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District to reveal details of new schools Kyle Wells News staff

Sooke school district is hosting a New Schools Update on Tuesday, Jan. 29, where it plans to reveal some significant steps towards the West Shore’s two new high schools.

The public meeting, being held at the Isabelle Reader Theatre (1026 Goldstream Ave.) at 7 p.m., will be the last for some time, said SD62 superintendent Jim Cambridge, as the project moves into the proposal phase from spe-

cific companies.

“We’re pretty excited about the night actually,” Cambridge said. “This board of education really wants the public to know what it’s doing. It’s a hugely transparent board, so they’re wanting to make sure people know where we are at every stage along the way. This is an important milestone.”

The six potential companies to design the new school in the Glen Lake area is whittled down to three proponents to be announced at the Tuesday meeting.

The short list of designers for Royal Bay secondary

school will follow a couple of weeks later.

The district will also reveal the education plan for the two schools. Cambridge said he also hopes to announce the principal for Royal Bay secondary.

The community will be taken through the timeline for construction, along with details on programming at the two schools. There will also be an opportunity for questions and comments.

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Pharmacies seek expired medication Provincial program aims to protect the environment Return your medications from whence they came.

That’s the message being touted by the B.C. Pharmacy Association to all British Columbians, to help protect the marine environment and prevent expired pills from ending up in landfills.

More than 90 per cent of B.C. pharmacies participate in the Medications Return Program, which

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Break out a book Stephanie Voldeng reads with one-yearold granddaughter, Luna Voldeng, at the Greater Victoria Public Library, while children’s librarian Tracy Kendrick looks over their shoulder.

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ensures safe and effective disposal of old or expired prescription drugs, as well as oral dosage overthe-counter medications and natural health products.

The program is a partnership with the Capital Regional District’s environmental sustainability department.

Find information about returning unused medications to pharmacies at medicationsreturn.ca.

For details on the CRD’s Regional Source Control Program, including a short video on medication returns, visit crd.bc.ca/medications. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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“It’s really energizing,” Cambridge said of the process. “You know you’re building the future for 50 years for two or three generations of students and it’s pretty exciting that way.”

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s you crest the hill flashing red and blue lights of a police checkpoint greet you. This is when you start to panic, only now regretting your decision to drink and drive.

“Good evening. Have you consumed any alcohol in the previous six hours?” the officer asks.

It doesn’t matter what you say. The officer smells the alcohol on your breath and instructs you to pull over and get out of the vehicle.

Your heart races as the officer affixes a fresh mouthpiece to the handheld AlcoSensor device.

Kyle Slavin You let a long, Reporting stream of air into the intoximeter. “Fail” appears on the digital screen.

Tonight, your breath alcohol concentration is found to be at least 0.1 per cent. (The Criminal Code blood alcohol content – BAC – is .08 per cent.)

The officer offers, and you accept, to issue a second breath test on a different device. Once again, you fail. Based on the “fail” reading, he issues a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition (IRP).

Starting now, your driver’s licence is revoked for 90 days, the car impounded for 30 and you’re now mandated to participate in the responsible driver education program and have an ignition interlock device installed (and monitored) for 12 months on any vehicle you drive.

The IRP program was implemented in B.C. in September 2010 by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles to tighten the province’s drunk driving laws. The program gives law enforcement officials an administrative option to deal with drunk drivers, rather than charging someone with impaired driving under the Criminal Code.

“This was all about saving lives and preventing injuries. That’s what the program’s focus was and what it continues to be,” said Steve Martin, B.C.’s Superintendent of Motor Vehicles. “We wanted (a program) that would provide enough disincentive to drivers to have an impact on their behaviour.”

These disincentives, he says, come in the form of immediate, remedial and financial penalties. From towing away your car to having an interlock device, each penalty comes at a steep cost.

Add on the administrative sanctions and the fees to get your licence back, and even a first-time offender will be out-of-pocket a minimum $4,040. Drivers with multiple infractions on their licence would also face increased insurance premiums from ICBC. “There’s a high percentage of B.C. driv-

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Saanich police Sgt. Steve Eassie holds an approved screening device, used to test breath alcohol concentration on drivers suspected of being drunk. Drivers who blow over the legal limit can avoid a criminal charge with an immediate roadside prohibition, but face steep financial penalties for driver education, the ignition interlock and reactivating their licence. ers that are aware of these sanctions, and I think the behavioural change that we’re seeing further backs that up,” Martin said.

“We’re seeing sustained fatality reductions in the 45-per-cent-plus range. And that’s just unprecedented. That’s not been achieved in the period of time anywhere in the world that I know of.”

While a minimum $4,040 in disincentives may seem harsh, Saanich police Sgt. Steve Eassie puts that number in perspective.

“Consider if they had received a Criminal Code impaired driving charge and are found guilty. That comes with a fine, a minimum one-year driving prohibition, there’s lawyer fees and now they have a criminal record for life,” he said.

Additionally, convicted impaired drivers can be ordered to participate in and pay for one or both the responsible driver program and ignition interlock program, and could also face jail time.

“The administrative IRP program seems pretty punitive, but it’s not when you compare it to the repercussions it could have on the individual if they went through the court system,” Eassie said.

IRP system saves time, saves money One of the most noticeable benefits of the IRP program for police is that it saves time.

“Before IRP, cops just didn’t have the time to properly process impaired drivers – one impaired driver would take an officer off the street for four hours on a

busy shift,” Martin said. “With the IRP tool, police can process drivers efficiently at the roadside and not have to go back to the police station for hours on end. Therefore they’re actually able to be out on the street and touch more impaired drivers.”

Statistics show law enforcement officials in B.C. are taking full advantage of the streamlined program.

Between September 2010 and November 2012, officers handed out 40,034 IRPs in B.C. More than half of those (22,164) were as a result of “fail” readings. (There are also shorter, less punitive IRPs issued for having a breath alcohol concentration between .06 and .099 per cent, known as the “warn” range.)

The number of impaired driving cases to go through B.C.’s court system dropped from 7,225 in 2010 to 6,691 in 2011.

Between January and November 2012, just 3,898 impaired driving cases went to court.

“The immediate roadside prohibition program has seen a reduction in the number of drinking and driving cases going to court,” said a spokesperson from the Ministry of Justice, on behalf of B.C.’s Criminal Justice Branch.

“While it will take time for the program’s full effects to be known, considering the number of concluded impaired driving court cases over the last three years does give some indication that the overall number of cases is dropping.”

The cost of the interlock program starts at $1,730 for the year, while the responsible driver program – which consists of either one eight-hour educational session or 16 hours of group counselling – costs $880.

Martin says the IRP program is essentially cost-neutral for the province. For each “fail” reading, the province receives $750 in administrative penalties and licensing fees, and $150 to monitor the interlock program – all of which is used to cover the cost of keeping the program staffed and operational.

Under the IRP program, roadside screening devices are set to err on the side of the driver, not the police. (The device’s “warn” range activates at .06 per cent, as opposed to the legislation’s imposed .05 per cent.

The “fail” range activates at 0.1 per cent, as opposed to .08 per cent.)

“Say they blow .08 on a breath screening device, their blood alcohol is 10 to 20 per cent higher than that,” Martin said. “We’re giving drivers a real significant cushion because the breath alcohol gives a lower reading than the actual blood alcohol would be.”

As you stand in the chilly January air – now car-less and unlicensed – your mind wanders to a moment some 30 minutes ago – even before you made the poor decision the get behind the wheel. You think back to settling up with the bartender. Few people would imagine a $40 tab for the night would turn into a $4,000 bill.

“One does not have the right to drive, nor drink. If planning on doing one, leave out the other,” said Saanich police Const.

Matt Cawsey, who spent five years on Saanich’s traffic safety unit. “We realize alternative transport can be inconvenient or limited in certain areas, but (drinking and driving) is just not worth it.” kslavin@saanichnews.com

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The return of rail to Vancouver Island is moving full steam ahead.

As Capital Regional District directors finalize their 2013 budget, the biggest piece of new spending is intended to get passenger rail service back up and running between Victoria and Nanaimo.

“I really think it’s important we restore rail, not only for intercity transport, but also for commuter rail,” said Victoria Coun. Ben Isitt, who sits on the

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Getting VIA passenger rail service going again back is one of the goals of the Island Corridor Foundation.

CRD’s finance committee that recommended the funding boost last fall.

The Island Corridor Foundation will receive $1.2 million from the CRD and a total of $5.4 million from the five Island regional districts to make necessary bridge and trestle upgrades, with the hope of restoring VIA Rail service between Victoria, Nanaimo and Courtenay, said ICF director Graham Bruce.

“We’re right in the middle of the train service agreement right now,” he said, adding the trains could have early morning service to Victoria.

The federal and provincial governments have also promised $15 million for necessary rail tie replacements and track work.

“If all goes well, work could probably start sometime in May,” Bruce said.

CRD staff recommend the funding be split into two annual payments of $150,000 is $600,000 to keep 2013 being considered costs contained. to work on a The foundation is open regional deer to working on the funding management model, but conversations strategy. will continue, to “make The E&N Rail sure that works well for Trail’s Humpback us, too,” Bruce said. section is slated The CRD’s 2013 preto get $117,000 liminary budget calls for for maintenance. a 2.5-per-cent increase in spending this year. That doesn’t include costs associated with the region’s $783-million secondary sewage treatment project, which will be presented at an upcoming wastewater committee meeting.

“I think most people around the board table realize there’s not a lot of appetite for new spending, and that overall, we should be looking to provide good, cost-effective government and not (be) embarking in new areas,” Isitt said.

Rail is largely considered an appropriate exception because of its role in economic development and population growth in the region.

Passenger rail service is only the first step to a revived rail industry on the Island, Bruce said. “It’s not the end game, it’s the beginning game. If there are demand increases and if we find other opportunities, then we’d operate to suit those as well.”

