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A toast to longtime friendships Former Esquimalt High classmates Josie Willock, seated left, Zeno McMillan, Betty Wilson, Carmen Wright, Mona Brown and Betty Carter, standing, make a toast as they celebrate their decades of friendship during a lunch in the Gorge Vale Golf Club dining room. The women gather a couple of times a year to reconnect and almost all of them still live in Esquimalt. See story on page A5.
No sewage commission? No problem Esquimalt mayor upset at timing of first stage in treatment plant construction process Daniel Palmer News staff
Capital Regional District directors have approved the first major step towards constructing a wastewater treatment plant at McLoughlin Point, despite the absence of an expert commission destined to
oversee the project. A request for qualifications was issued last week and runs until the end of June. The CRD will then select three proponents, with the construction contract to be awarded by the end of 2013. Builders are slated to break ground on the project by spring 2014.
Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins objected to the timing of the bids, saying it would have been useful to have the commission’s expertise in the process. “Why did we have to rush it?” she said. “The commission will likely be set up within a month.”
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One of two people charged in the wake of a drive-by shooting outside Club 9one9 in the Strathcona Hotel has had her bail hearing rescheduled. Whitney Rae Furber, who remains in custody, appeared via video conference on Monday in Victoria Law Courts. She faces charges of attempted murder, use of a prohibited firearm, aggravated assault and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, among others. Her case will next come to court April 8 at 9:30 a.m. The charges stem from an early morning incident Feb. 25 on Douglas Street in which Club 9one9 doorman Michael Mizerski was shot in the leg. He was treated and released from hospital later that day. Dennis Grant Fletcher also faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, use of a prohibited firearm and others in relation to the drive-by shooting. His case will be back in court on March 25. reporter@vicnews.com
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Renowned muralist and painter Frank Lewis’ work adorns bridges, museums and many businesses throughout the southern Island, across Canada and even at the Canadian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The six-foot-six, blue-eyed Métis artist died March 6 at the age of 81. In September, Lewis unveiled his last public painting, Honour Creation, at the Royal Jubilee Hospital’s heal-
sition such a poignant part of our soul and our experience through art.” Lewis was born to a Cree father and Scottish mother in Winnipeg, but graduated from Oak Bay High in 1952. He earned a scholarship to Vancouver School of Art, now the Emily Carr University of Art and Design. He embarked on a rich career in commercial art, winning awards as a graphic designer for magazines, books, CBC television and dozens of musical artists. He was also a successful stage actor, appearing in the National Arts Centre premiere of George Ryga’s The Ecstacy of Rita Joe in 1967. Since 1982, Lewis designed and painted dozens of murals, including “Bridging” along the
Galloping Goose Trail, “Time Steps” on the Luxe Building at 1114 Langley St., the interior of Peacock Billiards and Vancouver’s 100th anniversary mural on the outside of that city’s Maritime Museum. Lewis met his wife, Margaret Parker, at his 40th high school reunion in 1992, a moment he recalled as “love at first sight.” She was at his side when he died. A celebration of Lewis’ life will be held at McCall’s Funeral Home, 1400 Vancouver St., on Friday, March 22 at 2 p.m. A service will also be held in Vancouver at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pacific Opera Victoria, while condolences for the family can be submitted at mccallbros.com. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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Chavez fans want city condolences Provincial grant helps pay for bike lanes Numerous impassioned speakers took to the microphone Thursday protesting a statement made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in response to the death of former Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. The speakers hope council will issue their own statement of condolence to the family of Chavez. Coun. Chris Coleman said council needs to tread carefully when addressing federal
The provincial government issued a $48,000 grant from its Bike B.C. program to fund 50 per cent of the cost of installing bike lanes along portions of Johnson, Begbie and Shelbourne streets. The city will cover the remaining cost of the project. The province also contributed more than $765,000 to improvements on the E&N Rail Trail. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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Community meeting addresses speed issue The topic of vehicle speed limits in residential neighbourhoods is up for discussion again at a public meeting March 27 at S.J. Willis school. Speakers include representatives from Community Advocates for Reduced Speed and the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition, plus Victoria councillors Shellie Gudgeon and Ben Isitt, Saanich Coun. Vic Derman and Oak Bay Coun. Michelle Kirby. A Victoria council resolution to lower the default speed limit in B.C. from 50 to 40 kilometres per hour will be considered next month by the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities. Any
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Consultation planned for marine conservation area Community consultation on the proposed National Marine Conservation Area will be held on April 10. Parks Canada director of marine planning Nick Irving and acting park superintendent Todd Shannon will be the keynote speakers. The meeting will run from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club at 3475 Ripin Rd. The event is free, but guests are asked to register at victoriachamber.ca to ensure there is space available. editor@vicnews.com
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Sharing stories over lunch keeps friends connected Group of longtime Esquimalt chums relish get-togethers Don Descoteau News staff
Their numbers are dwindling, but they fondly remember and tell stories about those who have passed on. As they sit at a round table overlooking the first tee at Gorge Vale Golf Club, a group of friends who attended Esquimalt High together – in some cases, Lampson Street elementary as well – reminisce over sandwiches, wraps and bowls of soup. This is not an Esquimalt grad reunion, since most of the six women did not officially graduate. A couple went to work at Yarrows Shipyards in the late 1940s, or elsewhere. But the camaraderie of the group after nearly 70 years is unmistakably that of grade-school chums. “Betty (Carter, nee Speirs) and I have known each other since we were kids,” says Mona Brown, formerly Mona Coulter. “And we were both usually into sports.” Showing how Esquimalt has a serious pull on people who grew up here, five of the six women have lived in the municipality all or most of their lives, even through their married years. Carter, the organizer of these lunches, proudly shares that not only did she and her three siblings attend Esquimalt High, her two children graduated from the school and two of
