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Leaving a legacy University of Victoria president David Turpin will step down from his high-profile position at the end of June.

News reporter Natalie North sat down with the man who has spent more than a dozen years in charge of one of the province’s largest post-secondary institutions.

While Turpin has tackled some very public highs and lows as the face of the university, his priorities are focused on the challenges and goals his successor will inherit.

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David Turpin, president and vice chancellor of the University of Victoria, will step down from his post with the institution on July 1, 2013 after 13 years in the job. He was photographed in his office in the Administrative Services Building on campus.

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Outgoing UVic president not done yet David Turpin leaves with a long list of goals for the institution he’s helmed since 2000

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lad in cap and gown, seated in the Farquhar to underrepresented groups, encouraging them to attend Auditorium, a new class of university grads and supporting them to succeed.” listened to five distinguished alumni – a No. 2: Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special photographer, a CEO, an athlete, a grand chief Abilities, CARSA and an author – reflect on their experiences at UVic’s new $59-million home of the UVic Vikes and the University of Victoria. sports and recreation programs, is also the headquarters UVic president David Turpin heard a distinct theme for CanAssist, a university organization that develops emerge during that November convocation ceremony. customized technologies and programs for people living “Each one of their successes was a result of two things: with disabilities. After a year of tumult, Saanich council how to work with people and how to look at things in okayed the design for the centre, including the nowdifferent ways,” said Turpin, whose words could be notorious CARSA parkade plan – a detail that Turpin is applied to his tenure at the university, which draws to a able to laugh about despite the stalled planning process close in 2013. that finally drew to a close last September.

But Turpin, the biologist who moved from his post as Site preparation is to begin in 2013, with completion of the academic vice principal at Queen’s University to the the first phase planned for spring 2015. sixth president and vice-chancellor of “One of the things that you learn in a job UVic in 2000, is reluctant to philosophize like this is it’s all about communication,” “One of the things on his personal accomplishments at the Turpin said. “It doesn’t matter how good a university. Instead he looks at the goals job you think you’re doing, you can always that you learn in a job and challenges his successor, Jamie do better and I think the outcome of the like this is it’s all about CARSA initiative was very positive. We Cassels, will inherit.

UVic, a fixture of Maclean’s magazine’s ended up developing a new consultation communication.” top universities list upheld it’s academic mechanism that I think will serve us well – University of Victoria reputation in 2012, but hit a low among into the future.” president David Turpin some faculty and staff when names, No. 3: The Opportunity Agenda for B.C. banking information and social insurance This October, Turpin joined forces with numbers of 11,841 employees on UVic’s payroll were his counterparts leading post-secondary institutions stolen last January. across the province, to ask the B.C. Legislature’s standing “Clearly it was a very unfortunate incident,” Turpin said. committee on finance for system-wide commitment “It caused a real disruption to our employees. What we’ve toward improving post-secondary education. The strategy learned is something that other institutions are emulating. calls for ample space for every student, increased financial Unfortunately, we were the ones to which this breach funding and support for research. happened, but we’re trying to take the lessons that we’ve “We know that we are not educating as many people as learned and allow others to benefit from them.” we should at the post secondary level,” Turpin said. “We When the breach faded from the headlines, the don’t want to see any student in this province not have institution was left with a new set of security protocols access because of financial constraints.” to meet, along with outreach, infrastructure and funding Turpin, a father of two university students, regularly goals for the future. Meeting those needs amidst a climate meets with the UVic Student Society directors and has of cutbacks will be the biggest challenge, he added. been impressed with the commitment and enthusiasm Goal No. 1: Outreach from the student leaders. While he doesn’t appear terribly Attracting new students, underrepresented students invested in the student-led initiatives – he chuckles and local students, continues to be a top priority. Progress while acknowledging the gender neutral washrooms and has been made, but there’s still much further to go. the water bottle ban within the Student Union Building “If you look back 10 to 12 years, we had about 80 – Turpin is up on the campus news and supportive of Indigenous students and now we have over 800. That’s student action. really a hallmark of the University of Victoria: reaching out “One of the things that I see from myself and my

colleagues is when their kids end Natalie North up going to university, they get a very different appreciation for the Reporting institution and it allows you to see it through some other eyes,” he said. “It makes all of us feel all the more committed to making this the best institution that we can.”

Linda Hughes, chief executive officer for the United Way of Greater Victoria, got to know Turpin through his time as chair of the fundraising campaign cabinet. Hughes commended Turpin on his leadership, and understanding for the relationship between post-secondary institutions and their communities.

“He’s a good communicator, he’s open and he sees the value that the university is not just a thing unto itself,” She said. “It is a part of the community and it goes both ways.

The people who work and teach at the university live in this community, so they’re a part of this community.”

Part of that vision has included support and expansion of the University 101 program, in which professors volunteer their time to teach not-for-credit courses that wouldn’t otherwise be available to those outside the university.

More than a half a million visitors come to UVic to engage in cultural activities, sporting events and lectures each year. It’s an institution that opens its doors to the public and encourages people to take advantage of the resources, Turpin said.

“We’ve got a decline in the youth population,” Turpin said. “There’s a need for the next generation of talent and the university is a way to bring those students here.”

Turpin was selected from a field of 46 candidates for the position in November 1999. Turpin, 43 at the time of his appointment to UVic, was hailed at as one of the top plant physiologists and biochemists in the world. His list of honours includes the Steacie Fellowship, election to the Royal Society of Canada, membership in the Order of Canada and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Turpin was born in Duncan in 1956 and obtained a bachelor of science in cell biology and later a PhD in botany/oceanography from University of British Columbia in 1980. He served as head of the department of botany from 1991-93 at UBC before serving as the dean of arts and science at Queen’s from 1993-95. nnorth@saanichnews.com

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To mark its 80th birthday this year, Saanich and View Royal will force retirement upon the aging Craigflower Bridge.

The narrow, two-lane wooden bridge between the two municipalities is slated to be replaced by a three-lane steel bridge, double the width of the existing span, complete with bike lanes and wide sidewalks.

Physical work on the project is currently set to begin June 1, 2013, with major construction beginning in July. It’s expected to take six months to complete.

Still up in the air is how pedestrians and cyclists will be accommodated, as the next closest Gorge Waterway crossing accounts for a 4.5-kilometre detour.

A solution is expected to be announced in the spring. There’s been discussions around building a temporary bridge, or keeping part

SHELBOURNE LONG-TERM PLAN With plans underway to change the look and feel of Saanich’s fourkilometre stretch of Shelbourne Street, progress is expected to come to a head this coming year as a draft plan is anticipated to be before council by summer.

