Victoria News, October 05, 2012

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POLITICS: Victoria councillor joins NDP fray /A2 NEWS: Democrats listen closely to debates /A7 ARTS: Indie bookstore thrives on Quadra Street /A12

Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock winds up in Victoria Page A3

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After a coin toss initially decided the Green Party candidacy for Victoria, the winner has stepped aside and thrown his support behind the party’s preferred choice.

Trevor Moat, an engineering consultant and board member of the James Bay Neighbourhood Association, was declared the winner against fellow nominee Donald Galloway at the Metro Theatre last Saturday.

A third nominee, Mark Loria, dropped out of the race before the nomination meeting.

Of the 40 votes cast, both Galloway and Moat received an equal 20 votes.

It wasn’t until after Donald Galloway Moat was declared the winner that the pair learned the tie had been broken by a coin toss.

“The rules did say if there’s a tie, it will be decided by a coin toss, so that was followed,” said Jared Giesbrecht, Green Party Victoria constituency president.

Once Moat discovered he had failed to obtain a majority of support, he decided to step aside for the heavily endorsed Galloway.

“I felt that ... my efforts would best be spent in support of the campaign infrastructure that Donald already has in place,” Moat said.

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here’s something quixotic about the way Adam Campbell is suiting up for his newest adventure.

Campbell, you see, is an ultramarathoner.

Before work, after work and on the weekends, the 33-year-old trains full time for long-distance running. From nine to five, however, he’s a lawyer with Hemminger Schmid based in Vic West. Campbell the lawyer also offers his services pro bono to the community.

Inside And in true enterprising fashion, he’s tying all three together as he Road races see prepares to run Sunday morning’s decline as people GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon shift to triathlon, – in a suit. adventure racing “Although I’m a self-proclaimed Page A3 ‘serious’ runner, I recognize that sport is ultimately about having fun, so I was looking for a quirky challenge,” Campbell said.

The challenge being: run a faster marathon time, in a suit, than the current world record holder, Paul Buchanan, who ran the 2009 Dublin Marathon (Ireland) in three hours, 24 minutes.

Buchanan’s race is acknowledged by Guinness World Records and Campbell has ironed out the necessary Guinness documentation should he lower Buchanan’s mark on Sunday.

The rules are simple: finish the race in a suit.

“Mercifully, I don’t have to wear dress shoes,” Campbell said. “I’ll be wearing my favourite pair of racing flats from Frontrunners, which happen to match my tie.”

Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Adam Campbell gets in some practice on Vancouver Street for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, which he’ll run in a business suit in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record.

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Running for different reasons Stats tell the story

Victorians are serious about health and fitness, but road races see a decline as people shift to triathlon, adventure racing Last in a series here is a dense crush of wall-to-wall people when thousands runners pack the starting line on Menzies street for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. The city, it seems, has no shortage of people who run.

On any given day, and especially weekends, the number of runners on the trails around Elk Lake or Thetis Lake almost (but not quite) outnumber the dog walkers. Running clinics are flush with hundreds of marathon and half-marathoner hopefuls eying a personal best or training for a first race.

But within the ebb and flow of fitness trends, road racing in Greater Victoria peaked about two years ago, and participant numbers are flattening or in decline.

The Victoria marathon topped out in 2010 with 13,995 finishers in four events (marathon, halfmarathon, 8K and kids’ race). Last year it hit 11,674 – a 19 per cent drop. The TC10K, the other major running event in Victoria, saw 10,616 finishers in 2010, but dropped to 10,044 finishers this year.

“It’s a trend all across B.C. – on average, races are 12 per cent down,” said Bob Reid, treasurer of the Prairie Inn Harriers running club and a long-time race director and coach. “Newer races might be showing growth, but Edward Hill older races are plateauing or dropping slightly.”

Reporting An unsteady economy might seemingly influence athletics trends, but Reid doesn’t think so. He points to the growing popularity of sports such as triathlon, which typically have high entry fees and expensive equipment.

“The economy doesn’t affect attendance. Money doesn’t have anything to do with it,” Reid said. “People have different interests. A lot like running, but not all like racing. Many people continue running for fitness, health and friendship.”

And despite the decline in racing attendance, people aren’t abandoning running. Support for most road race events in Greater Victoria remains strong and entries are far above numbers seen four or five years ago.

“It’s amazing we have two large races on the Island, races with over 10,000 (runners),” said Mark Nelson, co-owner of Frontrunners Langford and race director of the Bear Mountain 10K. “A lot of big cities don’t have two events of that size.

“In sheer quantity, there are nearly two events every weekend, on average, in the running and triathlon worlds ... with the majority in the Victoria area.”

Nelson said its difficult to pin down why some runners flock to some races and ignore others. This year’s first Goddess Run women’s only run sold out and had some 1,426 finishers in the half marathon, 10K and 5K races.

“The Victoria Goddess run did a good job. It’s a well-organized event that had a solid team,” Nelson said. “It had a great turnout for a first year event that had no history.”

The running culture in Victoria remains vibrant, but a race directors sense a definite shift in attitude. Many recreational athletes have used running to build a fitness base and a launch point to other endurance sports, such as triathlon and adventure racing. Others have used running as another tool in their overall fitness regime that might include boot camps or CrossFit. “There isn’t so much a running craze than an outdoor fitness craze,” Nelson said. “A lot of people might do trail running, the Victoria marathon, (Mind over Mountain) triathlon. A lot of people do a bit of everything.”

Phil Nicholls, owner of Island Runner and national-level marathoner in the 1990s, says Victoria’s running culture has shifted over the

Victoria Marathon finishers 2011 – 1,631 2010 – 2,643 2009 – 2,621 2008 – 2,042 2007 – 1,981

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Victoria HalfMarathon finishers 2011 – 5,130 2010 – 5,716 2009 – 4,608 2008 – 4,270 2007 – 3,869 TC10K finishers 2012 – 10,044 2011 – 10,225 2010 – 10,616 2009 – 9,942 2008 – 8,816 2007 – 8,533 Oak Bay HalfMarathon finishers 2012 – 760 2011 – 779 2010 – 644 2009 – 621 2008 – 544 2007 – 501 2006 – 481

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A runner makes her way along the Victoria waterfront. decades, from a relatively small band of dedicated runners who trained intensely to a popularized activity for thousands of people looking for a challenge and to stay fit.

Nicholls points to the rapid growth of the Victoria half-marathon.

From 2009 to 2010 it added more than a thousand entrants to hit more than 5,700 people coursing through the route. The marathon entries stayed steady at about 2,600 for those years.

“There is definitely also a health boom; the outdoor fitness boom is there,” said Nicholls, the race director for the McNeill Bay HalfMarathon.

“I think we are one of the better cities overall. People take fitness seriously as a lifestyle.” editor@saanichnews.com

The 33rd annual GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon weekend kicks off today and Saturday as more than 11,000 people flood into the Victoria Conference Centre for race package pickup, to tour the race expo and attend the speakers series.

The marathon is on Sunday (Oct. 7).

Participants will be on the race route starting with the marathon walkers at 6:30 a.m.

The 8K road race starts at 7:15 a.m., the half marathon (21.1 km) starts at 7:30 a.m. and the marathon (42.2 km) at 8:45 a.m. All races start on Menzies Street at Kingston Street, and finish in front of the B.C. legislature on Belleville Street.

See runvictoriamarathon. com for more information.

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B.C. Ferries has the green light to raise fares by up to 12 per cent over three years and passengers should expect less frequent sailings on some major runs.

Increases in the fare cap of roughly four per cent a year were approved Monday

by B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee.

The ferries regulator also directed B.C. Ferries to come up with more than $54 million in savings over four years, including $30 million through service cuts.

The company will trim some sailings starting Oct. 9, particularly when vessels are running with light passenger loads on major routes between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

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won’t be affected, but nearly 100 even-hour sailings will be scrapped this fall and winter to save an estimated $1 million. Tsawwassen-Duke Point sailings that have been running less than 25 per cent full account for nearly half the planned cuts.

B.C. Ferries reported declining fare revenue in 2011, recording the lowest overall number of passengers in 21 years. Vehicle traffic was at a

13-year low for the year.

The province injected an extra $80 million into the ferry service this year to avert the threat of considerably higher fare increases as well as deeper service cuts.

One option Macatee expects the corporation to explore is the possible conversion of some ferries to natural gas, reducing the impact of high fuel costs. editor@vicnews.com

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Esquimalt High first stop on Tour’s final day Tour de Rock final celebration happens today in Centennial Square Don Descoteau News staff

The excitement around this morning’s (Oct. 5) arrival of riders on the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock has been steadily building for the past week at Esquimalt High.

It began last Friday with a full assembly, during which teachers got pied in the face to raise money for the charity. It grew with daily goodie sales at a lunchtime café, a bottle drive at the Encorp depot on Ellery Street and a car wash on Saturday.

And it was a state of controlled bedlam in the gym on Wednesday, as some students volunteered to have their heads shaved while others had their legs waxed, again as a way to bring in money for the cause.

To add to the total, there will be a few more pies in the face

today before the riders come by for the first stop on the final day of their 12-day, 1,000-kilometre cycling tour down Vancouver Island, raising money for childhood cancer initiatives.

“It’s been really busy,” says Grade 11 student Shayla Zeitz, who has organized the café, stocked with baked goods from Country Grocer and Thrifty Foods and tea from Silk Road.

“We’ve tried doing a lot more things this year than past years.

We added the café, the car wash and the bottle drive on top of the usual head shaves. I think the students have responded very positively. The buzz (about Tour de Rock) has been there, usually around the café and head shaves.”

The school’s Tour de Rock committee set an unofficial goal to beat last year’s take of $4,000 and Zeitz says things are “looking promising” to achieve that.

Teacher Jonathan Schneider, who guides the leadership class at Esquimalt High and has worked with fellow teacher Bryn Barker to keep the organizers on track, says the students have really got on board with

the fundraising activities.

“It’s been fun. Every year is different and we’re always really happy to see the kids take an interest and get involved,” Schneider says. “Bryn and I have always been really proud of the kids here at Esquimalt.” editor@vicnews.com

Ride on Tour de Rock riders roll in to Esquimalt High around 9 a.m.

Some other stops Friday: Esquimalt Plaza, 9 to 11 a.m., team arrives at approximately 9:20 a.m.

Spectrum community school, 10:20 a.m.

Glanford middle school, 11 a.m.

St. Margaret’s school, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Reynolds secondary, 12:55 p.m.

Mount Doug secondary, 1:30 p.m.

Dawson Heights (seniors’ housing, 3710 Cedar Hill Rd.), 2 p.m.

Grand finale in Centennial Square 4 to 7 p.m.

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Esquimalt High student Michael Macarthy looks stoic as fellow student Angela Edwards tears a strip of hair off his leg during Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock fundraising activities at the school on Wednesday.

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The purpose of the proposed tax exemption bylaw is to exempt the nonprofit organizations listed below from property taxes imposed under section 197(1)(a) of the Charter for the year 2013.

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Bridge area elements shown After consulting with the public, the City of Victoria has created architectural drawings of the landscaping and other amenities included in the plans for the new Johnson Street Bridge.

The drawings have been provided to the three proponents for the Johnson Street Bridge Project for consideration, according to a report to city staff by bridge project director Dwayne Kalynchuk.

The budget for these public-realm elements is $1.3 million.

Conference centre sluggish Business is down at the Victoria Conference Centre. Between January and August, inclusive, the centre hosted 41,758 delegate days, compared to 54,001 over the same period last year.

By comparison, the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo grew by about 13,000 delegate days in the same period. That growth, however, marked a whopping 182-percent increase in the same time period. rholmen@vicnews.com

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Estimates of amount of taxes that would be imposed on the property if it were not exempt

Any person who wishes to review a copy of the proposed tax exemption bylaw may do so by contacting the Director of Financial Services, Corporation of the Township of Esquimalt, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC V9A 3P1. Telephone 250-414-7141.

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Dated this 28th day of September, 2012.

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Deadlocked nominees plan to team up Continued from Page A1

“I’ve always maintained my purpose was to see a Green MP elected in Victoria. This, I feel, is our best chance this time around.”

Galloway praised Moat’s integrity in making a “selfless” decision, and said his focus will now turn to convincing an electorate that two Green MPs can change the dynamics on Parliament Hill.

“He always said he wanted the

person who is the better candidate to go through,” Galloway said. “Now here I am, dealing with a man of absolute honesty and integrity who actually meant it.”

Galloway said Moat will play an integral role in his election campaign, working toward a goal they believe is within reach.

“It will make such a difference to our political system to have two Greens in Parliament, to have a partner for Elizabeth May,” Galloway said.

Stephane Vigneault, communications co-ordinator for the Green Party of Canada, called the situation “unusual.” He said Galloway’s nomination takes effect immediately.

A federal byelection was called in Victoria after Denise Savoie stepped down for health reasons as of Aug. 31. The byelection date has not yet been set by the federal government, but is expected to happen before December. dpalmer@vicnews.com

Victoria riding Registered voters: 88,118 (2011) Includes all of the City of Victoria and District of Oak Bay and part of Saanich.

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It seemed like a good way to marry my dual identity as a lawyer and an elite runner.”

Predominantly a trail runner, Campbell is no slouch.

He finished second overall at his first 100-miler in May, the Mt. Fuji Ultra Trail in Japan, with a time of 19 hours, 26 minutes.

That’s about 17 hours longer than the average time it takes to complete an Olympic distance triathlon, the sport which brought Campbell to Victoria in the first place.

“My first marathon was Victoria in 2006 and I finished third with a time of 2:29:11. I don’t think I’ll be anywhere close to that, but I’m quite confident that I can break three hours.”

Plenty of tutus and maskwearing runners have crossed the Victoria Marathon finish line before, so Campbell isn’t the first to run it in costume.

But he might be the most accomplished runner to do so.

“I hope (Campbell) doesn’t have too much chafing and I would like to see the state of

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Adam Campbell will be one sharp dressed man Sunday. the suit when he’s finished,” said Jonathan Foweraker, organizer of the marathon’s elite athletes.

Well-suited for racing Ultrarunners are accustomed to extra gear, most wearing a belt full of water bottles and a headlamp as they run through

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the dark of the night.

But a tailored business suit is something else.

Ultimately, heat on the day is Campbell’s greatest concern.

This summer, a Missouri runner tried to break the record but, because he over-heated, he walked to the finish, taking just over five hours.

The weather calls for sun and that’s Campbell’s preference.

“I think heat is better than rain, I’m sure the suit would get quite heavy if it got drenched,” he said.

The suit is a Paul Betenly, donated from Citizen Clothing in Estevan Village. It retails for $695 and comes with a shirt by Culturata and a red Dion tie.

Campbell visited Citizen proprietor Patrick Tier for a fitting earlier this week, though Tier was undecided about whether or not he should leave the suit and jacket a little bit loose.

“Ultimately I’m doing the run for charity, to raise money for the Access Pro Bono Society, so I’m willing to put up with some significant discomfort to set a respectable time.” sports@vicnews.com

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Americans in Victoria ramp up for U.S. election Democrats are active in region; Republicans, not so much

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With the NHL season on hold, Victoria bar owners and restaurateurs are lamenting the loss of a guaranteed seat-filler.

But another bloodsport could attract an equally passionate crowd, should licensed establishments choose to deviate from sports programming.

The first of three U.S. presidential debates between Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney took place Wednesday.

The remaining contests continue through this month.

“We thought we’d have a party to celebrate,” said Giles Hogya, chair of Democrats Abroad, Victoria chapter.

The organization, which helps register expatriate U.S. citizens to vote, held a fundraiser and viewing party in the Maple Room of the Sticky Wicket pub Wednesday night.

“Although we are a political organization, our mandate is to register American voters,” Hogya said. Hundreds of U.S. citizens live on Vancouver Island, he noted.

Through the website votefromabroad.org, expats can find information on registering to vote in their home state, a process that often differs between states. The U.S. government also has an easy-to-follow website for expat voters, www.fvap.gov.

“Many Americans’ votes may be disqualified because the new law says you must register for every single federal election, not just once,” Hogya said.

Democrats Abroad Victoria

Candlelight dinners demonstrate conservation Restaurants across B.C. will be dimming the lights, and offering special deals, to demonstrate simple ways to conserve electricity.

The B.C. Hydro Candlelight Conservation Dinner takes place Oct. 25.

There are 16 participating restaurants in Greater Victoria.

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Democrats Abroad, Victoria chapter members Heidi Burch, Giles Hogya, Chair and Charles Meadow stand in front of a billboard on the Pat Bay Highway that encourages U.S. citizens to vote for President Barack Obama. held a Super Saturday in the spring from Victoria to Campbell River, registering roughly 200 U.S. citizens to vote in the presidential election.

The group then initiated a campaign in August to target U.S. voters living in Canada from 11 key swing states.

“No Republican candidate has ever won the White House without Ohio,” Hogya said.

“We have sent thousands of votes to swing states. And I’m going to be looking ... to see if our efforts have borne fruit.”

He attended the Democratic National Convention in North Carolina earlier this month and said the national party is “very conscious” of the fact that Canada can deliver thousands of votes.

“We’re major player,” Hogya said.

Ontario-based Republicans Abroad Canada has no active chapter in B.C., said spokesperson Kelli White, but the streamlining of online voter registra-

tion has made the organization’s efforts to inform expats much easier.

“The website, fvap.gov, even allows you to download an emergency absentee ballot in case your official absentee ballot doesn’t arrive from your voting state,” she said. “With all of the accessibility and streamlining that technology has allowed, the number of absentee votes in almost every state has increased.”

The next presidential debate takes place Oct. 16, with a vicepresidential debate Oct. 11.

There are Democrats Abroad chapters in 51 countries and members in more than 120 countries, according to Hogya.

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Handyman fraud artist nets a year in jail Court lauds Saanich police for detecting regionwide scam Edward Hill News staff

A man who committed a string of handyman scams across Greater Victoria will spend another year behind bars.

On Sept. 29 in Victoria provincial court, judge Robert Higinbotham sentenced Glen French to 12 months for each of the 10 counts of fraud under $5,000, to be served concurrently. That's added to three months of jail time already served, due to his bail being revoked when he fled to Ontario.

Striking a curious image as a 62-year-old with tattoos crawling around his bald head,

French sat quietly through the proceedings.

None of the victims attended court.

Crown prosecutor Jocelyn Byrne described French, a Sooke resident, as a habitual con artist and liar, who entered into professional looking contracts with his victims for handyman jobs, collected some money up front, and either didn’t complete the work or even start the job.

In many cases French skipped out on work by telling customers his father had died, Byrne said. In one case, she added, French ran into one of his victims at a hardware store in Victoria after claiming he would be out of town at his father’s funeral.

“Every victim who met Mr. French, despite him being covered in tattoos, said he seemed like a very nice guy.”

When French’s customers demanded he finish the work or return the down payment, he often turned viciously aggressive

and threatened his victims with lawsuits.

The scams took place in 2009 and early 2010 in Saanich, Victoria, Esquimalt and the West Shore. Byrne said many victims reported their conflicts with French to their local police, but were told it amounted to a civil contract dispute. “That’s how he got away with it for so long,” she said.

Saanich police suspected a pattern of fraud when they started investigating French in 2009.

“Thank goodness the Saanich police fraud section … looked at the bigger picture,” Byrne said. “In all these cases they proved fraud, and that there was no intent to finish the work.”

French was convicted of fraud in Edmonton in 2006 and Saskatoon in 1992.

The Better Business Bureau in Alberta and Saskatchewan had issued warnings about him regarding his home renovation

and snow removal services.

Const. Karen Phillips with the Saanich police financial crime unit told the News later that co-worker Const. Jerome Rozitis took complaints about French from a number of people, and was the first to notice a possible pattern of fraud.

“Rozitis felt it was something that needed to be looked at,” Phillips said. “It was surprising, it was quite a number (of victims).”

Phillips worked with the Victoria Better Business Bureau to locate people alleging they’d been ripped off by French. Victim statements and evidence was instrumental in establishing the larger, indisputable pattern of wrongdoing.

French will also have two years of probation, which includes not being allowed to advertise services as a handyman and not being allowed to run a service business. editor@saanichnews.com

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Leaf it at the Curb

Going off-road Naomi Abbott tests the accessibility of the new Fisherman’s Wharf Park at the official opening ceremony on Tuesday. Visitors were treated to a tour of the largest rain garden in Victoria and learned how it filters water before it reaches the ocean. The park also features a seating area, a “beach area” to play in the sand, a playground, viewing bridge and other amenities.

