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With fresh water streams on campus and a migratory bird sanctuary at its front door, Royal Roads University seems like the perfect location to test oil filters for storm drains. Officials at two universities and one environmental company agree and Tuesday the first of a series of combination filter/monitors Mike Ansley was installed in a storm drain on campus as a part of a pilot project. The filter not only stops oil from entering the drains, and eventually water systems, but it also incorporates new technology to monitor the filter and sound the proverbial alarms when oil is present. A storm drain by the boathouse, eight drains in the lower parking lot and a drain by the fish ladder on RRU’s campus will have the filters installed. Charla Huber/News staff
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Armed with a camera and a computer, Metchosin artist Doug Gilbert transforms reality into a fantasy world. “It’s photo-based art,” he said. “Often there is more than one photograph collaged together.” He photographs models in his home studio and then often heads outdoors for more photos to incorporate into a piece. Once the photos are taken he manipulates them with Photoshop until the piece is revealed. “I take a lot of photos in Metchosin,” said the artist, citing the Galloping Goose Trail and areas around Pearson College as his favourite spots. He started this form of art about 12 years ago, when technology was not nearly as advanced. “I paid $1,000 for a three megapixel camera back then,” Gilbert said with a chuckle. He now shoots with a 22-megapixel camera. The more advanced camera allows him to offer larger print sizes. Before, if he wanted to make a large print he would shoot several images of a scene, then stitch them together on the computer. When he first began, he was snubbed for making high-end art on a digital camera using computer software, he said. Now, this combination of skills is getting more appreciation in the art community. “It’s still a new art form,” Gilbert said. “It’s completely up to the imagination.” For every piece he creates, he prints off a limited edition of five. “It’s so you don’t go to your friend’s house and find the same picture on their wall.” Gilbert and three other artists are putting together a digital art show for the Coast Collective gallery in May. They are currently seeking submissions from other artists working in the medium. For more information go to distinctlydigital.ca charla@goldstreamgazette.com
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itting on a heating pad trimming Hattie, the long-haired cat, Sally Staples takes up her clippers and zips under the cat’s tail. “It’s a kitty Brazilian,” laughs the cat groomer during one of her house calls. “It’s a sanitary trim so you don’t get dingleberries and then the cat’s don’t track litter and poop in the bed.” When Staples arrived at the Colwood home, Hattie was scruffy and greasy, but after a little care and attention to detail the house cat was donning a lion cut with a mane and little puff of fur on her tail. “Cat’s are great, Charla Huber they are magical and Reporting sassy creatures who happen to come with great people,” Staples said. Staples has become the first certified feline master groomer in B.C. after graduating from the National Cat Groomer’s School in Greenville, South Carolina. She graduated top of her class in January. Prior to attending the twoSally Staples week master’s is certified in cat program she first aid and CPR. studied at the school online completing a two-year program. Staples began her home grooming business in 2010 and now she has 350 clients from across Greater Victoria. “We all have our calling,” she said. Since taking the master’s program, Staples said her technique and quality of her services has improved. For the clients Staples is much more than just a groomer. “She is a real cat whisperer,” said
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The deadline is looming for entry to Fair Fauna, a benefit for Wild ARC. Submissions will be accepted until Feb. 13 from artists in any media. There’s a $12 hanging fee for each piece accepted. Include photos, titles, medium and price when submitting. Email entries to info@metchosinartgallery.ca. Decisions will be made Feb. 16.
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Camosun College researchers Imtehaze Heerah, left, and Will Spaulding demonstrate the new oil filters being installed in Royal Roads University storm drains.
Pilot project to last a year Continued from Page A1
Camosun’s mechanical engineering technology department played the part of designing the system’s sensors. The two main people behind it, researchers Will Spaulding and Imtehaze Heerah, developed the oil-sensory technology from scratch, over the course of two years. They also devised a unique system to transmit the information the sensors collect. “We can tell if it’s debris or oil that’s causing the problem,” Spaulding said. “Either way you need maintenance, but one is a lot more important than the other.” A small computer monitors the sensors and transmits information via a wireless radio signal. A level switch will tell monitors if the drain is plugged. When a sensor is triggered it transmits data to a computer, and can be programmed to send text message or email alerts. The filter is made of a polymer substance (the exact composition is a trade secret) that is powdery when dry but turns into an impervious gel when it comes in contact with oil. Ian Muir, founder of Petro Barriers, invented the oil collection technology about 12 years ago. It was a happy accident he stumbled upon while trying to figure out ways to reuse plastic from diapers. “They blew a pipe. … Hydraulic oil was all over the bloody place,” said Muir. “They threw down some of this material and immediately it gelled and made a solid product.” RRU commerce graduate and now vice president of marketing and communications for Petro Barriers, Mike Ansley is one of the key figures behind the project. “It’s really exciting,” Ansley said. “It’s kind of the reason I went back. The alumni, the staff, the faculty, they all really do a good job of keeping in touch with you.” Units will also be installed at Camosun College and will continue to be tested and developed in a lab setting. The pilot project at RRU will run for the next year, after which Petro Barrier plans to incorporate the technology into its products. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com
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Charla Huber Reporting Wrapped in a blanket and tucked in tight to a lawn chair, Taemar Verbaarschot settles in to camp outcamps out at the Sooke School District office. Parents got their own nature experience with tents, sleeping bags, rain gear and pretzels while awaiting kindergarten registration. Verbaarschot hasn’t camped out for concert tickets and is often reluctant to stand in line, but it was worth it to get her son Sam, 4, enrolled in nature kindergarten at Sangster elementary school in Colwood. “He is happiest when he is in the forest, at a beach or by a river,” said the mother first in line. “This is going to be his first experience in formal education and I want it to be in an oldgrowth forest.” Parents began lining up at 4 a.m. Monday to guarantee a spot in the 22-student program. They made two lines: one for boys and one for girls. The class designated 10 spots for boys, 10 for girls and two for First Nations students. By late afternoon Monday, 12 parents were in line for boys and five parents with daughters waited. “We see the value with boys and outdoor play and boys tend to struggle in school,” speculated Kim Coy, fourth in line to get her son in the program. Coy is eager to have her son Maximus in the program also because the teacher is paired with an early childhood educator. “It brings the ratio down to 11 to one instead of 22 to one. It’s a far better ratio than you can find anywhere else in B.C.,” Coy said. Tara Anderson was 12th in line and thought she was early at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. When she heard a line was forming she waited for her son to finish preschool, and with no one to watch him, brought
