Saanich News, May 25, 2012

SAANICHNEWS Public vs. private

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Parents have plenty of options for their children in public schools despite conflict in the classroom.

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Saanich credits Uptown with easing tax hike 3.25 per cent jump likely higher without shopping complex Kyle Slavin News staff

Saanich councillors have summed up residents’ descriptions of Uptown using milder terms such as “uninviting,” “imposing” and “monolithic.”

And while there appears to be no shortage of opposition to any or all aspects of the mega-development, Mayor Frank Leonard says Uptown was a godsend amid an economic downturn.

“It saved us through this economic slowdown because there hasn’t been much other growth,” Leonard said, pointing to a huge jump in property taxes the owner now pays.

In 2007, while the former Town & Country strip mall occupied that site, the property was valued at $34 million. The owner was paying $800,000 in taxes, $435,000 of which went to Saanich.

But Uptown is a much larger, much more bustling development. The property is now valued at $240 million, with Saanich receiving $2.8 million in property taxes from the site.

“I don’t know what we would do to bring taxes (to a reasonable level) if we didn’t have the Uptown revenues,” Leonard said.

Last week Saanich council approved a 3.25 per cent tax hike – lower than the 3.6 per cent originally forecast, after council asked staff for a reduction. For a Saanich home at the average value of $626,000, that equates to an additional $65.30 in property taxes.

Leonard predicts that, had Uptown not come along when it did, that property tax increase for homeowners would likely be higher, to maintain the level of service that residents expect from the municipality.

PLEASE SEE: Saanich ‘receptive’ to development, Page A4

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On guard for history Retired lieutenant-colonel Ted Leaker, director of the Lt.-Gen. E.C. Ashton Armoury Museum, checks over a sword used by the calvary during the time of George lV, one of the military memorabilia displayed in the museum. The armoury, located at 724 Vanalman Ave. in Saanich, is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m.- noon. Entry is free.

Target on target at Tillicum for 2013 Kyle Slavin News staff

Target’s signature bull’s-eye logo will be up in Saanich within the year.

The Zellers at Tillicum Centre began selling off its inventory this week to make way for the installation of a Target store, set to open by April 2013.

While Zellers’ final closing date is not yet confirmed, a spokesperson for Target says the retail space will undergo six to nine months of renovations, at a cost of

more than $10 million.

“Target’s goal is to bring the true Target brand experience to Canadian guests,” said spokesperson Lisa Gibson. “In order to achieve this, we will need to significantly remodel the facility. When the store opens you can expect a store that is bright, with wide aisles, clean and easyto-navigate.”

In January 2011, a $1.8-billion deal was announced by the Hudson’s Bay Company to sell Zellers to the American retailer.

By the end of 2013, 105 Zellers locations

across Canada will have made the switch to become Target stores.

Each Zellers location currently employs between 100 and 120 associates, while each Target store will employ 150 to 200 workers.

Gibson said that Target has worked with Zellers employees to make it easy for them to apply for new jobs, and that any who apply for positions at any of the locations opening in 2013 will be guaranteed an interview. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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SAANICH NEWS -Friday, May 25, 2012

Public vs. private Natalie North News staff

Independent schools aren’t an option for all families for obvious financial reasons. For the 88 per cent of students in the public K-12 system, the tumultuous labour relations between B.C. school teachers and the province has given parents a renewed reason to explore education avenues.

With programs of choice emerging on the public side of the system in Greater Victoria, parents have more schooling options than ever – regardless of their financial status.

Do the homework Parents need to make an informed enrolment choice. On April 30, the Fraser Institute released its 2012 school rankings, a controversial report of public sector and independent schools in B.C. The first consideration parents should make when selecting schools, said Helen Raptis, researcher into the history and sociology of education at the University of Victoria, is to disregard the rankings.

The rankings are a distortion of the foundation skills assessments, tests administered in Grades 4 and 7 to measure basic reading, writing and numeracy skills, Raptis said, noting how factors such as number of students who abstain from writing the tests are combined with test results to determine a school’s ranking.

Raptis uses the example that in 2011, Torquay elementary scored higher than Pacific Christian in FSA test scores, but ranked lower in the Fraser Institute rankings than the independent school.

“Despite the flaws, (the rankings) have managed to have credence over the last 10 years,” Raptis said. “Parents continue to rely on flawed information …

(The Fraser Institute) adds variables that haven’t been tested to have any merit in terms of measuring student achievement.”

Know your child Is your child thriving in their current setting? And if they’re

Despite ongoing education strife, parents have plenty of schooling options for their children

doing well academically, but are unhappy, is that OK? Monitoring achievement is an integral step in the process of finding the right educational fit.

Schools, public or private, are generally interested in opening their doors to prospective students, but before parents take that step, Raptis said, they should already know in which arts, sports, or academic pursuits their child is most interested and which schools have a proven reputation in those areas.

“There’s nothing worse than having a bad school experience and having a bad fit,” she said.

“We want our kids to thrive and pursue goals, to come out of their experience contributing positively to society. They can’t do that if the fit isn’t right.”

Raptis warns of switching a child out of any school – public or private – should they be enjoying a positive social setting.

School fees Independent school fees for local day students in Greater Victoria ■ St. Margaret’s: $8,000 for kindergarten; up to $15,000 for Grades 10 through 12 ■ St. Michaels University School: $14,700 for K through Grade 5, up to $18,270 for Grades 9 through 12.

■ St. Andrew’s Regional High School: $5,278 for a single child of a Catholic parish-supporting family, or $7,008 for non-parish supporters.

■ Pacific Christian School: $5,018 for one child in fulltime K to $6,223 for one child in secondary.

■ Glenlyon Norfolk School: $14,095 to $17,430 for Grades 9 through 12.

Choice for all Since 2005, parents have had complete choice on where they can register their children for any school outside their catchment area within the Greater Victoria School District.

Admission is dependent on spaces available once transfers have been submitted, but SD61 associate superintendent Pat Duncan said virtually all schools in the district accept new students – including “schools of choice,” such as Cloverdale Traditional school, which sees students sport uniforms in a more structured setting, or Victoria’s South Park Family school where letter grades are foregone.

Parents have yet to fully explore transfers. For the transition between the 2011-12 school year and this September, 876 transfers have been submitted out of a potential 20,000 Greater Victoria students.

“Because parents choose (for their kids) to go to any one of our schools – it’s becoming that the whole district is seen as a school of choice,” Duncan said.

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Public school fees for SD61 programs of choice

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Ava Creed, Owen Grigolato and his sister Madyson show off their uniforms at Cloverdale Traditional school on Quadra Street.

Cloverdale, a public school, bridges a gap between public and private by requiring school uniforms for its students. labour dispute has stretched over an entire school year and “parents of public school students are being held ransom” by the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation, according to education historian Thomas Fleming, we’re likely to see more choices arise, and fast.

Fleming, professor emeritus at the University of Victoria and author of Worlds Apart, an indepth look at labour relations between the teachers’ federation and the province, said B.C.’s education system is captured by its own bureaucracy.

“The insiders don’t want it to change,” Fleming said. “They have an industry. This is like the Detroit auto industry from the 70s to the 90s. … It’s a system built for another age.”

The wealth of resources available online and current opportu-

nities to find small, independent schools are two factors likely to shape the future of education away from the current model, he predicted.

Meanwhile, the reasons for enrolling in independent schools – character education and citizenship – continue to lure families.

“I hear people all the time saying they want youngsters to be leaders in non-public sector schools, to take responsibility, to be altruistic and show regard for others, to get out of the cookiecutter mould.”

For Fleming, a former teacher of Grades 7 through graduate school, said education in B.C. should be all about the kids, but he doesn’t believe it is.

“There are some Victoria and Vancouver public school teachers who have their own children

■ Spectrum Community school’s Lacrosse and Hockey Skills Academy programs: each $1,250.

■ Reynolds secondary’s Centre for Soccer Excellence Academy: $1,000.

■ Lambrick Park’s Diamond for Excellence Baseball and Softball Academy: $1,250.

■ Esquimalt High’s Curling Academy: $400.

■ Rockheights middle school (Esquimalt) Hockey Skills Academy: $750.

in non-public sector schools and I think that begs some very interesting questions,” he said.

The removal of geographical restrictions and emergence of more public schools adopting feebased programs, help create new options for parents.

“As for the question: public versus private? – That kind of blackand-white thinking is not very productive,” Raptis said. “Everyone has something to offer and the trick is to match that to the needs of your child.” nnorth@saanichnews.com

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“We’ve been able to maintain (an operational) tax increase of 2.5 per cent year to year. We accomplish that by restraining all departments except police and fire,” Leonard said. “If we didn’t have the Uptown revenues, council would have to decide what they’d do to bring taxes to that level.”

Paul Murray, Saanich’s director of finance, says homeowners would likely be paying roughly $10 more per year if Uptown wasn’t around.

“We get extra revenue from subdivision, or adding more inventory. And that’s what’s happened at Uptown,” Murray said. “With the economy going south, and housing starts and commercial building

activity slowing, Uptown’s sort of kept us going. It’s made up for the difference.”

Leonard says now that Uptown’s second phase is nearing completion, council remains “receptive” to redevelopment proposals in the Saanich core.

If the economy doesn’t recover, and redevelopments don’t happen, he says council will be forced to make some even tougher decisions.

“We want to encourage (property owners) to redevelop sooner than later – sooner would make a positive impact to the municipality’s bottom line,” he said.

“But as long as Greece is the word, we’re not going to be coming out of this for a while.” kslavin@saanichnews.com

A Saanich man was arrested following a violent home invasion in Saanich Monday night.

Just after 6 p.m., a 34-year-old Victoria man was targeted, for a drug debt, at his home in the 2900-block of Cedar Hill Rd., said Const. Mike Russell with Victoria police.

“The victim was sprayed with bear spray and beaten by three men wearing balaclavas,” Russell said. “The suspects fled in an older-model domestic sedan, which was spotted several hours later by officers downtown.”

Police stopped the vehicle and arrested a 38-year-old Saanich man and his 29-year-old female passenger, who was released without being charged.

The male suspect faces charges of break and enter, forcible confinement and assault with a weapon.

Police are looking for additional suspects in connection with the home invasion.

Anyone with information is asked to call 250995-7654, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, May 25, 2012

‘Handyman’ scammer targets elderly $15,000 bilked from 88-year-old man Kyle Slavin News staff

If the Saanich police department had its way, door-to-door salespeople – except Girl Guides – would be a thing of the past.

A fraudster offering handyman work at the door has scammed a handful of elderly victims around the region out of tens of thousands of dollars.

Saanich police Sgt. Dean Jantzen says there have been four incidents since March involving a man going door-todoor and offering power-washing, painting or driveway resealing services.

In all incidents, which have taken place in Saanich, Central Saanich and Oak Bay, the victims have been at least 80 years old, and have been convinced to pay upfront – but then little to no work is ever done.

