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Colwood will shuffle staff after chief administrative officer Rob McPhee resigned in mid November. Citing privacy concerns, Mayor Carol Hamilton would not divulge McPhee’s reason leaving. She did say that when McPhee started about two years ago he made it clear he only intended to stay for a short period. “It’s consistent with what his objectives were at the time and he was a quiet leader in the city,” Hamilton said. “Everybody’s good with it and looking to move on.” The city will wait until the new year to begin the search for a new CAO, she said. In the meantime there could be some staff shuffling within city hall. “That will put us together with a good understanding of what we’re expecting out of the next person coming along,” Hamilton said. “Colwood’s got so much coming forward we really need somebody who can rise to that challenge.” Michael Baxter, Colwood’s director of engineering, will fill the CAO role until the position is filled. kwells@goldstream gazette.com

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Truckin’ the light away Trucks, decorated with Christmas lights and decorations, move past spectators along Watkiss Way in View Royal during the annual IEOA Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive. The trucks toured from Ogden Point making their way through Oak Bay, Victoria, Saanich, View Royal and Colwood to finish up at the Western Speedway in Langford.

Belmont secondary principal leaves his post Belmont secondary school is in need of a principal. Carl Repp, the former principal resigned and left his post abruptly on Nov. 23. Since his departure Pacific secondary school principal Heather

Ratcliffe-Hood is working double duty as principal at both schools. “We have great vice principals at both schools,” said Jim Cambridge, Sooke School District superintendent.

Cambridge doesn’t know what Repp is doing now and wouldn’t comment on why he left. The job is posted and Cambridge plans to have the position filled by the end of December.

In February Belmont’s vice principal Dick Juhasz is retiring. Then Darren Russell, the vice principal of Dunsmuir middle school is scheduled to take over. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

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Three hikers in Goldstream Provincial Park had a close call with a falling tree, which narrowly missed them thanks to the heightened senses of Roo the dog. Lydia Bigras, a Langford resident, and two friends, Louise Morgan and Yves Savard, went for a walk in the park Nov. 26 to look for eagles during salmon spawning season. While walking down a trail in the park, Roo, Bigras’ fourKyle Wells year-old Australian Reporting terrier, started rooting around a fern, odd behaviour for the dog, according to Bigras. All of a sudden Roo jumped and ran in the opposite direction the group was walking. This threw Bigras, who had Roo on a leash, off balance and she was forced to run with

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CHURCH SERVICES

Brotherston pleads guilty in Colwood man’s death

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THE OPEN GATE CHURCH

Each year the city of Langford lights up the large tree near Veterans Memorial Park. But it’s not on city land, as stated in the photo caption in the Nov. 28 issue of the Goldstream News Gazette. “We planted that tree in 1954,” said Gary Robertson, secretary of the Goldstream Masonic Lodge. They allow the city to use it for the annual Christmas celebration. “We do this because we want to give back to the community,” Robertson said. Do you have photos of the annual event? Share them online at facebook.com/GoldstreamNewsGazette or email editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1433. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaws at the PUBLIC HEARING to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 17 December 2012, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record. Subject Property

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Greg Brotherston pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Supreme Court of B.C., last Wednesday (Nov. 28). Richard Green, 57, of Colwood, died days after being hit by Brotherston outside the Country Rose Pub, Oct. 8. RCMP said Green was trying to stop a domestic disturbance between Brotherston and a woman. Green was unconscious after the blow and taken to hospital. He underwent emergency surgery the following day, but succumbed to his injuries Oct. 15. Brothertson fled the scene and West Shore RCMP and Victoria Police searched for him. He was arrested Oct. 9. The case was adjourned until for Brotherston’s next court appearance. His sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 17 and 18 in Victoria.

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CITY OF COLWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Colwood will hold a meeting to afford the public an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters in the following proposed bylaw at a PUBLIC HEARING to be held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS at CITY HALL, 3300 Wishart Road, Colwood, B.C. on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 6:45 p.m. 1.“COLWOOD LAND USE BYLAW, 1989, AMENDMENT NO. 129 (SHOW HOME REGULATIONS), BYLAW NO. 1494, 2012.” The general purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 1494 is to amend the Land Use Bylaw in order to permit more than one unoccupied “show home” to be constructed prior to the registration of a subdivision plan on single-family residential zoned sites which are the subject of an active subdivision application. This permitted use would be applicable only after preliminary approval for the subdivision has been granted and would be subject to a number of conditions, including, but not limited to provision of adequate off-street parking, water supply for ¿re protection and access for emergency services. A copy of the proposed bylaw and other related material may be inspected at City Hall, 3300 Wishart Road, Colwood, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, from Friday, December 7, 2012 to and including Monday, December 17, 2012. For further information please contact the Planning Department at 250-478-5999. Alan Haldenby, Director of Planning

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Colwood cracks down on illegal secondary suites Safety concerns cited as reason behind campaign

largely complaint driven but Atkinson said they are starting to go after homes they know have illegal suites, whether there is a complaint or not. Eventually, Atkinson said, bylaw enforcement Kyle Wells officers will turn their attention to all suites without News staff permits or not up to code regardless of whether there has been a complaint. Colwood is cracking down on illegal second"Eventually we will get to them. Eventually it will ary suites, beginning with homes housing multiple be not complaint driven, when we discover them suites. we will follow through,” Atkinson said. “If you A home on Benzanton Way recently learned the haven't registered your suite and we come and hard way that illegal secondary suites will not knock on your door, it's going to cost you money be tolerated. Following up on a complaint, bylaw to bring your suite up to code or you're going to officers inspected the home, currently under con- have to deactivate your suite, one or the other.” struction, and found a suite Safety is the primary reason “If you haven’t registered for the crackdown, as suites being built over and above the one legal secondary suite per- your suite and we come and without permits are often not mitted in the bylaw. up to building codes. Also, Bylaw officers ordered the knock on your door, it’s going during emergency situations removal of the suite, which the to cost you money to bring such as a fire, emergency perhomeowner completed at their sonnel need to know who is in your suite up to code …” own expense. the house and how many resi– Kevin Atkinson No fines were issued. dences a home has. “The cost to remove everyA recent gas leak, for instance, thing was more significant than the fines,” bylaw caused an evacuation, said Atkinson. Emergency enforcement manager Kevin Atkinson said. “We crews thought everyone was out of the area only use our discretion on that.” to find out some time later that there were still Atkinson said the case is a good example of people in a secondary suite unknown to crews. the system working. Colwood bylaw is currently “This is why we need to know where all these pursuing homes with multiple suites and crack- suites are. It is clearly a health and safety issue,” ing down on the illegal ones. The process is still Atkinson said. “And we want to know our residents are safe.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Heritage B.C. is hosting a public talk and a consultation workshop this week to give the public a chance to have its say on the future of Cole Island. The conservation of the island and the historical buildings on it is a priority for the Heritage Branch, but the process is being done in consultation with nearby residents to ensure the island is preserved in a way beneficial to the community. On Thursday, Dec. 6 a free public talk, Cole Island, Esquimalt and the Echo of the Royal Navy, will be held at 7 p.m. at Emery Hall (537 Glencairn Ln.) in Colwood.

