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Poinsettia walk Ryan Winchester and Galyna Rurak, both from housekeeping services at the Victoria Conference Centre, walk up Douglas Street as they move cart loads of festive poinsettias from Crystal Garden to the Conference Centre across the street. Poinsettias are a familiar sight around Victoria during the Christmas season. They account for one third of sales of all flowering potted plants in Canada. The poinsettia’s main attraction is not its flowers, but its leaves. The flowers of the plant are the yellow clustered buds in the center. The coloured leafy parts are actually bracts or modified leaves. Don Denton/News staff

Victoria arts groups seek gift from Santa Slow economy, taxes and fewer grants hit the bottom line Laura Lavin News Staff

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Greater Victoria are asking Santa to help them out this year. The economy, the HST and the loss of provincial gaming grants are putting the squeeze on local arts funding and those feeling the pinch got together to try and come up with a solution. “I knew the situation Intrepid was facing and I heard rumours about others facing similar situa-

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atre SKAM, Puente Theatre, Kaleidoscope Theatre, Ballet Victoria, Theatre Inconnu, Suddenly Dance Theatre, Story Theatre Company, MediaNet, Blue Bridge Repertory Company and The Other Guys Theatre Company. Most of the groups have been operating in Victoria for more than 20 years and have a combined budget of more than $3.6 million spent locally

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Victoria, Oak Bay Esquimalt sign new collective agreements

Bridge relocation triggers Northern Junk debate Council looks for more information before presenting plan to public Roszan Holmen News staff

A large-scale redevelopment application for the Northern Junk buildings elicited a wide range of reactions last week. Despite his newness on council, Ben Isitt launched the question period with guns blazing. “I think our council is being saddled with the poor decision of the previous council to allow the developer to entertain the idea that public land can be available,” he charged. “This has gone too far already.” Reliance Properties, which bought the heritage buildings two years ago, has included city boulevards to the south and east in its development proposal. Council last year agreed to consider the sale of the land to Reliance. One developer should not have an “inside scoop” on very lucrative land because they happen to own the adjacent property, Isitt argued. Some on council shared concerns with the scale of the project, likening it to the Regent Hotel which dominates the waterfront landscape. Others, however, saw the proposal as a positive development promising to transform a derelict no-man’s land into a thriving hub. Coun. Geoff Young said he enthusiastically supports the project. The project makes better use of the land now used for parking and triangles of greenspace leftover from when city engineers in the 1960s “destroyed blocks of old Victoria buildings to ■ Restoration of the serve the needs of 150-year-old Northern the automobile,” he Junk buildings, said. including the addition City heritage of second-storey planner Steve Barbalconies and a glass ber also supported walkway connecting the project, calling the two buildings. it a sympathetic redesign. ■ Four new buildings “This is essential with brick and glass to the economic exterior. Most at five viability of the sucstoreys, containing cessful rescue of ground-floor these very significommercial and upper cant community floor residential. buildings,” Barber said. ■ Developer-built Views of the harharbour pathway, and bour will be altered, public plaza between but not significantly the buildings. blocked, he argued. “What in fact

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will happen, is that it will help to open up the waterfront for pedestrian use, with a vibrancy similar that to what you experience at the patio of the Canoe Club. This will help to recapture the harbour from some of the undesirable activities that have become prevalent,” he said. Council agreed on the need to evaluate the project in context of the new Johnson Street bridge. The applicant’s current drawings show the existing bridge, which doesn’t take into account the land opened up by the bridge’s relocation to the north. Coun. Pam Madoff argued in favour of taking a step back to reMerrick architecture graphics envision the space, with (Above) an artist’s rendition of Reliance Properties Ltd.’s Northern an eye to recreating the Junk development. (Below) A bird’s eye view of the plan shows the landscape bulldozed 50 existing buildings and four proposed on city land. years ago. further north to accommodate the new bridge,” “I want to see a squared up intersection rather than a freeway off-ramp,” he said. The curving roadway, connecting to the oneshe said of the curved road leading away from the way traffic on both Johnson Street and Pandora bridge onto Wharf Street. Her vision, however, doesn’t square with pre- Avenue, is essential to keeping traffic moving swiftly, and not backing up when the bridge is liminary drawings of the road realignments. raised for passing boats, Lai explained. Project lead Mike Lai discussed the plans. Council voted to get more information before “A lot of work in terms of configuration of that approach has been done by our design team … deciding whether to send the application to a It’s not a dramatic change from the configura- public hearing. rholmen@vicnews.com tion today, but one of the roads has been shifted

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Three new collective agreements have been signed, representing 11 bargaining units in Greater Victoria, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees. On Dec. 14, the Greater Victoria Labour Relations Association ratified agreements with bargaining units for the City of Victoria and Victoria Police Board (CUPE 50); the Township of Esquimalt (CUPE 333); the District of Oak Bay, the District of North Saanich, the District of Colwood, the District of Metchosin and the Town of Sidney (CUPE 374); the Greater Victoria Public Library Board (CUPE 410); and West Shore Parks and Recreation and the Capital Regional District (CUPE 1978). The agreements include two per cent annual wage increases, as well as “a few minor improvements to benefits,” according to a press release published by CUPE. rholmen@vicnews.com

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“It’s a very conservative contingency,” said Warner. The contingency fund is also used for snow removal, an item not budgeted for. Lastly, city departments did not budget for the wage increase negotiated in the new collective agreement signed in November. Because the increase was anticipated, however, a provision was made in its corporate contingency account. Council approved a recommendation to transfer $1,050,691 from this account to the respective city departments. This money will cover the union salary increases and benefits retroactive to Jan. 1 2011 when the previous contract expired, as well as exempt salary increases retroactive to Jan. 1, 2010. Council newcomer Lisa Helps questioned the procedure. Since the salary increase was anticipated, she asked why it wasn’t included in the budget rather than being drawn from a contingency fund, whose purpose is to cover unanticipated expenses? “You’re budgeting quite a bit in advance,” explained city manager Gail Stephens. “You don’t know what collective bargaining is going to get you.” rholmen@vicnews.com

