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Ocean Networks vets all such images then sends them along to authorities in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the Ministry of Environment, and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

“It’s important that (debris) gets recorded and the people who will be able to do that are the ones who live or work in the area, the people who are actually out walking the beach on a daily basis and able to say, ‘Hey, that wasn’t here yesterday,”’ Leslie says.

Saanich police are crediting a 17-yearold girl for helping foil a frightening abduction attempt that could’ve ended much worse for her friend, the targeted victim. The suspect is now in police custody facing charges of abduction and assault.

Multiple 9-1-1 calls from the 1700block of De Sousa Pl. came in around 6:30 p.m. on Monday (Dec. 3), with witnesses reporting they could hear a female screaming.

One person who heard the screams, a 17-year-old girl, exited a De Sousa Place home to see her friend being dragged into a white U-Haul van parked in the driveway. She intervened and confronted the male suspect, who lashed out at her with an unknown weapon, resulting in lacerations. “(The victim) did manage to remove herself from the van, while her friend intervened with the suspect,” said Sgt. Dean Jantzen with Saanich police. “We believe that the direct actions of (her friend) really assisted with allowing the initial victim to escape the vehicle before it actually took off from the scene.”

The suspect fled in the van. Witnesses provided police with a description – a white 2012 Ford Econoline, with distinct U-Haul advertising on the sides – and its licence plate number.

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Murray Leslie, with Ocean Networks Canada, snaps a photo of a demonstration box marked with Japanese characters at Telegraph Cove in Cadboro Bay for a demonstration of Coastbuster mobile app. The program is designed to allow anyone to help Canadian and U.S. authorities catalogue and track marine debris, especially objects swept to sea following the 2011

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A wooden box stamped with Japanese characters sits hidden beneath a pile of seaweed and a sizeable chunk of kelp near the waters of Telegraph Cove – an image of what is expected to hit the West Coast this December.

This prop didn't actually float over from Japan following the devastating earthquake from March, 2011.

But if it did, Murray Leslie, a member of Ocean Networks Canada’s software development team, would be doing the right thing, as he kneels down on the beach

and snaps a photo with his smartphone.

Logged into Coastbuster, an app designed to get the public reporting marine debris, Leslie captures an image of the box and with a few strokes across the phone’s touchscreen, categorizes his finding, simply answering what he has found and whether or not it appears hazardous.

“Pretend we’re on the West Coast and there’s nothing but wild ocean out there,” he says at the Cadboro Bay beach in Saanich.

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‘Phone a friend’ helps recover stolen items Kyle Slavin News staff

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Force of nature Pete Friesen, owner of Top Notch Tree Service, removes dismembered pieces of a tree at the University of Victoria, after strong winds uprooted the estimated 150-year-old Garry oak Tuesday morning. Gusts reaching upwards of 93 km/h struck southern Vancouver Island overnight. Nobody was injured as a result of the tree falling.

The teenaged son of a Saanich family that was robbed Sunday helped police quickly solve the crime.

The family home, located in the 1600-block of Mortimer St., was broken into sometime in the afternoon on Dec. 2 while the family was out for the day.

Upon return around 5:45 p.m., and noticing they had been robbed, they called Saanich police.

While an officer was en route to the house, the teenaged son phoned a friend to share the bad news that his Playstation 3, some games, controllers and a laptop had been stolen.

That friend, as luck would have it, was hanging out at Mount Douglas secondary with a 16-year-old male who was showing off his recently acquired Playstation, games, controllers and laptop. He passed that information along over the phone.

When the attending officer arrived at the Mortimer Street house, the son shared his tip with the cop, who went to Mount Doug and found the teens, in possession of all the stolen items.

"It's kinda neat how this worked out," said Sgt. Dean Jantzen. "Apparently it was really that honest.

Our patrol (officers) interviewed these teens, and they believe it was just the one kid involved (in the break-in and theft)."

A 16-year-old Saanich teen was arrested. He was charged with break and enter with intent. kslavin@saanichnews.com

Saanich to join Island major crime unit Municipality faces tax hike for police to merge with investigative squad Kyle Slavin News staff

The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) could soon take on a broader geographic role when four members from the Saanich Police Department join the team.

The announcement that Saanich would join VIIMCU came at Monday night’s council meeting from Mayor Frank Leonard, who also chairs the Saanich police board.

“This is consistent with our philosophy.

We really want a strong, community-based department, and that’s the front end of policing, but we’ve always looked for ways that the support and specialized services be integrated,” Leonard said.

The agreement will see three uniformed

officers and one civilian employee join the VIIMCU was up to Chadwick, the chief still Island-wide unit. Those lost positions will needs the blessing of the Saanich police be backfilled, Leonard says. board and council, come budget season Sgt. Dean Jantzen, speaking on behalf next year. Taxpayers will be on the hook of Chief Const. Mike Chadfor an estimated $400,000 wick, says the removal of per year as part of joining “That’s almost three investigative officers VIIMCU. half a per cent of a from the department will not “That’s almost half a per adversely affect Saanich resi- tax increase ... This is cent of a tax increase,” the dents. said. “Sometimes (financially) a difficult mayor “We will not be compromis(council) will be split at the ing our investigative capac- decision.” municipal budget side on ity,” he said. decisions that are $5,000 –Frank Leonard Under an existing conand $6,000. This is (finanSaanich mayor tract, the Saanich police cially) a difficult decision.” department investigates Jantzen said there is no many crimes that occur in Oak Bay. Once specific rationale for deciding to join the approved, VIIMCU will cover major crimes team in 2013, other than that VIIMCU now in Saanich and Oak Bay. has a proven investigative track record else“Our understanding is Saanich’s decision where on the island. to join VIIMCU means we’re going to be “It’s not that we’ve been ignoring taken into the fold,” said Oak Bay deputy (VIIMCU) up to now. We’ve been watching police chief Kent Thom. Oak Bay is not con- what they’re doing,” he said. “When you tributing officers to the unit. drill right down, rather than the chief asking Leonard says while the decision to join for (money in the budget for) four new con-

stables, he asked to join this unit to invest in this increased investigative capacity.”

Rumours have been circulating for years about Saanich police joining VIIMCU. In November 2011, Jantzen told the News that talks were underway.

“There’s been no dramatic change in philosophy ... we’ve reviewed this on a yearly basis since (VIIMCU’s) inception,” he said in 2011. “We now believe the factors exist where there is a net benefit to our community.”

Eighteen officers currently make up the integrated unit, formed in 2007. Six come from Victoria, two from the West Shore RCMP, and the remaining 10 are from various Island RCMP detachments.

Unsolved major crimes in Saanich – like the 2008 murder of Lindsay Buziak – won’t be taken over by VIIMCU for investigation.

