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Langford will allow backyard poultry and rabbits on certain size lots in the city. Residents on land greater than 550 square metres but less than 4,000 square metres will be able to keep up to four chickens, ducks, pigeons or rabbits in fenced enclosures council decided unanimously Nov. 5. For every 220 square metres over the minimum one more bird will be allowed. This will not be allowed on duplex lots. Lots larger than 4,000 square metres already follow different rules. Enclosures for the animals must be set back three metres from rear and side lot lines. The slaughtering of animals will still not be allowed on properties less than 4,000 square metres. Up to two beehives will also be allowed on properties over 550 square metres and less than 800 Kyle Wells square metres. One more beehive Reporting is allowed for every 400 square metres over that. Colwood is taking the first steps to develop its own backyard hens bylaw. At a Planning and Land Use Committee meeting Nov. 6 committee passed a motion to recommend to council that staff put together some options to “liberalize rules concerning the keeping of poultry in residential areas.” The committee also recommended the city ask the public what it thinks of loosening up the rules around having backyard poultry. “There’s been some interest in the community and some councillors have been approached,” city planner Iain Bourhill said. Bourhill said the format of public consultation hasn’t been decided yet. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com Charla Huber/News staff
Cheryl Laidlaw makes a tuna salad in her kitchen. She signed up for the Holiday Hold ‘em challenge pledging the not gain any weight this holiday season.
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Michael Ryan Pomeroy struggled with drug addition for years, even kicking the habit for a while. During his sobriety he travelled to Mexico and built homes for children. “He was turning his life around. He had been clean for five years and then he went back (to drugs),� said his brother Shawn Pomeroy. “When Mike died he was 27.� Pomeroy found his brother dead in their mother’s Langford home four years ago, after an overdose. “I want to raise awareness for addiction, it’s still a little stigmatized,� Pomeroy said. “Addiction has no discrimination, it affects ■Nov. 19 to doctors, law25 is National yers, anestheAddiction siologists and Awareness plumbers.� Week in In memory Canada. of his brother, the Langford painter is hosting Fundraiser for Addiction at his Surge Art Gallery. Pomeroy has been painting for about 15 years creating abstract works with acrylic paints. He is calling out for items such as socks and toothbrushes to be donated to Our Place in Victoria. He is also accepting cash offerings. Pomeroy also hopes local businesses will contribute items for his fundraiser. Anyone dropping of a donation at the gallery will be entered in a raffle to win one of Pomeroy’s paintings.
Highlands winter craft fair is this Sunday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the Caleb Pike Heritage Park, 1589 Millstream Rd. Local artisans offer cards, gifts, art, clothing and goodies.
Silent auction for struggling family Friends of A.J. Wakeling’s family will host a silent auction and bake sale fundraiser in the Dunsmuir middle school gym on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 2 to 7 p.m. Wakeling is the 13-year-old who died in hospital just after 8 p.m., Oct. 25, two days after being struck by a pickup truck near on Sooke Road.
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Langford artist Shawn Pomeroy is hosing a Fundraiser for Addiction at his Surge Art Gallery. He is collecting donations for the homeless and raffling off a painting. One painting hanging in the gallery is off the market and will be donated to Cedars Residential Treatment Program in Cobble Hill. It’s titled “Michael Ryan� after Pomeroy’s brother.
“Hopefully is makes a dark wall a bit brighter,� Pomeroy said,. Prints of the painting will also be sold and he will donate a portion of those sales to Our Place. The Fundraiser for Addiction is
at Surge Art Gallery, 106-866 Goldstream Ave. Nov. 18 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information email shawn@surgeartgallery.ca charla@goldstreamgazette.com
Esquimalt man faces assault, murder charges Victim reportedly Langford man The man charged in the Nov. 9 murder and aggravated assault in Esquimalt has a long history of violence. Around 9 p.m. last Friday, Victoria police arrived at an apartment building in the 600-block of Grenville
Ave. to a chaotic scene, where “one man (was) unresponsive and suffering from severe injuries,� said Const. Mike Russell. “Officers performed CPR until paramedics arrived and took the man to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.� A second man was also injured but is expected to make a full recovery, police said.
Police would not confirm the identity of the deceased, but media reports identify him as Clifford Roy Antonsen, 57, of Langford. Daryle Wayne Johnson, 49, appeared in court on Tuesday to face charges of second-degree murder and aggravated assault charges. Johnson has been convicted of multiple assaults dating back to 2007, and he has pled guilty to
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West Shore RCMP hosts a Graffiti and Crime prevention information session. Presentations include: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and Westshore Graffiti Outreach Co-ordinator Phil Williams. The session is Nov. 22 in the Isabelle Reader Theatre, 1026 Goldstream Ave. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To RSVP or for further information contact Const. Harrisson at 250-474-8792. editor@goldstream gazette.com
Correction The article “Exhibit helps hand down memories� in the Nov. 7 issue of the News Gazette misidentified veteran Fred Seeley. We apologize for the error.
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Karl Kavanaugh’s death left a hole in the organization, says Gayle Ireland, co-ordinator for the Goldstream Food Bank. “Karl was my right arm,” Ireland said. “He was loyal he was true, he was incredibly hard working and dutiful. He carried every task through to the bitter end.” A founder of the annual Fleet Dive Unit (Pacific) Turkey Run, the food bank volunteer was devoted to Legion work. “He really looked forward to (the Turkey Run),”
said Doug Woods, who volunteered alongside Kavanaugh for about nine years. “He thought it was great from the military point of view because he was ex military.” Cancer claimed his life in February, but friends remember him fondly at the food bank. “Everything important in this Legion was important to Karl. People were important to Karl,” said food bank volunteer Marie Ball who knew Kavanaugh more than 50 years. “He came and helped with Christmas in 1999 … and he never left.” The third annual Turkey Run will be in honour of the long-time volunteer this year. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Despite his death, Karl Kavanaugh is the heart of the event he concocted with cohort Navy Lieutenant Walter Dubeau three years ago. “One of the founders of the Turkey Run was a veteran of the Legion, Karl Kavanaugh,” Dubeau said. “This year the run is dedicated to Karl. He died in February of cancer.” Dubeau, is training officer at the Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific) based in Colwood and met Kavanaugh volunteering at the West Shore food bank. Together they cooked up the plan to add meat to the season. “The idea behind it was to get a turkey on every table,” Dubeau said. They’ve done it both previous years with grocery gift cards through the Christmas Hampers. The first year they topped $12,000, reaching beyond $17,000 in the second annual run last year. “This year our goal is $15,000. I want to make this achievable so people don’t get discouraged,” Dubeau said. The funds were raised primarily through corporate donations, where staggering funds earn a hefty diver helmet trophy. “Since the first year we’ve been evolving and we have a runner up statue (this year),” he said. The small but hefty Mark 5 deep sea
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Leading Seaman Danny Morin runs in a bomb suit alongside Able Seaman Brett McColl and Leading Seaman Brian Ogle during last year’s turkey run through the West Shore. Navy Lieutenant Walter Dubeau, right photo, is set to hand out a new trophy for runner-up corporate sponsor. diver statue will be awarded to the second-most corporate fundraiser. The top donor scores the roughly 50-pound mounted dive helmet currently residing at last year’s winner Original Joe’s. The unit built the trophy from parts adding an oak backing. Original Joe’s hosted a month-long event – with the owner matching total donations – that drew $3,000 last year. “The Goldstream Food Bank is 100 per cent volunteer. That’s why we’re doing what we’re doing, volunteering our time,” he said. Food bank volunteers work hand in hand with the West Shore Christ-
mas Hamper Fund Society to make about 600 hampers each year. “We think numbers are up, the need is up in the community so we bumped the number up to 650,” said hamper co-ordinator Gayle Ireland. Saturday, Dec. 1 starting at 9 a.m. search out the bobbing pack of runners to find some wearing bits of the specialized equipment the divers use in everyday work. Altogether 50 to 70 people will take part, volunteering their time that day. “Everybody at some point runs in the relay,” Dubeau said. RCMP take care of traffic issues
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at the front of the pack followed by the bomb truck leading the pack of runners. Santa and a diver in a dive boat followed by MPs take up the rear of the parade. They run from the unit on Wilferr to Belmont Park then Sooke Road to Jacklin Road, up to Goldstream Avenue then Peatt Road to Millstream Road. They travel back from Millstream Village along Veterans Memorial Parkway to WestShore Town Centre a couple of times before heading back where they started. “We’re definitely asking the traffic to be patient with us,” Dubeau said.
