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Falling debris hits car Insurance claim denied; City of Victoria safety report expected after 10-week wait
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Management of key downtown properties, such as Crystal Garden and the CPR Terminal Building, is changing hands. On Tuesday, the B.C. Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development announced the shakeup. “As part of an overall cross-government review of Crown corporations and agencies, we are restructuring the Provincial Capital Commission so that it can focus on its mandate to provide community outreach programs,” according to a prepared statement by the ministry. The PCC is an agency run by a board composed of regional politicians. In 1977, the provincial government broadened its mandate to include stewardship of six downtown properties. This governance, however, was publicly questioned in April 2011, after the PCC. rejected all three proponents bidding for tenancy in the CPR Terminal Building. “In my opinion the (Provincial Capital Commission) is not effectively managing the assets,” wrote Bob Wright of the Oak Bay Marine Group, whose bid was rejected, in a letter to Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong. In response, Chong agreed to have her staff look at Wright’s concerns, and examine the PCC board. The board will maintain its decisionmaking powers. However, financial services and property management services will now be handled by the ministry and by Shared Services B.C. The change will save an estimated $200,000. The agency employs 12 people, half of which manage the properties and half coordinate outreach initiatives. rholmen@vicnews.com
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Jim Halston was driving eastbound across the Johnson Street Bridge when “a huge thump” startled him. He first assumed he’d been hit from behind, but the driver behind him was too far back. “I saw the look on her face in the rear-view mirror. It was a look of shock,” Halston said. He pulled over at his first opportunity. “I saw the dent (in the roof of the car) and the dust from the rust,” he said. Halston waited for a gap in traffic and returned to the spot, where he retrieved a chunk of rusty metal with blue paint – proof it had flaked off the bridge. His primary concern was one of safety. “Had it come down one or two seconds sooner, it could have hit the cyclist (ahead of me),” he said, of the incident on Oct. 4. So, could it happen again? It’s a question the city is looking into. “We retained Stantec (an engineering firm) to have a look at it and determine what we need to do,” said Victoria’s director of engineering and public works Dwayne Kalynchuk. “We’re supposed to receive a report from them shortly as to any additional loose metal that we have to scrape (from) it, or remove (from) it, just to continue to have the bridge operate in a safe condition … It’s more than likely we’ll have to, at some point, remove some.” Halston’s other concern is compensation. Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Jim Halston drives across the Johnson Street Bridge two or three times a week, but is now considering taking an alternative route, after a piece of the bridge struck his car.
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Ferry fares reach ‘tipping point’ Commissioner’s report filled with recommendations Tom Fletcher Black Press
B.C. Ferries has reached a “tipping point” of rising fares and declining ridership, and should cut costs or add more subsidies to keep future fare increases to the rate of inflation, B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee says. Macatee began his term last year with a full-scale review of the ferry system, and delivered a report with 24 recommendations to the B.C. government on Tuesday. He says the government should consider increasing subsidies, reducing sailings on low-ridership routes and making reservations free so B.C. Ferries can plan its sailing capacity more accurately. Macatee proposes that B.C. Ferries reverse its reservation system so people without a reserved spot would pay an extra fee. That, along with varying rates to induce people to travel during off-peak times, could reduce the empty seats and car deck spaces, the report says. B.C. Ferries has a lower resident fare for northern routes
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B.C. Ferries vessel Spirit of British Columbia enters Active Pass enroute to Tsawwassen from Swartz Bay. A damning report released this week culminated a full-scale review of the company’s operations. and offers discount “experience cards” on minor routes. “A true yield management system will consist of a range of fares, reflecting demand levels, and therefore, the ferry user has a choice between fare level and service convenience,” the report says. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom said Tuesday it’s too early to comment on whether the government can increase the $150 million subsidy that B.C. taxpayers put into B.C. Ferries annually. NDP ferries critic Gary Coons also wouldn’t say how much more non-ferry users should
pay, but he repeated his position that B.C. Ferries should be treated as part of the highway system, with new ships and terminals financed by taxpayers, like highways and bridges. Fares have increased 47 per cent on major routes and 80 per cent on minor routes since the Coastal Ferry Act set up the current system in 2003. Macatee estimated that B.C. Ferries could save as much as $28 million annually by converting its ferries from diesel to liquefied natural gas. PLEASE SEE: Our View, Page A8
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Bike with mysterious past resurfaces after 28 years Chance reunion story, refurbished 10-speed may appeal to next owner Erin McCracken News staff
Stranger things have happened, but not to Tony Roche. The Esquimalt resident figured he’d never see his 10-speed Norco bicycle again after it was stolen in broad daylight outside a Victoria pub 28 years ago. Fast-forward to last Friday when Roche arrived at the Victoria Police Department to pick up his bike that had been turned in by a citizen in late November. When Roche laid eyes on it “it all came back. Man, that was a long time ago,” he said. His reaction? “Kind of exciting, not Lotto exciting,” Roche quipped. “(The story behind the bike has) got a twist to it for sure.” Roche, now 49, was 21 years old when he and a friend rode their bikes to a Douglas Street pub. When they came out to ride home, Roche’s bike, a gift from his older brother, was gone. “Mine was locked and my buddy’s, which was a way better bike, wasn’t,” said Roche. “We were killing ourselves (laughing). Why would they take the locked one? That’s the irony of it.” When his wife Cheryl told Roche last Thursday that police had recovered his bike, he immediately thought of his electric bike, which had recently been stolen. Where the 10-speed has been all these years is a mystery to police, who traced a nine-digit number stamped on the bike’s frame back to Roche. The bike’s chain is rusty and the tires are flat and bald, reason why Roche is wary of taking it for a spin. But the bike may still have
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Victoria city council is supporting an application by the Beagle Pub to open one hour later on the weekend. The pub in Cook Street Village seeks to stay open until midnight on Friday and Saturday. While the B.C. Liquor Control and Licens-
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Police continue hunt for missing bank robber A Nanaimo man with a history of violence walked away from a Victoria halfway house Jan. 17, prompting police to warn the public. Benjamin Paul Schooner, 21, was halfway through serving a three-year sentence for eight counts Schooner of robbery when he was reported missing to Victoria police. “He has a history of violent convictions and has robbed banks and convenience stores in the Nanaimo area,” Const. Mike Russell, Victoria police spokesperson, said in a statement. The public is urged not to confront the federal parolee, described as six feet tall and about 205 pounds. He has brown eyes, short brown hair and possibly facial hair. If you spot Schooner or know where he is, please call 911.
