Saanich News, September 21, 2012

On the run First in a series on the region’s running culture.

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Sugar-heavy drinks eyed for regulation Natalie North News staff

Big sugary drinks took a hit last week in North America’s battle against obesity.

New York City’s board of health passed a rule banning sales of sodas larger than 473 millilitres at restaurants, concession stands and other eateries – but customers with a sweet tooth in the Capital Region could be the next to notice a menu change.

Never one to be left out of the discussion on health regulations, Vancouver Island Health Authority’s chief medical health officer Dr. Richard Stanwick – an outspoken leader in the successful campaigns to ban public smoking, idling vehicles and teens using tanning beds within the CRD – is considering what local action could be taken to regulate consumption of high-calorie drinks.

“This is a concern,” Stanwick said. “We do know the contribution of a sugary diet to overall obesity rates and a bunch of other things, including diabetes.”

Rather than lobbying for a cap on portion sizes, a better approach, Stanwick said, might involve regulating amounts of sugar within products, similar to the province’s move to restrict trans fats in 2009.

Emblazoning packaging with a symbol indicating the amount of sugar in sweetened drink is one option VIHA’s medical health officers have considered and may bring forward in the future, he said.

Quoting the Canadian Institute for Health Information, Stanwick points to the tripling of obesity rates in 12-to 17-year-olds since 1980.

“Clearly we have our work cut out for us,” Stanwick said. “This is an issue that's on the radar of every medical health officer in the province.” nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Tour de Rock riders give a smile and a wave during a training ride near Nanaimo last month. The team will have a send off Saturday morning at Thrifty Foods at Admirals Walk in View Royal before heading to Port Alice to begin this year’s tour.

Tour de Rock takes on the Island Police, guest riders set off on emotional 1,000 km journey against cancer

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omposure is expected of Oak Bay cop Dorothy Junio, but it’s hard not to get a little misty-eyed walking into the Oak Bay High gymnasium when 1,500 kids are screaming for the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team.

For her last two years in the role, the former school liaison officer was swept into the excitement with the Oak Bay teens as they went head-to-head in a fundraising faceoff with Reynolds secondary – an annual challenge that has seen students at both schools generate tens of thousands of dollars for the cause that fights childhood cancer.

“That’s what drew me into this

to begin with,” said Junio. “I cannot believe the passion and the emotions that go along with this. It’s contagious. The real purpose comes out when you see kids so dedicated to the cause.”

So Junio, 50, along with her husband Jett, a Saanich police officer, became the first husband and wife duo to join the team of police officers on the 1,000-kilometre journey down Vancouver Island set to leave from Port Alice on Sunday.

And while Junio was physically fit leading up to the Tour, the commitment meant adjusting to the balancing act of managing three training sessions per week and attending

fundraisers with Cops for Cancer, on top of her work as a police officer, business owner and parent of two teens – who have had to “fend for themselves,” she said, while both parents have been tied up.

“It’s just been a blur,” Junio said.

“We did it one day at a time. That’s how we managed.”

“I don’t know how I would have done it without (Jett),” she added.

“We motivate each other to get to the events, the training and complain about all the aches and pains (together).”

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Victoria police are appealing to the public to help find a man who violently attacked a woman with a club and stole her purse.

On Sunday, the 24-year-old Saanich woman was walking home along Quadra Street near Finlayson Street around 11 p.m. when a man struck her three times with a half-metrelong bat or club. She suffered a cut to the back of her head that required multiple stitches. “The total taken was only $10 in loose change and maybe one small bill from her purse,� said Det. Jamie McRae, who is appealing to anyone who may have found the purse to contact VicPD. “We may be able to gain evidence from the purse,� he said.

The woman was struck in the legs before a demand was ever made for the purse, a rare but high level of violence for stranger-on-stranger incidents, McRae said.

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VicPD is appealing to two potential witnesses, both of whom were waiting to board a southbound bus on Quadra Street at the time of the mugging, to contact police.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 30s, between 5’5� and 5’7� with a medium build. He was wearing a grey hoodie, khaki-coloured pants, work boots and a black scarf or bandana to cover his face.

Anyone with information is asked to contact VicPD at 250-995-7654 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). dpalmer@vicnews.com

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New marathoners have reason to run Travis Paterson Reporting

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t 2 a.m., Nikki Jomha descends beneath the Victoria police station and fires up a treadmill in the gym. That’s when the 43-yearold mother of three and grandmother of one, with another grandchild on the way, leaves her post as a 911 operator for an hour break.

“For me, partway through a 12-hour shift, that’s my lunch time,” Jomha says.

“It’s a chance to run, or do weight work, whatever I can fit in to keep going, and it gives me the oomph to make it to 6 a.m.”

Finding the time to train is a challenge, but the balance doesn’t take anything away from her family, she said.

Jomha and thousands of others are in the final weeks leading up to the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon on Oct. 7.

One of those thousands of runners is Greg Robbins. Like Jomha, this marathon is Robbins’ first.

As a delivery truck driver, he also works 12-hour days in a stressful atmosphere, the kind that drain you before the day’s over.

“I think about those people in a 9-to 5-desk job,” Robbins said. “I somewhat envy them, as they can go running after work, starting fresh, whereas, at the end of the day, I’ve unloaded 20,000 pounds.”

Robbins’ reasons for running are powerful. He recently celebrated two threeyear anniversaries. One of sobriety, the other for smoking.

“Ten beers and two packs of smokes everyday. I was a solid alcoholic,” Robbins said.

The 35-year-old found faith in God about eight years ago, but the drinking didn’t end.

“Just like any kid I grew up playing organized sports. But I started smoking and that basically ruined everything,” Robbins explained.

“When you’re young and you party, some people stop and some carry on. I had a job and was single, and basically devoted my entire time to drinking.”

Robbins quit three years ago with the support of his church and family, which includes his wife and kids, seven and five years old.

He’s since become a youth leader at

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RUN A FOUR-PART SERIES Runners Nikki Jomha and Greg Robbins will participate in their firstever marathon next month – the Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon on Oct. 7.

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the Colwood Pentecostal Church, and was leading a group outing up-Island last weekend.

“Addictions can make you extremely selfish, you find ways to satisfy your addictions. My faith has given me the motivation, determination and strength.”

Robbins has run four half-marathons, including the GoodLife half-marathon twice, and the treacherous hill climbs of the Bear Mountain 10-kilometre race.

It took the marathon-running words of Robbins’ pastor David Funk to convince him to make the jump to the full distance this year. “(Funk) will probably beat me, but I will finish that race. I’m not in any running groups. I do this all on my own. One of my goals, besides accomplishing it, is not to look like I need to be carted off in a wheelbarrow.”

When Robbins crosses the finish line he’d at least like to appear ready to run another 10K. In some ways, it’s a goal not far off of Jomha’s.

“My ultimate goal is to complete Ironman Canada in 2014,” Jomha said.

“Obviously I’m going to need to do a marathon at some point, so my training partner said, ‘Let’s do the GoodLife this year.’”

However, Jomha has since found out her triathlon training partner, who is also a 911 operator, has to work Oct. 7.

“Even amid all those thousands of runners, I’m going to feel all by myself without her,” Jomha said.

For Jomha, the decision to take on triathlons started in 2009, but long before that she suffered such a health scare it still provides motivation today.

“I woke up one morning in 2003, and I couldn’t move, I couldn’t get out of bed. I was tested for this, and that, and eventually took some medication that cured it after three months.”

She was never diagnosed, but took medication that’s given to sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis.

“I was immobilized. It was only three months, but it was a dark, dark time.

Now a part of me runs for people who can’t run.”

Jomha was a “complete couch potato” when she started running in 2009.

“People tell me, ‘I don’t know who you are anymore,’” Jomha said. “I’ve lost a lot of weight and I’m very active. I want to be an inspiration to my kids, a model for my co-workers.”

Jomha did the TC 10K, and needed goals to keep her training up, so she

entered in every local race going. She’s done the Bear Mountain 10K, Oak Bay Half-Marathon, and runs the Island Race Series in the winter. She’s also improved her swimming so much that biking is her weakest of the triathlon disciplines.

“Biking is another one I have to fit in. I get up at 4:30 a.m. to bike 28 km to work,” she said. “Ironman is a completion to that journey, whatever it is.” sports@vicnews.com

Up next Today: First-time marathoners Nikki Jomha and Greg Robbins get ready to take on the gruelling 42.2 km race.

Sept. 26: Derek Shaw has thrown his runners away to go barefoot.

Oct. 3: The Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon hits the ground running on Oct. 7.

We give you all the pre-race details.

Oct. 5: Greater Victoria has been hit by a running boom. Find out what drives the craze in Greater Victoria.

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Civic politicians seek united front Saanich councillors on hunt for innovative ideas at UBCM Kyle Slavin News staff

Municipal politicians and staffers from around the province will congregate in downtown Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities conference.

Saanich Coun. Judy Brownoff, who has spent 19 years as a municipal politician, said the benefits of going to conferences like UBCM are evident in a variety of progressive approaches Saanich takes on different issues.

“When I go to these conferences I come back with ideas, and I’ll sit down with staff and say, ‘Can we go this way? Can we look this way? Can we address it?’” Brownoff said, pointing to the Climate Change Adaptation Plan, which spawned from a discussion she had at a conference.

“For me it’s a learning event, and it’s a way to connect with colleagues, and see if there’s something (another municipality) is doing that I can take back to Saanich that would be appropriate.”

Coun. Nichola Wade says she finds the resolution voting sessions “fascinating.”

“We’re used to representing Saanich’s interests. And then you hear from communities large and small, with completely different perspectives based on geography, based on size, based on their industries

or their communities, and that’s amazing,” Wade said.

“It’s a great lever to create policy change at the provincial and federal government level; to have the community speak, once a resolution is passed, with one voice is pretty cool.”

The District of Saanich has two resolutions coming forward at UBCM. The first is asking for the union to oppose any project “that would lead to the expansion of oil tanker traffic through B.C.’s coastal waters.” The second is seeking an amendment to the Community Charter that would allow municipalities to send property tax notices by email. “(It) is more efficient, economical and beneficial to the environment to deliver tax notices by email rather than regular mail,”

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As deer rutting and hunting season get underway, Saanich police are putting out a call for eagleeyed residents.

