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Colwood mayor earns seat on transit board Carol Hamilton says West Shore issues are priorities on agenda Kyle Wells News staff
Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton was appointed this week to the B.C. Transit board of directors. Hamilton, along with Kamloops mayor Peter Milobar, are the newest additions to the seven-member board. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Blair Lekstrom made the appointments Tuesday (July 3). Now with seats on the Capital Regional District transit committee, the Victoria Regional Transit Commission and the new posting, Hamilton said the West Shore is well represented when it comes to transit issues. “The needs are diverse amongst us all, but we all have the one thing in common: we have people living in our communities that need to get places,” Hamilton said. With an independent report on the governance of B.C. Transit due to the ministry at the end of August, Hamilton said she’s not sure how that will change her new role, but she said she’s looking forward to working with it in the meantime. “I think what we need to do is let the review happen and then I’m sure there’s going to be lots on the table to discuss in one capacity or another,” Hamilton said. “Then (we can do what’s) within our scope of what’s happening to make it better, make it greener, make it so there are more options out there.” The board governs all B.C. Transit affairs. The Transit Act requires four members of the board must be locally elected representatives. “The appointment of these mayors is an important feature of B.C. Transit’s board because it ensures a voice for local government,” Lekstrom said in a press release. “Mayors Hamilton and Milobar are making tremendous contributions within their own communities and now they are going to lend their skills and experience to help manage the transit system across British Columbia.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com
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Short on hot air Paul Scotthorne, co-owner of Party Crashers in Langford, continues to blow up balloons, despite a global helium shortage. See story on Page A9.
Man interrupts B&E, gets assaulted Kyle Wells
the suspect, but was knocked down, and punched and kicked repeatedly . The thief took money from the man’s wallet and tools from the shed. The victim was sent to hospital with facial injuries. The only description the police have of the suspect is he is a white man wearing a horizontally stripped rugby shirt. A ball cap was left behind and is being treated as evidence, according to West Shore RCMP
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A man in his 60s was beat up and robbed after interrupting a break-andenter on his Kangaroo Road property Saturday night (June 30). The Metchosin man and his wife returned home late in the evening, and he went to lock up his shed for the night when he interrupted the would-be thief. The man went after
spokesperson Sgt. Max Fossum. A mid-1990s blue diesel pickup truck was spotted idling in the area. “It’s a good reminder for everybody to lock their doors. And if you do interrupt a break-and-enter, don’t chase. Call the police,” Fossum said. Police are asking anyone with information on this crime to call West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com
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Reading the rhythms of your hands Groundbreaking computer security recognizes the unique way you type and move a mouse Natalie North News staff
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More work to be done to protect LGBT community’s rights Randall Garrison says visibility is key to acceptance
ties and backgrounds, and has become as much a community celebration as it is a statement. Garrison said when he was on Esquimalt council (2008-2011) it was the first council in the region to take part in Kyle Wells Victoria’s pride parade, something many News staff councils now do. “That’s all quite positive, since there are It wasn’t long ago that pride parades and queer people everywhere,” Garrison said. demonstrations, now large scale celebraIn his political role Garrison is still worktions, were more political in nature, more of ing hard on gender issues. His private mema protest against legal issues and ber’s bill has been through secthe treatment of the lesbian, gay, ond reading and has gone to bisexual and transgender (LGBT) committee. The bill’s aim is to community in society. amend the Canadian Human Randall Garrison, MP for Rights Act to specifically include Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca and the gender identity and expression. NDP’s critic for LGBT issues, says Of all the groups included the community has taken progresin the LGBT community, Garrisive leaps forward, but there’s still son said it is the transgendered work to be done. community that still faces the “As that political and legal most misunderstanding, intolagenda has decreased, I think the erance and hate crimes. This importance of the visibility part Randall Garrison bill would remove legal grey has increased,” said Garrison. “I areas for transgendered people, think the biggest and best protecand would add gender identity tion against homophobia is people being and expression to the hate crimes section visible, and I think pride plays a very big of the criminal code. part in that.” “It would remove any ambiguity and put Over the years he has seen firsthand transgendered people on the same legal the event grow and evolve into what now basis as everyone else in the Human Rights attracts thousands of people of all sexuali- Code,” Garrison said.
“I think the biggest and best protection against homophobia is people being visible, and I think pride plays a very big part in that.” – MP Randall Garrison With the support of 15 Conservative Party members, Garrison is optimistic the bill will pass, although some compromises may have to be made at the committee level. Anti-bullying is another issue that Garrison and his colleagues will be pursuing, along with pushing the government to take more of a stand internationally when it comes to LGBT rights. There are still more than 70 countries where homosexuality is illegal. Garrison and his partner are involved in many of the pride events going on in Victoria this week, including the Cabar-GAY opener, the Big Gay Dog Walk, Pride and the Word, and the pride parade. “It’s as important as any other human rights issue and I’ve always argued that the rights for my community are basic human rights. They’re not special rights, we’re just wanting to enjoy the same rights as everybody else.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com
3-on-3 basketball game for charity The 13th annual Paul Valentine Memorial threeon-three memorial basketball tournament is this weekend. Games run July 7 and 8 at the Paul Valentine basketball courts near the lower fields at West Shore Parks and Recreation (1767 Island Hwy.). Games start at 10 a.m. both days. A barbecue will also be held throughout the day. “It’s good basketball to watch and good food to eat,” said Dave Valentine, Paul’s father. Paul Valentine was murdered 14 years ago during an unprovoked attack. All the money raised from the tournament will be put back in
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B.C. teachers have accepted an agreement with the provincial government, ending nearly a year of job action and stalled negotiations. Between June 27 and 29, 21,044 of the province’s teachers voted on the agreement, reached with the government’s bargaining agency, the B.C. Public School Employers’ Associated (BCPSEA). Seventy-five per cent voted to ratify the agreement. Sooke School District superintendent Jim Cambridge said he will be
excited to start off a new school year back to our business for a while.� School district trustees voted on the agreement in September with things back to normal. He said the inclusion of the on Wednesday. The results of that vote were not legislatively appointed mediator and known by the Gazette’s press deadline. Sooke Teachers Association presa desire to end talks before more legisla“The whole process ident Patrick Henry isn’t so thrilled with the agreement, even though tion likely led to the of job action has just he voted in favour of it. ratification. “It’s nothing to be pleased about,� “I’m pretty buoyed been tumultuous. said Henry. “It’s unfortunate the by the fact that teach- It’s been enormously government saw it necessary to ers voted for it,� Camintroduce so much upheaval and bridge said. “In the stressful for teachers.� classroom it will be – Paul Henry, president, vitriol in the process of an agreement that they could have signed much more positive, Sooke teachers assoc. off with us months ago.� it’ll be much more He said the looming threat of positive to know that teachers can just come back and do government legislation convinced teachers to get their jobs. Let the bargainers do their an agreement worked out and that teachers were work through the year and they can the only public employee sector to be targeted focus on teaching and we can all get with legislation and threats of fines. The agreement falls short by failing to bridge the gap on classroom size, composition and studentteacher ratios, Henry added. He said the government betrayed teachers and students by taking away the teachers’ right to bargain these issues, a move deemed unconstitutional by the B.C. Supreme Court, and now being legislated back in. “The whole process of job action has just been tumultuous. It’s been enormously stressful for teachers. It’s been very difficult,� Henry said. “There’s been a constant struggle to have ourselves heard.� The one positive, Henry said, is the progress made on improving benefits. The new agreement is in effect until June 30, 2013. Through the coming year bargaining will take place for the next collective agreement. “Obviously we’re going to have to be more creative – we’re going to have to be more thoughtful in how we deal with government,� Henry said. “It’s very clear that they’ve got nothing but disdain for us and for public education.� 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 claim was the second made by the union in two weeks. It is formed on the basis that Bill 22 unconstitutionally infringed teachers’ rights to free collective bargaining and asserts that government’s directions to BCPSEA resulted in bad faith bargaining. – with files from Natalie North kwells@goldstreamgazette.com
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Saanich man appointed as citizenship judge A former radio broadcaster, naval reserve officer, military spokesperson and longtime volunteer can now add the role of citizenship judge to his impressive resume. Saanich resident Gerald Pash will soon retire from his current post as a member of the public affairs team at Maritime Forces Pacific headquarters at CFB Esquimalt to take on a completely new set of responsibilities. Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney’s office announced the appointment June 27. For the next three years, on a part-time basis, Pash will be responsible for making decisions about citizenship applications, presiding over citizenship ceremonies and administering the oath of citizenship to new Canadians. Pash worked for 27 years in broadcasting, eventually working at the base for 22 years. emccracken@vicnews.com
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Workers at Victoria’s liquor distribution centre drew attention to an otherwise unremarkable warehouse on Government Street Tuesday. Picketing outside the building, they wore signs reading ‘BCGEU on strike.’ The purpose of the one-day strike was in part to oppose the provincial government’s proposal to privatize distribution of alcohol. While the 18 workers at the Victoria plant would be protected, the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union opposes the sale of this public asset. Liquor distribution is a major source of revenue for the province, said Paul Finch, BCGEU vicepresident. Additionally, he argued the cost of the service would rise if it were privatized. The government’s request for proposals for a new service delivery model closed June 29. It aims to announce the winning proponent in March 2013. “The purpose of the competitive RFP process is to seek a private-sector service provider that can operate a liquor distribution system that is more efficient than the current one,” reads a statement on the Liquor Distribution Branch website. It continues, “Our expectation is that the cost of liquor distribution will be lower. British Columbians will pay about the same amount for liquor after liquor distribution is privatized, because the province will continue to control pricing.” The strike, which took place in all three liquor distribution warehouses in B.C., was also held in response to contract negotiations, which have been ongoing for six months. “We’re just looking for a fair deal,” Finch said. The union does not support an offer by the government for raises of two per cent, and 1.5 per cent, respectively, over the next two years. “We’ve seen our members’ wages deteriorate for three years due to (a wage freeze and) inflation.” Asked whether it was dangerous to demand higher salaries at a time when the government is looking to privatize a public service, Finch said “absolutely not.” “I think historically, the public in B.C. has supported the public-sector unions when we’ve asked for reasonable increases to keep up with inflation.” rholmen@vicnews.com
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Maui cruisers set sail Sailors watch horizon for Japanese tsunami debris Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
Here’s hoping the crew aboard Big Ben can get her to Maui, considering neither the skipper nor first mate has ever been to Hawaii. Despite holding decades (more than a century between them) of sailing experience, neither skipper Jim McLauchlan or first mate Tony Roberts managed to make it to those particular Pacific islands. Both have accents (English and South African), indicating their seas have been elsewhere most of their lives. “I’ve been wanting to do this for years,” said McLauchlan of the Vic-Maui race they embarked on yesterday (July 5) from Victoria. “It’s from here to Maui which is a good place to go. Everything is governed for safety. … You might skip on something (otherwise). Now you have to do it.” Vic-Maui runs every second year starting in Victoria and finishing near Lahaina, Maui – a 2,308 nautical mile trip. The co-ed crew of Big Ben – two women, two men make up each four-person shift – will swap off six hour shifts Don Denton/News staff as they aim for a two-week sail to Hawaii. “Half our crew don’t even live on the water,” Skipper Jim McLauchlan stands aboard his Roberts said with a chuckle as a swift breeze yacht “Big Ben” which was anchored in the swept across the Inner Harbour Tuesday Inner Harbour in front of the Empress Hotel. afternoon. Two are from Calgary, one from McLauchlan and his crew will be sailing in the Vic-Maui International Yacht Race. Saskatoon. “There are some situations when it will be all hands on deck,” he added. The Big Ben is among four in the ‘cruising’ division. The racing sail” or motor on occasion he noted. division of 10 leaves tomorrow (July 7). By midday Tsunami debris provides a new tangle on the today the cruisers hope to be nearing the Oregon minds of the eight sailors aboard Big Ben. coast – weather permitting. “It’s a big concern,” McLauchlan said. “We’ve got The skipper and first mate share a concern over some ways around it and that’s why it’s good to the winds, recounting a couple of races ago when be in this group. … There’s a good chance we may some sailors were forced to bail at San Francisco see these things and be able to report it.” after a month. You can avoid running out of power, Search Facebook for Oak Bay Sailing School to water and food, “things you can mitigate,” the skip- follow the crew’s views during the race. Follow all per said. “You can’t mitigate for the weather.” the action at vicmaui.org. Though you are allowed use the “mechanical cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com
Did you know? The Victoria to Maui International Yacht Race, first contested in 1968, is the pinnacle of Pacific Northwest ocean racing. It runs every two years.
