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She didn’t ask for it, doesn’t know what led to her nomination and is concerned that she and other mayors receiving the medal dilutes Kyle Wells the honour Reporting bestowed on other, more deserving recipients.

“It sits there because I haven’t yet decided on how this should be,” Hamilton said.

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne, a total of 60,000 medals were produced to “honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians,” according to the Governor General’s website.

Recipients are from all walks of life and include such people as Sidney Crosby and Justin Bieber, along with a great number of citizens honoured for volunteer work in his or her community.

PLEASE SEE: Nominations ‘well intentioned’ Page A5

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Jessie-Ann Murley, 18, shows off one of the two sayings etched into her skin to embrace her sense of self. The Colwood teen will celebrate Purple Day March 26 by raising awareness for epilepsy, a neurological disorder she’s lived with since she was seven.

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Online option for strata, small claims Daniel Palmer News staff

Small claims and strata disputes are set to move from the courts to an online tribunal, although the system won’t be up and running for more than a year.

The civil resolution tribunal is part of a larger overhaul of the B.C. justice system that aims to help free up the courts for more complex cases. The province announced mediator Cheryl Vickers as

chair of the the tribunal last week.

“Having a tribunal system that functions, and ensures people get timely decisions that are fair, will make strata living easier,” said Tony Gioventu, executive director of the Condominium Homeowners Association of B.C. The average strata dispute takes 12 to 18 months to make its way through small claims court, while the tribunal is expected to issue decisions within 60 days.

The most common complaints arise when strata corporations refuse to provide financial documents to owners or spend reserve funds without consent, Gioventu said.

“These are all tedious complaints that have been extremely costly to get

court action on,” he said. “The registrar will also have the ability to deny people who are chronic complainers from using the system. It deals with issues in a fair way that ensures it won’t cost anybody a fortune.”

There are about one million strata property owners and residents in the province, with about 29,000 strata corporations subject to provincial law. dpalmer@vicnews.com Black Press file

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Greater Victoria transit service is now operating at service not seen since last October, when drivers and mechanics were banned from working overtime during labour negotiations.

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE -Friday, March 22, 2013

Colwood teen tackles stigma of epilepsy

METCHOSIN COUNCIL

Christine van Reeuwyk

Committee members want to discuss more options for the temporary commercial use permit application for Glenrosa Farm, said Bob Gramigna, chair of Metchosin’s planning committee.

They tabled the TCUP application for a farm restaurant at 5447 Rocky Point Rd. A teahouse operated at the farm in the 1970s prior to incorporation.

Only two TCUP have ever been issued in Metchosin.

lepsy, she’s putting herself forward for the cause.

“When I was first diagnosed I didn’t Tara Murley clearly recalls the first ter- know who to talk to, I feel like if I had rifying time her daughter had a seizure. someone younger (closer to) my age, The family was returning from holi- not a doctor throwing big words in your days in Cowichan Lake, driving over the face,” she said. “I can show people it’s Malahat when older daughter Emily-Jane not as scary. Not all epileptics get to be alerted her parents something was wrong as lucky as I am.” with seven-year-old Jessie-Ann. A fellow spokesperson at E-Action lost The distraught moments of dialing her memories during a seizure.

9-1-1 and getting her to the hospital were March 26 Jessie-Ann hopes to dispel just the beginning. urban myths – she “It took a couple of heard once that epidays before they were lepsy meant she was able to diagnose what possessed by the devil was going on,” Tara – and raise awareexplained. ness. March is epilepsy Testing revealed a awareness month and brain tumour comMarch 26 is purple day. pletely unrelated to the “Five years ago a seizure disorder causyoung Canadian girl, ing the true difficulties.

Cassidy Megan started (The unrelated tumour Purple Day for Epilepsy, is also monitored). not just to make her The multiple scans, school aware of what it electrodes and bloodis like to live with epiwork revealed epilepsy. lepsy, but to make the Christine van Reeuwyk/News staff whole world aware,” “She took it all in stride, it was obviously Jessie-Ann Murley with her said Jennifer Morgan, most difficult the first car. She had to be seizure free co-ordinator at the Viccouple of years because for a year to get a license. toria Epilepsy and Parit takes a while to figure kinson’s Centre. out the right medication,” Tara said.

