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hey say that fact is often stranger than fiction. When it comes to the life of Colwood author Don Easton, it’s also often more exciting.

Easton’s sixth novel, Birds of a Feather, is newly available in bookstores, continuing the exploits of fictional RCMP undercover officer Jack Taggart, which are based on Easton’s own 20 year career as an undercover officer with the RCMP. The book sees Taggart heading down

to the Mexican border after a young girl is kidnapped by a drug cartel. Taggart finds himself paired with U.S. Customs agent John Adams and comes to discover they have been thrown together for a secret purpose. Against orders the pair end up in Juarez, Mexico, where everything goes wrong.

All of Easton’s novels are a mix of fact and fiction. He said part of the fun for him is to hear readers trying to figure out

what’s based on Easton’s career and what he made up. He intentionally tries to keep it vague, both for the mystery, and to hide real life events that may still be sensitive to some.

“I know it drives them nuts sometimes trying to figure out which part’s true or which part isn’t true,” Easton said. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com READ MORE: Page A5

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Police seek fire starters Langford blaze cost more than $40,000 to extinguish Kyle Wells News staff

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The municipality wants to replace the current View Royal Fire Hall building. View Royal lowered its loan request from $7.9 million to $5.4 million and is aiming for a Nov. 17 referendum to find out the will of residents.

View Royal slashes loan Nov. 17 tentative referendum date for $5.4 million

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iew Royal city council reduced the borrowing amount for a new fire hall and public safety building from $7.9 million to up to $5.4 million in an effort to reduce costs for taxpayers.

Protective services chair Coun. Heidi Rast forwarded the motion and broke down the savings Monday night. First council agreed that they can take $500,000 off the cost of the building by going over the plans again to find savings.

View Royal also plans to borrow $1 million internally, from a sewage surplus, that could be repaid once the site of the old fire hall is sold. Rast suggested a further $1 million could come from various places, such as contributions from new developments and, potentially, from funding from the View Royal Casino.

Taking money from these including having Saanich Fire sources would reduce the cover Victoria General Hospital amount of the loan and thereor using CFB Esquimalt trainfore interest the city would ing facilities. pay on the loan.

They stated that The exact amount both ideas are of the loan, and its impractical and interest rate, will not would not save be known until the money in the long project goes to tenrun. der. The total cost is “Safety and for the building and security is someeverything that goes thing that you do with it, including not play with. It is developing roads and vitally important to management costs. the wellness of our Kyle Wells The motion passed community,” said Reporting unanimously.

View Royal Mayor A previous loan Graham Hill. “We’re proposal for up to not investing in a $7.9 million was voted down coat of paint. We’re not investby View Royal residents by ing in something that is trivial. way of an Alternative Approval We’re investing in a post-disasProcess (AAP) in July. ter structure.”

Council proposes Saturday, Council also passed a Nov. 17 for the referendum, but motion to develop a communithat hinges on the province cation plan for getting the corapproving the process. rect information to the public During discussions council about the project. Rast and addressed some commonly Coun. David Screech will sit on heard concerns about the the committee. proposed fire hall. CouncilCouncillors Screech and Ron lors made it clear that the city Mattson exchanged heated looked into sharing schemes words over this matter, with

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Mattson upset with Screech’s comments over misinformation spread during the AAP. Mattson himself submitted an AAP form during the process, opposing the loan.

“This whole process now is to get people involved so that there’s some sort of consensus and agreement on what we’re doing,” Mattson said. “By now going back and slagging the people for misinformation doesn’t help the current process at all.”

“All I want is for things to be up front and honest,” Screech replied. “And you, to sit there and say that we’re slagging, it’s a process of respect and honesty and facts, not misinformation. And you are as guilty as any of spreading it.”

Mattson voted against the motion and expressed hope that members of the community will be invited to sit on the communication committee.

A motion was also passed to appoint the chief election officer and deputy chief election officer for the referendum. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

With tax dollars wasted, many a firefighter’s long weekend ruined and the risk to local residents very real, Langford Fire Rescue and West Shore RCMP are hoping to find those responsible for a forest fire that broke out last Sunday.

The fire started at about 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 2 in a wooded area on private property off of Latoria and Happy Valley roads, near Walfred Road. At its peak the fire was about one acre in size. It took most of the night and air support to put out the fire. “(The fire) had the real potential for getting out of control,” said chief Bob Beckett, of Langford Fire Rescue. “It’s very rough, hilly terrain and with the right conditions and the right winds that could have gone up Walfred.”

Evidence of a camp was found at the site, including remnants of a fire and a shelter. Beckett said it looked like the earmarks of a party, rather than a camp made by homeless people.

The cost for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to bring in a helicopter and a flying tanker to fight the blaze amounted to over $40,000, Beckett said.

On top of that, 25 volunteer and professional firefighters from all three stations of Langford Fire Rescue attended, along with the Metchosin Volunteer Fire Department.

Together they fought the fire through the night until 1:30 a.m. Monday morning, and then Langford and Metchosin firefighters returned to continue the efforts most of the day Monday.

Beckett said throughout the week firefighters continued to return to the site to keep an eye on it and water down any hot spots still creating any risk. For most of the firefighters it was not the ideal way to be spending the long weekend, Beckett said.

“I think it is very, very irresponsible,” Beckett said. “It’s not like the media hasn’t made everyone aware of the high risk, in fact extreme risk, we’re into right now.”

RCMP hope to find those responsible, primarily to recover costs associated with fighting the fire. Anyone with information should call West Shore RCMP at 250-4742264 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Highlands warns of cougars, bears With a rise in bear and cougar sighting in Highlands, council is urging its residents to keep a watchful eye on children when outdoors. Council is also encouraging residents to keep livestock such as sheep and goats in barns.

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There is nothing fictional about the danger involved in author Don Easton’s past.

Easton retired from the RCMP in 1995 after 20 years of service, mainly as a deep undercover officer.

At several points in his life Easton had contracts out on his life by criminal organizations. He witnessed murders and made tough calls in the line of duty that sometimes resulted in criminals getting murdered.

Easton started writing novels in his retirement as a way to show people what it’s really like, something he feels is missing from most depictions of law enforcement.

“I didn’t read novels much before I started writing them, generally because I found them too phony,” Easton said. “I’ve seen it too much first hand to be reading somebody’s idea of what it is.”

His sixth novel, Birds of a Feather is close to how events actually went down during Easton’s posting on the Mexican border for 10 days. At the time he donned curly, permed blonde hair in a ponytail and posed as a high-level drug dealer. He said his first day on the case he found himself with a rifle pointing at

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Colwood author Don Easton with his sixth Jack Taggart novel, Birds of a Feather, based loosely on his time spent on the Mexican border as an undercover officer for the RCMP. him, something he included in the novel.

His reasons for being in the area differ from the book in many ways, but most of the events come from real life, such as being paired up with an American customs agent under investigation for murder, a revenge killing for the murder of his partner.

The other aspect of the novel Easton believes is true is its depiction of Mexico as a dangerous place, due to the drug trade.

He won’t holiday in Mexico and hopes the book educates people on the situation there.

“I think it’s gotten worse. A lot of shootings now. The cartels have gotten stronger, they’re at war with each other,” Easton said. “I think a lot of Canadians

are really naive about that.”

Easton has a seventh book finished, Corporate Asset, and accepted by his publisher, and another nearing completion. Easton has also been in talks with a producer in Toronto about turning his books into a movie and TV series. He doesn’t know if it’s going to go ahead, but the books have been optioned, which is the first step.

Easton will sign books at the Coles in Westshore Town Centre mall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8 and at SmithBooks in the Tillicum mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept.

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union is sticking to its demand for 3.5 per cent in the first year and a costof-living raise of about 2.5 per cent in year two.

“They want us to reduce our real income over this contract, and we’ve already taken a five-per-cent hit,” Vipond said in an interview. “So to try and chisel us again with a skinny deal doesn’t make sense to us. We want to at least keep up with inflation and gain a little of what we have lost.”

Premier Christy Clark unveiled her new cabinet lineup in Victoria Wednesday as BCGEU pickets circled government offices. Both Clark and Mike de Jong, the new finance minister, said they have no intention of increasing the burden on taxpayers to provide bigger raises to provincial workers.

“The government’s position on this hasn’t changed,” Clark said. “I am not going back to taxpayers for more money in order to give government workers a raise. We are in very tough economic times and we have to balance our budget.”

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Both the government and the B.C. Government and Services Employees’ Union remained unwilling to budge from their positions after negotiations broke down over wage increases this spring. The union executive meets next week to consider further strike action this fall.

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Inclusive johns push boundaries That the University of Victoria Students’ Society transformed two washrooms into gender inclusive facilities in the Student Union Building, may seem an odd step, but it is a welcome one.

The goal of the two gender inclusive washrooms – one with a bunch of stalls, the other with stalls and urinals – is to create a safe space for people of all sexual orientations and genders, including the transgendered. People shouldn’t fear entering a public washroom out of fear of not looking “male” or “female” enough, and possibly being ridiculed.

This kind of idealistic inclusiveness is perfect for locales such as the UVic student union building, a place that should push the boundaries of society, culture and gender norms.