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Several sources of city revenue turned out to be less than budgeted in 2011, likely maxing out the city’s conservative contingency fund. Among the shortfalls are fire-code related fees and fines. “In hindsight, these (estimates) were ambitious,” said Victoria finance director, Brenda Warner, during a budget update to council last week. The city budgeted for $140,000 in fire revenues but the new estimate is for $60,000. A similar outcome exists for parking-services and water-consumption revenues, which could prove to fall short by as much as $530,000 and $480,000 respectively. Parkades earned less than anticipated because of some closures for renovations. Also, a few stores which used the parkades relocated. Water consumption is down due to a number of reasons, including weather. Earlier this month, council approved a water-utility rate hike to correct the budget for 2012. The funds to cover the 2011 shortfall will be drawn from a $1 million contingency fund.

Vic West crossing replaces overpass detour button of their own to safely enter the east-bound traffic lane on the bridge. The new signal crossing replaces the circuitous route using the rail overpass. This detour was introduced by the city after it decommissioned the rail bridge in April. Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists are advised to be cautious while they familiarize themselves with the new intersection. rholmen@vicnews.com

The city installed a new signal crossing in Vic West to help pedestrians and cyclists navigate around the nowdefunct rail bridge. It took effect Monday. The crossing, activated by a push button, allows pedestrians to safely cross Esquimalt Road, at the intersection of Harbour Road, to access the sidewalk on the still-functioning traffic bridge. Cyclists also have a push-

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Cops eye more cash for Canada Day More money is needed to bring more police officers on duty during the Victoria Police Department’s busiest day of the year. Costs of policing Canada Day celebrations on July 1 have climbed during the past two years in anticipation of what could happen when tens of thousands of people converge in downtown Victoria to celebrate. In 2010, the special event cost the department $128,000. VicPD’s annual budget for Canada Day is $40,000, but police brass are requesting $60,000 more in the 2012 budget. That will require approval from Victoria and Esquimalt municipal councils.

New face graces anti-graffiti unit Esquimalt council fêted Peter Justo Dec. 12 for his contribution as the co-ordinator of Esquimalt Together Against Graffiti, which involves Esquimalt volunteers, the township and the Victoria Police Department. After six years leading volunteer efforts to cover up what he calls “a worldwide pest” Justo recently passed the paint can to Esquimalt resident Dan Jenkins.

Esquimalt posts online agendas Some Esquimalt residents were pleasantly surprised when they could access the full council and committee-of-the-whole information packages online prior to the Dec. 12 meeting. The decision follows an ongoing plea from some council observers to post the information packages on the township’s website, not just the outlines.

West division has new top cop Insp. Keith Lindner takes on new role in Esquimalt Erin McCracken News staff

After serving five weeks as the interim head of the Victoria Police Department’s West Division in Esquimalt, Keith Lindner is now the permanent leader of the division. The 22-year Victoria police officer, who began his policing career in Calgary 26 years ago, was also promoted from the rank of staff sergeant to inspector. Having policed the large city of Calgary and the mid-sized city of Victoria, Lindner said he is

looking forward to policing the smaller Esquimalt and Vic West communities. “For me it was an opportunity, something I’d never done,” he said. “I knew there were issues in Esquimalt. I love a challenge, plus the community aspect of it was an attracLindner tion for me.” The position was left vacant after Insp. Darrell McLean retired from the department at the end of October. “I’ve only been there five weeks and the key is establishing those working relationships,” Lindner said. “The Township of Esquimalt has wel-

comed me with open arms. It’s like I was born and raised there.” Lindner, 50, was actually born and raised in Saanich and he and his wife have three teenage children. He has worked in a number of different policing roles, including patrol, narcotics, crisis negotiation, emergency response, internal professional standards and investigative services. Lindner now commands 18 officers and two civilians at West Division, where VicPD’s dog, school liaison, mobile youth services and integrated mobile crisis response teams are based. “I supervise the way I parent,” Lindner said of his leadership style. “I care about the people that work with me.” emccracken@vicnews.com

Chafe house could go if repairs costly Esquimalt residents learn the Saxe Point Park house doesn’t have to stay up indefinitely

Personal shopper Victoria police Const. Kristin Mutch helps Hope Sheffield, 9, load up items from her Christmas wish list in Zellers at Hillside Centre Thursday. Officers were paired with 15 Victoria and Esquimalt schoolchildren for the fourth annual CopShop, helping them spend $200 gift cards on Christmas presents for themselves and their families. The cards were donated by Hillside Centre. The children were chosen for their desire to make a difference in their community.

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If upkeep of a house in Esquimalt’s Saxe Point Park becomes too expensive, council will have the option of having the structure torn down. The home at 398 Fraser St. was bequeathed to the township by Walter and Eva Chafe, along with $37,768.51 to cover maintenance of the structure. The township took possession last November, and spent $45,000 from the township’s capital project reserve fund to give the house a wheelchair ramp and other accessibility features. Residents, concerned the aging house will one day be a drain on taxpayers, learned recently the home won’t have to be maintained indefinitely. Council can decide to have the house, currently used by the youth anti-violence Rock Solid Foundation, demolished “if it became cost prohibitive,” said Laurie Hurst, Esquimalt’s CAO. But Esquimalt resident Rod Lavergne wasn’t pleased by the demolition option. “Who’s going to pay for removal of that building if it ever happens?” he asked. emccracken@vicnews.com

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BMO helps equip RJH Patient Care Centre