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Optimism voiced about the future for aboriginal groups Métis organization flooded with inquiries from people looking to secure citizenship Don Descoteau News staff

In British Columbia, roughly 60,000 residents self-identify as Métis, according to census information.

Far fewer hold registered citizenship cards with the Métis Nation of B.C., a provincial section of the Métis National Council.

That number is expected to rise soon, after a recent Supreme Court case that ruled Canada’s estimated 200,000 Métis and 400,000 non-status Indians are indeed “Indians” under the Constitution Act and therefore, fall under federal jurisdiction.

Abbotsford-based Métis Nation has issued about 8,000 citizenship cards since it began the process in 2005, including about 500 in Greater Victoria.

In the first week following the court decision, their office received about 1,400 phone calls and emails from people inquiring

about officially registering their heritage.

“We’ve mailed out about 500 information packages,” said Laurel Katernick, director of registry for Métis Nation.

The standard of living for Métis people in Greater Victoria runs the spectrum, from poverty to relative affluence, not unlike the non-aboriginal community.

The majority don’t hunt or fish for sustenance, or try to secure the right to cut and sell timber off Crown lands.

“I think (Métis) people living here in Victoria are probably around average for the most part,” said Bruce Dumont, president of Métis Nation of B.C. and a resident of Highlands. “If you take into account the aggregation, you would see we’re average by social standards.”

At the same time, he said, many Métis in B.C. and Canada do not have health care, are under-educated or live in inappropriate housing.

In his judgment, Justice Michael Phelan wrote, “The recognition of Métis and non-status Indians as Indians under section 91(24) should accord a further level of respect and reconciliation by removing the constitutional uncer-

“If you take into account the aggregation, you would see we’re average by social standards.”

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tainty surrounding these groups.”

While there has been much speculation over the potential cost of placing 600,000 more people under the responsibility of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Phelan’s judgment did not lay out any specific terms of added financial responsibility.

The federal government currently provides funding for provincial and national organizations representing Metis and non-status Indians and the programs they run, but not for individuals or communities.

“It’s a common fear that it’s going to cost the government a lot of money,” Dumont said.

“I think that’s way ballooned out of proportion. You’re not going to have to support us, we’re very

independent.”

He foresees positive effects flowing from the decision, despite the fact the government is widely expected to appeal the ruling.

“I can see the benefits happening a few years down the road, but it’s premature to say. We waited this long, we can wait a couple more years. I’m excited for the whole thing and excited for our people.”

The significance of the ruling to him is in the potential for negotiating a more defined right to hunt and fish for sustenance – similar to rights outlined in First Nations treaties – and enhancing educational opportunities.

Paul Lacerte, executive director of the B.C. Association of Native Friendship Centres in Victoria,

sees Phelan’s lack of direction to the federal government in his decision as rather favourable to the aboriginal community, since it opens the door for negotiations on a range of issues.

The timing of the decision alongside the Idle No More movement, which aims to halt what it calls the erosion of treaty and indigenous rights, is a sign that the playing field and the role of aboriginal people in Canada is starting to be redefined, he said.

“My hope is that all of this leads to poverty reduction and strength building,” he said.

In the past people comprising the two aboriginal groups were caught in a kind of jurisdictional no-man’s land, with the provinces and the federal government deferring to the other in terms of overall responsibility for programs.

While the implications, financial or otherwise, of Phelan’s judgment may not be known for some time, Dumont likes the fact that Métis and non-status Indian people have achieved at least this level of recognition.

“It’s a huge step forward,” he said. “There’s a lot of excitement generated for finally being recognized.” editor@vicnews.com

Who is aboriginal?

The Constitution Act of 1982 defines aboriginal peoples as “including the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.”

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada defines the term “Indian” as an individual or groups in one of those three categories. It also states, “Indians in Canada are often referred to as: Status Indians, non-Status Indians and Treaty Indians.”

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Offshore dumping case in Victoria shows limits to enforcement Edward Hill News staff

A Norwegian shipping company steadfastly remains a no-show in Victoria court, and it remains to be seen if Canadian law has any power at all over foreign vessels charged with illegal offshore dumping.

Champion Tankers out of Bergen, Norway, its ship M/T Champion and Robert Ruzic, presumably the captain, face four environmental charges related to dumping fish oil in Canadian waters in 2010.

The Vancouver-based lawyer for Champion Tankers was scheduled to submit a guilty plea Friday in Victoria provincial court, but failed to show up.

The court clerk told Judge Robert Hig-

inbotham that in fact no one has ever appeared for the defence in this case.

According to court records, Champion Tankers has been scheduled for court hearings in Victoria seven times between last September and last Friday.

Higinbotham, clearly annoyed, ordered federal Crown agent Tom Corsi to notify the company’s lawyers to be present in court on Monday.

“We just can’t roll along without appearances,” Higinbotham said.

Corsi indicated a bench warrant had previously been issued for the company and the individual named in the charges.

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Ruzic, the ship, Champion Tankers and its parent company, Champion Shipping, face two charges of improper disposal of a substance at sea, and two charges of improper deposit of substances harmful to migratory birds, under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the Migratory Birds Convention Act. Environment Canada, the agency that

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Investigators learned the ship didn’t have a permit to discharge waste in Canadian waters.

Environment Canada said it doesn’t give permits to dump fish oil or waste from fish processing. The ministry wouldn’t say how much oil the ship allegedly dumped.

The case didn’t appear to move forward in Victoria provincial court Monday morning. A hearing, if it occurred, happened after the News Gazette deadline. editor@saanichnews.com

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The Downtown Victoria Business Association is looking for the city’s best kissing couples.

Kiss in the City calls on couples to snap a photo while they lock lips somewhere in the downtown core.

A judging panel will select the 10 best photos submitted by Feb. 3 at midnight. The photos will be on Facebook for the viewing public to vote on.

Indigenous media and performance art come together in a special presentation Jan. 26 at the Royal B.C. Museum.

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“I like having cattle on my farm, they are a very interesting animal. Some people say they are stupid, I wouldn’t go that far, but they certainly aren’t the sharpest animal,” Pollack said.

The View Royal farmer prides himself when a meal on his table is compiled of ingredients grown fewer than 100 metres away. A homegrown meal may include grass-fed Charla Huber steaks with potatoes, carrots Reporting and raspberries for dessert.

When it comes time to slaughter a cow, it’s often done on site at the Atkins Road farm.

With B.C. regulations, Pollack can only share is farm-raised beef with family members.

“I would sell a live cow to someone and then whatever happens to that cow when it leaves the farm is none of my business,” Pollack said.

Pollack’s family has farmed the property since 1922, cattle is important to balance the farm, the meat is just a by-product.

A decade ago the farm didn’t have cows for two years due to Pollack’s aging father’s health concerns.

“The farm was unbalanced, we didn’t have enough manure and I had to buy some and then I had unsold hay,” he said.

To sell the meat to the public Pollack would need to have it slaughtered in an inspected facility. The closest abattoir that processes cows is in Cowichan Bay, a trip that would cost $150 per cow.

That extra money would be reflected the price of the meat.

“There needs to be a local abattoir,” Pollack said.

Once a year Langford business Glenwood Meats sells a small amount of grass-fed beef to the public.

It’s ordered from a farm in Cobble Hill. The Novem“It’s going ber order of 18 sides sold out quickly, said business to be an uphill owner Rick Fisher. battle for people “It could have been timing it was right after the XL to sell something beef (recall),” said Fisher. that costs more XL Food Inc. recalled thousands of pounds of beef money.”

– Mike Windle were recalled after E. coli was detected at an Alberta facility, Sept. 4, 2012. The plant was able to resume at the end of October 2012.

While the demand and interest in grass-fed beef is increasing, Fisher said the only way to get more grass-fed beef to the public would be to increase the amount of slaughter facilities available.

Mike Windle operates an abattoir in Metchosin that processes lamb and he sells grass-fed beef at his other business, The Oak Bay Butcher.

In Windle’s butcher shop, grass-fed beef is the only option.

“If they are on grass they have very high levels of omega fatty acids. The saturated fat contains the good cholesterol not the bad,” said the butcher, adding the beef has a higher nutritional level because cows bodies function better when they eat grass as opposed to grain.

A small portion of Windle’s beef is produced locally and his main supplier is in Dawson Creek.

The grain-fed cattle has more fat inside the muscle which creates marbling that many people look for in their meat.

The Metchosin abattoir operates twice a week for lamb, and as much as Windle would like to see the supply and demand of grass-fed beef rise, he said there is still not enough demand in the Capital Regional District for a cattle slaughterhouse.

“For me I would need a whole new building, my ceiling is not high enough for cows,” Windle said.

“It’s been slow to catch on. It’s going to be an uphill battle for people to sell something that costs more money.” charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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EDITORIAL

NEWS GAZETTE

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OUR VIEW

Shifting the cost of drinking, driving W hen B.C. launched Canada’s toughest drinking and driving laws in 2010, not everyone embraced the initiative with open arms.

A year after police were given powers to suspend a licence for 90 days on the spot and impound the vehicle for 30 days, with little recourse for appeal, a judge ruled the laws went too far and violated the Charter of Rights.

Last May, the provincial government eased up on those regulations, slightly, and gave people a better chance to fight what are significant financial penalties for drinking and driving.

The Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles is reviewing 1,200 cases of people caught under the immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) system just prior to the laws being thrown out in 2011.

But for everyone else, the tough rules are the law of the land (at least until another constitutional challenge) – blow a “fail” and you’ll lose your licence for 90 days, your car for 30, be forced to install an ignition interlock system, take a driver education program, and face fines. All told, the fines and fees add up to at least $4,000.

An IRP appears punitive on the driver, and to a large degree it is. But the crux of the system, besides acting as a deterrent, is that it removes drinking and driving from the criminal justice system.

As noted in a story in the News Gazette (page A3), the justice system in B.C. had to deal with thousands fewer drinking and driving cases last year.

