Comments for Inside Langford

Comment on Reader News by Langforder

Langforder — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:22:07 +0000

In case anyone missed it, Len Barrie was evicted from his home near his bankrupt Bear Mt. Resort:

“Len Barrie told to leave mansion

Court orders Ex-Bear Mountain CEO to turn over property to HSBC Bank Canada”

By Andrew A. Duffy, timescolonist.com January 26, 2012

http://www.timescolonist.com/Barrie+told+leave+mansion/6058921/story.html

Wonder how goes the bridge to nowhere he was helping pay for……………..

Comment on Langford Community Calendar by Cheryl McLachlan

Cheryl McLachlan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:03:40 +0000

Westshore Town Centre
Hobby Show
February 3rd – 5th (* Saturday only)
Trains,
Model Boats,
Victoria Military Modelers,
Victoria Cat Fancier Society,
*Let’s Talk Science,
*Victoria Bug Zoo,
Lapidary,
Stamps,
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory,
Juan de Fuca Arts and Crafts,
Victoria Flower Arrangers,
and more!

Comment on Reader News by InTheKnow

InTheKnow — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:11:10 +0000

The fact that Len Barrie blew up a scared First Nations cave in order to built his 14,00 square foot monstrosity of a house on top of it, and now has been booted out of said house, could be called pay back, and it certainly is in my books. Len Barrie’s legacy includes the destruction of all trust with his shareholders at Bear Mt., ignoring the Real Estate Board’s direct legal orders to cease and desist from selling any more properties on Bear Mt. amid repeated fines from them for continuing to do so, and let’s not forget forcing long time home owners and residents in Langford to sell their homes or move in order to destroy green space and build a road to nowhere that only serves Len Barrie and his cronies. I will repeat that last sentence again-I said this 5 years ago and it’s still true-a road to nowhere that only serves Len Barrie and his cronies. A road that leads to licentious parties, rampant spending, desperate deals and absolute bar-none destruction of all land surrounding a guy name Len, who now has a active RCMP file on his financial activities regarding Bear Mt. holdings and the legal teams of Bellagio after him for 2.2 million in B.C. Supreme Court. The funny thing is, if you look at the legal records it states that Len Barrie asked for the line of credit from Bellagio in 2008, right around the time he was blowing up sacred First Nations spaces, and fishing around for money from the province and municipal taxpayers to build his private road. The mayor of Langford, Stew Young, a long time crony and Las Vegas wingman for Barrie, at that time was pushing the taxpayers of Langford to buy into this ridiculous scam and foot the bill for the Bear Mt. Interchange. Thanks to people like myself and many, many others on the island, the province stopped any funding slated for the proposed Spencer Road Interchange. We also stopped the CRD from releasing water from the Highlands to Bear Mt.!!!! Ya, that idiot was even trying to get water from the Highlands for his ridiculous golf course! Does anyone really think that Len Barrie was doing anything other than living it up with all that money he was borrowing, begging and stealing from Vegas lenders, taxpayers and shareholders around 2008-2009 around the time all his ridiculous plans were falling apart???!!?? Unfortunately for the voters of Langford, Stew Young put their taxpaying dollars onto Len Barrie’s hook and they now have to pay for an unsustainable road that leads to an equally unsustainable luxury resort with no amenities whatsoever. Meanwhile, Len Barrie is off onto another project in Mill Bay, likely to be a eye-brow raiser also considering that it sounds like a load of crap plan and highly unlikely to unfold considering his current troubles. The Bear Mountain resort is really awful and anyone who has any love for the Island and has walked these lands knows it. This is not done yet because whether anyone who “believes” in Bear Mt., gets it or not, people have long memories and no one is ever gonna forget a man who fought like a mother- !#!?er so that he could proceed to destroy- proceed to destroy land, trees, caves, sacred spaces, trust in elected officials, trust in the shareholders and the frigging list goes on and on. The only way Len Barrie can redeem himself is if he plants trees, re-builds salmon habitat, rescues wild, etc., for the rest of his days and even then I don’t think the First Nations elders have any way to save him from the spirits in the sacred spaces he destroyed and then further desecrated by living on, from exacting a certain “influence” on his life. And don’t even get me started about Langford council. Where is Stew Young these days? Back in Vegas again? I see Ms. Blackwell will be acting mayor for Langford from January 1st to June 30th, whooee that’s a long vacation on the taxpayers money.