Traffic stop unveils stolen electronics Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Tony Roche with his returned 10-speed bicycle. He plans to fix it up and donate it to a charity. “I’m sure some kid will say, ‘Wow, this is cool,’” he says. some years left in it. “I’m going to throw some money at it if it’s worth fixing and then donate it,” said Roche. “I’m sure some kid will say, ‘Wow, this
is cool.’ “Maybe all his friends will have brand new BMXs and his will be an original.” emccracken@vicnews.com
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ing Branch holds the power to approve or deny the application, city council can provide input into the decision. “I think it’s great to extend some of the opportunities for fun in the neighbourhoods rather than just downtown,” said Coun. Marianne Alto. Only Coun. Geoff Young voted against the motion. “I was on council when neighbourhood pubs began,” he said. “Their intention was always that they would be small and that their hours would be such that they would be compatible with the sur-
add weight to their application to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch. “I strongly support this motion,” said Coun. Ben Isitt. “I think the nature of the activities the applicant has organized so far fill an important niche… They cater to residents who want to go out, but they engage on a different level than just drunkeness.” If approved, the Fort will join nine other establishments in Victoria with this licence, including Cafe Casablanca and Whitebird Lounge. rholmen@vicnews.com
rounding neighbourhood.” The city notified 50 immediate residential neighbours to the pub and five spoke against the extended hour. In other drinking-establishment news, the Fort Street Cafe won council’s blessing for dancing and other audience involvement. The underground venue at 742 Fort St. is already known for its goofy Friday night trivia contests, but the owners are now seeking a liquor licence that formalizes this “patron participation” within its liquor licence. Council’s endorsement will
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Flying bridge debris considered UVic student dies ‘random’ and ‘not foreseeable’ of meningicoccal Continued from Page A1
Advanced Collision estimated the repairs to his car at $773. Last week, he received a letter from the Municipal Insurance Association denying his claim for compensation because the event was “random” and “not foreseeable.” “This was an isolated incident, and the City is not aware of any history of debris falling from the bridge and striking vehicles,” reads the letter. “We turn it over to our insurance, and it’s up to them to make a call,” said Kalynchuk. He agrees, however, that it’s fair to characterize the incident as isolated and unpredictable. Halston disagrees. “Maybe this is fairly random, but I doubt it,” he said. “We all know the issues with the bridge.” In April 2009, Delcan presented an assessment report of the bridge outlining many concerns. They include extensive corrosion, areas of pack rust, and failed paint, as well as a mechanical and electrical system at the end of their life span. Delcan recommended either replacing or refurbishing the bridge within three years. That deadline is almost upon us, but
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a replacement is still two to three years away. The city has, however, “beefed up” its annual inspections since receiving the Delcan report, said Kalynchuk. It was a Stantec inspection that led to the closure of the rail portion of the bridge last April. “We continue to do our maintenance as best we can,” he said. The insurance agency, he added, likely took the city’s diligence into account when determining responsibility for the falling debris. The experience has left Halston wary. “I should stop using the bridge,” he said. “Maybe it should be shut down.” rholmen@vicnews.com
A University of Victoria student died last week after contracting meningicoccal disease, a bloodstream-based bacterial infection. But the Vancouver Island Health Authority says the disease, though contagious, can only be contracted through close contact with the infected person “That would be like kissing, or sharing food or drinks or cigarettes,” said Dr. Murray Fyfe, medical health officer for VIHA. Sharing a classroom with the student does not put you at risk. Since the young man’s death on Jan. 18, health authorities identified 19 people – including 17 in Greater Victoria – as being at-risk of exposure. All have been given a preventative vaccine and antibiotic. To prevent the spread of meningicoccal germs, which up to 10 per cent of the population carries at any given time, the medical health officer recommended not sharing food, drinks or cigarettes. A memorial for the student was held Wednesday afternoon at UVic. kslavin@saanichnews.com
Mystery metal chunk The piece of metal that struck Jim Halston’s Saturn weighed roughly 150 grams and measured 10 to 15 centimetres in length, according to his own estimate. Victoria’s director of engineering and public works Dwayne Kalynchuk, estimated it at about half that size. The real measurements, however, can’t be known. “I naively left the piece of metal with them (staff at city hall),” said Jim Halston. Kalynchuk says he doesn’t know if the city still possesses the evidence.
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Speed reduction urged on Old Esquimalt Road Neighbourhood committee asks for $70,000 for seven speed tables
RBC boosts hospital fundraising The RBC Foundation made a $350,000 multi-year pledge to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s Building Care Together campaign. “RBC Foundation is setting a wonderful example of how to give back in a tangible and meaningful way to some of our community’s most deserved citizens,” said Leslee Farrell, co-chair of the campaign. To provide leading-edge health care to Victoria’s older citizens, $50,000 has been dedicated to training hospital staff to work with
the new technologies in place in the 500-bed Royal Jubilee Hospital Patient Care Centre, and the remaining $300,000 will be directed towards geriatric mental health services. “The technology at work in this new facility is remarkable, and we’re proud to be helping our local citizens receive world-class care that will improve their quality of life,” said Tom Siemens, vice-president of commercial financial services for the Royal Bank of Canada.
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Residents living along one of the oldest planned roads in western Canada, once travelled by slow-moving stage coaches, are fed up with an influx of motorists who have a lead foot. Backed by a survey of Old Esquimalt Road homeowners who agree there is a serious speeding problem, Tony Cond, Robert Youds and Joe Rozon arrived at Esquimalt Municipal Hall last week to ask Esquimalt council to safeguard residents. They requested $70,000 from the 2012 budget be spent on the installation of seven speed tables – which are lower, wider and less jarring than speed humps and force drivers to slow to 30 km/h – along the road, between Dominion Road and Park Terrace. “Some of these cars go by at some horrible rates – 70 or 80 km/h in a 30 (km/h zone),” said Cond. When the speeding issue was first raised in 1995, the township contracted a study in 1997 that suggested seven speed humps be installed to address the problem, said Cond, who banded together with Youds and Rozon in 2010 to form the Old Esquimalt Road Safety Committee. Amid some residents’ concerns that the humps “would spoil the neighbourhood,” the council of the day in 2002 backed off the issue, Cond recalled. But the problem has only gotten worse in recent years with the addition of traffic-calming measures on Esquimalt Road,
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70 or 80 km/h,” he said. Due to its potential budget implications, a staff report on the issue will likely come before council in February, said Mayor Barb Desjardins, who declined to comment further on residents’ concerns before receiving the report. “Certainly police and engineering have worked with this group,” she said. “They have expressed their concerns over a number of years.” emccracken@vicnews.com
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City to publish reason for closing meeting No longer will a blanket reference to the city’s bylaws provide justification for closing a Victoria city council meeting to the public. Victoria Coun. Lisa Helps asked for a change in future reporting procedures. Helps suggested a reason be listed to give the public a better understanding for why an item must be discussed secretly. It’s a practice already followed in many municipalities. Rob Woodland, director of legislative and regulatory services, agreed. “It’s not a difficult thing to do, and we’ll make sure those are published,� he said.