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The 2012 City of Victoria Residential Leaf Pick-up Schedule enables you to look up your neighbourhood’s deadline for placing leaves at the curb. Leaves can be placed in loose piles or in tied, clear, 100% compostable bags. Neighbourhood leaf collection begins in November and ends in January.

From October 22 to December 21, Victoria residents can contact the City’s Parks Division at 250.361.0600 to arrange for their bagged leaves to be picked up at the curb within five working days at no additional charge. Bags must be tied, clear and 100% compostable.

There’s no limit to the number of compostable bags or leaf piles you can set out.

If you live in a single family home, duplex or townhouse, watch for your 2012 City of Victoria Residential Leaf Pick-up Schedule in the mail, at City Hall, at local venues or online.

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Our Place serves up turkey lunch Clients of Our Place Society were treated to an early Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings Thursday through the midday meal period.

More than 1,000 of the city’s homeless and most vulnerable citizens were expected to sit down to enjoy turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables,

stuffing and pie for dessert.

“Thanksgiving is a special time to be grateful and be with loved ones. For many of the people we welcome, we’re the closest family they have,” said Our Place Society executive director Don Evans. “We want everyone to feel a sense of belonging and enjoy a great meal.”

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by Our Place, visit ourplace society.com or call 250-388-7112. editor@vicnews.com

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VIHA boss announces retirement President and CEO Howard Waldner of the Vancouver Island Health Authority is retiring in April 2013 after eight years in the job.

VIHA board chair Don Hubbard said Waldner leaves a proud legacy, having developed a strong leadership team and a record of innovation and achievement.

He was the driving force behind the creation of the Royal Jubilee Patient Care Centre and the new North Island Hospitals Project.

Under his leadership, VIHA was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers during the past four years and delivered a balanced operating budget each year since 2004.

The VIHA board is moving forward to establish a recruitment process to replace Waldner. editor@vicnews.com

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By Janice Mucalov, LL.B.

Interested in buying a condo? For some attractive-looking condo projects, buyers often sign a purchase contract for a unit well before construction starts. It’s not uncommon, however, for the development to be delayed and for the building not to be ready on the expected date. The purchase contract may anticipate this happening and allow the developer to shift the unit’s completion date to a later date by giving you notice. But does this mean that you – faced with not having a place to move into when planned, as well as with an uncertain condo market – never have any recourse or protection for extraordinary delays?

Not necessarily. Consider this recent BC appeal court decision which looked at REDMA and helped one buyer.

REDMA is the Real Estate Development Marketing Act. It is consumer protection legislation for buyers of “development units” such as condo units (and also subdivision lots and timeshares). A developer who wants to market condos well before construction starts has to file a “disclosure statement” with the Superintendent of Real Estate and also give the disclosure statement (and any amendments) to a buyer by a specified time. The information the condo developer must put in a disclosure statement includes the estimated project completion date. If the developer becomes aware that there is a misrepresentation in the disclosure statement, the developer must prepare an amendment or a new disclosure statement, which they also have to file with the Superintendent and give to buyers. REDMA defines “misrepresentation” as “a false or misleading statement of a material fact or … an omission to state a material fact.”

In the recent case, the buyer signed a contract for a luxury Vancouver condo unit in August, 2007. The $1,136,000-plus deposit was to be paid in five installments, and she paid the first two installments

totalling $284,000. She was given copies of the May, 2006 disclosure statement and the only amendment to it. The developer, however, knew well before the buyer signed the contract that the project wouldn’t actually be finished by the estimated September, 2009 completion date set out in the disclosure statement.

However, the developer never filed an amended disclosure statement to reflect that the completion date had changed.

When she signed, the buyer was informally aware that the development completion date would be somewhat later, about November or December, 2009.

But the project’s completion was further delayed. An occupancy permit for her unit was only issued January 25, 2010. (In the meantime, the purchase contract was amended to reflect a later closing date for the unit, which the developer shifted to January 27, 2010 as allowed under the contract.)

The buyer refused to go through with the purchase. So the developer sued for the full deposit, while the buyer wanted to get back the $284,000 portion she had already paid.

The BC Court of Appeal decided that REDMA spells out what amounts to a misrepresentation and that REDMA required the developer to file an amendment immediately once they knew the disclosure statement was wrong as to a material fact (here, the completion date). Because the developer didn’t do this, it didn’t comply with REDMA and the purchase contract was unenforceable. The buyer got her deposit back, with interest.

Of course, any particular case will depend on its own unique facts. But if you’re faced with problems involving a pending condo (or other development unit) purchase, whether it’s construction delays or other issues, and you want to know your options, consider consulting a lawyer.

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Running for the money This Thanksgiving weekend is a special one, as we reflect on the many ways our community has come together recently.

One could not help but be touched by the support of hundreds of folks who came out for the annual Terry Fox Run last month. Their enthusiasm and giving spirit is contagious.

The Terry Fox Run for cancer research begins a wave of fundraising that rolls through the fall and into the Christmas season.

Last weekend’s CIBC Run for the Cure saw more than 4,000 runners and walkers make their way around Ring Road at the University of Victoria.

The event is fun and exciting for participants, who are in equal part sombre and thoughtful. They sang, chanted and wore all manner of pink attire, from boas and tiaras to T-shirts and tutus, emblazoned with names honouring loved ones who are battling or have been taken by breast cancer.

More than $30 million was raised across the country by this event for breast cancer research, education and advocacy.

Today (Oct. 5) is the finale of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock fundraising ride. The 17 riders trained six months – averaging 4,000 kilometres each – in preparation for the twoweek, 1,000-kilometre ride down Vancouver Island.

As well, those who support them spend many months planning and fundraising to make that ride worthwhile. The riders themselves will tell you, it’s not about the cycling, but about the communities, both large and small, that support the tour along the way.

And this weekend the 33rd GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon hits the streets of the city.

Competitive runners have trained hard for the event, pounding out an estimated 400 kilometres before they hit the ground running this Sunday on Menzies Street near the legislature.

Along with thousands of runners come thousands of dollars in donations for more than 20 charities supported by the marathon. The fundraising aspect of the marathon is relatively new, yet has shown great potential as it becomes more culturally intertwined with the race itself.

We applaud the physical and fundraising efforts of all these riders, runners and walkers. They help lift all of our spirits, by giving us the opportunity to share their good feelings and help those around us through our charitable donations.

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.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

It’s OK not to be a tough mudder A slew of friends and friends-ofmarathon. For an event that friends signed up for the Tough swarms walkers, runners and Mudder in Whistler, a hardcore wheelers over a good chunk of 10- to 12-kilometre obstacle course, the city for a day, I was stunned earlier this year. with how little I knew about the It seemed you couldn’t go a day GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. without hearing about More than 12,000 another connection to participants are expected someone who planned to to fill the streets on leap small buildings and marathon morning slime through obstacles – with road closures to achieve the glory of throughout Victoria and completion.

Oak Bay along the route.

I take pride in knowing The races range from a these friends who one-kilometre kids’ run intentionally ran through to the full 42-kilometre electrically charged wires marathon, starting and in the Mudder, or guys and finishing not far from the girls who climb mountains Christine van legislative buildings. or snowshoe ridiculous There are four official Reeuwyk hills and vales in Mind charities benefiting from Island Girl Over Mountain Adventure race proceeds and 20 Racing. charities that are raising I’ve never contemplated anything funds through a pledge process in remotely similar, not even a simple the event. trek up the West Coast Trail.

I’m running with the Hepatitis C They’re generally strong of body Education and Prevention Society’s and mind. I’m not.

Liver Warriors, also known as Team I know these things about Daisy, for my pal. myself and tend to lean away Non-profit HepCBC provides from activities where I’ll likely be support for those living with the maimed or injured. I know my blood-borne virus which attacks limitations and am not shamed by the liver. them.

The society has high hopes of So me, myself and I were stunned raising $25,000 – enough to reopen when my rubber arm twisted to its office, hire a part-time executive support a friend and walk the half director for a year and return to marathon this weekend. This heart helping people living with the over mind thing could get a person heavy stigma of Hep C. killed.

I figure the least I can do is take Sunday marks the 33rd a few hours to walk this beautiful anniversary of the Victoria city as a way of raising awareness

of this group.

One coworker (OK, he’s the boss) and his wife are doing the half marathon as a training run for the New York Marathon next month. I’d call it insane, but he’s the boss.

Another coworker is partaking in her fourth Victoria Marathon, doing the half again to raise funds for Lifetime Networks, a non-profit to support people with disabilities in Victoria. It’s not the lure of adrenaline that pulls her, but the emotional high.

“It’s uplifting and powerful,” she says. It’s a high to witness the sense of accomplishment on the faces of folks as they cross the finish line, particularly those participants with obvious physical impairments who overcome a lot to make the trek.

The online map identifies cheer zones along the way. From what I hear, there are people in costume, those who offer inspirational quotes on posterboard and even entertainers keeping everyone – walkers and athletic specimens alike – in good spirits on the 21-kilometre route.

Fortunately, the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon welcomes walkers who can finish the half marathon course in fewer than six hours. I can do that.

I’m pretty sure. Probably.

I’m no Tough Mudder and have no desire to win or anything…

Christine van Reeuwyk is a reporter with the Oak Bay News. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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LETTERS

Get your kids away from the screen and into the green Pushing our kids out the door the nearby woods. may be the best way to save the For someone of my generaplanet. tion this is almost unfathomable.

In a survey conWhen I was a kid, being ducted for the David outside was the norm.

Suzuki Foundation, 70 Rain or shine, our parper cent of Canadian ents would tell us to get youth said they spend out of the house. an hour or less a day in As a teenager in Lonthe open air. And when don, Ontario, my sancthey are out, it’s usually tuary was a swamp. to go from one place to I’d return home at the another. In other words, end of a day, often soakit’s just a consequence ing wet and covered in of trying to be somemud, with my collecwhere else.

David Suzuki tion of insects, salamanNearly half the young with Leanne Clare der eggs and turtles. people surveyed said That piqued my interest they don’t have enough in science. Making tree time to join programs that would forts and lying in fields watching involve them in outdoor activities. the clouds stimulated my imaginaSchool, work and other respon- tion and creativity. Being outside sibilities make it difficult to do made me a happy, healthy kid and things like kick around a soccer made me feel connected to the ball or go for a walk with friends in world around me.

As a father, I also encouraged my kids to enjoy time outdoors, and one of my favourite activities now is exploring nature with my grandchildren.

In just a few generations, life has changed dramatically for children.

Now, they can’t seem to find the time to play outdoors. They sit in front of screens for long periods of time.

A U.S. survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation found young people are engaged with entertainment media for an average of seven and a half hours a day.

Over seven days, that’s longer than the average workweek!

We can’t blame children for occupying themselves with Facebook rather than playing in the mud. Our society doesn’t put a priority on connecting with nature.

In fact, too often we tell them it’s dirty and dangerous.

As parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts we need to start getting out into nature with the young people in our lives. Families play a key role in getting kids outside.

The David Suzuki Foundation survey found that youth were 20 per cent more likely to take part in outdoor programming or explore nature on their own if they spent time outside from an early age.

Younger teens reported that getting outside with their families was the best way to connect with nature. Older youth were more likely to explore nature spontaneously, on their own or with friends – likely because parents relax restrictions and allow them to do more of what they want.

And what they want is fun and adventure, at least when it comes to being outside. More than half the youth said they enjoy spend-

ing unstructured time in nature.

This is great news.

What we need to do is encourage them – and sometimes just get out of their way.

We need to make sure our neighbourhoods have green spaces. We need to ask teachers and school board representatives to take students outside regularly to incorporate the natural world into everything they learn.

If we don’t, we’ll never raise the next generation of environmental stewards to help protect and celebrate the wonders of nature. After all, people are more likely to look after something they have come to know and cherish.

Parents need to remember all the fun times they had outside as kids. They need to trust their children, and kick them out the door like my mom did. david suzuki.org.

Readers respond: Arts education, polio funding cuts Sociology is a safe investment for students Re: Swapping sociology for socket sets (B.C. Views, Sept. 26) Tom Fletcher’s column presents a number of misguided claims designed to lend rhetorical support to the provincial government’s intention to invest in trade and technical school facilities.

Fletcher argues that the government’s emphasis on shop upgrades in trade and technical schools implies that “dead-end programs dear to the hearts of last year’s Occupy campers will feel the pinch.”

He singles out sociology and women’s studies as examples of “aimless study” leading to unemployment (and social activism).

Fletcher’s concern seems to be that today’s students need to select courses that ensure a “safe investment” for themselves, their parents and society at large.

Sociology is a safe investment.

Sociologists have always focused on and provided necessary insights into relevant contemporary issues.

Sociologists at the University of Victoria are addressing some of the biggest questions facing government today. For instance, UVic sociologists are helping the province design health care policy on older adults living in long-term care facilities – policy shaping the lives of our parents and grandparents.

They are conducting research on increasing barriers placed on access to information and the right to know what government is doing. UVic sociologists are conducting policy research on crime control strategies, incarceration and prisons.

Last but not least, sociologists at UVic are providing training in research design, quantitative reasoning, objective data analysis and policy-relevant issues that dominate government agendas.

When a student majors in sociology, she studies a core

curriculum aimed at developing competent research skills applicable to today’s world (and labour market).

Rather than relying on stereotypes and rhetorical nonsense to incite populist indignation, sociology students learn how to enact explanations that are informed by and based on clear evidence. To be sure, sociologists are passionate about and deeply committed to their research pursuits focused on maternity care, aging, dementia, blood donation, depression, weapons use and international human rights.

Passion and commitment, combined with sound research skills, are the hallmarks of all scientific pursuits.

The evidence indicates that sociology is one of the safest investments available to ensure social policy informed by evidence and sound research.

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Polio support crucial as disease nearly beat Many Canadians are old enough to remember the horror of polio from our childhoods. In the 1950s and 60s, polio killed thousands of children and left countless others living in iron lungs or with lifelong paralysis.

With the development of effective vaccines, we thought we had seen the end of this terrible disease. We were wrong.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently predicted a global polio emergency in Pakistan within three months. In 2011, 73 new cases were reported there, nearly equal to all the cases in the previous five years.

Polio is now 99 per cent eradicated globally, but without immediate action, the number of children paralyzed each year is expected rise to 200,000 in a decade. Canada contributes $35 million annually towards global polio eradication, but our spending is set to decline to just

$5 million in 2014. Prime Minister Harper has been invited by the United Nations to co-convene a meeting on polio this week. It is crucial that he recommit to our earlier funding.

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Tot group fills a niche for those seeking unstructured play Parent and Tot Cafe offers chance for both parents and kids to kick back and relax Tim Collins News staff

It was an idea that came to Julita Traylen last spring when she was searching for a free play group in Oak Bay for her two-yearold daughter, Tess. She didn't have much luck in that quest.

“There was a reading program at the library that was great, but really wasn't what I was looking for,” Traylen says. “And other programs all had a fee attached to them.”

What she wanted was a place where toddlers and their parents could drop by and enjoy one another’s company in an informal and lightly structured program.

“The kids really just needed a place to play and interact. And as for the parents – well I thought that other sleep-deprived parents like myself might want a place where we could enjoy a chat and a cup of coffee with other adults while the children played.”

Undaunted by the seeming lack of a pro-

gram that fit her needs, Traylen cast about the neighbourhood and discovered that a perfect space for a play group existed in the Community Hall of the Oak Bay United Church (1355 Mitchell St.).

She approached the church’s minister, Rev. Keith Howard, with the idea that the church might be used for a non-denominational program for pre-school children.

He was immediately enthusiastic about the concept.

“We’re very interested in families,” Howard says. “So this was a natural fit.”

He adds that the church is always supportive of initiatives that speak to the needs of families. “Young families, and particularly young mothers, are often under a lot of stress and need to have the support of the community.

“The church is a part of the community and if we can provide the space for a worthwhile program … why not do it?”

In fact, the church provided not only the space but also gave Traylen’s program access to a supply of toys and equipment that they already had on hand for other programs.

But it was still up to Traylen to bring the program to fruition.

“I created a Facebook page and made up a lot of posters,” she says. “Tess and I did a lot of walking last spring as we put posters up all over the neighbourhood.”

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Moms Tara Kelk, left, and Morgan Malakoe with a group of children at the Oak Bay Parent and Tot Cafe, a playgroup that meets in the United Church Hall.

Traylen had no idea if anyone would actually come to the program she had planned.

“It was really a bit of an experiment on my part, but it turned out very well.”

When the program started in April, a few parents and their children showed up. Over time, that number grew.

“We had coffee and the kids just had a great time running around and playing,”

Traylen says. “Sometimes we’d do some directed play, but mostly we let them use their imagination. They have a great time.”

The program operates every Monday between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Details and updates regarding the program are available at facebook.com/ oakbay.parent.and.tot.cafe. reporter@vicnews.com

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Only a working smoke alarm can save your life!

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

OCTOBER 7-14 Smoke alarms save lives “Fall back” to smart home safety As most Canadians turn back the clocks on November 4, here are some timely smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips: • When you change your clocks, test your smoke arlam.

• You have less than three minutes to escape a fire. So when smoke alarms sound, everyone must know what to do and where to go. Having and practising an escape plan is essential.

• Install one smoke alarm on every storey and outside bedrooms. Install inside bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed.

• Ensure all smoke alarms are fully powered. Never take out batteries or remove an alarm from ceiling due to a false alarm.

• If your home has any fuelburning devices such as a gas furnace, gas water heater, gas appliances, or an attached garage or carport, install at least one CSA-approved carbon monoxide outside all sleeping areas. One per storey is recommended.

• Replace smoke alarms ev-

ery 10 years, and CO alarms every 7-10 years (depending on manufacturer) whether battery operated or hardwired into your home’s electrical system.

Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless.

So without a CO alarm, humans cannot detect its presence.

Despite the average home having several potential sources of the deadly gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have not installed a CO alarm. In addition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the flu, without the fever. It is routinely responsible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiagnosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, dizziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain damage and ultimately, death.

More home safety resources can be found on the www. safeathome.ca web site.

Analysis was undertaken on almost 50,000 fires that occurred in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario over a 5-year period involving 663 fatalities. The findings demonstrated that the death rate per 1,000 fires in the absence of a present, functioning smoke alarm was 74% greater than when a functioning smoke alarm was present.

Thanksgiving turkey fires cause for concern at 9-1-1 centre E -Comm’s fire dispatch team is warning families to be mindful of their turkey cooking during Thanksgiving weekend. “A turkey isn’t something you typically see on a list of household fire hazards, but we get 9-1-1 calls about ovens going up in flames all the time,” says Corey Kelso, E-Comm fire dispatcher.

“The result can be devastating if you’re not careful every time you have something cooking for an extended period of time.”

E-Comm has received some odd calls to 9-1-1 before – including someone wanting to know how long to cook a turkey – but a turkey fire is no joke.

In fact, it is a leading cause of spikes in 9-1-1 calls over the holidays.

“A flame in your oven can start easily and escalate quickly,” says Kelso. “Oil drippings through a thin tinfoil turkey pan or bits of leftover food residue inside your oven are extremely flammable in a high temperature setting.”

Many fatal fires start at night Investigations into home fire deaths very often find that a smoke alarm did not sound.

It may have been disconnected or not in working order.

The batteries may have been dead, or someone may have taken them out.

Smoke alone won’t necessarily wake you up. In fact, the fumes could put you into an even deeper sleep. Often, victims never wake up. Se-

niors will often need assistance from family members to put safety measures into place. As well, family members are in the best position to reinforce the precautions necessary to help their loved ones prevent or respond to a fire. Focus on these six priorities to help aging family members protect themselves against fire in the home.

Q INSTALL smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

Q Larger homes may need ADDITIONAL smoke alarms to provide enough protection.

Q For the best protection, INTERCONNECT all smoke alarms so when one sounds they all sound.

Q An IONIZATION smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires and a PHOTOELECTRIC smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms (also known as dual sensor alarms) are recommended.

Q Smoke alarms should be INSTALLED away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance.

Q REPLACE all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

Celebrating Fire Prevention Week in Greater Victoria Firefighters around the region will be busy educating the public about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week.

In Oak Bay, the Fire Department will be conducting the Challenge Trophy competition among area schools. On the morning of Oct. 10, firefighters will attend area schools to perform full evacuation and safety drills – the Black Press file school with the best time wins the trophy. Oak Bay Firefighter Kyle The firefighters will Beaumont prepares for also attend municipal rooftop drills. hall and all Oak Bay recreation centres during the week to conduct evacuation drills with patrons and employees to make sure everyone knows how to follow a fire escape plan.