They’ll take donations along the way and at various stops. The plan is to finish around 4 p.m. then head to Six Mile Pub for a silent auction, where items are up for bid between 4 and 6 p.m. “The month of November we do a bit of a drive and businesses give us prizes for the silent auction,” he said. Those looking to compete for the corporate trophy can email Walter. Dubeau@forces.gc.ca. Those looking to contribute to the hamper fund through the event can also drop donations at the Goldstream Food Bank, 761 Station Ave. (open 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the first three Tuesdays and Wednesdays of the month) in the name of the Turkey Run. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Colwood company hopes to help keep weight at bay Holiday Hold’em tips the scales with prizes Charla Huber News staff
Almost every year after the holiday season Cheryl Laidlaw gains a little food baby. Last year she was able to maintain her weight even while vacationing in Jamaica. She credits her participation in the Holiday Hold ‘em challenge. “I have no willpower. Doing this challenge make me forced to have will power,” said the View Royal resident. Back to Back Chiropractic in Colwood hosts the free challenge open to anyone that consists of regular weigh-ins at the clinic through the season. Every time a client maintains or loses weight they enter their name
Library closes early Monday All branches of the Greater Victoria Public Library, including Goudy and Juan de Fuca branches, will close at noon Nov. 19. The early closure allows for full staff training. Regular hours resume Nov. 20. Visit www.gvpl.ca for branch hours. editor@goldstream gazette.com
in a draw for prizes. Last year Laidlaw won a tablet computer, but the real win was not gaining weight. Every year she travels to somewhere warm for the holidays with her husband, this year it’s Mexico. “I come back and look like I am three months pregnant,” Laidlaw said. “The challenge keeps me focused and on track. Usually I gain a minimum of five pounds but it’s usually seven to 10 pounds. “The saying of ‘through the lips and to the hips’ is so true,” Laidlaw said. “My God, if I can get through another holiday without having a (food) baby, it’ll make all the difference.” The Holiday Hold ‘Em begins now and runs until the end of January. A mid-contest weigh-in is held in December. Each time a participant maintains or loses weight, they can enter their name in for a draw.
This year’s prizes include spa prizes, massage gift certificates, personal training sessions and a VIBE machine valued at $1,500. “Christmas is an emotionally charged and indulgent time,” said Dr. Stefan Rabnett, who practises traditional Chinese medicine, at Back to Back Chiropractic. Rabnett hopes to see people use the challenge to become more self aware about their bodies and decisions during the holidays. “Hydration is incredibly important,” Rabnett said. “People can have something indulgent and then have a glass of water.” The Holiday Hold ‘em is free and open to anyone. The first set of weigh-ins are on Nov. 15, 16 and 17. Call 250-391-9761 for a weigh-in time. Drop-ins also accepted. The clinic is located at 102-2227 Sooke Rd. charla@goldstreamgazette.com
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Victoria centre of political map Victoria, one of three federal ridings contesting a byelection on Nov. 26, has gone strongly NDP in the past two elections, with popular former city councillor Denise Savoie on the ballot. But Savoie took early retirement for health reasons and the race to replace her appears wide open, with a collection of relative political neophytes up for election. The NDP is no doubt anxious to maintain its grip on opposition status, so it’s no surprise that federal leader Thomas Mulcair dropped by this week to lend his support to candidate Murray Rankin. Not to be outdone, the Liberals sent interim leader Bob Rae to Victoria to help candidate Paul Summerville, while the Conservatives had Treasury Board president and former Conservative health minister Tony Clement knock on doors with candidate Dale Gann. Green Party candidate Donald Galloway had his federal leader, Saanich and the Islands MP Elizabeth May, close at hand for a series of announcements and appearances as well, but she had far less distance to travel than her fellow members of parliament, who hail from Ontario or Quebec. Does the appearance of all this star power really make a difference in voters’ minds? Candidates and other party faithful get fired up when their leaders come to town, but they’re already converted. The big question is, does the leaders’ presence interest the disinterested? Unlike a general election, the future direction of the country does not hinge on the results of this byelection and those in Calgary and Durham, Ont. With that in mind, last year’s voter turnout of 68 per cent in Victoria – seven points higher than the national mark – will be difficult to beat. Then again, the appearance of the party leaders, and the media circus surrounding them, may be an indication that something important is happening. And that curiosity may be enough to encourage people who wouldn’t otherwise pay attention to find out more about their candidates and maybe even cast a ballot. Let’s hope. 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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Take care using social media Social media is great. be used in future, for the purposes It’s a useful public relations tool of defamation, blackmail and for businesses and governmental harassment. bodies, an excellent Social media, originally platform for news media designed to share to disseminate content, personal content, has also and a good method for bled into the professional people to connect in their realm. Employers and personal lives. recruiters can, privacy When used properly, settings permitted, check communication platforms up on employees or such as Twitter and potential candidates. Facebook are invaluable. Needless to say, But the constant usage there are more than a and proliferation of social few people out there Sharron Ho networking has not only who have regretted Inspector Ho drastically altered how posting status updates people communicate, lampooning their boss or it has proven to be harmful on photos of “innocent” debauchery. occasion. Young, working professionals now Bullying has always been present have to be cognizant of what sort of in the schoolyard. The difference image they would like to present. between bullying today and the An example of how unfamiliar past is now it can follow you home. people are with their own social Kids and teens can’t escape their media profiles was Facebook’s tormentors if they continue to be recent scandal, where hundreds harassed online. And unfortunately, of thousands of users lamented social media provides the perfect the appearance of embarrassing, platform for cyber-bullying. private messages on their timelines. Relentless taunts and hurtful In truth, Facebook was not sharing messages can continue to be private messages at all. It was the conveyed, regardless of whether a users who didn’t recognize the bold child is safely at home. and perhaps careless statements The Internet also offers a form they made in the past. of anonymity. Using it as a shield, Another evil of social media is its a bully can cowardly hurl insults use for criminal purposes. Social without physical confrontation, and media sites that facilitate immediate possibly, with impunity. location check-in can put people at Furthermore, there is the risk for home invasion. Burglars can question of permanency. Photos easily prowl through social media that are posted due to poor to find out who’s home or not. judgment can be removed. But they And while not as serious, can also be swiped off a website to social media has had an effect on
interpersonal communication. People are rarely more than an arm’s length from their smartphones, which provide access – sometimes unlimited – to their favourite social networking sites. Checking your phone at dinner was once considered rude, but these days it’s common to dine with someone who is intermittently tinkering on their phone. Is this the way it should be? Eyes plastered on your phone rather than the people you’re “spending” time with? Social media has successfully trained people to enjoy and become accustomed to sharing content. Facebook and Twitter have proven to be good arenas for thought, but when did people start to share the mundane details of their lives, or begin to enjoy viewing or listening to that content? Ironically, social media has introduced a disconnect in relationships, spawning cohorts of young and old who scan through Facebook and Twitter accounts to surreptitiously “find out how people are doing.” Whatever happened to giving someone a phone call? Faceto-face interaction appears to have been put on the back burner. Case in point, it’s more important than ever to be prudent when creating your online persona in a web-based world. You never know who may be looking. Sharron Ho is a reporter for the Sooke News Mirror. reporter@sookenewsmirror.com
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LETTERS Ferries needs competition, privatizing Re: Trying to reimagine B.C. Ferries (News, Nov. 9) To my mind, the solution to the problems at B.C. Ferries is to introduce some competition. First, the ferry terminals should be given to a new Crown corporation and run like airports, acting as landing/ departure areas for multiple carriers. Second, the B.C. Ferries fleet should be privatized, just as Air Canada was. Together these changes would enable other carriers, such as Seaspan or Lady Rose Marine Services, to enter the passenger market and provide muchneeded competition, just as Westjet does for the airline industry. Robert Smith Victoria
Trustee doesn’t support bridge Re: Potential bridge from Nanaimo to Gabriola Island (Special Report on B.C. Ferries – Part 4: Trying to reimagine B.C. Ferries, News online) I am aware that Gabriola Island is the one location presently served by ferries where a previous study indicated that a bridge could be feasible. But as a Hornby Island trustee, I support Islands Trust policy, which states that no islands should be connected by bridges.
