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Winter’s grip struck Greater Victoria last weekend, and more of the white stuff could blanket the region again today. Environment Canada meteorologist David Jones said today’s weather could be “tricky.” There is cold Arctic air moving out and a storm in the south over Seattle that could come our way. “It depends how much it creeps north of the border,” he said. “We’re tracking the storm closely and if it moves north, Victoria could get hammered.” A snowfall warning was put in effect Monday morning, predicting accumulations of five centimetres for Greater Victoria and the Southern Gulf Islands. “Any little weather system over cold air will produce snow,” said Jones. “With snow, everyone is hypersensitive. If we’re having two to five centimetres of rain nobody cares if there’s five centimetres in Comox and two centimetres in Victoria – with snow – everybody can see it.” “Snow always varies,” said Jones, adding that it is affected by a range of conditions. Temperatures were predicted to stay below 4 C, dropping below zero overnight until Thursday, when the precipitation is expected to turn to a mix of rain and snow. Flurries across the region began on Saturday, making roads slippery in some areas. llavin@vicnews.com

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After an 11-month police investigation, a 31-year-old Langford man was arrested Thursday for the alleged violent sexual assault of a Victoria female sex worker. The pair had finished their “business” in the 3000-block of Douglas St. on Feb. 19, 2011 around 5 p.m. when the accused attacked the woman without provocation and sexually assaulted her, said Const. Mike Russell, Victoria police spokesperson. The 30-year-old woman eventually fought off her attacker and called 911 as the man was making his escape. Nearly a year later, the accused was arrested by Victoria police officers without incident at his residence in the 2800-block of Aldwynd Rd. off Goldstream Avenue in Langford. Edward Charles Burman appeared in Victoria court on Friday. He faces charges of assault causing bodily harm, sexual assault causing bodily harm and robbery. Burman was slated to appear in provincial court yesterday for a bail hearing. Police say the key to cracking the complex case was linking it to similarities in another offence on file with the Violent Crime Linkage System, a national database of sexual offences and homicides. PLEASE SEE: DNA match, Page A12

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Base posties handle with care CFB Esquimalt military postal clerks keep families connected

bases and stations and to members deployed around the world. They’re just now breathing easier. The holidays kept military postal staff racing to oversee the flow of personal and business packages, cards and other correspondence. Erin McCracken Much of it has been going to News staff HMCS Vancouver, which left last A parcel slowly moves along a July and is scheduled to return in conveyor belt, stopping briefly mid-February. When ships reach scheduled inside an X-ray scanner while CFB Esquimalt postal clerk Cpl. Sean ports, military traffic technicians Caloren takes a closer look at the meet them with bags of goodies from home. contents of the care package. Capt. Robb Allen, a Sea King He squints at orange and bluegreen shapes that appear on the helicopter pilot serving aboard Vancouver, says the care packages X-ray screen. “That looks like a cookie tin,” his wife Kerri McDonnell sends once a month have helped him he says. He presses a button and the par- get through his longest military cel, destined for a crew member deployment. Allen, a Metchosin resident, has aboard HMCS Vancouver, now on its way home to CFB Esquimalt received supplies such as deodorafter a six-month deployment to ant, a book on childcare he promthe Mediterranean Sea, continues ised he would read, chocolate bars and photos of their three-year-old along the belt. It pops out the other end into daughter River and one-and-a-halfyear-old son Paxthe waiting hands ton. of postal clerk Cpl. “One of the worst Email and teleMaureen McGarthings about being out phone calls help rigle. She admires the here is being away from them connect, but time on the combrown paper packaging covered with things that are familiar.” puter is limited - Robb Allen and Allen is only foil heart stickpermitted 15 miners and colourful marker and crayon drawings. One utes on the phone every three handwritten message on the pack- days. The parcels make all the difference. age stands out: “We ♥ you.” “It’s a touch from home,” he McGarrigle turns the package says via telephone. “One of the over. “More artwork. It’s all over,” she worst things about being out here says smiling. “I would keep the is being away from things that are familiar.” whole package.” Over the course of the deployEven in this high-tech age of satellite telephones and email, clerks ment upwards of 400 bags of mail, with the Canadian Forces Postal weighing about 5,000 kilograms, Service, which recently celebrated were welcomed aboard Vancou100 years, agree that snail mail is ver. Personnel, meanwhile, have as popular as ever, especially dur- sent out at least 44 bags of personal mail, much of it souvenirs ing the holidays. “It’s a good morale booster,” for loved ones keeping the home says Warrant Officer Luc Gunville, fires burning. “Work stops when (the ship’s manager of the fleet mail office at company) sees the mail bags CFB Esquimalt’s dockyard. About 10 military postal clerks being carried onboard or when work out of two post offices at the they hear my name being piped to base, shipping thousands of pack- the flight deck. They know what it ages and letters between Canadian means: mail call!” Sgt. Renè Gagnè,

the vessel’s senior meteorological technician, unit security supervisor and mail officer, writes in an email. As well as receiving official correspondence and packages from families, different organizations and retired personnel have sent newspapers, magazines and movies to the ship’s company. “Everyone turns into little boys and girls when the mail is here and if the (crew isn’t) busy storing groceries or (removing) garbage, they would all be at the door waiting or casually walking into the (ship’s) sorting place,” Gagnè writes. “I’ve even had to gently chase out (Capt. Robb Allen, who helps sort mail) so we can finish with the sorting. Those guys, including the captain, just want to grab their packages and run.” At CFB Esquimalt, the postal clerks sometimes receive thankyou cards from deployed members. But many say their reward comes from seeing members’ faces light up at the sight of mail from home. “You see grown men with tears in their eyes because they got that letter from their child or their wife or mom and dad,” says Master Warrant Officer Debra Keegan, who heads the postal service’s western detachment, based at CFB Esquimalt. “It’s fantastic. It’s a great feeling.” emccracken@vicnews.com

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Norovirus outbreak ends student conference “Right after the keynote (address) people started getting sick, including myself,” said Danielle Pope, a writer for Monday Magazine who also attended the conference. “I thought it was food poisoning at first.” As more people came down with symptoms, however, conference organizers realized it was something else. “It was very sudden,” and Pope, who suffered blurry vision and numbness in her

Most student journalists attending a conference in Victoria last week were home by Monday, after being delayed because of a suspected outbreak of norovirus. The national conference, organized by the Canadian University Press, brought 360 attendees to the Harbour Towers hotel on Wednesday. People started falling ill with the virus on Saturday during the awards gala.

arms in addition to the standard symptoms, including severe vomiting and diarrhea. In total, about 30 to 40 people got sick. “The hotel was very co-operative,” said Shannon Marshall, spokesperson for the Vancouver Island Health Authority. “Our medical health protection officers were on site Sunday, and really all we did was provide advice.” Both West Jet and Air Canada were

praised for waiving flight cancellation fees for those students who had to stay behind to recover. Young, healthy adults will recover on their own in 24 to 48 hours, said Marshall. Norovirus is highly contagious and spreads through the fecal-oral route. Outbreaks have occurred in cruise ships, schools and care facilities. rholmen@vicnews.com

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Saanich police on Monday confirmed fraudsters took money directly out of the bank account of at least one former University of Victoria employee. They say the financial theft, worth thousands of dollars, is associated with the theft of a storage device that contained the social insurance numbers and banking info for 11,841 UVic employees, past and present. “It shows that whoever is in possession of this information does either have some knowledge in how to use it to their advantage, or knows who to pass it on to that might have knowledge to do these kinds of frauds,” Sgt. Dean Jantzen said. Three other cases of fraud had been reported to police as of Monday. One was determined not to be associated to the UVic theft. The other two are believed to be linked, but detectives are still investigating. “I think this is likely to get worse for us before it starts to stabilize,” Jantzen said. “It’d be foolish to say otherwise.” All the cases appear to have originated online, Jantzen said, noting that will make investigating these cases more challenging.

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Wintry driving conditions may be to blame for a cyclist and a van colliding in Esquimalt Monday morning. The cyclist was travelling northbound on Lampson Street just after 7 a.m. when he was struck by a van turning east on to Devonshire Road, said Const. Mike Russell, Victoria police spokesperson. The middle-aged male cyclist was taken to hospital. The extent of his injuries were not known at press time. The motorist was issued a ticket for failing to yield. “The extent of the weather, what role it played in this collision is still left to speculation,” Russell said, adding this serves as an important reminder for motorists to slow down, maintain a safe stopping difference, don’t follow too close and to accelerate and break with ease.

‘King of Egypt’ attracts police officers’ attention Claiming you’re the king of Egypt won’t necessarily get you the royal treatment. Victoria police arrested a man telling people he was the king of Egypt and swearing a blue streak outside a Johnson Street night club on Jan. 10 at 2:30 a.m. Police say he appeared to be intoxicated, despite a previous court order to not consume or possess alcohol. A knife was also found on his person, another breach of court-imposed restrictions, according to investigators. The suspect put up a fight during

the arrest, as well as the following morning when he was taken to the courthouse. A 58-year-old Salt Spring man, who has a lengthy history with police, faces charges of violating court orders.