“We saw, over the past two years, a rash of incidents with regard to urban deer poaching and hunting. We would encourage everyone to keep an eye out; if they suspect some behaviour like that has happened, to really report it straight away,” said Sgt. Dean Jantzen.

Some nine incidents occurred in fall 2010, where dead deer were found with arrow wounds, or with theirs heads or limbs cut off. There were also animals spotted walking around with arrows sticking out of their bodies. Another four arrow-related incidents were reported last fall.

Police say public safety is at risk due to at least one hunter firing a crossbow or bow and arrow in residential neighbourhoods.

“We know it’s happening out there and we expect that we’ll likely see some incidents in Saanich,” Jantzen said.

Things to look for include people dressed in head-to-toe camouflage gear or carrying unusual equipment or cases, particularly in urban areas. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Brownoff says she’s looking forward to attending a session on creative financing, and hopes to be able to take something from that talk back to Saanich to benefit taxpayers.

“There’s no question I come back better informed, feeling that I have contributed to moving forward very important policy items for the province,” added Wade.

Brownoff says the best part about the UBCM conference this year is it’s happening locally, which means there are no travel costs paid for from the municipal budget.

The UBCM conference runs Monday through Friday at the Victoria Conference Centre. See www.ubcm.ca for more on the conference agenda. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, September 21, 2012

Third time’s the charm for new parkade at UVic Saanich greenlights five-story structure for new athletics centre

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Saanich has approved UVic’s design for a parkade that will accompany a new athletics centre on campus. proposed, and credits a thorough consultation process. “Consultation can’t occur if there’s only one party. There has to be input from the community that has to be heard, and there has to be a reaction; it’s very much a back and forth process. So to everyone who was involved, I say thank you,� Brice said.

A more thorough consultation process that spanned this winter and spring, conducted by H.B. Lanarc, resulted in UVic submitting a parkade design to Saanich that looks drastically different than anything council had seen before.

While the initial parking garage was planned to be 503 stalls over seven levels, the new plan proposes 332 stalls over five levels, one of which will be below ground.

Eleven individuals spoke to council, the majority of whom spoke in favour of the new athletics facility, a 17,685 square-metre complex including a 2,100-seat gym, a four-court field house, an elevated running track and climbing centre. “We’re pleased with the outcome, obviously, and we’re looking forward now to getting tenders out and getting them out to process so we can look to con-

struction,� said Kristi Simpson, the university’s associate vicepresident responsible for campus planning.

Barbara Raponi, with the Cadboro Bay Residents Association, said her community association (along with the neighbouring Mount Tolmie and Gordon Head residents associations) supported the new plan, but said the consultation process should be more transparent. “It’s our view the current proposal represents a compromise between UVic’s original design and the views of Cadboro Bay residents,� she said. “While the consultation process had some good aspects, we felt it was somewhat top-down.�

One neighbour spoke about her concerns regarding light pollution. “I hope there’ll be full consultation to install only full cut-off fixtures everywhere for the sake of maximum safety,� she said.

Coun. Dean Murdock excused himself prior to the meeting due to a conflict of interest, as he has a connection to the school.

Mayor Frank Leonard, who has previously declared a conflict of interest, and Coun. Leif Wergeland were both absent from the meeting. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Kyle Slavin By tabling a development variance permit for a seven-storey parkade last October, Saanich council sent the University of Victoria a strong message about proper public consultation.

And that message was heard loud and clear, as evidenced by a near lack of criticism of the smaller, less intrusive parkade proposed at Monday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council meeting.

While residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concerns about height, location and expected traffic impacts led to a six-hour council meeting in October 2011, the largest criticism about the new design surrounded light pollution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to complain about a process thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so complete, comprehensive and provided so many opportunities to engage,â&#x20AC;? said Coun. Nichola Wade, paraphrasing one speaker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I take my hat off to UVic for raising the (public consultation) bar.â&#x20AC;?

Council unanimously approved the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development variance permit for height and parking at Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to give this my support a year ago; I think this is a fabulous facility,â&#x20AC;? said Coun.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No nukesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activists re-emerge at One Wave Pacific Peoples group trades demonstrations for cultural exchanges Natalie North News staff

When the Pacific Peacemaker set sail from Seattle towards the South Pacific in 1982 to protest nuclear testing, the peacekeeping ship proudly flew a flag designed the Tsartlip First Nations, symbolic of partnership and giving thanks.

Phil Esmonde, co-founder of the Pacific Peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Partnership â&#x20AC;&#x201C; known then as the

South Pacific Peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Foundation, was at the forefront of the nuclear free Pacific movement and presented the flag to the Peacemaker in Anacortes, Wash.

Since 1975 the Pacific Peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Partnership has continued to advocate for peace, justice, environmental sustainability and development for Pacific Islanders from its Victoria-based office.

Though its core mandate has remained the same, the non-governmental organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s M.O. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; once marked by the posting of signs that read: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Warning nuclear ship now in portâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has become less focused on in-your-face activism and more on advocacy to ensure funding remains intact.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no way we could get away with that now,â&#x20AC;? April Ingham, Pacific Peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Partnership executive director said of the late Esmondeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bold presence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are a movement for change, but we do so through partnerships.â&#x20AC;?

Small NGOs such as the Pacific Peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Partnership are having a hard enough time sustaining an office in the current economic climate, Ingham said, and arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t willing to risk losing government funding over making strong political statements.

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This weekend is an opportunity for the public to get brought up to speed with the history and get involved with future volunteer endeavours during the One Wave Festival.

The youth-organized event features arts and crafts, storytellers, First Nations dancers, body painting, and a dance party with local bands Party on High Street and Compassion Gorilla, along with words by poet laureate Janet Marie Rogers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were no youth-centred arts and cultural festivals to celebrate Pacific arts and culture and the ocean,â&#x20AC;? Ingham said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One Wave is representative of all the energy of the youth and all these people: the ocean, the environment, artists and everyone coming together.â&#x20AC;?

One Wave runs from noon until 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept 22 in Spirit (Centennial) Square downtown. nnorth@saanichnews.com

Victoria Foundation supports Saanich legacy endowment fund The Saanich Legacy Foundation, which helps put on such events as the Strawberry Festival and the summer Music in the Park series, is seeking matching funds for a new endowment fund set up in the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name.

The fundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose is to â&#x20AC;&#x153;continue to provide funding that will nurture and support a vital and strong Saanich.â&#x20AC;? The Victoria Foundation will match funds up to $7,500 until Sept. 30.

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Housecleaner charged with Resident thwarts break-in theft in Saanich, West Shore Kyle Slavin News staff

A housecleaner who allegedly stole a Wal-Mart gift card off a kitchen counter she was cleaning faces a theft charge, after the homeowners conducted their own detective work when the item went missing.

Saanich police were first contacted by the residents, who live in the 1000-block of Nicholson St., on Aug. 13 after looking into their missing gift card.

After the card disappeared on Aug. 9, the victim obtained the receipt from the initial purchase

of the gift card, and was able to trace the purchases on the card with the assistance of Wal-Mart.

“As the victim suspected, the card had been emptied at the Wal-Mart, the same day it went missing,” said Sgt. Dean Jantzen.

Police were notified and were able to obtain video surveillance from the cash register where the card was last used.

The victims identified the purchaser in the video as the cleaning lady.

Saanich police arrested Rita Visser, a 47-year-old Saanich woman, last week. She faces one count of theft under $5,000.

Crown charged Visser with theft under $5,000 in March of this year after a West Shore RCMP investigation for a similar incident in View Royal in October 2011.

“We had a report that Visser, in the role of a housekeeper, had taken something from a residence,” said RCMP acting Sgt. Kathy Rochlitz.

“There’s no connection between the two (incidents), other than the circumstances are exactly the same,” Jantzen added.

Visser’s next court appearance is Sept. 27.

Saanich police arrested a man after a resident saw a would-be thief attempt to break into his home.

A resident reported a break-in in progress to police at a home in the 2600-block of Foul Bay Rd. at 1:18 p.m. on Monday.

The caller saw a man break into his shed, grab a hammer and then attempt to gain access to the home using the hammer. The resident scared the man off.

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spotted the suspect and trailed him in an unmarked police vehicle.

“The officer … saw him meet up with a second male and remove his pants in an attempt to alter his appearance,” said Saanich police Sgt. Dean Jantzen.

An Oak Bay officer, and a second Saanich officer, arrested the pair.

A 40-year-old man, with no fixed address, faces break-and-enter charges. The second man was released without being charged.

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Cause overcomes tough training Don a jersey at the Continued from Page A1

That close-knit and supportive team mentality reached beyond the Junios to 15 other riders from across the Island – a group of police officers, media members and special guests who came from a variety of fitness levels and backgrounds to pursue the shared goal of fighting pediatric cancer.

“We really gelled together as a team,” said Jose Bingham, a 38-year-old VicPD officer.

“We’ve grown really close and we’re ready to get out there.”

After eight months of training, media rider and Saanich News reporter Kyle Slavin, echoes the sentiment.

“At some point you get into a team mindset, which is really neat, where you stop thinking for yourself and you’re thinking about the person in front of you and the person behind you and beside you to make sure they’re not struggling, that they are with you, or they are with the team,” Slavin said. “Once everyone gets to that point, it’s really neat because you feel like a team.”

Slavin, at 25, hadn’t been on a bicycle in years prior to joining the team and feels fully prepared for the Island-wide journey.

“They’ve made the training schedule quite incremental so that you’re able to handle it if you’re 20 years old or 67 years old,” he said.

The team’s two special guests, former junior rider Matt Webb, who was diagnosed with Burkitts lymphoma at age three, and Bob “the Bobfather” McDonald, who has been a dedicated volunteer trainer and support crew member of the team since 2008, are both of those ages, respectively.

McDonald puts a lot of other riders to shame, said Saanich police’s Jana Sawyer – another of the team’s 50-year-old contingent.

“I’ve always tried to stay in shape but biking is very different,” said Sawyer, who rides without full function in one of her lungs after several bouts of pneumonia. “I hadn’t biked in probably close to 40 years.”

But any setbacks, aches and pains pale in comparison to the motivation behind the ride: supporting children with cancer.

“The thought of my son and daughter being sick like some of the kids we’ve met on tour is absolutely devastating,” said Bingham, a father of two, “so the opportunity to take part has been really special.”

“Every person on tour is going to have their ‘A ha moment’ or their moment of clarity where they realize why they’re doing it and from that point on it’ll be overwhelming,” Slavin said.

