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Oak Bay Bays forward Mat Hampton leaps to put in a rebound above the Claremont Spartans from left, Mason Loewen, Yvan Atemgova, Luke Collumbin and Alex Jordache, during the Island AAA Boys Basketball final at Mount Douglas secondary on Saturday night. Hampton was named Oak Bay’s player of the game, leading the Bays with 23 points in a 61-52 loss to the Spartans. See the story on A14.
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manner, said Coun. Pam Copley, chair of the committee. “Without question, this is the most significant project undertaken in this council’s term,” mayor Nils Jensen said. The project advisory committee will guide the OCP review process and ensure that it is innovative, inclusive and tailored to the needs of the community, Copley said. The advisory committee also includes Coun. Cairine Green, Coun. John Herbert, Jensen and the municipality’s CAO. Six residents, Gloria Back, Patrick Frey, John Graham, Mike Lloyd, Jan Mears and Will Moore will also help guide the project. Catherine Berris Associates
Inc. will facilitate the process. There will be many opportunities for public engagement through surveys, focus groups, community meetings and other forms of public consultation. “Choosing Oak Bay’s future is up to (residents), so please get involved,” Copley said. The OCP review could take up to two years to draft and will cost between $120,000 to $140,000. Opportunities for involvement in the process will be posted on Oak Bay’s website, community bulletin boards, and in Oak Bay News. Go to oakbay.ca. for more information. - with Black Press files editor@oakbaynews.com
Deadline for spring studio tour looms The 14th semi-annual show of fine arts in Oak Bay will be April 20 and 21. Many of Oak Bay's established and emerging artists will use their homes and studios to display the products of their creativity in this juried tour, which is produced by Recreation Oak Bay. Right now, organizers are trying to find artists willing to open up their Oak Bay studios for a few hours on the April weekend. “We have heard
from many of the previous participants who are looking forward to this juried Spring event again, but we always want to find new studios in Oak Bay,” said Mary Kucera, Oak Bay Recreation. If you are an artist in Oak Bay who would like to be involved, call Kucera at 250-370-7129. Applications are available at the recreation centre or online at recreation.oakbay.ca and are due by March 8.
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fter Tara Douglas and her husband Murray Frost retired from their jobs, they were looking at ways to be “significant” in their retirement. After more than 30 years working for museums and other cultural industries, the couple knew they wanted to do something else in their community that would use their abilities and bring some enhancement to their lives. “I went to a retirement seminar that said to be successful in your retirement you need to move away from thinking about success like you would in your career, and to thinking about being significant in your retirement, that was a huge leap for me,” said Douglas, as she gently stroked her eight-week-old puppy. The puppy, Noelle, is in training with the B.C. Guide Dog Services. “We’re the only organization in B.C. and Alberta who focuses solely on training guide dogs,” said Jan Buehler with the Victoria office. “We’re the only Megan Cole ones in B.C. that train guide dogs and Reporting autism support dogs.” Douglas is now one of 50 volunteers in B.C. and Alberta who takes on the task of training and raising a puppy for work as a guide dog. In addition to the sleep deprivation of having a new puppy in the home, Douglas immediately noticed the difference in raising a guide dog compared to her experience with their standard poodles. “We didn’t have to raise (the poodles) with the prescribed method we’re learning about,” she said. “It’s been challenging but very rewarding.” The prescribed method includes using a bell to let the owner know when the dog needs to go out to relieve itself, and while outside the dog must be on a lead. “When they get in the car, they have to sit in the foot well,” said Douglas, another rule of training a guide dog. “They can’t sit on the seat, so that’s been a bit of a learning process. Yesterday we went for a car ride and she was pretty good. I sit with her and my husband drives.”
