big help in terms of settling in to life away from family on the other side of the continent, and for settling into her academics – she is studying zoology and aims to become a veterinarian.

Before landing at Liberty, Adamek briefly studied at and was set to play for Long Island University before the pandemic got in the way. She attended high school at Shawnigan Lake School in Mill Bay and played for their U-18 team.

With her freshman season in the books, Adamek is setting her sights on her next hockey objective: earning a letter on her jersey.

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
  2 May 2022, 5:30 pm

• Meeting Place
  City Hall Council Chambers, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue

• Bylaw No.
  2052

• Location
  829, 831, 835, and 839 Hockley Avenue 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) and Apartment (RM3) Zones to the City Centre (CC1) Zone to allow for a multi-family 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.

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

Newcombe Singers explore music from the old world and new on Mother’s Day

The Newcombe Singers celebrate Mother’s Day with Celtic Reflections and dance in Oak Bay this year.

Newcombe is a non-auditioned, mixed choir singing a variety of music in four parts.

A comfortable and friendly atmosphere allows members to sing according to individual abilities, develop personal and ensemble skills and have fun.

The choir, formed in 1967, performs a wide variety of musical genres and styles, with a mix of familiar and challenging pieces.

This Mother’s Day the focus is Celtic Reflections – Music from the Old World and New.

Choral director Erica Phare-Bergh and accompanist Robert Jan Dukarm lead the group through an afternoon of song, alongside a guest appearance by students of the O’Brien School of Irish Dance.

Celtic Reflections happens Sunday, May 8 at 3 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, 1701 Elgin Rd. Tickets are $20 at the door and from choir members. Children under 12 are free.

Visit newcombesingers.ca for more about the group.

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