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upon generating constructive discussion on a route-by-route basis, based upon full information about all factors to be considered. I would not presume to comment on the particular circumstances and potential options for the Gabriola ferry route, as I do not have a sufficient level of understanding of the factors that apply to this route. Tony Law chair, Denman-Hornby Ferry Advisory Committee
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Columnist, friends need a reality check Re: These pets are certainly not the cuddly kind (Column, Nov. 9) Shame on Ms. Lavin for writing such a self-centred column and even more so on the News for publishing such drivel. Poor Ms. Lavin, she and her friends actually have to wait while some old pensioner must count her pennies to buy some food with her meagre pension, whilst “others” must wait behind with their wads of bills waiting to buy all manner of luxury food. And oh, the pain of having to put up with being around someone in an electric wheelchair. That person must live in it day in and day out – think about that. And the little old lady who is with her husband? How wonderful that he will support her and help her with the groceries – which are horribly heavy for the elderly. Good for him for helping; at least someone is willing to. When was the last time you offered help to such a person getting their cart to their car? Or is it just easier to complain about them getting in your way? Listen to yourself. You have money, you have your health, you have all manner of blessings. And as a further blessing, you and your spoiled friends
are given the opportunity to be compassionate and caring. And you wasted that opportunity. Take a walk in those moccasins just for one mile. You need the reality check. Ann Vavasour Victoria
Count your blessings instead of pet peeves Re: These pets are not the cuddly kind (Column, Nov. 9) While I have no doubt Laura Lavin was attempting some humour with this piece, I just found it disturbing. I am sure that most of us can identify with some of the peeves listed, however, I think overall it was rather selfabsorbed to focus on all of these annoyances. That “old lady who’s dragging her old man around” may have no choice – perhaps her husband is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and can’t be left alone. And what about the old people that pay with pennies? Did you ever think that perhaps they had to? With respect to traffic complaints, we have probably all been guilty of each of those from time to time. Hopefully we learn from our errors but what if we don’t? Is life really going to end if someone is going slow in the fast lane? Instead of counting our
peeves and annoyances why not try counting our blessings. Show a little patience and understanding for others. Your life will be much richer for it and you will find those petty annoyances will rapidly disappear. Kate Mansell Metchosin
Impatient pet peevers need compassion Re: These pets are not the cuddly kind (Column, Nov. 9) I share several of Ms. Lavin’s pet peeves regarding supermarkets. But those people who object to “the old lady who’s dragging her old man around with her” – saying the man doesn’t know what he’s doing and doesn’t want to be there – need to remember firstly it isn’t all about them, and secondly, they could develop some compassion. That elderly lady might just be the elderly gentleman’s sole caregiver. He might be suffering from Alzheimer’s and she can’t leave him on his own at home. As much as she would prefer to have some time to herself, she has no choice but to bring him with her and maybe at some level he’s thinking of other places he would rather be. Philippa Turney Victoria
Poppy pinning a heartfelt gesture Because we just celebrated Remembrance Day, I felt it was important to mention that along Shelbourne Street, near the entrance to the Mount Doug Park, people have begun to pin poppies on the trunks of the trees. They do this because originally, these trees were planted to mark the loss of a soldier from Victoria during the First World War who died in service. I think it is an absolutely wonderful and thoughtful way for Victorians to personally remember those from our beautiful city who we lost. Sharon Griggs Saanich
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Lions boogie for hamper cash West Shore Lions Club is hosting a dance to help fund the Christmas hamper drive. Dance to music from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s with The Decades of Rock Show on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Langford Legion, 761 Station Ave. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Bring unwrapped children’s toys for the hampers. Proceeds will go to West Shore Christmas Hamper Fund Society. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Poinsettia tea offers food, drink, trinkets Gordon United Church is hosting a Christmas tea alongside a sale. The Poinsettia tea and bazaar is Nov. 17 at 935 Goldstream Ave. from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for kids aged six to 12 and free for those younger than six.
