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A concrete staircase is about all that remains of an Adelaide Avenue home torn down Tuesday to make way for cleaning the property of oil mistakenly dumped on the site in February. Scott Laughlin and John Perry of B.C. Hazmat prepare site, which involves digging out remaining oil pockets.
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Mayor Frank Leonard says Saanich’s front door will be open to the B.C. municipal auditor if she comes knocking. Since first hearing in August 2011 that the provincial government was moving on plans to have someone inspect municipal books, he’s welcomed the idea with optimism. “If they walk in and recommend we should change something, I would welcome that recommendation if it’s going to save taxpayers money,” Leonard said. Premier Christy Clark has appointed chartered accountant Basia Ruta as the auditor general for local government. Her office will launch in January. Clark’s ministers for local government, Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong and now Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett, have emphasized that the Surrey-based auditor will compare similar communities through performance audits and publish recommendations on those that are more efficient. Leonard said that while the findings will be just that, recommendations, it would be political suicide not to treat them as binding. “I can’t imagine a politically elected council saying, ‘We’re going to ignore this recommendation,’” he said. “This auditor general is going to have considerably more credibility than any politician.” PLEASE SEE: Civic auditor, Page A13
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Home leveled in heating oil fiasco Saanich property torn up 9 months after mistaken fuel delivery Kyle Slavin News staff
A Saanich home that was the site of a large heating oil spill last February was torn down this week to allow for environmental repair of the property. The spill, which occurred on Feb. 3, 2012, was the fourth incident in Saanich since November 2011 in which home heating oil leaked into the natural surroundings.
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This spill, however, wasn’t the result of a faulty tank or fuel line. Rather, an employee of Island Pacific Oil pumped more than 300 litres of heating oil into the wrong house on Adelaide Avenue – one that didn’t burn oil for heat. Dave Rogers, senior incident commander for B.C. Hazmat, said the property at 2853 Adelaide Ave. should have been torn down in February to get access to whatever oil may be left on the property. It took until now for Pacific Oil and the homeowner to come to an agreement on a remediation plan. “The problem is the house is built on top of a huge, huge rock, and … the oil just flowed on top of this huge rock,” Rogers said.
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“We couldn’t get underneath the house (to access the oil) without destroying the integrity of the house.” Crews from B.C. Hazmat were on site this week tearing down the home and clearing the lot. Next week they’ll be back at the site taking their cues from Jed Clampett, as Rogers puts it. “We’re looking for oil.” Because B.C. Hazmat contained much of the spilled oil in February, Rogers says there are no greater environmental concerns on the property now than when the spill occurred. Although the oil is contained, it’s still on the property, and it needs to be extracted and removed, as mandated by the
Ministry of Environment. Before the province will sign off on an oil spill site, it needs to be proven that the groundwater is as clean as drinking water, Rogers said. “That’s how clean we have to get it.” A spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment said Island Pacific Oil immediately acknowledged responsibility for the spill and has been working with the homeowner since February. Calls for comment to Island Pacific Oil and Federated Insurance, Island Pacific’s insurance company, were not returned by the News deadline. PLEASE SEE: Cleanup, Page A4
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Students launch UVic into the space race Team nets third in national satellite building challenge Edward Hill News staff
A blue glowing laser light draws the eye to mechanical gizmos and circuit boards, all crammed into a rectangular metal frame about the size of a loaf of bread. This small, humble device is the University of Victoria’s first shot at designing and building a micro-satellite. If the university had a space engineering program, this would be its Sputnik. But this project was completed by small group of driven electrical engineering students who worked in their spare time to complete the UVic ECOSat project, the school’s entry into the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge. Originally a competition involving 12 universities, the UVic crew made the final round of three in Ottawa in September, a brilliant accomplishment for an underdog team with little funding, few resources and originally, scant knowledge of satellite design. “When we started in January 2011, none of us knew anything about aerospace or space,� admits Justin Curran, 26, chief engineer of the ECOSat project. “We came in 100 per cent cold.� Each university team had a goal to build a “3U� cube satellite – 10 by 10 by 33 centimetres, weighing about four kilograms – housing a payload of real experi-
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Two years of work is encapsulated in this small metal frame that is the beginning of the UVic space program. From left, Shayne Casavant, Dan Kennedy, Justin Curran and Justin Saukarookoff are part of the team of UVic engineering students who attempted to build a micro-satellite. ments, and wired to receive and transmit data, and tough enough to be punted from a rocket carrying a large satellite into orbit. The UVic group quickly found out that a DIY satellite building guide doesn’t exist. In an age where seemingly anything can be found online, the ECOSat team said there’s not much out there to help guide the construction of a device that can stand the rigours of near-earth orbit, about 900 kilometres up. The team would cold-call engineers at companies such as
McDonald Detwiller and Associates, a Vancouver-based technology company that designs satellites. “You work in a vacuum. No one tells you how to do it. It’s a lot of trial and error,� said Dan Kennedy, 24, one of the ECOSat engineers. The project had a $25,000 budget, which helped pay for a co-op student, materials and industrial grade circuit boards, as opposed to notoriously expensive spacegrade electronics, which have been subjected to radiation. “Overall we did a good job with
the budget we had. We had three payload changes, and changes on how the satellite was configured. Nine months ago everything was thrown out and we started from scratch,� Curran said. “A few times I said this whole thing is a waste of time. It’s extremely hard but it’s doable. You just need the right people who are dedicated and willing to sacrifice.� Key to the entire venture was finding experiments that could fit within the chassis, and wouldn’t overload other electronics.
Fortunately for the team, recently graduated UVic electrical engineer Shayne Casavant, 26, works for Esquimalt-based AGO Environmental Electronics, which donated the experiment equipment and rescued the project. The payload experimental components centre around the magnetic properties of pyrolitic graphite. Had the ECOSat been launched into space, the remarkably novel experiments would measure how pyrolitic graphite shields components from radiation and how it could be used to control the orbit of a satellite, among other properties. “Controlling guidance only by magnetics has never been done before,� Casavant said. “The idea is to use it for a drive system in micro-gravity. With no gravity, even with a little force you’ll get high acceleration. Concordia University won the first round of the satellite challenge, and has a chance that its device will be launched into orbit. The UVic team expects to submit an improved design in a few years to a second round of competition, although it will need a new generation of students to take over. “We’ve got two years to find new kids to pick up where we left off,� notes Justin Saukarookoff, 24, who worked as a co-op student on ECOSat. “Anyone out there entering university in a year or two, this is a good point to join the club.� See csdc.uvic.ca for more on the ECOSat project. editor@saanichnews.com
Small leaks frequent for underground power cable Line dripped 200L of mineral oil over year Edward Hill News staff
An underground transmission line linked to a recent oily sheen in Colquitz River has leaked about 200 litres of oil in the past year, B.C. Hydro says. The line transmits power between a downtown Victoria substation and a substation near Camosun College Interurban, about nine kilometres, and is encased in mineral oil for insulation.