“Fire Prevention Week for us is the one time of year we can draw the public’s attention to one simple, important thing, that’s having a working smoke alarm that is tested regularly,” said Oak Bay Fire Department Captain Ken Gill. “If we could encourage every resident to take that small step, then every other message we have will dovetail into that. … It all hinges on early detection and warning, so people have the opportunity to escape.”

Gill said it is a standard message, but one that is not always heeded. “It’s challenging, but it’s one step that would certainly go a long way to protecting property and saving lives,” he added.

From Oct. 2 to 5, the Saanich Fire Department will partner with other departments to host a fire expo aimed at teaching 911 skills, fire extinguisher safety, and home evacuation, at the Central Saanich fire hall. The program, geared towards students in Grade 5, runs daily from 9 a.m. until noon.

Firefighters will also take their fire trucks to schools across the Saanich and Greater Victoria School Districts, conducting fire drills throughout the week.

From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Oct. 13, firefighters will be on hand with fire safety resources at the Home Depot at 3986 Shelbourne St. for Home Depot Fire Safety Days.

“We’d like to encourage everyone to participate at the in-home level, not just at public schools,” said Saanich fire department Capt. Rich Pala. “Everyone should have a home escape plan. We’d like to see everyone sit down with their kids and educate them.”

The Victoria Fire Department will begin the week with opening ceremonies at Victoria City Hall Oct. 9 at 8:50 a.m. The event will begin with a fire drill at city hall, a proclamation and the raising of the Fire Prevention Week flag. Firefighters will attend all area schools to make sure students are prepared to evacuate their classrooms.

“Every year we have a specific theme and this year is ‘have two ways to get out,’” said Insp.

Megan Sabell of the VicBlack Press file toria Fire Department.

Firefighter training in “Everyone should have Nanaimo. two ways to get out of every room in their building, home, school or office. And they should not only have a plan but practise that plan as well.”

More information on Fire Prevention Week can be found at fpw.org. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Exhibitions can be seen at Legacy Art Gallery until Nov. 24 With about 27,000 art pieces gathered over more than 50 years, the University of Victoria is putting some prime selections on display for its 50th anniversary celebrations.

Collections at 50: Building the University of Victoria Art Collections, on until Nov. 24 at UVic's downtown Legacy Art Gallery, was guest curated by former gallery director Martin Segger. “One of the biggest challenges in representing 50 years of collecting was paring down the list to fit in the gallery,� says

Caroline Riedel, curator of collections. “What began as a small group of works by Canadian and European artists has blossomed into a rich and varied teaching and research resource, thanks mainly to the generosity of individual donors.�

A related exhibit, The University of Victoria: A Community of Communities, features a selection of photographs of life at UVic taken from Ian MacPherson’s new book Reaching Outward and Upward: The Univer-

sity of Victoria 1963-2013.

The photos are on display at the Maltwood Prints and Drawings Gallery on the lower level of UVic’s McPherson library until Oct. 15.

The Collections at 50: Building the University of Victoria Art Collections is at the Legacy Art Gallery, 630 Yates St. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss St, presents the work of 31 ceramic artists working on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands in the 1970s and 1980s. The exhibition emphasizes the “back to the land” movement of the early 1970s as the impetus for the explosion of ceramic activity in this region. Oct. 5 to Feb. 3, go to aggv.ca for more information.

Independent Camas Books thrives outside the mainstream Edward Hill News staff

If Camas Books adopted the corporate lingo of mainstream advertising, the store might be tagged “new and improved.”

Or that might make its collective members collectively cringe. Victoria’s non-hierarchical hub of anarchist, anti-capitalist, anti-colonial and radical literature has relocated to a space half a block north from its former home at the corner of Quadra Street and Kings Road.

Walls in the new space are splashed with grand, sweeping murals of nature – a humpback whale arches across the back wall, a cougar guards the cash register – while scattered boxes of books attest to the chaos of moving. A volunteer work party was expected to have the store in order and reopened by Wednesday.

“I’m interested in discovering what the culture on this side of the street is like,” jokes Kim Croswell, a volunteer and member of the Camas Books collective, referring to their relocation to the north side of Kings Road. “We’re fortunate that we don’t have to leave the neighbourhood. We like

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Camas Books volunteer and collective member Kim Croswell stands amid the store in the process of unpacking in its new location on Quadra Street. it here.”

Camas Books has survived for five years on a business model that matches the philosophy of its book inventory. It’s a nonprofit society run by a collective, where 24 members come to consensus on decision making through discussion and debate.

“We have a broad base of community support. It’s reflected in the size of the collec-

tive, and volunteers give their time, skills and expertise to keep it going,” said Allan Antliff, one of the founding members of Camas Books and a University of Victoria professor of art history.

“The books we carry aren’t carried in any other book store in Victoria. We have a strong identity in the radical community, and a strong indigenous orientation. It all comes together to create a viable operation,” he says.

Camas Books will fundraise to help pay for the move, but Croswell said in general, the store is financially self-sustaining through book sales and community events, such as art shows, book readings and film launches. Its volunteer base is dedicated and loyal, and more than enough to staff the store seven days per week.

“We’re a mixture of teachers, high school and university students, writers, cab drivers, people who work two jobs and then come here and do shifts. It’s people from all walks of life,” says Croswell, who teaches distance learning.

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“The mandate is to promote alternative knowledge and books. A huge element is the indigenous section and the decolonization section,” Croswell noted.

Antliff, a Canada Research Chair and an expert in anarchist history, and others, started the bookstore by renting shelf space at Dark Horse Books in downtown Victoria, and eventually raised enough money to open a retail space in Quadra Village in 2007.

Despite being a founding member, these days Antliff takes a back seat helping guide the collective.

“I do a lot of grunt work. I mop the floor and clean up. I leave the leadership to others. There are very talented people in the collective,” Antliff says. “I’m interested in art and social change. For me, it’s a good fit.”

Camas Books is hosting a reopening celebration on Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m., featuring CBC Radio host and poet laureate Janet Rogers, at 2620 Quadra St. editor@saanichnews.com

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Artists face off in show Fragments and Masks is a two-person exhibition of photographs and paintings that explore the way people are presented by the artist’s image.

The show of black and white photography by Barry Herring and interactive paintings

by Richard Motchman opens Friday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Xchanges Gallery, 2333 Government St. These artists use different media but their figurative work is related in that they both focus only on portions of the body in their portraits. When people pose for a portrait they decide what part of themselves to expose and what to hide.

The person performs for the artist. The artist then records the performance and manipulates it to produce an image that will be exposed to a future viewer.

These images are a representation of reality and provide the viewer with clues to initiate a personal narrative and form a conception of the person.

Herring uses traditional black and white darkroom techniques to create portrayals of a fragment of a person or he cuts fragments from portraits and recombines them. In this way, he examines how the eye, brain and memory construct an artificial image and not an exact or

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petrified replication. A central question is what construct does the viewer form of the original subject from the fragment?

Motchman creates portrait paintings using a narrow fragment of the naked person from scalp to pelvis. With each painting is a mask that the viewer interacts with, covering or uncovering the face. The positioning of the mask can further fragment the portrait. The choice of mask depicted is another part of the

collaboration between model and artist.

The interaction of the viewer with the mask brings the viewer into an intimate relationship with the painting as object but also into an intimate relationship with the subject of the painting.

The exhibition continues at Xchanges Gallery until Oct. 28.

Gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. llavin@vicnews.com

Michelle Jacques Named Chief Curator at Victoria art gallery Michelle Jacques has been named Jon Tupper.

Chief Curator at the Art Gallery of Jacques is also an educator. She has Greater Victoria. taught writing, art history and curatoFor most of the past 15 years, rial studies at NSCAD University, the Jacques has held various curatorial University of Toronto and OCAD Unipositions in the contemporary and versity and is currently adjunct faculty Canadian departments of the Art Galat York University. lery of Ontario, where she is currently She is currently on the boards of the acting curator, Canadian art.

Vtape and the Feminist Art Gallery From 2002 to 2004, she was the direcand is past board member of the artisttor of programming at the Centre for run contemporary art centre Mercer Art Tapes in Halifax.

Union, all in Toronto. “Michelle’s broad range of experiJacques received a B.A. in art history ence as a curator, from historical to Michelle Jacques and psychology from Queens Univercontemporary, will make her an ideal addition to the sity and an M.A. in art history from York University. curatorial team at the AGGV,� said gallery director llavin@vicnews.com

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Saanich Coun. Leif Wergeland laughs as he recalls the time his good friend Bob Gillespie filled in for him at the Capital Regional District board table.

Gillespie, known widely for his outspoken nature as a Saanich councillor, was a meeting standout that day and his passionate statements and body language were then detailed in news coverage of the meeting. Only the actions weren’t attributed to Gillespie, rather accidentally to Wergeland, whose name tag sat before the councillor in his regular seat among CRD directors.

Gillespie immediately called out Wergeland for benefitting from his charisma. It was a news gaffe the two delighted in and it still brings a smile to Wergeland’s face in the week following Gillespie’s death on Sept. 25. He was 82.

“When Bob spoke, he spoke with passion,” Wergeland said.

“He had an ability through his personality to work with people of all political stripes and he was respected for that. Even though they didn’t necessarily agree, he was able to work with them.”

Gillespie lived his entire life in Saanich, serving on council from 1990 until 2008.

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Bob Gillespie Wergeland first met Gillespie through their time together on council and continued to meet near weekly ever since.

“Over the years we drank a lot of coffee at Tim Hortons and tried to solve some of the world’s problems,” he said.

“What was neat about him was that he was a straight forward uncomplicated person and he’d give his opinion on how how he felt whether he was in the majority or the minority.”

Gillespie was known in many capacities, as the owner of Gillespie Electric, an outspoken councillor and an advocate for local food production. He was instrumental in bringing in the wholesale water rate for farmers, believing there was no point to protecting farmlands if farmers

couldn’t afford to farm them.

“He’ll be fondly remembered by the Saanich community,” said Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard. “He had his own brand of politics and policies. He wasn’t afraid to stand by himself sometimes, but he spoke from the heart and always tried to keep a sense of humour.”

Saanich South MLA Lana Popham knew Gillespie best for his work in the agricultural community. She first met him during her days as a farmer and a commissioner of the Peninsula Agricultural Commission, on which Gillespie was the representative from Saanich council.

“We really hit it off because he really wanted to see younger people getting into farming,” Popham said.

“He was always very supportive and he inspired me because he never seemed to give up.

“Even though I’m 43 years old, he would always say, ‘You’re doing a good job, kid.’”

Gillespie is survived by his son Doug, daughter Susan Thackeray, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A public celebration of Gillespie’s life is planned for 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at the Church of the Nazarene, 4277 Quadra St. All are welcome. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Sun streams through skylights warming an open hand as sticky black ink rolls across the palm. Phyllis Campanello controls the application, smoothing black over each finger and the thumb before carefully pressing the hand onto plain white paper then pulling it away. The whorls and loops of each fingertip appear clearly on the page.

Campanello starts on the left hand as the scent of fresh coffee fills the room and a group of ladies gather around a nearby table.

In the hub of activity at Monterey Recreation Centre, Campanello has a small seating area tucked into the corner near the Fern Café. This is where the Oak Bay woman practises her “system based on science” of modified palmistry. The handprints are just the first step; it’s a document like a medical file, she says.

“Then they have a record of where they were at that moment in time,” she explains.

Campanello, a certified hand analyst and astrologer, offered her first mainstream hand analysis presentation here last month. The response stunned her and Monterey co-ordinator Lesley Cobus.

“I shouldn’t be (surprised). … Like anything, the person sells their business and Phyllis is extraordinary. She’s compelling,” Cobus says.

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Hand analysis wasn’t even on the periphery of Cobus’ mind for the program rotation at Monterey, but she was quickly sold on the idea.

“I think everyone’s curious. She’s a professional and people trust her. I like that in any instructor.”

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“I wanted something that was in my community,” Campanello says. “The presentation was to test the water and it drew people from 20to 80-year-olds and even men.”

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Cobus attributes the crowd to open minds, despite Oak Bay’s reputation as a conservative area. “Vancouver Island in general is home to a lot of artistic, creative people, and people with that inclination, their mind is open,” Cobus says. “She sparks that curiosity in people and they want to come and learn more. Maybe there’s insight to be gained from exploring this kind of thing.”

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Camosun to build $30M trades centre Edward Hill News staff

After 40 years of hard use, Camosun College’s trades facilities will get a needed facelift and two new buildings thanks to a $29.2 million provincial government grant.

Advanced Education Minister John Yap announced the funding recently in the welding hall at Camosun’s Interurban campus.

Yap and fellow B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Ida Chong then had a quick, hands-on welding lesson.

“Students need to get the latest, updated, skills and training in demand today and in demand tomorrow,” Yap told a few hundred assembled students and staff. “Camosun is the largest trades training facility on Vancouver Island. We want to make sure the facilities that are needed here are in southern Vancouver Island.”

Seaspan’s $8-billion federal shipbuilding contract is playing a role in the push to develop more skilled workers in marine and metal trades, but the province also faces a looming skilled labour shortage.

“A highly trained workforce is the backbone of our economy,” said Camosun College president Kathryn Laurin. “We need to increase the number of people in college to get folks the right skill sets and into the workforce.”

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Student Jenny Albrecht, left, gives Advanced Education Minister John Yap and Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong a quick lesson in welding at Camosun College’s Interurban campus last month.

Overall, the project will give Camosun Interurban 200,000 square feet of trades training space. A new 45,000 square foot building will house marine and metal trades, and a 35,000 square foot building will house heavy-duty and automotive mechanical trades. Existing buildings, built in the 1960s, will be retrofitted and refurbished.

The added space will allow about 370 more full-time trades students per year, adding to the 2,200 in place now, studying 20 different fields.

Tom Roemer, Camosun vice-president of

strategic development, said the college is fortunate to have land available – the new trades centre will go in place of Tillicum Lodge, a condemned building that has sat unused for decades.

Camosun will chip in $800,000 to the project and will issue tenders for design immediately. Roemer expects the buildings to open in late 2015, which should dovetail with the ramp-up of federal shipbuilding. He said marine and aerospace companies like Seaspan and Viking Air need people now.

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pan Victoria Shipyards, said the shipyard has two major long-term contracts to overhaul navy submarines and frigates, even before taking on federal fleet replacement.

The shipyards employ 116 apprentices from Camosun, and have 1,000 workers on job.

“This recognizes that shipbuilding is important in B.C.," Barker said, referring to the new trades training facilities. "The province is saying the industry has a future. It’s a telling point for us, and we need an educated workforce.” editor@saanichnews.com

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With apologies to the old adage, but it’s records, not rules, which are meant to be broken.

Three of the Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon’s bigger records were reset last year, one of them 22 years old.

And this Sunday there’s no reason those three records, plus more, can’t be broken once more in the marathon’s 33rd year.

“There’s a very good chance the men’s and women’s marathon records could fall once again,” said Jonathan Foweraker, marathon’s elite athlete coordinator.

The marathon’s board of directors made a bold choice this year by loosening the regulations for the cash bonus to course record-breakers. Previously, the course record bonus of $5,000 was reserved to Canadian citizens, meaning last year’s winner, Thomas Omwenga, who earned $3,000 for the win, was unable to collect the added $5,000 course bonus.

That changes this year as the men’s and women’s marathon bonuses, including $1,000 for the half-marathon, are extended to permanent residents and refugees who have been domiciled in Canada for at least a year.

Omwenga returns after breaking Steve Osadiuk’s 2006 time of two hours, 16 minutes and 49 seconds last year with a time of 2:14:33.

“Omwenga has a better personal-best than that, and we must note that in 2011 he ran a marathon in Montreal the week before. This time he’s rested up,” Foweraker said.

The Canadian-based Kenyan has won two marathons already this year, in Manitoba and Quebec, and his last race was Niagara’s Run for Grapes half-marathon, which he won on Sept. 23.

The competition is tight in the men’s elite pack with 2010-winner Philip Samoei, who came second last year at 2:25:41 and, Cache Creek’s Ryan Day, who was third last year at 2:26:42 also returning.

Elites keying in on the women’s marathon are Gillian Clayton, an Ironman triathlete who has a personal best of 2:54 from 2011, Hallie Jansen, the 2004-winner, who ran 2:45 in 2011, 2010-winner Catrin Jones, who ran 2:48 last year and Nadyia Fry, third in 2011 with 2:55.

Eyeing up first in the women’s half-marathon is another Canadian-based Kenyan, Lucy Njeri, who smashed the marathon record of with a time of 2:37:56 in 2011.

Cracking the women’s half-marathon record might be beyond Njeri, however, as Natasha Wodak set the bar high with her course record of 1:15:27 last year.

Other notables for Sunday: the masterful movement of Jim Finlayson. Now 40, the local runner joins the masters ranks. For the fourth year in a row the Victoria Marathon will act as the B.C. Championships. The advent of an expanded Elite B category means free entry to more runners, particularly women, from the local scene, rather than just international runners. sports@vicnews.com

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SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF Jamie Benn goes to German elite league Peninsula minor hockey product Jamie Benn has signed on to play with the Hamburg Freezers of Germany’s premier hockey league, the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.

Benn’s contract enables him to return to the Dallas Stars, where he was an NHL all-star last season, if the NHL lockout ends during the German hockey season.

Stars beat writer Mike Heika came across the signing on Tuesday through the Freezers’ website.

Benn makes his debut today (Oct. 5). Also on the Hamburg Freezers is exNHLer Matt Pettinger of Victoria, who last played for the Vancouver Canucks in 2010.

Japanese visit Tide comes for 40th Royal Athletic Park will host a 40th anniversary on Saturday when the Victoria’s Ebb Tide, the over-40 rugby club, returns to the pitch where it made its debut in 1972.

Two visiting Japanese teams, the Osaka Gentlemen and Tenri Old Bears will each play an over-55 game against an Ebb Tide squad that will change throughout the day,

followed by an over-40 game.

“Spectators shouldn’t expect sparkling rugby, that’s left for the young, although the over-40 game may have flashes of brilliance,” said Ebb Tide member Mark Bryant.

The event starts Saturday at 1 p.m. with the over-55 games beginning at 1:30 p.m. and the over-40 match at 3 p.m., followed by a traditional rugby reception and dinner at Four Points Sheraton at 6 p.m.

Greater Victoria has been left out of the running in the contest to be the new home of Ironman Canada.

Several factors came into play against bringing the world-class long distance triathlon to Elk Lake but the biggest was getting 10 municipalities on board in time for the deadline of an Oct. 13 annoucment.

“We were disappointed,” said Hugh MacDonald of SportHost Victoria. He submitted the proposal to the World Triathlon Corporation by Sept. 24, which owns the Ironman licences, on behalf of Greater Victoria.

The WTC released a shortlist on Monday of Whistler, Vernon and Huntsville, Ont., as the final three cities.

“While Victoria as a venue was ranked at the top, (WTC) didn’t have the confidence that we could get the permits and required support from 10 municipalities within five to 10 days,” MacDonald said.

“We weren’t surprised, it’s a lot of hoops to go through in our community to get events.”

The WTC told MacDonald the chances of bringing Ironman Canada to Victoria were much better if the race could wait until 2014.

But with competitors chomping at the bit to sign up, WTC is moving fast to find a new 2013 home for the race that lived in Penticton from 1982 to 2012.

“There will be some discussion about the result,” MacDonald said. “We were being encouraged by different groups, we were looking at August but were encouraging WTC to look earlier or later.”

In one way, MacDonald can wipe his brow over the loss of stress.

There was no shortage of support from the triathlon and non-triathlon community to bring Ironman here. But there was legitimate concern, said MacDonald, of just when to fit the massive migration of triathletes and their supporters into the summer event calendar.

“2013 is an exceptionally busy year, some events haven’t been officially awarded yet.”

The World Youth Climbing Championships are coming Aug. 10 to 18, bringing as many as 2,000 people from 45 countries for the event hosted at Stelly’s secondary.

The Subaru Western Triathlon Series also runs the Sookie International half-Ironman, usually the third Saturday in August.

Soon to be confirmed is the Canadian Dragon Boat Championships at Elk Lake, which MacDonald is committed to bringing here, for the weekend of Aug. 24 to 26.

Victoria already has the International Dragon Boat festival, with 70 teams on the Inner Harbour, Aug. 10 to 12. And though it’s not as major a factor, the Canadian Amateur Golf Championships at Royal Colwood Golf course are Aug. 11 to 15. sports@vicnews.com

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Mike Spracklen had his share of detractors, but he didn’t think it was enough to tip him out of the boat.