Alleged abductor Patricia O’Byrne makes bail The Victoria woman accused of kidnapping her infant daughter from Toronto 18 years ago is headed back to Victoria after being granted bail by an Ontario court, according to media outlets. Victoria police could not confirm, as of press time Monday afternoon, whether Patricia O’Byrne would need to regularly check in with them upon her return. O’Byrne’s case is now working through Toronto courts. O’Byrne made national headlines in December when Victoria detectives arrested her at her home in the 2000-block of Howard St. She was charged with abduction in violation of a custody order, and was returned to Toronto. Police say O’Byrne had been living under the name of Pam Whalen and had given her daughter an alias. Her 20-year-old daughter’s identity is protected by a courtimposed publication ban. O’Byrne gained a lot of attention for working under her assumed name as a public affairs officer within the provincial government, from 2004 to May 2011. O’Byrne, 53, allegedly fled Toronto with her then 20-monthold daughter in 1993. She and Joe Chisholm, the girl’s father, had recently been granted joint custody.

Faulty electrical control panel closes Crystal Pool A computer control board crashed at about 3 a.m. Monday morning, closing Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre for at least three days. City staff are now scrambling to find a

replacement computer panel to control the ventilation and temperature in the recreation facility. All recreational programs set to begin this week will be postponed by at least one week.

The failed control panel was 30 years old and due to be replaced this spring. Crystal Pool was due to reopen Monday after a six-week closure for planned repairs. editor@vicnews.com

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As the “junky” in “Funky Fernwood” fades to memory, the neighbourhood known for its youthful vibrance evolves to face its next challenges. Many businesses have invested in the once-derelict commercial strip, but their long-term viability requires continued effort.

Community celebration Many of Victoria’s 13 neighbourhoods hold an annual summer festival, but none can hold a candle to the shaker known as FernFest. It’s one of only dozens of community initiatives and events that prove Fernwood is in a league of its own. Here’s a sample: ■ Pole painting: a strategy to combat graffiti, organizers were surprised by a flood of participants last summer. ■ Fernwood Bites: a festival of food and drink entering its third year. ■ Water well: a source of clean water available for everyone and tested monthly. ■ Spring Ridge Common & Kale Corner: community garden initiatives launched by pushing the envelope on city bylaws. ■ Village Vibe: one of a few neighbourhood-run newspapers in the city. ■ Good food box/Swap ’n’ shop: Sources of food, clothes and other basics that don’t require big bucks, or any bucks at all. ■ Compost Education Centre: started as a community initiative, now a freestanding non-profit hub for gardeners city wide.

Terry Wilson, also known as Bubble Man, shows off his craft outside the Cornerstone Cafe in Fernwood.

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Students of a new university crowded around small tables to learn about growing a sustainable neighbourhood economy last night. The setting chosen for this series of workshops, dubbed Fernwood U, is fitting. Cornerstone Cafe bustles with customers, discussion and live music. It’s also an example of grassroots social entrepreneurism in action. In 2005, the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group bought the derelict building across from Fernwood Square. Today, it’s a major source of revenue for the nonprofit. Rent from the affordable housing units above the cafe provide another income stream. Lee Herrin, NRG’s executive director, hears reports of other non-profits suffering in these economic times. “We don’t have these problems,” Herrin said. The organization’s reliance on grants has shrunk from 69 to less than 30 per cent. The transformation of “Funky Junky Fernwood” is now the stuff of local legend. It’s a story that those involved recount with pride, despite the controversy over the bold plan at the time. NRG’s purchase of the derelict Cornerstone building on Gladstone Avenue lit a fire in the community, triggering investment in Fernwood Inn, followed by a number of trendy eateries and retailers. “It’s still got a bit of an edge, but it’s a really interesting, and cool and happy place to be,” said Herrin. Today, the crisis is over, but the challenges facing the neighbourhood aren’t. The key is to keep the momentum going. With an eye to making the square more inviting, 22 businesses have banded together.

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The gazebo has become an established dumping ground for people’s unwanted furniture and clothing, said Steve Aston, owner of Freedom Kilts and chair of the seven-month old Fernwood Business Owners’ Group. “(It has) an incredibly negative impact on our visitors,” he said. Further, one group of people (who Ashton describes as the couch surfing, drug using crowd) dominate the square and set the tone, he said. The litmus test for a welcoming atmosphere is the presence of women and children, he said, adding the goal is to welcome everyone, including the current users. Parking is another sticking point. People coming from outside the neighbourhood inevitably end up circling the block before finding a stall well outside the village. It’s a major deterrent, and one directly responsible for the closure of many businesses, said Ash-

ton. He plans to flyer the entire neighbourhood to launch a discussion. Members of the Fernwood Community Association board acknowledge the barrier, but there’s no consensus. Some would rather encourage walking or busing, instead of facilitating vehicle traffic. But public transit isn’t an easy solution, either. “I think we have the honour of having the worst bus service in the city,” said Tony Sprackett, president of the community association board. Boarded up buildings are another challenge for the association. “We’re losing a really affordable stock in rooming houses,” said David Maxwell, land-use chair. “The owners of those places are going out of business and we’re losing that (affordable housing) stock.” He estimates there are more than 31 units boarded up in the neighbourhood. There’s light at the end of the tunnel for at least one of these empty houses, however, in the form of a redevelopment. Sometime early this year, a private proposal for a 21-unit co-housing complex will go to public hearing at City Hall. It’s a model of housing designed to be more affordable and communal than private condos, by having large common areas for shared meals and a governance structure based on consensus. Dubbed the Fernwood Urban Village, it is “an ecological development which seems designed and tailored to fit in with the tenants of the (city’s) new draft Official Community Plan,” said Bill McKenchnie, one of the project’s leaders. “Home owning members … want to reduce their carbon footprint and (address) food security, affordability, as well as social well being.” rholmen@vicnews.com

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It’s time to dust off your trews, kilt and sporran and celebrate the birth of The Bard. Scots and others around the world will gather to celebrate the birthday of Scots poet Robert Burns later this month, though he died at age 37. Burns was born Jan. 25, 1759 and earned fame as a poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language. He is most famous for his poem Auld Lang Syne, and his song Scots Wha Hae served for a long time as an unofficial national anthem of Scotland. Burns birthday is traditionally celebrated with a dinner. So if you enjoy a bite of warm-reekin’ rich haggis, a dram of whisky, or a heaping helping of tatties and neeps, here’s where you can get your fix. ■ At 10 a.m., Jan. 21, Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Cres., opens for selfguided tours. At 11:30 a.m. Cookeilidh will begin a short musical performance and at noon the haggis will be piped in to the Castle by the Highland Gathering Light Horse and Foot Guard. Bill Johnston will give the address to the haggis, after

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which guests may sample the dish and bring home a copy of a Robbie Burn’s poem and the recipe. The celebration is included in the regular admission cost of the castle. $13.75 for adults, $12.75 for seniors. Contact 250592-5323. ■ Greater Victoria Police Pipe Band Burns Dinner is on Jan. 21 at the Mary Winspear Community Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6:10. Evening includes a silent auction. Tickets $50, call Ron Morgan 250-383-6182 or Jim Maxwell 250-598-0120. ■ Tuck into a delicious Burns supper sponsored by the St. Andrew’s and Caledonian Society and the Queen City Chapter #5 of Eastern Star. Saturday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. at the United Chapters Hall, 3281 Harriet Road. Cost is $25. The evening includes a meal and entertainment. For information and/or tickets call David Cook at 382-0572.

■ The Sons of Scotland host a traditional Burns Dinner with entertainment to follow on Saturday, Jan. 28, cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. at the Royal Oak Golf and Country Club, 540 Marsett Pl. Victoria. Dress is business or Highland. Cost is $45 per person. For information or tickets contact Bob Brown at 250-478-0746, Herb Strandberg at 250-3880735, or Anne Beel at 250480-9355. Tickets must be purchased in advance, tickets will be delivered. ■ The Victoria Joint Scottish Council is hosting a Memorial Tea and Concert on Sunday, Jan. 22. At 2 p.m., there will be a short ceremony at the Burns Statue in Beacon Hill Park, followed by a concert of Scots entertainment and a tea at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Kirk Hall on Courtney Street (around the corner from the main church doors) at approximately 2:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. For more information call 250-652-5773. llavin@vicnews.com

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After a successful first run, the Victoria International Buskers Festival has sold business owners on the idea of shutting Government Street to traffic in the evening. Festival organizer John Vickers announced he has received support from affected merchants, from View to Yates streets. The closure would only be in place starting at 6 p.m. daily for the 10-day festival starting July 20. “The overwhelming consensus is the merchants are excited to bring the buskers’ festival to Government Street and we hope that a successful effort this July will mean increasing the performance locations on the street in years to come with merchant support,” said Vickers in a press release. The street closure still requires support from Victioria city council. Support from the business community, however, increases the likelihood of approval. Last year, Vickers tried but could not convince the Downtown Victoria Business Association of the benefits of the street closure. Instead, he got approval to close Langley Street, a much less travelled corridor. rholmen@vicnews.com

