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Highlands residents turn to courts to weigh in on impact of mining on climate change

Motion unanimously passes to urge legal realms to adopt stricter environmental rules around mining

Megan Atkins-Baker
News Staff

The Highlands District Community Association is taking a different legal tack in its battle to halt operations of the OK Industries rock quarry off Millstream Road.

The association’s board unanimously passed a motion to petition the Supreme Court of Canada on whether B.C. officials should consider climate change more readily before approving certain projects.

“The whole world is waking up to the fact that climate change is affecting all of us in disastrous ways, yet our governments haven’t acted to change legislation to curtail climate change in step with our common interests and international commitments to reduce greenhouse gases,” board chair Scott Richardson said in a release.

The community group in June lost its case in the B.C. Court of Appeal that sought to have the provincial mines inspector’s decision to issue a permit to OK Industries nullified, on the basis that climate change should have been considered by the province before the permit was granted.

The association argues that two woodlands, one wetland, a stand of old-growth forest and multiple sensitive ecosystems are impacted by the tree clearing, blasting and rock crushing work, which OK corporate advisor Mel Sangha has said are part of preparing the property for development.

Board vice-chair Kenn Faris said the association has no choice but to take their fight all the way to the Supreme Court.

“It deeply saddens me and my colleagues on the board that B.C.’s NDP government has so far failed to take a strong leadership role on this when so much is at stake,” Faris said.

The association has received financial support from Highlands residents, West Coast Environmental Law and other networks who support the movement. Ian Knapp is leading the legal team with assistance from UVic’s Environmental Law Centre and another firm in Ottawa.

The Highlands District Community Association is petitioning the Supreme Court of Canada to determine whether B.C. mining officials should include climate change in issuing mining permits. (Black Press Media file photo)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Bylaw Nos. 1896 and 1897)

The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of the proposed Bylaw noted below. All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard by presenting written submissions prior to 3 pm on the day of the Public Hearing or by making oral submissions at the Public Hearing. Please be advised that no submission may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of the public record.

Meeting Date and Time
Monday, 16 August 2021 Time: 5:30 pm

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

Proposal:
Purpose of Bylaw No. 1896 is to amend the City of Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1200 by amending the designation of the land that is the subject of this bylaw from Hillside or Shoreline to Business or Light Industrial. The eastern portion of the property falls within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) which will require that portion of the site to have an OCP amendment to Agricultural.

The purpose of Bylaw No. 1897 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the text of the RR4 (Rural Residential 4) Zone to allow a truck terminal facility at 2981 and 2985 Awsworth Road.

Applicant:
Susan Gale Wilson

Location:
The land that is the subject of Bylaw Nos. 1896 and 1897 is 2981 and 2985 Awsworth Rd as shown shaded on the included plan.

PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will be held electronically, and not in-person. Information about how to connect to this meeting is indicated in the table below.

The Public Hearing is not an information session and Council will not answer questions about the proposal or proposed bylaw(s) except to provide clarification. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for Council to hear the views and opinions of those members of the public who wish to make comments. Please have all your questions answered in advance of the Public Hearing by contacting the Planning Department as noted below.

Requests for COPIES of the complete Bylaw and other material that the Council may consider in relation to the bylaw, or questions related thereto, may be submitted by emailing planning@langford.ca, in writing to Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8, or by calling 250-478-7882.

Braden Hutchins
Director of Corporate Services
2nd Floor · 877 Goldstream Avenue · Langford, BC Canada · V9B 2X8
T · 250-478-7882 F · 250-478-7864

Teleconference # 1-855-703-8985 (Canada Toll Free)
OR 1-778-907-2071 (long distance charges may apply)
Meeting ID #864 6580 8858 / Zoom.us or Zoom app on your mobile device

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Bylaw No. 1912)

The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of the proposed Bylaw noted below. All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard by presenting written submissions prior to 3 pm on the day of the Public Hearing or by making oral submissions at the Public Hearing. Please be advised that no submission may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of the public record.

Meeting Date and Time
Monday, 16 August 2021 Time: 5:30 pm

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

Proposal:
The purpose of Bylaw No. 1912 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the zoning designation of the land that is the subject of this bylaw from One- and Two-Family Residential (R2) Zone and adding to the City Centre 1 (CC1) Zone to allow for a mixed-use residential development.

Applicant:
Rachael Sansom

Location:
The land that is the subject of this bylaw is 925 and 929 Bray Ave as shown shaded on the included plan.

PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will be held electronically, and not in-person. Information about how to connect to this meeting is indicated in the table below.

The Public Hearing is not an information session and Council will not answer questions about the proposal or proposed bylaw(s) except to provide clarification. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for Council to hear the views and opinions of those members of the public who wish to make comments. Please have all your questions answered in advance of the Public Hearing by contacting the Planning Department as noted below.