Among the victims is an 88-year-old Saanich man, whose credit and debit

cards were stolen by the Mr. Fixit susHe is described as a slim, white man in pect, and upwards of $15,000 worth of his mid-30s, approximately six feet tall. unauthorized transactions were recorded He has tattoos on his arms and neck, and on his cards. may be missing teeth.

Most of the victims paid in the range of Jantzen said police are continuing $1,000 upfront for the unfinto investigate these ished odd jobs. frauds. Although there “Don’t accept “Don’t accept solicitaare multiple Kevin Gortions at your door. Period,” solicitations at your dons living in Victoria, Jantzen advised, acknowlthere is one who has edging that elderly resi- door. Period. Now criminal history consisdents are likely targeted people coming to tent with these recent due to being accustomed incidents. to the days of trusty door- your door to sell you Police are advising to-door salespeople. “Now something is not a good family members of people coming to your door elderly individuals to to sell you something is not thing.” speak with their para good thing.” ents about the poten–Sgt. Dean Jantzen Police are concerned tial dangers of door-toSaanich police that in two of the incidents, door solicitations, and the suspect escorted their that they should only elderly victims, via taxi, to the bank to seek out the services of reputable busiwithdraw money. nesses.

Jantzen said there are similarities Jantzen says investigators also believe among all victims’ reports, including the there are more victims in the region who suspect’s description, and the name and have not yet reported being defrauded. business name he uses. The suspect goes Police are asking anyone with informaby the name Kevin Gordon from James tion to call investigators at 250-475-4321.

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No shortage of impaired weekend drivers Long weekend revelers proved problematic on Saanich roads last Saturday night, as alcoholfuelled drivers caught the attention of police.

Three noteworthy incidents in a span of four hours have police reminding drivers that, as summer weather arrives, officers will be out in force.

The first incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. as a Saanich police cruiser was travelling along Quadra Street. The officer was cut off by a Black Ford Ranger turning a corner, which then sped up to 80 km/h in the 50 km/h zone.

The officer activated his lights

and sirens, but it took a couple blocks and the officer using a loud speaker until the vehicle pulled over. The 50-year-old Saanich man failed a roadside breath test. His blood alcohol was found to be more than three times the legal limit.

At 11:15 p.m., a Nissan Maxima was pulled over by police on McKenzie Avenue. A caller had reported the vehicle’s bad driving on the Trans-Canada Highway. The 27-year-old driver of the Nissan failed her roadside breathalyzer. The Colwood resident's blood alcohol was twice the legal limit.

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A Saanich canine officer arrived to find a Nissan Sentra, and no driver to be found. The officer deployed the police dog, which quickly picked up on a scent that led to nearby bushes.

A suspect in the brush surrendered without incident.

Police believe the man, a 31-year-old Saanich resident, was also under the influence of alcohol, and a blood sample was taken at the hospital. kslavin@saanichnews.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING COLQUITZ AND GORGEVIEW SEWAGE LIFT STATION REPLACEMENTS The District of Saanich Engineering Department will host a PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 between the hours of 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm in the Craigflower School gymnasium.

The intent of the meeting is to present the recommended replacement option, which involves decommissioning the existing stations, and constructing a new centrally located station near the intersection of Gorge Road and Austin Road.

For further information please contact the Project Manager, Sean Elliott at 250-475-1775, local 3456 or by email at sean.elliott@saanich.ca.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF SAANICH APPOINTMENT TO SAANICH POLICE BOARD Saanich residents with an interest in community service through an appointment to the Saanich Police Board are invited to submit a letter of application and accompanying résumé by 4:00 pm, Friday, June 15, 2012. Please forward your application to the Legislative Division, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7. You may also e-mail your application to us at clerksec@saanich.ca.

There will be one vacancy on the Board and the appointment will be effective January 1, 2013 for an anticipated 18-month term, as determined by the Province.

Saanich Council will consider all applications and forward its recommendation to the Provincial government for consideration of appointment through Order-in-Council.

Additional information about the Police Board, such as its role and responsibilities, is available on the Province’s web site at pssg.gov.bc.ca/policeservices or from Karen Gordon via phone (250-475-5555), or e-mail (karen.gordon@saanich.ca).

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Philanthropy

Belmont Secondary School Vital Youth representatives from left to right: Kati Waters, Laura Anthony, Emily Seeley and Josie Thompson. Belmont grant recipients from left to right: Braude (full name) and David Hosking of the Disability Resource Centre, Kari Marks from Wild ARC (back row) and Alan Rycroft from Cool Aid. Victoria Foundation Board Chair Deirdre Roberts is second from the right.

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From left to right: Reynolds Secondary School Vital Youth representatives Kate Worthy, Sara McKinnon, Leah Baade, former Vital Youth Program Coordinator for the Victoria Foundation, students Katie Gamble, Tessa Fryer, Erinne Paisley. Front, left to right, Victoria Foundation Board Chair Deirdre Roberts and Faye Cawsey of Recreation Integration Victoria

Philanthropy a vital lesson for high school students in Vital Youth program

Grant Allocations

Representatives of the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Youth program presented a total of $17,684 in grants to 18 local charities earlier this month at a year-end awards night at the Canadian College of Performing Arts.

The Vital Youth program provides students at seven schools (Belmont Secondary School, Frances Kelsey Secondary School, Oak Bay High School, Reynolds Secondary School, St. Michaels University School, Stelly’s Secondary School, Victoria High School) with hands-on experience in philanthropy and community development.

“We really got to see the essence of philanthropy,” said Erinne Paisley, a Grade 9 student at Reynolds Secondary School who delivered her team’s presentation speech. “We all feel privileged to be part of the Vital Youth program and know that we will all continue in

our own ways to be philanthropists our entire lives.”

Students participate through a leadership class or a youth advisory committee.

Each project team is allotted $500 for their school’s endowment fund and $2,500 annually to distribute to federally registered charities on southern Vancouver Island, after using the Victoria’s Vital Signs® report to research community needs. Students research potential charities, conducting interviews and on-site visits. Each participant provides input and the team as a whole decides how to allocate the grant funds.

“The size of the Vital Youth grants is relatively small but the impact of the program is unquestionably large,” said Victoria Foundation Board Chair Deirdre Roberts. “Students gain analytical skills and an appreciation

Belmont Secondary School Victoria Cool Aid Society – Downtown Activity Centre, Every Step Counts ......$625 Victoria Disability Resource Society ........................................................$1,250 Wild ARC ..................................................................................................$625 Frances Kelsey Secondary School KidSport Canada – Cowichan Branch .........................................................$200 Cowichan Search & Rescue Society ...........................................................$450 Canadian Mental Health Assoc. Cowichan Valley Branch for Bike Works .......$650 Cowichan Historical Society .......................................................................$600 Cowichan Women Against Violence Society for Somenos House ..................$600 Oak Bay High School PEERS Victoria Resource Society ............................................................$2,500 Reynolds High School Victoria Integration Society .....................................................................$2,500

of community leadership that we hope will encourage them to support their community throughout their lives.”

The Vital Youth program is supported by the following fund-holders at the Victoria Foundation: • Honourary Governors’ Millennium Fund (including personal contributions from a number of the Victoria Foundation’s Honourary Governors); • Saanich Peninsula Foundation Fund • Victoria Foundation Vital Youth Program Fund (including contributions from various donors).

For more information about the Vital Youth program and other work of the Victoria Foundation, see www.victoriafoundation.bc.ca

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St. Michaels University School Extreme Outreach Society ......................................................................$1,000 PEERS Victoria Resource Society ...............................................................$884 Anawim Companion Society .......................................................................$750 Stelly’s High School Victoria Riding for the Disabled ..............................................................$1,000 Creating Homefulness Society ................................................................$1,000 Peninsula Streams Society ........................................................................$500 Victoria High School Threshold Housing Society for Mitchell and Holly Houses ............................$625 Fernwood Community Association ..............................................................$625 Garry Oak Ecosystem Recovery Team.........................................................$625 Victoria Cool Aid Pandora Youth Housing Youth Support .......................... $625

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SAANICH NEWS -Friday, May 25, 2012

Saanich affordable townhouses open today A block of 14 townhouses, offered to families struggling to afford the high cost of rent, will open today on Carey Road.

Vergo Townhouses is the second project to be built as part of the much larger Mount View Heights.

The townhouses (which range from one-bedroom units to three-bedroom units) cost between $725 and $1,375 to rent. That price excludes all utilities.

The project is geared to families making less than $64,000 per year.

The Capital Region Housing Corporation will own and

operate the townhouses.

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Vergo's grand opening happens today (May 25) at 1:30 p.m. at 3808 Carey Rd. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Vergo Townhouse units off Carey Road in Saanich will officially open today (Friday) for families struggling to afford high rents in the Captial Region. Vertigo is part of the larger, $100 million Mount View Heights project.

Water walk offers empathy for developing world Natalie North News staff

Clean water is essential to good health, but what if your community’s only access to water meant women and children walking 10 kilometres to a dirty river and hauling 20 litres home on their backs – all while feeling the effects of being HIVpositive?

The reality for many people around the world stricken with a lack of clean drinking water is far from our way of life in the Capital Region and one Positively Africa would like to bring to light during its second annual Water Walk.

The local group, formed under Victoria International Development Education Association, is challenging residents of Greater Victoria to carry water 10 km in support of clean water and health related issues in Narok, Kenya, where women often walk 10 km daily to access water. “Imagine carrying that on your back with a strap supporting it across your forehead,� said Peggy Frank, co-founder of Positively Africa. “And

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if you’re sick – imagine having the flu and having to get up and walk 10 kilometres, let alone carrying that water – it’s hard.�

On Sunday, participants will carry buckets of water around the 10-km loop at Elk/Beaver Lake Park, but unlike the women and children of Narok, they’ll be able to stop and unload water if it grows too heavy.

Walkers will haul 10 litres pails, about half the amount typically transported by people in the Kenyan community.

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tion fees and pledges will go toward upkeep of the water truck Positively Africa purchased last year for the Osopet Community Based Organization, which serves communities surrounding Narok. “We don’t want people to get hurt.

It’s not about proving anything,�

Frank said. “It’s about understanding the hardships of people in Kenya.�

To register a team, or for more information, contact Joan at 250-5921480 or waterwalkvictoria@gmail. com. nnorth@saanichnews.com

Dr. Cameron McCrodan is a graduate of the University of Waterloo School of Optometry class of 2011. Dr. McCrodan spent the majority of his childhood growing up in Victoria, attending Oak Bay Secondary School and the University of Victoria.

He has completed specialty contact lens training at The Vision Care Institute in Jacksonville, Florida, and is currently working on a fellowship with the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Dr. McCrodan moved back to Victoria for family and the active lifestyle. He prefers to commute by bicycle and avidly follows CrossFit. Dr. McCrodan has also played, coached, and refereed soccer in Victoria throughout his life. One of his favourite ways to give back to the community is organizing a team for the Easter Seals 24 hour relay.