The BMO Financial Group pledged $175,000 to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s Building Care Together campaign to help purchase state-ofthe-art equipment and technology for Royal Jubilee Hospital’s Patient Care Centre. “It’s very inspiring to receive a commitment like this and we’re very grateful for the support of BMO Finan-

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cial Group,” said Leslee Farrell, cochair of the Building Care Together campaign, along with Ted Hughes. “Time and time again, the generosity and involvement of our corporate partners have contributed to considerable health-care advances in our community.” Shelly Jensen, vice-president, Vancouver Island District, BMO Bank of

Montreal, presented the pledge to Farrell and Hughes. “We understand that as Vancouver Island’s population continues to grow and age, the demands on our medical caregivers will also multiply along with the need for more complex and expensive health services. “Our donation today to the Patient Care Centre at Royal Jubilee Hospital

reinforces our commitment to supporting and strengthening health care services for all citizens in the region,” said Jensen. The Building Care Together campaign has now received pledges totalling $11.3 million, and the campaign co-chairs are looking forward to making a number of announcements in the coming weeks.

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Christmas serenade Members of the Pacific Christian School Chamber Choir finish up a rousing version Jingle Bells outside the Black Press offices at 818 Broughton St. The choir had spent the day travelling around Greater Victoria and spreading Christmas cheer with its singing.

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A recent change to the work schedule of naval fleet personnel at CFB Esquimalt is churning out more late afternoon traffic onto Esquimalt streets, say some concerned residents. Changes made by the head of the West Coast navy, Rear Admiral Nigel Greenwood, prevent ship commanders from letting personnel leave work early, such as at 3:30 p.m. instead of 4 p.m., and from giving them “sliders” or Friday afternoons off. The change ensures crew members are onboard to receive maintenance personnel who need to access the vessels, espe-

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(Joffre Street south) onto Lyall,” she said, adding the parents of children at her daycare have also noticed the increase. “You can’t all of a sudden shove another 500 or 1,000 people on the road and say it’s not going to make a difference,” Brame said. Officers based at the Victoria Police Department’s West Division in Esquimalt have also seen a recent spike in traffic. “We haven’t received any complaints but we certainly are alive to the issue, and we will be talking to the military if anything does come up and work with them for any solutions,” said Const. Mike Russell, VicPD spokesperson. Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins hasn’t heard anything conclusive suggesting the change to the base schedule has boosted traffic levels at the end of the day, “other than when it gets tightened up, it gets tightened up significantly.” emccracken@vicnews.com

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Submarine commander stripped of command after underwater crash Inquiry also blames inadequate submarine training and experience Erin McCracken News staff

A team of Canadian military investigators is blaming the captain of HMCS Corner Brook for crashing the submerged submarine off the west coast of Vancouver Island in June. Lt.-Cmdr. Paul Sutherland was stripped of his command, said navy Capt. Luc Cassivi, deputy commander of the West Coast fleet of ships and submarines. No other military personnel will be reprimanded at this time. The board of inquiry is also pointing a finger at inadequate training and experience as factors that led to the collision, and has identified 19 inadequacies in Canada’s submarine training and navigational practices. The team found that the sub was working fine and that human error led to it striking a channel wall during prospectivecommander training in Nootka Sound on June 4. Despite the incident, confidence in Canada’s submarine program remains strong. “You provide the best training you can. There is always human

factors on the day and stress, and unfortunately that can lead to incidents like this,” said Cassivi. Similar incidents have happened with Canada’s previous Oberon class of submarines, he added. The board of inquiry found that navigational mistakes were made aboard HMCS Corner Brook, which ended up southeast of where it should have been at the time of the collision. The inquiry also found that some of the crew lacked indepth knowledge about new navigational systems that were installed in the sub within the past year. It turns out the instruction manuals hadn’t been updated. “So that was one of the lessons learned,” said Cassivi. In this case, one of Sutherland’s students was taking a turn planning out an operation, which ultimately went wrong, said Cassivi, adding that it is the commander’s job to take the wheel when poor decisions are made. There are also added dangers of operating a submarine in Nootka Sound, though it is an

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Arts groups tackling crisis Government funding for the arts, during tough economic times, is one of the first things to fall by the wayside. The restoration of some funding for arts and culture in recent B.C. provincial budgets has helped cover shortfalls for local arts companies. But that financial support still falls well short of where it was before gaming grants – the lifeblood of many non-profit community groups – were drastically reduced in 2009 by the Liberal government. The Victoria Foundation helped financially stabilize larger local arts organizations after the provincial cuts came. But smaller companies – those with budgets under $1 million – were left to scramble to make ends meet. Well-known local organizations such as Intrepid Theatre, Ballet Victoria, Kaleidoscope Theatre and Theatre Inconnu, have cut expenses to the bone to keep their companies afloat. In some instances, paid staff worked for free to help bridge the funding gap. The 11 cash-strapped organizations that recently banded together for a discussion with the Victoria Foundation, on new potential funding options, represent a wide range of artistic and cultural endeavours. Unlike larger companies, which often attract mainstream sponsorships and audiences, these groups often take creative risks and produce harder-edged, thought-provoking material that challenges audiences. To avoid giving a financial boost to these companies is to jeopardize valuable threads in the creative, cultural and ethnic fabric of the region’s arts community. As Intrepid general manager Ian Case indicated this week, the inability to take risks on projects out of fear that audiences – and funding sources – may not accept them, hinders their creative flexibility. One might argue that, as in business, the market should dictate which companies survive these tough economic times. But these local arts groups are about much more than dollars and cents. They offer all of us opportunities to learn, grow and gain new understanding of the world around us. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Premier recaps political year process, because there’s been 20 I recently sat down with Premier years of work invested in this, and Christy Clark for a year-end we’re finally starting to interview to talk about see the fruits of it. her eventful first year TF: A related subject is back in politics. the proposed Enbridge Here are a few excerpts Northern Gateway oil from that discussion: pipeline. There’s a lot of TF: People in general aboriginal opposition to are a bit cynical about that. The federal Natural the treaty process. You Resources Minister, Joe could say that about Oliver, not too long ago Sophie Pierre [former called this a “nation Ktunaxa chief and chair building project.” It of the independent B.C. Treaty Commission]. Tom Fletcher certainly fits with your jobs strategy. Do you In her report this year B.C. Views support the concept of she talked about the the pipeline? mounting debt from 20 PCC: First of all, we are years of negotiations and basically gave an ultimatum to fix it or shut it foursquare behind the concept and soon to be reality of the liquefied down. Do you see the commission natural gas pipelines, which would continuing as it is, or do you see take B.C. gas and get it to the port some changes ahead? at Kitimat. There is pretty much PCC: We’re not planning any unanimous First Nations support significant changes to it. We are along the way, community support. starting to see, just now, the fruits Through the environmental of all the work from the ministry approval process, it’s all working. and from the government and from The Enbridge proposal is far the treaty commission. And that’s from that. Being able to get triple all starting to move pretty quickly. the price for Canadian oil would The Taku River Tlinglit economic be a big benefit for Canada overall. agreement [mining development But the project is one where we and protected areas in the Atlin have to examine both the costs area], there are a number of these and benefits. That’s why it’s in the agreements that are starting to environmental approval process. flow out, and it’s been a long, slow, This is the first of its kind, so I think frustrating process. So now is the we have to get a good look at it, wrong time to walk away from the