“It’s going to be the moment when a three-year-old with cancer comes up and hugs you, or comes up and thanks you, or it’s going to be when you’re in a school gym and you see 100 people who are 14, 15, 16 and they all have shaved heads, and you’re just going to burst into tears and from that point on your perspective of Tour will be that much different.”

Since its inception in 1998 the tour has raised $16.6 million toward pediatric cancer research and programs that help children with cancer and their families through the Canadian Cancer Society.

Riders will have a farewell event at outside Thrifty Foods at Admiral’s Walk on Saturday, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., before heading to Port Alice.

The Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock sets off from Port Alice on Sept. 23 and arrives in Victoria on Oct. 5.

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office for Sports Day Casual Friday at the office typically gives employees a chance to trade in their smart duds for a casual jeans and T-shirt. Friday, Sept. 28 marks a chance to take the concept of casual one step further.

Jersey Day gives employees or students an opportunity to don their favourite jersey or team uniform, as a way to build momentum for the third annual Sports Day in Canada, which takes place Sept. 29.

“From municipal council chambers to office buildings and classrooms across the nation, we envision a sea of Canadians wearing their hearts on their sleeves on national Jersey Day,” according to sportsday.cbc.ca.

The News is participating, allowing all staff and newspaper carriers to wear a jersey in exchange for a $2 donation to Kidsport Victoria, which helps kids from low-income families participate in organized sports.

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-Sept. 29: The University of Victoria Vikes and UBC Thunderbirds women’s field hockey alumni go head-tohead, followed by a retro party for all current and former Varsity athletes. Call 250-721-8410.

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Charity rickshaw stolen Kyle Slavin News staff

For the second time this summer, an item set for auction to raise money for Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, which supports childhood cancer research, has been stolen.

This time it was the rickshaw that sat in front of Ten Thousand Villages in Broadmead Village for more than 12 years.

It was decided earlier this year that the rickshaw, originally from Bangladesh, would be donated to Tour de Rock, and before the Sept. 8 weekend, the pedal-powered cart was moved from the front to the rear of the store.

It was locked up, but the lock was breached and thieves made off with the ornate rickshaw, sometime before Sept. 12.

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It was very ornate, decorated in a South Asian-type theme," said Saanich police Sgt. Dean Jantzen.

"It's a fairly large thing, and I guess it's quite unwieldy."

Police are asking anyone who may have seen the ornate, colourful rickshaw after it had been taken, to call police.

"A rickshaw is not something you can miss," Jantzen added.

The rickshaw was expected to net $1,000 at an Oct. 3 auction.

On Aug. 24, a thief stole a gift basket of hair products from a Tour de Rock fundraiser at Pearkes Recreation Centre. A man was arrested the next day in possession of the items.

Anyone with information on the missing rickshaw is asked to call police at 250-475-4321. If you wish to make a donation to Tour de Rock, visit tourderock.ca.

United Way sets $6M target Daniel Palmer News staff

The United Way of Greater Victoria hopes to raise $6 million in the next year to provide financial support to nearly 70 social programs throughout the region.

“This community is incredibly generous and we have high hopes that we will exceed the goal,” said campaign chair John Guthrie at Wednesday’s unveiling at Ogden Point.

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he B.C. Liberals’ cancellation of the fall sitting of the legislature means the government will have sat 48 days in 2012.

To anyone who voted for the Liberals, and especially those who didn’t, the move is an affront to democracy and good government.

The excuse given was that new ministers need time to study up on their portfolios. But the reality is, the Liberals are doing their Liberals shoot to avoid themselves in foot darndest making mistakes with cancellation that might ultimately relegate them further into second-party status come election time next spring.

Premier Christy Clark promised big changes to the often-domineering way the Gordon Campbell-led Liberals did things in the Legislature.

Seeking to distance herself from the previous regime and create more open government, she called for more sittings of the legislature to allow for more consultation and more ideas to circulate.

Instead, she appears to have caved to the demands of politicos who would rather see the Liberals play a lame-duck game of out-of-sight, out-of-mind.

With no sessions, the need for valuable allparty committee work goes by the wayside, as does the ability for bills to be passed to keep government operating properly. We recall that once under Campbell’s leadership, the lack of legislative time saw the government nearly run out of money and require an emergency session to pass a funding bill into law.

It’s true, many people will be too busy to notice that there’s not a lot of news coming out of the legislature. But the floundering Liberals aren’t doing themselves any favours.

They have an opportunity to go out with guns blazing, doing what they believe is right and let the public decide who can better govern the province. Otherwise they come off as a party clearly running scared.

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

The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.

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et comfortable being the words and just go with it. The uncomfortable. excitement on her face is worth I met a lady a couple of more to me than saving myself from months ago who said some embarrassment. she had written this Getting uncomfortable saying on her wall. She has helped me let go of explained to me it’s a grudges, forgive people statement about change plus get out in the and making things community and volunteer happen. at events. Before I may At first I didn’t think have said “no” because it much of it, but it was the was easier. days following that really I am amazed when I start had me rethink this to think how these words saying. If we always do change the world.

Charla Huber could what we are comfortable Environmentally, we Written in ink with nothing will ever could all get comfortable change, we will never being uncomfortable, by improve and the world will stay the wearing a sweater and turning same. down the heat. Maybe we could For the past couple of months I be willing to wait 18 hours for our have tried to live by these words, electric cars to charge at home and it’s amazing the changes I see instead of filling up at the pump in in my own life. If I am at the gym a few seconds. There are some fast and the workout starts to get tough, charging stations in Greater Victoria I just tell myself, “Get comfortable such as at Royal Bay Bakery in being uncomfortable,” and I can Colwood. These stations can charge continue through and finish the 50 an electric car in four hours. sit-ups or I run farther than I have I guess the other excuse many before. While at the time it’s tough, people have for electric cars is the the feeling of accomplishment is the hefty price tag, myself included. best pick-me-up of all.

Maybe I need to get These words have been a daily uncomfortable saving up for an part of my life and it seems to be electric car or go with the cheapest working. My daughter is in love solution, riding a bike. At this point with the Hokey Pokey and when I have not chosen to do either, but she feels that we should sing and because it sounds good, that may dance on the public street, I repeat be something next on my list.

When I look at things in my own community that bother me, such as dog poop on the sidewalk, I think the dog owners should “get comfortable being uncomfortable,” and carry a bag of poop around with them. Then I thought that while I don’t have a dog, maybe I could get comfortable picking poop so my daughter and other children don’t step in it.

If I do start carrying a little bag in my pocket to pick up the occasional puppy droppings, it’ll be my way of taking responsibility for helping to make a difference in little things that annoy me. Be the change you want see.

While this is a new slogan for me, others have been doing this a long time. When I look at anyone who has made a significant change in the world, they had to be uncomfortable. People such as Terry Fox, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. have all been uncomfortable changing the world.

But no one will forget what they have done.

Everything great in the world has made someone uncomfortable and maybe if more people looked at being uncomfortable as a good thing, we could live in a more comfortable place.

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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, September 21, 2012

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ne of the joys of being of us inside and everything else a grandparent is getting outside. It wards off infections, to see the world again sheds water, cools us in hot through the eyes of a weather, and repairs child. itself.

Recently, I found Still, viruses, my three-year-old bacteria, and grandson picking at parasites are evera scab on his arm. alert for opportunities It brought a flood of to penetrate our memories because I protective layer. As used to do the same well as frequent nicks thing. and cuts, we have It was amazing to natural openings watch the blood from like mouths, ears, David Suzuki an injury dry and, over noses, anuses, and with Ian Hanington genitals, each with days, form a scab.

Before that scab was its own protective ready to fall off, I would pick at it mechanisms. If an invading to see what was underneath, and, organism gets inside, we have wonder of wonders – it was fresh, an incredible barrier, our pink skin. immune system, constantly It’s amazing how our bodies generating new proteins to fight regenerate. We get hit and bruises off infections we’ve never even form as blood leaks into tissues. encountered.

Over time, the dark blue colour We have a defence system that is diluted, and may move before recognizes and fights against disappearing. Even broken any cell with a genetic makeup bones will heal and return to full different from our own (which is strength. why it’s so difficult to transplant And skin, our largest organ, is organs, tissues, or cells). a miracle layer. It keeps the rest Yet, pregnant women support a

fetus that is genetically different for nine months.

Thanks to evolution, our bodies have powerful ways to ward off illness and infection and enable us to live long and healthy lives. Why, then, do health costs continue to climb at unsustainable and frightening rates?

Part of it is that medical care has become so sophisticated that doctors are able to treat more problems.

Another part is the everincreasing cost of drugs. And with a medical system, people are more likely to seek help. Still, health-care costs can’t continue to rise forever. Governments are always looking for ways to reduce costs, often by offloading a greater share of the burden onto patients.

We must pay greater attention to keeping our bodies and minds healthy and able to heal. Yet we are making it difficult for our defences to work. We allow things to be sold that should not be called food.

Many have no nutritional

value and lead to obesity, salt imbalance, and allergies.

We spew chemicals into the environment by the millions of tonnes.

Molecules pour into us through air, water, and food, overwhelming or weakening our protective immune systems.

According to Harvard University doctors Eric Chivian and Aaron Bernstein, “Our behaviour is the result of a basic failure to recognize that human beings are an inseparable part of nature and that we cannot damage it severely without severely damaging ourselves.”

The medical literature tells us that the most effective ways to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and many more problems are though healthy diet and exercise.

Our bodies have evolved to move, yet we now use the energy in oil instead of muscles to do our work. In 2007, the World Health Organization concluded that environmental factors contribute to 36,000 deaths and 13 per cent

of the disease burden in Canada annually.

The Canadian Medical Association claims that air pollution causes more than 20,000 premature deaths a year.

According to author and environmental lawyer David R. Boyd, scientists estimate that environmental factors affecting heart and respiratory disease, cancer and birth problems contribute to anywhere from 10,000 to 25,000 deaths, 78,000 to 194,000 hospitalizations, 600,000 to 1.5 million days in hospitals, totalling between $3.6 and $9.1 billion in direct and indirect costs each year.

It’s easier, more effective, and cheaper to let healthy bodies fight off disease and infections than to weaken those defence mechanisms and then compensate for them medically.

If we want a stable health system, we must put more resources into reducing pollution and environmental degradation and creating a way of life that keeps bodies and minds happy and in good health.