Instead of those criminal cases gumming up an already calcified court system and costing taxpayer money, the financial burden is downloaded to the accused drunk driver.

Being criminally prosecuted for drinking and driving certainly comes with financial penalties, the potential for jail time and a criminal record, but due to the overwhelming caseloads in some jurisdictions, there is always a chance that the case could drag out and eventually be thrown out of court due to a lack of a speedy trial.

The IRP process, “immediate” being the key word, provides a summary punishment and puts the onus on the accused drunk driver to appeal the fines and penalties.

The pendulum of law, it seems, has distinctly swung to the side of law and order rather than the assumption of innocence, in terms of drinking and driving. Statistics over the past decade show that drivers in B.C. weren’t getting the message. Perhaps they will now.

What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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Hockey that matters is not on TV I

’m a hockey fan. Always have Average fans can’t afford ticket been, always will be. I’m just not prices. Average fans often don’t live sure how much of an NHL fan I near an NHL team so they are conam anymore. nected, not by reality, but When news broke a few by the NHL creation of a weeks ago that the NHL team. lockout was over, a colThe fan never actually league and I were discusssees a real game, they just ing the event and he said follow the season on telesomething that struck a vision, online or maybe nerve with me. He said he on radio. They interact didn’t really care about online with hockey blogthe owners and players. gers and other fans, not He just cared about the hockey players. games he watched on TV. They buy shirts with Don Denton That got me thinking the names of people A Thousand Words about the average hockey they’ve never met on the fan, the strike and the back. It’s so common we state of hockey fandom in general. don’t even stop to think how odd Here’s the thing. that is.

Pro hockey is changing and I’m They consume the product. They not just talking about the new condon’t actually take part in the realtract. life process. They can watch the The real, physical hockey world scene, but they don’t often experi(players in arenas) doesn’t really ence an actual real game. They are seem to matter to the NHL. Yes, fed an edited version, a company there are and will be games, fans version, a registered trademark of will attend and players will play. a game.

The thing to understand is that They are virtual fans following NHL hockey is simply a product to virtual hockey. They are sport soap be monetized and the actual play in opera fans watching a soap opera an arena merely creates that prodon ice. What does that mean long uct. One of Shakespeare’s famous term? I’m not really sure. quotes is “The play’s the thing” but Every contract the players sign for the NHL, the replay’s the thing. puts more control into the hands of It’s all a show. The owners are the the owners. It does seem to open producers, coaches the directors the door to a sport that over time and the players the actors. might more closely resemble TV That arena world is not really wrestling, where rivalries and peropen to the average fan anyhow. sonalities are manufactured and

controlled tightly by the league.

I think we, as fans, will get a much better return for our time and entertainment dollar if we transfer our affection for the game of hockey to our local teams.

The hockey experience is more than just watching action. It’s about the feel and smells of the arena.

Even in the newest arenas it still smells like hot dogs, hot chocolate and that strange cheese-like stuff on nachos – even the arena ice has a certain smell.

Real hockey in real arenas.

Hockey you can feel when the players crash into the boards in front of your seat. Hockey with players and staff that you can meet in the street.

Hockey that’s about sitting in the stands and sharing the experience with your friends, seatmates and even that annoying guy with the horn behind you.

We have some fine local hockey.

The Royals and Grizzlies, not to mention the Cougars, Braves, Wolves and Panthers, provide real hockey. Hockey you can see in person, hockey with jump and enthusiasm and at prices you can afford. Hockey you can see, hear and smell.

Hockey that’s about the game and not just about money and TV exposure and Twitter feeds.

That’s hockey that matters.

Don Denton is photo supervisor for Black Press Greater Victoria ddenton@vicnews.com

‘NHL hockey is simply a product to be monetized’

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, January 25, 2013

Tender loving garden care Volunteer Mark Salter makes arrangements by phone with an irrigation company to look after the Rainbow Kitchen’s garden, situated beside Esquimalt United Church at Admirals Road and Lyall Street. Volunteers moved the entire garden from the charity kitchen’s former home in Vic West to the Esquimalt site, where it provides herbs and fresh vegetables for meals. A work party gets together once a month to clean and maintain the garden for the new season.

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LETTERS

Lower urban speed limits accrue many benefits Re: Victoria revs up speed limit debate (vicnews.com, Jan. 18) Bravo to Victoria for taking the lead on this important initiative. While there have been many negative comments on lowering speeds, the public doesn’t seem to be aware of the benefits to be had.

Rather than increasing congestion, studies done in areas where the speed has been lowered to 30 km/h have shown an increase in the efficiency of traffic flow.

More vehicles can get through a given area in the same amount of time.

The average individual urban journey takes no more than one minute longer. That is because most of one’s time in an urban setting is spent waiting at intersections.

A lower speed has a dramatic effect on fatalities, with the probability of death

dropping from roughly 80 per cent if struck at 50 km/h to in the range of 10 per cent at 30 km/h.

There are many other benefits: lower traffic noise, lower pollution, lower vehicle maintenance costs, less stress.

And it encourages more people to use the streets for walking and cycling, which in turn means more walk-by traffic for local businesses. It’s a win-win for everyone.

Bob Etheridge Saanich

Lack of enforcement weakens speed zone idea The notion of reducing street speed limits to 40 km/h is a feel-good, do-nothing gesture, because there is no policing of dangerous drivers who ignore playground

and school zone signs.

Esquimalt already tried that on Craigflower Road, with the result that safe drivers are even more likely to be tailgated by jerks despite the presence of speed monitoring signs.

Some drivers are simply careless – and have tunnel vision. They need to be re-educated, which police presence would do.

Many, however, deliberately drive over the speed limit, deliberately tailgate, and deliberately pass in congested areas – even speeding faster through playground zones to do that. If challenged they threaten the citizen. The only thing they’ll respect is police in their face repeatedly, preferably taking some off the road.

Didn’t the experiment on the Malahat prove that continual police presence

dramatically reduces accident rates?

Most drivers do not live on the Malahat, a great proportion of them live in Saanich, Victoria, and other fiefdoms in the Greater Victoria area. They need to be re-educated where they live.

More police presence on the street would have general effects of spotting drunk drivers and being able to respond much more quickly to emergencies and reports of dangerous drivers, as police would be near intersections and in neighbourhoods. It would also get more novice drivers on the right track early.

Will voters insist that politicians and police do something substantive to protect people by nailing the jerks who endanger good people?

Keith Sketchley Saanich

Readers respond: Film tax credits, seniors’ bus fare More to film tax credits than meets the eye Re: Movie business feeling the squeeze (News, Jan. 18) The film industry of B.C. seems to think that becase Ontario and Quebec receive better tax credits, they are losing ground in the struggle to entice production companies to come here to our province for filming.

This could very well be true, but let them remember that both Ontario and Quebec have higher provincial taxes than those in B.C. Ontario’s finances are in a

shambles and Premier Dalton McGinty is quitting, and Quebec is no glowing example for the way a province should be run.

Perhaps giving out generous tax credits has a lot to do with the financial situation in both provinces.

Bob Beckwith Victoria

Bus fare increase will deter travel to town My husband and I usually take the bus downtown three or four times a month to wander around,

have a snack and do a little shopping.

However, with the fare increase for seniors we will no longer be doing this.

The monthly ticket is of no benefit to the casual traveller.

I am sure many seniors will feel the same and cease using the service. As a result, downtown shops will miss this senior spending.

We visited Scotland last year where resident seniors can travel by bus to shop locally or anywhere in the country without charge and act like tourists.

Restaurants, shops, hotels any many other types of business countrywide benefit from this economic stimulus.

Could something like this be tried here?

Elizabeth White Oak Bay

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NEWS GAZETTE

Food for Families raises a record $274,000 Steven Heywood News staff

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to say why people responded the way they did over the six weeks of Thrifty Foodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Food for Families fundraising effort, but Greater Victoria food banks are glad they did.

The in-store campaign raised a record $274,000 for 16 B.C. food banks between mid-November and early January.

The money is welcome news for food banks as they work to keep up with increasing demand for their services.

Brent Palmer, a director with the Mustard Seed Food Bank in Victoria, says the $87,000 they received as a share of the program was used to buy more food for their hampers. They have close to 7,000 people who come to them each month to help make ends meet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thankful for peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response to campaigns such as this and the donations they make directly,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They definitely responded to our call. It was a tough year last year. Seven thousand people we serve â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the size of a small city.â&#x20AC;?

He was at a loss, however, to explain why donations got off to a slow start at the beginning of fall and winter, then took off over Christmas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are generally more generous at that time of year,â&#x20AC;? he said, noting that the Mustard Seed and other food banks continue to operate throughout the year.

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A Thrifty Foods warehouse worker in North Saanich prepares to load a pallet of food onto a Mustard Seed truck. for Families and KOOL 107.3 FMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fill the Truck effort, he continued, that help keep the shelves well-stocked when public donations dwindle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think (the public responded) due to our efforts of promotion and signage in the store,â&#x20AC;? said Vivian Chenard, Thrifty Foodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; manager of community relations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were also community food drives and the efforts of the Mustard Seed and other food banks to reach people.â&#x20AC;?

Thrifty Foods has run the Food for Families campaign for five years.

Palmer said the Mustard Seed also gets a great deal on its purchases from the grocer, meaning the charity groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dollars

go further. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Children are the biggest victims of this,â&#x20AC;? he said of the need for food banks in general. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any medical expert will tell you that for a child to learn, he or she needs good nutrition.â&#x20AC;?

The Mustard Seed works with nutritional services for the Vancouver Island Health Authority to create healthier options.

Thanks to donations from customers of Thriftyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and other stores all year long, they have plenty of options, Palmer said.