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The Beneteau Oceanis 500, Big Ben, has a checkered career as a charter yacht in various parts of the world. More recently, having been retired from charter “he” was donated to the Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS). Big Ben was comprehensively refurbished by SALTS before being acquired by Oak Bay Sailing School, to provide offshore cruising training opportunities for adults.
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Have a visit with the Queen View an illustrated presentation of Queen Elizabeth II at the Oak Bay library. Tim Willis, director of exhibitions and visitor experience at the Royal B.C. Museum, will be on hand to talk about the museum’s current exhibit, Queen Elizabeth II: Diamond Jubilee Celebration. The free event runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, July 14. Registration is required. Call the Oak Bay library branch at 250592-2489, or save a spot online at www. gvpl.ca.
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Victoria floats above helium shortage Charla Huber Paul Scotthorne, co-owner of Party Crashers in Langford, fills up a balloon with a helium tank. Even though there’s a worldwide shortage of the gas, Greater Victoria hasn’t been impacted by the lack of helium.
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Helium is on the minds of many businesses and organizations and it’s not so their employees can talk in high-pitched voices. There is currently a worldwide shortage of the mined gas, which has caused the price to inflate. And while some businesses have been unable to fill helium orders, the gas is still flowing in parts of Greater Victoria. The shortage is being felt across the country, and in Greater Victoria some novelty shops have signs near the balloons explaining there is no helium on site. Some stores, however, including Party Crashers in Langford, are still filling balloons. “I just ordered two tanks of helium and they just came in,� said Paul Scotthorne, manager and co-owner of Party Crashers. The store uses up to four tanks per week filling the orders of the 10,000 varieties of balloons it carries. The store has been a loyal customer to its local helium supplier, Liquide Air, and has been guaranteed a supply of the gas. The price of helium has been increasing, but the store has kept the floating balloon prices starting at $0.79. Other than balloons and generating squeaky voices, helium is a crucial element used for both health care and scientific studies. Helium is commonly used in MRI machines in hospitals to help cool magnets. Luckily the three MRI machines in the region are
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“newer, more modern MRIs that consume significantly less helium,� said Shannon Marshall, Vancouver Island Healthy Authority spokesperson. There is one MRI machine in Nanaimo that requires more helium to operate. VIHA isn’t too concerned over the shortage because, under contract, the MRI service provider is responsible for supplying the gas. If the shortage becomes more dire, Marshall said novelty shops and other groups using the gas for non-medical services
would be cut off first. Helium is commonly used by University of Victoria chemists, but they haven’t felt the pinch either. The gas is used to cool the magnets of a devices used to look at the nuclei of molecules. Neil Burford, chair of the department of chemistry at UVic, said the helium shortage exists, and fears if the shortage gets worse the university will be left without the gas for its research. “For us it’s not a matter of life or death, as
The helium Party Crashers uses to fill balloons comes from a mine in Washington State, said Paul Scotthorne, co-owner of the Langford store. “The problem is the mine closes down for one month every year,� Scotthorne said, adding that this happens every year. “This year no one stockpiled.� Scotthorne thinks the helium crunch will be over at the end of August. There has been talk about infusing the helium with a little bit of oxygen to make the supply last longer, Scotthorne said. Instead of 100 per cent helium in the balloons, Scotthorne said it would be about 94 per cent helium, six per cent oxygen. With that gaseous combination, the balloons would still float.
it is in the hospitals,� Burford said. Like VIHA, UVic receives its helium from contracts with service providers. charla@goldstreamgazette.com
Median work starts on Malahat Passing lane to be replaced by concrete barrier Next week the provincial government will begin its installation of new concrete median barriers on the Malahat. About 1.4 kilometres of barriers will be installed north of Finlayson Arm Road. To make room for the barrier, the northbound passing lane will be removed. Work will start on Monday (July 9) and is scheduled to be complete by July 13, with most of the work happening overnight. The cost for this project is approximately $250,000. The province has earmarked a total of $8 million for concrete barriers and other safety improvements on the Malahat. “We’ll have the first new section of barrier in place on the Malahat by mid-July, making this section of highway a lot safer for local residents and the many visitors to Southern Vancouver Island,� said minister of transportation and infrastructure Blair Lekstrom. “This is just the start of our government’s commitment to safety improvements on the Malahat, with more work to the highway coming over the next year.� In total 5.4 km of barriers will be added to the Malahat by spring 2013. When complete, roughly 40 per cent of the highway will be separated by median barriers. news@goldstreamgazette.com
Correction A photo of a vendor at the Bastion Square public market, on page 19 of the Gazette’s Best of the City magazine, listed an incorrect name. Shown straightening out his chocolate strawberries is Desmond Mullahy.