When GT Hiring Solutions announced on Facebook, Twitter and its blog that it was hosting a one-day job fair on Nov. 8, they generated immediate interest and more than 300 pre-registrations. That was only the tip of the iceberg. When it opened its doors at 10 a.m. that morning, nearly twice as many people had already lined Douglas Street and wrapped around the corner onto Johnson Street – all of them looking for work. The people spanned the spectrum of Victoria’s population: men and women of all ages, educational levels, experience and backgrounds. Employers included a number of restaurant chains, retail stores, construction companies, the Victoria Marriott hotel and Beacon Home Care. Factors for this level of interest are varied, said GT Hiring manager Lindsay McLaughlin, one of the fair’s organizers. “Victoria obviously has always had a lot of government jobs and they’ve imposed a hiring freeze, so that’s had an effect. As well, we
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Erin McFadyen, 18, is among the hundreds of job seekers who lined up outside GT Hiring Solutions for a recent job fair. have a lot of tourism and hospitality jobs and with the season winding down that has an impact too,” she said. Unemployment in Greater Victoria is generally lower than other urban areas in B.C., hovering around 5.4 per cent this year, which is lower than the 6.2 per cent unemployment rate seen in 2011, accord-
ing to Statistics Canada data. McLaughlin’s firm was contracted by the provincial Ministry of Social Development in April as a WorkBC Employment Service Centre, to help people overcome hurdles when looking for work. “There are jobs out there, but it’s important to get out and network,” she said. “In some ways it’s a bit of
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Recovered Homeless initiative asks public to feel the cold author speaks from experience Twenty-four hours is a long time to go without home heating, but a small inconvenience compared to the experience of people living on the streets through the winter. The Coalition to End Homelessness is challenging people to try living in the cold for a day and hoping the experience will be enlightening. “We’re asking people to turn their heat off so they can better understand the hardships of those that live on the street or in homes
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“Offender, ex-prisoner, heroin addict.” Steve Bradley’s frank descriptions border on cruel, “egotistical and self serving.” Bradley is describing himself, or the man he once was to be more accurate. After multiple jail terms, 18 years as a heroin addict and many more years as an alcoholic, Bradley lays out the stories in his new book, Connection to Freedom, in the hopes those who read it take a different journey through life than he did. “We have tried to emphasize how students (should) not follow the path that we followed. We use our life stories as an example,” he said. “What we want to do is put it into the library and various institutions as a resource. Believe me, you won’t get a more real life or valuable resource than from the people who have lived these experiences.” The collection of personal short stories, poems and experiences written by prisoners, ex-prisoners, homeless, addicts and more are aimed at youth, high school students, law and criminal justice students in secondary and post-secondary schools, with an eye on gener-
ating compassion and an open mind to the reality of life. “Either you have the real truth or you have nonsense – I am not putting out a comic book here,” Bradley said. “There is some stuff in there that is really informative, because nothing has been spared.” Aneil Perwal met Bradley in 2008 after 17 years addicted to crack cocaine. Once a promising athlete and student, Perwal fell into good money early, earning more than $200,000 a year working with drug dealers and living a lavish lifestyle. One day he woke up after a binge and his girlfriend had left him, he had no money, no cable and no food in his fridge. He had nothing left. “I thought I could handle it. I ended up being a money man with the drug dealers and ended up trying the product,” the Spectrum secondary graduate said. “My ego was out of check, I thought I was better than everyone else.” Perwal went through drug rehab seven times before he broke free from the chains of addiction. His story is one of many in Bradley’s collection. “I grew up in a Christian family and I broke my parents heart like (drugs) broke many parents’ hearts,” Perwal said. “If
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B.C. trucking industry offers wide choice of careers Job seekers are in luck when it comes to the commercial road transportation industry in British Columbia. Trucking companies throughout B.C. require professional drivers, mechanics, dispatchers and operations staff right now, which means that job seekers with experience and/or training may find work within their preferred region. For those considering training prior to joining the workforce, demand for skilled workers in the industry is likely to grow – to 2020 and beyond. There are a number of reasons for this. For truck drivers, the industry is facing a North America-wide shortage because most are 45 years of age or older and nearing retirement (in fact, in Canada, according to a report by the Canada Trucking Human Resources Council, 58 per cent of long-haul truck drivers fall in this age range). Similar shortages exist for other jobs, including diesel engine and heavy duty mechanics. Aside from worker shortages, economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Gateway is also driving demand for workers in transportation. This applies not only to companies in the Lower Mainland, but in other regions as well, since the Asia-Pacific “Gateway” is actually made up of an integrated supply chain of airports, seaports, rail and road connections, and border crossings, from Prince Rupert to Surrey, with links supplied by trucking. Today’s trucking industry is an exciting place to be. Equipment in many companies is state-of-the-art, meaning increased comfort and ease for drivers and opportunities for mechanics to work with technologically advanced systems, keeping both their skills and interest engaged. Dispatch relies on sophis-
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Plaza ghosts reveal tale of working gals Vignettes address Plaza Hotel’s hotbed of history Charla Huber News staff
Twisting the historical tales of sex trade, travellers and the Victoria Plaza Hotel, three Victoria feminists created the show Ghosts of the Plaza. The 100-year-old hotel has a vibrant history and if the walls could talk, they’d have plenty of tales to tell. “It’s a show that’s never been seen before. It’s a comedy and you’ll be entertained,” says Sadie Forbes, co-producer and co-writer. “It’s a working-class feminist perspective on one of Victoria’s most controversial spaces.” The show includes elements of sex work, strippers, feminism and gangsters. During the 1920s and 1930s hotels in Victoria hit a bit of financial slump and started doubling as brothels, says Forbes. Ghosts of the Plaza was first imagined by the show’s co-producer and co-writer Sarah Smith. She worked in the hotel for nine years as a bartender, and studied the hotel’s history in the basement when she could. When she heard the City of
Victoria was offering grants for Both Bitts and Smith are arts projects tied to specific burlesque dancers and they addresses, such as the hotel at were able to incorporate that 642 Johnson St., the idea for the into the show due to the hotel’s show was sparked. early ties to the sex trade. Forbes was surprised the city “Burlesque was the first form decided to fund the project, of stripping,” Forbes says. “They knew the Ghosts of the show would be “It’s a working- Plaza contains sexy,” she says. a series of six class feminist Although vignettes. The perspective on one the production audience will showcases travel through the of Victoria’s most the history venue and time controversial spaces.” during the show. of the Plaza Hotel, Ghosts The first vignette - Sadie Forbes of the Plaza is begins in 1911 and performed at the by the time the Odd Fellows Hall. show ends the audience is back In lieu of paying to rent in the present day. the venue, the producers are There are some challenges making a donation to PEERS with a travelling audience. Victoria Resource Society. “Timing is huge,” says Forbes. PEERS provides support for “Many of the actors are used to former and current sex workers. being on stage with bright lights “We chose PEERS because of and they can’t see the audience. the hotel’s connection to sex Here they see their faces and work,” Forbes says, adding that their expressions.” even now Monty’s Showroom On Nov. 16 and 17, 23 and 24, Pub, which features exotic shows will run twice nightly at dancers, operates out of the 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Matinees hotel. are at 4:30 p.m. Smith partnered with Forbes For more information and Rosie Bitts to write and go to GhostsofthePlaza. produce the production. com or missrosiebitts.com/ “We want to keep it in proper bestbittsproductions. historical context,” Forbes says. charla@goldstreamgazette.com
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Dry Wit aids recovery
Laura Lavin CTV’s Stephen Andrew hosts an exciting evening with headlining musician and Aboriginal Peoples Choice 2012 award winner, Janet Panic. Dry Wit Act II: A Comedy Variety Show and Silent Auction will support LifeRing addiction self-help groups on Vancouver Island. Local band The New Souls, with their powerhouse funky soul sound, will set the stage for the world premiere of Detox: The Musical starring Wes Borg, Morgan Cranny,
Kathryn Popham and many more funny folk. The Nov. 16 event includes comedy, magic and dance at the Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra St. Tickets are $20 in advance at ticketrocket.org/events or $25 at the door. The silent auction is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Go to LifeRingCanada.org for more information on the event, talent and silent auction items. llavin@vicnews.com
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Not even the rain can dampen the cameraderie between musicians Doug Cox and BettySoo. The pair chat amiably as they sit waiting for the Salt Spring Island ferry to the Island. They met two years ago at Acoustic Alaska guitar camp, where they were both teaching. A lucky happenstance for folk music fans – BettySoo lives in Austin, Texas and Cox is a Vancouver Island native. Together they form Across the Borderline, a duo that brings North
and South together. Their second CD, More Lies, was released in April. “It’s cool,” said Cox. “Over the last two years we’ve toured together more than we have apart.” Their current tour is a short one. “This three-week trip is part insanity, part soul and part gypsy,” added BettySoo. See Across the Borderline at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St., Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $24 and are on sale now at Ditch Records, Lyle’s Place and brownpapertickets.com. llavin@vicnews.com
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Library jazzes up the reading experience Experience the magical world of jazz at the Juan de Fuca library. A guest from the Victoria Conservatory of Music will explore improvisation and experimentation with recorders, bass, piano, xylophones, and percussion instruments with kids ages eight to 11. Register online at www.gvpl. ca or call 250-391-0653 for information. Jazz Minors runs at the Juan de Fuca library,1759 Island Hwy. on Nov. 26 at 4 p.m.