her grandchildren currently go teacher, one Mr. Blodgett. there. “I put them in a cupboard Almost in mirror-like fashion, with no lock and they started her lifelong pal Brown chips in disappearing,” she recalls. The to say three generations of her teacher became almost enraged family have also attended the trying to track down the school. culprits, Wilson says. The shared experiences at “Rumour had it that you had the table bring a group chuckle. to swear on a Bible that you Carmen “Carmie” Wright (nee were telling the truth,” she says. Hocking) tosses out a memory “But Betty Godson got all upset of a large sawdust bin that once and said she wouldn’t do it sat on Viewfield Road, near because she was an atheist.” where she grew up. More chuckles. “We used to jump in that bin Josie Willock (nee Shaw), all the time,” Zeno McMillan whose family is famous for bike (nee Emery) says, racing, is the outlier smiling broadly. in this group of “I just love On a roll, Wright Esquimalt residents, it, the connection having moved long speaks fondly about the days ago to the Lakehill with people.” of riding the old neighbourhood – Mona Brown B.C. Electric buses Saanich. Her on reunion lunches in into Victoria with invitation to the friends. roughly twice-a“You used to be able to go year lunches came when she downtown and know people, reconnected with the late Ivy but not now,” she says with a Bulmer. tinge of regret. “That was 15 years ago and Over the years her we had about 20 people coming connection with many friends regularly then,” Willock says. from school would come These days those numbers through working at the Safeway have diminished to less than store in Esquimalt Plaza, now a dozen, with most of the Country Grocer. participants now in their 80s. “I still run into people today For those who keep coming who say, ‘You used to work at back to touch base with old Safeway.’” friends, whether to catch up Asked for humorous on neighbourhood news or anecdotes from their Esquimalt commiserate the passing of High days, Betty Wilson – another friend, these gatherings rather quiet up until now – tells become ever more important. a story of exam sheets that “I just love it, the connection mysteriously went missing with people,” Brown says. after she typed them up for a editor@vicnews.com
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Shelbourne should be wider: residents Renewable Energy Opportunity at UVic Community Open House The University of Victoria is undertaking a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a Biomass Thermal Energy Plant at the Gordon Head Campus. This open house is the first step in an eight-month exploratory process in which people are being asked for their input. Where & When? Wednesday, March 27, 2013 | 3 to 7 pm Student Union Building, Upper Lounge, University of Victoria UVic has set targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and increase renewable energy use. A biomass plant has the potential to allow us to significantly exceed our GHG reductions’ targets and save on energy costs. The project can also offer research and teaching opportunities. Your input matters and will influence the outcomes of the study. Watch for updates on the UVic Campus Planning & Sustainability website: http://www.uvic.ca/sustainability.
Thumbs-up for bike lanes, but not at expense of traffic flow Kyle Slavin News staff
If consensus created the most viable results, big changes would come to Shelbourne Street. Instead of a narrow four-lane road, with pencil-thin sidewalks on either side, residents would prefer four lanes for vehicles, plus wide sidewalks, bike lanes and grassed buffers. Widening the road from its current 20-metre right of way to 26 metres would require Saanich to make big investments, buying street frontage along kilometres of Shelbourne to make that dream a reality. Until it can do that, a friendlier corridor will remain a dream deferred for the foreseeable future. “We’re not going to be able to satisfy everything that everybody wants,” said Harold Stanley, a Saanich planner who’s taken the lead on the Shelbourne Valley Action Plan. “The crux of the whole thing is trying to incorporate the different forms of transportation into the narrow right of way.” The plan has set out to create a 25-year vision for the fourkilometre stretch of Shelbourne Street north of Hillside Centre. Of the 334 people who gave feedback online and at open
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Cyclists share the road with vehicles along the Shelbourne Street corridor in Saanich. Surveys show residents would like to see the road widened, but it will likely take years for the municipality to purchase private frontage. houses late last year, the majority supported keeping the street four lanes for vehicles, with the majority preferring a wider road for bikes and better sidewalks. To widen the street, Saanich would need to purchase land from property owners along Shelbourne, which could take years. It would be a willing seller, willing buyer process. “When we identify several homes that we would like to convert to either park or road, we don’t go down the street and simply force the purchase,” said Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard. “We approach the homeowners and say ‘If and when you’d like to sell, we’d like to be the first in line.’” In the meantime, Stanley points to positive feedback on creating
a north-south “greenway” using designated side streets as a cycling thoroughfare, similar to what is seen in Vancouver. Also covered in the Action Plan survey are questions about building height and development setbacks in the targeted urban centres. “We heard quite loud and clear when we started off on this plan that the status quo is not working (along Shelbourne Street),” Stanley said. “If we don’t do something to fix it now, the issues and problems – bad architecture, traffic issues, the lack of infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians – will probably get worse. We have to get something done now to address all these issues.” kslavin@saanichnews.com
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About 1,500 books were damaged after a faulty water pipe burst Thursday morning at the Greater Victoria Public Library’s Central branch on Broughton Street. A facilities supervisor was onsite when he heard a loud explosion from the floor above and
Restoration and insurance crews will continue to assess the damage in the coming weeks, while damaged ceiling tiles will be replaced this week. Staff were called in early to deal with the emergency, leading to an early closure Thursday afternoon. The art, literature, travel and history sections were re-opened Saturday at noon. dpalmer@vicnews.com
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Ready to rock region’s house It’s high season for on-ice sports around the Capital Region, whether you’re a hockey fan or an aficionado of the rockin’ sport of curling. While Victoria might be known more for its love of hockey, it’s curling that has the upper hand in upcoming events. Starting today (March 20) at the Esquimalt Archie Browning Sports Centre, the Victoria rink of Neil Dangerfield will be out to earn some respect from some of the top names in Canadian curling, during the eighth Victoria Curling Classic. With the Classic draw winding up Sunday on the hockey ice, the high-flying Victoria Cougars will start their Vancouver Island Junior B championship final in Courtenay on Saturday against Comox Valley. The teams resume the series in Esquimalt next Tuesday, giving local fans a chance to cheer the Cats on. Meanwhile, the Victoria Royals, who beat Everett twice to end the regular season, open the Western Hockey League playoffs Friday in Kamloops. However, the boys in blue-and-white took a scheduling nose hit from the 2013 Ford World Men’s Curling Championships. The Ford Worlds are back in Victoria for the first time since 2005, when the competition helped christen the newly opened SaveOn-Foods Memorial Centre. The event gets underway March 30 and promises plenty of exciting action, with Brad Jacobs’ Northern Ontario rink representing Canada. With the worlds scheduled through April 7, the Royals’ first-round playoff games, March 26 and 28, and April 1 if necessary, will be played at 2,780-seat Bear Mountain Arena. It’s a fine venue in its own right, but a far cry from the potentially thunderous 7,000-seat Save-On Centre. If the Royals can get by the Blazers – the teams went 4-4 in head-to-head games this season – they can hope for a return to the familiar confines of Save-On for round 2. Regardless, we encourage Greater Victoria fans to get out and enjoy the games, whatever your fancy. It’s a chance to be part of the greater community and support local sporting events. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. 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.