B.C. Hydro said at a number of locations, the line has been subject to small “drip leaks� into the earth, which it estimates adds up to about 200 litres since last December. Ted Olynyk, with B.C. Hydro, stressed that the petroleum-based mineral oil has “very low toxicity� and won’t harm fish and other wildlife. “Anytime (a leak) happens, we go to extremes to ensure the environment is protected. We realize there is a lot of community sensitivity about this,� Olynyk said. “This doesn’t harm fish and that’s one of the reasons we use this oil.� Saanich public works staff discovered an oil sheen on Colquitz River last Wednesday
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any oil entered the creek from that incident. The system can alert Hydro crews to low oil pressure in the cable, although that didn’t happen in October or this latest leak. Olynyk said crews walk and inspect transmission lines every few months. Engineers suspect cycles of heating and cooling can cause small cracks in the cable casing. Saanich environmental services manager Adriane Pollard said B.C. Hydro has taken responsibility for the cleanup, but Saanich staff remain in the loop. Pollard said she isn’t aware of other incidents where transmission line fluid has leaked into a Saanich waterway. editor@saanichnews.com
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Last winter and spring saw six known oil spills occur in Saanich. Two of those spills saw a combined 1,600-plus litres contaminate the Colquitz River. Rogers says his company usually responds to one oil spill per month on Vancouver Island. Since January, B.C. Hazmat has responded to 36 spills south of Comox.
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Life is about to get a whole lot brighter for skaters at Pearkes arena. The federal government and Saanich have committed $56,000 each toward a $112,000 lighting upgrade to the Gold and Green ice rinks, and lobby of Pearkes Recreation Centre. “The feedback we’ve received over the years has been consistent, ‘good ice but poor light,’” said Kelli-Ann Armstrong, manager of Saanich recreation services. The energy-efficient lighting system will include motion sensors. The upgrade is the latest greening of Pearkes, which recently acquired an electric Zamboni.
The federal portion comes from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund, which approved Saanich’s application. Saanich performed an assessment of most of its facilities and found the biggest “bang for the buck” would be the lights of Pearkes. “By improving facilities such as this we are helping to boost economic activity and maintain a high quality of life for Canadians,” Lynne Yelich, minister of state for western economic diversification said at the funding announcement at Pearkes on Wednesday. The Saanich Braves junior B hockey team, which has played under the “old school” lighting of Pearkes for 45 years, stands to benefit as much as any of the many user groups, as it draws
a regular crowd of 100 to 300 fans. “We are hoping to bring the Cyclone Taylor Cup (B.C. junior B championship) to Saanich for 2016 and this will help us tremendously,” said Braves GM and co-owner Norm Kelly. It’s safe to say the Saanich Tigers minor lacrosse association will also appreciate added lighting, as the summer sport plays without the added reflection of an ice surface. “The new lighting is going to change the entire complexion of the rink. It’s going to improve not only the on-ice experience (for skaters) but for fans attending our games and other events,” Kelly said. Saanich plans to begin the project in January 2013 and finish by March.
Teens assault transit driver Kyle Slavin News staff
Two teens injured a B.C. Transit driver Friday night after the young men objected to him seeking medical attention for their intoxicated friend. The driver called Saanich police dispatch around 9:20 p.m. Friday, concerned about the health of a 15-year-old female passenger who was apparently under the influence of drugs or alcohol. "When our officers arrived, they were met with one individual being restrained by another male, and as it turns out, that was the bus driver restraining a youth from the bus," said Sgt. Dean Jantzen. Officers determined that two of the three young men took exception to the bus driver calling police with concerns about their friend’s health.
"That’s what led to the struggle. One young male tried to take the phone away physically from the driver," Jantzen said. "When the driver essentially tried to defend himself, a second youth became involved in assaulting the driver, as well." Because of the ongoing job action by bus drivers, members of CAW 333, the driver was not in uniform. As a result, Jantzen said when officers arrived, they had "no idea one of the people involved was a bus driver. It just looked like two guys fighting. But that certainly doesn’t change how we respond to things." Meribeth Burton, spokeswoman for B.C. Transit says this incident highlights the safety issues that can arise when drivers aren’t in uniform. "The uniform is a safety issue for B.C. Transit. It distinguishes our drivers from customers,"
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Island’s top chefs face off at annual challenge Natalie North News staff
The Island’s best chefs will converge in Saanich on Sunday to face off for top culinary honours. The Victoria Branch of the Canadian Culinary Federation hosts the 8th annual Vancouver Island Chef of the Year Competition on Nov. 18 at Camosun College’s Interurban campus. Eight certified Red Seal chefs will be given four-and-a-half hours to prepare and present a four-course meal using fresh local ingredients to showcase their individual styles. Past main courses have ranged from seafood to vegetarian to bison, elk and pork. Beyond a professional panel of judges, guests also play a role in the judging, with peoples’ choice awards awarded.
“It just gets people talking and includes them in on the conversation,” said Terry Rust, president of the Victoria branch of the federation and event co-ordinator. “It’s quite fun.” There’s no limit to how much chefs – along with the help of their assistants – may plan in advance of the competition, so long as all of the physical preparations are conducted on site during the fourand-a-half hour timeframe. “There’s lots of time. You can get quite advanced. You can get into sugar and chocolate work,” said Rust, also a sous chef with Shell Canada and former judge of the event. “I don’t get to taste the food, unfortunately. I wish I could.” Last year the event drew 90 guests. Ryan Reed from Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort was named Chef of the Year and moved on to the provincial champi-
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When GT Hiring Solutions announced on Facebook, Twitter and its blog that it was hosting a one day job fair, it generated immediate interest and more than three hundred pre-registrations. But that was only the tip of the iceberg. When it opened its doors at 10 a.m. last Thursday, nearly twice that number of people had already lined Douglas Street and wrapped around the corner onto Johnson – all of them looking for work. People who arrived for the job fair spanned the spectrum of Victoria’s population with men and women of all ages, educational levels, experience and backgrounds. Employers included a number of restaurant chains, retail stores, construction work, hotel work at the Victoria Marriott and Beacon Home Care. Factors for this level of interest are varied, said Lindsay McLaughlin, the manager of GT Hiring Solutions and one of the organizers of the job fair. “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 have a lot of tourism and hospitality jobs and with the season winding down that has an impact too,” she said. McLaughlin’s firm has been under contract with the provincial Ministry of Social Development since April as
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Erin McFadyen, 18, is one of hundreds of job seekers who lined up outside GT Hiring Solutions last Thursday for a employment fair at GT Hiring Solutions. its feet, and times are hard for those looking for work,” McLaughlin said. “But we have a great team here today and fifteen employers who are looking for staff. There are jobs out
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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, has agreed to speak at the event on 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.’ The Canadian Club’s mandate is to provide a forum to explore the issues that matter to the nation. Anyone interested is encouraged to reserve tickets early. The cost is $25 for members, $30 for non-members. For more information, call 250-370-1837 or visit thecanadianclubofvictoria.com.
