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Ferries charts a new course The News embarks upon an investigation into corporation Dan Palmer News staff

When B.C. Ferries was made an independent company in 2003, the minister in charge heralded the move as a cost-saving measure. “(The province) wants B.C. Ferries to meet its potential, to sail on time, to have clean facilities, a good selection of food choices and friendly services and, of course, to remain affordable,” said then-transportation minister Judith Reid.

But fares have remained anything but affordable, increasing by an average of 80 per cent in the past eight years. At the same time, the corporation is still losing money – $16 million last year alone.

Facing an order from B.C. Ferry Inside Commissioner Gord Macatee to find $30 million from service cuts, ■ A sea of change the province will be gathering pubPage A3 lic input from communities that depend on ferry service as a lifeline, navigating the stormy waters of increasingly cashstrapped residents and frustrated commuters.

It’s a crisis Macatee acknowledged in his January 2012 report on the Coastal Ferry Act. “Current ferry fares and the proposed increases have reached the tipping point of affordability and are imposing significant hardship on ferry dependent communities,” he said.

As the provincial government launches its formal public consultation at coastalferriesengagement.ca, the News is taking a comprehensive look at B.C. Ferries in a four-part series. We’ll give an overview of the challenges that lie ahead in the wake of lower ridership, higher fares and year-over-year red ink on the company’s books.

First, we’ll tell you how we got here and where your money goes. Next, we will look at the southern Gulf Islands and the potential impact of a looming reduction in sailings that will save an estimated $21 million.

Part three will explore the impact of increasing fares on the major routes between Vancouver Island and the mainland.

In our final piece, we’ll look to the future of B.C. Ferries and find out what it can do to stay afloat. dpalmer@vicnews.com

Rocky run Glenlyon Norfolk School student and Oak Bay native, Ben Weir finished second in the cross country provincial championship race after running in one shoe, a chilly 6.7-kilometre course over icy trails in Prince George on Saturday.

Weir lost his left shoe when it was clipped by another runner in the first 100 metres of the race.

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A sea of change B.C. Ferries at ‘tipping point’ of affordability: commissioner

The company estimates it would reduce its fuel costs by 60 per cent with a switch to LNG. But the expense and time commitment of retrofitting mid-life ships means that only the 11 vessels slated for replacement in the coming decade will be considered.

Macatee said fuel savings can still be found with careful scrutiny. B.C. Ferries saved 700,000 more litres of fuel last year by making simple changes like reducing idling time and reducing the speed of ships.

“When you pay attention to things, you find a way to save.”

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f there is one collective cry from the three major stakeholders in B.C. Ferries, it is this: Things need to change.

The independent B.C. Ferry Commission, the two-man office tasked with providing oversight and regulation to North America’s largest ferry service, has declared a “tipping point” in affordability, recognizing that the $2.5 billion needed for ferry replacement over the next decade needs to be accompanied by a longer-term vision than business as usual.

In the meantime, fares will continue to rise – capped at 12 per cent over the next three years – to help meet the bottom line in the wake of a 13-year low in vehicle traffic and a 21-year low in ridership.

Many of the residents who depend on the 25 coastal routes believe it’s an issue of simple mathematics: lower the fares and ridership will increase.

Tempting as this theory seems, it doesn’t tell the entire story.

B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee spent most of last year consulting with more than 30 coastal communities before setting the maximum fare increases and instructing the ferry corporation to find $54 million in efficiencies.

While he sympathizes with the added financial burden to taxpayers, he agrees that there is a “huge risk” with cutting fares to stimulate higher ridership.

Macatee said the drop in marine ferry traffic is roughly equivalent to that seen on free-of-charge B.C. inland ferries, those that connect the highway system throughout the Interior.

And the much-publicized CoastSaver program, where weekend fares on the major routes were reduced in May and June, failed to produce any increase in ridership from the previous year.

“It’s hard to refute the fact that a 30-percent price reduction didn’t result in any lift in ridership,” he said. “And if ridership doesn’t rise, the company is in trouble.”

Since 2003, provincial legislation binds the publicly owned but privately run corporation to deliver a minimum number of

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The B.C. Ferries vessel Spirit of British Columbia arrives in Tsawwassen. sailings on each route.

Hours of operation, minimum capacity and frequency and number of trips are all dictated by a core service agreement between B.C. Ferries and the province.

It prevents the corporation from easily reacting to lower ridership, but it’s meant to ensure the corporation stays anchored in its founding notion.

“People still need to have the ability to get to work, get to school, buy their groceries, get their supplies,” Macatee said.

Transportation Minister Mary Polak announced on Monday that a formal public consultation on the future of coastal ferry service will run until Dec. 21. It will result in $30 million in service cuts over the next three years.

“We intend to make (the consultation) as broad as possible,” she said.

Town hall meetings are being held in 30 communities across B.C., and feedback forms can also be submitted online at coast ferriesengagement.ca.

Polak’s office has already identified $9

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That means another $21 million must be trimmed from among the money-losing minor routes of the Gulf Islands and the North.

“It’s very difficult to take a look at specific sailings and try to surgically make changes to ones that are not reaching their capacity, because you have issues like labour agreements and fuel costs. You can’t simply flip a switch and have a ferry turn on and off,” Polak said.

Eighty per cent of B.C. Ferries’ expenses are comprised of fuel and labour costs.

The price of marine diesel has risen nearly 150 per cent since 2004 and ate up $121 million of the 2012 budget. The volatility of the “dirty” fuel compelled Macatee to push B.C. Ferries on alternative energy sources.

“Liquified natural gas (LNG) is abundant in B.C.; it’s very low-cost and environmentally superior,” he said.

Efficiencies in labour costs could prove more difficult in the coming years.

Public outcry over ex-CEO David Hahn’s salary, bonuses and pension prompted a legislative change that means new executives will receive compensation more in line with senior public sector managers.

B.C. Ferries’ executive team was trimmed from 17 to nine positions in 2008, but unionized labour positions aren’t likely to change, with only a 0.5-per-cent reduction in employee numbers since 2003.

Transport Canada regulations require a set number of employees on each vessel based on maximum passenger capacity, which is a big factor in the $257 million spent each year on labour.

“A lot of people acknowledge that there’s a lot of overtime ... and that’s one area that needs to be looked at, along with management,” said Gary Coons, NDP ferry critic.

