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Seaplanes give flight to citys economic engine

Industry has business travellers, tourists to thank for high economic impact, says new study

Seaplanes coming into Victoria, the Black Ball Coho Ferry and the Clipper combined have a higher economic impact than the entire arts and culture sector in Greater Vic-toria, according to a local expert.

Brock Smith, a business professor at the University of Victoria, conducted a study on the economic impact of Harbour Air Sea-planes, West Coast Air and Kenmore Air in Victoria. Smith has previously done studies on the Clipper and the Coho.

The study looks at the spending of the seaplane operation themselves and then the spending of visitors to Victoria or to Greater Victoria that the seaplanes bring in, then uses a multiplier to demonstrate what impact that direct spending would have as it multiplies through the economy, said Smith.

Direct spending of seaplane operations, such as fuel and employee expenses, and the multipliers accounts for $8 million. Spending in the city by seaplane passen-gers generates almost $63 million in net income. In total, the economic impact is $70.1 million, said Smith.

Smith said about half of the seaplane pas-

sengers coming into Victoria are business travellers coming over for meetings, and the other half are tourists.

On average, seaplane passengers spend $272 per visit when they come to Victoria.

But about half of them are spending very

little because theyre not staying overnight, and the other half are spending quite a lot, on average close to $500 per stay, said Smith.

So the seaplane passengers that are staying overnight, theyre pumping a lot of

money into the economy in terms of hotels and restaurants.

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A smaller Kenmore Air seaplane taxis past an outgoing Harbour Air plane in the Inner Harbour heading towards the docks below the downtown core.

The seaplane passengers that are staying overnight, theyre pumping a lot of money into the economy in terms of hotels and restaurants.

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An abandoned, derelict apartment build-ing on Cook Street is finally coming down after years of concern from the city.

The three-storey building has not had tenants for 10 years, when the city had the building boarded up due to unsafe con-ditions posed by work without a permit, according to a July 2014 city council report.

Destruction of the building commenced last week, and appears to be going well, said Katie Hamilton, spokesperson for the City of Victoria.

The city has been satisfied with the work to date, she said.

In April 2013, the city ordered Robin Kimpton, owner of the Cook Street build-ing and many others in the city, to put up a fence around the property and board up the windows.

Last June, there was a fire in the building, causing extensive damage to the structure.

The building was deemed unsafe, and a structural engineer recommended it be demolished.

As of July, the city said Kimpton had not taken any action to deal with the unsafe conditions.

On July 24, the city gave Kimpton 60 days to obtain a building permit to remediate the unsafe conditions or demolish the building.

According to the city, public complaints are received in regards to the Cook street building on a regular basis, including com-plaints of squatters, vandalism and graffiti.

In September, the city gave Kimpton 30 days to demolish the building. While those 30 days have long since passed, Hamil-ton said progress had been taking place between then and now.

There were delays with the demolition date due to the environmental consultant being unavailable, Hamilton said.

Demolition is expected to be completed today (Dec. 5).

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The long derelict building at 2321 Cook St. is finally being torn down. The building, empty for a decade, was badly damaged in a fire last June. The building was deemed unsafe, and a structural engineer recommended it be demolished.


Officials probe Beacon Hill duck deaths

Conservationists are investigating the death of ducks in Beacon Hill Park.

A group of 20 ducks were found frozen in the parks Goodacre Lake on Tuesday, according to Katie Hamilton, City of Victoria spokesperson.

The incident is said to have happened on Monday night, when the lake froze over.

The City of Victoria shipped 16 of the ducks to Abbotsford for further inspection by B.C. Wildlife on Wednesday, said Hamilton.

Monday night temperatures reached a low of -5 C. Temperatures are not expected to go below freezing for the next week.

Lisa Helps officially sworn in as citys top politician yesterdayAndrea PeacockVictoria News

Lisa Helps was officially welcomed into city hall as the new mayor of Victoria yesterday.

And Helps is already get-ting down to work.

Helps said the most important order of busi-ness is establishing a stra-

tegic plan for the city by the end of February.

That guides everything, said Helps. Having a stra-tegic plan thats proactive, forward-looking and lays the ground for the next four years is a No. 1 priority. If we dont do that and we dont do it well, then were all [going to] be all over the map and not have any cohesion to our actions.

Along with the strategic plan, Helps also said she plans to deal directly with the Johnson Street Bridge and sewage treatment issues.

In terms of sewage, Helps said she has already started

to see if Victoria can work together with Oak Bay and Saanich.

With no construction on the Johnson Street Bridge since July, Helps said it is a matter of getting mediation out of the way and finished.

Its basically getting the project back on track and trying to reset the relation-ship between all the play-ers, she said. The process leading up to the awarding of the contract and the con-tract itself, in my opinion, didnt serve the city that well and so now thats the legacy Im left with and I have to deal with that.

In order to effectively

deal with these issues, Helps said it is important that both council members and the public are engaged in meaningful conversa-tions.

Its going to take a will-ingness to be open, particu-larly at the council table, said Helps. What I think it comes down to is creating a culture where everybody actually feels heard.

Helps said it is important to set that kind of tone from the beginning.

