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City moves to increase pedicab licences Pedicab owner warns increased competition lowers standards Roszan Holmen News staff

Last summer, several pedicab operators were left in the lurch when a longtime pedicab company went out of business at the tail end of the high season. Kabuki Kabs Ltd. and its sister company Pacific Pedicabs Ltd. together held 20 of the 28 pedicab licences granted by the City of Victoria. Nobody knows whether these licences will be put to use in the upcoming tourist season. City council, however, took steps to ensure operator demand won’t outstrip the supply of available licences again. At a governance and priorities committee meeting, council voted to raise the number of licences from 28 to 75. Coun. Lisa Helps “strongly urged” her colleagues to

approve the move, arguing it encourages small-scale entre- licences, and leases his cabs to operators on a week-toweek basis. preneurism. “I’ve always thought that what keeps the quality of pediAnother option considered was to remove the cap altocabs here in Victoria at such a good level is the fact that we gether. “I think quotas are a barrier to entrepreneurship and limit the number of cabs,” Capeau said. “This would be so bad for this industry,” economic activity,” said Coun. Ben Isitt. “By he added. Improper insurance, overloaded having our licensing regime strong enough, “Quotas cabs, and undercutting set rates are among and putting onerous enough requirements the problems that can creep up when on operators, I think it will rein in the more are a barrier to operators get desperate for business, he harmful forms of competition.” said. An operator’s gross earnings could be The James Bay Neighbourhood Asso- entrepreneurship and decreased by 50 per cent, he added. ciation, whose residents suffer noise and economic activity.” Longtime pedicab operator, Jerry Vizner pollution from tour bus companies, also - Ben Isitt agrees. Two weeks from his 18th anniverrequested the city remove the upper limit sary on the job, Vizner says he’s the first on licences for pedicabs, a quieter, greener mode of transportation. Tour buses have no similar limit on one out in the early spring and the last one to retire for the winter. the number of licences issued. The possibility of 75 operators on the road, however, leaves Andrew Capeau fearful. PLEASE SEE: The president of Victoria Pedicab Company holds eight Operator fears too many licences, Page A11

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Tarissa Watson, 4, snuggles on a couch between her mom Stephanie Rivard and 80-year-old Monica Day, who are taking turns reading a storybook. Before today, young Tarissa had never met Day, but the opportunity to read together helps them overcome any shyness. Day turns the page and Rivard begins reading. This simple act of bringing three generations together for companionship is part of the inspiration behind plans to relocate three non-profit agencies, which provide childcare and support for single parents and seniors, under one roof. The new facility in Victoria, which has yet to be built, would be home to 1UP Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre, the Victoria branch of Silver Threads Service and Centennial Daycare Society. Their goal is to function independently of one another and expand their own programming, but also share space and offer programs to allow seniors and families to interact. “To our knowledge this would be the first intergenerational hub of services where individual agencies have come together in Canada,” said Liz Bloomfield, executive director of 1UP, which has

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Tarissa Watson, 4, listens as her mom, Saanich resident Stephanie Rivard and View Royal resident Monica Day, 80, take turns reading from a storybook at 1UP Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre. 1,200 member families. “Others have come together inside a building, but not to share services,” added Edie Copland, executive director of Silver Threads Service, which receives about 1,200 requests a month for referrals and resources. Together with Centennial Daycare Society, which cares for 25 children, ages two and a half to five years old, the trio hopes to secure a parcel of land in Victoria for their new centre within the next three months. Construction could begin in about a year, and the doors to their new facility could open as early as fall 2014. In the meantime, an $80,350 grant from the Victoria Foundation will cover half of the cost of designing the building and developing a plan to fundraise for construction costs, among other expenses. Their wish list for the new building includes 18,000

and a half years ago. Since square feet of space with a then the agencies' boards shared community kitchen, of directors, community multipurpose room, stakeholders, focus reception area and garden. groups, the City of Victoria, “I imagine preschoolers United Way going down of Greater to sing a “I imagine Victoria and song to the preschoolers going the Victoria seniors, or make cookies down to sing a song to Foundation have been together,” the seniors, or make supportive of said Karin cookies together.” the concept. Macaulay, “People president of - Karin Macaulay really saw the Centennial benefits and particularly Daycare Society. Their collaboration would that piece about the intergenerational mix and allow single parents to use breaking down barriers,” onsite child-care for the Macaulay said. first time while they attend Support for the project 1UP programs, and seniors shows there is a real need could teach younger adults for a space where isolated to cook and sew. Also, families and seniors can children and teens could bridge the generational connect with seniors, divide and share their many of whom don’t have grandchildren living nearby. experiences and, in return, feel needed and not so “This will create a alone, said Bloomfield. support system,” said “It’s about building Bloomfield. “We’re hoping community. A lot of things through that collaboration will happen from people it will expand that sense of having shared needs.” family.” emccracken@vicnews.com The plan emerged two