Frost and Douglas have only had Noelle since Feb. 9 but immediately Douglas noticed the bonding that happened between her and the puppy. “I think it must be biological or something that you see something small, big-eyed and cute and you do start immediately bonding,” she said. “There’s also this feeling that I’m going to protect this little thing come what may.” Once Noelle has Megan Cole/News Staff completed her 18-month Tara Douglas snuggles with B.C. Guide Dog Services’ puppy Noelle, who is in stay with Frost and training. Noelle will live and train with Douglas and her husband for the next Douglas, she will move to a family in Delta where 18 months. she will begin advanced training. Every morning the puppies are picked up at 8:30 a.m. and are involved in a variety of training drills until they are dropped off at “I think it must be home at 5 p.m. biological or something that Thinking of having to say goodbye to Noelle, Douglas looked down at the puppy in her arms with obvious you see something small, sadness, and said she thinks of all the hard work the big-eyed and cute and you do puppy will do. “When I look down at this dog, no matter how naughty start immediately bonding.” she’s been, I think, ‘My God, she’s going to do eight years - Tara Douglas of fabulous work,’ how many of us will ever do that?” she said. Throughout Noelle’s stay, Douglas will continue sharing the experiences of raising a guide dog with the Oak Bay News. Look for updates in future editions, online at oakbaynews.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/ OakBayNews. mcole@oakbaynews.com
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Study aims to probe links between income and health Continued from Page A1
“They want to find out how to advise people by looking at what the sickies do, and not doing that, and looking at the healthy ones, and doing that,” Carswell said, summing up the goals of the CLSA. “I didn’t mind at all,” he says, of the long interview and testing process. “I believe in volunteering and it sounded interesting being in the study.” The Gorge Hospital CLSA data collection centre is one of 11 in Canada, and is aiming for 1,000 volunteers per year for the next three years. Once that three-year mark is hit, and every three years after, they’ll cycle through the same people again – or at least those who want to participate. The University of Victoria is hosting a tele-collection site, where another 2,800 randomly selected cohort of people in B.C. are interviewed over the phone. The drive behind the study is to address the “age tsunami” poised to wash over Canada, as remarked by Holly Tuokko, director for the Centre of Aging at the University of Victoria, which is one of the university partners in the nationwide study. The number of people age 65 will double and age 85 will quadruple in the next decade, she told guests at the formal opening of the data collection centre on Thursday. Understand-
ing factors behind aging well will become increasingly critical for a growing number of Canadians and for policy makers. “For individuals and as a society, we want to know how to age well to keep costs down and to keep quality of life up,” Tuokko said. “(With the CLSA) we’ll be able to look at individuals from how their cells are functioning up to Edward Hill/News staff how they function in society. This is Eric Carswell demonstrates the eye exam machine used at ground-breaking in the Canadian Longitudinal Study of Aging data collection site terms of the depth in the Gorge Road Hospital. of information.” Keeping track of thousands of “With such a long study, attrition is an issue. individuals and safeguarding their It’s not just about death, but people not wanting information, and having those par- to participate any more,” Sheets said. “We try to ticipants return is an enormous task, make it as comfortable as possible.” admits Debra Sheets, one of the lead Decades of less comprehensive studies on CLSA investigators in Victoria and an health and aging have demonstrated that health assistant professor in the UVic school outcomes are determined about 70 per cent by lifeof nursing. The researchers try to make the information collection process as pleasant as possible, and participants are paid a small stipend, but the study is largely dependent on the goodwill of volunteers.
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Philanthropy transforms cancer centre B.C. Cancer Agency opens Alex and Jo Campbell Patient and Family Support Centre The B.C. Cancer Agency officially opened the $10-million Alex and Jo Campbell Patient and Family Support Centre yesterday. The centre is a new 10,000-square-foot space atop the B.C. Cancer Agency’s building at 2410 Lee Ave. in Victoria. It will provide cancer patients and their families with comprehensive supportive care, which includes emotional and psychological support resources before, during and after treatment. At the same time, experts will conduct cutting-edge research focused on the psychosocial and clinical aspects of cancer treatment. Fundraising for the project began with the 2009 Inspire the World campaign, to which more than 1,000 Vancouver Island residents and businesses contributed. The new facility includes: Q Alex and Jo Campbell Patient & Family Support Centre: the newly constructed third floor of the B.C. Cancer Agency Vancouver Island Centre is a state-of-theart space dedicated to enhanced supportive care and research. Q Thrifty Foods Patient Information Library: providing patients and their family members with valuable information resources in a comforting environment. Q BMO Nutrition & Exercise Studio: a wellness room for patients to work with specialists on their nutrition and exercise needs as they evolve throughout the cancer journey. Q Norgaard Foundation Family Counselling Suite: a space where children whose family members are going through cancer treatment receive specialized counselling and information support. Q Clive and Ann Piercy Predictive Cancer Research Suite: a place where innovative research takes place, looking at ways to predict who will get cancer, and how a patient will respond to which particular treatment, and why. In 2013, more than 5,000 people on Vancouver Island are expected to be diagnosed with cancer. On an average day, health-care professionals at the B.C. Cancer Agency’s Vancouver Island Centre provide care to approximately 350 patients.
