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View Royal councillor says fire hall ‘misinformation’ sheet meant to scare residents Kyle Wells News staff

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Rachelle Polsom uses a slow shutter speed to photograph blowing grass near the estuary at Goldstream Provincial Park. Goldstream Park naturalist Bre Robinson watches the photographer, who may enter the shot in a photo contest put on by the nature house.

Nature house seeks shutterbugs Charla Huber News staff

A photo is worth a thousand words and possibly a prize pack from the Goldstream Nature House.

Staff at the nature house are calling for submissions to the Goldstream Provincial Park photo contest.

Rachelle Polsom, a professional studio photographer, was at the nature house on Tuesday taking photos that she might enter into the contest.

She photographs portraits and

weddings for a living, but getting out in nature and taking artistic shots is just plain fun.

“We are looking for photos of wildlife, kids or seasonal photos,” said park naturalist Bre Robinson. “We are just asking people to bring in photos taken at the park from any point in history.”

The contest began in January and wraps up July 15. Anyone can submit great photos that have been taken in the park. All photos collected may be used on the for promotion for the park.

“This is just a fun thing to enter and we’ll put some of the winning photos up in the nature house,” Robinson said.

Prizes will be awarded to the best photos taken by an adult and a child.

The prize packs will have an assortment of souvenirs from the nature house.

Photos can be submitted in person at the Goldstream Nature House or by email at goldstream@naturehouse.ca. For more information call 250-478-9414. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

View Royal Coun. David Screech is speaking out against an information sheet being distributed to residents that he says has misinformation about the new fire hall project.

The sheet was sent out by a group critical of the town’s proposal to borrow $7.99 million to build a new fire hall, which will double as an emergency centre.

Council opted for what’s called an “Alternative Approval Process” to give the public a chance to have a say on the loan. The process requires residents who don’t agree with the borrowing plan to submit a form to the town.

If 10 per cent of registered voters, 770 people, sign the forms, the city must either hold a referendum or drop the plan.

The two-page information sheet being distributed to homes in View Coun. David Screech Royal has a number of inaccuracies, claim Screech.

The town’s director of finance Jeannie Beauchamp also says there are problems with the information being presented.

The math is the main issue. The letter claims that taxes are going to go up 12 per cent every year for the next 20 years, in order to payback the loan needed to build the fire hall.

“That’s just ridiculous,” said Screech. “That’s really the single thing that made me the most angry, because it’s really designed to illicit fear rather than a rational discussion.”

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Situation critical Solutions to family physician shortage begin with collaboration Erin McCracken News staff

A shortage of family doctors in the Capital Region has left thousands of people without consistent medical care and doctors struggling to meet demand – a problem that will soon worsen as many physicians approach retirement age.

“It’s absolutely a crisis,” said Dr. Mark Sherman, one of five family doctors at the Victoria Community Health Cooperative, where physician recruitment efforts are ongoing.

Fewer doctors are left to shoulder the burden of more complex health issues that come with Greater Victoria’s aging population.

“Patient care is appalling,” said Dr. Cara Ewert with Herald Street Health. “It’s all just a little bit overwhelming.”

There are 13 available positions for permanent, part-time and substitute, or locum, family physicians in the Capital Region listed on the Vancouver Island Health Authority’s website.

But the vacancy rate from Sooke to Sidney is likely higher, doctors say, and those numbers are expected to climb in the next five to 10 years, as many physicians look to retire. On average, family physicians in the Capital Region are in their late 50s.

“Doctors here are older than just about anywhere in B.C. It’s just reflective of the general demographics here,” said Andrew Hume, executive director of the South Island Division of Family Practice, one of 31 community based and provincially funded groups of family doctors in B.C. And with few replacement physicians on the horizon – the reasons range from lower remuneration to new doctors preferring to specialize – many family physicians in the region are postponing retirement, some for as long as five years.

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Dr. Kathy Dabrus, who sits on the Victoria Division of Family Practice’s board of directors.

“We generally say that physicians should plan one year to recruit,” said Brenda Warren, VIHA manager of physician recruitment.

“Some of them, it takes a couple of years to fill (a position).”

But solutions may be on the horizon.

Hundreds of doctors in the region are finding their collective voice through the Divisions of Family Practice, which work in co-operation with health authorities, the General Practice Services Committee and the Ministry of Health Services.

Together, physicians, at the grassroots level, are taking steps to map out strategies to address issues such as recruitment and retention.

“As family doctors dealing oneon-one with individual patients, we really felt we were in a unique role to advocate on the ground,

right at the grassroots level,” said Dr. Kathy Dabrus, who sits on the Victoria Division of Family Practice’s board of directors. “There hasn’t been a voice previously.”

The Victoria division, which started last November, now has 187 members.

To better understand physician demographics, divisions will survey members this summer.

South Island members plan to come together in September to develop strategies, based on survey results. A recruitment working group will likely emerge from that process, Hume said.

The South Island division started in October 2010, and now has 150 family physician members on the West Shore and the Saanich Peninsula.

Collaboration among physicians, the divisions, B.C.’s Ministry of Health and the health author-

weekend ity, among other stakeholders, is imperative to address the shortage, Hume said.

“It’s a whole community approach, so part of our strategy has to be, ‘how are we going to work with municipal governments and community based agencies, and other health providers, health authorities, the ministry, to identify resources?’”

Municipalities such as Esquimalt, where there is one family practice but enough work for two or three, are looking to be part of the solution.

The township is taking steps to develop a physician recruitment strategy, in co-operation with VIHA and in consultation with Esquimalt-based family doctors.

“Esquimalt is an expensive place to move into (and buy a house), and also business and commercial taxes are higher,” said Mayor Barb Desjardins.

Zoning or tax policy changes, advertising and the development of an information package to introduce doctors to Esquimalt services could be part of the township’s recruitment strategy, said Bill Brown, Esquimalt director of development services.

“Hopefully our municipality will be a leader in developing protocols in policies for physician recruitment,” he said.

In an example of teamwork in action, the South Island division is spearheading a working group of stakeholders on the Peninsula to develop a comprehensive multipractice primary health-care centre.

“That’s the kind of thing where a municipal government can play a very active role in terms of assisting with the provision of facilities or possibly land, zoning, bylaws, to make it more attractive (for doctors) and support that kind of development in their community,” Hume said.

Collaborative, long-term solutions can’t happen soon enough for doctors facing an imminent tidal wave of patients orphaned by retiring physicians.

“We need new doctors or practising doctors to move to Victoria to set up or join a practice,” Sherman said. emccracken@vicnews.com

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I hear there is something special about this weekend? Something to do with confederation and whatnot?

I’m kidding.

It’s Canada Day, most of us get Monday off, it’s time to watch some Kyle fireworks, eat Wells some barbeque and celebrate living in one heck of a great country.

For folks on the West Shore that means one thing, heading out to Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site for their annual celebration.

There will be live music, fun filled activities for adults and children alike and Canada Day’s “biggest birthday cake.”

Around noon the fort will host a 21-gun salute to honour the nation, before honouring retired Colonel Art Sherwin. Now in his late 80s, Sherwin served at the fort during the Second World War. He will be there to take part in the celebration, meet people and chat.

Admission to the festivities is free, as is a piece of the cake. So you can’t lose.

Of course if you’re aching for the fireworks you’ll want to head downtown to the Inner Harbour.

The sparkly explosions are scheduled to start at 11:20 p.m. on July 1, but leading up to it will be live music, food venders and activies on the Legislature lawn.

To get there from the West Shore take the No. 50 bus to save yourself the hassle of parking.

So Happy Canada Day to all. Have fun out there.

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B.C. teacher’s contract brings relief, frustration Greater Victoria union leader opposes deal

Teachers sue government for bargaining rights

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While some Greater Victoria board of education trustees are breathing a sigh of relief over the tentative collective agreement reached between B.C. teachers and the province on Tuesday, others, such as the president of the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association, are speaking out against the deal.

Despite a recommendation of acceptance from the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation, GVTA president Tara Ehrcke isn’t voting in support the agreement with the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association. “I think (the BCTF) was concerned that the government was planning on legislating the concessions they had on the table and it was nervousness of that impending legislation that probably led to the agreement,�

Ehrcke said, noting her decision to vote contrary to the BCTF doesn’t reflect a broader decision made by members of the GVTA. “This agreement doesn’t solve any of the issues, certainly the issues around classroom conditions and reasonable wage increases.�

During the last contract negotiations in 2005, the GVTA did not make a vote recommendation to its members. The outcome of the teachers’ vote on the deal is expected by next Wednesday (July 4).

BCPSEA chair Melanie Joy said the tentative agreement standardizes provincial language for the number of leaves and establishes a process for determining local and provincial issues.

Acceptance of the agreement will allow schools to resume classes next fall with teachers resuming extra-curricular activities and meetings with school administration.

Saanich and Sooke teachers’ association presidents, while unwilling to divulge their personal plans during the vote, con-

The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation and the province have come to a tentative negotiated agreement, but their battle over bargaining is far from finished.

This December 3 to 5, the two sides will meet in court as the union once again seeks the right to bargain class size and composition, as well as services for students with special needs – a case teachers already won in April 2011.

Before a year of failed contract negotiations between the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation and the Liberal government began, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled that the 2001 removal of class size and composition legislation unconstitutional.

The province was given one year to act on the charter violation. Amidst teacher job action in March, the Ministry of Education pushed through Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act, which reinstated legislation found unconstitutional in Supreme Court.