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Taemar Verbaarschot packed heavy for the campout she started at 4 a.m. Monday for the nature kindergarten registration beginningTuesday at 8 a.m. She was first in line to get her son in the program. 5-year-old Oscar to wait in line too. Candice Hall stood in line for son Ryland last year. From previous experience she knew it wouldn’t be the same time crunch to get her daughter Ava in the class this year. “Parents think their girls may not be good outside when it’s so wet and muddy. My daughter is excited to be in the program,” Hall said. District staff arrived at the office early Tuesday bearing coffee and baked goods for the 13 parents in the boys’ line and 10 in the girls’ that included four First Nations students’ parents. Roberta Kubik, assistant superintendent of SD 62, acknowledges the program has high interest for parents of boys, but added all of the girls’ seats were also quickly spoken for. “Boys tend to be more project based learners, but 10 girls to 13 boys is not a big difference,” Kubik said. The school board designates 10 spots for girls and 10 for boys to create a gender balance and two First Nations spots to reflect the demographic in the region. charla@goldstream gazette.com
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his weekend marks B.C.’s first Family Day statutory holiday, which for most people breaks that long three-month stretch between New Year’s Day and Easter. B.C. residents now enjoy 10 stat holidays (11 if your employer is nice enough to throw in Boxing Day), which ties us with Saskatchewan as the most generous province for the coveted long weekend. By contrast, Nova Scotians and Newfoundlanders only have five. While Greater Victorians enjoy recounting their youth by listening to Trooper in the Inner Harbour on Monday, or take advantage of the many activities offered at recreation centres across the region, people should remember not everybody can afford an extra day off. When Premier Christy Clark announced the creation of Family Day in October 2011, she expected that by now a better economy would balance out the extra costs to businesses. But many small retailers and companies are struggling as the economy remains flat at best. They are paying out more due to a higher minimum wage, and all are now contemplating the cost and hassle of returning to the GST/PST system. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business estimates a small business with five employees will shell out about $1,135 for Family Day and it will cost small and medium sized businesses $42 million in lost productivity. Municipal and provincial governments will also shell out more for essential service employees and the hundreds of thousands of people on the public payroll. This holiday can be seen as rather blatant pandering to the electorate by the the B.C. Liberals, or an attempt to give hard-working B.C.ers a break – perhaps it’s a bit of both. And while the majority of us will enjoy the Monday off work, it’s important to acknowledge the many small business owners in our community who will see it as nothing but an added burden. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
Kiss campaign misses mark T
he rules are pretty simple. newspaper. Snap a kissy kissy photo in To protest private property signs downtown Victoria, upload it posted throughout the core, the to the Downtown Victoria coalition submitted photos Business Association Faceof kissing couples with the book page and you can win signs prominent. There swag. are some pretty neat ones It’s the DVBA’s fourth too. I really like the young annual Valentine-themed woman smoochin’ her warm ‘n’ fuzzy promotion pooch. Too bad the image aimed at making us feel is photographed spelike visiting downtown and cifically so the eye is not hopefully make those cash drawn to the puppy love, registers ring. but the sign. The DVBA aims, through The DVBA removed Christine championing local busithe photos from contest ness, to keep the core of van Reeuwyk contention. They also Victoria vibrant and welresponded to the DisrupIsland Girl coming so that it remains tion campaign in a civil an economically vital place. If down- manner. DVBA general manager Ken town is a dire wasteland where Kelly explained to Black Press that nobody wants to visit, everyone the photos were removed because loses. one contained offensive content, Members of The Disruption Coland they didn’t suit a contest meant lective figured they’d live up to their to “bring out the fun and excitename and mess with the contest a ment on Valentine’s Day.” bit. The group wants to draw attenThe coalition emailed a press tion to signs posted around town release to media outlets citing “centhat outline the rules: no camping, sorship.” trespassing, loitering or soliciting. “This action was designed to “Distributed and promoted by the draw attention to the business assoDVBA, this is a directed attack on a ciation for its involvement in the particular sector of the people who ongoing criminalization of poverty live in this city, allowing police to in the city,” they said in an emailed harass the street involved commupress release. “The DVBA has a long nity,” says the website kissdisruphistory of working with the police tion.wordpress.com. and the court system to privatize The website does impart some space and criminalize poverty in its interesting opinions, but is unfordistrict.” tunately peppered with language Again, the rules are pretty simple. best not repeated in a community Trespassing is illegal. It’s a shame
the DVBA feels they need to help their member businesses with little reminder signs for the folks who don’t understand the concept of private property. Camp on my front lawn and I might post a sign too. The title, The Disruptive Collection, does little to instill faith that they want to make productive change implying instead a willingness to stir the muck for the sake of it. The coalition’s own website describes the campaign as “shenanigans.” “The point we are trying to make is that it’s fine for some to stand in those spaces, but if you don’t look like ‘the right kind of person,’ you aren’t welcome here,” Serina Zapf told Monday Magazine. “We thought this would be a playful way to disrupt a fun contest and challenge people to think about who is being represented here – who is allowed, and welcome, to show affection.” None of the folks in any of the photos struck me as the “wrong” kind of person, and that’s just one place they mixed the message. Whether it’s the press release blasting the business group for “censorship” or aggressively cursing them out on the website, the kiss disruption campaign missed the “playful” target. Christine van Reeuwyk is the interim editor of the Goldstream News Gazette. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com
The kiss disruption campaign missed the ‘playful’ target.
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LETTERS Questions remain on wireless effects, but evidence growing Re: No escape from radio frequencies (Edward Hill column, Feb. 1) In your opinion, “anti-wi-fi and anti-smart meter people” are “grossly exaggerating” the ill effects from microwave radiation, insinuating people are either misinformed or irrational in their concerns. I can assure you this is far from the truth. Concerns are based upon a plethora of independent studies from many international research institutions, including the military, going back several
decades. The assertion that vulnerable children are placed at high risk and must be protected from this radiation is reiterated around the world by many credible health experts. You will have to look further than mainstream media for this information, however, for obvious reasons. Questions undeniably remain, but to state that all is fine, in the face of growing evidence that it is not, fails to provide critical information about this important public health challenge.