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West Shore Rotary extends beyond chili Survey reveals level of charity money raised by Rotaries province-wide Kyle Wells News staff

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The City of Langford also intends to transfer the closed portion of road in fee simple title to Cornerstone Construction Ltd, the owner of the adjoining property shown as Lot A, Section 5, in exchange for $1,341.

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with Oak Bay Rotary in its work to provide earthen stoves for people in Rwandan villages that otherwise use open fires to cook, which bring health concerns.

Other initiatives such as Mercy Ship International, Rotarians For Fighting Aids and clean water and microcredit projects are supported by West Shore Rotary.

“We just do what we do because we want to see it happen. There’s no payoff to anybody of any kind for doing this,” McNabb said. “You just do it for it’s own sake. It’s its own reward.”

Colwood Rotary did not take part in the survey. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Hue Robertson grills up some hotdogs for the West Shore Rotary barbecue at Langford’s Christmas in the Park this past December.

West Shore Rotary may best be associated with sizzling hot dogs at community functions, but the non-profit helps out in a variety of ways and places.

A recent voluntary survey of Rotary clubs in B.C. found the clubs that agreed to participate in the survey culminated to raise $8.5 million in 2012, for both local charitable work and international humanitarian projects. This was the first time such a survey had been conducted, as Rotary clubs are semi-autonomous and do not have to report their fundraising to the larger organization.

“I knew the amount raised by clubs was high, but never thought that would reach $8.5 million,” said Chris Offer, author of the report, in a press release. “This report demonstrates the often unreported impact of volunteer fundraising in our communities.”

The survey found that West Shore Rotary, with 24 members, raised $15,000 in 2012, according to the report.

West Shore Rotary president

Harold McNabb said the money comes from a number of fundraising activities.

“It’s fabulous. Being a Rotarian is great,” said McNabb. “Besides having interesting club meetings and getting to meet really cool people, the stuff that Rotary does is very significant.”

The main event is the Chili Cook-Off, usually held in June, which brings in about $3,000 to $4,000 through entrance fees, tasting tickets and donations.

Another source of fundraising is the club’s barbecue, which it sets up at a variety of events such as Christmas in the Park.

The Rotary also raises a few hundred dollars selling poinsettias around Christmas time.

Locally, the money raised goes towards the Goldstream Food

Bank. It also goes towards the Rotary’s BEAR program, which stands for Be Excited About Reading. In the BEAR program club members volunteer and read with children at a Hans Helgesen elementary school.

Internationally, West Shore Rotary supports students at a girls school in Malawi, through the Malawi Girls on the Move foundation. The charity helps local Malawi girls to have the opportunity for an education.

Money is also passed along to New Hope, a church-based boys school in Uganda. Money recently raised by the West Shore Rotary paid for a new floor for the school and money is currently being raised to buy school supplies.

Many Rotary clubs, including West Shore, work with the Gates Foundation in its quest to eliminate polio.

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Bus drivers ended their job action after B.C. Transit agreed not to roll out the Vicinity bus in the Capital Region for at least the next year and a half.

Buses back on the road Employer backs down on controversial shuttle Daniel Palmer News staff

Now that B.C. Transit and the union representing its workers have hammered out a deal, regular bus service may still be disrupted for weeks due to a backlog of mechanical work.

About 50 buses are lined up for repairs, thanks to the months-long strike action that included an overtime ban.

“We expect it’s going to take not a few days, but more along the lines of a few weeks before you see the system return to normal,” said Ben Williams, president of the driver’s union, CAW local 333.

The two-year deal struck last Wednesday immediately ends job action, including the one-day strike planned for this week.

Union members ratified the agreement Tuesday. Employees will see a two per cent pay increase retroactive to April 2012, and another

two per cent increase in 2013.

But the biggest win for the union is a promise from B.C. Transit that its Vicinity shuttle buses won’t be used in the Capital Region for at least the next year and a half.

“Nobody will give you that assurance that something will never happen, it’s only for the term of the contract,” Williams said.

The newly purchased Vicinity buses were contentious as they require less training and can be driven by lower-paid drivers. Trials for the buses will still take place outside the Capital Region.

The union wants to be part of any decision to bring in Vicinity buses in the future, and Williams is already looking ahead to the next labour negotiations.

“I’d imagine we’d be back at the table next January,” he said. While typical contracts last three years, the net-zero mandate brought forward by the province required only a two-year agreement. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Word is out CFUV music assistant Calvin Hilde, left, and volunteer co-ordinator, Michelle Macklem, speak to students Eva Kyne and Emmeline Greenwood about the University of Victoria’s radio station during the Film and Media Arts Education and Career Fair at Vic High last Thursday.

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Victoria revs speed debate Daniel Palmer News staff

Victoria wants the province to lower the speed limit on residential streets to 40 kilometres an hour so the city can avoid costly changes at the municipal level.

When the idea of lowering the default speed limit was introduced last year by Coun. Shellie Gudgeon, she was told the roughly $200 for each signpost along residential streets would be too big a financial burden for the city.

“It was suggested we lobby the province to (lower the limit),” Gudgeon said. The rationale for lowering speed limits is to create a better balance for pedestrians and cyclists, she added.

Esquimalt has created a hodgepodge of 50, 40 and 30 km/hr speed zones along Esquimalt Road in recent years. Will Wieler, Victoria’s engineering manager, said the expense is nothing to balk at.

“The speed limit has to be identified every time a new cross street comes in,” he said.

“Depending on whether you need to put in a base, or core into the sidewalk, the cost can go up.”

Victoria council approved the motion and directed staff to craft a resolution for the 2013 Union of B.C. Municipalities conference agenda.

Gudgeon isn’t convinced the province will embrace the idea, but said the conversation needs to take place.

“There are so many solutions that we as a city could be doing. But it’s a worthwhile discussion.

We need to improve transit and the walkability of our city and reducing the speed limit sends a powerful message.” dpalmer@vicnews.com PLEASE SEE: Letters, page A9

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Driftwood Brewery in Victoria’s Rock Bay neighbourhood has been named the top brewery (nonbrew pub) in B.C. for the third straight year by the Vancouver chapter of Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

CAMRA’s membership votes on the awards at its January general meeting. The Vancouver group’s awards are not as celebrated as the B.C. Beer Awards in October, but that event does not have a best brewery award.

Driftwood won the award in 2011 and 2012, after finishing second behind Victoria’s Philips Brewery in 2010.

Driftwood’s Fat Tug IPA won gold for best beer (available year-round) and its Singularity Russian Imperial Stout (January) and Sartori Harvest IPA (fall) won gold and silver, respectively, for best seasonal brews.

Victoria-based Joe Wiebe, the Thirsty Writer, won bronze as best beer writer or blogger. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Friday, January 25, 2013 -

HOT TICKET Vintage Craft Workshop

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Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum hosts a Vintage Craft Workshop series beginning Jan. 26. Ranging from traditional Victorian crafts such as embroidered sachets and traditional lace shuttle tatting to heirloom button making, the series focuses on traditional and dying art forms. Advance registration is required through thecastle.ca.

Urbanite a Victoria art gallery delight Daniel Palmer News staff

Contemporary art can instill fear in a person – fear of exposing one’s ignorance to a genre so often cited and yet so hard to encapsulate.

The chasm between observation and comprehension of these works seems daunting, too wide to venture across with frail curiosity alone.

But on Feb. 1, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria aims to allay this fear as it morphs into an evening cocktail lounge and performance venue and offers a crash course in its latest contemporary exhibition.

The gallery’s quarterly social event, Urbanite, was realized seven years ago as a way to attract a more eclectic audience and offer accessible tours in a social environment, said Tanya Muir, educator of public programs.

“It was a building process, but the last few years have been a booming success,” she said.

Urbanite features live music as well as interdisciplinary performance groups from theatre, dance

and performance to hypnotize its audience with an organic display.

“It’s very playful work,” said Jaimie Robson, who established the collaborative studio in 2009 with Maya Ersan.

“There’s something magic that happens when people take the light in their own hand and start moving it. It’s unexpected.”

Robson led a workshop at the art gallery this week to give participants a chance to contribute to her theme of rapid urban change and create pieces of their own.

Sharon Tiffin/News staff Previous installations Jaimie Robson adds a paper crane to her art installation in preparation reveal a paper skyline of for Urbanite at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. gnarled trees, skyscrapers and looming indusor film backgrounds to flesh out of the gallery’s latest exhibition, trial towers. the themes behind exhibitions and Traces: Fantasy Worlds and Tales of While the duo has teamed up provide entertainment throughout Truth, Montreal-based studio Mere with musicians in the past, Robson the evening.

Phantoms will bring shadows to is excited to integrate her work “Everything is thematically life as the evening unfolds. with the three artists curated for related to the exhibition,” she Using paper cutouts and hand- Traces by the AGGV’s Nicole Stansaid. held lights, Mere Phantoms draws bridge.

To compliment the opening on shadow puppetry, animation Works by Daniel Barrow, Ali-

son Norlen and Ed Pien push the boundaries of their genre by expanding scale and translating the drawings into three-dimensional space.

Barrow’s use of overhead projectors to adapt narratives is particularly hypnotizing and haunting, while Norlen compliments her well-known monumental drawings with wire sculptures of her sketched drawings.

Pien’s technique includes, among other works, the surgical removal of tiny shavings of paper from a single sheet, revealing a delicate web of design with trenchant detail.

At Urbanite, Stanbridge will walk groups through the exhibition and demystify the themes behind each piece.

To purchase tickets to Urbanite or find out more about Traces, visit aggv.ca.

“We strongly encourage people to buy tickets to Urbanite in advance, because we are starting to develop line-ups outside,” Muir said. “But we never want to turn anyone away from the art gallery.” dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Hexaphone and Via Choralis join up for Northern Reflections

Slide into Stuck

Devon MacKenzie News staff

Stuck, an exhibition of collage works curated

by Tyler Hodgins, including artists Sarah Gee, Randy Grskovic, Dorothy Fields, John Luna and Sébastien Liénard-Boisjoli, is on at the Slide Room Gallery, 2549 Quadra St., until Feb. 18.