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As Esquimalt centennial volunteers waited with bated breath, council approved an early budget request to spend taxpayer dollars on the 2012 celebrations. In a five-to-one vote, council approved allocating up to $180,730 to help cover the cost of the incorporated municipality turning 100 years old. “Our problem right now is we’re one month gone and if we don’t get started soon, we won’t be able to deliver the goods,” Bruce Devitt, vicechair and treasurer of the centennial celebration select com- Lynda Hundleby mittee, told council. “If the money doesn’t come forth, well then, we’ll have to cut the suit to fit the cloth,” he said. The dollar figure made some councillors uneasy. It is “close to a one-per-cent increase in our budget for our tax dollars,” said Coun. Lynda Hundleby. “So I’m feeling very torn between wanting this to go forward because I think this is a very special event for Esquimalt (and) on the other hand knowing I have a fiduciary duty to ensure that we can manage.” The committee’s budget outlines projected revenues at $174,470, through View Royal Casino funds, sponsorship, grants and merchandise sales, paving stone sales for the Centennial Walkway at Memorial Park and sales of a $30 centennial book due out in June. Expenditures are estimated at $355,200, and include staff salaries, advertising, merchandise supplies and the creation of the book and walkway. Centennial events will be held at least once a month to mark the occasion and a big bash is planned for Esquimalt Gorge Park on Sept. 8. “We anticipate (it) to be one of the largest events of its type held in Esquimalt,” Ritchie Morrison, Esquimalt’s centennial project manager, told council. Some of the expense may be offset with additional grants. A donation box at the public party could also help with the cost, Hundleby suggested. Meanwhile, a majority of council said they had faith the committee would keep costs down. “We only have one shot at this. Next time around we won’t be here,” said Coun. Tim Morrison. “So we want to make sure they have the appropriate resources to make it a success.” For details on upcoming centennial celebrations, please visit www.esquimaltcentennial2012.ca. emccracken@vicnews.com

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forensic evidence from a December 2009 incident in which another Victoria sex worker alleged her money had been stolen. New charges of aggravated assault and robbery in connection with that case were sworn against Burman on Jan. 17. The bespectacled heavy-set man, wearing a jail-issue red shirt and red jacket, appeared in Victoria court Friday morning by video. His family, Victoria defence lawyer Chris Massey and Crown counsel Steve Fudge heard provincial Judge Susan Wishart list several conditions which Burman must abide by after his release. The accused must not be in the company of a person he knows to be a sex trade worker. He is also barred from contacting two individuals, whose names are protected by a court-imposed publication ban. Burman is also restricted from entering a “red zone,” from Bay and Blanshard streets to Yates and Wharf to Store streets. “There will be a separate ‘no go’ with respect to Rock Bay Avenue,” Wishart said. Several more conditions were also levied, including a curfew of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. and alcohol restrictions. The case will return to court on Feb. 23 so that future court dates can be scheduled. emccracken@vicnews.com

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Susan Sun, left, and her mother Quing Du enjoy the new selection of Chinese language books available at the Central branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Victoria Library expands Chinese language collection guage speakers but everyone in our community.” The library’s Chinese collection includes several Laura Lavin newspapers, magazines, books, CDs and films for News Staff adults along with children’s DVDs, audiobooks The Victoria library celebrated Chinese New and music. “We are so pleased to provide such great mateYear with a fitting gift. With a $15,000 donation made in 2011 by the rials to our Chinese community,” said library CEO Victoria Foundation, the Greater Victoria Public Maureen Sawa. “We thank the Victoria Foundation Library was able to expand its Chinese language for their generous gift. Without them we would not be able to provide such a wide range collection. of materials. We are partic“We are honoured to provide this gift ularly grateful to receive to the Greater Victoria Public Library,” copies for each branch of said Sandra Richardson, Victoria Fountwo National Film Board dation CEO. ■ The Chinese language documentaries about Chi“There is a 222-year history of Chicollection is the largest nese Canadians: From Harnese in Canada and Victoria’s Chinese world language collection in ling Point and Unwanted Solcommunity is the oldest in the counthe Greater Victoria Public diers.” try. These new resources in the library Library system. llavin@vicnews.com system benefit not only Chinese lan-

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The public has until Feb. 5 to fill out a survey at lrtlocalfunding.ca and have a chance to be selected for a focus group to help find funding options for the Victoria Regional Rapid Transit Project. A special task force has also been established to investigate potential funding options for the project. It will investigate alternative funding and transit incentive options that could be used to fund the local share of the capital and operating costs of a light rail rapid-transit project that is proposed to connect Victoria to the western communities. “We can’t stand still on the transit issue,” said Saanich Coun. and Capital Regional Dis-