While no firm dates have been set, Leonard anticipates Saanich officers will be part of the unit in early 2013.

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The bulk is projected to be a mere few hundred kilometres from the coastline, and expected within a matter of

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Last June, Cara Lachmuth, volunteer co-ordinator for the Vancouver Island chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, led a group of 16 during an annual clean up of Vargas Island north of Tofino.

The group picked up an entire ton of debris in a single day on Vargas Island – a hefty load given their requirement to log all of their findings and submit an annual report to NOAA. “That’s fairly intensive work, to take an entire year of data and write a report,�

Lachmuth says “To have an app available, so we can submit it all instantaneously with pictures is amazing.

We’re volunteers and anything that lets us get more done, we’re all for.�

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The iPhone/iPad apps are awaiting approval from Apple in the coming weeks.

Check out information on the project at oceannetworks.ca/ coastbuster. “It was designed to be used even by a kayaker, someone who only has one free hand,� Leslie says “You can become a citizen scientist.� nnorth@saanichnews.com

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Canadian Blood Services and Food Banks B.C. are hoping their numbers get a shot in the arm this Christmas.

The holiday season makes way for the third annual “Bleed and Feed� initiative where the two entities look to the generosity of Greater Victorians to fill blood banks and food banks. “It is a wonderful way that donors can give back on two levels that are not (just) financially based,� said Canadian Blood Services partnership specialist Catherine Sloot. “Most of us have a tin of this or a pack of that we can share to the less fortunate.�

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Sloot hopes the partnership draws new donors for both the food and blood banks at a time when many regular donors are busy or away.

Mustard Seed executive director Brent Palmer is coping with the lowest stock levels in his 27 years at the food bank. “It has been a struggle, we haven’t totally recovered from it. We have to make up for the months that this place was in pretty rough shape,� he said. “We are happy with any donations that come in here but people need to eat 365 days a year.�

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He hopes their partnership helps make a difference for the more than 7,000 people the food bank helps during the Christmas season and throughout the year. “(CBS) has quite an interest in what happens in the community. We are delighted we have developed that partnership.

(We have) a commitment to feed 7,000. That is a huge family to feed,� he said. “Hunger eats away at your dignity, your pride and your hope. Believe me, your readers give us, and the people who require our services, hope and dignity.�

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Tara Paterson’s news made her mother “burst into tears.”

She couldn’t believe her daughter was a Rhodes Scholar. The 23-year-old University of Victoria student has paved her way to the University of Oxford in the U.K. by winning the oldest international scholarship in the world.

“I think this is an incredible opportunity,” said Paterson, who hails from Winnipeg. “This is the ability to study at one of the leading universities in the world with students from all over the world.”

Through a gruelling application and interview process, Paterson beat out top students from universities across the province before securing the scholarship on Nov. 24.

As the Rhodes Scholar for B.C., Paterson joins 10 other Canadians at Oxford.

“Financially there is no way I could go to Oxford if it wasn’t for this scholarship,” Paterson said. “I never expected to get it.”

Paterson, a double major in women’s studies and political science, will graduate in June. She is credited with not only being a brilliant thinker, but also a committed volunteer, leader and social activist.

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University of Victoria student Tara Paterson, 23, is heading to the University of Oxford in the U.K. as the Rhodes Scholar of B.C. commitment to service,” UVic president David Turpin said in a release.

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t’s been a bad few weeks for pedestrians in Greater Victoria.

Last week a truck struck and killed an elderly woman crossing Douglas Street. On Tuesday morning, a pickup struck a man walking across a crosswalk on Fort Street. Later that night, Victoria police responded to three hitand-runs involving pedestrians and vehicles, fortunately with only minor injuries reported.

Each incident has its own circumstances, and in many cases drivers need to slow down and pay attention. But blame for pedestrians being hit can’t be entirely heaped on drivers – people need to be much more accountable for their own physical safety.

In studies and observations by the Capital Region Traffic Safety Commission, pedestrians can be surprisingly cavalier about their personal well-being while crossing the street.

In cases, pedestrians have activated flashing signs or walk signals, and crossed without so much as a sideways glance. With increasing frequency, people cross head-down while texting, emailing or watching videos on smartphones.

Many people assume that because they have the legal right-of-way in a crosswalk, traffic will automatically come to a halt. That’s a dangerous game of chicken, and legal rights are cold comfort after being mowed down by a 2,000 kilogram speeding box of metal.

It has been borne out in jurisdictions across North America that the “safer” a crosswalk is designed – flashing lights, high-visibility paint and lights embedded in crosswalk lines – the more pedestrians are hit.

This may seem counterintuitive, but Alan Perry, vice-chair of the Capital Region Traffic Safety Commission, says that the safer people feel when crossing the road, the less attention they pay to traffic. Signalized crosswalks create a “force field” mentality, he says.

For pedestrians, the answer to road safety come from grade school lessons. Wear clothing that can be seen, look both ways before crossing the road, make eye contact with drivers and don’t step out in front of moving traffic.

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

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iver Grace has a remedy for The 62-year-old North Park Road multiple sclerosis. resident has lived with MS since her It might not work for every20s and only recently formulated body, but it’s working for a regime that has her up her. And she’s positive and running. it would benefit many “I was so depressed I people diagnosed with was suicidal. I couldn’t MS. Even Minnesota Wild bear the thought of movgoalie Josh Harding, if he’s ing. Everything was an willing. ordeal, just going the Last week Harding’s bathroom was exhausting story went national, bringto think about.” ing Jordan Sigalet’s story She needed a change, back into the headlines. so she made one.

Sigalet, the former VictoI wanted to Travis Paterson die.“InIn2005 ria Salsa (Grizzlies) goal2006 I cut wheat Island Insider tender from 1999-2001 and dairy from my diet was diagnosed with MS and ate more veggies and in 2004 while playing for it helped. It gave me the Bowling Green University. Journalenergy I needed to start to exerists far and wide leaned on him for cise.” expert analysis of what Harding is When she first hit the pool she in for. could barely last 10 minutes.

On the one hand, Harding could “I treaded water for two years dodge the worst of MS and live a before I swam. It took a long time relatively normal life. He could one for MS to weaken my muscles, and I day win a starting position in the had to get them back.”

NHL, a promotion from his current Exercise as a form of treatment role as a backup. carries a modicum of controversy, On the other hand, his days as a and has been explored as a form of hockey player could be numbered. treatment for MS since the 1970s.

They could be, but they don’t have Grace says she was told not to to be. And that’s a big jump from bother. “When I was diagnosed I 2004, when Sigalet was told he was told it would just get worse.” wouldn’t play hockey again. And yet And it did. Because she was he played professionally until 2009, taught to accept it, she says. a typical career for a goalie.