While management positions have ballooned from 261 to 594 in the past nine years, it doesn’t tell the entire story.

“These are positions such as senior chief engineers, chief engineers and senior chief stewards, so they are not new positions to the company,” said B.C. Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall.

The management jobs were converted from union to exempt positions, she said.

Polak said she has been impressed with the ideas coming forward from coastal communities in the early stages of consultation, particularly with developing a longterm vision for B.C. Ferries.

“Many of them have already been giving a lot of thought to potential solutions, ideas like the use of water taxis or the use of passenger-only ferries,” she said.

But a new plan is a long way from completion. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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“We plan to feature the best ingredients at an affordable price,” said Parker.

He is also excited to announce a new head chef for his renewed enterprise. “We are thrilled to have Jean-Paul Turions in the kitchen. His experience and knowledge is unsurpassed,” said Parker.

As always, Parker will be working the front of house and is looking forward to welcoming guests to what he’s certain will fast become a favourite dining experience.

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Parker says that in these economic times people still want great food but want to ensure that they’re getting value for their money. “We’re going to more of a traditional, fresh, Italian cuisine,” he said.

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One sock, one shoe, all heart Shoeless cross country runner prevails over ice and snow News staff

As Ben Weir approached the starting line of the provincial cross country championship race in Prince George on Saturday, one thing crossed his mind. “How to separate myself from the (300) runners. It was pretty crowded and the trail narrowed fast,� said the Oak Bay teen.

Within the first 100 metres Weir was clipped from behind and tripped to the ground. His left shoe was nearly pulled off, but not quite. Before he could adjust it, he was up and running. “(The shoe) was half on, my heel was out, and I thought I could figure it out as I went. But that wasn’t happening, so I knocked it off.�

It was one degree celsius, with most of the 6.7 kilometre trail ahead of him. A trail consisting of ice, rocks and tree limbs, as well as some mud and snow.

Despite falling and going with one shoe, Weir surged to catch the lead pack, meaning he spent a good amount of the limited fuel a runner can expend in a race.

The 17-year-old finished second overall, 15 seconds back of winner Tim Delcourt from Surrey. When Delcourt learned what Weir went through to finish second, he tracked him down, shook his hand and gave him a hug, said Weir’s coach, Paul O’Callaghan of Glenlyon Norfolk School. “I can’t emphasize enough how important the proper footwear is in a race,� O’Callaghan said. “We go over a lot of things before the race, footwear selection and identifying every possible scenario so you can be ready. And we even mentioned what to do if you lose a shoe.�

The key is not to panic, which is exactly what O’Callaghan shouted to Weir in their quick opportunity to chat on the first of the three laps. “I said, ‘I lost my shoe,’� Weir said.

O’Callaghan’s response was to, “stay composed, stay focused. “A lot of athletes would spend energy worrying and either drop out or drop in

the standings. The key is refocus on the task at hand,� the coach added.

Crucial to Weir’s success was his ability to keep his rhythm, which he managed to do despite running in just a sock. “There were some jagged rocks, especially on the downhills, which is where I lost time, but mostly it was snow and mud, and my foot was pretty numb,� Weir said. “In 30 years of Olympics and world championships I’ve never seen anything like it,�

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Real value in real estate Since last summer, Canadians have had to follow tighter lending criteria in order to purchase a home.

The change was meant to cool off hot housing markets in major cities like Toronto and Vancouver.

It’s these kind of strict regulations that protect us from the drastic sub-prime-mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures that we saw in the U.S. over the past few years.

The regulations meant banks could only offer loans up to a maximum of 80 per cent of a property’s value, down from 85 per cent previously. Along with that, amortization for government-insured mortgages dropped from 30 years to 25 years, after falling from a high of 40 years in 2008.

The changes meant Canadians would borrow less over a shorter period of time, thereby lowering the amount of interest over the life of the loan.

The changes also meant homeowners would have to make higher mortgage payments on a monthly basis in order to pay for their loan.

The old adage, what goes up, must come down is coming true as we see the correction in the marketplace, with sales beginning to slow and housing prices drop in Victoria.

As many in the financial industry will tell you, the housing market is a good snapshot of the local economy. We can see that any extra cash new homeowners have is now tied up in mortgage payments, rather than making its way into local coffers.

To put the numbers in better perspective, over the past decade Victoria home prices increased by 128 per cent, so a two per cent drop in the last year is nothing to worry about if you’ve owned your home for a while.

As recently as 20 years ago, an average-priced home in Greater Victoria sold for $222,415. Last month that same house sold for $576,720.

Anyway you look at it, owning a home in Greater Victoria is still a good investment in the long term.

The challenge now for sellers and first-time buyers is in the short term. Sellers may have to wait longer and expect lower bids, while buyers will have to lower their expectations, too.

Tight regulations keep Canadians from foreclosure

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

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

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The real smart meter manipulation Two very different scenes crackpot fear campaign. They unfolded at opposite ends of the managed to stop 12 per cent of the province last week. installations.

In the remote northwest Coincidentally, corner of B.C., the first Anderson has been power line towers started doing a brisk business going up to connect selling $35 meter locks Highway 37 communities to gullible Salt Spring to the B.C. Hydro grid. The Islanders in recent Nisga’a, Tahltan and other months. They don’t work, aboriginal communities and you’re not allowed to will soon have reliable lock B.C. Hydro property power, as well as muchanyway. Others have needed training and been sold official-looking jobs during clearing and Tom Fletcher “no smart meter” signs construction. that don’t identify the B.C. Views Meanwhile, down on customer, so they don’t the Gulf Islands, the most work either. hysterical, dishonest campaign As for the term “spymeter,” I’ve against smart meters I’ve heard of reported on the weird theories so far went into high gear. spread by Bill Vander Zalm in a I’ve obtained a mass email from video interview, where he claims the head anti-smart meter organizer smart meters are part of a global on Salt Spring Island that shows surveillance system that can even the mentality at work here. (Corix tell what you’re cooking. Vander is the B.C. Hydro contractor that Zalm has been outdone by one has installed more than a million Brian Thiesen, who styles himself meters and has approached the as the “chairman” of “Interior Smart Gulf Islands with trepidation, the Meter Awareness.” last area of B.C. to be done.)