tral Plan has been delayed and has a new deadline of April. On hold indefinitely is the city’s affordable housing project at 120 Gorge Rd. Since purchasing the old motel in 2010, the building has sat empty. “Uncertainty regarding the future ownership model means that timelines for many project phases are now unknown,� according to the report. rholmen@vicnews.com
The last quarter of 2011 was marked by a new economic development strategy for the City of Victoria. The city can also boast high participation in a garbage-collection survey, and full tenancy in the chronically empty retail units attached to the Victoria Conference Centre. Between October and December, the city also held an election and signed a new collective agreement with its workers. City manager Gail Stephens began presenting progress reports to council on a quarterly basis in 2011. The report also outlines delayed initiatives. The Corporate Carbon Neu-
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Victoria is one of few jurisdictions to offer backyard waste collection, but it’s a service not worth the cost, according to a recent city survey. Late last year, 4,316 Victoria residents completed a waste-collection survey. It pertained to both garbage and kitchen scrap collection, the latter being a new service to be introduced next year. Of the three collection options presented, the cheapest came out the clear winner. Just shy of half the respondents opted for curbside pickup and drop-off of their garbage and kitchen scrap bins at an estimated cost of $161 per year. The other two options offered backyard bin pickup. They cost an extra $22 or an extra $68, depending on whether garbage and kitchen scraps are collected on the same or on alternating weeks. Cost was the most frequent factor listed in the survey. On Thursday, after the News’ deadline, city council was scheduled to select one of the three collection options in light of the survey results. Check vicnews.com for updates. rholmen@vicnews.com
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Time to rethink Ferries’ future The review of the Coastal Ferry Act released this week reminds us that Vancouver Island has had an ever-evolving relationship with our transportation service to the mainland. B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee made a series of recommendations for the province to ponder. And while many of the suggestions make sense for the short term, it’s also clear that it is time for a new vision for the future. In case you missed it, Macatee’s report said B.C. Ferries can’t continue down the path its on. With a massive debt looming on the near horizon, the company can’t afford to simply raise rates and potentially discourage more people from using the systems. Ridership is already down as fares have jumped dramatically in the last decade and Macatee says increases will keep happening for many years to come. With capital costs bearing down and relatively little room to cut, the only options are to increase the cost to users or get the government to fork over an even higher subsidy than it does now. But that’s assuming B.C. Ferries keeps its current model. Perhaps a better solution is to rethink what we want from our ferry service. Vancouver Islanders make up a quarter of the province’s population and we are the main users of the ferry service. Before the government established B.C. Ferries in 1960, passengers and freight were transported by various private concerns. In many ways it was the age of automobile that made the mini-oceanliners and freighters previously employed obsolete. Transporting people and their vehicles will still be the primary role for a ferry service in the foreseeable future. But there are options. Many people who regularly travel to the mainland would choose a bare bones voyage if it meant paying less. Others have no problem coughing up more for fine food and nature interpreters. There are also other options for travel, such as the airlines that would love a bigger slice of the travellers pie. Macatee’s review has started the ball rolling. It’s time to take that momentum and rethink B.C. Ferries’ future.
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Ferries needs to adjust to market year on one hand. And I used to be The B.C. Ferry Commission has the type of person – back when I spent the past several months moved to the Island eight years ago reviewing the affordability of the and could get a walk-on coastal ferry service. ticket for about $10 during The final report and peak season – to go to recommendations were Vancouver at least once a released this week. They month for concerts or to suggested fare caps visit friends. tied to inflation and a I spent that first range of prices that vary summer here visiting each depending on travel time, Gulf island with a tent rather than the larger strapped to my bike rack. increases proposed by I pretty much had the former B.C. Ferries CEO passenger safety message David Hahn last February. Sam Van Schie memorized. There aren’t a lot of Slice of Life Now, if I need to go ways to bring down the to the B.C. Interior or cost of running a ferry. somewhere that would On the rare occasion I require taking my vehicle on the spoke with Hahn during his tenure, boat, I’m more likely to opt for a he made it clear where our fares short-haul flight. go: fuelling the ships and paying for Which makes me think that B.C. a relatively large crew aboard the Ferries should perhaps follow the ferry, the number of which can’t be lead of the airline industry in trying reduced due to Transport Canada to maximize profits. On planes, regulations on the ratio of safetyfares are cheaper if you travel at trained personnel to passengers. an inconvenient time. B.C. Ferries But B.C. Ferries only makes should offer discounts on its less money when there are people on popular routes to help fill the boats board paying for tickets and buying and manage traffic flows. pricey snacks. So if fares get too This isn’t a new idea. The high and coastal residents reduce corporation ordered a report from their discretionary travel, the the consulting firm Transportation ferries are hooped. Economics & Management Systems There’s evidence that we may in 2007, which recommended timehave already reached that point. of-day pricing. The Tyee online Last year, Ferries said its passenger newspaper found the report vehicle numbers had hit a 20-year this month through its tireless low and the overall number of Freedom of Information requests. passengers was continuing to fall The consultant recommended that as well. “premium fares” be 75 per cent I can count the number of roundtrip ferry rides I’ve taken in the past higher and discount fares 25 lower
than the current rates. Of course, the Ferry Commission wouldn’t currently allow such a sharp increase on the premium end, but something along those lines is worth considering. Another way I think B.C. Ferries could benefit by being more like airlines would be to sell booze on board. I know I’d pay $6.50 for a single-shot highball on a boat, the same as I do in the air. By Ferries’ own account, fewer people are driving aboard and those who do know B.C.’s tough drinking and driving regulations require them to keep their bloodalcohol level low. But the ferry to Vancouver takes almost two hours, which is lots of time to let the effects of alcohol fade. Last call could be an hour before people get off the boat. Whatever it does, B.C. Ferries is going to have to be creative if it wants to get its ridership numbers back up. The ferry is an essential service that must remain affordable. • • • On a personal note, I’ll soon be making a one-way trip on the ferry as I pack up my life here in Victoria and move to the Kootenays where, by the way, ferries are still provincially-owned (and free). I’d like to thank Black Press readers and staff for making my time working in the Island division a memorable one. Sam Van Schie was a reporter for the Goldstream News Gazette. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Desecration: placing blame and finding forgiveness Ignorance of others can easily breed hatred Re: Religion at fault for persecution of Jews (Letters, Jan. 20). A writer decries the role religion, specifically Christianity, has played in our hatred. Unfortunately, he reveals he knows little or no history. Our hatred of the “other”, the alien among us, is rooted in our ancestry. We find other species doing just the same thing – driving out an interloper from “our territory” – we have done this, from time out of mind. Certainly religious difference has often been the proximate spur, often because it is the most visible sign of the difference. But think, for just a moment, of how we treat, today, the visibly different: South-east Asians, First Nations – any group that are visibly different, and perceived as a threat to “our way of life”. We may not have gone out and desecrated their graves - what about our cavalier attitude towards sacred spots? - we have shunned them, and far worse, taught our children to shun theirs. Since we have been so unkind to them, we develop a hatred for them. Religion is just the catalyst, which can work for good as well as evil. It is up to us to see to it that this is work for the good, rather than evil. John A. Laidlaw Victoria
Individuals are responsible for their own actions Re: Religion at fault for persecution of Jews (Letters, Jan. 20). I looked carefully through the letter by Andy Mulcahy to see if he blamed religion in the broad sense for the fault alleged. Nowhere could I find a single reference to any other religion than “the Christian church” or “the church.” It’s quite clear that what he meant, and what the title should have said, is “Christian Church at Fault for Persecution of Jews.” That’s what he was actually saying. I take exception to those remarks because I believe in the concept of individual responsibility. Collectivism always likes to attribute fault to some nebulous, unidentifiable social construct, like “the Christian church,” or “the church,” when any act of cruelty or any act of vandalism, such as occurred at the Jewish cemetery, is an act for which an individual is responsible. The individual should be found and should be held accountable for their actions. What seems to be the current trend is to blame “the church.” This, for one thing, is as much an error as it is to blame Jews for some alleged social injustice. Even if some Jews were involved, it means nothing in relation to all Jews who individually have no responsibility for any particular act unless they are personally involved. The concept of group guilt is equally unjustifiable when directed at Christians or the Christian church as it is directed at Jews or anyone of the Jewish faith. Let’s grow up from the age of infantile group thinking into the age of individual responsibility. Mr. Mulcahy states: “Trouble is that anti-Semitism is ingrained into western culture and unless we burn a pile of