The election was, in some ways a reset but-ton for governance in the region, she said. I believe were in a new era in the

city of Victoria and in the region.

Helps said her goal dur-ing her time as mayor is to create opportunities for everyone in the city to prosper.

I see the city as a com-plex organism and there are no simple solutions to any of the things that face us. What we need to do is look for solutions that address all of the issues in their complexity, and I think that the people living the issues and the people in the community are in the best position to help us with that.

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Smith added that if there was a way to get those day-trip passengers to stay overnight, it would generate significantly more revenue for the city.

In a survey, Smith asked business travellers if they would come to Victoria even if there was no seaplane service, and 16 per cent of them said they would not come. Although many do not stay overnight, without those passengers, the eco-nomic impact would surely go down, said Smith.

In addition, Smith said the quantitative data does not account for the business that is being conducted by those travellers.

Theyre having business meetings, and the out-comes of those meetings is also contributing to our economy, [but we] cant really quantify that.

By comparison, Smith found previously that the Coho generates $124 million of economic activity and the Clipper generates about $59 million, put-ting seaplane operations in the middle..

Around 27,000 Harbour Air seaplanes land and take off in Victoria every year, said Randy Wright, executive vice-president of Harbour Air. In addi-tion, he said there are close to a quarter million passengers every year.

It has gone up a bit, with tourism being the main component of that, said Wright. Tourism was much better this year.

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New species of clam discovered

Royal B.C. Museum curator of invertebrates Melissa Frey is happy as a clam about her latest discovery.

Thanks to a sharp eye and a specimen found within in the museums collection, Frey has discov-ered a new species of clam which lives deep off the

coast of Vancouver Island.When I first saw the

specimen, I suspected it was special turned out there appeared to be no similar species from this coast in the existing taxo-nomic literature, suggest-ing that indeed this spe-cies was new to science,

Frey said.The clam, collected by Fisheries and Oceans

Canada at about 1,000 metres depth off of Quatsino Sound in 2004, is now a one-of-a-kind find.

The first telltale sign that the clam is unique is in its shell, which has unusual scalloping, or curved projections, on an edge.

Further unique traits not so plain to the naked eye were also identified by Dr. Graham Oliver, a bivalve expert at the National Museum of Wales, who, with Frey, co-authored a recent article in the journal Zootaxa announcing the new species.

The species scientific name, Ascetoaxinus quatsinoensis, is a tribute to both its curious shape and its home.

The discovery of a new species of marine inver-tebrate is rare; Frey estimates it occurs about twice per year for B.C. ecosystems.

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She did know someone. Genevive Bergeron, one of

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We were in choir together, band together, classes, said Reimer. We all hung out together, she said of the gradu-ating class of less than 50 stu-dents.

Dec. 6 marks 25 years since 14 young women were murdered while they attended school.

The massacre caused Par-liament to name Dec. 6 as a National Day of Action on Vio-lence Against Women. A day for Canadians to reflect on violence against women in our society,

and to consider women for whom violence is part of their daily reality at home, work or school, or in social environ-ments.

Its a shock that it happened to anybody, said Reimer over the phone, but simply because they were women.

Reimer said she tried not to let the events of Dec. 6 impact how she raised her three chil-dren. Its hard when she consid-ers the circumstances surround-ing the shootings.

Its not like you can do any-thing to be more safe, said Reimer. Youre in school doing what you want to do.

Violence against women has been at the forefront of the news lately with missing and mur-dered aboriginal women, and victims of violence at the hands of high-profile personalities.

Reimer doesnt think violence against women will be fully erad-icated in this generation. Sim-ply creating policy to correct it will not provide a solution, she said.

Reimer will be attending ser-vices at The First Metropolitan Church on Saturday (Dec. 6) at 1 p.m. The service will have repre-sentatives from different faiths, countries and backgrounds. Dianne de Champlain, commu-nity educator and volunteer program coordinator at Victoria Womens Transition House, will be the key speaker.

Violence is not a solution, said Reimer. It is not OK to blame the victim or attack some-one because of who they are.

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One in 25 people in Greater Victoria is affected by hoarding, or having excessive clutter.

Thanks to a team in Victoria, help is just a phone call away.

We estimate that there are approxi-mately 11,000 homes affected by hoarding in the region, so we know that a comprehensive approach to addressing mental health and com-munity safety can help to make a difference, said Madelaine Ross, clinical coordinator of mental health services at Island Health.

Formed by the Fire Prevention Officers Association, HEAT is a conglomerate of orga-nizations, including local fire departments, Island Health, SPCA and various non-profit organizations.

From the point of view of fire depart-ments, when you have so much property in a small area, we call that a fuel load. If a fire does occur, its very hard to put out because you have that much more fuel load in there, said Megan Sabell, inspec-tor with the Victoria Fire Department, add-ing that the fire will also burn much hotter and faster.

Its really dangerous for a firefighter to try and enter a suite like that.

There are also safety risks for the tenants, including making it dif-ficult for first respond-ers to get to them if they are having a medi-cal emergency.

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theres excessive clut-ter, it can [also] attract pests like mice and rats and then you start get-ting feces from those and theres other dis-eases that they carry which can contribute to health risks, said Sabell.