We need to promote reasonable measures to reduce exposure to wireless radiation for everyone, particularly children. Preference should be given to wired Internet connections in schools for safety where students spend countless hours in close proximity to many transmitting devices. Many technology specialists agree wired is superior in many ways to wireless that is notoriously slow, unreliable and unsecure. The International Agency for Research on Cancer reclassified
all sources of radio frequency radiation as a class 2B carcinogen for good reason. One has to remember that IARC monographs are considered as ‘gold standard’ in evaluation of carcinogenicity of physical and chemical agents. There must be sufficient scientific reason or IARC would not put its reputation behind such claim. It is also important to note WorkSafeBC occupational health and safety guidelines stipulate, under section 5.57, that any 2B carcinogen must be replaced with a safer alternative that “reduces
the risk to workers.” How is this important fact overlooked by employers and school officials? History is replete with failures to control highly profitable carcinogenic substances, ranging from tobacco to asbestos, until proof of harm became irrefutable. We can ill afford to go through that same course with wireless technologies, given the long latency involved before serious disease manifests. Tammy Jeske Langford
Readers respond: Island rail project, Family Day, B.C. taxation options Rail funding not enough to make a difference Re: Island rail project gains momentum (News, Jan. 25) So the Island Corridor Foundation will receive $1.2 million from the CRD, $5.4 million from the five regional districts and $15 million from the federal and provincial governments to “… hopefully restore VIA rail service and initiate commuter rail service to Victoria.” The intent is great, but what will this money accomplish? Victoria is spending nearly $100 million to replace a small bridge. I understand there are many bridges on the E&N Railway that are older and more poorly maintained than the Blue Bridge. We spent more than $1 million refurbishing the Kinsol Trestle to support walkers and cyclists, not heavy, high-speed rail equipment. The E&N has nearly 100 kilometres of track that needs to be totally replaced. Walk it yourself and see if you believe the existing line would be safe with minor tie replacements. The E&N has no rolling stock and no staff or operating budget. Are our elected representatives making purely political spending decisions, or will they produce a better transportation system? If they do open the door to improved transit, what is the future cost of following up on
these initial expenditures? If we are we going to pledge our future taxes and those of our children to an everescalating investment which has no return until fully completed, we should look at total costs and revenues, not just spread a little here and there with the hope of ‘catching the big one’ some day. A rail system may be the answer to some of Victoria’s transportation problems, but at what cost per passenger? Seems to me that a little advanced planning by our leaders would stop this cash dribble before it starts. That money would serve a much better purpose if it was redirected to the homeless or drug rehabilitation. Let’s stop pretending these piddly sums will have any impact on local transit. These minor budget allocations will be absorbed by consultant fees and some minor maintenance. Best to fund it adequately or not fund it all all. This is a cheap, vote-buying effort and should be exposed as such. Jim Knock Esquimalt
Family Day should also celebrate progress Hurrah for Family Day! On Monday we in B.C. have been given the day off
to celebrate Family Day, an opportunity to share family time and fun. The provincial government’s website offers family events across the province. What a great idea to recognize the worth and contribution families make to our society by giving them an extended weekend to spend together. Families are also said to be a top priority for Prime Minister Stephen Harper. It’s funny, though, how governments think. Reported estimates for B.C. show that child poverty costs the province between $8 billion and $9 billion annually while a comprehensive program to reduce such poverty would cost annually between $3 billion and $4 billion. If families really are a priority and governments really are fiscally prudent, as they say, what’s going on here? Not only are our kids our most precious and valuable asset, they also offer the best possible return on public investment towards ensuring a strong and healthy nation. Families can only do their part if governments are willing to create a public environment that safeguards our kids’ well-being and nurtures their growth and development. We should be able to celebrate Family Day for the progress we
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Benefactors of growth can afford to pay more Re: Here comes the tax, man (Our View, Feb. 1) The editorial said, “British Columbians now have to decide what they value more: services or disposable income – or find a balance between the two.” The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives report referred to, “Progressive Tax Options for B.C. – Reform Ideas for Raising New Revenues and Enhancing Fairness,” actually said that we could have more disposable income and more social services. The report made a plea for progressive taxation. It’s fair for the benefactors of B.C.’s recent economic growth to give a little more to the common pool, since their taxes are lower than the rest of Canada. This would raise needed program revenue, reduce income inequality and increase disposable income. If the top six per cent of B.C. residents, those with incomes over $103,000, paid a fair tax share, we would raise $930 million. That would build 2,000
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West Shore Parks and Recreation is starting 2013 on a strong note with a new chair, an approved budget and a board better at working together. So says new chair, Colwood Coun. Rob Martin, who looks forward to projects moving ahead in 2013 and is bringing a positive approach to the
often at-odds board. Martin sees the board getting past its previous differences and moving forward. This year’s budget, for instance, was passed without issue by all of the owners of the society. That has not always been the case. “There has been differences of opinion when it comes to the owner’s
group,” Martin said. “Where we’re at right now is that we’re listening to each other now and we’re respecting those points of view.” Metchosin Mayor John Ranns agrees the board is functioning far better than it used to, but still believes there are problems. He said the split on the board is still evi-
denced by the fact only representatives from Langford and Colwood voted in favour of Martin as chair, while View Royal, Metchosin and Highlands representatives supported View Royal councillor Heidi Rast. With Langford now building an aquatic centre in partnership with the YMCA, Ranns believes it will be time for both Langford and the board to take a new look at the relationship. “I think things are heading in the right direction,” said Ranns, “but there’s definitely going to have to be an examination of the whole direction, with Langford doing what they’re doing. It’s just not fair to them otherwise.” Langford councillor and WSPR board member Lanny Seaton said there is still work to be down at the board level before any true advances can be made. He said changes in governance is still essential to getting any future projects accomplished. “When they get that
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New West Shore Parks and Recreation Society chair, Colwood councillor Rob Martin, says the board is getting along like never before. sorted out then things would run a little bit smoother,” Seaton said. “It’s going along fine, everybody is voting in favour, but are we going to get anything else down there?” He would like to see a weighted vote for Langford and the other larger municipalities, which are putting in the lion’s share of the funding, over the smaller municipalities.
