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Colwood senior’s skin colour complicates her life in an unconventional way. Ann Studley has a light complexion which veils her First Nations’ heritage.

“My mother was dark skinned,” said the 81-yearold woman.

Being raised in a biracial household wasn’t as common when Studley was growing up. Her father was Caucasian and her mother from a Cowichan First Nation.

During most of her childhood, Studley didn’t realize it was different to have a brown mother. She spent her early years living in a logging camp near Rounds, B.C. Her family left the camp when she was 12 old.

Charla Huber years “I didn’t know my mother Reporting was different until we moved to Duncan,” Studley revealed.

“Then everyone told me my mother was different.

“For a while I was shameful of my mother. Now I am so ashamed of that. I can’t even imagine the knocks that she took.”

When the family moved into the city, because of who their mother was, Studley and her siblings were treated poorly by some people including neighbours and other children. They were called names and taunted.

One night Studley recalls a man knocking on the door of her family’s home and pouring a bucket of urine on her little sister.

For many years Studley has been on quest alongside some of her siblings to become registered band members with native status. The search began with her late brother, and since his passing Studley and other family decided to see it through.

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Mading Ngor is one of two recipients of Royal Roads University’s inaugural Alumni Awards. Ngor, a former communications student, is now a successful journalist in his home country of South Sudan, a country where being a journalist can be a dangerous occupation. Ngor is giving a public talk tonight at the university.

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Colwood senior seeks her status Continued from Page A1

Even though Studley knows the area her mother is from, she cannot be a registered band member unless she has a status card.

Status cards are issued through Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), formerly known as Indian Affairs.

The situation gets tricky because Studley’s mother, Dorothy Alexandra Pappenberger, was born in 1913. Status numbers were not issued until 1920.

Pappenberger was half native herself, with an aboriginal mother and a German father.

Up until 1985, First Nations women who married white men lost entitlement to status, as did their children. It’s unclear whether Studley’s rejection by the AANDC is due to the fact Pappenberger was never registered as a status Indian or denied due to her white father or white husband. Up until 1985 nonnative women who married First Nations men, were granted status.

During her youth Pappenberger was forced to live at a residential school on Kuper Island (now called Penelakut), and this past July, Studley made the trip the island to retrace her mother’s steps. Studley questions why her mother was native enough to live in residential school, but not be granted status.

Every time Studley and her family have submitted applications or new information to the government agency, they have been sent an identical letter back stating it is not enough information.

“It’s beyond disappointing,” Studley said.

“We have been fighting for status for 20 years.”

Studley’s discouragement has made her question if she will ever be recognized.

“My family and I are just trying to show who we are … it is quite ridiculous as it’s possible we will all be dead (before we have status),” Studley said.

Studley and her family have filled out forms, sent in birth, death and marriage certificates and photos. All trying to prove they are who they say they are.

Money doesn’t drive her desire to be recognized by the government as a First Nations person. People recognized as Status Indians are eligible to health and dental care, scholarships and other grants.

“For me it’s a spiritual aspect,” Studley said. “It’s because that’s who I am.”

Since 2007 AANDC has received a total of 48,593 applications for Indian status. Of the applications, 30,257 were from individuals hoping to reclaim eligibility due to the Gender Equity in the Indian Registration Act, according to Geneviève Guibert, AANDC spokesperson.

The remaining applications, such as Studley’s are people seeking entitlement. Of these 18,336 applications (as of Sept. 4), more than 16, 218 have been processed and approved.

Studley’s is not among them.

On a personal note …

Ann Studley contacted me after reading a First Nations series in the Gazette. She explained her story and asked if I could type up a letter for her to send to the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).

I realized we had a connection. At four days old I was adopted by a non-native family. The parents who adopted me were told I was a First Nations child.

At 20 I set out on a journey to find my heritage and to obtain a status card. After five years dealing with minCharla Huber istries, adoption agencies Reporting and the AANDC, back then known as Indian Affairs, I was told I my biological mother was Swedish and there was no record of my father’s identity or background.

My letters from Indian Affairs are carbon copy of the letters Studley received.

Now, 10 years since I started searching, I am still clueless to what First Nation I belong to. Like Studley, I feel the connection in my heart and for me that is enough.

Even after I had my adoption records unsealed, information was minimal and it didn’t open any doors. I am shocked at Studley’s story, because she knows all of her relatives’ names and information.

If Studley and I have this in common it makes me wonder how many non-status First Nations people are being kept in the dark from the recognition we deserve. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

What’s in a name?

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Ann Studley, 81, has spent years trying to be recognized as First Nations and to get her native status.

Right: The totem pole at Mungo Martin House at the Royal B.C. Museum (Black Press file).

Even without obtaining the recognition, Ann Studley feels her native roots in her soul.

On June 25, 2011 Studley was surprised by her family when she was honoured to be given a native name in a traditional ceremony, at the Mungo Martin house next to the Royal B.C. Museum. She received the native name “PUL-QUE-SEMA,” passed down to her from her great grandmother.

“The names are passed to you with honour,” Studley said. “Oh heavenly days, I will never forget the feeling I had.”

Studley is visibly joyful flipping though a photo album dedicated to that day. On paper she isn’t recognized at First Nations, but in her heart and in her family she is.

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ading Ngor never made the choice to become a journalist. It was something he had to do.

While growing up in what would later become South Sudan, Ngor saw the horrors of civil war, including a massacre in his own village in 1991.

“It was a huge massacre,” Ngor said. “The village was obliterated. And nobody would talk about it.

Nobody knew about it in the world. … I wanted to be able to highlight tragic events like that one.”

Ngor is being honoured this week at Royal Road University (RRU) with an Alumni Award. The award is a new honour presented by the university and is given to former students who have gone on to find success in their lives and careers.

Sitting in Habitat Cafe at RRU campus, wearing a fedora-style hat and looking very comfortable in his surroundings, Ngor seems a lifetime away from his difficult youth. But the real distance can be measured in kilometres, not time, as the struggle for basic human rights, such as freedom of speech, continues in South Sudan.

As a journalist in South Sudan, “When I look Ngor hosts Wake back at my history, Up Juba!, the there is nothing in most popular morning show in my background that the capital city. suggests I was destined He has political on with a for something like this.” guests variety of points – Mading Ngor of view and lets his guests speak their minds, without censorship. This is still an uncertain concept in South Sudan, one that has put Ngor in danger before and has had him forcibly removed from parliament.

“It’s my obligation to fight for this country because if I don’t, then who will?” Ngor said. “I know the history very well, I know the sacrifices very well, so you have an obligation to the country, to yourself and to your family.”

The two weeks leading up to Ngor coming to Canada for his award have been among the most difficult of his career, he said. A new controversy over a deal with Sudan and Ngor’s usual commitment to free speech on his radio show has resulted in threats from the government to shut the show down. This has brought unwanted attention from national security forces. Ngor said he hasn’t been sleeping at home lately, just to be safe.

“I still know in my heart that that is what I signed up for,” Ngor said. “For good or for bad.”

Ngor first moved to Canada after the massacre in his village and ten subsequent years as a refugee.

He went to high school in New Westminister until Grade 12, when he got a scholarship to go to Pearson College in Metchosin. Ngor then went on to study journalism at Grant McEwan University and eventually ended up at RRU, where he earned a BA in professional communications.

Through all of this Ngor knew he would return to South Sudan to work as a journalist. While studying at RRU he founded an online news site called the New Sudan Vision. He would do interviews over the phone and managed to balance his studies with his role as a voice for his struggling home country.