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Richard Linzey, manager with the provincial Heritage Branch, will give a talk on the history of Cole Island, within the context of the Royal Navy. Cole Island began its life as the Royal Navy’s ammunition storage depot in the mid-1800s, picked for distance from the main dockyard, an important safety feature if the ammunition should ignite. There’s also a workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 in council chambers at the Colwood municipal hall, 3300 Wishart Rd., to give residents a chance to provide their views on why the island is important and what they would like to see done with it. Cole Island is owned by the province but is located in Colwood. Heritage B.C. will determine what form conservation efforts will take. There is money potentially available from the province. For more information visit heritagebc.ca and to register email rgoodacre@heritagebc.ca. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Canvassing rules a delicate balance In recent months charity canvassers on downtown streets have come under fire. Easily distinguishable from panhandlers – and for the most part, seasonal campaign workers – these folks frequently wear colourful vests or have other identifiable clothing and often hold clipboards. In general, they are not aggressive and politely ask if they might speak with passersby for a moment about a worthwhile program. What’s the big deal, right? People in the downtowns of larger cities and resort areas are accosted much more aggressively and regularly with coupons or leaflets for tourist attractions, eateries or other services. Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin and Coun. Shellie Gudgeon recently teamed up to ask city staff to revisit the 35-year-old bylaw relating to the use of sidewalks as solicitation space. The move was based largely on complaints from visitors about solicitations, voiced in Tourism Victoria exit surveys. There are already rules protecting the public from aggressive panhandling in the city. But the issue of streetside charity solicitations is not a safety issue. And no amount of legislation can possibly appease everyone with a low comfort level around this type of canvassing. Part of the city’s discussion will likely be around the kind of image we want to present to visitors. Another is the question of whether the city needs to limit the type of soliciting being done by charity groups, or the number of canvassers allowed at any given time. Discussion around the latter point could have implications for the numerous community groups who use sidewalks downtown and elsewhere around the region during fundraising campaigns, such as the Salvation Army, Royal Canadian Legion, Scouts and Girl Guides and others. In revisiting the wording of the bylaw, the city is responding to complaints, as it should. But councillors need to be careful that any new wording or rules don’t have unintended consequences that unfairly restrict community groups without a polished and paid sales force. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Will truth die on Deficit Hill? Whatever happens in the really $2.8 billion in the red. provincial election five months from Not one to waste a good crisis, now, taxpayers should insist that it Campbell ordered the harmonized be the last spring vote. sales tax. Now I know this isn’t Now Premier Clark and sexy like the horse race Finance Minister Mike of popularity polls so de Jong are proposing loved by the TV news. to balance the budget But integrity of public and shut down the HST financial information money machine. is the next vital step in Clark gave a speech democratic reform, even in Coquitlam the day more important than before last week’s budget scheduled election dates. update, warning it “won’t And the B.C. tradition of be pretty.” And it’s not. In Tom Fletcher September the currenttabling untested election B.C. Views budgets, shutting down year deficit forecast the legislature and firing jumped above $1 billion, up the campaign buses, has to end. largely due to a glut of natural gas. The B.C. Liberals are on track The latest update pushed it near to surpass the NDP on fudge-it $1.5 billion. budgets, having put millions into Natural gas royalties are bumping TV ads that insist the 2013 budget along the bottom, no big change will struggle into the black. This is there. But now coal prices and the hill Christy Clark has chosen to shipments are down, and a slow die on. real estate market has pinched the Glen Clark set the modern bar flow of cash from Bill Vander Zalm’s with his 1996 election budget. After legacy, the property purchase tax. a run of red ink, it conjured a tidy I erred in a previous column, little surplus that helped the NDP saying this year’s deficit is partly squeak out a win over the plaiddue to a staged repayment of shirted Gordon Campbell. federal HST transition money. Campbell’s noisy exit had its Not so. That entire $1.6 billion roots in his 2009 fudge-it budget, was booked in last year’s budget, which clung to an outdated $500pushing that deficit to a record $3 million deficit forecast that had billion. This means the current $1.5 already melted down along with billion bleeder is based strictly on banks, auto makers and U.S. real current revenues, debt servicing estate. After the election, British and spending. Columbians found out we were So how is this sucking chest

wound going to suddenly heal next spring? De Jong provided an early version of his answer in his September financial statement. Amazingly, it projects a recovery of more than $100 million in natural gas royalties next year. Hmmm. Liquefied natural gas exports to Asia are still years away, and the U.S., our only current energy export customer, is developing its own huge shale gas and shale oil reserves. In another forecasted miracle, sales tax revenue is expected to dip by a mere $120 million as the old provincial sales tax returns next year. In 2014 it is projected to bounce right back to where it is today, around $6.1 billion. That’s odd. When former finance minister Kevin Falcon announced the transition back to PST last May, he described annual revenue loss of about $500 million the first year, and more than $600 million the next. Granted, business investment credits and HST rebates to the poor also end, saving the government a pile of cash as this significant tax reform dies. But it still looks like another fudge-it budget, designed to help another premier avoid the political graveyard at the foot of Deficit Hill. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Burning season leaves reader steaming We have just endured the first days of the 2012-2013 burning season. I feel that I must comment. It was probably the worst two days I’ve ever seen since objecting to this insanity five or six years ago. Our whole neighbourhood from Lakewood elementary to the Loghouse Pub and beyond was engulfed in smoke. Where are the

clean fires? Where is the bylaw officer? I emailed Langford council to see if there is going to be a reduction to elimination on this subject and policing of the fires. I had two responses stating they would be reducing to elimination of such practices. It obviously never happened and the only reason we

never started in October was due to our drought conditions. Council is supporting maybe three or four per cent of our population that still love to burn. You can see by the same areas that are heavily enveloped that it is the same people. You can be guaranteed that if you cannot see the smoke you can still

smell it in Langford on the given days. We as citizens demand clean air for everybody and it is mind boggling that, in this day and age, a progressive city such as Langford would allow people to burn garden waste. The rules are not adhered to as witnessed by the giant smoke pyres from damp waste.