Earlier this week Rowing Canada made a bold decision to fire the decorated coach. Off-and-on since 1990, Spracklen guided Canadians to multiple Olympic and World Championship gold medals, helping Silken Laumman to fame in the 1990s and, in recent years, the crews of the men’s heavyweight eight and pairs to the Olympic podium.

The national program is restructuring, which includes hiring a new performance director for the heavyweight men’s program, based at Elk Lake, to be announced later.

“Mike has left a significant legacy and we respect and celebrate his many achievements,” said Peter Cookson, the high performance director.

“Two medals (in London) does not meet our expectations – we are driven to improve on this.”

“Certainly I was surprised,” Spracklen said from his Sidney home on Tuesday. “I still have something to offer, providing my health stays good then I’ll continue coaching. I want to go and help people who want my help, and I’ll continue to do what I can for them.

“If they don’t want my help, I don’t want to be with them.”

Just as several current rowers stepped forward to defend Spracklen on Tuesday, he’s also been the target of controversy since about 2010, mainly from men’s pair of Dave Calder and Scott Frandsen, who’ve openly criticizing his style of coaching.

The CBC published a letter on Tuesday from Frandsen in support of Spracklen’s removal, but he and Calder passed up a request for comment to the News.

From the CBC letter, Frandsen voiced harsh words, accusing Spracklen of creating an inner circle of rowers, with an “us against them” mentality against the rest of the rowing team, and for employing an unfair selection process for the international boat crews.

But current rower and 2012 Olympian Lindsay Jennerich – who fought and won against Rowing Canada for the right as the only women’s boat to train at Elk Lake under Spracklen – and Kevin Light, a member of the 2008 Olympic gold-medal heavyweight eight, are among

Photo by Kevin Light Photography

Mike Spracklen in the chilly winter air on Elk Lake. the many who disagree with Thames, the hallowed waters of Calder and Frandsen’s outlook, of rowing. as well as Rowing Canada’s.

It’s hard to imagine that even in “Removing Spracklen not only his later years, Spracklen won’t weakens the future of the heavy have any high-performance men’s rowing team, it removes opportunities come his way. His an aura of excellence, dedication international resumé dates back and hard work from the entire to the 1976 Olympics in Monhigh performance system... Right treal, where he helped Britain’s now Rowing Canada is in a pro- men’s double scull to silver. In cess of eliminatthe 1980s he ing some of the “Rowing Canada is coached Oxford best resources to to defeats of rowers that exist eliminating some of the Cambridge in in this country … best resources to rowers The Boat Race. firing Mike SprackAnd even len is proof that in this country.” with the nega– Lindsay Jennerich the system is not tive comments making choices and controversy based on winning. They are mak- around him earning national ing them based on politics. What press attention in the last two wins medals is belief in the plan. years, his time in Canada can Myself and many others now hardly be called anything but a have none,” Jennerich wrote in success.

Spracklen’s been part of seven an email to the News.

Light too, is upset. gold medals for Canada since “Cookson is a nice guy, and 1990, and in 2002 he was named as a rower he always treated the International Rowing Federame well, but he made a wrong tion Coach of the Year as a Canadecision and hasn’t realized the dian coach. ramifications of what he’s done,” “I will continue coaching someLight said. where, unlikely here,” Spracklen In their announcement to said. “I will just grab my thoughts release Spracklen, Rowing Can- together and decide where I ada also promoted coach John should go, or what’s available to Keogh to the role of perfor- me.” mance director for the women Spracklen is fond of his time and Al Morrow as the head of in Canada but is disappointed in the lightweight men’s program, Rowing Canada’s decision. which now moves from Elk Lake “It only takes one person to to London, Ont. think you’re not capable. There Spracklen, now 75 years old, will always be athletes who don’t and his wife Annie, have resided make the team and they’ll comin Sidney full time since 2000, plain. It’s something I’ve dealt but still own a home in Marlow, with all my life as every rowing just west of London, England, coach has.” close to the famous Henley-Onsports@vicnews.com

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HOUSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER PETS PET CARE SERVICES ARE YOUR fish safe? Reef and fresh water. Aquarium Service. Call (778)677-7701.

WANTED: CLEAN fridge’s, upright freezers, 24” stoves, portable dishwashers, less than 15 yrs old. McFarland Industries, (250)885-4531.

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

FULL SIZE electric Scooter by Victory, excellent condition, 4 wheels, adjustable seat, headlight, horn and mirror. Asking $750 obo. Call (250)655-7404.

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Newly renovated suites, Starting at $675 per mo

10353 DEVLIN Plc, Sidney.

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URGENT SALE! Immaculate double-wide Lannon Creek $118,000 250-642-5707

ELECTRONIC SCOOTER Shop Rider Voyager 778S. Used indoors except for 3 trips outside. Exc. cond., $1200 obo. Call (250)472-1361.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

COLWOOD 2 bdrm condo, 4th floor, elevator, 5 appls, insuite laundry, F/P, prkg incld, N/P. $1100. Oct. 1. (250)474-6855.

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

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

JAMES BAY- Available Oct 1, 2 bdrms, $1175. Small pet ok, coin-op laundry, walk to beach & shopping. Equitex, 250-386-6071.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

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GORDON HEAD- 4445 Tyndall Ave, Multi-family! Sat, Oct 6, 9am-2pm.

HALF PRICE! Never used; Folding power lift shower commode with chair ($1600).

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8 SPIDER plants in pots, $4/ea. 8 Geraniums plants in pots, $4/ea. 250-652-4199.

ADJUSTABLE ELECTRIC single bed w/ Certa mattress, incls bedding, $75 obo. Call (250)475-6627.

AM/FM RADIO, CD, cassette player $10 obo. High quality Crystal stemware assort, $20 (778)440-3084.

MAN’S 3 piece suit, pure virgin wool, never used, w 36” h 5’8”, $89 obo. (250)727-9425.

NEW AMEROCK 20” towel bar in box, antique bronze, $15. Call (250)383-5390.

PET CARRIER, heavy fabric, zipper enclosure and shoulder strap, $25 obo. (250)598-0750 TENDER TOOTSIE slippers, size 8, $15. Call (250)5953070.

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

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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.

GARAGE SALES

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

GREAT DEAL. Thanksgiving Special. Seasoned Firewood.

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SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE NEED TO Outfit An Office?

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Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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 floors, gas F/P, skylights, 2.5 baths, garage + more. Built for view & privacy. 2200 sq ft.

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LOWREY ORGAN Symphonic Holiday.4 channels, upper/lower keyboard, about 4’L x 2’W x 3.5’H, $600. obo. SCOOTER Rascal Continental,good working order $400. (250)544-2116

$399,000. Next to VGH, 2 bdrm + 3rd or office, 2 lvl, end unit, windows on 3 sides.

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

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WESTHILLS: NEW 1 bdrm apt. $950+ util’s. Close all amens. W/D. NS/NP. Avail.

Nov. 1st. Call 250-477-5610 or email scottman12@shaw.ca

COTTAGES

SIDNEY Spectacular Rancher.

Inside & Out! Very private, 12ft hedge ¾’s way around house.

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2 bdrms, $950. small pet ok, coin op. Includes HW & parking. Call Equitex, 250-386-6071.

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

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.

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CORDOVA BAY. REDUCED! (Bring Offers). 3 bdrm, 3 bath Character house, view. with 1bdrm suite. $575,000. (below appraisal) Call 250-818-5397.

BERNINA 820 QE Sewing Computer - high end sewing & quilting machine w/ 40 cm long free arm, stitch regulator, dual feed. $4500. (250)882-5465.

DOWNSIZING SALE. Rocker/Recliner, Sears Special, dark brown, $125, Charbroil BBQ, side burner-rotisserie, $100, electric body heater/vibrator, $35. Call 250-655-4185

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CASH PAID

FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations

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

Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!

CARS

HOMES FOR RENT CENTRAL PARK area, 3-4 bdrm home, full bsmt, W/D incl’d, $1450. 250-479-6569.

ROOMS FOR RENT VICWEST: FURNISHED room, cable, phone, $450 & up. Call 1-250-748-1310.

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

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TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

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CARS

SPORTS & IMPORTS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1981 MERCEDES 300SD Turbo Diesel for sale. 281,000 KMS, (Champagne colour) in fair condition, asking $3000.

Maintenance log available.

Call 250-885-9010.

“2004 RAV4 4WDâ€?- $13,500 ďŹ rm. 4 cyl, auto, silver, Michelins, 120,000 km,Victoria only vehicle.

Complete maintenance history. Lady-driven, no accidents, excellent condition, keyless entry. Model Recommended In Top 10 by Consumer Reports. (250)479-5545.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

Please call (250)477-7076.

TAKE ON A PAPER ROUTE!

1984 380 SE Mercedes, 126.

Daily driver, gold with sunroof.

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

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

A paper route can provide money to buy new games for your computer, XBox or Wii or cover the cost of a cell phone each month.

It’s so easy to get started... call

$50-$1000 CASH

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1982 HYBRID Westphalia.

Can run on diesel or veggie oil. 1.9l 1996 Jetta engine. $12K. Serious enquiries only.

Nanaimo (250)591-3711.

2005 TIFFIN Allegro bus 21,500 miles, 400 Cummins diesel, 6 speed Allison transmission, Freightliner Chassis, 3 slides, solar panels, star choice satellite, 7500 Onan generator, fully loaded, immaculate. $129,500. Small trades considered. Call 250656-5875 or 250-889-3042.

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

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

4&-- :063 $"3 '"45 XJUI B DMBTTJmFE BE

TRUCKS & VANS

22’ 5TH wheel, $4,900. Or sell with 2006 Chevy Silverado total package (asking $14,900).

Incld’s Tonneau Lid. All excellent cond. Call (250)655-1147.

Time for a NEW car?

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www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HAULING AND SALVAGE

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

DRYWALL

GARDENING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

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.

CertiďŹ ed 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.

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

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References.

250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, ofďŹ ces. 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.

HAGENS COMPUTERS. New and used computers. Sales and service. 250-655-3566.

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 oor, 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.

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.

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

250.388.3535

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

(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca ARE YOU in need of a professional, qualiďŹ ed, residential or commercial gardener? www. glenwood gardenworks.com AURICLE BSC. 250-882-3129 Fall clean up, Lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges & more.

DPM SERVICES, lawn & garden, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 FALL CLEANUP special: $18/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning.

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

LANDSCAPE & TREE care hedges/pruning/shaping. Lawn & garden. Maint. 18 yrs exp.

WCB. Andrew, (250)893-3465.

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

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t ďŹ t in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.

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

Call 250-361-6164.

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

MALTA MOVING. Residential & Commercial - BBB Member.

(250)388-0278.

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

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

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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

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

250-744-8588, Norm.

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

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

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

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

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

STUCCO/SIDING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS GEOF’S RENO’S & Repairs.

Decks, stairs, railings, gates & small additions. 250-818-7977.

SAFEWAY PAINTING

High quality, Organized.

Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB

Peacock Painting

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterprooďŹ ng. Bob, 250-642-5178.

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

TREE SERVICES LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp.

Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. (250)883-2911.

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

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

FURNITURE REFINISHING

10% OFF. Mowing, Power Raking, Hedge/Shrub Trimming, Clean-up. 250-479-6495 J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance.

Master gardeners.

John or Louise (250)891-8677.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard a mess? Fall pruning & clean-up. Blackberry & ivy rmvl, weed control. 24yrs exp.

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

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

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

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

250-920-8463.

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

GARDENING

PLASTERING

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS PAINTING

FENCING

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

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

Call 250-220-0734.

HANDYPERSONS

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

Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone.

Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee�.

Free Competitive Estimates.

(250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

YARD ART Tree, Hedge & Shrub Pruning Lawn Care.

250-888-3224 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794.

DIAMOND DAVE Gutter Cleaning. Thorough Job at a Fair Price! Repairs, gutter guard, power/window washing, roof de-moss.

Free no obligation estimates.

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

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

Fast Service, Best Prices!!

Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

JOHN’S STONEWORK. Free estimates. Over 30 years experience. (250)595-6099.

ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving.

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

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

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT

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

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

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

or

NEEDS mine.

WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate.

18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB. WINDOW & Gutter Cleaning, minor repairs. Comm/Res. Insured, free est. (250)881-3684

WINDOWS ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.

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Friday, October 5, 2012 - VICTORIA

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

506-777 Blanshard St, $212,500

1477 Finlayson, $524,900

2676 Arbutus Rd, $935,000

9620 Glenelg, $799,000

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

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

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

pg. 5675854

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty David Stevens, 250-477-5353

1581 Burnley pg. 12

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

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

406-708 Burdett Ave, $565,000 pg. 8

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131

1556 Burton, $585,000

pg. 6

pg. 13

311-1619 Morrison, $209,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Tracey Lang, 250-661-7214

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

pg. 11

205-1115 Rockland, $229,900

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

pg. 1

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

2416 Mowat, $549,900 pg. 12

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

205-2125 Oak Bay Ave, $405,000 pg. 7

1704-647 Michigan St, $199,900

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

pg. 5

pg. 15

pg. 15

pg. 15

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Richard Severs 250 216-3178

pg. 1

pg. 18

Saturday 1-4 Sutton West Coast Mikko Ikonen 250 479-3333

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033

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

pg. 21

pg. 9

pg. 14

7-314 Six Mile, $499,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Clayton Jeffs, 250-744-3301

pg. 9

305-2920 Cook St, $315,000

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Sharon Stevens-Smith 250 474-6003

pg. 29

206-1610 Jubilee, $227,900 pg. 5

A-707 Linden St, $449,900

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

Saturday & Sunday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-474-6003 pg. 29

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

pg. 15

pg. 17

432 Kipling St, $625,000

209D-1115 Craigflower, $269,900

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

pg. 12

409 Chadwick Place, $1,299,900 pg. 32

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-590-3921

1250 Craigflower, $425,500

991 Lohbrunner, $785,000

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

pg. 14

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

pg. 31

102-2733 Peatt Rd, $369,900

7448 East Saanich Rd., $479,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

Thursday - Monday 3-5 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626

386 Quayle Rd

pg. 28

pg. 15

Tuesday thru Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Pat Guiney, 250 391-6400

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

867 Wild Ridge, $399,900 Saturday 2-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

Friday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd KarenTaber 250 384-8124

pg. 5

2627 Country Terr, $474,800 pg. 29

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

pg. 6

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

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cornerstone Properties Kevin Wensley 250 475-2006

7891 Patterson, $649,900

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

1104 Monica, $729,000

211-9882 Fifth, $219,000 pg. 27

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

pg. 3

Sunday 2:30 - 4PM Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250 744-3301

pg. 2

Sunday 2:30-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-1989

pg. 21

2463 Costa Vista Pl, $559,000 pg. 32

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Gary Anderson, 250-744-3301

pg. 19

1004 Gosper Cres, $449,000

3121 Carman, $585,000

201-2415 Amherst, $398,800

301-9858 Fifth, $259,000

6664 Rhodonite Dr, $294,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Colin Walters, 250-479-3333

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Kent Deans, 250-686-4141

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

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

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

pg. 18

pg. 32

3888C Duke Rd, $609,900

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

pg. 14

pg. 23

607 Hammond, $428,800

648 Lands End, $1,129,000

pg. 11

pg. 15

pg. 21

pg. 3

7701 Grieve, $460,000

Saturday 12:30 - 2PM Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250 744-3301

pg. 22

pg. 19

14-4525 Wilkinson, $379,900 pg. 18

pg. 16

pg. 27

pg. 29

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

Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

pg. 5

2850 Aldwynd, $329,900 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

306C-4678 Elk Lake Dr, $349,900 pg. 3

pg. 21

pg. 11

pg. 19

2320 Oakville, $419,000

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Chris Fairlie, 250-386-8875

pg. 21

662 Goldstream Ave., $239,900 Daily 1-4 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl 250-391-8484

11075 Salal, $640,000 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja, 250-686-8228

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

1018 Joan Cres, $899,000 pg. 12

pg. 21

2162 Bellamy Rd, $700,000

Tuesday & Wednesday 1-3, Saturday 12-2 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626 pg. 10

7161 West Saanich

44-4318 Emily Carr, $659,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group Seafair Realty Allan McDowell 250 213-8848

pg. 19

101 Kiowa Pl, $1,245,000

1822 Fairhurst, $629,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291

Saturday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

3128 Antrobus, $549,000

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Stephanie Peat, 250-656-0131

Saturday 2-4 Sutton West Coast Realty Jonas Solberg 250 479-3333

3077 Dysart Rd, $498,888

4030/4040 Borden St, $229,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967

156 Levista Pl, $589,900

pg. 20

pg. 19

pg. 15

pg. 14

9-1529 Cooper Rd, $169,000

727 Grousewood, $649,900

9751 Fourth St

1299 Geric Pl, $769,000

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

3777 Jennifer, $699,900 pg. 16

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

1-9628 Second, $775,000

15-4619 Elk Lake, $449,900

3800 Hobbs, $789,000 Saturday 11-1 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Stuart Price, 250-479-3333

pg. 28

6-10072 Third, $509,000

pg. 11

304-121 Aldersmith, $269,900

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301

Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty J Ross Bruce 250 479-3333

930 Tuxedo, $664,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301

100-594 Bezanton Way, $324,900

73-1255 Wain Road, $519,000 pg. 16

210-4535 Viewmont Ave, $259,900

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

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

G1-395 Tyee Rd, $529,000

Saturday 2:30 - 4PM Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250 744-3301

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

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Neil Rawnsley, 250-592-4422

pg. 7

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

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Robert Nemish, 250-744-3301

6694 Tamany, $569,000

2828 Inlet Ave., $459,900

4806 Amblewood Dr, $799,000

101-66 Songhees, $519,900

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

Saturday & Sunday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Mike Hartshorne 250 889-4445

1309 Blue Ridge, $589,900

910 Lucas Ave, $438,900

1480 Beach, $1,649,000

754 Humboldt, $398,900

Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Larry Lineham, 250-661-7809

pg. 20

711-2779 Stautw, $184,500

4030/4040 Borden St, $229,900

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

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

Sunday 1-3 Sutton West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas 250 479-3333

pg. 18

pg. 13

828 Rupert Terrace

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty David Stevens, 250-477-5353

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Elfie Jeeves 250 477-7291

3963 Juan De Fuca

1021 Pendergast St, $799,000

Daily Noon-5 exc Fridays Concert Properties 250 383-3722

pg. 18

3991 Cherrilee, $759,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Robert Buckle 250 385-2033

pg. 10

Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja, 250-686-8228

1145 Sikorsky Rd, $269,900

8630 Moxon, $624,900

4694 Lochside, $669,000 pg. 18

901 McKenzie Ave, $439,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

733A Humboldt pg. 5

Saturday 12-1 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242

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

981 Annie, $599,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings 250-744-3301

405 Chester, $269,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

1905 Portway, $949,000

Saturday 1-2:30 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis, 250-999-9822

pg. 3

1158 Camrose, $587,500

302-1000 McClure, $219,900

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

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

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Oct.4-10 edition of

G1-395 Tyee Rd, $529,000

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

NEWS

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VICTORIA NEWS - Friday, October 5, 2012

childrenshealthvi.org

Here’s a great children’s story.

The Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children has been renamed Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island.

Please join us in welcoming our new name!

We are excited about the change because the new name tells the story of what we do and where we do it. Our Foundation has a 90-year legacy of helping children thanks to you, our incredible donors and supporters. Our new name sets the stage for helping even more children in the years to come.

Here for your children The newly-named Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island will continue to promote the health and well-being of children, youth and families all over Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. This includes funding for facilities, organizations, programs, and equipment for children in need.

The Queen Alexandra legacy lives on The Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island continues to support the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health in Victoria. And the name “Queen Alexandra” will forever be part of our legacy.

How we help: Across the Islands We provide grants to organizations that support the health and well-being of children and youth through their programming. We also fund families experiencing urgent and unforeseen medical needs, including travel and accommodation and specialized medical equipment.

Jeneece Place With the support of our entire community, our Foundation funded, built and operates Jeneece Place. This 10-bedroom home provides a supportive and inexpensive environment for families who travel to Victoria for their child’s medical care.

West Shore and Sooke Child, Youth & Family Centres We own and operate these facilities in which child and youth related health and social service agencies use the facilities at cost – so that their resources can be directed to helping children.

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Volunteers in Saanich have erected a scale replica of a 3,000 year old Hebrew Temple to act as a museum of Old Testament stories.

Sponsored by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, the travelling Messiah's Mansion Tabernacle is open for tours in a field at Chatterton Way and Quadra Street.