When someone phones the HEAT hot-line, Sabell said they will first determine which area of Greater Victoria the person lives in and then direct them to the appropri-ate fire department. Then the fire depart-ment will speak with the tenant about their situation.

A lot of what we do is education, just explaining to them the risks associated with

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phone call, fire depart-ment representatives will go to the residence and do an initial safety inspection.

Well make sure they have a working smoke alarm, check to see that theres noth-ing against any of their baseboard heaters [or] if theyre using space heaters that theyre using them safely.

Once any immedi-ate safety concerns are dealt with, Sabell said they will assign the ten-ant with some daily tasks. For example, tak-ing out a bag of recy-cling every day.

Then, the fire depart-ment will conduct re-inspections.

In some cases we do have some volunteers that can come in and help with the sorting and taking things out, said Sabell. Every case is different.

Although helping tenants clear out their clutter is important, Sabell said the best thing to do is to get therapy.

We can take your garbage away, but then that person is still there with the need or the want to keep collect-ing. Unless we can help them deal with that part, its just going to accumulate again, said Sabell. Its a matter of getting to the mental reason for the desire behind the action.

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Child poverty not a quick fix

Everyone is gearing up for the Christmas season, that wonderful time of year focused on giving. There are food drives collecting for the food bank, and campaigns of all kinds to help those in need, including toy drives trying to ensure all children have something waiting for them under the Christmas tree.

This is a great thing, and it is good-hearted people that both organize and contribute to them. But the best they can hope for, and it is a good goal, is to alleviate some of the need.

The sad fact is, the issue of child poverty is not going to be solved by a once-a-year campaign.

According to the annual report released by First Call, a coalition of advocacy groups, child poverty is on the rise in B.C. rather than declining. The B.C. Child Poverty Report Card says 153,000 children were living below the poverty line in this province in 2012. Last year, the report said 169,240 children. First Call set out 19 recommendations in their report with a goal of reducing the provincial child poverty rate to seven per cent by 2020.

The recommendations cover a range, from raising the minimum wage to increased child tax benefits and rescinding cuts to Employment Insurance. But what they all have in common is the need for provincial and federal governments to address the problem.

Back in 1989 yes, 25 years ago all political parties in the House of Commons collectively vowed to end child poverty in a decade.

Were still waiting. And, obviously, its not an easy solution to come by, but when we see the enormity of the problem of child poverty, it is clear it is time for upper levels of government to join in the fight to make some long-term change.

We cant wait another 25 years.

YOUR VIEW

Terry Fox Day? Fox is ancient history. Lets have a special day to honour someone more current and definitely worthy of a special day.

I am definitely not talking about Stephen Harper, Christy Clark or John Horgan. I am talking about someone local who has been doing something good for society for approximately two-thirds of her life now.

I am referring to Jeneece Edroff. She was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis at age three and chose to give back at age seven with a simple penny drive that has raised over $1 million.

Jeneece should be a role model for us all, so let us have a Jeneece Edroff day.

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Royal B.C. Museum still offers exhibits

Re: Museum rated best in Canada (News, Nov. 21)

Some decades back, before the Royal Ontario Museums architect got the green light to transform the building, I made a last visit.

The shock inspired a question or two: What happened to all my favourite exhibits?

A doorkeeper replied: Oh, That. The Board stuffed them into crates. The artifacts are safer in boxes than where people can actually see them.

What happened to the space

upstairs? Oh, right. Did you see the huge expanded Members Lounge? Impressive, no?

Asked about the philosophy behind the new look, he described it as pay lots more, get far less.

Here? Why was the Royal B.C. Museum recognized with another Travellers Choice award?

Among other things, we still have a museum, one not pretending its housed in a building relocated from another planet.

Call it old-fashioned, but our museum still offers several floors of exhibits for all to see.

If a building is designated a museum I doubt that travellers desire an opportunity to wander about inside an over-sized psychotropic-inspired drug store offering miniscule displays.

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Letter-writer got it half right

Re: Mayors good intentions paved way to defeat (News, Nov. 26)

Letter-writer Gordon Pollard has it half right. Victorias outgoing mayor, Dean Fortin, is a very decent, hard-working and well-intentioned man who performed admirably as executive director of the Burnside Gorge Community Centre and as a city councillor. His generosity and passion will be missed.

Where Pollard misses the mark

is with regard to Mayor Fortins handling of the big-ticket issues.

Unlike those in the chair before him, Fortin faced the issue of the citys seriously deteriorating infrastructure, including the Johnson Street Bridge.

Although the politicians of today may use this project for their own gain, the reality is that future generations of Victorians (including taxpayers, mayors and councillors) have Fortin to thank for directing overdue attention to some of our citys most critical and least politically rewarding projects.

On affordable housing, pipelines and oil-tankers, city parks and green-space, Canada Post taking away services, a vibrant downtown core boasting a population boom to over 7,000 people and on transportation; Mayor Fortin got the big and small ticket items right.

We can only hope that the incoming elected officials in all jurisdictions have the same courage and foresight as Dean Fortin.