But he knew he had to go back.

“It wasn’t a choice, it was a necessity,” Ngor said.

“Because I lost so many relatives and they fought for freedom, they died for the country and I always had to go back.”

Ngor said his experiences at RRU helped form the person and the professional he is now. He said developing the tools he needed for his work was an essential part of his journey and he is delighted to be coming back to Canada to receive this award.

“It’s a tremendous honour. … When I look back at my history, there is nothing in my background that suggests I was destined for something like this,” Ngor said. “It has always been a history of

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Ngor is giving a lecture tonight at 7 p.m. at the university, in the Centre for Dialouge in the Learning and Innovation Centre. The talk is open to the public and free of charge. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, October 24, 2012

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What could be more romantic than dinner by candlelight? How about helping out the environment at the same time?

B.C. Hydro’s Candlelight Conservation Dinner is taking place on October 25 throughout the province and on the West Shore. Only one West Shore restaurant is participating this year, Basilico Ristorante and Lounge, and is offering a dining experience rarely enjoyed these days.

The lights will be dimmed to a minimum and the candles will be lit to provide the majority of the light in the restaurant.

Co-owner Dawn Whitton said this is the third year the restaurant has participated in the event.

Along with the candlelight the staff makes an extra effort to conserve electricity consumption in the kitchen and throughout the restaurant.

“It’s very romantic,” Whitton said. “It just makes us more aware of it, more conscious of it.”

Whitton said for previous events some patrons have come specifically for the candlelight dinner, while others arrived unaware of the special event.

Either way, she said everyone, including the staff, had a good time and that’s why they continue to take part. “They really got into the spirit of and really enjoyed themselves,” Whitton said. “It was a really fun night for all of us.”

Basilico will also be offering half-price pizza for the event as an added bonus.

The event begins at 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made at 250-391-5589.

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Basilico Ristorante and Lounge manager Jenn Partridge says the candlelight dinner event offers an intimate setting for diners.

There are many other restaurants throughout Greater Victoria participating. For a full list visit bchydro.com and search for “candlelight.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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There is no doubt in Joshua Van Meurs’ mind, he is the best in the world.

While he knows it, the mixed martial arts fighter is determined to prove it. The Langford 17-year-old will head to Greece to compete in the International Pankration World titles in Sparta, Greece, Nov. 16 to 19.

In Greece, Van Meurs will compete in between four to nine bouts, depending on how many competitors are in the under 18, 170-pound weight class.

“I’ve been able to show how good I am and that I’ve beaten everyone I’ve fought,” said the young MMA fighter who is undefeated 11-0. “I have already prepared myself that I am the best youth fighter in the world. I am just going to go to Greece to prove it.”

Gearing up for the competition, Van Meurs is training five days a week, five hours a day.

He had his first MMA match when he was just 15.

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Joshua Van Meurs, 17, is heading the Greece to compete in the International Pankration World Titles. The young Mixed Martial Arts fighter is undefeated and already won the North American title this year. feated.”

Fighting in MMA, Van Meurs has 10 years experience in judo and four years in Muay Thai kickboxing.

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What started as an off-hand remark between friends is (a year later) now chunk of submarine in a Duncan yard.

George Cruickshank, owner of Duncan’s Battle of Atlantic Museum, has a full-size bridge and conning tower from a replica WWII U889 German submarine in his yard.

Last September, Cruickshank’s friend and fellow collector of submarine artifacts, John Webber of Colwood, came up with the idea to reconstruct part of the submarine.

“I said to George we should build a U889. If you build the foundation, I’ll build the submarine. Next thing I know George built the foundation. I stuck with my word,” Webber said.

Cruickshank poured the foundation in his front yard, which is also the location of the museum. Thankfully, his wife is supportive.

“She said it was something she’s always wanted was to have a submarine in her front yard,” Cruickshank said.

With the foundation in place, Webber, who trained as an engineering draftsman, set to drawing detailed diagrams of the WWII U-boat. Webber travelled around the world looking for existing plans for the type-9 submarine but found few. Almost all U-boat drawings were destroyed by the Germans at the end of the war.

“I had one general drawing, which I got from a U-boat officer, but there were no detailed drawings. There were a few details in the drawing I had: the diameter of the periscope and the distance between periscope and overall height.

Everything else I did by photo analysis and scaling from photos,” the West Shore man explained.

Webber spent eight months researching and drafting 40 colour diagrams. In May, the pair began building the bridge and tower using Webber’s specifications and the result is a nearly complete project ready for museum visitors to climb aboard and immerse themselves in a rich part of Canadian naval history.

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George Cruickshank, top, a windguard, while John Webber works on a waveguard on the U-boat replica they are building in Cruickshank’s yard. transporting supplies from North America to Britain – supplies which supported Britons in the war. Canadian and American navies protected the merchant ships against their German adversaries.

Cruickshank finds the Battle of the Atlantic a fascinating subject.

“It lasted for the whole six years of the war,” he said.

“At first the Germans had no opposition. The battle became important to Winston Churchill because if they lost supplies, the British would starve. By 1943, the Allies had developed enough anti-submarine technology to turn the battle in their favour. As the Americans entered the war, and built more ships, the Germans lost more than they won.”

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Webber notes the Canadian significance of the U889 vessel.

“This particular U-boat was surrendered by the Germans and commissioned to the Canadian Navy in May 1945, mainly for trials to test how things worked. In 1946, the submarine was given to the U.S. Navy for evaluation, who then sank it off the coast of Maine.”

Webber even discovered something humorous along the way.

“The official U889 badge showed a bulldog representing the British on top of an official German Nazi eagle. If you look closely, the Canadians replaced the eagle with a turkey.”

Visits to the U-boat at The Battle of the Atlantic museum are by appointment only. Visit www.thebattleofatlanticmuseum.ca for details. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - GOLDSTREAM

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The Goldstream News Gazette is published by Black Press Ltd. | 117-777 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, B.C. V9B 2X4 | Phone: 250-478-9552 • Fax: 250-478-6545 • Web: www.goldstreamgazette.com

OUR VIEW

Why seek arrest pipeline protesters?

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n Monday, thousands of people braved the cold fall air to protest and to hear union activists, politicians, environmentalists and First Nations leaders slam the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline.

It’s great to see people exercising their democratic rights with peaceful protest and assembly on public space, in this case the Legislature lawn. Today, a protest is scheduled outside B.C. Liberal MLA Ida Chong’s office in Saanich.

It’s less gratifying to read that at least 1,000 people have signed up for civil disobedience training. Some groups announced they would seek to be arrested during the rally.

“Defend our Coast” protesters filling local jail cells as a means to protest a pipeline in the north seems misguided at best.

Passive resistance against police for trespassing or more active resistance through shoving or fighting makes for good evening TV news, but it does little to advance the debate about protecting B.C.’s coast and the North from oil leaks and spills.

By Monday afternoon, Victoria police weren’t willing to arrest people engaging in blocking traffic or setting up signs on the Leg lawn, and overall the rally was peaceful, respectful and well attended.

Protesters want to send a message to Ottawa and the provincial government, but the B.C. Liberals aren’t exactly laying out the red carpet for Enbridge. The province has acknowledged that people have legitimate concerns about the safety of heavy oil pipelines.

After recent public hearings in Prince George, the government slammed Enbridge for not providing practical solutions to the environmental risks, and noted the company lacks a spill response plan, among other systemic problems.

The protesting public and the government aren’t exactly speaking the same language on pipelines, but the gap isn’t huge.