and once we have the facts before us, we can have a debate about whether it should go ahead. TF: The carbon tax. Do you think it’s working, and will we see changes in the years to come? PCC: I think that it’s probably affecting people’s and businesses’ decisions about their reliance on carbon as a source of energy. I don’t want to overstate that, though. The thing about the carbon tax is that it’s hard to know how much difference it’s made. But I think anecdotally we see that it has made some difference. We are in the process now of consulting with both the job creator community and citizens about where they’d like us to go next with the carbon tax. We have to keep in mind that the economy is fragile. But we want to remain a leader on the environment, which is where we are right now in North America. • • • The interview also touched on Clark’s efforts to ease the pain of getting rid of the HST, and other issues. You can find the full text on the Victoria News website by pointing to the News tab and clicking on B.C. News. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Readers respond: Parental abduction case needs compassion from all I feel that we have not heard all sides of the story on the parental abduction case. We do not know what the father was like and what, if any, mental health issues there were with the mother. Most importantly, from a legal perspective the parents did have joint custody, and letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget that. We should treat this as some wrongdoing like using a false identity and breaking the terms of a legal custody agreement but not as a full-blown kidnapping. We should treat it with some compassion and respect to mental health/medical issues if they are brought to light during trial or the investigation. Do not brand the mother as a hardened criminal that would do this again â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we do not have all the facts. Let her take her punishment, learn from her mistakes, and let society move on. The cost of too much punishment is expensive from a legal, criminal, and taxpayer perspective. Enough justice can be served without any vigilante-type justice or mental trauma brought from the public and/or the media. It could create more unneeded anxiety for our society. Jeff Martin Victoria

City council should walk the transparency talk City council promised more transparency last time around but we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it. Instead, way too many meetings were held behind closed doors. Every possible discussion should take place in public. Unless that happens, councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claims about openness and

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Police powers must be limited to protect the public The editorial states: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep penalties as a deterrent for impaired drivers.â&#x20AC;? (Our View Dec. 7.) This suggests the CounterAttack program is working. ICBC evidence presents no such conclusion. Public Safety Minister Bondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s politically expedient report neglects to say that before the CounterAttack program there was already a 37 per cent decline in alcohol-related fatalities between 2007 and 2009. ICBC tells us why: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many factors affect the safety of road travel and therefore influence trends in crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Road safety cannot directly influence all aspects of crash frequency and severity (like weather, the economy, the cost of fuel, and kilometres driven),â&#x20AC;? according to the 2011 Road Safety Business Plan. In a depression, it is known that auto deaths from all causes decline. People are driving less. The automobile lobby is getting off scot-free. We spend billions annually subsidizing them, according to Taken for

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A Ride, a free online video. Free bus service running frequently during peak inebriation times would be cheaper for society and nearly eliminate substance related deaths. And the cops could get much more paid time off to be with their families, instead of being forced to stand out in the cold. But maybe the Roman show of bravado is what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really after here. Larry Wartel Victoria

Give residents option to opt out of city garbage collection Re: Victoria residents brace for utility fee increase, (News Dec. 14). The article states: â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś solid waste collection costs will rise by $5.90, to a new total of $202.92. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s due to increases in salary, equipment and yardwaste facility costs. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also due to the added cost of preparing for the new organics and garbage collection program in 2013.â&#x20AC;? The public was recently asked to submit a questionnaire on future garbage collection options. Has the city already decided what to impose before the results are assessed? I have one small bag of trash per week â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the one I put in the can yesterday weighed less than 700 grams. On a yearly basis this is $5.50 per kilo of trash. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be happy with fewer pick ups, with the can at the curb, and no organic collection (I have three compost bins). Better yet, let me opt out and find a private disposal system. City costs are rising too fast. Better to reduce the bloated number of expensive upper and middle managers, and keep the people who wield the tools. Roel Hurkens Victoria

