Sept 27 - Victoria, Saanich and Oak Bay directed to see more housing units get built

Good morning !

It’s always a great day when Canada wins, and that’s just what our women’s soccer team did last night in Toronto. After a win against Jamaica, the national team secured the final CONCACAF spot in Paris next year, getting a chance to defend its Olympic title.

In the loss column, Ottawa’s House of Commons is getting a new Speaker after a... really bad few days that’s gotten embarrassing international attention.

Alright, enough Canada, let’s go Victoria.

— Mark

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NEWS

Saanich, Victoria, Oak Bay directed to build 10,176 housing units

The BC government has released housing targets for 10 municipalities with the most pressing need for homes—including Victoria, Saanich and Oak Bay, which collectively are expected to build 10,176 units within five years.

“The housing crisis is hurting people, holding back our economy and impacting the services we all count on,” Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon said in a release.

In addition to the Island municipalities, the group comprises Abbotsford, Delta, Kamloops, North Van, Port Moody, Vancouver, and West Van. And the government has pegged it to build slightly north of 60K new units.

Under authority of the Housing Supply Act—which allows the BC government to set housing targets in communities with the most urgent housing needs—Vancouver will do the heavy lifting with 28,900 new units expected to be built. Abbotsford is next with 7,240 units.

“The targets include thousands of below-market rental units for the largest and fastest-growing communities,” Kahlon said.

The list of municipalities in most need of more housing was announced in May but the amount they were expected to see built was not made public until now. A second group of 8-10 municipalities is to be announced later this year.

The figures represent a 38% boost to the number of new units to be built compared with municipal projections, according to the province.

Read Mark Brennae’s story here.

⚠️ Capital Bulletin

Road paving on Yates from Fort to Fernwood 7am. to 7 pm. today—expect delays.

Missing people: West Shore RCMP are seeking two people. Dawn Volk, 30, was last seen Sep. 20. James Smart, 18, was last seen at Preston Way in Langford. The two disappearances do not appear to be related.

Langford releases council’s strategic plan: have your say
Langford’s draft plan articulates Council’s vision. You can comment via an online survey, and at in-person sessions listed here.

Open fire ban lifts today: The Coastal Fire Centre, including the Island, will allow campfires now.

NEWS

Local musician sings the praises of ‘near beer’

Ask anyone what their favourite beer is and there’s a good chance the wisenheimer response will be “free.”

Local musician Aidan Knight—whose single “Jasper” was an indie favourite a decade ago—is singing the praises of non-alcohol beer.

One could say he’s pushing for—or rather, pulling the cart for—near beers from around here and other locales.

Knight built the cart himself, stocked it with ice-cold brews, which he sold for four or five bucks (the asterisk on his sign is for alcohol-free beer) at summer events around town.

The cart is off the road now but Knight hopes to bring it back next spring or summer.

Read Cam Welch’s story here.

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The Flame: The Arms Wide Open Edition

Monday, October 2 at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)

Award-winning actor and comedienne, Deborah Williams, is bringing the hit storytelling event, The Flame, back to the Belfry.

The Flame is a storytelling series featuring real people sharing their personal stories in front of a live audience. This wildly popular event has packed venues in Vancouver and Victoria.

The evening features storytellers Alex McCallum, Julie Marrast, Olvie Li, Tafadzwa Matamba, Sandra Hough, Rose Cortez, Coulee Ross, and Raine Hermosa with musical guests Amy and Tafadzwa Matamba.

Tickets for this event are Pay-What-You-Want. Seating is very limited and you can book your tickets here.

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🗞️ In Other News

Woman who drove into and killed Saanich teen is sentenced
Margarita Citron, 72, was convicted of careless driving and sentenced to six-month’s driving prohibition and a $2K fine. [CHEK]

Suspicious death ruled a homicide
VicPD were called to a man in distress on Pandora near Vancouver Street two weeks ago yesterday. The man died of his injuries in an ambulance.

UVic receives $300K for piano maintenance, concerts
The money comes from an estate gift, with $200K earmarked for maintaining the school of music’s pianos (UVic is the only school in Canada to have all Steinway pianos). The other $100K will go toward masterclasses and concerts with world-renowned pianist Minsoo Sohn. [Victoria News]

Acorns away!
You’ve probably noticed a lot of squishy acorns underfoot. There may be more this year than most. [CHEK]

Four Island cyclists headed to PanAm Games
The cyclists will represent Canada at the 2023 Pan Am Games in Santiago, Chile next month. Erin Attwell, Victoria, for track cycling; Carter Woods, Cumberland, mountain biking; Riley Pickrell, Victoria, road cycling; Mel Pemble, Victoria, road and track cycling. [Times Colonist]

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🗓️ Things to do

 🎤 Album Fundraising: The eclectic musical quintet will perform their music at the Victoria Event Centre to fundraise for its next album, coming at the end of this year. Show at 7pm.

🕹️ Get those high-score pinball bragging rights before it's too late! Quazar’s Pop-up Arcade is back at Bay Centre with six Pinball machines connected to a live leaderboard to compete for prizes.*

🎫 Ry Moran: From Truth to Reconciliation: Learn how music can advance reconciliation with Métis multi-instrumentalist, Ry Moran at Alix Goolden Hall. Starts at 5:30pm.

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👀 In Case You Missed It

Tuesday’s headlines: Toxic drug crisis numbers on the Island, a bear spotted in Saanich, and the weather was dreadful. [Capital Daily]

New vegan burger chain to open in Victoria. [Tasting Vic]

New mural unveiled downtown explores history of Canada’s oldest Chinese temple.

Suspect’s photo shared by Saanich police after indecent exposure on bus.

Odour advisory: Maintenance work at McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in Esquimalt continues until Friday. Updates

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