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When Brett and Blake SmithDaniels, Trevor Kidd and Michael Tessier of the Victoria rock band Endurance travelled to Toronto to appear on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, they were working on the philosophy to set their goals high, and live up to their own expectations. It’s a philosophy that has guided the boys, aged 12 to 17, throughout their musical career. It seems to be working, according to Tammy Smith-Daniels, Brett and Blake’s mother. “Anyone who watched the Oct. 31 Dragon’s Den episode saw a very abbreviated version of what actually happened on the sound stage of the program,” she said. “The Dragons were sincerely interested in what the boys were doing and especially about the social enterprise aspect of the proposed record label.” “They listened to several of the band’s original songs and later halted production for a while to bring in the parents for a conversation about the business idea,” said Smith-Daniels. “The producers were getting a little upset after a while saying, ‘we have to move on and keep to our schedule.’ But the Dragons wanted to hear the boys’ music and hear what they had to say.” In the end, Endurance got the stamp of approval from all five of the Dragons, something SmithDaniels said is a rare occurrence and a tremendous statement about how impressed the Dragons were with the boys’ pitch. They offered the band a commit-
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Endurance, Blake Smith-Daniels, left, Brett Smith-Daniels, Trevor Kidd and Michael Tessier are in negotiations with CBC’s Dragons for financial support. ment of $100,000 in exchange for a 50 per cent share of the record label when it’s established. The boys made it clear to the Dragons, however, that some of the funds from the 50 per cent that Endurance will retain will still be going to causes like Free the Children and other charitable pursuits. “That was always part of the reason we started all this,” said Blake who, at age 12, is the youngest member of the group. “We want to make money but don’t need to be rich. We want to help others.” Now Endurance and the Dragons are in the part of the process that is never featured on TV. “We’re in the due diligence and contract development stage of the process, but I can say that the Dragons have been amazingly supportive,” said SmithDaniels. “They’ve been working very hard behind the scenes and have made contacts for the
boys with industry professionals. We’re very confident that things will work out.” She is only one of the group of parental business advisors helping the boys in their quest to establish their own label. “Between us we have a fair amount of expertise in business, so it’s only natural that we’d help out,” she said. Regardless of the final result of negotiations the boys have already achieved a lot of what they wanted to accomplish with their foray into the Dragon’s Den. “They wanted to get some exposure for the band, to raise awareness for their charities and to inspire other young people and show them that anything is possible. They’ve done all of that,” said Smith-Daniels. “All of the parents are incredibly proud of these remarkable young men.” reporter@vicnews.com
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Trombone virtuoso slides into Colwood vespers The Church of the Advent will slide trombone virtuoso Nick La Riviere and his quartet into the November slot of Jazz Vespers. Instrumentalists including Karel Roessingh on piano, Ross MacDonald on bass, and Jon Miller on drums round out the quartet. La Riviere travels with groups such as The Paperboys, Michael Kaeshammer, The Southern Urge, Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra, The Timebenders, The Honeycrooners, Pretzel Logic, Ken Lavigne and Leon Nagasaki. He also works with his own Trombone Mayhem, a co-project with Jeff Agopsowicz and The Nick La Riviere Septet featuring string and rhythm sections. Highlands musician Roessingh has released at least a dozen albums including solo piano, trio, orchestrations, and live concert CDs. He’s played with jazz greats such as Bud Shank, Ian MacDougall, Pat LaBarbera, Don Clark, Floyd Standifer, and Roy Reynolds. Macdonald’s playing has taken him all over the planet
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Vic Vogel, John Stech and Hugh Fraser. Based in Victoria, he also leads his own trio and quartet as well as playing freelance in a wide range musical formations. Jazz Vespers is Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Church of the Advent, 510 Mount View. editor@goldstreamgazette.com
Pipeline explored Diabetes Management in talks The Canadian Club of Victoria will hear directly from the company behind the Northern Gateway Pipeline, in an upcoming talk about the controversial proposal. Janet Holder, executive vicepresident of Western Access at Enbridge, will speak Nov. 20. Her talk is called ‘Why Northern Gateway is in our national interest.’ On Nov. 27, the club will present the other side of the debate. Tom Gunton is director of resource and environmental planning at Simon Fraser University. His talk is called ‘Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Proposal: Facts, Myths and Prospects.’ Anyone interested is encouraged to reserve tickets early. The cost is $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers. For more information, call 250-370-1837 or visit thecanadianclubof victoria.com. rholmen@vicnews.com
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Tourism Victoria optimistic Destination B.C. restores dedicated marketing for province Daniel Palmer
“It’s an opportunity to get back to where we were; an effective marketing machine as a province.”
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It’s been three long years since the provincial government abolished Tourism B.C., the Crown corporation that oversaw tourism marketing for the $13-billion industry. It was six months before the 2010 Winter Olympics, and the decision perplexed many in the tourism industry, who knew that event offered an opportunity to sell the province as a world-class destination. Last week, Premier Christy Clark remedied that by creating Destination B.C., a revamped Crown corporation dedicated to tourism marketing. “It’s an opportunity to get back to where we were; an effective marketing machine as a province,” said Robert Gialloreto, Tourism Victoria president and CEO. Among the potential benefits of the move,
– Robert Gialloreto, Tourism Victoria CEO he sees opportunities to expand marketing in China, as Greater Victoria already has a strong brand presence there. “We have a great working relationship with (Ministry of Tourism) reps in China, and they do great work for us,” he said. “We want to make sure our market presence there is maintained.” Destination B.C. is the result of a 15-month consultation with the Tourism Industry Association of B.C., which represents the 18,000 tourism businesses across the province. Lana Denoni, association chair and Victoria businesswoman, said the new corporation has a degree of transparency and account-
ability that didn’t exist under the old Tourism B.C. model. “The ease of communication with an organization outside of government is certainly much quicker,” she said. The board of directors will consist of four industry representatives and five business experts from each of the six tourism regions in the province. “We’re very pleased, and I think the industry is very pleased,” she said. Destination B.C. will take over marketing operations on April 1, 2013, the same day the provincial sales tax comes back into effect. For the first year, funding will come from
the Ministry of Tourism, after which funding will come from the existing hotel sales tax. Gialloreto said the new model will “only be as good as the people who populate it,” and the most important decision will come when the board chooses a CEO. “I’m hopeful to see better regular communication back and forth (with government),” he said. “It (previously) wasn’t as good as we’d all have liked to have seen it.” Gialloreto hopes Destination B.C. will begin to leverage dollars by creating joint marketing campaigns with regional associations like Tourism Victoria. “We only have so many dollars. The challenge with Victoria is we have so many different components to what makes this city. We have to choose carefully (keeping in mind) what matters to each market.” dpalmer@vicnews.com
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SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF Chargers volleyball home to Douglas College It took a fifth and final set to knock off the Camosun Chargers women’s volleyball team in New Westminster on Saturday as the host Douglas College Royals edged the Chargers. Camosun’s Hilary Graham scored 20 kills and 11 digs in the closely contested game, with the Royals winning the final set 15-11. The Chargers men’s and women’s volleyball teams are home to the Columbia Bible College Bearcats (Abbotsford) tonight (Nov. 16) and tomorrow at the Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence. Tonight’s match ups start with the women at 6 p.m. and men at 8 p.m., with 1 and 3 p.m. starts on Saturday. Leftside Carly Hilliard stood out for the Chargers on Friday with 17 kills, four stuff blocks and two aces, leading to a 3-1 win. The Chargers women are seventh in the PacWest with a record of 2-6, while the men are 4-4, fourth in the PacWest standings.