Ryan PainterVictoria

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Child poverty not a quick fix

Everyone is gearing up for the Christmas season, that wonderful time of year focused on giving. There are food drives collecting for the food bank, and campaigns of all kinds to help those in need, including toy drives trying to ensure all children have something waiting for them under the Christmas tree.

This is a great thing, and it is good-hearted people that both organize and contribute to them. But the best they can hope for, and it is a good goal, is to alleviate some of the need.

The sad fact is, the issue of child poverty is not going to be solved by a once-a-year campaign.

According to the annual report released by First Call, a coalition of advocacy groups, child poverty is on the rise in B.C. rather than declining. The B.C. Child Poverty Report Card says 153,000 children were living below the poverty line in this province in 2012. Last year, the report said 169,240 children. First Call set out 19 recommendations in their report with a goal of reducing the provincial child poverty rate to seven per cent by 2020.

The recommendations cover a range, from raising the minimum wage to increased child tax benefits and rescinding cuts to Employment Insurance. But what they all have in common is the need for provincial and federal governments to address the problem.

Back in 1989 yes, 25 years ago all political parties in the House of Commons collectively vowed to end child poverty in a decade.

Were still waiting. And, obviously, its not an easy solution to come by, but when we see the enormity of the problem of child poverty, it is clear it is time for upper levels of government to join in the fight to make some long-term change.

We cant wait another 25 years.

YOUR VIEW

Terry Fox Day? Fox is ancient history. Lets have a special day to honour someone more current and definitely worthy of a special day.

I am definitely not talking about Stephen Harper, Christy Clark or John Horgan. I am talking about someone local who has been doing something good for society for approximately two-thirds of her life now.

I am referring to Jeneece Edroff. She was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis at age three and chose to give back at age seven with a simple penny drive that has raised over $1 million.

Jeneece should be a role model for us all, so let us have a Jeneece Edroff day.

Andre MollonLangford

Royal B.C. Museum still offers exhibits

Re: Museum rated best in Canada (News, Nov. 21)

Some decades back, before the Royal Ontario Museums architect got the green light to transform the building, I made a last visit.

The shock inspired a question or two: What happened to all my favourite exhibits?

A doorkeeper replied: Oh, That. The Board stuffed them into crates. The artifacts are safer in boxes than where people can actually see them.

What happened to the space

upstairs? Oh, right. Did you see the huge expanded Members Lounge? Impressive, no?

Asked about the philosophy behind the new look, he described it as pay lots more, get far less.

Here? Why was the Royal B.C. Museum recognized with another Travellers Choice award?

Among other things, we still have a museum, one not pretending its housed in a building relocated from another planet.

Call it old-fashioned, but our museum still offers several floors of exhibits for all to see.

If a building is designated a museum I doubt that travellers desire an opportunity to wander about inside an over-sized psychotropic-inspired drug store offering miniscule displays.

E. RandomVictoria West

Letter-writer got it half right

Re: Mayors good intentions paved way to defeat (News, Nov. 26)

Letter-writer Gordon Pollard has it half right. Victorias outgoing mayor, Dean Fortin, is a very decent, hard-working and well-intentioned man who performed admirably as executive director of the Burnside Gorge Community Centre and as a city councillor. His generosity and passion will be missed.

Where Pollard misses the mark

is with regard to Mayor Fortins handling of the big-ticket issues.

Unlike those in the chair before him, Fortin faced the issue of the citys seriously deteriorating infrastructure, including the Johnson Street Bridge.

Although the politicians of today may use this project for their own gain, the reality is that future generations of Victorians (including taxpayers, mayors and councillors) have Fortin to thank for directing overdue attention to some of our citys most critical and least politically rewarding projects.

On affordable housing, pipelines and oil-tankers, city parks and green-space, Canada Post taking away services, a vibrant downtown core boasting a population boom to over 7,000 people and on transportation; Mayor Fortin got the big and small ticket items right.

We can only hope that the incoming elected officials in all jurisdictions have the same courage and foresight as Dean Fortin.

Ryan PainterVictoria

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and comments. Letters to the editor should discuss issues and stories that have been covered in the pages of the News. Email comments to: [email protected]. All letters must include your name and daytime telephone number..

We need a day for Jeneece

VIEWPOINTPenny Sakamoto Group PublisherOliver Sommer Associate Group PublisherKevin Laird Editor The Victoria News is published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd., 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4. Phone: 250-381-3484. Fax: 250-386-2624. Web: www.vicnews.com

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COMMUNITYNEWSIN BRIEF

Winter coat drive helps the needy

Winter is here and many people in Victoria are without a warm jacket.

Casual Labour Pools Winter Coat Drive is now underway and looking for donations of new or clean and gently used winter coats.

Hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, socks, blankets and sleeping bags are also needed.

Every donation is given away for free.

Donations can be dropped off at Cool Aids Casual Labour Pool, 1509 Douglas St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Jan. 9.

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Victorians and visitors alike will be celebrating the holiday season with a series of events aimed at spreading cheer with a Royal B.C. Museum twist.

On Sunday (Dec 7), warm up for your door-to-door carolling by bringing family and friends to gather under the Centennial Caril-lon at the Royal B.C. Museum at 4:30 p.m., to join together in song and holiday cheer.