A study on the governance of the society is ongoing and the deadline for decisions was extended to the end of the year. WSPR administrator Linda Barnes said executive discussions are stemming from the study and decisions around the governance structure will be made within the year. kwells@goldstream gazette.com
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YMCA inks Langford deal Kyle Wells News staff
Langford residents can look forward to a dip and a workout in their own backyard. YMCA-YWCA of Greater Victoria expects to open its full-size aquatic centre and fitness facility near City Centre Park in 2015. City council unanimously approved the plan Monday, with the support of an enthusiastic audience, said councillor and parks and recreation committee chair Lanny Seaton. “They were all excited, everybody was clapping,” Seaton said. “I’ve never seen such a positive meeting in all the years I’ve been on council.” YMCA of Greater Victoria CEO Jennie Edgecombe said the project has been in the works for a couple of years now, with the YMCA interested in providing services Langford has been asking for. “We see it as a growing community with a lot of young families, which is in essence a lot of the work that we do,” Edgecombe said. In terms of rates, Langford residents will enjoy a 10 per cent reduction on monthly passes and a 20 per cent reduction on drop-in fees. Free swims will also be open to Langford residents on stat holidays. Westhills Land CorporaLanny Seaton tion will construct the facility and the YMCA will lease the building, starting with a 25-year contract. Construction is expected to begin this year, with the facility opening in 2015. The facility will also include a daycare centre, hot tubs, sauna, a gymnasium, a wave pool and an outdoor play area. Langford will pay about $750,000 into the deal annually. Part of that money will come from funds made available after the pool at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre is paid off in 2014. The net cost to taxpayers is expected to be about $17 annually for the average home. Langford is also leasing an additional 4,000
square feet in the building for an additional annual cost of $100,000. The city is in talks with the Greater Victoria Public Library to bring another branch to the area. That plan has not been approved yet. Seaton said having the facility will not impact Langford’s involvements with West Shore Parks and Recreation, with which Seaton serves as a board member. “Langford is big enough to do (its) own recreation now, compared to what we were,” Seaton said. “But we’re not anticipating moving out of Juan de Fuca (Recreation Centre). But we’d also like some other things to happen too.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com
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There’s a new water polo club in town. The Vancouver Island Water Polo Association is based out of the University of Victoria’s McKinnon pool and is the second club of its kind in Greater Victoria. Colette Baty is one of the original five parents who started the club, now in its second year. Baty and the other parents all had kids at the Saanich Waterpolo School at Saanich Commonwealth Place. Baty says the experience at Saanich Waterpolo was a positive one, but adds that she saw there was room, and a need, for another club in Greater Victoria. “(The Vancouver Island Water
Polo Association) started as a girls club only, but over the last year grew into both genders and various ages,” Baty said. “We just want kids to reach their personal goals. If it’s just recreational, that’s great, if they want to play competitively, that’s great too.” The original team was the girls 15-and-under VI Sirens and a team of younger girls. The organization now has dozens of players aged 12 to 19. Members can play three times a week, Sunday afternoons, and Tuesday and Thursday nights, and be of any skill level. UVic has a non-varsity water polo club which some of the VI members join on Saturdays. Getting regular pool space for the new club was a full time job
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Teens Ligia Brolo, left, Jemma Eason, Nicole Smith and PeggyJean Allin are part of the Vancouver Island Water Polo Association water polo team, based at the McKinnon pool at UVic. for about two weeks, but UVic came through. “It’s a tricky thing, it wasn’t impossible but it did take some work,” Baty said. “Some kids have played before and want to stay
with the sport recreationally, others are there because they want to try it out, and some are competitive.” The majority of the new club is made up of players from Victoria,
Esquimalt, Saanich and the Peninsula, she said. Despite its cachet as an Olympic sport, there isn’t a water polo league for youths in Victoria. Mostly, the players train and enter tournaments. “Water polo is not as set as soccer or hockey. We did have two teams (co-ed under 16 and 18) play in the Lower Mainland Water Polo League this past fall, but essentially there’s no season for Victoria players.” The U16 team won silver and the U18 team finished fourth in the mainland league’s end of the season tournament. Last year, the Sirens girls team went to nationals in Winnipeg and is hoping to do so again at Quebec City this year. The club runs September to May and youths can still join. Visit vancouverislandwaterpolo. ca or email viwaterpolo@gmail. com. For information about the Saanich Waterpolo school, visit waterpoloschool.com or email waterpoloschool@shaw.ca. sports@vicnews.com
Victoria hosts Island figure skating championships this weekend Arnold Lim News staff
Ice sports don’t need body checks to be entertaining. The Vancouver Island Regional Skating Championships takes to the ice of the Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt this weekend where many of the Island’s top figure skaters hit the ice for the right to be called the Island’s best. It’s the first time the Racquet Club of Victoria has hosted the Island regionals.
“We are going to see the best of the best on the Island,” said Malcolm Rohon, who skates with the Raquet Club. “Good singles skaters, amazing jumps – and the dance teams that are going to be really fun to watch.” The 23-year-old skater and coach has donned the skates since age seven and competed nationally and internationally as an ice dancer. He says the combination of athleticism and artistry of figure skating is second to none. “I want to show how dynamic the sport
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*In-stock total price of $27,695 is based on a 2013 Golf TDI 5-Door St# 179460. Freight and PDI ($1,395) included. Doc ($395), PPSA fee, license, insurance, registration, any dealer or other charges, options and applicable taxes are extra. Limited time finance or lease rate offer available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit. †$1,000 trade in allowance only valid to existing Volkswagen owners on the purchase of any new 2013 Golf 2.5, TDI or GTI in-stock. Trade in vehicle must hold a value of $1,000 or greater. Please see Volkswagen Victoria for full details. Offers end February 28, 2012 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. 2013 Golf Highline shown for illustration purposes only and may be shown with additional options not available at this time. Visit vw.ca or Volkswagen Victoria for details. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo and “Golf” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. “Volksfest” is a trademark of Volkswagen AG. © 2012 Volkswagen Canada. DL 4991428.