But now she swears a simple regiThe same words, in essence, men of diet change, vitamin D and were once told to Grace. She isn’t exercise has brought her from the a hockey player but she’s certainly depths of depression and immobecome an athlete – in a non-tradibility – the two most devastating tional sense. symptoms of MS – to leading an

active life with a positive outlook.

Grace swims at least four days a week. Each session is two hours of laps or aquafit. She’s also part of a Sunday morning group of swimmers, all of have MS. They benefit from the temperature control of water, as one of the common beliefs is that elevated body heat will activate MS symptoms.

The water of Crystal Pool is actually too cold for Grace, and she wears a wetsuit. Anyone who has experienced the wondrous joys putting on a neoprene cover-all can appreciate Grace’s ability to get in and out of hers eight times a week.

Grace’s life changes were so profound, she self-published a book detailing her story.

“My main goal is to let people know they can get better. It breaks my heart that people don’t want to hear they can get better, or know they can get better,” she says.

The book goes into scathing detail about MS drugs, which can run $15,000 to $40,000 per year, and did little for her, she says. If anything, they delayed her symptoms.

Harding now faces the same serious choices of how to treat MS while living up to his obligation as an NHL goaltender with a three year contract. Hopefully he can keep cool under all that hockey gear, and be one of the lucky ones who avoid the worst MS has to offer.

- Travis Paterson is the Black Press regional sports reporter. sports@vicnews.com

‘Exercise ... has been explored as a form of treatment for MS since the 1970s.’

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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, December 7, 2012

Hop to it Getting wet for charity, members of Victoria’s technology community jump into the the water at Fisherman’s Wharf during the annual Harbour Hop. The fifth annual Victoria Advanced Technology Council (VIATeC) Food Bank Challenge saw executives gather donations from staff and friends who wanted to see company leaders get wet and to raise funds for the Mustard Seed.

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LETTERS Many issues in byelection, not just sewage treatment Re: Pro-treatment candidate outvoted by others (Letters, Nov. 30) Writer Ron Johnson is what I would call a cherry picker – someone who will pick any minuscule detail and exploit it to the max to try to make a case for a weak position.

He claims that the Victoria byelection was a referendum on secondary sewage treatment, and that more electors voted against it but their votes were split between the five unsuccessful candidates.

Sorry Mr. Johnson, it was not a single issue byelection.

Both the Green Party candidate and the NDP talked about the homelessness issue and the need for a national housing strategy. Anyone in Victoria would have to be living under a rock to not know the city has a homelessness problem and that many more people are one paycheque away from joining the homeless.

There are no doubt lots of people angry at Stephen Harper for his recent changes to Old Age Security. You would also be hard pressed to miss the massive opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline and business dealings with China, with its poor human rights record.

The Green Party campaigned on the

byelection advantage that people can vote for who they feel should win, not vote strategically.

But no, Mr. Johnson argues, voters ignored all these other issues and voted based on who was for, or against, building a secondary sewage treatment facility.

What about the 56 per cent of eligible voters who didn’t even bother to get to the polls at all on Nov. 26?

Despite what Ron Johnson states in his letter, sewage treatment in Victoria did not become a national issue. The whole darn country is not concerned with issues here.

Nobody in Medicine Hat, Alta. or Killaloe, Ont. or Saint John, N.B. are losing any sleep fretting over whether the treatment centre is built or what it will cost.

Andre Mollon Langford

Financial plan lacking for sewage project Ten of 14 members on the Capital Regional District’s sewage committee are itching to push taxpayers into a huge financial black hole with the CRD’s treatment project, despite the lack of a sensible, conservative financial strategy.

B.C. promises to pay its one-third share of the $783-billion cost when the project is finished – after the CRD proves it

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works – and after the federal government contributes its one-third share. CRD taxpayers will cover the other third, plus any cost overruns.

The province and feds haven’t signed anything that guarantees their conditional promises. But don’t worry, politicians never go back on their word, do they? And government projects never go over budget, do they?

The proposed system’s effective life is 20 years, give or take. Components such as the concrete should last a long time, unlike other components such as the capacity.

The technology could well be obsolete before the plant is complete and the benefits are nil.

If we’re stuck with high cost overruns, reneged promises, operating costs and interest, the potential financial drain on CRD taxpayers could cripple the local economy. The sewage committee’s legacy could be skyrocketing property taxes and utility bills, negatively impacted property values and a higher cost of living, potentially causing people to move out of the region.

Approving the project without an appropriate financial plan is beyond poor judgment. It’s irresponsible, dangerous, high risk and grossly negligent.

Nine days ago, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty forecast higher federal deficits

that put election promises in doubt. A week later, he pledged more cash for Victoria, noting that the Building Canada Fund doesn’t expire until 2014. But promises aren’t worth squat.

The CRD can hope for the best, but should provide for the worst by signing sewage-water-tight financial agreements with B.C. and the feds before going a step further. Financial plans B, C and D would help, too.

Norman Clark Victoria

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A statement of claim submitted by Mattson’s lawyer, Christopher Siver, says Mattson never had the authority to access ministry data in the first place. It states all he did was submit an application to have the researcher added as an approved user of a database related to a contract between the university and the government.

The dismissal came after 28 years working for the province. Mattson has also served as a View Royal councillor for a total of 16 years.

“I was devastated when I was suspended,” Mattson said in a statement.

“I loved my job, and was one of those fortunate individuals who looked forward

to going to work each day. I was shocked and humiliated when I was escorted out of the building after my suspension.”

In a confidential letter from the ministry to Mattson, Graham Whitmarsh, deputy minister, told Mattson his “actions demonstrate a careless disregard of your fiduciary obligation to protect the highly confidential and sensitive data that is entrusted to the Ministry’s care.”

As a result of his dismissal, Mattson, 59, said he has been forced to retire and has had his income cut in half. He claims his reputation has “been destroyed” and his “ability to fulfill (his) duties as an elected official is uncertain.”

“I did nothing wrong and expected to be fully exonerated,” Matt-

son said. “I still do not know the real reason I was fired, and I remain shocked and humiliated.”

A statement from the ministry states it will not be making any public comments related to “specific personnel information.”

The ministry’s internal investigation into the alleged privacy breach is ongoing.

Six employees have been fired and another suspended in relation to the alleged breach of privacy.

The ministry investigation began in May after an anonymous tip to B.C. Auditor General John Doyle’s office about possible contracting irregularities.

The province and MacDiarmid have yet to file statements of defence. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Our Place opens on weekends Grant money allows expanded food service Don Descoteau News staff

Given the popularity of weekday meal service at Our Place – more than 1,200 are served daily Monday to Friday – the absence of weekend service at the Pandora Avenue facility has been a large hole.