ing. Other sources could include trict director Judy Brownoff. “We will be at gridlock in both increases to current funding or directions if we stop planning a portion of the provincial carnow. We have to try to look at bon tax, additional vehicle regisopportunities for LRT and we tration fees, road tolls, a special have to have some way to pay tax or fee on parking spaces and other options. our share.” “People are Anticipating saying we should that the cost “We have to try to target kilomeof LRT will be look at opportunities tres travelled, shared between make it directly all levels of gov- for LRT and we have to related to how ernment, the have some way to pay much you use B.C. Transit and your car … also CRD boards our share.” employers at formed the joint - Judy Brownoff Mayfair Mall, task force to find for instance, funding for the local share of the projected cost have a number of people working (there) and employers could of $950 million. “There are a whole bunch of pay a fee – less than one per opportunities around local fund- cent – so the employers pay the ing. People have to think outside tax. They do that and they don’t the box. It’s not just about prop- have to provide parking. There’s a whole bunch of very interesterty taxes,” said Brownoff. The Victoria regional transit ing options,” Brownoff said. CRD staff will contact the system currently relies on a variety of funding sources including selected focus group particifares, property and fuel taxes, pants between Feb. 5 and 9. llavin@vicnews.com provincial funding and advertis-

Twice convicted VicPD cop retires Erin McCracken News staff

The veteran Victoria police officer who was convicted of assaulting a man in the police jail block is hanging up his holster after 29 years. Sgt. George Chong, a jail supervisor at the Victoria Police Department, has been away on annual leave for several months. He was expected to return to work in February, but Const. Mike Russell confirmed Chong is retiring today (Feb. 1). “As with all human resources issues, we don’t typically comment any further,” said Russell, the department’s spokesperson. In November, Chong, brother to Ida Chong, Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA and a B.C. cabinet minister, received a suspended sentence and 12 months probation for assaulting Frank Blair, who was being fingerprinted by another officer in January 2010. Chong placed Blair in a chokehold, rendering him unconscious. Blair was allowed to fall facefirst to the floor, and he hit his head and split his lip open. Following Chong’s conviction, Victoria Police Chief Const. Jamie Graham said his sergeant would continue working at the department, and that he believed Chong’s use of force was “justified under the circumstances.” The chokehold assault was not Chong’s first run-in with the law. He was also convicted in connection to an off duty road-rage incident in 2008. He received a court-imposed conditional discharge from his duties and nine months probation. emccracken@vicnews.com

Northern Junk plan proceeds to next stage Roszan Holmen News staff

In a six-to-three vote, Victoria council decided a redevelopment plan of key waterfront heritage buildings has enough merit to warrant further study. The proposal for the Northern Junk buildings will be sent back to the city’s advisory design panel and heritage advisory committee for comment. The developer, Reliance Properties, will also hire an independent third party to conduct an economic analysis of the project, to determine the value of the added density requested. “The idea that we try to knit the city back together, by having this space used as part of the urban fabric of the city, is one that I enthusiastically support,” said Coun. Geoff Young. Councillors Pam

Madoff, Ben Isitt and Shellie Gudgeon spoke out against advancing the project. “To rush forward on this right now would be foolish,” Gudgeon said. Madoff put forward a motion to table the item, in order to ask the developer to reconsider the design. Because the project includes public land, the city is a partner and has a higher level of due diligence required, she said. Coun. Lisa Helps was among the majority on council in favour. She said her main concerns have been addressed: the rail corridor has been preserved in the project design, as has “this new grassy place to hang out at the other end of the bridge.” There’s still lots of public consultation to be done through the public hearing process, she added. rholmen@vicnews.com

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Site Location: Lot 5, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 4618 [616 Lampson Street] The general purpose of this change in zoning is to allow a total of two [2] Single Family Residences on this site. The existing residence would be retained and upgraded and one [1] new Single Family Residence would be constructed on the eastern portion of the site. The subject property is part of Development Permit Area No. 5 [Enhanced Design Control Residential]. Should this amendment be approved, a development permit controlling the form and character of development, including the landscaping, would be registered on the property title. AND FURTHERMORE TAKE NOTICE that copies of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the offices of Development Services, Municipal Hall, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, B.C., anytime between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. [excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays] until February 6, 2012. BARBARA SNYDER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