On all fronts – with government, First Nations, the public – Enbridge faces a monumental battle to build its pipeline.

What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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

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

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here was palpable disappoint- ing, Oklahoma oil storage faciliment among reporters when ties to Texas refineries is indeed Greenpeace organizers claribeing built by the sinister foreign fied that U.S. actors Daryl TransCanada Corp., but it Hannah and Mark Ruffalo doesn’t carry the dreaded weren’t actually going Canadian “tar sands” oil to join the sit-in against that eco-celebrities are heavy oil pipeline proconvinced will end life on posals at the B.C. legislaEarth as we know it. ture on Monday.

It’s the northern section I was disappointed that Obama has temporartoo. I would have liked to ily opposed, after fervent learn more about what demonstrations such as a washed-up mermaid the one in Washington and an easily confused DC where Hannah’s first Tom Fletcher celebrity Incredible Hulk really arrest occurred B.C. Views believe about the North in 2011.

American oil industry. In At that time, Hannah the spirit of celebrity slacktivism, recited the familiar talking points both sent statements of support. of the U.S. environmentalists who To be fair, Ruffalo may still be exclusively target Alberta. In a new busy searching for the “truth” book, oil sands pioneer and Sunabout 9/11. In 2007 he declared cor founder Rick George dissects that the official U.S. government Hannah’s claims, and asks why report on the terrorist attacks was they were reported so widely and “completely illegitimate” because uncritically. “buildings don’t fall down like that.”

Hannah claimed “the contribution I wonder what the relatives of those to the carbon in the atmosphere aboard the hijacked airliners think is unprecedented.” George cites of him. a Royal Society of Canada report Hannah has had lots of free time that concludes the entire oil sands since starring in the 1984 mermaid operation is responsible for five per fantasy Splash. Now she’s mostly cent of Canadian emissions. Fossilfamous for getting arrested, and fuelled electricity generation is 16 she did so again in Texas on Oct. per cent of Canada’s total. Vehicles 3, standing in front of earthmoving and other transportation account equipment building the southern for 27 per cent. section of the Keystone XL pipeline.

“How does the oil sands contriIt’s worth noting that the project bution possibly qualify as unprecHannah tried to stop has the supedented?” George asks. port of the Barack Obama adminisAnother Hannah quote: “I’ve been tration. hearing about how many people The southern section from Cushhave cancer that live downstream

from the tar sands project.” Canadians heard that too, thanks in large part to an alarmist CBC documentary by David Suzuki featuring jetset movie director James Cameron.

George describes how this allegation was made in 2006 by a doctor who claimed a cluster of rare bile cancer cases in the remote village of Fort Chipewyan, and blamed it on oil sands mining. Headlines blared around the world.

George details the Alberta Health Services study that followed, identifying three such cases in 12 years.

Statistically higher, yes. A general risk, no. Other types of cancer in Fort Chip were lower than the general population.

This finding was endorsed by Australian, New Zealand, U.S. and Canadian researchers. The doctor who diagnosed the original bile cancers admitted: “These results were based on a small number of cases – there is no cause for alarm.”

Was this news trumpeted around the world? You can guess the answer.

My point here isn’t to make fun of ill-informed celebrities. It’s to counteract the fawning, scientifically ignorant coverage they are routinely given by the mainstream media.

And I’m not promoting the oil sands or pipelines. I’m saying they should be considered based on facts, not foolishness.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, October 24, 2012

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Drivers need more care on mountain highway Before setting up a highway police unit on the Malahat mountain highway, we should ask how the dangerous drivers behave where they live – like Saanich, Nanaimo, and on the Mainland, most refusing to police properly.

Watch the streets anywhere and you’ll see most drivers don’t slow down in the rain.

Many deliberately drive dangerously, at 80 km/h through playground zones and around blind curves on residential streets, not stopping when turning right at a red light nor at stop signs.

Others are merely inattentive or sloppy. Much re-education is needed.

The Malahat is much less forgiving of error, but driver mentality is the same, general ignorance about driving physics is the same. B.C.’s Transportation Ministry has not done much to educate drivers that it is a mountain highway, claiming the expensive vague sign in View Royal does that – despite using clear bright signs elsewhere in the province.

Driver licensing isn’t working – observe the many drivers whose N placard indicates they recently passed a knowledge exam but don’t want to benefit from using what they were taught.

The effective approach is police feet on the street, identifying and directly re-educating drivers. Didn’t the continuous campaign of increased enforcement on the Malahat show that last year? I expect it will take a year of increased police presence everywhere before most drivers get the message about proper behaviour on roads.

Voters who care about their safety should develop and elect officials who carry out their duty of public safety instead of spending on do-gooder that

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look or sound nice. Current politicians meddle in the affairs of other levels of government instead of paying proper attention to their own responsibilities.

Keith Sketchley Saanich

Money in way of Malahat safety Re: Malahat crash on Sunday claims three (News, Oct. 17) Premier Christy Clark says it cost $8 million to put concrete barriers on 5.5 kilometres of the Malahat.

That means it could cost about $22 million more to complete the job for the remaining 15 kilometres.

Recently though, the B.C. government has launched ads claiming that it has added $1 trillion to the B.C. economy. The $22 million represents an infinitesimal percentage. What could be the holdup if money is not the problem?

Richard Weatherill Saanich

Slow down on the Malahat Drive Re: Malahat crash on Sunday claims three (News, Oct. 17) Many years ago my husband and his family travelled the Malahat in a horse and buggy, and that was a challenge.

Millions have been spent to upgrade this very dangerous stretch of road. No matter how many more millions are spent, unless drivers slow down the carnage will never stop.

There is no deterrent to make them slow down. The government cannot make them behave better, but it can implement big fines, which might get drivers thinking.

Eileen Nattrass Central Saanich

Sewage treatment will produce few benefits For more than 20 years, I have followed the debate on the need for secondary sewage treatment for Victoria, as well as reading the reports on the water quality data collected at the existing outfalls. It seems clear that the environmental impact of the existing outfalls is minor. It seems equally clear that the cost of switching to a secondary treatment system for Victoria would be major.

According to several reputable scientists and medical officers, the net effect on the marine environment, or health risks in the community, of spending some $783 million on the proposed sewage treatment plant would be negligible.

Indeed, the overall environmental effect on the Victoria region, when sludge disposal and carbon emissions is taken into account, could well be negative.

The proposed $783-million capital cost and $14.5-million operating cost represents a squandering of scarce public money. This money would be much better deployed, with the local community’s share of the costs going into health care projects, social housing or transportation improvements.

If there was a real need in Victoria to have a sewage treatment plant, and if such a plant would eliminate a major environmental problem, then I would support the project going ahead, and would accept that we have to raise the necessary taxes to pay for the project.

What I do oppose is squandering major public money on a project that would produce negligible benefits.

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Royal Scottish centennial Lt.-Gov. Steven Point inspects members of the Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) at Royal Athletic Park Sunday during the 100th Regimental Parade celebration.The Scottish Regiment celebrated its 100th anniversary with a parade and wreath laying at Christ Church Cathedral and Pioneer Square, a full Regimental parade at Royal Athletic Park, a freedom of the city parade and a change of appointment parade at the Bay Street Armoury.

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Retired judge Thomas Braidwood is “very pleased with the response” to his recommendations on the use of Taser stun guns by police in the wake of Robert Dziekanski’s death in 2007.

Braidwood testified last Tuesday before a legislature committee, after a senior RCMP official reported on training and procedure changes that led to an 87 per cent reduction in use of Tasers to subdue people.

