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Saanich staff displayed deep lack of under-standing on privacy laws: CommissionerDaniel PalmerNews staff
B.C.s privacy watchdog is blasting offi-cials at the District of Saanich for their deep lack of understanding about privacy rights and laws in a report on the Districts use of employee monitoring software.
The Spector 360 program, which is capa-ble of monitoring computer keystrokes, instant messaging applications and captur-ing screenshots, was installed on the com-puter of Mayor Richard Atwell and 12 other stations on Dec. 2, the day after Atwell and councillors assumed office. Atwell made his concerns about the software publicly
known on Jan. 12, which prompted an investigation by the Office of the Informa-tion and Privacy Commissioner.
In her report, Elizabeth Denham said the District failed to properly notify employees about the installation and use of Spector 360. Denham also found the Districts submissions to my office demonstrate a deep lack of understanding about the most basic tenets of the Act, such as what constitutes the collection of personal information.
At a press conference held Monday on the grounds of the B.C. legislature, Atwell said he feels vindicated in his belief that the spyware crossed the line.
This is bigger than Saanich. Its (about) personal privacy for employees, citizens and elected officials that goes beyond our borders, Atwell said.
Im very concerned how we got to this
point where essentially, I was right, and seemingly everyone else was wrong. And it took Elizabeth Denham to come out with her own investigation to validate what I was saying in the first place.
In an interview, Denham said she initi-ated the investigation into Saanichs use of the spy-ware because she noticed a general lack of understand-ing around privacy rights in the workplace. She was also concerned that the District would possibly continue to
use the spyware based on media reports at the time.
This is not the 20th century anymore, Denham said. Here was a case where there appeared to be a very hurried decision to purchase off-the-shelf software to address some shortcomings in IT security with no consideration that they were even collect-ing personal information.
Denham also criticized a Jan. 13 District press release that stated its employees had no reasonable expectation of privacy while using workplace computers.
Employees dont check their privacy rights at the office door, Denham said. There are shades of grey and tools that are reasonable in the office place, but key-stroke logging and screen scraping and com-prehensive monitoring in real-time of what employees are doing is seldom acceptable.
Also on Jan. 13, Coun. Judy Brownoff told reporters: I want to assure the public that our security measures protect Saanichs database and everything on the system. Our staff are in charge to ensure its secure.
Denhams report makes clear that line of reasoning that the software was installed to better protect the Districts IT resources was faulty.
I was right
Daniel Palmer/News staff
Saanich Mayor Richard Atwell addresses reporters outside the B.C. legislature on Monday, after the Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham released a damning report into the Districts improper use of employee monitoring software. Denham launched her investigation after Atwell publicly aired his concerns over the spyware on Jan. 12.
Spyware use violated privacy laws, says watchdog
PLEASE SEE: Council to review privacy report, Page A6
This is not the 20th century anymore.-Elizabeth Denham, B.C. privacy commissioner
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Uptown Future Shop to open as Best Buy
Future Shop closed all of its stores including the Saanich location in Uptown on Saturday, shutting down 66 locations for good and transition the other 65 over to Best Buy. There will be a total of 192 Best Buys in Canada.
A total of 1,500 jobs will be lost with the move 500 full-time, 1,000 part-time.
The Uptown location will transition after a one-week closure into Best Buy.
Future Shops website has already been shut down all traffic is being re-directed to BestBuy.ca.
On Vancouver Island, Future Shop locations include Saanich, Langford, Nanaimo, Duncan, and Courtenay/Cumberland. In the Interior, Future Shop had stores in Kelowna, Vernon, and Kamloops, and north in Prince George.
In the Lower Mainland, stores will close/rebrand in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Port Coquitlam, Surrey, Langley, White Rock/South Surrey, Abbotsford, Mission, and Chilliwack.
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As the Target at Tillicum Centre closes its doors for good this week, the owners of its short-lived pharmacy within the Tillicum store are celebrating their one-month anni-versary at a new location.
Husband and wife pharmacist team Chan-dra and Jaya Erant previously owned and operated Targets Tillicum pharmacy, which shuttered its doors permanently in a Canada-wide closure Monday.
On March 5, the Erants opened JC Phar-macy at 3214 Douglas St., their second attempt at owning a pharmacy. But this time, theyre going independent.
Were very blessed to be able to open our own space, because of the loyal clientele we had at Target, Chandra said.
Both were research scientists in the phar-maceutical industry before they left Ontario for Saanich. Chandra began working at the Zellers pharmacy seven years ago and was the manager when it closed.
He was acknowledged by Target for his cus-
tomer service, as his pharmacy had the high-est sales of any Target pharmacy in Western Canada despite the Tillicum stores struggles. Target gave his store an award for its cus-tomer service and Chandra was told just a week before the Jan. 15 announcement that the rumours of a Target closure were untrue.
I had known the (Zellers) client base for so many years, making so many great relation-ships, Chandra said. After they came back from the (nine month wait between) Zellers closure until Target opened, I couldnt digest telling them we were closing a second time.
Chandra applauded Targets pharmacy fran-chise model, which demanded only that the business owners secured a $150,000 business line of credit with a fully stocked inventory of about $100,000. It saved him from losing any upfront franchise fees, and as a result he came out relatively unscathed. But he lamented over seeing so many Target workers lose their jobs.