In September, the Merritt Herald “Corix is attacking with 30 reported on Theisen’s presentation trucks on Mon the 22nd,” Chris to 20 unwary people in a church Anderson wrote in October. “Poelpe basement. He claimed wireless [sic] are advised NOT to attend meters not only provide video the Victoria pipeline rally but surveillance of your house, they are instead help defend agianst [sic] also responsible for “dying bees” spymeter installations in their and “defective sperm and eggs” as neighbourhoods.” well as disease and fires.

Anderson’s self-appointed Thiesen even claimed radio supporters fanned out across the frequency signals can “pull your island, attempting to turn away PIN number directly out of your installers on the false assumption head.” Is there no limit to the that everyone has fallen for their nonsense some people will fall for?

Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis co-authored a study that shows residential fires have decreased with the advent of smart meters.

Which brings me to the ugliest opposition to this modernization, the criminal element.

Here in North America’s marijuana mecca, installers have encountered many meter bypasses, wired up to steal hydro and conceal high consumption for grow ops. In addition to being illegal, they are a fire hazard that are removed when discovered.

Installers also find more sophisticated cases of hydro theft.

Removing the mechanical meter reveals a hole cut in the back of the case, so the dials can be turned back to hide a grow op’s power consumption. No wonder some people want to lock them down.

Of course all of this is defeated by a smart grid system, so the growers and other crooks are angry.

A B.C. Hydro official told me about one case where a user was told he had a bypass, and that it was being removed. His bill went from next to nothing to a reasonable level.

The customer complained to the media, falsely inflating the amount of his bill and blaming an inaccurate smart meter.

The bad news is nothing has really changed.

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

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Contraption Ban blowers questioned What is the strange leaf-gathering device being used by the woman pictured on the front page of your Oct. 31 edition?

Where does it plug in? Or does it run on gasoline?

Does it make enough noise to ensure that all the neighbours within a two block radius will know that you or your gardener are doing yard-work?

Jeremy Wilson Oak Bay

It’s that time of the year where we are constantly being bombarded by noisy leaf blowers.

Some are not too bad but others make more noise than a jet engine it seems. Do we really need these contraptions? Isn’t a good leaf rake sufficient? And most of the time the leaves are blown onto the roads where with rain they will clog the sewers.

The blowers should be banned.

Rachel Smith Oak Bay

Residents want to be heard on pipeline Demonstrations were recently held across the province against the proposed Enbridge and Kinder Morgan pipelines. Opinion poll after opinion poll has revealed British Columbians are fundamentally opposed to allowing bitumenloaded tanker traffic on out coast. But are our provincial leaders listening?

The BC Liberal position continues to be that if the price is right, tanker traffic would be allowed.

The NDP have taken a strong position against the Northern Gateway project but are noticeably silent on the Kinder-Morgan Transmountain pipeline. This can only be interpreted as tacit support.

So while attention is focused on the Northern Gateway, the Transmountain twinning continues to advance under the radar. What does this mean for residents of Oak Bay-Gordon Head?

In 2017, the proposal is for some 300, 245-metre-long Aframax tankers a year to leave Westridge Terminal in Burnaby. The lion’s share of these tankers would be loaded with bitumen and headed to Asia through Boundary Pass and Juan de Fuca Strait. Yes, this means right in front

of the Gordon Head, Ten Mile Point, Cadboro Bay, Uplands, and the Oak Bay coastline.

This is why the residents of our region were so upset that no one came to meet them at the recent demonstration in front of Minister Chong’s office. These were regular citizens wanting to be heard, not shut out. The Kinder Morgan pipeline will have very real consequences for the constituents of our riding.

During the week of Dec. 3 to 9, Kinder Morgan is planning information sessions in Oak Bay, Saanich and the West Shore where you can learn more (transmountain.com). The Dogwood Initiative, Islands Trust and David Suzuki Foundation websites also contain a wealth of information on the proposed Kinder Morgan twinning, including model-based oil spill simulations at davidsuzuki.org/flash/oil-spill.html.

Andrew Weaver Saanich Editor’s note: Weaver is a Lansdowne Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Victoria. He is also the Green Party of B.C. candidate in the May 2013 provincial election.

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NEW SKILLS MEANS NEW OPPORTUNITIES With the BC Jobs Plan, there will be 1,000,000 job openings created by 2020 – 43% will require skilled workers.

That’s why we have a plan to ensure British Columbians are first in line for the good jobs being created here at home: ` Upgrading equipment and improving access to teachers, so British Columbians get the best skills training. ` Matching skills to jobs, and jobs to skills, with the Regional Workforce Tables. ` Extending the BC Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit, to help people get the skills they need.

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Local craft brewers are like a family Behind the bar in a tasting room at Vancouver Island Brewery, a row of pubstyle draw handles feature some of the company’s best-known beers: Hermann’s Dark Lager, Sea Dog Amber Ale, Spyhopper Honey Brown.

Don Descoteau In front of the taps sits Biz Beat a long row of smaller handles. Except they aren’t taps – they’re national and provincial awards the company has won for its varied collection of beers.

Vancouver Island Brewery, the Island’s oldest craft brewery – the industry term for smallbatch operations – has won many accolades for its beers since it began brewing in 1984. But that industry pedigree isn’t a card the company necessarily feels comfortable playing, sales manager Rob Ringma says.

He considers competitors that have emerged locally in recent decades – successful retailers such as Phillips and Lighthouse and brew pubs like Spinnakers (Victoria’s first), Canoe and Swan’s as “brothers in the growing family of craft beer manufacturers.�

Vancouver Island Brewery has been invigorated, Ringma says, by the healthy craft beer market locally. In keeping with the creativity that abounds in the industry, the company continues to experiment with seasonal brews that surprise the palette and give consumers a flavourful alternative to wine, when it comes to food pairings. “Doing unique and interesting beers is something we love doing,� says Ringma, who has been in the business 15 years. “It’s nice to be pillars of the craft brewing industry, but it’s also fun to work in a place where you have a passion.�

He described a summer open house at the brewery where two kegs were set up, and visitors asked to taste and comment on two recipes being considered for a seasonal brew that became Storm Watcher Winter Lager. “We see ourselves as being here to brew beer for friends, family and the community,� he says.

It’s about creating unique, interesting beverages that give beer consumers an alternative to the “big guys,� adds Adam Ball, the brewery’s aptly titled manager of beer experience.