Readers respond: Voter disillusionment, cost of living Voting doesn’t help predicament, reader says Re: Political raises should have more oversight (Letters, Sept. 14) The writer made some very interesting remarks and viewpoints on civil servants, local government workers etc., which I too am fed up and angry with.

Ms. Sheridan shares my disillusion with voting. I simply will no longer vote for a system geared to no changes ever, empty promises aimed to collect votes from the poor, needy, homeless – always at election time.

It is appalling, disgusting and way, way beyond humour that there are people voting and collecting copious salaries – and with no job title. Where do I start my application? How about this

one: “Help-out guy, can do some stuff, maybe, leave message, does three-day work week, four hours daily – requires $70,000 annually, medical, dental and this year’s BMW for start.”

That’s my job description from here on in. I deserve it, don’t I? I sincerely doubt that Christy Clark has ever endured a five-week month, existing off margarine and sugar sandwiches, with only ice cubes in the refrigerator. I am on disability, making $950 monthly. No telephone, no cable, no car, no pet. I am 56 and worked 22 years commercial fishing – taxed to death. I pay $750 for a one-room bachelor suite and have nothing to show for my life.

I am finished with voting for good. So please don’t tell me

that voting works. I have voted since I was 19 and look where it’s gotten me. If everyone stood together and either refused to vote, or had a national non-voter day, the sheer number of people would have to be addressed with change.

Eddie Kirmzee Victoria

Wages not keeping up with cost of living hike The Cost of Living adjustments for B.C. families, of citizens or other residents, needs a recalculation.

With fewer B.C. jobs, many exported with the logs, and the resulting fewer paycheques, shopping and spending in the B.C. market place, the pressure is

pushing B.C. prices up.

All this pressure is inflationary.

Many B.C. residents are forced out to seek jobs in Alberta or elsewhere, even lessening B.C. shopper market cash flows.

Many B.C. merchants cannot raise their prices, so are forced to fold and further reduce the B.C. market of shopping funds. Some B.C. merchants can reduce low margin stocks while displaying the higher margin stuff to shoppers. A few had to jack up prices and/or lay off staff to keep going, further reducing the local market cash flows.

We know that B.C. families cannot afford to live with this B.C. government. That leads to the next question.

Can B.C. businesses afford to operate under the jobs and

market-cash-exporting ideology, practised by the B.C. Liberals?

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At this early stage, Coun. Geoff Young doesn’t “have a problem with giving the industry a bit of a kickstart.”

“These things are still pretty marginal economically,” he said.

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The City of Victoria has budgeted approximately $20,000 for the installation of 10 charging stations, including three stations for use by its own fleet.

The province has pledged $2.74 million, or up to 75 per cent of the capital installation cost, through its Community Infrastructure Fund.

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The men have worked together at the Victoria shipyards for 20 years. The B.C. Lottery Corporation stated that Sivertson plans to buy a new boat and share his half of the prize with his family.

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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, September 21, 2012

Blessing offered for pets on Sunday Julie Evans gets a lick from Zoey, while Olivia settles in on her lap. Both pooches plan to be blessed during an event at Luxton Fairgrounds in Langford this weekend.

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The relative newcomer to Langford knows what she felt the day Ty broke her back running through an Ontario field. Evans was devastated.

“The grief was very difficult to bear,” she said. “It was the first loss that I had ever experienced. Unless you’re a fur-baby mom, a lot of people don’t understand.”

She still wears the cremated remains of the 12-year-old Jack Russell terrier in a bracelet and is comforted knowing that a blessing Ty received at a church event will protect her pup.

“I remembered I’d had her blessed and in some way on some level of consciousness that provided me with comfort,” she said. “I asked the universe to look after her.”

Evans held an Ontario event in memory of Ty that drew more than 100 people.

“Because I’m funeral director … I have the resources to do this,” she said. “And I work with grief every day.”

She moved to Langford last spring and hopes to bring that comfort to pet owners with a non-denominational event Sept. 23, 11 a.m. at the Luxton Fairgrounds.

“It may or may not be of value today, but when you face the loss of your pet it might just come in handy,” Evans said.

Rev. Stephen Swift will lead the program, which includes blessing people’s animals and pets, as well as taking a moment for pets who have died.

“Never been to one, never done one,” Swift said, acknowledging there are churches

that regularly bless animals.

Those are providing much fodder for his research.

“Although I’ve never really given it a lot of thought before, my sense is God loves all of his creatures,” Swift said. “To be part of something that honours pet owners and their pets is something good to do.

People find it a real comfort to think that God loves their animals, loves their pets.”

During the blessing a few moments of memorial are set aside for pets who’ve died.

“It gives those people an opportunity to grieve openly,” Evans said. “And recognize it’s a real loss.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Red reveals internal struggle of renowned artist Belfry Theatre hosts awardwinning play on life of Mark Rothko Daniel Palmer News staff

From the moment the audience enters the Belfry Theatre, the atmosphere is both chaotic and ominous.

Huge canvasses swallow the stage walls, familiar deep red and black rectangles painted with remarkable similarity – at least to the untrained eye – the work of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko.

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Set designer Peter Hartwell’s attention to detail is indicative of the quality of Red, the Belfry’s first offering of the fall season on the life of Rothko from playwright John Logan.

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In a scene that illustrates director Michael Shamata’s enthusiasm for authentic detail, Ken methodically staples a three-metre canvas to a wooden frame before he and Rothko smother it in crimson paint from top to bottom.

Sound designer and renowned local composer Tobin Stokes brings to life Rothko’s dependence on music to inspire the creative process.

The audience witnesses Rothko’s attempt to hold onto his revolutionary beliefs while embracing the reality of commercialism and fame.

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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, September 21, 2012

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Stroll among the artists The eighth annual James Bay Art Walk will be held Sept. 22 and 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Take a self-guided tour of Victoria’s beautiful James Bay neighbourhood and look for the brightly painted shoes that will dangle from the doorways of the artists’ venues.

Meet 16 local artists, enjoy their art and perhaps take home something beautiful, from original works to prints and cards.

A colourful guide and map will be available at selected locations throughout the neighbourhood. A printable map is available at jamesbayartwalk.ca.

For more information, contact Laurie Ladmore at 250-3613243 or email info@ jamesbayartwalk.ca.

Jennifer Warnes is an American singer and songwriter best known for her rich distinctive voice, her interpretations of work by James Taylor, Leonard Cohen, and Buffy Sainte Marie, and for her association with the soundtracks of a number of popular films during the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s.

Submitted photo Her biggest hits include Up Where Jennifer Warnes We Belong (a duet with Joe Cocker, from the 1983 film Hunter, Warne’s seventh album was An Officer and a Gentleman) and re-released in 2009, and her eighth (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life (a album The Well, which debuted in duet with Bill Medley from the 1988 2001, was re-released in September film Dirty Dancing), both of which 2010. topped the Billboard pop singles An evening with three-time Acadchart, and Right Time of the Night emy Award-winner Warnes is on which reached the top 10 in 1976.

Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Alix Released in January 1987, Warne’s Goolden Performance Hall‚ 907 Pansixth album Famous Blue Raincoat dora St. Doors open at 6:30 with is a tribute to Canadian icon Cohen, the show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are with whom Warnes toured as a $41.50 in advance and $45 at the backup singer in the 1970s. door‚ available at hightideconcerts.

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Red stained fingers are the give away the Harvest Supper is coming.

Each year Kelly Parking, the Harvest Supper coordinator and her husband Chris, make about six litres of cranberry sauce for the dinner.

Chris picks through tens of thousands of cranberries, carefully selecting the best.

“All of the food came from local farms and is cooked on site,” said Parkin. “It’s a celebration of the harvest.”

An assortment of vegetable dishes from fall harvests and a variety of salads will be served along with lamb, ham and turkey. The Harvest Supper is a partnership between the Luxton Station Market Society and the Church of the Advent.

“We buy all the food from the farmers, but this year the farmers have offered to give us some food or give us deals,” Parkin said. “We don’t try to get donations from our farmers because this is their livelihood and we are here celebrating it.”

Everything served at the dinner is local with the exception of brown sugar and black pepper.

The sixth annual Harvest Supper is on Sept. 23, at the Church of the Advent, 510 Mount View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:15. Tickets are $17 for adults and $13 for seniors and youth. A family pass is $55.

Tickets can be purchased at the Goldstream Station Market on Saturday or call Parkin 250-5075767.

Youth pastor court date in November Kyle Wells News staff

Ira Parmenter, a former Colwood youth pastor accused of sexual exploitation, had his court date adjourned until Nov. 1.

Parmenter, a youth pastor with the Colwood Pentecostal Church between 2003 and 2009, is accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl between July 2007 and November 2008. Parmenter, 33, was arrested in Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L., last May. Colwood Pentecostal Church Pastor Al Funk said Parmenter left his position in the fall of 2009 on his own accord and that church staff had no knowledge of the alleged crime until the mother came forward.

Church staff have been co-operating with the RCMP throughout the investigation.

The case was held over in order to give council time to prepare what was described as a complicated case.

Parmenter is expected to enter a plea at that time.

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WHL B.C. division preview Black Press sports reporters preview the B.C. Division for the 2012-13 season Victoria Royals Last season: 24-413-4, seventh in Western Conference, fourth in B.C. Division.

Swept by Kamloops in opening round of playoffs.

Head coach: Dave Lowry (first season, 2nd as WHL head coach).

Assistants: Enio Sacilotto (third season), Ben Cooper, (second season), Geoff Grimwood (first season).

General Manager: Cam Hope (first season).

Key losses: After guiding the Royals through the transition from Chilliwack to Victoria, coach-GM Marc Habscheid took an advisory role within RG Properties, the hockey related company that owns the Royals.

Key player losses: F Kevin Sundher, D Hayden Rintoul and F Robin Soudek all graduated.

Twenty-year-olds F Mike Forsyth and G Keith Hamilton were released during the preseason.

Returning 18-year-olds F Zane Jones and D Kade Pilton were traded. D Zach Habscheid is playing for the Sioux Falls Stampede of the U.S. Hockey League (Jr. A).

The 20-year-olds: D Tyler Stahl, F Jamie Crooks, F Alex Gogolev.

The imports: F Alex Gogolev, Russia and G Patrik Polivka, Czech Republic.