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OUR VIEW

Fire dispatch needs far thinking

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t might seem like a no-brainer to have a single fire dispatch centre for all of Greater Victoria, but there is merit to having at least two facilities for the region.

Right now the 13 municipalities that make up our metropolitan home are served by three centres dispatching firefighters to select municipalities.

The issue is making news as Colwood and View Royal’s fire dispatch is relocated to the Saanich dispatch centre, which the departments say can better serve their needs than Langford, their former service provider.

The switch means that Saanich, which recently upgraded its facility’s technology to ensure state-of-the-art reliability, now takes calls and sends them out to eight fire departments ranging from Oak Bay to North Saanich.

Langford, which also boasts current technology, serves 16 jurisdictions, though most of those have relatively small fire departments.

Clients include the Gulf Islands of Saturna Island and Salt Spring, as well as rural communities such as Shirley and Otter Point.

A main reason why those departments chose Langford is due to the lower cost than Saanich.

Both Colwood and View Royal will pay slightly more to contract Saanich, which is the largest municipality on the Island and requires a topend facility to meet its own needs.

The move raises the question of whether the region is better served by moving all departments to a single dispatch centre. It’s a timely question too as the Capital Regional District proposes spending $100,000 to upgrade Langford dispatch service.

It’s a worthwhile discussion, but one that needs to be considered over the long term.

The Victoria dispatch centre, which just serves Victoria, is showing its age. In time, it makes sense for the city’s fire department to look to Saanich, which is the logical centre of the region and has the mass to best serve larger municipalities.

But for the immediate future, it also makes sense to maintain Langford’s service so that it can provide an affordable alternative to smaller communities.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

The Saanich 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.

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Rail safety none of the public’s business C all it a sneaking suspicion. pens, because it thwarts all their It was the summer of 2010 efforts to be first with the news. But and I knew that if I didn’t aside from my personal irritation, I book myself a weekend to was worried that our pubride the E&N railway, I’d lic rail body doesn’t take lose my chance. the public’s right to know Taking the train was very seriously. something I’d meant to Reading the railway do since moving here in evaluation, I quickly saw 2007, but life kept getting the reasons for keeping in the way. Like too many this baby under wraps as things, I put it off for long as possible: cost estianother month, another mates to upgrade the coryear. ridor (not including its 49 But my trip couldn’t be and bridges) ran Roszan Holmen trestles postponed any longer. from $40 million to $216 11th Hour By this time two million.

Musings years ago, maybe people And, just as I suspected, were speculating about the passenger service was whether our little train had a future. shut down in the spring of 2011 due After decades of deferred mainteto the poor condition of the track. nance, and no significant funding to But this is old news. The Island catch up with the work, a closure Corridor Foundation has found a seemed inevitable. way to repair the tracks for a mere Of course, I had no special insight $15 million, and the provincial and into the state of the deteriorating federal government have pledged tracks. But I did have some insight the money. We should have train into the modus operandi of the service running again by 2013.

Island Corridor Foundation – the Onwards and upwards. non-profit which owns the rail corMy niggling suspicions, however, ridor – and the provincial bodies haven’t left me. Again it’s due to an which oversee it. unwillingness to share information.

For months, we’d been waiting for Last month, a study into the conthe results of a complete E&N Raildition of the railway’s bridges and way evaluation. With the expected trestles was released to the public, release date long past, I filed a Freethough it was completed much eardom of Information request to get lier. my hands on the study, not buying The timing of the release wasn’t the reasons for delay. an accident: it happened alongside As is standard with almost all the $15-million funding announceFOI requests, there were extenment. Again, the intent of the delay sions to the legislated timelines was to quash public debate about for response. But finally, the the merits of proceeding with such excuses ran out. On July 9, 2010, a large investment of public funds. my request’s final deadline hit, and And there may be some good reathe complete study was magically son to have the debate. posted to the B.C. Ministry of TransA similar, but smaller-scale portation website, for all to see. inspection of the railway’s bridges Reporters hate it when this hapand trestles was conducted in Octo-

ber 2010. The results were never released.

Almost one year ago, I filed another Freedom of Information request to get a copy – but it turns out this is a highly-guarded document.

My request has filtered through an official complaint process, a failed mediation, and is now headed for an official inquiry involving lawyers and everything.

It turns out that track inspections are commissioned by Southern Railway, a private company that runs the trains on the E&N. Release of this information would be harmful to Southern’s business interests, according to the B.C. Safety Authority, which initially denied my request.

Now here’s my common-sense question: if “business interests” are legitimate grounds to hide information about the safety of a bridge, then why on earth are we delegating these inspections to a private company?

I’m not alone in calling for more transparency. A watchdog group called the E&N Railway Action Group has sprung up asking all these important questions, and is steering reporters to do the same.

These days, my nagging suspicion tells me we won’t have a passenger train running by next year.

Good thing I took my train ride while I still could.

My partner and I filled our backpacks with camping gear and rode the rails to Deep Bay, where we spent the weekend swimming and basking. I hope it’s the kind of adventure Victorians can have again one day. rholmen@vicnews.com —Roszan Holmen is a reporter with the Victoria News.

‘Suspicion tells me we won’t have a passenger train running by next year.’

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More studies avoid action on LRT for region Re: Timing is right for transit study (Our View, May 11) Here we go again. When will we learn?

Transit in this region has been studied to death over the past 30 years. We cannot learn from other cities and countries around the world. I see this as yet another delaying tactic instead of getting on with light-rail transit.

If you’re serious about reducing auto traffic, then we must go with LRT. It has a proven record of being able to draw people

out of their cars and increase ridership of the transit system.

There are many great examples of smallto medium-size cities in Europe that have shown the way on this issue. We should stop protracting and get to it.

Have you seen what can be done with a little co-operation? Just look south to Portland and you will be amazed at their results.

In Europe they are building new light-rail systems from $30 million to $35 million

a kilometre. Why can’t we do the same?

They can also build and have a service up and running within two-and-a-half to three years, so why can’t we do the same?

Why are we not looking at introducing trolley buses on some of our busiest transit routes and free up the diesel buses for the suburbs? Trolley buses have proven to draw more riders than their diesel counterparts. Why must we have to continue to breathe the air with pollution?

Why can’t we lead by example?

It seems to me that all we can do is talk, talk, talk and nothing gets done as a result.

Having visited many cities and countries in Europe, I find it is simply amazing what they can accomplish. Ridership in most cities there the size of Greater Victoria is at least double ours.

It’s high time that we get on with building a streetcar and LRT line in Greater Victoria.

Bill Macdonald Oak Bay

Readers respond: Sewage treatment, economic gap, deer advisors Details still outstanding with treatment plant Re: Millions spent, but no word from government on sewage treatment (News, May 18) So much is unclear about this land-based sewage treatment plant plus sludge energy centre: the siting, homeowner costs, fate of the sludge, etc.

Why not use this time before the funding is confirmed to try to clarify the major outstanding issues? The biggest issue is that a comprehensive environmental impact assessment for both marine and land still needs to be done.

Unfortunately, the Capital Regional District is obeying the dictate of the B.C. government and allowing this massive sewage plant to proceed, with only the minimum reporting under municipal sewage regulations. It is also avoiding an important B.C. Environmental Assessment Act impact report.

Several Victoria marine scientists, engineers and public health doctors have expressed skepticism that the sewage plant will provide any measurable improvement to our marine environment, but that the sewage plant itself will produce thousands of tonnes of sludge and greenhouse gases.

Everybody who owns or rents a toilet in the CRD sewage area may have to pay up to $500 a year for this land-based sewage

treatment, when our current marine-based sewage treatment system is working well, is sustainable and actually produces no sewage sludge and few greenhouse gases.

John Newcomb Saanich

Liberals need to get into party mode Re: A new name for the B.C. Liberals (cartoon, May 18) I think if the B.C. Liberal Party is going to have any chance of reviving its political fortunes through a change of name, it has to be really bold and imaginative.

For example, the party could start using seasonally-rotating names and call itself the St. Patrick’s Day Party for the spring, the Canada Day Party in the summer, the Halloween Party for the fall months and the New Year’s Eve Party in the winter.

I would seriously consider voting for such a creatively rebranded party, but only if it hosted a giant bacchanalian bash for all of us on the grounds of the legislature at least once each season.

Gordon Pollard Victoria

Economic gap widens with new EI policy Last year we saw an unprecedented uprising against economic inequality.

Suddenly people woke up to the fact that the wealthy were getting much wealthier, while the rest of us struggled.

But for many, it was like railing against the tide: inequality and lack seem to be among those hidden forces that just happen. But they don’t. The Conservative government’s new EI bill is another example of how government has undermined equality in the name of fiscal prudence.

Over and over the pattern is repeated: Cut back taxes on corporations and the wealthy, and then use the resulting budget shortfall as an excuse to cut social spending. Yet social programs are government’s most powerful tool for addressing inequality. When EI is harder to qualify for, more people slip economically and the equality gap widens.

The federal government always resorts to the easy rhetoric of blame, implying that recipients of social programs are lazy bums, don’t want to work and are undeserving. What is also implied is that the ongoing tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations (another kind of social program) are somehow merited.

The latest federal budget proves the Tories believe that the one per cent deserve economic assistance, while the rest of us just need a kick in the pants. And so inequality in Canada deepens.

Nathaniel Poole Victoria

Equal representation important in deer group Re: Bow hunter on deer group worries activists (News, May 18) An advisory group has the purpose of representing as many positions as possible within the constraints of its numbers, and it would be remiss of the Capital Regional District to not have “pro-cull” representation within the group.

It strikes me as rather naïve of DeerSafe Victoria that they believe it would be OK for them to have a representative, yet they take issue with United Bowhunters having representation.

The advisory committee is there to find solutions, and all angles need to be reviewed.

Although not hunters ourselves, we have experienced damage and associated costs to our gardens from misplaced deer.

We also have friends and family who are hunters and appreciate the culinary pleasures of venison and its low-fat, lowcholesterol benefits.

As many will agree, we don’t wish to build a fence to protect our investment in beautifying our garden and our neighbourhood.

We believe a regulated, organized cull is a viable, inexpensive solution to the problem.

Wayne Roos View Royal

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Kids given leg up on active lifestyle Don Descoteau Markus Mikey III, left, Emmanuel Dominque and Daniela Carbon await their turn on the ice during a hockey session with Big Brothers and Big Sisters this past winter.

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Rhonda Brown remembers when a group of 18 elementary school students got off the bus before their first session of hockey at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

Chaos ruled, recalled Brown, executive director of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Victoria, which organizes an onice mentoring program for children age seven to 11.

“Literally, they couldn’t keep their hands off each other and were in each other’s space,” she says. “You put them on the ice and it was like they were learning to walk again.”

The students came into the 12-week program with differing physical abilities and attitudes.

Brown says the playing field was definitely levelled given that few, if any of the children had ever worn hockey equipment, let alone been on the ice.

“When we started, they couldn’t make it from one end to the other without collapsing from exhaustion. By the end of the 12 weeks, it was amazing to see the progression in the kids.