The other problem I have with council is they offer no alternatives. A statement from council to the effect that ‘you know the smoke is bad for your health, so try and start a compost or transport it to a composting facility’ would create something positive. John V. McGuire Langford

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Arbitrator key to settling ongoing transit dispute The main impediment to a settlement in the ongoing B.C. Transit dispute is whether the drivers of the Vicinity buses be required to possess a Class 4 driver’s licence (which B.C. Transit wants) or the more proficient Class 2 licence (which the union wants). Since this disagreement cannot be resolved with a meet-in-the middle compromise, and since neither side wants to give in, the only rational solution to this dispute is for both sides to agree to have this matter settled by binding arbitration. If either B.C. Transit or the union does not agree to binding arbitration, then it would be in the public interest for the provincial government to step in and appoint a binding arbitrator so that this matter is settled once and for all. Darryl Green Saanich

Bad transit management to provoke, government silent voice in argument I will agree with your statement that for B.C. Transit to unveil this new model of community bus was ill-timed (Our View, Nov. 28). As for the comment, “provocative at worst,” I believe that was the whole idea for doing it at that time. If we can start a full-0blown strike between transit and the unions, then we have something that will deflect attention away from the government by creating anger against the transit workers. This will also help transit reduce spending since they do not pay the workers when they

are on strike. This would demonstrate a reason behind why transit did this. Is it good management to provoke your employees and at the same time set an example by announcing that you are going to spend money on something that has not been approved yet? We have not heard anything from the government, who are the shareholders of this corporation. It would appear as though these representatives, through their silence, approve. This is not a good example of good management. Maybe this is why so many of our crown corporations are in trouble. Jim Bates Saanich

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Safety building exercise should spark debate over precinct View Royal’s public safety building decision should be regarded as a healthful exercise. It exposed some divisions, compelled the corporate town to communicate and to listen, and again demonstrated apathy: a one-third turnout for a significant money vote. How may we build from that? The town’s strategic plan calls for economic development. Reliable fire protection will draw business, so let’s get on with it -- including provision for an adequate police precinct. We’re a long way from the Langford RCMP detachment. Bill Stavdal View Royal

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Victoria reviews canvassing policies Roszan Holmen News staff

Professional canvassers are now a common sight in downtown Victoria. For charities, they offer a costeffective way to raise funds and awareness. But they aren’t without controversy. Faced with complaints, Victoria council will review its canvassing bylaws. “We’ve heard concerns, so let’s review it,” Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin said, adding that canvassing is a legitimate form of fundraising, but council must make sure they are not detracting from downtown. Victoria’s streets-collection bylaw from 1977 in essence sets out the need for canvassing organizations to obtain permits, and canvassers to have identification. The purpose of the review is to better manage solicitations to reduce conflict.

Don Schaffer, manager of legislative services, receives a small number of complaints every year. “I get four calls a night for people wanting me to donate,” he said. “I imagine there is some pushback from people who not only get the (unsolicited) phone calls at night but (are asked for money) when they are downtown as well.” Over the years, he has developed regulations outlining where canvassers can stand. In response to a request from Tourism Victoria, he banned canvassers from Government Street during tourist season. “These people are being paid to do a job, and they are doing it ostensibly for a good cause so there is a balance you have to strike,” Schaffer said. Being asked for money is the second most common complaint by tourists, according to recent Tourism Victoria surveys. “I think face-to-face (canvassing) provides an

opportunity for people to be engaged in a way that makes them aware of not only what the charity is doing but also the broader issues,” said Cisely McWilliams, senior advisory for Save the Children Canada, which has in the past contracted Public Outreach, a Victoria professional canvassing company. Should a canvasser be aggressive, a complaint to the company or charity should resolve the problem, she said. “You don’t want to be in a situation where the exception to the rule is an avenue to shut down charitable organizations.” People don’t need to cross the street to avoid a canvasser, Public Outreach managing director Bryan McKinnon added. “They don’t want to talk to you if you don’t want to talk to them. If you just said ‘no thank you,’ – that’s it. … They are not going to block your way or chase after you.”

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report states. Committee members voted last Wednesday, to allow staff to present the deer management report to municipal councils. The CRD’s committee of the whole needs to approve the recommendation. The report breaks down the options into four categories: conflict reduction (such as fencing and anti-feeding bylaws), population reduction (such as capturing or culling), deervehicle collision mitigation (such as lowering speed limits) and public education. It is then up to each municipality to decide what measures to take to deal with the issue.

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Two months after a citizens advisory group put forward its recommendations for deer management in the region, the province has told affected municipalities to choose their own actions to take on overpopulation. In September, the Capital Regional District’s planning, transportation and protective services committee asked for provincial, federal and First Nations input on options that required inter-jurisdictional approval, such as a controlled public hunt. But at an Oct. 3 meeting, provincial staff said any decisions must first come from municipal councils. “The sense we got from both the federal government and the province was, ‘Don’t come and ask us to look at doing anything until you’ve done what you need to do locally,’” said Andy Orr, CRD spokesman. Federal government and First Nations representatives did not attend the meeting, the

“The CRD could be instrumental in implementing the recommended management strategy, most notably as the information provider to municipalities on implementing deer management measures,” the report states. “The region could also take on the monitoring, reporting and evaluation functions, including administering the recommended oversight committee.” The CRD does not currently have a wildlife management service, and any staff work would require funding, the report states. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Teachers using game for lessons on Canada Nothing trivial about new game made available to schools Tim Collins News staff