The ability to offer lunch for the city’s street community and others living in poverty has been a goal for quite a while for the non-profit Our Place Society,

says executive director Don Evans.

“Weekends are a challenge for people to find meals,” he said.

“There’s a few places that have sporadic (soup kitchens), but we felt lunch was the biggest gap.”

On Saturday and Sunday, clients sat down to a weekend lunch for the first time at Our Place. The service provider is using a grant of nearly $50,000 from the Victoria Foundation to offer the meals in a six-month pilot project.

Poverty and food security have been identified as major concerns in the community, foundation CEO Sandra Richardson said in a release.

“We are so pleased to be able to assist Our Place Society with this important initiative,” she said.

Evans said the weekend lunch program provides an opportunity to get people indoors and keep them warm and dry on the cold, wet days of late fall and winter.

Our Place will look for other funding sources to not only keep the lunch service going past May, but to offer other meals on weekends, he added. “This is a good start. And I’m sure the numbers will show that the need is great on the weekend.”

For more about Our Place visit ourplacesociety.com. editor@vicnews.com

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“The fleeing van actually altered its course, and at one point actually appeared to intend to strike the police vehicle. The patrol officer was luckily able to avoid contact, but had to take evasive action,” Jantzen said.

In the time it took that officer to turn around to pursue the van, the driver of the U-Haul made a couple of quick turns to evade capture.

Later in the evening, officers went block-byblock, driveway-by-driveway in Gordon Head, Jantzen said, in an attempt to locate the U-Haul.

It was found abandoned behind Maria Montessori Academy in the 1800-block of Fairburn Dr. Saanich police, with the assistance of Victoria police, contacted U-Haul and identified a potential suspect through the vehicle rental papers.

Officers arrested the suspect, a 34-year-old Saanich man, at 10:45 p.m., who was on foot near Cedar Hill Road and Hillside Avenue, about six kilometres away from the abandoned vehicle. Police won’t say how they found the suspect.

“The working belief right now of our investigators is this is likely specific and targeted. We just don’t understand the why,” Jantzen said.

The targeted victim, also a 17-year-old girl, was not physically injured, but is traumatized. Her friend who intervened was treated in hospital.

Both girls are exchange students from Asia.

Police executed a search warrant on the U-Haul vehicle Tuesday afternoon, and expected to search the suspect’s home on Wednesday.

CFAX news has reported the suspect as Kian Chang, who is charged with attempted kidnapping, disguise with intent, assault and assault with a weapon. He was expected to appear in court on Thursday.

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Brotherston pleads guilty in Colwood man’s death Charla Huber News staff

Greg Brotherston pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Supreme Court of B.C., on Nov. 28.

Richard Green, 57, of Colwood, died days after being hit by Brotherston outside the Country Rose Pub, on 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.

His sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 17 and 18 in Victoria.

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Cole Island goes public Kyle Wells News staff

Heritage B.C. is hosting a talk and a consultation workshop this week to give the public a chance to have its say on the future of Cole Island.

The Heritage Branch is hosting a workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Colwood municipal hall, 3300 Wishart Rd., 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.

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.

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Diva’s diaries revealed Natalie North News staff

A beer bottle hurtles past your head, you’re heckled off stage and your income relies on landing a part in a cringe-worthy commercial. Life for a standup comedian can be brutal, but for everyone else, it’s hilarious.

Comedian, actor, writer and producer Kirsten Van Ritzen hopes her fellow comics aren’t regularly dodging projectiles or the caustic outcries of drunken hecklers, but she knows the anecdotes in her debut book will hit particularly close to home for those with whom she shares the standup spotlight. The Comedy Diva Diaries, officially launched today, chronicles the struggles of a 29-year-old comedienne who imposes an ultimatum: get famous by her next birthday, or die trying.

Van Ritzen makes it clear, that although she may share a hair colour and profession with the generally unlikeable protagonist Comedy Diva, the similarities end there.

The career-obsessed narcissist’s diaries are a complete work of fiction, an outlet the performer first discovered while writing a satirical blog under the same name 10 years ago while living in Toronto.

“I was going to a lot of auditions, going to improv and comedy shows and occasionally things go wrong,” Van Ritzen says.

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Diaries is a variation on old-style chick lit, but instead of following an “adorkable” character choose between men, learn some life lessons and walk down the aisle, it showcases an acid-tongued and unlikeable woman not fretting about men, but instead obsessing about her career path.

“The fun of playing a character and writing as a character, is that you can say and do the things that you could never do in real life.”

Van Ritzen, an adept character comic has taken on countless such roles over the years, perhaps most recognizably in Victoria for her work acting in and producing Sin City, a live improvised soap opera. Though she’s garnered much attention for her writing in 2012 – her play All My Day Jobs, which debuted at the 2011 Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival, was selected for publication in an anthology of plays, had an excerpt published in a major national newspaper, and is currently being produced (selections) by a Winnipeg-based theatre company – penning The Comedy Diva Diaries has been a completely new challenge.

“In live performance, you get that immediate feedback. People laugh or don’t laugh

– maybe cry if it’s a play. There’s something interesting about having written something that goes from my brain to my computer and now it’s printed in a permanent way, for other people to read.”

Van Ritzen humbly labels the work “fluffy commercial genre entertainment” – yet it’s the product of support and encouragement from both her husband, author Ian Ferguson, and her brother-in-law, recent Giller Prize winner Will Ferguson, who provided feedback on an early draft of the book.

“I still say I’m an actor first because I’m around people who are Don Denton/News staff real writers and that’s their craft and they’ve won amazing awards. Comedian and actor Kirsten Van Ritzen, with I’m not setting out to compete with John Dennis, the guitarist for Heckler’s house band Chunks of Fun, will launch her novel The any other writer in the world.”

She’s too busy with her next set Comedy Diva Diaries tonight. of projects: co-producing a live television series for Aboriginal Peoples no appeal to me at all. I’d rather do small, Television Network; acting in Langham interesting projects that I care about with Court Theatre’s production of That Face; people that I like.” taking the stage in Sin City; and leading actVan Ritzen launches The Comedy Diva ing and comedy classes. For Van Ritzen, Diaries, tonight (Dec. 7) at the Ramada Vicnone of those endeavours have involved toria, 123 Gorge Rd. E. Van Ritzen will read ultimatums. excerpts from her book, between perfor“I never set out to pursue fame or for- mances by some of her favourite local comtune,” she says. “Fortune would be awe- ics. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5, some if it came my way, but the idea of with book sales for $15 (cash only). being chased by paparazzi has absolutely nnorth@saanichnews.com

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The show must go on, say Players Devon MacKenzie News staff

The Peninsula Players are grieving the loss of a key member of their organization.

