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Labour dispute on back burner for school year ‘Mixed emotions’ as teachers resume full duties after a year of work-to-rule

Natalie North Reporting The relationship between B.C. teachers and government remains on the mend, but a new teachers’ contract has put discord on temporary hiatus as schools in Greater Victoria open this week – although not everyone was celebrating. “It’s mixed emotions for sure,” said Sean Hayes, president of the Saanich School District Teachers’ Association. “It’s relief that we’re entering the school year in a much more settled state with the prospects of a quiet and relatively peaceful year. “That’s a relief, but we’re also not happy because the major issues for teachers remain unchanged: oversized classes, poor support for special needs students and dwindling resources.” After a year of stalled contract negotiations and six months of work-to-rule job action culminat-

ing in a walkout last March, B.C.’s 41,000 public school teachers came to a collective agreement on June 26. The short-term contract, which is valid until June 2013, offers some degree of relief for Hayes. But others, such as Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association president Tara Ehrcke, stands vehemently against the plan. Though unlikely, the possibility exists of job disruptions through the fall, Ehrcke said. “There will be a lot of teachers returning to school this fall with a real sense of disappointment and we’re also going to see some larger classes than we’ve seen in a number of years,” Ehrcke said. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see individual teachers taking a step back from some extracurricular activities, simply because they have larger classes and more responsibilities.” Although teachers are happy to be heading back to work fully and completely, Hayes said, they are upset about how the last round of bargaining went. “There may be a little holdover,” he added. During an Aug. 28 teleconference, Education Minister George Abbott said he was hoping for a much more positive, harmonious year in terms of labour relations. “We do have the second year of the two-year agreement still to

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French Immersion teacher Julie Fisher goes through books as she cleans shelves to get ready for the new school year at Reynolds secondary school. go,” Abbott said. “That will likely see, perhaps in March or April, a recommencement of bargaining discussions, but I’m hoping that this year gives us an opportunity to try to build at least a little better relationship between government and the teachers’ federation and between government educational partners, including the teachers’ federation.” Abbott will not be involved in much of those discussions, however, since after 16 years as an MLA, he announced Thursday that he would not seek re-election in the spring. “We’ve been in the same drama for 40 years,” Thomas Fleming, University of Victoria professor emeritus in education, said in an interview earlier this year. “Teachers complaining about government; government saying teachers are withholding services. The dialogue doesn’t

change; the actors don’t change. Essentially this dialogue is no dialogue. It’s not going any place. It’s a system built for another age.” Despite the history of unrest at the provincial level, teachers and administrators are expecting a relatively calm school year across the region. After 11 years as superintendent of the Greater Victoria School District, John Gaiptman said 2011-12 was by far the most difficult year in the role, and like others on both sides of the dispute, he’s looking forward to a smoother road ahead. “Last year was a tough year on everybody,” Gaiptman said. “This year we are really focused on the important things and the important thing is creating classes that are flexible and relevant and engaging for our students … that will be the reason for any actions we take.”

Student enrolment by the numbers Estimated full-time student enrolment for 2012-13 ■ K-12 public schools in B.C.: 534,691, compared to 540,696 for September 2011; 6,005 fewer students ■ Greater Victoria School District: 18,825, compared to 18,995 in 2011. ■ Saanich School District: 7,137, compared to 7,398 in 2011. ■ Camosun College: 9,300 students for 2012-13; up about two per cent from 9,100 students last year. ■ University of Victoria: Expected to surpass 20,000 this year; last year 20,199 students enrolled.

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Invasion of the fire ants “They’re nasty, biting little invasives. – Ben van Drimmelen

Christine van Reeuwyk Reporting

Aggressive red ant colonizing Greater Victoria Within seconds Ben van Drimmelen’s hand is swarming with European fire ants. All it took was one solid thump over where he knew there was a nest – an easy process since he pounded his entire front yard earlier and found five nests in a one-metre section. “The odd behaviour is the strong bite and the swarming action,” the Oak Bay man said, ants crawling across his calloused hand. “They’re nasty, biting, little invasives.” He’s been trying to get rid of them since discovering the pests living alongside the harmless black ants in his yard in the mid-1990s. “I didn’t know they were non-native,” he said. “I knew they were annoying.” This summer, van Drimmelen learned exactly how invasive the pests are after reading media coverage of a European fire ant problem on the Lower Mainland that cited leading B.C. expert Robert Higgins. Higgins hopes to spread that knowledge given new funding from the province and the growing concern over the tiny, feisty pests. “One of the many challenges with this new invasive is that few people work with ants and are able to identify them. Right now I am the only person in the province, but a workshop is in the planning stages to train more people,” the entomologist explained. “We’re

the thin, red ants have been found in Chilliwack, North Vancouver and Burnaby. “It is to the best of our knowledge localized right now to perhaps half a dozen residences (in Greater Victoria),” Higgins said. “The province has approved funding to map their distribution in more detail. … By the end of summer we hope to have a better idea of where it is, at least where it’s established.” A retired biologist, van Drimmelen looks forward to Higgins’ mapping the species and discovering a safe way to combat them. Traditional antkilling methods have yet to work. “I’m hoping there’s a way to control these ants without killing the other nice ants,” van Dimmelen said. So far Higgins finds boric acid at a very specific concentration does the trick and is guiding residents accordingly. “We’re going to be setting up a process, so we can provide some information to municipalities if they become the first contact for these issues,” Higgins said. Contact Higgins through at www.tru.ca/faculty/rhiggins. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Invasive European fire ants swarm on the hand of Ben van Drimmelen at his house in Oak Bay. trying to provide some more information to municipalities so they can stickhandle this.” A little while later, van Drimmelen simply places his hand on the lawn, with similar swarming affect – no thump necessary. Although only four millimetres long, the ants are known to swarm and sting without provocation, putting the kibosh on bocce, relaxing on the grass and backyard parties, said van Drimmelen’s neighbour Rhea Cavelti. “Once the kids are bitten, After Bite doesn’t work. … The

(welts) get massive,” Cavelti said. Higgins explained that the European fire ants became a noted pest about 15 years ago. “(The species is) forming much denser colonies in areas that it’s moving into. And it’s becoming much more aggressive,” he said. “This ant doesn’t behave this way in Europe. It doesn’t form colonies anywhere near as densely as in North America. … They seem to understand they are dominating the area and can afford to be aggressive.” Along with Greater Victoria,

■ The European fire ant is not a morning creature. In the cold and damp it’s sluggish but as the temperature heats up, say to 20 degrees, it begins to move faster. They show the most aggressive behaviour on warm humid muggy evenings. ■ A queen is required to establish new European red ant colonies, so unknowingly transporting drones or workers on clothing isn’t a danger to spreading the species. ■ Entomologist Robert Higgins says people with fire ants shouldn’t transport soil. Immerse plant roots in water for an hour if moving plants off your property.