Volunteers including Linda McCully will soon greet arrivals at the new Alex and Jo Campbell Patient and Family Support Centre, located at the B.C. Cancer Agency’s Vancouver Island facility. McCully, who has volunteered with the B.C. Cancer Agency for more than a year, is also a former patient.
Karen Frost, development officer with the B.C. Cancer Agency, relaxes in the family room, a quiet space at the new patient and family support centre. The centre was made possible by donors to the B.C. Cancer Agency’s Inspire the World fundraising campaign four years ago.
ABOVE: Angel rocks in a basket are a comfort available in the centre. LEFT: A sign illustrates one of the services available for cancer patients and family members at the new Alex and Jo Campbell Patient and Family Support Centre. The new facility officially opened Tuesday.
Stuffed animals wait for young visitors in the new Alex and Jo Campbell Patient and Family Support Centre at the B.C. Cancer Agency.
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New drivers flout laws On March 2, Oak Bay Police traffic enforcement caught a teen twice. A vehicle was seen speeding southbound in the 3300-block of Henderson Rd. at about 9:45 p.m. The car was stopped and the 17-yearold driver produced an “N” driver’s licence. There were two 17-year-old passengers in the vehicle and the officer observed an unopened can of beer between the feet of the rear passenger. A search was conducted and 18 cans of beer were seized. The driver was issued a ticket for failing to display his “N” sign and the rear passenger was issued a ticket for possessing liquor. The officer gave the driver a verbal warning for speeding and for having too many passengers in his vehicle. The extra passenger left on foot. That evening police also had a roadblock set up in the 800-block of Foul Bay Rd. Around 10:30 p.m. the same vehicle, driver and two male passengers was stopped at the roadblock. This time, the driver had an
additional five occupants for a total of eight passengers. The driver and front passenger were the only two wearing seatbelts, police said. The driver was issued another ticket for failing to display the “N” and for having too many passengers. The two tickets will be forwarded to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles who will determine if the driver will receive a suspension or a prohibition from driving. Alcohol was found in the possession of another minor during the roadblock. Two mickeys of vodka and rum were seized. The passenger in the vehicle was issued a ticket for being a minor in possession. Police stopped a third vehicle where another “N” driver was suspected of driving under the influence of marijuana. The vehicle was searched and the officer seized three grams of what is thought to be dried marijuana bud. The driver was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition and his vehicle was towed.
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Study is critical for aging society Relatively safe and without the winter deep-freeze of the rest of Canada, Greater Victoria has long been a haven for retirees and senior citizens. Census data released last year confirmed the numbers are holding strong among those reaching their golden years – more than a quarter of the region’s residents are 65 and older. On the heels of those already considered seniors, the expected large number of baby boomers entering retirement age is a phenomenon being referred to as the “grey wave” or “grey tsunami.” It will have deep ramifications on our health care and public pension systems, and on society as a whole. So it makes sense Victoria was chosen as a data collection site for a nationwide study on aging, a study as ambitious, vast and deep as any research project ever contemplated in Canada. More than a decade in the making, the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging plans to track the health and lives of 50,000 people across Canada aged 45 to 85, for 20 years, or as long as possible. Victoria’s participation in the study is expected to be about 3,000 people over the first three-year cycle. At that point, the interviews and testing will begin again, ideally with as many of the same people as they started with. The objective of the study is to allow researchers to fundamentally connect the dots between lifestyle, personal finances, diet, environment and genetics, and overall health. We have a greater proportion of people reaching traditional retirement age, and in general, people are living longer. As a society we have an obligation to figure out how to age well, and do so without bankrupting the health-care system. This study probably should have been done 20 years ago. So far, about 330 people the region have signed up to participate and thousands more will be randomly called to volunteer in the study. The data collection process can be lengthy and feel somewhat intrusive measured against what people normally tell strangers. But those who answer the call to volunteer their medical and personal information know they are helping future generations answer important questions about how to improve the quality of life of all Canadians.