Some of those same workers have been giv-ing out Chandras new address and location to wayward clients who were showing up at Target only to find the pharmacy already shut.
Chandra had a chance to sell the business, but when more than 1,500 of the Target phar-macy clients put their name and number on a loyalty list, Chandra and Jaya had the confi-dence to open their own pharmacy.
We called every number, it was a lot of work, Chandra said. I was told by local experts I couldnt open my own pharmacy in less than 12 weeks, maybe 10, but we did it in four weeks thanks to some amazing help. Some tradesman dropped their other jobs to help us get set up and we are indebted to them.
The College of Pharmacists of B.C. esca-lated the process of approvals too, he said.
Its a simple store space designed to serve prescriptions and we can add furniture as we go, but we already have the over-the-counter basics, with more coming.
Target is pulling the plug on all 133 loca-tions across Canada. Tillicum Centre is owned and operated by national corporation RioCan, which is losing 26 Target stores across the country, representing 1.9 per cent of RioCans annual rent revenue.
Pharmacists Jaya and Chandra Erant owned the Target pharmacy franchise that moved on March 4 (the store closed permanently on March 30). On March 5, they opened JC Pharmacy at 211-3214 Douglas St. The independent pharamacy is their second attempt at going solo.
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The B.C. government is giving itself new author-ity to regulate ongoing teacher training, possibly requiring completion of new programs for teach-ers to maintain certification.
Education Minister Peter Fassbender said there are currently no detailed requirements for certi-fied teachers to stay current with new education techniques. Those requirements are to be worked out with the B.C. Teachers Federation, which was notified only hours before changes to the School Act were introduced in the legislature Thursday.
There is no legislated requirement for profes-sional development, nor is there a definition of what the route to that might be and what some of those tools are, Fassbender told reporters Thurs-day. That is why it is important that we work with the teaching profession to define that moving forward, and thats what this bill allows us to do.
There is no change to the five professional devel-opment days per school year that are currently part of the BCTF contract, or any requirement in the legislation that new training be delivered dur-ing those days.
B.C. Teachers Federation president Jim Iker said education ministry officials have assured him there will be two years of consultation before changes to professional development are imposed. Any changes need to be properly funded and respect teachers professional autonomy, he said.
Iker was more concerned about another change that gives the ministry authority to impose shared services arrangements on school districts. He called the move a diversion from underfund-ing, after the government demanded $29 million
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Fassbender said school districts will have time to develop shared service plans themselves before anything is imposed by Victoria.
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The government forced all school districts into a new administration computer system that didnt work, costing $120 million, so it doesnt have the track record to lecture school districts on effi-ciency, Fleming said.
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Spector 360s utility ... can only provide District IT staff with the ability to review those actions after a security breach has already taken place, Denham said.
The spyware actually made Saa-nichs IT security less secure by concentrating the personal infor-mation of key employees and offi-cers in one location, creating a honeypot for external attackers, Denham added.
Staff also previously asserted that the installation of Spector 360 was in response to the conclusions of a May 2014 independent, external audit of the District of Saanich com-puter system.
But Denham reviewed the IT audit report and said it does not make any specific recommendation about the purchase and installation of employee-monitoring software.
The audits author, also inter-viewed by my Office, confirmed that he did not make any such recommendation nor did he intend to make any recommen-dation that could be interpreted to recommend the installation of monitoring software such as
Spector 360, Denham said.The Office of the Information and
Privacy Commissioner is making five recommendations in its report including disabling Spector 360 (acting CAO Andy Laidlaw says the District took this step voluntarily in January); destroying all personal information collected by Spector 360; an update to District privacy policies; and the creation of admin-istrator logs to track when anyone accesses IT systems that store per-sonal information.
Denham is also recommending the District of Saanich implement a comprehensive privacy manage-ment program, complete an audit of the Districts compliance with the privacy act and appoint a pri-vacy officer.
Atwell said council will discuss the privacy commissioners report on April 13, when theyll discuss how to proceed with Denhams rec-ommendations.
We have to digest the report and find out what the implications of it are, Atwell said. I feel vindicated. ... My focus is going to be on the recommendations and how Saan-ich gets up to speed in our laws.
Continued from Page A1
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Saanich Mayor Richard Atwell speaks to reporters on Monday following the release of a report from the Office of the information and Privacy Commissioner on the use of employee monitoring software at the District of Saanich.
Council to review privacy report at next meeting
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March 26 marked Purple Day, the day we take time to throw on a purple shirt and to show some support for people with epilepsy. To mark the occasion this year, the Victoria Epilepsy Society arranged a photograph with Health Minister Terry Lake, and received an invitation to sit in the gallery to watch the proceedings of the House.
During the opening statements, Minister Lake was nice enough to recognize Headway and the visitors from the society by name including my seizure response dog Kash, who, due to eating too many milkbones, he said, will be retiring in October.
A health bill regarding epilepsy was later introduced, as well as a bill addressing animal cruelty you may like animals more than humans, but I believe one or both of these bills would generate concern or compassion for most people.
After our quick recognition from the floor I felt like the government had put on a lovely show.
I had hoped we would get to speak to the minister, at least for a few minutes to ask some questions, but of course this was all a grand gesture rather than an opportunity to actually put anything new into motion.