Saanich teen accused of attacking woman Edward Hill News staff

A young woman was attacked early Thursday morning in her home by a teen male, in what police describe as a disturbing and random assault. A 16-year-old Saanich male was arrested not far from the scene after a woman in her late 20s reported to police that a man unknown to her broke into her home and sexually assaulted her. Officers responded to the home in 4000block of Borden Street at about 3:15 a.m. after a 9-1-1 call was disconnected. Police say it’s likely the woman called 9-1-1 when the teen broke in, but dropped the phone during the assault. But she managed to fight off the 16-yearold and he ran off as police arrived. “We know this young man forced his way into the house and proceeded to assault (the victim),” said Sgt. Dean Jantzen with Saanich police. “She valiantly fought off her attacker to her credit.” Police dogs couldn’t locate the suspect, but Saanich police detectives and the forensic officers pieced together evidence left at the scene to zero in on the teenager. Police aren’t saying what that evidence is. He was arrested without incident that morning, but it’s unclear if the suspect was found on the street or at a residence in the same neighbourhood. The woman, although shaken, wasn’t physically injured and didn’t have to go to the hospital. Jantzen said detectives haven’t established a motive, or any connection between the teen and the victim. It’s unclear if the incident was a break-in that turned into an attempted sexual assault, or if the teen had intentionally targeted the woman. “We are proceeding on the premise that it was a sexual assault thwarted by the victim. It appears to investigators it was definitely a sexual-type attack,” Jantzen said. “We certainly don’t see this every day. It’s very unusual. Usually there is some connection between people. This appears entirely random. This is quite disturbing.” The suspect made his first appearance in youth court Friday to face charges of break and enter and sexual assault.

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UVic hosts world-record game of capture the flag to welcome students back to school. The “Campus Kickoff” week features a series of party and fundraising events, and notably, a world-record capture the flag game this Saturday in partner-

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Art show aids health care in Nepal Natalie North News staff

Last November occupational therapist James Bardy visited two hospitals in Nepal and trained health-care workers on how to recognize the signs of traumatic brain injury and orthopedic injuries. On Thursday, Bardy, also a painter, will open a show of his works inspired by the trip, in support of NepalAbility, the non-profit organization, with which he travels. He plans to return to Nepal to lead “train the trainer” workshops this fall. “The idea is that (the Nepalese health-care workers) are not going to be dependent on us in perpetuity for years and years,” said Bardy, who joined the volunteer collective based on its grass-roots, zerooverhead structure. “The idea is to give the front-line workers the skills, so they can diagnose or treat any of these conditions themselves.” Bardy will be a part of the 10th team to travel to Nepal in the interest of improving

Sharon Tiffin/News staff

James Bardy, an occupational therapist and artist at his studio with his paintings in the Olio Cooperative on Fisgard Street. Bardy will be having a show of his paintings inspired by the people of Nepal to fundraise for a health care training trip to Nepal with NepalAbility. rehabilitation and support training since the University of Torontoaffiliated group of con-

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“There’s a lot of fantastic work that’s being done by the Nepalese, by the health-care workers and the hospitals, given the very few resources and money they have,” Bardy said. “We’re there to support them to build their hospitals and programs any way we can.” Bardy’s paintings are on display until Sept 21 in the main gallery space at the Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria in the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd. “The show features day to day people,” he said. “I’ve seen Nepal profiled in the media in the past and a lot of the coverage has shown the extremes – the earthquakes, the civil war. What I’m hoping this show profiles is the beauty of day to day people.” The opening reception runs Sept. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m., with admission by donation. All proceeds support NepalAbility’s on-theground initiatives.

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The Capital Regional District’s deer management advisory committee is one step closer to submitting its final report to the CRD board. The appointed citizen’s group, currently consisting of 10 members after two resigned in early July and a new member, Glenn Jim of the Tseycum First Nation, was appointed July 19, is expecting to hand in final recommendations to the CRD planning transportation and protective services committee by today (Sept. 5). “We are currently examining the draft for our final recommendations,” Jocelyn Skrlac, CAG chair, told the News in an email. The group has been meeting regularly since the beginning of May. A report to the CRD was initially expected in July, but the board decided to continue meetings in order to extend CAG discussions about possible strategies. “Because we have so many different landscapes (agricultural, rural, and urban) fairly close to each other within the area covered by the CRD, the CAG has had to address all the management options available from

the perspective of each landscape’s residents,” Skrlac said. The CAG studied as many known practices as possible in order to find safe and effective ways to deal with deer on private property, she said, noting “there is no one solution to fit all CRD landscapes.” Possible recommendations include doing nothing; crop protection; capture and relocate; repellants; public education; controlled public hunt; professional sharpshooting; immunocontraceptives; deer-vehicle collision mitigation; capture and euthanize; hazing and frightening; and fencing. Members of the public have been able to provide their input on each management option through the CRD website since early July. The group’s final report will include short term, medium term, and long term suggestions, with possible strategies that could be implemented almost immediately, and others within five to 10 years. “The efficacy and sustainability of control methods will also have to be monitored as the CAG’s recommendations for today’s (regional deer management strategy) may change over time,” Skrlac said. For more information on CAG or to stay up to date with meeting minutes, see crd.bc.ca/deermanagement. reporter@vicnews.com