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Saanich also recently put out a request for proposal seeking Archaeological Monitoring Services, as the project will abut sensitive First Nations and heritage lands.

The $10.7-million Craigflower Bridge reconstruction project is funded mostly by federal gas tax cash ($10 million). Saanich will cover 60 per cent of the remaining bill, and View Royal will cover the rest.

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Changes are coming to one of Saanich’s most notoriously dangerous intersections.

The Ministry of Transportation says upgrades to the infrastructure on the Pat Bay Highway, near Sayward Road, are expected to be completed by fall 2013.

By spring of next year, a right-turning deceleration lane onto Sayward, a bus stop pullout south of Sayward, and a northbound acceleration lane from Sayward will be built. There will also be a transit priority queue lane installed.

As well, a left turn lane for west-facing Sayward drivers will be built.

Already installed this past summer was a flashing congestion ahead sign, just south of Cordova Bay Road, alerting northbound travellers of traffic at the busy intersection.

Pat Bay and Sayward is one of the

O Christmas tree! O Christmas tree! Thy needles are about to be tossed in the chipper and turned into mulch.

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Check out the tree recycle Jan. 5 and 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Tax receipts will be given for donations over $50.

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UNIVERSITY’S NEW ATHLETICS CENTRE It took more than a year to get the OK from Saanich council, but the University of Victoria is expected to break ground on its new Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities early in 2013.

After twice failing to convince council and area residents on the need for a seven-level, 503-stall parkade as part of the project, a five-level (including one underground), 332-stall got the approval in September.

Site preparations should begin in the coming weeks, said UVic spokesperson Tara Sharpe, assuming the receipt of a

successful tender in late December.

CARSA is a $59-million, 17,685-squaremetre complex set to include a 2,100-seat gym, a four-court field house, an elevated running track and climbing centre. It will also be home to CanAssist, a UVic-based organization that develops technologies and services to improve the quality of life for people living with disabilities.

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Open houses were held in late 2012 to gather feedback on land-use and transportation studies. Saanich will now put that feedback to practice and create the Shelbourne Valley Action Plan.

The planned spring open houses, as well as focus groups, will give Saanichites a first look at the comprehensive long-term vision, and to ensure planners have “covered all the bases” when it comes to residents’ concerns surrounding transportation and density, Stanley said.

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Tread carefully into new year While many sub-plots will surface in 2013, a potential provincial government change and the return to a two-pronged sales taxation system may have the greatest impact on Capital Region residents.

We can expect the B.C. Liberals, using their advantageous position as the party with the ability to make funding announcements – new or simply restated – to keep the pedal to the metal playing catchup to the NDP in advance of the provincial election in May. Facing major budget challenges like all municipal governments, school boards and other public bodies, the Liberals have a tough job to deliver on promises of a brighter future for British Columbians – especially with experts forecasting flat growth for B.C. One area where Greater Victoria will see the seeds of growth, however, is in the shipbuilding and ship repair industry. The development of Seaspan’s facilities in Esquimalt and increased capacity at Victoria Shipyards parallel the training of prospective workers at the nearby Industrial Marine Training and Applied Research Centre.

All of us will be affected by the switch back from the 12 per cent harmonized sales tax to the combination of provincial sales tax (seven per cent) and GST (five per cent). While some estimates put household expenses at around $350 higher annually under HST, it remains to be seen whether consumers will save that much money after the change is implemented.

People who eat out often may realize the most savings, as the food service industry goes back to charging GST only.

Another brighter note is that despite the gloomy predictions, shopping options continue to expand for those with money to spend. Not only does Uptown continue to lease new retail space, the Hillside Centre expansion is moving along, and changes are afoot at Tillicum Mall, with Target coming on board.

Like many consumers, however, independent shops and chain stores in other retail centres in places like the West Shore and downtown Victoria hope to hang on and stay positive through an uncertain 2013, as the economy shuffles forward.

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

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

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Is gas the enviro-villain of 2013?

They’re well on the way to the Sierra Club, ForestEthics and stopping the expansion of oil Greenpeace muscled their way to exports to Asia. Now will B.C.’s the table.

American branch-plant How they did so environmental machine became clear in early turn on natural gas?

2007. Behind these big A couple of weeks ago three eco-propaganda I described the dispute groups was a $60-million between the Haisla Nation war chest from an and the rest of the Coastal obscure outfit called First Nations group over Tides Canada. the pioneering of liquefied Another front group, as natural gas development it turns out. The actual on Haisla territory at source of the money was Kitimat. Powerful chiefs the William and Flora Tom Fletcher Hewlett Foundation, of the Heiltsuk, Gitga’at, B.C. Views Haida and others in the the David and Lucille so-called Great Bear Packard Foundation, the Rainforest oppose the Wilberforce Foundation, idea of kicking off a new LNG export the Gordon and Betty Moore industry without extending the Foundation and the Rockefeller hydro grid to support renewable Brothers Fund. power for the region.

Most made their billions in LNG is shaping up as B.C.’s computers and software in largest-ever industrial project, if it San Francisco or Seattle. The gets built. And there are signs the Rockefellers were oil and banking American-directed environmental barons. They’ve funded campaigns attack is swinging to our gas boom. such as “Yellowstone to Yukon” and Some loud voices in the Canadian “boreal forest,” aimed at turning media insist no such U.S. influence nearly half of Canada into parks. exists, or that it is benign. They Some in B.C.’s major media mock federal Natural Resources have since grudgingly credited Minister Joe Oliver’s description of independent B.C. researcher Vivian “foreign radicals,” pretending this Krause with filling in the blanks. means everyone opposed to oil Starting in 2002, these pipelines. foundations began formally There weren’t many reporters organizing against Canadian fossil with me when I covered the fuel production. negotiations for the Great When the B.C. and Canadian Bear Rainforest in 2006. To the governments matched the Vancouver media it was just a big $60-million Great Bear Rainforest forest deal up in the middle of fund for “ecosystem-based” forest nowhere. Along with B.C. cabinet management, they didn’t realize minister Pat Bell, Coastal First they were reinforcing a blockade Nations and forest companies, against oil exports. Tides Canada

and its backers have continued to fund and create new protest groups, quoted without question by credulous B.C. media.

Their argument against oil exports centres on the sexy but false premise that Alberta’s “tar sands” somehow uniquely threaten the global climate. Lately, as the size of B.C.’s gas development has become clearer, the protests have started to refocus.