Overall, beers produced by South Island brewers gained plenty of recognition in 2012.

At the B.C. Beer Awards last month, Victoriabrewed beers won 10 medals.

Golds went to brewmaster Dean Mcleod from Lighthouse Brewery for his Keeper’s Stout (against 13 other stouts) and Belgian White (one of 22 beers in the wheat/rye category), to Vancouver Island Brewery’s Ralf Pittroff for his Hermannator Ice Bock in the “strong� category, and Matt Phillips of Phillips Brewery for his Skookum Cascadian Brown Ale. At the Canadian Beer Awards held this summer, Pittroff and company grabbed gold for their Vancouver Island Lager and Hermann’s Dark Lager. The national event saw Victoria brew pubs collect hardware as well, including Swan’s, which topped the Scotch Ale category.

Urban Barn offers up blankets Uptown retailer Urban Barn is running its Blanket the Country in Warmth campaign this month. For every $5 donation in-store, the company will provide a new blanket to the Victoria Cool-Aid Society, which operates three emergency shelters locally, with 114 beds.

Names in the business news Former Peninsula Co-op CEO and general manager Ron Heal joined Accutemp Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Ltd. as a partner, effective Nov. 1 ‌ Heather Skydt is the new director of communications for United Way Greater Victoria, after serving in the same capacity with The Land Conservancy ‌ Designer Alex Zimmerman of Applied Green Consulting won the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C.’s Tech Green individual award last weekend for “taking a lead role or having substantial positive impacts on green living, sustainable best practices, energy conservation and environmental benefit.â€?

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Although the housing market in greater Victoria has cooled, “the sky is not falling” according to Carol Crabb, President of the Victoria Real Estate Board.

“It means that the first time home buyers and those with less than 20 per cent down for their home purchase may be impacted,” she said. “Still, it doesn’t mean that the bottom has fallen out of the market or that people should forget about ever buying a home.”

The slight decline of the market has come, at least in part, from changes in government lending regulations, and while some of that impact may have had the “cooling effect” that the government desired, for some it means only that home owner-

ship needs to be re-evaluated for the time being.

In light of a superheated real estate market in Toronto and Vancouver, the adjustments to the rules for government-backed insured mortgages were made to discourage “unwise borrowing.” In Canada, mortgage loan insurance is mandatory when anyone wants to buy a house with a down payment of less than 20 per cent of the purchase price. The Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation (CHMC), which provides mortgage loan insurance through the lenders, allows for a home purchase with a minimum down payment of five per cent but the changes in regulations now limit loans to a maximum amortization of 25 years, down from 30. This is the third reduction in amortization periods since 2008 when the maximum repayment period was set at 40 years.

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“I’m always cautious about reading too much into the numbers,” Crabb said. “Sales and prices can vary considerably on a region to region basis.”

Crabb stressed that, for those who can afford it, this may be a good time to get into the housing market. “You have to look at it as a long term investment. The chief economist for the BCRA has predicted a levelling off of price and a slight bounce back of up to five per cent on home values in the next year, but again that varies from one area to the next. In some areas, the price hasn’t dropped at all.”

She went on to say that while “home flippers,” those who purchase homes and resell after minor renovations, will probably not find their efforts worthwhile. “If you’re investing on the longterm, though, you should know that there has never been a 10-year period during which house values haven’t risen in Victoria.”

She acknowledged that first time home owners may have to lower their sights a bit as a result of the new regulations, but stated that people are now looking at homes where they may have to “roll up their sleeves a little.”

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Lady Justice has a new look. Still clad in her Romanesque robes, holding sword and scales, her latest incarnation features a rainbow emerging from her mouth.

It’s not the only oddity displayed on a new mural unveiled Friday at 533 Chatham St., in honour of the Victoria Integrated Court.

Clients and friends of this alternative court system for chronic offenders were offered a chance to add their own elements to the painting, by artist Steve Milroy.

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Integrated Court founding judge Ernie Quantz also pointed out elements of aboriginal culture to the crowd gathered at the unveiling.

“You’ll see the symbol of the grizzly bear which, in many First Nations communities, is the symbol of justice,” he said.

All the images represent freedom from the point of view of the contributing artists.

“By working with partners, the Victoria Integrated Court has provided an opportunity for our clients and friends of the court to give back to the community,” Quantz said. The court was founded in 2010.

The mural is a joint initiative of the integrated court, the Victoria Foundation and the Downtown Victoria Business Association.

Fundraising efforts for the $20,000 project have so far fallen short. To support the initiative, contact the DVBA at 250-3862238 or email to info@ downtownvictoria.ca rholmen@vicnews.com

Two weeks ago, Amar Sandhu put on boxing gloves for the first time.

On Dec. 8, he’ll be one of 30 people squaring off in a red-carpet Sharon Tiffin/News staff charity boxing Amar Sandhu has begun fundraiser at the Fairmont Empress training for the first annual Fight 4 the Cause boxing Hotel. classic Dec. 8.

“The worst thing that’s going to happen is a knockout, and that’s probably not going to happen,” Sandhu said.

A new Victoria resident and chiropractor by trade, he wanted to challenge himself and connect with the community. When he heard about Fight 4 the Cause, he jumped at the opportunity.

“Everyone knows it’s for charity. We’re obviously all trying to win, but you go out and just have a good time,” he said.

Proceeds from the event will benefit three local charities: The Mustard Seed, the Brazilian Cultural Foundation and Power to Be Adventure Therapy.

Each boxer is sponsored by a local business that covers the cost of eight weeks of personal training at Studio 4 Athletics.

Sandhu’s sponsor, Aria Health and Wellness, will also be providing chiropractic and massage services to participants on fight night.

The “social boxing” event is fully sanctioned by Boxing B.C., and fighters must wear headgear and use 16-ounce gloves, said organizer Braden Lee, who has staged similar events in New Zealand.

“It’s asking people who have had zero experience to put their chins on the line for charity,” he said.

“We wanted to put the class back into the sport. There’s all the other fight leagues, but the glamour of the sport is sort of gone now.”

Contenders go through a brutal training regimen that involves 6 a.m. workouts four days a week, and boot camp on Saturdays.

“The first week, my shirt looked like I’d been in the rain for five hours,” Sandhu said. “But now, when I’m there (at the gym), I don’t want to leave.”