Clayton Leinneweber, director of Messiah’s Mansion, from Harrah, Okla., said the event is a visual avenue to explain symbolism and icons of the Old Testament, and the connection of the icons to the life and death of Jesus Christ.

The walled sanctuary is about 150 by 75 feet, and the temple is 45 by 15 feet, both roughly the same dimensions, according to the Old Testament, as a wilderness temple built near Mt. Sinai, after the Jewish people followed Moses out of Egypt.

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Clayton Leinneweber with Oklahoma-based Messiah's Mansion, stands with a replica of the Ark of the Covenant. said. “We show people how (priests) used the services ... the sanctuary is like a big story.”

Three Messiah's Mansions are touring North America, and this particular model was built in Abbotsford for use primarily

in Canada to avoid cross-border hassles. The stop in Saanich is the third this year for the Canadian operation, and its first time in Greater Victoria.

The sanctuary is steeped in biblical symbolism of slaying of lambs, the altar of sacrifice, breaking bread and the light of candles, and more literal objects, such as the Ark of the Covenant and the Ten Commandment tablets.

“A lot of it is symbolic. The lamb is a symbol of Jesus, bread represents the body of Christ and bread is a symbol for food. Smoke that rises (from incense) represents the prayers of the saints,” said Leinneweber, a school teacher in Oklahoma when he’s not setting up replica Hebrew sanctuaries.

About 30 volunteers from the local church spent three days assembling the temple.

The free tours are open to anyone. They run daily from 1 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 8 at 4401 Chatterton Way. Tours start every 15 minutes and last 75 minutes. See vicsda.ca/ark. editor@saanichnews.com

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Recent age-friendly improvements that helped earn the grant include the outdoor Esquimalt Active Park and accessibility improvements to recreation facilities.

“We are pleased to be recognized in this way and will continue in our efforts to make Esquimalt an accessible and healthy community for residents of all ages,” Mayor Barbara Desjardins said in a statement.

The Age-Friendly B.C. program issues grants to municipalities to create a legacy project or celebration.

Victoria police are trumpeting an intelligence-led deployment technique after it led to the arrest of a man wanted for assault and three counts of breach.

A K9 team officer was conducting traffic stops Tuesday on Burnside

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A driver was pulled over for suspicious behaviour around 1:30 a.m., but quickly fled after being

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The driver, a 32-year-old Coquitlam man, faces charges of dangerous driving, flight from

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He is being held while VicPD liaise with Coquitlam RCMP to facilitate his return. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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For rules, visit www.VancouverBoatShow.ca OCTOBER 10 – The Vancouver Island Mustang Association club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Jasmine’s Restaurant in Colwood. Everyone is welcome.

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RIDES When his excavating contractor father caught Dave driving the car, he dug a hole and buried the car while his son was at school. Undaunted, young Dave got a job at the local service station at No. 5 Road and Westminster Highway and bought a 1939 Pontiac convertible.

His first hot rod was a 1931 Ford Model A coupe acquired in 1952. He chopped the top and channeled the body over the frame. He repowered the car with a hopped up Ford V8 flathead engine and hit the road. He’s been driving a hot rod as his daily

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Dave Boyce has owned 19 hot rods, including that first Ford Model A coupe. Years after selling the car, he found a similar car dumped in a field near Bellingham, Wa. He bought the car and went to work restoring it into a hot rod just like the one he’d owned years before.

The 1926 Ford Model T Ford is towed behind a motor After completing the car, he went to register it in B.C. and the home when Dave and Anne Boyce head south for the winter. clerk thought he was playing a joke. The serial number showed the car was still registered to Dave and modern Chevrolet V8 power.

Boyce – it had been his original car all He and Anne, his wife of 54 years, along! have driven the Model T hot rod towing The hot rod he’s driven more than a vintage trailer to California three half a million kilometres over the past times and to Las Vegas four times, with 42 years is a 1926 Ford Model T coupe. other trips to Florida and Texas. They “I found the car for sale in Aldergrove. now tow the hot rod behind their motor It had a good body but it was mounted home for destination cruising. on a Dodge chassis,” Dave recalls. He Dave started Boyce Towing from his bought the car and completely rebuilt two-acre property in 1968 with a tow it with a modified Ford Model A frame

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Hers and his hot rods Continued from Pg. B1

truck built from the parts of several trucks. His shop was always filled with hot rods owned by other people he was helping and he’d fix his fleet of 16 trucks in the driveway.

He recalls being called to pick up a car for an elderly lady. It was a 1966 Rambler that had hardly been driven.

“The car was just like the day it came out of the showroom so I gave it to my sister and she drove it for 10 years,” he says.

Among the derelict cars he towed in over the years was a highly customized 1956 Chevrolet two-door. It had been left to rot in a Richmond backyard so Dave Boyce impounded it in his yard where it

remained for years.

He was attending a swap meet on one of his snowbird trips to Arizona when he started talking to a local man who said he had given his customized Chevy to his son who eventually abandoned it in Vancouver.

When Dave told him about the custom car stored in his yard, the man arranged to fly up to Vancouver, rediscovered the car he had purchased new and had radically customized and took it home to restore. Dave Boyce gave him the car without any charges.

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pink 1927 Ford Model T roadster pickup.

The modified ‘Pink Lady’ hot rod is powered by a Chevrolet V6 engine and she drives it year-round – rain or shine.

Dave Boyce is still buying cars, including a 1932 Chevrolet coupe just like that first car given to him 60 years ago. And a 1935 Ford coupe he plans to build into a replica of the stock car he raced at Burnaby’s Digney Speedway in the mid 1950s.

“At one time, Dave had 22 hot rod bodies and a yard full of parts,” says long-time friend Doug Harder. “He would give away parts to guys building hot rods and help everyone.”

Dave Boyce was honoured by the Greater Vancouver Motorsport Pioneers Society at its fall induction ceremony, receiving the Sandy Lovelace Award given to those who have made an outstanding contribution

Dave Boyce with the stock car he raced at Burnaby’s Digney Speedway in the 1950s

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Racing legend Roy Haslam to be inducted into Victoria’s Sports Hall of Fame

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The 19th annual induction ceremony and dinner is at the Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence, 4371 Interurban Rd., Oct. 27 at 6 p.m.

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Local racing legend Roy Haslam, already a member of the Victoria Auto Racing Hall of Fame, will be inducted into the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame later this month.

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Offer(s) available on select new 2012/2013 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by October 31, 2012. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. Offers are subject to change without notice. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers exclude licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. **0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013 Kia models on approved credit. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. Representative financing example based on 2013 Optima LX MT (OP541D) with a selling price of $23,572 is $134 with an APR of 2.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $6,794 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Delivery and destination fees of $1,455, $1,200 “3 payments on us” savings, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and A/C charge ($100, where applicable) are included. License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. See dealer for full details. “Don’t Pay for 90 Days” on select new models (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on select 2012 and 2013 models on approved credit (2012/2013 Sportage/Sorento/Sedona excluded). No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal and interest monthly over the term of the contract. ¥3 Payments On Us offer is available on approved credit to eligible retail customers who finance or lease a select new 2012 Soul 1.6L MT/2012 Soul 1.6L AT/2012 Optima/2013 Optima/2012 Sorento/2013 Sorento/2013 Forte Sedan/2013 Forte Koup/2013 Forte5 from a participating dealer between October 1 – October 31, 2012. Eligible lease and purchase finance (including FlexChoice) customers will receive a cheque in the amount of three payments (excluding taxes) to a maximum of $350/$350/$400/$400/$550/$550/$350/$350/$350 per month. Lease and finance (including FlexChoice) purchases are subject to approved credit. Customers will be given a choice between up to $1,050/$1,050/$1,200/$1,200/$1,650/$1,650/$1,050/$1,050/$1,050 reductions from the selling/leasing price after taxes or dealer can issue a cheque to the customer. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Offer ends October 31, 2012. '$500 Winter Tire offer is open to retail customers who finance or lease an eligible new 2012 or 2013 Kia vehicle from a participating Kia dealer between October 1 and October 31, 2012 inclusive. Eligible models include 2012/2013 Rio 4-Door and Rio5, 2012/2013 Forte Sedan, Forte Koup and Forte5, 2012/2013 Sorento and 2012 Soul 1.6 L AT or MT models. $500 can be redeemed, at customer's choice, towards the purchase of a winter tire/tires for their new Kia vehicle, in the form of a cheque in the amount of $500 or as a reduction of $500 from the negotiated selling price (before taxes) of the new vehicle. Some conditions apply. See your Kia dealer for complete details. Offer ends October 31, 2012. &Bi-weekly finance payment (on approved credit) for new 2013 Sorento LX AT (SR75BD)/2013 Sorento 3.5L V6 LX AT (SR75ED)/2013 Forte Sedan LX MT (FO540D)/2013 Optima LX MT (OP541D) based on a selling price of $28,667/$31,267/$17,472/$23,572 is $146/$165/$90/$134 with an APR of 0%/1.49%/0.9%/2.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $7,576/$8,439/$4,652/$6,794 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period.

Delivery and destination fees of $1,650/$1,650/$1,455/$1,455, $1,650/$1,650/$1,050/$1,200 “3 payments on us” savings, $500/$500/$500/$0 winter tire credit, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and A/C charge ($100, where applicable) are included. License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details.

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VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, October 5, 2012

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The SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive all-electric supercar is the most powerful ever built by Mercedes-AMG.

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As a result, the gullwing model has become the world’s fastest electrically powered series production vehicle: the SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.

A new dimension of driving performance – a convincing synonym for the AMG brand promise are the outstanding driving dynamics which come courtesy of AMG Torque Dynamics as well as torque distribution to individual wheels, which is made possible by means of wheel-selective all-wheel drive.

The SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive is aimed at technologyminded super sports car fans who are open to new ideas and enthusiastic about ambitious high-tech solutions for the future of motoring.

The spontaneous build-up of torque and the forceful power delivery without any interruption of tractive power are combined with completely vibration-free engine running characteristics.

The four compact permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors, each weighing 45 kg, achieve a maximum individual speed of 13,000 rpm and in each case drive the four wheels selectively via an axially arranged transmission design. This enables the unique distribution of torque to individual wheels, which would normally only be possible with wheel hub motors which have the disadvantage of generating considerable unsprung masses.

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Friday, October 5, 2012 - VICTORIA

NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW

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Metal Blacksmith Art Body Care Products Original art work Jewelry • Pottery • Knitting Candles • Salsa • Glass works Wood Items • Stained Glass Purses and bags • Silversmith Jewelry Christmas Ornaments Honey jams and jellies Paper Art and Greeting Cards Kids Quilts and Placemats Adult and Children’s Clothing Pet products: Mats, Crate Pads, Treats Book Marks and Beach Glass Pendants Gourmet food to take home and eat in Always new and unique products for anyone on your list.

www.sewcute.ca/craftfair.htm For info call Leslie 250.479.2276

Christmas is in the air at Strawberry Vale C ome celebrate 28 years of high-quality, juried products presented by the Strawberry Vale Craft Fair, Nov. 3 and 4 at 11 High St., at the corner of Burnside Road.

In addition to some new faces joining the list of exhibitors, organizers look forward to seeing what’s new from those who are returning.

Stu Hawthorn of Stu’s Wooden Wonders brings pens, magnifying glasses, bowls and more, while Foggy Mountain Forge showcases unique metal items, such as jellyfish, fish, candle holders, kitchen art, vases, door knockers and garden art – great for ideas for the male on your shopping list.

Nel Welby will demonstrate her talent for constructing and designing a wide range of purses, bags and blankets, while handmade cards by M & R Cards can be the perfect addition to any gift, and for all occasions – be sure to come see what’s available.

Stand back, breathe deeply and ahhh…you must be in front of the Wisdom’s Essential Elements display from Sheila Adam, whose line of body care products crafted from heavenly smelling natural ingredients are not only great as gifts for others, but also for you.

Jane and Mark Bateman’s booth comes alive with brilliant and dazzling colours reflected through their talented glasswork,

BEEHIVE WOOL SHOP Drop in and see our amazing selection of Fall yarns.

Bring this ad and a receive a 10% discount on our expanded line of Lothlorian Knitwear.

Possum-merino gloves, hats, socks and scarves! *One per customer – valid until October 31, 2012

while fun and functional reversible pants and jackets and other children’s clothing by Sew Cute Creations will be a favourite with families.

Do you have one or two more challenging people on your gift list? Be sure to take in Debra Slaco’s collection of functional and sculptural pottery, Wil Rapp’s honey, jams and candles, Salsa by Rene, Christmas decorations by Melissa and Kristin Sardy and Sheri Ewacha-Poole’s latest acrylic and watercolour paintings.

New to the show this year is Scruffy Dog Barkery, complementing the returning ToddlersNTails and their creations of pet products, baby blankets and more, Roz Van Dyk’s “Shattered By Light” Stained glass sun catchers, vases, ornaments and candleholders, and Luana Johnston with her collection of colourful Christmas egg decorations.

Take a break while browsing the many booths and tables to enjoy lunch or a light snack, with fabulous food services offered

by Jenny’s Olde Fashion Country Faire. Be sure to take advantage of their baking for home as well, in addition to the assortment of home canning products by Ada. The Strawberry Vale Craft Fair runs Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 250-479-2276 or visit online at www.sewcute.ca\craftfair.htm

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Celebrate Christmas at Harbour Towers Enjoy the lunch menu:

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Book as soon as possible to guarantee your guest rooms!

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Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites • 345 Quebec St. Victoria BC www.harbourtowers.com • 250 480 6564

More than 125 exhibitors showcased at this year’s Creative Craft Fairs

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vidually unique, possessing its own character, which becomes further enhanced and distinct over time.

Wire & Stone Creative Designs offers a unique collection of sterling silver and brass jewellery, locally designed and created by Vanessa Picard, using a wide variety of semi-precious stones, along with a stunning assortment of feather fascinators.

Linda Brown of Knotty Linda specializes in fine braiding and fancy knotting of kangaroo and English Bridle leathers to create unique fashion accessories, zipper pulls, dog leads and collars.

Ray Drone operates Baba’s Bakery, producing artisan baked goods and treats including deluxe fruit cakes and hand-dipped chocolates.

Ray’s wife, Esther Drone, studied pottery at the Sheridan College School of Crafts & Design, and from her Langford-based pottery studio, “Drone Collectables”, produces affordable, functional pottery.

Philip and Christine Wright, of Grasshopper Kidz Clothing, will be returning with their original designs printed on bamboo children’s clothing, a perfect holiday gift for children and babies. Children will also delight in Lara Wenn’s Discover Barefoot Books, including a wonderful selection of children’s books and puppets.

Mother-and-daughter team Dianne and Jennifer Davies will present Stain Glass and Crafts

by Di, marketing a grand assortment of Christmas ornaments and small gifts, plus hand-knit baby items including blankets, stockings, bibs and baby quilts.

Other exhibitors who will feature fabric products include Susan Cline’s Rhinestone Movement, with rhinestone t-shirts, transfer and accessories, and Maubern and Bernie Dillon’s unique and handmade placemats, aprons, and

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ow celebrating its 35th year, Creative Craft Fairs remains one of Vancouver Islands’ finest and most established fairs, attracting thousands of visitors looking for exciting handmade and imported gifts for the holiday season.

With an exciting array of both new and returning exhibitors, coordinator Deanna Walters invites the community to visit Pearkes Rec Centre (behind Tillicum Mall) Nov. 9 to 11 and get a good jump on holiday shopping!

From Saltspring, Kelly Waters’ distinctive illustrations of cute “critters” are featured in her line of children’s t-shirts, notebooks, colouring books, Christmas cards and more. Children are naturally drawn to the bright cheerful animals, birds and bugs, and adults love their humour and whimsy. For Kelly’s line of women’s casual apparel, “Radiant,” she screens high-quality prints, eco-conscious garments with upbeat words and phrases that appeal to women from their teens to their golden years.

Venetian and Coptic Style journals, “Spell Binding Books” are handmade locally by Nigel Picard. Genuine leathers and high-quality acidfree archival papers are used to create beautiful yet rugged writing journals. Each book is indi-

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An Extravaganza of Outstanding Christmas Arts, Crafts & Demos Over 125 Professional Exhibitors Public admission to the show is only $5.50 Free return visits with $6.00 event pass!

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In addition to his individually hand-made and hand-carved pottery, Steve Choi, from Choi’s Pottery, will present carving demonstrations on site.

Popular returning specialty food exhibitors include Balsamic Gourmet Sauces, Grandma’s Walser’s Specialty Foods, Beaver House Fudge, Epicure Selections, Ace To Go Curries, Goodies By Thelma, Golden Maples Farm and Brain Food Snack Co. Joining these favourites will be some remarkable new exhibitors, including Monkey Butter, selling six kinds of all-natural gourmet peanut butters and Dad’s Westcoast Awesome Sauces, with a tasty selection of hot sauces and rubs prepared and cooked in the Cowichan Valley.

Pearkes Rec Centre provides a spacious wheelchair-accessible shopping environment. Be sure to save time for a relaxing massage or visit to the children’s area. Visit Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $5.50 or $6 for an event pass; under 12 free.

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Friday, November 9, 5-9pm Saturday, November 10, 9-5pm

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at Pacific Christian School 654 Agnes Street, Victoria, BC (2 blocks north of Mckenzie, off Glanford)

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MOUNT ST. MARY HOSPITAL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Thur. Nov. 15, 10am – 3pm 861 Fairfield Road Welcome to our juried, traditional Christmas Bazaar featuring unique gifts for all, handmade quilts & knitting, Christmas decor, birdhouses, baking, jams and jellies, greeting cards, jewellery & collectables, quality chocolates, raffle and much more! Free admission; Refreshments available Info: 250-4803100 (local3201) H THE PARISH OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, ESQUIMALT HOLLY BAZAAR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 2pm 1379 Esquimalt Road Attic treasures, books, hand crafted gifts, silent auction, bake table, frozen pies, Christmas florals and trees, gifts for pets, Lunch @ 11am. No admission charge.

For more information call 250.386.6833 or www.stpeterandpaul.com H JAMES BAY NEW HORIZONS ACTIVITY CENTRE 234 Menzies Street Fall Tea & Bazaar Sat. Nov. 17 10am-2pm Christmas Bazaar Mon. Nov. 26 10am-2pm SAANICH PENINSULA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 3pm Mary Winspear Centre Sidney FEATURING: Crafts, Sewing, Knitting, Baking, Christmas Confectionery, Jams, Jellies, Collectables, Antique Linen & Lace, Outstanding Enlarged Art Display, Hidden Treasures, Books, Jewellery, Bazaar Raffle Tickets, Gourmet Basket Draw Tickets, Lunch Room, Admission by Donation.

All proceeds to Saanich Peninsula Hospital for medical equipment, furnishings and patient comfort. Everyone welcome.

Enquiries: Loraine Nicholson 250-656-5085 H CHURCH OF THE ADVENT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 3pm 510 Mount View Ave. (opposite Colwood School).

Wide variety of crafters; home baking; and our very popular lunch & afternoon tea (starting at 11:00 a.m.)

No admission charge. CRAFTERS NEEDED! Contact the Church Office to book a table - 250-474-3031 H

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CLOVERDALE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17 10am – 4pm 3427 Quadra Street. Please come and join us at our annual family event and support over 45 local artisans and crafters. Stop by Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen for a hot drink or meal and some delicious homemade baking. There are crafts, games, a cup cake walk and face-painting on Candy Cane Lane for the children. Admission by donation.

Wheelchair accessible.

For more information please checkout our website at: www.sd61.bc.ca/school/cloverdale/ H

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 5pm, Sun. Nov. 18 10am - 4pm Saanich Commonwealth Place 4636 Elk Lake Road It is our 18th anniversary! Enjoy seasonal treats at our Christmas Café, and find beautiful arts and craft, unusual Christmas presents this year.

Hand-knits, Christmas ornaments, hand-made dolls, snowmen, beeswax candles, local beauty products, wooden Christmas trees, pottery, sheepskin slippers, preserves, Christmas baking and much more! A Victorian style fair for the whole family. Admission $3. Call 250-479-6113. H GOWARD HOUSE CRAFT FAIR Sat - Nov. 17 & Sun – Nov. 18 10am – 4pm 2495 Arbutus Road

Handmade by local artisans: Raggedy Anns, woodwork items, jewelry, fabric works, artwork, sock monkeys, children’s clothing, specialty jams, pet gifts, Xmas items and more. Tea Room open for snacks & lunch.

Admission only $2 Info: 250 – 477- 4401 MOCKINGBIRD CRAFTS - SHOW & SALE Sat. Nov. 17 & Sun. Nov. 18 10am - 4pm 2418 Setchfield Ave - follow signs from Millstream or Spencer Roads.