Now we hear dire claims about the decades-old technique of “fracking” in gas development, and previously obscure groups are suddenly springing up to protest gas projects.

Hollywood is about to gas us with an anti-fracking movie starring Matt Damon. Previews suggest that Promised Land works the usual evil-greedy-capitalist themes, in the Avatar tradition.

ForestEthics, Sierra Club and Greenpeace, meanwhile, are campaigning against their original forest preservation deal on B.C.’s Central and North Coast.

Sustainable development solutions aren’t good for their business model. If people think a problem is solved, they stop sending money.

Meanwhile, the U.S. is surging ahead with its own shale oil and gas boom. Plans are underway for LNG exports from the U.S. to Asia.

I think 2013 would be a good year for Canada to start making its own decisions on energy development.

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

‘LNG is shaping up as B.C.’s largest-ever industrial project.’

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A bee-autiful renovation Volunteer gardeners Ruth Keogh, left, and Jean Forrest work together to add ferns, lichen and other native greenery to beautify the bee house in the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific’s native plant garden. The duo was busy beautifying the house to blend in with the rest of the garden in anticipation of the spring, when the nesting native bees will awaken from hibernation and inhabit the bee house.

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LETTERS Cadboro Bay grocer welcomed newcomers I would like to offer our congratulations to Shop Easy/ Pepper’s on 50 years of excellent service to community.

More than 44 years ago, when my husband and I arrived in Victoria for our first visit, we were unaware of, and completely unprepared for, a strike of all of the chain-operated grocery stores in the city.

After a desperate day-long search for food and other necessities for our seven-monthold son, we spotted Shop Easy in Cadboro Bay. It was open.

We were two very relieved parents. And the staff treated us with such kindness.

We have never forgotten that day, or the kindness of the staff.

And we have repeated our story many times since moving here ourselves.

Elizabeth Wright Victoria

Lower speed limits would make life more liveable The City of Victoria announced this winter that it will seek the support of other B.C. municipalities to reduce the default speed limit on municipal roads to 40km/h.

In Saanich, 50 km/h is by far the most common speed limit.

That’s because it’s the provincial default.

That makes it easy for the municipality, but it’s difficult to live with for the residents of neighbourhoods where 50 km/h is inappropriate.

Life outdoors on many residential streets has been made a lot less livable by an increased volume of vehicles moving at lethal speeds and creating noise levels that reduce the quality of life.

For some people who don’t live on these streets, the perception that there’s problem may not exist. I know it exists because I hear the complaints.

There are many questions to ask before the right decision can be made. It’s important that the end decision be the correct one.

Is it right to apply the same speed limit across an entire city?

Probably not. Is it important to establish a lower default speed for residential streets? Yes. Dave Ferguson Community Advocates for Reduced Speed Saanich

Guns in schools a terrible idea I agree with Wayne LaPierre, vice=president of the U.S. National Rifle Association, who, in a statement in the wake of the shootings at a Connecticut school, said: “Call me crazy to put armed guards in schools.”

Yes, he is definitely crazy, as are the many Americans who follow his philosophy. Remember the high-profile shooting case (April 1999) at Columbine in Colorado?

In that scenario, there actually was an armed guard on the scene who tried and failed to stop two students from killing more than

a dozen of their classmates and one teacher.

I was in the French army in the early ’60s during the Algerian conflict with France, which was followed by the war against the FLN (Front de Libération Nationale). I know a great deal about guns. This is probably why I don’t own one.

In Canada, I don’t see the need for one – it is definitely not necessary. More guns do not solve violence. On the contrary, more guns promotes violence.

Unfortunately it seems that too many Americans love guns more than life itself.

I am not against the American people, only the crazy ones like Monsieur LaPierre.

Philippe Bures View Royal

Politicians suckered by man in turd suit I am bewildered that the research and knowledge of the brightest of our health, environmental and marine scientists are being ignored by the waste water treatment planning committee.

I am sure Mr. Floatie is giggling hysterically somewhere, having suckered in so many naive politicians.

Letters to the Editor The News welcomes your opinions and comments.

Letters to the editor should discuss issues and stories that have been covered in the pages of the News.

To put readers on equal footing, and to be sure that all opinions are heard, please keep letters to less than 300 words.

Please enclose your phone number for verification of your letter’s authenticity. Phone numbers are not printed.

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Is it any wonder that Canada has a $26 billion deficit financing useless projects like this.

Ted Cameron Saanich

Sewage treatment plant won’t address chemicals

Enbridge protest shortsighted These protest don’t deserve our applause.

An emphatic no only galvanizes an anti-prosperity attitude that does little to develop jobs within this sustainability crisis, and almost certainly ensures the collapse of this province’s economic system as it crossed critical thresholds, whose lasting and prolonged consequences are then hard to reverse.

Perhaps those who have so much time on their hands to spend clapping and carrying signs, consider conditions for many struggling British Columbians and think up specific, achievable solutions to environmental problems they have helped create – besides

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protesting for the sake of protest.”

William Perry Victoria

That term ‘sewage treatment’ covers everything we need to know, doesn’t it? Maybe not.

A lot of what is in sewage can be harmful to marine life if there is enough of it. But here’s the catch: that stuff (like pharmaceuticals and synthetic hormones a.k.a. birth control pills) is not removed by the kind of secondary treatment we now have.

The other stuff (like poop) is readily removed out there in Juan de Fuca, at no charge. That has been said a hundred times and it is undoubtedly true.

So why spend money for a system that cannot remove the harmful stuff? Is this rational?

Christina Nichol Saanich

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Healthy Eyes.

Doctor Delivered.

Facts about “aging” eyesight As we grow older, the lenses in our eyes tend to grow stiffer and less flexible. As this happens, the lens loses some of its ability to focus on near objects. This condition is called presbyopia, and it occurs in all of us – becoming apparent around the age of 40 and progressing as the years go by.

Most of us notice this when we find ourselves holding books or newspapers further and further away – the “trombone” effect. Sooner of later this will go from being annoying to being unacceptable.

The good news is that presbyopia is correctable.

In fact, the optometrist today can supply you with more options to correct this problem than ever before. Among the available options are: Reading glasses: If your distance vision is still good and you only have trouble close up, full or half frame glasses may be the answer.

Bifocals and trifocals: If you need glasses for both distance and close-up, the new generation of bifocal glasses can solve your problem. Modern bifocals are lightweight and attractive, unlike their predecessors. Trifocals have a section for those intermediate distances, just beyond armslength.