On June 18, the BCTF launched a civil case against the province, this time requesting damages for the loss suffered by teachers as a result of the elimination of a freely bargained collective agreement provisions. veyed a sense of relief over the tentative agreement. “It caught me a bit off guard,� said Sean Hayes, president of the Saanich Teachers’ Association. “I think it caught a lot of us off guard. By any indication, things weren’t going too well. The fact that we have something to vote on is a good thing.�

Helming the Sooke Teachers’ Association, Patrick Henry is welcoming the tentative agreement as a potential break in the battle between both sides – one mired media coverage of the province’s net zero wage mandate and BCTF salary and benefit requests, he said. “It’s a bitter sweet thing,�

Henry said. “No one wants to prolong this any longer anyway.�

Greater Victoria Board of Education chairperson Peg Orcherton is similarly relieved over what she sees as a very positive sign for the relationship between teachers and the province. “It was a surprise – a happy surprise,� she said. “I’m hoping this opportunity will give everyone a chance to step back from the brink and collect their breath and their thoughts.�

Orcherton is hopeful more progress will be made through the fall, including more definition of the split between provincial

versus local bargaining issues.

Michael McEvoy, president of the B.C. School Trustees’ Association called the tentative agreement a small step in the right direction. “Over the last number of months, it’s been very, very difficult and we’re just very pleased that the parties have resolved and worked so hard to reach a resolution,� McEvoy said. “From all parties, from the perspective of teachers, government and trustees, there are a lot of issues that are off the table and not a part of the resolution here, but that’s a part of collective bargaining. You don’t get everything that you want.�

Less than 24 hours following the announcement of the tentative agreement, the BCTF issued notice of a civil claim in B.C. Supreme Court against the province.

The civil claim, the second made by the union in the last 10 days, is formed on the basis that Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act unconstitutionally infringed teachers’ Charter-protected right to free collective bargaining and asserts that government’s directions to BCPSEA resulted in bad faith bargaining.

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ElectroRecycle adds to its recycle list Charla Huber News staff

If your looking to free up some room in your house, bring your dusty old treadmill to the Salvation Army Thrift Store in View Royal.

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TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held at Town of View Royal Town Hall, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, B.C. at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 for the purpose of hearing representations concerning the following proposed amendment: Bylaw No. 816, 2012 proposes to amend Land Use Bylaw 1990, No. 35, as follows: 1.Section 41 of Part 6 of said Bylaw No. 35 is hereby amended by adding the following phrase to the list of zoning designations and abbreviations: “Local Institutional: P-9” 2.Subsection 43(2) of Part 6 of said Bylaw No. 35 is hereby amended by adding the following Zone Table immediately after the “Utility Corridor: P-8” Zone Table: Local Institutional: P-9 Permitted Uses • Assembly Use • Civic Use • Child Care facility • Church • Community care facility • Family Resource Centre • Public Hospital • Residential Single Family, as an accessory use to a principal use only • School (private or public) Siting of Buildings and Structures Front Yard minimum of 7.5 m Rear Yard minimum of 7.5 m Side Yard minimum of 1.5 m; provided that the sum of the two side yards not be less than 4.5 m Side Yard Flanking minimum of 3.0 m Size of Buildings and Structures Height maximum of Lot Coverage maximum of

9.0 m and 3 storeys 40%

Lot Size Lot Area minimum of 700 m2 Lot Width minimum of 16 m 3.Section 48(2)(c) of Part 7 of Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35 is hereby amended by adding “Local Institutional: P-9” to the list of Zones within “Sign Zone “5””.

Bylaw No. 835, 2012 proposes to amend Land Use Bylaw 1990, No. 35, as follows: 1.Schedule “1” Zoning Map referred to in Section 42 of Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, is amended by amending the zoning and zoning boundaries for lands legally described as LOT 1, DISTRICT 21, PLAN VIP45466 which is currently zoned P-1 (Community Institutional) such that the zoning for the aforementioned property is established as follows: a)The lands as shown outlined and labelled “SUBJECT PROPERTY” on the sketch plan of 40 High St attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw as Schedule ‘1’ is zoned Local Institutional: P-9.

2.Schedule “1” Zoning Map referred to in Section 42 of Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, is amended by amending the zoning and zoning boundaries for lands legally described as LOT 1, DISTRICT 21, PLAN VIP45466 which is currently zoned P-1 (Community Institutional) such that the zoning for the aforementioned property is established as follows: b)The lands as shown outlined and labelled “SUBJECT PROPERTY” on the sketch plan of 287 Pallisier Ave attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw as Schedule ‘2’ is zoned Local Institutional: P-9.

TAKE NOTICE that more detailed information concerning the subject bylaw and any other reports, studies or other documents that may be considered by Council can be obtained at the Town of View Royal Municipal Office, Development Services Department, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, B.C. (Telephone: 250-479-6800) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, from June 22, 2012 to July 3, 2011.

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative or by written submission on all matters contained therein at the above-noted time and place. If you are unable to attend the Hearing, written comments may be mailed, facsimiled, emailed or hand delivered to the Town of View Royal by no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday July 3, 2012.

Mail: Development Services Department, Town of View Royal, 45 View Royal Ave, Victoria, BC. V9B 1A6 Facsimile: 250-727-9551 Email: info@viewroyal.ca Please note that Council may not receive further submissions concerning the subject Bylaw after the Public Hearing has concluded.

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Incumbents re-elected to Peninsula Co-op board More than 3,500 people cast ballots in last week’s elecJune 20, 2012 tion for Peninsula *Cathy McIntyre 2,524 Co-op’s board of *Cathie Ounsted 2,484 directors. *Ron Gaudet 2,397 All four incum*Mike Fecteau 2,196 bents plus Roger Roger Hart 1,441 Hart were endorsed Jack Thornburgh 949

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Colwood takes aim at priorities Report lays out immediate goals for city to focus on

ate some stability for staff,� Martin said, “so they understood that council is all on the same page.�

The idea is to bring the strategies in front of council to review quarterly, to make sure they are Kyle Wells living up to the priorities and to give the public a News staff chance to weigh in on council’s direction. “It creates accountability from a council standColwood city council and staff have released a point to the general public,� Martin said. “We’re report identifying their strategic priorities for the hoping that the public will hold us accountable to rest of 2012 and beyond. making sure we actually follow through in getting Over four months, city councillors and senior this work done.� staff, with the assistance of a facilitator, brainMartin admits the list is a compromise but that’s stormed their top goals for the city. not a bad thing.

A list of 150 priorities was The chosen priorities are not whittled down to a top 11. his top five, nor are they the exact “We’re hoping that Within that, they made a top ones chosen by any other counfive list of primary focuses for the public cilor. But, as each councilor ran the city. on different platforms, and as each will hold us The report calls them “Now� has their own vision and opinions, priorities: protecting Lagoon accountable the report will help focus counRoad bridge and foreshore, to making sure cil while incorporating everyone’s developing an economic strattwo cents. egy, improving city communica- we actually “We have to be thinking about tions, reviewing the city’s staff follow through the entire city, and not just about levels and organization and what our personal interests are,� addressing sewage treatment in getting this work done.�

Martin said. “This is us being options. open with each other and being – Coun. Rob Martin The next six priorities are seen really receptive to other people’s as developing a transportation points of view.� plan, updating the land-use bylaw, coming up with Mayor Carol Hamilton sees the report as a posian urban forest strategy, writing a new subdivision tive step and said she is looking forward to seeing and development bylaw, establishing a social plan the city move ahead on those goals, however long and deciding on a capital asset replacement plan. they take to accomplish.

Councillor and strategic and financial planning “If we can keep the train on the tracks, as they committee chair Rob Martin said developing the say, than we’ve got lots of time to keep it moving report has been a way for council and staff to bring forward,� Hamilton said. together everyone’s various opinions and intenA sign with the top five priorities on it will be tions, and turn them into some concrete guide- made and hung on the council chamber’s wall as lines for council. a reminder to both the public and council on what “The idea was that we were to create some com- direction they should be heading. mon focus for the entire council and hopefully crekwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Among the next steps that need to be taken include selecting educational programs for each school, involving key staff, and finalizing finalizing arrangements with Langford and Colwood about potential enhancements to the schools.

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View Royal homeowners present petition to council Kyle Wells News staff

View Royal residents living on Esquimalt Lagoon approached town council on Monday with a petition signed by 145 waterfront property owners.

The newly formed Waterfront Association of View Royal is concerned over riparian rights, dock regulations and communication from the city.

“We do not support or recognize any special rights by the Town of View Royal to restrict or define the use below the natural boundary of the sea,” founder Dawn McCooey said, describing the petition. “When it restricts private enjoyment of the waterfront ... it’s getting a little ridiculous.”

The issue initially came up as View Royal set

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out to develop a position on dock guidelines for recommendation to the Department of National Defense, which regulates the lagoon. DND is beginning the process of addressing non-compling docks and getting property owners to bring them up to regulation.

The focus of the association has developed from there.

“It’s beyond docks. We’re really talking more about the bigger issues of raparian rights,” McCooey said.

Mark Sager, a lawyer and the former mayor of West Vancouver, presented the petition to council.

Sager’s brother who owns waterfront property in View Royal. Council received the petition without discussion.

“We’re looking at the fairness of these kinds of restrictions on waterfront property owners, the same rules do not apply to other properties,” McCooey said.

Communication is the other issue. McCooey and the others want the town to be better at getting information to waterfront property owners, with more notice for open houses and faster responses from the town.

“That’s really the core of the issue,” McCooey said. “The starting point is that they need to communicate. Of course, they’re saying they have and they are and they do, but there’s 145 signatures saying they don’t think that’s the case.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Esquimalt to stay policed by VicPD Esquimalt will continue to be policed by the Victoria Police Department.