Provincial carillonneur Rose-mary Laing will climb the 75 stairs to the top of the carillon to play holiday favourites, while the crowd below joins in, led by the Newcombe Singers. Hot choco-late and cookies will help to make the season bright and at the end of the 45-minute set, the carillon will be lit up for the holidays.

Father Christmas will visit the museums Old Town to accept holiday wishes and have photos taken with the young ones from Dec. 5 to 21, on Fridays, Satur-days and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visiting with Father Christmas is included in admission or mem-bership and photos are by dona-tion. Visitors are also encouraged to share their photos with Father Christmas on Twitter with the #RBCMSanta hashtag.

For a look at a more traditional Christmas, visit the museums Helmcken House for an old-fash-ioned Christmas.

Step through the doors of the oldest house in British Columbia, still on its original site, and experi-ence what Christmas would have been like in Victoria more than 100 years ago. Decorations, music and first-hand accounts will take you back to Christmas past.

Helmcken House Old-Fash-ioned Christmas runs from Dec. 20 to Jan. 4 and is included with regular museum admission or by donation.

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The Celebration of Lights is joining forces with CFB Esquimalt to Light up Esquimalt and Celebrate the Holiday Season. With the NEW parade route for the Celebration of Lights the public can enjoy Nadens Holiday Village and the Townships light up and celebration all in one night!

Parade Directions: Starts at 6pm by the Canex

building at CFB Esquimalt.

Public welcome to enter the base

at the main gate on Admirals and

Woodway.

Parade winds its way up Sturdee

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Parade Directions: Starts at 6pm by the Canex

building at CFB Esquimalt.

Public welcome to enter the base

at the main gate on Admirals and

Woodway.

Parade winds its way up Sturdee

St to Esquimalt Rd

Turns left on Esquimalt Roadcontinues through the Esquimalt

Shopping Plaza to the rear of the

Archie Browning Sports Centre.

CFB Esquimalt Note: For those visiting Naden please

make sure you have picture ID.

Children under 16 are to be

accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Live music with the Jason Buie

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Lions View the parade floats

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Gingerbread families are helping build real homes for families in

Victoria.Until the end of

December, Good Earth Coffeehouse is selling packages of its rich, soft gingerbread cook-ies in support of Habi-tat for Humanity.

The cookie sales directly affect our com-munity, said Nicole Baker, assistant man-ager of the Royal Jubi-lee Hospital location of Good Earth. And theyre really good.

Good Earth will donate $1 from each three-member cookie family sold to support the four-unit town-home project being built at 4000 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Habitat for Humanity expects to have four families move into their new homes by this summer.

Sales have exploded in the last four years, said Good Earth co-founder Nan Eskenazi of the cookies. They are really delicious and they connect our cus-tomers to a charity that does good things right in the community.

Last year, cookie sales reached 6,000, but this year Good Earth wants to sell a record 10,000 cookie packages.

The Royal Julibee Hospital and Uptown locations of Good Earth are selling the cookie families for $6.75 each.

You can also order your gingerbread families online at goo-dearthcafes.com/gin-gerbread-families.

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Good Earth Coffeehouse assistant manager Nicole Baker holds up two of the gingerbread cookie packages the cafe is selling to support Habitat for Humanity at its Jubilee Hospital location. The cookies are also available at the Uptown store.

Good Earth Coffeehouse offers gingerbread families as Christmas charity

More than 100 years after opening,BrownsThe Florist isnt resting on itslaurels, the oristrecently won Best Flower Shopin Victoria, Best Flower Shop on the Peninsulaand was voted a nalist for Best New Business on theWest Shore by the West Shore Chamber of Commerce.

I think its fantastic to see a locally owned business doing well in all three markets, says owner Natasha Crawford, a strong supporter of local business. Honestly, were beyond thrilled and humbled that Victoria and Sidney continue to love their Browns shops, and just so excited to see the West Shore community embrace us. Q: Browns is more than 100 years old. What is the secret to its success? Its a number of things. First and foremost, its due to the amazing people who work here. I think I can speak for all of us when I say we love our jobs, and we see that re ected back to us. Most of our team have been here a long timesix of them for over 15 years, two for more than 30, and almost everyone else for over ve. Knowing our customers and creating something that helps them convey a feeling is a huge joy for us. Our managers empower the entire team to provide excellent customer service. Staff are encouraged to treat every order as if it were the only one of the day which is great on every level. We are always looking at how we can improve. Part of that was expanding to the West Shore which allows us to have owers delivered almost anywhere from Sidney to Sooke before noon. Q: You are very committed to the community. As a small business, how do you make it a priority? For starters, we use our advertising budget! We spend over 50 per cent of our ad dollars in support of community fundraisers and events. I also support organizations with my time, like the BIA in Sidney, the Harbourside Rotary Club and Think Local First Victoria. We choose to support local businesses, such as ower growers on the Island, Eurosa Gardens and Mt. Newton Greenhouses. They employ local people and they work hard to get the freshest owers possible. They care where and how the owers are grown, which is important to us. We buy over 75 per cent of our owers in BC. This is good for the economy and the environment as Canadian regulations mean fewer pesticides. When we cant support local we buy Fair Trade from around the world. Q: Each of your stores produce just one bag of trash every two weeks. How do you do it? Compost, compost, compost and recycle, recycle recycle! Q: With the holiday season upon us, what is the trend for Christmas decor? For decor, Classic Christmas colours, white, red and green, are always beautiful. This year gold is big and were also seeing the natural trend in decor, which reminds me of a rustic lodge at Christmas. Q: Why are oral arrangements a great gift for the holidays? An arrangement touches many of the senses. It makes a home look and smell like Christmas fresh evergreen pine, cinnamon and paper white owers. And there is so much thoughtfulness that goes in to a oral piecethe work of farmers, pickers, orists. In a modern society like ours, its nice to nd something that was handmade and cared for. Browns The Florist wishes you and your family a warm and festive holiday season. Thank you for shopping local, and supporting the local economy.