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Both parties have betrayed us There was, in fact, public out, admitting he helped cover the business conducted in the final tracks of political meddling in the frantic days of the B.C. legislature hiring of three outreach contractors session last week, but you with sufficient loyalty to likely haven’t heard much the party. about it. Clark insists she knew Premier Christy Clark’s nothing of this plan. She skimpy governing agenda tabled the investigation was overshadowed by report, and then the delivery of an internal announced that the B.C. investigation report into Liberal Party had written her government’s ethnic a $70,000 cheque to the outreach program. government to cover the A review by four deputy estimated cost of the ministers detailed what Tom Fletcher inappropriate political reporters already knew work done by nonB.C. Views from a memo and meeting political staff. notes leaked to the NDP. Here’s the part The plan started in the premier’s taxpayers may not fully appreciate: office, led by Clark’s deputy chief There are authorized political of staff, who resigned as soon as it staffers all over the legislature, in was made public. the premier’s office, the opposition A B.C. Liberal Party employee leader’s office and two teams of attended the first meeting, caucus employees who spend expressly intended to organize much of their time digging up dirt events to impress immigrant on the other party. All are paid by communities, then harvest the you and me. goodwill in the form of contact lists A line is crossed only when a for the coming election campaign. non-political employee such as a After 10,000 e-mails were ministry communications director collected and 27 interviews acts on behalf of the party. conducted, they revealed a few The main offender in that significant details. capacity was one Brian Bonney, Former multiculturalism minister whose records suggested he spent John Yap knew or should have half of his time on party work. He known that the scheme was being quit in February, before the plan kept secret because it was an was leaked, and the party paid back inappropriate use of government half of his salary for the 18 months resources. He won’t be back in he was on the public payroll. cabinet, although Clark said he NDP outrage over this was intends to run for re-election in blunted by another leaked Richmond-Steveston. document. Yap’s executive assistant This one was from a neverresigned when the report came released 2010 report by Auditor
General John Doyle, which condemned a five-year program of skimming money from NDP constituency office budgets all over the province and using it for political work. In a nice bit of symmetry, much of the more than $400,000 was spent to put three-time candidate Gabriel Yiu on the NDP caucus payroll. Yiu’s Vancouver-Fraserview candidate page boasts of his ethnic outreach work, which included tirelessly warning B.C.’s Chinese community about the evils of the harmonized sales tax. In fact, it was the NDP-Yiu operation that inspired a B.C. Liberal copycat plan. The NDP quietly stopped the budget skimming after Doyle pointed out the blindingly obvious, which is that constituency funds are to serve constituents and are not to be diverted to political organizing. It was kept under wraps by the secretive Legislative Assembly Management Committee. This is the B.C. Liberal-NDP co-managed trough of undocumented MLA expenses and other questionable payments that Doyle has only recently dragged into the light. Both of these schemes have the same stink. Both are intentional abuse of taxpayers’ money for the political gain of the dominant parties. There is no moral high ground for either of them. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Foggy Friday Drivers travelling through the fog along Oak Bay Avenue near Redfern Street use their headlights to see and be seen on the morning commute. Don Denton/News staff
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CPP payments bigger problem than MLA pensions Re: MLA pensions out of touch with real world (Letters, March 15) While I agree with the sentiment expressed by Martin Battle that an $89,000 annual pension for the cabinet minister’s pension seems excessive, the second part of his letter should be of even more concern to Canadians. The current maximum Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security payments combined are approximately $21,000 per annum. Given that so many employers are pulling back from pension plans, leaving more workers to rely on CPP and OAS alone for retirement income, these numbers are inadequate for someone who has worked all their life to have a decent and sustainable retirement. Couple this with the squeeze over the last three decades on workers’ income by the cost of living and it becomes clear fewer workers are able to sustain personal retirement savings plans. This is evidenced by how few Canadians are able to take advantage of RRSP plans. The Canadian Labour Congress has proposed a plan to double the CPP portion of the national program by gradual increases of both employer and worker premiums over a multi-year period. Private investment options, as proposed by the Conservative government, are not reliable enough to secure the future for retirees in Canada. Workers need assurances the publicly funded CPP will be there for them when their working days
are over, and be adequate to allow them to live in dignity and contribute as consumers to the Canadian economy. Tony Sprackett Victoria
System of party politics drives citizens from process Re: Independent MLAs have a dream (B.C. Views, Feb. 13) A report on democracy released last year by citizen engagement non-profit Samara Canada found only 55 per cent of Canadians were satisfied with how democracy was working in this country. Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May’s perception – that Members of Parliament are simply mouthpieces for their party – is raised in the report. Samara suggests refocusing politics, saying, “With the citizen at the centre, the political system would be both more representative and accountable, something that would contribute to citizens’ increased satisfaction with Canadian democracy.” In the mid-1800s, educator and school promoter Egerton Ryerson rebuked the “partyism” which he believed endangered the very existence of the new Canadian nation. Partyism drove able men from public life, he said, attracting in their place “partisans and sharpers,” who deceived and corrupted the people and plundered them “for their own party and selfish
purposes. Government ought to represent justice, honour and virtue, but was deprived of all three when the people came to see it as the tool of party domination.” How did Greenland deal with its financial crisis? They replaced corrupt politicians with community chosen representatives without a political background. Will there be any community endorsed Independent representatives in this May’s provincial election? In a minority government, Independent MLAs can have an substantial influence on policy. Was the HST something B.C. voters wanted? Are residents in favour of pipelines, oil tanker traffic, genetically modified food products or shale fracking? B.C. citizens have very little input into major decisions, as party officials must vote along party lines. It’s time for a change. Kerry Steinemann Saanich
St. Patrick’s Day events bring out best and worst Like any kid who grew up in a predominantly Irish home, I was dragged to Irish dance classes and forced to wear a green ribbon in my curly locks. Make no mistake, I’m Irish. Although I’ve always been proud of my heritage, I’ve only grudgingly endured the annual celebratory displays of it, cringing at the way every year Irish becomes synonymous with adorable wee folk and
public urination. Then there’s “pot o’ gold” and “Always after me Lucky Charms.” Blah, blah blarney. I love my family and I love my identity, in a way that has nothing to do with shamrock shakes and green beer or great throngs of people celebrating intoxication and cereal-box leprechauns. And I’m Irish enough to know that stupid stereotypes can “Pog mo thoin.” According to legend, St. Patrick banished snakes from the rock and used a shamrock to teach the concept of the Holy Trinity. Maybe he can do something about the commercialization. Anyway, “Erin go bragh” to ya. Lisa Perry Victoria
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Victoria businesswomen honoured for achievements Black Press is celebrating local women with a special event and newspaper supplement full of fresh ideas. The awardwinning Women in Business section will arrive next week inside the News. In it find entertaining and informative feature articles, Don Descoteau the Milestone Biz Beat Woman series profiling interesting local women at different stages of life and career, and advertising profiles in which local women tell their stories. Complementing the special section is the Women in Business spring gala. With premier sponsor Thrifty Foods, and event sponsors Island Savings, Level