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Funding allocated for maternity anesthesiologists B.C.’s major medical centres will have access to seven days per week, 24 hours per day anesthesiologists for women with high-risk pregnancies. The province and the B.C. Medical Association have agreed to allocate $2.5 million to obstetrical anesthesiology. The province says the funding will help local health authorities, such as the Vancouver Island Health Authority, to ensure round-the-clock coverage. The agreement affects Victoria General Hospital, which hosts the sole

obstetrical ward in the region. The issue of staffing levels boiled over in August after a VGH anesthesiologist claimed a stillborn death could have been linked to an alleged shortage of anesthesiologists at the hospital. A woman in labour required an emergency cesarean section at a time when the hospital’s lone anesthesiologist was occupied with other surgeries. An independent, external review of the incident concluded the availability of anesthesiologists was not a factor in

the stillborn baby. The review did make 21 recommendations though, including creating a dedicated obstetrical anesthesiology service. editor@vicnews.com

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A new agreement with nine aboriginal communities on southern Vancouver Island to share authority for child and family services is a model for the province, according to the minister responsible. Children and Family Development Minister Mary McNeil signed the agreement at the legislature Thursday, along with Premier Christy Clark and nine community leaders. The agreement covers Pauquachin, Esquimalt, Tsartlip, Tseycum, T’Sou-ke, Beecher Bay, Tsawout, Songhees and Pacheedaht First Nations, as well as urban aboriginal people through the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. Pauquachin Chief Bruce Underwood said the agreement sets up a “government-to-government” relationship to create a culturally based service system for the care and protection of aboriginal children. “Right now a child is taken away from us, or out of our home,” BC Grown Underwood said. “Now we’re looking at a holistic approach, how

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“Virtually everybody is in the same situation. Some are slightly more dire, but everybody’s hurting,” said Case. The group decided to approach the Victoria Foundation for help, meeting with CEO Sandra Richardson to look at options. “We decided that we would try to find a ‘challenger,’ someone who would donate $50, $75, $100,000, that they would guarantee for the fund if others would step forward and support it,” said Case. “We do our best to be a champion for the arts sector,” said Richardson. If $280,000 could be raised it would create stability for the 11 arts organizations, and more would help guarantee their futures. “It’s the season of giving and if someone is willing to step forward, it will make a huge difference to these organizations. It would be great if the arts community could have a good Christmas and a happy new year to look forward to,” Case said. llavin@vicnews.com

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Hot ticket: Mamma Mia! At the Royal Theatre this summer. Tickets start at $93.

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In the six years Dave Hitchcock has directed the St. Luke’s Players’ annual pantomime, he’s always started the show the same way. “I ask the audience members to put up their hand if they’ve ever seen a pantomime,” he said. It used to be only a few would raise their hand, but the British-syle of musical comedy has gained quite the following. This year St. Luke’s Players will present its Alice In Wonderland pantomime for 12 nights in a 130 seat church, and tickets have been sold out for weeks. “There’s not many people raising their hand to say it’s their first panto anymore,” Hitchcock said. “For anyone new, I just tell them to do like the people sitting around them.” The audience is expected to cheer for the heros and boo the bad guys. There’s also a part where kids can get on the stage and sing. “It’s a family show. There’s humour that will appeal to all ages,” Hitchcock said. A favourite character in every pantomime is the dame – a man playing the role of a female. For the past five years, Mike Chadwick has been the dame for the St. Luke’s Players. “Nobody else seems to audition for the

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The Queen of Hearts, played by Jan Manchur, topples her cards during the St. Luke’s Players’ pantomime of Alice in Wonderland. role,” Chadwick said. Perhaps it’s because of the British stereotype that the dame is played by an old washed up actor that can’t get any other job. (Chadwick is quick to point out that he does get cast in other roles in productions throughout the year: “I haven’t hit the bottom yet,” he said.) For Alice in Wonderland, the dame is Alice’s

mother, who in this version of the story follows Alice to Wonderland to help defeat the evil queen – that is, when she’s not flirting with the men in the audience. “It’s great fun,” Chadwick said of his role. “You get to be outrageous and make everyone laugh, and if you forget your lines it doesn’t matter.” Chadwick, raised in Britian where panto-

mimes are a Christmas staple, still remembers his first panto role. He was four-yearsold and the bit involved several “strong” men trying to lift what appeared to be a heavy weight and after nobody could move it, young Chadwick picked it up and carried it off the stage. “My father was always in the show, and he forced me to be in it too because there were never enough men,” he said. “I got into acting for fear of the consequence if I tried to avoid it … I guess I just stuck with it.” A similar pragmatism led Hitchcock to the director’s seat. Also raised in Britain, he watched pantos every year until he moved to Victoria and couldn’t find one. So he stated putting them on himself, with the help of his wife Helena as co-director. They spent a few years directing pantos for the Masque theatre company and continued the tradition with the St. Luke’s Players. “I can’t imagine Christmas without a pantomime,” he said.

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Esquimalt residents still have time to join their municipal staff in supporting those in need of a little extra help this holiday season. Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins encourages residents to contribute a non-perishable food donation to Esquimalt Neighbourhood House. Even better, the township has made making that donation a breeze in these busy times. Esquimalt and its CUPE employees have been collecting food from local households for the 12th annual Esquimalt Christmas Food Drive, which continues through tomorrow (Thursday, Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins encourages locals to drop off food donations in Dec. 22). The food will support Es- support of Esquimalt Neighbourhood House. quimalt Neighbourhood House, a multi-faceted social service agency that provides emergency meals for individuals and families in Esquimalt. If your regular garbage pick up is today or tomorrow on the south Stop by municipal hall this New Year’s Day and take part side route, (south of Old Esquimalt Road) residents can simply place in the annual New Year’s Levée, an Esquimalt tradition since non-perishable food items in bags labelled “Food Drive” and set them 1947. From 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Council chambers, Mayor Barb alongside their garbage cans on collection day for pick up. Desjardins and Esquimalt council invite the public to come Already had your garbage pick-up for the week? No problem! and welcome in Esquimalt’s centennial year. Donations are also accepted at the Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Rd., or the Esquimalt Public Works Yard, 601 Canteen Rd., to Dec. 22.