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Federal take on oil, gas and coal Federal Natural Resources regarding cars and light trucks, Minister Joe Oliver attended last which are identical to the U.S., are week’s international conference going to be helpful. in Vancouver on liquefied natural And also the rules relating to coalgas development. I spoke with him fired electricity. It’s our objective to about Canada’s energy see all those coal plants exports and emissions. closed, and in that regard Here are excerpts from we’re certainly ahead of that discussion: the U.S. TF: U.S. President Coal is contributing 40 Barack Obama’s recent times the greenhouse gas state of the union address emissions of the oil sands. seemed to hint at approval And actually the oil sands for the Keystone XL are less than half the pipeline from Alberta emissions from coal-fired to U.S. refineries, with electricity in the state of perhaps some measure Tom Fletcher Illinois. to go along with it like We’re moving with the B.C. Views a carbon cap and trade U.S. on the over-arching market. Your government objective of reducing our has backed North American cap and greenhouse gas emissions by 17 per trade before. Would you do it again? cent from 2005 to 2020, but we’re JO: No, we’re not thinking about also doing other things that the that at all. The U.S. Congress is U.S. hasn’t yet decided to do. We’ve opposed to that concept, from what been approaching the reduction I understand. of emissions on a sectoral basis, TF: Your party ran ads targeting and the next area of focus will be NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and regulations in the oil and gas sector. equating cap and trade with a carbon TF: You’re comfortable with the tax. They’re not the same, are they? idea that exporting LNG that replaces JO: The end result is that taxes coal is an appropriate step at this increase because of how we handle time, one that’s doable as opposed to carbon. It hasn’t been successful these Kyoto-type gestures? in Europe at all. Anyway, it’s JO: It is doable. And on a not part of our thinking. We are global basis, this would be a very making significant progress on significant development. If China, greenhouse gas emissions. Our for example, could significantly recent regulations regarding heavymove from coal to gas, that would duty vehicles, the previous rules have a huge impact.
Canada’s small. We’re about two per cent of global emissions. We have to do our part, that’s the responsible thing to do, but it’s the big emitters that are going to make the difference to global emissions. TF: International Energy Agency talks about self-sufficiency in the U.S., oil and gas, by 2035. What does that mean for the Canadian economy? JO: Firstly, I don’t think they’re going to be self-sufficient in oil. North America will be self-sufficient in gas and oil. What it means is, for gas we’re going to have to find new markets, and for oil we’re going to have to find markets to sustain the growth in supply. The United States will still be a big buyer of Canadian oil. We’re shipping about two and a half million barrels a day, of which a million comes from the oil sands. Right now we’re losing about $50 million a day because of the crude oil bottleneck in the U.S. midwest, compared to international prices. We absolutely must find new markets, which is why our government in principle is supporting the transport of oil and gas to the west, to the east, continuing to the south and possibly even the north. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
‘Canada’s small. We’re about two per cent of global emissions.’ – Joe Oliver
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Leaf blowers need bylaw We greatly resonated with the article on Leaf Blowers by Joseph Blake in the Feb. 27 issue of the Oak Bay Connector. Leaf blowers are another unnecessary source of air and noise pollution. They are one of those gadgets originating from the mentality of the ‘60s and now deeply ingrained in our society without giving much thought to their environmental impact. Oak Bay already has a good bylaw for idling cars. The next step should be a bylaw for leaf blowers, especially a ban on gasoline powered ones. Tatiana and Paul Maurenbrecher Oak Bay
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Safe, secure housing plays a significant role in people’s health and wellness, both physical and emotional. It becomes even more crucial among the senior population, whose bodies are less resilient to the daily stress of finding a bed for the night or a place to be out of the wind and rain. “Homelessness exacerbates problems, and as you age, these problems become even more acute,� notes Victoria Cool Aid Society Executive Director Kathy Stinson. Even approaching the issue from a purely economic perspective, the impact of homelessness increases health care costs, both from chronic illness and emergency room visits. And it’s a growing concern. Just as aging Baby Boomers are increasing the number of seniors in the general population, the senior demographic is also increasing among the homeless and precariously housed. For example, according to the 2011/12 Report on Housing & Supports published by the Coalition to End Homelessness, those age 56 and older represented 12 per cent of the emergency shelter clients in 2011/12, up from 10 per cent in 2010/11. Further, close to one-third of the 450 applicants on the Housing Registry list as of March 31, 2012 were seniors. It’s also suspected that there’s a significant hidden population of seniors living in poverty who don’t want to come forward because of the stigma. The death of a spouse, illness or job loss, however, can seriously impact what little resources they have.