Ground Trading, Aveda Institute and Purdy’s Chocolates, Black Press will welcome guests to the Oak Bay Beach Hotel March 27. There you’ll find a spring and summer fashion preview with Mayfair fashion stylist Bonnie Pollard, a look at makeup trends with the Aveda Institute’s Roxana Da Costa and a delicious chocolate-tasting workshop with Purdy’s Chocolates. Black Press is also excited to present “5 for 5” – where five prominent local women in business will participate in a panel discussion and questionand-answer session. Joining Black Press Group publisher Penny Sakamoto will be four noted Victoria business and media representatives. Gala guests will also learn more about the Victoria-based David Foster Foundation, which helps families across Canada whose children are
undergoing life-saving organ transplants. In the United States, the organization actively raises awareness about the need for organ donation. Black Press brings the special section and gala to Greater Victoria women in business twice a year. This fall features the annual Black Press Women in Business Awards, including Rising Star, Above and Beyond, Eco-Entrepreneur and Business Owner of the Year, so start thinking about women making a difference in business and your communities. Readers can also read Women in Business online through the e-editions at vicnews.com. – Jennifer Blyth
Victoria app designer gains startup kudos Alex Glassey, CEO of Glassey Technologies, walked away with
a pair of awards for his new app, StratPad, at Startup Canada’s Bridging the Gap in Financial Literacy event. The app, which helps users create more effective and focused business plans, earned the Financial Literacy award for startups and the People’s Choice award at the competition, co-sponsored by software company Intuit.
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Sketch club hosts spring show Megan Cole
“We have 36 members and News staff all the artists are open to submit up to four paintings, It’s not a surprise that a which means there will be 104-year-old club is hard nearly 150 original works of to get into, but for artist art,” McBride said. Terry McBride it was Even though the club worth the process to be includes sketch in its official accepted to the Victoria name, the art on display Sketch Club. will include oil, acrylic and McBride, the club’s watercolour paintings. Many exhibition director, joined pieces are up for sale and four years ago after two artists have donated wanting to reconnect with paintings as raffle prizes. painting. “We’ve always had a lot Terry McBride photo of interesting people come “I used to live in Ontario, Victoria Sketch Club member through,” McBride added. and was a member of an Elisabeth Milton works on a painting. “The paintings include art group there,” she said. “When we moved here representational to abstract. I went back to university and when I finished I Some of the artists are quite well known and wanted to get back into painting.” people come every year to collect their art.” She was introduced to the Sketch Club through The show runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily in the friends who were members, then joined them on school gym, 801 Bank St. except Sunday, when it an outdoor sketch and paint before applying. closes at 4 p.m. You have to go through a jury process to For more information on the show or the club become a member,” McBride said. visit victoriasketchclub.ca. Unlike other art groups in Victoria, the Sketch mcole@oakbaynews.com Club focuses on established artists, she said. Former members California include Emily Carr, Samuel Maclure and Ted Harrison. “The (members) are very gifted artists, so you do learn by pricing in effect Mar20-27 while quantities last painting with them,” McBride said. /lb In addition to locally owned & operated painting and sketching together and critiquing California Premium each other’s work, the club exhibits together. Its annual Spring Show, Island Grown is on now through Sunday (March 24) Mexican /lb at Glenlyon Norfolk School.
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One of today’s most unique stand-up comics, Canadian born Jeremy Hotz has quickly become an international success. Don’t miss Hotz as he brings his dilapidated van to Victoria with his brand new show – The Magical Misery Tour. Hotz is on stage tonight at McPherson Playhouse at 7 p.m. For tickets go to rmts.bc.ca.
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Jewish arts fest kicks off year of celebration Thanksgiving expressed in opening concert Daniel Palmer News staff
When Congregation EmanuEl’s cornerstone was laid in place in 1863, its founders had no idea the building would persevere to become Canada’s oldest continuously used synagogue. Community members from varying religions, cultures and creeds came together to give the roughly 50 Jewish families living in Victoria a dedicated place of worship and congregation. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of that event and to help raise money for Emanu-El’s aging roof, the 2013 Jewish Arts Festival kicks off on Saturday night with a multicultural concert at Alix Goolden Performance Hall. “This is a really important year for us, so we thought we should have an arts festival that echoed the origins of the synagogue
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thank the community.” including the reenactment The concert is aptly called of the 1863 parade that saw Hodaya, which in Hebrew early communities rally to means “Thanksgiving.” build Greater Victoria’s first Hodaya features eight synagogue. That event takes artists from various musical place June 2. backgrounds, including jazz On April 11, Ray Frank: vocalist Louise Rose, the Sara The Girl Rabbi of the Golden Merreiros Quartet, violinist West, written by University Mark Lupin, fiddler of Victoria Daniel Lapp, traditional playwright “We just Persian musical group Jennifer Darya Ensemble, Wise, will want to thank the percussionist Niel premiere at community.” Golden and the Congregation - Isa Milman Yiddish Columbia State Emanu-El. Orchestra. Admission is The concert’s 8:30 p.m. start by donation. time is a little later than normal Musical performances by to accommodate rules of the Cantor Rob Menes, the Seattle Sabbath, Milman said, but Jewish Chorale and Lafayette she promised the party won’t String Quartet, as well as an art disappoint. exhibition in the fall, will round The evening will be hosted out the year. by JoAnn Roberts of the CBC’s Hodaya begins at 8:30 p.m. All Points West, while City of and tickets are $10 at the door. Victoria poet laureate Janet Tickets are also available at Rogers will dedicate a poem to Long and McQuade, Russell the occasion. Books, Ivy’s Bookshop and “This is only the kick-off Tanners Books. event,” Milman said. For more information, visit Organizers have planned congregationemanu-el.ca. another six events this year, dpalmer@vicnews.com
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he University of Victoria’s Phoenix Theatre presents Clark Gesner’s beloved Broadway hit, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, a musical that brings Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts characters to the stage with a Grammy nominated score. This charming play follows the loveable loser through a day pondering the meaning of life and pining over the Little Red-Haired Girl. He finds solace in friendships with Linus, little sister Sally, bossy nemesis Lucy, musical genius Schroeder – and, of course, man’s best friend, Snoopy. Director Fran Gebhard, an acting instructor in the Department of Theatre, said Charlie Brown continues to resonate with audiences young and old because everyone can relate to feeling like the underdog. “Charlie Brown has already stood the test of time,” Gebhard said. “He doesn’t need to be changed to be relevant. Everything these kids go through – depression, anxiety, existentialism, bullying – still plague us today, and the Peanuts gang do a beautiful job
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Carr leaves an impression Movie Monday presents Winds Of Heaven – Emily Carr, Carvers and The Spirits of The Forest at 6:30 p.m. Monday March 25. Emily Carr began painting in an era when women didn’t, at an age when most people shouldn’t and traveling to remote locations that few professional adventurers chose to go. Carr also chronicled the extraordinary art and culture of native people, who were invisible to the dominant culture. This is the first in a series of films about artists. Movie Monday events are by donation at the Eric Martin Theatre (Jubilee Hospital) 1900-Block Fort St. Go to moviemonday. ca for information.