Fight 4 the Cause takes place in the Carson Room at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. Tables at the black-tie event cost between $1,100 to $1,300 and include a four-course dinner, live entertainment and ringside seats. Theatre seating is also available for $45 per person.

Tickets went on sale Nov. 1 and Lee expects they’ll sell out.

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Integrated Court founding judge Ernie Quantz also pointed out elements of aboriginal culture to the crowd gathered at the unveiling.

“You’ll see the symbol of the grizzly bear which, in many First Nations communities, is the symbol of justice,” he said.

All the images represent freedom from the point of view of the contributing artists.

“By working with partners, the Victoria Integrated Court has provided an opportunity for our clients and friends of the court to give back to the community,” Quantz said. The court was founded in 2010.

The mural is a joint initiative of the integrated court, the Victoria Foundation and the Downtown Victoria Business Association.

Fundraising efforts for the $20,000 project have so far fallen short. To support the initiative, contact the DVBA at 250-3862238 or email to info@ downtownvictoria.ca rholmen@vicnews.com

Two weeks ago, Amar Sandhu put on boxing gloves for the first time.

On Dec. 8, he’ll be one of 30 people squaring off in a red-carpet Sharon Tiffin/News staff charity boxing Amar Sandhu has begun fundraiser at the Fairmont Empress training for the first annual Fight 4 the Cause boxing Hotel. classic Dec. 8.

“The worst thing that’s going to happen is a knockout, and that’s probably not going to happen,” Sandhu said.

A new Victoria resident and chiropractor by trade, he wanted to challenge himself and connect with the community. When he heard about Fight 4 the Cause, he jumped at the opportunity.

“Everyone knows it’s for charity. We’re obviously all trying to win, but you go out and just have a good time,” he said.

Proceeds from the event will benefit three local charities: The Mustard Seed, the Brazilian Cultural Foundation and Power to Be Adventure Therapy.

Each boxer is sponsored by a local business that covers the cost of eight weeks of personal training at Studio 4 Athletics.

Sandhu’s sponsor, Aria Health and Wellness, will also be providing chiropractic and massage services to participants on fight night.

The “social boxing” event is fully sanctioned by Boxing B.C., and fighters must wear headgear and use 16-ounce gloves, said organizer Braden Lee, who has staged similar events in New Zealand.

“It’s asking people who have had zero experience to put their chins on the line for charity,” he said.

“We wanted to put the class back into the sport. There’s all the other fight leagues, but the glamour of the sport is sort of gone now.”

Contenders go through a brutal training regimen that involves 6 a.m. workouts four days a week, and boot camp on Saturdays.

“The first week, my shirt looked like I’d been in the rain for five hours,” Sandhu said. “But now, when I’m there (at the gym), I don’t want to leave.”

Fight 4 the Cause takes place in the Carson Room at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. Tables at the black-tie event cost between $1,100 to $1,300 and include a four-course dinner, live entertainment and ringside seats. Theatre seating is also available for $45 per person.

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Join the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria for a city-wide celebration of John Cage’s centennial with exhibitions and performances presented by the gallery, Open Space, Victoria Symphony, and the University of Victoria that honour the work of the late composer, philosopher and artist.

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A day after the news broke out across Victoria that the Fort Cafe is set to close, its owners were able to laugh about the good times they’ve shared at the eclectic arts hub, one of the last easily accessible venues for up-and-coming performers of all kinds.

When Benji Duke, Melissa Byrnes and Jon Perkins – who had worked together at the previous Fort Cafe in the same location – purchased the business in 2007, the café looked nothing like the groovy basement haunt that exists today. Along with donated labour from friends and family, the trio replaced its drop ceiling, bisecting wall and cafeteria-style array of disused fridges with pea green walls and board games, not unlike your dad’s basement where you can hang out and feel good, Duke said.

A key feature: the stage – an element of Byrnes’ interior design that Duke couldn’t help but constantly admire when it was built a year after the business opened.

“It was a treat,” Perkins said of the early days after the stage was installed. “It was amazing. (Duke) would just hang out with it.”

“We’re not builders,” Byrnes said. “So when something like this happens, it’s quite rewarding.”

The small stage – built by Per-

kins’ stepfather and a friend – give up,” Perkins said. “We’re not was christened by 54-40’s Neil done. Victoria needs what we proOsborne exactly one year after the vide.” café opened, but it’s better known Since the news hit, the café has for hosting smaller acts. For the been flooded with support from last six years, indie bands, ama- across the country. Social media teur comedians and fringe artists has lit up with those saddened by have had a chance to perform at the news, both locals and acts who the café, which also serves a full have toured The Fort and can’t menu. Following landlord Garnett bear the thought of its closure.

Rancier’s decision not to renew “I feel bad,” said Rancier, cittheir lease, the owners fear inde- ing safety concerns over evacuapendent artists in the city will be tion as one of the primary factors left without a venue to get up in behind his decision. “I appreciate front of an audience. and respect what they’ve done “It’s a relaxed there, but they’ve atmosphere that’s changed from a “We’ve found open to everybody,” breakfast and lunch Byrnes said. “It’s not the Holy Grail of an café into an enterclean, slick and stertainment venue ile. It’s warm in lots independent music with alcohol which of different senses venue …” does not fit the of the word.” premise I’ve rented - Benji Duke Rancier has been it under. … I’m clear his decision sorry to see them is final and the doors will close go and I hope they succeed in findone last time Dec. 15. The own- ing a more suitable location that ers aren’t about to abandon the will suit their needs better.” business, which employs about a And while Byrnes, Perkins dozen people and has just within and Duke were initially shocked the last year become profitable. and dismayed, they’re not wast“It’s finally working,” Duke said. ing their final weeks in the café “We’ve found the Holy Grail of an weighed down by negativity, optindependent music venue with ing instead to focus on the posiliquor, food and all-ages and it’s tive history they’ve had at The working – now it’s going to stop? Fort. The team is currently gaugThat’s the most heartbreaking ing support and brainstorming thing. We’ve got it down and now the possibility of relocating the it’s disappearing.” business, in which they estimate “We don’t feel it’s time to just they’ve invested between $80,000

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Fort Street cafe co-owners Jon Perkins,left, Benji Duke and Melissa Byrnes stand on the small stage in their restaurant. The trio are being evicted from their Fort Street location. and $90,000 since opening. But before they can entertain the idea of launching elsewhere, they’re first tasked with covering about $10,000 in closing costs.