Progressive lenses: A relatively new advance, these are designed to mimic the focusing action of the normal eye. They can provide the advantages of trifocals, but without the lines.

Task specific lenses: People in certain professions, occupations and hobbies that require focus at particular distances can benefit from a variety of specialty lenses designed to meet their requirements.

In addition, there are contact lenses which can help some people with presbyopia. If you are having trouble seeing close-up, talk to your optometrist.

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Currently under construction is The Heights at Mount View, a seven-storey, 260-bed residential care facility. It’s a joint effort between Baptist Housing, the Capital Regional Hospital District and the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

When complete in 2014, the $60.5-million Heights at Mount View will include two unique 20-patient houses specially designed for patients with early stages of dementia.

Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard says he expects the Carey Road site, the former home of Mount View school, will be named in 2013 as a potential location to build a replacement for Oak Bay Lodge.

“I think Saanich will want to have a voice in the replacement of the Lodge because we want to see those beds stay on the eastern part of the region,” he said.

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GORDON HEAD FARMLAND Saanich council is expected to take another look at the Gordon Head agricultural property that was, at different points throughout 2012, set to become a residential subdivision, a chicken farm and a cattle feed lot.

Mayor Frank Leonard says he anticipates the Alberg family, which owns the four-acre property on Mount Douglas Cross Road, will come before council on Jan. 21 to once again pitch their residential plans.

Their appearance stems from a Dec. 11 council decision that left the property owners unhappy and feeling as if their land could be stuck in a state of limbo.

The Albergs spoke with the mayor after the meeting and will now have the opportunity to get comment from council, and get a better sense of councillors’ feelings on their development application.

The Dec. 11 decision was to send an application to the Agricultural Land Commission to remove the land from the agricultural land reserve.

If the Albergs get the OK from the ALC and get preliminary support from council in January, the development application will then go to public hearing.

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AN EYE ON B.C. POLITICS The coming year will be an interesting one in B.C. politics.

The province returns to the Provincial Sales Tax on April 1 after British Columbians voted 55 per cent in favour of extinguishing the 12-per cent Harmonized Sales Tax (sevenper-cent PST and five-per-cent GST) during an August 2011 mail-in referendum.

In Greater Victoria, 105,937 of registered voters returned their referendum packages; 1.6 million participated in the vote provincewide. Only one of five electoral districts in Greater Victoria, Oak Bay-Gordon Head, which also happens to be the only Liberal-held riding, saw a majority vote to keep the HST. A little over a month after the return to the PST/GST, British Columbians will have the opportunity to choose the party at the helm of the province on election day: May 14.

While Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline and union contract negotiations may prove to be top election issues for the electorate, the more likely question looming over every election remains: just how many people will show up to the polls?

Just under 51 per cent of eligible voters (1,651,567 people) took part in the general election held May 12, 2009. B.C. was the first province in Canada to establish fixed election dates for general elections: the second Tuesday in May every four

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TEACHERS RETURN TO BARGAINING The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation finally reached an agreement with the province after nearly two years of stalled contract negotiations on July 26, 2012 – just four days shy of the agreement deadline. This winter the negotiations return.

Tara Ehrcke, president of the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association is hopeful bargaining for the next contract, mandated to begin by March 1, will run more smoothly than the previous session, but she’s far from confident positive change is on the way – at least before the provincial election on May 14.

“Most people saw the agreement as a truce,” Ehrcke said.

“Nothing much changed.”

She won’t rule out the possibility of reaching a deal prior to a potential change in government, but the chances, as she sees them, are slim.

“There are so many unknowns. Will the election change how parties function in bargaining? I’m not sure. If there’s change in government, will that change bargaining? Likely, I would say.”

Following a successful Supreme Court case against the province, the teachers’ union now has the right to bring class size bargaining back to the table. Since the July 26 agreement was reached, the province also solicited feedback on bargaining structures. Coupled with what Ehrcke says is a certain change in government two months into talks, it leaves too many variables to make predictions on how the next round of contract negotiations might transpire, she said. And then there’s the untouched issue of salary increases.

“As we’ve seen with other public sector unions – nobody was prepared to take further zeroes and I’m sure that will be the case with us as well.”

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CAPITAL REGION TRANSPORTATION The Capital Regional District is halfway through the process of developing its regional transportation plan. The plan should be complete by September 2013, and will identify priorities and options for governance and funding for roads, rail, bridges, bike lanes and trails.

“Right now, we’re in a wait-and-see mode,” said Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard, who along with Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin is advocating for CRD control over Greater Victoria transit.

An independent advisory panel recommended in August 2012 that the province create legislation to allow greater local government input in B.C. Transit decisions.

Municipal leaders say a regional transportation authority would provide for better representation for the 13 municipalities in the CRD. Currently, the Victoria Regional Transit Commission is made up of seven elected officials, including the mayors of Victoria, Saanich, Esquimalt, Sidney and Colwood, and councillors from Saanich and Victoria.

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VICTORIA SEWAGE TREATMENT

In the first half of 2013, the Capital Regional District will hire an independent commission of experts who will oversee the region’s $783-million secondary sewage treatment project.

The external team includes professionals in the areas of wastewater engineering, business and finance, environmental science, archaeology, community planning and First Nations consultation.

CRD directors have been vying for at least one spot on the commission, but the provincial government is unlikely to budge on this funding stipulation.

The project will go through a planning phase in the next year. Partnerships B.C. will provide advice and expertise as the CRD prepares to accept construction bids for various components, beginning with the wastewater treatment facility at McLoughlin Point. Groundbreaking won’t take place at the site until 2014.

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Bus driver assaulted on Boxing Day

Boxing Day took on new meaning, when a passenger allegedly punched a bus driver in the head Dec. 26.

After stopping the bus at Douglas Street and Boleskine Road last Wednesday, the 54-yearold driver was assisting a wheelchair-bound passenger exit through the

www.saanichnews.com • A9 front ramp when a 21-yearold man attempted to push through and leave through the same exit at the same time.

Despite being asked to leave through the rear exit, the assailant again attempted to push his way past. The bus driver blocked his attempts and the young

man struck him in the face.

The bus driver and the assailant tumbled to the floor in the ensuing struggle. Pedestrians and bus passengers stopped the suspect and held him until Saanich police arrived.