By the end they were respectful of each other, working together, passing to each other.”

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The mentoring hockey program is one of dozens of community programs whose participants are helped financially by the Greater Victoria chapter of Canadian Tire Jumpstart.

Kim Reynhoudt, franchisee for the View Royal Canadian Tire store, which is hosting Jumpstart Day activities tomorrow (May 26), appreciates the work the charity does to help families in need in Greater Victoria.

“Things get so expensive these days,” he says. “It’s great to have an option where we can help kids get into programs, whether it’s soccer or other sports programs, where they can participate. It’s important to get kids active at a young age. It only helps them in the future.”

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Despite controversial private power contracts and approval of two pricey dam refits, B.C. Hydro’s rate increase will be only 1.44 per cent next year, Energy Minister Rich Coleman announced Tuesday.

Coleman said the B.C. government is instructing the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to limit rate increases to a total of 17 per cent for the three-year period ending April 1, 2014.

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Coleman said in an interview the directed increase was not done for election purposes, but because it was the simplest way to proceed.

A “negotiated settlement” with major ratepayer groups means a BCUC hearing that could run for months isn’t necessary, he said.

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It forced the utility to buy private power on expensive longterm contracts, it imposed the smart meter program and moved ahead on the Site C dam on the Peace River, all without review by the BCUC to see if they are in the best interests of ratepayers, said Horgan, MLA for Juan de Fuca.

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Colwood mayor objects to CRD dispatch plan Kyle Wells News staff

Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton has sent a letter to the chair of the Capital Regional District planning, transportation and protective services committee in opposition to a plan to upgrade Langford fire dispatch.

The CRD is looking to establish Langford as a prominent regional fire dispatch centre and is proposing $100,000 worth of upgrades.

Hamilton argues that the CRD does not have the authority to do this and that the project will be a waste of taxpayer money, considering that Saanich already has a modern, well-established dispatch centre.

“The establishment of a new or reinvented fire dispatch service for the region is not prudent, necessary, nor cost effective, and therefore, the City of Colwood will not support this initiative,” reads the letter.

Hamilton would rather see efforts put into establishing a single fire dispatch for all of Greater Victoria. She stated that attention would be better paid to having Langford and all other local fire departments go through the Saanich dispatch, rather

than spending money to upgrade Langford dispatch.

“The CRD cannot justify or provide a rational explanation to the taxpayers of Greater Victoria for establishing yet another dispatch service provider in this same region,” Hamilton wrote.

Langford councillor and CRD board member Denise Blackwell said it’s “unfortunate” Hamilton has written this letter and that she is speaking out against what Blackwell considers a great opportunity for Langford.

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Langford services Metchosin, Highlands, Sooke and Port Renfrew, along with Saltspring Island and a number of other southern Gulf Islands.

A report by Planetworks Consulting Corporation in April 2011 for the CRD recommended either reducing service to two main providers or establishing a single provider for the entire region. news@goldstreamgazette.com

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Teens nabbed for malicious vandalism at bottle depot Two teens were arrested Sunday night after ravaging the inside of a bottle depot business on Quadra Street.

Saanich police were alerted around 9 p.m. by a citizen who could hear the sound of glass smashing inside the depot, just south of McKenzie Avenue.

Patrol officers, along with a police canine unit, were deployed, and two juveniles were found hiding in a storage container.

Damage inside the building was extensive, and included a broken door and windows, broken bathroom fixtures, and the discharge of two fire extinguishers. The teens, a male and female, face charges of break and enter, and mischief. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Ball Tournament Dine & Dance Party at Britannia Legion, 780 Summit Ave., 5 p.m. to closing.

May 26 & 27 – Mount Tolmie Studio Tour, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maps at mtstudiotour.ca, at the Nellie McClung Library, and the Cedar Hill and Gordon Head rec centres.

May 27 – 16th annual Teeing it up for Victoria Hospice charity golf tournament at Olympic View Golf Club.

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May 29 – The Saanich Emergency Program hosts a free preparedness Jennifer Blyth session for Saanich residents, 7 to 9 p.m. at Commonwealth Place. RegAwards & Accolades Around Town ister early at 250-475-7600 (Course Pharmasave Broadmead has been rec#470012). ognized by the B.C. Cancer Foundation for its —Email Jennifer Blyth events and business significant contributions after raising $4,428 for cancer research. The Saanich store sold pins, and news at jblyth@telus.net. hosted a barbecue and a gift basket give-away – not to mention an employee head-shave campaign.

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO Bruce Carter has been appointed to the board of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and has assumed the presidency of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada.

As Canada’s largest and most influential business association, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the primary and vital connection between business and the federal government.

New & Notable The Bay Centre has welcomed the fashion retailer Bcbgmaxazria. Located on the lower level near centre court, the company’s 10th B.C. store offers more than 3,500 square feet. Grand opening celebrations are planned for tomorrow, May 26.

Non-Profit Events Around Town May 26 – Mount Tolmie-area Block Watch groups are invited for a joint meeting, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Church, Room 2C/D, 3703 St. Aidan’s St. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Mustard Seed Food Bank. Email lesleyrae@ shaw.ca to confirm attendance.

May 26 – Spring fling at St. George’s Church, Cadboro Bay Village, 3909 St George’s Lane at Maynard St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Barbecue, kids games, silent auctions, food vendors.

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Pet ExpoDay weekend Mother’s Concertat Pearkes in the Nursery

It’s an event that’s gone to the dogs, in a good way. Featuring racing wiener dogs and a oneof-a-kind skateboarding bulldog, the Vancouver Island Pet Expo launches this weekend at Pearkes Recreation Centre.

This second annual trade show allows vendors to network and show off the latest and greatest in pet care and nutrition. The event is also raising money for B.C. Guide Dog Services and its sister charity, Autism Support Dogs.

Expo visitors can experience the skill of a guide dog, if they are willing to be blindfolded and led around an obstacle course.

“You give your full trust into a four-legged animal,” said Jill Stefanyk, producer of the Pet Expo, and who participated blindfolded with a guide dog in downtown Victoria.

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Buttercup the skateboarding English bulldog will show off his talents this weekend at the Pet Expo at Pearkes rec centre. light-hearted wiener dog races, with 20 to 25 dogs entered Saturday and Sunday, with a few coming from as far as Washington State.

Self-taught English bulldog Buttercup will show off his skateboarding talent both days.

The Vancouver Island Pet Expo runs Saturday, May 26,10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd. See www.vancouverislandpetexpo.com. editor@saanichnews.com

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Keys to the castle New documentary explores history of Craigdarroch Kyle Wells News staff

They set out to tell the story of a building, but instead the Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society found itself immersed in the history of a region, its people and a community.

Victoria’s Castle is a new documentary produced to capture the history of the landmark and provide more historical context for the roughly 150,000 visitors that come through its doors each year.

The film’s director, Robin Adair, who is also a society board member, set out initially to produce a 10 minute film on the castle, but as he dug into its history and began to unearth archival materials, he knew he needed room to let it breathe. “We uncovered all this fantastic stuff, so the thing started to really balloon and it turned into this opus,� Adair said. “There’s

lots of things that surprised me. It seemed like every day there was some new thing that was uncovered that I hadn’t expected.�

Clocking in at just under an hour, the final film is a Ken Burns-style doc (think voiceovers and pans of photographs), but with some reenactment and a local feel. Interview footage is also incorporated, featuring notable figures associated with the castle’s history, including historian Pierre Burton, who graduated from Victoria College in 1937, and James K. Nesbitt, a journalist who founded the historical society in 1959, ensuring the site’s preservation.

The film tells the story of the castle’s creation, along with its role in the community over the years, after serving as a home to the Dunsmuirs. The castle has stood as a military hospital, one of the original locations of Victoria College (the future UVic), school board offices and the Victoria Conservatory of Music. “Everything ties into a greater sense of community. It’s not just about the castle, it’s really about Victoria and our collective history,� said Elisabeth Hazell, man-

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Hazell did some of the voiceover work on the film and also acted in a couple of the reenactment scenes.

She plays a Dunsmuir daughter in one scene, and a secretary during a scene set in the school board era of the castle. Dressed in costumes on loan from Langham Court Theatre, Hazell said it was a new and rewarding experience to be in the castle and dressed as those who lived there would have. “It’s very different from ‌ walking around as an authority figure, to actually be in the space and be in costume.â€?

As with Hazell’s experience, the documentary is intended to inspire viewers to see both the castle and Victoria as a whole in a new light and help them to tap into the stories and history of the area. “People say, ‘Oh well, in Europe they have real history, in Canada we don't really have history,’�

Adair said. “It’s because we don’t know our history. To do this is a

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A camera crew cranes to the top of Craigdarroch Castle during the shooting of Victoria’s Castle, a new documentary exploring the history of the building and its relationship to the community. chance to really, for the first time for a lot of people, hear what was really going on 150 years ago.�

Next up is reediting the film to multiple lengths for various purposes, such as online promos and

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ICC will be placing ads in newspapers, radio and running television spots this week asking people to bring in any old silver and gold coins made before 1968 and U.S. coins made before 1970. Those that bring in their coins will be able to speak with collectors one on one and have their coins looked at by a specialist.

With the help of these ICC members, offers will be made to those that have coins made before 1968. Offers will be made based on silver or gold content and the rarity of the coins. All coins made before 1968 will be examined and purchased including gold coins, silver coins, silver dollars, all types of nickels and pennies.

Those that decide to sell their coins will be paid on the spot.

If you are like a lot of people you might have a few old coins or even a coffee can full lying around. If you have ever wondered what they are worth now might be your chance to find out and even sell them if you choose. They could be worth a lot according to the International Coin Collectors also known as ICC. Collectors will pay a fortune for some coins and currency for their collections. If it is rare enough, one coin could be worth over $100,000 according to Eric Helms, coin collector and ICC member.

One ultra rare dime, an 1894S Barber, sold for a record $1.9 million to a collector in July of 2007. While that is an extreme example, many rare and valuable coins are stashed away in dresser drawers or lock boxes around the country. The ICC and its collector members have organized a traveling event in search of all types of coins and currency. Even common coins can be worth a significant amount due to the high price of silver and gold, says Helms.

Washington quarters and Roosevelt dimes can be worth many times their face value. Recent silver markets have driven the price up on common coins made of silver. Helms explains that all U.S. half dollars, quarters and dimes made before 1970 contain 90% silver and are sought after any time silver prices rise. Right now it’s a sellers market he said.

The rarest coins these collectors are looking for include $20, $10, $5 and $2 1/2 gold coins and any coin made before 1850. These coins always bring big premiums according to the ICC. Silver dollars are also very sought after nowadays.

Other types of items the ICC will be purchasing during this event include U.S. currency, gold bullion, investment gold, silver bars, silver rounds, proof sets, etc. Even foreign coins are sought after and will be purchased.