So I sat quietly and I watched the House at work. And even though I didnt go in with much faith in our political representatives, I left in tears.
It felt like I was watching petulant teenagers suffer through math class. I was extremely disappointed to see about half wearing purple, or the bracelets Headway sent over ? the Speaker wasnt even setting an example in her nice red blouse. The iPads and iPhones outnumbered the people listening, by far. Of course that shouldnt have surprised me in this era, but I never expected the overwhelming lack of attention in the proceedings from our MLAs. What truly
caught me off guard was the blatant chatting and note-passing that took place. As bills were introduced the ministers were passing notes like I used to pass in sixth grade. The longer the House sat, the more inattentive they became. My blood was boiling as I left, before the speaker even made a motion to bring the health bill back for a second reading (Im sure it was passed, since the chorus of aye rung loudly at the Speakers cue, or was completely ignored by those less interested in the pomp and circumstance of participating).
So what was the point of all this? To make me feel like they care? For the sake of propriety, I wont name names, but is it necessary for Lower Mainland representatives to be text messaging? Or for Northern BC MLAs to be typing emails or scrolling through BC Public Service website on an iPad? Ill admit that Im biased. Epilepsy is a life-threatening disability that affects 65 million
people every single day, including myself. The moment I get out of bed, Im worried about falling and injuring myself. An MLA is supposed to be concerned about matters that effect their constituents. Sixty-five million people isnt a small number. Im certain that each MLA has constituents that this bill will effect.
I dont have the money to be an influential donor and get someone to pay attention using my wallet. I must be old-fashioned since I believe that each citizen in this province has the right to an MLA that sits quietly and pays attention for the months that the House is in session. I dont expect much from my government: I lost faith a long time ago. But I do expect politicians to at least try to make a difference. And today they didnt even give me the respect to pretend to care.
Tessa HawkinsSaanich
Guest column: Feeling disillusioned after a day observing in the B.C. legislature
Even though I didnt go in with much faith in our political representatives, I left in tears.
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Atwell alone got it right on spywareSaanich Mayor Richard Atwell was walking
with a bit of swagger when he addressed media on Monday in the wake of a damning report from B.C.s privacy commissioner on Saanichs use of employee monitoring software.
Atwell raised concerns about the Spector 360 spyware program in January, but thanks in large part to its bundling with a series of other revelations lying about an extra-marital affair, possible police harassment, leaked information about a 911 call our Mayor was framed in national media as paranoid, a blunder-prone rookie politician.
Its amazing how a few months can change perceptions so drastically.
B.C.s Information and Privacy Commisioner Elizabeth Denham left no wiggle room when she lambasted District officials for showing a deep lack of understanding about the provinces privacy laws. Denham told the News she was dismayed by an absence of oversight by Saanich bureaucrats to ensure that privacy rights were being appropriately respected with new security measures.
Spector 360, rather than increasing Saanichs IT security, actually made it less secure by creating a honeypot of passwords and other information for external attackers, Denham said.
Some Saanich councillors come out of this mess looking rather sheepish in the wake of Denhams report. They stood confidently by their staff, refusing to consider that Atwell might actually know what hes talking about as their mayor and a former software engineer. Those naysayers will be thinking deeply about their next public steps, but whats needed now is a willingness to collectively deal with the modernization of the Districts privacy laws. To borrow a phrase from Denham: welcome to the 21st century.
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Why did the B.C. government suddenly slam the door on their old friend George Abbott, after spending months recruiting him to head up the B.C. Treaty Commission?
The instant media narrative, embraced by a shocked Abbott and then by NDP leader John Horgan, was that this was payback for grievances nursed by Premier Christy Clark from the 2011 B.C. Liberal leadership contest.
Done on a whim, Horgan said after a week grilling Clark and Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad. Clark is suddenly a sore winner, lashing out, wrecking two decades of careful and costly treaty-making.
Like many instant media narratives, this one makes no sense and is almost certainly wrong.
If Clark was resentful about the roasting she received from leadership rivals Abbott and Kevin Falcon, she had an odd way of showing it. She appointed Falcon as finance minister to drive a stake into the harmonized sales tax, and Abbott as education minister to fashion a pre-election truce with the ever-hostile teachers union. Both completed their unlikely tasks and retired as heroes of the party in 2013.
Outgoing chief treaty commissioner Sophie Pierre was as dismayed as anyone at the news of Abbotts demise.
While the two were in transition meetings, Pierre learned that she was not being replaced, leaving the federal-provincial-First Nations Summit partnership of 22 years in a shambles.
Clark went further when questioned by reporters about the sudden reversal. The future of aboriginal relations in B.C. may or may not include the B.C. Treaty Commission.
There have been some results, but four treaties in 22 years for $600 million is not enough result, Clark said. We
have to be able to move faster, and we have to find a way to include more First Nations in the process.
That $600 million is mostly loans, from the federal government to First Nations to finance treaty talks. Of every $100 spent trying to honour the century-old duty to sign treaties across B.C., $80 is a loan from Ottawa, $12 is a grant from Ottawa and $8 is a grant from B.C.
The plan was for First Nations to repay their loans out of cash settlements made to them for 100-odd years of uncompensated resource extraction,
which is now accepted as being contrary to British and Canadian law.