What Canadian singer was born Eilleen Regina Edwards? What are residents of Moose Jaw called? If you’re struggling with the answers, you might benefit from playing Canadian Trivia: Family Edition. That’s what a group of students at Oak Bay High will be doing in the near future as they take up an offer to try out the new board game, free of charge. Tim Bradshaw, the head of the social studies department at Oak Bay High, sees the game as a valuable teaching tool. “It looks quite interesting,” he said. “It’s obviously fun to engage kids in a variety of teaching methods. We’re going to give it a try.” The Canadian Trivia game is being made available to schools, free, by Outset Media. The Victoria-based company recently announced that

any teacher teaching grades 3 to 12 could borrow up to six units at a time for use in the classroom. “Like many Canadians, I knew more about the United States than about Canada,” said Dave Manga, the game’s creator. He felt that he could make a difference and develop a way to make learning about Canada fun. “We designed it to allow play by a pretty broad range of ages and skill levels,” said Manga. “There are junior questions for younger players and more advanced questions for older youth and adults.” Trent Campbell, a Grade 10 social studies teacher at Victoria High school, has already used the game several times in his classes. “It’s a good icebreaker,” he said, adding that playing the game helps to generate further discussions about the questions on the cards. If you’re still struggling with the initial questions, the answers are: Shania Twain and Moose Javians. Don’t feel bad, I didn’t know either. Information on the game and the free offer to teachers can be found at outsetmedia.com/ games/canadian-trivia-family-edition. reporter@vicnews.com

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Hitchhiker’s Guide goes to court Travis Paterson News staff

Old time radio returns to the stage this holiday season with the premiere of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Hitchhiker’s is the latest production from local company This is Twisted Theatre, which stays true to its theme of staging serial shows based on old radio plays. “Dec. 28 is the launch of a season based on the original Hitchhiker’s story,” said Theodore Sherman, who is behind the company with local actor and comedian Rod Peter Jr. “We’ll follow (Hitchhiker’s) traditional story arc and aim to have the second show out for Feb. 1 and 2.” Episode I debuts Dec. 28 and 29 in the Maritime Museum’s Vice Admiralty Courtroom, better known as the home of the “Hanging Judge” Matthew Baillie Begbie. When Sherman and Peter first settled on the courtroom as Twisted’s new venue, they debated as to which production

to offer. The Victorian charm of the courtroom screamed Sherlock Holmes, another series popularized by 1930s and ‘40s radio. But the comedic sell of Hitchhiker’s wasn’t to be argued with. The two grads of Vic High’s theatre program have had an interest in radio plays since their days as actors with Atomic Vaudeville, though Sherman’s mostly been behind the stage. “We might still add in some short sketches if things go well, possibly a serial short to start the shows,” Peter said. “But Hitchhiker’s is the headliner.” The Hitchhiker’s franchise began as a BBC radio comedy in the 1970s and is therefore less “old-timey” than Twisted’s usual material. The company debuted out of Intrepid Theatre in 2011 with a monthly show of sketches, including spin offs of 1940s shows such as Batman, to the serial adventure series and 2011 Fringe hit Tara Firm and the Lunar Chronicles. For fans familiar with The Hitchhiker’s saga, expect the story to echo the books and

their toes all night as all six actors are multicast. Wall also appears as a sperm whale, McLeod as the alien PhouchG and a bar maid. Exactly how Marvin the depressed robot will be presented will be a bit of a surprise as it is still in discussion. Tickets are available for the Dec. 28 and 29 shows through the Maritime Museum.

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Actors Derek Wall, left, and Jessica McLeod work on a scene from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy in the courtroom of the Maritime Museum. movie, rather than the original BBC radio score. Like its directors, Twisted’s cast for Hitchhiker’s is relatively young, with 20-somethings Derek Wall as protagonist Arthur Dent and Jessica McLeod as love

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Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with family and friends at Alix Goolden Hall tonight (Dec. 5) at 7 p.m. Enjoy the beloved tale A Christmas Carol read by your favourite CBC personalities featuring Shelagh Rogers, Arthur Black and Bob McDonald with music by the St. Andrew’s Family Choir, Open Door Choir at Our Place and The Victoria Good News Choir with Louise Rose. Tickets, $15/adult and $5/child, are available at Our Place Society, 919 Pandora Ave., Lyle’s Place, 770 Yates St., Ditch Records, 784 Fort St. and online at eventbrite.com. All proceeds benefit Our Place Society.

Dressed in his old-style robes, Father Christmas will be part of the magical experience in the Royal B.C. Museum’s Old Town, Friday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 7 to 23. Share holiday wishes and have a photo taken in this special setting. Included with admission or membership at the Royal B.C. Museum. Extra fee for photos.

No problem for this Maria and her operatic family The Victoria Operatic Society’s Sound Of Music runs Dec. 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. at the McPherson Playhouse. Tickets start at $21; discount available for students/seniors. Tickets are available at the McPherson Box Office 250386-6121 or online at rmts.bc.ca.

Christmas Events at First Metropolitan United Church First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., offers a diverse approach to the season of Advent and Christmas, which began Dec. 2 with the traditional Christian tradition of the lighting of the Advent Candle, and continues through New Year’s Day. One of the anticipated highlights will be this year’s Among Angels theme for the annual Candlelight and Carols pageant, inspired by rising young Victoria composer Sarah Quartel’s Snow Angel. Carols in the Candlelight and Among Angels is on Dec. 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m.

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Arts Advisory Council Appointments The Capital Regional District is seeking volunteers to serve on the Arts Advisory Council. The AAC adjudicates funding programs and provides advice to the CRD Arts Committee on issues relating to the arts in the capital region.

oshua Van Meurs remains undefeated after sweeping the competition in Greece to bring home two world titles. He entered two divisions at the International Pankration World titles in Sparta, Greece, Nov. 16 to 19. The Langford teen competed in semi-contact and full-contact divisions for under 18 in 170 pound weight class. Over two days he fought and won 12 bouts taking both titles. Throughout his mixed martial arts career, this 17-year-old and never lost a match. “He got away with a fat lip and a black eye,” said his father Al Van Meurs. Now the MMA star is training for judo nationals in June. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

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SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF Tour de Victoria gets a new date With a change of date, Ryder Hesjedal will be able to join his namesake Tour de Victoria cycling event for 2013. The third annual Tour de Victoria, a mass participation event, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 22. It marks a departure from the final weekend of June’s Victoria International Cycling Festival. Organizers say the new date aligns with other Pacific Northwest cycling events, and al;ows Hesjedal the opportunity to attend.