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Local arts groups are celebrating the return of grants from the B.C. government’s gambling revenues. “It’s a step in the right direction,” said Paul Destrooper, CEO and artistic director of Ballet Victoria. “The last few years we’ve taken a few steps backwards.” Intrepid Theatre general manager Ian Case agreed. “It’s good news. But it’s sad they were not able to reinstate it to the full $156 million that was available in 2008/2009,” he said. Last week the government announced adult sports and arts groups, environmental and animal welfare agencies will once again be eligible to apply for grants. Those groups were made ineligible after the government cut the budget for community grants following the recession of 2008. They can again apply for grants, but the total fund remains at $135 million, where it

Lift span on Selkirk Trestle evaluated Roszan Holmen News staff

Tall boats only request passage under the Selkirk Trestle a couple of times each year, but the bridge must accommodate these requests under federal regulation. The lift span is currently undergoing a condition assessment by Stantec. “You can look at the structure and see where there is rust on it, so we want to make sure it continues to be safe,” said Jeff Ward, manager of planning, resource management and development for the Capital Regional District. The provincial government owns the bridge, but the CRD holds licence for its use as part of the regional trail system. It was designed to be partially in the lifted position so most boats can go through there,” said Ward, referring to the elevated middle section of the bridge. On average, the CRD gets one to three requests to lift the span every year, typically from sail boats. When the call comes in, two CRD staff are called in to raise the plank by hand. “On each side there is a crank, and there is a manual gear shift,” he said. A few more staff must also be present for safety reasons. “We have staff that are in a boat, observing,” he said. Results of the bridge assessment are due later this month. Should it conclude that repairs are necessary, who should fund the work is an open question. “The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the CRD, the City of Victoria and District of Saanich are all partners of the operations and maintenance agreement of the Galloping Goose Regional Trail,” said Jeff Knight, spokesperson for the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, in an email to the News. “The ministry will await the results of the engineering inspection. If bridge work is required, the ministry would work with all the partners to determine funding.” rholmen@vicnews.com

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was set by Premier Christy Clark can force us to have Plan A, Plan B and Plan C, making us do last year. Shortly after taking over as three times the work, which is premier, Clark restored $15 mil- not conducive to long term suslion of the $36 million that was tainability.” NDPcriticShane cut from the fund, Simpson said that and appointed “It’s sad they were Triplett’s effort to former Kwantlen hear from comUniversity presi- not able to reinstate munity groups dent Skip Triplett was sincere, but to hold hearings it to the full $156 Clark has essenaround the prov- million …” tially ignored it. ince. - Ian Case “[Clark] has Clark and Comexpanded the elimunity, Sport and Cultural Development Minister gibility, but not increased the Ida Chong released Triplett’s size of the pot, so there will report Jan. 11, and promised to essentially be more groups lookkeep working on a way to pro- ing for a smaller pot of money,” vide multi-year funding for com- Simpson said. “It’s hard not to be jaded,” said munity groups instead of making them apply every year for Case. “In a year leading up to an election it could be a ploy. I hope grants. “I think that’s key,” said not because it really effects the Destrooper. “Typically we plan stability of our community.” The B.C. government now two to three years ahead and target funding toward what our takes in about $1 billion a year needs are. Having some funding from casinos, pub games, online already in place will allow us to gambling and lotteries. - With files from Tom Fletcher offer the best performances we llavin@vicnews.com can. Year-to-year, uncertainty

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Premiers wield collective clout B.C. was among a handful of provinces comfortable with federal plans to base healthcare transfer payments more on the country’s gross domestic product starting in 2017-18. No surprise there. The stance ties right in with the B.C. Liberals’ current philosophy on labour contracts and other budgetary strategies. But at this week’s premiers conference in Victoria – since 2003 the group has been collectively known as the Council of the Federation – Premier Christy Clark expressed concern about the per-capita funding model contained in the plan. She argued rightly that the feds need to factor age trends into their calculation of transfer payments. With seniors making up an increasing portion of B.C.’s population, the cost of health care here has the potential to rise by more than the six-per-cent annual boost in funding the feds have scheduled for the next five years. And certainly so in the years after that, when the guaranteed part of the yearly increase drops to three per cent. Having already chosen to avoid negotiating with the provinces on its health-care funding plan past 2014, when the current intergovernmental agreement expires, the Harper government will have to be given a good argument why it should change course. That will take sending a unified message to federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. The split in opinions between provinces on the Conservatives’ health funding plan showed cracks in the Council of the Federation. Clearly some jurisdictions are in a tougher financial position than others and need more help paying for health-care delivery. Clark bringing up the age factor in health-care transfer payments offered a good opportunity for the premiers to speak with a unified voice. It’s a perfect chance for the provinces to exercise the clout envisioned when the Council was formed and provide taxpayers with a level of federal oversight that holds more sway than our now-toothless Senate.

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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Enbridge pipeline won’t happen After following the opening phase the territorial claims involved, no matter what the B.C., Canadian or of the National Energy Board’s Chinese governments may wish to hearings on the Northern Gateway do with this oil. oil pipeline proposal, I The Haisla have have a prediction. embraced liquefied B.C. will never see natural gas ships, plants this pipeline. And that’s and pipelines, which probably the best may be all the industrial outcome. development the region The first reason is can handle. Condensate the nearly unanimous can continue to be opposition of informed shipped into Kitimat by Kitimat-area residents, tankers and sent by led by Haisla Nation Chief railcar to Alberta to dilute Councillor Ellis Ross and Tom Fletcher bitumen. Which brings skilled local volunteers B.C. Views me to the alternatives to who described the marine Northern Gateway. environment of the CP Rail just announced Kitimat estuary. a major investment in its U.S. There was speculation that main line south of Saskatchewan, Ross, who was just appointed to to transport crude oil from the chair Premier Christy Clark’s new Aboriginal Business and Investment Bakken Formation, an emerging source of shale oil and gas under Council, might bend on the oil Saskatchewan, Alberta and North proposal. His testimony put that Dakota. notion to rest. CP shipments out of North The Haisla, Haida, Gitga’at and Dakota went from 500 carloads in other members of the Coastal First 2009 to more than 13,000 carloads Nations group put their marker in 2011. The new target is 70,000. down on managed logging and ecoB.C.’s likeliest alternative for tourism years before this pipeline oilsands crude is the existing Trans debate heated up. California Mountain pipeline, which has been do-gooders may have coined the pumping Alberta oil and refined term “Great Bear Rainforest,” but products to the West Coast at make no mistake, these tribes run Burrard Inlet for nearly 60 years. the place. Port Moody’s Ioco refinery is Moving inland, the Northern gone, but Chevron’s Burnaby plant Gateway pipeline route is a tangle remains, and some crude goes out of dozens of asserted traditional by tanker or pipeline to refineries territories, some in the century-old south of B.C. Treaty 8 zone and others with no The current owner of Trans legal settlement. Our courts will Mountain, Kinder Morgan Canada, require at least another generation is naturally watching the Enbridge of millionaire lawyers to untangle

battle closely. A Kinder Morgan representative provided the following information about tanker traffic from their Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby. In 2011 there were 32 tankers loaded at Westridge, down from 69 in 2010. Demand varies widely (there were no tankers in 2000) and current traffic is similar to what went out of Burrard Inlet in the 1970s. Contrary to popular belief, there is not yet a major surge to Asia. For every 10 ships that load at Westridge, on average eight sail to California, one to U.S. Gulf Coast refineries, and only one to Asia. Current Port Metro Vancouver rules allow Aframax-class tankers (80,000 to 119,000 dead weight tons) to pass under the Lions Gate and Second Narrows bridges, but they can’t take on a full load. That would require dredging in Second Narrows, which would increase general shipping safety as well as capacity. Kinder Morgan has not yet formally applied to twin the Trans Mountain line. If it does expand its priceless right of way, the capacity would be greater than the Enbridge proposal. One way or another, that oil will move. The professional environmentalist gong show over Enbridge is still to come. More on that next week. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Giving on the street not the answer Re: Question of giving (News Jan. 6). To me the answer to the question of giving is a compromise. Should we give to the needy? Yes. Should we give anything to them directly on the street, I think no. If every person that gave money, food or anything directly to panhandlers started giving exclusively to the agencies that help the homeless, I’m confident that we would see panhandling disappear from our streets. As long as getting support directly from the street is available as an option, people will go there for help. For many, just giving some change or food directly on the street is no more than a way to ease their conscience, but it is a

cop-out. If one truly wants to feel they have done their part, they should give their money – and even some of their time directly – to those agencies that will truly give street people what they need to get off the streets. They need things like counselling and direction to the appropriate government agencies for their particular need. Really the question is not so much whether to give, that is obvious we must help those less fortunate, it is the right thing to do. We just need to make sure how we give is actually helping and not encouraging the needy to stay in an unhealthy situation. David Charles Blanks Victoria