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The individuals pictured here are wanted as of Nov. 14, 2012 All individuals listed must be presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Shawn Noel PINEAU
is wanted for Possession of Stolen Property x2, Theft, Theft Credit Card and Possession of B&E Instruments.
is wanted for Use a Stolen Credit Card x2.
• Weight: 150 lbs. • Height: 5’10” • DOB: May 4, 1986
• Weight: 194 lbs. • Height: 6’ • DOB: March 4, 1978
Jack Dennis WOODS
Justin Robert WHITTER
is wanted Canada Wide for Suspension of Parole.
is wanted for Breach of Probation.
• Weight: 196 lbs. • Height: 5’7” • DOB: Aug. 20, 1953
• Weight: 166 lbs. • Height: 6’3” • DOB: May 25, 1978
Alexandra Rosalia CHECK
Brian Adam THOMPSON
is wanted for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Fail to Appear.
is wanted for Breach x2, Obstruct, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Mischief.
• Weight: 119 lbs. • Height: 5’6” • DOB: July 19, 1987
• Weight: 175 lbs. • Height: 6’ • DOB: Oct. 12, 1981
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Jeremiah Dylan PILGRIM
Michael James MATCHETT
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is wanted for Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Theft, Fail to Appear and Violate Undertaking.
• Weight: 186 lbs. • Height: 5’9” • DOB: Aug. 21, 1981
• Weight: 150 lbs. • Height: 5’8” • DOB: Aug. 30, 1985
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A Christmas market for men
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Man up and go to the market. The first ever Mo Sho men’s art market runs tonight (Nov. 16) and tomorrow at the Fernwood Community Centre. “Combining a men’s art market and Movember was something my wife (Paige Coull) and I had wanted to do for a long time,” said organizer Campbell Kearns. As the holiday season approaches, so do the artsy markets. Sadly, for some men out there, particularly of the 20 to 45 age demographic, Christmas craft bazaars are not always the most appealing destination for precious weekend time. This is where the Mo Sho shines. “Think Christmas fair with an over-the-top men’s theme,” Kearns said. “It’s a great place for men to get their shopping done, with a manly feel to it, as well as more of a social theme with drinks (tonight) and food.” The couple knows a thing or two about craft markets, as Coull has run a successful pottery business out of her Saanich studio for four years. For Kearns, who runs Entree At Home private catering, the event has meant putting down his knife each day and picking up the phone.
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Saanich couple Campbell Kearns and Paige Coull have created and organized the first Mo Sho men’s art market, Nov. 16 and 17 in the Fernwood Community Centre. “After having been to so many markets aimed specifically at women, we wanted to create an atmosphere where men would feel more comfortable and welcome perusing the vendors,” Coull said. More than 20 hand-picked vendors will be on hand for the event, with products such as homemade musical instruments, pottery, leather work, clothing, and wood work. Proceeds from the gate (by donation), beer sales, and silent auction revenues will be donated to Movember, of which Mo Sho is an officially registered charity event.
“We also will have a few spaces where people can decorate their own ceramic moustaches, and a barber chair where people will be able to get their moustache groomed and photographed,” Kearns said. Hoyne Brewery will be serving at the Friday night event, and The Refiner Diner food truck will be serving man grub all weekend. The Mo Sho runs from 5 to 10 p.m. tonight, and 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, at the Fernwood Community Center, 1240 Gladstone Ave. Admission is by donation. sports@vicnews.com
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Victoria centre of political map V
ictoria, 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 to lend 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 e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Saanich News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
Take care using social media S
ocial media is great. be used in future, for the purposes It’s a useful public relations of defamation, blackmail and tool for businesses and harassment. governmental bodies, Social media, originally an excellent platform designed to share for news media to personal content, has also disseminate content, bled into the professional and a good method for realm. Employers and people to connect in their recruiters can, privacy personal lives. settings permitted, check When used properly, up on employees or communication platforms potential candidates. such as Twitter and Needless to say, Facebook are invaluable. there are more than a But the constant usage few people out there Sharron Ho and proliferation of social who have regretted Inspector Ho networking has not only posting status updates drastically altered how lampooning their boss or people communicate, it has proven photos of “innocent” debauchery. to be harmful on 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
‘Ironically, social media has spawned a disconnect in relationships.’
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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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B.C. Ferries’ Skeena Queen heads out on a route from Victoria’s Swartz Bay terminal to Saltspring Island. The company’s fleet should be privatized and terminals given to a separate Crown corporation, one reader writes. Bridges are more than just a potential transportation solution. They pose huge land-use and community issues. I have seriously questioned “bridges” being put forward for consideration in a very generalized way in the current consultation being conducted by the province. Each route has its specific characteristics, context and mix of utilization. The current consultation would be much more useful if it was focused
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
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
Letters The News welcomes opinions and comments. Letters should discuss issues and stories covered in the News and be 300 words or less. The News reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. The News will not print anonymous letters. Please enclose phone number for verification of your letter’s authenticity. ■ Mail: Letters to the Editor, Victoria News, 818 Broughton St., Victoria, V8W 1E4 ■ Fax: 386-2624 ■ Email: editor@vicnews.com
Religious Communities as Legal and Political Orders Dr. Jeremy Webber Canada Research Chair in Law and Society at the University of Victoria Thursday, November 22, 7:00pm David Lam Auditorium, MacLaurin Building A144, University of Victoria Free and open to the public Presented by the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives and the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society For more information visit www.capi.uvic.ca or call 250 721 6325 A $2.25 parking fee is now in effect in all campus parking lots Monday Friday evenings, and on Saturdays (24 hours). Permits can be purchased with coins or credit cards at automated machines in most parking lots. For more information, contact Campus Security Services at 250-721-6683.