Mason Swift of the Mount Doug Rams flies over the Vancouver College Fighting Irish defensive line to score a touchdown in the 2012 Subway Bowl at B.C. Place on Saturday (Dec. 1). Swift was the MVP of the Rams’ 51-14 victory. “Making a jump is always in your mind at the (goal line),” he said. Photo by Christian J. Stewart Photography

Rams still on top Mason Swift named MVP of championship game for second year running

rampaged through the playoffs with wins of 45-20 and 41-15. The biggest scare of the season came on Oct. 13, when the Rams suffered a last minute 52-49 loss to the W.J. Mouat Hawks. That day Maleek Travis Paterson Irons rushed against the Rams at will for 491 News staff yards and scored five touchdowns. To put it in perspective, the Rams’ total offensive gains Their offence was never in question. in the Subway Bowl is said to be just over 500 No team held the Mount Douglas Rams below yards. 40 points scored this season, but it wasn’t until “It had a lot to do with trust,” Swift said. “We the playoffs that the Rams’ finally stopped the eventually filled the holes and kept to our assignbleeding in their own end. ments.” With the defence in place, the Rams steamAway from the football field, Swift and some rolled to their second-straight AAA high school of the Grade 12s had a challenging weekend tryfootball championship, blowing out the Vancou- ing to prepare for a Biology 12 midterm, which ver College Fighting Irish 51-14 in the 2012 Sub- they wrote Monday morning. Academically, way Bowl at B.C. Place on Saturday (Dec. 1). Swift wants to keep his options open, and that “Our D-line took leaps and bounds from the includes sciences, as well as which university beginning of the season to the end,” said Grade he’ll play football for. 12 linebacker Mason Swift. “By the end, (opposCanadian schools want him, but Swift is holding) quarterbacks didn’t have time to throw and ing out hope for a spot down south. running backs didn’t have space.” “I’m not actually sure if there’s a deadline but The 6-foot, 210-pound running back was named I’m hoping to get some attention with Team B.C. Subway Bowl MVP for the second time in two (U18) when we travel to Texas in January.” years, namely for punching in four touchdowns Team B.C. holds another round of tryouts against the Irish on Saturday. He’s a renowned later this week and will soon cut from 60 to 40 offensive star in B.C. high school football, and players. Making the team should be a formalis credited as “the ity for Swift, however, heart and soul” of as he was Team B.C.’s the 2012 team by running back in 2011. Rams coach Mark He will likely have a Townsend. spot somewhere in Swift downplays the back field, perhis second Subway haps beside Irons. Bowl MVP, sayMarcus Davis and ing it has to go to other Rams are also the winning team, vying for a spot on though he recogTeam B.C. nizes its benefit on As the Rams look the resumé. back on their second It’s easier for him B.C. title, some of the to admit the Rams key pieces stand out lagged defensively a little more, Swift Photos by Christian J. Stewart Photography included. Swift’s leadat the start of the season, especially Offensive lineman Matt Power lifts the 2012 ership cannot be since his team Subway Bowl trophy with teammates. replaced, Townsend

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Marcus Davis “jukes” during his 65-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter. said. There may not be another Mason Swift on the Mount Doug Rams, but his attitude and discipline will live on as an example through other players, part of the Rams “family” that Swift has become so fond of in the last four years. “I’ve come to realize how much it doesn’t matter how well I do, it’s about earning the win with the boys, and honestly, if the team doesn’t win you won’t get the MVP, so it’s all about the W.” Saturday’s win marked the Rams third B.C. championship in four years, icluding their 2009 AA win. Graduating this year is a crop of star players destined for the CIS, and possibly NCAA. Leading the way are Mason Swift at running back, Brian Dowds at receiver and Mitch Pearse at strong safety. Also gaining interest are defensive tackle Peter Allan and defensive lineman Sasha Shurvin, as well as offensive lineman Matt Power, who “played his finest game in his final high school game,” on Saturday, earning the Rams’ Lineman of the Game, Townsend said. Grade 11s Marcus Davis and quarterback Ashton MacKinnon return for 2013 to lead a team that will compete for a three-peat. “I don’t like to make predictions but, I will say we’ll have a competitive team that is going to work their butts off to get to the Subway Bowl in 2013,” Townsend said. sports@vicnews.com

Hardcourt hardship over for Chargers The Camosun Chargers men’s basketball team finally chalked up a tally in the win column Friday and then again on Saturday. The hungry Chargers squad narrowly defeated the visiting Kwantlen Eagles 86-85 on Friday. Drake Downer led the way with 20 points.Trevor Scheurmann led the Chargers on Saturday with 17 points in the 105-88 win over the Columbia Bearcats. In women’s play the Chargers lost 64-59 to the Eagles on Friday but won 71-35 over the Bearcats on Saturday. The men enter the PacWest break at 2-6, the women at 3-5.

Castaway Wanderers outduel James Bay Oak Bay’s Castaway Wanderers premier men’s rugby team struck back at James Bay with a tight 16-14 win at MacDonald Park on Saturday. The win goes towards this season’s Barnard Cup Island championship schedule. The Bays beat CW earlier this season, 28-23 at Windsor Park. B.C.’s premier rugby season enters a break, and returns on Saturday, Jan. 26, with a tripleheader at Westhills Stadium. Representative Vancouver sides will challenge an Island rep team for the Ruth Hellerud-Brown Cup (premier women), Dunbar Keg (U20 men) and McKechnie Cup (premier men).