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Conservatives building legacy Prime Minister Stephen Harper raised the spectre of reduced retirement income for Canadians last week as a way of controlling his government’s expenses. While he has since clarified his comments by saying Old Age Security would not be reduced, he maintains that the federal government must look at every possible place to “ensure vital programs are sustainable in the long-term and for future generations.” The PM’s need to clarify his previous statements shows the feds aren’t above listening to the public on matters of such grave importance. We also shouldn’t be surprised to hear such statements coming from Harper and his party, now that they enjoy a solid majority government. Still early in his mandate, the PM appears ready to take risks on such decisions as increasing spending on prisons when the crime rate is falling, while holding the line at best on spending for seniors. We don’t doubt that Harper is keen to place his stamp on history in some way. It’s rather tough for him and his government to take credit for the relatively stable state of the Canadian economy, with so many other factors affecting it. The surest way to leave a mark, then, is through reforming legislation that affects a large percentage of the population. Previous majorities have yielded such gamechangers as same-sex marriage legislation, the sending of Canadian soldiers and sailors to war in Afghanistan, the Clarity Act relating to possible Quebec secession, the North American Free Trade Agreement, Meech Lake and the new Charter of Rights, to name a handful. In tough times, bold measures can be taken and consequences accepted, or small steps can be taken to avoid rocking the boat too much. Whether Harper’s Conservatives choose the former or latter, time will tell. But we shouldn’t be surprised to see this majority government take aggressive steps rather than delicate ones. 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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BCTF skips math homework sitting, conflict-weary parents can Teachers in parts of B.C. wore expect to hear of new legislation to black on Friday to mark the 10th address the class size and special anniversary of legislation that their needs support issue. And union insists “stripped” there will likely also be an their “right” to control imposed contract, with staffing levels in public the two-year “net zero” schools. wage mandate that has This crucial already been accepted by management tool was most other government abruptly taken back in unions. 2002 by the B.C. Liberal After months of fruitless government’s huge meetings, political majority. Too abruptly, posturing and work-toaccording to a B.C. rule action, the BCTF Supreme Court judge last Tom Fletcher finally tabled a revised year. B.C. Views contract offer last week, The court decision typically by staging a stemmed from a landmark Supreme Court of Canada news conference in Vancouver before sharing the offer with the ruling that led to $80 million in compensation for contract-breaking government’s bargaining agent. It called for wage increases of in the B.C. health care support three, six and six per cent, plus sector at around the same time. benefit improvements that tinkered In the B.C. Teachers’ Federation with the breathtakingly extravagant case, the judge gave the provincial demands the union tabled last year. government a year to consult and The BCTF estimated the package come up with a replacement to would cost a mere $300 million in the offending legislation, which the first year. “Show your work,” will then cease to be in effect. That my math teachers used to tell year is running out, with no more me, but the BCTF didn’t show progress being made than the talks to replace the BCTF’s expired union its calculations. Union officials dismissed the B.C. Public School contract. Employers’ Association’s $2 The pattern of all this is drearily billion cost estimate of their initial familiar. The B.C. government has demands as “enormously inflated,” already tabled legislation to wrest but didn’t show how or by how control of teacher discipline away much. from the union, after an outside BCPSEA crunched what numbers expert found that a convicted the union gave them in the new drug dealer and a sex offender proposal, and came up with a firsthad managed to get their teaching year cost of nearly $500 million. credentials restored. The BCTF, again to the media After the legislature resumes

rather than at the bargaining table, allowed that its total package would cost $565 million. Again, no calculations were produced. BCPSEA estimates the union’s proposal would cost an additional $880 million over three years. And that’s not counting the union’s demand for $300 million a year to reduce class sizes and increase special needs support staff. Teachers are still being compensated under the final terms of a contract that provided 16 per cent in wage increases over five years, in the midst of a harsh recession. And here’s a fun math fact. With percentage wage increases, three plus six plus six doesn’t equal 15. It’s closer to 16, because later raises are calculated on a larger base. So on wages alone, the BCTF wants the same in three years that it just got in five, at a time when private sector unions take layoffs and wage cuts, and the province is billions of dollars in the red. The president of the Langley Teachers’ Association went on CKNW radio and succinctly summed up the BCTF’s position. Raise income taxes across the board. Gordon Campbell cut everyone’s taxes by 25 per cent in 2001, and cut education to pay for it. They’re still fighting the 2005 election. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Not all scooter commuters are driving under suspensions I am offended about your article about electric scooters (News Jan. 25) It suggests that if you are a burly type of guy on an electric scooter you must have a DUI. All you have said is typical of stereotyping. It’s not fair. I gave up my minivan last year. I have an electric scooter with the pedals on it. I did it to go green with zero emissions and not to support the gas companies. I am proud to say I changed my lifestyle and meet all my family’s needs, for example, bringing home groceries, supplies etc. I commute to work 25 kilometres each way and plug in at work – by the way it uses 21 cents of hydro. I’ve saved hundreds of dollars a year and have a zero emission foot print. I hope to see thousands of these bikes in Victoria, that’s why I will be selling them this year. I am happy with my product and all of

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Manipulating nature is not a humane way to deal with deer I am sick and tired of people and the media repeating the same fancy words improperly over and over again thereby misleading the public. I quote just a few definitions from the Webster’s dictionary: “to cull” – to choose, select, pick; “euthanasia” – the act of putting to death painlessly a person (or animal) suffering from an incurable and painful disease or condition; “humane” – merciful, kind, compassionate. None of these words apply in the case of lethal deer management. In fact, it would not be a selection – deer would be killed indiscriminately regardless of their species or health status. It is not euthanasia either as deer would not be put down because of injury or an incurable disease. Above all, the net and bolt method which has been used elsewhere is certainly anything but humane and painless – it is brutal and barbaric. Terms like these are commonly used with the clear intent to soften and diminish the seriousness of the intended action in the eyes of the public opinion. Let’s tell it like it really is – a slaughter of innocent wild animals. In my opinion it’s people like the letterwriter who have completely lost their connection with nature, not the people defending the deer. In fact, manipulating nature and controlling wildlife in order to suit the self-serving purposes of humans is not what I would call being “connected” as an integral part to the ecosystem of the planet. The deer issue in my opinion is an excellent educational opportunity to give our children the right message: we can’t carelessly mistreat and abuse nature and

think we can get away with it. Instead, we should take full responsibility for our actions, pay the consequences of our mistakes and find fair remedies in a respectful and responsible way. Nabhraj Spogliarich Saanich