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Rabbi Harry Brechner of Congregation Emanu-El speaks to a crowd estimated at more than 1,000 during a vigil Jan. 8 at the Jewish Cemetery on Cedar Hill Road. The vigil, organized by Brechner following the vandalizing of gravestones at the burial ground the previous week, brought people of all religions together to show their support for the Jewish community. books, the only way we will ever be free from this curse is if the church openly accepts responsibility for generating such hatred towards the Jews.” This statement contains two preposterous assertions. First, that we should begin by burning books, in fact a pile of them, and secondly that the church is responsible for generating hatred. Nothing in the gospels or the official position of the church justifies hatred. I think it would be open to the accusation of promoting hatred against Christians if one was to look carefully at the letter published. I am not one who believes in holding anyone responsible for misguided views in any criminal way, but what’s good for the goose is good for the gander, and we should be loath to allow the expression of hatred directed at any group defined by religion, in this case clearly Christians. To avoid the error of collectivist discrimination, we should always think in terms of individuals, their responsibility for their individual acts, and start perhaps with the presumption of innocence for everyone else. With this in mind, we treat people as we would like to be treated, one of the original precepts of the Christian religion of which I am familiar. Douglas H. Christie Saanich
Letter-writer’s criticism of religion is off base Re: Religion at fault for persecution of Jews (Letters, Jan. 20). In my opinion, this letter was far from the truth. Religion is neither the victim nor the cause of anti-Semitism or bigotry. Although the term religion is used to mean a variety of things, it actually refers to a spiritual philosophy, chosen by a person or group, that ties together human knowledge and experience into an understandable whole. Hence the derived word, ligature. The letter-writer’s real criticism is of the
Christian church. The most competent historians know that the Christian church has done incalculable good for people for thousands of years, in spite of the harm done by some nominal Christians who gained organizational or political power and used it to commit heinous crimes. How many people realize that modern science, which benefits we casually enjoy, grew out of the seedbed of Christian Europe? The world’s greatest universities were founded by Christians. Out of the Christian culture of past centuries came our modern values of freedom and individual worth (especially from the Reformation and Renaissance) as well as the greatest art, literature and music the world has ever seen. There will always be hypocrites whose behaviour contradicts their profession of faith and who blindly practise the opposite of what is in their sacred book. I suspect that the letter-writer is one of many who have been hurt by such people. That’s not sufficient reason for the whole church to be tarred with the same brush. Jim Hill Oak Bay
Forgiveness is at the root of all understanding Re: Religion at fault for persecution of Jews (Letters, Jan. 20). I feel Andy Mulcahy’s response to the defacing of Jewish gravestones warrants another response. I have to disagree that it is the fault of religion in general, or the specifically accused Christian church, for the anti-Semitic aggression we recently experienced in Victoria. Mr. Mulcahy does well to stand up for the deeply offended Jewish community, whom I commend for their gracious response of peace and forgiveness. For we have not seen a call to retaliation on their part – no Bible burnings have taken place (is Mr. Mulcahy really suggesting this by saying, “unless we burn a pile of books”?) and no Christian gravestones desecrated. I fear that in response to hate expressed
toward the Jewish community, those who wish to blame religion (Judaism included) are merely redirecting that same hate to a new target. Hate crimes are a blaring reminder to each one of us to examine our own thoughts and actions. Each one of us should apply Mr. Mulcahy’s apt advice for the Christian church to “openly accept responsibility for generating such hatred.” No, Hitler is not the poster boy for Christianity, even Luther cannot be held up as the embodiment of the Christian faith. These were people, they did good things and bad things. Perhaps if we were to more fairly pass judgment on religion, we would examine closely its founder – in this case Jesus Christ. We can argue about who executed him – the Jews who pressed charges, the Romans who provided the cross and nails, or the crowd that was cheering the whole time. That’s not the point. The point is that in spite of the great cost to himself, his words were, “Father, forgive them. They know not what they do.” Is there any of us out there that does not at some time, need to be forgiven? And at many times needs to extend forgiveness to others? Lynea McDowell Saanich
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Camosun students to voice concerns on day of action Student issues being brought to the forefront Natalie North News staff
Hungry students. Packed classrooms. Students passed up at bus stops and no longer able to afford previously tuition-free adult basic education courses. These issues reach beyond the post-secondary student population and affect everyone, said Camosun College Student Society external executive Madeline Keller-MacLeod, organizer of a student action and public awareness campaign set for Wednesday (Feb. 1). “I’ve talked to a lot of students who have told me about trying to write papers after not having eaten for several days,” KellerMacLeod said. “I’ve talked to people who were at those crisis points.” Camosun will be participating in All Out Feb. 1: Canada’s National Day of Action, an initiative from the Canadian Federation of Students, to which the student society belongs. The event will feature infor-
mation booths, a free lunch and presentations from Jessica Van der Veen, founder of LANDS (Let’s Agree Not to Dispose of Schools), as well as Bronwen Welch, president of the Camosun College Faculty Association. Welch will talk about growing class wait lists at Camosun and a shortage of technology and supplies. She argues that courses are being cut because the college can’t afford to run them – and that means classrooms are often overloaded. “Unless this government makes post-secondary education a priority, students will not be receiving the kind of education they deserve,” Welch added. “Education is an investment in our future – not a cost.” Beyond the national campaign’s chief goals of reducing tuition fees, reducing student debt and restoring education funding, Keller-MacLeod would like to see the general public come to campus and become more engaged. “Post-secondary issues are issues for everyone,” she said. “It’s really important students recognize the ongoing investment each and every B.C. taxpayer makes towards post sec-
“I’ve talked to a lot of students who have told me about trying to write papers after not having eaten for several days,” – Madeline Keller-MacLeod ondary education – in all, $1.9 billion last year alone in operating funds, which works out to about $5.2 million a day in taxpayer support,” said Advanced Education Minister Naomi Yamamoto in a statement. “This also means that our students are paying less than a third of the actual cost of their education.” The event – which will also touch on transit overcrowding along school routes and changes to the cost of adult basic education courses – runs Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the courtyard outside the Fisher Building of the Lansdowne campus. Lunch will be served at noon with talks to follow. nnorth@saanichnews.com
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The legendary Ballet Nacional de Cuba has never performed in western Canada. On Feb. 3 and 4, the company will perform a mixed repertoire program at the Royal Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Vic High band takes rhythm on tour Kyle Slavin News staff
Taliya Seidman-Wright has memories of standing in the mirror as a little girl belting out Martha and the Vandellas’ Heat Wave, while her mom’s CD played in the background. So it’s no wonder the 16-year-old Vic High student is thrilled she’ll get to meet Martha Reeves herself next month, and maybe get a chance to perform on stage with the Motown legend. “I grew up listening to her music. I can’t even believe we’re going to be meeting her,” Seidman-Wright says. She and the fellow members of Vic High’s esteemed R&B band will travel to Ottawa in February as part of a whirlwind trip back east marking the band’s 20th year in existence. “In 1990 I was told at the school I could do anything I wanted,” says band director Eric Emde. “I was looking for something that would cover about all mainstream aspects of high school (music) performance programs.” With that, the R&B band was born. Emde’s model – which includes the main band, a rehearsal band, and a smaller professional ensemble known as The Midnights – set the bar high for high schools looking to introduce a thorough R&B program. In the Ottawa area, there are four schools
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Vic High R&B band backup singers, left, Rianne Craig, Soliel Demers and Taliya Seidman-Wright rehearse at the school. Inset, band members Seidman-Wright and Leo McKee-Reid take a break during rehearsal.