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Labour pains not over yet The provincial government is holding its breath these days, having settled contract negotiations with all but a few public sector unions and stayed the course on net zero. But how long can it keep up this magician’s act? At some point, organized labour, led May the days perhaps by a tag-team of net zero of the B.C. Government be gone soon? and Service Employees Union and B.C. nurses, will stage a mass revolt against the no-raise, cupboard-is-bare philosophy. Some months ago, the province gave public sector employers such as post-secondary institutions the opportunity to receive modest wage increases, if the employer was able to find equivalent savings somewhere else in its operation. But increases in government grants to such bodies in recent years – they’re still playing catch-up from previously slashed funding – have done little more than match increases in operating expenses. Therefore, finding savings has become a little like finding a needle in a haystack. One of the province’s largest unions, the B.C. Government and Services Employees Union, even sought ways to save the government money to cover off modest wage increases for its members. But that doesn’t mean they’re in a conciliatory mood. The BCGEU’s one-day strike this week at the Liquor Distribution Branch in Victoria, held to protest any future privatization of that service, was a minor flexing of its muscle. More telling may have been the union’s stepping away from mediation at the bargaining table with the province last week, stating that no progress had been made in negotiations. They could be the wolf at the door for the lame-duck Liberals. Despite not having gone on a full strike for 20 years, the BCGEU still wields clout, as no one wants government services to shut down. While unions must be reasonable in their wage demands at this time, government needs to begin to offer some modest incentives for the people who work for them. Even if it’s a simple token of their esteem. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
BCTF indoctrinating our kids From where I live, the 84-metre politely declined). high crane at the Bayview Large plywood boards surround Promontory cuts through the that long, quiet construction skyline. It’s touted as the site today, the dreams tallest crane in Victoria’s long gone of vineyards history. I can believe it. scattered among gleaming In terms of urban glass towers. Up the road, economic activity, cranes in the Bear Mountain dotting the sky can be properties, the skeletal a big visual indicator of first few floors of the vitality and jobs. The Highlander mark the more cranes, the more spectacular rise and jobs, the more people ungracious fall of Len spend. And eventually Barrie. That project came those buildings translate back to life under new, Edward Hill into more property taxes. far less controversial Writer’s Block I hope the Promontory management. does well, and also Not far off, the Silkwind the upcoming crop of big condo tower in Colwood promised 23 projects: Union, Duet, Era and The storeys with 150 gleaming condos. Sovereign. But even with holes Instead, the city was left with a big in the ground, anyone who has embarrassing hole in the ground, watched development in Victoria and extra engineering work to make over the past few years won’t hold sure the pit didn’t erode from under their breath that all these projects neighbouring townhouses. will finish as planned. Projects well into the In 2008, media were invited to construction phase can also die. I take photos of the first concrete sat through long public meetings, foundation and marvel at the giant as people fretted and worried crane imported from Spain for about traffic that would flood out Robert Quigg’s Capella project. The of Aquattro in Colwood, which was plan was for 650 luxury condos in planned for 585 luxury condo and four towers looming over Victoria townhouse units in 28 buildings. It from Bear Mountain. managed to build one townhouse Overlooking the dusty, but busy row and three condo buildings development site at the time, the before going bankrupt. obvious question was “who will Last year the many empty unsold buy and fill all these condos?” Baby (but still luxury) units were being boomers, I was told, wealthy baby offered for almost half price. boomers from Calgary and Toronto. Baby boomers from across At the height of the hubris, that Canada didn’t empty their life project offered free helicopter savings in Victoria. But the credit rides over the construction site for crunch of the Great Recession potential buyers and the media (I was blamed for leaving more
areas than just the West Shore pockmarked with slow condo sales, idle construction holes and weedy development lots. Recession aside, many developers just read the tea leaves wrong, got greedy and thought Victoria was New York City. Projects that did survive tended to be marketed to people who live here – young families looking for a first home, seniors looking to downsize from a house, or young urbanites who can afford a modest condo. Projects such as Westhills and Kettle Creek Station can keep building through tough times because they offer what people can afford. Big commercial developments like Uptown and the new Capital City Centre say residential units will come when “market conditions” are right. Could be 10 years from now, could be never. Over the years, I’ve become a bit jaded on big developments that promise the world. Few, if any, deliver what they announce in terms of public amenities, and often the time horizons for success are so long that they become perpetual construction zones. If Promontory rises 21 stories into the sight line of my home, and they can sell their units, it will be a good economic indicator for the city. If it doesn’t, we can add it to the long casualty list of developments in Victoria. – Edward Hill is the editor of the Saanich News. editor@saanichnews.com
‘Many developers got greedy and thought Victoria was New York City.’
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OPINION Homophobes still out there, writer says Kermit the Frog told us it’s about it again in 2039.” not that easy being green. Wrong. Do not go there. Well, it’s not that easy being Members of the lesbian, rainbow, either. gay, bisexual and transgender Often, it takes community navigate tremendous courage their way through to be your true self. spent bullet To stand in front of casings every day. the crowd and say Sometimes the “I’m queer and I’m empty shells arrive here.” in the form of words Like now. The spoken or written, barbarians are as was the case in at the gate. They early June when are rattling their homophobic signage sabres of hate and was taped to a Patti Dawn shop-front window intolerance. Swansson They toss spent in Fernwood. And Guest column when vile, venombullet casings at the feet of gay men laced attack verbiage standing outside Paparazzi surfaced on the Internet Nightclub and it is not a and took direct aim at the prank. It is not a bit of fratownership and management boy, spring break-style of Paparazzi. buffoonery. It is an unveiled, Hateful words are no less cold and calculated threat. frightening. No less hurtful. Yet, perhaps in part And no less alarming when because Victoria police Staff they include threats of Sgt. Darren Laur says it is violence and death. something he has “never The sole difference is that seen” in his 27 years of spent bullet casings provide a policing, there appears to more disquieting visual than be a tendency to view it as a words on a piece of paper or fleeting moment of madness. a website. You sit up and take A one-off, if you will. notice of spent bullet casings. Indeed, the News, in an The police are summoned. editorial on June 29, seems Television cameras roll. to suggest as much by telling People are on edge, knowing us they “didn’t see that one there might be a wingnut out incident as proof of a general there who likes to play with lack of intolerance.” They guns. So why trivialize it as went on to advise us that “rare?” “such cases are rare these The soul of the LGBT days, at least those involving community has been police.” vandalized and this incident In other words, “Hey, it is, among other things, a happens once every 27 years. discomforting and disturbing Everyone chill. Let’s talk backdrop to Pride Week,
when the queer-as-folk crowd rally as one for nine days of innocent pomp, pageantry and frolic, that culminates with the annual parade through the streets of downtown Victoria on July 8. It is also another harsh reminder of the reality that the battle for acceptance continues unabated. Again referencing the News’ editorial, it mentions “how far we’ve come as a community in dispensing with biases and stigmas against people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer and questioning.” The very notion that bias and stigma have vanished is a misguided piece of pollyanna. There has been no dispensing of bias and stigma. An easing, yes. A dispensing, no. “No one should kid themselves that there is 100-per-cent acceptance of queers,” says Art Luney, owner of the Castle Video Bar and Nightclub, a gay venue above Paul’s Motor Inn. “There are forces that would like to see our rights diluted. We shouldn’t forget that. The war is not over. Not by a long shot.” Does Victoria offer an LGBT-friendly environment? Absolutely. I can walk our streets unobstructed. I am treated with respect, courtesy and friendship by patrons and staff in shops, banks, markets, medical offices and the mainstream restaurants and pubs I attend. But I still
see the stares. I still hear the whispers. I am forever conscious of the periphery, always on the alert, my built-in radar scanning for the next volley of spent bullet casings to fall at my feet. Or at a gay friend’s feet. And, as sure as the state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation, it will happen. Which is why we have Paparazzi, the Castle and The Ledge, the three main LGBT sanctuaries in town. It’s why we have Pride Week with its fabulous fixings. This is an opportunity to celebrate Canadian freedoms, not just for the LGBT community, but for its many allies as well. We all can take pride in a country that is a world leader in LGBT rights. A country secure enough in its own skin that it is sending a gay man, Mark Tewksbury, to London as chef de mission for the 300-plus Canadian contingent at the Olympic Games later this month and into August. Most of all, it’s a time to take pride in one’s true self. To flex one’s amour propre. Three distasteful incidents in one month tell us that the homophobes are on manoeuvres and that victory over the beast is not at hand. We can always hope, however, that it’s somewhere over the rainbow. Patti Dawn Swanson is a former Black Press reporter who underwent gender reassignment surgery in November 2009.
LETTERS King-like powers set bad precedent Re: Democracy wilting in Ottawa (Our View, June 15), Chipping away at democracy (Erin McCracken, June 8) Having voted Conservative since Diefenbaker trounced the Liberal Party in 1958, I was pleased to see Harper finally achieve a comfortable majority in Parliament. That said, with a clear election outcome of what now amounts to a two-party system of the left versus the right, the prime minister, any prime minister, continues to have the potential of acting as a law onto himself, with the dictates of caucus solidarity suffocating the regional voices of individual MPs by rigid party discipline. Teetering, as we have been since Confederation, on the very brink of democracy, the centralization of power in the Prime Minister’s Office
(PMO) has effectively hollowed Parliament’s role. No lasting progress will have been made to correct the country’s “democracy deficit,” and chart a course toward the restoration of public trust, without a truly democratic separation of powers into a functional system of political checks and balances. They would be constituted by three independent branches: a legislative branch to make laws, an executive branch to enforce and carry out the laws and a judicial branch to interpret the laws. When shaping their own constitutional concept of government in 1776, the guiding principle for America’s revolutionary founding fathers was that there should never be another “king” (i.e. a branch of government wielding the power of a king).
By contrast, having failed to provide a functional system of political checks and balances, Canada’s cloned copy of the British parliamentary system left us constitutionally and democratically constipated. Unless there is a truly democratic separation of the executive branch (the PMO) and legislative branch (Parliament), any Canadian prime minister of whatever political stripe will be able to act like a king, wielding autocratic powers (1) over an unelected Senate, (2) over an appointed Supreme Court, (3) over the legislative process of Parliament and, last but not least, (4) over whomever gets to be governor general. But, perish the thought, such constitutional separation would get us dangerously close to going down that dreaded republican road. E.W. Bopp Tsawwassen
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Station House Pub targeted by credit card scammers A credit card scam at the Station House Pub in Langford has resulted in at least 53 compromised cards, say RCMP. Police became aware of the scam after a victim called them. She noticed on her credit card statement that her card had been used in Ohio, even though she still had the card. Two of her
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RCMP bust dial-a-dope crack deal on Goldstream Avenue A 40-year-old female was arrested last week in Langford for trafficking crack cocaine. A total of 47 baggies were seized, totalling 18.6 grams. RCMP made the arrest during a “dial-a-dope” drug deal on Goldstream Avenue. RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Max Fossum said they caught wind of the deal as part of an investigation, but would not comment further. The woman, who lives in Sooke, has been released from custody on the promise to appear in court. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com
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Oh, to be ‘A Good Mother’ Recently, I stumbled across a name that I’ll forever associate with my eternal, often misguided attempts to be A Good Mother. Q SUSAN LUNDY Chatting on FEATURE WRITER a podcast, Meg Hickling sounded innocuous enough – even pleasant and well-informed. But as an authority on sex education, she sent me into a parenting frenzy when her Årst book, Speaking of Sex, hit the shelves. Her assertion that children should know reproductive details by the time they attend school hammered me with horror. My Åve-year-old daughter, Danica, was in kindergarten, blissfully believing The Garden Metaphor. It wasn’t quite how I’d planned it. I intended to promote early and open sex education for my kids. This meant that when Danica began asking reproductive questions at age two, I would calmly outline age-appropriate details. I would raise sexually healthy children. Instead, when the question arose, I used The Garden Metaphor: “Oh, the daddy plants a seed in the mommy and the baby grows in her tummy.” It worked. It was Åne. (Although she gave a rather curious look to the zucchini seeds her father brought home one day.)