Dick Mells, who wrote the Players’ latest production, the Christmas pantomime Cinderella, died Nov. 11 after he suffered a fatal heart attack while setting up for a rehearsal.

“He contributed a great deal to this community and he will be greatly missed,” said producer Glen Brown.

Mells is survived his by his wife, Alison, and their two sons, Warrick and Rory.

Mells was born in New Plymouth, New Zealand where he took a teaching degree, later completing his formal education at Harvard University. He immigrated to Canada in the 1960s and spent most of his time in Alberta.

Mells left teaching soon after his arrival in Canada and became a theatre director in Lethbridge and Fort McMurray, directing more than 100 plays during his working life and twice directing the opening ceremonies for the Canada Games.

“He even founded a theatre in Lethbridge which recently celebrated it’s 30th anniversary at which he was a guest of honour,” added Brown, noting that during his years in Alberta, Mells also wrote, danced, acted and lectured.

Mells moved to Sidney with his wife about seven years ago and immediately became involved with the Peninsula Players.

“Many members came to know Dick through his involvement in several shows, mostly as director but also as a writer, producer, actor and member

of the executive,” said Brown.

“He was kind of the driving force behind the revival of the Peninsula Players and he brought a whole new level of theatre to the community.”

Even with the loss of one of their key members and the show’s writer, the Peninsula Players are pressing on to present their production of Cinderella later this month. The Peninsula Players pantomime tradition was started by Mells, and Brown said the group is looking forward to doing the show justice in memory of Mells.

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SPORTS Stock rising for Fitzgeralds Game night

Surrey Eagles at Victoria Grizzlies, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena.

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hoped to reunite for their hometown Alberni Bulldogs, but Bestwick, then the GM-coach of the Nanaimo Clippers, beat Alberni to it.

Tough to blame Alberni. The Grizzlies too, took a pass, as former GM Jackson Penney had the trio out to prospects camp as 16-year-olds. To be fair, nobody was cracking that 2008-09 Grizzlies’ RBC Cup roster without serious pedigree.

But it’s Bestwick who’s looking genius now, having fished the triplets out of Prince George this off-season. Bestwick has woven a top contender out of a basement dwelling team, thanks in part to the Fitzgeralds’ breakout season.

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The evolution of the Fitzgerald triplets has hit the next stage as they look to be NCAA bound for 2014, if not 2013.

That’s almost a given now as Myles, Leo and Gerry have proved themselves as one of the top lines in the BCHL, carrying the Victoria Grizzlies (17-8-2) to the top of the Island division so far this season.

They lead the team in scoring: Myles with 10 goals, 28 points; Leo with 13 goals, 24 points, in 25 games; and Gerry with 13 goals, 23 points, in 27 games.

They’ve also combined for seven game winning goals, and carry the added responsibility of playing against the league’s top lines on a regular basis.

If any BCHL players stand to benefit from the expanded ice surface common in NCAA rinks, it’s these three.

But there’s a bit of a snag.

Word has it only one of the triplets meets the required GPA to be an NCAA Div. I athlete, though all three can play NCAA Div. III. And naturally, all three would like to play together.

“We’ve got Div. III offers on the table but we’re still hoping for a Div. I (package) deal,” said Leo, who recently separated himself from the other two, for a time, with an honourable Movember effort.

The triplets are three of six brothers, and aren’t the same uniform person they get portrayed as. They also aren’t against splitting up to get the best possible NCAA scholarships. But as long as they have a spot together in a

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Victoria Grizzlies forward Gerry Fitzgerald tries to fend off Langley Rivermen Logan Smith at Bear Mountain Arena on Dec. 2. The Rivermen won 5-1.

Div. I school, even the most premium NCAA program would have a tough time driving a wedge between the three to pry just one out.

Consensus amongst most players is to jump on an NCAA Div. I offer, so the Fitzgeralds still have a few things to hammer out if that’s going to happen.

“SATs have to be written, and we’re working on that for now.

There are a couple of Div. I schools are interested in getting all three of us,” Leo said.

Depending on how things play out, this could be the triplets last season together. Though there’s a lot of it left, including the promise of a strong playoff run.

And the triplets are ready to lead the way, having become the players Grizz head coach and general manager Bill Bestwick recognized three years ago. Back in 2009-10, the three were playing in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, Gerry with the Peninsula Panthers and Myles and Leo with the Oceanside Generals. They had

The BCHL’s showcase weekend, held in Chilliwack in September, brought increased NCAA Div. III interest for the players. Because Div. III schools have smaller budgets than their Div. I counterparts they tend not to scout in person.

But thanks to the BCHL’s ingenuity, the showcase has helped remedy that.

Five Grizzlies are committed to NCAA scholarships, Nolan DeJong (University of Michigan), D.J. Jones (West Point), Brady Rouleau (Quinnipiac University), Garrett Skrbich (Princeton University) to Div. I, and Brett Hartskamp (Marian College) to Div. III. Grizzlies in line to crack win NCAA Div. I scholarships are youngsters Mitch Meek and Dante Hahn, who will likely remain in the BCHL for one more season.

Defenceman Jaden Schmeisser, a former Saanich Brave, is also in that mix. Twenty-year-old David Mazurek is hoping to secure a CIS deal. sports@vicnews.com

All or nothing as Braves set sights on championship Travis Paterson News staff

Coach Brad Cook and the Saanich Braves are not losing sight of the fact this is their year.

The Braves (19-4-1) went 7-1-1 in November and are the second-ranked team in B.C. behind the Victoria Cougars (25-1-1).

There have been some great seasons in the Braves’ 45-year history, and this could be one of their biggest, as they try to win their first Island championship since 1996.

“We try not to lose sight of the fact that we’re in a developmental league,” Cook said.

“We try to roll four lines consistently, to give younger guys a chance to fail (so they can learn), chances on the powerplay and penalty kill, and chances to face other team’s top players.

“But if there’s ever a year that we’re going

to look beyond that, this is it.”

Two weeks ago the Braves served notice to the rest of the province as the first team to take the Cougars out in regulation with a 3-1 win.

One of the biggest reasons for success this year is the team’s depth. There have been promising seasons from the Braves in recent years but for the first time the team is not being slowed by injuries.

Recruiting has changed for the Braves, as word of the team’s success has reached dressing rooms around the province. The biggest piece added in the offseason was Josh Gray, a Gibsons native who once played for Osoyoos in the Kootenay junior B league.

Gray finished last season with 17 points in 14 games for the Texas Brahmas of the USHL, and has no regrets about the decision to leave the NCAA-feeder league for the Braves.

“It was pretty rough down there, a little different, and it was great weather, but I’m pretty happy here,” said the 6-foot-3, 205 lbs. winger.