Requests for COPIES of the complete Bylaw and other material that the Council may consider in relation to the bylaw, or questions related thereto, may be submitted by emailing planning@langford.ca, in writing to Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8, or by calling 250-478-7882.

Braden Hutchins
Director of Corporate Services
2nd Floor · 877 Goldstream Avenue · Langford, BC Canada · V9B 2X8
T · 250-478-7882 F · 250-478-7864

Teleconference # 1-855-703-8985 (Canada Toll Free)
OR 1-778-907-2071 (long distance charges may apply)
Meeting ID #864 6580 8858 / Zoom.us or Zoom app on your mobile device

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Rugby Canada condemns criticism of 7s team

Much had been expected of the Canadian women in Tokyo, given their performance in Rio

Neil Davidson
The Canadian Press

Rugby Canada has condemned “inappropriate comments” aimed at the women’s rugby sevens team after its disappointing performance at the Tokyo Olympics.

The fact that some of the comments came from within has added to a year of turmoil for the governing body and the sevens team, which launched a formal complaint in January under Rugby Canada’s bullying and harassment policy.

In the wake of the complaint filed by 37 current and former team members, an independent review concluded that while the conduct described in the complaint reflected the experiences of the athletes, it did not fall within Rugby Canada’s policy’s definition of harassment or bullying.

Head coach John Tait, while maintaining he had done nothing wrong, subsequently stepped down. A former Canadian international, Tait was one of Rugby Canada’s most successful coaches, leading the sevens team to the bronze medal at the Rio Olympics.

The controversy has divided Rugby Canada, with most of Tait’s staff leaving.

And it appears some could not resist taking a shot at the women given their performance at the Olympics under interim coach Mick Byrne.

“Karma is a bitch! #Survivorsmyass,” read a since-deleted tweet from the account of Jamie Cudmore, a former star player who now serves as an assistant coach with the Canadian men’s 15s team and runs Rugby Canada’s national development academy.

Rugby Canada confirmed the tweet came from Cudmore’s account. Cudmore did not immediately respond to an interview request.

“Rugby Canada stands with our women’s 7s athletes,” the governing body said in a social media post.

“We support the team in their efforts both on and off the rugby pitch and are proud of the way they have represented our country. Rugby Canada is aware of recent social media comments made about the team and worked to ensure they were removed as quickly as possible.

“Our organizational values include solidarity and respect, and everyone on our staff is expected to help create an inclusive environment for all. We condemn any inappropriate comments directed at the team and our leadership will be meeting to address this matter immediately.”

Several of Cudmore’s deleted tweets were captured and posted by sevens player Charity Williams.

Canada’s Women’s rugby team prepares to face Brazil during the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, in Japan on Friday, July 30. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, COC, Darren Calabrese)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Bylaw Nos. 1985 and 1986)

The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of the proposed Bylaw noted below. All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard by presenting written submissions prior to 3 pm on the day of the Public Hearing or by making oral submissions at the Public Hearing. Please be advised that no submission may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of the public record.

Meeting Date and Time
Monday, 16 August 2021 Time: 5:30 pm

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

Proposal:
The purpose of Bylaw No. 1985 is to amend the City of Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1200 by amending the designation of the land that is the subject of this bylaw from Agricultural (AG1) Zone to Neighbourhood Centre designation to create a neighbourhood commercial centre consisting of various small-scale commercial uses.

The purpose of Bylaw No. 1986 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the zoning designation of the land that is the subject of this bylaw from from Agricultural (AG1) to Neighbourhood Commercial (C1), including adding additional uses to the C1 Zone Zone and adding to create a neighbourhood commercial centre consisting of various small-scale commercial uses.

Applicant:
Karen Colangeli

Location:
The land that is the subject of these bylaws is 3553 and 3559 Happy Valley Rd as shown shaded on the included plan.

PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will be held electronically, and not in-person. Information about how to connect to this meeting is indicated in the table below.

The Public Hearing is not an information session and Council will not answer questions about the proposal or proposed bylaw(s) except to provide clarification. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for Council to hear the views and opinions of those members of the public who wish to make comments. Please have all your questions answered in advance of the Public Hearing by contacting the Planning Department as noted below.

Requests for COPIES of the complete Bylaw and other material that the Council may consider in relation to the bylaw, or questions related thereto, may be submitted by emailing planning@langford.ca, in writing to Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8, or by calling 250-478-7882.

Braden Hutchins
Director of Corporate Services
2nd Floor · 877 Goldstream Avenue · Langford, BC Canada · V9B 2X8
T · 250-478-7882 F · 250-478-7864

Teleconference # 1-855-703-8985 (Canada Toll Free)
OR 1-778-907-2071 (long distance charges may apply)
Meeting ID #864 6580 8858 / Zoom.us or Zoom app on your mobile device