Here’s How It Works: Also at this event anyone can sell their gold jewellery, dental gold or anything made of gold on the spot. Gold is currently trading at record high prices. Bring anything you think might be gold and the collectors will examine, test and price it for free. If you decide to sell, you will be paid on the spot – it has been an unknown fact that coin dealers have always paid more for jewellery and scrap gold than other jewelers and pawn brokers.

So whether you have one coin you think might be valuable or a large collection you recently inherited, you can talk to these collectors for free. If your’re lucky you may have a rarity worth thousands. Either way there is nothing to lose and it sounds like fun!

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Rest with TRex Audiences may die laughing Experience your own night at the museum this weekend.

The Royal B.C. Museum has planned a weekend packed with fun for dinosaur fans. On Friday, May 25 travel back in time on an overnight adventure that you’ll never forget. After everyone has gone home and the museum has closed its doors for the night, families are invited to enter the Dinosaurs exhibition for an exciting night of discovery during A Night at the Museum Family Sleepover. A pancake breakfast, late-night flashlight tours, games, stories, activities and early morning dino-yoga are all included in the adventure. The sleepover runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. The cost is $75 per person. There is a 10 per cent discount for members. Age 6 and up.

On Sunday, May 27, join preeminent dinosaur scientist, Philip Currie, as he highlights recent advances in our understanding of how dinosaurs looked, moved, behaved and died. Find out how scientists are developing new technologies and ideas that continue to transform paleontology.

Currie is a Canada Research Chair at the University of Alberta in the Department of Biological Sciences, Adjunct Professor at the University of Calgary, and former Curator of Dinosaurs at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology. The presentation runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the IMAX Theatre at the museum.

The cost is $15. There is a 10 per cent discount for members. Age 12 and up.

For more information about the Royal BC Museum, visit www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca or call 1-888-447-7977. llavin@vicnews.com

St. Luke’s Players changes gear for its final production of the season.

The troupe moves from the recent thriller I’ll Be Back Before Midnight, to a light-hearted farce Murdered to Death, directed by Neville Owen. The hilarious spoof of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple Submitted photo and Blake Edwards’ Inspector Clouseau Matt Cowlrick (Pierre Marceau), Steve twists and turns with Eastman (Bunting) and Pearl Arden (Joan side-splitting antics Maple) in a scene from Murdered to Death. and ever-increasing merriment and conning performances on May 25, 26, fusion, with an assembled cast of 30, 31 and June 1, 2 at 8 p.m., with characters guaranteed to delight 2 p.m. matinees on May 26, 27, June audiences.

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Just before he was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison for the attempted murder of a Victoria police officer, Guy Hervé Séguin insists he did not intend to try and kill her.

Justice Keith Bracken ruled that the 59-year-old homeless man must serve eight-and-a-half more years in jail. Séguin was credited with 18 months for time served since he was arrested Jan. 17, 2011 – the day he stabbed Const. Lane Douglas Hunt.

The officer, then 24, was attacked as she was leaving a 7-Eleven convenience store at 816 Douglas St. She blocked Séguin’s blows, but not before suffering two superficial puncture wounds to her neck and deep cuts to her hands.

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Hunt was attacked by Mr. Séguin, and through her own strength and courage fought off that attack, which could have been far more serious.”

Speaking publicly for the first time, Séguin said he only wanted to bring attention to alleged beatings he received from Victoria police and a sheriff in 2009 that never resulted in criminal charges.

“No one lifted a finger to protect me,” he said, wearing the same baggy, navy blue sweater and white dress shirt he wore at his trial in March.

It was never his intention to kill the officer, he said. “What I did there was a cry for help.

“Again, I apologized for hurting her. I was put at the end of my rope.”

Crown prosecutor Steve Fudge said outside the courthouse later that Séguin has shown compassion for the officer’s well-being. “But, having said that, he also said ‘the badge must die,’ and I think that’s an attitude he still has. “(Séguin) clearly has a chip on his shoulder. Part of my (hearing) submissions were that there’s substantial risk he might attack another police officer when he gets out of custody, because I don’t think that chip is going to go away.”

In lobbying for a 10- to 12-year sentence, Fudge told the court that despite making a remarkable recovery, Douglas Hunt experiences nightmares, hyperawareness and concerns about her family in the aftermath of her attack – effects “that may never go away.” emccracken@vicnews.com

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Hot days, fur coats don’t mix in cars SPCA urges people not to leave dogs in parked vehicles Erin McCracken News staff

While most people in the Capital Region are happily embracing the first really warm weather of the year, Penny Stone is bracing for the worst.

Victoria police were busy in mid-May sending out reminders over social media channels, after receiving calls about pets left in vehicles.

“I hate hot days for that reason,” said Stone, manager of the Victoria branch of the B.C. SPCA. “As soon as it’s a nice day, everybody’s happy it’s a nice day except for the SPCA.” While temperatures outside hovered in the 20 C range, inside vehicles it likely soared to more than 30 C, Stone said, including those parked in the shade with the windows cracked open.

Within five to 10 minutes of being left in a hot vehicle, dogs can become dehydrated, suffer heat stroke and even die, she said.

“If your dog doesn’t die, it could retain permanent brain

enclose it where there is no protection from the sun.

Since the bylaw was amended, animal control officers have levied one animal welfare fine in Victoria

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Staff with Victoria Animal Control Services, which operates in Victoria, Esquimalt and Oak Bay, responded to two dogs left in the enclosed bed of a pickup truck in early May. “They were sweltering. They were in very poor shape,” said Ian Fraser, the company’s senior animal control officer.

The cab was finally opened and the owner issued a $300 fine for failing to provide adequate ventilation and water to his Sharon Tiffin/News staff Dogs in vehicles can get overheated in pets, which were able a matter of five minutes during warm to recover.

“The animals had weather. The SPCA urges pet owners to not leave their pets in vehicles as defecated inside the back of the truck, the days get hotter. an obvious sign of damage,” she cautioned. “Think stress,” he said. of sitting in your car in a fur With the onset of summer coat in the sun.” temperatures, he expects his Some pet owners don’t realteam will become even busier. ize their dogs are only able to The City of Victoria toughsweat by panting and through ened up its Animal Control the pads on their paws, limiting Bylaw last October to include their ability to cool down. an animal welfare section. “(Heat stroke) happens so Under those regulations, fines fast,” Stone said. “The problem can be issued to violators who is people think that, ‘I’m just enclose an animal with insufgoing to run in and get a loaf of ficient ventilation or water, or

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Vikes’ Woodland tops at NAIA Saanich’s Megan Woodland is the 2012 NAIA women’s golf national champion.

The third-year UVic Vike shot an even 73 on the Link Hills Golf and Country Club course in Greeneville, Tenn. last week to win the title by one stroke.

The Vikes host the Canadian university/ college championship, May 29 to June 1 at Cordova Bay Golf Course.

Lambrick Park undefeated streak ends in city final Travis Paterson News staff

It’s a bittersweet finale for the Oak Bay Bays soccer team, but the girls will take it.

The Bays won the Ryan Cup as city champions with a 3-0 win over the Lambrick Park Lions on Tuesday.

Scoring for Oak Bay were Megan Kivvel, Sanja Dodos and Shannon Bennett.

The win ends a tough run for Oak Bay, which lost the bronze medal game to Belmont, 2-1, at the AAA Island championships in Campbell River last week.

The loss kept the Bays out of the upcoming AAA provincial finals, May 29 to June 2 at Fleetwood Park in Surrey. Yet here in town, the Bays have earned a second Ryan Cup trophy in as many years, including a semifinal defeat of the reigning AAA provincial champions Claremont Spartans.

The Bays also gave Lambrick its first loss of the season.

“It’s our second trophy in a row so we’re happy with that but we’d like to have represented the city at provincials,” said Bays captain Elise Butler.

The Grade 11 student is the backbone of the Bays defence, and was part of the Bays 2011 Ryan Cup win over the Glenlyon Norfolk Gryphons as a Grade 10 student. As one of the premier soccer players in her age group, Butler played with the Gorge FC premier women this winter season and is currently with the Peninsula Co-op wom-

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Oak Bay players celebrate after their first goal as Lambrick Park’s Marisa London, No. 2, reacts during the 2012 Ryan Cup at UVic on Tuesday (May 22). Oak Bay won 3-0, but Lambrick will carry on in the AA provincials. The Ryan Cup was Oak Bay’s last game, having been eliminated from the provincial playoffs by Belmont in the AAA Island playoffs. en’s prospects team in the Pacific Coast Soccer League.

One of Lambrick’s better scoring chances, a blast from Emma Entzminger, never made it to the net. It careened off Butler’s head instead.

“We contained (Lambrick) well and shut down their offence,” Butler said. She also admitted Maddie Secco’s absence hurt the team, especially in the Island tournament. Secco, a Grade 12 player, couldn’t play due to commitments with Canada’s senior national women’s team.

“Maddie’s our top scorer and a difference maker, but we came together today anyways,” Butler said.

Coaching Lambrick Park is Melissa Orton, a 2009 grad who came to the team three weeks ago with fellow grad Lauren Goodmanson.

Orton and Goodmanson took over from teacher-coach Chris Lubinich, who stepped back as part of Saanich teacher’s protest to Bill 22. When Goodmanson, whose sister Sheridan is a Grade 12 player with the Lions, skipped town with the travel bug, Orton was left holding the clipboard on her own.

“We were a little short on the bench, missing one player and dealing with an injury, but we just never clicked (in the Ryan Cup),” Orton said.

“We’ve had it good this season but Oak Bay wanted it more (Tuesday). It’s good though, it prepares us for the higher-calibre teams we’ll face at provincials.”

The AA girls soccer provincials are May 31 to June 2 in Kamloops. sports@vicnews.com

The results are in from the 2012 Rink of Dreams hockey marathon game for charity played at Bear Mountain Arena on March 23 and 24. A little over $84,000 was raised from participating hockey players, sponsors and other donors, and will go to the Island-based Help Fill a Dream Foundation.

The event actually raised $42,000, which was matched by the Macquarie Foundation. It’s the second year of the event, which raised $104,000 last year, for a total of $188,000.

Next year’s 24-hour Rink of Dreams charity game is scheduled for March 23 to 24.

Spartans draw stiff test against Barbarians in rugby playoffs High school rugby playoffs start Saturday Travis Paterson News staff

The Claremont Spartans will take the good over the bad from being ranked 15th going into the AAA high school boys provincial rugby championships.

The first-round draw is a convenient one geographically, as the Spartans will play Saturday morning at Brentwood College. But facing the Oak Bay Barbarians, ranked second in B.C., is the challenge.

“I guess we’ll take facing (No. 2) Oak Bay over (No. 1) Shawnigan,” said Phil Ohl. The Claremont teacher can’t help but watch from an arm’s length, in support of Saanich teachers having agreed to scale back extracurricular volunteer work to protest Bill 22.

Ohl has reconstructed the Spartans senior boys rugby program in recent years, including organizing the Spartan Scrumfest, which has become the Island’s biggest annual high

school rugby tournament.

Among the many parents and community coaches who’ve stepped up across the province is Nelson Lah with the Spartans.