The bus driver was treated for minor injuries. reporter@vicnews.com

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Kati Debretzeni, one of the most sought-after baroque violinists in Europe, comes to Victoria to lead the Victoria Baroque Players in works by Handel, Heinichen, Telemann and Vivaldi. The performance is on Jan. 12, at 8 p.m. at the Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Tickets available at rmts.bc.ca.

Lunch with Lieder The University of Victoria’s School of Music begins the new year with Lieder at Lunch and Around the Baltic Sea. Lieder at Lunch is on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 12:30 p.m. It’s an exploration of the German Lied repertoire with Sharon and Harald Krebs.

Two Views of Mignon: settings of Goethe’s Mignon poems by Robert Schumann and Hugo Wolf. Bring your lunch to enjoy with the music.

Admission is free, the concert is in the MacLaurin B-Wing, Rm. B037.

At 8 p.m. enjoy the Galiano Ensemble of Victoria with director Yariv Aloni, in Around The

Baltic Sea. Hear evocative music from Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Denmark including Sibelius’ Suite Champêtre, Atterberg’s Sinfonia for Strings, Eller’s Five Pieces, and Nielsen’s Little Suite in A minor.

Tickets, seniors $30, adults $33, season $85, are available at Ivy’s Books and Munro’s Books.

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Dawnellda Gauthier, left, is one of four homeless people in Victoria featured in Krista Loughton’s documentary Us and Them. Loughton, right, is raising money to help finish the project.

When professional turns personal Documentary filmmaker raising money to finish film Kyle Wells News staff

When Krista Loughton set out to make a documentary on homelessness and the struggles of addiction she never imagined how personal the project would become.

The film, entitled Us and Them, became so personal, in fact, Loughton had to set it aside for two years after filming before she could tackle the job of editing it.

“I basically took a couple of years to just heal myself, to the place where I could actually go back to the footage,” Loughton said. “For a long time I’d try to work on the film and I’d just end up in tears.”

Loughton and co-director and director of photography David Malysheff began shooting the documentary in 2006 from an idea Loughton came up with after meeting and becoming close with a number of former addicts when she lived in Vancouver.

Through the help of Our Place Society founder Reverend Allen Tysick, the filmmakers met and started to document the lives of four homeless people in Victoria.

From 2006 until 2010, the filmmakers followed their

lives as they struggled with happened. And that’s addiction, homelessness and documentary.” their attempts to heal.

Ready to once again During this time Loughton approach the film, Loughton is became extremely close with trying to raise enough money her subjects and each became for post-production. The goal is a part of the others’ lives. to raise $25,000 by Friday, Jan. “There was a lot of good 4. She is hoping the generosity moments and depth and of many will be the key to insight into the lives of my raising the money. friends, as they became very Businesses are invited close to me over to donate larger this time period,” “For a long amounts to have Loughton said. “But their logos appear time I’d try to it wasn’t making on the credits. significant changes in work on the film After the film has their lives.” been finished and and I’d just end sold to a distributor, During filming one of the worst up in tears.” all profits will go imaginable situations - Krista Loughton back to service occurred: in providers for November 2009 the homeless in one of the subjects of the film Victoria. died. Stan Hunter died from “People are dying at an pancreatic cancer. His death alarming rate and they’re drove home to Loughton how suffering,” Loughton said. important her project had “That’s my intention, to show become and how much help (the audience) that and to the people she was following induce compassion for people needed. that are living on the street, so Through this and a that we can, as a community, confrontation with her own address the situation.” personal problems, Loughton By the News’ press time found herself becoming a on Friday, Dec. 28, more than subject in her own film. $7,200 had been raised.

“My personal issues For more information and also became part of the to donate visit indiegogo.com/ plot,” Loughton said. “Not usandthem. on purpose, it’s just what kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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ARTS LISTINGS IN BRIEF

Chamber Music Series – 2013 Led by Maestro Pablo Diemeck, the DieMahler Chamber Music Series begins Jan. 12 at St. Mary the Virgin church, 1701 Elgin Rd. in Oak Bay. Tickets, $25, are available at the door or from McPherson Box Office, Cadboro Bay Books, or Ivy's Book Store. Tickets for the entire series of six concerts may be purchased for $110, or $60 for three concerts of your choice. Special senior’s group discounts are available.

The season begins with New Year’s Favourites, Diemecke leads the DieMahler String Quartet in this first concert in the quartet's 2013 Spring Chamber music series which features music by Strauss, Lehar and others. On Feb. 9, the concert Romantic Composersfeatures music from Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Brahms.

For more information call the McPherson box office at 250-386-6121, email diemahler@shaw.ca or go to pablodiemecke. com.

Learn Scottish Country dancing Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society presents a free open house on Jan. 8, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Victoria Full Gospel Fellowship Church Hall, 550 Obed Ave. Learn to dance and have fun. Enjoy a lively evening of Scottish Country dancing, no partner or experience necessary. Dress casually and wear soft-soled shoes.

For more information call 250-598-0207 email viscds@shaw.ca or go to viscds.ca.

Singers audition new members The Crystal Singers invite new members to join for their Spring Season starting at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at St. Aidan’s Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s Street, Victoria.

It is an auditioned women’s choir with an eclectic repertoire from classical to show tunes, folk to jazz.

For more information, call 250-3600356.

Hear Moir at Solstice Cafe Vancouver-based musician Daniel Moir will be performing at Solstice Cafe, 529 Pandora Ave., Jan. 4.

Victoria is the second stop in a multi-city tour of Western Canada and the U.S. that will take the young folk/rock songwriter from Alberta to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Moir performs solo Jan. 4 at 7:30

p.m. Go to solsticecafe.ca for more information.

Jump, jive and wail Swans Brew Pub jumps into the new year with a lineup of blues, rock and funk bands. See House Cats sing the blues at 9 p.m. Jan. 2, the Tom Lang Band rocks Jan. 3 at 9 p.m., Backstage Betty plays

Jan. 4 at 9 p.m., the Groove Diggers get funky at 9 p.m. Jan. 5., The Moonshiners turn up bluegrass and folk at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 6, then jump jive and boogie with the Flying Saucers at 9 p.m. Jan. 7.

Get ready to head North Movie Monday sets the stage with the film that started it all, the

incredible Nanook Of The North, followed by Passage a National Film Board production, it’s a docudrama that tackles the first attempt to find the ill fated Franklin expedition.

Admission is by donation at the Eric Martin Theatre at Jubilee Hospital, 1900-block Fort St. Go to moviemonday.ca or call 250-5953542 for more information.

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But it wasn’t MLAs filling the seats of the legislature.