Justice Minister Shirley Bond’s decision, announced Wednesday, effectively kills the township’s request last June to switch from Victoria police to the RCMP. “We’re very disappointed,” said Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins, who chairs the Esquimalt Policing and Law Enforcement Advisory Panel, which made the request to change policing providers.

“They have completely ignored the panel process, the process that they put in place originally.

It’s an insult to the panel. Amalgamation is not the decision of the panel.”

But Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin, who serves as the Victoria Police Board chair, is elated. “We’ve been delivered some certainty. We’ve been delivered a blueprint for the future, how we can improve the services of an amalgamated force for all the citizens,” he said.

Though Esquimalt will continue to be policed by Victoria officers, the province has ordered several changes at the police board level. emccracken@vicnews.com

View Royal fire hall ‘misinformation’ angers councillor Continued from Page A1

In reality, the worst case scenario is that property taxes will go up 12 per cent once, or broken up over two years, and then stay at that level.

The letter also extrapolates how much homeowners will pay, suggesting that if a homeowner’s property taxes in 2012 were $2,000 than a 12 per cent increase will equal a $240 increase, amounting to a total of $4,800 over 20 years.

For one thing, that formula contradicts the pamphlet’s original claim of a 12 per cent increase per year for 20 years.

Beyond that, it’s simply not true said Screech.

Even if taxes do go up 12 per cent, the increase will only apply to the municipal portion of property taxes and not the entire tax bill (which includes levies for the regional district, school board and library system).

Also, the real costs will depend on the interest rate and borrowing term that the town agrees to at the time of the loan, which can’t be confirmed at this point. Early estimates suggest the rate will be around 4.5 per cent over 20 years.

“Again, it’s just slapped together to elicit a reaction,” Screech said.

In Screech’s opinion, distributing this letter actually breaks the law. He said legislation states that, during a counter-petition process, nobody must knowingly distribute false information.

“They are giving out misinformation,” Screech said. “To me that’s just insane. It should be nonbiased, factual information that they’re handing out.”

Another problem Screech has is the anonymity of the fact sheet. There are no names on it, no contact information and no way to identify who has sent it out.

Screech encourages residents to contact city councillors or town hall staff if they have questions over any aspect of the loan or the APP process.

For more information, email finance@viewroyal.ca or call 250-479-6800.

“What really matters to me is that people make the decision based on fact, not on something fictional that’s designed to get a reaction,” Screech said.

The deadline to return counter-petition forms is Wednesday, July 11. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held at Town of View Royal Town Hall, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, B.C. at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 for the purpose of hearing representations concerning the following proposed amendment: Bylaw No. 834, 2012 proposes to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw 2011, No. 811, as follows: 1.Schedule “L” Land Use Designations of the View Royal Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011 is amended by amending the Land Use and Land Use Boundaries for lands shown as “PARK” within lands legally described as SECTION 117, DISTRICT 21, PLAN VIP63292 which is currently designated Single Detached R-A, such that the land use designation for the aforementioned property is established as follows: a)The lands as shown outlined and labelled “PARK” on the sketch plan attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw as Schedule “1” is designated P (Parks, Open Space and Recreation).

2.Schedule “L” Land Use Designations of the View Royal Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011 is amended by amending the Land Use and Land Use Boundaries for lands shown as “PARK” within lands legally described as LOT B, DISTRICT 57, PLAN EPP17146 which is currently designated R (Residential) such that the land use designation for the aforementioned property is established as follows: a)The lands as shown outlined and labelled “PARK” on the sketch plan attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw as Schedule “2” is designated P (Parks, Open Space and Recreation).

3.Schedule “L” Land Use Designations of the View Royal Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011 is amended by amending the Land Use and Land Use Boundaries for lands shown as “PARK” within lands legally described as SECTION 98, DISTRICT 21, PLAN VIP29626 which is currently designated NMU (Neighbourhood MixedUse), such that the land use designation for the aforementioned property is established as follows: a)The lands as shown outlined and labelled “PARK” on the sketch plan attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw as Schedule “3” is designated P (Parks, Open Space and Recreation).

4.Schedule “L” Land Use Designations of the View Royal Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011 is amended by amending the Land Use and Land Use Boundaries for lands shown as “PARK” within lands legally described as Lot 1, Section 10, District 24, VIP27704 and other parcels without identified 5.legal plans (PIDs 009-841-440, 009-841555 and 009-841-512) which are currently designated RU (Rural), such that the land use designation for the aforementioned properties is established as follows: a)The lands as shown outlined and labelled “PARK” on the sketch plan attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw as Schedule “4” is designated P (Parks, Open Space and Recreation).

Bylaw No. 833, 2012 proposes to amend Land Use Bylaw 1990, No. 35, as follows: 1.Schedule “1” Zoning Map referred to in Section 42 of Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, is amended by amending the zoning and zoning boundaries for lands shown as “PARK” within lands legally described as SECTION 28, DISTRICT 21, PLAN VIP46109 and SECTION 24, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN VIP47028 which is currently zoned One Family Residential: R-1A and One Family Residential (Large Lot): R-1, such that the zoning for the aforementioned property is established as follows: b)The lands as shown outlined and labelled “PARK” on the sketch plan attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw as Schedule ‘1’ is zoned Park and Recreation: P-3.

2.Schedule “1” Zoning Map referred to in Section 42 of Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, is amended by amending the zoning and zoning boundaries for lands shown as “PARK” within lands legally described as SECTION 117, DISTRICT 21, PLAN VIP63292 which is currently zoned One Family Residential: R-1A, such that the zoning for the aforementioned property is established as follows: a)The lands as shown outlined and labelled “PARK” on the sketch plan attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw as Schedule ‘2’ is zoned Park and Recreation: P-3.

3.Schedule “1” Zoning Map referred to in Section 42 of Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, is amended by amending the zoning and zoning boundaries for lands shown as “PARK” within lands legally described as LOT B, DISTRICT 57, PLAN EPP17146, which is currently zoned One Family

Residential: R-1A, such that the zoning for the aforementioned property is established as follows: a)The lands as shown outlined and labelled “PARK” on the sketch plan attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw as Schedule ‘3’ is zoned Park and Recreation: P-3.

4.Schedule “1” Zoning Map referred to in Section 42 of Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, is amended by amending the zoning and zoning boundaries for lands shown as “PARK” within lands legally described as SECTION 3, DISTRICT 21, PLAN VIP35238, which is currently zoned One Family Residential: R-1A, such that the zoning for the aforementioned property is established as follows: a)The lands as shown outlined and labelled “PARK” on the sketch plan attached here to and forming part of this Bylaw as Schedule ‘4’ is zoned Park and Recreation: P-3.

TAKE NOTICE that more detailed information concerning the subject bylaw and any other reports, studies or other documents that may be considered by Council can be obtained at the Town of View Royal Municipal Office, Development Services Department, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, B.C. (Telephone: 250-479-6800) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, from June 22, 2012 to July 3, 2011.

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative or by written submission on all matters contained therein at the above-noted time and place. If you are unable to attend the Hearing, written comments may be mailed, facsimiled, emailed or hand delivered to the Town of View Royal by no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday July 3, 2012.

Mail: Development Services Department, Town of View Royal, 45 View Royal Ave, Victoria, BC. V9B 1A6 Facsimile: 250-727-9551 Email: info@viewroyal.ca Please note that Council may not receive further submissions concerning the subject Bylaw after the Public Hearing has concluded.

Dated June 21st, 2012

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War of 1812 offers lessons This weekend, Canadians from sea to sea to sea will participate in our ongoing attempt at nation building.

Canada Day celebrations are everywhere and promise to be even more prevalent this year, on the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

Like every country, ours is founded on myths. Some of Canada’s earliest heroes – Laura Secord and Issac Brock – date back to that war, which established that North America would be home to a distinctly British nation as well as an American republic.

In classrooms, Canadians learn to take pride in the defence of our homeland and how our nation was forged by our battles against a much larger army of American invaders.

And like all myths, it can be difficult to determine historic reality from the “messaging” written after the hostilities ended.

Thankfully, the bicentennial of that war has prompted both government and media to dig deeper into the history of the muddied narrative of the War of 1812.

The documentaries and reenactments will bring the lessons of this conflict to new generations who may know little about the significance of this war.

The books and newspaper features will dig up new information from the archives that will shed more light on how events actually unfolded.

But, as happens every time we really look at ourselves in the mirror, we will see things we might wish we hadn’t. For as much as our earliest settlers stood nobly against the African slave trade and raids on aboriginal lands, those early Canadians also closed off the country to the spirit of development and innovation that allowed the U.S. to blossom.

After the War of 1812, as both countries went their separate ways, we spent decades as a country that severely restricted many of the rights – such as religious freedom and democratic principles – that are cherished today. But from that tyranny of conformity emerged a character that would eventually come to be known as among the most tolerant and peaceful in the world: Canada.

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B.C. misunderstood by Harper Why does Prime Minister Stephen environmentalists.

Harper appear to dislike British So OK, what does this have to Columbia so much? do with Harper hating One would have British Columbians, you thought, given his ask? permanent residence Take a look at the in Calgary, that Harper two issues mentioned would like the West and it above. What areas of appears that he does, as the country receive long as you consider that the most benefit from Alberta is the West. the government’s legal The Harper changes to legislation? government – I say Alberta is favoured, Harper instead of followed by the other Conservative, as it prairie provinces. The Don Denton appears more and A Thousand Words changes seem to ignore more that the federal Quebec and dump on the government is rigidly run Maritimes and B.C. by one man, not by a body of duly The government wants to push elected Conservative politicians a pipeline through to service the – has been receiving more than its Alberta oil fields. share of negative publicity recently.