Ross Westerby has been a tenant at Cool Aid’s Olympic Vista for two years. Poverty among seniors appears in other ways as well. The Report on Housing & Supports also found that 7.2 per cent of households accessing food banks in 2011 were seniors – an increase of 2.2 per cent from 2010. The good news is that the social services community has taken proven, cost-effective measures to provide truly affordable housing for seniors. The Victoria Cool Aid Society operates three supported residential housing developments specifically for those age 56 or older, Stinson says. The 45-unit Hillside Terrace offers fully assisted living, while both FairWay Woods in Langford and the recently opened Olympic Vista in Saanich offer supportive housing,
including one meal a day. A fourth site in Saanich is currently in the wings and will provide another 43 units. In the case of Olympic Vista, located on the former school district site on Carey Road, the society has re-purposed the modular buildings from the Vancouver Olympics to provide quality, affordable senior housing. At the same time, “we could probably fill three more (housing developments) if we had them,� Stinson says. What more can be done? “I think the public can certainly ask the government to step up to the plate,� Stinson says. In addition, “they can support projects when they come to their neighbourhood; be a YIMBY – YES In My Back Yard.�
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Bright future ahead for Neon Steve Megan Cole News staff
As a crowd of neon covered bodies moved on the forest floor – that for five days became one of electronic music’s most popular venues – the DJ in the booth was experiencing what can best be described as life coming full circle. At 25, Steve Robertson, better known as Neon Steve, has shared the stage with some of the best names in the genre, but last year as he took the stage at Shambhala Music Festival’s Fractal Forest in Salmo, B.C. for the first time, he was back where his journey as a DJ started. “It was crazy,” said Robertson. “It was this weird feeling of coming back around. If you had told me five years ago that I would be there, I would have just laughed.” Robertson had never touched a set of turntables until he went to Shambhala – which focuses on electronic music – after he graduated from high school. Not only had he never DJd before that point, he also hadn’t really been exposed to the genre at all. “I grew up listening to rock and classic rock mostly,” said the Victoria-based DJ. “My dad was in a band, and is a rock and roller. I tried to play instruments but I’m the only one in the entire family of cousins and everybody that doesn’t play an instrument.” Within a few months of returning from Shambhala, Robertson bought turntables and secured himself a residency at a club in Courtenay, where he grew up. As demand was building for Robertson’s music in Victoria and after driving back and forth to Courtenay after too many shows, he decided to relocate. “I was working construction and just hating it,” he said. “I finally took the leap of faith two years ago and quit my job,”
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Vancouver Island’s Neon Steve is helping bring electronic music into the mainstream. he said. “I saved up enough money so I could just coast and I thought that I was only going to last about three months without working, but I haven’t been back since.”
Instead, Robertson has been building a career which includes supporting DJs like U.K.’s Nero, who won a 2012 Grammy for a collaborative remix with Skrillex, and A Skillz, who was named Best DJ in 2012 by the Breakspoll International Breakbeat Awards. He toured across Canada and last May toured the U.K. and Europe. “Everytime I head out on the road the crowds get a bit bigger,” he said. “It’s just like any job, you have to put your time in. I’ve been to a lot of the cities before, which helps, and Shambhala helps too. As soon as they put that on the flyer people are interested, which is a lucky break.” In addition to the increasing recognition of his music, Robertson also believes the change in the electronic music genre, which is seeing more DJs working in mainstream music, is creating more fans. “Electronic music and DJing wasn’t very accepted before, but now the general public doesn’t really frown on it anymore,” he said. “I know back in the day, parents thought kids were crazy going to raves, now it’s becoming the norm. “Even though it’s cool, the market is getting flooded too. Everybody and their dog is a DJ now which makes it harder to stand out.” As crowds continue to flock to venues in Victoria and across the country to hear Robertson’s distinct blend of ‘80s, ‘90s and current tracks, it’s clear he is doing something to stand out. “I’m just trying to stay true,” he said. “I don’t know if I do stand out, I hope I do. If I do it’s just luck,” he said. Though Robertson is on a Canada-wide tour for March and April, he’ll be in Victoria on March 31 opening for Subvert at Club 9one9. mcole@oakbaynews.com
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Winnipeg-based Ingrid Gatin visits Victoria this week.