More than 300,000 Canadians battle Medication caused physical changes epilepsy every day while another 15,000 but there were emotional challenges as are diagnosed with the neurological conwell. Her parents shortened the leash dition each year. on the then nationally ranked Scottish “Unfortunately, it is still the stigma of dancer. They took down the swing set epilepsy that makes it so difficult for peoand put the bike away. ple, whatever their age,” said Barbara “It was terrible at the beginning, and Gilmore, executive director at VEPC. then you just learn to live with it,” Tara “Learning first aid for seizures is imporsaid. tant. Learning that a person should not More than 10 years later, Jessie-Ann is be identified by a medical condition, but a spokesperson for the illness, working by their personality, strengths and skills toward her June graduation from Spec- is what we are entitled to as a person.” trum community school, and particuJessie-Ann is seizure free for four years larly proud of her Honda Prelude and the and working toward eliminating epilepsy licence that goes along with that. ignorance.

Now 18, she decided two years ago to “You’re not born with epilepsy, you take control of what she could – opting to can get it at any age,” Jessie-Ann said. “I share her ordeal. wasn’t born with it.”

“It’s who I am,” Jessie-Ann said. “Being editor@goldstreamgazette.com young and having something like that I thought people would judge me, but you can’t change it.”

She bears two tattoos attributed to her Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s dealing with the disorder. One reads “I Centre www.vepc.bc.ca believe in miracles” the other “I am not E-Action, Taking action against what has happened to me I am what I epilepsy www.e-action.ca choose to become.”

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Margaret Grubb organizes photos for nine-year-old Katrina Van Winkle who was pulled unconscious from her View Royal home March 14 during a house fire.

Teacher compiles photos for fire victim Charla Huber News staff

Margaret Grubb is collecting photos for one of her “bright light” students injured in a house fire March 14.

Grubb taught Katrina Van Winkle at View Royal elementary school up until three months ago when Grubb’s son Joseph was born Dec. 19 – also Van Winkle’s birthday.

“Katrina is a bright light in the classroom,” Grubb said smiling. “She definitely has a very special spirit and can light up any room … She always has a question to ask or something to say.”

Van Winkle was flown to the hospital after she was pulled from a house fire and resuscitated by View Royal firefighters.

In hopes of preserving memories lost in the fire, Grubb has collected about 50 photos and the school purchased a digital frame. She hoped to give the photos to Van Winkle yesterday, but anyone with photos of Van Winkle or her family they can be sent to mgrubb@SD61.bc.ca. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

Metchosin planning committee halted a request for a development permit for 240 Delgada Rd. seeking more information.

At its March 11 meeting the committee received a report from the fire chief and a peer review engineering report.

The home owners want to demolish the current house and build another one in a new location. Both reports expressed concerns for the proposed location due to the possibility the new building would impact the shoreline slops and on native vegetation.

The Metchosin Fire Department also expressed concerns with access to the home in case of emergency due to the proposed location so close to a cliff.

The committee has sent both reports to the home owners and is awaiting a response. reporter@goldstream gazette.com

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FCM nominations ‘well intentioned’ Continued from Page A1

Federation of Canadian Municipalities gave more than 1,000 mayors medals.

So many, that some refused to receive them.

Earlier this year, two Ottawa area mayors, RayeAnne Briscoe of Admaston/ Bromley and Peter Emon of Greater Madawaska, returned their medals, believing they received the honour simply for the fact they are mayors.

Not everyone sees the FCM nominations as a problem. With her award coming from the FCM, North Saanich Mayor Alice Finall said the honour was a delightful surprise.