But a gender neutral washroom that is a multistall facility is less likely to have success outside the campus, or even the SUB. It will likely be hard for some men and women to overcome discomfort of the other gender wandering into what has been a singlesex bastion for generations. At the risk of generalizing, many women complain of how men are messy and have poor aim when it comes to the toilet.

And for now, the gender neutral washroom is more a statement than a practical solution to people uncomfortable in traditional singlesex washrooms. If a student is in the medical sciences building or the MacLaurin music wing, it’s unlikely he or she would hoof it across campus to make use of the new facility.

When UVic moves past its labour issues, it may want to explore the notion of more gender neutral spaces on campus. Universities are places where boundaries are tested; places where the envelope is pushed – and not just by the student union.

Student society rep Emily Rogers said she hopes the gender inclusive washroom will, “be a symptom of a larger social change and conception of how people view gender.” If that’s the goal, then kudos to the UVSS. But real change will only be made by widespread support of the initiative by students and faculty.

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Looking toward greener grass I

sometimes envy entertainment what was presumably going to be writers. the sitcom of the decade. Alas, my There seems to be an abnormal hopes were dashed when I learned harvest of comedic fodder in the it was a chance encounter. world of tabloids and celebrity The night before, I witnessed the gossip right now. online world trying to Last week, for example, come to grips with the while I was chasing down celebrity engagement potential candidates for announcement of the upcoming federal Nickelback’s Chad byelection in Victoria, Kroeger and teen-pop photos appeared online sensation Avril Lavigne, of a nude Prince Harry in perhaps the most bizarre a Las Vegas hotel room.

— yet firmly appropriate As I researched — pairing since one of previous election results, the Olsen twins was Twitter kept me abreast seen hand-in-hand with of the latest twists and the brother of French Daniel Palmer ex-President Nicolas curiosities surrounding the story.

Sarkosy.

Offbeat and Who was able to Did Kroeger and offside smuggle a cameraLavigne find solace in equipped mobile phone their mutual small-town past normally paranoid security, Canadian roots and subsequent take multiple compromising shots fame? of a glaze-eyed Harry cueing up an Were they introduced by their eight ball, and then fire them off to hairstylists? the inbox of an ecstatic TMZ editor?

Or was it the natural chemical It all led to a jolly good laugh bonding of two people unable at the Prince’s expense. Even the to fully embrace the fashion traditionally Basij-like Buckingham constraints of a post-Y2K world?

Palace spin doctors admitted the Surely, the happy couple has royal bachelor is free to act as he some sense of the irony of their pleases behind closed doors. pairing, sitting in the upper echelon The same day, a grainy picture of embarrassing cultural exports surfaced of a confused-looking alongside Celine Dion and Ben comedian, Dave Chappelle, with Mulroney. gaffe-prone Toronto Mayor Rob As I said, it was a busy day in the Ford. world of gossip.

It seemed part of an alternate I did my best to ignore the fluff universe where my ideal comedic and dig my heels into real news, but duo had come together to produce it kept pulling me back in like a half-

eaten piece of banoffee pie.

I even began pondering the salaries of celebrity gossip copyeditors, researchers, interns.

Was I squandering my talent in the cubicle of a community newsroom while these people clinked glasses with the wealthy and beautiful elite?

Was I the sucker, patiently putting in my time with the hope of eventually chipping away at the corporate ladder?

Then I read a gossip magazine.

I had to. It was a boring ferry ride and I had long since exhausted my archived episodes of Mad Men. What I found in this unnamed publication wasn’t actually writing at all. It was a collection of publicists’ press releases, massaged into 1,000 words a piece and laced with perfectly formed quotes to give the appearance of one-on-one interviews.

When I arrived at the cover story, Chavril’s airbrushed photos conveyed all the authenticity of a billboard advertisement for chewing gum.

It was at that moment I returned to reality.

I sunk back in my chair, aware I’d exceeded my voyeuristic quota for the foreseeable future.

The envy still lingers, but I’ve had my brief indulgence.

I think I’ll go back to real news for now.

Daniel Palmer is a reporter with the Victoria News. dpalmer@vicnews.com

‘It was a busy day in the world of gossip.’

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ICBC situation boggles reader’s mind Wow, the CEO of the Insurance Corporation of B.C. has 23 vice-presidents to help him manage his 5,000 employee empire.

Even U.S. President Barack Obama runs a country of approximately 312 million people with only one vicepresident.

After the audit of ICBC and its scathing review, the CEO of ICBC tendered his resignation and indicated he would leave

by November of this year. He is, however, willing to remain on as a consultant and collect his full salary and bonuses of approximately $485,500 until June 2013. Considering the mess ICBC seems to be in, why do we need any more of his consulting assistance?

It is also very difficult to comprehend that it is going to take up to two years to eliminate 200 positions from this B.C. corporation seemingly bloated with upper management.

Martin Battle Victoria

Rationale still unclear for liquor privatization Re: B.C. liquor laws finally effective (B.C. Views, Aug. 15) One thing that Fletcher and other media have failed to do is fully inform the public about the financial case for privatizing the warehousing and distribution branch of the Liquor Control Branch.

Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman and the B.C. Liberals have certainly not been called to proper account on this issue.

Forget about the union angle; this ‘monopoly’ provides B.C.’s coffers with a hefty income.

Why do the Liberals, our ‘free enterprise’ party, want to sell off this asset? Even B.C.’s craft beer industry folks have questioned this proposal and they are the small business people who help create employment.

Who will benefit from such a sale? Friends and insiders?

I look forward to an in-depth

article on this issue, soon, in one of Mr. Fletcher’s columns.

Pat McGuire Victoria

Torture cartoon is no laughing matter I write this in regards to a cartoon on your editorial page regarding torture: I have yet to decide what is more disturbing the fact that our government, under the leadership of a Christian family man, thinks that torture is OK, or that this subject is somehow humorous.

Is this the kind of country we want to live in and be proud of?

Is this the kind of country where new immigrants, some escaping this type of treatment in their home country, will want to immigrate?

It’s truly time to give ourselves a collective shake, and think about just where this path leads.

Bob Mabee Saanich

Cyclist licensing would enhance safety Re: Is it time to license cyclists? (Letters, Aug. 29) When I moved to Victoria from Hamilton in 1983, I was very surprised that I did not have to purchase a licence for my bike.

As a child in Hamilton, I had to purchase my own licence, which at the time was only 50 cents for a child under the age of 12. After the age of 12, the cost increased. Likewise for those over the age of 16.

As a former journalist, I wanted to do some research on this and called the Hamilton Police Department. The officer said that they no longer license bicycles, but thought that it would be a good idea to reinstate them.

On Aug. 28, I was driving west on Walnut Street in Victoria when all of a sudden, a girl of about 14 or 15 came barrelling through from Oregon Avenue right in front of me. She didn’t look either way, nor was she wearing a helmet.

She had an earplug in her ear, (probably listening to music, which should be

another no-no for bicycle riders), so probably didn’t even hear my car at the intersection. I slammed on my brakes, missing her by only a few inches, yet she didn’t turn around or even act like she heard me and carried on towards Bay Street.

If that girl had a licence on the back of her bike, I would have been able to get her number and would have gladly reported her to the police.

Imagine the parents realizing that their lovely daughter was inches away from perhaps a permanent injury, or even death.

That girl will probably never know that she was almost hit. It’s a good thing that I am familiar with that corner and am always careful and looking all around. There is also a playground on that corner and one never knows when a small child is going to run out to chase a ball.

Please license all bicycles.

That way we can report folks with no helmets, close calls and traffic violators.

Audrey Scammell Victoria

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Dezmond White failed to return to his Surrey halfway house in mid-August, and a Canada-wide warrant was issued to revoke his parole.

His current parole identification was found Saturday at the Saanich Fair in Central Saanich.

“This is a dangerous person and we need to get him back in custody as soon as possible,” said Det. Shawn Robson with VicPD’s high risk offender unit.

A release from VicPD said White has an extensive history of violence and is considered armed and dangerous. He was serving a federal sentence for break and enter, uttering threats and firearms offences that occurred in Saanich and Victoria in 2010.

Dezmond White White is described as a white man, approximately 180 pounds and six feet tall. He has blue eyes and short brown hair, and has extensive tattoos on his arms, chest and back.

He has the words “West Side” tattooed on his hands.

Police are asking anyone with information on White’s whereabouts to contact Det. Robson at shawn.robson@vicpd. ca or call 911. editor@vicnews.com

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Every penny donated at the Butt Kicks for Bucks Family Bootcamp fundraiser will go to help Hannah in her battle with Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer.

“As a mama this story has hit so close to home, I feel even if I can help in the smallest bit, at least I’m helping,” said Lindsay Goulet, owner of Hot Mama Health and Fitness.

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Students from the University of Victoria show that different genders using the same washroom is now allowed in the Student Union Building. Two washrooms are open as multi-stall gender inclusive facilities.

Student union creates washrooms for all Student union facilities made gender neutral Brittany Lee News staff

Men, women, transgendered – it’s all the same for washroom privileges at the University of Victoria Student Union Building.

Two formerly gendered washrooms in the SUB have opened as multi-stall gender inclusive facilities, allowing all people to share the same space.

“We’re doing this in order to create safe spaces for everyone, because everyone deserves to go to the washroom without fear of harassment or discrimination,” said Emily Rogers, chairperson of the UVic Student Society.

The washrooms, which opened as a gender inclusive space last Wednesday, now have a picture of a toilet on the door rather than a symbol of a male or female.