The 80-person venue has seen more than 400 bands, 60 charities, and 3,300 comedians, actors, and stage performers, through its doors. The Fort has returned an estimated $300,000 in cover charge profits to artists, with many of the bands – such as Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra, Acres of Lions, MeatDraw and Hank & Lily – staging their early performances at the café before garnering suc-

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“We’re asking for people to think about what it means to them and what it means if it isn’t here,” Duke said. “We love this stage and we’d really love to have another one.”

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Wildlife and light-filled landscapes combine in a show to delight naturalists.

Two Artists, Two Visions: W. Allan Hancock and Ray Ward, opened Nov. 3 at Peninsula Gallery in Sidney.

Known for his skill in capturing the character of his wildlife subjects, Hancock has been fascinated by the fragile beauty of the natural world since childhood.

From kinglets and sandpipers to the Kermode bear and sea lions, Hancock’s paintings are inspired by his experience of the outdoors. His recent tour of the Submitted photo Great Bear Rainforest with a group of 50 artists reignited his desire to protect the Ravens of Klemtu by Allan Hancock is on display this environment, he said. Hancock’s paint- week at the Peninsula Gallery. ings have also been chosen by Wildlife Habitat Canada and Ducks Unlimited to support Ward finds much of his inspiration on Vancoutheir conservation work. ver Island. He also made the trip to the Great Bear Ward’s atmospheric landscapes resonate with Rainforest sponsored by Raincoast Conservation the changing light, creating mood-filled oil paint- Foundation. ings that strike an emotional chord with the The show runs until Nov. 10, Monday to Satviewer. urday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Peninsula Gallery, Particular moments, especially dawn and dusk 100-2506 Beacon Ave., or view the show online at or rapidly changing weather are a favourite sub- pengal.com. ject of his.

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This year’s Goldstream River salmon run marks the first coho return since the massive fuel spill outside Goldstream park.

“We are very concerned about the coho.

The adults returning are the juveniles from the fuel spill,” said Peter McCully, technical adviser for Goldstream Hatchery. “We have no idea what it’ll look like until later.”

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On April 16, 2011, a fuel truck crash on the Malahat spilled 42,700 litres of fuel into the river, only hours after the hatchery released 8,000 fish into the river.

This will be the first year the repercussions of the spill will be seen in fish, though last year volunteers counted about 800 coho in the river. “Last year the coho weren’t affected by the fuel spill,” McCully said.

McCully is also concerned how three months of no rain and low water levels will impact the overall salmon run.

“The water is so blessedly low the fish won’t come in it,” he said. “The fish need a change in the weather.”

Low-pressure systems can encourage the fish to migrate upstream, he added.

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A volunteer at the Goldstream hatchery feeds coho salmon fry that were raised from eggs.

Hatchery volunteers are waiting to see how the 2011 fuel spill impacted the coho run.

Rain last weekend won’t raise river water levels, but may add a “fresh-water lens” on the ocean, encouraging the fish to swim upstream. The ground is so dry, water was absorbed and didn’t run into the rivers, McCully said.

With low water levels, the Capital Regional District has allowed the hatchery to release water from the watershed, but McCully is unsure how much more will be authorized to help top up the river.

“The Goldstream River

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McCully is asking for CRD residents to conserve water in their homes, so more can be released into the river to aid salmon spawning.

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OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Totem rises at Friendship Centre Youth and elders brave cold rain to help honour important tradition Edward Hill News staff

Holding his daughter, master carver Carey Newman watched as 100 volunteers heaved on lines, slowly lifting his Thunderbird-capped totem to the sky.

When crews secured the 7.9-metre totem to the ground and it took its place outside the Victoria Native Friendship Centre in Saanich, the 37-year-old artist could finally see his work as it was meant to be – upright in the world. He could also finally sleep.

“It was barely enough time. I worked through the night last night, and worked through the “We are night before,” Newman honouring the said. “Then just before the rise, I noticed part three nations of a figure’s nose had Vancouver Island.” of no paint.”

- Bruce Parisian After six weeks of frenetic work to finish the piece to deadline, and minutes before the totem-raising ceremony, Newman dabbed on the final spots of black and dried it with a hairdryer.

Following a ceremony led by Kwakwaaka’wakw Nation elders, scores of young people braved the cold rain and pulled ropes weaved through pulleys, in a choreographed lift that went off without a hitch.

The totem represents the Kwakwaaka’wakw Nation and sits near a pole installed last year representing the Coast Salish, also carved by Newman. A third, planned for next year will represent the third major First Nation family of Vancouver Island, the Nuu-chah-nulth.

“We are honouring the three nations of Vancouver Island,” said Bruce Parisian, executive director of the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. “This is one of the most important cultural events we have here.

(Totems) are symbols of what happens in our community.”

Both totems are cut from the same tree, an 800-year-old cedar from the Nimpkish Valley, donated by the Kwakwaaka’wakw people.

Carving the totem was an integral part of the Eagle project, a job and education readiness program for youth and young adults at the centre. About 70 youth helped carve the pole.

The totem depicts a frog and a double-

headed serpent on the bottom, wolves up the side, a mother and child, a whale, a bear and a Thunderbird (eagle) at the peak. Newman calls it “Na’ mima,” meaning “people of one kind.”

He says the totem was an intensely personal project and tells his family story.

Newman, from a lineage of carvers, took inspiration, too, from his great-great grandfather Charlie James, a famed carver who helped teach Mungo Martin, himself famous for his collection of totems at Thunderbird Park outside the Royal B.C. Museum.

“I took a few cues, some inspiration from the way (Charlie James) does the bear and the eagle, and the way the whale wraps around the totem,” Newman said.

For more on the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, see vnfc.ca. editor@soakbaynews.com

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Master carver Carey Newman dabs last-minute touches of paint on his 7.9-metre totem “Na’ mima,” which was raised at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre in Saanich.

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Mount Doug, Belmont enter playoffs Travis Paterson News staff

The Belmont Bulldogs ascension through the high school football ranks continued with a gutsy 30-22 road win over the Seaquam Seahawks on Saturday.

Playoffs are next for the AA Bulldogs, who finished the regular season second place in the Southern Conference with four wins and one loss.