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Esquimalt ready to flip switch for annual light upKevin LairdVictoria News

Esquimalt is ready to light up for Christmas.

The Esquimalt Celebration of Lights takes centre stage on Sunday (Dec. 7) with its annual light up.

It all begins at 6 p.m. with a parade that starts at the Dockyard parking lot at Lyall and Canteen streets and winds its way along Esquimalt Road to Archie Browning Recreation Cen-tre.

More than 40 floats are expected in this years parade including participa-tion from Canada Post, Country Gro-cer, Esquimalt Fire Department, Vic-toria Police, Department of National

Defence and, of course, Santa.The parade ends at Archie Brown-

ing Recreation Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd., where children can meet Santa. There will be plenty of entertainment with Happy the Penguin, the Jason Buie Band and food and treats cour-tesy of Esquimalt Lions Club.

Rainbow Kitchens will also be con-ducting a food drive.

This year the Celebration of Lights changed the event to Sunday night from Tuesday in the hopes of attract-ing more families and the hope of par-ticipation of the Independent Equip-ment Owners Association, which par-ticipates in the regional light parade the night before.

Were asking the independents hold on a day, come into our parade and really light it up. Were trying to make the parade longer, said co-organizer Lorne Argyle.

Celebration of Lights started nine years ago when Dino Fiorin won-dered why Esquimalt wasnt follow-ing the lead of other cities that lit up

their communities for Christmas.Fiorin headed up the committee

and has remained its chairman ever since.

The committee fundraises through-out the year and donates the money back to the community to purchase more lights and decorations. In the early days, only a few blocks were lit up, recalled Fiorin. Now, lights and decorations run from the Victoria West/Esquimalt border to Admirals Road.

Its a community effort, Fiorin said, and we love our community.

For more on the Esquimalt Celebra-tion of Lights, please go online to cel-ebrationoflights.com.

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Celebration of Lights takes centre stage Sunday with parade, entertainment and a visit from Santa

Dont miss itn WHAT: Esquimalt Celebration of Lights

n WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m. Starts with parade along Esquimalt Road ends at Archie Browning Recreation Centre with entertainment, visit with Santa.

Decked out in colourful lights and decorations, cyclists will be riding the streets of Victoria, rais-ing awareness of the importance of lighting up.

The 17th annual Terry van Fleet Memorial Christmas light ride is set for Dec. 13.

We try to support this notion of lighting up and being aware of bicycles, but in a fun way, said Jane van Hoorn, Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition rides committee secretary.

The ride commemorates van Fleet, who was struck and killed by a pickup truck driver as he rode, with lights on, along Blanshard Street in 1998.

The ride, which attracts anywhere from 52 to 100 cyclists annually, is a two-hour round-trip through the lit-up neighbourhoods of the city.

Riders must have rear and front safety lights at least, and can also decorate their bikes for extra holiday cheer.

The Christmas ride starts at Oaklands Commu-nity Centre at 1-2827 Belmont Ave. Registration begins at 6 p.m., and the ride runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free refreshments will be available at the community centre, along with door prizes after the ride. There is a suggested $5 donation.

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New Years Resolution: Hot rides and buys for 2015Here are what I consider to be five important cars for 2015.

Mazda MX-5Over the last few years Mazda has been introducing vehicles with its new Skyactiv technology but there is one car that will signify the culmination of all the things Mazda does well, the next generation MX-5 (Miata). The MX-5 will come in 2015 as a 2016 model and all eyes are on Mazda to see what it can deliver. The bodywork is more dramatic and having seen it in person, the dimensions look fanatic but the new front grille might take a while to adapt too. The two-seat cockpit is roomier, thanks to a wider body and longer wheelbase but the overall length is 105mm shorter and 20mm lower. The 2.0L Skyactiv direct injection 4-cylinder will power this lightweight car and power will go to the rear wheels though a 6-speed manual transmission. Engine output has not been announced, neither has the price, but expect the car to be competitive with the 2015 model on price.

Ford ExplorerThe sixth generation Ford Explorer will arrive in 2015 as a 2016 model, now with new 2.3L EcoBoost engine available on the base and XLT trim. This replaces the older 2.0L Ecoboost and provides a 270hp, a 13 per cent bump over the last version. The 290hp 3.5L V6 is carried over but the Sport trim and new Platinum trim will be fitted with the 365hp Ecoboost V6. Ford claims that styling is the number one purchase consideration so the shape was retained but new grille and LED headlamps help refresh the look.