UVic is the first campus on the Island to adopt the multi-stall concept. The washrooms are for everybody’s use, Rogers said.

She hopes the initiative, originally started by UVic Pride about two years ago, will be a start of a larger social movement.

“It’s one step to combatting

institutionalized transphobia and gender-based discrimination,” she said. “And we hope this will be a symptom of a larger social change and conception of how people view gender and view public spaces.”

The initiative will act as a catalyst for education, added Ariel Tseng, director of finance and operations of the UVSS. “These washrooms are not

or ‘female enough,’ some people get it in their heads that it’s their business to tell you you’re ‘in the wrong restroom,’ which can be uncomfortable, and can occasionally lead to physical violence,” he said.

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Feedback from students has been positive so far, however, there has been some shock.

“There are some confused looks at first but people are generally pretty supportive once they realize what’s up,” Rogers said.

While the society does not have current plans to include more multi-stall facilities on campus, it has been a conversation they’ve had with the university.

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Premier Christy Clark moved cabinet veteran Mike de Jong to the key finance job vacated last week by Kevin Falcon, and promoted two newcomers to cabinet in a major shuffle Wednesday.

Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick is B.C.’s new agriculture minister, and West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan made it to cabinet at age 79, as minister of state for seniors.

Comox Valley MLA Don McRae, a former high school teacher, takes over for the retiring George Abbott as education minister. And VancouverFairview MLA Margaret MacDiarmid, a physician, replaces de Jong in the health portfolio.

Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett returns to cabinet in a previous role, minister of community, sport and cultural development. Bennett was fired from cabinet in 2010 after harshly criticizing former premier Gordon Campbell.

Returning to cabinet are Vancouver-Langara MLA Moira Stilwell, who ran for the B.C. Liberal leadership last year, and Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart, who reprises a previous role as citizens’ services minister. Stilwell takes over the social development job from Surrey-Panorama

MLA Stephanie Cadieux, who becomes children and family development minister.

Clark stressed that the cabinet represents renewal, with nine members first elected in 2009, and stability with veterans such as Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman continuing as energy and mines minister.

NDP leader Adrian Dix countered that the shakeup shows instability. Cadieux is the fifth minister in the children and families role in recent years, he said, and Langley MLA Mary Polak becomes the 11th minister in charge of ICBC during the B.C. Liberal government.

Polak moves to the transportation ministry vacated by Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom, who surprised the government Tuesday by joining the list of B.C. Liberal MLAs not running in May 2013. Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong takes over Polak’s former role as aboriginal relations minister.

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Tour de Rock car pull Sunday After spending most of the year hauling a weighted metal sled up Mount Doug, Kevin Nunn reckons he is ready to pull a car around Ring Road – 12 times.

Nunn, a civilian equipment officer for the Saanich police, is scheduled to pull a 2,530 pound Mini Cooper around the main University of Victoria road on Sunday enough times to equal 21 kilometres.

He’s aiming to raise $25,000 from the car pull for Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, which will be split among the fundraising totals for tour rid-

ers and Saanich officers Niki Hodgkinson, Jett Junio and Jana Sawyer.

Last year Nunn raised $14,000 for the tour by running 60 kilometres from Duncan to Victoria.

“My body is feeling strong.

I’ve been pulling the sled up Mount Doug. I’m as ready as I’ll ever be,” Nunn said. “I’m training hard, I’m looking forward to it. And the money is coming in nicely.”

The 49-year-old who hails from Yorkshire, will be hard to miss – he’ll be outfitted in his trademark bleach-blonde Billy

Idol haircut and Union Jack short-shorts and shoes.

Nunn has pulled a Mini around Ring Road twice for training, once to establish the optimal harness position on his body, and once two weeks ago, as a true trial run. That lap took 37 minutes and he expects the 12 laps to take about 10 hours.

Nunn plans to start the car pull at 6 a.m. Sunday morning (Sept. 9) in front of the Student Union Building. See kevin4cancer.ca for more information or to donate. editor@saanichnews.com

Saanich police quartermaster Kevin Nunn hauled weights up Mount Doug to train to pull a Mini Cooper around UVic’s Ring Road for 21 kilometres, to raise money for Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. The car pull happens Sunday.

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Scraps program moves forward The Capital Regional District awarded two contracts to create a phased-in kitchen scraps removal program on Wednesday.

Super Save Disposal Inc. will haul the scraps, while Vantreight Farms will be responsible for receiving and processing.

The total cost is approximately $141,500 in 2013 and $498,900 in 2014, reflecting the expansion of the program.

While Saanichtonbased Vantreight Farms does not own or operate an in-vessel processing facility for kitchen scraps, it has promised to be operational by Feb. 1, 2013.

White canes a welcome gift Daniel Palmer News staff

Ann Jackson tears up as she recalls meeting dozens of partially sighted and blind children for the first time at the CNIB holiday celebration last December. “It made me very happy that I was there and our club was able to help,� she said.

Since she started losing her vision 12 years ago, Jackson has become an aggressive advocate for the blind as president of the Victoria White Cane Society, a non-profit support group for people dealing with vision impairment.

The society, which celebrates its 66th anniversary this month, recently partnered with the CNIB’s Victoria office to provide canes to school-aged children, an expense not covered by provincial health plans. “Most of the children that we see have some vision, but many of

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CNIB orientation and mobility specialist Mary Kay Kennedy, right, and Victoria White Cane Society president Ann Jackson at the CNIB Victoria office on Richmond Street. the children need assistance,� said Mary Kay Kennedy, CNIB orientation and mobility specialist.

One of the key mobility tools for children is a cane, Kennedy said,

used by children as young as twoand-a-half. “A cane is designed to grow with your size. So, as the children get taller, the cane gets taller,� she said.

Vision can also change as a child gets older, making it necessary to purchase different types of mobility canes along the way.

Kennedy is one of three specialists who provides assessment and mobility services to the Island’s estimated 75 partially sighted and blind students. “That number actually might be greater than that, those are the children we know of at CNIB in the school system,� she said.

Jackson said her cane serves as a safety belt, helping her navigate her daily activities with more confidence.

The Victoria White Cane Society will celebrate its 66th birthday at the CNIB next Wednesday (Sept. 12), providing cake and musical entertainment for its roughly 50 members.

For more information on the society, call 250-385-3707. To donate to the CNIB, visit cnib.ca. dpalmer@vicnews.com

Cell tower at Hartland landfill Wind Mobile has been permitted to install a 70-metre cellular tower at the Hartland landfill, a move that will net the CRD $15,000 annually to lease the space. The installation comes five years after the the CRD identified poor wireless communication signals at the landfill in a 2007 review. Wind will install the tower in mid-2013.

Hartland landfill will also receive a $282,000 upgrade to its piping system that captures methane and other polluting gases, a necessary expense to comply with federal guidelines. Palladian Developments received the contract and will commence work in mid-October for about one month.

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hen Connie Dere first told her 37-year-old son about her retirement COURTENAY plans, he began to cry. “I don’t want to change my lifestyle,� said Edward, the youngest of Connie and her husband Hon’s two sons.

Edward now lives in Rhode Island and conducts medical research at Michigan State University, but for years, he and his brother Steve spent their summers serving ice cream and renting out paddle boats at the Elk Lake Restaurant and Water Sport Rental – a business their parents have run from morning until night, seven days a week for the last 30 years.

Sunday Connie and Hon will drive to the lake from their Gordon Head home and open the restaurant one last time. “When people come here, they’re so happy. That’s why the time has gone by so fast,�

Connie said. “I didn’t know I would be here for 30 years.�

Once all of the paddle boats have been sold off and the keys handed over to the new owners, Connie isn’t sure how she’ll react to leaving the business behind. “I’m a little scared,� she said. “I spend more time here than my house. I think I’m going to be uncomfortable for awhile.�

Dealing with break and enters, including a July incident that resulted in a stolen safe and business records, left Hon’s feelings toward the closure more mixed. “Every year when we (see the damage) our hearts drop,� he said.

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Watson and Regensburg plan to build a two-storey, 2,900 square-foot, split-share building and sublet half, ideally to tenant in the health field, which fits within the current zoning.

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The Deres moved to Victoria from Hong Kong via Montreal, eventually settling on the West Coast for the weather. Although the two still enjoy a paddle boat ride from time to time, Connie, 61 and Hon, 64, don’t have the same energy once they get off the boat, Connie said. “I’m very happy for them,�

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NEW FAMILY VIEW

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Your kids on cannabis Q NATALIE NORTH, NEWS STAFF

People are complex. Life is messy sometimes. And there’s no single answer for everyone.

These simple messages repeat throughout Cannabis Use and Youth: a Parents' Guide – a resource created to add a balanced voice in the discussion of a favoured West Coast pastime to many. Is cannabis addictive? Can it trigger psychosis? Is it stronger now than it was 20 years ago?

What are the dangers to young people who choose to light up?

At a time when half of all people over the age of 15 have used cannabis and conÆicting information on its effects abounds,

the Centre for Addictions Research of B.C. (CARBC) in partnership with the FORCE Society for Kids’ Mental Health and the Canadian Mental Health Association, published a 16-page guide unlike any other Englishlanguage resource on the drug.