“Our staff is extremely proud of these kids and their hard work. Belmont continues to develop its identity as a tough, physical team on both sides of the ball that wears opponents down,” said J.C. Boice, the team’s offensive co-ordinator.

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Belmont Bulldogs slotback R.J. Piche is tackled into a water hazard by two Seaquam Seahawks during the Bulldogs’ rainy road win in Delta on Saturday. around. They stopped the Seahawks at the four-yard line to keep it tied. On the Bulldgos’ subsequent drive, from their own 17 yard line, they risked going for it on the fourth down with four yards to go.

They not only made it, but then proceeded

downfield to complete the 96-yard drive and touchdown.

Sam Varao and R.J. Piche each scored two touchdowns and ran for 100-plus yards.

Cody Wist made two interceptions for Belmont.

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the regular by torching New Westminster 43-14, and clinched their first ever AAA Western Conference title.

Marcus Davis scored two touchdown runs of 47 and 75 yards. Quarterback Ashton MacKinnon hit receiver Brian Dowds

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The junior Rams will face Centennial this week, game time to be determined.

Belmont Bulldogs playoff dates to be determined. sports@vicnews.com

Spartans washed out against Bears Midget Spartans ready for playoffs Travis Paterson News staff

Sunday’s match between the Victoria Spartans and visiting North Surrey Bears ended in a flood of disappointment for the hosts as the Bears won 16-10 at Westhills Stadium in Langford.

It was the final game of the midget (ages 16 to 18) Vancouver Mainland Football League regular season. The Spartans finish tied for third with four other clubs at seven wins and three losses, but look to have the edge as the official third place team with wins over the Chilliwack Giants and Cowichan Bulldogs, also 7-3.

Twelve of the league’s 14 teams qualify for the playoffs, with the top four earning a bye.

“For now it looks like a first round bye this weekend and a home quarterfinal on Nov. 18 (at Westhills Stadium),” said Spartans coach Dave Shortt, although there was a slim possibility that status could change.

It wasn’t the ideal way to end the regu-

lar season but the Spartans can hold their heads high with just three losses.

The Bears (6-4) snapped a three game losing streak with the win.

“It was a tough one to lose, a hard fought game,” said Spartans coach Paul Mulholland.

“North Surrey came prepared, probably hungry because they’d lost three in a row. We might have peaked a little emotionally last week beating the (previously undefeated) White Rock Titans.

That was such a big game.”

North Surrey scored first on Sunday, a touchdown and conversion to go up 7-0 in the first quarter.

Spartans kicker Mike Peverelle hit a 26-yard field goal to make it 10-3. Derek Morgan capped a drive by the Spartans when he ran it in from the two-yard line to make it 10-7 for the home side.

But North Surrey clawed back with a touchdown in the third quarter, though the two-point conversion was foiled by the Spartans’ defence.

A field goal for the Bears made it 16-10 at the end of the third quarter.

And then it rained.

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the players, soaked as it was.

Under the pelting rain, and with the two-minute warning having sounded, receiver Taylor Young nearly stole the game for the Spartans.

Quarterback Lowell MacDonald’s 20-yard pass bounced from the hands of an unknown player right into the arms of Young on the sideline. Young scrambled to midfield and looked like he would score when he was brought down at the two-yard line, a 50-yard gain.

Unlike their earlier touchdown, this time the Spartans couldn’t finish the play. They exhausted all three downs without crossing the goal line.

“We weren’t able to punch it in,” Mulholland said.

The game marked the return of Spartans quarterback Brett Johnson, who played a few minutes as he’s on the mend from a broken leg suffered early in the season. His replacement, MacDonald, who has done an admirable job this season, was suffering an ankle injury on Sunday. Both are question marks should the Spartans host a playoff game this weekend. sports@vicnews.com

A pair of Victoria products will represent Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge in Nova Scotia this week.

Defenceman Nolan de Jong (1995) of the Victoria Grizzlies and forward Wade Murphy (1993) of the Penticton Vees will face the Czech Republic on Tuesday and Russia on Wednesday.

Both games are at noon, and are streamed online at Hockeycanada.ca.

De Jong and Murphy are joined by former Grizzly Evan Richardson (1994) of the Powell River Kings.

The Grizz (12-6-1) and the league-best Vees (13-3-2) have met twice this season, with the Grizz prevailing in overtime both times. Murphy scored for the Vees in both games and is the top scorer in the B.C. Hockey League with 10 goals and 16 assists in 15 games.

In their last meeting, Oct. 27, Leo Fitzgerald pounced on a rebound and chipped it over Vees goalie Chad Katunar (a Victoria native) to give the Grizzlies a 3-2 win in double OT. Murphy and de Jong are committed to well reputed NCAA programs for 2013-14, Murphy to the University of North Dakota, de Jong to the University of Michigan.

Last year Victoria’s Wes Myron, then of the Grizzlies, represented Canada West at the Junior A Challenge and won gold. Madison Dias also represented the Grizzlies at the challenge.

On Friday the Grizzlies lost 3-1 to the Cowichan Capitals. This weekend the Grizz visit West Kelowna and Prince George.

Charges dropped from youth hockey incident involving Braves RCMP will not pursue charges from a youth ice hockey incident Sept. 23 at Nanaimo’s Frank Crane Arena.

One player from the AA bantam Saanich Braves (ages 13-14) suffered a ruptured spleen and internal bleeding caused by an alleged spear from the stick of a Nanaimo player.

“On Oct. 20, Saanich Minor Hockey Association presented (the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association) with letters from the parents of two players who were injured by a Nanaimo player during the course of the game and VIAHA suspended the player,” said a Saanich minor hockey release.

“These injuries resulted in one player being diagnosed with a concussion and unable to play for three weeks while the other endured a ruptured spleen, losing approximately 30 per cent of his blood to internal bleeding, leaving him and his family struggling to regain a normal life.”

“Numerous witness accounts and a video of the event failed to identify any evidence of criminality,” said Constable Gary O’Brien in a statement from Nanaimo RCMP. “The players, parents and Nanaimo minor hockey officials have been notified of the results of the investigation.”

Local baseball coach named scout for Minnesota Twins Youth baseball coach and UVic computer science doctorate Gautam Srivastava has picked up a job with major league status.

Srivastava will scout for the Minnesota Twins, covering the local region for the Twins’ Canadian scout.