Comment on About Us by Shannon Ireland

Shannon Ireland — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:49:18 +0000

Owner of Historic Landmark/Pub apparently received approval to change the name of Ma Millers Pub

This morning I was invited to an event via Facebook to attend the Grand Opening of the new “hooters Branded Style” pub – Twin Peaks Bar & Grill formerly known as Ma Millers.
It is a pub, yes, but a big concern is the types of clientele that will be entering our quiet neighborhood now. The types of events the owner/manager is advertising now are disgraceful and are more suited for a Backwoods Brothel. Which, by the sounds of it, it will soon be.

So, I thought you might want to know about this and maybe there is something you can do?

The concerns are:
1. There is a school in the area. Children in our neighborhood often walk to their friends homes or to/from school from morning till after dark. It is a safe and quiet neighborhood. With this kind of clientele coming for events like the ones listed below, is it still safe for the children to be wondering around anymore?
2. There is already a prostitution problem in this area. Particularity Finlayson Arm Road/Goldstream Provincial Park area where Johns’ take the Pro into the woods for their date. Events listed below ‘could’ add to more of this type of people coming into Langford.
3.OFFICIAL NAME CHANGE APPROVED BY LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD – Changing the name of an Inn/Pub that’s been there since 1864. It’s one piece of history that should be left alone. What next…get rid of the 6 mile? These are landmarks that define who we are as a community.
4.That type of sports bar ‘should’ be in a more central area…. Goldstream park is for families and campers…. Hooters type places belong downtown or in a more public location.
I am copying in the details of the invitation to this email.

Facebook Event Link: (copy and paste) https://www.facebook.com/events/338307809535386/

This is what is reads:

When Saturday, March 3, 2012
Description IT’S OFFICIAL NAME CHANGE APPROVED BY LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD :

MA MILLERS PUB AS OF MARCH 3 RD IS BEING RE BRANDED TO A HOOTERS STYLE PUB NEW NAME WILL BE TWIN PEAKS BAR & GRILL . ( as in breasts )

WE ARE HAVING A GRAND OPENING PARTY SATURDAY MARCH 3 RD THE BAND ROXXLYDE WILL BE PLAYING AT 9 PM . THE PARTY STARTS 3 PM

TWIN PEAKS BAR & GRILL WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING TO OFFER OUR CUSTOMERS: HOT SERVICE AND HOT FOOD

WE HAVE A NEW RED SEAL CHEF WITH A NEW MENU PROVIDING EXCELLENT FOOD WITH LARGE PORTIONS. NEW SERVERS & HOSTS THAT ARE ALL EXPERIENCED TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICE TO YOU

WE ARE GOING TO BE HAVING MONTHLY THEME NIGHTS:

WET T SHIRT CONTESTS – BIKINI CONTESTS – 70′S – 90 ‘S NIGHTS – PLAYBOY MANSION PARTIES – MEXICAN NIGHT – CALIENTE SPANISH DANCE NIGHT – SINGLES MINGLES NIGHT WITH PRIZES FOR BEST HOOK UP

- DJ PLAYING DANCE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT

TWIN PEAKS BAR & GRILL IS GOING TO BE PARTY CENTRAL IN BEAUTIFUL LANGFORD !!!!!!!

I’d be interested in hearing your comments about this.

Comment on Upcoming Committee Meetings by Cheryl McLachlan

Cheryl McLachlan — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:32:43 +0000

City of Langford website seems to be down. Perhaps they are fixing a missing link to the agendas (upcoming and past) for the Agricultural Advisory Committee. The tab to that committee on the left hand sidebar of the City Hall page of the website was missing, and the link off “Upcoming Meetings” to the agendas was misdirecting to the upcoming Planning and Zoning agenda not the Feb. 13th 5pm Agricultural Advisory Committee. Or maybe it has something to do with power failures in the area. It seems Costco is, at least was, closed due to no power.

Comment on Reader News by Cheryl McLachlan

Cheryl McLachlan — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:37:21 +0000

And here’s the coverage on Len Barrie’s casino debt in the Times Colonist:

Vegas casino files against Len Barrie
Bellagio says it is owed $2 million for a line of credit from 2008
By Andrew A. Duffy, Times Colonist January 20, 2012

Comment on Reader News by Cheryl McLachlan

Cheryl McLachlan — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:13:43 +0000

The Len Barrie story is explained further on CTV Island News, including how someone can end up owing a casino money, that Barrie will be in BC court late Feb. for not filing corporate tax returns and that the RCMP investigation around his dealings with Bear Mt. Resort continue……………….

Comment on Reader News by Langforder

Langforder — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:41:10 +0000

Len Barrie in the news again and there’s more this time:

RCMP turns investigation into Len Barrie’s finance dealings over to crown

by David Shoalts
Globe and Mail Update
Published Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 1:00AM EST
Last updated Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 1:34AM EST

“The results of an RCMP investigation into Len Barrie’s financial dealings with his former Bear Mountain golf resort and real-estate development were recently turned over to the B.C. Attorney general’s office, according to two sources.