Braidwood emphasized that he stands by the core finding of his inquiry, which is that police in B.C. should continue

to use them with new training and strict new rules.

Those province-wide rules include requiring police to determine that the subject is causing bodily harm or is about to, and mandate that “de-escalation” or crisis intervention techniques be taught and used before a Taser is.

He described a basic technique that could have been used when four Richmond RCMP officers approached a distraught Dziekanski at Vancouver International Airport.

If one of those officers had simply pulled up a chair and sat down, Braidwood said, Dziekanski would likely be alive today.

Similar techniques can defuse even violent domestic disputes, rightly considered by police to be their most dangerous calls, said Braidwood, a former prosecutor who went on to serve as a B.C. Supreme

Court and Court of Appeal justice.

The Taser rules also require police to have an automated defibrillator in the car, or in a supervisor’s vehicle in communities of 5,000 people or less.

On Monday, RCMP Assistant Commissioner Randy Beck told the committee that new training began in 2011. By then the fallout from the Dziekanski case had led to a steep decrease in use of Tasers.

Braidwood noted that so far there has not been a corresponding increase in police use of guns.

“Have more police officers been injured while restraining violent subjects, or have officers discovered that other tools in their arsenal, such as training in crisis intervention techniques, have resolved many of these potentially dangerous confrontations without

resorting to use of conducted energy weapons?” he asked.

“It would appear to be a fruitful area for more research.”

Braidwood’s inquiry led not only to new Taser procedures, but also the establishment of B.C.’s new Independent Investigations Office, the civilianled agency that began work this summer to take control of all police-involved incidents that result in death or serious bodily harm.

Braidwood said the steps taken since his inquiry have filled a gap in the civilian oversight of police that is “a fundamental tenet that distinguishes Canada from totalitarian or dictatorial states.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Teachers’ union offers anti-Enbridge material Natalie North Reporting

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he B.C. Teachers’ Federation last week began offering resources to teachers on Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline – a move that sparked criticism for its blatant opposition of the project.

Resource posters depict a river scene of a Grizzly bear eating a salmon amid orcas, seals, an otter and an eagle, while black oil drips across the image.

The words “What we stand to lose with pipelines and supertankers” are emblazoned across the top section.

Along with the poster, the teachers’ union offers resources such as lessons on the importance of protecting ocean ecosystems, the “effects of mixing oil, water and bird feathers” and a game similar to snakes and ladders, involving pipelines and sunbeams.

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“For years teachers have talked about topical and perhaps controversial topics in history, social studies, law, as a way of teaching critical thinking skills to our students. We believe that our teachers are responsible and facilitate these discussions in an unbiased fashion,” said Orcherton.

“This isn’t new, it’s just that Enbridge is topical right now.”

Orcherton said complaints or concerns from parents that come out of the teaching materials will be dealt with immediately.

Jason Price, an education professor in the department of curriculum and instruction at the University of Victoria, said the BCTF and Enbridge are both involved in the “indoctrination” of students regarding resources and the environment.

“It seems that the BCTF is firing this as a salvo in a sense, but one that in some ways is just as balanced as that of the proponents of the pipeline,” Price said. “We’re not playing with an even playing field.”

BCTF has taken strong positions on First Nations and same sex marriage issues in the past, he said, noting

the presence of literature on the federation’s website on how to foster clear thinking on controversial issues.

Students are already exposed to the Enbridge issue via social media, familial influences, or civil disobedience in their communities, and should be welcomed to discuss it within the school environment, Price said.

“The idea that somehow we should create schools as a bubble is responsible for the type of mediocre, nonengaged, go-throughthe-motions schooling that we’ve had for so long,” he said.

“One of the frustrations that I have personally is the lack of willingness of teachers to use their academic freedom to discuss controversial issues.”

Few elements of the B.C. curriculum afford students the opportunity to think critically and teachers often take controversial positions to inspire a critical discussion around media, Price added.

“If (teachers) use these as teaching moments, they have to be very, very clear that they put all of the information in and facilitate in an unbiased fashion,” Orcherton said. editor@goldstream gazette.com

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James Kasper, photographed at Soma Sound in Oak Bay, recently launched a new record label, Blue Water Gun. The label, which focuses on local artists, has a mandate of “positive contribution to the community, artist development, youth mentoring and accessibility.”

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James Kasper wants you to buy local, and he’s not just talking about fruits and vegetables.

“Supporting local artists, that’s just as important,” Kasper said, reflecting on the motivation behind his new label Blue Water Gun records.

As the founder and executive director of the Vancouver Island Music Awards, Kasper has made a career of promoting homegrown musical talent and fostering a network of collaborative artists over the past two decades. “(Blue Water Gun) has a mandate of positive contribution to the community, artist development, youth mentoring and accessibility – a lot of things that major labels aren’t known

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‘Mindfulness’ key to shaping injured brain Edward Hill News staff

Head trauma from a car crash and ingesting alcohol while in the womb may look like two distinct insults to the body, but when it comes to the brain, it can be hard to tell the damage apart.

To varying degrees, victims of traumatic brain injuries can experience behavioural and cognitive changes, such as impulsiveness, shortened temper, and impaired focusing, thinking and memory. Two University of Victoria researchers realized that these symptoms appear similar to people suffering from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

And where people with brain injuries can help repair their brain through training and mental exercises, UVic neuropsychology professors Colette Smart and Kimberly Kerns suspect that children and adults with FASD can do the same. But unlike treatment for traumatic brain injuries, there is little in the way of therapies and intervention for fetal alcohol disorders.

“You can think about FASD as a prenatal traumatic brain injury,” Kerns said. “We see many of the same behavioural issues with both populations.”

The researchers have a $65,000 grant from the Canadian Foundation on Fetal Alcohol Research to conduct a two-year project with teenagers and adults already diagnosed with a FASD, an umbrella term that includes fetal alcohol syndrome. The Sooke School District and the Greater Victoria School District are are also participating in the study.

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UVic neuropsychology professors Kimberly Kerns, left, and Colette Smart demonstrate an EEG cap that measures the brain’s electrical activity. can be altered with a positive impact on mood, behaviour and cognitive ability.

It’s difficult to know how many youth and adults have FASD, but researchers estimate 300,000 Canadians live with impairment from the disorder, and about 3,000 babies a year are born with fetal alcohol effects.

Kerns noted that kids and adults with FASD tend to struggle with regulating their behaviour rather than necessarily having diminished intelligence.

“The difficulty with FASD is you see a large range of IQs, but you still find behaviour regulation and the ability to adapt and

do well in school is difficult, somewhat independent of intellectual ability,” Kerns says. “It is puzzling. We see kids with average range IQs with significant behavioural difficulties.”

“If kids are misdiagnosed into adulthood, they tend to have significant difficulties with employment and trouble with the legal system,” Smart observed. “The idea is to get the kids early to head off trouble.”

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Smart said mindfulness training teaches kids how focus and realize when their emotions are veering off course, and to understand the physical reactions of their bodies to stress.

“Everyone tells kids to pay attention, but no one has taught kids how to pay attention. Here we give them the tools,” Smart said. “Mindfulness training trains people to be present in the moment, to work on patterns of emotion and not to be on autopilot.”

Before and after this mindfulness training, the teens will undergo a series of four tasks – including a car-driving video game – meant to evoke emotional responses, while plugged into a electroencephalography (EEG) machine.

While undergoing the tasks, the kids will don a sensor-studded EEG cap that reads electrical activity of the brain. That data will give Smart and Kerns an idea if and how the mindfulness training is influencing emotional responses and cognitive ability in teens in the study group.