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The music of mass Join the Linden Singers for their concert featuring soprano soloist Anne Grimm. The concert, Sanctus!
Winnipeg-based musician Ingrid Gatin started to weave herself into Canada’s artistic landscape in 2009, with her first full-length album Broken Tambourine. After gaining attention from CBC radio, Broken Tambourine entered the top 20 on Earshot Charts soon after its release. Gatin’s new full-length album 1000 Lives, released last month, was created with grammy-nominated engineer/producer Howard Bilerman between a loft and a church in Winnipeg and Bilerman’s studio in MontrÊal. 1000 Lives is an introspective tale of love and freedom compiled over Gatin’s last three years of travel. Reawakening an old-world sound with piano and accordion, while maintaining a modern glow, Gatin is a regular at folk festivals across the country. She is currently touring Canada to promote her new release. Gatin will be in Victoria on March 8 playing a show at The Solstice Cafe with Beat Roots (members of The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra). llavin@vicnews.com
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Bays, Belmont in challenge game Travis Paterson News staff
The Claremont Spartans are Island champs, having beaten the Oak Bay Bays for the second time in as many Saturdays to win the AAA boys Island basketball championship, 61-52. Spartans guard Mason Loewen was named MVP of the tournament, which was hosted by Mount Douglas secondary. Claremont’s Alex Jordache and Oak Bay’s Mat Hampton were their teams’ respective player of the game for the final. Loewen led the Spartans with 15 points in the final, while Hampton scored 23 and Liam Horne 20 for Oak Bay. Only three players did all the scoring for the Bays, with Jake Miller getting the other eight points. Eight players scored for the Spartans. “Every time (we play Oak Bay) it’s a battle,” said Spartans coach Davey Sundher. “We said, ‘the team that wins the defensive rebound battle probably wins the game,’ and we did. We knew the game would depend on timely rebounds.” The game was tied going into the second quarter when Yvan Atemgova of the Spartans stole the ball from Bays guard Liam Horne and ran it in for a layup.
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Oak Bay Bays player Lars Bornemann chases Claremont Spartans guard Alex Jordache to the ground for a loose ball. Jordache scored 10 points and was part of the Spartans prolific defence as the Spartans won the Island final 61-52 on Saturday. That sparked a 20-6 run by the Spartans, which ended the first half ahead 35-21. It was Atemgova’s only basket of the game but his superb defence, combined with that from Jordache (10 points), stymied the Bays’ attack. “It’s such a great feeling to do it with these guys,” Jordache said. “The job’s not done, we want pro-
vincials, but it’s nice to enjoy the moment.” Jordache, like his Oak Bay counterpart Horne, endured nothing short of physical harassment, but the hard fouls couldn’t keep either from their game. “I try to keep my emotions under control, maybe sometimes it shows,” Jordache said. “Oak Bay played hard and I respect
them. They’re a good team.” In the last week Jordache has been named to the city all-star team and to the weekend’s Island second all-star team. He was a raw player with little basketball experience when he showed up Travis Paterson/News staff in Grade 9, said Spartans from left, Alex Jordache, Luke Sundher. Collumbin, Yvan Atemgova and Mason “Jordache can Loewen, during the awards ceremony. score, and he tuned it up defensively (in the final). And Loewen, stand to win a top-five seed, poswhere do I start? He leads this sibly No. 6, and are looking “to team by example. He’s in the gym do as much damage as possible,” every day, hours and hours, he with Grade 11s Jordache, Luke loves the game, and showed it Collumbin and Zac Christianson out here (in the final),” Sundher returning next year. said. “There’s a lot of Mainland Claremont took one of the teams we haven’t seen, but we Island’s two provincial berths for think we can compete with any this week’s AAA boys provincials. of them when we’re at our best,” Because the Bays hadn’t faced Jordache said.” the third-place Belmont Bulldogs, Island first team all-stars: Erik the Bulldogs have the right to Spaven (Belmont), Jerod Dorby challenge the Bays for the second (Cowichan), Liam Horne (Oak spot at provincials. Bay), Darian Vandermerwe (SpecThat game is Tuesday (March trum), Mat Hampton (Oak Bay). 