Key returnees: D Tyler Stahl, D Keegan Kanzig, D Jordan Fransoo, F Steven Hodges, F Brandon Magee, F Logan Nelson, F Jamie Crooks, F Ben Walker.

New faces: Lots of them. Hope and Lowry inherit a team of full of assets, but one that’s been missing that winning feeling. Already they’ve pared the team down to its core, while adding Russian import Gogolev, a premier leftwinger in the WHL, and goalie Polivka.

Watch for: Left wingers Gogolev and Crooks to lead a high-powered Royals offence, a solid top six that includes Nelson, Magee, Hodges and a beefed-up Ben Walker. Rookie netminder Polivka has been lights out in the preseason.

Just notes: Carolina Hurricanes’ prospect Tyler Stahl missed most of last season due to a concussion suffered in the fourth game. It hasn’t softened

Victoria Royals defenceman Jesse Zgraggen battles with Vancouver Giants forward Carter Popoff in front of goalie Patrik Polivka during preseason play at SaveOn-Foods Memorial Centre on Saturday.

The Royals won 4-2.

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Royals home opener Operatic anthem singer Mark Donnelly, of Vancouver Canucks fame, will usher in the Victoria WHL season on Saturday night (Sept. 22). Puck drop is 7:05 p.m. versus the Giants.

Stahl, who starts the season on a six-game suspension for a check to the head against Kelowna on Sept. 7.

Prognosis: It will take Lowry at least this season to build the type of team chemistry that “takes care of itself,” but it will happen.

Prediction: Forty wins and a first round playoff exit in seven games.

- Travis Paterson, Victoria News

Vancouver Giants Last season: 40-262-4, second in B.C. Division, fourth in the Western conference, lost in six games to Spokane in first round of playoffs.

Head coach: Don Hay (eighth season, 14th in WHL).

The 20-year-olds: D Wes Vannieuwenhuizen, F Taylor Makin, D Joel Neibrandt.

Key returnees: Besides the 20-year-olds, Cain Franson, D David Musil, F Marek Tvrdon, F Dalton Sward.

Key losses: F Brendan Gallagher, F Jordan Martinook, F James Henry, G Adam Morrison, D Neil Manning.

New faces: D Joel Neibrandt, G Liam Liston, G Tyler Fuhr.

Up front: The Giants lose three

of their top five point-getters from last season, including 40-goal men Brendan Gallagher and Jordan Martinook. Returning to carry the offensive load are 19-year-olds Tvrdon and Franson.

On the blue line: Led by newly-appointed captain Vannieuwenhuizen, the Giants have five rearguards back from last season, including NHL prospects Musil and Brett Kulak. Neibrandt won a WHL championship in 2011 with the Kootenay Ice. In net: Giants acquired 19-yearold Liston from Lethbridge to assume the starting goaltending duties from Morrison, who won 35 games last year.

Prognosis: A dip in production without Gallagher, who was a game-breaker last year. Look for the defence to drag the team into one of the last playoff spots in the Western conference.

- WHL files/Travis Paterson

Prince George Cougars Last season: 24-46-0-2, 10th in Western Conference, fifth in B.C. Division, missed for the third time in five years.

Head coach: Dean Clark (fourth season, 16th overall) Key losses: G Drew Owsley, team MVP of 2011-12. Owsley played 64 games. D Jesse Forsberg played with an edge. He was dealt to the Seattle Thunderbirds.

The 20-year-olds: F Brock Hirsche, D Dan Gibb and D Dallas Ehrhardt.

The imports: 1994-born Latvian defenceman Rinalds Rosinskis.

Key returnees: G Fordyce, D

Gibb, F Troy Bourke, F Alex Forsberg, F Daulton Siwak, F Chase Witala, F Jordan Tkatch and F Hirsche.

New faces: Colin Jacobs (from Seattle) and Jari Erricson (from the Everett Silvertips).

Watch for: Alex Forsberg, the first overall 2010 bantam pick, who is eligible for selection in the 2013 NHL draft. He recorded 40 points (15 goals and 25 assists) in 51 games as a rookie last year.

Prognosis: Still a young team, mistakes are going to happen as players learn the game.

- Alistair McInnis, Prince George Free Press

Kelowna Rockets Last season: 31-314-6, sixth in Western Conference, third in B.C. Division. Swept by Portland in the opening round of the playoffs.

Head coach: Ryan Huska (sixth season, 11th on staff).

Key losses: F Brett Bulmer (turning pro), G Adam Brown (graduated), and C Spencer Main (retired, injury).

The 20-year-olds: D Mitchell Chapman, F Dylen McKinley and F T.J. Barnett.

The imports: F Filip Vasko, 18 (Slovakia), and Henrik Nyberg, 18, (Sweden).

Key returnees: F Colton Sissons, F Zach Franko, D Damon Severson, D Myles Bell, D Madison Bowey and G Jordon Cooke.

New faces: F Ryan Olsen, G Jackson Whistle, D Mitchell Wheaton, C Rourke Chartier, 15th overall pick in 1996 Bantam Draft.

Did you know: Bowey won a gold medal with Team Canada at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial U18 world championship in Slovakia.

The prognosis: If Kelowna can score on a nightly basis, then 35 to 40 wins and a second-place finish in the B.C. Division shouldn't be out of the question.

- Warren Henderson, Kelowna Capital News

Kamloops Blazers Last season: 47-20-2-3, second in Western Conference, first in B.C. Division. Lost in Game 7, second round of playoffs to Portland.

Head coach: Guy Charron (third season).

Key losses: F Chase Schaber, D Bronson Maschmeyer, F Brandon Herrod, all graduated.

The 20-year-olds: D Madaisky, F Dylan Willick, F Brendan Ranford and F Jordan DePape.

The imports: F Tim Bozon, Switzerland; D Marek Hrbas, Czech Republic.

Key returnees: F Ranford, F Bozon, F Willick, D Hrbas, D Tyler Hansen, D Tyler Bell, D Madaisky (if he is back), G Cole Cheveldave, F JC Lipon and F Colin Smith.

New faces: D Jordan Thomson, F Rob Trzonkowski.

The prognosis: Expectations in Kamloops are higher than they have been in more than a decade.

The Blazers have the necessary tools this season to make a run at the Western Conference championship and Ed Chynoweth Cup. — Marty Hastings, Kamloops This Week

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Dear Ironman, please be patient Tight deadline limits proposal Travis Paterson News staff

No one in Greater Victoria needs convincing – the region would love to be the new home of Ironman Canada.

That’s been the consensus since Ironman Canada owners, the World Triathlon Corporation, included Victoria on a list of desired destinations for 2013. Granted, it means putting aside the obvious commitments needed to host a race of Ironman’s magnitude.

“We let WTC know we’re very interested, whether or not we can meet the conditions for the Sept. 24 deadline,” said Hugh MacDonald of SportHost Victoria.

“With such a short timeline there is little we can do but submit a proposal of the route, and local interest to make it work.”

The world famous long distance triathlon was bumped by Penticton in August, after 30 years, and MacDonald, with help from the Victoria triathlon community, is hoping to beat out Whistler, Vernon, Kelowna, Calgary and other cities that plan to meet the WTC’s proposal deadline of Sept. 24.

MacDonald is spearheading the cause, and has brought plenty of world-class events to Victoria.

With Monday as the proposal deadline, however, there is little more MacDonald can do but gather a lot of handshake agreements from the necessary stakeholders who agree in principle that they will support the race.

“The route is multi-munici-

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Saanich-based triathlete Magali Tisseyre on the trails of Elk Lake. Tisseyre says Ironman is the next step for Victoria’s triathlon scene. pal, and it’s critical to have the municipalities on side,” he said.

A lot of factors come into play, from the nitty gritty of who will pay for police and approve road closures, to whether the picturesque stretch of Dallas Road and the Inner Harbour can be factored into the race. There’s also an Ironman expo on the Saturday needing 15,000 squarefeet, and a banquet for 2,000 that night. Those would have to be downtown, which is where most of the accommodation would be for the expected 2,500 athletes, plus family, coaches and friends who come with them.

An ideal route for Ironman Canada would likely start with the 3.8 kilometre open water swim in Elk Lake, a 90km bike loop (done twice) through Saanich, the Highlands, Central Saan-

ich, North Saanich, and Sidney, and a 42km run ending at Victoria’s Inner Harbour.

Quebec-raised triathlete Magali Tisseyre, a top-ranked pro, just moved back to Saanich, where she previously lived for a year and half. Last month Tisseyre won the half Ironman at the first Ironman Mont-Tremblant and, as a native of Montreal, she’s seen the impact Ironman is having on Mont-Tremblant.

“They don’t know much about triathlon out there, but as soon as Ironman came to Mont-Tremblant, all of a sudden there was a whole new potential for tourism in the summer,” said the 30-yearold. Mont-Tremblant is committed to being a permanent training location and has repaved 70 per cent of the road course, she added.

Tisseyre was seventh at the world half Ironman championships last month and is nearly ready to do her first full Ironman race, with many more to come.

“Having Ironman would put Victoria on the international map and open it up to the world.”

One question that still looms is why Penticton chose to walk away from Ironman after 30 years and welcome Challenge Penticton instead, for 2013.

Managing director Steve Meckfessel of WTC said meetings with Penticton happened as late as the week of the Aug. 26 race, and that WTC believes it’s not asking for too much from the host municipalities.

“The model that was in Penticton and the model in which we operate is similar and has proven to serve the athletes and host cities well, it’s proven successful,” Meckfessel said. WTC plans to announce the new host

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Ryan O'Byrne, Colorado Avalanche defenseman has returned to his native Victoria and will spend his time during the NHL lockout as an assistant coach on the Victoria Grizzlies.

Head coach and general manager Bill Bestwick introduced O'Byrne as the team’s newest member on Wednesday.

“O’Byrne is a great role model for our community,” Bestwick said. “He will inspire these guys.”

The deal was made possible due to a quibble between the NHL owners and NHL Players Pssociation, of which O’Byrne is the team rep for Colorado.