Now, there’s no doubt we all Take the omnibus budget bill benefit in some ways from a healthy (the 425-page Bill C-38) that passed gas and oil industry. It’s also no into legislation last week. It’s a giant doubt that Alberta’s share of the package of smaller bills that neither benefits are far larger than anyone you or your elected representatives else’s, and there appears to be really got to see or understand. less concern in Alberta about the Proper examination was impossible, environment. given the time allowed for debate What does B.C. get? A pipeline and the sheer number of changes that is contentious and could cause involved. tremendous environmental damage Some of those legislative changes if it was to burst or be damaged in are to the Fisheries Act, changes some other way. Residents of B.C. that will weaken protection of fish have and should have concerns and their habitats. Given that much about the pipeline and they need to of British Columbia’s fisheries be addressed. and habitat are in danger already, Instead we have the federal why would a government choose government attacking the groups to weaken that protection now? who are asking those questions Is it because it makes it easier for on our behalf, questions our multinational companies to pillage government reps should be asking, our waters? but aren’t.

The other issue causing The attacks on environmentalists consternation has been the attacks have been characterized as attacks by the Harper government on on American interests that want a

say in Canadian affairs. While worth a look, I think the issue of U.S. funding of Canadian environmental groups is a bit of a red herring. The Stephen Harper-supported think tank, the Fraser Institute, receives funding from American sources, too. That funding includes the Koch brothers, Americans with massive oil interests in Canada.

It seems that our PM just doesn’t understand what an environmentalist is in British Columbia, or that B.C., unlike Alberta, has a history of activism on all sides of the political spectrum.

It may be a group with international ties, but often it’s locally based. Even more often it’s a single person, the person who gives up their weekend to remove invasive species from city parks, your neighbour who helps to rehabilitate fish habitat, or the kid who paints fish symbols by storm drains. These people are our family, our friends, our neighbours and coworkers. They are British Columbians.

They are not terrorists. They are not anti-Canadian. They are British Columbians who are concerned about the health of their province, their country and all of its residents.

Harper may feel that Alberta and business take precedence. But the prime minister has to understand Canada is not a one-size-fits-all country, and that he was elected to represent all of our interests, not just his personal concerns and those of his home province.

Don Denton is photo supervisor for Black Press Greater Victoria. ddenton@vicnews.ca

‘It seems our PM doesn’t understand what an environmentalist is in B.C.’

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Optical illusion A couple walking along the causeway in the Inner Harbour appear to share a single shadow on a recent morning stroll.

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LETTERS Many good reasons for church’s assets Re: Pope having a butler raises eyebrows (Letters, June 22) Yes. The Pope has a butler.

Mr. Lamb has covered a lot of territory in his letter. There are a few key points that would benefit from some clarification.

Yes, there is a Vatican Bank, or as it’s more properly called, The Institute for Works of Religion. It was formed to provide for the safekeeping and administration of property and assets that are donated to the church. It is a not-for-profit institution and any surplus is used for religious or charitable services.

The property and artistic treasures of the Catholic Church do not belong to any individual.

They are administered by the church, but are for the benefit of all of humanity. That’s why they are not sold to pay expenses.

Yes, the Pope has a butler. This is not a reflection of his wealth, but rather of the busy life he leads as the head of a very large organization.

All churches and charitable organizations solicit donations in order to carry on operations.

It does not follow that amassing material capital is a church’s

primary aim. People have given, are giving, and will continue to give to the church because they believe it is fulfilling its stated goals.

Anastasia Pearse Saanich

Speak out strongly for your Canadian values Re: Democracy wilting in Ottawa (Our View, June 15) That was the most polite way of saying the Harper government is screwing with Canadian values I have ever read.

At the top of the list of Canadian values, I believe, are caring for others and the environment. They actually go hand in hand, because as we wrestled our nation out from the wilderness, supporting each other was a necessity.

Today, many aspects of the internationally recognized characteristics of being Canadian – things like universal health care and education, the protection of our food and the preservation of our diverse nature – are being threatened by a government hellbent on throwing the individual aside and opening the floodgates to profiteering of all that we value.

Here in the Saanich-Gulf Islands

riding I may be preaching to the converted, speaking to those who saw the need for responsible government and ousted the smooth-talking status quo.

But a reminder to us all: voice your opinions, take action and be loud and clear. Contact (the less than honourable) Mr. Harper and his puppet ministers on a regular basis. It will indeed be a long few years and it is our responsibility to make it not end badly.

Frank Gee North Saanich

Graffiti removal needs team approach Re: Graffiti removal ends in wake of Saanich budget cutbacks (Vic News online) It’s interesting to learn that Saanich has cut part of its graffiti removal budget, with the end result being, I fear, graffiti will start building up in the community.

The City of Victoria, on the other hand, is calling on citizens to fight against graffiti in hopes that increased reporting will reduce tagging.

The Downtown Victoria Business Association alone has a budget of $144,000, plus $15,000 in equipment for its clean teams, which will paint over graffiti for

free.

I think our municipality and businesses need to co-ordinate their efforts to help remove graffiti. Certainly it will cost money to do that, but there is no other way around it.

Brian Butterfield Saanich

Execs’ pay explanations don’t make sense Wow, another week of the B.C. Liberals’ gibberish and verbal shuffling in order to appease a very bewildered public.

Both Premier Christy Clark and Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux recently declared that Community Living B.C. executives did not receive a pay hike. They insisted the annual bonus the managers receive is just a “salary holdback.�

Why would you hold back part of a person’s salary and call it a bonus? Was it a performance bonus or not? The public understands that a performance bonus is paid out only if certain conditions or quotas are met, usually on an annual basis.

What would have happened if the annual targets or quotas were not met? Would the provincial government then deduct part of the employee’s salary from their

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An incident Sunday night in which a male suspect allegedly threw empty bullet shell casings at patrons outside a gay nightclub in Victoria has cast a shadow on preparations for Pride Week (see page 16 for story on the week’s events), says the club spokesperson.

"I'm getting a little bit worried about the safety of the people," said Attila Bassett with the Paparazzi Nightclub. "Throwing gun shells at people, that's terrible."

The business is trying to prepare for Pride Week festivities, June 30 to July 8.

The incident happened just over a week after Bassett was the target of homophobic comments posted

online, which he reported to police.

Victoria police are seeking the public's help in identifying a male suspect who allegedly made homophobic comments to a group of people outside the club, before empty shell casings were hurled at their feet, around 8 p.m.

"It was clearly an identified threat, clearly focusing toward the (lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender) community, so therefore it is classified as a hate crime," said Victoria police Staff Sgt. Darren Laur.

The only common description for the suspect is that he is a white male in his 20s.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Victoria police at 250-995-7444, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. emccracken@vicnews.com

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Transit braces for Canada Day rush Don’t bring your booze on the bus on July 1

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When tens of thousands of people flood downtown Victoria to celebrate Canada Day on Sunday, it will be all hands on deck at B.C. Transit.

The bus company is hoping to put an extra 40 buses on the road, bringing the total to 72, to help transport the masses home after the festivities draw to a close.

An additional 10 bus stops along Douglas Street in the core will also be established with temporary signage, where people can catch a ride home.

Other plans are in the works.

“Every year we get better at co-ordination, so this year we are using side streets as a holding or staging area for our buses, a little bit closer to the Inner Harbour itself,” said Meribeth Burton, B.C. Transit spokesperson.

Though the Sunday bus schedule will be in effect, the service will ramp up, as needed.

“We watch the numbers,” Burton said.

For the third year, closed alcohol will be banned from transit buses on July 1. The hope is that the move will help reduce the number of vandalized buses and those in which people throw up.

“A sick bus costs a lot of money to take it out of service,” Burton said. “It’s a health hazard and it happens all the time.”

Transit passengers may be asked to temporarily exit the bus at police checkpoints, where officers will be waiting to check bags for booze. The Canada Day initiative began three years ago.

“Some West Shore buses (headed to downtown Victoria) could be stopped two or three times,” Burton said.

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Hartland Open House: Where learning at the landfill meets fun!

Do you ever think about where that banana peel or plastic bag ends up after you have thrown it “away?”

Hartland landfill is our region’s “away” and lucky for us it is an award-winning landfill.

Last Sunday’s open house at Hartland provided residents with a behind-the-scenes look at how the landfill works and helped raise awareness about how waste is managed.

Hartland receives garbage from across the region, processing more than 450 tonnes per day. Event participant Jim from Saanich commented, “I had no idea Hartland had so many environmental stewardship programs and recycling services. My kids and I really enjoyed ourselves and look forward to coming to the next open house.”

Activities included guided tours, a mini-machines giant sandbox, the opportunity to climb aboard monster machines like tractors and bulldozers, as well as a complimentary barbecue prepared by the Central Saanich Lion’s Club.

Event participants learned about waste reduction, composting, water conservation, energy efficiency and the regional parks. Cash donations were also collected for the United Way.

“Almost three-years-old”, Colin Gillese shows his driving form in one of the landfill’s large trucks.

Peggy Mills of the CRD watches Michael Ho spin the prize wheel.

Benjamin Teppin spins the wheel to learn more about recycling and receive a prize.

Thank you to the sponsors who made the 2012 Hartland Open House a huge success!

Sheryl Roodenburg and her daughter Shayla make a Tetrapak wallet at the education centre.

Four-year-old Kathleen Gillese ‘drives’ a large landfill truck.

Hunter Gantzert shows off a headband made from recycled pop can tabs.

Nick Jarvie, from Raptors in Duncan, brought Harry the Hawk, much to the thrill of kids and parents alike.

Three-year-old Luc Hodkinson with his new temporary tattoo.

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Silas Carpenter, 2-1/2, at the giant sandbox.