Reading Meg Hickling, of course, I understood I had failed. So I set out to be A Good Mother. I read, re-read and memorized Hickling’s spiel. I developed a plan to pick up Danica from school, take her out for lunch and then, after a leisurely, homey conversation, get down to business. However, the car had barely left the school driveway when I blurted out, “Danica, would you like to learn some science?” I went through the process, using all the correct names, edging through the tougher stuff, and giving the details in as few words as possible. She was quiet for a moment, and then asked if that was the only way to make babies. “Weeell, no,” I said, perking up. I then launched into an animated explanation of artiÅcial insemination. It was over. I had done it. I was A Good Mother. Then she said, “Momma, can I ask you an important question?” I gripped the steering wheel. Oh no, I thought, here it comes. It’s going to be awful. “Why does a car die when the battery dies? Is the battery like a heart?” (I later overheard Danica telling her younger sister, Sierra, that they could stay together all their lives and have babies by going to see a special doctor in Vancouver.) Sierra was four before she popped the question. I was lying in bed beside her and thought she had already dozed off. “How are babies made?”
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Westshore Family The Big Issue continued from 15 provided a loan for Depass and by early 2008, she bought Chris’s Pizza. After two start up years marked by some “really bad” Ånancial times – not knowing whether she would take home a paycheque after covering expenses, the challenges have lessened, yet still exist. “There are other stresses to owning your own business. I never really have a whole day off. And I do my own books, so I’m constantly trying to squeeze hours in here and there to keep up with the accounting side of it. If somebody calls in sick, and people are on holidays, I’ve got to go in for extra shifts, but having the Æexibility of getting to take my kids with me and not having to worry about who’s going to watch them – it’s very Æexible and convenient.” Depass is a part of the 141,012 female business owners counted in B.C. in 2010, 36 per cent of all business owners in the province. “With maternity leave at 12 months, many women are getting creative and using this time to reinvent themselves,” said Cecilia Mkondiwa, manager of loans and business advisory services for the Women’s Enterprise Centre in Victoria. “By the end of 12 months many women Ånd that going back to work is not worth it after factoring in the high daycare costs and the time they will have to spend away from their children.” In the four years since Depass bought the business she has been able to involve herself in her children’s school activities and parent groups, while her kids have grown and taken on responsibilities at Chris’s Pizza. And while Kyla would like to follow her mom’s lead in the pizza business,
Depass is happy to have her empowered by the experience and eventually move on to higher education. “We have no child care costs and our kids were at home with their parents, which is important to us,” Depass said. “The thought of the daycare – having to be up at 5:30 in the morning to get three kids up and dressed and lunches and breakfast and off to a daycare facility and then downtown for work at 8:30 in the morning before having to do the same thing again (at the end of the day) – it was a scary thought.” Back at Child Care Resource & Referral, Macey recommends parents not only start early in their search for care, but that they also delve deep and check out between eight and 10 potential settings. Some places, such as the University of Victoria Child Care Services, have about a two-year wait. Touch base with the care provider periodically throughout the wait to conÅrm your position – without being too pushy, she said. “You don’t want to be a pest, but you do want to be starting a communication – then keeping that communication going,” Macey said. “You need to understand that it’s going to be a job (to Ånd care).” While the cost of child care is unmanageable for many families, it hasn’t gone up much over the last few years. Annual increases are on average about $25 per month, with the average rates for infant care in Greater Victoria ranging from $780 to $1,027 per child per month. For moms considering entering business and would like information on mentoring, guidance and Ånancial assistance available through the Women’s Enterprise Centre, visit womensenterprise.ca. nnorth@saanichnews.com O
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When he’s not working on school work or delivering the Goldstream News Gazette, Zachary Tweter spends his time volunteering in his community. He has helped out for special events at Millstream elementary, his former elementary school. “It’s important to help out in your community,” Tweter said. Next year he will also be volunteering with the Sooke School District’s PACE program. O
If you know someone who is making a difference in your community, please email your comments to Jim Zeeben, editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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THE ARTS Give a smile for Lyle While music should be open for interpretation by the listener, Lyle Lovett’s 2007 album, It’s Not Big It’s Large, suggests notions of mortality, loss and the fluidity of time. It’s Not Big It’s Large opens with a swing fanfare out of Count Basie and then gets serious fast. The African-American voices that accompany Lovett on I Will Rise Up evoke America’s conscience, demanding a better future while acknowledging a troubled history. For the last few years Lovett has been alternating tours with his own band with songwriter circles when he performs with John Hiatt, and fellow Texans Guy Clark and Joe Ely. Michael Wilson photo “It’s always fun and inspiring to get to hang out Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Band with people you respect perform at the Royal Theatre and admire, as I do these on July 11. three,” Lovett says. “Sometimes touring can be an isotalk after a show, as we’re rolling lating experience. Being able to down the road, is a similar expe-
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Victoria gains international recognition for ska scene Ska Fest still going strong 13 years in Natalie North News staff
Victoria is known for its connection to the queen’s country, but at home many locals aren’t aware of our international reputation in a community borne from Caribbean culture. Next to the cherry red double decker tour buses winding through local roadways, two brightly-painted Ska Fest vans hint at Victoria’s bond with ska – the precursor to rocksteady and reggae that originated in Jamaica in the 1950s and influence on popular music today. July 10 to 14, the Victoria B.C. Ska Society presents the 13th annual Ska Festival – an event that forged ties between lovers of the genre in Victoria with their counterparts around the world in Latin America, Europe and the U.S. “It has really connected us with a lot of people and brought us close to cultures outside of our own,” said Dane Roberts, founder of the festival and artistic director of the Victoria B.C. Ska Society, who has picked up basic Spanish skills through his role. “This music is giving us connections with all these cultures abroad.” Roberts, a Mount Douglas secondary school grad, orchestrated the first Ska Festival for his final work term project as a student of leisure studies administration at Dalhousie University in Halifax. It began during the height of third wave ska and put Victoria on the map as a hub for artists of the genre. The society’s efforts were
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Ska Society artistic director Dane Roberts in front of Babe, the newly painted Ska Fest van, on loan from local ska group Rocky Mountain Rebel Music. In the background are society members Nev Gibson, Darcy Douglas, D'arcy Briggs, Amy Chase, Christina Cheply, Sara Peeling, Anne-Marie Gosselin, Eric Wickman, Sean Edwards and Mike Vasilev. buoyed by the rise of social networking via Myspace. “It was huge. All of a sudden it exposed us to other bands from other countries that had the same passion and taste for the music and we were surprised how many of them were interested in coming here despite the fact that we weren’t a big budget festival.” Venetian Califfo de Luxe was one of the first international acts to support the event. That same year bands also came from Germany and Jamaica. Musicians
continued to join the festival from the United States, Mexico, Columbia and Europe, often for little reward outside of a place to stay, and the experience. Local five-piece fave Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra started covering festival headliners Toots and the Maytals and were given an early break by Roberts, who scheduled them to play a Ska Fest after party in 2006. Now touring on the eve of a full-length studio album release this fall, Tequila Mockingbird returns to join the lineup along with the legends.