Raised on a South Pacific style of game in Singapore, Lah, whose son Nolen is a Grade 11 player with the Spartans, said he couldn’t stand by and let anything jeopardize the time already committed to the team.

“Last year the junior team (made up of Grade 10s) won the city championship including beating (Oak Bay’s junior team) twice,” Lah said.

The Spartans have strengthened their squad by facing top clubs Shawnigan Lake, Brentwood College, Cowichan secondary, Oak Bay High and St. Michaels University School, even if most losses were one sided.

It showed in the final game of the school league’s regular season, said Lah, with a huge 20-19 win over the Reynolds Rogues, netting the Spartans a berth in the provincials.

In their previous meeting, the Barbarians defeated the Spartans 38-0.

“We’re not looking past (Claremont) at all, it’s one game at a time for us,” said Barbarians coach Murray Allen.

“Claremont are one of the bright lights this year, growing tremendously in the Tier 1 division with St. Michaels, (Oak Bay) and Glenlyon Norfolk School.”

Kicking off at 11 a.m. at Brentwood on Saturday are AAA teams Oak Bay versus Claremont, and AA teams Glenlyon (No. 4 seed) versus Ladysmith (No. 12), followed by another AA matchup, Esquimalt (No. 15) versus Brentwood College (No. 2) at 12:30 p.m.

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Senior provincial wrap

Kimia Hamidi led the Oak Bay Barbarians to a 25-22 win over St. Michaels in the city’s AAA final, the Howard Russell Cup, last week. Hamidi kicked two of three try conversions and two penalties, including the winning kick in the final minutes of the game.

“St. Michaels was much improved from the Boot Game and we expect a similar improvement from Claremont on Saturday,” Allen said.

The Velox Valkyries recently won the provincial championship trophy for premier women’s rugby, the Gordon Harris Memorial Cup, defeating Burnaby Lake 20-14.

Velox’s win was one of four B.C. Rugby Union finals played at Klahanie Park in North Vancouver on May 12.

Capilano upset first-place James Bay in the premier men’s Rounsefell Cup final, 22-21, while the Castaway Wanderers edged Meraloma 24-16 in the men’s Ceili’s Cup league (Div. 1) final.

Kamloops Raiders beat the Velox Valhallians 38-29 in the men’s Provincewide Third Division final. sports@vicnews.com

Colonel Hodgkins Cup The Glenlyon Norfolk School Gryphons won its third consecutive AA city championship over the Esquimalt Dockers.

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Lacrosse Fri. May 25: WLA, Maple Ridge Burrards at Victoria Shamrocks, 7:45 p.m., Bear Mountain Arena.

Sat. May 26: Int.-A, Poco Saints at Victoria Shamrocks, 1:30 p.m., Bear Mountain Arena.

Sat. May 26: BCJLL, Burnaby Lakers at Jr. Shamrocks, 5 p.m., Bear Mountain Arena.

Team U.S.A.’s Maren Langford tries to catch up to Canada’s Danielle Hennig, a former UVic Vike, during Monday’s international friendly at UVic.

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From sideline to sideline Travis Paterson News staff

Maddie Secco walked from UVic’s field hockey pitch to the soccer pitch on Tuesday afternoon in time to join the Oak Bay Bays halftime huddle.

Secco, a Grade 12 student at Oak Bay High, was unavailable for the Ryan Cup school soccer final due to her committment to the Canadian senior women’s field hockey team, which hosted Team

U.S.A. for four friendAfter Canada’s lies May 19 to 23 at 5-2 loss on Tuesday, UVic. Secco and memSecco fought a bers of the team nagging neck injury stuck around to to play in two of the practise on the field first three games, and hockey turf. That’s found the opponent when Secco made well-trained. the short walk “(U.S.A.) is a highly Maddie Secco from one team to skilled side,” Secco another. The Bays said. “The games haven’t did just fine without her, wingone our way score-wise, but ning the Ryan Cup, but Secco we weren’t really expecting was the consummate teamto score a lot against their mate, showing up in support. well-structured defence.” sports@vicnews.com

Sat. May 26: BCPBL, Vancouver Cannons at Victoria Eagles, 12 and 2:30 p.m., Lambrick Park.

Sun. May 27: BCPBL, Parksville Royals at Victoria Mariners, 12 and 2:30 p.m., Henderson Park.

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Sat. May 26: PCSL, Coquitlam Metro-Ford at Victoria United, 4:30 p.m., Royal Athletic Park.

Sun. May 27: PDL, Kitsap Pumas at Victoria Highlanders, 4 p.m., Royal Athletic Park.

Sun, May 27: PCSL, Coquitlam Metro Ford at Victoria Highlanders U20, 4:30 p.m., Bear Mountain Stadium.

Thurs. May 31: Fourth Annual Charity Shield, Victoria Highlanders PDL vs. Victoria United PCSL, 7 p.m., Royal Athletic Park.

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Correction The News’ May 9 story “Seven year itch” incorrectly listed the three midget girls teams playing senior baseball in the Victoria-Saanich Women’s Softball Association, which are the Duncan Red Hots, Langford Midget A and Victoria Devils ’94. The News regrets the error.

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Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com.

Helping executors with the disposition of personal and household property Identify, Sort, Document Pack and Ship Arrange for Evaluation, Selling and Disposal Arrange for Cleaning, Repair, Painting and Gardening Services

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CLINICAL COUNSELLOR N.I. Survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Healing Society - Counselling Centre for Adults Affected by Abuse - Campbell River. Contract with renewal potential, 28 hrs/ week or may be split. Direct resumes to contact@nishs.ca or fax 250-287-3397 No calls or special requests please. Open until suitable candidate located.

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Toll Free: 1-888-988-7052

Julie@lawyerswest.ca www. LawyersWest.ca

PERSONALS HOT GUYS! HOT CHAT! HOT FUN! Try Free! Call 250220-3334 or 800-777-8000. www.interactivemale.com

LOST AND FOUND FOUND SUNGLASSES Mystic Vale. If yours please call (250)384-6080.

THE CANADIAN Red Cross is seeking summer students for their North, Central and South Island locations. For details please go to www.redcross.ca How You Can Help, Careers, Canadian Opportunities.

TRADES, TECHNICAL FOREST Fire Medics and Class 4 or Class 1 Drivers Wanted. Email resume to sarah@alphasafety.net or fax to 250.785.1896.

FRIENDLY FRANK

VICTORIA TOY Show, Sunday, May 27. See â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coming Eventsâ&#x20AC;? for more information.

MANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 3 piece suit, pure virgin wool, never used, w 36â&#x20AC;? h 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8â&#x20AC;?, $95. (250)727-9425

www. CayoAlternative Resort.com or call 1 (250)713-5622

FINANCIAL SERVICES DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!

Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328 Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.

TAX DEBT Consulting, CRA Re-assessments, Audits, Penalty / Interest Charges. Victim of Tax Scam? We can Help!

Call Today. TRC Services Inc. ph: (604) 781 6244 email: tax.trc@gmail.com

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ďŹ r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

FREE ITEMS PATIO TABLE with 6 cushion chairs, good condition, call (250)217-4060.

FRIENDLY FRANK GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

COMPUTER. Compaq Presario, with Windows XP. Includes Microsoft OfďŹ ce, 17â&#x20AC;? Zenith monitor, mouse, keyboard & speakers. $99. 250-361-2045.

SINGLE BED, Sears-O-Pedic, $75. Call (250)479-8955.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ATTENTION PLEASURE Boaters/Fishermen.

Mustang ďŹ&#x201A;oater suits, good selection in sizes. $75-$100.

Call (250)477-5913.

ESTATE, Like New & Used Home Furnishings, Mattresses, Tools & Hdwe. Sale! All Cheap, No HST! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C.

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. ConďŹ dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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Garage Sales

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO DIGITAL PHOTO retouch, editing, add/remove objects/people. Tribute posters, home movies to CD/DVD. Call 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com

PETS EQUESTRIAN ARIAT TALL BOOTS. Leather upper, womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s size 7.5, regular calf, medium height. Worn once, excellent condition, still need breaking in. Originally $400, asking $300 obo. 250391-5992, leave message.

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SIDNEY, 10128 Third St., Sat, May. 26, 9am-2pm. Few tools, household items and clothes.

Cordova Bay United Church 813 Claremont Avenue Saturday, May 26 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Home baking, records, books, clothing, linens, crafts, household items, plants and toys.

Come and enjoy home baked pie, shortcake, hot dogs, silent auction and much more.

SIDNEY. 12 FAMILIES. Saturday,May 26, 8:30am-12:30pm.

Power washer, bikes, misc. household. 2070 Amelia Ave.

A family fun day!

HELP WANTED

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Door to door delivery. ~No selling involved~ Start Immediately!

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FUEL/FIREWOOD

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METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780723-5051.

Seeking mature individuals with car or truck to deliver the new Canpage phonebooks in the Greater Victoria area.

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HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% proďŹ t sharing, paid overtime, beneďŹ ts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250391-7976 today for an interview.

HELP WANTED

An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our ďŹ&#x201A;eet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators.

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Call (250)652-7685.

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BRENTWOOD BAY- Sat & Sun, May, 26 & 27, 9am-3pm.

1159 Lucille Dr, off Clarke Rd. BROADMEAD, 4701 Lochside Dr., Sat, May 26, 9am-1pm.

Townhouse Complex Garage Sale.

Central Saanich Lawn Bowls Garage, Craft and Bake Sale, Sat. May 26, 9am-2pm. Centennial Park, 1800 Hovey Road, off Wallace, Saanichton C. SAANICH, 7-7583 Central Saanich Rd., Fri (3pm-7pm) & Sat (9am-2pm), May 25 & 26.

Huge Multi Family Sale. All good condition items.

SIDNEY, 10046 Fifth St., Sat, May 26, 10am-2pm. Juniper Place complex sale.

VICTORIA- TOP of Glanford hill by Post OfďŹ ce- Lea Side Ave (ďŹ rst block). Multi-family!

Sun, May 27, 10am-2pm.

VICTORIA TOY Show- Sun, May 27, Sidney, BC. 250-7272403. www.victoriatoyshow.ca

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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, May 25, 2012 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

ROCKLAND AREA Apt, lrg 1 bdrm, incls heat & H/W, $780 (Immed) 250-370-2226 to view

LANGFORD, 2 bdrm grnd level, 5 appls, NS/NP, $1050 mo hydro incl’d. 250-634-3212.

SAXE POINT- 2 bdrm, 1 bath in 3-plex, W/D, N/S, sm pet ok, near park & bus, $1200. Equitex, 250-386-6071.

MAPLEWOOD AREA. New small 1 bdrm, partly furnished.

Inclds utils, laundry, basic cable. Avail from May 15. $825./mo. (250)383-3425.

$50-$1000 CASH

SIDNEY(5TH STREET) Available now. Sm pet ok, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, new paint, coin op. $1050 includes H/W. Call Equitex, 250-386-6071.