Colleen Hickey fills her water bottle at the CRD water filling station.

Lidia Laidlaw with Tuari, a Harris Hawk from the Raptors Centre in Duncn.

The CRD’s Heather Sinnott, at the Blue Box and Beyond booth, shows off a pencil made with recycled paper.

Angela Bates receives a seedling from Walmart staffers Erica Dobson, Cory Hall and Jaime Santiago at Walmart’s environmental display.

Vanessa Rogers with her children Tuesday and Ogden Betanzo had a great time at the event.

Three-year-old Xavier Gunnarson waves to his parents from the cab of one of the large landfill vehicles on display.

Elizabeth Anderson-Gatt gets her face painted.

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P H O T O

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F E A T U R E

Photos by Adriana Durian To book events call 250-381-3484 or e-mail adminassist@vicnews.com

■ CRD Hartland Landfill open house ■ June 24 ■ Hartland Landfill

Hartland Open House: Where learning at the landfill meets fun!

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Hartland receives garbage from across the region, processing more than 450 tonnes per day. Event participant Jim from Saanich commented, “I had no idea Hartland had so many environmental stewardship programs and recycling services. My kids and I really enjoyed ourselves and look forward to coming to the next open house.”

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Event participants learned about waste reduction, composting, water conservation, energy efficiency and the regional parks. Cash donations were also collected for the United Way.

“Almost three-years-old”, Colin Gillese shows his driving form in one of the landfill’s large trucks.

Peggy Mills of the CRD watches Michael Ho spin the prize wheel.

Benjamin Teppin spins the wheel to learn more about recycling and receive a prize.

Thank you to the sponsors who made the 2012 Hartland Open House a huge success!

Sheryl Roodenburg and her daughter Shayla make a Tetrapak wallet at the education centre.

Four-year-old Kathleen Gillese ‘drives’ a large landfill truck.

Hunter Gantzert shows off a headband made from recycled pop can tabs.

Nick Jarvie, from Raptors in Duncan, brought Harry the Hawk, much to the thrill of kids and parents alike.

Three-year-old Luc Hodkinson with his new temporary tattoo.

TITANIUM TENTS

Silas Carpenter, 2-1/2, at the giant sandbox.

Colleen Hickey fills her water bottle at the CRD water filling station.

Lidia Laidlaw with Tuari, a Harris Hawk from the Raptors Centre in Duncn.

The CRD’s Heather Sinnott, at the Blue Box and Beyond booth, shows off a pencil made with recycled paper.

Angela Bates receives a seedling from Walmart staffers Erica Dobson, Cory Hall and Jaime Santiago at Walmart’s environmental display.

Vanessa Rogers with her children Tuesday and Ogden Betanzo had a great time at the event.

Three-year-old Xavier Gunnarson waves to his parents from the cab of one of the large landfill vehicles on display.

Elizabeth Anderson-Gatt gets her face painted.

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Full week of events overflow with pride

Miss Paparazzi Lanza NorrisJones, left, and Mr. Paparazzi, Justen William Rowe don their crowns in advance of playing in the annual Drag Baseball Game on July 1, as part of Pride Week 2012.

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The society organizes many of the Pride events, including the parade – a homegrown, moving ribbon of 100 entrants. Starting at noon, the procession travels down Government Erin McCracken Street from Pandora Avenue, eventuNews staff ally winding up at MacDonald Park in James Bay. Just below the surface of the fun Though there have been signifiduring Pride Week – from a drag cant advancements in gay rights baseball game to a parade to a com- over the years in Canada, efforts edy night – will be a very serious must continue, Chapple said. People message. are still fearful of being open about Pride 2012 is a their personal lives, week of celebration holding hands “It’s how a person even and pride, helping with their partner in empower Greater loves. It’s unrestricted public. “How often Victoria’s gay, les- and undefined. It’s an do you hear a woman bian, bisexual and introduce her wife?” transgender commu- individual’s ability to the Victoria resident nities, as well as gen- love another person.” said. erating support for The gay community – Laurissa Chapple full human rights. is the largest minority The festivities kick demographic in the off tomorrow (June 30) with an art world, and includes people of all genwalk, parties, a potluck barbecue pic- ders, religions, ethnicities and ages, nic and a show at Belfry Theatre. Chapple said.

More public events are planned for “It’s not segregated by any one parevery day of the week, wrapping up ticular thing. It’s how a person loves. with the Victoria Pride Parade and It’s unrestricted and undefined. It’s Festival on July 8. an individual’s ability to love another “People tend to listen if it’s interest- person.” ing,” said Laurissa Chapple, spokesFor a full event schedule, visit person for the Victoria Pride Society. www.victoriapridesociety.org.

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THE ARTS Fiasco fire up Canada Day Travis Paterson

and producer Jeff Johnson (Faber Drive).

It’s serious enough that Rain kept freeride mounthe band’s Cowichan Valtain bikers from competing ley contingent relocated in JumpShip on Saturday, to Victoria. but couldn’t stop The June Lead singer Spark is Fiasco from playing. one of three guitarists To lead singer Andrew in the band, with Jeff Spark’s estimate, about 200 Richardson and Damien people hung around despite Anthony. wind and rain to watch his The band’s sound is a Sharon Tiffin/News staff middle ground of modern band play.

“We’ll take it, there could The June Fiasco including lead singer rock with various styles have been more but no com- Andrew Spark, left, and Steve Williams gently pulling the tune open for Gold & Youth Saturday. plaints here,” Spark said. behind Spark’s vocals.

It was the first of back-to“It’s in-your-face with back weekend shows for the Vic- too much to happen too fast. three guitars, sort of a Foo Fighttoria-based rock band. The June There’s some younger guys in ers approach,” Spark said. “(RichFiasco open for Gold & Youth the band experiencing it for the ardson) is a studied musician, (formerly Racoons) as part of first time, with a couple of us and he defines the guitar pieces, Canada Day celebrations at the veteran guys in the band guiding brings the continuity between Inner Harbour on Saturday. them along, so to speak.” them so they don’t sound clutIt’s been a smooth takeoff for At 32, Spark has been involved tered. Otherwise it’s kind of a all five members, who played with a few projects, including blend of styles. Jeff’s into Bostheir first show in January and stages in England. ton, and AC/DC, Damien brings released a three-song EP in Feb“Nothing I’ve done, or anyone metal, bass player Steve Wilruary. The record is titled This else in the band matches The liams comes from pop punk and is Your Life, after the single that June Fiasco’s amount of success I’m a Seattle grunge guy from the launched into the national radio in a short period of time,” he ‘90s.” chart, sitting 130th out of 200. said.

The June Fiasco will also take The video is in rotation on Much The group was recently the stage at Logan’s on July 28 Music. branded the Zone 91.3’s band and the following week as part of “It’s a comfortable pace,” said of the month earning signifcant Rifflandia’s Courtyard Sessions Spark, a product of Vic High’s air time, and was approached on Aug. 4. music program. “You don’t want by Juno-nominated songwriter sports@vicnews.com News staff

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Olympic facts Park is green to the extreme London Olympic Park is 2.5square kilometres in size. At Games time, the park will include more than 4,000 trees, 74,000 plants, 60,000 bulbs and 350,000 wetlands plants.

It was the largest planting project ever undertaken in the U.K.

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2,000 newts find new home More than 90 per cent of demolition materials from the Olympic Park site were recycled or reused. More than 2,000 newts were relocated from the park to the Waterworks nature reserve in Leyton, just north of London.

Volunteers put in their time Approximately 70,000 volunteers, called Games Makers, will deliver eight million volunteer hours after receiving one million hours of training.

More than 1.2 kilometres of fabric, 730,610 buttons and 1,069,034 zippers were used to make volunteer uniforms.

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Saanich swimmer Ryan Cochrane eyes top spot on Olympic podium Story by CHARLA HUBER

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opefully the second time is the charm for Ryan Cochrane.

With an Olympic bronze medal already around his neck, the elite Saanich swimmer is hoping to add gold to his collection this summer in London.

The 23-year-old will be competing in the 400metre freestyle and 1,500-metre freestyle events.

Cochrane was the first Canadian to finish the 1,500-metre race in less than 15 minutes. He broke the record in 2007 with a time of 14:59.02.

Building up endurance for the long race, Cochrane swims steadily for 50 minutes at a time. At the 2008 Beijing Games, Cochrane felt a little disappointed standing on the third-place podium.

“I remember touching the wall (of the pool) and being a bit livid at myself,” Cochrane says.

“I was standing on the podium realizing I was a small step away from first.”

This time around he hopes to hear the Canadian anthem playing for him.

While a gold medal is the goal, Cochrane says the training, time and effort he has put in is the best he can do. He spends upwards of five hours per day in the pool and does dryland training with weights and pilates.

Exhaustion comes with the territory, especially when he’s pushing himself as hard as he has been. “I am too tired to cook, too tired to watch TV, all I can do is stare at the wall at the end of the day.”

While the preparation is strenuous, he is training with seven other members of the Olympic team and that is helping him “push to be a world-class athlete.”

Standing six-foot-three, Cochrane has a bit of an advantage in the pool, “It helps having longer limbs – you want your hand to hit the wall first,” he says.

The competitor Cochrane is looking to beat this time around is Chinese swimmer Sun Yang, who stands six-foot-eight.

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Jewish music in the air The Jewish Community Choir of Victoria will present An Evening of Jewish Music on July 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Emanu-El synagogue,1461 Blanshard St. The choir will perform music from all periods and places of Jewish culture, from East to West, ancient to modern, synagogue to stage, from prayer to jazz. The concert is a fundraiser with partial proceeds offered to the restoration ofthe heritage synagogue at which the choir rehearses. All are welcome and admission is by donation, with a suggested donation of $15.