“I thought it was lovely, it was a very nice recognition Courtesy of City of Colwood and I was very touched by that,” Finall said. “I certainly Colwood Mayor Carol Hamilton presented a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to Geoff Amy. Hamilton is considering didn’t feel (it was meanreturning her medal because she worries it dilutes the meaning. ingless). With the national body, I felt very honoured.”

It’s a delicate situation, Hamilton said, because mond Jubilee medal from the province. He has she believes her nomination by the FCM was tried not to make a big deal of it because he’s not well intentioned, but she also believes it unfairly comfortable with politicians giving other politisingles her out from the rest of Colwood council cians awards. and belittles the awards received by people spe“That part of it I’m not too comfortable with,” cifically nominated.

Leonard said. “I’m much more interested in the Through the FCM, Colwood had the opportuvolunteer citizens that we recognized.” nity to recognize nine residents for their various Saanich council was only able to award the contributions to the community. medals to two citizens. Leonard said there are “We as council went through that process with many more Saanich residents they would have a very purposeful mindset of liked to have recognized. recognizing people who often “I just don’t think what I do in fall under the radar, who do a public life measures up to anynumber of things that benefit thing like what some of the volour community,” Hamilton said. unteers in our community (do).”

“I’m torn with it because I don’t Metchosin Mayor John Ranns want to diminish the meaningfulreceived the award by way of a ness of those that we sent out.” nomination by local Members The FCM (a voluntary union of Parliament. As with others, of municipalities active since Ranns later learned the FCM 1901) received 4,000 medals was also planning to award to give away. An initial round him the medal, not realizing he allowed municipalities to nomialready had one. nate residents to receive the “I guess they got stuck with awards. Approximately 2,500 a whole bunch of medals. … I citizens received medals, based don’t know,” Ranns said, with a on merit. laugh. “My council put me in for Then all municipalities active it, and people I’ve got respect with the federation for five years for approved it, so that’s all or more were nominated for the Metchosin Mayor John Ranns that’s important to me.” award by the FCM, and the mayA list of all Diamond Jubilee ors received the medals because they had to go medal recipients will be released by the Governor to a person, not a group.

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Of 3,800 mayors across the country, about reporter@vicnews.com 1,300 were nominated by the FCM. Of those, some 1,100 to 1,200 received Diamond Jubilee medals, essentially on behalf of their council.

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Law equates to marriage for cohabitating couples Daniel Palmer

Murray Family and Estates Law. For the first time, common-law couples are subject to the same legal rights and responsibilities of married couples. If a couple separates, any gains in assets or debt incurred during the relationship are now split down the middle.

“That property includes real estate, personal property, bank accounts – anything with value owned by one or both spouses at the date of separation,” Murray said.

Property acquired before the relationship began, as well as gifts, inheritances and damage awards will still be protected.

“If it is a couples’ intention to keep their property separate, they’ll have to enter into a cohabitation agreement to make sure they can have their intentions carried throughout their relationship,” Murray said.

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Mamata Kreisler and her boyfriend have lived together for two years, share a French Bulldog-Boston Terrier and recently bought a house in Saanich together.

They each have debt, keep separate bank accounts and can’t pinpoint when courting ended and dating began.

“He was living with me and my roommate, sleeping on a couch, and then we started dating about six months later,” she said.

As of Monday, Kreisler and her partner hold a legal label they thought was years away: married. The new B.C. Family Law Act will affect many of the 15,000 cohabiting couples in the Capital Region and more than 160,000 couples in B.C. “If you have lived in a marriage-like relationship for at least two years, the law now considers you a spouse,” said Christine Murray, a partner at Cassels-

mance situation.

The Family Law Act is considered progressive legislation, extending property rights and child protection measures. It also encourages couples to pursue non-court agreements for dispute resolution through arbitration, where the success rates can be as high as 80 per cent, said Keri Boyle, executive director of Mediate B.C. “Success needs to be measured by more than resolving the issues. If a couple come out of the process with a relationship intact, that’s much better for their children.”

Time will tell whether the revised laws will ease the burden on the justice system, but Murray hopes couples will begin to have serious discussions early.