SAANICH- LARGE, 2000sq ft, 2 bdrm, lights & heat incld, N/S, N/P, refs, $1100 mo.

Avail now. 250-652-0591.

COTTAGES

SAANICHTON: LRG 1 bdrm, shared laundry. NS/NP. $800 incls utils. (250)544-8007.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

CAREY PLACE NOW RENTING

One-Bedroom Rental Suites A BRAND NEW Seniors Affordable Rental Building within easy walking distance to Uptown Shopping Centre.

With an amenity room, guest suite, underground parking and more.

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!

ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700

Visit our display suite at 3812 Carey Road, Mon. - Fri. 10a.m. - 3p.m.

Call today for more info.

250.519.3302

CALL: 250-727-8437

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REAL ESTATE

www.jasmineparsons.com One Percent Realty V.I.

PRIVATE 1 bdrm beach cabin, self-contained, 20 mins north of Qualicum. N/S, N/P. Weekly $500. Call (250)757-2094.

HOMES WANTED

HOMES FOR RENT

WE BUY HOUSES

BRENTWOOD BAY- bright 4 bdrm, walk to all schools, bus etc, lrg fenced yrd. NS/NP. Refs. $1800 mo + utils. Call (250)889-8227.

MORTGAGES PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees!

Please call 604-736-6914 or grpacific@telus.net. Courtesy to agents.

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1 bath, no steps. NS/NP. $1375+ utils. Lease. Call (250)656-4003.

ROOMS FOR RENT

www.webuyhomesbc.com

GREAT HOUSING. $425$625. Clean, quiet, comfortable. All incl. 778-977-8288

SAANICH

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

Call: 1-250-616-9053

Why bother with the time & hassle of a garage sale?

donate and be free.

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1810 Store St, Victoria (250) 380-9422 Mon. - Sat. 9am - 10pm, Sun. 10am - 7pm

BRENTWOOD: HIGH-END short term rental, 1 bdrm 1000 sq ft, NS/NP. (250)213-2989.

WE’RE ON THE WEB

FREE Tow away

858-5865

TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY: NEW 3 bdrm + den, laundry, NS/NP, $1800. Avail July 1st. Call 250-217-4060.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

GUARANTEED

Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com

CORDOVA BAY. $610,000.

(Bring Offers). 3 bdrm, 3 bath.

Handicap features, suite, view, on bike trail. 250-818-5397.

For scrap vehicle

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $16,250. (250) 748-3539

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AUTO SERVICES

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.

LIFE is BETTER at THE CAMELOT! Supported, independent living in a bright corner suite, like new, in the heart of historical James Bay, near Inner Harbour.

FOR SALE OR RENT!

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

APARTMENT/CONDO

Viewing appt: 250-652-9725.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Call us first & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles.

Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

ESQUIMALT- beautiful home, ocean view, $775 inclusive, you pay phone. N/S, sm pet?

250-383-0206, 250382-7890.

KG MOBILE Mechanic. Convenience of having a mechanic at home or on the road.

(250)883-0490.

MARINE

TILLICUM MALL. Furnished Rm in apt. bus route. NS/NP. $550 inclusive. 250-893-8727.

CARS

BOATS

SUITES, LOWER

2000 CHEV Impala, 147,340 K, 3.8L, V6, lady driven, clean, well maintained, records, lots new, $3900. (250)472-0180.

$$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.

Fraser Tolmie Apts1701 Cedar Hill X Rd 1-877-659-4069 1701 Cedar Hill X Rd 1-877-659-4069 1 and 2 bdrms 1-877-659-4069 www.frasertolmime.ca 1 & 2 Bedrooms 1701 Cedar Hill X Road www.frasertolmime.ca for pics

APARTMENT/CONDO

GORGE APARTMENTS 215-221, 155, 157 & 243 Gorge Rd. East, Victoria, BC • Access to the Gorge waterway • Beautiful views • Just 2 km from downtown Victoria • Victoria is the ideal place to live • Many choices of floor plans • Close to everything the city has to offer with a lifestyle that is second to none

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250-381-5084

COLWOOD- COZY 1 bdrm bsmt suite, $740 inclds utils & wifi. Close to Royal Roads Univ, shopping, Galloping Goose trail. Pet friendly, N/S. June 1. Ref’s. 250-294-5516.

CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in

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.

all conditions in all locations

250-885-1427

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

UTILITY TRAILERS ARROW TRUCK Canopywhite, canopy roof is 4” above truck roof. Big space back window. Excellent condition. $700. Call 250-361-0052.

Time for a NEW car?

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McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

A HOME COMPUTER Coach.

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

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

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

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm.

Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small.

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr.

Work Guaranteed. Any size job.

(250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

STEPS, DECKS, Fence, new repairs, rot, mould, painting, concrete, brick. 250-588-3744.

250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Neglected garden?

Spring clean-ups, hedges, power raking, aerating, weed/moss stump, blackberry & ivy removal. 24yrs exp. WCB.

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

TAX 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.

JOURNEYMAN- 30 yrs exp.

Decks, fences, stairs, interesting projects. Call Frank, (250)477-3315.

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

CLEANING SERVICES ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING. Excellent refs & attention to detail. Keri (250)658-2520.

MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estate organizing, events, parties, office cleaning. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.

CONTRACTORS BATHROOM REMODELING. “Gemini Baths” Plumb, Elec.

Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302.

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

SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning.

Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, Efficient. (250)508-1018

DRAFTING & DESIGN

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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.

BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience.

Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055.

Petrucci’s Drywall.

MUD on the RUN. Small drywall repairs, textures & renovations. Ross, (250)812-4879.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193.

QUALITY Electric. Expert: new homes &renos. No job too sm#22779.

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

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

DECKS/FENCES, licensed & insured. Call Fred (250)5145280. thelangfordman.com QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920.

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery.

References available.

250-475-1462.

GARDENING

250-216-9476

From the Ground Up

Custom Landscapes Home Renovations Garden Clean-ups Accepting New Clients

10% OFF. Aerate, Rototill, Mowing, Hedge / Shrub trimming, clean-up. 250-479-6495 J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance.

Master gardeners.

John or Louise (250)891-8677 ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualified, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com

(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca

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AURICLE LAWNS- Spring clean up lawns, garden, hedge pruning, rototill. 250-882-3129

250-889-5794.

DIAMOND DAVE Gutter Cleaning. Thorough Job at a Fair Price! Repairs, gutter guard, power/window washing, roof de-moss.

Free no obligation estimates.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all.

Call 250-361-6164.

217-9580 ENIGMA PAINTING Renos, commercial, residential Professional Friendly Service.

Peacock Painting

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

DPM SERVICES, lawn & garden, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 FREE MULCH on all Landscaping we install for you. Visit our Nursery and pick your plants! Call 250-391-9366.

GARDEN DESIGN or redesign You install or we do, Huge Discount at our Nursery.

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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, May 25, 2012

This Weekend’s

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

1601-751 Fairfield, $509,999 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd May Liu 250 477-7291

pg. 17

443 Kipling, $709,000 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588

pg. 15

404-104 Dallas Rd, $419,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-213-3980

pg. 17

5-710 Linden

OPENHOUSES Find more details on the Open Houses below in the 2112 Pentland, $950,000

13-1182 Colville, $424,900

4953 Highgate Rd, $1,079,000

110-1505 Church Ave, $227,900

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Eli Mavrikos 250 896-3859

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Lu Ann Fraser, 250-384-8124

Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

pg. 41

8993 Marshall, $799,900

203-1400 Newport, $179,500

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Morgan Baker, 250-361-6520

pg. 25

C-353 Linden, $369,900

302-1270 Beach Dr., $437,500

Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033

Saturday 1-3 Boorman’s Real Estate Michael Boorman 250-595-1535

pg. 15

3093 Washington, $729,000

2184 Windsor Rd, $652,900

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033

Saturday 10-12 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003

pg. 15

Sunday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291 pg. 15 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124 pg. 6

Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Bruce Gibson 250 385-2033

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Jonesco Real Estate Wayne Garner 250 881-8111 pg. 10

401-1040 Southgate $334,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Tracy Fozzard 250 744-3301

pg. 34

204-137 Bushby, $339,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

203-1061 Fort St, $219,000 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Patricia Parkins, 250-385-2033

pg. 14

pg. 12

pg. 5

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Peter Crichton, 250-889-4000

pg. 15

pg. 15

pg. 11

pg. 18

pg. 14

pg. 3

pg. 9

pg. 6

pg. 36

pg. 1

pg. 6

2008 Frederick Norris Pl, $719,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301

pg. 34

pg. 18

pg. 36

402-288 Eltham, $419,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250 360-6106

pg. 19

516 Comerford, $539,900 pg. 20

pg. 19

pg. 18

44 Demos, $405,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800

pg. 19

pg. 19

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Brett Jones, 250-385-2033

pg. 18

pg. 22

203-5350 Sayward Hill, $649,000 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291

pg. 8

pg. 2

1073 Oliver, $814,000 pg. 7

Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033

485 Constance Ave, $699,900 pg. 3

Sunday 11-1 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893

pg. 34

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Stuart Price, 250-479-3333

Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910

pg. 21

pg. 43

pg. 20

Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033

pg. 5

pg. 22

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124

pg. 6

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317

526 Carnation Pl, $249,900 Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893 Sunday 2:30-4:30 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bruce Hatter, 250-744-3301

pg. 5461708

7161 West Saanich Rd, $389,900 pg. 22

Thursday-Monday 3-5 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

778 Patrick, $769,900

Sunday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100

Sunday 1:30-3:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Morley Bryant, 250-477-5353

pg. 12

pg. 22

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Bruce McCulloch, 250-479-3333

pg. 24

311-10461 Resthaven, $389,000 pg. 21

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rene Blais 250 655-0608

pg. 19

3437 Maplewood, $529,900

4030/4040 Borden St, $239,900

Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967

pg. 3

pg. 23

2052 Piercy Ave, $459,900

pg. 43

309-1618 North Dairy, $354,000

pg. 23

pg. 14

774 Patrick, $759,000 Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Eamon Coll 250 479-3333

pg. 23

4058 Willowbrook, $519,900 pg. 22

pg. 12 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

pg. 34

Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893

3675 Ophir St, $480,000 Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Mike Lock, 250-384-8124

68 Regina, $399,900

4823 Prospect Lake Rd, $1,165,000

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-384-7663

302-976 Inverness, $289,000

3236 Cedar Hill

pg. 23

5709 Wallace pg. 14

217-3277 Quadra St, $229,900

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Eamon Coll 250 479-3333

pg. 37

3795 Burnside, $614,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

pg. 35

pg. 36

4017 South Valley, $724,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dean Innes 250 477-5353

pg. 5

pg. 41

618 Baxter, $499,900 Saturday 1-3 Victoria Classic Realty Shaun Lees 250 386-1997

Tuesday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Karen Jensen, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

2879 Inez, $579,000 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

1170 Sunnygrove, $749,000

217-1680 Poplar Ave, $239,900

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Marsha Crawford 250 889-8200