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Barbers spike back-to-back volleyball championships Oak Bay boys run undefeated at AAA provincials Travis Paterson News staff

The Oak Bay Barbers boys volleyball team made no assumptions about how far it could go this year. At least, not out loud. But it’s no shock to co-coach Rick Wutzke, as the Barbers repeated as the 2012 AAA champions at UBC-Okanagan. The Barbers defeating the Kelowna Owls in three straight sets of the final on Saturday (Dec. 1), finishing the provincial tournament undefeated despite going in ranked third. “We lost some games this year but I’m not surprised (we are B.C. champs),” Wutzke said. “Eight of the 12 Barbers are from the same group from Lansdowne middle school that won the national club championship in their Grade 8 year. “It’s been a fun ride with these guys, it’s quite the talented group.” For the Barbers, it’s the second straight B.C. title and the third in seven years, having won it in 2006. This year may have started different, but it ended the same. “We told the guys, you have to remember everybody wants to knock us off; as soon as you let your guard down they’re ready to jump on you,” Wutzke said. That’s been the mentality from the outset this year, as the Barbers entered every gym wearing a target, the talk of the province. The key was finding a way to replace the graduated stars from the 2011 team such as 6-foot-6 Alex Swiatlowksi to the UBCOkanagan Heat, Ryan Marcellus to the Camosun Chargers and Nick Stefanakis to the VIU Mariners. That was done with 6-foot-7 middle Graeme Prendergast (Grade 12), and the continued growth of players such as Dan Phillips, Sawyer Stein and Talon Rimmer. They all supported the team’s big three of setter Leon Young, power hitters Elion Wong and Lars Bornemann, who was

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Oak Bay’s Leon Young, right, falls back to Earth after delivering a spike past Elgin Park’s blocker during the AAA boys volleyball quarterfinals in Kelowna on Friday. named the most outstanding player of the provincial tournament for the second-straight year. Though the 2012 Barbers weren’t able to run undefeated through the tournament and regular season as they did in 2011, they were just as good. “We lost about four games along the way, at crucial times,” Wutzke said, “spots where we shouldn’t have lost but we did, but it’s all character building.” By crucial, Wutzke is referring to the Barbers getting knocked out of the UBC and Thompson Rivers tournaments early this season. The route to the provincial final saw Oak Bay defeat Island rivals Dover Bay in Game 1 of the playoffs on Thursday, Elgin Park in the quarterfinals on Friday morning and, Moscrop in the semifinals on Friday night. It set up a rubber match final between the Barbers and Kel-

owna Owls, with each having defeated each other once in previous meetings this season. Oak Bay won in straight sets, 25-16, 25-22, 25-22.

The Lansdowne pipeline Wutzke, a retired teacher who co-coaches the Barbers with Oak Bay science teacher Al Carmichael, has brought many players through the Lansdowne pipeline, and there’s another crew coming to the Barbers, led by budding Grade 10 star Kyle Borden. It’s where Young, Wong and Bornemann all came from. “Six of the guys on the junior team that won the B.C. Summer Games last year (U15) and were second in the club provincials will be Barbers,” Wutzke said. Barbers Noah Harris, Kieran Atkinson, Chris Dzoiba and Isaac Walters were also key members of the 2012 championship. sports@vicnews.com

St. Michaels Jags, Oak Bay Bays fall short at provincials Consider it both a solid season, and an off-year for the south Island’s boys soccer teams at AAA and AA provincials in Burnaby Nov. 19 to 24. The St. Michaels Blue Jaguars boys soccer season ended with a 1-0 loss to the Summerland Rockets in the quarterfinals of the AA provincials on Nov. 20. The Jags went 1-1-1 in round robin play, finishing second in their pool, as they tied Kamloops’ Sa-Halali nil-nil, defeated Delta’s Sands 1-0 and lost to Burnaby’s Cariboo Hill 2-0. Following the loss to Summerland, the Jags fell 1-0 to Smithers in the

eighth-place game. The Bays round robin included a solid 1-0 win over Surrey’s Tamanawis, which was shadowed by a 4-1 loss to Vancouver College and a 3-0 loss to Port Moody’s Heritage Woods. Quensel’s Correlieu edged the Bays 3-2 in penalty kicks in the playoff round, pushing the Bays into the bottom ranks of the tournament. Last month the Glenlyon Gryphons defeated the St. Andrew’s Sabres in an all-Victoria final for the B.C. single-A provincial championship. sports@vicnews.com

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RIGID ROOTA Drain cleaning machine, Model K75, excellent working condition, $650 obo. Call (250)598-6203.

FLORENCE LAKE, 2 yr old 1 bdrm ground level suite, large mudroom, F/S, W/D, & micro. 2 priv entrances w/ sunroom & patio on 1 acre prop. Utils incl. (No Smokers), small pet ok, $950. Dec. 1. 250-391-1967.

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REAL ESTATE

4 RS3 serviced lots, in Langford, starting at $179,000 Happy Valley. All services in. Excellent location with rural feel. Email or call 250-661-2837 or 250-857-2481 for more info. mtd@shaw.ca

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

WORK WANTED

KENMORE MICRO Oven, Circular Wave, 1100 watts, $60 obo. Call (250)477-5798.

WANT QUALITY Drywall work? Superb, excellent, exp’d. Call Arno 250-656-7622

PERSONAL SERVICES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

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MERCHANTS! BUSINESSES! ENTREPRENEURS! Major European 10 yr old successful company soon to launch major media campaign in Canada/US. Looking for partners to capitalize on market opening. For more info: 250-592-3455, 250-507-1310.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

LEARN FROM home. Earn from home. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Apply online! IHEschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HELP WANTED AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield 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. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250360-1408 today for an interview. 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

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LARGE BIRD cage in good shape. $15. (250)595-5734. MEDIUM SIZED garbage can on wheels, good condition, $12. Call (250)656-1640. RCA TV, 33” screen, excellent condition, $50 obo. Call (250)595-8215.

408-3170 Irma St- $219,900. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, quiet, 45+. More info: (250)385-3547. wwwpropertyguys.com ID#192291

RUSSIAN BOOT polish, army shoulder bag, set of K-Nex, $20/each. (778)265-1615. SOFA, $25. Coffee table, glass top, $9, both in good condition. Call (250)881-8133.

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

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

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5 PIECE French Provincial bedroom set, 9 drawer dresser w/lovely framed mirror. Pair of 2 drawer night stands, 3 piece queen brass bed, excellent condition. $650. without bed $550. Call (250)727-7741.

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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

PETS PETS BICHON SHIH Tzu male poodle. Shots, vet checked- ready to go. $400. (250)478-1009.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

FREE ITEMS FREE: LIGHT oak double pedestal table, 6 press back chairs. Call (250)478-6706.