“Kids with (FAS) have a hard time selfregulating. They have to be mindful of what their body is telling them, and that they can intervene on how they respond,” Kerns said.

The researchers are looking for teens ages 11 to 15 years, who have been diagnosed with FASD, and who are willing to participate weekly for eight weeks at a location either on the West Shore or at the University of Victoria. The researchers will consider any adult who has a confirmed diagnosis of FASD. For more information, contact Kimberly Kerns at 250-472-4195 or fasd@uvic.ca or visit www.fasdatuvic.ca.

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Black Press celebrates women Black Press celebrated local women making a difference in business and the Greater Victoria community with its 2012 Women in Business Awards.

The annual awards gala yesterday at the Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel honoured four of Victoria’s outstanding entrepreneurs: Shawna Walker of the Oak Bay Beach Hotel was named Woman Business Owner of the Year. Above and Beyond went to Mandy Farmer, CEO of Accent Inns; Stephanie Papik, of Knotty By Nature was named Eco-entrpreneur; and Rising Star was Johanne Paquette,

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Black Press published its award-winning Women in Business special section, delivered to homes and businesses throughout the region today (Oct. 24). Inside, readers will find the stories of this year’s remarkable award-winners. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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SMALL IN SIZE, BIG ON BUSINESS The BC Jobs Plan recognizes that small businesses are key to growing BC’s economy.

That’s why we’re working with the small business community on a plan to encourage investment, innovation and skills training: ` Expanding the Venture Capital Tax Program, to help great business ideas get off the ground. ` Leading Canada in cutting red tape, so that small businesses can thrive. ` The new Micro-Business Training Pilot, led by the BC Chamber of Commerce, will provide general business management training skills for up to 1,200 eligible business owners who have less than five employees.

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Guard a blast from the past Vikes second in Guy Vetrie tourney Travis Paterson News staff

One local face has replaced another, as point guard Brandon Dunlop is back after a three-year absence from the UVic Vikes.

Dunlop last played for the Vikes in 2009, when he dished passes to CIS stars Tyler Hass and Mitch Gudgeon. Now the 24-year-old is back, a little wiser, and a little stronger.

It’s a timely return for the 2006 Claremont secondary grad, who will help fill the void as last year’s point guards have moved on. Reese Pribilsky (Oak Bay High) stepped away from the game this season and Zac Andrus graduated.

Dunlop played 27 minutes in the Vikes’ 75-70 win on Sunday over the Alberta Golden Bears. It was the Vikes second win in three games at the Guy Vetrie Memorial, hosted at UVic over the weekend.

“It’s still early, the goal is not to take any steps back, as long as we can take steps forward,” said Dunlop. “It’s not about winning or losing this time of year, it’s about getting ready for the first regular season game.”

Dunlop left the Vikes but never left basketball, coaching the Claremont Spartans junior boys team the past few seasons. He also assisted with the senior boys team from time to time, which meant some instruction time with current Vikes forward Domenic Ohl. “It’s a little bit weird to be on (Ohl’s) team now, but nice to have some Claremont guys around, that’s for sure.”

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Alberta Golden Bear Youssef Ouahrig guards Brandon Dunlop of the Vikes during the final game of the 2012 Guy Vetrie Memorial basketball tournament at UVic’s McKinnon Gym on Sunday.

Dunlop’s last game was Valentine’s Day 2009. The Vikes were in Langley, down 54-32 at half time to the Trinity Western Spartans in the deciding game of the first round Canada West playoff series. The Vikes roared back, only to lose by a basket.

“I don’t actually remember what’s

what from the playoffs, I’d have to be reminded,” said Dunlop, who is carrying muscle that wasn’t there in 2009. That came from spending more time in the weight room with his three older brothers. As for playing, Dunlop’s been lacing the high tops in the city’s night leagues, but

it’s not the same, he says.

“Through coaching, I’ve seen the game from a different perspective.

But it’s a been a tough road back.

When you take two years off, there’s a speed adjustment, but my motto is, if I keep working hard I can get through anything.”

Originally, Dunlop stepped away due to family issues, his dad’s ailing health, and wanting to focus on school.

To say his schedule is fully loaded is an understatement. The fourthyear student athlete is in his first year of the post-degree professional program for teachers, and plans on coaching the Spartans senior boys team as well.

“Coaching was always very important to me and I didn’t want to give that up, and now to be able to play for the Vikes again is what I always wanted. I was approached to come back and jumped at the opportunity.”

The Vikes only loss of the Guy Vetrie tournament was to the defending national champions, Carleton Ravens, 87-63. The Ravens dominated the tourney, and won all three games by at least 23 points over the Vikes, Golden Bears and Lethbridge Pronghorns.

Vikes here and away The men host the Lakehead University Thunderwolves tonight (Oct. 24), 7 p.m. at McKinnon Gym. This week the Vikes women’s team is touring Ontario, against the McMaster Marauders in Hamilton tomorrow, the Guelph Gryphons on Friday, the Toronto Blues on Saturday and the Western University Mustangs in London on Sunday. sports@vicnews.com

Tyler Stahl to captain the Victoria Royals Travis Paterson News staff

For the second straight year a defenceman will captain the Victoria Royals as head coach Dave Lowry anointed Tyler Stahl to wear the ‘C’ on Monday morning.

Stahl, of Drumheller, Alta., was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes, 167th overall (sixth round) in 2010, and is in his fourth season with the club.

The 20-year-old actually played one regular season game with the Chilliwack Bruins in 2007-08, making him the longest standing member of the team, though Tim Traber, 19, is also in his fourth season.

“This is a choice that was made as a group. We like his willingness to compete and play hard.

We like his presence on the ice, the leadership he presents and he has the respect of his teammates,” Lowry said.

“We did it in a democratic fashion, the players had a voice. We knew who the logical choices were and the players’ choices were close to that.”

Stahl fills the role last held by Hayden Rintoul, and Philadelphia Flyers’ defenceman Brandon Manning, when the team was in Chilliwack.

Traber and Brandon Magee, 18, will serve as

Photo by Kevin Light Photography

The Royals new captain Tyler Stahl was all smiles during practice on Monday. alternate captains, while Jamie Crooks, 20, and Logan Nelson, 19, will split alternate duties this season.

The decision wasn’t made until the Royals played 12 of the season’s 72 games, allowing the new coach some time to get comfortable with the team.

Stahl was wearing the yellow non-contact jersey during practice on Monday, and was a game time decision for Tuesday’s game against the vis-

iting Brandon Wheat Kings (results were past press time).

“It’s exciting, I’m honoured as it’s a big thing to be a captain in this league,” said Stahl. “If you knew as a kid that this was going to happen when you were older, you’d be excited beyond belief, it’s a pretty big deal.”

Stahl said his voice is one of many in the room but he’ll continue to talk up the team.

“It’s good to know the guys have my respect in the room, hopefully I can do good by them.”

The Royals host the Brandon Wheat Kings Tuesday (Oct. 23), 7:05 p.m. at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, and are on the road in Vancouver on Friday and Kamloops on Saturday.

Super Series coach Royals head coach Dave Lowry has been named as an assistant coach for the Super Series game between Team WHL and Team Russia in Victoria on Nov. 15.

Spokane Chiefs coach Don Nachbaur is the head coach for both Team WHL games, with Edmonton Oil Kings coach Derek Laxdal as assistant coach. The Team WHL roster will be announced on tomorrow (Oct. 25). sports@vicnews.com

SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF Chargers silver at golf nationals The Camosun College Chargers men’s golf team finished second overall at the 2012 PING collegiate National Golf Championships.