Music for the masses On Good Friday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. Christ Church Cathedral music director Michael Gormley, with the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra and the St. Christopher Singers, presents Handel’s Messiah part 2 and 3. Tickets are $20 at Christ Church Cathedral, Quadra at Rockland. Go to christchurchcathedral. bc.ca for more information.
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Hurry up Charlie Brown (Kale Penny) or you’ll miss the school bus. The University of Victoria’s Phoenix Theatre brings the whole Peanuts gang to life in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, on now until March 23.
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of exploring how to overcome these problems on their own.” Gebhard takes the show back to its roots with both the set and costume designs drawing from the early versions of Schulz’s comic strips. The cast of seven students from the department of theatre includes locally known musician Kale Penny (from the band Sunday Buckets), who won last year’s Mount Doug Idol, and Christie Stewart, who made it to the Top 20 of CBC’s national search for Dorothy last fall in Over the Rainbow. Under the leadership of music director Jim Hill and assistant music director and pianist Adrian Bronson, this cast will have the whole family singing along to catchy and endearing songs like My New Philosophy, Happiness and Suppertime. Previews of the music can be found on iTunes through a link at phoenixtheatres.ca. Evening performances are at 8 p.m. March 20, 21, 22, 23 with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Tickets range from $16 to $24, call the box office at 250-721-8000. The show is appropriate for ages six and older. llavin@vicnews.com
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Bookworms torn on library relocation to Uptown Kyle Slavin News staff
Buzz is building surrounding the possible relocation of the Emily Carr library branch across the street into Uptown. A busy open house held recently at the library drew crowds, and prompted steady online feedback, said Lynne Jordon, deputy CEO of the Greater Victoria Public Library. “People love their library. And this one
is a long-standing branch that has been located there for 40-plus years. We know there’s going to be a lot of interest in any relocation,” Jordon said. The tentative plan is to move the library into a 5,000-square-foot space on the upper level of Uptown. “It’s very exciting. It would be a great addition to the emerging hub that is Uptown,” said Geoff Nagle, director of development for mall owner Morguard Investments.
Jordon said library patron feedback so far has been mixed, with some people enthusiastic about the shift and others saying they don’t shop at Uptown and therefore weren’t keen about the move. “Some people felt access would not be improved – particularly families walking or biking to the location,” she said. The Carr branch, at the corner or Saanich Road and Blanshard Street, is “old and outdated,” “poorly configured” and “inacces-
sible for wheelchair users,” Jordon said. In terms of cost, Uptown would lease a new space at market rates. Jordon said Saanich would need to decide if leasing would be more cost effective than upgrading “inefficiencies” in the current building. The next step in the process will be to have the Greater Victoria library board consider feedback before making a decision. kslavin@saanichnews.com
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Trevor Ashwell crashes down as Ashton Pearson sails past with frisbee in hand during UVictim ultimate frisbee practice on the University of Victoria turf fields last week. UVictim is University of Victoria’s competitive sports club entry into the collegiate circuit. Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Douglas Bowl to showcase ultimate rivalry Travis Paterson News staff
UVic’s competitive ultimate frisbee team is happy to play the victim, but in name only. The sport is popular but doesn’t draw the spectators as many of its bigger tournaments are out of town, says Kevin Underhill, captain of UVictim, the university’s men’s club team. Victoria did host the 2012 nationals at Royal Athletic Park in August, but it will be years before they return. That’s why Underhill and former UVictim player Graeme Barber came up with the plan to showcase the sport with an annual
event that pits UVic’s collegiate level men’s and women’s teams versus the rival UBC Thunderbirds with the newly created Douglas Bowl. “We named it the Douglas Bowl to tie into some historical B.C. flavour,” Underhill said. “Obviously (Sir James Douglas) is the namesake for so many natural landmarks in B.C. and we wanted to associate with them.” This semester is Underhill’s last with UVictim. The 24-year-old has played for them since the fall of 2008 and is in his final year of history and journalism. “Barber and I decided it would be fun to host a showcase event with friends and family. People tell us they want to watch us play but we’re usually away.”
UVictim’s respective men’s and women’s teams practise up to five days a week and travel to tournaments on the West Coast. The women scored a huge win, finishing first in the Santa Barbara (University of California) Invite in late January. UVictim’s men were ninth. Based on those and other results on the U.S.A. collegiate circuit, both UVictim teams are ranked in the top-30 of North American universities. The Thunderbirds are also highly ranked, and though UVictim defeated them this year, the latter have yet to qualify out of the North West conference playdowns and into the U.S.A. nationals, which UBC has done a couple of times.