FOR ALL VEHICLES in all conditions in all locations

VIEW ROYAL: 2 bdrm, close to VGH and Island Paciﬁc Gold Course. $950 util’s incld’d. NS/NP. (250)391-1241

SUITES, UPPER

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ESQUIMALT- 1 bdrm, self contained, new windows. $690. NS/NP. Avail now. Call (250)884-6790

APARTMENT/CONDO 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. HELMCKEN & Island Hwy- 1 bdrm, $625. F/S, heat, hot water, hydro incld. No dogs, N/S. near bus. (250)479-2751. JAMES BAY: Corner 2 bdrm condo, 2 bath, good location, beautiful kitchen, NS/NP, $1500/mo. 250-361-9540.

LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a quiet, 2 bdrm townhouse, W/D hookup, inside/outside storage, backyard. $876/mo. Share purchase $2500. Gross income $42,000 +. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St. SIDNEY- NEW 3 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1700 mo. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-217-4060.

WANTED TO RENT WISHART AREA: Single hard working mom with 11 yr old and 2 well trained cats, looking to rent a 1 or 2 bdrm, (approx $1000/mo), within walking distance to Wishart school in Colwood. Exc. ref’s. Please call 250-208-0386 and leave message.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

Ask For Move-In Bonus 1 bdrm. from $865/mo. 2 bdrm. from $1,140/mo.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

COTTAGES

FOR SALE: Like new $450. obo. 250-642-3151. HEAVY DUTY sewing machine, “Artisan 618-1SC”, as new with rolling adjustable table, light & attachments. $1000 obo. (250)384-2976. LEATHER SLEIGH BED w/800 Coil Euro-Top Q/Size Mattress $599., K/S Pocket Coil Mattress Set $599.; Asst Mattresses $99.; Wooden Dinettes $159. Cherry Solid Pine Dresser & Mirror $399.; Leather Recliners $199.; Asst Mirrors & Lamps from $20.; Bookcases $99.; Heaters, Axes, Tools, Hdwe! Storewide Liquidation, While Stock Lasts! BUY & SAVE, 9818 4th St., Sidney. buyandsave.ca Mon-Sat 9-5.

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

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

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

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1997 TOYOTA Avalon XLS, white. $3,999. Automatic. Fully loaded, no accidents, new tires. 229k. Great running car. Call (250)656-5588. 2002 FORD Taurus, well kept, runs well, $4300. OBO. 250661-0112. 2006 MALIBU LT V6, dealer maintained. 70,500 km’s. Blue with grey interior. $6,900, 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. 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXTmint, loaded, 74,000 km. $10,000. (250)598-6605. 2009 PONTIAC G5- $14,500. Air conditioned, electric windows, 4 new tires/2 spare. 45,000 km. 2 year warranty left. Call (250)360-0892.

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2 BR Waterfront Cottage. Furn’d/unfurn’d, beautiful water views, N/S, Ref’s Req’d $1000/m + utils. . 250-6422015 COTTAGE at 8400 West Coast Rd. Avail Immed. $600+ utils. Call 250-642-4295. SOOKE: 1 bed cottage. large yard. N/S, pets neg., fun/unfurn, $825 mo + utilities. 250642-2015 or 250-729-6528

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.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

TRUCKS & VANS

SIDNEY EXECUTIVE suite. near ocean & town. $900. Short/long term. 250-656-8080

2002 DODGE Caravan SE, 1 owner, excellent condition, 121,000 Kms, 3.3 L, V6, new tires and battery, rebuilt transmission, $3750 obo. Call (250)658-0654.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION LANGFORD NEW townhouse. bdrm, bath. $625, inclusive. NS/NP. Available Nov 1. Call 250-382-9434.

SUITES, LOWER HOMES WANTED

CARS

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BUFFET/ HUTCH, solid wood 18”Dx50”Wx79”H, red/brown tone, $245. (250)380-8733.

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UVIC AREA, 2 bdrm, $1050 mo incls all utils, N/S, N/P, avail immed, 250-721-4040.

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RENTALS

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Senior Living 200 Gorge Road West,

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

SINGLE WIDE MOBILE in Lannon Creek #60, $30,000 250-642-7189

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GORGE-HARRIET. Quiet, large 1 bdrm, grd level, priv ent, utils incl’d. N/S, N/P, $735/mo. Call 250-384-0460 (leave a message).

UVIC/CAMOSUN area, 2 bdrm, priv ent, N/P, N/S, $900. Avail immed. (250)477-6652.

FURNITURE

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD CONKEIRA HOLDINGS Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 840-2945 Jacklin Road, Langford and 845 Goldstream Ave, Langford Food Counter Attendant Full Time / Shift Work Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekend $10.25/hr + beneﬁts. Apply at either store. Fax 250478-3003

EVENING VELVET coat, (brand new), black, size large. $90 obo. Call (778)440-6628.

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certiﬁed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

BALL ROOM dance shoes, ladies size 8, black & silver, $40/each. Call 250-592-5644.

AVAILABLE DEC 15 or Jan 1. 1 BR plus den, full bath bsmnt suite. $900 incl utilities. F/S, W/D, 2 separate entrances. Walking distance to Millstream Village. Overlooks beautiful maple trees and Millstream Creek. Please call 250-5074694 to arrange a viewing. COLWOOD- 1 bdrm Bach, patio, shared W/D, N/S. $820 mo incls utils. 250-391-7915. ESQ/GORGE. Quiet cul-desac. 2 bdrm grnd level, fenced yard, on bus route. Shared W/D, N/S, pet? $995 mo inclds utils. Avail now. 250-384-5466.

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

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

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.

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

CLEANING SERVICES GREAT RATES! Guar. cleaning since 1985. Supplies & vacuum incld’d. (250)385-5869 MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, ofﬁces. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

CONTRACTORS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitch/bath, wood ﬂoor, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 COMM. & Residential Reno’s: Drywall, Carpentry & Painting. Call Les (250)858-0903.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193- NO job too Small or too Large! We do it all. Visa ok. Reasonable rates. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

INSULATION

PLUMBING

QUALITY INSULATION blown ﬁberglass. Affordable rates. (250)896-6652.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers. Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. REPLACE THAT old fence! Reliable, honest, BBB. PH# (250)886-1596, simplyfencing.ca

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Fall pruning, clean-up. Blackberry, ivy rmvl. 24yrs exp. CHRISTMAS CLEAN-UP? Hedge need a haircut? Tree need a trim? Call Michael at (250)588-9367. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 FALL CLEANUP special: $18/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

MOVING & STORAGE

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

DIAMOND DAVE GUTTER & WINDOW CLEANING AT FAIR PRICES! 250-889-5794.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, Guards, windows, powerwashing, roof demoss, repairs. Insured. PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.