Gray, 20, has gelled with captain Ty Jones (26 goals, 55 points in 22 games) on the top line, scoring 19 goals and 21 assists in 24 games. “(Gray) brings a really calming presence in the dressing room, and a big physical presence on the ice,” Cook said. “He’s been to the Cyclone Taylor Cup (B.C. championship), the kind of player you want when you’re going to make a run at the playoffs.”

The additions continue for the Braves.

Nolan Kinney, another 6-foot-3, 200-lbs. winger, has played two games since coming over from the Kerry Park Islanders. Last week Chad Roorda returned to the Braves after two seasons playing junior A. His arrival on the blue line is perfect timing as he is desperately needed to help fill in with injuries to defencemen Jordan Groenhyde, Brandon Parmar, Tom Dakers and Andrew White, a forward who also succombed to injury while playing defence.

And it gets better, as the Braves won the Max Mois sweepstakes on Monday, acquiring the leading scorer of the Westshore Wolves.

“Max was coveted by other teams and said he wanted to come to us,” said Braves general manager Norm Kelly.

“It shows we’re committed to going all the way this year.” sports@vicnews.com

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City of Colwood DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TEMPORARY AUXILIARY APPOINTMENT: MATERNITY LEAVE EXPECTED 15 MONTH TERM: FEBRUARY, 2013 – MAY, 2014

Royals buck up

The City of Colwood is currently accepting applications for a temporary full time Deputy Director of Finance. The desired applicant is a designated accountant with municipal experience. Full posting with job description and salary rate available online at www.colwood.ca.

Prince George Cougars forward Jake Mykitiuk, right, follows Royals defenceman Keegan Kanzig into the boards in Prince George on Friday (Nov. 30).

The Royals swept the two-game set from the Cougars 2-0 Friday and 4-3 Saturday night.

Tomorrow (Dec. 8) the Royals host the Swift Current Broncos, 7 p.m. at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

Applications will be accepted in confidence by the undersigned until 4:30pm January 4, 2013.

Rebecca L. Johnson, CGA Director of Finance, City of Colwood 3300 Wishart Road, Colwood BC V9C 1R1 Email: rjohnson@colwood.ca / Phone: 250 478 5999

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The exact date of the game will be announced soon, and is expected to be held the week of July 22.

“Victoria was an easy choice,” said WCL President Ken Wilson. “Victoria is now the largest market city in the league, a city with a rich baseball tradition, great fan base and strong minor baseball and softball community.”

A home-run derby will also be part of the All-Star Game, which will be played at the HarbourCats’ home field of Royal Athletic Park.

The WCL is an amateur status league made up of college and university baseball players. It runs the first week of June to mid-August, with 27 home games and 27 away games.

Medford, Ore., was also awarded an expansion team for the 2013 WCL season. sports@vicnews.com

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Sat Dec. 8, 10am-3pm Lunch served 11am-2pm Lunch: adult - $7. children under 12 - $3.

COAST SALISH NATIVE ART SHOW & SALE Saturday Dec 8, 10am-6pm TSAWOUT RECREATION CENTRE 7728 Tetayut Road, Saanichton, BC. (250)665-6133

LAST CALL FOR SWEATSHIRTS

BY RUTH $15-$30, Saturday, Dec. 8, 10am-4pm, Esq Rec Centre.

INFORMATION ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

Two year edition- terriďŹ c presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca

Denied Long-Term Disability BeneďŹ ts or Other Insurance?

If YES, call or email for your FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION

and protect your right to compensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: 1.888.988.7052 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

SMALL ADS, BIG DEALS!

PERSONALS STEAMWORKS: A club for men to meet men. 582 Johnson St., Victoria. 250-3836623 steamworksvictoria.com

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: LARGE wrist watch, Pharmasave Drug store (Victoria). Call (250)595-1949.

TRAVEL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

HELP WANTED

FRIENDLY FRANK

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% proďŹ t sharing, paid overtime, beneďŹ ts, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250360-1408 today for an interview.

25� TOSHIBA at screen TV, $25 obo. Call 250-381-7774 (evenings).

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 THE LEMARE Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Grade Hoe Operator-with Coastal Logging Roadbuilding experience •Coastal CertiďŹ ed Hand Fallers •Coastal CertiďŹ ed Bull Buckers •Off Highway Logging Truck Driver •Grapple Yarder Operators • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

WORK WANTED

2 OIL HEATERS, $45 obo.

Soccer table, $30. Ceramic heater, $20. (250)382-6892.

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

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

LARGE BIRD cage in good shape. $15. (250)595-5734.

MEDIUM SIZED garbage can on wheels, good condition, $12. Call (250)656-1640.

RUSSIAN BOOT polish, army shoulder bag, set of K-Nex, $20/each. (778)265-1615.

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

FURNITURE

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.

ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy.

Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driver’s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com.

Looking for a NEW job? www.bcjobnetwork.com

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

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

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.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

WANT QUALITY Drywall work?

Superb, excellent, exp’d. Call Arno 250-656-7622

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

CHINESE CARPET- 12’x9’.

Beautiful condition, dark blue background. $1,400.

Call (250)208-2642.

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

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.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin,sleeps 6, BBQ. Holiday Special.

2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Ok. Rick 604-306-0891

$5000- POWER CHAIR, new cond, $1500 or Trade for (good cond) 4 wheeled Scooter. (250)896-7160 after 6pm.

ROUND LIGHT Oak dining room table and 4 chairs, very good condition, $285. Call (250)652-8549.

GARAGE SALES 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

PERSONAL CARE CERTIFIED FOOT Care Nurses for seniors only $45 @ 250588-4312

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos.

Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

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

N. SAANICH (Dean Park) 8828 Forest Park Dr., Sat & Sun, Dec. 8 & 9, 9am-5pm.

(TOY SALE). Great Christmas gifts. Boxed diecast trucks, lowbeds, dumps, mixers, various scales, diecast cars & plastic kits, vintage tin cars/trucks. Automobilia signs, literature.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES 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.

SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS!

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

Osteoporosis~MS~Fibromya lgia? Increase Performance?

Commercial Vibration machine.

Clinically proven.

(250)287-2009.

SKYWATCHER TELESCOPE and tri-pod.

D-102MM F-1300MM. Only used once, asking $500. Please call (250)655-0051.

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.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED 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.

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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Friday, December 7, 2012 - SAANICH

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

TOWNHOUSES

CARS

WE BUY HOUSES

ROYAL OAK. Bright 1 bdrm.

Large deck, storage, parking.

Utils incld. NS/NP. $850./mo.

Jan. 1st. (250)652-7729.

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.

1998 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT US car - 193,000 miles, lady driven since 2003. $2200.

Alan, (778)426-3487.

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!

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Senior Living 200 Gorge Road West, Victoria

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

2 bdrm. from $1,140/mo.