The Jewish Community Choir welcomes singers of all voices and faiths. The choir meets regularly from October to June. For more information on the concert or the choir please contact Carol Sokoloff, casjazz@islandnet.com or 250-385-3378. llavin@vicnews.com

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She was one of 80 applicants. Her works will be installed, at locations to be determined, in the fall.

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Cricketer brings game to university UVic student leads university cricket team and tournament

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Ram Meyyappan practices batting on the Beacon Hill pitch, with Izak Brussow bowling. Meyyappan joined the Incogs in 2009, and is at the core of the team’s centennial season, which is being celebrated this summer. Meyyappan also coaches the Colts youth team, which plays in the less competitive midweek league, and runs the UVic cricket club.

Matches are 20 overs per inning, which will limit them to about three hours each.

Ironically, Meyyappan’s level of commitment to the game in Victoria far exceeds anything he would have Travis Paterson done if he’d stayed in India to study, or didn’t forego News staff his scholarship to New York University due to a visa complication.

Where Ram Meyyappan goes, so does cricket.

“Where I come from, you don’t take any time off There are few greater advocates for the game than school, not even four months of a semester, which NYU Meyyappan, a 25-year-old who just finished his degree had asked me to do.” in math and commerce from the UniOriginally Meyyappan’s plan was to versity of Victoria. The world’s secondcomplete a doctorate, either in his home “On any given most popular sport has followed him country, or NYU. from Chennai, India, to Victoria, and he’s day, if it’s warm, I’ll “Because I chose to come here, I was behind the game’s revival as a university afforded a little extra time during my go to a match and sport. bachelor studies to explore things, such He started a school team when he watch for six or seven as cricket.” arrived at Malaspina College in 2006 hours. I take a book The school year was Meyyappan’s last which played a couple of matches at UVic and he is now in the process of against a club from UBC. He did it again or a BBQ, and I’ll do passing the cricket team on to a new preswhen he enrolled at UVic in 2009, and it all over again the ident to carry it on. Until he leaves, howthis weekend the club team is hosting its ever, Meyyappan will continue to build next day.” first university-level tournament. the team by expanding its competitive – Ram Meyyappan It’s not the first university cricket club playing season. in town, but it’s the first in a long time. “(The team) just applied to play in some “Once when I got (to the Island), I kept track of the tournaments against clubs from the U.S.A.” sport (in India) through the Internet, and I missed playThere’s no formal university cricket league in the ing and watching (live). With enough interest at UVic, I west, though there are 12 teams in the Ontario and figured, ‘Why not have a club there?’”

Quebec CanUCric league.

Visiting this weekend are club teams from the UniverOn Saturday (June 30), the best of the Victoria and sity of Fraser Valley, Kwantlen Polytechnic University District Cricket Association will host a match at Beaand University of Calgary. They’ll play a round robin con Hill Park against a representative squad of B.C. tournament at Beacon Hill Park and Windsor Park, with Mainland Cricket League players, beginning at noon. matches at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday (July 1) and For information on the Victoria and District Cricket Monday, with the top two teams facing each other in Association visit VDCA.ca.

Monday’s final, at 2 p.m. at Beacon Hill. sports@vicnews.com

Shamrocks face tough road trip

Corey Small of the Victoria Shamrocks shoots while leaping through the air against goalie Neil Tyacke of the New Westminster Salmonbellies.

Small scored a goal and four assists as the Shamrocks won 12-10 at Bear Mountain Arena last Friday.

The Victoria Shamrocks passed a great hurdle last week, defeating the New Westminster Salmonbellies 12-10.

The win put the Shamrocks in a tie with the Langley Thunder for first in the Western Lacrosse Association. Beating the rival Salmonbellies is a measuring stick for the Rocks, which is the second-ranked club in the country this week on the Subway LacrosseTalk rankings.

The Rocks are on the road against the Burnaby Lakers tonight (June 29) and Thunder tomorrow. sports@vicnews.com

SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF

Cougar making jump to NCAA

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Cougar Josh Wyatt is going to the NCAA.

Josh Wyatt is making the rare jump from junior B to the NCAA. The Victoria Cougars forward won a scholarship deal to play hockey for Weber State University in

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Utah for the 2012-13 season.

Weber is a Div. 2 school in the NCAA’s American Collegiate Hockey Association conference.

Few Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League players go directly to the NCAA. Coach Mark Van Helvoirt expects more Cougars to announce college commitments in the coming weeks.

Wyatt played four years in the VIJHL.

He’ll study law enforcement and criminal justice.

Royals select Czech goalie The Victoria Royals selected Czech Republic goaltender Patrik Polivka at 14th overall in Wednesday’s 2012 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.

Polivka is 6-foottall, 168 lbs., and was born in 1994.

The Royals picked one other player, Swedish defenceman Rasmus Bengtsson, at 74th overall. Bengtsson is a Florida Panthers draft pick (taken 59th in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft). He played in the (junior A) U.S. Hockey League last year with the Muskegon Lumberjacks.

WHL teams can carry two import players. The regular season starts Sept. 21.

Sarah Kaufman gets her fight

Fastpitch call tourney alumni

It’s on.

Victoria’s darling of mixed martial arts, Sarah Kaufman, will fight Rhonda Rousey for the Strikeforce bantamweight (135 lbs.) title on Aug. 18 in San Diego.

Kaufman was the first to win the belt in 2010. Rousey is the current title holder.

The fight will last five rounds.

Former Victoria area men’s fastball players are invited to take part in an alumni pickup game, 1 p.m. Saturday (June 30) at MacDonald Park in James Bay. Players are encouraged to bring their vintage jerseys and hats. The game is part of this weekend’s Doug Smithson Memorial tourney.

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FA I R F I E L D / VA N C O U V E R , 1bdrm, hardwood floors. Heat, hot water, storage, parking incl $795 ns or pets. 250-383-1491

HOUSES FOR SALE COWICHAN BAY-Oceanfront, $425,000. The Cowichan Bay Stilt Homes are rarely offered for sale and this one is absolutely charming. 3 bdrm, updated interior, 5 appls, large deck & priv dock. Perfect for vacation style at home living or just a weekend getaway. Ben at 250-732-1710 to view.

40 ACRE OASIS Adjacent to the Salmon River Sayward, BC. Farm status, Natural spring water, park like.

Linda, 250.282.3681. $574,900. www.bcisland homes.com/sayward

4210 QUADRA 3250 sq.ft. 5-bdrm, 3 bath. Private, well-kept yard. Lot size 11,000 sq.ft. Must be seen! $600,000. (250)479-1194.

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

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

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

SIDNEY: BRIGHT, 2 bdrm.

Yard, storage. Updated unit, parking, W/D, NS/NP. Ref’s, 1 yr lease, avail July 15. $900 mo + utils. 778-426-4556.

TRUCKS & VANS

1967 GMC Aluminum Panel Van 350cu.in., 3 spd, auto.

Mechanically sound, with recent work. $3650 obo. Call 250-656-1801.

WANTED TO RENT

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

ROCKLAND AREA Apt, lrg 1 bdrm, incls heat & H/W, $780 (Immed) 250-370-2226 to view WESTSHORE AREA: 655 Goldstream at Veterans, $1250, 2 bdrm, full bath. 4th floor unfurn. Insuite laundry, cable/internet ready, electric F/P, NS/NP, secured parking.

Photo’s upon request. Avail.

Jul. 15th. (250)592-6048.

TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

LANGFORD- LWR 2 bdrm, reno’d, 4 appls, fenced yard, off street prkg, close to all amens, $1000. 250-478-6552.

WESTSHORE. 3-BDRM, 1 bath 1/2 duplex. Fenced yard. $1150./mo. (250)213-9671.

HOMES FOR RENT PROSPECT LAKE, spacious 1 bdrm in exec home, hrdwd flrs, granite counters, lndry room, priv ent, access to lake, patio w/ beautiful view, $1250 mo. Call (250)383-9966.

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2004 F350 Lariat Crew Cab short Box, 127,800k. Towing package with 5th wheel foot and tool box. Fully loaded. For sale by owner, located in Colwood, $20,000. 250-217-4879

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

1-800-910-6402

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All Makes, All Models.

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CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in 1956 CONSUL MKI Estate Wagon, ONE OF APPROX 15 IN THE WORLD. Body, paint and motor all done. Lots of new parts. The car needs assembly. Will Trade for British and Cash. MUST SELL. No Time. Have all receipts. Call 250-490-4150 (Penticton, BC).

2004 BMW 330 Convertible Accident Free; 140,000 km, Auto, Fully Loaded, well maintained, recently tuned. $15,900. 778-403-1209.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

DOMETIC RV Fridge, propane and electric, approx 4.5 cu ft, excellent condition, $200 obo.

Must sell (250)478-5946.

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

BUYING OR SELLING? www.bcclassified.com

250-885-1427 Call us first & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles.

Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

1963 FORD T-Bird, 90% restored, new paint and upholstery, original miles (32,665), needs TLC. For more information call Jake (250)474-2249.

1960 ENGLISH Morris Minnor Conv. Must sell, new top, tires, rear seal, top end, carpets, etc. (Penticton, BC). Was $10,000, now asking $8000 obo. Call 250-490-4150.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COLWOOD: 2 bdrm in 4plex, on Ledsham. Avail. June 21st. $900 + utils. 250-748-6574

SPORTS & IMPORTS

2002 MONTANA Extended van - seats 8. Automatic, A/C, roof rack, CD, good tires. Well maintained. 194,300 km. No parking, so must sell. $2,700. obo. Pls call 778-679-2044.