The Humber Hawks captured the overall title for the fourth consecutive year with a three-day total of 879 strokes. The Chargers won silver with 897.

Hosts Durham Lords of Oshawa, Ont., finished with 901 for bronze.

“We struggled a little out of the gate but had strong second and third rounds to secure the silver,” said Chargers head coach John Randle.

The Chargers team shot the lowest score of the final day, 295, two strokes better than Humber.

Cougars claw back vs. Braves The Victoria Cougars won the biggest game of the young junior B season on Friday, 3-2 over the Saanich Braves.

Tied 2-2 with one minute, 46 seconds remaining in regulation, Graham Zagrodney scored the game winner for the visiting Cougars (14-0-1) at Pearkes arena. It capped a Cougars comeback from being down 2-0 after one period.

The Braves host the Peninsula Panthers tonight (Oct. 24) at 7:30 p.m. and the Cougars host the Campbell River Storm 7 p.m. tomorrow.

Vikes row to championship The UVic Vikes men’s rowing team won its second straight Western Canadian University Rowing Championship title at Burnaby Lake.

The men dominated, winning five of their six events, while the Vikes women finished second. Next up for Vikes rowing is this weekend’s Head of the Gorge and Elk (lake) regattas, Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 respectively.

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Argentina too much for Canada’s best Rugby fans fill Westhills Stadium Travis Paterson News staff

Canada’s scrum was great, defence was adequate and the backs had their chances.

Argentina, however, was too good for the inexperienced Canadian side on Saturday night. The Argies continued its dominance of the Americas Rugby Championship with a 28-9 win over Canada at Westhills Stadium. Uruguay defeated U.S.A. 26-8 in the earlier match of the day.

The Canadians made too many mistakes, which eventually proved costly. All nine points came from penalty kicks off the boot of fly half Connor Braid. “(Argentina) is a quality side, I don’t know what else to say,” said prop Hubert Buydens.

“It’s disappointing. But the sun will come up tomorrow.”

Playing to a crowd of 3,255 (standing room only) in a game that was mostly without flow, the Canadians managed several drives down field, phase after phase, but struggled inside the Argies’ 22-metre line.

Photo by Judy Teasdale

Canadian scrum half Sean White, from Oak Bay, prepares to pass the ball against Argentina on Saturday, Oct. 20.

The game’s turning point came midway through the second half.

Canada’s forward pack put a dominating string of four scrums together at Argentina’s five-metre line. Each time the ball was pulled out by scrum half Sean White, the Argie defence closed the gap before the men in red could score. The Canadians eventually settled for a Braid penalty kick. Upon the ensuing play,

the ball took an Argie bounce off the IRB-approved artificial turf, straight into the arms of fullback Ramiro Moyano, who ran it in for a try to make it 23-9 with the conversion.

It was as deflating to the crowd as it was to the Canadian players.

“It’s heartbreaking (anytime they score against the flow),” Buydens said. “I’m really proud of the boys. The set piece went really well, better

than even we expected, but we’ve got to capitalize when we’re in their end.”

Now’s the time for Buydens and his ARC teammates to start fresh, as they hope for selection to the Canadian squad that will tour the U.K. in November test series.

Buydens is a likely pick.

The former offensive lineman from the Saskatchewan Huskies and 2008 CFL draft pick of the B.C. Lions made the 2011 Rugby World Cup squad and he’s not done yet. He will return to prop for Oak Bay’s Castaway Wanderers of the Canadian Direct Insurance Premier League.

Forwards coach Chris Silverthorn tipped his hat to some of the promising forwards that have a chance of wearing the maple leaf when Canada plays neutral site matches against Samoa and Russia in Colwyn Bay, Wales, and the New Zealand Maori in Oxford, England.

Expect Tyler Ardron to join prop Buydens on that team, while coach Kieran Crowley will give long looks to prop Doug Woolridge, hooker Ray Barkwill, and second-rower Chris Long, who all performed well in the ARC. sports@vicnews.com

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Westshore Rebels running back Greg Morris was limited to just 28 yards rushing by a swarming Langley Rams defence in Langley on Saturday.

Rebels blanked by Rams The league’s top running back Greg Morris was neutralized by the Langley Rams on Saturday as the Rams defeated the Westshore Rebels 33-0 in the B.C. Football Conference semifinal match.

The Rams stifled the Rebels and outplayed them in most areas of the game, an unfortunate ending to a strong season for the West Shore squad.

Morris, who ended the season as the league’s top rusher, was held to 28 yards on 14 carries.

Kicker Quinn Van Gylswyk tried three times to put the Rebels on the board, though always from great distance, 57, 43 and 48 yards. Rams special teams player Nick Downey caught all three missed kicks, and ran one of them back for a 120-yard touchdown. Rams kicker Nick Taylor hit three field goals, his longest just 22 yards.

The Rams will meet the Vancouver Island Raiders, who beat the Okanagan Sun 34-8, in the Cullen Cup BCFC final, Oct. 27 in Nanaimo. sports@vicnews.com

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250-888-9856 FREE ITEMS FREE: 26FT dark stain maple kitchen cupboards(upper & lowers)in good cond. Avail. for pick up Oct. 24. 250 656-6413.

FREE: 3 yr old media stand and desk. You pick up. Call (250)592-6008.

FREE CONN organ w/storage type bench seat.

Call (778)426-0379.

FRIENDLY FRANK 15 JIGSAW puzzles, $1 each.

Various sizes. Please call (250)656-5618.

2 PUZZLES, 750 pieces and 2 puzzles 1000 pieces. $5. ea.

Done once. (250)656-1640.

MAN’S 3 piece suit, pure virgin wool, never used, w 36� h 5’8�, $85 obo. (250)727-9425.

MAPLE TABLE, round, with 2 leaves, extends to oval, and 4 chairs, $99. (250)477-9278 PINWHEEL Crystal Decanter $5., Candy dish $5. Master Labyrinth Board game $5.

James Bay. (250)380-8733.

RICK STEVES convertible, soft back pack, $50. Call (250)656-1030.

VINTAGE DRESSER with mirror. 3 drawers, dark wood, $89. obo. 778-433-2855.

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

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

HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FURNITURE NEED TO OutďŹ t An OfďŹ ce?

Executive Chair, desk, bookcase, 2 client chairs.

Call (250)652-0793.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE DOWNSIZE SALE: Drill press & stand, 12 spd. Band saw, as new, 2-3 hours, will cut 6� thick. TWS Table saw, 30�x72� table, T-sq. fencing, 2HP/220V. Jigs/blades, accessories, value $200., included + owner’s manual. Sell as package only. First $550. takes. (250)479-7189.

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VIC & TONI RETIRED Liquidation; Lots of Mattresses, New & Used Furniture, Accessories, Wall-Unit, Bookcases, Dressers, Tools, Hdwe, Heaters, Axes, 12’x20’x8’h canopy, Patio Furn.; Everything Goes, Nothing Held Back, Nothing Reserved! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. We Buy, Sell, Trade. buyandsave.ca

YAMAHA KAYAK roof racks, 2 locking bars, 1 side has 2 cradles, 2nd side has a Hullavator unit, drops to waste level. Seldom used, paid over $1200, asking $500 ďŹ rm.

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

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Join Our Team Arbutus RV, Vancouver Island’s largest RV dealership, has immediate openings in our Sidney Parts and Service department. We are adding to our Customer Service Team and currently require a few select individuals to help us grow. We require an experienced Service Manager, RV Technician and Parts & Service counter staff with a proven record of customer satisfaction and dedication to the team.