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At Esquimalt’s Little Caesar’s Pizza, the spirit of the season is a year-round philosophy. Michèle Howey, who owns the Esquimalt Plaza pizza shop with her husband, Jody, knew she wanted to build a business that supported her community. The two had met working for Little Caesar’s in Windsor, On. and Detroit, Mich., respectively, and upon moving out to B.C. they saw the opportunity to make a difference with the family-minded company, and were keen to share that same philosophy with both their staff and their own family. A key component of that philosophy was a decision to put Little Caesar’s quality control measures – the pizza can only stay in the warming oven for 30 minutes – to use for those less fortunate. Instead of throwing out the still perfectly good pizza, Howey donates it each day to the Mustard Seed, whose staff distribute it to those in need of a little extra. “They’re wonderful – they come every morning,” she says. In addition, Little Caesar’s also supports Esquimalt Neighbourhood House, with a “tip jar” at the front counter collecting donations for the local organization. Michèle Howey, with staff members Bill Chalmers In September, the store donated about $700 in backand Holly Pottie, welcome customers over the packs and school supplies for Neighbourhood House; holidays to the Esquimalt Plaza Little Caesar’s. this Christmas, Howey and her staff are donating about the same amount again in Christmas presents for local Jennifer Blyth photo children. “It takes a community to help a community. If everybody just did a Brodeur. “It was more personal than some other spots.” little bit, there wouldn’t be so many people in need,” Howey says. “It’s Customers, in turn, appreciate the company’s commitment to servgood to give back and I think a lot of my staff carry that with them.” ing up hot, delicious pizza, affordably priced and with the freshest As Howey looks forward to her second anniversary in Esquimalt ingredients, right down to the base. “We make the dough fresh every this January, it was the community-oriented setting that drew her to day,” Howey notes. the neighbourhood. Visit Little Caesar’s in Esquimalt Plaza from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun“We wanted to be part of a community, to get to know our custom- day to Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. ers,” says Howey, whose daughter also attends school locally, at École

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1st & 3rd Wednesdays – Kiwanis Club of Esquimalt meets, 7:30 a.m. at Gorge Vale Golf Club, 1005 Craigflower Rd.

Jan. 29 – The Friends of St. Paul’s Esquimalt Centennial Concert Series, 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Historic Naval & Garrison Church, 1379 Esquimalt Rd. Admission Dec. 31 – Public swim at the Esquimalt Kiwanis will be recycling Christmas trees $10/adults; students/free. Esquimalt pool, noon to 4 at the Archie Browning rec centre Jan. 1, 2, 7 & 8 A Great Noyse, featuring p.m. FMI: www.esquimalt.ca from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The group will also be at the the Renaissance Wind Band Royal Oak Shopping Centre Jan. 7 & 8. with music from the 1400s or 250-412-8500. to 1500s played on period Dec. 31 – Volkssport instruments. FMI: 250-598-1687 or at rrweb@shaw.ca New Year’s Eve Walk, starting and finishing at the Tim Horton’s at the corner of Head and Esquimalt Feb. 2 – Victoria Cougars welcome the Saanich Braves to Archie Browning Arena, 7:15 p.m. roads. Registration at 10 p.m.; walk starts at FMI: www.victoriacougars.com 10:30 p.m. ending at Tim Horton’s by midnight. FMI: nashramblers@hotmail.com or www.jdfpathfinders.ca Feb. 9 – Victoria Cougars welcome the Oceanside Generals to Archie Browning Arena, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day Levee at Municipal Hall, 1-2:30 pm FMI: www.victoriacougars.com Jan. 1 – Public swim at the Esquimalt pool, 1:30 to 4 p.m. FMI: www.esquimalt.ca or 250-412-8500.

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SPORTS Rams roll on Mount Douglas win the Gary Taylor Classic Travis Paterson News staff

There’s a lot more to the Mount Douglas Rams boys basketball team than allstars Conor Morgan and Elliott Rowe. No doubt the two returning seniors are the face of the Rams – Rowe is possibly the premier guard on the Island and Morgan’s a rare combination of height (6-foot-7) and shooting ability. But keying on those two only invites a hungry roster of Rams pawing the hardwood for a chance to shoot the ball. And shoot the ball they can. The high-scoring Rams put up 91 points to the Oak Bay Bays 83 on Saturday in the final of Oak Bay’s Gary Taylor Classic. Rowe scored 30 points in the final against Oak Bay and was named the tourney’s MVP as he joined Conor (29 points) on the

Oak Bay Bays guard Kaz Kobayashi, left, hooks a shot over by Mount Doug Rams defender Harry Mar, right, during the championship final of the Gary Taylor Classic at Oak Bay High on Saturday. The Rams won the game 91-83. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

tourney’s first all-star team. It’s the second straight tournament win for the Rams, who beat the Belmont Bulldogs in the Cowichan Welcome Back championship final one week earlier. On Dec. 15, the Rams were ranked 10th in the province among AAA teams, one back of the ninth ranked Bays, though that rank is expected to flip. “We can put ’em up – there’s no problem scoring baskets,” said Dave Morgan, who coaches the Rams with Skip Cronck.