5) at Oak Bay High, 7:30 p.m. Second team all-stars: Kane JohnCheck vicnews.com/sports for ston (Belmont), Ashton MacKinresults. non (Mount Douglas), Harrison The 68th annual B.C. Boys Mar (Mount Douglas), Andrew AAA High School Championships Larson (Cowichan), Alex Jorare March 12 to 16 at the Langdache (Claremont). ley Events Centre. The Spartans sports@vicnews.com
Breaking out Travis Paterson News staff
The Oak Bay Breakers senior basketball team are the Island champs for a reason. They’re led by two of the brightest young players in the province, Grade 10s Morgan Roskelley and Lauren Yearwood. This week the two will receive a lot of attention as the Breakers look to finish top three at the AAA High School Girls Basketball Provincial Championships, beginning today (March 6) through Saturday at the Langley Events Centre. But the dynamic duo of Roskelly at guard and Yearwood under the post garner so much attention, on the court and in the media, that the Breakers secret weapon will be right up front. “We have 10 Grade 11s that won last year’s junior provincial championship together,” says Breakers coach Rob Kinnear. “Roskelly is a special player, and Yearwood too, but we have a strong bench of Grade 11s, including Marissa Harrington, Ashley Dukeshire and Chloe Campbell,
who go unnoticed,” he said. Among them is Maddie Brunt, a track and cross country star in the making, who transitions well on the hard court. “Dukeshire (and Harrington) played for Team B.C. last summer and Dukshire’s not even in the startTravis Paterson/News staff ing five,” Kinnear said. Also overlooked is From left, Marissa Harrington, Maddie Brunt, Ashley the leadership of Grade Dukeshire and Chloe Campbell are four of the 10 12s Kelly Young and Oak Bay Breakers players in Grade 11. Katie Hansen. Young is eyeing a spot on the been together since playing at Monterey Camosun Chargers for next year. Han- middle school and were on the (Zone sen, a crossover athlete who excels on 6) team that came third at the 2010 B.C. the soccer pitch, offers more than quick Summer Games,” Campbell said. feet, with plenty of big game experi“We all know each other and know ence as a member of the former Victoria what to expect.” Highlanders semi-pro W-League soccer Game 1 was 10:15 a.m. this morning team. versus the Burnaby South Rebels. “They are the core of this team and Follow the draw at www.landon’t get enough praise,” Kinnear said. gleyeventscentre.com/aaagirls. “Actually, most of us (Grade 11s) have sports@vicnews.com
SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF Vikes men headed to CIS championships The UVic Vikes men’s basketball team made a playoff run that fell just short of a Canada West title, as the UBC Thunderbirds prevailed 79-62 at UBC on Saturday (March 2). Both teams are in Ottawa this week in the eight-team CIS national championships as the Vikes chase their ninth CIS title. Game 1 is Friday (March 9) versus the country’s No. 1-ranked Carleton Ravens (19-1). Perhaps fittingly, the Vikes and Ravens share the lead with eight CIS titles. The Vikes last appeared at the CIS championships in 2006, a 73-67 loss in that final to the Ravens. “We are certainly very happy to still be playing at this time of the year,” said Vikes head coach Craig Beaucamp, who was named Canada West’s 2013 Coach of the Year. Tip off is 5 p.m. The game will be streamed live at http://cis-sic.tv.
Chargers suffer early exits from PacWest championships The Camosun Chargers men’s and women’s teams were each eliminated in the quarterfinals of the PacWest basketball championships at PISE on Thursday (Feb. 28). On Saturday the Langara Falcons won the men’s title and V.I. Mariners won the women’s title.