Rather, 95 young people aged 16 to 21 descended on Victoria for the 84th annual

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said the 20 year old. “Before, I was very shy and didn’t know how to public speak at all. (By) my second year, I was defending legislation and in the third year, I was defending acts. And now I’m the leader of the opposition.”

The application process involves submitting a personal statement and doing a minimum number of hours of volunteer work in the community.

Around 140 applicants vied for the 95 spots from six regions across B.C. The charitable organization is kept afloat by its many alumni, including current Richmond East MLA Linda Reid.

Other notable alumni include artist Jack Shadbolt and B.C.’s youngest attorney general, Robert Bonner, who served with W.A.C. Bennett in the 1950s and ’60s.

“Even if you’re not interested in politics today, it gives you a better understanding of the system and it gives you a better understanding of what goes on,” Dickson said.

She admits she may not have even voted when she turned 18 were it not for her experience with BCYP. “You can look at politics today and see how they’re debating the same issues. They may have more of an effect on everybody, but for us, it’s as real as it gets.”

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“It’s an amazing experience. You learn so much, you gain so much real knowledge and confidence,” she said, standing in the lobby of the legislature before session.

The parliament runs like any other, as legislation is tabled, debated and passed. Members are free to propose amendments, and they hone their public speaking skills quickly amongst a room full of non-partisan peers.

O’Connor sympathized with many of the students who were participating for the first time this year.

“I remember it being terrifying, so overwhelming,” she said. “You’re in the chambers, there are people who look and are a lot older than you, who are more confident than you, and you’re sitting in the back just trembling. But it’s an amazing experience.”

Allie Dickson is in her fifth and final year with the youth parliament.

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CHALLENGE PROGRAM Victoria School District’s Challenge Program is for intellectually gifted, creative and talented students.

We welcome interested parents/guardians and students to attend a meeting on:

Monday, January 14, 2013 7:00 p.m.

Esquimalt Secondary Auditorium APPLICATION DEADLINES MOUNT DOUGLAS & ESQUIMALT SCHOOLS February 1, 2013 (Part 1, Application Forms) February 4, 2013 (Part 2, Portfolio and Testing) APPLICATION FORMS For prospective candidates will be available at the meeting or can be picked up at: Esquimalt High School, 847 Colville Road or online at www.esquimalt.sd61.bc.ca – or – Mount Douglas Secondary, 3970 Gordon Head Road or online at www.mtdoug.sd61.bc.ca

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*PLEASE NOTE: This is a joint meeting hosted by both Esquimalt High School and Mount Douglas Secondary School. Applications for grade 9 classes are now being accepted at both schools.

A woman walks with her dog around the flooded playground at Gyro Park in mid-December.

Saanich looks at revamping Gyro Park Arnold Lim News staff

A redevelopment plan for Cadboro-Gyro Park will see development of its own.

Saanich is hosting a private facilitated workshop in January to help fine-tune details of the commissioned

concept plan for the park, published in June 2011.

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This meeting is not open to the public, but Morrison hopes to take the public input gathered to date to the meeting. He also hopes members of the public continue to chime in with as much information as possible.

“Public input is really what we are looking for,” Morrison continued. “We are hoping to direct (it) back into the concept plan and make sure it is a plan everyone can support.”

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both get through the first round, we’ll meet in the semifinals,” said Johnston.

Until then, the foursome says it’s not a big deal to work together. All of them were on shift two days prior to the Cougars’ 7-1 drubbing of the Braves on Travis Paterson Dec. 20.

News staff “It’s a pretty good deal to work here, because we get our game days off,” As the junior B season progresses, Coulter said. things will likely get increasingly awkward “Around here we’re all buddies. If we between four employees at Kirby’s Source play the (Braves), and win, we try not to for Sports on Cloverdale Avenue. rub it in too much.”

Brody Coulter, Mark Walton, Sam “When we play each other, it’s kind of Johnston and Sam McMullen all carry like playing your brother,” Johnston said. equal roles within the store. They stock “If anything it’s more fun – you compete shelves, sharpen skates, help customers harder.” and handle front desk sales.

Naturally, the conversations at work But on the ice, they’re on opposing have their barriers. Injuries are the No. 1 sides of the league’s biggest rivalry. no-go zone, a place neither team wants Coulter captained the Victoria Cougars the other to know about, though it’s to within a goal of the Cyclone Taylor Cup blatantly obvious the Braves are hurting provincial championship right now. There were last year and is poised five midget affiliates in “When we play each to finish that mission the Braves lineup for other, it’s kind of like playing the 7-1 loss. with B.C.’s No. 1 ranked team. Walton is an “We hire these guys your brother. If anything assistant captain and is because we know they it’s more fun – you compete have a strong work ethic exploding offensively.

Johnston and to get where they are harder.”

McMullen are in their as junior players,” said – Saanich Brave Sam Johnston third years with the Kirby’s store manager on competing against fellow Braves and are part Sean Tackaberry, a Kirby’s Source for Sports of the team’s rise to Cougars alumni from 12 employees Brody Coulter and years ago. second place on the Island. They too have The re-aligned VIJHL Mark Walton in the VIJHL improved offensively, will feature a wildcard but also carry heavy game for the final defensive roles for their team. The Braves playoff spot. The last-place team from have cut themselves a clear position the North division will play the last-place above the rest of the league, but not quite team from the South division. on par with the Cougars.

As of the holiday break, that meeting And that’s where the fun with these seems predetermined as the Kerry Park four begins.

Islanders versus the Campbell River If the Cougars or Braves are to win the Storm.

Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League The date is already set for Feb. 17. championship, they’ll have to go through This year’s VIJHL All-Star and prospects each other. games are Jan. 13 in Parksville, hosted by “It’s a divisional playoff format because the Oceanside Generals. of the expansion teams, so assuming we sports@vicnews.com

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Brody Coulter of the Victoria Cougars, left, and coworker Sam Johnston of the Saanich Braves, right, insist there is no bad blood working together at Kirby’s Source For Sports. They’ve also been playing against each other since minor hockey, Coulter with Juan de Fuca and Johnston with Peninsula.

Win or lose, Royals draw Travis Paterson/News staff

Kirby’s Source for Sports employees Mark Walton, left, and Brody Coulter of the Victoria Cougars work a regular shift with Sam Johnston and Sam McMullen, right, of the Saanich Braves.

There’s enough gimmes out there I figure even I can take a shot at one without missing.

The Cougars winning the VIJHL trophy is one of them, though I wouldn’t count a healthy Braves roster out of it.