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“Obviously the lockout is unfortunate, but this lets me give back to the community,” O'Byrne said.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Labourers â&#x20AC;˘ Apprentice & Journeyman Carpenters â&#x20AC;˘ Bridge Carpenters â&#x20AC;˘ Concrete Finishers â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics â&#x20AC;˘ Equipment Operators â&#x20AC;˘ Crane Operators â&#x20AC;˘ Grading Foremen â&#x20AC;˘ Surveyors â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Control Techs â&#x20AC;˘ Safety Personnel â&#x20AC;˘ Civil Engineers â&#x20AC;˘ Superintendents Flatiron is one of North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest growing heavy civil infrastructure contractors. We have landmark projects across Canada and we have established ourselves as a builder and employer of choice. Fort McMurray opportunities offer a project speciďŹ c rotational schedule and project provided ďŹ&#x201A;ights. Our Edmonton projects will be offering competitive compensation on a 4-year project. Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta and has been recognized as a 2012 Best Workplace in Canada.

Please apply by sending your resume to kmartella @ďŹ&#x201A;atironcorp.com or fax: (1)604-244-7340.

Please indicate in your email which location you are applying to. www.ďŹ&#x201A;atironcorp.com

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PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

BUILDING SUPPLIES

FRIENDLY FRANK

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos.

Portraiture-Baby+Family Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. Call 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com

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

BARGAINMixed Master, Braun, multi-practic 100, never used, $99. (250)658-8201.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

HAND CROCHET Afghannewly made, rainbow colours, 40â&#x20AC;?x56â&#x20AC;?. $15. (250)383-5390.

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% proďŹ t sharing, paid overtime, beneďŹ ts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250360-1923 today for an interview.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

LABOURERS SEEKING CONTRACT LABOUR CREW FOR GRAPPLE YARDERS FRASER VALLEY and VANCOUVER ISLAND Initial volumes to cover 4 to 6 months; longer terms available.

Ideal opportunity for experienced loggers with a track record of production efďŹ ciencies i.e. production per day, on-grade output.

Competitive rate package plus bonus offered.

Please reply to: P. O. Box 089 C/O BC ClassiďŹ eds #102-5460 152nd St. Surrey BC V3S 5J9

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

COMPUTER. Compaq PC with Windows XP. Includes Microsoft OfďŹ ce, 17â&#x20AC;? ďŹ&#x201A;at-screen monitor, mouse, keyboard & speakers. $50. 250-380-8733.

MANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 3 piece suit, pure virgin wool, never used, w 36â&#x20AC;? h 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8â&#x20AC;?, $90 obo. (250)727-9425.

PHILLISHAVE RAZOR (brand new), $24. (250)380-9596

FREE ITEMS

SMALL WOOD desk with swivel ofďŹ ce chair, $60. Call (250)727-7741.

FREE. NAVY Corduroy cover for Ikea folding single bed.

James Bay. (250)380-8733.

SOFA, $40. Coffee table, glass top, $10, both in good condition. Call (250)881-8133.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE ON THE WEB

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

MAGIC CHEF Refrigerator, excellent cond, white, $99 obo. (250)477-3370.

PRACTICAL NURSING For those with a desire to help others and make the world a better place. Sprott Shaw gives you the skills to actually do it. Our programs put you on a path to making a difference in our world and the lives of others.

NEW Provincially Recognized PN program. Available at select campuses.

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO and FLUTE lessons with a qualiďŹ ed experienced teacher.

Hillside/Landsdowne area. Call (250)386-8476 or email: salmongvpl@yahoo.ca

Financial Aid May Be Available

PIANO LESSONS. All Ages & Levels. Have fun while learning to play. (Will drive).

Call 250-881-5549.

FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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

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

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

CALL VICTORIA:

250-384-8121

SPROTTSHAW.COM Formerly known as Sprott-Shaw Community College. *Not all programs available in all campuses.

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NEWS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO SERVICES

COLWOOD- 1 bdrm, own ent, patio, shared W/D, NS/NP. $850 incls utils, 250-391-7915

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

DEEP COVE lrg 1 bdrm, acreage, hot tub. W/D, cat ok, N/S. $850+ util. 250-656-1312

FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations

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

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

FURNITURE DOWNSIZING/ SACRIFICE. Glass & white oak china hutch - wall mount or buffet. $200.

White solid oak entertainment/ media storage centre $250.

(250)656-9717.

THREE NEW Bombay chests,antique coffee& Dining tables, solid oak dropdown, several carpets 250-889-2236

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

LANGFORD: SPACIOUS 1 bdrm, 1 bath, laundry, $850 mo all utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incl. Avail Oct. 1st.

NS/NP. (250)389-0983.

MNT DOUG area: Large 1 bdrm, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Inclusive, small dog welcome, N/S. $850. Call (250)721-0281, (250)858-0807

PARKING LOT Furniture Sale! Loveseat $49., Rocker $49., Kitchen Chairs 4/ $39., Mattresses/ Box Springs from $19. Each. Much More! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Visa, M/C. TREADMILL, FREE Spirit 814 Sears model, hardly been used, great condition, folds up for easy storage, $150 obo.

Call (250)544-1235.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewellery. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 WANTED 1990 to 1994 Nissan Truck, 4 cylinder auto, standard cab, regular box.

(250)385-9361.

FABULOUS SWEEPING OCEAN VIEWS Looking for an incredible low maintenance home with minimal yard work, amazing views & move-in ready? Beautiful 2bdrm + large den, two sunrooms, two decks, hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, gas F/P, skylights, 2.5 baths, garage + more. Built for view & privacy. 2200 sq ft.

Dead-end, quiet street steps to beach. Saxe Point Park area. $575,000. 250-383-0206, 250-382-7890.

Seasidevictoria@gmail.com

SAANICH- LARGE, 2000sq ft, 2 bdrm, lights & heat incld, N/S, N/P, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, $1100 mo.

Avail now. 250-652-0591.

SIDNEY BRIGHT 1Bdrm grnd level, private entry, $700 mo incls utils. No laundry. Avail now. NS/NP. 250-655-1917.

SIDNEY, WATERFRONT home, 1 bdrm, fully furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, all utils inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, F/S, W/D, small dog ok, N/S, avail now. $1000 mo. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call (250)665-6367.

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

CALL: 250-727-8437

LAKEFRONT PROPERTYDesirable location in Sooke, $575,000. View by appt.

(250)658-9133.

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

RENTALS OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Sept. 16, 1-3pm, 10348 Devlin Pl., Sidney.

BUSINESSES FOR SALE DO GOOD. Feel good. Own your own Good Earth Coffeehouse! Free Franchise Seminar October 2, 7:00pm Uptown Shopping Centre Victoria For details and to register franchise@goodearthcafes.com 1888-294-9330.

Exceptional coffee and wholesome food since 1991.

OAK BAY. Updated home on two levels. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sunroom + patio, new everything. 1766 sq ft & 956 unďŹ nished sq ft. $659,000. Call 250-598-6902.

Spectacular Rancher. Inside & Out! Very private, 12ft hedge žâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way around house. Beautiful exposure on a quiet, well maintained Cul-de-sac!

Call 250-656-2222 or for more info: w w w. p r o p e r t y g u y s . c o m ID#192329

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES

Looking for a NEW job?

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, September 23 1:00-4:00. 10353 Devlin Place, Sidney 250-6551499. $499,000 Details at w w w. p r o p e r t y g u y s . c o m ID#192295 www.realtor.ca mls #307481

Garage Sales

Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sell?

Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make payments?

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

APARTMENT/CONDO COLWOOD 2 bdrm condo, 4th ďŹ&#x201A;oor, elevator, 5 appls, insuite laundry, F/P, prkg inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, N/P. $1100. Oct. 1. (250)474-6855.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY- NEW 2 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700 mo. Avail immed. Call 250-217-4060.

WANTED TO RENT WANTED BY young seniors, private, quiet, clean cottage, suite. Prefer long term in Saanich - Royal Oak, Lakehill etc.

Perfect refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Rsnbl rent (up to $900), for reliable, quality care given to your home and grounds. 778-679-2044, after 6pm or weekends. Date ďŹ&#x201A;ex.

GARAGE SALES

BROADMEAD, 4635 Falaise Drive. Sat. Sept. 22, 9am12pm. A mantel and more!

SAANICH- 4090 Shelbourne St, Sun, Sept 23, 9am-2pm.

BROADMEAD. SAT. Sept.

22, 9am-1pm. Garden, patio, household, camping/ sports, African handicrafts, bookcases, pictures. 4414 Meadowood Place. NO EARLY BIRDS. ESQUIMALT DOCKYARD Legion Branch 172, Sat, Sept 22, 9am-12noon. Fundrasier! $10 Dance 4 Live bands 12noon 6pm+ meat draw, 3-5pm. 622 Admirals Rd. LANGFORD: YEARS of accumulation! Furniture, China, pictures, Christmas, books. Endless array! Sat & Sun all day.

2401 Fleetwood Court.

N.SAANICH8520 Moxon Terr, Sept 22, 10-2, 9am-12.

Older boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stuff, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duploâ&#x20AC;? puzzles, games, books, clothing..

1984 380 SE Mercedes, 126.

Daily driver, gold with sunroof.

Leather interior, no rust. $1800. obo. (250)595-7573.

Qualicum Beach: $295,000 1512 sq.ft. modular, 5yrs old, on own land in 45+ Coop Park.

2bdrm +den, 2baths. Close to beaches and golf courses.

(250)738-0248

SAT. & Sun. Sept. 22 & 23, 10am. 1452 Westall Ave., behind Aberdeen Nursing home.

By Owner, $47,900. 1260sqft, 3 bdrm mobile, exc. cond., 5 new stainless appl, W/D. Fully upgraded. New furnace, air tight stove. Family park. Call (250)478-8455.

OPEN HOUSE

SOOKE RANCHER Beautiful, immaculate, 1,649 sq ft executive rancher located in Whiffen Spit Estates, Sooke, BC. 10,000+ sq ft lot.

Asking price $429,900.

250-686-5372

HOUSES FOR SALE 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

OPEN HOUSE: 2 BR / 2 BA Condo. #208 - 300 Waterfront Cres. $519K. Fri. 11am-1pm, Sat & Sun 1-3pm.

OPEN HOUSE: 2 BR / 2 BA Condo #216 - 1375 Bear Mtn Pkwy. $314K. Sat 1 - 3.

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1985 CADILLAC Seville, 70,000 k. Mint condition. White leather upholstery. 1 owner. $3,500. Call (250)656-1560.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

$50-$1000 CASH For scrap vehicle FREE Tow away

858-5865

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

COTTAGES DEEP COVE: cozy 1bdrm, wood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, acreage, skylights $950 mo, N/S. 250-656-1312.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;99 SUNFIRE, Painted & inspected, $2500. 778-425-3604 250-532-0751

APARTMENTS FURNISHED OFF-ROAD VEHICLES SIDNEY: FURN deluxe, newer, walk to town. All incl.