From a run-down of unfounded common claims versus actual research-based beliefs on the effects of cannabis, to the beneĂ…ts of using a vaporizer, the guide adds an as-yet unheard realist voice to the conversation. “A lot of parents have questions about cannabis because a lot of parents are confused,â€? said Dan Reist, assistant director

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at CARBC. “On the one hand, ‘cannabis causes schizophrenia’ and the scare approach, compared to the other side that says cannabis is the most wonderful herb known to man. Where was the truth?�

Some parents who contributed to creating the guide through involvement with the FORCE were open about the dilemma of actually buying cannabis for their children, to avoid their kids purchasing the controlled substance from criminals. “They wrestle with those issues and nobody talks to them,� Reist said. “Being able to come in and say: ‘It's not a perfect world, but these are the issues you've

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Parenting & Communication

Talk so they listen, listen so they talk As a mother, I accumulated enough parenting books to open my own bookstore. I diligently consulted them with emotions that ranged Q SUSAN LUNDY from reverence to FEATURE WRITER downright panic.

However, there came the day when I began relying less on literature and more on instinct. I discovered “parenting by manipulation” – a technique I couldn’t Ånd indexed in any of my parenting books.

Here is an example.

NetÆix doesn’t exist yet, and we’re in a DVD store. The girls are eight and 10, and to me that says they should watch G or PG movies. So I Ånd a perfect PG movie, which I know they haven’t seen yet. However, because I picked it out, I also know they will both give it the up-turned nose. So I parent by manipulation.

“Here’s a good movie!” I say, carefully noting the immediate disdain Æashing across their faces. “Ah, no. It won’t work. I think it’s PG-13.”

At which point Danica’s head bounces up.

“Let me see it,” she demands. “No. It’s PG. It says right there.”

I shake my head. “I think it’s one of those movies with different American and Canadian ratings. It’s too mature for you.

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Let’s Ånd another one.”

She starts to read the cover. “It sounds good.” She checks it again. “No, it’s PG for sure. Let’s get it.”

I smile craftily at her and suddenly she understands she’s been conned.

However, Sierra still wants nothing to do with it. So Danica, now on board, turns to Sierra.

“Look,” she says. “Here’s a good movie, but momma says it’s too mature.”

I shake my head slightly at Danica.

Raising children often takes tactical thinking.

This “mature” stuff won’t cut it with Using parenting by manipulation, I’ve Sierra. It’s very important to know your raised my girls without raising my voice. charges when parenting by manipulation.

I’ve talked so they would listen and listened Instead, I say Årmly, “Danica, put it so they’d talk, back, please. It’s too scary for Sierra. I’m and even gone afraid you’ll both be having nightmares. into the store, It’s deÅnitely not a ‘before bedtime’ type of Know an knowing what movie.”

So I Ånd a perfect PG outstanding kid to expect when Predictably, Sierra rushes over and movie, which I know they renting a movie. snatches it out of Danica’s hand. in your haven’t seen yet. However, Who needs “It doesn’t look scary. I can handle it.” community? parenting books?

“No. Best to get it another time. Maybe because I picked it out, I slundy@blackpress.ca when you’re a bit older.” also know they will both We want to hear Susan Lundy is “Please!” give it the up-turned nose. a freelance writer, I sigh. “Well. Let me look at it once about them. more.” I furrow my brow as I read the back author and journalist of the case. “Hmm. Perhaps it won’t be that who grew up in ti writing iti andd Victoria. She obtained a BA iin creative Contact Ted Hill, editor: scary. And it is PG.” I sigh again. “Okay. I journalism from UVic, and has since won numerous guess you can get it.” editor@saanichnews.com awards, including the prestigious Jack Webster They cheer. We leave the store and they (250) 480-3238 Award of Distinction twice. She is the mother of two watch the movie that I thought was perfect daughters and a big, hairy, black dog. O all along.

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Westshore Family documented in the study: using cannabis at a young age, frequent use, using before driving, or use during pregnancy. that the research will ever show a causal And even if parents had absolutely relationship. impeccable knowledge about cannabis, the The criminalization of cannabis raises real issue is about building a relationship questions for Timothy Stockwell, director with their child, of CARBC. Reist said.

“It’s ironic “The that tobacco The level of risk associated with youth chance that is legal and smoking cannabis depends on: your child will, cannabis isn’t,” • The frequency of use no matter what Stockwell said, • The age of the user their situation, noting more • Place, time and context use experience young people are • The motives behind a person’s desire to psychosis as a using cannabis use cannabis result of their than tobacco.

Worried you or your teen may have cannabis use While a problem with substance use? is very small.

Stockwell doesn’t Mindcheck.ca, launched by the Fraser The chance recommend Health Authority and Provincial Health that your child regular use of Services Authority, allows visitors to complete will experience cannabis for a variety of interactive quizzes relating negative anyone, light to mood and stress, substance use and consequences occasional use psychosis. Complete with links to online or if you do is probably OK, in-person resources, the site is an an easynot nurture he said – and to-navigate, entertaining – and anonymous a positive less harmful than – way for youth or their parents to follow up relationship drinking alcohol. with concerns or curiosity around mental with them is Similar to health and substance use. very high. If CARBC’s lowFor more youth substance use and mental insisting on risk drinking health resources, including information one message – guidelines, a on Discovery Vancouver Island Youth and trying to scare group of experts Family substance abuse services, visit viha. them away including ca/cyf_mental_health/, call 250-519-5313 from cannabis Dr. Benedikt or ask your family or clinic doctor. because you're Fischer, chair of scared of applied public schizophrenia health at Simon – is going to damage your relationship, re you Fraser University, proposed roposed lower risk are into a counter-productive vortex.” cannabis use guidelines, published in the See the full parent guide at carbc.ca/ September/October 2011 issue of the Home/Publications.aspx.

Canadian Journal of Public Health. nnorth@saanichnews.com Among the harmful patterns of use

The Big Issue continued from 17

This Family’s Life

Q&A

Q JENNIFER BLYTH, BLACK PRESS

Carolin Roussel is the owner of Eye Etiquette Optical Boutique who, in her spare time, has a passion for the outdoors, travelling, culture and food and, most importantly, spending quality time with her husband and their daughter, Paige.

Q A

How do you find time for yourself, in addition to your role as mom?

As a business owner and mom, spare time is rare but I try to take time for myself every evening, even if it’s just to read a book for half an hour or relax on the deck. Once a month I actually treat myself by going to the spa or window shopping without Paige. It’s amazing what an hour can do to revive the senses.

Q A

What are you reading right now?

What do you read with Paige?

Everybody is talking about 50 Shades of Grey, which I’m sure I’ll read one day, but lately it’s The Cat in the Hat, Spot Goes to the Library and Lull-a-Bye Little One. My daughter loves the Dr. Seuss books and, of course, My Baby Animals, so she can hear me make all the animal sounds.

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A lacrosse player since the age of Åve, Kat Gosselin is used to playing with the boys.

Formerly with Juan de Fuca Lacrosse and Spectrum Lacrosse Academy, she joined Victoria Women’s Field Lacrosse last year. Gosselin played shooter for Team B.C. during this summer’s Female Lacrosse National Championships, where she and the midget team won gold.

But it wasn’t her Årst time at nationals – she was captain of B.C.’s bantam team two years ago and won silver. The Grade 11 Spectrum Community School student is active in leadership, helping to organize school events.

Gosselin also coaches and referees games.

A longtime volunteer with St. John Ambulance, Gabe Lowe was promoted to sergeant in August. He helps teach safety drills, assists instructors, and provides Årst aid at community events.

“It’s really just a lot of fun,” says the Grade 11 Reynolds secondary student. Lowe is a member of Reynolds’ Gay Straight Alliance, promoting acceptance among students. A bass player for Åve years, he’s in the school’s concert, jazz and R & B bands. The Langford resident is also on the Juan de Fuca Royals swim team. In his spare time, he enjoys playing video games and reading.

If you know someone who is making a difference in your community, please email your comments to editor@goldstreamgazette.com.

A dedicated hockey player, Metchosinraised Carolyn Simonis currently spends ten months of the year in Alberta, where she’s been attending the Banff Hockey Academy since last year.

Simonis practices 90 minutes each day, Åve days a week, exercises regularly and plays games every weekend. The junior A player has hopes to continue onto university and play in the NCAA. A Grade 11 student at Banff Community High, Simonis is on honour roll, and actively volunteers in community events, such as the Subaru Banff Triathlon.

Simonis helped coach the Len Barrie Hockey College at Juan de Fuca Arena this summer.

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UVic developing drone aircraft for civilian use Kyle Slavin News staff

Jenner Richards foresees a not-so-distant future where any farmer in Greater Victoria could send an unmanned aircraft into the air – whenever they want – to check on the health of their crops.

“The special cameras (on the aircraft) can tell you whether it’s getting enough water, whether it’s stressed out, whether it’s healthy; and by looking at that you can optimize where (crops are) worth plant-

ing, where it’s not worth planting, where you should harvest first,” says Richards, manager of the University of Victoria’s new Centre for Aerospace Research.

The small centre, located north of the Victoria International Airport, will become a site for students to research and develop unmanned air vehicle (UAV) technology to make it commercially accessible and available to civilians.