In the dog house Belmont Bulldogs slotback R.J. Piche runs the ball during the Bulldogs’ playoff game against the Windsor Dukes on Friday, Nov. 9, at Westhills Stadium. The Dukes prevailed 21-14, knocking the Bulldogs out of the playoffs.
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Keeper guides Vikes to bronze Vikes host, finish third in nationals Travis Paterson News staff
Stephanie Parker stomped the lid shut on her tenure as a CIS goalkeeper as the University of Victoria Vikes defeated the Ottawa Gee-Gees in the national soccer championship bronze medal game on Sunday. The Vikes hosted the national tournament from Nov. 8 to 11 at Centennial Stadium, winning the bronze medal in a penalty kick shootout, 1-0. Parker was outstanding in her final moments wearing the Vikes sweater, earning the clean sheet through regulation time. The fifth-year stopped three of
the Gee-Gees’ four “It’s nice to win penalty kicks, includin front of the ing the first one off home crowd ... a Ottawa’s Christine bronze medal if Hardie. we aren’t going Emma Greig to win a gold. (Tofino), Linsday We started slow Hoetzel (Victoria), (against Ottawa) Jacqueline Harriand the last 15 son (Whitehorse) minutes were our and Jaclyn Sawicki Stephanie Parker best in the tourna(Coquitlam) all ment,” said Vikes scored on their attempts, earn- head coach Tracy David. ing the Vikes a 4-1 victory in The Trinity Western Sparthe shootout. tans defeated the Vikes 1-0 in “I didn't think about it being the semifinal and won the gold my last game. I just wanted to medal, taking down the defendplay as best as I could and get ing CIS champion Queen’s the job and here we are, bronze Gaels in penalty kicks. It’s the medallists,” Parker said on the Spartans’ third CIS title won Vikes website. by penalty kicks, having won it The Chemanius native has that way in 2004 and 2009. also been the goalie of the Vikes defender Amy LawW-League Peninsula Co-Op Vic- rence and midfielder Sawicki toria Highlanders. were named to the tournament
all-star team. Greig was the top scorer in the Canada West regular season, sniping 14 goals in 12 games, including three hattricks. Harrison, Hoetzel and Sarah Douglas tied for 10th in scoring with six goals each. Greig and sister Brigitte, who plays defence, were named Canada West all-stars with Parker, Sawicki and Harrison. The Vikes men’s soccer season ended back on Nov. 2, a quarterfinal loss in the Canada West playoffs to the Saskatchewan Huskies. Andrew Ravenhill, a Claremont secondary grad, was named to the Canada West first all-star team. Defender Gavin Barrett (Richmond) and midfielder Cam Hundal (Terrace) were named to the second all-star team. sports@vicnews.com
Lacrosse to shine under Friday night lights Travis Paterson News staff
Claremont’s field lacrosse academy hosts six visiting schools this week for the annual Spartan Shootout on the turf fields of the University of Victoria. The showpiece of the tournament is a “Friday Night Lights” style game tonight (Nov. 16) at 7:30 p.m., between Claremont and Bainbridge Island of Washington State. “We’re going big, American style, like they do with high school football, although in the eastern States there is a big high
school lacrosse scene that does it too,” said Darren Reisig, head of the Claremont program. “Last year’s (Friday night match) was really well attended and we expect this year’s to be as well, with students promoting ticket sales and PA announcements (in the school).” The Friday night event is led by a committee of Claremont students and includes a fundraiser for Kidsport Victoria. Claremont is entering two squads into the seven-team senior division, and two squads into the six team junior division. Visiting are B.C. schools New Westminster,
Charles Best, Delta and Vancouver College, and from Washington State, Mercer Island and Bainbridge Island. Two of Claremont’s 2013 grads are committed to play in the NCAA next year, with three or four more expected to sign, Reisig said. Jake Cullen, who was the leading scorer of the 2011 Spartan Shootout, is committed to the University of Albany. Goalie Stuart Smith is going to Bellarmine University in Kentucky. Smith will join fellow Claremont grads Karsen Leung, Mitch McLaren and Liam Kelly at Bellarmine. sports@vicnews.com
The Camosun Chargers men’s basketball team is seeking its first win this weekend with visits to the Langara Falcons and Douglas Royals. Last weekend the men (0-3) were defeated by the Falcons, 90-53, and the Royals, 71-58. The Chargers women (1-2) edged the Falcons 53-52 on Friday, but lost 57-47 to the Royals on Saturday.
Vikes basketball host Trinity West Spartans The UVic Vikes men’s and women’s basketball teams return to McKinnon Gymnasium against the Trinity Western Spartans tonight (Nov. 16) and Saturday. Tip off tonight is 6 p.m. for the women and 8 p.m. for the men, with 5 and 7 p.m. starts on Saturday. The Vikes women (2-2) are ranked No. 8 in the country and are coming off 63-49 and 62-52 road losses to Abbotsford’s Fraser Valley Cascades. The Vikes men (4-0) faired better against the Cascades, winning 73-69 and 78-72, and are first in Canada West.
Wolves steady behind Cougars and Braves A Max Mois hat-trick paced the Westshore Wolves past the Comox Valley Glacier Kings with a 7-5 victory on Friday (Nov. 9). The game was the latest example of the volatile Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season where any team is beatable – any team other than the Victoria Cougars (20-0-1) and the Saanich Braves (14-4-0), that is. Despite having only recently popped the tags off their expansion team sweaters, the Wolves have excelled with 12 wins in 21 games, one point back of the Peninsula Panthers for third in the South division. The Wolves visit the Oceanside Generals Saturday night. Kerry Park visit the Braves tonight (Nov. 16), 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes, while the Cougars host Comox on Sunday, 3:30 p.m. at Archie Browning Sports Centre. sports@vicnews.com
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Figure skaters on the podium in Parksville Travis Paterson News staff
A group of Victoria skaters qualified for the Skate Canada Challenge next month with medal-winning performances at the BC/YT Sectional Championship in Parksville, from Nov. 8 to 11. Ice dance team Ravie Cunningham and Cedar Bridgewood of the Saanich Skating Club of Victoria won bronze in the pre novice category. It’s only the second year together for 14-year-old Cunning-
ham of Vic High, and 16-year-old Bridgewood of Spectrum Community school, and it’s the second year winning a medal at the BC/YT sectionals. Last year they were the top ice dance team for the juvenile age group at the BC/YT sectionals. But this year Cunningham and Bridgewood had to make the jump to prenovice, against skaters who are a little older and a little more experienced. Getting an edge on the Saanich duo was Carlissa Lem and Le Vu of the Juan de Fuca Skating Club, who won silver. Lem and Vu will duel it out with Cunningham and Bridgewood for the pre-novice national champi-
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onship, which will be declared at the Skate Canada Challenge Cup in Regina, Sask., from Dec. 5-9. Five more skaters from the Racquet Club of Victoria also qualified to compete in Regina. Andie Lynn Gingrich and Liam Kinrade, the Vancouver Island novice dance champions, won bronze in Parksville. Junior dance pair Eric Streichsbier and Jessica Jiang (Inlet SC) continued their strong run with a silver medal. And Tessa Jones and Matthew de Boer won silver in pre novice pairs. Racquet Club skater Jillian Noel won the BC/YT Edward S. Barton Memorial Award for musicality for junior and senior women. sports@vicnews.com
Silvertips, Pats visit Royals Ryan Murray is the treat of the week for Victoria hockey fans. The second overall pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft visits with the Everett Silvertips tonight (Nov. 16) to SaveOn-Foods Memorial Centre, 7:05 p.m. Murray is said to be NHL ready by the standard of many analysts. He was also on Team WHL for Thursday’s Super Series match. Results from that game are online at vicnews.com. The Royals host the Regina Pats on Saturday, 7:05 p.m.