Readers respond: Rainbow Kitchen should be welcomed by Esquimalt I was deeply concerned by Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins’ response to the Rainbow Kitchen’s move to the Esquimalt United Church. Surely Esquimalt should be offering a real welcome to a soup kitchen that has garnered international acclaim and widespread support. Instead, we have “concerns” and we have VicPD Inspector Keith Lindner preparing for the worst. What is wrong with these folk? Don’t they realize that “these people” are our neighbours? They are hungry and they bring their families for a good meal. As secretary for the Committee to End Homelessness in Victoria I listen to so many grateful and worthy people who put the Rainbow Kitchen at the top of the list for services to the poor. So, congratulations to Marjory Acton, chair of the church board, and to all its congregation, for responding positively to this opportunity. And let us hope that Esquimalt residents also respond by volunteering so that they have the privilege of getting to know “these” people. Alison Acker Victoria

Chandler Gonzales pathway a shocking waste of money Re: Mid-block pathway revival a no-brainer (News Jan. 6). The city’s independent consultant’s report stated that the minimum cost of opening this trail was $250,000 while a more realistic cost was $750,000. The report also recommended that the trail

Hoping to catch attention

A young man named Christian hopes to catch the attention of passersby with his unique style as he sits at the entrance of Bastion Square on Government Street. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

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remain closed over safety concerns. David Speed, in his statement to council stated that in order to secure funds for this project, work would have to be postponed on all other pathway improvement projects in the city. That means stop the seawall path along Ogden Point and the inner harbour. This is a shocking waste of taxpayer’s dollars when governments at all levels are having to restrain spending. There is more to this story than has been reported. Brian Rogers Victoria

Neighbourhood association remains opposed to pathway Re: Mid-block pathway revival a no-brainer (News Jan. 6). I represent the Gonzales-Chandler Neighbourhood Association – a group composed of many more than one neighbour opposed for years to re-opening the lane. Your article neglected the main reason the lane was closed – an encounter with a knife-wielding man by one of our members who has lived beside it for 50 years. This, and numerous incidents of arson were more serious reasons than the ‘nuisances and safety concerns’ cited. On a walk through the lane with councillors David Maclean and Chris Coleman in 2003 – both agreed the safest course of action was to leave it as a wildlife corridor. The number of Margaret Jenkins students who would access the pathway has not been determined. The petition was signed by people who do not live in the area or even Victoria – documentation of addresses of petitioners has not been provided.

The current cost estimate does not include provisions outlined in the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design report that the path should be straightened so people can see from end to end as they access the path. A direct line of sight from end to end will allow passing observers (including police) to see down the pathway which adds to the natural surveillance of the path and helps to modify nuisance behaviour and crime. The city-commissioned crime prevention report specifically states: “Unless significant design changes are made to the existing pathway, it is the opinion of the consultant that if the Gonzales pathway is opened up in its current design and layout that it would not be sustainable and would become unsafe. Over a short period of time it would revert back to a state of disorder similar to when it was closed and could facilitate more problems and calls for police service at Margaret Jenkins school and Pemberton Park.” These are liability issues the city cannot ignore. The title of the article “Mid-block pathway revival a no-brainer” is very misleading. Research has shown that no mid-block crossing is simple – midblock crossings are proven to be more dangerous than intersection crossings and require very careful planning – definitely not a ‘no-brainer’. Gabrielle Ostro On behalf of the Gonzales-Chandler Neighbourhood Association

Secondary sewage treatment could be a community project As a candidate for council I stood for secondary sewage treatment. All I heard from the public was that they cannot

afford it. Instead of throwing money at the problem, why don’t we donate our time. I would be willing to donate 20 hours a year of my time to the project until it is completed, even if I have to use a shovel myself. This should be considered a community project – come one, come all to a good cause. Sean Murray Victoria

Time to install stationary speed cameras on the Malahat Re: Dedicated Malahat police unit needed but ‘unrealistic’ (News Jan. 13). Many of the crashes and deaths on the Malahat are a result of speeding. Speed cameras (also known as photo radar) have been shown in several countries (Australia, New Zealand, France, UK and Scandinavia) to result in a significant reduction of traffic crash fatalities. All that is required is for the province to pass an order-in-council then to give the public adequate warning and install stationary cameras at places where the speed related crashes have occurred. Speed violations would result in automatic fines. The result will be reduced speeding, reduced deaths, reduced crashes, reduced police costs, reduced automobile insurance costs and reduced health care costs. It is a no-brainer. Surely most of the public will accept speed cameras in places where it is known there are a high number of speed related crashes. Speed cameras should be introduced before a more expensive dedicated police unit is considered. Shaun Peck Victoria

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The arrest was also good news to PEERS Victoria Resource Society. The non-profit provides street outreach support, among other services, to about 300 sex workers each month. PEERS estimates there are an estimated 3,000 sex workers in Greater Victoria. “What a relief it is for the staff and clients at PEERS, and for the rest of the region, because an act of violence like this against anybody in the community is a threat to the whole community,” PEERS executive director Marion Little said. Sex workers are 60 to 120 times more likely to be assaulted, mutilated or murdered than the general public, she said. “It’s unconscionable that anybody in our society is at risk in that way,” said Little. emccracken@vicnews.com

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Chinese Public School students rehearse the lion dance at the school on Fisgard Street as they get ready for Chinese New Year celebrations. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Chinese mark Year of the Dragon The Chinese observe the New Year on Jan. 23, which marks the Year of the Dragon, symbolizing fertility, good fortune and power. Grade 7 and 8 students of the Chinese Public School discussed the meaning of the year to come during a recent class. “We always have a class where we talk about the festivals, and we have a discussion about ‘what does this mean?’” said principal Kileasa Wong. “Their conclusion is dragon is colourful

and lively and happy and brings good luck.” There are 150 students who enroll to learn about language and culture. Most are second generation Chinese Canadians, but about 10 are non-Chinese. This year, 29 students participated in the Dragon Dance at the University of Victoria on Jan. 15 and will again in Chinatown on Jan. 29. All the kids want to take part, Wong said. “They love it, they want to do it (but) they have to

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Café Scientifique puts research in perspective Scientists kick off new year of free talks, open to the general public Natalie North News staff

When University of Victoria astronomy and physics professor Chris Pritchet held a talk about dark energy and cosmology at a Calgary pub, he knew he had to bring the initiative back to Victoria. “I was just blown away. The level of questions was really high, the enthusiasm of the audience was really high,” said Pritchet, impressed by the number of people joining the conversation after wandering into the Ironwood Stage and Grill in October 2009. “There is a feeling among scientists that we don’t do enough to

communicate what we do to the public. And when we do, we use media such as Powerpoint (that) creates some distance between the speaker and the audience.” When Pritchet began organizing the events – independently held discussions, in a casual setting, on popular topics between scientists and the public – he found he wasn’t the first to conceive of the plan. The Centre for Biomedical Research, led by E. Paul Zehr, had already hopped onto the worldwide trend in 2008 and has been hosting open discussions on medical issues at casual downtown Victoria locales ever since. “It’s a real first-person narrative,” Zehr said. “We’re really talking to the people who are doing those things, in many cases who are world leaders in what they’re discussing.” Last year Zehr welcomed Pritchet and the UVic Faculty of Science onto their slate of present-

ers. With growing demand, the two groups have split to double their public outreach. “The Victoria community has really bought into UVic researchers coming out and working with them in an informal way,” Zehr said. “I’ve been keen to encourage more colleagues to do these kinds of events because there is a real appetite for them.” Colin Goldblatt, professor in the Earth and ocean sciences department, discussed the evolution of the universe in layman’s terms on Jan. 10 when he presented the Physics and Chemistry of the Apocalypse: Runaway Greenhouses, Earth’s Future and Venus’ Past – a challenge he puts into perspective with a quote from famed chemist Ernest Rutherford. “Back in the day, when you could say politically incorrect things like this, he’d say if you can’t explain your physics to a barmaid, your physics probably aren’t very

New rules pose challenge to strata owners report within two years or hold a vote of owners that passes a resolution to opt out. VISOA supports the direction of the new regulation as it: ■ Encourages better planning for major repairs to common property; ■ Supports greater disclosure of the condition of common property that will reduce financially devastating “surprises” for buyers of strata properties and; ■ Empowers a strata corporation to waive the new requirement by passing a resolution supported by a three-quarters vote of owners. “A strata corporation must evaluate the requirements of a depreciation report and decide