“We will be looking at the airplane design, the electronics, avionics, we’re talking about propulsion, payload, how

to do the processing of the data. All these things will be part of this program,” says Afzal Suleman, an aerospace engineer and chair of UVic’s Aerospace Centre. “The idea is to create better (UAVs). We’re talking smaller ones, but also (UAVs that have) lighter environmental footprints.”

On Friday, North Vancouver MP Andrew Saxton, on behalf of Western Economic Diversification, announced $671,500 in funding for the centre.

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“We’re trying to fill this huge market in the centre with something that’s cost-effective, still reliable and can be easily operated,” Richards says.

And the potential commercial uses don’t just stop at farmers monitoring crops. UAVs could be used for forest fire patrols, coast guard surveillance, port security, border patrol, avalanche prevention, wildlife preservation and management and pipeline patrols.

“Over the past decade, unmanned air vehicles and unmanned air systems have shown tremendous commercial potential,” Saxton says. “They can provide a cost-effective solution for tasks that are repetitive, hazardous, or that needs to be performed on short notice.”

UAVs vary in size, with wingspans ranging from 50 centimetres to three metres. A UAV can fly for up to 30 hours with a high-resolution camera affixed to the undercarriage, and follows a predetermined route, directed by a nearby mobile control centre.

When the UAVs are at a stage for commercial use, Suleman says clients would rent or lease the aircraft, but they'd gather data and be operated by trained engineers.

Richards says the federal government’s investment will allow UVic to be at the forefront of this embryonic technology.

Ultimately the Centre for Aerospace Research intends to produce prototypes for commercial and research purposes, and UVic's Industry Partnerships department will help the centre file patents for inventions, and create UAV licensing agreements.

“We are really looking to bring more people in from different areas … bring all those people together and design products that are tailored to the specific applications, like agriculture monitoring,” he says. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Victoria welcomes classic art at street level First chalk art festival touches ground Edward Hill News staff

It’s a medium that is fleeting but delivers high art at street level.

Chalk art lives at the mercy of the wind and rain and shoes.

Most people who have strolled the old section of Government Street have seen this art from the talented hand of Ian Morris, who most often sketches recreations of the Renaissance masters – haunting images of Raphael, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci.

Where the work of Morris occupies small sidewalk spaces, the first Victoria International Chalk Art Festival will bring a full-blown exposition to Government Street next weekend.

Five artists, including Morris, will have two days to create 8 x 10 foot masterpieces on Government, which will be closed between Fort and Yates streets. Tracy Lee Stum, the premier 3D chalk artist in the world, will start Sept. 12 in the lower level of the Bay Centre on a 20 x 20 foot creation.

For Morris, this is the first time in his nine years as a chalk art-

ist that he’ll meet his peers from around North America.

“From the start I hoped something like this would happen eventually. I’m proud to bring this art form to Victoria and proud it’s got to this level,” Morris said. “I’m eager to meet others of my tribe.”

The 44-year-old artist admits he started street art as a means to pay the bills. Now he’s embraced the centuries-old tradition of the Madonnari – Italian folk artists focused on drawing images of the biblical Madonna on sidewalks. Morris focuses on Renaissance reproductions, but is also developing “3D” art – images that appear eerily three dimensional when viewed at a specific angle through a camera lens.

“I enjoy the classical reproductions a lot. There’s power in them – grace, beauty, history,” Morris says. “But I got tired of people asking me about 3D (chalk art), so I decided to up my game. They’re a lot of fun, but it’s like learning to draw all over.”

Morris sees his art as part of a larger tapestry of encouraging a vibrant downtown core and cre-

ating compelling public spaces grounded in art and culture.

“My real imperative is community. (My art) is a tool to make this a community where people want to be,” Morris says. “There’s more to city life than shopping and working – or there ought to be.”

This philosophy meshes with the goals of John Vickers, creator of the chalk art festival, and the international busker festival, which completed its second season this summer.

“This is part of a bigger picture.

Years back I was looking to create three international festivals for the downtown,” says Vickers, noting that he’s looking at a kite festival for the third festival event. “I’m a passionate supporter of downtown. This is about creating free entry, family-friendly festivals in the downtown.”

Vickers, known for his pumpkin art, had the inspiration for a chalk art festival after seeing Morris’ work, and then travelling to Sarasota, Fla., to see North America’s largest chalk art festival, organized

by Denise Kowal. It’s Kowal’s connections that allowed Vickers to draw top talent to an untested, first-time festival in Victoria.

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Government Street chalk art fixture Ian Morris helped inspire Victoria’s first chalk art festival, starting next week.

“It’s an opportunity to get a considerable number of people down there. An overwhelming number of merchants support this.

It’s a boon to business,” Vickers said. “We’ve got to promote the downtown and give it more of a sense of community. We have to keep the downtown relevant.” “(Vickers) is on the same page as me. To make the downtown a human community you need life, and bringing festivals is a way to do that,” Morris agreed.

Over the years, Morris has become an expert on creating art on sidewalks – he says the brick on Government street sidewalks is ideal for for chalk art. The pebbled road surface might be tougher.

“The road is different. It’s like silk to sandpaper,” he says, shrugging. “You just do what you can.”

Tracy Lee Stum will begin her chalk art drawing at the Bay Centre on Wednesday, Sept. 12. The other artists will create their pieces on Government Street on Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 15 and 16). The event is rain or shine (artists will have tents in the event of rain).

Go to victoriachalkfestival.com for more information. editor@saanichnews.com

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He stands in a second-floor loft space on Fisgard Street, where he and his colleagues operate the Olio Collective, a space that spawns much of the visual art for the Rifflandia festival.

“Rifflandia has been around for five years and they’ve always had some kind of art component,” MacDonald said. “Artlandia is that art component.”

Stacks of unique prints and plastic paint jars cover the room’s only table, an organized chaos that hints at last-minute preparations for Artlandia’s grand opening, Sept. 7 at 517 Pandora St. “This last year we pitched Rifflandia with a bunch of ideas for art installations that were very visual, very interactive and that incorporated local artists,” MacDonald said.

The Live!Stock poster show, where 15 artists create unique screenprint posters for 15 Rifflandia performers, is one of three exhibits that will be revealed today at the Rifflandia headquarters.

The second display, Headspace, allows onlookers the chance to be a part of the piece by placing their faces into the artwork. It was a huge hit at last year’s festival.

Lastly, the R&A Line is a 1/4-scale five-car train.

Each car is assigned to different artists to create a completely unique interactive art installation, including a car by Scott Smith that plays music and reacts to movement.

“Based on how you move, you’ll be able to manipulate the music itself and visually see how it impacts the EQ (equalization),” MacDonald said.

After Friday’s grand opening, the train and Headspace exhibits will be shown at Royal Athletic Park for the duration of Rifflandia, Sept. 13 to 16. For more information, visit 2012.rifflandia.com. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Try out a tuba The Victoria Conservatory of Music, 900 Johnson St., is holding an open house on Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join the conservatory for a special day as they open their doors to the whole community.

Enjoy free concerts, try out a free mini-lesson, check out the instrument petting zoo, visit practice rooms and performance halls, meet the instructors.

Find out how to get the most out of your musical journey at the VCM and enjoy a free barbecue. Call 250-386-5311 or go to vcm. bc.ca for more information.

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Lekstrom, two more B.C. Liberals retire Tom Fletcher Black Press

Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom added his name to the list of retiring B.C. Liberal MLAs. Lekstrom announced late Tuesday he won't run in next May's provincial election. He said in a statement he is leaving “to pursue other opportunities in life” after 12 years as Peace River South MLA and five as mayor of Dawson Creek.

Lekstrom quit the cabinet and the B.C. Liberal caucus in June 2010, after voting with the government to

implement the harmonized sales tax. He rejoined the caucus last year and was appointed to the transportation job by Premier Christy Clark.

Earlier Tuesday, B.C. Liberal house leader Rich Coleman confirmed his intention to run in the 2013 election, as the party announced two more MLAs are retiring.

West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre and Richmond Centre MLA Rob Howard announced their retirement in separate statements Tuesday morning.

McIntyre was first elected in 2005 and Howard in 2009.

The changes came as Clark prepared to shuffle her cabinet, promoting MLAs who are running again. Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Kevin Falcon resigned as finance minister last week, joined by Education Minister George Abbott, Children and Family Development Minister Mary McNeil and Chilliwack MLA John Les in announcing they won't seek re-election.

Other B.C. Liberals who have announced they are retiring are Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Kevin Krueger, Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy, VancouverFairview MLA Kash Heed,

Surrey-Tynehead MLA Dave Hayer, Saanich North MLA Murray Coell and Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff.

Abbotsford-Mission MLA Randy Hawes and Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Colin Hansen have indicated they will decide soon on their political futures.

Former cabinet ministers Barry Penner and Iain Black resigned their seats last year and were replaced by NDP MLAs in a pair of byelections in April. Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen quit the B.C. Liberal Party in March and joined the B.C. Conservatives.

NDP MLAs Dawn Black (New Westminster) and Mike Sather (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows) have announced they are retiring next year, and NDP leader Adrian Dix said there may be more. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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New CRD website coming soon The CRD will be upgrading its website to the tune of $287,000.

Focus groups concluded residents want a better user experience, including more intuitive layout and design as well as more opportunity for online engagement. The contract is awarded to Vancouver-based FCV, whose clients include Nike, Vancouver Canucks and Vancouver Coastal Health.