Pacers fourth at provincials Travis Paterson News staff
The Pacific Christian Pacers managed a fourth place finish a the B.C. Girls A Basketball Provincial Championship in Prince George last week. The Pacers won its way through the opening rounds to the final four, fell in the semifinal, and then the thirdplace game to the Princeton 78-57, to slide to fourth. Grade-11 point guard Kathryn Candell spurred the Pacers to opening round wins over Unity Christian (Chilliwack) and Mulgrave (West Vancouver), including a 39-point effort in the latter game. Candell scored 21 points in the 81-53 semi-
final loss to the eventual champion Immaculata Mustangs (Kelowna). She finished as the top scorer of the tournament with an average of 24.5 points per game and as a first team all-star. The Glenlyon Norfolk Chris Leboe photo Gryphons lost to Immaculata Kathryn Candell of the Pacific Christian Pacers in the opening charges the paint against Princeton at the A girls round of the provincial basketball championship. boys A provincials 81-52. ball Championships in Caledonia in Game 2 The Gryphons man- Langley on March 13. but lost to Sardis 69-63 aged two wins and two The Bulldogs lost in Game 3. The Sparlosses, ending up 11th the first two games of tans ended with a 70-60 overall. the tournament but fin- win over the Terry Fox The Claremont Spar- ished with two wins, Ravens to finish sevtans and Belmont Bull- 11th overall among the enth. Walnut Grove won dogs both lost in the 20 participating teams. the AAA boys title over opening round of the The Spartans rallied Whiterock Christian. B.C. Boys AAA Basket- with a 49-48 win over sports@vicnews.com
“It’s a competitive rivalry, we’ve got to know UBC’s players quite well from playing them over the years and they’re very accommodating to the idea,” Underhill said. “The plan is to make (the Douglas Bowl) an annual event, with the (UBC) hosting it next year.” The inaugural Douglas Bowl is this Saturday on UVic’s newest field, No. 7, beside the Wallace Field rugby pitch, on the north side of Mackenzie Avenue. The men play at 1 p.m., followed by the women. Admission is free, or by donation, as the team is fundraising for this year’s regional playdowns. sports@vicnews.com
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final loss. This season Dangerfield and company, third Dennis Sutton, second Darren Boden and lead Glen Already a world class tourna- Allen, have made the semifinals of ment, this week’s Victoria Curling a cash spiel in Kamloops and lost Classic is seeing a boost in competi- in the final of the Vancouver Island tion, up to 24 teams from 16. Shootout, held in Victoria back in With many of the teams here November. for the Ford World Men’s Boden is out however, Curling Championship in on vacation, with local town later this month, the skip Jason Clarke playing Archie Browning Sports in his place. Dangerfield’s Centre is being touted as a first draw is tonight, 7:30 preview of the Worlds, and p.m., against Winnipeg’s rightly so. Mike McEwen. And by no means is it a The Classic’s field practice round, said Neil speaks for itself. ReturnDangerfield, skip of Victoing are regulars, Olympic ria’s only entry in the Claschampion rink Kevin MarNeil sic. tin and four-time world “There’s a $25,000 incen- Dangerfield champion rink Glen Howtive to curl your best. I ard, among others. Also can’t imagine anyone is going to be here are Norway’s 2010 Olympic silnot trying to win. No one worries ver medalist rink Thomas Ulsrud, about peaking too early,” he said. and Scotland’s two-time world runIt should, however, warm up the ner up rink, Tom Brewster. Again, Victoria fans for the worlds, March among others. 30 to April 7 at Save-On-Foods “It’s usually a strong field and this Memorial Centre. year it’s particularly strong. But it It’s been two years since the Dan- will still come down to who’s got gerfield rink lost in the provincial the hot hand, and it will come down final. A regular at the Victoria Curl- to one or two big shots.” ing Classic, their best is a quartersports@vicnews.com News staff
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PERSONAL SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
HOMES WANTED
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MAKE A FORTUNE with $3000, we know how. Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634.
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HELP WANTED GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209. HOUSE COORDINATOR & COOK- to view the full job description go to: www.abbeyfieldstpeters.org Please email your application to our website or mail it to Abbeyfield St Peter’s Society, 1133A Reynolds Road, Victoria, BC V8P 2K5. Deadline for applications is March 25, 2013. HUNTING GUIDE needed July-October in Northeastern Yukon. Must have minimum two years guiding experience and be comfortable with horses. Contact Chris, 867-3933802 or send an email to: chris@widrigoutfitters.com ON-CALL WORKERS required for newspaper flyer insertion Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursdays. $10.25 per hour. Evenings 5 pm to 1 am. Also occasional 9 am to 5 pm shifts available. No experience required. Please apply in person between 8 am and 4 pm Monday to Friday at Goldstream Press (Island Publishers), #200 - 770 Enterprise Crescent, Victoria.
PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO LESSONS For Seniors. A pleasurable pastime- 25 yrs experience. Call 250-888-1229
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FOR SALE by Owner Townhouse $389,500. MLS #320099. Open House every Sat & Sun 12-3pm, 20-1950 Cultra Ave, Saanichton. Call 250-818-7038 for more info.
OAK BAY. Updated home on two levels. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sunroom + balcony, unfinished basement. 1766 sq ft & 956 unfinished sq ft. $644,000. Call 250-598-6902.
M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
4088 Quadra St & 3091 Carroll St
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL FRIDGE/Freezer, side by side, ice and water dispenser, ivory, $200. Whirlpool Range, ivory, $150. Both immaculate and mint condition. Call 1-250-743-4361.
FREE ITEMS FREE: CONCRETE garden fountain. You pick up. Call (250)479-3219 after 5pm. FREE: DECORATIVE cement blocks 50 pc, 12”x12”x4”. You pick up. Call (250)592-4994. FREE: HIDE-A-Bed and a small cabinet, both in good condition. Call (250)658-8458.
FRIENDLY FRANK AREA RUG, floral, wine colours, $95. (250)385-2610. QUEEN BRASS headboard, frame on castors, new boxspring. $99. (250)595-8118. SMALL KENMORE 1 litre slow cooker, good cond. $5. (250)388-9857.
RENT-TO-OWN NO BANK NEEDED! ENGLISH MARMET Pram with canopy, rain cover etc, all in excellent condition. $200 obo. Please call Margaret Davies, (250)477-5504. New NEC LT30LP PROJECTOR LAMP UNIT Was a spare unit for an Interior of BC camera club’s NEC LT30 projector, which now has a broken colour wheel, $185. Projector, with its original lamp unit and carrying case also available for an extra $15. Payment by Paypal. Buyer pays shipping. 250-832-2350 NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.
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APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.
VACATION HOME. Penthouse Condo, great view, La Penita (Mexico), 3 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies. For sale by owner. Please see: www.jaltembasol.com or email ronalddjohnson@hotmail.com
HOUSES FOR SALE
WANTED: STATIONARY Bike (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.