As far as my Western League prognostications go, I’ve missed a lot more than I’ve hit with the Royals. This year I stepped out on a limb and predicted 40 wins and a first round playoff exit.

Through 33 games the Royals (17-14-0-2) are on pace to win 37, a tad short. If so they’ll certainly make the playoffs, and likely the third place team, currently the Kelowna Rockets (23-10-1-1), for an even series. sports@vicnews.com

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25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859.

35x48 $11,200.

40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One end wall included. Call Pioneer Steel at: 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca CHINESE CARPET- 12’x9’.

Beautiful condition, dark blue background. $1,400. Roll top desk, large, many locks, good condition, $275. Call 250-3883718.

HELP WANTED AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required.

Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiďŹ cation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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TOP OF the line Partner 4 SCOOTER. 1 year old. New they are $7000. + ; asking $3750. Call 778 977 3301.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

PRACTICAL NURSING For those with a desire to help others and make their community a better place. Sprott Shaw gives you the skills to actually do it. You could start your PN program in the New Year and get the skills you need for a rewarding career.

NEW Class Starts January 28th

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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.

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

Provincially Recognized PN program.

HEALTH PRODUCTS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HEAVY DUTY sewing machine, “Artisan 618-1SC�, as new with rolling adjustable table, light & attachments. $1000 obo. (250)384-2976.

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

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TRANSPORTATION

FOR SALE BY OWNER

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

APARTMENT/CONDO

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

AUTO FINANCING

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

OTTER POINT Trailer Park.

40’ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30’x52’ lot, finished deck & shed in new condition. Open to offers. Call 306-290-8764.

OTHER AREAS 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

HOUSES FOR SALE

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Money back guarantee. No credit checks. Beautiful views.

Roads surveyed. Near El Paso, Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com

RENTALS

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

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.

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

ROYAL OAK- (near Common Wealth pool) new updated 1 bdrm condo, W/D. ns/np. $825 inclds utils. (250)652-7729.

SIDNEY- 1 bdrm, corner, 2nd flr, balcony, prkg, Feb. 1, $790 mo. Call (250)812-4154.

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JAMES BAY Large bedroom, den, 1.5 bathrooms in corner Condo. Easy living for those 55+ at the “Camelot”. Enjoy prepared dinners, housekeeping, laundry and other good things while owning your own home in this exceptional location now at an excellent price of $159,900, (rental also would be considered).

Call for more information or private tour.

Tony Joe, RE/MAX Camosun, 250-370-7788 tony@tonyjoe.ca

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

2009 PONTIAC G5- $14,500.

Air conditioned, electric windows, 4 new tires/2 spare.

45,000 km. 2 year warranty left. Senior giving up licence, reason for sale. Call (250)3600892.

LANGFORD NEW townhome.

Private bedroom/bath. All inclusive. NS/NP. Avail immed. $625 mo. 250-382-9434.

SUITES, LOWER ROYAL OAK, grd level 2 bdrm, 5 appls, util’s incl’d.

NS/NP, Close to shops & buses. Jan. 1st. $1050 mo.

(250)744-9405, (250)479-9405 SIDNEY 1BDRM, 1bath grnd flr suite, f/s, w/d, large kitchen & living room, lots of storage, N/S, no dogs. $885 + hydro.

Available now. (250)654-0410.

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WESTSHORE- Avail Jan 1. 1 bdrm, 6 appls, sm pet? N/S. $800+utils. (250)813-2805.

TRANSPORTATION

CARS

No qr code reader?

Text info: 778.786.8271

ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright newer 1 bdrm deluxe suite.

Short term. (250)514-7747.

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

Alan, (778)426-3487.

HOMES FOR RENT SHELBOURNE: 2 bdrm, reno’d. $1250+ util’s. Avail now.

Call (250)477-9575.

SIDNEY- 2 BDRM + office.

Yard, deck, garage, laundry. $1290. Call (250)812-4154.

SIDNEY 3-BDRM, upper level H/W floors, stainless appl’s, W/D. Balcony, fenced yrd, enclosed garage, exc. cond. N/S. $1650. 250-655-5060 lv msg.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA: 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray, 778-433-9556.

MARINE BOATS

1956 CONSUL MKI Estate Wagon, ONE OF APPROX 15 IN THE WORLD. Body, paint and motor all done. Lots of new parts. The car needs assembly. Will Trade for British and Cash. MUST SELL. No Time. Have all receipts. Call 250-490-4150 (Penticton, BC).

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

1-800-961-7022

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

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

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

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.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

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HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

250-361-6193- RENO’S, res & comm. Knob and tube rmvl.

No job too small. Lic# 22779.

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

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm.

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

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

FRUIT TREES Overgrown?

Shaping trees & roses. Blackberry clearing. Call John, 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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

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

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 250-477-4601

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

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.

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

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

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

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

HAULING AND SALVAGE

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

MOVING & STORAGE

CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.

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.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all.

Call 250-361-6164.

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

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

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

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

250-920-8463.

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

ALL-HAUL JUNK REMOVAL Const Debris, Garden Waste.

Call John 250-213-2999.

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

250-507-6543.

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

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

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

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

✭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.

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

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

PAINTING

WINDOW CLEANING

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

INSULATION

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

GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate.

18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.

MALTA BLOWN Insulation.

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

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071

NORM’S WINDOW cleaning & gutters.

Reasonable rates.

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

QUALITY INSULATION blown fiberglass. Affordable rates.

(250)896-6652.

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

WINDOWS

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS Call 250.388.3535

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

THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca

HANDYPERSONS

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

Call 250-220-0734.

PRESSURE WASHING

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount.

Brad 250-217-9578.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices!

A2Z WRIGHT Moving. $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount.

Call Phil (250)383-8283.

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

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.

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NEWS

Gar Distribution Service Agent

Winter meter safety To keep your natural gas meter accurate, accessible and safe this winter: Ħ brush snow away by hand

Kyle Wells/News staff

Ħ don’t use a snowplow or blower near your meters

Doug Saunders, left, Stew Young, Jr. and Jim Gordon put the NHL on notice that fans will strike if lockouts continue to cancel hockey.

Ħ clear a path for the safety of our meter readers Never kick or hit the meter if ice builds up. Call us for assistance.

To learn more call 1-888-224-2710 or visit fortisbc.com/safety.