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“There’s a lot of support from the festival and from (Roberts) as a person to the local music scene. And you get a lot of diverse groups from Victoria playing alongside the world’s best ska bands,” said Peter “I think it’s Mynett, vocalist about sharing. and stand up bass player for the band. People want “Victoria has really to share their seen us grow up.” Support for the culture, their festival has come message, their from all levels, from a reinstated B.C. experience.” gaming grant to the - Dane Roberts Bogota Chamber of Commerce, which in 2010 flew Roberts to Columbia to participate in the Invest and Inspire music conference, where he met musicians that later made the Ska Fest lineup. “I think it’s about sharing. People want to share their culture, their message, their experience,” Roberts said. “I don’t know of any ska scene that’s as strong as ours anywhere throughout Canada. It is quite a phenomenon.” Last year Ska Fest drew 10,000 people to a mix of all ages, free and ticketed club shows across town. With headliners that also include Katchafire, The Pietasters, Leroy “Heptone” Sibbles and Adham Shaikh on the bill, as well as three free shows downtown, workshops and art from The Rocksteady Collective, that number is likely to grow. “It’s not the biggest festival, but it’s big enough for us and it’s fun,” Roberts added. For full details, visit VictoriaSkaFest.ca. nnorth@saanichnews.com
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team road racer, and close friend of Hesjedal’s. “Ryder’s looking really good, and though it’s early still, it’s important that he’s avoided Travis Paterson some of the carnage in the first few stages.” News staff Hesjedal’s also been able to conserve energy ahead of the treacherous hill climbs Ryder Hesjedal is doing it quietly, and that make-and-break Tour competitors. avoiding the crashes. “Ryder made it into the lead group (on The West Shore native has executed a Stage 3), and never did you see his nose in solid first four stages of cycling on the Tour the wind, he just got sucked along (in the de France and is just 18 seconds back of yel- slipstream),” McGrath said. “He’s played a low jersey holder Fabian Cancellara, tied for great tactical game.” eighth overall. Going ahead, the stratCrashes plagued Stage 3 on Tuesegy for Garmin is to pro“(Ryder’s) day, thoroughly testing the resolve of tect Hesjedal and keep Hesjedal’s team Garmin-Sharp-Barra- avoided the him within striking discuda. While the pile-ups took down carnage in the tance of the leaders. many of his teammates, the man from “When they’re in the the West Shore narrowly escaped them, first few stages.” mountains, Christian including the crash in the final stretch – Seamus McGrath Vande Velde, Tom Danielof Wednesday’s Stage 4. son and Robbie Hunter “We had four guys go down (on Tuesday),” will be invaluable to set the pace and help Garmin manager Jon Vaughters told Bicy- bring back breakaways from dangerous ridcling.com. “Basically, we didn’t have a par- ers,” McGrath explained. ticularly good day. By default ... the team’s The trio of elite cyclists, all of whom are focus is going to have to be on the tall Cana- capable of finishing top-10 on the Tour, will dian.” stay near the front of the peloton to catch It’s not ideal for Garmin, the defending breakaways involving any cyclists near or team champions from 2011, which came in ahead of Hesjedal in the overall classificawith a number of loose objectives. tion. But it’s incredibly exciting for the fans of Looking ahead, the Tour’s Stage 7 on SatHesjedal, winner of the Giro d’Italia in May. urday has several steep climbs along the “It’s so complex, there’s so much going on 199-km route, ending with a six-kilometre, at any given time,” said Seamus McGrath, a Cat. 1 (Cat. 4 being the easiest) hill. West Shore resident and a former national sports@vicnews.com
UVic home to rugby’s Olympic showcase Organizers nurturing international 7s tourney Travis Paterson News staff
As the world casts its eyes on London, the road to the 2016 Olympic rugby pitch is underway. Former national player Shane Thompson was among a handful of the most prominent figures from Canada’s international rugby sevens community at the June 26 announcement of the Victoria International 7s Rugby tournament for July 13 and 14. This year’s tournament moves from UVic’s Wallace Field into the grand theatre of Centennial Stadium. It’s part of the Victoria 7s steady growth towards its goal of becoming a freestanding rugby festival, the type of which Canada has never seen, said co-organizer Doug Tate, coach of the UVic Vikes rugby team. This year’s elite men’s lineup has eight teams, including the Canadian and U.S.A. national development teams, the Cayman Islands national team, a B.C. provincial team, the Island’s Crimson Tide representative team and the North American sevens champions Old Puget Sound Beach. There’s also an elite women’s tier and an international under-18 boys division. “We’ve got national players in the women’s tier, and several youth divisions, girls and boys, so we’re happy with the way it’s going,” Tate said. Perhaps the tournament’s biggest asset, next to being an international-level tournament at
Despite not joining until 23, Thompson was one of Canada’s most dominant stars on the International Rugby Board sevens series. Because of rugby, the Ontario native is sprouting deep roots in Victoria. Other sevens stars, such as captain Phil Mack, Sharon Tiffin/News staff Nathan Hirayama Phil Mack dives in celebration as he scores an insurance try to help the and Sean Duke, Canadian Maple Leaf’s defeat Fiji at the inaugural Victoria International make up the core 7s in 2011. Mack is recovering from injury and will help coach Team B.C. of the current next week. national team and play their club home in B.C., is the awareness it brings to the rugby for the UVic Vikes. The Victoria 7s is a rare youth game, namely, drawing out future Olympiopportunity to see them play at the international ans. level on home soil. Thompson once coached the national sev“The thing about all our sevens players is ens team along with Tate, and is at the helm of they’ve come into the program with little prethe B.C. Elite Youth Sevens program. When it vious experience, mostly from high school,” started early last year, it targeted the 1994-born Thompson said. “Already we’re seeing a real age group, specifically because they’ll be in their understanding of the game from our youth.” prime when rugby debuts at the 2016 Summer This year Canada won a qualifying tournament Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. in Hong Kong for the right to gain core status on “Twenty-two, 23 years old is a prime age for the IRB series for 2012-13. sevens players,” Thompson said. “Some of these “It means we’ll be playing 12 tournaments, and under-18 players already have more sevens expe- we’ll need 30 to 35 high calibre players to draw rience than I did after a few years playing interon if we’re going to be successful,” Tate said. national.” sports@vicnews.com
Ryder Hesjedal on Stage 2 of the Tour de France, from Vise’ to Tournai in Belgium. Hesjedal finished the sprinter’s stage in 49th, but was part of the lead group and lost no time. Casey B. Gibson/TeamGarmin-Sharp-Barracuda
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Elk Lake hosts rowing champs The B.C. Championships and Challenge West Rowing Regatta is at Elk Lake this weekend, July 6 to 8. The Victoria City Rowing Club is organizaing the event with more than 600 athletes from Canada and the U.S.A. competing in 75 different rowing events. Racing starts at 2 p.m. today (July 6), and at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be info for VCRC’s learnto-row programs.
Shamrocks seek revenge Friday The Victoria Shamrocks are home to the first place Langley Thunder of the Western Lacrosse league, 7:45 p.m. tonight at Bear Mountain Arena. The Thunder beat the Shamrocks 9-6 last Saturday.
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Olympic dream playing out Seed was planted to try for Olympics
Olympic team,” Obee explained. “I actually went back to school in the fall, but I kept thinking about it and it just seemed so much more exciting to come back and try for the Olympics. I just couldn’t let that opportunity go by without taking it.” Obee returned to Victoria in January and says she is very thankful that she is so close to Elk Lake. “I’m really lucky there’s a training centre here and that I live here so close by. Otherwise, I would have had to go to Ontario to train, whereas here I was able to just to come back home and settle in.” Obee says the excitement of the Olympics hasn’t fully hit her yet because she’s so focused on training and preparing for London. “I’m more just in the moment and getting prepared for what we have to do to get our boat the fastest it can be.” The lightweight women’s doubles will race on July 28, 30 and Aug. 1.
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The Peninsula will have ties to the summer Olympics this year as Stelly’s secondary school grad Patricia Obee heads to London with Rowing Canada’s Olympic team. Obee, who was officially announced to the team on June 28, began her rowing career as a Grade 12 student at Stelly’s. “Before that, I used to ride horses competitively, but when I started with the school (team) I liked it right away.” Now 20, Obee is part of the women’s lightweight double scull with Saanichite Lindsay Jennerich, 29. Jennerich was headed to the games with longtime training partner Tracy Cameron, but injuries and frustration between her and Jennerich preceded Cameron’s unexpected retirement on June 8. Obee was set to be the boat’s
Patricia Obee alternate until that point. At Stelly’s, Obee quickly excelled in the sport and was offered a scholarship to Oregon State University. She attended the school for a year, but soon felt the pull back to Peninsula as the Olympic training season neared. “The seed was planted in my head by people who kept dropping hints about considering coming back here to try for the
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Annie Ewart in the 2011 Bastion Square Grand Prix.
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Western Lacrosse Association GP 12 10 12 9 11 11 11
W 8 7 5 5 5 5 1
Langley Victoria Burnaby Nanaimo Coquitlam New West. Maple Ridge Recent games Victoria 11 Burnaby 9 Victoria 6 Langley 9
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T 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
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Central Saanich product Annie Ewart, 18, rode into second place and Oak Bay’s Adam de Vos, 18, was ninth in the women’s and men’s under-23 Canadian Road Championships in Lac-Megantic, Que. It’s an impressive pair of results for the teenagers, who both raced with the nation’s best, part of the Canadian Cycling Association sanctioned event, June 21 to 24. Ewart was the fifth overall among elite Canadian women, four back of Olympic-bound Clara Hughes. De Vos was 17th overall among the elite men, which was won by Tour de France veteran Svein Tuft, who is 17 years de Vos’ major. Ewart, a Stelly’s secondary school graduate, went pro in late 2011 with team Optum Pro Cycling/Kelly Benefit Strategies out of U.S.A. and has been having a successful year since. This year Ewart was selected by the Canadian national team to compete in the International Cycling Unionsanctioned women’s cycling road and time trial races in Gatineau, Que. De Vos recently finished second in the elite men’s category of the Bastion Square Grand Prix and was third overall among the elite men in that weekend’s general classification of the Robert Cameron Law series. sports@vicnews.com - With files from Devon MacKenzie B.C. Intermediate-A Lacrosse Association GP Richmond 15 Coquitlam 15 Victoria 15 New West. 14 Maple Ridge 14 Langley 16 Poco 16 Burnaby 13 Delta 14 Nanaimo 16 Recent games Victoria 16 Delta 9
W 12 12 11 9 8 8 6 4 2 2
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T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pacific Northwest Junior B Lacrosse League Pts 24 24 22 18 16 16 12 8 4 4
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GP W L Westshore 17 14 3 Peninsula 16 11 4 Saanich 17 10 6 Cowichan 17 6 8 Campbell Riv. 17 4 11 Nanaimo 18 2 15 Recent games Nanaimo 0 Peninsula 11 Westshore 10 Saanich 4 Saanich 5 Peninsula 6 Westshore 6 Nanaimo 3
T 0 1 1 3 2 1
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SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
FURNITURE ANTIQUE DROP leaf table and 4 chairs. Very good condition. Priced to sell. Call Joanne at (250)381-0438.
FOR SALE BY ORIGINAL OWNER A rare ďŹ nd in North Nanaimo Vancouver Island, this 2003 home has 2 bdrms & 2 bath rooms, 1300sq ft w/double garage. Quality built patio retirement home with strata owned priv park is on the market has large bdrms, ensuite in the master bdrm and his & hers closets. Sm pet allowed, low strata fees. This nonsmokers and pet free home is affordably priced at $324,900. For more information please phone or fax owner 1-250-758-2078.
WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEET www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com
MILL BAY, 2009 Rancher, 3bdrm, 2ba. Open concept, lrg windows, heat pump, oak oors, granite, warranty. Close to hiking, boating, vineyards. $459,900. Ph 1-250-929-3862.
#ALLĂ– Ă–TOĂ–PLACEĂ–YOURĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–ADĂ– ANDĂ–RECEIVEĂ–&2%%Ă–BALLOONS Ă–INVENTORYĂ–ANDĂ–TIPĂ–SHEETSĂ– ANDĂ–BRIGHTĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–SIGNSĂ– GARAGE SALES
ARIAT TALL BOOTS. Leather upper, woman’s size 7.5, regular calf, medium height. Worn once, excellent condition, still need breaking in. Originally $400, asking $250 obo. 250391-5992, leave message.