Victoria and Esquimalt strata owners will be challenged to comply with a new regulation recently announced by the provincial government, says the non-profit Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association. The new regulation affects one in four properties in the province -- almost 500,000 strata properties – and half of the properties in Victoria and the Lower Mainland. It requires 14,000 strata corporations with five or more strata lots to complete a “depreciation report” that discloses the estimated cost and timing of major repairs to common property. The strata corporation must either complete the required

how it wishes to proceed,” said Sandy Wagner, VISOA president. VISOA will provide information to assist strata corporations in making this important decision, she said. “Although the new regulation is an important improvement in consumer protection, VISOA continues to advocate for a comprehensive review of strata legislation and improved accountability for developers and strata managers.” VISOA is a non-profit organization that has provided information and education services to strata homeowners and strata councils on Vancouver Island since 1973. editor@vicnews.com

good,” Goldblatt said. “If we can’t explain what we’re doing to everybody who’s intelligent and interested, but not trained, then I don’t think it necessarily helps us to learn anything. I’m a public servant and it’s my job to go tell people what I’m doing with their money.” The Centre for Biomedical Research has held 30 talks and continues to fill the Maple Room at the Strathcona Hotel to capacity

each month. Zehr hopes the success will inspire more of his colleagues to get involved, as UVic’s Centre on Aging has recently. “I think it’s really important to have this informal exchange between the university and the communities who are hosting these universities,” Zehr said. “It’s really nice interplay between the theory and the practical applications,” Pritchet added. nnorth@saanichnews.com

Next open discussion ■ All Café Scientifique events for the Centre for Biomedical Research will be held in the Maple Room of the Strathcona Hotel, 919 Douglas St. at 6:30 p.m. Events are free, but seating is limited. Reserve at cfbr@uvic.ca or 250-472-4067. ■ Up next: Dr. Alexandra Branzan Albu will lead Artificial intelligence: friend or foe, on Tuesday (Jan. 24). This season features an all-female line-up of neuroscientists in honour of the department’s new neuroscience biomedical grad program. ■ For a list of all Café Scientifique events, visit events.uvic.ca.

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New to the UVic School of Music faculty, flutist Suzanne Snizek, is joined by pianists Charlotte Hale and Arthur Rowe, and tenor Benjamin Butterfield, for an evening of wondrous music for flute.

Sisters of St. Ann art set for preservation Arnold Lim News staff

The Sisters are taking centre stage. While it won't be for another two years, 18 pieces of art, including an early Emily Carr painting given to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria from the Sisters of St. Ann, will be featured in an exhibition in 2013. While the wait may seem long, some have waited decades to see the Sisters finally getting the recognition they deserve. “I think they are a vital piece of the whole story of art and culture in our community and in B.C.,” said Art Gallery of Greater Victoria chief curator Mary Jo Hughes. “It is a part of the story people don't know about.” The four nuns, sisters Marie du Sacre Coeur Valois, Marie Angele Gauthier, Marie de la Conception Lane and Marie Lumena Brasseur travelled from Quebec and became the first nuns to arrive in British Columbia in 1858. Upon arrival they promptly turned a modest log cabin into a school for children and care home for the sick – eventually expanding their facilities over time to care for orphans and teach art to hundreds, if not thousands, of young girls. “If we do want to present the history of art-making and appreciation in the province this really adds a piece of the story we didn't touch upon before,” Hughes said. “It is also important to the history of wom-

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Sister Marie Zarowny, Sisters of St. Ann Provincial Leader and Jon Tupper, Director of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria with some of the paintings from the Sisters’ art collection they have donated to the gallery. The painting between the two is of Mére Marie-Michel, one of the first four Sisters of the order. en’s art in B.C. Other than Emily Carr, we often just hear about the men in historical art. These were pioneer women artists that really made a difference in the community.” That difference was providing health care to the community which eventually led them to Carr’s sister Elizabeth, who suffered from cancer. As a thanks to the Sisters

who helped her, the artist gifted Wild Lillies, a painting she completed when she was 20 – which now resides in the AGGV as the oldest Carr in the collection. The Sisters’ vision eventually grew to include St. Ann's Residence (a care facility), Queenswood (a retreat centre) and national historic site St. Ann's Academy. After selling the academy to the province in the 1970s

and closing Queenswood after 43 years, showing the art became more and more challenging and the society gave the AGGV first dibs on the entire collection. “There is a certain nostalgia turning it over to the public but that is far outweighed by the assurance they will be well cared for and made available into the future,” said Sister Marie Zarowny, provincial leader for the Sisters of St. Ann. “There is no point having them and having them hidden in a cupboard. We felt they would provide really good stewardship of our paintings and provide them to the public in a way that was advantageous for the paintings, and make our legacy with regards to the art to the community known.” Other works from the collection include a Sister’s rendition of Raphael's Virgin and Child. Also included are local scenes of Clover point, Beacon Hill Park, the Gulf Islands and the Malahat – all from more than 100 years ago. Zarowny however, hopes the enduring memories will be of their influence on women’s art. “I would hope that what comes across is, even in pioneer times the recognition of creative expression being integral to the life of a human person is very important,” Zarowny said. “The importance of women artists … being recognized as valuable artists throughout history." editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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ARTS LISTINGS IN BRIEF

Ain’t that a kick in the head

The Victoria Symphony presents A Salute to the Rat Pack, Jan. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. with a matinée Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. Multi-talented musician Matt Catingub is generating excitement throughout the entertainment industry for his unique abilities as a conductor, composer, arranger, instrumentalist, and singer. Catingub joins the Victoria Symphony for a celebration of the music, artistry, and songs of Las Vegas and the Rat Pack. Favourite songs from Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and others include I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Ain’t that a Kick in the Head and A Lot of Livin’ To Do. At the Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, tickets from $33. Beltone Pops series subscription from $132 for six concerts. For tickets call 250-385-6515 or visit www.victoriasymphony.ca.

Young art on show

The Goward House Society presents Youthful Expressions V, presenting the artists of Frank Hobbs elementary, Arbutus middle, Lambrick Park secondary and Mt. Douglas secondary schools until Feb. 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2495 Arbutus Road. For information email gowardhouse@shaw.ca, or call 250-477-4401.

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angham Court Theatre invites you to visit the shabby Manhattan apartment of a quirky, lonely gentleman known only as Man in Chair as he speaks directly to the audience about life, love and his favourite pasttime – live theatre. The five-time, Tony Awardwinning Canadian musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison is directed by Langham Court veteran Roger Carr (The History Boys, The Laramie Project). Man in Chair welcomes the audience to listen along with him as he plays the album of his loved (fictional) 1928 musical comedy from musical theatre’s golden age called The Drowsy Chaperone. As the needle falls, the fourth wall shatters and the musical comes to life around him. The show previews tonight (Jan. 18), and opens Thursday, Jan. 19, running to Saturday, Feb. 4. Preview night all tickets are two for $20. Jan. 24 and 31 are Tuesday Students and Seniors

Photography by David Lowes/Art Studio 21

Alison Roberts as Janet van de Graaff and Kyle Kushnir as Man in Chair monkey around in Langham Court Theatre’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone. Nights two for $20. Single tickets are $19 and $17. To book tickets or for

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Cougar Annie Tales brings life to light In the early 1900s the legendary west coast settler Cougar Annie was anything but a typical woman. She trapped more than 70 cougars, homesteaded a rainforest bog, opened a remote post office, and outlived four husbands. California-born Ada Annie Jordan settled in the Clayoquot coastal rainforest in 1915 with her first husband and three young children. A five-acre garden that she carved out of the wilderness provided food and income throughout her life. The bounty on cougars supplemented her income and she earned her nickname, Cougar Annie. Annie gave birth to eight more children in the remote location, and rarely left the property until old age and blindness forced her move to Port Alberni, where she died at age 97. Singer/songwriter Kat Kadoski lived in Clayoquot for three years care-taking Cougar Annie’s garden and immersing herself in the folklore surrounding the legendary pioneersettler. Drawing on many sources, including Annie’s family, Cougar Annie Tales uses stories, images, letters, and original compositions to celebrate the unconventional life of one of B.C.’s most colourful characters. Cougar Annie Tales is presented as a development workshop performance on Jan. 21, at 8 p.m., at Intrepid Theatre, Fisgard at Blanshard in Victoria. Tickets are $12 and $14 and are available at the door and at www. ticketrocket.org. For more information go to www. katrinakadoski.com.