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

408-3170 Irma St- $219,900. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, quiet, 45+.

More info: (250)385-3547. wwwpropertyguys.com ID#192291

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

Large family room, 2 fireplaces, pet allowed. 71-14 Erskine Ln., Tel: 250-478-0269. Open House, 2PM-4PM, Sat & Sun. w w w. C o m f r e e. c o m / 3 6 7 0 9 7 www.mls.ca x2486311 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

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

HOMES WANTED

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

Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO HOUSES FOR SALE

COTTAGES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

$500 Move In Incentive Bachelor from $700/mo.

1 bdrm. from $790/mo.

2 bdrm. from $995/mo.

• Indoor swimming pool (Redwood Park only) • Surface & carport parking • Upgraded balconies • Spectacular views • Storage lockers • Situated in Park Setting • 2 km from downtown • Crime Free MultI-Housing Program

AUTO FINANCING

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

Maintenance log available.

Call 250-885-9010.

VEHICLES WANTED

2 bdrm. from $1,200/mo.

WE BUY All Cars! Running or Not, we will buy it!

Cars/Trucks/Vans. Sell Any Car today with One Free Phone: 1-800-551-8647.

• Water front low-rise • Outdoor parking available • Balconies • Bike storage • In suite storage • Dishwasher in some suites • Laundry room

Gorge Towers Apartments

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

200 Gorge Road West, Victoria

$500 Move In Incentive

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes

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1 bdrm. from $870/mo.

2 bdrm. from $1,140/mo.

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• Wheel-chair accessible • Outdoor, indoor and covered parking available • Lockers • Elevators • Laundry room • Balconies • Bicycle storage • Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

1982 HYBRID Westphalia.

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

Nanaimo (250)591-3711.

Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

Fair Oaks Apartments 3501 Savannah Avenue, Saanich

$250 Move In Incentive 1 bdrm. from $840/mo.

2 bdrm. from $1,014/mo.

AUTO SERVICES

• Lush foliage & groomed landscaping • Well-maintained building •Amenities nearby • Wheel-chair accessible • Covered, indoor and outdoor parking • Laundry room • Balconies • Lockers • Elevator • Small fitness room

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CASH PAID

FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations

26’ 1997 Golden Falcon 5th Wheel with all options, one slide, bath/shower, rear kitchen. $6000. (250)479-1771.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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!

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CARS SUITES, LOWER

GORGE. QUIET cul-de-sac. 2 bdrm grnd level. Shared laundry, NS/NP. $1100./mo inclds utils. Avail now. 250-384-5466.

LAKE HILL- 2 bdrms, grd lvl, 5 appls, fenced yrd, priv parking, close to schools, bus, shopping, cat ok, N/S. $1150.

Call (250)213-5614.

FULLY FURNISHED Room, $475/mo.

Near Camosun, Landsdowne, UVic, Royal Jubilee Hospital. (250)595-6586.

NEWLY RENO’D, bright, large 1 bedroom suite, $900 month! Includes heat, hydro, hot water, garbage pick-up, shared laundry, separate ground level entrance, small pets considered. Large shared fenced back yard, on main bus route, close to West Shore Mall. Located in Colwood on a quiet dead end street. Call 778-433-2056 for viewing.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

ROOMS FOR RENT

‘99 SUNFIRE, Painted & inspected, $2500. 778-425-3604 250-532-0751

70 Dallas Road, Victoria

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

EAST SOOKE. 4 Bd, 5 appl.

Chef’s kit. $1800 + N/S, pets neg. 250-642-5289. Det. Avail SIDNEY: 1 lvl house 2br, dr, den. 1/2 blk to beach, NS/NP $1700 + util. (250)655-1304.

TRANSPORTATION

$500 Move In Incentive

FLORENCE LAKE, 2 yr old 1 bdrm ground level suite, large mudroom, F/S, W/D, & micro.

2 private entrances w/ sunroom & patio on 1 acre prop.

Utils incl. N/S, small pet ok, $950. Nov. 1. 250-391-1967.

HOMES FOR RENT

Sudoku

TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY- NEW 2 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1600 mo. Avail immed. Call 250-217-4060.

Kamel Point Village Apartments

DEEP COVE: cozy 1bdrm, wood floors, acreage, skylights $895/mo, N/S. 250-656-1312.

METCHOSIN: 1-BDRM coach house, avail. Nov. 15th. $800 inclds: cable, W/D. Util’s not incld’d.

N/P, N/S. Call (250)478-8438.

SIDNEY EXECUTIVE suite. near ocean & town. $1295.

Short/ long term.250-656-8080

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Motivated seller $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

215 Gorge Road East Victoria

MNT DOUG area: Large 1 bdrm, reno’d. Inclusive, small dog welcome, N/S. $850. Call (250)721-0281, (250)858-0807

Today’s Solution

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins.

Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive.

Monthly/Weekly.

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

Must have references. Call 250-478-9231.

COLWOOD 2 bdrm condo, 4th floor, elevator, 5 appls, insuite laundry, F/P, prkg. N/P.$1100.

Avail now. Call 250-474-6855 SIDNEY CONDO, James White Blvd. 3 bdrms or 2bdrm + den/ dining room. 1200 sq ft, NS/NP/55+. $1400./mo (250)652-3606.

SOOKE: TOP floor corner, ocean front 2 bdrm condo.

Fresh paint, clean, new kitchen floor, n/s, n/p, $925. Call Cornelia 250-391-8484.

THETIS LAKE ESTATES large 1 bdrm or can be 2 bdrm suite, all utils + cable/high speed internet, laundry, garbage, private parking, close to all amenities, quiet rural setting. Refs, small pet ok. $1050./$1250. 250-220-4718, 250-507-1440.

Gorge Apartments

NEWS GAZETTE

1998 FORD Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L V8 4x4, 7 passenger, 5 dr, loaded, black/tan leather, tow pkg. Like new. $5900. Call (250)661-2734.

1997 TOYOTA Avalon XLS, white. $3,999. Automatic. Fully loaded, no accidents, new tires. 229k. Great running car.

Call (250)656-5588.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

$50-$1000 CASH

“2004 RAV4 4WD”- $13,500 firm. 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.

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

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

DRYWALL

GARDENING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

INSULATION

PLASTERING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

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

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

MALTA BLOWN Insulation.

Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278

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

ELECTRICAL

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

HANDYPERSONS

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PRESSURE WASHING

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

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

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

TAX 250-477-4601 CLEAN-UP SPECIALIST! Is your record-keeping piling up on you? Don’t have the time or enthusiasm to keep-up to date? Let me help- I am a qualified accountant with reasonable rates for “clean-up”, organization, data processing and other on going accounting services. Call Frances at (250)642-7700.

CARPENTRY

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.

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

Work Guaranteed. Any size job.

(250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

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

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

COMPLETE HOME Renos.

Carpentry, Drywall, Painting.

Licenced insured. Call Darren 250-217-8131.

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

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES GREAT RATES! Guar. cleaning since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. (250)385-5869

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

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

GARDENING

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

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

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.

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

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

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE #1 JUNK Removal & Hauling.

Small Renos. Free estimates.

Cheapest in town. Same day emergency removal. Call 250818-4335. $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

Call 250-361-6164.

EWING’S MOVING & Hauling.

1 men & truck. $60/hr. Call Dave at 250-857-2864.