3276 Mary Anne Cresc. in Colwood on Saturday July 7 from 9am-3pm. NO early birds
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
LANGFORD, 2811 Montego Dr., Sat, July 7, 9am-4pm. Moving Sale. Toys, tools, household items, furniture, etc.
NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.
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.
Garage Sales
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
LIFT CHAIR Brown, bonded leather, near new. $750. Excellent value. Moving! (250)478-5205.
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
GARAGE SALES
BRENTWOOD BAY: ESTATE SALE/ MOVING sale. 928 & 930 Clarke Rd., Sat. only, 9-1pm.
LANGFORD- 3013 Cressida Cres, Sat, July 7, 8am-? 20 years of miscellaneous items. All must go! SAANICHTON: 8026 E. Saanich Rd., Sat, July 7, 9am3pm. Estate/Garage Sale. Vintage costume Jewelry, collectibles, furniture, carpets, records, rototiller, canning jars, baby items and much more.
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET! Call 250.388.3535
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, July 6, 2012 REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
FOR SALE BY OWNER
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
HOMES FOR RENT
TOWNHOUSES
ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
CARS
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
2 BEDROOM house for rent, located in Arnsville Trailer Park, Parksville. Small dogs allowed. Available Aug 1st. $800/month. 250-954-9547
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.
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.
BRENTWOOD: COUNTRY setting 1 bdrm, 1000 sq ft, NS/NP. $1300. (250)213-2989
OFFICE/RETAIL SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!
CALL: 250-727-8437
WESTSHORE. 3-BDRM, 2 bath. $5000. cash back! 671 Daymeer Pl. (250)884-3862. Complete details/ more pics at www.propertyguys.com ID# 192309
Jasmine Parsons www.jasmineparsons.com One Percent Realty V.I.
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY FOR LEASE: Fully furnished/equipped restaurant/bistro located in beautiful Port Hardy, BC. This well-known location is tastefully decorated with a warm and inviting atmosphere and has an existing client base, located close to commercial and educational office facilities offering great potential for professional clientele. For more information contact Ron: 250-949-0556.
RENTALS SHARED ACCOMMODATION
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.
APARTMENT/CONDO C. SAANICH condo, avail Aug 1st, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, small pet ok, 6 appls, underground prkg, $1200 mo. (250)896-6502. 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
GOLDSTREAM AREA1400sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hi-def TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray, 778-433-9556.
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.
SUITES, UPPER BACHELOR suites available located at Arnsville, includes hydro, cable and internet. $500 per month 250-954-9547
HOMES WANTED 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
WE BUY HOUSES
NEW spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo for rent. Private, secure top floor unit that is over 1100 Sq/ft. Open design concept with underground parking and storage. Perfect location pets OK. $1400 per/mo. www.pacificcoastcondo.com for more info. 1-250-702-1199
Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com
WESTSHORE. 3-BDRM, 1 bath 1/2 duplex. Fenced yard. $1150./mo. (250)213-9671.
$50-$1000 CASH
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
For scrap vehicle
1-800-910-6402
858-5865
TRUCKS & VANS
We Will Pay You $1000 1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526
AUTO SERVICES
SPORTS & IMPORTS
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
CASH PAID
1967 GMC Aluminum Panel Van 350cu.in., 3 spd, auto. Mechanically sound, with recent work. $3650 obo. Call 250-656-1801.
FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations
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!
2004 BMW 330 Convertible Accident Free; 140,000 km, Auto, Fully Loaded, well maintained, recently tuned. $15,900. 778-403-1209.
CARS
MOTORCYCLES
1963 FORD T-Bird, 90% restored, new paint and upholstery, original miles (32,665), needs TLC. For more information call Jake (250)474-2249.
HONDA SCOOTER 150CC, 2-seater. $500. obo. Gorge/Tillicum. Pls call (250)884-2090. 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).
SIDNEY: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, utils included, N/S. $1500. Aug. 1. (778)426-4262.
TOWNHOUSES
SIDNEY- NEW 2 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700 mo. Avail Aug 1. Call 250-217-4060.
2004 VW TOUAREG. Beautiful vehicle, well maintained. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 spd Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. $15,900, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net
GUARANTEED
BRENTWOOD, LARGE studio country setting, furn’d, $750 mo, N/S, N/P, 250-213-2989.
LANGFORD, LARGE 1 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1 level new Townhouse, lrg patio, $995 mo, Aug 1st, pets cons. (778)433-1618.
FREE Tow away
www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557
All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.
LANGFORD: 2-BDRM. W/D, F/P, N/S, cat OK. $1000 inclds utils. Call (250)220-5907.
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).
AUTO FINANCING
STORAGE
COLWOOD- COZY 1 bdrm $700 inclds utils & wifi. Close to all amens. Pet friendly, N/S. Avail now. Refs. 250-294-5516
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
TRANSPORTATION
Auto Loans or
SUITES, LOWER 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.
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
LANGFORD, FURNISHED large rm, tv, internet, utils incl, $550, Aug. 1. 250-883-0157.
SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
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
WANTED TO RENT
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
2001 Nissan Sentra Automatic, Well Maintained, Clean 111,000 km $4999.00 250-999-3467 harlaeve@shaw.ca
CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
2002 MONTANA Extended van, seats 8. Automatic, A/C, roof rack, CD, good tires Well maintained. 194,300 km. Great van but must sell, reduced, $2,500. 778-679-2044.
MARINE
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1992, 26 ft TRAVELAIRE, Class C Motorhome. Bright, clean, sleeps 4. Twin beds in back and fold down double bed. Excellent and clean condition. Full shower with skylight, gas generator, air conditioning, second owner, new internal batteries (worth $600), new water pump, only 91,300 km. Reliable, clean and functional. REDUCED to $14,250. (250) 748-3539
BOATS $$$ BOATS Wanted. Any size. Cash buyer. Also trailers and outboards. 250-544-2628.
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CONTRACTORS
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FURNITURE REFINISHING
ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.
SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Experienced, Reliable, Efficient. (250)508-1018
CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
250-361-6193. QUALITY Electric. Expert: new homes &renos. No job too sm#22779.
COMPUTER SERVICES
DRYWALL
BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.
FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Des, 250-6569363, 250-727-5519.
ARAM RENO’S Basement, bathrooms, additions Free est. WCB/Insured 250-880-0525
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX 250-477-4601 PENNIE’$ BOOKKEEPING Services for small business. Simply/Quickbooks. No time to get that paperwork done? We do data-entry, GST, payroll, year-end prep, and training. 250-661-1237.
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COMPLETE HOME Renos. Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licenced insured. Call Darren 250-217-8131.
CARPET INSTALLATION 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.
COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites and more. Call 250-886-8053.
DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.
CONTRACTORS BATHROOM REMODELING. “Gemini Baths” Plumb, Elec. Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302.
WESTSHORE/GYPSUM. Your one stop Drywall shop. Any questions give is a call. (250)391-4744 (250)881-4145
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $35/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
GARDENING DECKS/FENCES, licensed & insured. Call Fred (250)5145280. thelangfordman.com
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE SAMRA & Sons Excavating, Perimeter Drains, Driveway and Landscaping Preps. Call Randy 250-881-6365.
U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.
QUALITY CEDAR fencing, decks and installation, pressure washing. For better prices & quotes call Westcoast Fencing. 250-588-5920.
10% OFF. Mowing, Power Raking, Hedge/Shrub Trimming, Clean-up. 250-479-6495 J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677
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NEWS GAZETTE
SERVICE DIRECTORY #OMPLETEĂĽGUIDEĂĽTOĂĽPROFESSIONALĂĽSERVICESĂĽINĂĽYOURĂĽCOMMUNITY
www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
GARDENING
HANDYPERSONS
HAULING AND SALVAGE
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
250-208-8535 WOODCHUCK: Neglected garden? Spring clean-ups, hedges, power raking, aerating, weed/moss stump, blackberry & ivy removal. 24yrs exp. WCB.
AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.
ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualiďŹ ed, 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
SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.
GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
HAULING AND SALVAGE
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.
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
INSULATION MALTA WOOL-BLOWN insulation/ Spray foam application. (250)388-0278. BBB member.
EWING’S MOVING & Hauling. Apartment & Condo relocation specialist. $80/hr. Call Dave at 250-857-2864.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
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.
âœBUBBA’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.
AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, Guards, windows, powerwashing, roof de-moss, repairs. Insured. Call (250)507-6543.
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.
SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MOVING & STORAGE
PAINTING
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Peacock Painting
MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
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
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.
250-652-2255 250-882-2254
MALTA MOVING. Serving Vancouver Island, surrounding islands and the Mainland. BBB Member. (250)388-0278.
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT
PAINTING
PLUMBING
217-9580 ENIGMA PAINTING Renos, commercial, residential Professional Friendly Service.
EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544. KERRY’S GAS & PLUMBING SERVICESRepair, maintenance & install. 250-360-7663.
250-886-6446 YOUR Personal Interior Painter. No Job too Big or Too Small. Call Gilbert today for free quote. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. BIG BEAR Painting. Free Est. Senior discounts. Quality work. Call Barry 250-896-6071 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.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
STEREO/TV/DVD
DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734.
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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.
BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245. BIG BEAR Handyman & Painting Services. No job too small. Free Estimates. Senior discounts. Barry 250-896-6071
250.388.3535
WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance
PLASTERING PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, ďŹ replaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
WANTED: DVD PLAYER (inexpensive) for a single parent. Call 250-514-6688.
STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterprooďŹ ng. Bob, 250-642-5178. RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.
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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.
PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS A&R ROOFING Ltd. Residential & Commercial. New & rerooďŹ ng expert. Torch-on, cedar shakes, roof repairs, gutter cleaning. WCB covered. Free estimates. Mike 250-516-3944
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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
2-1020 Queens, $299,000 Saturday & Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney,250-384-8124
pg. 31
pg. 5
941 Easter, $629,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney,250-384-8124
934 Craigflower, $379,000
4106 Cedar Hill, $789,900
102-3180 Albina, $224,900
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Karin Barlow 250-385-2033
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dallas Chapple 250 744-3301
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291
Daily noon - 5 pm (exc Thurs & Fri) Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 480-3000
107-75 Songhees, $798,000
1-225 Vancouver, $524,000
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 2-4 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
pg. 8
pg. 12
Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
101-75 Songhees, $690,000
pg. 30
205-445 Cook St, $259,900 pg. 11
pg. 12
203-1041 Rockland Ave, $264,900 pg. 6
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Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663
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441 Stannard, $749,900 pg. 12
409-2747 Quadra, $229,000 pg. 31
pg. 19
pg. 11
pg. 34
117 St Lawrence, $598,000
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jens Henderson, 250-384-8124
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003
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pg. 26
pg. 13
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney,250-384-8124
Saturday 10-12 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Sonya Stewart, 250-516-5008
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pg. 31
Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124
pg. 18
pg. 14
Friday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
pg. 34
pg. 13
pg. 15
402-288 Eltham, $387,900 Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250 360-6106
pg. 11
pg. 26
pg. 31
pg. 15
pg. 7
pg. 13
pg. 12
401-1146 View St. 1606 Belmont Ave
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Karen Scott, 250 744-3301
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663
Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Mike Chubey, 250-391-1893
404-520 Foster, $239,000 pg. 6
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
pg. 16
Saturday 10-12 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal 250 386-8181
623 Manchester, $474,500
1250 Craigflower, $427,500
820 Kincaid Pl., $599,900
Saturday 12-1:30 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033
pg. 13
pg. 34
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
pg. 20
21-4120 Interurban, $379,900 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291
pg. 6
44-530 Marsett, $564,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-744-3301
pg. 6
102-2380 Brethour Ave, $349,000 pg. 11
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Ruth Stark 250 477-1100
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Saturday 12-2 Fair Realty Jinwoo Jeong, 250-885-5114
pg. 20
204-2360 James White, $249,000 pg. 1
pg. 16
pg. 18
pg. 3
Saturday 10-12 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511
pg. 20
9708 Fifth St, $641,900 Open House/Hard Hat Tour by appt only Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608 pg. 21
5-2323 Harbour, $685,000 Saturday 2:30-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 27
1757 Fairfax, $738,800 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131
pg. 21
Sunday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Shelna Atkinson, 250-384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
pg. 17
6310 Marie Meadows Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn 250-478-9600
4055 Wilkinson, $549,000 Saturday 2:30-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty John Byrne, 250-479-3333
pg. 29
pg. 19
1182 Damelart Way, $518,800 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Bill Carnegie 250 474-6003
9-520 Marsett, $577,000 pg. 11
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301
pg. 21
pg. 20
10176 Tsaykum, $569,000
107-1870 McKenzie, $
202-647 Michigan, $184,900 pg. 34
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663
36 Maddock W, $479,000
20-1473 Garnet
485 Constance Ave, $699,900
pg. 21
10314 Gabriola Pl, $509,900
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Kevin Sing, 250 477-7291
pg. 19
pg. 26
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Marsha Crawford, 250-889-8200
1552 Oak Crest Drive, $549,000
325 Moss, $728,000 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
pg. 5
3437 Maplewood, $519,900
pg. 34
805 Dereen, $995,000
pg. 11
4273 Houlihan, $1,148,888
4324 Ramsay Pl pg. 14
pg. 10
4188 Clinton, $569,500 pg. 19
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance David Rusen, 250-386-8875
Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
Saturday 12:30-2:30 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
205-1571 Mortimer, $229,500 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422
3880 Mildred, $649,000
Sunday 12-2 The Condo Group, Burr Properties Ltd. Mike Janes, 250-382-6636
743 Chesterlea, $550,000
7-126 Hallowell, $419,900 Sunday 11-12:30 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
150-4488 Chatterton Way, $429,000
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory 250 744-3301
pg. 3
3973 Carey Rd, $578,900 pg. 15
309-1618 North Dairy, $349,000
6-1880 Laval Ave, $599,500 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
Sunday 1-3 JonesCo Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653
404-2900 Orillia, $249,500 pg. 18
4030/4040 Borden St, $229,900
3942 Aspen, $795,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Elfie Jeeves 250 477-7291
pg. 20
111-2931 Shelbourne, $305,900
303-1505 Church, $189,000
2112 Pentland, $898,000
Saturday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Jerry Mireau, 250-384-8124
3941 Crocus, $765,000
1590 Howroyd, $566,900
3000 Uplands, $1,595,000
pg. 18
217-1680 Poplar Ave, $229,900
1912 Woodley Rd., $1,119,500
205-1870 McKenzie Ave
107-3048 Washington, $389,900
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814
211-545 Manchester, $189,900
pg. 17
402-103 Gorge Rd E, $469,000
3-828 Rupert Terrace
Friday & Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
Sunday 11:30-1:30 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-744-3301
5460 Old West Saanich, $1,134,000
4379 Elnido
916 Leslie, $524,900
pg. 11
pg. 3
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
3000 Uplands, $1,095,000
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ron Bahrey, 250-477-7291
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Bob Wheaton, 250-384-8124
3170 Mars St, $599,000
pg. 13
1654 Hampshire, $660,000
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
pg. 28
110-1505 Church Ave, $227,900
302-2100 Granite, $329,900
Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
403-1571 Mortimer, $264,500
pg. 13
2625 Orchard Ave, $734,900
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney,250-384-8124
pg. 19
1756 Midgard, $599,000
4008 Bow Rd, $759,000
3392 Cardiff
Saturday 2-4 Suzy Hahn Ocean City Realty 250 381-7899
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
Saturday 12:30-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
3496 Plymouth, $749,900
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Peter Crichton, 250-889-4000
312-1870 McKenzie, $230,000
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings 250-744-3301
pg. 26
pg. 11
3837 Wilkinson, $469,900
3456 Carter Dr, $744,000
pg. 18
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Tim McNaughton, 250-896-0600
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Tom Fraser 250 360-4821
304-1121 Oscar St, 359,900
Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd Ron Fedosenko 250 391-1893
Saturday 1-3 One Percent Realty Tania McFadden 250 589-0248
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301
pg. 9
720 Tiswilde, $$539,000
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291
Friday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Jackie Ngai 250 477-5353
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967
451 Chester, $599,900
Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Hiro Nakatani 250 661-4476
14-60 Dallas Rd., $564,000
Saturday 10-12 One Percent Realty Tania McFadden 250 589-0248
pg. 30
113-689 Bay St, $224,900
301-380 Waterfront, $529,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Maggie Thompson, 250-889-5955
631 Cornwall, $560,000
Open Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd John Almond 250 384-8124
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
106-1505 Church, $184,000
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Sunday 1-3 & Tuesday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
1712 Hollywood, $749,900
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
pg. 36
Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600
4029 Providence, $924,888
3232 Cook, $525,000
1050 Pentrelew, $668,000
6-3968 Cedar Hill, $349,900
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033
pg. 7
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Ron Neal 250 386-8181
pg. 15
1220 Alturas, $725,000
619 Lampson, $399,000
12-1880 Chandler, $649,000
Sunday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Geoff McLean, 250-744-3301
pg. 8
Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
pg. 6
4030/4040 Borden St, $229,900
1018 Joan Cres, $925,000
Sunday 1-3 Macdonald Realty Ltd. Lisa Nohr 250-882-0729
pg. 34
733A Humboldt
Saturday 1-3 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250-744-7136
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301
102-165 Kimta, $750,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Dave Bhandar, 250-857-4223
pg. 5
336 Stannard, $799,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033
1752 Lee
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Larry Lineham, 250-661-7809
407-1009 McKenzie, $229,000
101-66 Songhees, $569,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
206-1610 Jubilee, 244,900
405-1035 Southgate pg. 31
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the July 5 - 11 edition of
2941 Cedar Hill Rd, $495,000
901-250 Douglas St, $279,900 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Kami Norman, 250-477-5353
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1181 Roy Road, $414,900 pg. 36
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-744-3301
304-4535 Viewmont, $234,900 pg. 19
Saturday 3-5 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911 pg. 20
pg. 27
8843 Langara Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Bill Ethier, 250-920-7000
pg. 21
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OPENHOUSES
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the July 5 - 11 edition of
7161 West Saanich Rd, $299,900
205-2311 Mills Rd, $249,000
4980 Deer Park, $1,099,000
549 Delora Dr, $564,900
662 Goldstream Ave., $254,900
Thursday-Monday 3-5 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
Saturday 2-4 Gordon Hulme Realty Linda Egan, 250 656-4626
Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns 250-478-0808
Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Hans Hegen, 250-858-0424
Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl 250-391-8484
pg. 20
B-10470 Resthaven Dr, $527,000 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett, 250-656-0131
pg. 20
pg. 21
8541 Bexley, $548,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Leslie Manson 250 744-3301
1616 Millstream, $778,800
2550 Crystalview, $599,000
2-433 Prospector, $629,000
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes David Scotney,250-384-8124
pg. 22
104-10110 Fifth St, $209,900 pg. 21
648 Lands End Rd, $1,229,000 Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
pg. 3
322 Greenmansions, $629,900 Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler 250 812-4910
pg. 26
73-1255 Wain Road Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Stephanie Peat, 250-656-0131
30-630 Brookside Rd, $564,900
2139-2600 Ferguson, $289,000
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448 pg. 27
202-2050 White Birch, $229,900 Sunday 1-3 Jonesco Real Estate Roger Jones 250 361-9838
9336 Maryland, $384,500 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Giovanna Balaiban, 250-477-5353
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893
Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 22
3072 Mallard, $585,000
543 Westwind Dr, $474,800 pg. 27
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003
1677 Texada Terr, $829,000
Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445
Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
pg. 23
201-2829 Peatt Rd, $219,900
620 Treanor Rd, $409,900
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Shane King, 250-744-3301
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Larry Jeffs, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893
Sunday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
Westhills, $399,900
16-2319 Chilco, $449,900
633 Granrose Terr, $674,900
pg. 8
pg. 23
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown 250 380-6683
pg. 31
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875
pg. 23
Sunday 12:30-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
963 McCallum, $449,000 pg. 26
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003
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pg. 5
473 Carson, $438,888 pg. 3
Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns 250-478-0808
pg. 29
pg. 6
2340 Otter Point, $299,900 pg. 11
727 Grousewood, $674,900
529 Atkins, $479,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250-744-3301
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250 380-6683
pg. 9
119-2733 Peatt Rd, $339,900
1024 Brown, $389,900
2280 Aldeane, $534,900
101-954 Walfred, $407,000 pg. 26
pg. 10 Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
pg. 23
pg. 23
pg. 21
15-2070 Amelia Ave, $219,900 Saturday 1-3 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511
pg. 29
pg. 23
Saturday 2:30-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003
pg. 24
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Advertising Feature
44th Annual General Meeting Pacific Centre Family Services held its 44th Annual General Meeting June 21 at the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children Centre on Wale Road. During the year, services were provided to over 1500 people in our community.