It was the blunt-spoken Pierre who first acknowledged this hasnt worked. Some of the 50 First Nations stuck at the treaty table have borrowed too much to go on, she said last year, calling for an exit strategy that forgives debt.
I asked Clark if her plan to settle land claims faster was anything like the 2009 attempt by Gordon Campbells deputy minister Jessica McDonald to negotiate a province-wide deal declaring aboriginal title. Clark sidestepped the question, saying only that the 150 B.C. First Nations not at the treaty table need a say and a solution too.
(McDonald now faces a similar legal gridlock as the Clark-appointed CEO of BC Hydro, trying to build the Site C dam.)
Pierre, a veteran administrator from the Ktunaxa Tribal Council in the Kootenays, made a prophetic statement when her term as chief commissioner was extended three years ago.
She said if Ottawa isnt prepared to give federal negotiators a realistic mandate on compensation and sharing of salmon rights, they should shut er down.
Her advice may have been heard after all.
Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
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LETTERSCartoon shows ignorance for niqab
The cartoon that appeared on your editorial page on March 25 exposed the forlorn deficit of knowledge that exists amongst much of the media with reference to Islam and Arabic ways of life. It proves that even amongst the most self-assured mainstream western media there has been an appalling lack of effort to study that religion and culture that has captivated thousands of headlines since 9/11.
Of course, we understand that the purpose of the cartoon was to bludgeon our prime minister as often as possible, but surely there has to be at least some basis for the insinuation that Harper should hide under a niqab. Hide being the key word here, since it would appear that the cartoonist approves of women hiding under the garment.
As to the fine, cultural mosaic attributes of the niqab, please seek out the writings of Ayaan Hirsi Ali, or Canadian Raheel Reza who helped put together the documentary The Honor Diaries.
Just a little effort in the study of Islam and the many cultures and sub-cultures of Arabia and North Africa will quickly knock down the stereotypes upon which this cartoon rests.
Dennis R. MillerSaanich
Seniors discountsfavour the wealthy
A report by Ontario economist Harry Kitchen on seniors discounts argues that they benefit wealthy retirees who dont need help. I wholeheartedly agree. Yes, there are many poor seniors living on a fixed income but the majority are far better off than the rest of us.
If a private business wants to give them a discount, thats fine with me. They can have a half price red-head day for all I care. Its the government run companies like the ferries and the buses which are already losing money that really irks me.
Why should we the taxpayer subsidize some rich person just because of their age? Subsidize the truly poor people regardless of their age.
That makes sense to me. I shouldnt be writing this as becoming a senior is not too far off for me and no doubt the powers that be will figure this out by the time I get there but fair is fair.
Besides Ill already be in the first group of people to have to wait until 67 years old to get my pension.
Matt TaylorSaanich
Dont knock $15minimum wage, Fletcher
Tom Fletcher, in his otherwise excellent assessment on the BC governments callous handling of the poverty-stricken in this province, opines in part, saying ...anyone who still thinks jacking the minimum wage up to $15 an hour is a magic solution that wont cost some entry-level jobs is clinging to a socialist dream world. The minimum wage in Australia is $16.87/hour. Last time I noticed, Australia was far from being a socialist dream world.
Richard WeatherillSaanich
Bill C-51 a disgrace to Canadian rights
C-51 is a disgrace. According to the federal government, Bill C-51 is an act which should encourage and facilitate information sharing between Government of Canada institutions in order to protect Canada against activities that undermine the security of Canada.
It seems very obvious at this point that that neat and vague phrase, although potentially true, does not encompass the true character of the bill.
C-51 is a disgrace because the Conservatives have tried to take advantage of what they thought would be a vulnerable population after the Parliament Hill shootings.
They were wrong, the bill goes too far and Canadians know it.
It is unrealistic to think that the bill will pass given the proposed changes to charter rights and
private information sharing. Furthermore, the bill is devious
in targeting peaceful protestors. C-51 gives the RCMP power to criminally charge persons involved in disrupting infrastructure.
This involves, for example, First Nations groups peacefully protesting a pipeline, people who already make up a disproportionate amount of prisoners in the system. Harper sure does not understand British Columbia.
All of the changes to the criminal justice system and firmly held Canadian beliefs in C-51 are unacceptable. This time Harper has gone too far. Enjoy your time in office Conservative government, the next federal election cannot come soon enough.
Patrick TeagueCentral Saanich
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Crime victims to be featured at film festival
The Victoria Womens Transition House Soci-ety will bring the issue of domestic violence to the forefront during National Victims of Crime Awareness Week.
The society will screen two films on the sub-ject at Cinecenta Theatre at the University of Victoria on April 23.
The first Behind Closed Doors is a 25-minute film that explains the effect witnessing domestic violence has on the developing brains of infants and children, the impact on their behaviour and relationships and the long term consequences for their future.
The screening will be followed by a reception and panel discussion featuring clinical psycholo-gist Dr. Sandra Weiland, shelters programs man-ager Shemine Gulamhusein and children who witness abuse counsellor Kerilee McLeod.
Behind Closed Doors begins at 2 p.m. In the evening, beginning at 7 p.m., the movie
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Admission to both films is by donation.Marianne Sorensen, development manager for
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The society will also use the opportunity to tell the public about its programs and services.