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Schools get back to the real job T

he summer holiday is over and school kids are back in the classrooms for another 10 months of education. Along with the ABCs and three Rs, this year they might even get report cards. This year students and their parents don’t have to worry about scrapped after-school activities or navigating the simmering tensions between teachers and administrators. In September 2011, students entered classrooms with teachers on a work-to-rule job action. Instruction didn’t stop, but teachers didn’t write report cards, wouldn’t host parentteacher conferences after school hours and in some cases, coaching for sports teams was taken over by volunteer parents. In the Saanich and Sooke school districts, for one, the administrators – principals, vice-principals, superintendents, managers – scrambled to cover watching elementary kids at recess and after school. A three-day strike in March capped off a terrible year in public education. This year classrooms are somewhat back to normal, but the labour war between teachers and government remains – especially with the issue of class size and composition. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation is suing the government to regain bargaining rights over these points, and to challenge the hated Bill 22. BCTF has a court date in December. This kind of posturing could be moot. Education Minister George Abbott said that he expects the next round of bargaining with teachers to begin next March or April 2013, mere months before next provincial election. By then Abbott, and many other high-profile Liberals, will be coasting toward retirement. This awkward gap between the start of the school year now and the likely demise of the ruling Liberal government means it could be a quiet year for labour relations in education. The BCTF won’t waste its time seriously negotiating with a lame-duck administration when it could re-start negotiations with a more labour-friendly NDP government. Outgoing Liberals will be more than happy to hand this hornet’s nest to their friends across the aisle. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Saanich News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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was as surprised as anyone to lution identified. By far the largest hear about the plan by this news- source was oil runoff from land into paper’s owner, David Black, to drains, from oil changes, municipal begin regulatory work on and industrial wastes and an oil refinery for Kitimat. other sources: 363 million I’ll leave it to others to gallons. comment on the practiBilge cleaning and cality of that plan, and other routine ship mainwhether it would make the tenance added 137 milproposed Northern Gatelion gallons, four times way pipeline project more the tanker spill average. acceptable to B.C.’s govAir pollution from ernment and population. vehicles and industry Black Press news coverdeposited hydrocarbon age, columns, letters to the particles equal to another editor and other reader Tom Fletcher 97 million gallons; natural comments are not affected seeps added 62 million B.C. Views by this project, and there gallons; offshore drilling has been a range of views discharges accounted for expressed already. 15 million gallons. Whatever the merits of the refinSo that’s the first thing to underery idea, it has advanced the debate stand. It’s not tankers and pipelines over pipelines and the place of oil in doing most of the polluting. It’s you our society. And that’s a good thing, and me. because as someone with a basic Then there is the propaganda knowledge of chemistry and some about greenhouse gas emissions experience in oil refining, I have from the oil sands crude. Actor noticed a lot of ignorance about the Robert Redford is one of the highsubject. est-profile pitchmen for the false Today I’d like to address some notion that “tar sands” oil generates of the main misconceptions, which three times the greenhouse gases have been exploited by some oppoas conventional oil. nents. The first one is oil pollution The facts are clear. The most in general and how it gets into the widely cited source is a graph environment. prepared by Cambridge Energy A global study by the SmithsoResearch Associates, which shows nian Institution in 1995 calculated that 75 per cent of greenhouse the amount of oil making its way gases from all types of crude occur into oceans this way: when the gasoline, jet fuel and dieBig tanker spills accounted for sel are burned by the end user. 37 million gallons a year, about five Yes, there are variations in emisper cent of the total marine oil polsions on the remaining quarter.

Emissions from mined oil sands crude are slightly higher than steam extraction, which is slightly higher than conventionally drilled and pumped crude. The most greenhouse gas-intensive crude used in North America is California heavy crude, which is conventionally drilled. Burning coal produces far more greenhouse gases than oil, as University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver has calculated. Two U.S. environmental groups, including the one fronted by Redford, have lately been promoting a study that suggests oil sands crude is more corrosive to pipelines. False, says the industry, showing analysis of pipes that have carried diluted bitumen for decades. The Trans-Mountain pipeline has been carrying crude from Alberta to Burnaby and Washington state for more than 60 years. It has periodically carried heavy crude for 40 years, and diluted bitumen for 25 years. Some of that crude is refined in Washington and the gasoline and diesel barged up to supply B.C. gas stations. And of course Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and all other B.C. islands depend on marine fuel shipments. And let’s not forget the most common heavy oil used in B.C. It’s called asphalt. –Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘Whatever the merits of the refinery ... it has advanced the debate over pipelines’

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LETTERS Saanich roads remain dangerous for cyclists Re: The future of cycling, (News, Aug. 24) As one who has cycled in many countries, many cities, and in Vancouver while it developed a safe and respectful cycling infrastructure, I was shocked, dismayed, and discouraged from cycling when I moved to Saanich five years ago and discovered a deeply fragmented and dangerous cycling infrastructure. However, this summer I was hopeful when witnessing the building of a new and very safe cycle path on the east side of Cedar Hill Road in the 3500 block. My hopes are now crushed. This path is a one block wonder with no safe cycle path leading to or from the fabulous new path, and no cycle path on the west side of the street. In fact the west side of Cedar Hill Road from Cedar Hill Cross Road south is extremely dangerous for cyclists as it has uneven shoulders with numerous infrastructure hazards, for example, a drain cover that could stop a bike dead and that is located in a tight traffic pattern. I am a confident, experienced cyclist who holds my breath and prays when I head out for a ride from my home. Lynne Young Saanich

CRD deer population needs to be decreased I agree that a cull is the only option left to resolve and alleviate the pressure between humans and the deer. To restore the balance in nature it would seem to be the most humane action to take control the growing urban populations. It’s a sad situation. The growing problem has been ignored by local and provincial entities for over 30 years. In my opinion, I don’t believe our elected representatives have acted in a responsible manner or worked toward protecting the health and well being of the animals living in our urban setting. Now the public is asked what we think we should do. I am sympathetic to both humans and animals. Hundreds of deer populate our area lots of twins and triplets again this year. Deer roam our streets day and night and do not move away when challenged at a close distance. Many seek refuge in this forested area. The number of injured deer has increased with over the years.