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Hair salons embrace environmental changes It’s about 10:30 on a Thursday morning and Carreiro the Studio is still rather quiet, outside of a couple of clients here to get their hair coloured. The expansive hair salon, tucked like an underground lair beneath a deceivingly small lobby on Broad Street, won’t start going through chemical-based hair products in earnest until at least 11 a.m. Owner/stylist John Carreiro, doesn’t worry these days
and other salon about colouring waste. products “The foils used getting rinsed to get rinsed down the and thrown drain, or other away,” Carreiro supplies going says of the into the landfill. rectangular tin Not since he foil sheets used signed his shop in colourings. up with Green “Now they get Circle Salons last month. Don Descoteau put directly into these bins.” The TorontoBiz Beat Within a few based firm, steps from each started by stylist chair are a series of organic chemist Shane containers. Inside, separated Price, is gaining a foothold in B.C. with its by type of waste, are foils, colour tubes and other program of recycling detritus leftover from salon hair care products appointments. Another bin holds swept-up hair, which is used in booms for oil spills, as well as other products. Carreiro says his staff had been on him for years to do something about the amount of chemical waste the salon created. He was on board, but until Green Circle came along, the point was moot. “We really wanted to take that ecological stance, but nobody would pick up our Café Gallery Arts Centre stuff,” Carreiro says. at Cedar Hill Given the relatively low market price paid for such Cedar Hill Recreation Centre waste, it would take many 3220 Cedar Hill Rd. salons’ material to make it The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria worthwhile for a diversion presents an exhibit and sale of paintings by
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Stylist Megan Westaff, with help from owner/stylist John Carreiro of Carreiro the Studio, empties hair product into a bin, instead of washing it down the drain. company to bother. Jennifer Hennessey, a former Vancouver hair stylist who now works full time for Green Circle, has been working long hours to get salons on the Island and Lower Mainland on board. “I can’t sign them on fast enough,” she says. As of last week, the company had 24 clients in Victoria and Nanaimo, plus 68 in Vancouver. It’s not a free service. The
model calls for salons to charge a $1.50 eco-fee per appointment, $1 of which goes to Green Circle, and the rest to the salon to put toward environmental upgrades to their space, such as lighting. For now, the eco-fee is being eaten by Carreiro. While he fully backs the waste-elimination concept, he’s reluctant to increase his prices before his clients understand more about it.
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Swedish retailer comes to Uptown Hennes and Mauritz, known to most of the world as H&M, has confirmed it will open a store at Uptown in spring 2013. One of the world’s largest clothing retailers, the company already has 61 stores in Canada.
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Civic auditor idea unpopular at start Continued from Page A1
Leonard was one of only a handful of municipal politicians who was open to the idea when it was first announced. Some complained about an extra layer of costly bureaucracy, while others said the province was going to impose tax rate changes on communities. Those concerns faded as the province assured local politicians they wouldn’t lose autonomy, and who also faced the prospect of campaigning against extra accountability. Clark promised there would be no costs passed on to local governments to run the auditor’s office. “(The idea) got off to a rough start,� Leonard said. “(Municipal governments) have to balance budgets, by law. The province doesn’t. So there was a cynicism to it, a sense of reaction, and I kept saying, ‘We’ve got to rise above all that. It’s taxpayers’ money.’� Ruta has worked in the federal auditor general’s office and was chief financial officer for Environment Canada, as well as in private practice auditing local government, hospital and community organizations. Saanich’s former chief administrative officer Tim Wood, who retired in May, will be part of a committee that oversees the municipal auditor general’s office. – with files from Tom Fletcher kslavin@saanichnews.com
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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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able to multitask, plan detailed logistics and problem solve on the fly are just a few of the attributes,” Hawes notes. “If you love playing chess, you’d make an awesome dispatcher! “In addition, the industry often requires warehouse staff, forklift operators, lead hands, billing, audit and payroll clerks, operational people (the ones making sure maintenance is getting done and the trucks are moving efficiently), sales people, order pickers, National Safety Code staff, driver trainers and human resource people. Bigger companies also require a CEO and CFO, as well as administrative and reception support.” If you already have experience as a driver, mechanic or operations worker, most companies advertise jobs on their websites. Members of the BC Trucking Association from across the province may post jobs under Careers on www.bctrucking.com, and the provincial and federal governments
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UVic scholar vaulted to Victoria council reinstates housing money high ranks of TED Talks Roszan Holmen
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TEDx Victoria Saturday at conference centre It’s a stage that’s hosted world leaders and deep thinkers. Now a University of Victoria anthropology student is in line to take the main stage. Genevieve von Petzinger, a 36-year-old anthropology PhD student, is one of a dozen academics and innovators chosen as a Senior TED Fellow, which earned her the opportunity to speak on the main stage of one of the global TED Talks. The TED organization – Technology, Entertainment, Design – has two major conferences each year, drawing some of the sharpest minds on the planet. “They wanted to focus on up and coming people in their fields, as opposed to established people,” Von Petzinger said. “I’m happy and surprised they chose me.” Von Petzinger gained international fame in 2010 after publishing a paper that showed Ice Age people used a small set of geometric shapes as an early form of written communication. These shapes are embedded amid 30,000-year-old cave paintings found in Europe, particularly in France. Von Petzinger expects to speak at the global TED talk in 2014, a year into a two year study to expand on her work on geometric symbols of the Ice Age. She plans to document cave paintings in Spain and Italy. “I’m exhilarated and a little concerned all at once,” she said. “But TED preps you pretty good. There’s rehearsals and walk-throughs. They don’t toss you to the wolves.” As a warm-up, Von Petzinger will speak at the TEDx Victoria talk on Saturday. Also speaking at TEDx Victoria are drug policy researcher Alan Cassels; journalist and environmental lawyer Calvin Sanborn; Jamie Kemp, who will speak on the role of technology in classrooms; and athlete, filmmaker and UVic grad Darcy Turenne. See tedxvictoria.com for more. editor@saanichnews.com
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Ferries land assessment sends chill through North Saanich Steven Heywood News staff
A recent decision by the B.C. Property Assessment Appeal Board to reduce the current value of the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in West Vancouver from $47.9
million to just $20, has coastal communities with B.C. Ferries docks – including the District of North Saanich – worried over possible lost tax revenue. In its Oct. 29, 2012 decision, the Appeal Board agreed with B.C. Ferries’
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Downtown Victoria's courthouse had an unusual visitor last Thursday, a snowy owl that made a rest stop on the sixth floor. Sporting plumage better suited to swooping down on winterwhite rabbits hopping over snowdrifts, the elegant bird stood out among the street crows and seagulls that dominate the sky in the B.C. capital. According to bird experts, such sights are rare but not unknown around B.C. and beyond as winter sets in. Canadian Geographic notes that while their thick feathers are suited for yearround life in Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia, some
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Sadie Forbes, left, Sarah Smith and Rosie Bitts take on the Ghosts of the Plaza.