Avid hockey enthusiasts getting frustrated with situation

FortisBC uses the FortisBC Energy name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (12-336.2 12/2012)

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COURTENAY SUNDAY, JANUARY 20th, 2013 Florence Filberg Centre 11am-3pm TICKETS $10.00 in advance $10.00 at the Door

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News staff

With the NHL season wasting away as players and management are locked into bargaining disputes, three West Shore fans have had enough.

Dave Saunders, Stew Young, Jr. and Jim Gordon all play rec hockey on the West Shore and are all devoted NHL fans.

Saunders and Gordon cheer for the Vancouver Canucks, while Young is a Colorado Avalanche fan.

The trio are calling for a fan strike and asking fans to show their frustration by refusing to give the NHL any more money until the bickering over money can be laid to rest for good.

“They’re fighting over money right in front of us and yet they forgot about us,” Young says.

“We’re the biggest majority that makes up the NHL, the fans. Be nice to see that they respect our opinion and maybe ask us.”

“Sports highlights are garbage right now,” Gordon adds, laughing. “Can’t even watch them.

We just want to see the NHL get back to playing, but it just doesn’t seem like they’re going anywhere.”

The three say the tricklehalf-way point of the hockey down effect of the lockout is season, is set as the day boysomething the players and cotts should start if hockey management need to pay more hasn’t restarted by then. attention to. Everyone from “We’re saying ‘let’s come staff at hockey ventogether,’” Young ues, to stores sellsays.

“They’re ing merchandise, to “Tell us how pubs that bring in a fighting over you’re going to lot of business durmake an impact to money right in ing the playoffs or show the NHL that pay-per-view games front of us and yet they can’t do this.” are suffering.

The three are they forgot about also asking to “This is a tough, tough economy for be included in us.” everybody,” Saunthe negotiations – Stew Young Jr. ders, a local busibetween the NHL nessman, says. “We and NHLPA as repdon’t need anything more to resentatives of the fans. They affect our economy in a negahave sent registered letters to tive fashion. And it’s hurting the NHL commissioner Gary Betlittle guy – the workers and the tman and NHLPA executive small businesses.” director Donald Fehr requesting Suggestions are to not buy inclusion. tickets or pay-per-view games “It’s our game. And withfor a while, if and when the seaout the fans they simply can’t son starts. fight or squabble about money In the meantime, the men because there is no money to suggest fans refrain from buying squabble about,” Saunders NHL merchandise. says. “The most important thing Fans are encouraged to come in business is your customer, up with their own ways to proand they’ve lost touch with test the lockout and Facebook that.” and Twitter accounts have Visit ‘The Fan on Strike’ Facestarted so fans can discuss book page for more informahow to proceed. tion.

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NEWS

The Staff at Pepper’s would like to thank our customers for a great 2012 and wish everyone a

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Calll in n or come come see ee us at at tth the e Meat Depart D Department epartm t ment tme me en nt

ENTER OUR IN-STORE DRAW FOR A $100 PEPPER’S GIFT CARD! TWO WO WINNERS EVERY MONTH! Prices in effect Jan 2-Jan 7.

Sponsored by Portofino Bakery and Island Farms

FULL SERVICE C DELI

PRODUCE DUCE BC N GROW

GE CALIFORNIA LARGE CALIFO

LONG ENGLISH

Amb Ambrosia Apples Ap ¢ per2.12 lbkg

Navel Oranges

86

BC

Cucumbers

96

Mexican/ Californian

BC N GROW BC GROWN

¢

46

5

Chicken Breast

Broccoli

LOCAL

ISLAND ISLA A FARMS

S Sour Cr Cream

96¢

Reg. & Light

LOCAL

IS LAND FARMS ISLAND

2% Y Yogurt

66¢

250 ml Asst.

96¢

1.01 kg

per lb 2.12 kg

Veggie Salad

Goatt G Feta

86¢

ISLAND FARMS ISLA

LIBERTÉ

PEPPER’S OWN

Table T Cr Cream

0% Greek Yogurt

Tuna & Egg Salad Sandwiches

256

396

500 ml

Asst.

Skin On. Previously Frozen

per 100 g MADERE O EXTRA LEAN IN-ST

66 per lb

66 per lb

4

4

10.27 kg

Pork Chops

396

D ISLAN D RAISE

per lb 8.73 kg

256

ay Same Dry 250-477-6513 Delive Mon-Fri Excluding Holidays

Multi-Seed Crackers

Special K Cereal

each

Belgian Waffles 36 each

4

each

2

66

226 g Asst.

56 350-410 g

3

OCEANS

Thai Jasmine Rice

White Tuna Albacore

2 kg Asst.

2/

300

184 g

CASCADE

NORTHLAND

Paper Towels

Fire Logs

496

326

6 roll

3 hr log each

Tomatoes Asst.

¢

96

3

600 g

86

86

each 225 g

Reg. Only

NATURAL & ORGANIC

TEXANA

526

Kraft Dinner

¢

ROYAL CITY

Squirelly Bread

840-880 g

526

ALMOND BREEZE

1.65 L

KELLOGGS

per lb 5.75 kg

Gluten Free Bread

5

Asst.

275-390 g Varieties

CRUNCH MASTER

Whole Frying Chicken

SILVER HILLS

3 Varieties

496

FRESH

PORTOFINO

26

296

10.27 kg

BAKERY LOCAL

Ice Cream

Asst.

Ground Beef

Chuck Steak

Lifestyle Collectionn Cookies Asst.

76

IC & ANTIBIOT FREE BONE IN E HORMON

LOCAL COUNTRY CREAM

PEEK FREANS PEE

Halibut Fillets

TA ALBERED BONELESS RAIS

Multipack 4x100 g

200 g

GROCERIES

MEAT

3

per 100 g

OOLWIICH CH WOOLWICH

per 100 g

166

175 g

1

PEPPER’S OWN

D DAIRY AIRY LOCAL

26

CALIFORNIA

Baker Potatoes ¢ perEachlb

per lb 1.90 kg

4/ 00

MAPLE LODGE

398 ml

NEW PARTHENA EXTRA VIRGIN

Olive Oil

96

9

500 ml

CROFTERS

ALEXIA

Organic Fruit Frozen Fries & Spreads Potatoes Asst.

256

250-477-6513 • 3829 Cadboro Bay Rd. www.peppers-foods.com

We reserve the right to limit quantities. Some restrictions may apply on certain promotions.

235 g

Asst.

25%

425-

OFF 567 g

Hours Mon-Fri: 8 am–9 pm Sat: 8 am–7:30 pm Sun: 8 am–7:30 pm