We’ve also noticed deer appetites have changed. They devour every bite of greenery if it’s not protected in some manner. So, to preserve and restore the natural plants on our property, we put net around the backyard. This problem is not going to go away by itself, that is clearly evident. Deborah Dickson Saanich

I presume she saw Lucky home to his distraught owners. By my calculation, Lucky got run over (but not injured) and skirted two more car accidents in that short strip of roadway. I felt so grateful for the cautious, patient and compassionate drivers in our city. Fay Melling Saanich

Good drivers save lucky dog

Globe opposition raises eyebrows

On my way from Cordova Bay to the University of Victoria to see astronaut Julie Payette speak, I drove through Mount Doug park and met one lucky dog. I watched in horror as I saw in the near distance this little cream puff dog running playfully away from his elderly owner and into the street directly in front of an oncoming vehicle. It first appeared that the dog stood no chance as he disappeared under her vehicle. The driver immediately slowed and somehow in that slowness, that rascal puppy was able to scamper along underneath the car and came out behind it. The driver assumed the worst and through her shock opened the window, hollering to the owner of the dog that she was so sorry. Still driving my car slowly in the opposite direction, I was able to yell at her that the dog was OK and had run out the back. The dog’s owner watched helplessly as that lucky pooch went running like a dart down the Mount Doug roadway. As he was ahead of me with no apparent sign of slowing down, I drove cautiously and kept honking my horn at oncoming cars. “Lucky” had two more close calls but thankfully, every on-coming car was able to spot the little dog as he careened along in a frenzy. As I caught up to him a few hundred yards from his home, there was a short break in oncoming traffic and I yelled out to him to stop and amazingly, he did, just for a moment and turned to look my way. I could see that cars behind me were travelling slow enough in a queue that I immediately stopped my car, opened the door and tried calling the pup. The woman traveling in the Volvo behind me did the same, and Lucky ran towards her and without stopping to greet her, jumped right into her car through the open door. While our lineup of cars waited patiently, I helped signal oncoming traffic to give her a chance to turn around, and

Re: Francis Drake globe could help rewrite history of B.C. (News, Aug. 15) In the early 18th century, England was flexing its muscle as an emerging world power. The foundation of this island nation’s might and income rested upon its maritime supremacy. Yet the increased trade and expanding navy of the British Empire were threatened by the uncertainty of oceangoing navigation. Securing prize money from the Board of Longitude proved as hard for John Harrison as creating his legendary marine chronometer, partly due to powerful opposition from royal astronomer Nevil Maskelyne and a rival for the prize. Ultimately, King George III had to intervene on Harrison’s behalf to procure his rightful winnings. It could be argued Maskelyne’s denial of the merits of Harrison’s chronometers set the search for simplifying longitude back a hundred years. The same could be said of the ne’er-do-wells opposing the publication of Sam Bawlf’s findings as you reported. Bill Irvine Saanich

Pedestrians need to be street-wary Last month’s pedestrian death on Douglas Street is a sad reminder that when pedestrians and motor vehicles compete for space, the results can be fatal. The pedestrian may be in a crosswalk, but it really offers no protection all by itself. What amazes me is how many pedestrians step off the curb, either into a crosswalk, or to just plain jaywalk, without a single glance around to see if a vehicle is coming. No amount of traffic engineering is going to make our streets safer as long as so few bother to look before they leap. Robert McInnes Victoria

Letters to the Editor The News welcomes opinions and comments. Letters should discuss issues and stories covered in the News and be 300 words or less. ■ Email: editor@saanichnews.com ■ Mail: Letters to the Editor, Saanich News, 818 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C., V8W 1E4 ■ Fax: 386-2624

Vision Matters Dr. Charles Simons

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Changes in Your Vision You may ﬁnd it disturbing if you are not seeing things as clearly and sharply as you used to, but as people get older, certain changes in their vision will occur. For example, the pupils of the eyes tend to become smaller, and the crystalline lenses inside the eyes become less clear. You may need more light to see and read comfortably. The decrease in clarity of the crystalline lenses tends to scatter the light entering the eye. This can sometimes cause a fogging of vision or a decreased tolerance to bright headlight glare. As people age the eyes’ focusing ability decreases and it may become more difﬁcult to change focus from distant to near objects and vice versa. These are just a few of the changes in your eyes that may be interfering with your ability to see well and comfortably. If you are experiencing any of these changes in your eyes or if you have other vision problems you feel need attention, have your eyes examined by your Optometrist.

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Lily Walls (left), inspired by her son Donâ€™s vision impairment, has volunteered for more than five decades with the CNIB, the national institute for the blind. The Saanich woman will be recognized for her work at a Sept. 5 tea in Victoria.

Saanich woman started with institute in 1955 Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

When Lily Walls started volunteering, the CNIB was still called the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. In the 50-plus years

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New mosque to address demand Community building in Victoria to welcome Muslims from across region Daniel Palmer News staff

Victoria’s only mosque is nearly ready for its grand re-opening. The Masjid Al-Iman mosque, located in the 2200-block of Quadra St., is roughly 85 per cent complete and should be open by the end of October, said Ali Hamado, executive director and treasurer of the B.C. Muslim Association Victoria branch. “When I first arrived in Victoria, we used to pray off a living room in a rented townhouse,” said Hamado, who moved from Syria in 1993. “The whole community is very excited to have a new mosque.” The previous mosque, established in 1997, was comprised of two century-old buildings on the same site across from Crystal Pool. But with an estimated 1,200 Muslims in the Capital Region, the place of worship was overdue for an upgrade. “We always wanted to rebuild the mosque,” said Hamado, also a student in social work at the University of Victoria. “The old buildings were really run down and

didn’t accommodate the number of worshippers who come.” Thanks to help from the 12 other B.C. Muslim Association chapters, the project is only $200,000 away from its $2.2 million fundraising goal. Hamado anticipates raising the remaining money in the next two months. “It’s for the community, for Muslims and non-Muslims,” Hamado said, explaining the mosque will include a library and learning centre, ideal for many of the elementary school tours through the place of worship. “We regularly have public schools call us to bring the children, so we can give them a brief introduction about Islam,” he said. Weekly prayer services will still be held at various locations across the Capital Region, including UVic, where an estimated 250 international Muslim students attend each year. Hamado hopes the opening of Masjid Al-Iman will be a celebration for the entire community. “Everyone is welcome,” he said. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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As Connor Gaston’s classmates watched a sneak peek of his latest film, Bardo Light, the University of Victoria writing student kept his eyes glued on one friend who was visibly swept away during the 10-minute short. “It seemed like he was actually invested in the story,” said 23-year-old Gaston. “And whenever it’s a sci-fi story, or something you might not actually believe, it’s nice to get that reaction – even if it’s just for that moment.” This summer, the list of those invested in the drama inspired by the Tibetan Book of the Dead and Gaston having seen pug dogs watch television, expanded beyond Gaston’s supporters at UVic to include the programmers at the Toronto International Film Festival. Bardo Light, a reference to the light we cannot resist and would rather watch than breathe, now makes its big screen premier this weekend alongside the world’s top films at TIFF 2012. “There’s a maturity to his voice as a film director that’s quite startling, considering how long he’s been making films,” said Maureen Bradley, filmmaker and professor of screenwriting at UVic. “I see these kind of