Weekly/Monthly 250-656-8080

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

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

TIRED OF MAINTAINING A HOUSE & PROPERTY IN YOUR RETIREMENT YEARS? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the answer â&#x20AC;Ś a delightful corner suite like new condition, independent living with services at the CAMELOT, James Bay. Steps to the Inner Harbour, shopping etc. The new sale price is $179,900 with some great extras! â&#x20AC;&#x153;A rental lease would also be consideredâ&#x20AC;?. This is an excellent buy! Move in now before winter sets in and enjoy life with friendly staff and residents in a home like atmosphere.

Call owner now for details: 250-652-9725, cell 250-415-1001.

STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island.

1-(888)331-3279

VOICE LESSONS. Juilliardtrained, 26 years experience, VCM, CCPA faculties. All ages, levels. voicemomsbk@gmail.com; 778678-0239

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.

AUTO FINANCING Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

GARAGE SALES

1977 CADILAC Eldorado, beige metallic. Cruise control, automatic. Very good cond., only 80,000 km. $3000. obo.

Please call (250)477-7076.

TRANSPORTATION SIDNEY CONDO- 2 bdrm, NS/NP. $1375 + hydro, close to all amens. 250-656-4003.

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

SIDNEY: SPACIOUS, 3 bdrm, all new reno, lrg yard, N/S $1375. 250-665-7324.

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CARS

SUITES, UPPER

REAL ESTATE

CONDO, GREAT top ďŹ&#x201A;r 2-br updated well-kept close to UVic & Camosun. Well run building, elevator, low monthly fee includes HEAT and HOT water. Immediate possession.

Adult only, no pets, no rentals. $244,400 250-995-1818.

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

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

SAANICH- 3 bdrms, 1 bath, near schools, bus, mall. $1100 inclds utils. NS/NP. (250)3611569 or (250)920-6282.

WANTED: FLAT screen TV or PVR (inexpensive) for a single parent. Call 250-514-6688

APARTMENT/CONDOS

CASH PAID

MOUNT DOUG: 1 br+ ofďŹ ce, fully furnished, spacious, NS/NP, $950 utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Avail. now. Call (250)721-4888

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500 RECENT paperbacks, $.50; Altas Lathe, $900; 1200 hand crafted earrings/necklaces, $2-$7, large amounts 50% off. Call (250)655-3347.

DOWNSIZING SALE. Rocker/Recliner, Sears Special, dark brown, $125, Charbroil BBQ, side burner-rotisserie, $100, electric body heater/vibrator, $35. Call 250-655-4185 FOR SALE 1-200 KW/250 KVA/300 amp 480 generator Cat engine 3406B c/w 1-1800 litre double wall Tidy Tank. $7000. Call 250-949-8133.

HOME THEATER Audio system, boxed, never used, $300.

Collector plates (endangered species), full set (10), $200.

Call (250)474-2325.

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

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

LOWREY ORGAN Symphonic Holiday.4 channels, upper/lower keyboard, about 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;L x 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;W x 3.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;H, $600. obo. SCOOTER Rascal Continental,good working order $400. (250)544-2116 NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

SHOP-RIDER 4W SCOOTER new batteries, annual checkup. New Evolution 4 wheel walker w/basket+ additional Walker. Very fancy wine rack, w/lock & key. Fireplace tools.

Call for more details, (250)380-4092.

STAIRLIFT CHAIR, hardly used, excellent cond.

(250)595-5734.

Osteoporosis~MS~Fibromya lgia? Increase Performance?

Commercial Vibration machine.

Clinically proven.

(250)287-2009.

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

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.

DreamCatcher Auto Loans â&#x20AC;&#x153;0â&#x20AC;? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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2006 Dodge Caravan, 1 owner,

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

Well maintained. $9900 obo.

Call 250-995-1378.

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

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250.388.3535

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

DRYWALL

GARDENING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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.

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

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, home reno’s, garden clean-ups.

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

MALTA MOVING. Residential & Commercial - BBB Member.

(250)388-0278.

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

PAINTING

PROMINENT PLUMBING and Gas. Licenced, insured, dedicated to excellent workmanship and customer service.

Work guaranteed. 250-5887645 prominentplumbingandgas.ca

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

TAX 250-477-4601

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

COMPLETE HOME Renos.

Carpentry, Drywall, Painting.

Licenced insured. Call Darren 250-217-8131.

DECKS, STAIRS, interesting projects. 30 years experience.

Frank, (250)477-3315.

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

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

PRIVATE HOUSEKEEPER. Has available openings. Exc ref’s. $25/hr. 778-433-4340.

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.

CONCRETE & PLACING ALL TYPES of Concrete & Carpentry work specializing in all types of retaining walls, large or small. IKON Construction since 1980. Call 250-4782898 or 250-880-0928.

RBC CONCRETE Finishing.

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

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

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

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

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

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm.

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

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

LICENSED, BONDED & F.S.R. Electrician, 30 yrs. Exp. Residential, new construction & renos. Knob & tube removal.

Aluminum wiring upgraded and made safe. Lic.#3003.

(250)590-9653.

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

Work Guaranteed. Any size job.

(250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

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

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

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

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

AURICLE BSC. 250-882-3129 Fall clean up, Lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges & more.

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Complete Garden & Arborist Services. Lawns, hedges. Insured. Free est. 250-818-0587 NO JOB too BIG or SMALL. SENIOR’S SPECIAL! Prompt, reliable service. Phone Mike (ANYTIME) at 250-216-7502.

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BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071 SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Small hauls.

Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

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Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.

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

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250-920-8463.

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Call 250-361-6164.

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

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Friday, September 21, 2012 - SAANICH

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

110-1035 Sutlej, $449,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033

409 Chadwick Place, $1,299,900 Saturday 2:30 - 4PM Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250 744-3301

pg. 44

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

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Sept. 20 - 26 edition of

3114 Woodburn, $775,000

4011 Birring Pl, $999,900

495 Goward, $699,900

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

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

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

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

pg. 12

306-75 Songhees, $750,000 pg. 16

pg. 11

305-1000 McClure, $229,500 Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Bruce Gibson 250 385-2033

203-1041 Rockland Ave, $264,900 Saturday 11-1 Sotheby’s International Don. St. Germain, 250-744-7136

pg. 14

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

pg. 6

304-365 Waterfront Cr, $549,000 pg. 6

pg. 29

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

pg. 1

Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Justine Cooper, 250-477-1100

pg. 12

pg. 13

pg. 13

441 Stannard, $699,000

pg. 14

pg. 41

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

pg. 28

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

Friday 4-6 & Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301

pg. 43

pg. 39

510-620 Toronto St, $319,000

pg. 5

pg. 40

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

623 Manchester, $459,000 Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663

pg. 6

pg. 17

pg. 28

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

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Clayton Jeffs, 250-744-3301

pg. 2

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

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663

pg. 29

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

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

pg. 41

pg. 9

Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jim Fields, 250-384-8124

pg. 5

Sunday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

pg. 18

pg. 41

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Mark McDougall 250 888-8588

pg. 19

Tuesday 4-6:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Michael Luyt, 250-216-7547

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

pg. 20

pg. 11

pg. 34

pg. 43

pg. 19

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

pg. 21

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jeannie Lau, 250-477-5353

pg. 21

763 Lavender, $405,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Barbara Ronald 250 744-8211

pg. 22

Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

pg. 41

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033

pg. 16

1173 Garden Gate Dr., $1,190,000 pg. 20

Saturday 3-5 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124

Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes Team, 250-656-0911

pg. 24

pg. 21

204-2360 James White, $234,900 Sunday 12:30-2 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Trevor Lunn, 250-656-5511

pg. 23

pg. 21

1733 Texada, $1,350,000

5460 Old West Saanich, $1,069,000 pg. 1

Sunday 1-3 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

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

pg. 41

pg. 3 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rene Blais 250 655-0608

3877 Holland Ave., $1,095,000 pg. 21

Sunday 2-4 Burr Properties Shirin Purewal 250 382-8838

pg. 23

pg. 22

8650 Richland, $939,000 1235 Astra Pl, $535,000 pg. 18

Wednesday 2-4 Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd. Colin Moorman, 250-383-7100

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131

14-4525 Wilkinson, $379,900 pg. 19

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

1919 Waterloo, $1,148,000 pg. 10

Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

pg. 20

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Bruce Gibson 250 385-2033

1620 Mortimer St. pg. 7

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

pg. 43

103-10459 Resthaven Dr, $179,000 pg. 22

108-7583 Central Saanich /Rd, $139,900

Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Megan John, 250-477-7291

1897 Gonzales Ave, $759,000

405-1020 Esquimalt, $219,900

6-759 Sanctuary, $429,900

546 Meredith

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

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422

Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd Jeff Shaw 250 474-6003

Sunday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Julie Rust, 250-477-1100

pg. 18

pg. 39

Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250-477-1100

2828 Inlet Ave., $483,000

Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun April Prinz, 250-744-3301

pg. 39

pg. 12

363 Obed

3-801 Langham, $399,999

pg. 15

Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Sheila Christmas, 250-477-1100

pg. 9

pg. 9

pg. 40

pg. 6

1-9628 Second, $775,000 Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931

404-1000 Esquimalt, $248,888

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

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

1309 Blue Ridge, $599,900

pg. 43 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Karin Barlow 250-385-2033

pg. 21

2879 Inez Dr., $519,000

pg. 18

Saturday 11:30-1 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis, 250-999-9822

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

1295 Knockan Dr, $639,900

3777 Jennifer, $719,900

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

pg. 21

3120 Esson Rd, $464,900

1590 Howroyd, $530,000

4102-2829 Arbutus, $1,149,000

Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Paul Holland 250 592-4422

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Michael Luyt, 250-216-7547

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-744-3301

111-3921 Shelbourne, $299,000

4029 Providence, $899,888 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

pg. 21

3963 Juan De Fuca

3536 Richmond, $499,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willis, 250-479-3333

pg. 14

21-4120 Interurban Rd, $364,900

7-3228 Wicklow, $417,000

Friday & Saturday 3:30-5:30 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353