Barrie is also facing a civil claim in the Supreme Court of British Columbia for $2.2-million from the Bellagio, an upscale casino and hotel in Las Vegas. The claim was filed Dec. 16, 2011, three months after the Bellagio was awarded a judgment by a Nevada court for more than $2-million (U.S.), which it was unable to collect from the former NHL player. No statement of defence could be found in the B.C. court’s records.”

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/rcmp-turns-investigation-into-barries-finance-dealings-over-to-crown/article2308965/

Comment on Reader News by Langforder

Langforder — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:33:46 +0000

Len Barrie makes the news again, and it never seems to be good.

Casino sues former NHLer for alleged $2M debt

One-time forward Len Barrie allegedly has not repaid casino for May 2008 debt

“A former National Hockey league player and developer of a failed Vancouver Island real estate project is being sued by a major Las Vegas casino for an alleged debt of more than $2 million, CBC News has learned.”

CBC News Posted: Jan 19, 2012 8:05 PM ET
(Last Updated: Jan 20, 2012 12:04 AM ET)

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/story/2012/01/19/bc-len-barrie-casino-lawsuit.html

Comment on Langford Community Calendar by Cheryl McLachlan

Cheryl McLachlan — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:56:23 +0000

This Thurs. Jan. 19th IACDI (Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues) meeting is cancelled due to winter weather conditions. Agenda items will be carried forward to the next meeting Thursday, February 16th at 7:00pm, the regular 3rd Thurs. of the month.

Comment on Hidden Agendas by long time and concerned resident

long time and concerned resident — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:23:17 +0000

Just another example of this council running roughshod over the best interests of many consitituents.
This council continues to display arrogance in decision making as it has power to do so, by virtue of so many residents refusing to take time to get involved and understand what is happening to their community. Too many people are bedazzled by a few bricklock sidewalks and planters to see the big picture. Very sad.
Wait until there is a gravel pit on your street….ooops…too late, cause no one had to tell you and a staffer made the decision behind closed doors. Wake up people!!!!!

Comment on Langford to reduce costs to developers by Langforder

Langforder — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:59:49 +0000

The Grinch Christmas song was still blasting out around the glowing Grinch green water of the round-about fountain, the glowy community event calendars with associated glowing ads around town and the glitzy city website event and meeting calendars all seem stuck in Dec. 2011? It must have been a better year – 2012 might be pretty lean. No tax increase and way less DCC charges. I guess the city will be paying bills with borrowed money and when that runs out – maybe some funny money?

Comment on New location-WestShore Recycling Depot at Belmont School-Nov. 8th by Cheryl McLachlan

Cheryl McLachlan — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:34:01 +0000

Just note that the times changed about two years ago - it is now 9am-12pm, so please folks, do not show up after noon, we will be not be taking any more recycling. All PMD's depots are now 9am-12pm. And the Jan. depots are usually incredibly BUSY!!! So come prepared to stand in a lineup for a bit. It seems the holiday gift giving/shop-til-you-drop season creates alot more recycling. To find out when the depot is - it is usually the 2nd Sat. of each month, just check the Inside Langford Community Calendar - I put up the Recycling Depot date, time and location every month.

Comment on Class action lawsuit against Western Speedway? by Tick Tock

Tick Tock — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:28:52 +0000

Just a couple of key points for both sides to consider on this issue

1) The Noise Bylaw and the Zoning Bylaw are 2 distinct bylaws so no matter what position you take on this matter one has to accept the fact that you can not mix “apples and oranges”(ie: noise/land use) when making ones points otherwise the whole discussion becomes confusing and a lot of comments are misguided and don’t relate to what is lawful and what is unlawful.

2) It is clear that Western Speedway is,at times, in contravension of the Ciy’s Noise Bylaw. And by now it is obvious for the world to see that the Mayor and Council have decided not to enforce this Bylaw. My understanding is that there is no clear legislation that requires Municipalities to enforce their Bylaws ,unless,perhaps, through a court action whereby a Judge instructs the Municipality to proceed with enforcement.

3) The issue of “non-conforming ” land use rights is ,as noted by an earlier contributer, outlined in Section 911 of the Local Government Act. In my view, the critical paragraph in this Section is Subsection (6) which essentially states that a non-conforming use cannot be expanded following the adoption of the Zoning Bylaw that results in making a once conforming use non-conforming ( ie. if one has a legal use on a property and a Municipality adopts a new Bylaw that will now make a use on that land illegal ,that use( eg. building,parking etc.) and that use only ,is provided with non-conforming rights. Any expansion of that use that has non-conforming rights as a consequence of an adoption of a Municipal bylaw is not legal unless it conforms to the new bylaw or a newer bylaw is adopted by Council).