Genealogists host open house The Victoria Genealogical Society is hosting an open house next 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 visit www.victoriags.org.

Talk focuses on science Award-winning science journalist and radio host Bob McDonald will launch the Canadian Club of Victoria’s 2012-13 speaker series with a talk on Monday (Sept.

10).

McDonald will discuss his view of

science after his 35 years as a journalist in Science as I’ve Seen It. He is best known for his work on CBC’s The National where he explains phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunamis and space missions.

The Monday luncheon will be held at Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel, 146 Kingston St. Tickets are $30 and available by calling 250-3701837.

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Victoria a contender to land Ironman Canada Victoria ideal to host race with 3.8-km swim,180-km bike, and 42-km run Travis Paterson News staff

Elk Lake is a leading candidate to be the new home of Ironman Canada.

The only problem is, Greater Victoria needs someone to rally the community in a hurry if it’s going to happen.

The World Triathlon Corporation, which owns the Ironman brand, has openly expressed interest in relocating to southern Vancouver Island after its recent divorce from a 30-year marriage with Penticton.

“The beautiful thing about Victoria, there is a communication pipeline, as an existing race (Subaru Western Triathlon Series) has done half the work, if not more than half the work,” Steve Meckfessel, managing director of global race operations for the WTC, said from Tampa. Fla. There are millions of reasons Victoria should want the race, as wherever it lands, it brings millions of dollars of economic impact.

But there are plenty of challenges to be met and questions to be answered if Victoria is to be considered as the new permanent home, beginning in August 2013.

The WTC has posted a Sept. 24 deadline for proposals, and is hoping to announce its selection by Oct. 10.

“It all has to happen quickly, we were only approached by Ironman last week,” said Hugh MacDonald of SportHost Victoria.

MacDonald has a rich history of bringing major events to Victoria including the Americas Rugby Championship next month and the 2013 Ford World Men’s Curling Cham-

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Jasper Blake of Victoria wins the 2008 half Ironman triathlon at Elk Lake. Blake has since retired. During his competitive career he used Elk Lake as a training race for Ironman Canada. Adding Ironman Canada to the summer schedule would only benefit, not hurt the annual June race, said local race organizer Lance Watson. pionship in April. But even he will need an energetic response from the community to make this happen.

“The early deadline will be hard to meet, as it’s now (SportHost’s) job to check with the triathlon community to see if there’s enough will,” MacDonald said.

“Before SportHost can endorse this as a good idea, we need to do the due diligence to see what’s required.”

One expert says the impact on the local economy could reach $100 million within 10

Think outside the diamond Victoria Baseball Club names head coach and co-coach Travis Paterson News staff

The Victoria Baseball Club has named its head coach, and it’s a “them” not a “him.”

Dennis Rogers and Bob Miller will share the duties as the head and co-head coaches, respectively, for the soon-to-benamed West Coast League baseball franchise.

Boston-raised Rogers has managed minor league teams in the Pittsburgh Pirates and Oakland Athletics associations, including Oakland’s single-A affiliate Vancouver Canadians in 2003 and 2004. He’s currently head of the Riverside Community College baseball team in California, which he helped build from the ground up. Miller is a well seasoned college coach and has coached Cuesta College in California the past nine seasons.

“I wanted to have someone to bounce ideas off of and Miller can handle it all – pitchers, infielders and outfielders,” Rogers said. “And I want to think outside of the box, if and when we can.”

years. But there are also questions around why the event was no longer welcome in Penticton, which opted for the Germanbased Challenge Family for 2013. The latter organization is a rival to the WTC, and will offer a triathlon called Challenge Penticton that uses the same distances.

“The race developed over many years, and was great for Penticton, but it must mean something’s not right,” MacDonald said.

Reports out of Penticton mention little

of the monetary controversy, however, and more to do with a convoluted fallout between Penticton, previous Ironman Canada organizer Graham Fraser and WTC, which bought up the world’s Ironman licences.

Assuming Ironman in Victoria would draw its annual minimum of 2,500 athletes, the event should be celebrated, says Lance Watson, co-organizer of the Subaru Western Triathlon Series.

“Victoria would be an awesome choice.

It’s a triathlon hub of North America. Hosting it at Elk Lake is very doable, but it’s going to require a tremendous amount of political will.”

Watson, who is known for coaching Simon Whitfield to gold at the 2000 Olympics, has been at the helm of the half-Ironman triathlon at Elk Lake that takes place every June.

He knows what it takes to get Saanich and the surrounding municipalities on board.

Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard is receptive to the idea, but is wary of municipal costs up front.

“We like to be involved at the start of these things,” Leonard said. “If we’re in early and at the front end, it can be affordable.”

What’s needed in Greater Victoria is someone to champion the Ironnman cause and align all the municipalities with Saanich at the heart of it, Meckfessel said.

Central and North Saanich would also be key districts affected by the expansive bike and run loops. Victoria, View Royal, Highlands and Sidney are also on the potential bike loop, especially if it runs in one lap of 180 kilometres, though it can be split in half, while the run can be broken into thirds, or even quarters.

“Ironman Europe in Frankfurt (Germany) is a four lap run, it sells out every year and it’s the European championship,” Meckfessel said. “We can make it work.” sports@vicnews.com

Miller was absent for his and Rogers’ He and his wife also home schooled their introduction at the team’s future home children to early graduation. of Royal Athletic Park on Tuesday The league uses NCAA eligible players morning. It’s the third press conference only, meaning they must have amateur by the team in as many months, having status. announced the franchise in June and Opening Day is early in June, 2013. Rogthe hiring of Jones as GM in July. ers and Miller are already taking commitThough Jones is well-versed, Rogers ments from players. With a tight turncan talk enough for all of them. around from the end of college season, “You’ll get tired of hearing me talk Rogers said not to expect the team to about the process,” Rogers said. “I like arrive until late in May. to say, we expect to win the championship but will settle with mediocrity.

The Victoria Whatchamcalits You don’t talk about playing for the Though the window for submissions championship until the day comes that is still open, the community has made you’re in it.”

Travis Paterson/News staff more than 500 name suggestions to the Rather, Rogers said he wants players Dennis Rogers will lead Victoria’s team’s website. Most of them are viable to live in the moment.

“It’s the day to day process that I’ll debut in the West Coast League. options, while some are silly, and others satirical, Jones said. be focused on.”

The team will most likely have its name and logo comRogers appears to be more than just another bum-scratching bench boss. He spoke a lot about finding new ways to pleted by the first week of October.

Co-owner John McLean made it clear he would like to inspire the team. His prime example was free-climber Alex Honnold, who is famous for scaling challenging rock-faces align the club with Victoria’s baseball history, if possible. without a harness or safety rope. Rogers, with the help of Baseball dates back to the 1880s in Victoria with the James his daughter, spent the better part of a week tracking Hon- Bay Athletic Association. Early names include the 1911 Vicnold down in Yosemite National Park just to get him to toria Islanders (later named the Bees), 1913 Capitals and 1915 Maple Leafs. speak to his Riverside baseball team.

Jones said throwback names is one of the three themes “I said to Honnold, ‘How do you it, if you slip, you die?,’ that were most consistently submitted. The other two relate and he said, ‘I don’t think about that.’

“I’ll try anything to spark the players’ mental approach to the area’s marine geography and as a capital. sports@vicnews.com during the season.”

Rogers’ “outside-the-box” thinking extends home, too.

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NEWS GAZETTE

Soccer, rowing join in B.C. Coaches Week Two local soccer associations and one rowing club are running one-day coaching clinics as part of B.C. Coaches Week, Sept. 15 to 22.

Peninsula soccer is running a fundamentals course aimed at coaches of the under-6 to under-9 age group, 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 15 at Blue Heron Field in Sidney. Gorge soccer is also hosting a fundamentals course for coaches of the under-6 to under-9 age group, 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 21 at the Hampton Road facility. Both courses are free to Lower Island Soccer Association coaches.

Lakehill Soccer Association is also hosting the first Lower Island Soccer Coaches Association meeting of the season, an on field session beginning 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 21, at Braefoot Field, open to coaches of all ages.

Rowing B.C. is offering a three day Learn to Row instructor workshop at Elk Lake from Sept.

14 to 16. The course capacity is a maximum of 12 persons. Email Julie Stevens at admin@rowingbc. ca to register. sports@vicnews.com

They’re so adorable when they’re having fun.

(So are the kids.)

At Timbits Soccer, everyone gets into the game. Kids make new friends, and parents have fun cheering them on. Your local Tim Hortons is proud to support the over 1,100 boys and girls who play Timbits soccer in

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the greater Victoria area.

Leap of faith Facing the formidable heights of the cliffs over Thetis Lake, Bryce Starling, 15, leaps into the cool waters below. No cliff jumping accidents were reported to emergency officials at the lake this summer.

© Tim Hortons, 2011

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Open house: Fri & Sat 11 - 2.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

CASH PAID

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!

SUITES, LOWER

LANGFORD: SPACIOUS 1 bdrm, 1 bath, laundry, $900 mo all util’s incl. Avail Sept.

15th. NS/NP. (250)389-0983.

MNT DOUG area: Large 1 bdrm, reno’d. Inclusive, small dog welcome, N/S. $850. Call (250)721-0281, (250)858-0807 SOOKE- MAIN level, new bright 1 bdrm, separate entrance, own W/D. NS/NP. $695+utils. Call 250-415-7991.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 WANTED: FLAT screen TV (inexpensive) for a single parent. Please call 250-514-6688

REAL ESTATE

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

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CARS 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 firm. 250-755-5191.