At right is Strata 3 Down In The Orchard At Dusk by Gee.

Next month Via Choralis will be returning to the roots of Scandinavian choral tradition and performing pieces from places including Iceland, Norway and Sweden in their upcoming show Northern Reflections.

The singers worked with native speaking coaches to be able to perform the pieces in the original languages they were penned.

The choir will also be adding pieces from local composer and Via Choralis conductor Nicholas Fairbanks and special guests Hexaphone will present

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pieces from Canadian composers Stephen Chatman and Derek Holman.

Together the two groups will end the concert with the song Prayer and Temple Dance from Norweigian Edward Grieg’s opera Olav Trygvason.

The show takes place in Sidney on Sunday, Feb. 3 at St. Elizabeth’s Church (10030 Third St.) Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and are available at Tanner’s Books, through choir members or at the door.

For more information on Via Choralis visit www.viachoralis.ca. reporter@peninsulanewsreview.com

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Why is heart attack the number one killer in this country? Ninety-nine percent of doctors say it’s due to atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) and that cholesterol lowering drugs are the primary way to treat it. But I suggest cardiologists have closed minds and are ignoring facts that could save thousands of North Americans from coronary attack.

History shows mankind is not kind to new ideas. In 1847 one maternity patient in six who entered the University Hospital in Vienna left in a coffin. Why? Because esteemed professors ridiculed Dr. Semmelweiss, a colleague, for showing that by simply washing hands after doing an autopsy, deaths were prevented.

Years later Dr. Linus Pauling, two-time Noble Prize winner, is ignored for reporting that large amounts of vitamin C and lysine are needed to prevent coronary attacks. Twenty-five years ago Pauling reported that animals make vitamin C and humans do not. That’s why sailors died of scurvy during long sea voyages, but the ship’s cat survived.

Vitamin C is required to manufacture healthy collagen, the glue that holds coronary cells together, just like mortar is needed for bricks. Lysine, like steel rods in cement, makes collagen stronger. Pauling claimed it takes a mere 10 milligrams to prevent scurvy, but several thousand to prevent heart attack.

Williams Stehbens, Professor of Anatomy at Wellington University in New Zealand, proved Pauling was right.

Stebhens’ research showed that coronary arteries closest to the heart are under the greatest pressure. This causes collagen to fracture resulting in the formation of a blood clot and death.

Dr. Sydney Bush, an English researcher, has now proved that vitamin C can reverse atherosclerosis. Bush took retinal photographs, then started his patients on high doses of vitamin C and lysine. One year later additional pictures showed atherosclerosis had regressed in retinal arteries.

So what has happened to these monumental findings?

Bush, like Semmelweiss, has been ridiculed by cardiologists.

One has to ask whether cardiologists, by ignoring his results, are condemning thousands of people to an early coronary heart attack.

doses of vitamin C plus lysine with breakfast and the evening meal, for several reasons.

I knew that Dr. Graveline, a physician and NASA astronaut, had twice developed transient global amnesia from taking Lipitor. I was also aware that patients have died from CLDs. Others have developed kidney, liver and muscle complications. I also believed the research of Pauling and Stehbens irrefutable. Now, the work of Dr. Bush has convinced me my decision was prudent.

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The dosage for the Medi-C Plus combination is one flat scoop with breakfast and the evening meal. Those at greater risk should take one flat scoop three times a day. If high doses cause diarrhea, the dose should be decreased.

This column does not recommend that those taking CLDs should stop them. This is a decision that can only be made by patients and doctors.

Most of today’s, cardiologists are impervious to persuasion.

They continue to believe that cholesterol-lowering drugs are the be-all-and-end-all to prevent heart attack. They’ve been brain-washed by millions of dollars worth of promotion by pharmaceutical companies. It reminds me of the saying that cautions “It’s not what you don’t know what gets you into trouble, it’s the things you know for sure that ain’t so!”

It’s time for cardiologists to have an open mind and stop ignoring this research. As for me – I bet my life on it!

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Rebels on the hunt for coaching staff The Westshore Rebels football team is seeking coaching staff for the upcoming season.

Scott Mennie has been announced as the new head coach and he is looking for both offensive and defensive coaches.

Most of the coaching positions are volunteer with some offering a small stipend. Anyone with coaching experience and interest in the team is asked to call 250-298-1277 or go to westshorerebels.com. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

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Wolves howling for third place Charla Huber News staff

Holding steady in third place in the league, the Westshore Wolves are excited of the successful inaugural season.

As of Jan. 22 the team was still soaring on a five-game winning streak. The results of the Jan. 23 game against the Victoria Cougars were not available

by News Gazette deadline.

The Wolves have already secured a spot in playoffs with five games left in the regular season.

“It’s been a really competitive

season with a lot of parity,” said general manager Ken Carson.

Of the nine teams in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, the top eight will battle in playoffs.

Carson said the team’s ultimate goal is to hold its third place position to season’s end.

Playoffs are a new beast for Westshore junior B fans, the team prior to the Wolves, the the Stingers, didn’t ever appear in post-season play.

Wolves owners bought the right to the franchise on the West Shore and is seeing success in reviving local junior B

hockey.

“We’ve got all of our 23 players buying into our system,” Carson said.

“We are having a lot of scoring on all our lines.”

Carson credits strong players in all aspects – goal, forward and defence – to the team’s successful season.

“We still have a few bumps but our goals have helped us make up for it,” Carson said.

The next home game is Jan. 30 against Kerry Park Islanders at Bear Mountain Arena. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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you have to play in all three zones because this league is full of guys who can score on you.”

Before his injury Walker was on a line with Alex Gogolev and Austin Carroll.

Due to Gogolev’s recent splurge in points, 12 in his past four games, that spot might be hard to come by. This week Gogolev was named the CHL player of the week. Steven Hodges could have won that award, connecting for eight goals through some magic chemistry with Gogolev.

Travis Paterson News staff

Ben Walker is on the verge of returning to the Victoria Royals.

As of Tuesday the concussed forward’s symptoms had diminshed. If they held off through to today (Jan. 25), then he’ll likely be back with the team for tonight’s and tomorrow’s games versus the Vancouver Giants at Save-OnFoods Memorial Centre.

Walker hasn’t played with the Royals since Jan. 2 when he suffered the injury against the Kelowna Rockets.

In that time the Royals have turned their fortunes around and are 6-3, chasing down fourth spot in the Western Conference.

“The first couple games I was out (in early January) there was a couple of bad losses, so I was a little scared.

Then they started winning so I though oh, well, they don’t need me to win. But it’s nice to see them playing really well and hopefully they keep it up.”

Even with the Royals current five-game winning streak, no one has climbed closer to Walker’s team leading plusminus of plus-20. The next closest are captain Tyler Stahl and assistant captain Brandon Magee at plus-seven.

“It’s always been my num-

Pink in the Rink

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Ben Walker, left, runs into Vancouver Giant Riley Keiser at Memorial Centre earlier this season. Walker is the team’s plus-minus leader for the second straight season. ber one stat, more important than points and the one that I look at first after every game,” Walker said.

“If I end the night in the minus column, even if I get three points, it’s a bad night for me. If I get scored on it just kills me. I want to get five back.”

Last year Walker ended up a plus-2 despite the team’s struggles.

He was the only player to finish with a positive, with some as low as -40.

“It’s really every part of the ice I’m in. Since bantam, I had a coach who said defence creates offence. This is a game

Saturday (Jan. 26) is the annual Pink in the Rink fundraiser for breast cancer.

It won’t be the first time Brandon Magee wears a pink Royals sweater, having taken part in last year’s event, but it means a lot more to him this time.

“My aunt was diagnosed in the summer, and she’s been going through it, so it touches home and you realize how serious it is,” Magee said.

“It should be a fun night, hopefully we raise a lot through jersey auctions.”

The Giants were last here on Dec. 5 and the results was one-sided, a 7-2 win for the visitors.

“They came in and beat us pretty good, so it would be great to redeem ourselves this weekend and make it a seven-game win streak,” Magee said. sports@vicnews.com

Fourteen year olds Tristan Alexander and Brennan Jolley, a pair of judokas from the Victoria Judo Club, each won gold medals at the Saskatchewan Open Judo Tournament last weekend.

The tournament was part of the Team B.C. 2015 Canada Winter Games Development Program. Alexander and Jolley also qualified to compete in Toronto at the Ontario Open in May. Alexander (90-plus kilograms) and Jolley (60kgs) each fight in the U18 category, with Alexander winning his three matches in less than 45 seconds.

Chargers volleyball host Fraser Valley The Camosun Chargers volleyball teams are back on the court after a bye weekend, and will face the Fraser Valley Cascades tonight (Jan. 25) and tomorrow at the Pacific Institute of Chargers’ 6-foot Sports Excellence. middle Morgan The fourth-place Char- Marshall was last gers women swept their week’s PacWest the College of the Rock- Athlete of the Week. ies Avalanche in backto-back wins Jan. 11 and 12. That week Morgan Marshall was named PacWest volleyball Athlete of the Week for helping the Chargers win.

Game time tonight is 6 p.m. for the women and 8 p.m. for the men. Saturday the women play at 1 p.m. and men at 3 p.m.

Chargers, Vikes hoops weekend Last week’s PacWest women’s basketball Athlete of the Week Ella Goldschmid leads the Camosun Chargers on the road against the Kwantlen Eagles tonight and CBC Bearcats tomorrow.

The UVic Vikes men’s and women’s basketball teams are at Kamloops for a double header versus the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack. sports@vicnews.com

Vikes host Canada West swim meet Meet has different meanings for UVic Vikes swimmers Travis Paterson News staff

After six kilometres of lengths, Rachael Newman and Ian Mattock were among the few remaining UVic Vikes still swimming at Saanich Commonwealth Place on Tuesday.