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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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
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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Across the Borderline is Doug Cox, left, and BettySoo.
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TELUS supports local charities at annual Celebration of Giving More than 200 leaders from diverse charitable and notfor-profit organizations came together Nov. 8 to celebrate Victoria’s giving spirit. The annual Celebration of Giving breakfast event at the Fairmont Empress Hotel was followed by a workshop on non-profit branding presented by TELUS and the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Vancouver Island, featuring Jocelyne Daw. Four community groups were highlighted during the inspiring event. The Victoria YMCA-YWCA Strong Kids Campaign was the recipient of TELUS’ most recent Phones for Good® campaign. Thanks to its customers, TELUS was able to donate $65,450, giving kids the opportunity to access quality Y programs and activities. Autism Support Dogs received a $20,000 donation from the TELUS Victoria Community Board to help train more autism support dogs for children in Greater Victoria. Their next puppy will be named “TELEY.” With a $20,000 donation, Breakfast for Learning is able to provide meaningful support to at-risk children and youth in the Victoria area, ensuring they have the opportunity to attend school well-nourished and ready to learn. The Mustard Seed Food Bank received $750 from guests at the event to help kick start their annual Turkey Drive.
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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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Skaters qualify for nationals 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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Rams roll ahead in high school playoffs Playoff fever returns to Westhills Stadium today as the Mount Douglas Rams host the Terry Fox Ravens. Kickoff for the second round playoff game is 3 p.m. The Jr. Rams are on the road against the Kelowna Owls tomorrow after defeating the Centennial Centaurs 49-0.
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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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: BC (Nov.) Bus Pass, Langford area. Please call (250)474-6675. FOUND: GOLD wedding band, men’s, was turned into the Lake Cowichan RCMP after it had been found at the Lake Cowichan Country Grocer 18 months ago. It is engraved and easily identiďŹ able. Call LC RCMP at 250-7496668 to claim. LOST!!!! 3 Ring Medium sized Blue Binder in UpTown Parking lot closest to the Walmart elevator!!! Inside pages contain lists of “Authorsâ€? and the books that my Mom has read over the last 40 years and she would very much like it back!! Thank you.
Franchise
HELP WANTED 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.
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
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD ADRIENNE’S RESTAURANT and Tea Garden at Mattick’s Farm has following job positions open: Pastry Chef, Server/Cashier, Dishwasher (weekends also). Only experienced & mature individuals apply to: t-garden@shaw.ca
TRADES, TECHNICAL
LOST: Black/White cat. White on all 4 paws & under chin, w/white dot near lip, several recent sightings in the Ardmore area. He is very shy but may stay if you put out food, he is dearly missed and much loved! Generous Reward for his safe return. Call: 778-426-4321. LOST SUNDAY during Remberance celbration Silver pin simple airplane. Reward! Call (250)652-7685.
TRAVEL GETAWAYS ITALY- VILLAGE house in beautiful central Italy for rent. Call Anita 250-655-4030.
YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Call 250.388.3535
WOLFTEK Industries in Prince George is looking for: Controls/Automation Specialist Working Knowledge of: - PLC programming - HMI development - Variable frequency drives Education: - Electrical Engineering degree or Technologist/Technician (Electrical/Electronics) diploma. Wolftek Industries is willing to train the right candidate and offers competitive wages and beneďŹ ts. Please submit your resume in conďŹ dence to Audrey@wolftek.ca or by fax to: 250-561-0235
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture-Baby+Family Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. Call 250-4753332. www.cwpics.com
PETS
BUFFET/ HUTCH, solid wood 18�Dx50�Wx79�H, red/brown tone, $245. (250)380-8733.
EQUESTRIAN
NEED TO OutďŹ t An OfďŹ ce? Executive Chair, desk, bookcase, 2 client chairs. Call (250)652-0793.
HORSEBACK RIDING boots, black leather. “Ariatâ€? brand tall boots, woman’s size 7.5, regular calf, medium height. Excellent condition. Perfect ďŹ rst pair of show boots! Paid $400, asking $250 obo. 250-391-5992, leave message. (Westshore)
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
APPLIANCE REPAIR & Services. Residential/Commercial BBB member. 250-388-0278.
BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
UNDER $100 GRAYCO PLAY pen & high chair, like new, $70/each. (250)389-0791.
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.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
LADIES SEIKO watch, white gold plated, $50. Men’s (worn) working, $20. (778)265-1615
Borrow Up To $25,000
No Credit Checks! Cash same day, local ofďŹ ce.
www.PitStopLoans.com 1.800.514.9399
$5000- POWER CHAIR, new cond, $1500 or Trade for (good cond) 4 wheeled Scooter. (250)896-7160 after 6pm.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK
CAST IRON electric ďŹ replace $60. Large antique mirror, $30. Call (250)382-4618.
Own A Vehicle?
2010 LEGEND 4 wheel scooter with jumbo basket, scooter cover, walking cane, ag holder and canopy. Like new, always kept in the house. Retail price $4,357, now asking $2050 obo. (250)656-7786.
APPLIANCES
PERSONAL SERVICES
Need CA$H Today?
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ďŹ r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391. GREAT DEAL. Winter Special. Seasoned Firewood. Delivered. Call 250-881-4842.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? LIQUIDATION! FURNITURE, MATTRESSES, Tools! Everything Goes! Reasonable Offers Accepted! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. We Buy, Sell, Trade. buyandsave.ca NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. TWIN SIZE bunk beds, Canwood Alpine solid lodgepole pine wood, with 5 “ foam mattresses and matching 7 drawer solid lodgepole pine chest. Like new. Used maybe 10 times for our visiting grandchildren. Paid $1125.00. Asking $600. (250)658-4242.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
HOUSES FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
AUTO FINANCING
CARS
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
LARGE OR smaller room. Till/Burnside. Kitchenette, bathroom, L/R with one other quiet tenant, male. Small $350, larger $495. 250-7273671
2006 MALIBU LT V6, dealer maintained. 70,500 km’s. Blue with grey interior. $7,500, moving sale. Call 250-5955727 or 250-886-1319. 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
STORAGE Osteoporosis~MS~Fibromya lgia? Increase Performance? Commercial Vibration machine. Clinically proven. (250)287-2009.
SAVE ON COMMISSION Sell your home for $6900 or 1% plus $900 fees FULL MLS SERVICE!