FURNITURE REFINISHING

COMPUTER SERVICES

COMM. & Residential Reno’s: Drywall, Carpentry & Painting.

Call Les (250)858-0903.

778-678-2524

FENCING

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

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

Clean-Ups, Pruning, Renovating older gardens, Horticulturist

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

FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery.

References available.

250-475-1462.

CONTRACTORS

ELITE GARDENING MAINTENANCE

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

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

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

250-920-8463.

MOVING & STORAGE

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

Fast Service, Best Prices!!

Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. ✭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.

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Call 250-220-0734.

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

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

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071 NORM’S PAINTING- Reasonable, Reliable. References. 25 yrs exp. 250-478-0347.

OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

PLUMBING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices!

250-507-6543.

AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, Guards, windows, powerwashing, roof demoss, repairs. Insured.

RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp.

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

Senior discounts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos.

250-686-6046

WINDOW CLEANING A SQUEEKY Clean Windows & Gutters. FREE ESTIMATES. Licensed, insured, WCB. Call now - Will (250)514-0165.

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

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Take our short survey and you could.

At the Goldstream News Gazette we always put our readers first. We’d like to know you better so we can keep you informed and connected.

* 1. How do you generally read your local paper?

*7. Do you...?

The printed newspaper Online on my computer or laptop On my tablet On my smartphone

Research online prior to store purchase?

Make online purchases?

Use your smart phone for shopping?

*8. Do you ever...?

* 2. How many people in your household (including yourself) read the paper?

Female 18-24 ............ 25-34 ............ 35-44 ............ 45-54 ............ 55-65 ............ 65+ Male.....18-24 ............ 25-34 ............ 35-44 ............ 45-54 ............ 55-64 ............ 65+

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Compromise on quality to save money?

Forego a brand name to save money?

Wait for the item to go on sale?

4 or more

Less than 10 minutes 10 - 20 minutes 21- 30 minutes 30 minutes +

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Frequently

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Never

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Save-on-Foods Sears Shoppers Drug Mart Sport Chek or Sport Mart Staples Starbucks The Bay The Brick The Source Thrifty Foods Tim Hortons Walmart Winners XS Cargo

* 6. What most influences your decision when choosing a grocery store?

Loyalty to the chain Closest to home Best deals/offers/coupons Rewards or credit card program

Never

Occasionally

Never

New

* 11. What type of vehicle are you considering and when do you plan to purchase?

Car Minivan Pickup truck SUV

Next 3 months

Next 6 months

Next year

* 17. What type of real estate are you looking at?

Single detached Townhouse Condo Resort property

Newly built

Previously owned

* 18. Are you planning any financial transactions?

Please check all that apply.

Consolidate your debt load Pay off a loan Pay off your mortgage Remortgage your property Renew your mortgage Secure a loan Seek financial planning advice Set up a line of credit Switch banks or credit union None of the above

* 20. In which city/municipality do you currently live?

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* 13. Which ‘extra’ items are you likely to spend on in your household?

Frequently

Occasionally

Never

* 14. Are you planning to travel in the near future?

For business In Canada for less than 3 days by plane Getaway of less than 3 days to the USA Longer trip within Canada by car

Longer trip within Canada by plane

Longer trip to the USA by car

Longer trip to the USA by plane

Longer trip outside of North America

For pleasure

No plans to travel

* 15. Does anyone in your household plan to sell or buy real estate in the near future? If no, jump to Q18) Yes No

Your first home purchase? Upsize? Downsize?

Less than $35,000 $35,000 to less than $50,000 $50,000 to less than $75,000 $75,000 to less than $100,000 $100,000 to less than $150,000 $150,000 or more

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Car detailing Fast food Fitness membership Further education or courses Gourmet foods or desserts Home improvement less than $500 Home improvement over $500 Live theatre or festivals Manicure, pedicure, hair styling Movie downloads, Pay per view, movie channels Movie theatre Restaurant dining Scratch and lottery tickets Trips to a casino

* 16. Will this be..?

* 19. In which category does your annual household income fall?

* 12. Is your next vehicle most likely to be...?

* 5. Please check the stores you shop at Bargain! Shop Best Buy Buy-Low Foods Canadian Tire Chapters Choices Market Coopers Country Grocer Dollar Giant Dollarama Extra Foods Fairway Market Future Shop Home Depot Home Hardware

Frequently

Occasionally

* 10. Will it be a new or preowned vehicle?

* 3. How much time do you typically spend reading the newspaper, its stories, advertising and flyers?

Appliances Discount, bargain or dollar store Clothing, accessories and footwear Computers, tablets, phones, cameras Fast Food Furniture, rugs and beds Groceries Health, personal care and make-up Office supplies Tools, home & yard improvement Toys & games, arts & crafts TV, stereo, PVR, Satellite

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* 21. How far will you drive from your home to use a business or service?

16-30 minutes 31-60 minutes 1 hours 2 hours 3 hours More than 4 hours I don’t shop outside of my own community

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Training teaches method to sighted and non-sighted alike Its roots were developed nearly 300 Victoria AM fundraiser years ago. turns back the clock Now a local entrepreneur and Cruise tourism greeters Victoria AM instructor of the historic Braille is marking the city’s 150th anniversary system is expanding her program and its own 28th birthday with a from blind and visually impaired special fundraiser on Oct. 26. people to sighted people as well.

Attendees of A Victorian Affair “We are offering this class to bring are requested to wear historical, public attention to Braille and to hysterical or even slightly risqué show people that apparel with a touch of class.

Braille is a valid and thriving form of Prize draws, a silent auction literacy that anyone and a dinner/dance are part of the evening. The event happens can learn,” said from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Elizabeth Lalonde, who has been blind Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, since birth. “People 728 Humboldt St. Tickets are take courses in all $80 each, available online at sorts of things, like victoriaam.com or at the Victoria pottery, art, music, AM office on Pier A at Ogden sign language, so why Point. not Braille?”

Don Descoteau Her company, Biz Beat Tourism Victoria finalist BlindWay Training for two national awards and Consulting, Tourism Victoria is a finalist for is offering its latest course, called the small-or medium-sized Business Right on the Dot, starting Oct. 25 in of the Year and Social Media Initiative the Fernhill Room at the Esquimalt of the Year for the 2012 Tourism Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser St. The Association of Canada awards. seven-class course is $70 for sighted The latter nomination is for individuals; free or by donation for Tourism Victoria’s Escape Your blind or partially sighted participants.

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and Seattle. The campaign encouraged the nine-to-five business crowd to escape the daily grind, with the use of such unique tactics as song-and-dance street teams, elevator branding and 3-D billboards.

Public speaking boot camp upcoming Sarah Daviau of Piece of Cake Communications is hosting a half-day workshop billed as a “public speaking boot camp” on Saturday, Oct. 27. Topics are designed to help anyone battle fear of speaking in public and networking situations.

The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to noon at the Four Points

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Liquor stores featuring best of B.C. wines

Multi-service firm opens 24/7 division Cobble Hill-based Harbour Side Mechanical Inc. has opened up a dedicated service shop at 601A Alpha St. in Victoria for residential and commercial plumbing and heating customers. Managed by Jordan Pringle, the shop offers service and repairs on a 24/7 basis anywhere from Nanaimo south. For more information, visit harboursidemechanical.ca or call

The B.C. liquor distribution branch Signature Store at Fort Street and Foul Bay Road is spotlighting a special offering of B.C. wines from some of the province’s award-winning producers.

The ninth annual Best of B.C. promotion includes a selection of 11 wines that earned the 2012 Lieutenant Governor’s Award.

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