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HOOKTENDER, F/T, Duncan, BC. Wages as per USW coastal agreement. Loader & processor experience an asset or be willing to learn to run these machines. Fax resume to 1-604-736-5320 or email to kenfraser@telus.net Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilďŹ eld construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the ďŹ eld. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051. LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal CertiďŹ ed Hand Fallers • Grapple Yarder Operators • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Grader Operator • Boom man • Heavy Duty Mechanic Fulltime camp with union rates/beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca
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Franchise Opportunities in (Langford). 1-888-337-7522 ext. 525 cam@marbleslab.ca
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Seeking mature individuals with car or truck to deliver the new Telus Yellow Pages™ phonebooks in the Greater Victoria area.
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ADRIENNE’S RESTAURANT and Tea Garden at Mattick’s Farm has following job positions open: Server, Deli/Cashier/Supervisor. Only experienced & mature individuals apply to: t-garden@shaw.ca
TRADES, TECHNICAL SHORE MECHANIC – F/T Heavy Duty Mechanic CertiďŹ cate or equivalent w/5 yrs exp. www.westcoast tug.ca/shore-mechanic
PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
Standard Poodle Pups, CKC, $1300+. Red, Black Abstracts. Call 604-626-4683 or email: msherring@shaw.ca
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.
FRIENDLY FRANK 2 CLOTHES hamper, one for $25 and the other $30. Pair of Director chairs, $40. Call (778)440-6628. 4 WINE racks a bottles, $35 obo, 10 wooden shelves, 35�, $35 obo. Call (250)656-3882. BAR FRIDGE, works well, $75. Indoor plants (3) $20. Call (250)658-1066. LADY’S 3/4 length coat, 50% wool, exc. quality. Red, black trim, sz 12. $25. 250-383-5390
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? 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. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. PAIR MURANO red wedding goblets, Chinese Carpet 12’x9’, beautiful condition, dark blue background, $1,000. Water colour paintings by Joyce Mitchell (from private collection) Canadian artist. Call 250388-3718.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
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LA-Z-BOY rocker/recliner, blue fabric, gently used, recently cleaned, $80 obo. Call (250)382-2422. NORA ROBERTS- 16 paperbacks, 2 hard covers, $25 obo. (250)721-0308. Univ Heights. PEDESTAL SINK, white, new (Costco), $60, brass & crystal chandelier, 5 lights, $30. Call (250)893-2502.
$200,000, PRIVATE 18.5 acreage overlooking lake at Honeymoon Bay. Near park, beach, store, zoned A1. Call (250)709-9656.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, ďŹ r, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, February 8, 2013 REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
FOR SALE BY OWNER
HOUSES FOR SALE
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
SUITES, LOWER
CARS
OTTER POINT Trailer Park. 40’ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30’x52’ lot, finished deck & shed in new condition. Open to offers. Call 306-290-8764.
VIEW ROYAL. 2-bdrm $1100. Incls utils. NS/NP. Feb. 15. 250-474-2369, 250-217-0767.
RENTALS 408-3170 Irma St- $219,900. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, quiet, 45+. More info: (250)385-3547. wwwpropertyguys.com ID#192291
APARTMENT/CONDO DOWNTOWN, 2 bdrm Condo, 6 appls, underground prkg, $1195 mo. (250)882-2330. ESQUIMALT- fully eqip furn condo, 6 mos, Apr 15-Oct 15, 1 bdrm+ den, bath, water/mtn views. NS/NP utils parking incld. $1200. (250)382-3630.
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
HOUSES FOR SALE
SUITES, UPPER FLORENCE LAKE, 2 bdrm upper suite, 2 private entrances & decks, 6 appls. Non smokers. Avail March 1st. $1400 utils incl. 250-391-1967. LANGFORD- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 1200 sq ft, fully reno’d, deck, wood F/P, 6 appls, lrg yard. Avail now. $1500, N/S, pet’s ? Ref’s req’d. 250-516-3453.
WANTED TO RENT
SIDNEY CONDO: 55+, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, heat, hot water and basic cable incld. $1200, NS/NP. Call (250)385-8771.
WANTED: CABIN/cottage. wood heat, minimum electricity, surrounded by nature. Metchosin or East Sooke area. Excellent ref’s. 250-381-6171.
APARTMENTS FURNISHED
TRANSPORTATION
DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. info@corbetthouse.ca
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SOUTH OAK Bay: Walk to beach, 1 bdrm+ den, terrace. $1095 inclusive. Avail. now. Flex. term. Call (250)595-4757
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VICTORIA HOUSING. $475$575 all incl, suits working/students, disability. 778-977-8288
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SUITES, LOWER
UPTOWN, LRG, clean 2 bdrm bsmt, in suite laundry, prkg, large open kitchen/living room, N/S, N/P, $950 mo incls utils. Avail Feb. 1st. (250)708-0118.
Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans
1988 FORD 16’ cube Van, 176,000 KMS, good condition, $2950. Call (250)656-7132.
LANGFORD NEW townhome. Private bedroom/bath. All inclusive. NS/NP. Avail immed. $600 mo. 250-382-9434.
COLWOOD- 2 bdrm level entry, shared W/D, NS/NP. Refs, $1100 incls utils. 250-391-7915
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2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
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LANGFORD- 2 bdrms, 4 appls, $1100 inclds utils. Available now. (250)885-9128.
HOMES WANTED
2002 INTREPID ES, radiant red metallic. 103 km’s, all power, leather interior, excellent cond, $6000 obo. 1 owner. 3.5L engine. Call (250)3616400.
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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.
1988 CHEVROLET Barettablack, w/grey velour interior, 2.8L, 5 speed standard, good cond. $950. obo. Brian, 250999-7887, 250-886-4299.
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250-361-6193- RENO’S, res & comm. Knob and tube rmvl. No job too small. Lic# 22779.
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.
GUTTER CLEANING. Repairs, Maintenance, Gutterguard, Leaf traps. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured. Call 250-380-7778.