Fletcher has no taste as far as farmed salmon goes Permit me to refute for the moment just one of the “three entrenched notions” by environmentalists that Tom Fletcher outrageously dismisses as false that Alaska salmon is better than farmed salmon. Anyone who has any interest in food at all knows that wild salmon tastes vastly superior to farmed salmon. Fletcher obviously has no interest in seafood and that statement, especially here on the Pacific coast, shrieks of ignorance. Certainly his taste buds, if he has any, have never been developed. What does he live on, factory food? Hans Edwards North Saanich

Gross Domestic Happiness a better thermometer In today’s Vic News (Jan. 25) Tom Fletcher states that oil, power and aquaculture create jobs and therefore he supports the Enbridge pipeline. In the jobs he foresees he doubtless includes all the jobs created by the extremely likely oil spills (clean-up staff and welfare workers for those whose employment is lost by the spill) as well as the health professionals called in. These all count towards the Gross Domestic Product. Luckily some Canadians look at Gross National Happiness or the welfare of the majority, so the GDP or few jobs for a few people is not the measure of a good decision. Christine Johnston Victoria

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He questions the need for more licences. “If there’s that much business out there, it’s surprising that two companies would go out of business,” he said. More licences will lure more transient “characters” into the business, he predicted. The result would put a strain on bylaw officers’ time.

With his competition in limbo, Capeau currently has a monopoly in Victoria. “It’s been a lousy situation for everybody. I’m getting pressure from all of these guys … (who were) short of bikes. Some of the people had paid in advance to lease their bike for the entire year … I was trying to accommodate everybody.” Capeau welcomes competition, but fig-

be higher. “We know there’s demand for more than 28,” he said, adding the upper limit is likely less than 50. Before council adopts any changes to the bylaws regulating pedicabs, there will be “lots of engagement with stakeholders,” he advised. rholmen@vicnews.com

ures 15 licences would meet the demand in today’s market. “In 2004/2005, you could run 28 pedicabs out there on a Friday or Saturday because there was so much business to be had, but lately, it’s been really dependent on the cruise ships,” he said. Rob Woodland, Victoria’s director of legislative services, estimates the demand to

United Way remains focused despite fundraising shortfall Annual workplace campaign generates $5.9 million; goal was $6.3 million Children, families, adults, seniors - the United Way of Greater Victoria has touched countless lives in 75 years. This year, the organization will distribute almost $5 million to 68 Greater Victoria and Gulf Island charities and 117 programs and services. Much of the $5.9 million recently generated through its annual workplace campaign will assist non-profit groups in 2013, the United Way announced on Thursday (Jan. 26). “Although the United Way is somewhat short on achieving this year’s goal - 94 per

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Film festival includes international flavour From Quebec to Switzerland, the Victoria Film Festival, which runs Feb. 3-12, crosses the globe in its 18th year. Here are a few impressions from our writers on a sampling of this year’s offerings. Lloyd the Conqueror (Alberta, 2011, 95 min.) The story follows three friends, Lloyd, Patrick and Oswald, who begrudgingly sign up to participate in a live action role-playing tournament, a fantasy world they know nothing about, in order to pass their community college medieval literature class. In an attempt to vanquish dark fantasy forces, led by their professor, the trio enlists the help of a local role-playing expert, known as the White Wizard, and Cassandra, a beautiful and tough-as-nails ex-cage fighter who Lloyd has feelings for. Directed by Calgary award-winning filmmaker Michael Peterson, the 95-minute feature film is laugh-out-loud funny. The charming narrative flick, co-written by Peterson and Andrew Herman, is brilliantly shot, lit and scored, and features admirably witty dialogue and top-notch acting. Comedic Toronto-born actor Harland Williams makes a hilarious appearance. It is a wonderfully told story of light versus dark forces, friendship, putting down the video game controllers for once and finding the leader – or conqueror – within. Older teen and adult audiences will not only treasure the epic fantasy battle scenes, but will also be charmed by each character as they Brian Posehn stars as a high- discover their inner raning wizard in the full-length hero. ✰✰✰✰ - Erin McCracken comedy Lloyd the Conqueror. 9:45 p.m. Feb. 4, Capital 6 Theatre