who’ve started R&B bands in recent years. Emde says some great publicity North America-wide for the Vic High program in 2006 helped spur more like bands. “There was a documentary done on our (R&B) program in 2005. It was a concert
we w did with Martha Reeves and the Vandellas,” he says of Motown High (also known l as Sounds of Motown). “Martha just kind of adopted the program, which is fabulous. … But it’s been five years. She’s kind of missed a generation of the band.” The Vic High band, along with Reeves and their fellow high school R&B counterparts,
will perform at the National Arts Centre of Canada. The students will also take part in workshops hosted by Reeves. “Because it’s the 20th anniversary, we’re doing a lot of stuff from my first year: Martha, Otis Redding, Patty LaBelle, Wild Cherry, Wilson Pickett, Brian Setzer Orchestra. The kids love this stuff,” Emde says. The trip is funded by the Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges (SEVEC). The exchange will see students from Ottawa’s Holy Trinity Catholic high school come visit Victoria in May. Emde says he’s not surprised that students glom on to these decades-old songs. “They have great lyrics, a positive, upbeat rhythm, melody and harmony. “One kid said to me the other day, ‘There’s nothing memorable from my generation. In 20 years, I’m not going to remember anything current. All the good stuff came from your generation,’” Emde says. “I think that speaks to how passionate they all are about the music.” Seidman-Wright, who sings in the R&B band, echoes that sentiment. “It’s nice to be around people who are all passionate about music, not just the top 40 pop,” she says. “This program is worth all the rehearsals and all the hard work because it’s so much fun, and it’s such good music.” kslavin@saanichnews.com
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Gallery gets jazzy Jazz returns to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria this winter. U-JAM (Universal Jazz Advocates and Mentors), a local non-profit society dedicated to supporting and nurturing the Victoria jazz scene, presents the return of its successful Jazz at the Gallery four-concert series. The lineup of performers includes great West Coast artists who have put together new ensembles and arrangements uniquely suited to the intimate, unplugged gallery venue. “This inspired partnership with the Greater Victoria Art Gallery doubles the creative genius that is present in our community, presenting the improvisational flourish of great jazz musicians in remarkable surroundings,” said U-JAM president Barry Gough. “Building on the success of previous seasons, these are events not to be missed.” The first event kicks off on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. with National Jazz Award winner Joe Coughlin, accompanied by Tony Genge and Jody Proznick. Concerts continue monthly until the end of April with signature performances by pianist Tony Westlake, guitarist and arranger Joey Smith, saxophonist Gord Clements, along with their talented friends. The beautiful setting
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The Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society invites all to a free Ceilidh on Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy dance and the music of fiddles and pipes. There will be easy Scottish country dances that everyone can participate in. No partner is required, and no experience is necessary. Wear flat, soft-soled shoes for dancing at the Dance Victoria Studio, 2750 Quadra St. For more information go to www.viscds.ca or call 250-598-0207.
The Victoria Symphony launches its 2012 new music festival with an eclectic mix of diverse ensembles. Featuring the music of renowned British composer Gavin Bryars, these concerts promise to enlighten the most discerning music lover. The festival kicks off on Feb. 1 with Montreal’s spectacular Ensemble Sixtrum at 8 p.m. (Pre-concert talk, 7:15 p.m.) at the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (UVic). Admission $15/10.
Memories of Hiroshima Koko Tanimoto Kondo, writer, speaker and educator from Hiroshima, talks about the effects of the bomb on her life, and her ongoing work for peace at the University of Victoria on Jan. 31. Kondo, daughter of Rev. Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Chisa Tanimoto, was an eight-monthold baby and was 1.1 kilometres away from the hypocenter on Aug. 6, 1945 when the first atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima’s people. Kondo, who miraculously survived the bombing, grew up with victims who came to her father’s church on a daily basis. Seeing the terrible scars on the faces of young women, Kondo hoped someday to meet
the "bad guys" who did this to them, and take revenge. One day an opportunity arrived, when she met the copilot of Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the Hiroshima bomb. This lecture is presented by the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives and Neil Burton Commemorative Fund. The second annual Burton Commemorative Lecture is done with the co-operation of Satoko Norimatsu and the Peace Philosophy Centre. Living with Hiroshima: My Memories of 66 Years with Koko Tanimoto Kondo is on Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clearihue Building, Room A127 at UVic. llavin@vicnews.com
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ive British Columbia artists have taken up the challenge to Throw Down at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria for a new exhibition opening today (Jan. 27). “To Throw Down can mean many things: to celebrate in a big way, to fight for something meaningful, or to contribute resources to make something happen,” explains Nicole Stanbridge AGGV Associate Curator, Contemporary Art. In Throw Down, artists Sonny Assu, Gregory Ball, Megan Dickie, Tyler Hodgins and Alison MacTaggart contributed work for the exhibition that speaks specifically to issues and ideals that are personally relevant. “The artists use sculpture, video, photography, drawing and public intervention to address socio-political issues, economic struggles, to invoke a call to action or an invitation to play,” Stanbridge says. “Through humour, satire, and critique, the act of throwing down extends into issues of identity, value, preservation, social injustice, and consumption.” Related events include the exhibi-
tion opening party tonight, a panel discussion with the artists Jan. 28, an Urbanite evening March 9, a dynamic night of cocktails, live performance, spontaneous art production and interactive exhibition tours, and Family Sunday March 18, a drop-in afternoon of hands-on art-making inspired by the materials and techniques of artists. In nearby Oak Bay, red art gallery celebrates with its month-long first anniversary show, Feb. 1 to March 3, followed by a show March 6 to 10 with Four Cats Arts Studio and work from the “under 10” crowd. Eclectic presents the cheerful works of Deryk Houston Feb. 27 to April 7 with Blackbirds, Stooked Wheat and Prayers, representative of many recurring images in the artist’s colourful paintings. Houston has completed large-scale ground art projects in Iraq, Canada and Scotland in support of children’s rights. Much of his work is about the earth and creating conditions for seeds to grow...a metaphor
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From previous page latest collection of new works by Richard Cole demonstrates how the artist’s “delicate brushwork and light colours combine effectively to add depth and dimension to each lush canvas,� the gallery notes. “He manages to softly capture the thick atmosphere of the West Coast while at the same time dutifully painting each blade of grass in the foreground, creating a distinct landscape which invites you to walk right in.�
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Jan. 31 – Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society welcomes newcomers to a free, basic dancing class. No experience is necessary and no partner required. Wear flat soft-soled shoes. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at VFGF Hall (formerly St. Martin’s Parish Hall), 550 Obed Ave. FMI: www.viscds.ca or 250598-0207 Feb. 3 – Fantastic Fridays at St. Luke’s Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road, featuring Messy Church. Free, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. A family-friendly time full of fun, games, crafts, music and stories; dinner provided. Come as you are. FMI: 250-477-6741 or www. stlukesvictoria.ca Feb. 4 – Garage Sale, Oak Bay United Church, corner Granite & Mitchell, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Furniture, household goods, jewellery, books, art and a new children’s boutique. FMI-250-598-5021 Feb. 4 to 6 – Victoria Model Shipbuilding Society exhibits in the annual Hobby Show at Westshore Town Centre, with model ships displayed and in action under radio-control in the club’s portable pool. Talk with members and vote for their favourite vessel. FMI: 250-385-9552. Send your non-profit events to jblyth@telus.net
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Nobody knows the best and the worst of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League like Rhys Williams. In a journey that started three seasons ago with the hapless Westshore Stingers, 19-year-old Williams has since made three allstar appearances, suffered through injury, and has been cut, benched and traded (not in that order). And it’s all been worth it as Williams is enjoying a dominant season as an assistant captain and top-four defenceman with the league’s best team. The Victoria Cougars have not only locked up a first-round playoff bye with 29 wins in 35 games, they’ll hang on to to first place even if they lose all seven of their remaining regular season games. But they won’t do that. As of Thursday, the Cougars were riding a ninegame win streak, and were attempting to extend the win streak to double digits for the second time this season. “We haven’t really talked about (clinching first overall). With the coach, it’s all about focusing on individual skill and team play in practice,” Williams said. Any player or coach with the Cougars, however, will tell you last year’s Game 7 loss to the Peninsula Panthers in the league final still stings. The club recently added forward Colin Minardi from the Summerland Steam (Kootenay), defenceman Graham Zagrodney from the Swan River Stampeders (Manitoba Jr. A), and goalie Bryce Halverson from the Heritage Jr. B league in Alberta. Zagrodney has two points
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in two games, Minardi has seven points in three games, and Halverson has won all seven games he’s started since Dec. 15. Travis Paterson/News staff Needless to Rhys Williams leads the rush versus the Kerry Park Islanders at say, Wiliams’ time Archie Browning arena earlier this season. with the Cougars all bad, Williams said. ally selected by the Cougars is a world away from his “There were some things experience with the Stingers. in the dispersal draft of I respected about the owner December 2010. Three seasons ago he was (John Butler-Smythe), he Even getting the trade part of the Stingers’ monutried hard to do things his finalized proved difficult, as mental win. It was Dec. 12 of way. And coach Bryan Grant Williams was moved just a 2009, and the Stingers upset few weeks prior to the team’s was one of the best coaches the Oceanside Generals to I’ve ever had. It wasn’t his dispersal. end a 91-game losing streak. fault. Some kids just weren’t When the trade Williams still ready (for junior).” went through, Wilremembers “For once When Van Helvoirt liams recognized what has everyone was there the difference as acquired Williams, one of the become the soon as he arrived issues he addressed early greatest win to play, everyone was the long-term effect of at Archie Brownin the history was there to battle, ing arena. being around a losing enviof the now ronment. “The players defunct Sting- and everything “Williams had a short were welcoming ers franchise. clicked. memory, credit to him,” Van but (coach Mark “I can’t - Rhys Williams Helvoirt said. “He’s put in Van Helvoirt) was really explain the work and he’s an all-star strictly business. that game,” in our eyes, one of the top No backwards Williams said. defenceman in the league.” hats, be respectful and pres“For once, everyone was ent yourself in a professional there to play, everyone was Game time manner. You walk into the there to battle and everyCougars dressing room and thing clicked. The Cougars visit the all 21 guys have bought into “The next game we tried Campbell River Storm the system. to do everything right again. tonight. The next home game “With the Westshore, it’s Pretty sure it was against the is Feb. 2 versus the Saanich hard to say what was so difCougars. They scored a couBraves at Archie Browning ferent. Even though it was ple goals, we got intimidated Sports Centre, 7:15 p.m. a lot of kids I grew up with, and we lost again.” sports@vicnews.com only three or four guys were Williams was part of a buying into the system and crew of pals with Jake Nixon trying to win. Obviously it’s (Cougars) and Travis Oickle not going to work out that (Kerry Park Islanders) who way.” grew up in Langford, went Williams adjusted to the to Belmont secondary, and Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League high-tempo practise, too. played Juan de Fuca minor “I think, in one hour we do hockey before joining the North GP W L T Otl TP Comox Valley 35 18 14 0 3 39 30 more drills then you do league with the Stingers. Oceanside 34 16 16 0 2 34 somewhere else. It was like, In the early going of last Campbell Riv. 34 12 21 0 1 25 you miss a pass and you do season Williams was traded South GP W L T Otl TP 10 pushups. It was prim and to the Cougars and Oickle Victoria 35 29 5 0 1 59 Saanich 33 16 13 0 4 36 proper.” was traded to the Islanders. Peninsula 32 14 15 0 3 31 Despite the constant Nixon remained a Stinger Kerry Park 33 13 18 0 2 28 losses, being a Stinger wasn’t until the bitter end, eventu-
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A pair of juniors from Cedar Hill Squash Club are provincial champs, having won their division at the 2012 B.C. Junior Open Championships in Vancouver over the weekend. Matthew Henderson, 14, and Kellan O’Neill, 11, won their respective under-15 and under-13 B.C. titles at the Jericho Tennis Club in Kitsilano, Jan. 20 to 22. “Earning multiple wins and high placings is something new for Cedar Hill Squash Club players. It’s a major accomplishment,” said Benjamin Uliana, squash pro at Cedar Hill. Henderson won his final, three sets to one. It was his second tournament win this season and an improvement from a second-place finish at the junior open championships last year. O’Neill needed to come from behind in the under-13 final against Jericho player Sam Scivier to win 3-2. Grace Thomas, 14, finished third in the girls U15 and Gavin Maxwell, 14, managed third while playing up an age bracket in the boys U17. Maxwell is currently ranked No. 4 among U15 boys in the nation. Tournament season continues as the Cedar Hill Squash Club will host the Pacific North West Jesters Tournament from Feb. 17 to 19. “It’s the only national-calibre junior squash tournament on Vancouver Island and an average of 180 kids enter in the event,” Uliana said. For more information, visit www.chsquash.org. sports@vicnews.com
Debating the BCHL’s best players, decade by decade Continuing the celebration of its 50th anniversary, the B.C. Hockey League has opened the polls to name the best hockey player from each decade of existence. Does Tyler Bozak get the nod as the best player of the 2000s based on his beast of a season in 2006-07, in which he scored 128 points with the Victoria Grizzlies? Or does Grizzly Jamie Benn take it because he’s the only BCHL player to be named to this year’s NHL all-star game. And if it’s by NHL merit over BCHL accomplishment, then surely it’s Coquitlam Express player Andrew Ladd, a Stanley Cup winner and captain of the Winnipeg Jets. Some decades, however, will be less debatable. Ray Ferraro (Penticton Knights), Mark Recchi (Langley Eagles) and Geoff Courtnall (Cowichan Valley Capitals) are all valid contenders for the 1980s. But none matched the accomplishment of Brett Hull’s (Penticton Knights) record-setting 1983-84 season of 105 goals and 188 points, followed by a hall of fame NHL career with two Stanley Cups. The debate goes on from the 1960s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. Vote at www.bchl.ca. sports@vicnews.com