Did you know?n National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (Victims Week) is held each year in April. The goal of Victims Week is to raise awareness about issues facing victims of crime and the services, programs and laws in place to help victims and their families.
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In 1985, there were five breeding pairs of western purple martins left in the wild.
They were nesting in the portholes of an old decommissioned ship at the Department of National Defence dock in Colwood.
But then people with the Victoria Natural History Society and Western Purple Martin Foundation stepped in and started putting up nesting boxes to compensate for the loss of their natural habitat.
Now, there are approximately 1,000 mating pairs that return to the area each spring from their winter migration to South America.
There was a slow and steady increase over the first few years (of the nesting box program), says foundation director Charlene Lee. By about 2002, she adds, there were approximately 200 pairs. It was evidence the program was working and the foundation received funding to expand the program.
We werent sure, being a swallow, that they would take to the boxes, Lee says, as many swallows are very territorial about their nesting areas. Once the birds did start using them, it became clear that expansion of the program could be the help needed to ensure the birds continued survival.
More boxes were put up at the DND docks, for a total of about 40,
which see 30 nesting pair of martins return each year. Others went up at Royal Roads University (30 boxes total, 20 returning pairs), Goldstream Park got a few (now up to 15) and seven were installed at Pedder Inlet near Pearson College, whose boxes saw occupancy in the first year after being placed in 2013.
The purple martins instinctual nesting habitat is in the holes woodpeckers make in old burned out trees and other dead or dying wood. These days, Lee says, those areas are forested rather than left to nature, creating a lack of area for the birds to nest upon their annual return from South America.
The growth of the population also has a lot to do with luck at least the meteorological kind.
Lee says there needs to be the right kind of weather at the right time to create the natural circumstances that support increased numbers.
From 2002 to 2006 we had really good summers for bugs, she says. Martins survive off large bugs like moths, beetles and dragonflies, as opposed to smaller ones like mosquitoes, so if those types of insects arent plentiful when the martins are trying to feed their young, progress is lost in the resurgence efforts. If its too wet at the wrong times or for too long, not enough of the birds preferred diet is produced for the ones that are trying to
survive, let alone to feed their young.
It remains to be seen what the numbers will be like this year. The first ones are expected to return to the area to nest in late April.
While the nesting box program is not actively being expanded now, if people are willing to volunteer to put up boxes and manage them, the foundation certainly encourage that.
Lee points out that martins are not a backyard bird, as they
like wide open areas with water nearby.
If that sounds like a property you know of, head over to the foundations website at saveourmartins.org or by contacting Lee directly by emailing her at [email protected].
She can also point you to the plans for how to make the nesting boxes and can mentor people through the process, so the purple martin can be given a fighting chance.
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Good news for BC anglers: The 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is here.
Produced by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural
Resource Operations and Black Press, the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis
is now available both online and in
print. Published
every two years as the
go-to guide for all non-
salmon sport fishing regulations in effect in freshwater in
British Columbia, the synopsis is a valuable resource for anglers throughout the
province.The
Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis provides the public with a summary of the regulations and management practices the Province uses to ensure that freshwater fishing remains a sustainable and enjoyable pastime for all anglers in the province, says Stephen MacIver, policy and regulations analyst for the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
Inside the 100-page publication, find provincial and regional regulations, boating information and informative feature articles, plus fish identification
photos, definitions
and more.Also included
is a list of major regulation changes for 2015-17, vital information for a province that boasts more than 20,000 lakes and 750,000 kilometres of streams, not to mention many thousands of avid anglers.
Find the 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis online at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish. Print copies are available at Service BC centres and local angling licence vendors throughout B.C.
Gracing the cover of this years synopsis is a photo by Fernando Barbosa depicting two young anglers working together to land a big one on Bowron Lake.
For shutterbugs who want to be similarly immortalized, submissions are being accepted for the cover of the 2016-18 Hunting and Trapping Synopsis e-mail photos relevant to hunting or trapping in B.C. to [email protected] by Oct. 1. Find complete contest rules at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/photo.html
Victorias beloved Cannor Nursery is proud to announce its grand expansion into Wild-wood Outdoor Living Centre.
The expansion is the dream of owner Gord Nickel, to create an all in one destination for all your outdoor needs.
Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre is the first store of its kind in the Victoria region.
Still a family owned, local company that supplies Greater Victoria with high quality plant material, gardening supplies and outdoor decor, they have added so much more.
Were still the same people, but were so much better! says Nickel, the centres owner.
The Wildwood Outdoor Liv-ing Centre is located on nearly two acres of property with a large showroom and nursery, and now with the addition of the Waterscapes and Land-scapes Division they offer everything in one location.
We want to provide Victo-ria with a place they can get everything they need, with great personalized service, says Nickel.
First Nations Economic Development Project
Salish Sea Industrial Services (a shared ownership partner-ship between the Esquimalt
and Songhees First Nations and the Ralmax Group) provides construction management services for the development of an important piece of prop-erty.
Ralmax is pleased to announce that it will be opening two businesses: Trio Landscape Supply Cen-tre and Ellice Recycle will be located at the corner of Hallowell Road and Admirals Road.
The Ellice Recycle Facility will provide a local option for
recycling plastic, cardboard, glass, paper, newsprint, dry-wall, yard waste and steel. Ellice will also accept house-hold waste that is to be con-tained in a sealed compactor.