1999 BUICK REGAL 1 owner, 73,000 km, good condition. Always serviced at Dave Wheaton, Victoria. $3200, obo. (250)384-4925.

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

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

Today’s Solution

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

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

S. LANGFORD, large, bright Bach, woodstove, yard. July 1. $700 + utils. 250-478-2585.

MATURE RETIRED couple, home owners for 50yrs, seek rental in Central Langford or Colwood, 2 or 2+ bdrms, 1.5 bath. On bus route, prkng.

Aug/Sept 1st. (250)642-5480

MODULAR HOMES

CALL: 250-727-8437

BUYING OR SELLING? www.bcclassified.com

SIDNEY- BRIGHT 1 bdrm + den above ground suite, new carpet, priv patio, all inclusive but cable/internet.

NP/NS. $900/mo. Call 250-880-1414.

4 BDRM MOBILE Home#29-2055 Koksilah Rd, Cowichan Bay. $975+utils. Pets neg.July 1. Mel 250-597-0617. talltimbermhp@live.com

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

2005 DODGE CARAVAN $7800 obo Excellent condition, seats 5 Cargo area w/screen, easy access, 5 doors, tinted windows & Viper Alarm system. Only 109,879 km & very very clean.

250-213-9409 days, 250-6540102 evenings lwk695@yahoo.com

TOWNHOUSES

GRAND HERITAGE HomeCraftmans style (Nanaimo), original stain glass, fir flrs, excellent wood detailing, claw ft tub, electrical upgrades, oil heat, 1300 sqft main flr, 3 stories. $369,900. 250-716-9340.

CAYCUSE Well-Maintained Recreational Property/Home 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage.

A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900.

Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or 250-745-3387.

MILL BAY, 2009 Rancher, 3bdrm, 2ba. Open concept, lrg windows, heat pump, oak floors, granite, warranty. Close to hiking, boating, vineyards. $459,900. Ph 1-250-929-3862.

COLWOOD- COZY 1 bdrm $700 inclds utils & wifi. Close to all amens. Pet friendly, N/S. Avail now. Refs. 250-294-5516

LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a quiet, bright 2 bdrm townhouse, W/D hookup, inside/outside storage,backyard. $876/mo. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42,000+. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.

VIC WEST/ESQUIMALT, single family, 2-3 bdrms, 2 bath, flower beds/vegetable garden, mostly fenced yard, RV parking, side patio. Open House Sat & Sun, June 9 & 10, 1pm3pm. (Please call 778-4300872 for more info).

1995 24’ Slumber Queen Ford E350. 135,200 km. New tires/ brakes. Smart fan, solar panels/1200W inverter, scooter carrier.$13,500. 240-474 5802

SIDNEY: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, utils included, N/S. $1500. Aug. 1. (778)426-4262.

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

BRIGHT, SPACIOUS open concept - 2 bdrms, 1300 sq ft, storage, laundry, fenced yard. $1200. calabrisella@shaw.ca

SUITES, UPPER

REAL ESTATE

LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!”

Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca

2001 Nissan Sentra Automatic, Well Maintained, Clean 111,000 km $4999.00 250-999-3467 harlaeve@shaw.ca

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 $14,250. (250) 748-3539

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

DRYWALL

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

Petrucci’s Drywall.

250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Neglected garden?

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

#1 JUNK Removal & Hauling.

Small Renos. Moving/Packing.

Free estimates. Cheapest in town. Same day emergency removal. Call 250-818-4335.

MAMMOTH LANDSCAPING & Masonry - Have the luxury of masons and horticulturists working together on your project. For consult call Calvin Veenstra 250-883-7666 mammothlandscaping.com

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

TAX

ELECTRICAL

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.

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.

CARPENTRY

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

COMPLETE HOME Renos.

Carpentry, Drywall, Painting.

Licenced insured. Call Darren 250-217-8131.

BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services.

Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.

CARPET INSTALLATION

GET CONNECTED! Complete Sewer Installations. Call High Meadow (250)474-0492.

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

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

SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning.

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

COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach.

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

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

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

Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302.

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 HOME RENOS & REPAIRS. Drywall, Carpentry & Painting.

Call Les (250)858-0903.

SAMRA & Sons Excavating, Perimeter Drains, Driveway and Landscaping Preps. Call Randy 250-881-6365.

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.

ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualified, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com AURICLE LAWNS- Superior lawn care-gardens, hedges & fert-weed mgmt. 882-3129 DPM SERVICES, lawn & garden, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

Call 250-361-6164.

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

EWING’S MOVING & Hauling.

Apartment & Condo relocation specialist. $80/hr. Call Dave at 250-857-2864.

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs.

250-920-8463.

DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr.

Call 250-220-0734.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MALTA MOVING. Serving Vancouver Island, surrounding islands and the Mainland.

BBB Member. (250)388-0278.

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 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.

MALTA ASBESTOS, Mold removal. Attics, drywall & more.

(250)388-0278. BBB member.

RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp.

New, renos, repairs, decks, fencing, bathrooms, kitchens.

Senior discounts.

Licensed, Insured, WCB, 250-588-1545.

AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, Guards, windows, powerwashing, roof de-moss, repairs. Insured. Call (250)507-6543.

INSULATION

PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.

MALTA WOOL-BLOWN insulation/ Spray foam application.

(250)388-0278. BBB member.

FURNITURE REFINISHING

HANDYPERSONS

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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

References available.

250-475-1462.

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

CBS MASONRY BBB A+ Accredited Business. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Patios, Sidewalk Repair. Replace, Rebuild, Renew!

“Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. Call (250)294-9942 or 250-589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com CBS MASONRY BBB A+.

Chimney, Fireplaces, Rock, Flagstone, Concrete, Pavers, Repair, Rebuild, Renew.

“Quality is our Guarantee.”

Free Competitive Est’s. Call (250) 294-9942/589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving.

Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471 - 250-882-5181

U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

GARDENING 10% OFF. Aerate, Rototill, Mowing, Hedge / Shrub trimming, clean-up. 250-479-6495

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, bobcat work, masonry and renos. Free Estimates. Call 250-744-4548.

BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245.

DRYWALL

J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance.

Master gardeners.

John or Louise (250)891-8677

BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071

ARAM RENO’S Basement, bathrooms, additions Free est.

WCB/Insured 250-880-0525

GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning.

John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

YOUNG SENIOR Handyman.

Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

✭BUBBA’S HAULING✭ Honest, on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service. 250-478-8858.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount.

Brad 250-217-9578.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

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

BLAINE’S PAINTING- Quality workmanship. $20 hr, 20 yrs exp. Blaine, 250-580-2602.

B L Coastal Coatings. Quality, reliable, great rates. All your painting needs. (250)818-7443 COLOURS & IDEAS. Exterior/ Interior Painting. All work waranteed. Call (250)208-8383.

Peacock Painting

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

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

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS A&R ROOFING Ltd. Residential & Commercial. New & reroofing expert. Torch-on, cedar shakes, roof repairs, gutter cleaning. WCB covered. Free estimates. Mike 250-516-3944

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

STEREO/TV/DVD WANTED: DVD PLAYER for a single parent. Please call 250-514-6688.

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

RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

250-652-2255 250-882-2254 WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

or

NEEDS mine.

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT YOUR PERSONAL Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. (250)886-6446.

PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured.

Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

WINDOW CLEANING BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Power Washing, Gutters. 25 yrs. 250-884-7066, 381-7127.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate.

18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.

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Challenged the Grand Canyon or cycled the Rockies?

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Friday, June 29, 2012 - GOLDSTREAM

Select your home.

Select your mortgage.

This Weekend’s

OPENHOUSES

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

4032 Malton, $1,150,000

Published Every Thursday

pg. 32

3170 Mars St, $599,000

404-27 Songhees Rd, $389,000

81 Lekwammen, $264,900

1552 Oak Crest Drive, $549,000

413 Walter, $430,000

3331 Merlin Rd, $519,900

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kathryn Alexander, 250-881-4440

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Kevin Sing, 250 477-7291

Sunday 2:30-4:30 Boorman’s Real Estate Michael Boorman 250-595-1535

Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ross Casey, 250-888-2270

pg. 5

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301

pg. 32

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131

pg. 14

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

pg. 1

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Naomi Larkins, 250-384-8124

pg. 14

1035 Sutlej, $479,000 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033

pg. 16

403-455 Sitkum Rd., $529,900 Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033

pg. 11

1202 Haultain St, $419,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-744-3301

2959 Irma St, $569,900 pg. 15

pg. 12

pg. 5

pg. 10

pg. 7

pg. 7

pg. 10

Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Debbie Hargreaves 250 384-8124

Saturday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124

pg. 14

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099

pg. 6 Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422 pg. 39 Sunday 12-2 Boorman’s Real Estate Michael Boorman 250-595-1535 pg. 18

pg. 7

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353

pg. 19 Saturday 11-1 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422 pg. 11

pg. 5

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663 pg. 18

pg. 10

pg. 23

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124

pg. 14

pg. 21

1-10406 Resthaven, $394,999

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jenny Stoltz 250 744-3301

pg. 13

407-2341 Harbour Rd, $299,000

pg. 21

Monday 11-1 The Condo Group, Burr Properties Ltd. Mike Janes, 250-382-6636

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663

pg. 23

pg. 10

pg. 9

407-5332 Sayward Hill, $780,000 pg. 20

Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

pg. 11

910 Lucas Ave, $449,800 pg. 20

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Neil Rawnsley, 250-592-4422

pg. 8

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bonnie Johnston 250 744-3301