Vikes rookie runs to first Rookie UVic Vikes track athlete Rachel Francois finished first in the women’s 600-metre race among CIS varsity athletes at the Golden Bear Open in Edmonton, Jan. 20-22. Francois (St. Albert, Alta.) set a personal best time of 1:32.05 to move into the No. 1 CIS ranking for women’s 600m. She also finished second in the women’s 300m. Next up for the Vikes track team is the University of Washington Invitational, Saturday (Jan. 28) in Seattle. sports@vicnews.com
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Stahl nearing return to Royals With just six defenceOn Tuesday, Tyler Stahl men this week, Stahl’s was the only Victoria Royreturn will give the Royals player wearing the yelals a late season boost. low jersey signifying no There’s no rush, as this contact during the team’s was the latest of several practice – its first after a concussions already sufsix-game road trip. fered by the youth. Stahl won’t be in the “Right now it’s day-bylineup this weekend as the day. I don’t know what’s Royals host the Kamloops going to happen but I feel Blazers tonight (Jan. 27) good. and tomorrow at 7:05 p.m. Tyler Stahl “Being away I actually But he’s getting closer. Tuesday was his first skate with learned a lot from not playing, by the team since getting elbowed in watching the game.” When Stahl returns, the Royals will the head against the Prince George have two NHL-drafted defencemen. Cougars way back on Oct. 3. “It’s exciting being back on the ice. Newly acquired Jordan Fransoo is It has been hard mentally, being by a seventh round pick of the Ottawa yourself all the time, being away from Senators, while Stahl is a sixth round the team. Once I was past the head- pick of the Carolina Hurricanes. sports@vicnews.com aches it got better,” Stahl said.
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AARON’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.
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WATTS ON ELECTRIC, Residential, Commercial, Renovations. #100213. 250-418-1611.
FENCING AAA. NO job too small. Fences, decks, installation & repair. References, affordable, experienced. Les (250)880-2002. ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920.
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Select your home. Select your mortgage. Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com
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Published Every Thursday
102-1440 Beach, $599,800
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rick Hoogendoorn, 250-592-4422 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
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1486 Dallas, $799,900
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
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Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033
pg. 12
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru 250-686-2242
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Adam Hales 250-391-1893
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
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Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo, 250-478-9600
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Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Guinevere Howes, 250-477-1100
Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke 250-478-9600
1366 Craigflower, $588,000 pg. 30
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301
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Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 514-0202
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Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
462 Sturdee St pg. 12
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Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Kevin Starling 250 889-4577
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Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
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308-1505 Church, $199,900
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102-820 Short, $364,900 pg. 31
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Luisa Celis, 250-477-1100
pg. 24
pg. 15
1826 Millstream, $699,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301
pg. 20
2051 Brethour Pkwy, $428,900
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
Saturday 11-12 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 5
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
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pg. 18
pg. 30
28-2070 Amelia Ave, $247,500 pg. 9
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131
Friday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
pg. 22
322 Greenmansions, $678,000 Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
pg. 30
Saturday 2-4 Kahl Realty Justine Connor, 250-391-8484
pg. 20
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Jim Reslein 250 384-8124
pg. 21
Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
pg. 21
1019 Fashoda, $649,900 pg. 10
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
pg. 22
4109 Bridlewood, $599,900 pg. 19
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250 744-3301
pg. 30
828 Bexhill Pl, $659,900 pg. 19
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291
pg. 20
2794 Lakeshore, $492,000 pg. 19
Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 21
2798 Lakeshore, $599,900
9252 West Saanich, $619,000 Saturday 12:30-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 5
3-515 Mount View, $320,000
9115 Lochside, $699,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chris Scott 250-477-1100
Friday-Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875
B-3295 Haida, $324,900 pg. 20
110-1959 Polo Park Cres., $229,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Ron Phillips 250-655-0608
pg. 21
2589 Buckler, $479,900 pg. 24
11500 Dawson, $699,000
20-934 Boulderwood, $579,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
8-199 Lancelot
9629 Second, $749,000
4029 Providence Pl., $949,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru 250-686-2242
pg. 10
107-10160 Third St., $262,500
Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Michael Luyt, 250-216-7547
Saturday 2-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301
pg. 20
2324 Hoylake Cres, $424,900 pg. 19
202-1196 Sluggett Rd., $259,000
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
43-901 Kentwood, $488,000 pg. 10
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay 250 217-5091
119-2733 Peatt Rd, $374,900 pg. 19
2478 Ocean, $829,000
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301
1736 Christmas Ave Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301
604 Stewart Mtn Rd, $729,000
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale 250 595-3200
114-1959 Polo Park Cres., $276,900
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353
4095 Braefoot Park, $949,000
Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas 250 479-3333
pg. 18
304-4535 Viewmont, $239,900
Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
5042 Wesley Rd., $610,000
306-520 Foster, $230,000 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
2821 Inez Dr
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters 250-655-0608
4942 Cordova Bay, $1,049,000
934 Craigflower, $449,000 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
pg. 16
pg. 32
563 Brant Pl., $624,900
4659 Lochwood, $819,900
Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893 Sunday 1:30-3:30 RE/MAX Camosun Diana Devlin, 250-744-3301
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
pg. 15
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
Saturday 2-4:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Jan Dickson, 250-418-5805
pg. 32
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
3-1040 Kenneth, $289,900
454 Sturdee St, $969,900 pg. 11
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
1616 Millstream, $799,900
307-4536 Viewmont, $289,900
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Julie Demelo, 250-479-3333
24-4630 Lochside, $559,900
1143 Lugrin, $480,000 Sunday 11-1 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Brian Andrew 250 217-1048