Newman and Mattock have already qualified for the CIS swimming championships in Calgary next month. So instead of tapering down this week, they’re training right on through as though the Canada West swimming championships weren’t at Commonwealth Place today (Jan. 25), tomorrow and Sunday.

“It’s exciting to have the (Canada West) meet at home, with friends and family here. But I’ll probably be a bit too tired to be on the podium,” Mattock said.

Swimmers this weekend will be of two different intentions.

“It’s an odd mix in that some of the swimmers will go super fast, some have already qualified will be resting, so to speak,” Mattock said.

Some Vikes, such as fifth-year Eleanora Dalling and

fourth-year Allison Wood, still need to qualify for the CIS championships. To help their chances, they tapered down from 3.5kms of laps on Tuesday, to a rest day on Wednesday, then 2.5km on Thursday.

Mattock, a fourth-year from Sidney and Newman, a rookie out of Oak Bay, are part of the other group. They’ll compete to their best ability this weekend and use the meet as a barometer, knowing they want to peak for Calgary for the CIS national championships in February.

It won’t be the first time this season that Newman swims as hard as she can without worry of hitting any targets. The former Pacific Coast Swimming club member was named the Vikes Athlete of the Month for November for her record-breaking attempt to make the finals in every event of a two-day meet hosted by Simon Fraser University, Nov. 3 and 4.

Known as the rookie challenge, the unofficial event is part of the SFU meet, and challenges rookies to swim in every single event, which Newman nearly did. She hit 32 of a possible 34 races, heats, finals and relays.

“I didn’t win anything but, I have to admit, it might be because I was a bit worn out,” Newman laughed.

Session one begins at Commonwealth today at 5 p.m.

The last session begins Sunday at 2 p.m. sports@vicnews.com

Sharon Tiffin/News staff

Vikes first-year athlete Rachael Newman will compete in the Canada West swimming championships at Commonwealth Pool this weekend.

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Friday, January 25, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM

NEWS GAZETTE

Slumping Braves still hope to contend Saanich Braves have one month to right the ship Travis Paterson News staff

As coach Brad Cook seeks the answers to whatever is ailing the Saanich Braves during its recent slump, he can point to a number of facts, but none are excuses, he says.

Since the clock turned over on Jan. 1, the Braves (26-11-3) have won twice in eight tries, Tuesday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Peninsula Panthers included.

“Call them excuses, call it what you want, there’s a combination of things,” Cook said. “The injury bug has been out of this world for us this season. Not much was said about it because we found a way to win. Well, it’s caught up to us.”

There are other symp-

toms, but it’s mostly injuries.

“I think the most telling tale is how many affiliates we’ve used. I figure we’ve used 62 afilliate call-ups right now, with Campbell River having used the next most in the league at 28.

“We haven’t had our full lineup for two games backto-back since October.”

It’s enough to leave the coach sighing. This is supposed to be his team’s year.

It’s loaded with talent, led by a core of 20-year-olds, captain Ty Jones and linemate Josh Gray up front, and VIJHL veteran Tanner McGaw in net.

Through the first half of the season the Braves showed its hands to the league, and to the province, winning 22 of its first 28 games. Only the robotichockey-machine that is the Victoria Cougars (currently 36-1-2) held a better winning percentage.

Then came the January blues. It’s been a hard fall

Travis Paterson/News staff

Saanich Braves rookies Nick Guerra, 16, Seamus Maguire, 17, and Tom Dakers, 16, play key roles on the best Braves team to come along in a decade. for a team that looked to be on track to mimic the

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success of their Esquimaltbased rivals.

General Manager Norm Kelly has worked with Cook to make trades and spent money to do it, all for a shot at the VIJHL title. Last week the team became the third club in the VIJHL to get its own dressing room, with the ribbon cut by Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard on Tuesday.

But it hasn’t worked, yet.

Despite adding Max Mois and Cole Golka, the top scorers from their respective teams, the Westshore Wolves and Peninsula Panthers, they’ve taken time to gel. Both have fallen off their scoring paces since joining the Braves, though Mois seems to have clicked on the top line with Jones and Gray.

Then there’s been the defence by committee.

Andrew White moved from forward to D before being traded away. Versatile forward Shawn McBride has taken several spins on defence. So has a merry-goround of affiliates.

Alas, there is a light at the end of the tunnel with three key defenceman coming back from long-term injury.

Brandon Parmar returned Tuesday against the Panthers, the same team which gave him a broken cheek on Nov. 29. Jordan Groenhyde and Tom Dakers are also back.

“The good news is we have about a month left, eight games, to get on a roll before playoffs,” Cook said. sports@vicnews.com Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League Friday, Jan. 25: 6:30 p.m., Westshore at Saanich, George Pearkes Arena.

7:30 p.m., Nanaimo at Peninsula, Panorama Recreation Centre.

Victoria at Campbell River Saturday, Jan. 26: Saanich at Comox Valley Peninsula at Kerry Park Sunday, Jan. 27: 3:30 p.m., Nanaimo at Victoria, Archie Browning Sports Centre.

South Victoria Saanich Westshore Peninsula Kerry Park

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A long established wholesaler of fine Persian and Eastern imported handmade wool and silk carpets has seized by creditors. Their assets are ordered to be sold by auction liquidations.

Sat., Jan 26 & Sun., Feb. 3 Noon-3pm (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)

An enormous selection of new, semi- antique and antique rugs in all colours and sizes from Iran

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PULIC AUCTION: SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2 PM VIEW FROM 1 PM

GORDON HEAD/LAMBRICK PARK Online Registration Only Blastball to SIBL Register at www.gordonheadbaseball.org

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Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Amex, and certified cheques. 15% Buyers premium plus HST in effect. Some items in advertisement are subject to prior sales/error/omissions. All sales are final. For more info call 1.604.808.6808. Licensed auctioneers.

PENINSULA Online Registration Only Rally Cap to SIBL, Adult Challenger At www.pbsa.ca Eric 250-656-5790 TRIANGLE T-Ball to SIBL Online registration at www.triangleathletic.ca In person registration at Eagle Ridge Arena Monday, February 4th and 11th, and Monday, January 28th 6pm-8pm For other dates check with Tammy Shiells 250-478-8981 shiells@shaw.ca SOUTH ISLAND BASEBALL LEAGUE (SIBL) Age 18 & up At your local Bantam, Midget Park Steve Gaskin at steve.c.gaskin@gmail.com

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NCCP COACHES CLINICS: Dates to be announced.

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UMPIRES CLINICS: Adult Umpires Urgently Needed Contact your Local Board regarding Clinic dates www.bcbua.ca

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s families today â&#x20AC;&#x201C; leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca

LOST: GPS (Garmin handheld 60cs), Jan. 19 by Beacon Hill Park playground. Please call (250)472-1447.

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

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOST LADIES wooly sweater/jacket, red with black trim, last seen at the airport on Dec 22. Reward. (778)351-3407.

LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘ Coastal CertiďŹ ed Bull Buckers â&#x20AC;˘ Grapple Yarder Operators â&#x20AC;˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers â&#x20AC;˘ 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.

COMING EVENTS

MISSING RINGS- 3: wedding, engagement & cluster. RCMP File #13755. Reward for information leading to recovery.

Call (250)208-5811.

THE WEST SHORE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND will hold a concert at Gordon United Church, 935 Goldstream Ave, Langford at 7:00 PM on 2 Feb 2013. Tickets are $10.00 each and available for sale at the Church OfďŹ ce or at the door.

TRAVEL GETAWAYS

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ITALY- VILLAGE house in beautiful central Italy for rent.

Call Anita 250-655-4030.

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

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

Goldstream Signs & Designs Open Weekends Serving Victoria & Langford

LEGALS WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 2009 FORD MUSTANG

Owner M Watson 1ZVHT80N095103775 1999 BUICK LeSABRE Owner Greenleaf Automotive Concierge Ltd 1G4HP52K8XH501901 Will be sold on February 1, 2013. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.

PERSONALS

University of Victoria School of Nursing

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

HELP WANTED

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WANT TO WORK OUTDOORS? Established utilities services company is seeking part time and full time METER READERS for Courtenay Comox, Duncan, Naniamo, Parksville, Langford and surrounding areas. Â&#x2039; ,_WLYPLUJL YLHKPUN TL[LYZ PZ JVUZPKLYLK HU HZZL[ Â&#x2039; 4\Z[ OH]L H YLSPHISL ]LOPJSL Â&#x2039; 4\Z[ IL J\Z[VTLY VYPLU[LK ^P[O NVVK communications skills Â&#x2039; 4\Z[ IL JHWHISL VM ^VYRPUN PUKLWLUKLU[S` PU ]HYPV\Z ^LH[OLY JVUKP[PVUZ Â&#x2039; 7O`ZPJHSS` KLTHUKPUN QVI Â&#x2039; *VTWHU` WYV]PKLK \UPMVYTZ HUK [YHPUPUN Â&#x2039; 7HPK I` WPLJL YH[L WHPK WLY TL[LY [OH[ `V\ YLHK Â&#x2039; 0M OPYLK JSLHU +YP]LYZÂť (IZ[YHJ[ JSLHU *YPTPUHS )HJRNYV\UK *OLJR HUK WYVVM VM I\ZPULZZ JSHZZ vehicle insurance required Â&#x2039; ,HYUPUN WV[LU[PHS VM HWWYV_PTH[LS` WLY OV\Y Email resume to employment@olameter.com UV[PUN SVJH[PVU VM JOVPJL PU [OL Z\IQLJ[ SPUL VY MH_ [V 877-864-2831

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Call Chrissie @ 778-433-2056

MSJ PARK ENTERPRISES Ltd, dba as Subway is now hiring F/T counter attendant. $10.40/hr.

No experience necssary. Must be available for all shifts. Drop off or mail resume to 744 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC, V9B 2X3.