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Barbers trump Pacers in city volleyball playoff The Oak Bay Barbers defeated the Pacific Christian Pacers in the Judy Bourne Memorial Cup on Tuesday, winning the boys city championship 25-20, 25-12, 25-18. Island championships are this weekend and St. Michaels University hosts the girls AA. Full story at vicnews.com.
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15 CONDENSED Readers Digest, great for cabin library, $10 (for all). (250)721-2386. 2 DRESSERS, blonde wood exc. shape, 4 drawer and lrg 3 drawer, $35 ea. 250-220-8824 CAMPBELL HAUSFIELD Compressor, 4 HP, 11 gal, working condition, $30. Call (250)656-1497. CAST IRON electric ďŹ replace $60. Large antique mirror, $30. Call (250)382-4618. LADIES SEIKO watch, white gold plated, $50. Men’s (worn) working, $20. (778)265-1615
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HELP WANTED Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051
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. Please email: keebird@shaw.ca
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AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
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$399,000. Next to VGH, 2 bdrm + 3rd or ofďŹ ce, 2 lvl, end unit, windows on 3 sides. Large family room, 2 ďŹ replaces, 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
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WISHART AREA: Single hard working mom with 11 yr old and 1 cat, looking to rent a 1 or 2 bdrm, (approx $1000/mo), within walking distance to Wishart school in Colwood. Exc. ref’s. Please call 250-2080386 and leave message.
1997 TOYOTA Avalon XLS, white. $3,999. Automatic. Fully loaded, no accidents, new tires. 229k. Great running car. Call (250)656-5588.
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.
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
“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.
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SHARED ACCOMMODATION BURNSIDE AREA: $525, util’s included. Avail immed. Call Brittany 250-589-5884 or 250383-9635. GOLDSTREAM AREA: 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray, 778-433-9556. LANGFORD NEW townhouse. bdrm, bath. $625, inclusive. NS/NP. Available Nov 1. Call 250-382-9434.
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Select your home. Select your mortgage.
OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday
Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com
103-620 Toronto, $269,000 Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242
pg. 5
Saturday - Tuesday noon - 5 pm Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 883-2715
pg. 1
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Debbie Hargreaves 250 384-8124
pg. 11
5-15 Helmcken, $429,900
4021 Dawnview, $738,800
20-1473 Garnet, $399,000
8410 Alec, $899,000
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Shannon Jackson, 250-474-6003
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Mark McDougall, 250-477-5353
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 384-7663
Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
pg. 5
101-66 Songhees, $519,900
267A Glenairlie Dr., $519,900
Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Alison Stoodley, 250-477-1100
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-744-0844
pg. 5
pg. 9
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Bruce Gibson 250 385-2033 Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
pg. 11
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
pg. 12
1021 Scottswood, $539,000 pg. 20
pg. 9
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131
8650 Richland, $939,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131
pg. 12
pg. 27
pg. 6
1677 Texada, $799,000 Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Goran Tambic, 250-592-4422 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Megan John, 250-477-7291
pg. 27
pg. 20
pg. 3
10383 Resthaven Dr, $464,000
4798 Elliot Pl, $698,000
882 Maltwood, $849,900 pg. 10
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291
pg. 3
754 Braemar, $695,000
10-3235 Alder St, $269,900
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Robin Lewis, 250-477-7291
104-1521 Church, $239,000
pg. 12
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ross Shortreed, 250-858-3585
pg. 15
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444
pg. 9
Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Suzy Hahn 250 381-7899
2046 Kings Rd, $519,000 pg. 27
56-118 Aldersmith Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Betsy Gutnik, 250-885-1357 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bonnie Johnston 250 744-3301
pg. 6
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Jinwoo Jeong, 250-885-5114
pg. 25
pg. 11
2676 Estevan
2658 Roseberry, $549,400 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
pg. 9
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100
pg. 11
pg. 16
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Wendy Moreton 250 385-2033
pg. 27
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Sylvia Schumann, 250-474-4800
pg. 8
Sunday 11-1 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967 pg. 27
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Patrick Achtzner, 250-391-1893
3661 Darmouth, $569,000 Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353
pg. 11
pg. 10
pg. 17
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
Saturday 11-1 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Julie Rust, 250-477-1100
24-70 Cooper Rd.
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124
pg. 16
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Tim McNaughton, 250-896-0600
Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242
Saturday 11-1 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
pg. 6
Sunday 12-2 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
pg. 20
pg. 10
Sunday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301
1501-620 Toronto St, $379,500
5-15 Helmcken, $429,900
Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Sandra Kamper, 250-514-1224
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Shannon Jackson, 250-474-6003
pg. 10
pg. 12
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250 388-5882
pg. 11
Saturday 1-3 & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291
pg. 12
pg. 25
1929 Leyns Rd, $629,900 pg. 11
Saturday 12-1 Re/Max Camosun Grant Walker, 250-999-9822
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301
Sunday 1-3 MacDonald Realty Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kathryn Alexander, 250-881-4440
pg. 25
pg. 13
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
982 Mckenzie, $324,900 pg. 13
Tuesday-Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353
274 Atkins Rd, $459,800 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600 pg. 13
4379 Elnido Cres, $639,900 pg. 25
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
3415 Bethune, $469,900
2482 Meadowland pg. 13
Sunday 1-3 One Percent Realty Vancouver Island David Langlois 250 858-5575
pg. 15
27-551 Bezanton, $449,900 Sunday 1:30-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828 pg. 14
pg. 21
414 Chapel Heights, $589,000 pg. 15
3369 Sewell Rd, $419,000 pg. 14
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty David Stevens, 250-477-5353
pg. 15
2349 Rozon, $529,900 pg. 5
Saturday 1:30-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
pg. 21
107-3640 Propeller, $414,900
1994 Jeffree Rd, $509,500
Saturday 12-2 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250-744-7136 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
413-10030 Resthaven Dr. pg. 7
867 Wild Ridge Way, $414,900
Sunday 1-3 Duttons & Co. Colin Moorman, 250-383-7100
Saturday 2-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Karen Scott, 250-744-3301
pg. 2
pg. 25
9706 Fifth St. pg. 13
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Betsy Gutnik, 250-885-1357 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
pg. 1
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
pg. 6
594 Bezanton Way, $295,000
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
12-848 Hockley Ave, $174,900
210-4535 Viewmont Ave, $249,900
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
2434 Camelot Rd, $649,900
111-1005 McKenzie, $164,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301
pg. 27
101 Kiowa Pl, $1,199,950
1567 Kenmore Rd, $539,000
Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co. 250-383-7100
1905 Portway, $948,000
9-1529 Cooper Rd, $169,000
3-285 Superior, $482,500
pg. 23
3963 Juan De Fuca
100 Dorothy, $435,000
116-75 Songhees, $998,000
pg. 13
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
156 Levista Pl, $589,900
307-1024 Fairfield Rd, $330,000
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
768 Piedmont Dr, $609,000
Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jodie Farup, 250-477-1100
202-606 Goldstream, $249,000
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301
1208 Politano Pl, $579,000
1235 Astra, $515,000
71-14 Erskine Lane, $399,900
113-689 Bay St, $219,900
5640 Batu, $1,775,000
4029 Providence, $899,888
4030/4040 Borden St, $229,900
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen, 250-477-7291
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921
454 Burnside, $254,500 pg. 13
1188 Parkdale Creek Gardens, $469,800
Sunday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jodie Farup, 250-477-1100
495 Goward, $679,900 pg. 9
pg. 5
pg. 25
2921 Gosworth
pg. 12
pg. 25
637 Kenneth St, $484,100
4404 Bartholomew, $579,500
110-1505 Church Ave, $219,000 Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
pg. 1
3504 Savannah Ave, $399,900 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jean Omelchenko, 250-474-6003
2879 Inez Dr., $499,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301
1213 Cumberland, $524,500 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-744-3301
2415 Alpine Cres, $749,900
110-1035 Sutlej, $399,900
pg. 9
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jean Omelchenko, 250-474-6003