“Maybe it will be a good thing and people will think about their living situations at the front end of their relationship, so they don’t have to deal with it if that relationship ends.” dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Métis artist leaves a legacy T he work of renowned muralist and painter Frank Lewis 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 healing centre. He described the piece as the culmination of his 65-year career.

“I decided I would concenDaniel Palmer trate on the only thing I had Reporting left to do, to explore the spirituality within me that was still there and fresh and strong, and had been all throughout my career,” he told the News at the time.

Victoria Pruden, vice-president of the Métis Nation of Greater Victoria, said Lewis was a gift not only to Canada, but to the Métis people as

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“It’s hard to put into words the way Frank is able to communicate so many aspects of us – positive, spiritual, healing – but also some of the challenges we’ve had as Métis, of being the invisible people,” Pruden said. “He’s able to transition such a poignant part of our soul and our experience through art.”

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.

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

Expo takes bull by the horns Annual expo includes fitness, fishing and a human hampster ball Edward Hill News staff

As a trade show that bills itself for active people, this year the Vancouver Island Outdoor Adventure Expo has taken the bull by the horns.

The fourth annual expo launches Friday at Pearkes arena with dozens of vendors linked to fishing, ATVs, fitness and off-road activities, but also with mechanical bull riding, and “zorbing,” a floating human hamster ball.

The Cyclone mechanical bull, complete with a bull head and horns, will give aspiring cowboys the thrill of rodeo riding, but without the spinal injuries. Cushioned all around, it is designed for kids and adults.

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“It’s a big ball in a pond. It’s quite a workout and a lot of fun,” said Beckie Ross, with trade show organizer Pacific West Displays in Nanaimo.

The three-day outdoor recreation trade show drew a few thousand people last year to see dozens of vendors.

This year Western Speedway will bring out a winged spring car, TNT Paintball will host a 40-foot paintball target range and the Victoria Fish and Game Club will host an airgun range.

In the theme of guns ‘n’ ammo, this year the expo will also host a display from Sterling Cross Defense Systems, an Abbotsford-based company that supplies items such as heavy machine guns, cannons and riot control gear to military and police agencies, and weapons for civilian sport shooters.

The expo runs Friday, March 22 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See vioutdoorexpo.ca for more information. editor@saanichnews.com

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OUR VIEW

Breaking up is hard to do Pierre Elliot Trudeau once famously said, “The state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation.”

That was in reference to the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1968-69, which decriminalized homosexuality, made way for abortion and contraception, regulated lotteries, gun possession and drinking and driving offences – a scenario we take for granted today.

In its latest attempt to poke its nose into our bedrooms, the province’s new Family Law Act will help protect those in common-law relationships if and when the romance dies.

While the new rules clarify the partners’ responsibilty for their children, they also make division of assets a little easier, a move the government says will keep more unhappy couples out of court.

As with any change to the law, it’s the lawyers who will see the biggest benefit. People already living common-law and those thinking of shacking up with a romantic partner will now be drawing up cohabitation agreements – planning well beyond who gets the record collection when it’s over.

And while the new rules certainly close a number of loopholes in terms of spousal and child support, there will be unintended consequences, with potentially more at stake financially at the time of a break-up.

It’s only human nature to want what you have coming to you – even if it’s only because the government has said you deserve it. It’s this kind of thinking that might well lead more splitting couples to the courtroom than anticipated.

The new Act gives us all something to think about. Things like purchasing a new car, investing in real estate or RRSPs might best be done before emptying a drawer in your bureau for a new partner.

You might also want to think twice before moving in with someone who is going back to school and about to amass student debt – because if you part ways, along with those old Neil Sedaka LPs – you’ll get half of that too.

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

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Smalltown feel lost in amalgamation When I was 10, I wanted to be a someone coming from one big city politician. with only one mayor.