RN and RCAs Sunridge Place A Residential Complex Care facility in Duncan is recruiting for a .80 FTE evening Registered Nurse, and casual RCAs. If you wish to be part of an enthusiastic team who are making a difference in the lives of seniors, please send your resume to apply@sunridgeplace.ca Thank you to all applicants for your interest in Sunridge Place, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

SALES

free: 84 Architectural Digest (Apr/77-June/98). 21 Interior Design (July/80-March/85).

Call 250-595-5365.

FREE: METAL bed frame with castors, in great condition. Call (250)595-0927 (Oak Bay).

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

FRIENDLY FRANK

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

BEAUMONT STOVE, works great, $75. Call 250 656-6413.

REAL ESTATE

LA-Z-BOY rocker/recliner, green fabric, gently used, recently cleaned, $99 obo. Call (250)382-2422.

APARTMENT/CONDOS

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

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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SOLID OAK dining room suite, buffet and hutch w/3 drawers, 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; oval table w/pedestal, 6 chairs, excellent condition. Call (250)475-1588.

DRIVERS NEEDED Part time and Full time. Requires Class 4 DL, Chauffeurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permit. Call Bluebird Cabs 250-414-6239.

GARAGE SALES

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Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.

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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos.

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

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USED MUSIC BOOK SALE Saturday January 26th 2-5 pm at 1201 Fort St. All proceeds go to the Victoria Branch BCRMTA Student Scholarships.

For further information 250 370-2551 or email pwilliamson@shaw.ca

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Beautiful condition, dark blue background. $1,400. Water colour paintings by Joyce Mitchell, (from private collection) Canadian artist. Call 250388-3718.

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

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MOVING IN 1 week, everything must go. Solid wood kitchen table w/ 4 chairs & centre leaf, couch, chairs, misc kitchen stuff, cookware, pictures, microwave. No reasonable offer refused. All must go. Call 1(587)297-1961.

SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS!

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

OFFICE/RETAIL

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO SERVICES

CARS

MT. DOUGLAS Court- 1550 Arrow Rd, Bachelor Suite, $460. Lower income seniors 55+ only. NS/NP. Cable, heat, hot water incl’d. Avail March.

1st. Call 250-721-1818.

LANGFORD: PRIME Retail/Commercial Building, 2800 sq ft, parking & fenced area, (934 Goldstream Ave.), avail Feb. 1st. Call 250-(723)-4683 or (250)723-5841 (Att: Len).

LANGFORD, NICE 1 bdrm level entry bsmt, fully reno’d, N/P, utils incl’d. Avail immed, $750 mo. Call 250-658-3676.

TOP CASH PAID. For ALL unwanted Vehicles.

Call (250)885-1427.

LARGE BRIGHT, 2 br, gr. level, 4 piece bath, laundry, n/s, n/p, utils. incl’d, close to bus, avail. Feb 1 , refs. $900. 250642-5995. 250-812-6012

CARS

Mr. Scrapper $ CASH $

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

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

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

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES

SPACIOUS SINGLE family N. Nanaimo 3bdrm, 2bath, open floor plan, family room. Updated kitch & bath, soaker tub, new roof. Near bus, ammen’s. $280,000. 250-756-3593

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OAK BAY Junction: 2-bdrm in quiet, 55+ bldg. $850. Heat, h/w incl. Avail. Feb.1 N/P. Share purchase req’d. 1678 Fort St. (250) 595-4593.

SIDNEY CONDO: 55+, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, heat, hot water and basic cable incld. $1200, NS/NP. Call (250)665-6314.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL LANGFORD: PRIME Retail/Commercial Building, 2800 sq ft, parking & fenced area, (934 Goldstream Ave.), avail Feb. 1st. Call 250-(723)-4683 or (250)723-5841 (Att: Len).

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES LANGFORD 3-BDRM. $1100.

Fenced yard, pellet stove, W/D. NP/NS. (250)642-4010.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

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DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright newer 1 bdrm deluxe suite.

Short term. (250)514-7747.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

HOMES FOR RENT

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.

MILLSTREAM(Close to VGH) 2 bdrms lrg den both bdrms have on suites, full bath, shared laundry, ample prking. NS/NP. $1250+ 2/3 hydro. Avail Mar 1. Call (250)391-7655.

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.

ROOM Valley, utilities Pets 3853

MATE wanted in Kettle Langford. $500/mo all included. New House.

Considered. 250-213-

SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- 2 bdrm level entry, shared W/D, NS/NP. Refs, $1100 incls utils. 250-391-7915 GORDON HEAD, 1-bedroom.

Close to UVic, bus routes.

Separate entrance, kitchenette and shared laundry.

Quiet. No pets/smokers. Damage deposit, references required. $670/mo. Free wi-fi, heat, hydro. Available Feb 1st.

250-727-2230; 250-516-3899.

GORGE WATERWAY. 1bdrm Inclds utils, net, tv, laundry.

NS/NP. $750. 250-384-6755.

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www.goldstreamgazette.com • A23

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Friday, January 25, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM

This Weekend’s

Select your home.

Select your mortgage.

OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday

Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com

307-4480 Chatterton, $530,000 Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

pg. 8

3-833 Princess, $399,900 pg. 6

407-1015 Johnson St., $334,900 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson, 250-385-2033

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the January 24-31 edition of 206-3252 Glasgow Ave, $179,999

1905 Portway, $948,000

2437 Amelia, $579,900

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Miles Takacs, 250-999-9822

Saturday & Sunday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Josh Prowse, 250 661-5674

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Cassie Kangas 250 477-7291

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Ross Shortreed, 250-858-3585

206-1148 Goodwin, $319,900

4029 Providence, $899,888 pg. 3

pg. 10

2276 Woodlawn, $1,098,888 pg. 11

108-2125 Oak Bay Ave, $414,900

306-75 Songhees, $698,000 Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

pg. 6

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Miles Takacs, 250-999-9822

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

pg. 3

Saturday 1-3 Sparling Real Estate Ltd. Don Sparling, 250-656-5511

1214 May St., $539,000 pg. 3

2-2151 Burnside Rd W, $599,900 Thursday-Sunday 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

307-120 Douglas, $429,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250-360-6106 Saturday - Tuesday noon - 5 pm Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 883-2715

pg. 1

828 Rupert Terrace

pg. 11

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Larry Jeffs, 250-744-3301

pg. 1

11410 Myrtle, $468,500 pg. 10

Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Doreen Halstenson, 250-744-3301

pg. 11

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301

pg. 22

Saturday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo. Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

354 Berwick, $649,000 11-1529 Cooper Rd, $198,000 pg. 10

115-785 Station Rd, $399,900 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

pg. 12

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Eileen Jespersen, 250-686-4820

pg. 11

Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

pg. 7

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291

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

A-1142 Craigflower Rd, $369,900 pg. 6

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

pg. 10

305-545 Rithet St., $289,900 103E-1115 Craigflower, $364,900 pg. 17

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444

pg. 22

203-1120 Fairfield Rd, $359,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422

pg. 5

2657 Capital Heights, $469,000

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291

pg. 9

Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

pg. 8

pg. 8

pg. 5

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291

pg. 6

302-4480 Chatterton Way, $499,888 pg. 9

3963 Juan De Fuca Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250 388-5882

pg. 9

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291 Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Mark McDougall, 250-477-5353

633 Rason Rd., $548,800 pg. 13

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Lorraine Williams, 250-216-3317

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

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Lu Ann Fraser, 250-384-8124

pg. 12

pg. 13

pg. 13

Sunday 2-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

pg. 13

pg. 13

12-3255 Rutledge

Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Realty Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Hiro Nakatani, 250 661-4476

pg. 19

Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Noel Hache 250 744-3301

pg. 9

pg. 22

pg. 9

14 Gorge Rd W, $479,900

pg. 8

Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-216-7625

pg. 13

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

657 Ardmore Dr, $1,650,000 Sunday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

410-606 Goldstream, $269,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Josh Prowse, 250-661-5674

3-9918 Fourth St, $494,000 pg. 22

Saturday 1-2:30 Macdonald Realty Georgia Wiggins, 250-415-2500

8930 Tumbo Pl, $1,198,000 Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald, 250-479-3333

pg. 18

304-3220 Jacklin, $334,900 pg. 18

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Paul Holland, 250-592-4422

pg. 18

2521 Duncan Lane, $498,999 pg. 7

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Rick Krupa, 250-883-8258

pg. 15

pg. 18

2455 Prospector, $599,000 pg. 1

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Sylvia Schumann, 250-474-4800

9507 Inverness Rd, $699,900

pg. 15

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

3063 Keparo Rd, $629,900 pg. 16

205-3220 Jacklin Rd, $318,900 pg. 22

Saturday 11-1 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Doug Sunray, 250-477-1100

933 Step Moss Cl, $729,000

622 Goldstream, $239,900 Thursday - Sunday 1-4 Kahl Realty 250-391-8484

pg. 18

875 Wild Ridge Way, $369,900 pg. 22

736 Viaduct, $1,075,000 Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250 658-0967

pg. 23

978 Rattanwood, $319,900

8-3957 South Valley, $549,900

Sunday 2:30-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

3537 Promenade, $778,000

Saturday 1-3 & Sunday 1-2:30 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis, 250-999-9822 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

pg. 18

2611 Pinnacle Way, $439,000 pg. 16

1051 Whitney Crt, $464,900

pg. 13

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

3343 Wickheim, $539,900

4488 William Head, $949,900

580 Peto Pl., $499,900

Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

pg. 11

3806 Campus Cres.

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

pg. 18

971 Gade Rd., $589,000

223 Portsmouth, $578,000

Saturday 12-2 RE/MAX Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600

Saturday 1-3 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-509-7011

110-1505 Church Ave, $209,000

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Jeff Shorter, 250-384-8124

Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

316 Brunswick Pl, $519,500

Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Real Estate Michael Boorman 250-595-1535

4021 Dawnview Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301

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

101-608 Fairway Ave.