“We can put ’em up – there’s no problem scoring baskets.” - Coach Dave Morgan

For their part, the Bays can “put ’em up too.” Despite losing it was Oak Bay’s second time surpassing 80 points in one week. The Bays beat the Claremont Spartans 84-74 in league play on Dec. 13. But the Rams never trailed in the Gary Taylor final, leading the Bays by as much as 18 points at one point. “For us to be more than an outside shot at provincials

the key is defence. We’re working on it and we’re improving,” said coach Morgan, who’s with the Rams so he could be part of his son’s team. For Conor Morgan, a more rounded game is paramount not only for winning close contests, but also for a chance at a post-secondary playing career. In the meantime the Rams have kept their opponents in check with the best offence on the Island. Rowe runs the floor but more and more, the ball is going to Grade 11 guard Harry Mar. “Mar’s coming into his own and gaining confidence as a top-six player,” Morgan said. “It gives Rowe a chance to shoot.” Another Grade 11, 6-foot-5 Curtis Wilson is still growing. He nabbed 16 rebounds against Oak Bay on Saturday. The Rams also have a secret weapon in Gurpinder Kang, “another strong shooter they can turn to,” as well as a dedicated bench of Grade 12 role players including Terrell Davis, Toby Zhu and Sarbi Bassi. sports@vicnews.com

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It all fell together for Riley McCormick with the final dive on Sunday.

Eric Sehn finished a superb afternoon with two near-perfect dives on the 10-metre platform at Saanich Commonwealth Place for the Winter Diving National Championships on Sunday afternoon. Perfect is something Saanich’s Riley McCormick wasn’t. With Sehn in first and Winnipeg’s Kevin Geyson holding steady in second, McCormick’s chances dimmed when he misfired on his fourth dive. It scored 64.8, his lowest of the day, and McCormick was almost ready to give up hope. But the hometown boy pulled it altogether, acing his final dive to claim second place. “After that fourth dive I thought I was out of it. I told myself there’s nothing else I could do but put more pressure on Geyson,” McCormick said. “Sehn (519 points) did an amazing job. I would have liked to have gone dive for dive with him, it would have made for a better show.” Finishing second was critical as it qualified McCormick for the Diving World Cup in

February, a test event for the 2012 Olympics in London, England. That was McCormick’s goal from the outset of the nationals and one of the reasons he took leave from competing for Arizona State in the NCAA this year. Coach Tommy McLeod from Boardworks met up with McCormick after the fifth dive and had a word with him. “Riley told me he didn’t know why he was diving so badly. I said, ‘it doesn’t matter why, all you have to do is (nail your last dive) the back three and a half (somersault).” McCormick did, scoring mainly 8.5s with a couple of nines for a 91.8. Added to his other dives, McCormick finished with 463 points – six ahead of Geyson. McCormick wasn’t the only Victoria diver in the men’s 10m final as Fraser McKean finished fifth with 390 points, 10 shy of qualifying for international events. McKean (Auburn University) and McCormick both graduated from Claremont secondary and have trained together for 15 years. Sunday was McKean’s best points total at the senior level and his second straight topfive finish at senior nationals, having finished fourth in the summer. “It’s nice to finally put a list (of dives) together,” McKean said. “There have been injuries and I just haven’t been as consistent. Just 10 points off (going international). Maybe next time.”

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Victoria’s Shane Miszkiel came within five points of qualifying internationally on the 3m springboard. Three Boardworks members qualified for the FINA Grand Prix diving series. Rachel Kemp was third on the 10m platform and Celina Toth (Ontario) was sixth. Emma Friesen was fourth on the 3m. Shane Miszkiel (Ohio State University) came fifth on the 3m springboard. Fifteen-year-old Courtney Hattie impressed at the senior level with a top-12 finish on the 3m springboard, though the tower is her specialty, said coach McLeod. sports@vicnews.com

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Sarah Kaufman’s MMA title watch begins Travis Paterson News staff

The clock is counting down for Sarah Kaufman’s title fight. Last week, the 26-year-old Kaufman signed a four-fight deal with Strikeforce, her longest commitment from the mixed martial arts organization to date. But the former MMA world champ is a little worried the cocky words of an inexperienced fighter could get in her way. There’s been enough of a delay as it is. Kaufman fought just twice in 2011, including one arranged locally by the Victoria-based Armageddon Fighting Championship. And now Kaufman has “her fingers crossed for a February date.” Currently there is no fight scheduled for

successor as the No. 1 con(135-pound) champion Miesha Tate. tender in line to challenge But Kaufman wants nothing else, Tate. At least on paper. having defeated Tate in their only But upstart Ronda previous meeting back in 2009. Rousey, a former U.S. “I’m hoping to find out about a bronze medalist in judo, fight date really soon. I’ll be upset if is garnering attention in it’s not Miesha,” said Kaufman, who the sports pages because trains and teachers full-time out of of her candid interviews. the Zuma martial arts gym in Vic Kaufman is praying that West and is ready for the nod. Kaufman’s last fight was a win Arnold Lim Photogaphy publicity doesn’t earn Rousey a chance to leapover Liz Carmouche at Strikeforce Sarah Kaufman frog everyone and fight Challengers No. 17 in July. Tate for the Strikeforce It was Kaufman’s first Strikeforce fight since losing the title to Marloes Coenen bantamweight title. “If Rousey gets the title fight, it’s ridicuin October 2010. Coenen, however, then lost the belt to lous, I’d be pretty upset. Rousey has been Tate and has since left the organization. running her mouth off.” Rousey’s rise especially parallels that With Coenen out, Kaufman is the likely

of Carmouche, who was fast-tracked into Strikeforce with just five pro wins, but subsequently lost to Coenen and Kaufman. Kaufman also said this week that, despite speculation, world champ Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos is unlikely to drop from the 145 lb. category to 135 lb. “It would be in search of competition, which she’s having a hard time finding at her level. But, realistically I don’t think she’ll be able to make weight,” Kaufman said. “(Santos) walks around over 170 lb.; it would definitely hinder her performance. Cutting to 145 is a tough stretch as it is.” Strikeforce remains the highest platform for female MMA fighters, with Kaufman one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world. sports@vicnews.com