I had mapped out my career I was naïve. in the footsteps of then-Alberta When I became a reporter for premier Ralph Klein. I would start Black Press five years ago, I began as a journalist and move to cover and follow my way into politics. I municipal politics. There became the journalist, but was no end to the juicy I am no longer interested things that happened in becoming the first at a Metchosin council female prime minister. meeting.

That same year Kim I watched Coun. Bob Campbell crushed that Gramigna help people dream. connect to city water and I grew up in Calgary share his own experience and the only municipal with the issue. government model I Once, Metchosin Charla Huber knew was having one council even wagered Written in Ink mayor and a council of on the results of a nonaldermen. binding referendum After school one day, my little question. As the outcome was read, fourth-grade self walked to my each member of council pulled a alderman’s office and asked him to six-pack of beer out from under the talk to my class. I was amazed he table and passed it to the winner, actually came. It was Dale Hodges, Coun. Larry Tremblay. and as I Google his name, I find I’ve attended meetings where it he is Calgary’s longest-serving was standing-room only and where alderman, having earned that title residents all wore red bandanas in after 28 years. support of a community house.

When I first moved to Victoria If you want to witness the heart about 10 years ago, I found it of small town politics, go to a interesting that I could leave my Highlands council meeting in its Esquimalt apartment and within heritage school house. Before the a 25-minute walk, stroll through a meeting starts they pass around a couple municipalities. candy dish where you can grab a It was hard to believe there were toffee or two. so many districts, municipalities, If the region’s 13 municipalities towns and cities within Greater were to amalgamate into one large Victoria. It seemed a bit wacky to body, a lot would be lost.

The municipalities work well as they are because of the amount of representation they have. I fear what would happen if, for instance, there was only one voice from Highlands trying to explain the needs of its community to larger urban municipalities.

It’s refreshing to know the councillors and see them in the community practising what they preach. I live in Langford and often see Coun. Lillian Szpak riding her bicycle to community events or just for fun. I know that when she is at the council table, she is pushing for more bike lanes and connecting trails in Langford.

Residents choose which community they live in based on their own beliefs and principles, and sometimes on the direction of their municipality’s official community plan.

While there are a number of reasons for amalgamating, such as cutting down on administrative costs, will the savings really amount to much?

We all choose what we are willing to spend more money on, but at the end of the day, quality determines where my money goes.

If you check the stipends municipal councillors earn compared to the number of meetings they attend, it’s obvious they aren’t in it for the cash. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

‘As the outcome was read, each councillor pulled out a six-pack of beer.’

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LETTERS

Driver remains fearful of riding in traffic in the city I have some thoughts about cycling in Victoria, with Bike to Work Week approaching.

As a driver, I often compete with cyclists for road space, forced into the nearest left lane to go around and ahead so I can drive at the speed limit.

I’ve seen several near accidents with other drivers doing the same. Often the cyclist is wearing dark clothes, no helmet and has

no lights. Sometimes they are riding on the sidewalk or against traffic; sometimes they jump the traffic lights.

I spent some time in Holland and Denmark. There, cyclists and pedestrians have the right of way.

In many places, lanes are separated by several inches of concrete barriers, sometimes of differing heights.

Driving tests are much more

complicated because the road system is more complicated; Europeans rarely pass driving tests the first time.

There are also rail lines, trams and buses. Cars and trucks have the last right of way.

Cyclists in Europe don’t wear helmets and many cyclists here think they aren’t necessary.

If we had a similar traffic setup, you wouldn’t need to wear a

helmet. Instead, our cyclists risk their lives every time they set out.

Europeans don’t use bikes designed for the Tour de France, they ride sturdy bikes on which they sit upright, with the greatest field of vision, a basket on the front for groceries and lights and bells.

I feel sorry for cyclists here who obey traffic laws, wear

light-coloured clothes, helmets, etc. They deserve proper protected lanes throughout the city.

Until that happens, I will be sticking to my car. It’s too dangerous.

And I also don’t wish to breathe car and bus exhaust fumes, either.