Lone Twin (Belgium/Ontario, 2012, 75 min.) Bonded in utero and forever connected by both genetics and societal fascination, twins share a kind of unique human experience most of us will never experience or begin to understand. Director Anna Van Der Wee quickly moves past the obvious in twin talk – of mythology, shared physical similarities and secret languages – to the darkness created when one twin dies. Unable to heal since the sudden death of her twin brother at 20, Van Der Wee embarks on a journey to find wholeness told through interviews with her daughter, past partners and lone twins from around the world. Sure, her narration may lean on a cliché or two, but it never gets in the way. And while the concept of lone twins is strong enough to stand on its own without watching Van Der Wee take a bike ride with an old flame, her presence in the film is more than merited by the lengths she goes to find answers – and closure. One question Van Der Wee doesn’t address, however, is the reasoning behind some documentarians relying on campy animation to set the tone for otherwise beautiful work. Regardless, anything lost in style is more than gained in substance. ✰✰✰1/2 - Natalie North 2:45 p.m., Feb. 4, Cineplex Odeon Theatre

Using a car crash as a catalyst to weave seemingly unconnected storylines together, Swiss film 180º takes a page from the Oscar-winning film Crash, but doesn’t execute it as well as its Hollywood counterpart.

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Many of the people in Fleury’s life, past and present, were interviewed for the film, and it’s clear that although Fleury may have come to terms with his demons, there is still much healing to be done. Though he should be commended for speaking out about his abuse, and serving as an inspiration for fellow victims -- an encounter at a book signing is particularly heart-rending -- it seems as though Fleury’s definition of healing and those of the people he alienated are quite different. And bubbling just under the surface, even boiling right over at times, is the lingering resentment Fleury feels toward those who he feels didn’t do enough to protect him. It’s an unvarnished picture of just how deep the damage of abuse goes. ✰✰✰✰ - Ryan Flaherty 9:15 p.m., Feb. 3, Capitol 6

(Switzerland, 2010, 93 min.) It’s impossible to sit through 180º without drawing comparisons to the very similar, and uber-successful Crash. And where the 2004 Oscar-winning film convincingly weaves unconnected storylines amidst poignant overarching themes, this Swiss entrant to the Victoria Film Festival apparently strives to do the same – but fails. The multiple stories told – from a gunman’s rampage (and toothache) to a Turkish family’s attempt to start anew in Zurich – mostly get glazed over, and lack the genuine depth required to pull them all together. There are redeeming aspects to 180º, though. While the plot never reaches the same gravitas of Crash, it does beautifully show how personal struggles and tragedies can change on a dime. For the cinemaphiles out there, a beautiful score and terrific cinematography are engaging enough to make this film worth seeing. Just don’t expect greatness on the whole – otherwise your hopes will crash and burn. ✰✰ – Kyle Slavin 9:30 p.m., Feb. 7, Odeon Lone twin director Anna Van Der Wee and her Theatre twin brother Dirk with their mother.

Theo Fleury: Playing With Fire (Alberta, 2011, 93 min.) Former NHL star Theo Fleury’s story is well-known. After being sexually abused as a teenager – by his junior coach – Graham James, Fleury went on to a successful pro career with the Calgary Flames, New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks. However, the scars of his teen years lingered, and Fleury spiralled out of control into a life of substance abuse and destructive behaviour. Fleury’s struggles, and his effort to overcome them, are already the subject of a bestselling book, and now that story is told in this documentary, which follows him across North America as he revisits the places and events that shaped him.

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(Columbia/Bolivia/USA, 2011, 110 min.) This documentary captures the landscape and working conditions of two nearby mining communities in Bolivia. Despite having little dialogue, it explores the myths, history of exploitation, and attitude toward the mountain and salt flats, which have been mined for centuries. Eight million indigenous Bolivian slaves died within deep tunnels in a search for silver for the Spanish. Today, the workers have organized co-operatives and the conditions are vastly improved since colonial days, but it’s still a grueling life with little payoff. Lithium, a valuable resource under the salt, is the next mining frontier. The yet-untapped resource, however, is unlikely to improve the lives of the people. The slow pace of this filmis enjoyable. Heavy on scenery, it is reflective and beautiful, but at 110 minutes, it cries out for a good edit. To anyone with a short attention span, stay clear. ✰✰1/2 - Roszan Holmen 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Odeon Theatre PLEASE SEE: Tatsumi, Page A15

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The power of pink was not enough for the Victoria Royals on Saturday. A sellout crowd of 7,006 fans showed up at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in support of Pink in the Rink night, only to watch the home team lose 5-1 to the Kamloops Blazers. With the win the Blazers split the weekend series and took over top spot in the WHL standings with 74 points, two ahead of the Tri-City Americans and Eastern conference-leading Edmonton Oil Kings. The game opened with a promising start, as defensive-minded forward Tim Traber scored his second goal of the year for the Royals. Then came Jordan Fransoo’s second scrap since coming to Victoria in a trade for leading scorer Kevin Sundher. “We started out not bad, better than (Friday’s 4-2 win),” said Traber, the game’s second star. “I thought we battled back. But we broke down (tonight) halfway through the second.” Rookie Tim Bozon was at it again for the Blazers, adding a goal and an assist on Saturday after a two-point effort for Kamloops on Friday. The sensational Swiss import, still only 17-years-old, scored first for the Blazers to tie it at 1-1 in the second period. Bozon’s wrist shot from the top of the faceoff circle clanked bar-down over goalie Keith Hamilton’s shoulder. Brendan Ranford, Colin Smith, J.C. Lipon