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.

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

CAMOSUN AREA (Lansdowne), 1925 Cochrane St., Sat, Sept. 8, 9am-12pm. Fabric, household items and more.

LANGFORD- 3 Family sale, Sat, Sept 8, 10-4pm. No Early Birds! 3185 Glen Lake Rd. VIEW ROYAL. Sat, Sept. 8, 8am-2pm. Tools, sports equipment, furniture, canning jars, toys, books, clothes, linen, office equip, household, yard items, Thule racks and more.

135 Gibraltar Bay Drive, off Old Island Hwy.

SELL OLD STUFF!

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING www.bcclassified.com

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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BOATS

250.388.3535

InMotion

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

SIDNEY 4 bed/3 bath family home with suite. $499,900.

Ph: 250-701-0323

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.

Watch for our Auto Section

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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

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local, only 65,000 kms. Super clean inside & out. Exc cond.

Well maintained. $9900 obo.

Call 250-995-1378.

AUTO SERVICES

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2006 Dodge Caravan, 1 owner,

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COLWOOD, UNFURN’D room available, incls all utils, $450.

(Avail immed). 250-858-6930.

SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island.

1-(888)331-3279

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

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Jasmine Parsons FOR SALE BY OWNER. #30 Lekwammen Drive. 55+ complex. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, den, family room, dbl. garage. LP $319,900. Irma (250)477-4117

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RENTALS 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, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive.

Monthly/Weekly.

Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria.

Must have references. 250478-9231.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

CONTRACTORS

FURNITURE REFINISHING

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

BATHROOM REMODELING. “Gemini Baths” Plumb, Elec.

Tile, Cabinets. 250-896-9302.

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

GARDENING

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

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.

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

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

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

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

TAX 250-477-4601 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

U.S. delinquent tax filings & U.S. personal tax returns.

Accounting and Cdn tax preparation. www.victax.ca (250) 590-7030

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

BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience.

Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

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

Petrucci’s Drywall.

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

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK No lawn we can’t fix. Cleanups, fall pruning, blackberry, ivy & weed removal, 24yrs.

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

SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Small hauls.

Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 QUALITY Electric. New homes, renos. No job too sm. Seniors disc. #22779.

DPM SERVICES, lawn & garden, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

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

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

COMPLETE HOME Renos.

Carpentry, Drywall, Painting.

Licenced insured. Call Darren 250-217-8131.

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

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

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

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

Call 250-361-6164.

CARPET INSTALLATION

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach.

Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Please call Des 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519.

COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc.

250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.

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

MALTA MOVING. Residential & Commercial - BBB Member.

(250)388-0278.

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071

ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualified, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com

CARPENTRY

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

Call 250-220-0734.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PAINTING PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount.

Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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.

Local news.

Local shopping.

Your local paper.

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

Peacock Painting

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

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

WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance

RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp.

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

Senior discounts.

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

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

PLUMBING MASONRY & BRICKWORK

✭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.

DEMOSS Dr. $499 per/roof. 2 years warranty. We also install new roofs? Call 250-589-4998

STEREO/TV/DVD

250-652-2255 250-882-2254

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.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

COLOURS & IDEAS. Exterior/ Interior Painting. All work waranteed. Call (250)208-8383.

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

FENCING

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

250-744-8588, Norm.

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

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

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

250-920-8463.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr.

Work Guaranteed. Any size job.

(250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

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

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

PLASTERING

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

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

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

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

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

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

or

NEEDS mine.

WINDOW CLEANING BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning Roof demoss, gutters. 25 yrs.

Cell 250-884-7066, 381-7127.

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

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

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

GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate.

18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.

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Friday, September 7, 2012 - GOLDSTREAM

This Weekend’s

Select your home.

Select your mortgage.

OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday

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

306-75 Songhees, $750,000 pg. 6

733A Humboldt

202-647 Michigan, $169,900

8-2151 West Burnside, $659,900

407-5332 Sayward Hill, $770,000

2361 Queenswood Dr

Sunday 1-2:30 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642

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

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

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner, 250-477-5353

pg. 11

Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033

pg. 13

pg. 1

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

pg. 14

100 Dorothy, $449,900

4825 Maplegrove, $779,000

Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

Sunday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 15

13 Jedburgh, $469,500

305-3010 Washington, $259,900

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

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

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Sept.6 - 12 edition of

705-845 Yates, $339,900

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

pg. 5

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

pg. 10

pg. 31

107-1500 Elford, $289,000 pg. 13

Sunday 3-4:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

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

pg. 9

152 Levista Pl, $584,900

901 McKenzie Ave., $449,900

Saturday 11-1 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242

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

pg. 14

pg. 5

pg. 27

pg. 11

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Mike Shack, 250-384-8124

165 Songhees, $750,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

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

pg. 15

pg. 28

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen, 250-477-7291

pg. 27

pg. 3

405-1035 Southgate, $229,900 pg. 11

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Leni Estell, 250-744-3301

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

pg. 15

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642

pg. 11 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

pg. 11

3380 Upper Terr, $1,848,000 pg. 9

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

10397 Allbay, $1,190,000 pg. 35

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

2270 Allenby, $1,159,000 pg. 7

Sunday 1-3 Dockside Realty Nice Wise 250 744-9473

754 Humboldt, $398,900 Daily Noon-5 exc Fridays Concert Properties 250 383-3722

pg. 7

1736 Emerson, $484,900 Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

pg. 9

2760 Somass, $1,149,000 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100

pg. 3

pg. 27

Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co Real Estate

pg. 27

pg. 13

pg. 13

1590 Howroyd, $548,000 Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124 pg. 35

120 Lekwammen, $229,000

pg. 19

pg. 15

pg. 11

pg. 27

pg. 5

4030/4040 Borden St, $229,900 pg. 12

pg. 29

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

302-125 Aldersmith Pl, $439,900 Saturday & Sunday 11-12 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

pg. 14

839 Wavecrest Pl, $774,900 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Ryan, 250-477-1100

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422 pg. 8

pg. 19

18-315 Six Mile, $489,900 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

pg. 2

pg. 15

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800

pg. 18

pg. 10

pg. 18

pg. 19

3536 Richmond, $519,000

11-4318 Emily Carr, $579,000

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Shannon Jackson, 250-474-6003

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

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

pg. 15

pg. 19

pg. 9

pg. 11

pg. 20

pg. 20

pg. 19

pg. 31

pg. 22

pg. 18

pg. 21

11075 Salal, $660,000 Sunday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

pg. 3

313-10459 Resthaven, $362,000 Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 31

15-2070 Amelia Ave, $209,900 Sunday 2:30-4:30 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511

pg. 21

1494 Fairfield, $199,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-8780

pg. 10

8161 Lochside, $949,000 pg. 31

Saturday 2:30-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-385-2033

617 Wain, $895,000 Sunday 1-3 Cornerstone Properties Kevin Wensley 250 475-2006

3077 Dysart Rd, $498,888 pg. 19

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353

2427 Barbara Pl, $499,900

177 Little Eldon Pl, $512,000

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja, 250-686-8228

pg. 31

8993 Marshall, $777,000

Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

36 Maddock W, $459,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

pg. 2

pg. 19

1-9628 Second, $775,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rene Blais 250 655-0608

3926 Mina Walk, $669,900 pg. 27

pg. 10

5-15 Helmcken, $463,800

pg. 6

2829 Colquitz Ave, $549,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Mike Shack, 250-384-8124

887 Falaise Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100

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

Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

546 Meredith, $562,000 Sunday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Julie Rust, 250-477-1100

770 Claremont, $774,500

991 Lohbrunner, $785,000 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willis, 250-479-3333

pg. 9

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

4994 La Quinta Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Patricia Kiteke, 250-384-8124

Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

1033 Damelart Way, $455,000

4-4619 Elk Lake, $457,500 Saturday 1:30-3:30 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Don Thome 250 477-5353

pg. 13

102-670 Dallas, $589,000

pg. 8

2945 Colquitz, $485,000

1804 Fairhurst, $625,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Marsha Crawford, 250-889-8200

pg. 35

201-2415 Amherst, $422,500

14-4525 Wilkinson, $395,000 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

3963 Juan De Fuca

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ted Tyrrell, 250-477-7291

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

Thursday 6-8 Cornerstone Properties Kevin Wensley 250 475-2006

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

301-9858 Fifth, $279,000

pg. 14

1044 Davie St, $799,000

pg. 8

pg. 15

1698 Donnelly, $479,900

21-3958 Cedar Hill Rd, $259,000

406-125 Aldersmith, $369,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301 Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dave Lynn 250 592-4422

pg. 6

15-10457 Resthaven, $589,000

pg. 19

2254 Graduation, $779,000

1724 Christmas

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Alliance Chris Fairlie, 250-386-8875