1-733 Sea Terr, $455,900

pg. 15

754 Humboldt, $198,900

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301

101-1110 Willow St, $419,900

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance David Rusen, 250-386-8875

303 Bessborough Saturday 11-1 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Donna Gabel, 250-477-5353

Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242

1646 Longacre Dr, $585,000

820 Kincaid Pl., $618,500

pg. 14

pg. 36

304-4535 Viewmont, $234,900

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Robert Nemish, 250-744-3301 pg. 19

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ross Casey 250 384-8124

2348 Manhattan, $744,800

852 Caroline, $542,500

pg. 12

27 Cahilty Lane, $469,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mike McCulloch, 250-384-7663

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chris Markham 250 477-1100

5202-2829 Arbutus, $509,000

22-1525 Coopers Rd, $115,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Kent Deans, 250-686-4141

pg. 21

27-4525 Wilkinson, $414,000

1219 Pearce, $574,900

4039 Hopesmore, $769,000

599 St Patrick, $919,900

Daily Noon-5 exc Fridays Concert Properties 250 383-3722

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Tracy Fozzard 250 744-3301

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Kent Deans, 250-686-4141

pg. 20

941 Eagle Rock, $567,890

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Jim Russell 250 592-4422

205-848 Esquimalt, $184,900

pg. 14

1654 Hollywood, $895,000 Sunday 1:00-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800

pg. 14

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301 pg. 19

pg. 22

304-1505 Church Rd, $205,000

743 Chesterlea, $550,000

2527 Nottingham, $969,000 Friday 10-12 Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 480-3000

Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Jinwoo Jeong, 250-885-5114

pg. 41

Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

pg. 44

8-5156 Cordova Bay, $399,000

2388 Alpine Cres, $609,000

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

Saturday 12:30-2 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal 250 386-8181

pg. 14

1408 Ireland Crt, $679,000 pg. 10

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Jim Parsons, 250-386-8875

934 Craigflower, $399,000

pg. 6

1450 Westall Ave, $555,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Evelyn Brust, 250-889-0510

Sunday 1:30-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rob Vandoremalen, 250-477-5353

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124

111-909 Pembroke, $219,900 Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

pg. 41

705 Luscombe, $416,500 pg. 18

210-2757 Quadra St Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Bruce McCulloch, 250-479-3333

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory 250 744-3301

205-1083 Tillicum pg. 18

pg. 21

4379 Elnido, $658,500

1370 Craigflower

23-1525 Coopers Rd, $89,900 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Kent Deans, 250-686-4141

301-380 Waterfront, $529,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353

733A Humboldt Daily noon - 5 pm (exc Fri) Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 480-3000

pg. 17

2323 Evelyn, $658,800 Saturday 1-4 Sutton West Coast Mikko Ikonen 250 479-3333

14-60 Dallas Rd., $584,000 Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

1323 McNair, $499,999 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Gunnar Stephenson, 250-884-0933

pg. 8

3-828 Rupert Terrace

2968 Cedar Hill, $399,900

pg. 20

808 Hutchinson Ave, $589,900

402-103 Gorge Rd E, $539,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814

103-3610 Richmond, $394,900

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124

1023 Decosta Place, $719,000

pg. 14

301-1715 Richmond Ave, $249,000

Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

304-1121 Oscar St, 369,900

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

Daily noon - 5 pm (exc Fri) Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 480-3000

Sunday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Claire Yoo, 250-477-1100

401-1146 View St. Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Karen Scott, 250 744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100

733A Humboldt

706-160 Wilson, $450,000 Saturday 12-2 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911

Sunday 12-2 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033

1536 Winchester, $709,000

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Maggie Thompson, 250-889-5955

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

6-1246 Fairfield, $335,000 pg. 8

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Geoff Field 250 477-7291

1366 Craigflower

2353 Windsor, $799,000

1901 Davie Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Jim McCaw Fair Realty 250 888 7088

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Camela Slack, 250-661-4088

pg. 8

pg. 6

3-5187 Cordova Bay, $609,000

1147 Jolivet Cres, $825,000

Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100

14-909 Admirals, $374,900 pg. 14

pg. 20

306-520 Foster, $239,000

2213 Windsor, $869,000

210-1061 Fort, $189,900 pg. 15

pg. 18

pg. 32

670 Linkleas, $1,499,000

1050 Pentrelew, $698,000 Saturday 12:30-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124

pg. 18

2625 Orchard Ave, $734,900

405-1035 Southgate pg. 6

edition of

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301

2-1020 Queens, $299,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124

May 24-30

1733 Texada, $1,350,000

3166 Somerset, $517,900

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Garreth Jones, 250-744-3301

Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com

Published Every Thursday

pg. 25

10917 Boas Rd pg. 9

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dean Innes 250 477-5353

pg. 37

A28 • www.saanichnews.com

Friday, May 25, 2012 - SAANICH

This Weekend’s

The Great Quidam™ Character Hunt

OPENHOUSES

Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com

Published Every Thursday

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the

TARGET

May 24-30

edition of

10935 Marti Lane, $1,395,000

7109 E Saanich Rd, $575,000

3250 Walfred Pl, $454,000

2140 Players Dr, $699,900

3084 Langford Lake Rd, $437,900

2664 Pinnacle, $409,900

Saturday 1-3 MacDonald Realty Ltd Leslee Farrell 250 388-5882

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Sue Daniels-Ferrie, 250-384-8124

Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Adam Hales, 250-391-1893

Sunday 2-4 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250-744-7136

Sunday 11-1 Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Don St. Germain, 250-744-7136

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal 250 386-8181

593 Latoria, $295,000

1043 Whitney, $384,900-$464,900

3888C Duke, $699,000

pg. 30

301-6880 Wallace, $560,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

pg. 10

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Gordon Lee 250-385-2033

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 25

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty David Stevens, 250 477-5353 PG. 473266

pg. 25

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frances Wade, 250-656-0131

pg. 32

pg. 25

10314 Gabriola Pl Saturday 2:30-4 & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shelna Atkinson, 250-384-8124

pg. 28

103 Valiant, $504,900 Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250 380-6683

662 Goldstream Ave., $254,900

619 Glacier Ridge, $445,000

pg. 11

pg. 28

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317

507 Outlook Pl, $759,000 Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Jim Fields, 250-384-8124

Sunday 12-2 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Jordan Thome 250 477-5353

pg. 5

Sunday 1:30-3:30 Pemberton Holmes Cheryl Ashby, 250-478-9141

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Hale, 250-812-7277

Saturday & Sunday 1-2:30 Re/Max Camosun Don Burnham, 250-516-1510

970 Haslam, $509,900

513 Caleb Pike Rd, $635,000 pg. 28

608 Fairway Ave, $281,900 Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jennifer Scheck, 250-477-1100

Tues to Fri 1-3 & Sat & Sun 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Pat Guiney 250 391-6400

pg. 25

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301

304-611 Brookside, $189,000

2280 Aldeane, $549,900

pg. 5

Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 South Island Realty Peggy O’Connor, 250-213-2492

pg. 8

pg. 28

pg. 27

pg. 33

549 Delora Dr, $579,000

2324 Hoylake Cres, $404,000

686 Hoylake, $399,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Hans Hegen, 250-858-0424

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910

pg. 26

pg. 28

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Tammi Dimock 250 642-6361 pg. 26

pg. 29

10953 West Coast, $599,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-999-3683

pg. 34

pg. 28

7053 Maple Park, $409,000 pg. 26

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250 744-3301

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Daniela Novosadova 250 727-8567

pg. 28

pg. 41

123-945 Bear Mountain, $510,000

Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893 Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445

pg. 32

4109 Bridlewood, $594,500

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333

3019 Dornier, $259,900

Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250 380-6683

Sunday 12-1:30 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gregg Mah 250 384-8124

6469 Golledge, $389,900

1094 Jenkins Ave, $399,900

3050 Leroy Pl, $469,900 pg. 26

2710A Phillips, $585,000 pg. 12

973 Tayberry, $409,900

579 Tena

Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Diego Lauricella, 250-479-3333

pg. 10

pg. 28

4227 Wilkinson, $449,900

201-2829 Peatt Rd, $224,900

pg. 35 Daily 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 26

2850 Aldwynd pg. 34

pg. 35

1351 Le Burel, $429,900 Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns 250-478-0808

pg. 5

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Bill Carnegie 250 474-6003

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333

419-866 Goldstream, $279,000

608 Fairway Ave, $264,900 Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jennifer Scheck, 250-477-1100

pg. 27

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Camela Slack, 250-661-4088

Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl 250-391-8484

3072 Mallard, $599,000 Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 30

2455 Prospector, $679,000

101-908 Brock Ave, $279,000

6471 Bella Vista, $849,000 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Donna Gabel, 250-477-5353

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jim Bailey, 250-592-4422

pg. 28

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Adrien Bachand, 250-384-8124

pg. 44

335 Chapel Heights, $925,000 pg. 33

606B Atkins, $399,900

2433 Prospector Way, $629,000

pg. 24

20-630 Brookside Rd, $545,000

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn 250-478-9600

pg. 27

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney, 250-384-8124

pg. 25

333-2245 James White Blvd Saturday 11:30-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Peter Gray, 250-744-3301

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

3463 Yorkshire Pl., $499,900

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613 Amble Pl, $499,900 5308 Rocky Pt Rd, $599,000

2126 Curteis, $549,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353

pg. 12

pg. 34

8650 Richland, $998,000

7951 Larkvale Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Ltd James Bridge 250 656-0911

pg. 25

892 Paconla, $599,000

7161 West Saanich Thursday - Monday 3-5 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626

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1077 Lisa Close, Shawnigan Lake Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Amanda Orr, 250 474-4800

pg. 10

pg. 31

2558 Selwyn Rd., $479,000 pg. 26

Saturday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800

2957 Robalee Pl, $384,900 pg. 43

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-384-7663

pg. 28

2115 Ida Ave, $549,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353

pg. 36

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For Esquimalt resident Robert Ganton, 61, chronic epilepsy rendered him unable to drive two years ago. Add in a successful battle with prostate cancer and it’s easy to see why he feels strongly about the importance of being able to spend lunchtimes with his wife, Gill.

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Except B.C. Transit doesn’t allow leashed dogs on its buses, other than guide dogs for the visually impaired or other types of assistance, or “working” dogs. Passengers may carry dogs in containers, but Ganton doesn’t have a carrier.

Told last month about the company’s rules, he took to the street to solicit signatures in support of a change in policy around dogs on buses.

“I had a couple of people say they don’t agree with the plan, or are allergic to dogs, but for the most part, everybody seems to think it’s a great idea,” he said.

Ganton has secured more than 200 signatures to date, including one from a woman who told him of Calgary’s policy. There, non-service dogs on a leash, or those in containers, may travel on buses and the light-rail transit system. Pet owners must pay full adult fare

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Robert Ganton watches a bus go by on Burnside Road. He is collecting names on a petition asking B.C. Transit to allow leashed dogs, other than service dogs, on its buses. for any dogs other than service dogs.

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