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have this camera that they use in Hollywood and if the story’s half-decent, what’s stopping me?” Gaston shot the film between Gabriola Island and Victoria, with a small volunteer crew and cast that includes local actors Chris Mackie, Donna Barnfield and Shaan Rahman with cameos from Gaston’s family dog Sally and his father, fiction author Bill Gaston. Bradley describes the film as chilling,

almost horrifying and ultimately moving through its use of metaphor similar to Gaston’s previous work. Gaston is reluctant to make any statements on the recurring theme of his films. “That’s for other people to decide. I’m just thinking about story. A good story: that’s all I care about,” he said. “If you want to make a movie, go do it. … You can shoot a movie on your phone. It shouldn’t be about the production value at all. Start off with a good story, a good character, whatever it may be and go out and shoot. You’ll learn a lot and you’ve got nothing to lose.” Though attending TIFF equipped with a feature film pitch and a freshly-printed set of business cards, Gaston plans to return to Victoria after the event and study screenwriting as a graduate student under Bradley’s guidance. “I think it’s really good for Victoria that he’s sticking close and I hope we don’t lose him to L.A.” Bradley said. “He’s going to miss the first week of class, but I figured that was alright. I’m not going to dock him any marks for going to the Toronto International Film Festival. I figured it was a pretty good excuse.” Also on the TIFF program this year: Frost, a sci-fi adventure short, written and directed by Jeremy Ball and starring Emily Piggford, both fellow UVic alumni. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Cirque du Soleil brings magic to Memorial Quidam captures the imagination Kevin Mills Black Press

Cirque du Soleil’s production of Quidam opens tonight (Sept. 5) at the Save On Foods Memorial Centre. While the performance itself has been called “spectacular” by critics, what goes on beforehand is equally impressive. Performers, musicians, costume designers and more were busy examining the stage in preparation for the show. As acrobats hung from the ceiling, skippers warmed up back stage. Jessica Leboeuf, spokesperson for Quidam said it takes 13 months for the production to be ready for a live perfor-

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Cadboro Bay Festival a two-day success Smooth. Wonderful. Fantastic. Organizers of last month’s Cadboro Bay Festival offer an array of adjectives to describe what appears to be the bestattended event they’ve held yet. More than 5,000 people filled Gyro Park on Aug. 12 for food, music and the entertainment of watching world-class sand sculpting teams create five massive sand art installations.

“It sounds like there are more partners hoping to come on board next year,” said Rob Phillips, Saanich special events programmer. “I hope to double in size. We look forward to what the future may hold.” For the first time, the Cadboro Bay Business Improvement Association, closed down the village to traffic on the Saturday afternoon before Sunday’s park

festivities. Artists, musicians and vendors filled the street in a smaller event – one that allowed neighbours to meet in the street, and mosey to Gyro Park to watch the sculptors begin their work. “We were really pleased with our first experience,” said Brian Dunn president of the Business Improvement Association. “For a first go, we thought it was pretty successful.”

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Rugby internationals coming to Victoria Rugby Canada to host Americas Rugby Championship Travis Paterson News staff

Twickenham, Bear Mountain Stadium is not. But the artificial turf field is undeniably Canada’s home for rugby, new and all, and its about to host six major International Board Rugby tests as the Americas Rugby Championship comes to town Oct. 12 to 20. The men’s 15s tournament won’t just survive out of Bear Mountain Stadium in Langford, it’ll thrive, said Mike Chu, Rugby Canada general manager of operation. “The seats are close to the field and it’s international rugby in an intimate setting. The community is excited and supportive and we can’t wait to fill all 2,800 seats.” That’s 2,800 seats, with added bleachers. Not the 82,000 of England’s Twickenham, but hey, it’s a start. Included in the Americas championship are Canada, ranked 13th in the world, U.S.A. (17), Uruguay (21st) and the favourite, Argentina (eighth), which was originally planning to host the tournament.

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Coach Kieran Crowley will lead Canada on its campaign to the RWC 2015. The round robin tourney will happen with two matches a day on three separate occasions, Oct. 12, 16 and 20. It’s a crucial stage in the development of Canada’s domestic players as they campaign for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, said coach Kieran Crowley. “Each team will have its country’s best non-professional players and many of them we’ll see at the 2015 RWC.” Locally, the size of the event also serves to raise rugby’s profile, a reminder of the Canadian tax dol-

lars invested in the Rugby Canada Centre of Excellence, also situated at Bear Mountain Stadium. “It’s a great vote of confidence from the IRB to get this tournament. They hold strict guidelines around their standards,” Crowley said. Coincidently, Crowley offered his own vote of confidence. The former New Zealand All Black affirmed his commitment to lead Rugby Canada to the 2015 RWC, something that was in question earlier this summer. Reports from New Zealand listed Crowley as a finalist for the head coaching job of New Zealand’s Auckland Blues, which compete in the elite Super Rugby 15. The team hired another former All Black, the great John Kirwan. “That was just a sign that at some stage I would like to go back to New Zealand, but that’s all it was,” Crowley said. “I’m here for the next four years.” Looking ahead to the ARC, talk centres on Argentina. It’s no secret Argentina has been a major target of the IRB’s growth plan in recent years. This summer Argen-

tina was added to the Tri Nations rugby championship, now known simply as the Rugby Championship, against superpowers South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Thusly Argentina will send a secondary squad to Victoria, but one that will be strong enough to win it all. Uruguay and U.S.A. will be in the same situation as Canada, using its top domestic players. One significant factor for Canada is the turf. It’s one of the few IRB sanctioned artificial turfs used in international play. More importantly, it’s the home training ground of Rugby Canada. “We welcome the (other teams)

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Head coach Dave Lowry of the Victoria Royals won’t let on just which youngster has a chance to crack the lineup this fall. The Royals preseason continues against Kelowna in Maple Ridge on Friday (Sept. 7), in Kelowna on Saturday, and back to Victoria against the Vancouver Giants on Sept. 15. “Right now I’m not singling anyone out,” Lowry said the day prior to starting the preseason on Aug. 30. “Some guys have earned their right to play some exhibition games.” The former Calgary Flames assistant coach also wouldn’t dispel a scenario, however, where both 16-year-old defencemen Joe Hicketts and Jack

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Hooker Ryan Hamilton (UVic Vikes) and centre Mike Scholz (Castaway Wanderers) from the national men’s rugby team hope to represent Canada in the Americas Rugby Championship.