Join us for mulled cider and goodies & see our great selection of handcrafted gift ideas. Wood & wire quilt hangers, quilts & quilted items, handcrafted wood items, kids bibs, bird houses & feeders, Xmas ornaments, home baking & preserves. Lots more. Hope to see you here.

June & Ralph Phillips 250-474-6062 CHRISTMAS VINTAGE, RETRO & COLLECTIBLE SHOW AND SALE - 18th YEAR! Sun. Nov. 18, $3, 9:30am-4pm Early birds: $20: 8:30am -9:30am

12TH ANNUAL UVIC HEARTS AND HANDS CRAFT FAIR Tues. Nov. 20 10am – 4:30pm University Centre Lobby Come to a juried event featuring the work of UVic staff and students. Hand crafted works include jewelry, body products, candles, honey, jams, felted items, cards, fabric arts and pottery. Enter to win a raffle basket filled with items contributed by each artisan. Proceeds from table fees and raffle baskets support the UVic United Way campaign.

Free admission. Contact Lynn -250-385-2514 for further information. H KRIS KRINGLE CRAFT MARKET WWW.KRISKRINGLE.CA

Thurs. Nov. 22, 12pm -9 pm Fri. Nov. 23, 10am - 9pm Sat. Nov. 24, 10am - 6pm Sun. Nov. 25, 10am - 5pm We expanded and moved to the CITY OF PARKSVILLE with now over 150 BC Artisans at the most beautiful decorated show at the Parksville Community Centre. Offering a greater selection than ever before in a fun filled Family Christmas show where ALL ARE WELCOMED. We have roving Christmas characters: Kris Kringle, Karole Kringle, Princess Kringle, Krystal Princess, Magical Faces, The Merry Minstrel, The Story Teller, Spazmagic, Farmer Vicki & “Daisy the Cow” (Win a $300 Birthday Party with Daisy).

FOLLOW YOUR HEART TO KRINGLAND!!!

The Kris Kringle Station has facing painting, Gingerbread cookies and photos with Kris Kringle.

Join the Free Carriage Rides through the CITY OF PARKSVILLE and get a Hot Cup of Chocolate to add to your happy memories.

The Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney by the Sea

Meet over 85 Vintage & Collectible enthusiasts at the 130+ table show. All your Christmas Shopping under one roof! Broad range of collectibles: all unique and different! Parking free, children free when accompanied by an adult. Contact Josie or David at 250.744.1807 or email: JosieJones@shaw. ca. Visit http://josiejones.shawwebspace.ca for previous shows and join us on Facebook.

21ST ANNUAL HIGHLANDS WINTER CRAFT FAIR Sun. Nov 18, 10-4pm Caleb Pike Heritage Park, 1589 Millstream Road FREE Admission. Enjoy hot apple cider and fresh baking while browsing through a great selection of work from local artisans: handcrafted gifts, jewellery, pottery, homemade edibles, cards, clothing and more! An amazing Sunday drive through the stunningly beautiful West Shore community to the ever-so-charming, late 1800s heritage buildings, it’s an event not to be missed! highlandswintercraftfair@gmail.com H

Still definitely worth “the Ride up North”

Over $5,000 in Door Prizes including Daily Resort Grand Prizes, and a $1,000 KRIS KRINGLE SHOPPING SPREE to celebrate our 3rd year in the city.

Avoid the crowds, come and shop Thursday & Sunday.

CHECK OUT WWW.KRISKRINGLE.CA FOR OUR LATEST UPDATED INFORMATION Admission Fee: $6 daily or $8 for all 4 days.

Plus ANY kind of Salvation Army donation.

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CRAFT FAIR LISTINGS OCTOBER NOVEMBER VICTORIA QUILTERS’ GUILD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS QUILT AND CRAFT SALE Fri. Nov. 2, 2pm - 7pm Sat. Nov. 3, 10am - 4pm Salvation Army Citadel, 4030 Douglas St. (off McKenzie Ave.) Handmade quilts and wall hangings plus a large variety of unique quilted items. Admission $2.00. FREE Parking. Visa MasterCard & Debit. For information call Lois at 250-3822675 H 2012 CHRISTMAS FLORAL FANTASY “FESTIVE HOLIDAY HOMES” Fri. Nov. 2 Sat. Nov. 3 10am – 5pm Cadboro Bay United Church Hall, 2625 Arbutus Road Admission $8, Tea $5.

Free demonstrations -W.C. accessible Free parking. Bus (UVic #11) More info – call Helen Collicutt -250-655-1524 H PACIFIC RIM POTTERS 19th ANNUAL FALL SHOW & SALE Sat. Nov. 3, 10am - 4pm, at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, 2964 Richmond Rd. Choose from a wide variety of functional and decorative ceramics handcrafted by experienced Vancouver Island potters. FREE ADMISSION -- Refreshments -- Door Prizes Mastercard & VISA accepted.

For more info. call 250-382-0974 CHRISTMAS AT THE LAKE PRODUCED BY THE PROSPECT LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOC. Sat. Nov. 3, 10am – 4 pm Prospect Lake Community Hall 5358 Sparton Rd. (near West Saanich Rd.) Quality Crafts, Art, Food, Music & More “ The Best Little Craft Show on the Penninsula” 250-479-8061 banewt@shaw.ca • www.pldca.com Admission: $2 ($12 and under FREE)

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CORDOVA BAY 55 PLUS ASSOCIATION ARTISTS & ARTISANS – SHOW & SALE Sat. Nov. 3, Sun. Nov. 4, 11am-4pm At Cordova Bay Community Place In Cordova Bay Elementary School, 5238 Cordova Bay Rd. Candles, Cards, Edible Hostess Gifts, Fibre Arts (hand knits, quilts, weaving), First Nations Artwork, Jewellery, Paintings, Porcelain Painting, Prints, Wooden Bowls and Sculpture, and more. Free Admission, Door Draw, Silent Auction, Refreshments. 250-658-5558. cb55@shawbiz.ca. Baking, more Crafts, and Refreshments on Thursday, Dec. 20, 11am to 4pm. H

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JUAN DE FUCA ACTIVITY 55+ Sat. Nov. 3 & Sun. Nov. 4, 9am - 3pm both days 1767 Old Island Highway In our 24th year, all crafts made by members. Hot lunches, soups & sweets. Baked goods table. Free admission. Lots of parking. H ON THE RIDGE CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 3 10am – 4pm Cordova Bay United Church Hall 813 Claremont Avenue If you haven’t attended before, come this year. Shop for Artisan created Jewellery; Pottery; Christmas items; Glassware; Gourmet Foods; Art; Felting, Soaps; Wooden Items and much more. Enjoy a hot soup lunch, or just stop for coffee and a muffin.

Classical guitarist, Brad Prevedoros, performs during the day. $1 admission for charity. H Contact Linda Snelling 250 652 3184

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ST. AIDAN’S UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL BAZAAR Sat. Nov 3, 10am - 2:30pm Richmond Rd at Cedar Hill X Rd. 16 Stalls: Jewellery, Linens, Books, Silent Auction, Baking, Preserves, Handcrafted gifts, Sewing, Knitting, “Good as new” items, Toys, International treasures, Christmas Store, Plants, Specialty china, and Handbags. Thrift Shop open (incl. white elephant, china, and garage sale). Lunch $8.00 (11:15am & 12:45pm sittings). Coffee shop. Admission free. Cash only. H

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Add the Magic of Christmas Gift Fair to your holiday shopping list. Shop amid vendors with unique gift items and enjoy festive sounds, decorations and the on-site cafe.

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Sat. Nov. 24 & Sun. Nov. 25, 10am - 4pm Unique & long lasting! The Saanich Fair’s Craft Fair is in its 39th year. There is a variety of high end crafts to lower priced items for children wishing to buy gifts.

Amidst the crafters in the Barn are animals on display, food, music and children’s play area. The main hall has two side rooms offering a wide variety of gifts, household items, clothing and home made knitted items, jewelry, metalwork, woodwork, preserves, body stuff, candles, etc - we have it all for you at one convenient location.

Free parking. $2.00 admission. Saanich Fairground 1528 Stelly X Road, Saanichton For more info call Gloria at 250-652-3314

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OUR THIRD YEAR AT PARKSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE With over 150 High Quality Crafters Thurs Fri Sat Sun

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Noon - 9 pm 10 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 5 pm

Offering a greater selection than ever before in a fun filled Family Christmas show where ALL ARE WELCOMED. We have roving Christmas characters: Kris Kringle, Karole Kringle, Princess Kringle, Krystal Princess, Magical Faces, The Merry Minstrel, The Story Teller, Spazmagic, Farmer Vicki & “Daisy the Cow”, Free Carriage Rides and Live Music.

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28TH ANNUAL STRAWBERRY VALE CRAFT FAIR Sat/Sun Nov. 3/4 10am - 4pm both days 11 High St. (corner of High St and Burnside Rd West) Lots of gift ideas from Juried Artisans. Choose from Art, body care products, jewellery, Wood turning, pottery, Children’s clothing, Glass works, Christmas items, fabric art, food services, metal art, And much more.

Lots of parking. $1 admission at door. www.sewcute.ca\craftfair.htm Info 250-479-2276 H 28TH ANNUAL STRAWBERRY VALE CRAFT FAIR Sat/Sun Nov. 3/4 10am - 4pm both days 11 High St. (corner of High St and Burnside Rd West) Lots of gift ideas from Juried Artisans. Choose from Art, body care products, jewellery, Wood turning, pottery, Children’s clothing, Glass works, Christmas items, fabric art, food services, metal art, And much more.

Lots of parking. $1 admission at door. www.sewcute.ca\craftfair.htm Info 250-479-2276 H

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CALICO CHRISTMAS 26th ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW Fri. Nov. 9, 5pm - 9pm, Sat. Nov. 10, 9am-5pm At Pacific Christian School 654 Agnes Street, Victoria (off Glanford Ave.) Admission: $4, Children 12 & under FREE Partial Proceeds to Mustard Seed Food Bank Enter to win a GRAND PRIZE ATM available Shop and grab a bite to eat; over 90 juried exhibitors. Jewelry, pottery, home/garden décor, soap/spa products, Christmas decor, Venetian masks, pet accessories, toys, clothes, gourmet foods and much more. Enter to win a KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus stand Mixer, worth $350!!!

Info: 250-516-3070. Vendor space available. H

SNOWDON HOUSE CHRISTMAS Nov. 8, 9, 10 9 - 5 Daily Come visit our studio at 1890 Mills Rd., North Saanich Unique and distinct gifts, gourmet delicacies, handmade cards & journals, personal bath care, ornaments and so much more.

Call Laura Waters 250-658-3419 Studio open 10 - 5 Tuesday to Saturday. www.snowdonhouse.ca

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CRAFT FAIR LISTINGS 35TH ANNUAL CREATIVE CRAFT FAIRS AT PEARKES CENTRE (behind Tillicum mall) Fri. Nov. 9, 10am-8pm, Sat. Nov. 10, 10am-5pm, Sun. Nov.11, 10am-4:30pm 3100 Tillicum Rd, VICTORIA One of Vancouver Islands largest and most popular fairs showcasing over 125 professional exhibitors from all over BC. Shop for beautiful Christmas gifts, including gourmet food, stained glass, jewelry, woodwork, fine art, photography, clothing, and more. Over 100 continuous draw prizes will be given away and free demos.

Admission $5.50. Event pass $6. Under 12 free EXHIBITORS: SPACES AVAILABLE Application form and info: www.creativecraftfairs.com E-mail: creativecraftfairs@onebox.com Contact Deanna 250-658-0971 H

TILLICUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S 16th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Fri. Nov. 9, 3:30pm - 7:30pm Sat. Nov. 10, 10am - 4:00pm 3155 Albina St Refreshments for sale. Free admission. Tables: Christine Surridge 250-727-2552 FALL FAIR AT CADBORO BAY UNITED CHURCH Sat. Nov. 10, 10am – 2pm 2625 Arbutus Road FREE ADMISSION Luncheon from 11:30 – 1:30 ($8.00) Crafts, Books, Snack Bar, CHILDREN’S SHOPPING ROOM, Silent Auction, Jewellery & Accessories, Silent Auction Labours of Love, Home Baking AND more surprises!!

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HOLIDAY GIFTS GALORE, 37TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE, PRESENTED BY THE JUAN DE FUCA ARTS & CRAFTS GUILD Sat. Nov. 10, 9am - 4pm & Sun. Nov 11, Noon - 4 pm St Joseph’s School Gym, 757 Burnside Rd. W. (corner of Burnside W. & McKenzie) Fine arts and handmade traditional crafts. Baking, canning, decorations, quilting, jewellery, knitting, toys, woodwork and much more! Free admission. Live music. VISA. H Call Gail 250-478-8439 6TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR & BAKE SALE SHOAL Activity Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney Sat, Nov. 10, 10am-2pm Demonstrations and beautifully hand-crafted items including silver pieces, clay bead jewelry, weaving, knitting and much more! Admission $2 Door Prizes 250 656-5537 H

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MOUNT ST. MARY HOSPITAL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Thur. Nov. 15, 10am – 3pm 861 Fairfield Road Welcome to our juried, traditional Christmas Bazaar featuring unique gifts for all, handmade quilts & knitting, Christmas decor, birdhouses, baking, jams and jellies, greeting cards, jewellery & collectables, quality chocolates, raffle and much more! Free admission; Refreshments available Info: 250-4803100 (local3201) H THE PARISH OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, ESQUIMALT HOLLY BAZAAR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 2pm 1379 Esquimalt Road Attic treasures, books, hand crafted gifts, silent auction, bake table, frozen pies, Christmas florals and trees, gifts for pets, Lunch @ 11am. No admission charge.

For more information call 250.386.6833 or www.stpeterandpaul.com H JAMES BAY NEW HORIZONS ACTIVITY CENTRE 234 Menzies Street Fall Tea & Bazaar Sat. Nov. 17 10am-2pm Christmas Bazaar Mon. Nov. 26 10am-2pm SAANICH PENINSULA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 3pm Mary Winspear Centre Sidney FEATURING: Crafts, Sewing, Knitting, Baking, Christmas Confectionery, Jams, Jellies, Collectables, Antique Linen & Lace, Outstanding Enlarged Art Display, Hidden Treasures, Books, Jewellery, Bazaar Raffle Tickets, Gourmet Basket Draw Tickets, Lunch Room, Admission by Donation.

All proceeds to Saanich Peninsula Hospital for medical equipment, furnishings and patient comfort. Everyone welcome.

Enquiries: Loraine Nicholson 250-656-5085 H CHURCH OF THE ADVENT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 3pm 510 Mount View Ave. (opposite Colwood School).

Wide variety of crafters; home baking; and our very popular lunch & afternoon tea (starting at 11:00 a.m.)

No admission charge. CRAFTERS NEEDED! Contact the Church Office to book a table - 250-474-3031 H

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CLOVERDALE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17 10am – 4pm 3427 Quadra Street. Please come and join us at our annual family event and support over 45 local artisans and crafters. Stop by Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen for a hot drink or meal and some delicious homemade baking. There are crafts, games, a cup cake walk and face-painting on Candy Cane Lane for the children. Admission by donation.

Wheelchair accessible.

For more information please checkout our website at: www.sd61.bc.ca/school/cloverdale/ H

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 5pm, Sun. Nov. 18 10am - 4pm Saanich Commonwealth Place 4636 Elk Lake Road It is our 18th anniversary! Enjoy seasonal treats at our Christmas Café, and find beautiful arts and craft, unusual Christmas presents this year.

Hand-knits, Christmas ornaments, hand-made dolls, snowmen, beeswax candles, local beauty products, wooden Christmas trees, pottery, sheepskin slippers, preserves, Christmas baking and much more! A Victorian style fair for the whole family. Admission $3. Call 250-479-6113. H GOWARD HOUSE CRAFT FAIR Sat - Nov. 17 & Sun – Nov. 18 10am – 4pm 2495 Arbutus Road

Handmade by local artisans: Raggedy Anns, woodwork items, jewelry, fabric works, artwork, sock monkeys, children’s clothing, specialty jams, pet gifts, Xmas items and more. Tea Room open for snacks & lunch.

Admission only $2 Info: 250 – 477- 4401 MOCKINGBIRD CRAFTS - SHOW & SALE Sat. Nov. 17 & Sun. Nov. 18 10am - 4pm 2418 Setchfield Ave - follow signs from Millstream or Spencer Roads.

Join us for mulled cider and goodies & see our great selection of handcrafted gift ideas. Wood & wire quilt hangers, quilts & quilted items, handcrafted wood items, kids bibs, bird houses & feeders, Xmas ornaments, home baking & preserves. Lots more. Hope to see you here.

June & Ralph Phillips 250-474-6062 CHRISTMAS VINTAGE, RETRO & COLLECTIBLE SHOW AND SALE - 18th YEAR! Sun. Nov. 18, $3, 9:30am-4pm Early birds: $20: 8:30am -9:30am

12TH ANNUAL UVIC HEARTS AND HANDS CRAFT FAIR Tues. Nov. 20 10am – 4:30pm University Centre Lobby Come to a juried event featuring the work of UVic staff and students. Hand crafted works include jewelry, body products, candles, honey, jams, felted items, cards, fabric arts and pottery. Enter to win a raffle basket filled with items contributed by each artisan. Proceeds from table fees and raffle baskets support the UVic United Way campaign.

Free admission. Contact Lynn -250-385-2514 for further information. H KRIS KRINGLE CRAFT MARKET WWW.KRISKRINGLE.CA

Thurs. Nov. 22, 12pm -9 pm Fri. Nov. 23, 10am - 9pm Sat. Nov. 24, 10am - 6pm Sun. Nov. 25, 10am - 5pm We expanded and moved to the CITY OF PARKSVILLE with now over 150 BC Artisans at the most beautiful decorated show at the Parksville Community Centre. Offering a greater selection than ever before in a fun filled Family Christmas show where ALL ARE WELCOMED. We have roving Christmas characters: Kris Kringle, Karole Kringle, Princess Kringle, Krystal Princess, Magical Faces, The Merry Minstrel, The Story Teller, Spazmagic, Farmer Vicki & “Daisy the Cow” (Win a $300 Birthday Party with Daisy).

FOLLOW YOUR HEART TO KRINGLAND!!!

The Kris Kringle Station has facing painting, Gingerbread cookies and photos with Kris Kringle.

Join the Free Carriage Rides through the CITY OF PARKSVILLE and get a Hot Cup of Chocolate to add to your happy memories.

The Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney by the Sea

Meet over 85 Vintage & Collectible enthusiasts at the 130+ table show. All your Christmas Shopping under one roof! Broad range of collectibles: all unique and different! Parking free, children free when accompanied by an adult. Contact Josie or David at 250.744.1807 or email: JosieJones@shaw. ca. Visit http://josiejones.shawwebspace.ca for previous shows and join us on Facebook.

21ST ANNUAL HIGHLANDS WINTER CRAFT FAIR Sun. Nov 18, 10-4pm Caleb Pike Heritage Park, 1589 Millstream Road FREE Admission. Enjoy hot apple cider and fresh baking while browsing through a great selection of work from local artisans: handcrafted gifts, jewellery, pottery, homemade edibles, cards, clothing and more! An amazing Sunday drive through the stunningly beautiful West Shore community to the ever-so-charming, late 1800s heritage buildings, it’s an event not to be missed! highlandswintercraftfair@gmail.com H

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Over $5,000 in Door Prizes including Daily Resort Grand Prizes, and a $1,000 KRIS KRINGLE SHOPPING SPREE to celebrate our 3rd year in the city.

Avoid the crowds, come and shop Thursday & Sunday.

CHECK OUT WWW.KRISKRINGLE.CA FOR OUR LATEST UPDATED INFORMATION Admission Fee: $6 daily or $8 for all 4 days.

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CRAFT FAIR LISTINGS OCTOBER NOVEMBER VICTORIA QUILTERS’ GUILD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS QUILT AND CRAFT SALE Fri. Nov. 2, 2pm - 7pm Sat. Nov. 3, 10am - 4pm Salvation Army Citadel, 4030 Douglas St. (off McKenzie Ave.) Handmade quilts and wall hangings plus a large variety of unique quilted items. Admission $2.00. FREE Parking. Visa MasterCard & Debit. For information call Lois at 250-3822675 H 2012 CHRISTMAS FLORAL FANTASY “FESTIVE HOLIDAY HOMES” Fri. Nov. 2 Sat. Nov. 3 10am – 5pm Cadboro Bay United Church Hall, 2625 Arbutus Road Admission $8, Tea $5.