• Wheel-chair accessible • Outdoor, indoor and covered parking available • Lockers • Elevators • Laundry room • Balconies • Bicycle storage • Crime Free Multi-Housing Program Call Now:250.381.5084 www.caprent.com rentals@caprent.com

COTTAGES NEAR AIRPORT & golf courses, immaculate semi detached 1 bdrm luxury cottage, 1200 sq ft, 2 priv entrances w/ propane F/P, fully furn’d w/ 8 appls, lots of cupboards, quiet area, priv prkg, must have vehicle, N/P, N/S, avail Dec. 1. $1150 mo. (250)656-4503.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES ESQUIMALT PARKLANDS Dr- 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 5 appls, s/s duplex. Sm pet ok, sunny patio, large yard. Avail now. $1,300+utils Call Equitex 250386-6071 or www.equitex.ca

NEWS

Sudoku

SIDNEY- NEW 2 bdrm + den, W/D. NS/NP. $1600 mo. Avail Feb. 1st. Call 250-217-4060.

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

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WANTED TO RENT SENIOR COUPLE just retired wish to do some writing, fishing etc. while enjoying the peace & quiet of a cottage or private suite. Reliable former homeowners, will provide worry-free care of your home & property. Prefer long term, up to $900. Exc. refs, NS/NP. Please call (778)679-2044.

2000 RED MUSTANG V6 110, 600km. Automatic, fully loaded, new front brakes, alternator, battery. No accidents, one owner. $6300. 250-652-2870.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

WISHART AREA: Single hard working mom with 11 yr old and 1 well trained 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 250-208-0386 and leave message.

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.

TRANSPORTATION

For scrap vehicle

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

858-5865

$50-$1000 CASH FREE Tow away

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

MARINE APARTMENTS FURNISHED

APARTMENT/CONDO

JAMES BAY: Corner 2 bdrm Condo, 2 bath, good location, beautiful kitchen, NS/NP, prkg avail. $1350. 250-361-9540.

MAYFAIR MALL, 1 bdrm, 1 bath Condo, 3 appls, N/S, N/P, prkg incl’d, bike storage, $898, avail Jan. 1st. 250-361-9540.

TILLICUM: LARGE 3 bdrm, den, 2 bath. W/D, D/W, large fenced yard. Ample parking.

Close to bus routes and shopping. Quiet street. N/S. $1700 + util’s. Call (250)418-0252.

AUTO FINANCING DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1993 BAYLINER Classic 2452. In excellent condition.

Head, galley, canopy, 9.9hp 4-stroke Yamaha. Dinghy & extras. $17,000. (no trailer).

Call 250-656-6136.

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

SHARED ACCOMMODATION LANGFORD NEW townhouse. bdrm, bath. $625, inclusive.

NS/NP. Available Nov 1. Call 250-382-9434.

SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- 1 bdrm Bach, patio, shared W/D, N/S. $820 mo incls utils. 250-391-7915.

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).

LANGFORD 2-BDRM. W/D, New paint, bathroom & wood stove. Private, own entrance, parking, shared hydro. $800. /mo. Avail now. (250)479-0432 UVIC AREA, 2 bdrm, $1050 mo incls all utils, N/S, N/P, avail immed, 250-721-4040.

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

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.

SIDNEY- QUIET cozy 1 bdrm, W/D, utils included, NS/NP, completely furnished. Avail Jan 1. Call (250)656-7184.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Watch for our Auto Section

AUTO SERVICES $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

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!

CARS

1992 CADILLAC Deville, brown, 90k. Celebrity owned.

View at 930 Ardmore Dr. (golf course parking lot). Silent auction opening bid $3,900.

(250)656-1767.

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.

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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/

HOMES FOR RENT

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

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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.

1977 CADILLAC Eldorado, beige metallic. Cruise control, automatic. Very good cond., only 80,000 km. $2000. obo.

Please call (250)477-7076.

BOATHOUSE FOR SALE, 27x10’ interior dimension, power, lighting, pigeon proof, taller than other boat houses.

Below cost at $15,000. Call 250-656-6136.

KIDS

RENTALS

UPTOWN- FURNISHED studio apt. Laundry, cable, heat, hydro included. $675. 250380-7421.

Today’s Solution

BOATS

SIDNEY EXECUTIVE suite. near ocean & town. $900.

Short/long term. 250-656-8080

2007 DODGE CALIBER SXTmint, loaded, 74,000 km. $10,000. (250)598-6605.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.

Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery.

This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC).

Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.

Toll Free:

1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

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250.388.3535

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

DRYWALL

GARDENING

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

PLUMBING

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.

(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca

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

BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071 SENIOR HANDYMAN. Household repairs. Will assist do-it-yourselfers.

Call Fred, 250-888-5345.

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.

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

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

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

TAX

ELECTRICAL

250-477-4601 250-361-6193- NO job too Small or too Large! We do it all. Visa ok. Reasonable rates.

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

AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

COMPLETE HOME Renos.

Carpentry, Drywall, Painting.

Licenced insured. Call Darren 250-217-8131.

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm.

Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

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

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

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small.

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

CLEANING SERVICES

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

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

HARDWORKING AND reliable lady avail to clean your house. Louise 250-891-8677.

HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References.

250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

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

COMPUTER SERVICES A HOME COMPUTER Coach.

Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Please call Des 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519.

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

GARDENING

CONTRACTORS

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Fall pruning, clean-up. Blackberry, ivy rmvl. 24yrs exp.

250-507-6543.

AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, windows, power washing, roof demoss, repairs. Insured.

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, home reno’s, garden clean-ups.

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

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

Call Les (250)858-0903.

WOMAN CONTRACTOR. Over 20 years experience in renovations. References on request. Call 250-888-7042.

CHRISTMAS CLEAN-UP? Hedge need a haircut? Tree need a trim? Call Michael at (250)588-9367.

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

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

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

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

ON POINT PAINTING. Polite, clean cut crew. Professional results. Call (250)744-4927.

TREE SERVICES

SAFEWAY PAINTING

LOCAL TREE CO. 30 yrs exp.

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

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

INSULATION MALTA BLOWN Insulation.

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

✭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.

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

Fast Service, Best Prices!!

Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK 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

GIVE THEM A PAPER ROUTE! A paper route is about so much more than money.

These days kids want and need so many things. With a paper route they not only earn the money to buy those things, they also gain a new respect for themselves. They discover a new sense of confidence, power and control by having their very own job, making their own money and paying for their own games, phones and time with friends.

All it takes is an hour or so after school Wednesday and Friday.

And even better... there are no collections required.

It’s so easy to get started… call

or

NEEDS mine.

WINDOW CLEANING

Peacock Painting

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

QUALITY INSULATION blown fiberglass. Affordable rates.