There will be no processing of materials on the site. This location is a collection point only for recyclable materials, and is a retail location for land-
scape supplies.The Trio Land-
scape Supply Centre will offer a comprehensive variety of yard and garden needs including sand, gravel, crushed rock, cement, bark mulch, cedar chips, soil, com-post, decorative rocks, slate and concrete patio stones. A small retail location for hand tools and other gardening supplies will com-pliment the offer-ings.
Former Target pharmacy moves to Douglas Street
JC Pharmacy, formerly located at the Target store in Tillicum, is now in their new loca-tion at #211- 3214 Douglas St. They were required to move with the closure of the Tar-get store.
At their new location, they have the same great staff and offer the same great service!
Signs of Hope in Africa host easter egg hunt
Signs of Hope in Africa is excited to host their 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Sun-day April 5th at Beckwith Park in Saanich, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event offers three bouncy castles, a craft sta-tion, carnival games, roam-ing Super Heroes, face paint-ing, entertainment, Pockets and Mr. Umbee the clowns and Global music with DJ Hinga.
Easter Egg Hunt begins at 11 a.m. A visit from the Easter Bunny will keep the kids hop-ping. BBQ offering burgers/hot dogs/vegetarian option for $6 combo (burger/chips/drink), as well as a coffee/tea/popcorn station on site. There will be some fabu-lous raffle baskets wait-ing to be won which include several birth-day party events.
Rain or shine, no pre-reg-istration required. Cost is $5 (cash) per child aged 13 and under, adults are free. All proceeds sup-port children and families in Zanzibar, Tanzania. ...If you know of or
hear about business or community hap-penings in your Saa-nich, please let us know. Send your tips to our
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Let your expectations soar. Were taking the customer experience to new heights, so come in today to enjoy a whole new level of service.
LEVEL 4 Rooftop parking, automated car washLEVEL 3 Skyway display, indoor drive-thru, 36 service bays
LEVEL 2 Vista Bistro, guest lounge fireplaceLEVEL 1 25-vehicle showroom, guest elevator
Now open on Douglas at Finlayson.
NOW OPEN
NEWHEIGHTS
JPToyotaVictoria.com | 3050 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC | (250) 386-3516
NOW OPENNOW OPEN
HEIGHTSHEIGHTS
NOW OPEN
3x7
signs of hope
Rod Fraserand Sarah Taylor
Saanich Business Buzz
Cannor Nursery reborn as Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre
BUSINESSbuzzBUSINESSbuzzBUSINESSbuzzBUSINESSbuzz
advertising consultants Sarah Tay-lor ([email protected]) and Rod Fraser ([email protected]), or call 250-480-3235 or 250-480-3226.
FRESHWATER 2015-2017
FISHING REGULATIONS SYNOPSISEFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2017
2 Year Synopsis, Keep This Guide Until 2017.
Free Family Fishing for Tidal and Non-Tidal Waters, Fathers Day Weekend, see www.env.gov.bc.ca/ fw/ sh/regulations/family- shing/
Buy your shing licence online at www. shing.gov.bc.ca/
Find the Fishing Synopsis Online at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ sh/regulations/
Check for In-season Regulation Changes at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ sh/regulations/#Inseason
Fishing Regulations Synopsis now available online and in print
3x7
c grocer
The 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis.
Offers valid at Royal Oak and Esquimalt Country Grocer locations only
4420 West Saanich Rd, Royal Oak1153 Esquimalt Rd. VictoriaOpen Daily 8 am - 10 pm
Youll Feel Like Family.
Locally Owned & Operated since 1984
JOIN USSATURDAY, APRIL 11
Royal Oak Location:10am-2pm: (unless otherwise noted) Par-T-Perfect Bouncy Castle with Face Painting & Balloon Animals Level Ground Coffee and Cookies Free Cake at 11:30 Child Find Run by the Saanich Reserve Police Of cers Saanich Emergency Display Farmer Vicki & Daisy the Cow, 10-11am Saanich Police Dragster (tentative) Rotary Club Hot Dogs & Hamburgers Prostate Center Canstruction /Dahlia Society Appearance by Anna & Elsa from
Frozen by Enchanted Fables 12:30pm Demo by Island Farms Ice Cream Demo by Purica Healthy Sup-plements Krispy Kreme Donuts by the Mount Doug Rams Football Team Saanich Commonwealth Table
Esquimalt Road Location: 10am-2pm: (unless otherwise noted) Par-T-Perfect Bouncy Castle with Face Painting Little League Hot Dog BBQ by donation Level Ground Coffee: Free Coffee and Cookies Esquimalt Block Watch, Victoria Police Department with Vintage Police Car 40 and Child Find BC Earthquake Preparedness
Island Farms: Farmer Vicki and Daisy the Cow Free Cake at 12:00pm Esquimalt Parks & Rec Help Fill A Dream Photo Booth by donation Ravens District Girl Guides Cookies Sales
Island Farms Ice Cream Demo Celebration of Lights
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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY
Signs of Hope in Africa is a registered Canadian charity based in Victoria BC dedicated to improving quality of life through the health, education and business opportunities of children and families living in the village of Jambiani, Zanzibar in Tanzania, East Africa.