SPORTING GOODS DUNSMUIR HOUSE THE NICEST OCEANFRONT PARK 1 BDRM- $850. Heat, hot water included. New kitchen/bathroom. No smoking! (250) 388-4943 or (250) 813-2134
250.388.3535
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Cubbon Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 1035 North Park Street Bachelor - $600 and up One Bedroom - $800 & up Two Bedroom - $950 & up. Close to sunny downtown Victoria and designated for seniors 55 years or older Amenities include a coffee lounge, games room, exercise room, and library and garden plots available for your green thumb. Pets welcome Please call Dick or Diane at 250-383-1162 or email cub@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Wetherby Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 3205 Wetherby Road Seniors only please - 55+. Bachelor - $750 & up. 1 bdrm - $890 & up 2 bdrm - $1125 & up. This seniors only building has on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking, Shopping at Hillside Mall is just steps away. Pets welcome with some restrictions. Please call Bonny at 250-598-1650 weth@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Gorge View Apartments 258 Gorge Road East 1 bdrm - $860 & up 2 bdrm - $1075 & up 2 bdrm+den - $1160 & up We offer a full size indoor swimming pool, hot tub, exercise room, squash court underground and above ground parking. Pets welcome. Please call Doug or Kidest at 250-380-6566 to view our available suites or email gv@raamco.ca or gvapts@shaw.ca.
Maplewood Green 3255 Cook Street 1 bdrm - $860 & up. 2 bdrm - $1040 & up Extra Lg 2 bdrm- $1250 & up (some w/an in-suite W/D) Maplewood Green offers an indoor swimming pool, on site laundry and outdoor parking. Pets welcome. Please call Sherry at 250-384-3601 or email mw@raamco.ca to view our available suites.
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
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Hybury House 3868 Shelbourne Street 1 bdrm - $860 1 bdrm+den - $910 2 bdrm - $1050 Hybury House offers an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and on site laundry and outdoor parking. Pets welcome. Please call Sharon at 250-477-1039 or email hh@raamco.ca to view our available suites.
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RENTALS
STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
FUEL/FIREWOOD
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We will “Rent-To-Own” you these 3 bdrm homes with rented basement suites. Quadra rent: $2700/mo (suite rented $950) Carroll rent: $3000/mo (suite rented $1200) Deposit required
WINTER VACATION Home in sunny Mesa, AZ. Gated 55+ community, 5 pools & hot tubs, Wood work shop, stain glass making, computer courses, tennis, etc, site café, w/live Music, nearby golf courses. 250-245-0295. $8,900. Email: ltd-ventures@shaw.ca
SHOPRIDER SCOOTER, 4 wheels, nearly new, $800. Retails for $3500. (250)652-5652.
WANTED: STATIONARY Bike (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.
ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
WHITE FIBERGLASS canopy, fits S10, like new, $50. Call (250)652-4621.
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com
BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale. You don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
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
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Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
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Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
1 BDRM Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained. Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat. (250) 388-9384 SOOKE- TOP floor corner, ocean front 2 bdrm condo. Fresh paint, clean, new kitchen floor. NS/NP. $925. Call Cornelia 250-391-8484. JAMES BAY, 1 bdrm, heat/water incl’d, $840, N/S, N/P. Avail now. (250)360-1056
Park West Apartments 55 Bay Street 1 bdrm - $785 & up 2 bdrm - $1000 - $1100 Park West offers on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking. Save-On Foods and several other great amenities are only one block away. Park West backs a beautiful park in the heart of Vic West, perfect for pet owners. Please call 250-590-7505 or email pw@raamco.ca to view our avail. suites. Seagate Apartments 707 Esquimalt Road 1 bdrm - $860 & upsome with a view 2 bdrm -$1100 & up some with a view Seagate offers an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, exercise room, games room, squash court, bus stop outside the building and underground parking. Pets welcome. Please call 250-383-1731 or email sea@raamco.ca to view our avail. suites.
QUADRA VILLAGE 1-bdrm “Hrdwd” flrs, cat ok. Avail now. $790. inclusive. 250-812-4154 SAXE POINT area- 1 bdrm suite, avail Apr 15. (250)3866808 after 5pm. THETIS LAKE ESTATES large 1 bdrm or can be 2 bdrm suite, all utils + cable/high speed internet, laundry, garbage, private parking, close to all amenities, quiet rural setting. Refs, small pet ok. $1100. Call 250-220-4718, 250-507-1440.
APARTMENTS FURNISHED DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. Call (250)514-7747.
HOMES FOR RENT 3-BDRM, LARGE living room & large kitchen. Laundry room, lots of parking. Close to UVic & bus (27 & 28). Water/ hydro incld. $1500. Avail. May 1st. (250)721-0190.
SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- 2 bdrm level entry, shared W/D, NS/NP. Refs, $1100 incls utils. 250-391-7915 LANGFORD- 2 bdrms, 4 appls, $1100 inclds utils. Available now. (250)885-9128. LANGFORD (Costco). Bus, shops, school. 2 Bdrm suite, fenced yard, 4 appls, water incl’d, shared laundry, $1050 mo + utils, NS/NP. Avail March 1. Call (250)881-2283. TILLICUM/BURNSIDE area: 2 bdrm, shared laundry, own ent. $900 inclds hydro. Call 250-588-8885, 250-383-8282. VIEW ROYAL 2 bdrm. New paint & carpets. $1100. inclds utils, cable, internet, laundry. NS/NP. Avail now. Call 250474-2369 or 250-217-0767.
TOWNHOUSES LAVENDER CO-OP is accepting applications for a 2 bdrm one level end unit w/ garage, W/D hookup, near schools & bus, $876/mo. Share purchase $2500. Min. income $42,000+. Applications avail in the glass case outside the Community Hall at 10A-620 Judah St.
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250-642-1900 SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS! JAMES BAY- spacious 1 bdrm, $795+ utils. NS/NP. Avail Mar 15. (778)430-2116.
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CARS
MOTORCYCLES
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
TRUCKS & VANS
UTILITY TRAILERS
TOP CASH PAID
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.
For ALL unwanted vehicles. Free Towing $$$ 250-885-1427 $$$
CARS
$50 to $1000 Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans
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250-686-3933
2008 TOYOTA TACOMA 4x4mint, 65,000 km, 4 doors, automatic. Asking $26,700. Call (250)655-6558.
2008 DERBY Scooter, 49cc, no motorcycle licence req’d, great shape, 5000 km, w/ helmet. Must sell (Moving). $1400 obo. (250)217-2988.
MARINE
Mr. Scrapper
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2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GL TDI. 138,000 km, diesel, auto, leather. Local car, power everything. $9200. Call (250)727-2448.