Helene Harrison Victoria

Readers respond: Anglican marriage ideas, urban speed limits Appreciation given for Anglican ideas Re: Anglicans mull new direction on marriage (News, Mar. 15) My appreciation goes out to my friends and colleagues in the Anglican church for embracing greater gender equality.

So what if it has been hesitant and slow to materialize; it’s happening.

Change inside all institutional religions comes at ‘glacial’ speed, with lots of excruciating pain and misery thrown up for some who resist.

Nevertheless, when it happens we all can breath our gratitude.

Critics are legion and will always find things to point out and decry what has taken place,

but since we are dealing with humans, we never will get it perfect.

When “shift happens” we can all rejoice. I toast my brothers and sisters in Christ. Well done.

Dale Perkins Victoria

Slowing vehicles down would create livability There are plenty of arguments against the idea of reducing speed in towns and cities. Most are based on the notion that there will be a loss of personal freedom, or that travel time will be significantly compromised.

None of the arguments have any basis in fact. Even the 85th percentile argument is flawed, because it fails to account for

road users other than motorized vehicles.

There’s an ongoing blame game that tries to project the fault onto pedestrians, cyclists, the distracted or the elderly. If drivers were without fault, this would be easy to argue.

You can do a lot more damage if you’re driving a car.

The car is a wonderful transportation device, but it’s time for our car-centricity to yield. Reducing speed limits where people live is a simple way to improve the livability of our communities and the health of our population.

Real-world experience and multiple studies have verified this. One study states that it’s only a question of “the regulators’ willingness to act on

the evidence.” Congratulations to Victoria city council for having the foresight and the fortitude to consider doing that.

Dave Ferguson Saanich

Travelling the road to a better city The City of Victoria’s speed limit initiative needs perspective.

It seems that many people have concluded that 40 km/h will apply on all roads.

This is not the case and here’s why the proposed change makes sense: Most of the road surface in cities and towns consists of non arterial streets that default to 50 km/h if they are unposted.

By establishing a default limit of 40 km/h, the cost of bringing

Much-admired Uruguayan leader sets bad precedent Re: Uruguay president offers shining example (Suzuki, March 15) David Suzuki and Ian Hanington call ‘radical activist’ Jose Mujica ‘a remarkable man,’ the same man who ‘joined the left-wing guerrilla group known as Tupamaros … was shot six times and imprisoned for 14 years.’

This radical Tupamaros guerrilla ran for office and was elected president in 2009.

The writers encourage ‘bright

young idealists’ to ‘share their environmental concerns’ by getting involved in politics.

Mujica pretends, like Suzuki, Hanington and all globalists, that he is concerned about getting ‘the masses out of poverty,’ and the best way to do it is with something they call ‘sustainable development.’

The truth is, sustainability cultists like Mujica because he is a ‘green’ globalist eugenicist who votes for the infernal population reduction and

so-called ‘family planning’ programmes of UN Agenda 21.

At Rio+20, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in June 2012, Mujica asked, “does this planet have enough resources so seven or eight billion can have the same level of consumption and waste that today is seen in rich societies? It is this level of hyper-consumption that is harming our planet.”

Mujica advocated a bill legalizing abortion before 12

weeks, which lowered his popularity with the people of Uruguay.

The word sustainability is ‘green’ globalist code for ‘eugenics.’

Far from being ‘a good role model with wise, enduring values, and an inspiration for people around the world,’ as Suzuki and Hanington enthuse, Jose Mujica is a very dangerous, decadent and delusional man.

Gregory Hartnell Victoria

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appropriate limits to many streets will be minimized.

Will lowering speed limits eliminate speeding and unlawful driving? Of course not.

There’ll always be a need for enforcement.

But there’s a bigger picture to consider. Reducing speed in urban and residential areas is an investment in a healthier and more functional society. You have to look further down the road to see that. If you haven’t read the many studies that have been done on this, Google is an easy way to find them.

Change doesn’t come overnight but the long list of positives that slower driving brings to society is worth pursuing.