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Michael Luyt, 250-216-7547

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

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen, 250-477-7291

1018 Joan Cres, $899,000

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-744-0844

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124

pg. 14

1 Dallas Rd, $189,900

1810 Hollywood Cres, $799,000

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Dave Lynn 250 592-4422

3740 Cadboro Bay

pg. 1

pg. 13

pg. 9

204-1121 Esquimalt, $224,800

2046 Kings Rd, $569,500 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301

406-505 Cook, $289,000

20-675 Superior, $639,800

pg. 18

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Kim Settler, 250-514-1663

pg. 9

1877 Feltham Rd, $534,900

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Jim Russell, 250-592-4422

2078 Newton, $625,000 Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931

405 Chester, $289,900

Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Margaret Foreman 250 385-2033

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

pg. 22

5A-7250 West Saanich Rd, $517,500

7-3228 Wicklow, $417,000

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

852 Caroline Rd, $542,900 pg. 1

Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

pg. 19

pg. 12

410-1005 McKenzie, $289,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353

4032 Cumberland Rd, $555,000

828 Rupert Terrace

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291

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

973 Owlwood, $889,000

934 Craigflower, $369,000

Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jodie Farup, 250-477-1100

pg. 5

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

Saturday 1-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

637 Kenneth St, $499,000

pg. 19

2380 Queenswood, $1,165,000

pg. 5

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

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

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Suzanne Mitchell, 250-477-7291

1280 Oakmount, $589,900

1 Dallas Rd C7, $495,000

Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Luisa Celis, 250-477-1100

pg. 15

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger 250-384-8124

A-9563 Canora, $449,000

pg. 35

405-894 Vernon, $269,900

213 Helmcken, $427,900

506-777 Blanshard St, $212,500

3-2615 Shelbourne, $399,900

A 707 Linden Ave, $459,900

Sunday 12-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242

pg. 18

3942 Aspen, $780,000

Saturday 11-1 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Patti Locke-Lewkowich 250 477-7291

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

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

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

107-991 Cloverdale Ave, $225,000

27-118 Aldersmith Pl

637 Cornwall pg. 12

402-103 Gorge Rd E, $439,000

Sunday 3-4:30 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642

pg. 13

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Deedrie Ballard, 250-744-3301

pg. 12

6101 Wallace, $999,000

303-1580 Christmas, $229,900

4379 Elnido, $639,900

104 Thetis Vale, $479,900

202-1025 Fairfield Rd, $319,900

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

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250 360-6106

1175 Brymea, $899,000

308-1342 Hillside, $185,000 Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

pg. 9

1204 Ocean Park Lane, $899,900

110-1505 Church Ave, $225,000 pg. 35

311-3931 Shelbourne, $342,500

4404 Bartholomew, $624,900

1442 Westall, $487,500 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Cheryl Macmillan 250 507-2435

NEWS GAZETTE

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

101 Kiowa Pl, $1,295,000 pg. 3

Saturday 11:30-1 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-385-2033

pg. 35

pg. 20

211-9882 Fifth, $239,000 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 31

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This Weekend’s Published Every Thursday

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 Sept.6-12 edition of

402-1240 Verdier, $338,500

1984 McTavish Rd, $489,000

3635 Vitality, $549,900

104-644 Granrose, $399,000

664 Orca Pl, $549,900

2493 Boompond Rd., $519,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Tara Lynn 250 592-4422

Saturday 11-3 Pemberton Holmes Cloverdale Greg Long, 250-384-8124

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353

pg. 12

201-9905 Fifth, $369,900 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 31

pg. 21

pg. 21

pg. 21

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

107-3540 Propeller, $324,900 Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

Sunday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

204-2360 James White, $234,900 Saturday 1-3 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Noel Hache 250 744-3301 pg. 21

pg. 21

Sunday 12-2 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Stuart Price, 250-479-3333

pg. 21

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

pg. 21

274 Atkins Rd, 469,800 pg. 11

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-744-0844

pg. 22

201-2829 Peatt Rd, $219,900 pg. 22

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

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Diana Winger, 250-384-8124

Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

pg. 26

1933 Shawnigan, $949,000 Sunday 12-1:30 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

pg. 23 Saturday & Sunday 3:30-4:30 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

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

pg. 11

pg. 23

pg. 13

pg. 26

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

Saturday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

pg. 30

pg. 26

pg. 23

Sunriver Estates Sales Centre Saturday-Thursday 11-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 642-2233

2241 Ingot, $519,000 Saturday 11:30-12:30 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

2381 French Rd N, $359,900

412-1395 Bear Mntn, $384,900

2307 Stevenson, $595,000 pg. 24

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

pg. 26

3304 Haida, $849,000

3255 Willshire, $439,900

Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683

Park Pl, $339,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

10953 West Coast Rd, $549,000

101-908 Brock Ave, $239,900

pg. 23

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

pg. 23

1915 Forest Hill Pl

pg. 23

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

Saturday, Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer 250 384-8124

1760 Prospect Rd, $339,900

727 Grousewood, $674,900

591 Delora Dr

9336 Maryland, $349,900 Sunday 12-1:30 Brown Brothers Real Estate Dylan Hagreen 250 385-8780

pg. 36

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Nancy Vieira 250 384-8124

2423 Henry Ave, $559,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608

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

1616 Millstream, $769,900

2428 Mt. St. Michael, $595,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291

pg. 30

662 Goldstream Ave., $239,900

6911 Bayside, $589,000

pg. 22

pg. 10

304-611 Brookside, $189,000

3421 Sunheights Dr, $459,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

6660 Rhodonite, $304,900

4488 William Head, $998,000 Sunday 12-2 Sparling Real Estate Don Sparling, 250-656-5511

Saturday & Sunday 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 31

1511 Oceanspray Dr, $749,000 pg. 20

pg. 22

526 Brough, $474,900 pg. 35

pg. 8

3436 Aloha Ave, $579,000

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

203-594 Bezanton Way, $295,000 pg. 22

pg. 3

9178 Mainwaring Rd, $599,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jack Windle, 250-477-7291

pg. 22

Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

4-10110 Third, $539,000

pg. 12

2983 Dornier, $399,900

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250 360-6106

101-954 Walfred, $399,900

1290 Lands End, $818,000

101-10461 Resthaven $223,000 Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Evelyn Brust, 250-384-8124

pg. 8

822 Cuaulta, $798,800

7693 Colin Pl, $519,900

1-7570 Tetayut, $219,000 Sunday 3-5 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Stuart Price, 250-479-3333

pg. 21

pg. 23

Saturday 12-1:30 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

pg. 26

125 St. Giles, $524,900

30-630 Brookside Rd, $549,500

6311 Nevilane, $389,900

1875 Wessex, $345,900

Sunday 12:30-2 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

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

Sunday 11-12:30 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

Saturday 2-3:30 Re/Max of Duncan Kim Johannsen 250 748-7200

pg. 27

pg. 5

pg. 25

pg. 26

pg. 26

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Black Press is proud to be an official sponsor for the 2012 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, with news reporter Kyle Slavin on the 18-member tour team as a media rider. To follow Kyle Slavin’s Twitter updates from the final weeks of training and throughout the ride, follow @TDRKyle.

ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Sunday, Sept. 23 and ends Friday, Oct. 5 in Victoria.

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Friday, September 7, 2012 - GOLDSTREAM

NEWS GAZETTE

MEDIA RIDERS LIVE THE STORY Journalists Kyle Slavin and Erin Glazier join Tour de Rock team Arnold Lim Black Press

T

hey started off reporting about Tour de Rock, and now journalists Kyle Slavin and Erin Glazier are part of the story.

Slavin’s journey from writing stories about the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock to being part of it started in a high school gymnasium.

At Reynolds secondary school to cover the event for the Saanich News last year, Slavin watched as 115 shaved “Raising money heads and a giant cheque more than $80,000 for kids with cancer for greeted Tour riders has a much bigger alongside ear-splitting cheers. The event moved reward than just the 25-year-old reporter crossing the finish so much he made an important decision that line.” day.

– Erin Glazier, “There was not a dry CTV News eye in the gym. It was the most electric feeling being a part of something so monumental,” he said. “I told the school principal then and there I want to be a part of the team.”

One year and 3,000 kilometres later, he is one of two media riders months into gruelling three-day-a-week training sessions for Tour de Rock, where motivation comes in the form of cancer survivors like seven-year-old Daisy Irwin. “(Daisy) has gone through a hell that no baby or child should ever go through. I

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Kyle Slavin and Erin Glazier are ready to roll for Tour de Rock respect her immensely for what she has gone through and what she has overcome,” Slavin said.

“My whole reasoning behind wanting to do the tour is being on the side of cancer everyone fights for – the optimism, the hope, the getting into remission.”

Seven years later, Irwin is in remission after being diagnosed with two forms of leukemia as an infant and given a five per cent chance at survival.

It is a reminder why the pediatric cancer research is so important to Slavin and Glazier.

Glazier described her choice to join the team as a “no-brainer” after seeing her colleagues experience the life-changing ride.

“Riding a bike becomes a menial task when

you look at the big picture and see how much you are helping (cancer patients) have a normal life,” said Glazier, a CTV reporter based in Victoria.

“When you are going up a hill and hurting it is nothing compared to what those kids go through when they go through the treatment.

That is a big motivator for us.”

With only weeks to go, the 28-year-old Glazier is excited to meet the families and volunteers along the way as she makes the gruelling trip from Port Alice to Victoria over the two-week, 1,000-kilometre bike ride, Sept.

23 to Oct. 5.

“The best is yet to come. Raising money for kids with cancer has a much bigger reward then just crossing the finish line,” Glazier said.

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