7th annual
easter sunday, april 5
10 am - 1 pm
beckwith parkin saanich off q
uadra
easter sunday, april 5
7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual
No registration
required!
Rain or shine!
Egg Hunt @ 11am3 Hunt Categories
:
Under 3 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 7 yrs+
20,000 Chocolate Eggs
Bouncy Castles Face Painting Games Crafts Entertainment Coffee/Tea Station Raffle Police/Fire Vehicles Super Heroes
www.signsofhopeinafrica.org
BBQ: $6 Burger/hot dog/veggie option + chips + drink
$5 Entry for children 13 and under (adults free)
SPONSORED BY:
PRESENTED BY:
EASTER BUNNY!MEET THE
ANGELA ATWOOD-BREWKA
SAANICHNEWS
A12 www.saanichnews.com Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - SAANICH NEWS SAANICH NEWS - Wednesday, April 1, 2015 www.saanichnews.com A13
Let your expectations soar. Were taking the customer experience to new heights, so come in today to enjoy a whole new level of service.
LEVEL 4 Rooftop parking, automated car washLEVEL 3 Skyway display, indoor drive-thru, 36 service bays
LEVEL 2 Vista Bistro, guest lounge fireplaceLEVEL 1 25-vehicle showroom, guest elevator
Now open on Douglas at Finlayson.
NOW OPEN
NEWHEIGHTS
JPToyotaVictoria.com | 3050 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC | (250) 386-3516
NOW OPENNOW OPEN
HEIGHTSHEIGHTS
NOW OPEN
Good news for BC anglers: The 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is here.
Produced by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural
Resource Operations and Black Press, the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis
is now available both online and in
print. Published
every two years as the
go-to guide for all non-
salmon sport fishing regulations in effect in freshwater in
British Columbia, the synopsis is a valuable resource for anglers throughout the
province.The
Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis provides the public with a summary of the regulations and management practices the Province uses to ensure that freshwater fishing remains a sustainable and enjoyable pastime for all anglers in the province, says Stephen MacIver, policy and regulations analyst for the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management branch of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
Inside the 100-page publication, find provincial and regional regulations, boating information and informative feature articles, plus fish identification
photos, definitions
and more.Also included
is a list of major regulation changes for 2015-17, vital information for a province that boasts more than 20,000 lakes and 750,000 kilometres of streams, not to mention many thousands of avid anglers.
Find the 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis online at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish. Print copies are available at Service BC centres and local angling licence vendors throughout B.C.
Gracing the cover of this years synopsis is a photo by Fernando Barbosa depicting two young anglers working together to land a big one on Bowron Lake.
For shutterbugs who want to be similarly immortalized, submissions are being accepted for the cover of the 2016-18 Hunting and Trapping Synopsis e-mail photos relevant to hunting or trapping in B.C. to [email protected] by Oct. 1. Find complete contest rules at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/photo.html
Victorias beloved Cannor Nursery is proud to announce its grand expansion into Wild-wood Outdoor Living Centre.
The expansion is the dream of owner Gord Nickel, to create an all in one destination for all your outdoor needs.
Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre is the first store of its kind in the Victoria region.
Still a family owned, local company that supplies Greater Victoria with high quality plant material, gardening supplies and outdoor decor, they have added so much more.
Were still the same people, but were so much better! says Nickel, the centres owner.
The Wildwood Outdoor Liv-ing Centre is located on nearly two acres of property with a large showroom and nursery, and now with the addition of the Waterscapes and Land-scapes Division they offer everything in one location.
We want to provide Victo-ria with a place they can get everything they need, with great personalized service, says Nickel.
First Nations Economic Development Project
Salish Sea Industrial Services (a shared ownership partner-ship between the Esquimalt
and Songhees First Nations and the Ralmax Group) provides construction management services for the development of an important piece of prop-erty.
Ralmax is pleased to announce that it will be opening two businesses: Trio Landscape Supply Cen-tre and Ellice Recycle will be located at the corner of Hallowell Road and Admirals Road.
The Ellice Recycle Facility will provide a local option for
recycling plastic, cardboard, glass, paper, newsprint, dry-wall, yard waste and steel. Ellice will also accept house-hold waste that is to be con-tained in a sealed compactor.
There will be no processing of materials on the site. This location is a collection point only for recyclable materials, and is a retail location for land-
scape supplies.The Trio Land-
scape Supply Centre will offer a comprehensive variety of yard and garden needs including sand, gravel, crushed rock, cement, bark mulch, cedar chips, soil, com-post, decorative rocks, slate and concrete patio stones. A small retail location for hand tools and other gardening supplies will com-pliment the offer-ings.
Former Target pharmacy moves to Douglas Street
JC Pharmacy, formerly located at the Target store in Tillicum, is now in their new loca-tion at #211- 3214 Douglas St. They were required to move with the closure of the Tar-get store.
At their new location, they have the same great staff and offer the same great service!
Signs of Hope in Africa host easter egg hunt
Signs of Hope in Africa is excited to host their 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Sun-day April 5th at Beckwith Park in Saanich, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event offers three bouncy castles, a craft sta-tion, carnival games, roam-ing Super Heroes, face paint-ing, entertainment, Pockets and Mr. Umbee the clowns and Global music with DJ Hinga.