Free demonstrations -W.C. accessible Free parking. Bus (UVic #11) More info – call Helen Collicutt -250-655-1524 H PACIFIC RIM POTTERS 19th ANNUAL FALL SHOW & SALE Sat. Nov. 3, 10am - 4pm, at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, 2964 Richmond Rd. Choose from a wide variety of functional and decorative ceramics handcrafted by experienced Vancouver Island potters. FREE ADMISSION -- Refreshments -- Door Prizes Mastercard & VISA accepted.

For more info. call 250-382-0974 CHRISTMAS AT THE LAKE PRODUCED BY THE PROSPECT LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOC. Sat. Nov. 3, 10am – 4 pm Prospect Lake Community Hall 5358 Sparton Rd. (near West Saanich Rd.) Quality Crafts, Art, Food, Music & More “ The Best Little Craft Show on the Penninsula” 250-479-8061 banewt@shaw.ca • www.pldca.com Admission: $2 ($12 and under FREE)

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CORDOVA BAY 55 PLUS ASSOCIATION ARTISTS & ARTISANS – SHOW & SALE Sat. Nov. 3, Sun. Nov. 4, 11am-4pm At Cordova Bay Community Place In Cordova Bay Elementary School, 5238 Cordova Bay Rd. Candles, Cards, Edible Hostess Gifts, Fibre Arts (hand knits, quilts, weaving), First Nations Artwork, Jewellery, Paintings, Porcelain Painting, Prints, Wooden Bowls and Sculpture, and more. Free Admission, Door Draw, Silent Auction, Refreshments. 250-658-5558. cb55@shawbiz.ca. Baking, more Crafts, and Refreshments on Thursday, Dec. 20, 11am to 4pm. H

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JUAN DE FUCA ACTIVITY 55+ Sat. Nov. 3 & Sun. Nov. 4, 9am - 3pm both days 1767 Old Island Highway In our 24th year, all crafts made by members. Hot lunches, soups & sweets. Baked goods table. Free admission. Lots of parking. H ON THE RIDGE CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 3 10am – 4pm Cordova Bay United Church Hall 813 Claremont Avenue If you haven’t attended before, come this year. Shop for Artisan created Jewellery; Pottery; Christmas items; Glassware; Gourmet Foods; Art; Felting, Soaps; Wooden Items and much more. Enjoy a hot soup lunch, or just stop for coffee and a muffin.

Classical guitarist, Brad Prevedoros, performs during the day. $1 admission for charity. H Contact Linda Snelling 250 652 3184

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ST. AIDAN’S UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL BAZAAR Sat. Nov 3, 10am - 2:30pm Richmond Rd at Cedar Hill X Rd. 16 Stalls: Jewellery, Linens, Books, Silent Auction, Baking, Preserves, Handcrafted gifts, Sewing, Knitting, “Good as new” items, Toys, International treasures, Christmas Store, Plants, Specialty china, and Handbags. Thrift Shop open (incl. white elephant, china, and garage sale). Lunch $8.00 (11:15am & 12:45pm sittings). Coffee shop. Admission free. Cash only. H

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Add the Magic of Christmas Gift Fair to your holiday shopping list. Shop amid vendors with unique gift items and enjoy festive sounds, decorations and the on-site cafe.

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Sat. Nov. 24 & Sun. Nov. 25, 10am - 4pm Unique & long lasting! The Saanich Fair’s Craft Fair is in its 39th year. There is a variety of high end crafts to lower priced items for children wishing to buy gifts.

Amidst the crafters in the Barn are animals on display, food, music and children’s play area. The main hall has two side rooms offering a wide variety of gifts, household items, clothing and home made knitted items, jewelry, metalwork, woodwork, preserves, body stuff, candles, etc - we have it all for you at one convenient location.

Free parking. $2.00 admission. Saanich Fairground 1528 Stelly X Road, Saanichton For more info call Gloria at 250-652-3314

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OUR THIRD YEAR AT PARKSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE With over 150 High Quality Crafters Thurs Fri Sat Sun

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Offering a greater selection than ever before in a fun filled Family Christmas show where ALL ARE WELCOMED. We have roving Christmas characters: Kris Kringle, Karole Kringle, Princess Kringle, Krystal Princess, Magical Faces, The Merry Minstrel, The Story Teller, Spazmagic, Farmer Vicki & “Daisy the Cow”, Free Carriage Rides and Live Music.

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28TH ANNUAL STRAWBERRY VALE CRAFT FAIR Sat/Sun Nov. 3/4 10am - 4pm both days 11 High St. (corner of High St and Burnside Rd West) Lots of gift ideas from Juried Artisans. Choose from Art, body care products, jewellery, Wood turning, pottery, Children’s clothing, Glass works, Christmas items, fabric art, food services, metal art, And much more.

Lots of parking. $1 admission at door. www.sewcute.ca\craftfair.htm Info 250-479-2276 H 28TH ANNUAL STRAWBERRY VALE CRAFT FAIR Sat/Sun Nov. 3/4 10am - 4pm both days 11 High St. (corner of High St and Burnside Rd West) Lots of gift ideas from Juried Artisans. Choose from Art, body care products, jewellery, Wood turning, pottery, Children’s clothing, Glass works, Christmas items, fabric art, food services, metal art, And much more.

Lots of parking. $1 admission at door. www.sewcute.ca\craftfair.htm Info 250-479-2276 H

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Info: 250-516-3070. Vendor space available. H

SNOWDON HOUSE CHRISTMAS Nov. 8, 9, 10 9 - 5 Daily Come visit our studio at 1890 Mills Rd., North Saanich Unique and distinct gifts, gourmet delicacies, handmade cards & journals, personal bath care, ornaments and so much more.

Call Laura Waters 250-658-3419 Studio open 10 - 5 Tuesday to Saturday. www.snowdonhouse.ca

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CRAFT FAIR LISTINGS 35TH ANNUAL CREATIVE CRAFT FAIRS AT PEARKES CENTRE (behind Tillicum mall) Fri. Nov. 9, 10am-8pm, Sat. Nov. 10, 10am-5pm, Sun. Nov.11, 10am-4:30pm 3100 Tillicum Rd, VICTORIA One of Vancouver Islands largest and most popular fairs showcasing over 125 professional exhibitors from all over BC. Shop for beautiful Christmas gifts, including gourmet food, stained glass, jewelry, woodwork, fine art, photography, clothing, and more. Over 100 continuous draw prizes will be given away and free demos.

Admission $5.50. Event pass $6. Under 12 free EXHIBITORS: SPACES AVAILABLE Application form and info: www.creativecraftfairs.com E-mail: creativecraftfairs@onebox.com Contact Deanna 250-658-0971 H

TILLICUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S 16th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Fri. Nov. 9, 3:30pm - 7:30pm Sat. Nov. 10, 10am - 4:00pm 3155 Albina St Refreshments for sale. Free admission. Tables: Christine Surridge 250-727-2552 FALL FAIR AT CADBORO BAY UNITED CHURCH Sat. Nov. 10, 10am – 2pm 2625 Arbutus Road FREE ADMISSION Luncheon from 11:30 – 1:30 ($8.00) Crafts, Books, Snack Bar, CHILDREN’S SHOPPING ROOM, Silent Auction, Jewellery & Accessories, Silent Auction Labours of Love, Home Baking AND more surprises!!

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HOLIDAY GIFTS GALORE, 37TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE, PRESENTED BY THE JUAN DE FUCA ARTS & CRAFTS GUILD Sat. Nov. 10, 9am - 4pm & Sun. Nov 11, Noon - 4 pm St Joseph’s School Gym, 757 Burnside Rd. W. (corner of Burnside W. & McKenzie) Fine arts and handmade traditional crafts. Baking, canning, decorations, quilting, jewellery, knitting, toys, woodwork and much more! Free admission. Live music. VISA. H Call Gail 250-478-8439 6TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR & BAKE SALE SHOAL Activity Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney Sat, Nov. 10, 10am-2pm Demonstrations and beautifully hand-crafted items including silver pieces, clay bead jewelry, weaving, knitting and much more! Admission $2 Door Prizes 250 656-5537 H

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MOUNT ST. MARY HOSPITAL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Thur. Nov. 15, 10am – 3pm 861 Fairfield Road Welcome to our juried, traditional Christmas Bazaar featuring unique gifts for all, handmade quilts & knitting, Christmas decor, birdhouses, baking, jams and jellies, greeting cards, jewellery & collectables, quality chocolates, raffle and much more! Free admission; Refreshments available Info: 250-4803100 (local3201) H THE PARISH OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, ESQUIMALT HOLLY BAZAAR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 2pm 1379 Esquimalt Road Attic treasures, books, hand crafted gifts, silent auction, bake table, frozen pies, Christmas florals and trees, gifts for pets, Lunch @ 11am. No admission charge.

For more information call 250.386.6833 or www.stpeterandpaul.com H JAMES BAY NEW HORIZONS ACTIVITY CENTRE 234 Menzies Street Fall Tea & Bazaar Sat. Nov. 17 10am-2pm Christmas Bazaar Mon. Nov. 26 10am-2pm SAANICH PENINSULA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 3pm Mary Winspear Centre Sidney FEATURING: Crafts, Sewing, Knitting, Baking, Christmas Confectionery, Jams, Jellies, Collectables, Antique Linen & Lace, Outstanding Enlarged Art Display, Hidden Treasures, Books, Jewellery, Bazaar Raffle Tickets, Gourmet Basket Draw Tickets, Lunch Room, Admission by Donation.

All proceeds to Saanich Peninsula Hospital for medical equipment, furnishings and patient comfort. Everyone welcome.

Enquiries: Loraine Nicholson 250-656-5085 H CHURCH OF THE ADVENT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 3pm 510 Mount View Ave. (opposite Colwood School).

Wide variety of crafters; home baking; and our very popular lunch & afternoon tea (starting at 11:00 a.m.)

No admission charge. CRAFTERS NEEDED! Contact the Church Office to book a table - 250-474-3031 H

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CLOVERDALE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17 10am – 4pm 3427 Quadra Street. Please come and join us at our annual family event and support over 45 local artisans and crafters. Stop by Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen for a hot drink or meal and some delicious homemade baking. There are crafts, games, a cup cake walk and face-painting on Candy Cane Lane for the children. Admission by donation.

Wheelchair accessible.

For more information please checkout our website at: www.sd61.bc.ca/school/cloverdale/ H

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 5pm, Sun. Nov. 18 10am - 4pm Saanich Commonwealth Place 4636 Elk Lake Road It is our 18th anniversary! Enjoy seasonal treats at our Christmas Café, and find beautiful arts and craft, unusual Christmas presents this year.

Hand-knits, Christmas ornaments, hand-made dolls, snowmen, beeswax candles, local beauty products, wooden Christmas trees, pottery, sheepskin slippers, preserves, Christmas baking and much more! A Victorian style fair for the whole family. Admission $3. Call 250-479-6113. H GOWARD HOUSE CRAFT FAIR Sat - Nov. 17 & Sun – Nov. 18 10am – 4pm 2495 Arbutus Road

Handmade by local artisans: Raggedy Anns, woodwork items, jewelry, fabric works, artwork, sock monkeys, children’s clothing, specialty jams, pet gifts, Xmas items and more. Tea Room open for snacks & lunch.

Admission only $2 Info: 250 – 477- 4401 MOCKINGBIRD CRAFTS - SHOW & SALE Sat. Nov. 17 & Sun. Nov. 18 10am - 4pm 2418 Setchfield Ave - follow signs from Millstream or Spencer Roads.

Join us for mulled cider and goodies & see our great selection of handcrafted gift ideas. Wood & wire quilt hangers, quilts & quilted items, handcrafted wood items, kids bibs, bird houses & feeders, Xmas ornaments, home baking & preserves. Lots more. Hope to see you here.

June & Ralph Phillips 250-474-6062 CHRISTMAS VINTAGE, RETRO & COLLECTIBLE SHOW AND SALE - 18th YEAR! Sun. Nov. 18, $3, 9:30am-4pm Early birds: $20: 8:30am -9:30am

12TH ANNUAL UVIC HEARTS AND HANDS CRAFT FAIR Tues. Nov. 20 10am – 4:30pm University Centre Lobby Come to a juried event featuring the work of UVic staff and students. Hand crafted works include jewelry, body products, candles, honey, jams, felted items, cards, fabric arts and pottery. Enter to win a raffle basket filled with items contributed by each artisan. Proceeds from table fees and raffle baskets support the UVic United Way campaign.

Free admission. Contact Lynn -250-385-2514 for further information. H KRIS KRINGLE CRAFT MARKET WWW.KRISKRINGLE.CA

Thurs. Nov. 22, 12pm -9 pm Fri. Nov. 23, 10am - 9pm Sat. Nov. 24, 10am - 6pm Sun. Nov. 25, 10am - 5pm We expanded and moved to the CITY OF PARKSVILLE with now over 150 BC Artisans at the most beautiful decorated show at the Parksville Community Centre. Offering a greater selection than ever before in a fun filled Family Christmas show where ALL ARE WELCOMED. We have roving Christmas characters: Kris Kringle, Karole Kringle, Princess Kringle, Krystal Princess, Magical Faces, The Merry Minstrel, The Story Teller, Spazmagic, Farmer Vicki & “Daisy the Cow” (Win a $300 Birthday Party with Daisy).

FOLLOW YOUR HEART TO KRINGLAND!!!

The Kris Kringle Station has facing painting, Gingerbread cookies and photos with Kris Kringle.

Join the Free Carriage Rides through the CITY OF PARKSVILLE and get a Hot Cup of Chocolate to add to your happy memories.

The Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney by the Sea

Meet over 85 Vintage & Collectible enthusiasts at the 130+ table show. All your Christmas Shopping under one roof! Broad range of collectibles: all unique and different! Parking free, children free when accompanied by an adult. Contact Josie or David at 250.744.1807 or email: JosieJones@shaw. ca. Visit http://josiejones.shawwebspace.ca for previous shows and join us on Facebook.

21ST ANNUAL HIGHLANDS WINTER CRAFT FAIR Sun. Nov 18, 10-4pm Caleb Pike Heritage Park, 1589 Millstream Road FREE Admission. Enjoy hot apple cider and fresh baking while browsing through a great selection of work from local artisans: handcrafted gifts, jewellery, pottery, homemade edibles, cards, clothing and more! An amazing Sunday drive through the stunningly beautiful West Shore community to the ever-so-charming, late 1800s heritage buildings, it’s an event not to be missed! highlandswintercraftfair@gmail.com H

Still definitely worth “the Ride up North”

Over $5,000 in Door Prizes including Daily Resort Grand Prizes, and a $1,000 KRIS KRINGLE SHOPPING SPREE to celebrate our 3rd year in the city.

Avoid the crowds, come and shop Thursday & Sunday.

CHECK OUT WWW.KRISKRINGLE.CA FOR OUR LATEST UPDATED INFORMATION Admission Fee: $6 daily or $8 for all 4 days.

Plus ANY kind of Salvation Army donation.

Parksville Community Centre Contact: veronica@kriskringle.ca

INSURANCE

2-Night Packages starting at

People Helping People Since 1918

www.brownbros.com

CRAFT FAIR LISTINGS OCTOBER NOVEMBER VICTORIA QUILTERS’ GUILD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS QUILT AND CRAFT SALE Fri. Nov. 2, 2pm - 7pm Sat. Nov. 3, 10am - 4pm Salvation Army Citadel, 4030 Douglas St. (off McKenzie Ave.) Handmade quilts and wall hangings plus a large variety of unique quilted items. Admission $2.00. FREE Parking. Visa MasterCard & Debit. For information call Lois at 250-3822675 H 2012 CHRISTMAS FLORAL FANTASY “FESTIVE HOLIDAY HOMES” Fri. Nov. 2 Sat. Nov. 3 10am – 5pm Cadboro Bay United Church Hall, 2625 Arbutus Road Admission $8, Tea $5.

Free demonstrations -W.C. accessible Free parking. Bus (UVic #11) More info – call Helen Collicutt -250-655-1524 H PACIFIC RIM POTTERS 19th ANNUAL FALL SHOW & SALE Sat. Nov. 3, 10am - 4pm, at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, 2964 Richmond Rd. Choose from a wide variety of functional and decorative ceramics handcrafted by experienced Vancouver Island potters. FREE ADMISSION -- Refreshments -- Door Prizes Mastercard & VISA accepted.

For more info. call 250-382-0974 CHRISTMAS AT THE LAKE PRODUCED BY THE PROSPECT LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOC. Sat. Nov. 3, 10am – 4 pm Prospect Lake Community Hall 5358 Sparton Rd. (near West Saanich Rd.) Quality Crafts, Art, Food, Music & More “ The Best Little Craft Show on the Penninsula” 250-479-8061 banewt@shaw.ca • www.pldca.com Admission: $2 ($12 and under FREE)

219 per person

Campbell River • www.dolphinsresort.com • 1 800 891 0287

CORDOVA BAY 55 PLUS ASSOCIATION ARTISTS & ARTISANS – SHOW & SALE Sat. Nov. 3, Sun. Nov. 4, 11am-4pm At Cordova Bay Community Place In Cordova Bay Elementary School, 5238 Cordova Bay Rd. Candles, Cards, Edible Hostess Gifts, Fibre Arts (hand knits, quilts, weaving), First Nations Artwork, Jewellery, Paintings, Porcelain Painting, Prints, Wooden Bowls and Sculpture, and more. Free Admission, Door Draw, Silent Auction, Refreshments. 250-658-5558. cb55@shawbiz.ca. Baking, more Crafts, and Refreshments on Thursday, Dec. 20, 11am to 4pm. H

Allison Piano New & Vintage New Kawai & Heintzman Pianos ntzm Keyboards • Appraisals Moving • Rentals • Tuning

2328 Government Street 250-384-3935

SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISANS!

JUAN DE FUCA ACTIVITY 55+ Sat. Nov. 3 & Sun. Nov. 4, 9am - 3pm both days 1767 Old Island Highway In our 24th year, all crafts made by members. Hot lunches, soups & sweets. Baked goods table. Free admission. Lots of parking. H ON THE RIDGE CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 3 10am – 4pm Cordova Bay United Church Hall 813 Claremont Avenue If you haven’t attended before, come this year. Shop for Artisan created Jewellery; Pottery; Christmas items; Glassware; Gourmet Foods; Art; Felting, Soaps; Wooden Items and much more. Enjoy a hot soup lunch, or just stop for coffee and a muffin.

Classical guitarist, Brad Prevedoros, performs during the day. $1 admission for charity. H Contact Linda Snelling 250 652 3184

2012 READER’S GUIDE TO CRAFT FAIRS FROM OCTOBER TO DECEMBER

NUMA FARMS NURSERY READY FOR A FALL FACELIFT? We are the home owner's mecca with a vast variety of shrubs and trees to brighten your landscape and your day!

Open Tues to Sat 8:30 – 5:00pm • Closed Sunday & Monday 3459 Luxton Road, Langford • Tel: 250-474-6005 • numafarms@shaw.ca

ST. AIDAN’S UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL BAZAAR Sat. Nov 3, 10am - 2:30pm Richmond Rd at Cedar Hill X Rd. 16 Stalls: Jewellery, Linens, Books, Silent Auction, Baking, Preserves, Handcrafted gifts, Sewing, Knitting, “Good as new” items, Toys, International treasures, Christmas Store, Plants, Specialty china, and Handbags. Thrift Shop open (incl. white elephant, china, and garage sale). Lunch $8.00 (11:15am & 12:45pm sittings). Coffee shop. Admission free. Cash only. H

BOUTIQUE DE LAINE Great selection of knitting yarns GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

2534 Estevan Avenue • 250-592-9616

Saturday, November 17, 2012 10:00am - 4:00pm Admission: $2.00

$

1125 Blanshard Street • 250-385-8771 YOUR INSURANCE BROKER

A Getaway for Serious Relaxation

Escape to a world of authentic charm and old fashioned hospitality.

SERVICES

4136 Wilkinson Road • 250-479-6111

The Magic of Christmas Gift Fair

Private Hot Tubs | Cozy Cabins

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRS • 3

VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, October 5, 2012

Add the Magic of Christmas Gift Fair to your holiday shopping list. Shop amid vendors with unique gift items and enjoy festive sounds, decorations and the on-site cafe.