920 River Rd, $379,900
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Julie Rust, 250-477-1100
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353
209-1020 Esquimalt Rd, $219,900
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033
pg. 9
pg. 12
4030/4040 Borden St, $229,900
404-929 Esquimalt
1009 Hampshire, $774,900
301-945 McClure St, $389,000
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Amber Simpson, 250-477-7291
2361 Queenswood, $920,000
1463 St Patrick, $769,000
305-2920 Cook St, $315,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
546 Meredith Cres.
Sunday 12:30-2 Re/Max Camosun Miles Takacs, 250-999-9822 Friday thru Monday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124
771 Danby, $599,000
2945 Colquitz, $469,900 4013 Gordon Head Rd
924 Esquimalt Rd, $249,900
1897 Gonzales Ave, $749,000
4-1001 Terrace, $369,000
pg. 27
349 Lampson, $729,000
pg. 17
6-1464 Fort St, $379,900
Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Suzy Hahn 250 381-7899
300 Palmer, $784,888
pg. 5 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301
4694 Cordova Bay, $649,800 pg. 10
103E-1115 Craigflower, $364,900
Sunday 1-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250-477-1100 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353
A-707 Linden St, $449,900
Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033
pg. 6
3740 Cadboro Bay
408-1370 Beach, $589,000
Sunday 2-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Karen Scott, 250-744-3301
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291
934 Craigflower, $369,000
3428 Plymouth Rd, $739,000
404-1122 Hilda St.
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033
pg. 20
pg. 8
321-4490 Chatterton Way, $499,900
203-1521 Church, $199,000
1026 Tillicum, $489,900
pg. 25
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
Saturday 11:30-1:30 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033
pg. 13
1054 Colville, $539,900
308-1060 Linden, $249,000
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291
pg. 5
pg. 5
1161 Finlayson St., $384,000 Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301
edition of
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Barbara Walker, 250-514-1212
1044 Davie St, $788,000
20-675 Superior St, $599,800
Nov. 15 - 21
307-1070 Southgate St, $89,900
306-75 Songhees, $698,000
209-71 Gorge Rd W
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311-2022 Foul Bay Rd, $139,000
733A Humboldt
NEWS GAZETTE
pg. 14
Saturday 2:30-4:00 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
270 Atkins Rd, $439,800 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600
pg. 21
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NHOUSES 125 St. Giles, $499,900
3723 Cornus, $384,500
Sunday 1:30-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124
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105-611 Goldstream, $239,900 Saturday & Sunday 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100
978 Rattanwood, $349,900
735 Massie Dr, $549,900
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Amber Simpson, 250-477-7291
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410-606 Goldstream, $279,000
1121 Bearspaw, $869,900
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2:30-5 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
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1104 Monica, $729,000 Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
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304-611 Brookside, $189,000
102-866 Goldstream, $234,900
Daily 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
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2133 Pan Dion, $579,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Mette Pedersen 250 744-3301
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7000 Maple Park, $418,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291
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6577 Felderhof, $425,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124
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TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL 45 View Royal Ave, Town Hall Please note the following meeting date: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Council Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 26, 2012 Special Budget Committee of the Whole Meeting @ 4:00 p.m. Agendas are available on our website the Friday afternoon prior to the meeting. For more information telephone: 250-479-6800 Website: www.viewroyal.ca Email: info@viewroyal.ca
“Undoubtedly these are the best homes on the market when you factor in our views, design and price point. No wonder there has been an overwhelming response.” – Tracey Lang, Coho New Home Consultant
Coho Phase I Completion: Move-In Ready By Christmas View Royal Development Announces Completion Event Saturday November 17th VICTORIA, BC, NOVEMBER 16, 2012 - Coho is celebrating the completion of Phase I of the private hilltop view community on November 17th. Coho is set on a hilltop with expansive views in beautiful View Royal, and features thoughtfully designed and luxurious interiors, showcased in the full display home at the Discovery Centre at 280 Wilfert Road. Saturday marks the Phase I Completion Event, and will be open to the entire community. The event
will feature the delicious and popular Hungry Rooster food cart with a complimentary lunch for party-goers, top Vancouver Island Realtors, excited purchasers, and local residents. The day kicks off at noon and tours will be conducted until 3pm. Guests will be given the opportunity to visit the Discovery Centre, meet the local sales team, see the fullsized display home, tour the stunning private hilltop location with construction near-completion, and peek inside select completed homes. For
a limited time, prospective purchasers can save thousands by taking advantage of special developerapproved end-of-construction buyer incentives to celebrate completion, and dream of moving into their new home before Christmas. Developed by Omicron, widely known as the largest integrated design, construction, and development firm in Western Canada, Coho is unlike any other. Hilltop views, quality appliance packages and finishes, clever layouts, interior design
by award-winning Portico Design Group – yet entry level prices are what have drawn purchasers and continue to draw interest to Victoria’s fastest selling presale development. The development is over 60% sold, and a good selection of 1 and 2 bedroom homes are available for December move-in, priced from just $241,900 (including net HST). The completion of these hilltop homes will contribute to the migration of population to the West Shore,
particularly View Royal, as more people and businesses grow the area, and have been at a rapid rate over the past decade. If you would like more information about Coho, please contact our New Home Consultant Tracey Lang at 250.478.2646 or email tracey@ coholiving.com. Find us online at coholiving.com Advertising Feature
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Neither of the oil pipeline projects proposed to cross B.C. should go ahead unless the federal government’s environmental assessment system is restored after Conservative government amendments, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters on a campaign swing to back Murray Rankin’s run in a Nov. 26 by-election, Mulcair said the Conservative government’s proposed exemption of most lakes and rivers from federal environmental scrutiny is added to earlier changes that weaken the process too much for it to be reliable. Both Mulcair and B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix have strongly opposed Enbridge’s Northern Gateway oil pipeline planned from Alberta to Kitimat. Dix has refrained from making a similar call on Kinder Morgan’s proposal to twin the TransMountain pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby. But Mulcair said there is no way such an expansion could proceed with the rules the way they are. “To the extent that you can’t even discuss these things in the absence of a thorough, credible, complete assessment process, you can’t therefore even discuss an increase in
flow and an increase in tanker traffic, because the condition is carrying out a thorough examination,” Mulcair said. “And the Conservatives have gutted that. They’ve rendered it meaningless.” Rankin, a lawyer who advised the B.C. NDP on its plan to withdraw B.C. from the joint review of Northern Gateway, is running in a by-election to replace retired Victoria MP Denise Savoie. Rankin agreed with Mulcair that the Kinder Morgan proposal shouldn’t proceed with the current system, adding that there has not yet been a formal application for the TransMountain expansion. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has insisted that Northern Gateway and other projects will still be approved or denied on scientific grounds only. When federal Transport Minister Denis Lebel announced changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act in October, he said the 1882 legislation had greatly overextended its original intent. Lebel cited a lake near Edmonton that required 80 separate federal assessments to build boat docks for cottages. Other environmental laws still apply to protect lakes and rivers, whether they are navigable or not, he said. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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