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Victoria Royals hopeful Clay Spencer carries the puck against the Kamloops Blazers in Kamloops on Aug. 30. Walker could make the team. The speedy blueliners are equal parts flashy, yet undersized. “It’s going to be a good battle and I’ve said before, age is nothing. If you’re good enough, that’s what will determine who makes the team.” Last week the Royals made some key signings, led by that of Czech import goalie, 17-yearold Patrik Polivka. The club

also inked four 16-year-olds, forwards Brandon Fushimi and Michael Bell, defenceman Ryan Gagnon and goaltender Michael Herringer, and some 1013 Fushimi, from Colorado, stands out as the only nondrafted player. After impressing at last year’s rookie camp Fushimi was protected on the Royals’ 50-man list. sports@vicnews.com

Rugby World Cup veteran Ryan Hamilton, national centre Mike Scholz, and other players from the Canadian rugby program will lead the first National Youth Rugby Skills Clinic for girls and boys aged 12 to 19. The camp runs Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the turf fields of UVic next to Centennial Stadium. “We want to make it a one-on-one coach to player situation as much as possible,” said Hamilton, a UVic Vikes grad. Fees are $75 per day. To register email Hamilton at Ryan_ Hamilton1@hotmail. com.

and everything, and not to be cliche, but it’s our home,” national team hooker Ryan Hamilton said. sports@vicnews.com

ARC schedule ■ Oct. 12 5:30 p.m U.S.A. vs Argentina 7:30 p.m. Canada vs. Uruguay ■ Oct. 16 5:30 p.m. Uruguay vs. Argentina 7:30 p.m. Canada vs. U.S.A. ■ Oct. 20 5:30 p.m. Uruguay vs. U.S.A. 7:30 p.m. Canada vs. Argentina

Vikes, LISA want female coaches The Lower Island Soccer Association for youth players wants more female coaches, and it wants all of its coaches to be certified by the start of the 2015 Women’s World Cup, hosted by Canada. LISA is not alone UVic Vikes women’s soccer team also wants to engage more female coaches. This fall UVic is running a course titled Moms Coaching Daughters and a new campaign called She Kicks, created by the Vikes Soccer Women’s Alumni. Part of the campaign is to identify female players aged 16-to-18 who are interested in becoming coaches. For more info or to register, contact LISA’s Andrew Latham at headcoach@lowerislandsoccer.com and 250-888-5712, or Vikes coach Tracy David, tdavid@uvic.ca and 250-216-0682.

SPORTS STATS Tennis Island Open Tennis Series at Cedar Hill Rec. Centre, Aug. 20-26 (Seed) Men 3.0 Singles: (2) Josh Manzer d. (1) Joel Boon 7-5; 3-6; 6-1 Men’s 3.5 Singles: Jovan Sihota d. (1) Tim Hoare 6-0; 6-1 Men’s 4.0 Singles: Andres Joseph d. (1) Pat Sails 7-6; 6-3 Men’s 4.5 Singles: Aaron Diemer d. Sam Smyth 6-1; 7-6 Men’s Open Singles: (1) Wesley Bertsch d. (1) Kieran Bertsch 6-3; 6-2 Women’s 3.0 Singles: Jasmine Salehnia d. Georgia Tomsett 6-2; 6-2 Women’s 3.5 Singles: Lucy Ewart d. Tracey Stone 6-4; 3-6; 6-1 Women’s 4.0 Singles: (3) May Leong d. (4) Kim Ott 4-6; 7-5; 6-1 Women’s 4.5 Singles: Jenny Fu d. Kaitlyn Bettaur 6-3; 7-6 Women’s Open Singles: (2) Andjela Stojkovic d. (1) Harjit Gosal 6-2; 3-6; 6-4 Men’s 3.5 Doubles: Hershberg/ Thompson d. Abercrombie/ Sparkes 7-6; 6-1 Men’s 4.5 Doubles: (1) Brachat/ Stoffels d. (1) Baileys/Lee 6-2; 6-3 Men’s Open Doubles: (1) Bertsch/Bertsch d. Miller/Lusignan 6-2; 6-0 Women’s 3.5 Doubles: Trottier/Wooster d. Andrews/ Barbon 6-3; 6-3 Women’s 4.5 Doubles: Won by Heffelﬁnger/Ott in round robin Women’s Open Doubles: Stojkovic/Tronrud d. Gosal/ Takimura 6-4; 6-1 Mixed 8.0 Doubles: Baldwin/Leong d. Ho/Mack 2-6; 6-2; 7-6 Mixed 9.0 Doubles: (1) Bertsch/ Stojkovic d. (2) Bertsch/HartSeeton 6-3; 6-2

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PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

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ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES FOR RENT

3-PIECE ANTIQUE Rattan furniture, Imperial Rattan Co. Sofa, chair, ottoman. Great condition. $150. Call (250)6564853 or (250)889-5248 (cell).

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

BUILDING SUPPLIES

WANTED: FLAT screen TV (inexpensive) for a single parent. Please call 250-514-6688

The British Columbia Press Council is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council.

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING INTERVIEWS ARE taking place now for Fall Piano Lessons. All Ages & Levels welcome. 250-881-5549....on the web musiciswaycool.com PIANO LESSONS in the convenience of your home, ages 5-105, Victoria to Sidney. Call 250-888-1229. PIANO OR ďŹ‚ute lessons with a qualiďŹ ed experienced teacher. Hillside/Landsdowne area. Call (250)386-8476 or email: salmongvpl@yahoo.ca

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Editor Goldstream News Gazette The Goldstream News Gazette has an immediate opening for a full-time editor. The News Gazette covers the West Shore area of Greater Victoria. Reporting to the editorial director, the Editor is part of the management team and will be instrumental in helping guide the overall strategic direction of the News Gazette. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can manage and work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. Previous editing experience would be considered an asset. As well as editing copy and paginating pages, the successful candidate can expect to produce news copy and editorials, take photographs, attend events and generate story ideas. The ability to organize copy and supervise the production of special supplements is also required. In addition, the successful candidate will have a passion for all aspects of multimedia journalism, including a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly for posting online that day. In addition, you have skills in search-engine optimization of all content, social media (Facebook, Twitter) as both research tools and traffic generators. The News Gazette offers a great working environment with a competitive remuneration plan coupled with a strong benefits package. The News Gazette is owned by Black Press Ltd., Canadaâ€™s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by Sept. 14, 2012 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director, Black Press-South Island 818 Broughton St. Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or email: klaird@blackpress.ca Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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FREE: DECK Railing, 1 x 4, approx 45â€™. Call 250-479-8418.