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
COMPUTER SERVICES
ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE Commercial and Residential. New Year Contracts. Clean-Ups & Landscaping 778-678-2524
BLUELINE GUTTERS. Continuous gutter and more. Call for free est. (250)893-8481.
SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Exp’d, Reliable, Efficient. Exc refs. 250-508-1018
FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX 250-477-4601
CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.
CARPET INSTALLATION CARPET, LINO installation restretches & repairs. 30 years exp. Glen, 250-474-1024. MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
CLEANING SERVICES HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444. MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
A HOME COMPUTER Coach. Senior friendly. Computer lessons, maintenance and problem solving. Please call Des 250-656-9363, 250-727-5519.
KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
COMPUDOC MOBILE Computer Services. Repairs, tuneups, tutoring, web sites, etc. 250-886-8053, 778-351-4090.
NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
DRYWALL
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.
BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.
DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055. Petrucci’s Drywall.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
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GARDENING 20% OFF Fall clean-ups, racking, mowing, hedge/shrub trimming. (250)479-6495.
PERIMETER EXTERIORS. Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Demossing, Upgrades. WCB, Free estimates. 250-881-2440.
HANDYPERSONS
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.
AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397.
(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca
ASK ROB. Carpentry, decks, landscaping, garden clean up, bobcat work, masonry and renos. Free Est. 250-744-4548
DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
FRUIT TREES Overgrown? Shaping trees & roses. Blackberry clearing. Call John, 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
250-889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Gutter & Window Cleaning at Fair Prices!
PRO IRISH Gardeners; pruning, clean-ups, landscaping, lawn care, weekly gardening. Free est. Call (250)652-6989.
250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, windows, power washing, roof demoss, repairs. Insured.
Pay No Tax Special! Big Bear Handyman. For all your Home and Business maintenance needs. Free Est. 250-896-6071 THE LANGFORD MANquality work, competitive pricing, licensed & insured. Fred, (250)514-5280.
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE -Friday, February 8, 2013
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
1494 Fairfield, $299,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
Find more details on the Open Houses below in the February 7 - February 13 edition of Real Estate Victoria
101-75 Songhees, $685,000
604-2829 Arbutus, $599,000
9708 Fifth St, $599,900
410-606 Goldstream, $269,000
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Michael McMullen, 250-881-8225
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Clayton Jeffs, 250-744-3301
pg. 8
1054 Colville, $529,900
306-75 Songhees, $698,000 pg. 3
707 Rockheights Ave, $629,000
pg. 10
2941 Cedar Hill Rd, $488,000 Saturday 12-2 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250 744-7136
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 592-4422
Sunday 2-3:30 Re/Max Camosun Karen Scott, 250-744-3301
pg. 9
Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Judy Wilson, 250-360-6616
pg. 9
Sunday 2-4 Boorman’s Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931
pg. 23
pg. 8
pg. 6
pg. 9
pg. 3
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250 477-1100
pg. 9
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chris Markham 250 477-1100
15-830 Rogers, $499,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Lynnell Davidge, 250-477-7291
pg. 13
pg. 14
Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100
1560 Clive Dr, $549,000
pg. 16
1310 Lake Vista pg. 12
pg. 17
Saturday 12-2 Re/Max Camosun Julia Abraham, 250-744-3301
pg. 20
pg. 11
36 Maddock W, $445,000
Saturday 2:30-4:00 Re/Max Camosun Noel Hache 250 744-3301
724 Caleb Pike,
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
Saturday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003
Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Darryl Roth, 250-888-5857
pg. 13
pg. 12
pg. 7
pg. 11
pg. 19
pg. 19
pg. 6
Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar 250 592-4422
pg. 11
pg. 9
16-2319 Chilco, $439,900
209-2529 Wark, $209,999
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Larry Jeffs, 250-744-3301
Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250 360-6106
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033
pg. 20
Wednesday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Stephen Postings, 250-656-0131
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Jackie Adkins, 250-477-5353
1121 Bearspaw, $870,000 pg. 14
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
pg. 13
622 Goldstream Ave.
Daily 12-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
pg. 8
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Allen Tepper 250 686-6325
pg. 14
Thursday - Sunday 1-4 Kahl Realty 250-391-8484
pg. 7
2937 Creekside Terr, $598,000 Sunday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Eamon Coll 250 479-3333
2455 Prospector Way, $590,000
1250 Freshwater, $414,900 Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600
pg. 12
Saturday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Saturday 2-4 Gordon Hulme Realty Linda Egan, 250-656-4626
Sunday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Hiro Nakatani, 250 661-4476
301-125 Aldersmith Pl, $418,800
1816 Seawood, $739,000
101-2600 Ferguson, $369,900
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Mark Lawless, 250-744-3301
Saturday 3:30-4:30 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875
Saturday 12-2 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara, 250-384-8124
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Bob Cullum, 250-384-8124
pg. 5
Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-216-7625
2745 Veterans Memorial Prkwy pg. 9
Saturday 12-1 Fair Realty Diana Winger, 250-999-3683
118 Ladysmith, $649,900 pg. 10
pg. 13
pg. 3
pg. 13
690 Goldie, $389,900 Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003
pg. 16
912 Neff, $499,900 pg. 14
Saturday & Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921 pg. 15 & 5863659
2136 Bellamy Rd, $519,900 Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736
3537 Promenade, $778,000 pg. 6
Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808
Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Lynn MacDonald, 250-479-3333
6577 Felderhof Rd, $419,000 pg. 14
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara 250 384-8124
pg. 15
991 Rattanwood, $495,000 pg. 12
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
7000 Maple Park, $399,000 pg. 14
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291
8410 Alec, $899,000
12-3255 Rutledge pg. 9
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Angele Munro, 250-384-8124
203-9730 Second St.