This sixth generation Explorer marks the 25th anni-versary of the iconic SUV, with over 350,000 sold in Canada so far.

2015 Jeep RenegadeThere is no question that the merger of Fiat and Chrysler has helped to introduce many new vehicles. The small car segment is a perfect example; the Fiat

500 and its variations has been a plus for Chryslers bottom line. Built in Europe on the Fiat 500L platform, this smaller Jeep Renegade replaces the Compass and Patriot models. Powered by either a 160hp, 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder or a larger 184hp, 2.4L 4-cylinder, Jeep claims that this compact crossover is still a capable vehicle because of two available all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems.

The standard models will be available with front-wheel-drive (FWD), with either a 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic transmission. Styling is all-American; the signature Jeep grille is mar-ried perfectly into the boxy design, as too are other Jeep styling cues. The interior is has a rugged, yet upscale design that features all of Jeeps latest technology, including the award winning Uconnect infotainment system. Pricing has not been announced but expect it shortly as it is due at dealerships very soon.

Honda HR-VComing in 2015 is another SUV, smaller than the CR-V, helping to define the new subcompact SUV market. This little runabout is built off the excellent Honda Fit platform and will include many of the features that make that car a standout. The first is the interior of the HR-V. It will also feature Hondas Magic Seats that flip

and fold for amazing versatility. The same 1.8L 4-clinder engine with 138hp will power this vehicle, either with FWD or AWD, through a continuously variable trans-mission or 6-cpeed manual. Pricing will be introduced closer to the introduction this coming spring. Built in Mexico, the HR-V will give Honda the same leg up that the original CR-V did for the small SUV segment.

Chevrolet VoltIt might surprise many people that the best selling electric car in Canada is the Chevrolet Volt, not the sexy Tesla Model S. There are many reasons for this, mainly the fact that the Volt provides all-electric transporta-tion for 65 kms but with the aid of a small 4-cylinder generator to extend the range over 300 kms. This car has all of the upside of an electric car with none of the range limiting restrictions. In 2015, Chevrolet will intro-duce the second generation of Chevrolet Volt, one that hopes to improve on the usability of the car in terms of comfort and electric driving range. General Motors will showcase the next generation car in January at the Detroit Auto Show and the companys CEO has stated that the new car will store more energy in its battery pack with fewer cells, yet go further on a charge. General Motors claims that 80 per cent of current Volt owners commute entirely on electric power, so any improvement to range will help increase this number. The Volt isnt a huge volume seller for General Motors but this new model will help the company to showcase what it can do technologically. General Motors has the capability to produce some the most advanced cars on the road.

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By Alexandra Straub

When it comes to picking a shade to best represent your vehicular product, sometimes silver or a black just wont do.There were some standout hues on vehicles displayed at the recent LA Auto Show, goodness knows which, if any of them, will make it your local showrooms. Here are a few vehicles that not only had flair, but the paintwork to match.

2015 Ford EdgeIf the name Electric Spice doesnt grab your attention, then the actual colour itself will. You could label it as bright gold. But not a gaudy gold. Yes, its bright, and probably will repulse some crossover shoppers, but it doesnt look half bad on the 2015 Ford Edge.

2015 Chevrolet Spark Lime and Electric Blue are just some

colours you will find on Chevrolets pint-sized cars. While they might not attract your gaze because of their size, they can certainly catch your eye because of their electrifying tones.

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLAWhile you might not be able to option your new Mercedes-Benz GLA out with this paintwork, its pretty darn cool. Mr. Brainwash, an LA-based but world-renowned street artist, part-nered with Mercedes-Benz to create a one-of-a-kind GLA crossover that toured eight cities. Aside from it being awesome, you can see that the paint literally got everywhere. 2015 Dodge Charger and ChallengerDont call me baby, even if it might be blue. The head-turning colour Im referring to is the B5 Bly that was draped over Dodges two new models: the Challenger and Charger. You can see it from miles away, and whether you option it out on the sedan or coupe, youre bound to get some

attention. Thats if your HEMI isnt doing its job!

2015 Nissan JukeLove it or hate it, the Nissan Juke is here to stay. And rightfully so. If you can get past its quirky looks, its quite a fun vehicle to drive. But what would a Juke be without some exterior zest? For 2015, it is redesigned and offers a long list of standard tech features, more connectivity and importantly, a way to stand out in the crowd. With Nissans Color Studio, Juke owners can find nearly unlimited color per-sonalization for their new ride.Grey and orange, anyone?

Lexus LF-C2 ConceptI think the metallic sunbeam-like yel-low speaks for itself, dont you think?