HANDYPERSONS AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, bobcat work, masonry and renos. Free Estimates. Call 250-744-4548. BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245.

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

✭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. SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

RENOS BY Don, 25 yrs exp. New, renos, repairs, decks, fencing, bathrooms, kitchens. Senior discounts. Licensed, Insured, WCB, 250-588-1545.

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

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm. ROOF DE-MOSS & treatment. Driveways, walkways & gutter cleaning. 30yrs exp. 744-9801.

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

TILING A1. SHAWN The Tile GuyRes/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. 250-686-6046

WRIGHT MOVING. $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Free Est’s. Call Phil (250)383-8283.

WINDOW CLEANING

PAINTING

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187. ON POINT PAINTING. Polite, clean cut crew. Professional results. Call (250)744-4927.

INSULATION

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

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

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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

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

Today’s Solution

Today’s Answers

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Amateur chef off to film finale Don Descoteau

the family and food,” he said, noting that he is creating new food memories with his wife and young daughter. Last week Childs extended his good fortune into the community, donating $3,000 of the $25,000 he won on September’s savoury snacks episode of Recipe to Riches to the Mustard Seed food bank. “That sort of came out of the first idea, of both my wife and I entering this year, us asking ‘What would we do if we won?’” he said. “It’s money out of nowhere and you don’t get that very often in life.” He pointed out that every dollar donated to the food bank can buy $3 worth of food. “That’s a pretty significant investment and return for them.” Regardless of how the finale turns out – he admitted it really is largely out of his hands – he hopes to encourage more people to look at donating to charity at this time of year. Votes will be accepted at recipetoriches. ca between 9:01 a.m. Victoria time Wednesday (Dec. 5) and 1:59 p.m. Friday (Dec. 7). The final episode airs on Wednesday, Dec. 12. editor@vicnews.com

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The cooking is done for Stephen Childs of Vic West, who is up against six other finalists for the $250,000 grand prize on Food Network Canada’s Recipes to Riches contest. The final airs Dec. 12.

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Victoria amateur cook Stephen Childs, whose chipotle chili bites captivated the taste buds of TV judges on Recipe to Riches, heads to the Big Smoke this week as he vies for the top prize of $250,000. However, there’ll be no cooking involved for the season finale in Toronto, which airs next week on Food Network Canada. Online public voting starting today (Dec. 5) and ending Friday will determine the overall champ amongst the seven category winners. Through the whole process of going on TV, having his likeness appear on a President’s Choice package containing his now-marketed food creation, and qualifying for the big prize, Childs said he’s been taken back to his childhood. His father passed away from cancer 10 years ago, and Childs has found himself transported back to experiences of going to diners together with his dad and cooking in the kitchen as a kid with his parents. “I have some wonderful memories around

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Computer systems may some day jam with human beings Edward Hill News staff

The thing about robot musicians is they’ll never trash a hotel room, show up to a gig drunk or break up a band after meeting an eccentric performance artist. At least not yet. The music-computer lab of George Tzanetakis at the University of Victoria is ground zero for the rise of robot musicians. But don’t think of it like anthropomorphic C-3PO strumming a guitar – it’s more like a series of mallets linked to solenoids on a drum, backed by Edward Hill/News staff sophisticated software. Tzanetakis effectively wants to teach music to a George Tzanetakis, a University of Victoria professor, is at the leading edge of teaching computer systems to understand music. computer, and for the computer to pick up on musical cues while jamwork for popular apps such as Shazam, which ming with humans. computer-driven music seems can recognize songs by holding a smartphone up “When you play sound, a musiunlikely. Computers still can’t conto a speaker. cian hears what is happening. We nect on an emotional level. He’s helped develop melody-matching systems are trying to add the ability to “You need a human component or that identify songs by users humming or singing. understand music to an artificial it’s boring. All robots need a human agent that performs,” says Tzancomponent,” says Odowichuk. etakis, an assistant professor in the “Often you can program in more department of computer science, randomness to make it more BROCHU BRO CHURES RES CATAL CATALOGU O OGU ES CON CONTES TESTS TS S PR RODU ODUCT CTS CT TS T S ST TOR OR RE ES S and in the department electrical and human. But when it comes to conFLYERS FLY ERS S DE DEALS ALS S COUPO COU UPO PO ONS S BRO BR ROC CHU HU U URE RES ES S CA CATAL AL LOGU OGUES ES ES computer engineerveying something ing – and the school and connecting with “If anything, a of music. audience, computrobot is more innocent an “The idea is to ers lack expressivethan a drum machine. ness.” make the system musically intelligent, Tzanetakis sees It’s just another to have robotic musirobots and comtechnical dimension.” puter musicality as cianship.” It remains early the natural evolu– George Tzanetakis days for robot jazz tion of technology bands. Mechanical musicians are influencing how music is made. To largely limited to percussion instruhim, it’s no different than the person ments due to increasing engineerwho first strung wires and called it ing complexity as each mallet and a piano, or plugged in a wah-wah its actuator is added to the mix, pedal. and to the software that crunches “Using computers and robots is the music in real time to adjust the the same process,” he says. “MusiStay tuned for gift Ideas for the whole family tempo and volume. cians accept synthesizers, drum and take the guess work out of shopping! “We want the musicality of the machines and DJ sets. If anything, a For Him, For Her, For Kids, and Stocking Stuffers. system to learn how to slow down, robot is more innocent than a drum speed up, understand if it is too machine. It’s just another technical loud. We are still working on making dimension.” sure it doesn’t get drunk,” TzanetaHow this work will eventually SAVE TIME. SAVE MONEY. kis jokes. influence the broader music world Computers, even advanced learnis hard to predict. Tzanetakis, a ing systems, don’t understand 37-year-old native of Greece who music or sound or much of anyearned his PhD in computer science thing else – they just crunch data in from Princeton University in 2002, sophisticated ways. tends to be about five years ahead Gabrielle Odowichuk, who worked of current popular technology. in the UVic computer-music lab as Tzanetakis’ early work on acousa masters student, said completely tic signal processing laid the ground-

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