3290 Maplewood, $489,000 pg. 3
pg. 9
404-611 Brookside, $189,000 pg. 12
40-7751 East Saanich, $319,900
2168 Meadow Vale Dr., $634,900 Sunday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo. Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653
35-2587 Selwyn Rd, $89,000
875 Wild Ridge Way, $369,900 pg. 5
11075 Salal, $599,900
3415 Bethune Ave., $469,900
pg. 1
402-1122 Hilda, $199,900
Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dave Philps, 250-477-7291
11058 Larkspur Lane, $529,000
9-1529 Cooper Rd, $164,000 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell 250 744-3301
pg. 13
503-6880 Wallace Dr, $398,500
110-1505 Church Ave, $209,000 pg. 8
pg. 23
12-1287 Verdier, $395,900
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250-658-0967
Saturday 1-3 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
pg. 15
3128 Antrobus, $529,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group Seafair Realty Allan McDowell 250 213-8848
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Clayton Jeffs, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rene Blais 250 655-0608
20-1473 Garnet, $389,000 pg. 10
Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
112-10459 Resthaven, $195,000
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Hiro Nakatani, 250 661-4476
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal Lepage Coast Capital Rosemarie Colterman 250 592-4422
pg. 13
11-1950 Cultra Ave, $379,900
3213 Wicklow, $519,000 pg. 20
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
pg. 6
pg. 7 & 5867336
Saturday 1-2 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Mary Beaumont, 250-889-2233
pg. 13
633 Rason Rd., $548,800 pg. 9
202-606 Goldstream, $229,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Cassie Kangas, 250-477-7291
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875
3504 Portwell, $738,888 pg. 12
512 Crossandra, $329,900
4040 Borden St
2847 Dunlevy, $869,900
733A Humboldt
pg. 14
4488 William Head, $949,900
3935 Margot Pl. pg. 3
pg. 5
pg. 8
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Doug Poruchny, 250-478-4800
202-7842 East Saanich, $289,000
2560 Orchard, $799,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Glen Myles, 250-385-2033
pg. 14
3343 Wickheim, $529,900
3915 Carey Rd, $309,900
1905 Portway, $948,000 pg. 10
802-139 Clarence, $389,000
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
Saturday 2:30-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003
2740 Dewdney Ave., $995,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Bill Robson, 250-384-8124
109-1501 Richmond Ave.,
Saturday - Tuesday noon - 5 pm Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 883-2715
Saturday & Sunday 2-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-7779
3884 Haro
1450 Beach, $449,000
207-1101 Hilda St, $295,000
Saturday & Monday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
pg. 7
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Jordy Harris, 250-385-2033
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333
7-2312 Henry Ave, $329,000
2860 Santana, $519,900
203-1120 Fairfield Rd, $359,000
Saturday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653
Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Michelle Vermette, 250-391-1893
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Karin Barlow, 250-385-2033
Saturday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600
5005 Cordova Bay Rd, $739,000
46 Howe, $845,000
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman 250 896-7099
101-66 Songhees, $519,900
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ron Bahrey, 250-477-7291
573 Baker St, $449,800
Tuesday-Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353
Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Cathy Duncan & Associates 250-658-0967
304-1665 Oak Bay, $289,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank 250-360-6106
pg. 15
4040 Borden St
307-4480 Chatterton, $515,000 Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
Saturday 2:30-4:30 Sotheby’s International Don St. Germain, 250-744-7136
1214 May St., $539,000
5-532 Fisgard, $425,000 Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Roger Jones, 250-361-9838
pg. 11
4379 Elnido Cres, $639,900
pg. 6
401-525 Broughton St, $399,000
103-982 Rattanwood, $319,900
1690 Texada, $1,189,000
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Stephanie Peat, 250-656-0131
982 Mckenzie, $324,900
Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Julie Rust, 250-477-1100
3-833 Princess, $399,900
pg. 11
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jennifer Scheck, 250-477-1100
pg. 9
2333 Malaview, $489,000
Saturday 1:30-3:30 JonesCo Real Estate Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653
404-1122 Hilda St.
pg. 12
1480 Hillgrove Rd.
636 Langford St.
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Noel Hache 250 744-3301 pg. 19
Saturday 2-3:30 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683
pg. 3
403-1021 Collinson, $239,900
623 Manchester, $439,000
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram, 250-385-2033
4285 Quadra St., $539,900
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dennis Guevin, 250-477-7291
Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
105-1050 Park, $265,900 Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Colleen Novak, 250-479-3333
pg. 9
pg. 6
604-420 Linden, $419,900
pg. 2
4568 Montford Cr., $699,000
Saturday & Sunday 2:30-4 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Bill MacDonald 250 479-3333
504-1157 Fairfield, $279,900 Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Diana Winger, 250-999-3683
Check the page number below in Real Estate Victoria or visit www.revweekly.com
pg. 11
2572 Jeanine Dr, $535,800 pg. 3
Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Dale Sheppard, 250-478-9600
883 McCallum Rd, $414,800 pg. 5
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301
3582 Pechanga, $459,000 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353
pg. 20
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Friday, February 8, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM
NEWS GAZETTE
New Family Day evokes mixed emotions Megan Cole News staff
Family Day means sleeping in, an extra day with the family and taking in special festivities, but while many will be enjoying the new holiday, others may be faced with some painful emotions. Robert Gifford, professor of psychology and environmental studies at the University of Victoria, recently “ranted� to his class about some of his Family Day concerns from a psychological perspective. “I think a lot of people are going to be happy to break the long time between Christmas and Easter,� he said. But due to the choice of the word
family, the emotions around the day may vary depending on the individual’s situation. “If you happen to live in a classic nuclear family, or close to your parents or grandchildren, it seems great to spend the day together. It’s a postcard holiday,� said Gifford. The word family may be uncomfortable for those who live far away from their families, have a broken family or are estranged from their loved ones. According to Gifford, the vision of happy families celebrating and enjoying the new holiday may leave those without, cringing slightly at the false or inappropriate promise inadvertently created. Although Gifford is concerned with
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Celebrate ‘staycation’ on the West Shore • Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites offers free entry to youth aged 16 and under to celebrate Family Day from Feb. 9 to 11, with the historical site open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Saturday enjoy a family hike from Bear Mountain into Goldstream Park leaving Mountain Athletic Club at 10 a.m. Free family swim at the heated outdoor pool and hot tub at the Mountain Athletic Club 2 to 4 p.m. • Sunday there’s crafts at The Bear’s Den Cofthe literal meaning of the word, Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong said the term is intended to be more inclusive. “When you talk about family I think you refer to all your loved ones,â€? said Chong. “I don’t know if we could have called it a loved one holiday, that would have been pretty difficult.â€? The new holiday is intended to provide a break for businesses and employees, but also to reinforce the importance of family. “By calling it Family Day we will treasure and value the family. Whatever that is in everyone’s structure, people will spend time together with their loved ones,â€? said Chong. The provincial government also hopes the new holiday will provide an economic boost at a slow time of the year. “I talked to people who said
fee House 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Bingo at Jacks’ Place. • Monday the festivities at City Centre Park in Langford start with pancakes at 8:30 a.m. There some families will celebrate on two wheels with a West Shore Motocross free learn to ride event or enjoy an afternoon family skate and other activities at Eagle Ridge Community Centre. Also Monday, partake in a free family skate at Bear Mountain Arena 1 p.m. to 2:30. From 2 to 4 p.m. enjoy freebies at the Bear Mountain driving range.