Easter Egg Hunt begins at 11 a.m. A visit from the Easter Bunny will keep the kids hop-ping. BBQ offering burgers/hot dogs/vegetarian option for $6 combo (burger/chips/drink), as well as a coffee/tea/popcorn station on site. There will be some fabu-lous raffle baskets wait-ing to be won which include several birth-day party events.
Rain or shine, no pre-reg-istration required. Cost is $5 (cash) per child aged 13 and under, adults are free. All proceeds sup-port children and families in Zanzibar, Tanzania. ...If you know of or
hear about business or community hap-penings in your Saa-nich, please let us know. Send your tips to our
SAANICH NEWS - Wednesday, April 1, 2015 www.saanichnews.com A13A20 www.saanichnews.com Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Let your expectations soar. Were taking the customer experience to new heights, so come in today to enjoy a whole new level of service.
LEVEL 4 Rooftop parking, automated car washLEVEL 3 Skyway display, indoor drive-thru, 36 service bays
LEVEL 2 Vista Bistro, guest lounge fireplaceLEVEL 1 25-vehicle showroom, guest elevator
Now open on Douglas at Finlayson.
NOW OPEN
NEWHEIGHTS
JPToyotaVictoria.com | 3050 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC | (250) 386-3516
NOW OPENNOW OPEN
HEIGHTSHEIGHTS
NOW OPEN
3x7
signs of hope
Rod Fraserand Sarah Taylor
Saanich Business Buzz
Cannor Nursery reborn as Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre
BUSINESSbuzzBUSINESSbuzzBUSINESSbuzzBUSINESSbuzz
advertising consultants Sarah Tay-lor ([email protected]) and Rod Fraser ([email protected]), or call 250-480-3235 or 250-480-3226.
FRESHWATER 2015-2017
FISHING REGULATIONS SYNOPSISEFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2017
2 Year Synopsis, Keep This Guide Until 2017.
Free Family Fishing for Tidal and Non-Tidal Waters, Fathers Day Weekend, see www.env.gov.bc.ca/ fw/ sh/regulations/family- shing/
Buy your shing licence online at www. shing.gov.bc.ca/
Find the Fishing Synopsis Online at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ sh/regulations/
Check for In-season Regulation Changes at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ sh/regulations/#Inseason
Fishing Regulations Synopsis now available online and in print
3x7
c grocer
The 2015-17 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis.
Offers valid at Royal Oak and Esquimalt Country Grocer locations only
4420 West Saanich Rd, Royal Oak1153 Esquimalt Rd. VictoriaOpen Daily 8 am - 10 pm
Youll Feel Like Family.
Locally Owned & Operated since 1984
JOIN USSATURDAY, APRIL 11
Royal Oak Location:10am-2pm: (unless otherwise noted) Par-T-Perfect Bouncy Castle with Face Painting & Balloon Animals Level Ground Coffee and Cookies Free Cake at 11:30 Child Find Run by the Saanich Reserve Police Of cers Saanich Emergency Display Farmer Vicki & Daisy the Cow, 10-11am Saanich Police Dragster (tentative) Rotary Club Hot Dogs & Hamburgers Prostate Center Canstruction /Dahlia Society Appearance by Anna & Elsa from
Frozen by Enchanted Fables 12:30pm Demo by Island Farms Ice Cream Demo by Purica Healthy Sup-plements Krispy Kreme Donuts by the Mount Doug Rams Football Team Saanich Commonwealth Table
Esquimalt Road Location: 10am-2pm: (unless otherwise noted) Par-T-Perfect Bouncy Castle with Face Painting Little League Hot Dog BBQ by donation Level Ground Coffee: Free Coffee and Cookies Esquimalt Block Watch, Victoria Police Department with Vintage Police Car 40 and Child Find BC Earthquake Preparedness
Island Farms: Farmer Vicki and Daisy the Cow Free Cake at 12:00pm Esquimalt Parks & Rec Help Fill A Dream Photo Booth by donation Ravens District Girl Guides Cookies Sales
Island Farms Ice Cream Demo Celebration of Lights
GIANTSALEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAYDAY
WATCH FOR OUR
FLYEREVERY FRIDAY
in select Saanich NewsVictoria News,
Goldstream News Gazette & Peninsula News Review
GIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTGIANTSALESALESALESALESALEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONEONE
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY
Signs of Hope in Africa is a registered Canadian charity based in Victoria BC dedicated to improving quality of life through the health, education and business opportunities of children and families living in the village of Jambiani, Zanzibar in Tanzania, East Africa.
7th annual
easter sunday, april 5
10 am - 1 pm
beckwith parkin saanich off q
uadra
easter sunday, april 5
7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual7th annual
No registration
required!
Rain or shine!
Egg Hunt @ 11am3 Hunt Categories
:
Under 3 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 7 yrs+
20,000 Chocolate Eggs
Bouncy Castles Face Painting Games Crafts Entertainment Coffee/Tea Station Raffle Police/Fire Vehicles Super Heroes
www.signsofhopeinafrica.org
BBQ: $6 Burger/hot dog/veggie option + chips + drink
$5 Entry for children 13 and under (adults free)
SPONSORED BY:
PRESENTED BY:
EASTER BUNNY!MEET THE
ANGELA ATWOOD-BREWKA
SAANICHNEWS
A14 www.saanichnews.com Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - SA