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It’s the series many wished to see, as the powerhouse Victoria Cougars are taking on the only team to beat them in regulation this season, the Saanich Braves. And it started Sunday (March 3) with a 5-1 Cougars’ win at Archie Browning Sports Centre. But all is not what it seems. “The score wasn’t reflective of the game, it was more of a 1-0 goal game,” said Cougars assistant coach Suneil Karod. “They’re a strong team and they’re going to retool. We have to be ready.” Game 2 was Monday at Pearkes. Results were past press time. Visit vicnews.com/sports for updates. Game 3 is Thursday, 7 p.m. at Archie Browning, and Game 4, 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes on Friday. The Cougars took the lead early on Sunday with a power play goal by Ben Kinshella. The rest of the first period played out evenly until, with 90 seconds left and each team at four skaters aside, Cougars defenceman Brandon Egli slapped one past Braves goalie
Tanner McGaw to make it 2-0. Nathan Chen-Mack scored three minutes into the second to make it 3-0. Though it looked liked the Braves wouldn’t recover, they nearly did. “Once we got ahead and it was status quo, no one really taking any chances,” Karod said. “I thought the Braves had the better scoring chances in the last two periods, we just made the most of our opportunities.” “Actually our penalty kill was pretty good,” said Braves assistant captain Sam McMullen. “We know (the Cougars) have an unreal power play and it only scored two goals. But we’ve got to stop taking penalties in the offensive zone and when we’re on the power play.” The Braves started the second period two men short due to a bench minor as the first period ended. Though the Braves survived the penalty, it hurt their chances of starting strong in the second. “It’s frustrating when you don’t see the calls going your way, but you’re wasting your energy if you yell at the ref. I’ve never seen a ref change his call by being yelled at,” McMullen said. “We need to control what we can control.” The Braves started the third period with a goal from Max
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Mois, when he tipped a pass in from Josh Gray. But the Braves couldn’t beat Cougars netminder Evan Roch, who made 19 saves on 21 shots. With two minutes left the Braves lost their discipline and sat back. It allowed Mark Walton to score a power play goal and defenceman Graham Zagrodney to score a short-handed breakaway, sealing it for the Cougars. For Egli, a midseason Victoria Grizzlies cut, the second-goal of the game was his first since returning after a month off with an inconclusive upper body injury. “There was some second opinions sought, we didn’t really find out what (the injury) was,” he said. Ultimately, it just needed time. “(It) felt good enough getting the goal. I’ve just jumped back into the game here and still getting my rhythm.” The Cougars only non-healthy scratch on Sunday was veteran defenceman Rhys Williams who is due back for Monday. The Braves were without big defenceman Brandon Parmar on Sunday. The Nanaimo Bucaneers and Comox Valley Glacier Kings started the North division final on Tuesday. sports@vicnews.com
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UPTOWN 1-bdrm. 820 sq.ft, 3 storage rms, patio, yard, prkng, own entr & driveway. NS/NP. $800. inclusive. 250-361-3508 VIEW ROYAL. 2-bdrm $1100. Incls utils. NS/NP. Avail now. 250-474-2369, 250-217-0767.
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EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202.
CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee”. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com
EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
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CARPET INSTALLATION
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BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.
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DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.
ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193- RENO’S, res & comm. Knob and tube rmvl. No job too small. Lic# 22779. (250)590-9653.ELECTRICIAN 20 yrs + exp. Residential: New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. $40./hr. Senior’s Discount. Lic.#3003. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
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AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. 250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
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FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.
GARDENING J&L GARDENING Specialty yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. John or Louise (250)891-8677. (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? Aerating, pwr raking, blackberry & ivy removal. 25 years exp. 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.
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ALL-HAUL JUNK REMOVAL Const Debris, Garden Waste. Call John 250-213-2999.
✭BUBBA’S HAULING✭ Honest, on time. Demolition, construction clean-ups, small load deliveries (sand, gravel, topsoil, mulch), garden waste removal, mini excavator, bob cat service. 250-478-8858.
CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.
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.
Includes Victoria Home. Open Sat & Sun: 1~ 4 pm #1 - 3356 Whittier Ave.
11 DIAMOND Moving- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734. 1,2,3, WRIGHT Moving. 3 ton, $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Call Phil (250)383-8283
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca
DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
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MALTA BLOWN Insulation. Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278
A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
QUALITY INSULATION blown fiberglass. Affordable rates. WCB. (250)896-6652.
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ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Rockwork, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Small Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. Call 250-588-9471.
JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
PRO IRISH GARDENERSmaintenance, pruning, cleanups, lawn care. 20 yrs exp. WCB. Call (250)652-6989. SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance. Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373.
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PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
RUBBISH REMOVAL MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.
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