Vikes swimmer splashing closer to Olympics Open-water swim specialist Richard Weinberger of the UVic Vikes is zeroing in on an Olympic berth for Canada at the London Games. Weinberger won bronze in a FINA 10-kilometre swim in Brazil over the weekend, with a time of two hours, 11 minutes and 42.34 seconds. His finish was just seconds behind world champion Spyros Gianniotis (Greece) in first and second-place Nicola Bolzonello (Italy). “To be racing side by side and keeping pace with a guy like (world champion) Spyros was exhilarating,” Weinberger said. If no other Canadian places higher than third next week in Argentina, Weinberger will compete in the Portugal Olympic Qualifier race in June. sports@vicnews.com

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Royals forward Steven Hodges carries the puck past Kamloops Blazer Tyler Bell at Save-OnFoods Memorial Centre for the Pink In the Rink breast cancer fundraiser on Saturday. The Royals lost 5-1 but raised thousands for B.C. Cancer Foundation.

“Friday we had that extra. ... (Saturday) we were a half step off.”

– Royals coach Marc Habscheid

and Brock Balson also scored for the Blazers. “I thought (Friday) we had that extra. And today we just didn’t have that extra,” said coach and GM Marc Habscheid. “We were a half step off.” A series of in-game promotions and events during Saturday’s game supported the B.C. Cancer Foundation, including an auction of the gameworn pink jerseys. Going into the evening, the Royals were seeking back-to-back wins for the first time in 2012 but have now dropped six of seven games to the Blazers this season. The Royals meet the Blazers once more, in Kamloops on Feb. 22. This week’s games (Jan. 31 and Feb. 1) against

the Prince George Cougars are important to both teams’ playoff hopes. But the fact the Cougars franchise makes its first return to Victoria since leaving after the 1994-95 season won’t be a distraction for his players, Habscheid said. A sweep of the two-games would increase the Royals’ (37 points) lead over the Cougars (32 points) from five to nine points, as the Royals hang onto the eighth and final playoff spot in the West. Game time is 7:05 p.m. tonight.

Forsberg one to watch The ninth-place Cougars aren’t without their stars, with centre Alex Forsberg a key cog in the club’s rebuild. Forsberg, from Saskatchewan (not Sweden), is a talented playmaker who turned 17 on Jan. 5. He is already gaining attention for the 2013 NHL Entry draft. sports@vicnews.com

There’s no denying Ty Jones is the engine that runs the Saanich Braves this season. The Braves won their 17th win of the season, 3-1 over the Kerry Park Islanders on Saturday and are third overall in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. But Jones, whose offensive prowess has carried the Braves all season long, went scoreless for the third time in his last four games. Stepping up was James Kellington, who scored twice in the third period, including the game winner to lift the Braves over Kerry Park. Jones’ scoring pace may have cooled but the Braves captain is still second in overall points with 30 goals and 33 assists (63 points) behind leagueleader Brody Coulter of the Victoria Cougars, who has 27 goals and 66 points. The two captains will meet Thursday (Feb. 2) as the Cougars (31-50-1) host the Braves (17-14-0-4) at Archie Browning Sports Centre, 7:15 p.m. It’s the second night of back-to-back games for the Braves, who host the Peninsula Panthers tonight (Feb. 1) at George Pearkes arena, 7:30 p.m. sports@vicnews.com

Oh boy, O’Byrne Ryan O’Byrne, a member of the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, takes to the ice at the Ian H. Stewart Complex at UVic with a group of kids representing the local minor hockey associations. O’Byrne was in town to promote the upcoming Ryan O’Byrne Charity Camp at the Complex in August, home of the Victoria Racquet Club Minor Hockey association, where O’Byrne played as a youth. All proceeds from the camp will support Kidsport Victoria. The website Ryanobyrnecharitycamp.com goes live today (Feb. 1). Don Denton/News staff

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Castaway-Wanderers reload for another run Premier rugby kicks off with national players watching from sidelines Travis Paterson News staff

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A new rule limits the amount of national players in the Castaway-Wanderers’ starting lineup but on Saturday the club showed there’s still plenty of depth on its roster. The Castaway-Wanderers beat the UVic Vikes 28-27 in the first game back from the CDI Premier Rugby League’s mid-winter break. The Vikes took an early lead at Windsor Park with a try from eight-man Dustin Dobravsky, followed by two from national sevens winger Beau Parker. A solid kicking demonstration by Vikes fly-half Patrick Kay – converting all three tries, a penalty and a drop goal – added to the total. But it was all CW in the last 20 minutes, with size and experience pushing back over the youthful varsity squad. Scoring for CW were props Hubert Buydens and Andrew Tiedeman, with second row Dylan Jones and winger Johnny Morris crossing the line late in the match. Four tries meant getting the much needed bonus point for CW, while UVic earned one for being within seven points. The win puts CW (2-1) in third place with 11 points in the CDI Premier League. The Vikes sit in fifth. “I thought it was a typical first game of the season; a bit scrappy,” said CW coach Lee Lindwall. “UVic has a lot of speed