SKYWATCHER TELESCOPE and tri-pod. D-102MM F-1300MM. Only used once, asking $500. Please call (250)655-0051.
CALL: 250-727-8437
Jasmine Parsons
SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
CEDAR HILL Golf course- 1 bdrm, private entrance, off street parking, W/D, utils included. NS/NP. Refs req. Avail Dec 1. $800. 250-595-0505.
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 firm. Please email: keebird@shaw.ca
www.jasmineparsons.com One Percent Realty V.I.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $700-$1200 inclusive. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references. Call 250-478-9231.
GORDON HEAD, 2 bdrm, $1100 incls all utils, N/S, N/P, avail immed, 250-721-4040.
CONDO IN FIRST CLASS CONDITION FOR SALE designed for age 55+ group and comes with services. Excellent location near the Inner Harbour, Legislature, shopping etc. Will consider a rental lease also on this bright, homey, residence. Call Tony Joe-RE/MAX Camosun 250.370.7788 for more info & pictures. see: w/s http://www. tonyjoe.com/
SAANICH- LARGE, 2000sq ft, 2 bdrm, lights & heat incld, NS/NP. Refs, $1000 mo. Avail now. 250-652-0591.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
TOOLS RIGID ROOTA Drain cleaning machine, Model K75, excellent working condition, $650 obo. Call (250)598-6203.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES
10353 DEVLIN Plc, Sidney. Rancher 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lrg. fam room, private treed lot. Call 250-655-1499 or view w w w. p r o p e r t y g u y s . c o m ID#192295 or mls #316102
Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later! www.webuyhomesbc.com
OAK BAY Junction: Jan. 1st. 2-bdrm in quiet, senior’s 55+ building. $850. Heat, h/w incl. N/P. Share purchase required. 1678 Fort St. (250) 595-4593.
OPEN HOUSE
QUADRA VILLAGE- 1 bdrm top flr, hdwd flrs, indoor cat ok, parking. $780. (250)812-4154.
Call: 1-250-616-9053
2 BR / 2 BA Condo. #208 300 Waterfront Cres. $519K Open Sat 12 - 2, Sun 11 - 3. 408-3170 Irma St- $219,900. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, quiet, 45+. More info: (250)385-3547. wwwpropertyguys.com ID#192291
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
COTTAGES DEEP COVE: cozy 1bdrm, wood floors, acreage, skylights $895/mo, N/S. 250-656-1312.
APARTMENTS FURNISHED MCKENZIE EXCUTIVE suite, centrally located, short/long term. $1200. (250)419-4587, 778-977-7828. SIDNEY EXECUTIVE suite. near ocean & town. $1295. Short/long term. 250-656-8080
HOMES FOR RENT SIDNEY- 2 BDRM, garage, yard, deck, F/S, W/D. $1350. Call (250)812-4154.
Sidney luxury Condo- beautiful 2 Bdrms, 2 full baths, close to downtown, ocean views. #201-9942-Third St. $498,000. 778-351-1239 ID#192331 www.propertyguys.com
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
FLORENCE LAKE, 2 yr old 1 bdrm ground level suite, large mudroom, F/S, W/D, & micro. 2 private entrances w/ sunroom & patio on 1 acre prop. Utils incl. N/S, small pet ok, $950. Nov. 15. 250-391-1967
GORGE-HARRIET, Large 1 bdrm, priv ent & prkg, utils incl. N/S, N/P, N/D. Avail Dec 1. $765/mo. Call 250-384-0460 (leave a message).
CORDOVA BAY. REDUCED! (Bring Offers). 3 bdrm, 3 bath Character house, view. with 1bdrm suite. $575,000. (below appraisal) Call 250-818-5397.
CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS www. bcclassified. com
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.
AUTO SERVICES $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
FREE Tow away
858-5865
CASH PAID FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations
250-885-1427 Call us first & last, we pay the highest fair price for all dead & dying vehicles. Don’t get pimped, junked or otherwise chumped!
SPORTS & IMPORTS
SIDNEY: BSMT 2bdrm. Quiet, NS/NP. $850. Reduced rent for quiet single. 250-655-1863. SIDNEY, WATERFRONT home, 1 bdrm, fully furn’d, all utils incl’d. F/S, W/D, small dog ok. N/S, avail now. $1100 mo. Ref’s. Call (250)415-1221. UPTOWN UPDATED 1-bdrm. 820 sq.ft, 3 storage rms, patio, yard, prkng, own entr., NS/NP. $860. incl. (250)361-3508.
SUITES, UPPER
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL FREE REMOVAL FOR UNWANTED VEHICLES. Cash for some. Quick service in 1 hour. Call now! (250)208-6867
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
1981 MERCEDES 300SD Turbo Diesel for sale. 281,000 KMS, (Champagne colour) in fair condition, asking $3000. Maintenance log available. Call 250-885-9010. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
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.
CARS
1998 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT US car - 193,000 miles, lady driven since 2003. $2800 obo. Alan, (778)426-3487. 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXTmint, loaded, 74,000 km. $10,000. (250)598-6605.
1982 HYBRID Westphalia. Can run on diesel or veggie oil. 1.9l 1996 Jetta engine. $12K. Serious enquiries only. Nanaimo (250)591-3711.
“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.
Sudoku
N.SAANICH. CHARMING newly reno’d 600 sq.ft. 1-bdrm. $700./mo, hydro incld. NP/NS. (250)655-3383, (250)888-9689
TOWNHOUSES 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 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.
fil here please
TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
1977 CADILLAC Eldorado, beige metallic. Cruise control, automatic. Very good cond., only 80,000 km. $2000. obo. Please call (250)477-7076.
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes
AUTO FINANCING DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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SMALL ADS, BIG DEALS! 250.388.3535
Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
Today’s Solution
$399,000. Next to VGH, 2 bdrm + 3rd or office, 2 lvl, end unit, windows on 3 sides. Large family room, 2 fireplaces, pet allowed. 71-14 Erskine Ln., Tel: 250-478-0269. Open House, 2PM-4PM, Sat & Sun. w w w. C o m f r e e. c o m / 3 6 7 0 9 7 www.mls.ca x2486311
Rental Housing Conference, Thurs. & Fri. Nov. 22nd & 23rd Bear Mountain Resort, Victoria. Mini-workshops for Residential Landlords & Managers. • Hoarding • Tenant Selection • Insurance • Financing • Income Tax • Energy-Efficiency • Bedbugs More information visit: romsbc.com/prhc.php. To register, call: 1.888.330.6707
For scrap vehicle
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
QUADRA/MCKENZIE AREA: 2 bdrm, $1000 incld’ heat/water. NS/NP. (778)403-1231
HOUSES FOR SALE Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
$50-$1000 CASH
SUITES, LOWER
1999 FORD Econoline 350 Super duty Motorhome. V10. $22,000. 125km. Very well taken care of, clean and runs great. Please phone 250-6554840. Located in Sidney.