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Survey taps into what’s important to News’ readers Laura Lavin News Staff

The numbers are in from the Victoria News reader survey held last fall. In a comprehensive survey conducted in the papers and online, Black Press papers in more than 70 communities across the province took a closer look at what readers want from their community newspaper. The goal of the survey was to get a better understanding about what readers want to see and to allow advertisers a peek into who is leafing through our pages. “We really value our readers’ input,” said Victoria News publisher Penny Sakamoto. “We want them to know that they matter. Our readers deserve our best and we work hard to give them the detailed, lively, informative and timely coverage that they are looking for.” As a news organization it’s important to us to remain relevant and up-to-date, which is why our papers not only find their way to you at your doorstep and at the corner store, but through a web presence - which includes video footage and photo galleries along with exclusive stories you’ll only find online - as well as

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a mobile edition, a Twitter feed and on Facebook. Our survey asked questions to find out our reader demographics, favourite sections of the paper and keyed into some of their preferences and purchase intentions. Here in Victoria the bulk of our readership falls into the 50 to 65 age category, with most readers following the News regularly. Most read Victoria News pages at least once a week. More than 82 per cent said breaking news was most important for the Victoria News to feature, followed by stories on local events, local people and local businesses. Grocery flyers were a big winner with readers across the province with 92 per cent saying they use grocery flyers. Here in Victoria, we followed suit. Victoria readers love to dine out, following the trend across the province of 97 per cent – 96 per cent of Victoria News readers enjoy letting someone else do the cooking. Following closely behind are shopping for clothing shoes and accessories, then movies and entertainment. “This survey helped us see that our advertisers are getting great returns for their investment with Black Press,” said

Sakamoto. “Our readers are taking advantage of local deals and high-end items.” Most said they have plans to travel in the next six months and 18 per cent plan to purchase a car. Across the province the trend for shopping locally is 89 per cent. Here in Victoria the trend is slightly higher. “This survey will help us serve our community better,” said Kevin Laird, editorial director. “Print media is relevant only as much as it reflects its audience. Our goal is to cover the stories and issues readers want to know about.” A total of 12,361 reader surveys were completed between September and November of 2011. The study data was submitted both online and in paper format and compiled to provide one of the largest data sets in British Columbia. The survey gauged reader habits and preferences as well as purchase intentions in more than 70 communities in B.C. llavin@vicnews.com

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Pre-diabetic athlete unlikely marathoner Team Diabetes members fundraise for Reykjavik Roszan Holmen News staff

Edward Dalton planned to meet his daughter at the end of her marathon in Dublin. The 76 year old was the inspiration for Karen Taylor to join Team Diabetes as a marathon runner and fundraiser. “The last time that I saw my dad, we were at the computer and he was supposed to come with us to Ireland,” said Taylor. “I was showing him the route and it ended at the Temple pub, and he said, ‘That’s where I’ll be having a beer.’” He didn’t make it. Dalton died before the race from complications related to Type 2 diabetes. “It’s been a long time, but it was hard to finish the race knowing that it was going to be my mom and my dad’s sister; knowing my dad wasn’t going to be there.” Her father’s fate was one Taylor wanted to avoid. A few years ago, Taylor was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and weighed 220 lbs. “I’m a nurse, I should know better,” she said of her thoughts at that time. “I worked up north where diabetes is such a big problem and I felt like a such a fraud telling them they had to watch what they eat.” A threat from her doctor to put her on medication to regulate her blood sugar gave Taylor the push she needed. She’s since lost 80 pounds and participated in five full or half marathons in locations around the world as a member of Team Diabetes to raise money for the Canadian Diabetes Association. By the time her next race in Reykjavik, Iceland, is over Taylor will have reached a fundraising total of $30,000 since 2006. She’s

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Karen Taylor, a member of Team Diabetes, is going to Iceland this summer to run in a marathon in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association. also inspired many friends and family members to join her. Anyone can join the team as a runner or walker and so far 15 people in B.C. have registered to go to Reykjavik. It involves fundraising an amount of money the Canadian Diabetes Association wishes not to publicize. Participation also comes with a free flight to the marathon location, four nights accommodation and race entry free, drawn from the donations raised. Taylor admits it’s an aspect of the campaign she gets questioned about a lot. “I can’t speak for anybody else, but I donate through my own money what the trip likely costs,”

she said. “This is money the diabetes association would not have (if not for this program).” Team Diabetes co-ordinator, Lindsay O’Donnell assures the majority of funds raised through this program go to support the national charity’s programs. Specific numbers, however aren’t available. Contact teamdiabetes.ca to donate. rholmen@vicnews.com

Upcoming races Conquer the Volcano (Hike), Costa Rica, May 6, Rio Marathon, July 15 Reykjavik Marathon, Aug. 18 Grand Cayman Marathon, Dec. 4

Literacy programs get cash infusion Two Victoria literacy programs have been given funds from the B.C. government’s Community Adult Literacy Program. The $80,000 investment will help adults in Greater Victoria improve their literacy and numeracy skills. “Literacy is a skill that many of us take for granted, and yet one that is vital for success – both in life and in the workforce,” said Oak Bay Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong. “These programs are a valuable tool that will increase

opportunities for people in our community.” Camosun College’s Learner’s Network and Aboriginal Tutor Training Program will each receive $40,000. Projects funded under CALP provide instruction and support to adult learners in everything from basic literacy to high school completion. Projects focus on the individual goals of learners such as improving their literacy skills in order to enhance the quality of their lives, improve their

employment opportunities, further their education and increase their involvement in their families and communities. Most offer one-on-one tutoring by trained volunteers, small group classes and other types of learning tailored to adults, Aboriginal learners, young parents and others in the community in need of support. The funding is part of $2.4 million being spent on adult literacy throughout the province for 2011-12. llavin@vicnews.com

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SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF League best Cougars clinch first round playoff bye

The Victoria Cougars locked up a bye through the first round of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs with a 7-3 win over the Kerry Park Islanders on Saturday. Down 3-1 in the second period, the Cougars regrouped for six unanswered goals. Alternate captain Steve Axford led the way with a goal and three assists. Also scoring was Mark Walton with two, and Sam Rice, Brody Coulter, newcomer Colin Minardi and Jake Nixon with one each. Kurtis Kunz picked up three assists. With 28 wins, five losses and one overtime loss, the Cougars are 18 points up on the Comox Valley Glacier Kings for first in the league with 57 points. Eight games remain for the Cougars in their 42-game schedule. Next up for the Cougars is a visit to Comox on Saturday (Jan. 21). This Friday, the Peninsula Panthers (14-14-2) host the Saanich Braves (15-13-4) at Panorama Recreation Centre at 7:30 p.m. Visit vicnews.com for coverage of last Sunday’s VIJHL All-Star game at Pearkes arena.

Coach Matt Willis, left, and skaters Elise von Holwede and Eric Streichsbier break during practice on the ice at the Ian Stewart Complex in Saanich. The skaters are competing in Moncton, N.B., this week for the 2012 Canadian Figure Skating Championships, Jan.16-22

Vikes field hockey squad goes indoors for annual tourney

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Catching up to nationals Racquet Club skaters on fast track Travis Paterson News staff

They came from afar and they’ve got far to go. But the amount of ice covered by Racquet Club of Victoria Figure Skating dance team Elise von Holwede and Eric Streichsbier in just six months is impressive, coach Matt Willis said. Seventeen-year-old von Holwede came to Victoria in July from Saskatchewan, though she most recently lived and trained in Ottawa. She came because girls looking for ice dance partners are a dime-a-dozen, but boys, especially someone as talented as 18-year-old Streichsbier, are a rare find. This week, the duo makes its debut at the 2012 Canadian Figure Skating Championships in Moncton, N.B., running Jan. 16 to 22. “They complement each other so well, in many ways, with hair and complexion, and being the right height match,” Wilis said. “Eric has the power, presence and edge control that works well with the flair of Elise’s character expression.” Last year, Streichsbier relocated to Victoria from Port Alberni to focus on skat-

ing. Seeking a partner, Willis put the word out and von Holwede responded for a July tryout, her previous coach in tow. “My coach came to see how we would match up, said von Holwede, who’s in Grade 12 at Mount Douglas secondary. “Everyone has different techniques. Right away the coaches enjoyed (our chemistry).” Under the guidance of Willis the duet quickly put a routine together and at the Skate Canada challenge in Regina on Dec. 4 they finished 15th to qualify for nationals. “It’s a short time frame with a lot of improvement coming fast,” said Willis, Racquet Club’s coach and director of junior development. “Christmas break might have slowed that progress but we expect them to improve on that finish. We’ve made a lot of adjustments to add points (to the judges’ score).” Willis, from Courtenay, is a former national level skater who finished top-five in dance. He’s in his fifth year with Racquet Club and is a major part of its transition into a high-performance organization under director Deena Beacom. It’s the second straight year the Racquet Club has sent a dance team to nationals. Sister and brother tandem Pilar and Leonardo Maekawa went last year.

Skating to Peggy Lee’s Fever for their free program, von Holwede and Streichsbier are aiming for a top-10 finish in Moncton – which von Holwede missed by one spot last year. It’s Streichsbier’s first time at nationals. He’ll need a new set of goals going ahead. “Nationals have been my long-term goal. Right now, we’re working on weekby-week improvement,” Streichsbier said, who plans on enrolling in college next year. Getting better means twice a day sessions on the ice, skating together in the mornings and individually in the afternoons. Ice time will increase even more if they chase their international aspirations next year.