5220 Worthington, $749,900

934 Craigflower, $379,000

pg. 34

pg. 9

46-901 Kentwood Lane, $445,000

2361 Queenswood pg. 12

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

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Gordon Lee, 250-385-2033

171 Obed, $439,000

11-864 Swan St, $323,900

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

4030/4040 Borden St, $229,900

1250 Craigflower, $425,500

1020 Richardson, $749,900 Saturday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Rebecca Ross 250 744-3301

pg. 41

349 Lampson, $749,900

302-1000 McClure, $224,900 pg. 9

pg. 20

1698 Donnelly, $479,900

1111 Lockley, $379,000

409-2747 Quadra, $229,000 pg. 14

pg. 20

4379 Elnido, $639,900

4030/4040 Borden St, $349,900

66 Wellington Ave., $995,000 Saturday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd. Patrick Skillings, 250-382-8838

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Guy Crozier, 250-744-3301

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Patricia Kiteke, 250-384-8124

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

A-707 Linden St, $449,900 pg. 3

Sunday 11-1 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

pg. 19

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

pg. 21

4044 Angeleah Pl, $499,900

3884 Haro, $769,000

325 Masters Rd, $349,500

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

pg. 19

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

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003

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

pg. 15

100 Dorothy, $449,900

305-3010 Washington, $259,900 pg. 6

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

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

5709 Wallace, $707,000

20-1473 Garnet, $409,000

4994 La Quinta

30-300 Six Mile Rd, $379,900

451 Chester, $639,900

A19 Cook St, $659,900

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Neils Baartman, 250-812-1178

13 Jedburgh, $469,500

Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893

Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301

pg. 3

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Garreth Jones, 250-744-3301 Saturday 3-5 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

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

6-1012 Terrace Ave, $299,900 pg. 13

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

1158 Camrose

Friday 1-3 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

152 Levista Pl, $584,900

23 Cook St.

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

pg. 19

7-314 Six Mile, $499,000

637 Cornwall

403-520 Dunedin St, $229,900

Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Sandra Kamper, 250-514-1224

pg. 15

pg. 21

4953 Highgate Rd, $1,069,000

1929 Leyns, $649,900

2339 Chilco

104-1121 Oscar St. pg. 13

1044 Davie St, $799,000

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Jeff Shaw 250 474-6003

pg. 15

1017 Monterey, $549,000 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Marc Owen-Flood 250-385-2033

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

11-4318 Emily Carr, $539,000

9-1529 Cooper Rd.

1161 Finlayson St., $424,900 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

933 Collinson St, $555,000

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

pg. 43

7 Price Rd, $669,900

208-203 Kimta Rd

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

614 Craigflower Rd, $429,000

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

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

pg. 8

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Wendy Herrick 250-656-0131

pg. 41

3077 Dysart Rd, $498,888

3995 Hopesmore Dr., $599,900

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

4035 Cumberland Rd, $539,900

pg. 6

20377 Spring Rd, $415,000

733A Humboldt

Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co Real Estate Ltd. David Logan, 250-383-7100

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

pg. 44

1-3211 Shelley, $399,900

Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Sandra Kamper, 250-514-1224

103-620 Toronto St, $289,000

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jack Windle, 250-477-7291

pg. 15

1216 Beach, $1,197,000

754 Humboldt, $398,900

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

3942 Aspen Pl., $769,000

1007-620 Toronto St, $269,000

Saturday 2-4 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250-744-7136 Daily Noon-5 exc Fridays Concert Properties 250 383-3722

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

2237 Windsor, $759,000

Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd. Colin Moorman, 250-383-7100

1479 Lang St, $849,900

pg. 15

2740 Dewdney, $1,070,000

1704-647 Michigan St, $199,900 pg. 10

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

501-1235 Johnson, $199,000

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

NEWS

pg. 41

pg. 22

6980 East Saanich Rd., $554,900 pg. 22

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Stephen Postings, 250-656-0131

pg. 24

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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, September 21, 2012

This Weekend’s

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

Published Every Thursday 202-2050 White Birch, $219,900

9554 Sharples Rd., $490,000

Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes Team, 250-656-0911

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Curtis Lindsay, 250-744-3301

pg. 35

OPENHOUSES 211-2050 White Birch Rd, $159,000 pg. 24

Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Ltd. James Bridge, 250-656-0911

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

pg. 24

1173 Garden Gate Dr., $1,190,000 Saturday 2-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes Team, 250-656-0911

pg. 35

1049 Mt Newton X, $779,000

920 River Rd, $400,000

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

pg. 3

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Jeff Shaw 250 474-6003

pg. 39

pg. 23

Saturday 2-4 & Sunday 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 12

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

pg. 23

202-2349 James White, $284,500 Saturday 1-2:30 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911

pg. 25

71-7701 Central Saanich Rd, $124,900 Saturday 1:30-3:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353

pg. 24

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty David Stevens, 250-893-1016

pg. 25

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

Sunday 11-12:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800

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

9384 Brookwood, $209,900

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

pg. 23

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

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

8541 Bexley, $513,000

7065 Willis Pt

B-416 Gamble, $324,900

1104 Monica, $729,000

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Leslie Manson 250 744-3301

Saturday 11-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

Saturday 1:30-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

pg. 24

pg. 24

pg. 25

B-2720 Phillips Rd., $470,000

pg. 26

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Diana Winger, 250-384-8124

pg. 5

pg. 26

10953 West Coast Rd, $549,000

3571 Desmond, $479,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ron Bahrey, 250-477-7291

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

pg. 26

304-611 Brookside, $189,000 pg. 25

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

pg. 12

Arbutus Ridge

3128 Antrobus Cres, $549,000 pg. 26

Saturday 11-3 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group Seafair Realty Allan McDowell, 604-240-8586

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Opposition raps rescue plan for Burns Lake mill Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. government’s plan to award new logging rights so the Burns Lake sawmill can be rebuilt has a chance of working, but it is taking too long, NDP forest critic Norm Macdonald says.

Jobs Minister Pat Bell and local MLA John Rustad announced Monday that the government will award a new community forest tenure to the Burns Lake Native Development Corp., which was

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a partner in the Babine Forest Products mill along with Oregon-based Hampton Affiliates.

That would provide 150,000 cubic metres per year, and a new area-based First Nations woodlands licence would add another 65,000 cubic metres a year.

Bell said a partnership of area First Nations will be formed to share another tenure that would make another 380,000 cubic metres of wood available to the rebuilt mill.

The new forest tenure will mainly come from lower-value timber stands that were not included in the forest inventory before, and will include salvage trees for bioenergy production, Bell said.

Hampton Affiliates CEO Steve Zika said if all that timber is delivered, it will allow the company to build a smaller mill to replace the one destroyed by fire in January. The company expects to make a final decision in December.

Macdonald said Tuesday he supports the plan, which he helped work out on a special committee that toured the region.

But he said the B.C. Liberal government wasted several months by exploring more extreme options, such as logging wildlife corridors and protected areas.

“I remain optimistic, and I certainly hope for the community’s sake that we’ve found something that is not only environmentally responsible, but that can provide workers and communities and First Nations there some good opportunities,” Macdonald said.

Cariboo North independent MLA Bob Simpson said the government is apparently hoping to expand the wood pellet industry to use more of the pine beetle-killed trees in the area. He said logging whole trees for pellet production isn’t viable without subsidies.

Simpson said he supports the idea of areabased tenures and making more timber available for aboriginal communities, as suggested for Burns Lake.

“What I’m opposed to is that they’re doing it as an 11th-hour, last-ditch attempt so that John Rustad and Pat Bell, going into the May 2013 election, can either be cutting a ribbon or touting good news, without any forethought for the province-wide implications of this,” Simpson said. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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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.

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he Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team’s two guest riders this year both have deep connections to the cause.

Bob McDonald has helped train riders for the past four years. Matt Webb is a childhood cancer survivor who has been a junior team member for 15 years.

Both have found themselves on an emotional and physical journey in the fight against pediatric cancer.

Bob McDonald Edward Hill/Black Press

Having helped train Tour de Rock riders since 2008, McDonald knows how challenging the 1,000-plus kilometre cycle down the length of Vancouver Island can be. But, he said, it’s nothing compared to what some kids go through every day of their lives.

McDonald’s motivation to help raise funds for pediatric cancer research comes from close to home.

His granddaughter, Lochlyn, was born with Costello syndrome, a genetic disorder that delays growth. Having the syndrome makes five-year-old Lochlyn more susceptible to cancerous tumours.

“She was in the hospital for the first 98 days of her life and we weren’t sure she was going to make it,” the 67-year-old Sidney resident said.

“She’s now just turned five ... and so far, so good. She’s doing really well.”

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Matt Webb, left, and Bob McDonald have a connection to Tour de Rock. teammates, isn’t new to the Tour de Rock circuit. His son, Saanich police Const. Rob McDonald, was a rider in 2007. And for the past four years, the father-son team has worked with the riders, preparing them for the two-week trek.

Being asked to ride with this year’s team was just a way for McDonald to stay involved and contribute more to the cause, he said.

“It’s just so exciting,” he said.

Matt Webb Webb’s memories of his childhood cancer come in flashes. Three months before his fourth birthday he was diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma.

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Children’s Hospital in Vancouver in a cycle of chemotherapy and recovery. The Easter Seals House was his home away from home, but he’s thankful his memories of the time are dim.

“It’s a half-dozen single frame images in my mind. Nothing more,” said Webb, 20, now 15 years cancer free. “That in itself is a blessing.”

Indeed, the gruelling regime of chemotherapy was almost fatal. By chance, his doctors realized the chemicals had eaten a hole in his large intestine. That outcome helped doctors establish new protocols for treating kids with chemotherapy.

“They had to stop the treatment early. It would have killed me for sure, even if the cancer didn’t.”

Born and raised in Saanich, and in the same house his great-great grandfather built 110 years ago, Webb is one of the few people to directly experience both sides of Tour de Rock as a childhood survivor and junior team member. When Tour de Rock offered the invitation last Christmas, he eagerly jumped onboard.

As a 15-year junior rider – a child who has cancer or cancer in remission – Webb has lived Tour de Rock as long as he can remember.

Webb said he’s looking forward to experiencing Tour de Rock in the 27 stops that dot the Island.

“I’m used to the overwhelming response in Victoria each year,” he said. “But up Island, (riders) are blown away. Little communities give so much, some give more than bigger communities. I’ve heard so much about it I’m eager to see it myself.”

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