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SERVICE DIRECTORY #OMPLETEåGUIDEåTOåPROFESSIONALåSERVICESåINåYOURåCOMMUNITY
www.bcclassified.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
DRYWALL
GARDENING
ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX
ELECTRICAL
250-477-4601
CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748. COMPLETE HOME Renos. Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licenced insured. Call Darren 250-217-8131. McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518
CLEANING SERVICES ALL CLEAN. Excellent cleaner. Honest & reliable. (250)477-9818, (250)580-7504 HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444. MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS do you have any? Quality Electric, 250-361-6193. #22779. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991. NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.
COMPUTER SERVICES
FENCING
A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Please call Des 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519. COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.
ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
CONTRACTORS
20% OFF Fall clean-ups, racking, mowing, hedge/shrub trimming. (250)479-6495.
CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood floor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 COMM. & Residential Reno’s: Drywall, Carpentry & Painting. Call Les (250)858-0903. WEST HARBOUR Home or commercial, new and reno’s. Best Rates. (250)419-3598. WOMAN CONTRACTOR. Over 20 years experience in renovations. References on request. Call 250-888-7042.
GARDENING J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677.
(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard a mess? Fall pruning & clean-up. Blackberry & ivy rmvl, weed control. 24yrs exp. 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, home reno’s, garden clean-ups. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
250.388.3535 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HAULING AND SALVAGE
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MOVING & STORAGE
PLASTERING
GEOF’S RENO’S & Repairs. Decks, stairs, railings, gates & small additions. 250-818-7977.
WRIGHT MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Free Est’s. Call Phil (250)383-8283.
PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, old world texturing, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-642-5178.
PAINTING
PRESSURE WASHING
ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wallcoverings. Over 25 yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
AUTUMN CLEANUP. Raking, pruning, weeding, composting. mowing. Call (250)592-9217. GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. PRO IRISH Gardeners; pruning, clean-ups, landscaping, lawn care, weekly gardening. Free est. Call (250)652-6989.
LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.
INSULATION MALTA BLOWN Insulation. Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
SAFEWAY PAINTING
High quality, Organized. Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB
LANDSCAPING Driftwood Landscaping - Fall clean-ups , pruning, gardening, leaf clean-ups, gutters, power wash, hedges, mowing, 250-590-5224 www.driftwoodlandscaping.ca
PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.
Peacock Painting
JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. ✭BUBBA’S HAULING✭ Honest, on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service. 250-478-8858. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578. WE HAUL CHEAP LTD. Moving & Hauling. (250)8811910. www.wehaulcheap.com
250-652-2255 250-882-2254 WRITTEN GUARANTEE Budget Compliance
15% SENIORS DISCOUNT
MOVING & STORAGE
DIAMOND MOVING- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
RUBBISH REMOVAL MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-642-5178.
TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046
TREE SERVICES
UPHOLSTERY
CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
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.
ROOF DE-MOSS+ treated. Driveways & walks+ gutter cleaning 30yrs exp. 744-9801.
LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp. Bucket truck, chipper. We buy logs. Insured. (250)883-2911.
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
HANDYPERSONS
CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
ON POINT PAINTING. Polite, clean cut crew. Professional results. Call (250)744-4927.
QUALITY INSULATION blown fiberglass. Affordable rates. (250)896-6652.
250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, Guards, windows, powerwashing, roof demoss, repairs. Insured. 250-889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices!
HAULING AND SALVAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca
AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245. SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.
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NEEDS mine.
WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB. WINDOW & Gutter Cleaning, minor repairs. Comm/Res. Insured, free est. (250)881-3684
WINDOWS ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.
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103-620 Toronto, $269,000 Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino, 250-686-2242
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Saturday - Tuesday noon - 5 pm Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 883-2715
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Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Debbie Hargreaves 250 384-8124
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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
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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
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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
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Blair Watling 250 385-2033
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291
pg. 9
8650 Richland, $939,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131
1677 Texada, $799,000 Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
pg. 3
10383 Resthaven Dr, $464,000
4798 Elliot Pl, $698,000 pg. 12
pg. 27
pg. 6
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
10-3235 Alder St, $269,900
Saturday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353
882 Maltwood, $849,900 pg. 10
Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Robin Lewis, 250-477-7291
pg. 3
754 Braemar, $695,000
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
pg. 25
1897 Gonzales Ave, $749,000
4-1001 Terrace, $369,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bonnie Johnston 250 744-3301
pg. 6
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Jinwoo Jeong, 250-885-5114
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
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
pg. 11
pg. 27
924 Esquimalt Rd, $249,900 Friday thru Monday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Ivica Kalabric, 250-384-8124
1213 Cumberland, $524,500
pg. 27
209-1020 Esquimalt Rd, $219,900
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-744-3301
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. 10
pg. 17
110-1505 Church Ave, $219,000 Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
24-70 Cooper Rd.
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. 13
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. 25
1929 Leyns Rd, $629,900 pg. 11
Saturday 12-1 Re/Max Camosun Grant Walker, 250-999-9822
5640 Batu, $1,775,000
202-606 Goldstream, $249,000
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301
pg. 27
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. 12
pg. 25
pg. 13
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683
274 Atkins Rd, $459,800 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600 pg. 13
pg. 13
Tuesday-Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353
pg. 7
Sunday 1:30-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828 pg. 14
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. 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
Saturday 2-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Karen Scott, 250-744-3301
pg. 15
27-551 Bezanton, $449,900
413-10030 Resthaven Dr.