pg. 16
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Evelyn Brust, 250-384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301
5-881 Nicholson St., $549,000
306-830 Esquimalt, $223,900
205-2125 Oak Bay, $348,000 Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
1622 Millstream, $799,900
1750 Ash, $584,581
pg. 12
1216 Beach
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Debbie Hargreaves 250 384-8124
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301
pg. 19
pg. 11
3421 Harriet, $529,000
4674 Lochside, $1,088,000
3520 Upper Te, $939,900
233 Superior, $579,000 Saturday2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop 250-474-6003
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Luisa Celis, 250-477-1100
pg. 15
302-898 Vernon, $299,900
2065 Avondale
126-75 Songhees, $959,000 Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Jonesco Real Estate Roger Jones 250 361-9838
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jim Bailey 250-592-4422
Sunday 1-2:30 DFH Real Estate Ltd Bob Innes 250 477-7291
9-520 Marsett, $599,900
3944 Lauder, $698,000
32-14 Erskine, $449,500
pg. 10
3-225 Vancouver, $570,000 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Brian Andrew 250 217-1048
pg. 1
1159 Heald Ave., $439,900
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Steve Alford 250-477-7291
pg. 5
14-1741 McKenzie, $412,500
6 Governors Point, $628,000 pg. 12
4-797 Tyee Rd., $309,900
604-75 Songhees, $698,000 Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Sunday 1-2 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jenny Stoltz 250 744-3301
405-105 Gorge Rd E., $399,900 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033
19-127 Aldersmith, $459,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cheryl Woolley, 250-477-7291
309 Kingston, $769,000
105-330 Waterfront, $510,000 Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
pg. 12
1464 Begbie St., $464,900
1652 Cyril Close, $699,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dave Lynn 250 592-4422
pg. 13
263 View Royal Ave, $929,900
107-75 Songhees, $850,000
101-75 Songhees, $698,000 Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Debbie Hargreaves 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Vancouver Island James Andersen, 250-213-3710
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588
Saturday 11:30-1:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton,250-477-5353
17-478 Culduthel, $399,900
962 Tattersall, $549,900
pg. 12
3-828 Rupert Terrace
2819 Scott, $489,900
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445
Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith 250 388-5882
104-7701 Central Saanich, $146,500
pg. 14
221-991 Cloverdale, $139,900
101-1235 Johnson, $339,900
404-1012 Collinson, $259,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass 250-744-3301
pg. 17
2745 Avebury Ave., $549,900
211-1525 Hillside, $229,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
Saturday & Sunday 3-4 Pemberton Holmes Stacey Dewhurst 250 384-8124
1121 Fort, $183,900
205-25 Government, $254,000 Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co Real Estate
pg. 10
227 Montreal, $739,000
203-670 Dallas Rd., $669,000 Saturday 1:30-3:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Betty ‘K’ 250-516-8306
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Peter Crichton 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Colin Holliday-Scott 250-384-7663
23-901 Kentwood Ln, $459,000
2226 Windsor, $895,000
315-205 Kimta Rd, $729,900
402-1055 Hillside, $237,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Mette Pedersen, 250 744-3301
pg. 12
405-2626 Blackwood
1020 Richardson
Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
pg. 13
1446 Fairfield, $869,000
103-827 North Park, $249,900 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis 250 514-0202
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Erin Kenny 250 477-7291
4605 Boulderwood Dr., $789,000
205-2095 Oak Bay, $219,000
1007-1630 Quadra, $224,900
5-675 Superior, $639,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Claire Helm 250 477-7291
1021 Craigdarroch, $739,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey 250-385-2033
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Jan. 26 - Feb.1 edition of
3108 Mars St, $578,800
1643 St Francis Wood, $849,900
OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY
pg. 19
Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 22
3338 Myles Mansell Rd., $449,000 Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra 250-360-6683
pg. 22
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OPENHOUSES
This Weekend’s Published Every Thursday 3019 Dornier, $364,900
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
408-2823 Jacklin, $319,900
Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445
pg. 21
Sunday 2-4:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Jan Dickson, 250-418-5805
2390 Echo Valley Dr, $684,900 pg. 22
Saturday 12:30-2 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke 250-478-9600
pg. 32
Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4:30 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Chris Marrie, 250 920-8463
pg. 21
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
pg. 22
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
pg. 22
103-996 Wild Ridge, $308,900
2641 Capstone Plc., $427,500
Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250-380-6683
Sunday 1-4 Address Realty Limited Shaughna Boggs Wright 250-391-1893
Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke 250-478-9600
1671 Elford pg. 32
1204 Muirfield, $899,900
3326 Blueberry, $379,900
3363 Mary Anne, $515,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Dennis Jabs, 250-882-7393
3320 Mary Anne, $439,900
969 Glen Willow, $499,000
108-2120 Harrow Gate
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Jan. 26 - Feb.1 edition of
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Jim Reslein 250 384-8124
pg. 21
Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Mel Jarvis, 250-478-9600
pg. 26
pg. 30
pg. 21
2101 Bishops Gate, $645,000 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Derek Braaten, 250-479-3333
Saturday 2:30-4 DFH Real Estate Deidra Junghans 250 474-6003
6539 Grant Rd. East, $398,800
9171 West Coast, $2,200,000 pg. 20
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Remax Crest Realty Peter Birrell 1-800-665-1455
957 Shawnigan Lake, $319,900 pg. 23
Thurs & Fri 1-4, Sat & Sun 11-4 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Daniel Weiss 250 383-1500
pg. 16
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VICTORIA NEWS -- Friday, Friday, January January 27, 27, 2012 2012
VICTORIA CITY COUNCIL NEWS IN BRIEF
Boulevards program loses one more
road on the Victoria side of the border, between Arm Street and Coventry Avenue, where cars could speed up to 50 km/h only to slow down again two blocks later. Now Victoria is following Esquimalt’s lead by lowering its limit on Craigflower for consistency sake.
A review of the city boulevards program promises improvements by December, but residents of the 900block of Pembroke St. can’t wait. They joined hundred of residential blocks that have opted out of the program. The move exempts them from maintenance fees that many say do little good. A petition signed by more than two-thirds of the residents was presented to council last week. The block’s removal means the city will lose $1,720 in funding for its boulevard-maintenance program, which has a budget of $577,900.
712 Queens Ave. parking reduced
Here’s looking at you
The city-owned affordable housing building at 712 Queens Ave. has been granted a parking variance. City council lessened the number of stalls required of the former Traveller’s Inn motel to 20 from 47. “It’s based on what the demand has been seen to date, as that property has been up and operational,” said Coun. Pam Madoff. The city is renovating several units at a time, so that people can continue living in the building during the upgrade.
Speed limit reduced on Craigflower Road After completing improvements to Craigflower Road, Esquimalt dropped the speed limit to 40 km/h from 50. The move created a section of
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