we were granted accreditation for 3 years. In their report they wrote that persons served “spoke highly of the staff and expressed their deep gratitude for the dramatic, positive impact the organization has made in their lives.”
One of the highlights this year was receiving the 2012 Victoria Foundation Community Leadership Award. This award recognizes an organization that is building community capacity and achieving positive change. With three locations in Sooke and West Shore, PCFSA is responding to the rapidly changing needs of our growing community. Through this award, the Victoria Foundation said ‘We salute PCFSA’s remarkable team who exemplify both caring and commitment’.
“Consistently across the youth programs, families and persons served reported they feel respected, welcomed, and cared for.” The accreditation means that our funders and the
people who use our services can be assured that our professional staff are providing a high level of service to the community. Elected as Officers for 2012-13 were Bill McElroy, Chair; Marg Jacobson, Past Chair; Carole Carver, Vice-Chair; Alison Campbell, Secretary; Alex Blackwood, Treasurer; David Bennett, Leanna Hill, Bob Boyes, Al Pirani and Carolyn Sampson. Bill McElroy, Chair, Pacific Centre Family Services Association and Mitzi Dean (right) Executive Director, Pacific Centre Family Services, receive the Community Leadership Award from Deirdre Roberts, (Centre) Chair, Victoria Foundation.
To ensure our high standards of care, we undergo a review of our practices by a team of external, international evaluators. After our successful review this year,
Giving Back to Our Community Marathon Pacific Centre Family Services was again selected as the only WestShore Charity in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Charity Pledge Program. Our goal is to raise $10,000 from pledges and sponsorships to support our youth programming to help us respond to youth who need help but don’t know who to turn to and who want to talk about it using email counselling. You can help by pledging one of our runners, by running with us, or by becoming a sponsor. You can even pledge online – check out our website for more information: www.pacificcentrefamilyservices.org There are still a few sponsorship opportunities available for WestShore businesses. Contact Pacific Centre Family Services at 250-478-8357 for more information on pledging, running, or sponsorship.
Family Violence Program We run the only program in Greater Victoria for men who have been violent toward their families. One of our recent participants wrote that: “I would like you and the Board to know that the counseling has been helpful as well as affordable. [Your PCFSA worker] is a good counselor. She encourages me to search within myself for answers, asks me to try being more empathic and see from my ex-partners perspective what it is my behaviours have done to her and our family.…I’m grateful for the services provided, their accessibility, and the affect they are having on my life. Thank-you.”
REACH
Do you need counselling but cannot afford it or do not qualify for free services? Help is here at a time, place and price that will suit most families. PCFSA is offering individual and couples counselling at convenient times, including evenings, at the West Shore Child, Youth and Family Centre, 345 Wale Road. Contact us directly if you would like to book an appointment or find out more about this service – 250 478 8357.
Pacific Centre Family Services Association has been supporting WestShore families since 1968.
The REACH program runs throughout the school year and will reopen in September, 2012. The program supports healthy development in infants and toddlers and promotes the well-being of families while young parents pursue education or personal development goals. We offer places to 12 young parents. Call PCFSA for more information.
Volunteers... PCFSA has a number of exciting openings for volunteers, throughout the WestShore and Sooke. As a volunteer, you can make a real difference in our community.
WestShore Child Youth and Family Centre 345 Wale Road, Colwood 250.478.8357 www.pacificcentrefamilyservices.org
At WestShore the Bright Ideas Youth Conference in October 2011, the lack of Emergency emergency housing for youth in the WestShore was raised. A group of agencies, individuals and businesses began to meet to come Youth up with a solution. Thanks to funding from the United Way of Greater Victoria, two studies have been completed: A Need and Demand Analysis and a Best Practices Summary. A Business plan Housing has also been developed and funding applications have been submitted to several funders. Once the funding is secured, the emergency youth housing will be turned over to an existing youth housing Task agency. PCFSA is the financial host for the Task Force, which means that they will accept donations and respond to enquiries. The Task Force has set up a Facebook page, Westshore Youth Housing Task Force Force, where you can read the reports and follow our progress. Greater Victoria Community Partner
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ROAD TO LONDON
Olympic facts People make it happen
A celebrat ion of ou r Olympic at h let es
YOUNG GUN
The London Olympic Games will include a workforce of around 200,000 people, including more than 6,000 staff, 70,000 volunteers and 100,000 contractors.
It’s just temporary There have been 200,000 temporary seats installed, 7,500 temporary lights set up, 122 kilometres of temporary fencing raised, 10,000 temporary toilets installed, and 16,500 telephones put in for Olympic venues. Photo submitted
Tickets for the Games A total of 11 million tickets (8.8m Olympic, 2.2m Paralympic) will be available for the 2012 Games.
Equipment for the Games There are one million pieces of sporting equipment being used in the Games, including 510 hurdles, 600 basketballs, 541 life jackets and 2,200 dozen tennis balls.
Alec Page will join the Canadian Olympic team for the first time in London.
Alec Page will be the youngest member of the Canadian swim team Story by CHARLA HUBER
W
hile some young adults bronze medal at the Beijing Games spend a year between and will be competing in London as high school and college well. backpacking across “Realistically, I would be really Europe, Alec Page spent the year happy to be doing my best. A medal training to compete in Europe. is a bit of a long shot for me,” Page The 18-year-old Saanich resident says. has landed a spot on the Canadian With time on his side, Page hopes Olympic swim team. London won’t be his only shot at the “(I am) pretty exhausted these Olympics. days, we’re in the midst of a hard “I have a couple more trips to the training block,” Page says. Olympics in me,” Page says. “But you Alec Page Page is one of the youngest never know what’s going to happen Olympians on the Canadian national because this is sport.” team (he’s definitely the youngest swimmer), Interestingly, Page has never competed and he’s also one year younger than Ryan internationally at the senior level. Cochrane was in 2008. His biggest accomplishment so far is as Cochrane, another Saanich swimmer, won a a junior when he helped win gold in the
4x200 metre relay at the 2011 junior world championships in Lima, Peru. Page swam the relay with teammates Keegan Zanatta, Omar Arafa and Chad Bobrosky. Arafa, Bobrosky and Page – with Luke Peddie replacing Zanatta – also won silver in the 4x100m relay at the same event. In the 400m individual medley, Page’s specialty, he finished seventh. In London, he will be competing in the 400metre individual medley (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle), and explains the transitions between the strokes is the toughest part. This fall, Page will attend University of Victoria taking some science, psychology and sociology courses. charla@goldstreamgazette.com
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$
* 117 bi-wkly OAC
$
Stk #P12N668
MSRP $29,990
MSRP $90,240
MSRP $35,395
Roll Out the Savings Price ◆
Roll Out the Savings Price ◆
Roll Out the Savings Price ◆
27,990
$
66,720
$
* 118 bi-wkly OAC
$
28,373
$
27,490
FREE 7-Day Stay
Stk #12N1492
** 240 bi-wkly OAC
115*
bi-wkly OAC
Stk #M12N1260
$
$
RV Resort & Mar
ina
is pleased to be to continue to able EXCLUSIVELY offer ARBUTUS RV to every purc a FREE 7-DAY haser, STAY at their beauti ful oceanfront RV Park in Me tchosin.
Check out our 30 New Product Lines & BC’s Biggest Selection of over 700 NEW & PRE-ENJOYED RVs plus Parts & Service Specials online at
www.arbutusrv.ca MILL BAY 250-743-3800
NANAIMO 250-245-3858
COURTENAY 250-337-2174
PORT ALBERNI 250-724-4648
Toll Free 1-800-665-5581
Toll Free: 1-888-272-8887
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Total Price including freight, excluding admin fees and taxes. PAYMENTS based on total price including freight and taxes less 10% down (or equivalent trade-in value). Variable interest rate at the time of calculation 6.99% on approved credit (OAC), amortized over *390 bi-weekly payments/5/15 term, **520 bi-weekly payments/5/20 term, ***260 bi-weekly payments/5/10 term, ****130 bi-weekly payments/5/5 term. Zero down option available on request (on approved credit).
SIDNEY 250-655-1119 Toll Free: 1-888-272-8888
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