4379 Elnido Cres, $639,900 pg. 25
Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
9706 Fifth St.
982 Mckenzie, $324,900
867 Wild Ridge Way, $414,900
Sunday 1-3 Duttons & Co. Colin Moorman, 250-383-7100
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
pg. 2
pg. 25
pg. 1
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
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
pg. 6
594 Bezanton Way, $295,000
210-4535 Viewmont Ave, $249,900
Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
12-848 Hockley Ave, $174,900
101 Kiowa Pl, $1,199,950
2434 Camelot Rd, $649,900
111-1005 McKenzie, $164,900 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921
1208 Politano Pl, $579,000 pg. 12
1188 Parkdale Creek Gardens, $469,800
Sunday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jodie Farup, 250-477-1100
454 Burnside, $254,500
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
637 Kenneth St, $484,100
495 Goward, $679,900 pg. 9
1235 Astra, $515,000
71-14 Erskine Lane, $399,900
113-689 Bay St, $219,900
pg. 12
pg. 25
4029 Providence, $899,888
4030/4040 Borden St, $229,900
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen, 250-477-7291
pg. 1
pg. 5
pg. 25
Saturday 11-1 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Julie Rust, 250-477-1100
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301
3504 Savannah Ave, $399,900
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jean Omelchenko, 250-474-6003
2879 Inez Dr., $499,000
4404 Bartholomew, $579,500
2415 Alpine Cres, $749,900
pg. 16
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
4030/4040 Borden St, $229,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 9
pg. 12
Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Realty Don Beckner 250 477-5353
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Couvelier, 250-477-7291
2921 Gosworth
110-1035 Sutlej, $399,900
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Amber Simpson, 250-477-7291
2361 Queenswood, $920,000
404-929 Esquimalt
1009 Hampshire, $774,900
301-945 McClure St, $389,000
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
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033
771 Danby, $599,000
2945 Colquitz, $469,900 4013 Gordon Head Rd
1463 St Patrick, $769,000
305-2920 Cook St, $315,000
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
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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
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
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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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125 St. Giles, $499,900
3723 Cornus, $384,500
410-606 Goldstream, $279,000
1121 Bearspaw, $869,900
Sunday 1:30-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828
Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2:30-5 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
pg. 21
pg. 18
105-611 Goldstream, $239,900
1104 Monica, $729,000
Saturday & Sunday 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680
pg. 5
pg. 6
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2133 Pan Dion, $579,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Mette Pedersen 250 744-3301
pg. 18
7000 Maple Park, $418,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291
pg. 18
978 Rattanwood, $349,900
735 Massie Dr, $549,900
304-611 Brookside, $189,000
102-866 Goldstream, $234,900
6577 Felderhof, $425,000
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Amber Simpson, 250-477-7291
Daily 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124
pg. 16
pg. 15
pg. 18
pg. 2
pg. 9
pg. 20
pg. 18
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Taking one step at a time Personal trainer back at work after being paralyzed Brittany Lee News staff
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Bob Martin is back at Henderson Recreation Centre after battling Guillain-Barre Syndrome. There is no known cause for GBS, but it’s linked to respiratory infections.
Walking along scenic Dallas Road with his wife one November afternoon, Bob Martin grew worried when he felt his left foot oddly slapping against the pavement. A longtime personal trainer at Henderson Recreation Centre, and an active person most of his life, Martin thought he may be having a stroke. As Martin returned home, his back and hamstrings grew sore. He stretched his limbs, and took a hot bath in hopes it would relieve the pain. It didn’t help. When Martin came out of the bath, his feet were puffy; they felt similar to the bottom of a dog’s paw, Martin recalls. “I went to bed and I said to my wife, ‘If anything happens in the morning call for help. There’s something happening with my body.’” The next morning, on Nov. 2, 2010, Martin was taken to Victoria General Hospital, where he remained in the intensive care unit for five months. In order to breathe, he relied on a ventilator, and at times he had to be fed through a tube in his stomach. Martin, now 74, was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a
rare disorder that attacks the body’s nerves causing paralysis. His doctor told Martin the cause of his ailment was a flu shot – he was experiencing a rare “bad reaction” to an injection he received less than two weeks earlier. Martin became paralyzed within two weeks of hospitalization. It slowly crept up from his legs to his knees, to his waist, and to his lungs. All he could feel was numbness and tingling throughout his body. All he could move were his eyes. Martin recalls laying in his hospital bed, unable to move. “I felt like I was just encased in paper mache,” he says. “I would sit there and say, ‘Why can’t I walk?’” After eight months in the hospital, including time in the neurological ward and almost two months in rehab, Martin returned home. He couldn’t wait to get out of the hospital – he spent rehab sessions hiding pain, convincing his physiotherapist that he could handle more. “It was very, very painful, but I wouldn’t let her know,” Martin says. “I just tolerated it.” Although Martin could barely walk on his own when he was discharged from VGH, that same day he was back at Henderson Recreation Centre. “I came to work out,” he says with a smile. Today, Martin can still be found in the gym at Henderson, where he returned to work part time in May. Whether he’s chatting with clients
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in the fitness room or working on his own exercise routine, Martin seems at home in the gym. “When you come back, and come back to something that you love to do, it’s a freedom – work is a freedom,” he says, grinning. “And it’s a pleasure to be in the environment of people and having the opportunity to help others.” Although Martin can now breathe and walk on his own, he isn’t without challenges. It’s the little things, such as buttoning a shirt, tying a tie, or fastening shoelaces that Martin struggles with – there’s a lack of flexibility from his elbows to his fingertips. “I’m still in recovery. From my knees down I have still a lot of numbness and very poor balance,” Martin says. To improve both his balance and flexibility, he works out six days a week, focusing on cardio and lifting light weights. Martin’s damaged nerves can only be restored through time. The nerves from his neck to the tip of his toes heal about one millimetre a day, or about three centimetres each month. The length of Martin’s nerve damage is about one metre. “Hopefully, in another year I will be as good as new, but there’s no guarantee,” he says. “There’s no guarantees that the nerves will regenerate completely and not leave you with some kind of deficit.” editor@oakbaynews.com
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Dragons on board with Endurance Victoria boys nail $100K investment Tim Collins News staff
When Brett and Blake SmithDaniels, Trevor Kidd and Michael Tessier of the Victoria rock band Endurance travelled to Toronto to appear on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, they were working on the philosophy of setting their goals high, and living 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,” Smith-Daniels said. “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 Smith-Daniels said is a rare occurrence and a tremendous statement about how impressed the Dragons were with the boys’ pitch. They offered the band a commitment 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,” Tammy Smith-Daniels said. “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,” Smith-Daniels said. “All of the parents are incredibly proud of these remarkable young men.” reporter@vicnews.com
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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, of course, 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 those stories and more in his new book, Connection to Freedom, in the hopes those that 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, with an eye on generating 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 hopelessly addicted to crack cocaine. Once a promising athlete and student, Perwal fell into good money early, earning more than
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Chaplain Steve Bradley created a collection of Victoria stories and poems about addiction and jail. He hopes the real-life experiences help educate high school students. $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 graduate said. “My ego was out of check, I thought I was better than everyone else.” Perwal went through a drug rehab centre seven times before he finally broke free of 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 you are a lawyer or a gardener, if you get into the drugs nothing good happens. It is called dope for a reason.” He hopes his story speaks to some of the promising young high school students who might
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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
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ning 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. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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