(250)896-6652.

Give them power. Give them confidence.

Give them control.

250-360-0817

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

High quality, Organized.

Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB

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

20% OFF Fall clean-ups, racking, mowing, hedge/shrub trimming. (250)479-6495.

PRESSURE WASHING

PAINTING PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

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

References available.

250-475-1462.

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

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

ALL-HAUL JUNK REMOVAL Const Debris, Garden Waste.

Call John 250-213-2999.

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.

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

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

250-920-8463.

GOT A Truck, I can Haul.

Reasonable rates, free estimates. Call Phil 250-595-3712

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

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

FURNITURE REFINISHING

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

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

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

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

Call 250-220-0734.

GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate.

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Friday, December 7, 2012 - SAANICH

This Weekend’s

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OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday

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Dec.6 - 12

1125 Caledonia Ave, $449,850

1054 Colville, $539,900

1213 Maywood, $479,900

841 Mann Ave, $465,000

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Gina Sundberg, 250-812-4999

Saturday & Sunday 1-2:30 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

Saturday 12-2 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683

pg. 8

pg. 6

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Maggie Thompson, 250-889-5955

pg. 8

pg. 5

Saturday 1-3 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250 388-5882

1206-620 Toronto, $325,000 Saturday 11-12:30 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911

pg. 7

pg. 10

4-4305 Maltwood, $449,000

pg. 6

pg. 2

4038 Cumberland, $499,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jeff Shorter, 250-384-8124

pg. 8

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Miles Takacs, 250-744-3301 pg. 19

pg. 11

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301

pg. 9

pg. 3

pg. 3

Saturday & Sunday 12-2 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

pg. 3

pg. 1

pg. 3

Thursday - Sunday 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Mike Van Nerum 250 477-1100

Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Ltd Sean Thomas 250 896-5478

20-675 Superior, $599,800 Sunday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Dale Sheppard 250 744-0844

3146 Glen Lake, $775,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Shirley Zailo 250-478-4828

101 Kiowa Pl, $1,199,950 pg. 11

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

pg. 3

pg. 15

978 Rattanwood, $319,900

36 Maddock W, $445,000

Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

pg. 14

963 McCallum Rd, $419,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921

pg. 11

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 14

463 Avery, $389,900 pg. 19

pg. 10

9710 Fifth St, $614,500

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-744-3301

pg. 9

Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

pg. 15

309-825 Goldstream, $239,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

pg. 11

1677 Texada, $799,000

4030/4040 Borden St, $299,900 pg. 9

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967

pg. 7

3435 Lovat, $464,900 pg. 5

Saturday 12:30-2 Re/Max Camosun April Prinz, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

pg. 14

954 Walfred Rd, $239,900

Sunday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

pg. 3

Saturday & Sunday 1-5 Fair Realty Diana Winger, 250-999-3683

867 Wild Ridge Way, $399,900

7161 West Saanich, $269,900 pg. 10

4911 Cordova Bay, $1,085,000 pg. 10

pg. 12

4035 Cumberland Rd, $524,900

Friday - Monday 2-4 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626

pg. 5

Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

pg. 15

pg. 17

349 Lampson, $729,000 Saturday 2-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis, 250-999-9822

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

pg. 9

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967

pg. 11

pg. 1

Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jodie Farup, 250-477-1100

10397 Allbay, $1,079,000

2287 Setchfield Ave, $570,000

Sunday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

pg. 3

Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kim Mohns, 250-479-3333

pg. 14

pg. 14

pg. 1

210-4535 Viewmont Ave, $249,900

114-3962 Cedar Hill Rd Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033

pg. 6

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301

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223 Portsmouth, $578,000

8930 Tumbo Pl.

4030/4040 Borden St, $299,900

613 Sturdee, $429,900 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-384-8124

302-4480 Chatterton Way, $499,888

pg. 1

pg. 8

pg. 15

pg. 11

311-1620 Mckenzie Ave.

Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

101-1235 Johnson St

Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Bill Carnegie 250 474-6003

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

813 Summerwood, $1,074,500

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033

733A Humboldt Saturday - Tuesday noon - 5 pm Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 883-2715

pg. 10

Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun John Percy 250 744-3301

pg. 15

pg. 11

3290 Maplewood, $495,000 2151 Burnside Rd West

1494 Fairfield, $$299,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

Sunday 1-3 One Percent Realty Tania McFadden 250 589-0248

2644 Crystalview, $608,000

1213 Cumberland, $524,500

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ed Ho, 250-477-7291

828 Rupert Terrace Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Murray Lawson 250 385-9814

pg. 11

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad MacLaren, 250-727-5448

206-1148 Goodwin, $319,900

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny 250-474-4800

pg. 5

390 Wale, $375,000

495 Goward, $649,900

4022 Hessington, $549,000

Saturday 1-3 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250-744-7136

Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Mike Van Nerum, 250-477-1100

403-1204 Fairfield, $569,900 Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd. Ole Schmidt, 250-383-7100

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

2413 Oakville, $552,400

4379 Elnido Cres, $639,900

pg. 8

604-420 Linden, $429,900

pg. 7

pg. 7

110 Beach, $819,000 Sunday 12-2 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

pg. 11

930 Tuxedo, $649,900

Tuesday-Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353

999 Carolwood, $619,000

56-118 Aldersmith, $474,500 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roxanne Brass, 250-744-3301

809 Piermont, $949,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422

405-2125 Oak Bay Ave, $459,900

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rick Shumka 250 384-8124

206-1505 Church, $169,900

982 Mckenzie, $324,900 pg. 3

107-9630 North Park, $224,900 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

pg. 10

770 Claremont, $749,000

1214 May, $539,000 Saturday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

102-2733 Peatt Rd, $359,900

3300 Whittier Ave, $473,000

4224 Panorama, $599,000

Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Roy Coburn 250-478-9600

307-120 Douglas, $439,000 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250 360-6106

D-349 Foul Bay Rd, $475,000 Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683

edition of

3963 Juan De Fuca

3-833 Princess, $399,900 Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

pg. 8

2-2538 Fifth, $424,900 Sunday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Daniel Clover 250 507-5459

pg. 3

1687 Brousson, $539,000

102-415 Linden, $259,900 pg. 8

Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the

251 Government, $631,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Mette Pedersen, 250-744-3301

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594 Bezanton Way, $269,000

15-1959 Kaltasin Rd, $29,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Michael Williams, 250-642-3240

pg. 5769260

pg. 15

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SAANICH NEWS - Friday, December 7, 2012

Victoria shop chosen to unveil next generation TV for Canada It’s a TV so big, it barely fits in a photograph. Atlas Audio Video Unlimited staffer Doug Shea demonstrates the size of the new Sony 84-inch super high-definition TV at its unveiling Friday.

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