Royals’ Sundher signs NHL deal with Sabres The struggling Victoria Royals will have some big shoes to fill now that the Buffalo Sabres have confirmed this will be the final season for Kevin Sundher in the Western Hockey league. The Sabres signed Sundher to a three-year entry level contract on Thursday (Dec. 15). The 5-foot-11, 184-pound forward is fifth in league scoring this season with 55 points (21 goals) in 35 games. When the Royals season ends, Sundher will most likely join the Sabres’ AHL affiliate Rochester Americans. Capgeek.com unofficially reports the contract at $615,000 for each of the first

two years and $665,000 for the third year, should Sundher crack the NHL. He’d have an annual AHL salary of $65,000. Sundher attended two Sabres training camps, registering as one of the five fastest skaters in the organization. He’s also become one of the best two-way players in the WHL and is easily the Royals’ MVP so far this season. “Sundher’s a very good skater, whose offensive abilities make him a natural fit for our organization,” Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said on the team’s website. “With his progression over the last few seasons, his fast start this year

is a very positive sign for his development.” A native of Surrey, Sundher was drafted by the Sabres in the third round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, 75th overall. The Royals entered the Christmas break with a 4-2 road loss to the Medicine Hat Tigers on Saturday (Dec. 17) and a 5-4 overtime loss to the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Friday. The Royals pick up again in Portland for two games, Dec. 28 and 30, before returning to host the Calgary Hitmen on Jan. 3. sports@vicnews.com

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PLASTERING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519.

BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Call 250-478-8858.

AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning. Gutter guards, all exterior, power washing, roof de-mossing, spray, windows. Package deals! Insured. (250)507-6543.

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.

DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, gutter guard, power washing, roof de-mossing. Call 250-889-5794.

QUALITY WORK.Experienced in Renovations & Repairs. Small jobs, Drywall repairs, Painting. 250-818-7977.

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250-477-4601 PENNIE’$ BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Simply/Quickbooks. No time to get that paperwork done? We do data-entry, GST, payroll, year-end prep, and training. 250-661-1237

CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRY Small jobs, trim, finishing, renos, fences. 250-857-7854. QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with RainTek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129. www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.

GUTTER CLEANING, repairs, de-mossing. Windows, power washing. 250-478-6323.

FENCING

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. References, affordable, experienced. Les (250)880-2002.

DRYWALL

ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.

AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525. MALTA DRYWALL & Painting. Residential/Commercial. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779

MALTA FENCING & DECKS. BBB member. Best rates. Please call (250)388-0278. QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920.

FURNITURE REFINISHING

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202.

GARDENING

CLEANING SERVICES

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

CARPET INSTALLATION DARCY’S CARPET & LINO. Install, repairs, laminate, restretch, 35 yrs. 250-589-5874.

ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Husband & wife team. Power Washing. (778)440-6611. CARING BONDABLE work since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869 MALTA HOUSECLEANING. BBB. Best rates. Residential/Comm. 250-388-0278

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

NEED A House cleaner for the holidays? Reliable, friendly & trustworthy. Kim 778-440-3875

WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CLARK’S HOME RENOVATIONS (Family Owned & Operated Business)

Ofﬁce: 250-642-5598 Cell: 250-361-8136 Service Installation

Renovations

Tubs, Surround, Sinks, Taps, Vanity, Drains, Hot Water Tanks www.clarkshomerenovations.ca

Rooﬁng, Framing, Drywall, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laminate, Decks, Fence, Painting www.victoriahomerenos.ca

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BIG JOBS or small, we do it all. Weekly or monthly visits. Yard cleanups. (250)885-8513 DPM SERVICES: lawn/gard, cleanups, pruning, hedges, landscapes, irrigation, pwr washing, gutters 15yrs. 250883-8141. OVERGROWN GARDEN? Cleanups. Pruning roses, fruit tree, hedges. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. PREPARATION FOR Fall, Winter & Spring. Professional garden & landscape services. Maintenance, design & installations. Call (250)474-4373.

GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.

INSULATION

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS SHORELINE ROOFING. Reroofing specialist. WCB/BBB member. Quality & satisfaction guaranteed. 250-413-7967. shorelineroofing@shaw.ca

C.B.S. Masonry Brick, Stone, Concrete, Paving, Chimneys, Sidewalks, Patios, Repair, Replace, Re-build, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee” Free Est’s & Competitive Prices. (250)294-9942, 589-9942 www.cbsmasonry.com

HANDYPERSONS Aroundthehouse.ca ALL, Repairs & Renovations Ben 250-884-6603

MOVING & STORAGE

AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. References, affordable, experienced. Les (250)880-2002.

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

MALTA MOVING. Best Rates. BBB Member. Residential/ Commercial. (250)388-0278.

MALTA HANDYMAN. BBB member. Best rates. Please call (250)388-0278.

PAINTING

SENIOR HANDYMANHousehold repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

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OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187. YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.

CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. ✭BUBBA’’S HAULING✭ Honest & on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service.(250)478-8858. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

PLUMBING HOME IMPROVEMENTS CARPENTRY. ALL TRADES. 40 yrs exp. Free Estimates. BBB. Ref’s. 250-361-6304. IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com MALTA DRAIN Tiles. Replace and Repair. BBB member, best rates. (250)388-0278. MALTA HOUSE Renos & Repairs. BBB member. Best rates. (250)388-0278.

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

MALTA BLOWN insulation & batting. Removal. Best rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades. FALL SPECIALS! WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.

PRESSURE WASHING

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663. RAINTEK SPECIAL! Keep your basement dry with RainTek! Camera inspection & roto-rooting of your perimeter drain tiles for $129. www.raintek.ca 250-896-3478.

RUBBISH REMOVAL MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178.

TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046

WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping Roofs, Pressure Washing, Roof Demossing. Call 250361-6190.

WINDOWS ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.

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