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

4395 Torrington Pl, $529,000

Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100

pg. 22

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Tara Hearn, 250-592-4422

2937 Creekside Terr.

573 Baker St, $459,800

Sunday 1-2 RE/MAX Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

3478 Calumet, $498,000

3380 Upper Terr, $1,790,000

pg. 15

pg. 8

15-4619 Elk Lake

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

4038 Cumberland, $499,000 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-479-3333

pg. 14

107-537 Heatherdale Lane, $408,000

pg. 9

776/778 Lampson St, $488,800

Sunday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

15-486 Royal Bay Drive,

pg. 5

Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 592-4422

Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

S305-737 Humboldt St, $424,900

pg. 15

pg. 13 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett, 250-656-0131

pg. 23

311A Milburn Dr., $579,900

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Stephanie Peat, 250-656-0131

210-1642 McKenzie, $530,000

1054 Colville, $529,900

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

905 Brock Ave., $349,000

Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

707 Rockheights Ave.

pg. 14

pg. 12 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Rob Angus, 250-391-1893

957 Preston Way, $429,900

2116 Brethourpark Way

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

pg. 15

2140 Gourman Pl, $574,900 pg. 6

11125 Trillium, $659,000

4953 Highgate Rd, $1,059,000

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333

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

pg. 8

104-1521 Church, $239,000

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

pg. 6

101-75 Songhees, $685,000

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty James Liu 250-744-6639

248 Obed Ave, $509,000 pg. 3

2141 Bellamy Rd., $499,900

Saturday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

306-1240 Verdier, $299,000

3666-1507 Queensbury, $497,000

2168 Meadow Vale Dr., $634,900

Saturday 2-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Adrian Langereis, 250-999-9822

Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Roger Jones, 250 361-9838

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Roland Stillings, 250-744-3301

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Mike Hartshorne, 250 590-3921

302-10160 Third ST.

1687 Brousson, $539,000

9-1529 Cooper Rd, $169,000

1610-647 Michigan St, $314,900

Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

pg. 12

311-1620 Mckenzie Ave. pg. 10

pg. 13

9708 Fifth St, $599,900

16-1498 Admirals, $127,500

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Alli Munro 250 477-5353

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frank Chan, 250-477-7291

pg. 12

2166 Ferndale, $875,000

20-1473 Garnet, $389,000

16-2319 Chilco, $449,900

733A Humboldt

Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291

2997 Charlotte Dr, $434,900

11075 Salal Pl, $599,900

1-1717 Blair Ave, $424,800

Sunday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Brad Gregory, 250-744-3301

pg. 6

4040 Borden St pg. 11

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Kent Deans, 250-686-4141

403-1521 Church, $300,000

2220 Greenlands, $585,000 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Roland Stillings, 250-744-3301

302-1420 Beach Dr, $489,000

1494 Fairfield, $299,900

pg. 12

3290 Maplewood, $495,000 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033

pg. 13

4294 Torquay, $539,900

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

Saturday 2:30-4 Re/Max Camosun Miles Takacs, 250-999-9822 Saturday 12-2 RE/MAX Camosun Andrew Holenchuk, 250-589-2897

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Deborah Kline 250 661-7680

301-4040 Borden St, $289,900

203-1477 Yale St, $455,900

Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

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

405-2125 Oak Bay Ave, $459,900

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

NEWS GAZETTE

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Clayton Jeffs, 250-744-3301

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Mike Williams, 250-384-8124

pg. 20

3582 Pechanga, $459,000 pg. 5

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353

pg. 22

pg. 9

1188 Parkdale, $459,800 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003

For whatever pg. 23

might be....

202-606 Goldstream, $229,000 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Clayton Jeffs, 250-744-3301

H OME

pg. 9

visit www.revweekly.com

www.goldstreamgazette.com • A25

GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, January 25, 2013

Couvelier building to rise from ashes of greenhouse Horticulture Centre to break ground on pavilion today Edward Hill News staff

Roger Charles, executive director of the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, in front of where the centre’s greenhouse building burned down nearly two years ago, and where the Mel Couvelier Pavilion will be built this year.

Edward Hill/News staff

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A greenhouse destroyed in a fire two years ago at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific will rise again as the centerpiece Mel Couvelier Pavilion.

The single-storey, $1.5-million building is set to break ground on Friday after members of the non-profit garden and horticulture college voted to finance construction with a mortgage.

The pavilion is expected to give the 105-acre garden a constant stream of revenue through rentals from weddings and corporate meetings, fed from the nearby Vancouver Island Technology Park.

“This is intended to be the core income centre for the society,” said Roger Charles, executive director of the HCP. “After two years of sweating and hair pulling, we are thrilled to be in “This is this position.”

What is now a large, intended to be fenced concrete slab the core income held a large greenhouse, which burned in a speccentre for the fire on Feb. 16, society. After two tacular 2011. Called the Glass years of sweating House and donated by 33 years ago, it and hair pulling, Saanich acted as a picturesque, we are thrilled although imperfect wedding venue. to be in this “It wasn’t useful in position.” the winter or the heat of the summer. You either – Roger Charles baked or froze,” Charles remarked. “This (new) building will provide a very nice location for weddings, corporate meetings and social events.”

At what Charles reckoned was the bestattended society meeting in the HCP’s 35-year history, members overwhelmingly supported a plan to borrow $750,000 from VanCity. The remainder of the construction budget comes from insurance, a $250,000 loan from Saanich, and more than $300,000 from fundraising.

The timber-framed pavilion is planned as 3,000 square feet, with large south-facing windows and a “green” roof. Construction is expect to last eight months.

The HCP’s business case estimates the pavilion will bring in about $225,000 per year and leave the society with a healthy income, while paying down the mortgage and repaying Saanich.

“We tend to be booked all summer for weddings. That was an important revenue source before the fire,” Charles noted. “It’s necessary to replace what was lost with a long-term, reliable income stream. (The pavilion) would be a substantial improvement. With a 365-day operation, we’d get revenue even over Christmas.”

HCP is dedicating the pavilion to former Saanich mayor Mel Couvelier, who was instrumental in establishing the HCP society in 1979, securing Crown land, and then building the gardens in the 1980s. Couvelier worked to fundraise for the pavilion project up to the week before his death on May 30, 2011.

Although it tends to be overshadowed by the high-profile Butchart Gardens, HCP draws visitors to 10 acres of scenic demonstration gardens and 95 acres of native woodland, is supported by more than a hundred volunteers, and houses an accredited horticultural college.

“We wouldn’t have the centre without (Couvelier),” Charles said. “In honour of his enormous contribution, naming it after him is the right thing for us to do.”

The ground-breaking ceremony is Jan. 25, 10 a.m. at 505 Quayle Rd. and is open to the public. editor@saanichnews.com

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The Greater Victoria film industry is working on ways to bolster movie and TV production, as Hollywood shifts work to other provinces.

Early estimates for 2012 show Greater Victoria benefited from roughly $7 million in direct spending from the film industry, a far cry from the $20 million highs of 2006, said Kathleen Gilbert, Greater Victoria film commissioner.

“Budgets have dropped quite significantly,” she said. “Even the big blockbuster movies have smaller budgets than they used to.”

While lucrative franchises like the X-Men series rolled through the region in the past, madefor-TV films have typically been the bread and butter of local film crews, Gilbert said.

She attributes the downturn to the global recession, a strong Canadian dollar and the exclusion of Greater Victoria from B.C.’s distant location tax credit, an incentive offered to companies who work outside major metropolitan areas.

“We have had a lot of production over the last few years that have set up in Victoria, but try to do at least 70 per cent of their locations outside the CRD,” she said.

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credits offered by other provinces, said Bill Bennett, B.C.’s minister of community, sport and cultural development.

“I understand why the film and TV and digital media industries are concerned,” Bennett said. “What the film industry seems to want mainly is for us to match the tax credits that are available in Ontario, and we can’t do that.”

Bennett said he is working on a policy that will “clean up and simplify” the business environment for the industry, which is looking at further costs as B.C. prepares to phase out the harmonized sales tax in March.

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Ottawa hands reserve authority to province Tom Fletcher Black Press

B.C.’s first liquefied natural gas project is to be built on Haisla Nation reserve land, and now the province will be able to regulate its industrial and environmental terms.

Federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan announced new regulations Tuesday to replace federal authority on reserve lands with B.C. regulation. That means the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission can regulate the project, proposed by Apache

Canada and Chevron Canada on Douglas Channel near Kitimat.

“This has been a long process, but everyone’s delighted,” Duncan said in an interview from Vancouver after the announcement. “There have been no delays to the actual project, because they’ve been operating under some interim agreements with the province in terms of permitting.”

The B.C. government passed similar legislation last spring, to govern the Kitimat LNG project and a four-tower condominium commercial development pro-

posed for the Squamish Nation reserve in West Vancouver.

Without such changes, provincial building codes and environmental laws for burning, emissions and water and land use do not apply to reserves.

Duncan said the delegation of reserve land use is a new approach to promoting reserve development. It has been used for a sawmill at the Fort William First Nation near Thunder Bay, industrial development in Alberta, and there is “strong interest in Atlantic Canada,” Duncan said.

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B.C.'s auditor general should be empowered to review government advertising messages and determine if they are in the public interest or just a boost for the party in power, NDP leader Adrian Dix said Tuesday.

The NDP plans to present legislation in February to set rules for government ads such as the current “B.C. Jobs Plan” series that extolls the strength of the provincial economy.

Taxpayer-sponsored ads would not be able to show the premier or other politicians, promote the party or create a “negative impression” of parties or other groups critical of the government.

Dix said he didn't recall a similar ad campaign run by Glen Clark's NDP government in the late 1990s, but noted such a law would apply to all governing parties.

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Clark and Jobs Minister Pat Bell defend the commercials as part of an effort to raise awareness of industrial development and skilled trades training.

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