In 2010, Srivastava was named Baseball Canada’s coach of the year and is currently the general manager for the Victoria Eagles Baseball Club.

“The Twins are convinced having one of their scouts based in B.C. gives them a leg up in identifying our local talent,” Srivastava said in an Eagles release.

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Victoria Cougars forward Nathan Chen Mack, No. 17, watches a shot bounce just wide of the Kerry Park Islanders net at Archie Browning Sports Centre on Oct. 10.

Cougars chase down 13th straight win The Victoria Cougars seek win No. 13 in a row when they host the Kerry Park Islanders Thursday night.

Game time is 7 p.m. at the Archie Browning Sports Centre.

The first-place Cougars (18-0-1) are winners of twelve straight games. Last week the Cougars won three games in three nights, beating the Nanaimo Buccaneers 3-1 on Thursday, the Peninsula Panthers 3-0 on

Friday, and the Islanders 6-2 on Saturday.

Captain Brody Coulter is on a 16-game point streak, and leads the league with 14 goals and 37 assists for 51 points. His linemate Sam Rice has 12 goals and 35 assists for 47 points.

Ty Jones led the Saanich Braves with a hat trick in the 6-2 victory over the Westshore Wolves at Pink in the Rink night at Pearkes arena on Friday.

The Braves and Cougars meet Friday at Pearkes. sports@vicnews.com

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November 13, 2012, 7:00pm December 11, 2012, 7:00pm January 15, 2013, 7:00pm

The Commission will consider applications from seniors, individuals with disabilities, persons representing organizations that provide services or represent persons with disabilities, seniors or caregivers.

Appointments to ATAC are for two years. The application should focus on skills and experience that you can bring to ATAC including any experience with transit services.

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DR. William Fisher Dryden, Bill December 18, 1941 - October 25, 2012 Bill was unexpectedly taken from us amid the trees of the west coast. Bill was predeceased by his mother and father (Mary and Thomas Dryden). Left to forever mourn his loss and treasure his memory are his beloved wife of 30 years Angela, his children Anna (Dave), Colin and Gillian (David) and his precious grandson Jackson, his sister Dorothy Steven (Bruce), extended family and many, many friends.

Our lives were richer and the world brighter for his being.

Bill was born in Scotland and that will be his ďŹ nal resting place in the hills overlooking Cove and Loch Long. Bill attended Glasgow/Strathclyde University, where he earned his PHD in Pharmacology. He retired to Sooke from the University of Alberta, where he was a world renowned and respected teacher, professor and researcher. Bill was an avid bagpiper, gardener, model train enthusiast, Presbyterian, history buff, reader, news junkie, volunteer and traveler but mostly he a family man, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, nephew and brother as well as a true friend to all who knew him.

He will be remembered by his friends and family for his sense of humor kindness, wit and wisdom.

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My dearest Bill you were surrounded by love in life and you gave so much to so many. You are forever safe in my heart.

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A memorial for Bill will be held on November 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church in Sooke with reception to follow. A hearty welcome to all who knew him.

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In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers donations can be made in his name to the charity of your choice. Alternatively, Bill enjoyed his associations with the Knox Presbyterian Church and the Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society - envelops will be made available at the service.

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CENTRAL SAANICH: 2 bdrm apt. Util’s incld’d. N/S. Avail.

Nov. 1st. Call (250)477-2561.

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

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HOMES FOR RENT

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Gorge Towers Apartments 200 Gorge Road West, Victoria

$500 Move In Incentive 1 bdrm. from $870/mo.

2 bdrm. from $1,140/mo.

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

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins.

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Fair Oaks Apartments 3501 Savannah Avenue, Saanich

SOUTH OAK BAY furn’d character home, walk to golf club & beach, Jan 12 - Mar 16, all inclusive rent for 9 week period. $3500. Discounted in lieu of cat care. Call (250)598-4734. williamrobertson@shaw.ca

STORAGE

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SIDNEY- NEW 3 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700 mo. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-217-4060.

WANTED TO RENT WANTED, FOR month of January: housesitting or rental of furnished Victoria area home, family of four. Mature, reliable homeowners visiting from northern B.C. Email: simonnattrass@gmail.com

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ELECTRICAL HAZARDS do you have any? Quality Electric, 250-361-6193. #22779.

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Call 250-361-6164.

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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.

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

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Licenced insured. Call Darren 250-217-8131.

BUBBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services.

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

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices!

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

(250)590-9653.ELECTRICIAN 20 yrs + exp. Residential: New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. $40./hr. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disc. Lic.#3003. Call Tom. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

PRO IRISH Gardeners; pruning, clean-ups, landscaping, lawn care, weekly gardening.

Free est. Call (250)652-6989. .... THE GARDENING GAL ....

Quality Affordable Gardening.

Renovations Maintenance & Cleanups.... 250.217.7708.

#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.

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

INSULATION MALTA BLOWN Insulation.

Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278 QUALITY INSULATION blown ďŹ berglass. Affordable rates.

(250)896-6652.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

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Brad 250-217-9578.

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

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

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

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

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

250-686-6046

TREE SERVICES LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp.

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

WINDOW CLEANING DAVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. NORMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINDOW cleaning & gutters.

Reasonable rates.

250-812-3213, 250-590-2929.

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

WINDOW & Gutter Cleaning, minor repairs. Comm/Res. Insured, free est. (250)881-3684

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ALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood ďŹ&#x201A;oor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

WRIGHT MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discount. Free Estâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call Phil (250)383-8283.

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

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

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Estâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

PAINTING

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

CONTRACTORS

GEOFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S & Repairs.

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GARDENING J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance.

Master gardeners.

John or Louise (250)891-8677.

PARRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

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

Call 250-220-0734.

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OAK BAY NEWS - Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Merchants grow their mos Oak Bay merchants have joined with a host of men worldwide to help raise funds for men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer and male mental health initiatives. Oak Bay merchants Steven Kelly, left, Geoffrey Beattie, Neil Rogers, Tony Tucker, Owen Smid and Jason Skrenka show off their clean-shaven faces as they prepare to take part in the annual Movember moustache growing charity event. Nairn Wilson and Sydney Tucker, at centre, the co-organizers of the Oak Bay Movember Challenge, sport their costume moustaches. Donate at ca.movember.com.

Don Denton/News staff

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