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TRUCKS & VANS
SPORTS & IMPORTS
1988 CHEVROLET Barettaeconomical, 6 cylinder, 2.8L, 5 speed, good running condition, good tires, $800. Brian, 250999-7887, 250-886-4299.
1969 CHEVY Pickup, 350 Automatic, headers, dual exhaust, runs mint, excellent condition, 60,000 miles. A must see to believe, asking $6000 obo. (250)893-9817.
05 Toyota Matrix, 5spd, bright red, good fuel economy, 201,000 kms mostly hwy. PDL, AC, non-smoker, first owner, Summer & winter tires. $6800. oleh57@gmail.com (250)392-6321
2003 R/T Durango, fully loaded, leather, midnight black, full tint package and more. Immaculate inside and out, 126,000 km. (Moving). Have all receipts, $6900 obo. Call (250)217-2988.
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7’x12’ Deck Utility Trailer. Good for small tractors and quads. 4 wheels, loading ramps, green. $1350 obo. Call (250)384-7954.
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BOATS 1993 BAYLINER 2452, in excellent condition, 2 sounders & GPS, head, galley, canopy, 9.9 hp 4 stroke Yamaha on hydraulics, downriggers, dinghy in 27’ newer Van Isle Marina boathouse near the ramp. Best offer. 250-656-6136.
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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
ELECTRICAL
GARDENING
ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi
GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632. KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File
TAX 250-477-4601
CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.
CARPET INSTALLATION MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278
CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869. MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278. MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278. NEED HELP cleaning your house? $18/hr. Call Dorothy at (250)478-8940. SPOTLESS HOME Cleaning. Affordable, Exp’d, Reliable, Efficient. Exc refs. 250-508-1018
EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BUBBA’S HAULING. Mini excavator & bob cat services. Perimeter drains, driveway prep, Hardscapes, Lot clearing. Call 250-478-8858.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637. THE LANGFORD MANdecks, fences, quality work, competitive pricing, licensed & insured. Fred, (250)514-5280.
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.
ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. 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. EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Reasonable rates. 250744-6884. Licence #22202.
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 LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges/tree pruning, gardening, new landscapes. Monthly maintenance. WCB. 18 years exp. Andrew (250)893-3465.
(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca ACORN & BRANCH- BBB. Lawns, gardens & hedges. Certified, Professional staff. Affordable. Call 250-818-4900. AURICLE BSC 250-882-3129 Spring clean up Lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges & more. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWING, CLEAN-UPS, LANDSCAPING PROJECTS
778-678-2524 FRUIT TREES Overgrown? Shaping trees & roses. Blackberry clearing. Call John, 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. PRO IRISH GARDENERSmaintenance, pruning, cleanups, lawn care. 20 yrs exp. WCB. Call (250)652-6989. SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance. Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373. TIDY-UP LAWN cutting. Reasonable & reliable. Free estimates. Call (250)385-3878. TWO BROTHERS Lawn & Garden. Mowing, Clean-Ups, Garden Maint. (250)888-8461
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
HAULING AND SALVAGE
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
INSULATION
PLUMBING
BOOK YOUR Spring Window or Gutter Cleaning now. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services. WCB Insured, BBB. Please call 250-380-7778.
QUALITY INSULATION blown fiberglass. Affordable rates. WCB. (250)896-6652.
EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
HANDYPERSONS
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
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
AL’S AVAILABLE to update your home. Kitchens, baths, basements, etc. Licensed & Insured. Al 250-415-1397. BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245. BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Stairs, Painting, General household repairs. Free estimate. Call Barry 250-896-6071
11 DIAMOND Moving- 1 ton 2 ton. Prices starting at $85/hr. Call 250-220-0734.
JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. ALL-HAUL JUNK REMOVAL Const Debris, Garden Waste. Call John 250-213-2999.
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.
SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
HAULING AND SALVAGE
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.
11 DIAMOND DAVE- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free ests. (250)889-5794. JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.
FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.
PRESSURE WASHING MOVING & STORAGE
✭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.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.
250.388.3535
HOME IMPROVEMENTS HAPPY VALLEY Reno’s. Home repairs, small reno’s. No job too small. 30 years experience. Call (250)474-7277. M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.
1,2,3, WRIGHT Moving. 3 ton, $80/hr for 2 men. Senior’s discount. Call Phil (250)383-8283 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. DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. B L Coastal Coatings. Quality, reliable, great rates. All your Painting needs. (250)818-7443
THE MOSS MAN ChemicalFree Roof De-Mossing & Gutter Cleaning since 1996. Call 250-881-5515. Free estimates! www.mossman.ca
NORM’S PAINTING- Why wait till Spring? Reasonable, Reliable. References. 25 yrs experience. Call 250-478-0347.
INSULATION
ST PAINTING free est, written guarantee and full ref’s. WCB ins. Call Kaleb (250)884-2597.
MALTA BLOWN Insulation. Attics - interior/exterior walls & sound silencer. (250)388-0278
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
RUBBISH REMOVAL MALTA GARDEN & Rubbish Removal. Best Rates. BBB member. (250)388-0278.
STUCCO/SIDING RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.
TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.
WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.
WINDOWS ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.
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BERWICK HOUSE INVITES SENIORS TO A FREE SEMINAR
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10 Steps to Success
AN INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY
Presented by Pat Acton and Merv Scott Victoria Genealogical Society
TAKE ON A PAPER ROUTE!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 AT 2PM Finding your ancestors has never been easier. Whether you are new to genealogy or not-so-new, this seminar provides principles to guide your research. Join Pat Acton and Merv Scott from the Victoria Genealogical Society as they lead us thru a step-by-step process towards genealogy success. The session is full of hints and tips with anecdotes about the common mistakes that beginners make with their genealogy research. Hear about the latest trends in technology and how to put the internet to work for you. Genealogy charts are provided free as is a useful handout listing some of Pat and Merv’s favourite genealogy websites.
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HMCS Regina cruises towards Esquimalt on Thursday, with the snow-capped Olympic Mountains behind, after an eight-month deployment in the Arabian Sea and South Asia.
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HMCS Regina sailors reunited with loved ones after long deployment An emotional Robyn Scheidl holds a sign for her dad, Leading Seaman Colin Scheidl, as HMCS Regina pulls up to the dock Thursday.
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Aaaliya Atkinson, near left, greets her father, Sgt. Veron Atkinson, with a smile on board Regina last week. Right, Lt.Cmdr. Andrew Hingston, is wrapped up in the arms of his his children Leila, Gabriele and Oliver as he steps down from the ship.
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