Joining CW from UVic this year are national-level props Tiedeman and Toby Peyton. Though Peyton was only briefly carded by Rugby Canada in 2011, it was long enough to make him the odd man out on Saturday. Instead, Peyton played Div. 1, while Tiedeman lined up in the front row for CW’s premier team with Rugby World Cup teammate Hubert Buydens and ex-national Mike Pletch, in from Velox (along with versatile back Pita Savea). CW also boasts highly touted Ontario Blues scrum half Kyle Armstrong, who’s carded, but missed the world cup campaign rehabbing a long-term injury. “Normally we wouldn’t play our carded guys in Div. 1,” Lindwall said. “But players want to come here because we provide such a good program. We’ll have to work within the rule.”

and talent and (they ran) away with it three times. “(But) we did a lot of the running of the play, and played with a lot more possession, and so we should have, we’ve got a lot of really good players this half.” While post-game talk centred around both squad’s high levels of skill and fitness, there was also a fair amount of chatter regarding roster changes and rules that affect them.

“It keeps the playing field a bit even, but it keeps a lot of the top guys out of the competition.” – UVic Vike Tony Lacarte This year the B.C. Rugby Union introduced a rule limiting the number of nationally carded players to three per starting roster in the premier league. University teams UVic and UBC aren’t affected, though UVic’s Bret Beukeboom was his side’s lone carded player – sevens stars Phil Mack (injured) and Sean Duke (away with national team) were unavailable Saturday. “It keeps the playing field a bit even, but it keeps a lot of the top guys out of the competition,” said Vike Tony Lacarte, who played scrum half in place of Mack. A former national level and CW player himself, Lacarte is playing out his university eligibility while studying geography. He is familiar with the many additions CW made for the winter season. They include both elite provincial and national level players crossing over from Velox and UVic to play for the reigning provincial champs.

Bays hop to first Across town on Saturday, James Bay hosted and defeated the up-and-coming premier team Abbotsford Rugby Football Club, 27-10. The first-place Bays (3-0) secured a bonus point with four tries, as Zac Coughlan, Hugo Belanger, Morgan Williams and Adam Drury all scored. Winger Pat Fraser kicked for goal, converting two tries and a penalty. The Bays could also be affected by the rule change but weren’t this weekend as Connor Braid is away with the sevens team and Sean White would be if not for injury. The Velox Valhallians will play their second straight season in the Okanagan Spring Brewery Tier 1. Velox visit the Vancouver Rowing Club at Stanley Park’s Brockton Oval this Saturday (Feb. 4). sports@vicnews.com

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Sharing a global sisterhood Didi Society spreads international trade and understanding Laura Lavin News staff

Julia Norman is slowly making a difference in the world. One person at a time, she hopes to improve the lives of women in India and increase global awareness at home in Victoria. Norman was in India working on her practicum for her master’s degree from the University of the Basque Country in Spain when she came across two women close to her age who inspired her. “One had just finished her degree in business and the other had just finished her degree in social work,” said Norman, 26. “They were both educated young women who had returned to their own villages after school to start projects. It was inspiring and I was drawn to them.” Both women had started their own co-operatives, working with small groups of women making handicrafts. “These women didn’t have any way to market their handmade items. By working co-operatively with them we are able to help them sell their products. This not only empowers them, but provides a tangible way for them to improve their lives and the lives of their families,” she said. Norman started a non-profit group and called it the Didi Society. “Didi means sister in Hindi – respected elder sister,” she explained. With a group of four friends, she formed a board

of directors and began building partnerships with the Shram and Arya Ashram co-ops in India and the Naibor co-op in Kenya. The Didi Society was formed as a non-profit society in April 2011 and began selling the handmade items online and at local farmers markets. The profits are returned to the co-operatives and used for education. The society works with local schools, adding an educational component to its undertaking. “It’s about being face-to-face with the community, talking to people at the markets, doing outreach and education at schools,” Norman said. The Didi Society is working with students at Ecole Victor-Brodeur, to create a community event on Feb. 20. “It’s a youth conference on social justice. We’re inviting youth from other schools to come and discuss social justice issues, share their experiences with social justice and come up with some ideas around social justice,” said Norman. The society’s mission is to bring positive change to the world based on justice, equality and fairness. It empowers women and aims at improving the lives of women and children worldwide through direct, just trade. The society also works to increase education and awareness of the challenges and issues facing women and children around the globe. “Eighty-six per cent of the people in India live on less than $2 a day, so selling these handicrafts really helps these women make A young woman better lives for themselves from the Arya and their families,” Norman Ashram in India said. handstitches Find handicrafts online at a design on a http://thedidisociety.weebly. shoulder bag. com. llavin@vicnews.com Submitted photo

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