Burnside Gorge Community Centre 471 Cecelia Road • 250-388-5251

2012

SAANICH FAIR

Kris Kringle

CHRISTMAS IN THE MANGER

Craft Market

Sat. Nov. 24 & Sun. Nov. 25, 10am - 4pm Unique & long lasting! The Saanich Fair’s Craft Fair is in its 39th year. There is a variety of high end crafts to lower priced items for children wishing to buy gifts.

Amidst the crafters in the Barn are animals on display, food, music and children’s play area. The main hall has two side rooms offering a wide variety of gifts, household items, clothing and home made knitted items, jewelry, metalwork, woodwork, preserves, body stuff, candles, etc - we have it all for you at one convenient location.

Free parking. $2.00 admission. Saanich Fairground 1528 Stelly X Road, Saanichton For more info call Gloria at 250-652-3314

www.kriskringle.ca

OUR THIRD YEAR AT PARKSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE With over 150 High Quality Crafters Thurs Fri Sat Sun

Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 25

Noon - 9 pm 10 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 5 pm

Offering a greater selection than ever before in a fun filled Family Christmas show where ALL ARE WELCOMED. We have roving Christmas characters: Kris Kringle, Karole Kringle, Princess Kringle, Krystal Princess, Magical Faces, The Merry Minstrel, The Story Teller, Spazmagic, Farmer Vicki & “Daisy the Cow”, Free Carriage Rides and Live Music.

OVER $5,000 IN DOOR PRIZES. $6 Daily and $8 for all 4 days

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISANS! 2012 READER’S GUIDE TO CRAFT FAIRS FROM OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 6 • HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRS

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CRAFT FAIR LISTINGS

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Homeglow Heat Products 250-382-0889 • www.homeglow.bc.ca homeglow@shaw.ca

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISANS

Beehive Dry Cleaners We clean needlework & batik

MOUNT ST. MARY HOSPITAL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Thur. Nov. 15, 10am – 3pm 861 Fairfield Road Welcome to our juried, traditional Christmas Bazaar featuring unique gifts for all, handmade quilts & knitting, Christmas decor, birdhouses, baking, jams and jellies, greeting cards, jewellery & collectables, quality chocolates, raffle and much more! Free admission; Refreshments available Info: 250-4803100 (local3201) H THE PARISH OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, ESQUIMALT HOLLY BAZAAR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 2pm 1379 Esquimalt Road Attic treasures, books, hand crafted gifts, silent auction, bake table, frozen pies, Christmas florals and trees, gifts for pets, Lunch @ 11am. No admission charge.

For more information call 250.386.6833 or www.stpeterandpaul.com H JAMES BAY NEW HORIZONS ACTIVITY CENTRE 234 Menzies Street Fall Tea & Bazaar Sat. Nov. 17 10am-2pm Christmas Bazaar Mon. Nov. 26 10am-2pm SAANICH PENINSULA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 3pm Mary Winspear Centre Sidney FEATURING: Crafts, Sewing, Knitting, Baking, Christmas Confectionery, Jams, Jellies, Collectables, Antique Linen & Lace, Outstanding Enlarged Art Display, Hidden Treasures, Books, Jewellery, Bazaar Raffle Tickets, Gourmet Basket Draw Tickets, Lunch Room, Admission by Donation.

All proceeds to Saanich Peninsula Hospital for medical equipment, furnishings and patient comfort. Everyone welcome.

Enquiries: Loraine Nicholson 250-656-5085 H CHURCH OF THE ADVENT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 3pm 510 Mount View Ave. (opposite Colwood School).

Wide variety of crafters; home baking; and our very popular lunch & afternoon tea (starting at 11:00 a.m.)

No admission charge. CRAFTERS NEEDED! Contact the Church Office to book a table - 250-474-3031 H

111-2244 Sooke Road Victoria

259-474-1122

CLOVERDALE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17 10am – 4pm 3427 Quadra Street. Please come and join us at our annual family event and support over 45 local artisans and crafters. Stop by Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen for a hot drink or meal and some delicious homemade baking. There are crafts, games, a cup cake walk and face-painting on Candy Cane Lane for the children. Admission by donation.

Wheelchair accessible.

For more information please checkout our website at: www.sd61.bc.ca/school/cloverdale/ H

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 17, 10am - 5pm, Sun. Nov. 18 10am - 4pm Saanich Commonwealth Place 4636 Elk Lake Road It is our 18th anniversary! Enjoy seasonal treats at our Christmas Café, and find beautiful arts and craft, unusual Christmas presents this year.

Hand-knits, Christmas ornaments, hand-made dolls, snowmen, beeswax candles, local beauty products, wooden Christmas trees, pottery, sheepskin slippers, preserves, Christmas baking and much more! A Victorian style fair for the whole family. Admission $3. Call 250-479-6113. H GOWARD HOUSE CRAFT FAIR Sat - Nov. 17 & Sun – Nov. 18 10am – 4pm 2495 Arbutus Road

Handmade by local artisans: Raggedy Anns, woodwork items, jewelry, fabric works, artwork, sock monkeys, children’s clothing, specialty jams, pet gifts, Xmas items and more. Tea Room open for snacks & lunch.

Admission only $2 Info: 250 – 477- 4401 MOCKINGBIRD CRAFTS - SHOW & SALE Sat. Nov. 17 & Sun. Nov. 18 10am - 4pm 2418 Setchfield Ave - follow signs from Millstream or Spencer Roads.

Join us for mulled cider and goodies & see our great selection of handcrafted gift ideas. Wood & wire quilt hangers, quilts & quilted items, handcrafted wood items, kids bibs, bird houses & feeders, Xmas ornaments, home baking & preserves. Lots more. Hope to see you here.

June & Ralph Phillips 250-474-6062 CHRISTMAS VINTAGE, RETRO & COLLECTIBLE SHOW AND SALE - 18th YEAR! Sun. Nov. 18, $3, 9:30am-4pm Early birds: $20: 8:30am -9:30am

12TH ANNUAL UVIC HEARTS AND HANDS CRAFT FAIR Tues. Nov. 20 10am – 4:30pm University Centre Lobby Come to a juried event featuring the work of UVic staff and students. Hand crafted works include jewelry, body products, candles, honey, jams, felted items, cards, fabric arts and pottery. Enter to win a raffle basket filled with items contributed by each artisan. Proceeds from table fees and raffle baskets support the UVic United Way campaign.

Free admission. Contact Lynn -250-385-2514 for further information. H KRIS KRINGLE CRAFT MARKET WWW.KRISKRINGLE.CA

Thurs. Nov. 22, 12pm -9 pm Fri. Nov. 23, 10am - 9pm Sat. Nov. 24, 10am - 6pm Sun. Nov. 25, 10am - 5pm We expanded and moved to the CITY OF PARKSVILLE with now over 150 BC Artisans at the most beautiful decorated show at the Parksville Community Centre. Offering a greater selection than ever before in a fun filled Family Christmas show where ALL ARE WELCOMED. We have roving Christmas characters: Kris Kringle, Karole Kringle, Princess Kringle, Krystal Princess, Magical Faces, The Merry Minstrel, The Story Teller, Spazmagic, Farmer Vicki & “Daisy the Cow” (Win a $300 Birthday Party with Daisy).

FOLLOW YOUR HEART TO KRINGLAND!!!

The Kris Kringle Station has facing painting, Gingerbread cookies and photos with Kris Kringle.

Join the Free Carriage Rides through the CITY OF PARKSVILLE and get a Hot Cup of Chocolate to add to your happy memories.

The Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney by the Sea

Meet over 85 Vintage & Collectible enthusiasts at the 130+ table show. All your Christmas Shopping under one roof! Broad range of collectibles: all unique and different! Parking free, children free when accompanied by an adult. Contact Josie or David at 250.744.1807 or email: JosieJones@shaw. ca. Visit http://josiejones.shawwebspace.ca for previous shows and join us on Facebook.

21ST ANNUAL HIGHLANDS WINTER CRAFT FAIR Sun. Nov 18, 10-4pm Caleb Pike Heritage Park, 1589 Millstream Road FREE Admission. Enjoy hot apple cider and fresh baking while browsing through a great selection of work from local artisans: handcrafted gifts, jewellery, pottery, homemade edibles, cards, clothing and more! An amazing Sunday drive through the stunningly beautiful West Shore community to the ever-so-charming, late 1800s heritage buildings, it’s an event not to be missed! highlandswintercraftfair@gmail.com H

Still definitely worth “the Ride up North”

Over $5,000 in Door Prizes including Daily Resort Grand Prizes, and a $1,000 KRIS KRINGLE SHOPPING SPREE to celebrate our 3rd year in the city.

Avoid the crowds, come and shop Thursday & Sunday.

CHECK OUT WWW.KRISKRINGLE.CA FOR OUR LATEST UPDATED INFORMATION Admission Fee: $6 daily or $8 for all 4 days.

Plus ANY kind of Salvation Army donation.

Parksville Community Centre Contact: veronica@kriskringle.ca

INSURANCE

2-Night Packages starting at

People Helping People Since 1918

www.brownbros.com

CRAFT FAIR LISTINGS OCTOBER NOVEMBER VICTORIA QUILTERS’ GUILD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS QUILT AND CRAFT SALE Fri. Nov. 2, 2pm - 7pm Sat. Nov. 3, 10am - 4pm Salvation Army Citadel, 4030 Douglas St. (off McKenzie Ave.) Handmade quilts and wall hangings plus a large variety of unique quilted items. Admission $2.00. FREE Parking. Visa MasterCard & Debit. For information call Lois at 250-3822675 H 2012 CHRISTMAS FLORAL FANTASY “FESTIVE HOLIDAY HOMES” Fri. Nov. 2 Sat. Nov. 3 10am – 5pm Cadboro Bay United Church Hall, 2625 Arbutus Road Admission $8, Tea $5.

Free demonstrations -W.C. accessible Free parking. Bus (UVic #11) More info – call Helen Collicutt -250-655-1524 H PACIFIC RIM POTTERS 19th ANNUAL FALL SHOW & SALE Sat. Nov. 3, 10am - 4pm, at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, 2964 Richmond Rd. Choose from a wide variety of functional and decorative ceramics handcrafted by experienced Vancouver Island potters. FREE ADMISSION -- Refreshments -- Door Prizes Mastercard & VISA accepted.

For more info. call 250-382-0974 CHRISTMAS AT THE LAKE PRODUCED BY THE PROSPECT LAKE COMMUNITY ASSOC. Sat. Nov. 3, 10am – 4 pm Prospect Lake Community Hall 5358 Sparton Rd. (near West Saanich Rd.) Quality Crafts, Art, Food, Music & More “ The Best Little Craft Show on the Penninsula” 250-479-8061 banewt@shaw.ca • www.pldca.com Admission: $2 ($12 and under FREE)

219 per person

Campbell River • www.dolphinsresort.com • 1 800 891 0287

CORDOVA BAY 55 PLUS ASSOCIATION ARTISTS & ARTISANS – SHOW & SALE Sat. Nov. 3, Sun. Nov. 4, 11am-4pm At Cordova Bay Community Place In Cordova Bay Elementary School, 5238 Cordova Bay Rd. Candles, Cards, Edible Hostess Gifts, Fibre Arts (hand knits, quilts, weaving), First Nations Artwork, Jewellery, Paintings, Porcelain Painting, Prints, Wooden Bowls and Sculpture, and more. Free Admission, Door Draw, Silent Auction, Refreshments. 250-658-5558. cb55@shawbiz.ca. Baking, more Crafts, and Refreshments on Thursday, Dec. 20, 11am to 4pm. H

Allison Piano New & Vintage New Kawai & Heintzman Pianos ntzm Keyboards • Appraisals Moving • Rentals • Tuning

2328 Government Street 250-384-3935

SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISANS!

JUAN DE FUCA ACTIVITY 55+ Sat. Nov. 3 & Sun. Nov. 4, 9am - 3pm both days 1767 Old Island Highway In our 24th year, all crafts made by members. Hot lunches, soups & sweets. Baked goods table. Free admission. Lots of parking. H ON THE RIDGE CRAFT FAIR Sat. Nov. 3 10am – 4pm Cordova Bay United Church Hall 813 Claremont Avenue If you haven’t attended before, come this year. Shop for Artisan created Jewellery; Pottery; Christmas items; Glassware; Gourmet Foods; Art; Felting, Soaps; Wooden Items and much more. Enjoy a hot soup lunch, or just stop for coffee and a muffin.

Classical guitarist, Brad Prevedoros, performs during the day. $1 admission for charity. H Contact Linda Snelling 250 652 3184

2012 READER’S GUIDE TO CRAFT FAIRS FROM OCTOBER TO DECEMBER

NUMA FARMS NURSERY READY FOR A FALL FACELIFT? We are the home owner's mecca with a vast variety of shrubs and trees to brighten your landscape and your day!

Open Tues to Sat 8:30 – 5:00pm • Closed Sunday & Monday 3459 Luxton Road, Langford • Tel: 250-474-6005 • numafarms@shaw.ca

ST. AIDAN’S UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL BAZAAR Sat. Nov 3, 10am - 2:30pm Richmond Rd at Cedar Hill X Rd. 16 Stalls: Jewellery, Linens, Books, Silent Auction, Baking, Preserves, Handcrafted gifts, Sewing, Knitting, “Good as new” items, Toys, International treasures, Christmas Store, Plants, Specialty china, and Handbags. Thrift Shop open (incl. white elephant, china, and garage sale). Lunch $8.00 (11:15am & 12:45pm sittings). Coffee shop. Admission free. Cash only. H

BOUTIQUE DE LAINE Great selection of knitting yarns GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

2534 Estevan Avenue • 250-592-9616

Saturday, November 17, 2012 10:00am - 4:00pm Admission: $2.00

$

1125 Blanshard Street • 250-385-8771 YOUR INSURANCE BROKER

A Getaway for Serious Relaxation

Escape to a world of authentic charm and old fashioned hospitality.

SERVICES

4136 Wilkinson Road • 250-479-6111

The Magic of Christmas Gift Fair

Private Hot Tubs | Cozy Cabins

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRS • 3

VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, October 5, 2012

Add the Magic of Christmas Gift Fair to your holiday shopping list. Shop amid vendors with unique gift items and enjoy festive sounds, decorations and the on-site cafe.

Burnside Gorge Community Centre 471 Cecelia Road • 250-388-5251

2012

SAANICH FAIR

Kris Kringle

CHRISTMAS IN THE MANGER

Craft Market

Sat. Nov. 24 & Sun. Nov. 25, 10am - 4pm Unique & long lasting! The Saanich Fair’s Craft Fair is in its 39th year. There is a variety of high end crafts to lower priced items for children wishing to buy gifts.

Amidst the crafters in the Barn are animals on display, food, music and children’s play area. The main hall has two side rooms offering a wide variety of gifts, household items, clothing and home made knitted items, jewelry, metalwork, woodwork, preserves, body stuff, candles, etc - we have it all for you at one convenient location.

Free parking. $2.00 admission. Saanich Fairground 1528 Stelly X Road, Saanichton For more info call Gloria at 250-652-3314

www.kriskringle.ca

OUR THIRD YEAR AT PARKSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE With over 150 High Quality Crafters Thurs Fri Sat Sun

Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 25

Noon - 9 pm 10 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 5 pm

Offering a greater selection than ever before in a fun filled Family Christmas show where ALL ARE WELCOMED. We have roving Christmas characters: Kris Kringle, Karole Kringle, Princess Kringle, Krystal Princess, Magical Faces, The Merry Minstrel, The Story Teller, Spazmagic, Farmer Vicki & “Daisy the Cow”, Free Carriage Rides and Live Music.

OVER $5,000 IN DOOR PRIZES. $6 Daily and $8 for all 4 days

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRS • 7

VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW - Friday, October 5, 2012

CRAFT FAIR LISTINGS 24TH ANNUAL OUT OF HAND CRAFT FAIR Fri. Nov 23, 10am-9pm, Sat. Nov. 24, 10am-6pm; Sun. Nov. 25, 10am – 5pm Crystal Gardens, 713 Douglas St. www.outofhand.ca follow us on twitter – outofhandfair; like us on facebook Come join Artisans from around the province at the Crystal Garden and see the latest trends in everything from art to toys.

You’ll find fashion, sustainable body care, home décor, artisan food, fabulous jewellery, functional clay, cool accessories, art glass, books & baby gear – something for everyone! Friday night fashion show is a highlight! H

Find fun, fashion and gifts galore at the Out of Hand Craft Fair Nov. 23 to Nov. 25 at Crystal Gardens.

DONCASTER SCHOOL’S 20TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat, Nov. 24, 10am - 3pm at 1525 Rowan St. (off Cedar Hill Rd.) Over 60 tables of handmade crafts by local artists. Cards, jewelry, knitting, woodwork, baked goodies, chocolates, ornaments, toys, sewing and much more. FREE entry, food hamper donations welcome. Draw prizes, also interactive craft room for kids while you shop. Call Alaine (250) 383-9378 or email Polinsky@telus.net H EDELWEISS CLUB GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET Sat. Nov. 24, 11am - 2pm 108 Niagara Street, Victoria Join us for our annual German Christmas Market – our famous Christmas wreaths; craft tables; baking; deli and live entertainment. Lunch is available for purchase from our kitchen. H OAKLANDS’ WEST COAST WINTER MARKET Sat. Nov. 24 10am – 4pm Oaklands Community Centre, 1-2827 Belmont Avenue Celebrate our vibrant community & natural beauty at Oaklands‘ West Coast Winter Market. Enjoy local artisans, crafts people and culinary providers to the sounds of musicians & caroling.

Join us and co-create our resilient local economy!

250-370-9101 www.oaklandscommunitycentre.com/market Email: community@oaklandscommunitycentre.com

Sunday, Oct 28, 2012 MARY WINSPEAR CENTRE 2243 Beacon Ave • Sidney www.victoriatoyshow.ca 250 727 2403 10:00am - 4pm • Free Parking Adult admission $3 Early admission available at 8:30am for $20

THE HOLLY FAIR @ ST. MARY’S CHURCH, Sat, Nov. 24, 9:30am - 2pm Saanichton, East Saanich Rd. at Cultra Home Baking, Books, Handcrafts, Silent Auction, Gourmet Pantry, Garden Shop, White Elephant, Mystery Bags and more. Morning Coffee and light lunch available. Auction closes at 1:30 p.m. Free Admission. For more info call Leslie at 250-652-1611 or www.stmarysanglican.com H ST. LUKES ANGLICAN CHURCH Sat, Nov. 24, 10am - 2pm 3821 Cedar Hill X Rd. Featuring antiques and collectibles, silent auction, jewellery, floral arrangements, needlework and handicrafts, home baking, jams and jellies, books, toys, white elephant and more. A light lunch will be served. Free admission. For more information call 250-592-2842.

Come to the Victoria Toy Show in Sidney. It has become a tradition and regularly hosts over a hundred tables of old collectible toys and dolls! There’s lots to see and do! If you have toys to sell or get valued, if you’re a collector, or if you’re just a kid of any age, this show is for you!

MORE THAN J

STOCKING STUFFER’S & MORE GIFTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT SHOW Sat. Nov. 24 10:30am - 4:30pm St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1379 Esquimalt Rd. Home Baking, Cowichan Sweaters, Hats & Beaded Accessories, Fabric Gift Bags, Doggie Bandanas, Fleece Hats, Neck Warmers, Tupperware, Epicure, Bath Spa Miscellaneous, Magnetic Ankle & Knee Supports, Affordable Gifts for all occasions. Portions of proceeds to help families in need in our community & abroad.

FREE ADMISSION. For info 250-888-6643 or 250812-7490 H WINTER CREEK POTTERY Sat. Nov. 24, Sun. Nov. 25 Sat. Dec. 1, Sun. Dec. 2 (all 10am - 5pm) 178 Ross - Durrance Rd. Come to the Highlands and enjoy a cup of cider and a shopping trip. Pottery, sculpture, paintings. 250-652-5434.

DECEMBER SOOKE FALL FAIR’S 9TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFTS, CURIOS & MORE MARKET Sat. Dec. 1, 10 am - 4 pm (Set up Nov. 30) Sooke Community Hall (entrance off Shields Rd.) Pre-booked tables $15. Admission by donation to the Sooke Christmas Bureau. For more info call Carol Chalmers 250-881-1169 H

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JAMES BAY’S ANNUAL DICKENS FAIR Sat Dec 1, 2-8pm 140 Oswego Street, James Bay Community Centre A festive winter market in James Bay! JURIED artisans, crafters and food producers with a variety of unique, handmade, homemade or homegrown quality products in an affordable price range. Have afternoon tea or a light meal in the cafe. Shop for local winter produce, free range eggs, baking and seasonal greenery. Music, entertainment and displays throughout. Door prizes.

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