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Chrysler 200 (starting MSRP $19,945)Chrysler stunned the marketplace with the introduction of its completely new 200 Sedan, resetting benchmarks for style, panache, and performance within a fiercely competitive segment. And with a starting MSRP of just $19,945, the 200 undercuts many of its competitors, yet its real strength is found in its range of trim levels and power options. The base engine is a 2.4L four-cylinder affair that feeds 184 horsepower to the front wheels through a segment-exclusive nine-speed automatic transmission. Going upscale in the 200 brings with it Chryslers powerful 295 horsepower Pentastar 3.6L V6 engine paired with the nine-speed autobox and all-wheel-drive traction. Standard features include eight airbags, Keyless Enter n Go, and Chryslers Uconnect 3.0 multimedia centre. Options include Blind Spot Monitor-ing, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, and Active Park Assist. With four distinct trim levels, the Chrysler 200 can match the wherewithal of many pocket-books while employing the latest in safety and technology to deliver an affordable upscale driving experience.Fuel Economy:2.4L I-4 10.2L/6.4L100km city/highway3.6L V6 12.4L/7.5L100km city/highway

Acura TLX (base MSRP $34,900) The four-door Acura TLX Sedan replaces the former TSX and TL sport sedans, merging their respective strengths into a single product positioned as the brands mid-level contender. With a base sticker of $34,900, the TLX delivers plenty of sport-inspired luxury built around a 206 horsepower 2.4L four-cylinder power plant fused to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Propulsion is directed frontward unless the V6 Technolo-gy Package and Acuras Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive system with torque vectoring are opted for. In which case, all four wheels share in 290 horsepower produced by the 3.5L SOHC i-VTEC mill. A sophisticated nine-speed automatic transmission further contributes to the engaging performance of the V6-powered TLX. In addition to a more rigid body structure, the TLX provides increased safety and collision avoidance with the use of technology such as Jewel Eye LED headlights, Lane Departure Warn-ing, Forward Collision Warning, and Blind Spot Information with Cross Traffic Warning. Comfort and convenience essentials include the availability of premium 10-speaker au-dio along with voice-activated navigation.Fuel Economy: 2.4L I-4 9.6L/6.6L/100km city/highway3.5L V6 11.2L/6.9L/100km city/highway

Audi A3 (base MSRP $31,100) Looking remarkably like the highly success-ful Audi A4 Sedan despite casting a shadow 245mm shorter, the new A3 Sedan is sure to capture the attention of entry-level Audi buyers that scorn the A3s hatchback design despite the vehicles praiseworthy

driving dynamics and general practicality. Pricing for the new A3 Sedan starts at $31,100 with the 170 horsepower 1.8L TFSI I-4 power plant turning the front wheels through the auspices of Audis six-speed S tronic automatic gearbox. Upping the ante to $35,900 secures a 220 horsepower 2.0L TFSI I-4 connected to all four corners via Audis quattro all-wheel-drive technology. Diesel power is also available in the A3 Se-dan, though paired only with front-wheel-drive. Option combinations include Audis Styling Package, Navigation Package, and their sport-oriented S line Package. Audi has always been a technology leader, and the A3 Sedan shares in that reputation with a vast array of onboard safety and protection systems.Fuel Economy: TBD

Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sedan - C400 Sedan (base MSRP C 300 $43,000 - C400 $51,400)Despite slotting beneath the venerable E-Class in the Mercedes-Benz hierarchy of sedans, the new C-Class Sedan takes on a notably formal appearance and a more upscale demeanor for 2015. Its also lighter and more powerful thanks to the extensive use of aluminum and a pair of revised engines. The C 300 receives a turbocharged 2.0L I-4 power plant capable of 241 horsepower. Need more oomph? A 3.0L twin-turbo V6 places 329 horsepower under the hood of the C 400. Both engines feed all four wheels through Mercedes-Benzs 4MATIC all-wheel-drive technology. The sole use of 4MATIC is a Canadian-market exclusive. Along with new sheet metal and a lavishly-appointed cabin, the C-Class is equipped with the latest generation of COMMAND by Mercedes-Benz. This highly sophisticated infotainment/navigation system is lifted directly from the S-Class flagship. Audiophiles will appreciate the availability of Burmester surround-sound audio components, which are hand-made in Germany. Fuel Economy: C 300 10.9L/7.5L/100km city/highway C 400 11.1L/8.4L/100km city/highway

BMW 228i M235i (base MSRP 228i $36,000 - M235i $48,750)Reminiscent of the legendary 1968 BMW 2002 Coupe, todays 228i and M235i Coupes combine the outstanding driving dynamics of the stubby BMW 1-Series Coupe, which they replace, with a sleeker, more aggressive interpretation of the iconic brands ethos. The 228i is the tamer of the pair, but with 241 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, its 2.0L twin-turbocharged I-4 engine delivers highly spirited performance nonetheless. If outright exhilaration is the target, the M235i is the ticket. Its twin-tur-bocharged 3.0L I-6 mill produces 322 horse-power and 332 lb.-ft. of endless torque. For true driver-oriented motoring, both vehicles can be fitted with a 6-speed manual gear-box in place of the new 8-speed automatic transmission. BMWs xDrive all-wheel-drive traction is also available, but can only be paired with the automatic transmission. With the availability of a manual gearbox backed by a choice of turbocharged power plants, the new BMW 2-Series may just be the ultimate driving machine.Fuel Economy:228i 9.1L/5.6L/100km city/highwayM235i 11.2L/7.1L/100km city/highway

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PULL QUOTE: With four distinct trim levels, the Chrysler 200 can match the wherewithal of many pocketbooks while employ-ing the latest in safety and technology to deliver an affordable upscale driving experience.

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