4) The wording of the original Bylaw( if there is one) that allows the subject property to be used to race vehicles is also very important to know.

A question for Anonymous–Do you mean Langfrod,Langfred,Langfreud.Lanfraud or Langford??

tick tock

Comment on New location-WestShore Recycling Depot at Belmont School-Nov. 8th by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:06:18 +0000

Thank you very much for thinking about these extra products that end up in our garbage and its a shame that the curbside does not pick up the plastics and such. I will definately use your service and donate!!

Amie

Comment on Class action lawsuit against Western Speedway? by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:44:43 +0000

The track is clearly in violation of the cities noise bylaw end of story, Langfords council clearly just does not care and slowly but surely Langfrod resident will be the ones who end up paying for it, hell the mayor lives in Sidney! Stewie always stated that he want to make Langford a great place to live why doen’t he live there?

Comment on Langford Community Calendar by Cheryl McLachlan

Cheryl McLachlan — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:30:09 +0000

Sounds like the best way to dance to good old rock n’ roll to bring in 2012!

The Maxx Band & Buffet Dinner @ the Langford Legion 7PM – 1AM

Here is the ad:
http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/New-Years-Eve-on-the-West-Shore_16371567

Here is the poster:
http://www.usedvictoria.com/ReportSelectUsedAdPhoto2?used_ad_id=16371567&position=1&hb=1

Here is info. on The Maxx Band:
http://themaxxband.ca/
The Maxx Band performs 8PM – 1AM

Here are the Buffet details:
http://www.goldstreamcatering.com/

The Buffet is by Goldstream Catering and its the “Original Hot & Cold Buffet”
- w’ their ‘Own Chicken Cordon Bleu’ option not the turkey.
Note: Dinner is served at 7PM

Sounds absolutely AWESOME for $45 including a fabulous band to dance and rock out to!!!!

Tickets are available through the Langford Legion Bar (buzz in, if you are not a member, to get to the bar – that’s where the tickets are held) so whenever the bar is open you CAN BUY tickets, you do NOT have to go in office hours.

Comment on Class action lawsuit against Western Speedway? by bentover

bentover — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:09:57 +0000

Section 911 that you quote ensures that Western Speedway CAN continue to operate. Western Speedway is in conformity with Subsection 6. In 1982, the property’s legal use was motor racing. That use can continue. It was legally permitted to race on any day of the week in 1982 – that can continue. It was legally permitted to have motor racing in any season of the year – that can continue. In 1982, there was no prohibition or limitation as to the types of motorvehicles raced . . . motorcycles, cars, midgets, or to the type of racing . . . . demos, hit to pass, oval, figure eight . . . all those uses are in conformity with the historic uses and all the various types of racing may be continued.

Comment on Class action lawsuit against Western Speedway? by Bill

Bill — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:20:32 +0000

There is actually a limit to how much noise Western Speedway and Western Motorcross can make under their Commerical Recreation (CR1)zoned property.

The Local Government Act clearly states:
Section 911 (1) If, at the time a bylaw under this Division is adopted,
(a) land, or a building or other structure, is lawfully used, and
(b) the use does not conform to the bylaw,
the use may be continued as a non-conforming use…

(6) In relation to land, subsection (1) or (4) does not authorize the non-conforming use of land to be continued on a scale or to an extent or degree greater than that at the time of the adoption of the bylaw under this Division.

So, the Langford noise bylaw was passed in December 1982, which means that Western Speedway cannot make more noise then in 1982. This is clearly not the case with the addition of Winter racing, multiple Friday and Saturday events, the addition of a motorbike racing course, Wednesday Hornet racing, etc.

The people just need to tell Langford Council and the Province to uphold the law.

Comment on Langford Community Calendar by Cheryl McLachlan

Cheryl McLachlan — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 06:55:03 +0000

Sunday December 18th, 2011

Santa on a Fire Truck
Decorated fire trucks and emergency vehicles
Judging 5pm, Parade 6pm (aprox. 75 minutes)
Parade starts and ends at City Centre Park,
Eagle Ridge Arena
1089 Langford Parkway

Bring along a non-perishable food item for the local Langford Food Bank.

http://www.cityoflangford.ca/assets/Documents~Library/Notices/2011%20Poster%20Low%20Res.pdf

http://westshore.bc.ca/viewevent.php?event_id=134