Junior hopes on hold The dance season is on hiatus for Pilar and Leonardo Maekawa due to a leg injury to Leonardo. The Sooke-based Maekawa siblings skate out of the Racquet Club but have missed out on a few competitions this year, including one in their home country of Mexico. Nineteen year old Leonardo has been out of commission since October, breaking his shinbone off a jump in practice. sports@vicnews.com

The UVic Vikes women’s field hockey team is hosting the annual five-on-five indoor tournament at the Ian Stewart Complex, Jan. 21-22. This year’s teams include the UBC Thunderbirds and club teams the Jokers, Rebels and Shawnigan. As well, a UVic alumni squad will feature players from the 2008 CIS championship team, including Perri Espeseth, Natalie Wise, Sumeet Aujla and Ali Lee. The tournament will be hosted in conjunction with an alumni field hockey dinner on Jan. 20, to celebrate members from the Vikes 11 national field hockey titles. The gold medal final goes at 2 p.m., on Sunday, with an awards presentation following the match. The Vikes wrap up their indoor season at the B.C. Senior Indoor Championships, Feb 4-5 in Duncan.

BCHL to host first Western Canadian Jr. A championship

The road to the RBC Cup won’t get any easier, but it will take a new path, starting in Nanaimo in 2013. No longer will the BCHL champion challenge the Alberta champion for the Doyle Cup. Rather, the Canadian Junior Hockey League announced a new regional playoff format for its four western provinces beginning in 2013. The BCHL, Alberta Junior, Saskatchewan and Manitoba junior A leagues will play in the five-team Western Canadian Championship. The host city, selected ahead of time through a bid process, will earn an automatic berth in the Western championship, alongside the champion from each of the four western leagues. The top two teams, the winner and runner-up, will then qualify for the RBC Cup national championship. After Nanaimo, the Western championship will move to Manitoba in 2014, Alberta in 2015 and Saskatchewan in 2016. There are 10 leagues and over 130 teams competing in Canadian junior A hockey. sports@vicnews.com

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Royals end losing skid WHL, BCHL players listed in NHL rankings Travis Paterson News staff

The Victoria Royals ended their ten game losing streak with a 4-3 shootout win over the Brandon Wheat Kings on Saturday. It was the second stop of the Royals’ six-game jaunt through the prairies, which opened with a 7-3 loss to the Regina Pats on Friday. Saturday’s game came just five days after Victoria traded its top scorer, Kevin Sundher, to the Wheat Kings for defenceman Jordan Fransoo, forward Dakota Conroy and a first round bantam pick. As fate would have it, Sundher, Fransoo and Conroy all earned points in the game. Fransoo and Conroy even connected on the same goal. Sundher recorded two assists, but only after an uncharacteristic start. In the first 10 minutes he was called for high sticking, then slashing. Things got even worse when, with four minutes left in the opening period, Sundher was called for embellishment

on a hooking call against the Royals’ Tim Traber. However, any jokes about Sundher’s alliance were put to rest when he set up Mark Stone’s power play goal at the end of the first period to make it 2-0. Victoria had to come from behind to tie the game 3-3 on goals from Conroy (assisted by Fransoo), Brandon Magee and Jamie Crooks. Royals rookie Ben Walker scored in the third round of the shootout to win it. Prairie travels continue as the Royals visit Swift Current on Tuesday (Jan. 17), followed by Moose Jaw, Prince Albert and Saskatoon.

Scouting Vic players Saanich’s Wade Murphy has joined a pair of Victoria Royals in the mid-term rankings of the Central Scouting Services top eligible players for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Listed at No. 204 among North American skaters, Murphy is low on the list. But just the fact he’s on the radar, is what’s most important. Having been traded from the Victoria Grizzlies to the Penticton Vees, Murphy’s stock should rise. The Vees are the toast of the

B.C. Hockey League with just three losses in the team’s first 40 games. Murphy will be on centre stage as the Vees are favoured to win the Fred Page Cup as BCHL champions and have a good chance to represent B.C. and Alberta at the RBC Cup. Ranking a little higher than Murphy are Royals players Steven Hodges (Delta) at 55th and Logan Nelson (Rogers, MN) at 108th. In his second WHL season Hodges has 28 points on13 goals and 15 assists. Nelson is third in rookie scoring with 42 points – 18 goals and 24 assists.

Grist gets first goal It was a long time coming for Sam Grist as the North Saanich defenceman scored his first WHL goal on the weekend. A member of the powerhouse Tri City Americans, Grist is 6-foot-4, 200 lbs., and plays a reliable, stay-at-home style of game. It took him 96 games – nearly two full seasons with the Americans – to get his first goal. It came in a 5-3 loss to the Spokane Chiefs on Saturday when Grist blasted a slap shot from the point that caromed in off a defender. sports@vicnews.com

Sports stats Basketball 33rd Victoria City Police High School Basketball Tournament, Jan. 12-14 Senior boys results Jan. 12 St. Michaels 62 Windsor 46 Lambrick Park 71 WPGA 62 Brentwood 73 Charles Hays 43 Oak Bay 76 Rutland 48 Jan. 13 Rutland 55 Charles Hays 38 Windsor 75 WPGA 59 Semifinals Oak Bay 68 Brentwood 57 St. Michaels 71 Lambrick Park 59 Jan. 14 Charles Hays 66 WPGA 62 Windsor 72 Rutland 56 Brentwood 77 Lambrick Park 71 Final Oak Bay 67 St. Michaels 60 Final standings 1. Oak Bay 2. SMUS 3. Brentwood 4. Lambrick Park 5. Windsor 6. Rutland 7. Charles Hays 8. WPGA (West Point Grey Academy) All-Stars Joe Erlic (SMUS) Liam MacLure (SMUS) Jordan Charles (Brentwood) Lucas Dellabough (Lambrick Park) Evan Woodson (Oak Bay) Most Outstanding Player Kaz Kobyashi (Oak Bay) Senior girls results Jan. 12 St. Michaels 60 GW Graham 58 Mount Douglas 68 Dover Bay 57 Lambrick Park 63 Belmont 17 Spectrum 60 Point Grey 37

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Jan. 13 Point Grey 71 Belmont 19 GW Graham 66 Dover Bay 47 Semifinals Lambrick Park 76 Spectrum 35 St. Michaels 45 Mount Douglas 34 Jan. 14 Dover Bay 75 Belmont 20 GW Graham 70 Point Grey 37 Spectrum 75 Mt. Douglas 46 Final Lambrick Park 62 St. Michaels 31 Final standings 1. Lambrick Park 2. SMUS 3. Spectrum 4. Mt. Douglas 5. GW Graham 6. Point Grey 7. Dover Bay 8. Belmont

Western Hockey League standings (Jan. 16) W 33 31 29 26 22 19 16 14 15 8

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF DIANA HELEN LARTER, late of 1340 Harvest Lane, Victoria, BC NOTICE Is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the abovenamed deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned at 3rd Floor, 612 View St., Victoria, BC, V8W 1J5, before February 10, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice. STEPHEN ANTHONY LARTER Executor By his Solicitors HORNE COUPAR WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Notice is given that Hub Storage LTD, 754-E Fairview Road, Victoria, BC., will sell on its premises, January 25, 2012, 2012, between 1:00PM- 2:00PM the contents of lockers: M-001 Mark Johnstone M-039 Dustin J. Evans Sealed Bid. Cash only. (250) 388-4887

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M.I.C.s GROUP of Health Services, Matheson - Iroquois Falls - Cochrane. (View job ad at www.micsgroup.com.) Fax: 705-258-2645. resumes@micsgroup.com DIETITIAN (Full-time position). This position will be based at Bingham Memorial Hospital (Matheson, ON), and will provide Clinical Nutrition services and Diabetes Program and long-term care services. Must hold a Bachelor Degree in Dietetics, have successfully completed an accredited internship program and be eligible for membership in the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Excellent salary, employee benefits. Traveling compensation package and a signing bonus is available.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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FREE QUEEN bed w/mural headboard, 2 night tables, nice 6 drawer w/1 middle drawer & oval mirror dresser, very good condition. (250)477-8388.

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RAKE UP and take non sprayed leaves for compost and gardens. (250)652-2012.

Antiques, books, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased.

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 PAIRS ladies winter boots, sz 10. 1 pair from Aldo, $40. ea. Shelf $19. (778)440-6628. COFFEE TABLE$75. 250-477-8753.

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Galleon Books & Antiques

250-655-0700

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SIGNED COPY Small Stories of a Gentle Island by Ruth Loomis, $10. (250)477-1819.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOUSES FOR SALE

MORTGAGES

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees! Please call 604-736-6914 or grpacific@telus.net. Courtesy to agents.

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ESQUIMALT

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Bach & 2 Bdrm. Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained. Adult oriented. Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384 FERNWOOD AREA Apt, large 2 bdrm, $930/mo. Avail now. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing.