they were looking forward to it and planning to do a staycation,� said Chong. “Instead of going away, they are going to stay in town with their family and visit local tourist attractions, recreational activities or the special events planned. There will be money put back into the economy.� Some B.C. workers who won’t be enjoying the day off are federal public sector employees. According to the Public Service Alliance of Canada, their collective agreements provide for 11 designated paid holidays, including a day in the opinion of the employer to be a provincial or civic holiday. Though the Canadian Taxpayers Federation doesn’t have a formal position on Family Day, B.C. director Jordan Bateman said they oppose the $1.5 million
spent to promote the holiday. “That takes it from being a holiday and puts it back in the realm of being a political issue and a vehicle paid for by the tax payer to promote the premier and her agenda,� he said. Bateman isn’t convinced there is a need for the new holiday, but he understands it was part of the premier’s platform. “From my point of view if you have a holiday, let the private sector and other organizations do their thing. You don’t see us plowing grants into Easter Sunday or Christmas Day,� he said. “I think we all know how to enjoy a holiday. I don’t think that’s a problem. I also don’t think we need the government telling us how to enjoy time with our families.� mcole@oakbaynews.com
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Family day fun at the Inner Harbour The provincial government will host a Family Day celebration at Victoria’s Inner Harbour. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. including a variety of presentations from Science World to slam poet Shane Koyczan. Victoria singer-songwriter Aiden Knight, Current Swell and Trooper will take the stage. There will also tours of HMCS Saskatoon. For Family Day events visit blog.gov. bc.ca/bcfamilyday/.
NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on February 9th 2013 West Shore U-Lock Mini Storage Ltd., 1621 Island Highway, Victoria B.C. will sell the contents of the lockers listed below if the monies owed are not paid and contents removed from the premises; John De Coene 1612C Trevor Van Dykhuizen 1481B Joe Letendre 1438B Phaedra Smith 2909C C/O Lakshmi Imports
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Juvenile boys rock playdowns The Juan de Fuca juvenile boys foursome dominate during Powell River playdowns for a spot at provincials next month. The Juan de Fuca boys curling team of Ryan Cassidy, skip, Derek Chandler, lead, Lucas Savage, second and Matthew Macdonald, third, secured a spot in the juvenile provincials in Prince George March 7 to 10.
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Victoria’s Craig foursome finished first at Juan de Fuca’s battle of the senior men.
Victoria rink wins seniors Juan de Fuca curling club hosted the 2013 senior mens Island playdowns, Jan. 25 to 27. Teams from JDF, Victoria, Courtney and Campbell River curling clubs attended. The Victoria Curling Club team came away winners of the double knockout tournament. The Victoria foursome of West Craig, skip, Blair Cusack, third, Tony Anslow, second and Kevin Briit, lead move on to the senior men’s provincials in Trail from Feb. 11 to 17. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com
Bid for Bliss 2013
Bridal Silent Auction February 12-23 Bidding in store only. View dresses online www.VictoriaHospice.com
OVER 50 NEW
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50% OFF BLUE STICKERS & TAGS February 18 - March 2
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AN OLD TV LEFT PLUGGED IN FOR A YEAR USES ENOUGH POWER TO WASH 119 LOADS OF LAUNDRY. DROP OFF YOUR OLD, ENERGY WASTING TV AND WE’LL RECYCLE IT. Let’s be smart with our power. Bring your old TV and electronics down to the BC Hockey League Victoria Grizzlies game on February 16 and 1-800-GOT-JUNK? will recycle it. Where: Bear Mountain Arena, 1751 Island Highway When: 5:00 pm – 7:15 pm For more information visit powersmart.ca/drop-off
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Friday, February 8, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM
NEWS GAZETTE
5 DAYS Only
Specials in Effect Friday,
Feb 8th to Tuesday, Feb 12th, 2013 ONLY
Top Sirloin Steaks
or Roast Naturally Aged 21 Days Family Pack Savings Size $8.80/kg
Nature’s Path
Organic Eco Pac Cereal Assorted 750–907g Regular Retail: $9.99 Each
On Sale
*SA ME ITE M OF EQU LES SER VAL UE.AL OR
McCain
On Sale
3
99
Sunrise Farms
Roasted Turkey Breast
Thin Crust Pizza Deluxe or Pepperoni
On Sale
699
2 Pack
Per lb
Each
Coke, Canada Dry Pure Apple Juice Sun-Rype
or Selected Flavours 20 Pack
1L
Random Weight
THRIFTY or Sensations by Compliments
Wild Red Sockeye Salmon 213g
On Sale
On Sale
169
On Sale
99¢
499
Per 100g
Each
Each
On Sale
2 $5 for
Where this symbol appears, deposit & enviro levies are applicable.
Be my Valentine. Ice Cream
Island Farms
Original, Vanilla Plus or Chocolate Plus Selected, 1.65L Regular Retail: $7.99 Each
Canadian East Coast Lobster Tails
One Dozen
Long Stem Roses
with Gypsophilia & Greens Assorted Colours 55cm
On Sale
2999 Each
Previously Frozen Minimum 98g Each
On Sale On Sale
2 998 for
*SA ME ITEM OF EQU LES SER VAL UE.AL OR
Valentine Specials in Effect to Thursday,
February 14th, 2013