403 Proctor, $879,000 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Stacey English 250-477-5353

pg. 28

pg. 27

Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Ross Casey, 250-888-2270

pg. 27

Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

Saturday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883

PG. 490813

pg. 5

608 Fairway Ave, $335,000 Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

pg. 6

pg. 5542290

335 Chapel Heights, $925,000 pg. 5542280

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

pg. 28

414 Chapel Heights pg. 35

Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co Real Estate

581 O’Connell, $499,900

1677 Texada Terr, $829,000

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301

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

pg. 24

727 Viaduct, $614,900

3134 Wishart, $464,500

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

pg. 24

27-118 Aldersmith

2909 Phyllis St, $999,900

5248 Parker, $895,000

304-611 Brookside, $189,000

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen, 250-477-7291

Sunday 2-4 The Condo Group, Burr Properties Ltd. Andrew Hobbs, 250-382-6636

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

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

pg. 20

pg. 27

608 Fairway Ave, $252,000

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291

pg. 19

pg. 27

3306 Hazelwood Rd, $452,900 pg. 26

206-20 Olympia, $213,500 pg. 13

Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Ross Casey, 250 384-8124

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Valerie Edwards, 250-477-9947

pg. 20

15-4619 Elk Lake, $474,900 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317

Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ross Casey, 250-888-2270

464 Terrahue, $559,000

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cheryl Woolley, 250-477-7291

2340 Moore Pl, $569,000 pg. 23

3837 Wilkinson, $469,900

pg. 19

pg. 16

3290 Hazelwood Rd, $399,900 pg. 26

714 Timberglen

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-744-3301

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

311-10461 Resthaven, $384,000

1110-6880 Wallace Dr, $709,900

pg. 6

1181 Roy Road, $429,900

20-1473 Garnet, $429,000

pg. 27

9708 Fifth St, $641,900

pg. 10

pg. 22

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

3327 Merlin Rd, $499,900 pg. 14

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-744-3301

pg. 27

320-9882 Fifth, $248,000

1278 Pike, $649,900

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033

pg. 28

662 Goldstream Ave., $254,900 pg. 26

Open House/Hard Hat Tour by appt only Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608 pg. 26

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

Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ross Casey, 250-888-2270

8366 West Saanich, $759,000

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

150-4488 Chatterton Way, $429,000

Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445

19-2210 Sooke Rd, $419,900 pg. 13

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen, 250-477-7291

pg. 6

3287 Merlin Rd, $529,900 pg. 25

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-1989

2434 Camelot Rd, $699,000

pg. 19

125 St Giles, $534,900 pg. 15

pg. 14

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Westhills, $399,900 pg. 25

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Julie Rust, 250-477-1100

774 Patrick, $738,000

1536 Winchester, $679,000

13 Tovey Cres, $639,900

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

pg. 23

pg. 1

119-2733 Peatt Rd, $339,900 pg. 25

111-2931 Shelbourne, $305,900

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353

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

Saturday 12:30-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124

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pg. 28

8650 Richland, $958,000

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948 Walema, $649,000

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631 Cornwall, $560,000 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033

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941 McKenzie, $469,000

406-1149 Rockland Ave, $349,900

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110-1505 Church Ave, $227,900 Friday 1:30-3:30 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

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

1325 Stellys Cross Rd, $517,000

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

206-1009 McKenzie, $209,900

4084 Orion, $629,000

204 St Charles, $598,500 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Velma Sproul 250 384-7663

pg. 6

405-894 Vernon, $279,900

1908 Beach Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty John West 250 385-2033

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

Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Dylan Hagreen 250 385-8780

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

2740 Dewdney, $1,090,000

451 Chester, $599,900 Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476

pg. 21

1590 Howroyd, $566,900

884 Denford, $719,900

3051 Oakdowne, $729,000

111-909 Pembroke, $215,000 Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kathryn Alexander, 250-881-4440

601-1500 Elford

107-1500 Elford, $299,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422

pg. 10

1216 Beach, $1,269,900

306-75 Songhees Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald 250 479-3333

pg. 20

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Norma Campbell, 250-477-5353

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663

859 Ankathem, $539,900

Saturday 1-3 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967 Saturday 2-4 The Condo Group, Burr Properties Ltd. Rodney Henderson, 250-382-6636

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

205-1571 Mortimer, $229,500

2112 Pentland, $898,000

3-828 Rupert Terrace Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Sharen Warde 250 592-4422

pg. 21

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pg. 19

205-2125 Oak Bay, $349,900

623 Manchester, $474,500 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663

pg. 20

pg. 27

2148 Players

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303-1580 Christmas, $234,900

405-1159 Beach Dr, $649,800

3-727 Linden Ave, $629,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033

Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250 388-5882

1577 Yale, $649,000

4-1110 Pembroke Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883

pg. 13

pg. 9

3740 Cadboro Bay

2226 Windsor Rd, $839,000

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Saturday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301

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

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Daryl Ashby, 250-478-9141

4379 Elnido pg. 11

205D-1115 Craigflower Rd, $439,900

201-1284 Beach, $825,000

4227 Wilkinson Rd, $439,900

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353

1326 Lyall St, $469,900 Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun April Prinz, 250-744-3301

pg. 24

D-3972 Cedar Hill X, $439,900

A 1142 Craigflower Rd, $409,900 Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

308-68 Songhees Rd, $585,000

pg. 17

934 Craigflower, $379,000 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

2-4318 Emily Carr, $539,000

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jens Henderson, 250-384-8124

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

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637 Cornwall, $599,900

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier 250-744-3301

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, June 29, 2012

A game with no losers Charla Huber News staff

Imagine a soccer game where every player has the same colour jersey. There are no home or away teams, and every player has the same No. 18 stamped on their backs. No, this isn’t weird dream, it’s non-competitive outdoor soccer.

Instead of focussing on shooting to score, these kids are learning fundamentals of the sport such as dribbling, passing and trapping.

“We want to light the little fire in them. We aren’t geared towards creating elite athletes, we just want them to be passionate,” said Lee Richardson, the West Shore-based Sportball program director for Vancouver Island.

At the end of each class the kids are divided to play a game against each other, but “we try to have it end in a tie,” Richardson said.

The outdoor soccer program is offered to children two to eight years old.

When is comes to the program for two and three year olds, Richardson doesn’t have to worry about getting all the young tots to listen to him.

“The parents are the personal trainers for the kids,” he said explaining he goes over the drills with the parents who do them with the kids.

While Sportball focuses on skills rather than goals, many kids do move on to competitive teams.

“A lot of the time it feeds into competitive soccer,” Richardson said. “It’s a great chance for kids to get comfortable and get self-esteem and confidence with sports. A lot of parents get frustrated to see their kids on the sidelines,” Richardson said.

“Here everyone gets the ball. Even when they are playing a game we work them and guide them.”

Metchosin resident Tammy Cowan, has enrolled her two sons, Evan, 7, and Blake, 6, in several

Sportball programs at both Metchosin elementary and Hans Helgesen elementary school.

For Cowan, she signed her kids up in the program not because it was non-competitive, but because it was offered in Metchosin. One the Sportball programs is offered at Hans Helgesen school, and offered right after school for the kids to go to.

“A big part of it was because it was out here,” Cowan said adding at Hans Helgesen there has been no sports programs at the school after hours due to the teachers actions.

Soccer is one of the brother’s favourite sports so far, and after having the exposure through Sportball.

“If they enjoy it they’ll move onto a league,” Cowan said.

The brothers are also in the multi-sport program through Sportball as well.

“It’s good practise and they get to play a lot of different sports,” Cowan said explaining that without Sportball she wouldn’t have been able to expose her kids the assortment of sports they have tried.

The multi-sport program, also non-competitive, allows children to experience sports including hockey, soccer, volleyball and golf.

The multi sport program is offered to children as young as 16 months old.

“That is really about basic skills like how to hold a racquet,” Richardson said. Young tots learning sports such as tennis will start by hitting a ball sitting on a pylon, then move up to bouncing it off the floor to hit it, he explained.

The outdoor soccer program run by Sportball has been growing each year on the West Shore since 2006. The Sportball program on the West Shore has more kids enrolled than any other area in Greater Victoria. sports@goldstreamgazette.com

Charla Huber/News staff

Evan and Blake Cowan flank Lee Richardson, Sportball’s West Shore based program director for Vancouver Island.

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Team hopes third time’s the charm Charla Huber News staff

City of Langford Green City Grant Program

The Langford Lightning Lizards peewee C fastball team hopes to continue its winning ways at the provincials next week.

The same group of 12 girls have been playing together for the past three seasons and have yet to lose a game.

The peewee C team finished this season 19-0 and is now gearing up to go to Richmond, July 6 to 8.

“It’s a lot of work, it’s not like we are just breezing through every game,” said Taelor Barwis, the 13-year-old who plays second base.

“Our team is pretty good, I don’t see any flaws,” added outfielder Kayla Williams,13.

Many of the girls have been playing ball together since they were five and when it comes to practising, they often spend as much time chatting as working on skills.

“Focus is the main struggle,” said team manager Leah Barwis.

But, with provincials around the corner, the girls have stepped up their game and are practising every night.

“We have to eat healthy food and drink lots of water. If we don’t eat healthy our coach will go into a frenzy,” Williams said.

With all the extra effort going in this year, the team is looking for some better results than they have had in the past. The team has qualified for provincials for the past three years. Last year, they placed eighth and the year before fifth.

“I have a feeling that this year we will place (in the top),” said 14-year old infielder Chris Malone. sports@goldstreamgazette.com

The City of Langford is happy to announce that they are now accepting Green City Grant applications for 2012. This year, the program will provide grants to local non-pro¿t community organizations for sustainable projects that promote active and healthy community or demonstrate action in reducing energy and/or water use, and greenhouse gas emissions. The deadline for submitting an application is July 20th, 2012.

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