YAMAHA ELECTONE Organ C35, good condition, great for home, hall or church. Asking $2500. Call 250-386-9881 (afternoon or evenings.

FREE: PANASONIC 27â€? TV, works well. (250)477-4887.

REAL ESTATE

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DRESSER, 6 drawers, in good condition, $25 obo. Call (250)477-4887.

CONDO, GREAT top ďŹ‚r 2-br updated well-kept close to UVic & Camosun. Well run building, elevator, low monthly fee includes HEAT and HOT water. Immediate possession. Adult only, no pets, no rentals. $244,400 250-995-1818.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

SOOKE RANCHER Beautiful, immaculate, 1,649 sq ft executive rancher located in Whiffen Spit Estates, Sooke, BC. 10,000+ sq ft lot. Asking price $429,900. 250-686-5372

SOUTH OAK BAY- 650 Victoria Ave. Solid 1939 2 bdrm, 1 bath, sunroom+ patio. 947 sq.ft.+ full 6â€™ bsmnt. Sep. wired garage, 49â€™ x 110â€™ lot. New roof. Natural gas. $550,000. ďŹ rm. 1(250)653-9799.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

BLUEBERRIES! Bountiful, Delicious, CertiďŹ ed Organic. U-Pick $3./lb, bulk $4.50/lb. 1438 Mt Newton XRd. 250652-9035.

CORDOVA BAY Character House. $599,900. (Bring Offers). 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Walk out private suite, view, on bike trail. Handicap features. Call 250-818-5397.

FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ďŹ r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ€™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.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES LEGEND 4 wheel Scooter...1 year old, only driven 4 times. Comes with all the bells and whistles...canopy, cane holder, basket and more. Asking $1800 OBO. Also available a $500 ramp for 1/2 price OBO. Phone 250-655-3849.

MAYFAIR AREA (Open House), Sept. 1, 10:30-12:00 PM. 4 bdrms, 3 bath, 1 bdrm suite. $464,900. 3174 Yew St. 250-812-4910. CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE DOWNSIZING SALE. Rocker/Recliner, Sears Special, dark brown, $175, 9 cu ft Kenmore Freezer, $125, Charbroil BBQ, side burner-rotisserie, $150, electric body heater/vibrator, $50. Call 250-655-4185 HOME THEATER Audio system, boxed, never used, $300. Collector plates (endangered species), full set (10), $200. Call (250)474-2325. LOWREY ORGAN Symphonic Holiday.4 channels, upper/lower keyboard, about 4â€™L x 2â€™W x 3.5â€™H, $600. obo. SCOOTER Rascal Continental,good working order $400. (250)544-2116

FABULOUS SWEEPING OCEAN VIEWS Looking for an incredible low maintenance home with minimal yard work, amazing views & move-in ready? Beautiful 2bdrm + large den, two sunrooms, two decks, hardwood ďŹ‚oors, gas F/P, skylights, 2.5 baths, garage + more. Built for view & privacy. 2200 sq ft. Dead-end, quiet street steps to beach. Saxe Point Park area. $575,000. 250-383-0206, 250-382-7890. Seasidevictoria@gmail.com

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

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Qualicum Beach: $295,000 1512 sq.ft. modular, 5yrs old, on own land in 45+ Coop Park. 2bdrm +den, 2baths. Close to beaches and golf courses. (250)738-0248

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MNT DOUG area: Large 1 bdrm, renoâ€™d. Inclusive, small dog welcome, N/S. $850. Call (250)721-0281, (250)858-0807 ROYAL OAK. Bright 1 bdrm, high ceilings, priv. courtyard, own W/D. Suits NS/NP, quiet clean. $825. inclusive. (250)896-6196. SIDNEY: BACHELOR suite, by park, ocean, bus. ND/NS/NP. Applâ€™s, some furn, most utilâ€™s. $875. Leave message and refâ€™s (250)655-8826. SOOKE 1 br + ofďŹ ce, large quality walk-in + private storage, laundry rm, F/P, all included, sm pet, quiet N/S, refs, $800. 642-5332

SUITES, UPPER 2 NEW Furnished suites, $600, $700, utilities included near Elk Lake, buses, parking, no smoking/pets 250-7040325 captain@headsupnav.com SIDNEY, 3-bdrm. Quiet, large yard. Quality area near park & bus.N/S. $1375. 250-665-7324

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CARS 1977 CADILAC Eldorado, beige metallic. Cruise control, automatic. Very good cond., only 80,000 km. Please call (250)477-7076. 1984 380 SE Mercedes, 126. Daily driver, gold with sunroof. Leather interior, no rust. $1800. obo. (250)595-7573. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

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858-5865 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1999 ML 320 V6 Mercedes Benz SUV, good shape, low mileage. New tires, loaded, 4 wheel drive, $9000 obo. Call (250)478-5836 or cell (250)818-5754.

TRANSPORTATION

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

By Owner, $47,900. 1260sqft, 3 bdrm mobile, exc. cond., 5 new stainless appl, W/D. Fully upgraded. New furnace, air tight stove. Family park. Call (250)478-8455. LAKEFRONT PROPERTYDesirable location in Sooke, $575,000. View by appt. (250)658-9133.

COLWOOD: 3 or 4 bdrm + hot tub avail Sept. 1. Great family home located on quiet a cul de sac in the desirable Wishart area. $1900/mo inclds water, garbage pickup. You are responsible for 2/3 hydro (you have your own heat thermostat). Private laundry, D/W. Will consider pet (not a fenced yard). Pet deposit reqâ€™d, refâ€™s, Absolutely NO smoking. Call 250-478-4606.

TRANSPORTATION

RENTALS

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).

APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, ďŹ rewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. 250478-9231. SIDNEY, 1bdrm, bright, freshly painted, close to amens, quiet, N/P, $800 mo. 250-658-9373 SIDNEY. 1-BDRM top SE corner. Balcony, near ocean, parking. $850. 250-812-4154. THETIS LAKE ESTATES large 1 bdrm or can be 2 bdrm suite, all utils + cable/high speed internet, laundry, garbage, private parking, close to all amenities, quiet rural setting. Refs, small pet ok. $1050./$1250. 250-220-4718, 250-507-1440.

2004 VW TOUAREG. Only 135,000 km, economical, spirited V6 engine, all wheel drive and tow hitch with electric brakes. Unique 6 speed Tiptronic auto transmission. Well equipped interior, rear mounted CD changer. Beautiful, well maintained. $13,900 obo, 250658-1123 mjmarshall@telus.net

TRUCKS & VANS 1995 PLYMOUTH Voyager Van, 7 seater, 1 family owned, well maintained, woman driven, low mileage (164,000 KMS). Asking $2900. Call (250)477-4256.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

GARDENING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677

YARD ART. Yard Maintenance, Tree & Hedge Pruning, Lawn Care. Call 250-888-3224

CONTRACTORS

1st & last call- Auricle homes-commercial & strata’s Call 250-882-3129.

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

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BATHROOM REMODELING. “Gemini Baths” Plumb, Elec. Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302.

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

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

U.S. delinquent tax ﬁlings & U.S. personal tax returns. Accounting and Cdn tax preparation.

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

TAX

www.victax.ca (250) 590-7030

CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. COMPLETE HOME Renos. Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licenced insured. Call Darren 250-217-8131. DECKS, STAIRS, interesting projects. 30 years experience. Frank, (250)477-3315.

DRYWALL

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

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 QUALITY Electric. New homes, renos. No job too sm. Seniors disc. #22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202.

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

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

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

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

CARPET INSTALLATION

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

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

BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.

CHIMNEY SERVICES JKG CHIMNEY. Clean, Repairs, Gutters, Roof Demoss, Torch On Flat. 250-588-3744.

CLEANING SERVICES GREAT RATES! Guar. cleaning since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. (250)385-5869 MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, ofﬁces. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.

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

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462. U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

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(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK No lawn we can’t ﬁx. Cleanups, fall pruning, blackberry, ivy & weed removal, 24yrs. 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, home reno’s, garden clean-ups.

(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualiﬁed, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com DPM SERVICES, lawn & garden, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

250.388.3535 HAULING AND SALVAGE

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794. DIAMOND DAVE Gutter Cleaning. Thorough Job at a Fair Price! Repairs, gutter guard, power/window washing, roof de-moss. Free no obligation estimates.

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t ﬁt in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. ✭BUBBA’S HAULING✭ Honest, on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service. 250-478-8858. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

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

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. DIAMOND MOVING. 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior and student discount. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler 250-418-1747.

HANDYPERSONS

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PLASTERING

MOVING & STORAGE

AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, Guards, windows, powerwashing, roof de-moss, repairs. Insured. Call (250)507-6543. PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.

AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071 SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Small hauls. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

MALTA MOVING. Residential & Commercial - BBB Member. (250)388-0278.

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS GEOF’S RENO’S & Repairs. Decks, stairs, railings, gates & small additions. 250-818-7977.

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071 COLOURS & IDEAS. Exterior/ Interior Painting. All work waranteed. Call (250)208-8383. LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

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The Upper Deck Sports Bar ~ Saturday, Sept. 8th 8:00pm at the Upper Deck Sports Lounge on 229 Gorge Road East, Victoria. Come out and enjoy local blues/rock band, Preston McCool in support of this years Tour de Rock rider Erin Glazier. The Kevin Nunn Half Marathon Car Pull ~ Sunday, Sept. 9th 8:00am until finish at the University of Victoria. Come watch as Tour de Rock supporter Kevin Nunn pulls a Mini Cooper 12 laps (21Km) around ring road. For more information visit www.kevin4cancer.ca Contact South Vancouver Island Community Fundraising Co-ordinator, Linda Tesser Cell: 250.893.4757 ~ Email: ltesser@bc.cancer.ca Visit us on facebook: facebook.com/CopsforCancerBC OR follow us on twitter: @cancersocietybc and mention #CopsforCancerBC

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The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre recently set out on a quest to discover something a little more land-oriented than usual. Staff and management from the aquarium took to the streets of the Sidney summer market July 26 and Aug. 2 to find out who exactly made up the mass of people who attend the weekly event. “It’s one of the largest influxes of visitors to the town and knowing where the people are coming from really helps us in directing the marketing of our com-

munity,” said Angus Matthews, executive director of the Ocean Discovery Centre. “We wanted to know where the people coming to the market were travelling from,” added Leshell Michaluk, marketing director for the aquarium. “Were they coming from Victoria, were they locals? We wanted to know.” They found 34 per cent of market visitors live in Sidney and 83 per cent live in the Capital region (including the Sidney residents). Sixteen per cent were visitors from outside the Capital region. A staggering 87 per cent of all visitors had been to the Sidney summer market before and the same group said they

expect to attend the market an average of 3.7 times this year. “We strongly support the market and look forward to improved success as the town seeks a new operator for 2013 who will do more to co-operate with merchants, upgrade the market and promote Sidney as a great regional destination,” Matthews said. The Town of Sidney is currently accepting requests for proposals to run the Sidney summer market after they terminated the Sidney Business Association’s contract to run the event in July. The year’s summer market season ended in August. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Beacon Bus gets another boost The Salvation Army has raised more than half of the $100,000 required to replace its aging Beacon Bus, thanks to a donation from a local developer. Keycorp Consulting donated $10,000 for the replacement bus, a Sprinter van that will be outfitted with a kitchen and emergency care supplies. The Beacon Bus has been responding to search and rescue operations and serving weekly meals for the past 15 years. To make a donation to the Beacon Bus, call 250-386-3366 or visit the Salvation Army office at 777 Fort St.

Genealogical society hosts open house The Victoria Genealogical Society is hosting an open house this month. The volunteer-run society is welcoming new members to the non-profit that hosts educational seminars, monthly meetings and genealogy workshops on the tracing of lineage and the study of family history. The open house takes place Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 947 Alston St. For more information see www.victoriags.org.

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