Bright, spacious and central 2 br bsmnt suite in VicW/Esq . Near UVic#14 bus route. $1100 - All included. Newly renovated. No smoking or pets. Avail. Feb.1st Call: 250-370-2769

GORGE VIEW APT 258 Gorge Road East Stes avail. - Some Immed. 1 Bdrm $860; 2 Bdrms $1120; 2 Bdrm & den $1125. Amenities incl’s indoor pool, fitness facilities, above grnd and parkade pkg, on site laundry. Onsite staff avail. Please call Sue or Elena 250-380-6566 Email: gvapts@shaw.ca

BURNSIDE AREA, newer 2 bdrm, utils incl. Ref’s req’d, $1050. (avail immed) Days call 250-383-9635, 250-383-9993. CAREY RD. area, 2 bdrm bsmt, laundry, all utils incl’d, $1100, (Immed) 250-386-8365

PARK WEST APTS 55 Bay Street Stes avail. - some immed. 1 Bdrms from $875; 2 bdrms from $1125. Close to Victoria downtown, Save-On, Starbucks & transportation. Please Call Wendy 250-590-7505 Email: pw@ramco.ca

COLWOOD- 1 bdrm, shared laundry, priv ent, NS/NP. $795 incls utils, quiet, 250-391-7915 C. SAANICH, 1 bdrm bsmt, all utils incl, priv ent, shared W/D, N/S, N/P, $750/mo, avail immed, call 250-213-8852.

WETHERBY APTS FOR SENIORS ONLY 55+ Spacious stes Avail. - some immed. Bach $750; 1 bdrm $890; 2 bdrms $1075 & up. Close to buses, Hillside Mall, doctors, dentists all within walking distance. Seniors lifestyle of convenience & comfort. On site laundry, social room. Staff available. Please call Bonny 250-598-1650 Email: weth@ramco.ca SEAGATE APTS 707 Esquimalt Road Stes avail. - some immed. 1 bdrm $875 & up; 2 bdrms $1010 & up. Indoor pool, exercise rm and many other fitness amenities. Full view of Strait of Juan de Fuca. Please call Sylvia 250-383-1731 Email: sea@ramco.ca

HOMES WANTED

GLANFORD: FEB. 1. 1100 sqft 2 bdrm, quiet/bright. Reno kitch & bdrm closet. w/d, full bath, storage, priv entr., sm yrd, near bus, amens. NS/NP, $1030, ht, h/w, hydro/internet incl’d. Refs. 250-704-0197 LANGFORD: BRIGHT, new 1 bdrm. Lvl entry. W/D, NS/NP. $800. incl. utils (250)220-8750 OCEAN VIEW. Elk Lake area. 2 bdrm, grnd level, all inclusive. W/D, 2 parking spots. $1200./mo. 250-588-2756. SAANICHTON LARGE 1 bdrm, priv entrance, shared laundry. NS/NP. $800 mo incls utils. Call (250)544-8007.

TRANSPORTATION ROCKLAND AREA Apt, large 1 bdrm, incls heat & hot water, $800/mo. Avail immed. Call 250-370-2226 for viewing.

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Bachelor and 1 bdrm. apts. Some newly renovated For further information and to view call

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MALAHAT 1 & 2 BdrmsPanoramic views. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250-478-9231.

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SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted! We BUY Scrap Batteries from Cars, Trucks etc. $4.00/ea. & up! Free pick-up Island Wide. Min. 10 (1)604.866.9004 Ask for Brad

SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

TRUCKS & VANS INSTANT AUTO Credit. We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you drive home now, or we can deliver to you. w w w. D r i v e H o m e N o w. c o m . 877-758-7311 or 250-7515205.

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For Junk Cars/Trucks

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AUTO SERVICES

NORTH SAANICHEnjoy views of farm lands from this lrg 1bdrm upper lvl suite, shared laundry, N/S, $800+ util’s. Call (250)652-7707.

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SIDNEY- 2006 1 level 3 bdrm, 2 bath executive home attached dbl garage, like new cond., $2500 incld’s lawn services. Call (250)652-7707.

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NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

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

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

Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

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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. CUSTOM PLANER- (Fir, cedar) baseboards, casings, crown molding (any shape). Call (250)588-5920. I’M YOUR man for all types of Renovations. 28 years experience. Call Phil 250-595-3712. QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP (BBB) All reno’s, kitchen, bath, custom showers. Anything concrete. 250-658-2656. www.wingfieldcontracting.com

CLEANING SERVICES ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Husband & wife team. Power Washing. (778)440-6611. ANNA’S CARPET CLEANING Truck Mounted, Bond, Insured Winter Special! 250-886-9492 CARING BONDABLE work since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. Call (250)385-5869 SPRING CLEANING/Gardening. Hardworking reliable lady. Excellent ref’s. 250-514-5105.

COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.

DESIGN FOR PERMIT. w w w. i n t e gra d e s i g n i n c . c o m Call Steven (250) 381-4123.

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

AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Reno’s plus. Visa accepted. Small jobs ok. #22779 AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202.

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

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

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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

A1 -DIAMOND DAVE Gutter cleaning, repairs, gutter guard, power washing, window washing, roof de-mossing. Free no obligation est. 250-889-5794. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning. Gutter guards, all exterior, power washing, roof de-mossing, spray, windows. Package deals! Insured. (250)507-6543.

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OVERGROWN GARDEN? Cleanups. Pruning roses, fruit tree, hedges. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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

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QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920.

PREPARATION FOR Fall, Winter & Spring. Professional garden & landscape services. Maintenance, design & installations. Call (250)474-4373.

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

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SUMMIT SERVICES. Total property services. Including certified Irrigation & Landscaping, Site Maintenance inside and out. See what everyone is talking about! 250-883-1041. james@summitirrigation.ca

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

KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.

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

PRICED BY the job. No surprises. Guaranteed. 25 yrs, 2nd generation Master Plumber. 778-922-0334 Visa/MC.

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PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter cleaning, repairs, upgrades & maintenance. WCB, Free est. 250-881-2440.

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AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. References, affordable, experienced. Les (250)880-2002. AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/kitchen reno’s and accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23 years. IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisifix@gmail.com SENIOR HANDYMANHousehold repairs. Will assist do-it yourselfers. Fred, 250888-5345.

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.

AURICLE LAWNS- Hedge, tree pruning, winter clean, pwr wash, snow rmvl. 882-3129

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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. GARDEN CITY Green Hauling & Recycle Chris, 250-2170062. junkremovalvictoria.com

✭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

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

CBS MASONRY BBB A+ Accredited Business. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Patios, Sidewalk Repair. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. Call (250)294-9942 or 250-589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com CBS MASONRY BBB A+. Chimney, Fireplaces, Rock, Flagstone, Concrete, Pavers, Repair, Rebuild, Renew. “Quality is our Guarantee.” Free Competitive Est’s. Call (250) 294-9942/589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

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HOME REPAIRS

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.

HIRE-A-HUSBAND, 250-5144829. Specialize in bath/kitchen reno’s and accessibility. Serving Victoria for 23 years.

DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton, 5 ton. Prices starting at $75/hr. 250-220-0734.

NORM’S PAINTING- 15% offQuality work. Reliable. Refs. 25 yr exp. 250-478-0347. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

ACROSS 1. Swiss river 4. A high mountain 7. Woman (French) 10. Bulla 12. Killer whales 14. Afrikaans 15. Picasso’s mistress 16. Father (Spanish) 17. Covered with frost 18. Makes joyful 20. A large fleet 22. Cannon 23. An informal debt instrument 24. Refrain from harming 26. Las ______: Canary port 29. Dekalitre 30. Checkered flower 34. ___ Lilly, drug company 35. E. central English river

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High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.

PLUMBING 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. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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

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

GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss, Pwr Wash. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.

PRESSURE WASHING

WINDOWS

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

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

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

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

TREE SERVICES LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. (250)883-2911.

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29. 12th month 31. #1 down worldwide 32. Venetian nightclub 33. Easy as 38. Blood-sucking African fly 39. British School 40. Change mind 41. Branched 42. Portal 46. Afrikaans 49. Large burrowing rodent of S and C America 50. Metrical unit 51. A university in Connecticut 52. A large wilderness area 53. Himalayan shaggy goat 54. Israeli politician Abba 55. Angry 57. Telegraphic signal 59. Senior officer

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes

Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

Today’s Solution

36. Rip off 37. Retractable keel 43. Mandela’s party 44. The body’s immune 45. Douroucoulis genus 47. Longest division of geological time 48. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand 49. “Town Without Pity” singer 52. A salt or ester of boric acid 55. Dutch for Meuse 56. Codfish genus 58. Scientific workplaces 60. Highest point of something 61. 2 door Lotus model 62. Not what it seems 63. A small amount DOWN 64. Ethiopia 1. Defensive nuclear weapon 65. Transmits genetic information 2. Winglike structures 3. Not fake 4. Macaw genus Answers 5. Digital watch display 6. 100 = 1 yugoslavian dinar 7. A female domestic 8. Female parent 9. 55731 or 89301 11. Brazilian actress Sonia 12. The first event in a series 13. Presented in installments 14. Emotional shock 19. Surface layer of grasses 21. A gangster’s girlfriend 24. Gross revenue 25. _____ the elder 26. Extra long staple cotton 27. Chilean pianist Claudio 28. Type of pigeons

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