Lingxia Li Saanich

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Farmers and potential farmers in Greater Victoria face plenty of barriers to running a food production operation – not the least of which is inflated land prices they say is caused by real estate speculation.

A presentation on farm succession planning earlier this month, the Farmer2Farmer conference at the Saanich Fairground, turned into a lively debate on the challenges facing anyone who wants to work the land.

Led by Bob Mitchell of Sea Bluff Farm in Metchosin and Rhona McAdam and Michael Nyberg of Haliburton Farm in Cordova Bay, the session quickly turned into a debate over the barriers and pressures facing farmers on southern Vancouver Island.

Mitchell said his answer to keeping his land a farm was to form a corporation – with a board of directors.

“Corporations don’t die,” he said. “People tend to die and corporations tend to go on forever.”

Even so, some younger farmers say they experience many barriers to getting into the field, including high priced leases for land.

Nyberg, who has been farming for only two years, said if he didn’t have the opportunity to lease plots at the publicly run Haliburton Farm, he might not have found the land he needed.

Nyberg said there needs to be a shift in values and a turning away from pricing farmland out of reach in order to keeping farming affordable.

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While he noted there are risks to farming – just as in any business – there are other barriers that make it more difficult. In addition to skewed land prices, infrastructure such as slaughterhouses and test facilities are lacking.

Saanich farmer and food security consultant Carolyn Herriot said this lack of farm infrastructure, coupled with a growing population, means producers of all stripes face pressure from developers.

“There is no real plan from any level of government when it comes to food security or even local food production,” she said. “It all seems to be left up to the people.”

She encourages as many people as possible taking to the land for farming, reaping the benefits of local food and even agricultural tourism.

“We can grow our way around the recession,” Herriot said. “But we have little time left to flutter about on this issue.”

North Saanich Mayor Alice Finall, who was at the session, said she has suggested the Capital Regional District have an agricultural land acquisition division.

“People need to start exerting more pressure for this sort of thing,” Finall said.

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Justice studies earn praise Royal Roads University’s BA in Justice Studies was singled out as an exemplary program by a leading UK university.

The BAJS is the only non-Bachelor of Laws program whose graduates are recognized for immediate entry into the University of London’s Masters of Laws degree for international students.

James J. Busuttil, Director of the International LLM at the University of London, confirmed the recognition following a visit to Royal Roads in May 2012.

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“Dr. Busuttil noted the content, rigour and outcomes of Royal Roads’ BA in Justice Studies make it the only such program he has come across in all his international travels whose graduates he’s willing to accept for immediate entrance,” said Shelley Langille, director, Military and Security Relations and Business Development. editor@goldstream gazette.com

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MELINDA HARRIS AND TEAM, GO WEST DESIGN GROUP INC. Not many female business leaders have the kind of wide-ranging personal and professional experience that Victoria’s Melinda Harris has. The founder and president of Go West Design Group grew up in the rough and tumble world of Northern Vancouver Island. As a toddler, her father handed her a fishing rod, infusing her childhood with a life-long love of nature, exploration and adventure.

So it’s not surprising that she has found a satisfying career helping her many clients navigate their way through the ever-changing waters of marketing and advertising. She is a graduate of the progressive Sheridan College (Visual Art and Design) in Ontario.

“Of all the things I have learned in my 15 years managing my business, it is the value of branding. We specialize in brand development and management so that the product stands out in the marketplace. When people ask me what our company does, I often say ‘We brand you, before you get labelled,’” says Melinda Harris.

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How does Go West accomplish that? Harris and her team are known for developing detailed marketing plans, which start with in-depth research into the company, its competitors and its clients. “We find what makes the company unique so that we can help them stand out from the crowd and increase their market share. We combine research and creativity to attract and persuade specific audiences. I love the psychology of it – determining what will motivate their target audience and show results on the bottom line.”

As an amateur soccer player, Harris knows how important it

is to have a highly skilled team behind her, each with their own area of specialty. As the Creative Director “I’m like a player/coach” she laughs. “And my team enjoys winning!” They are: PR and media specialist Joan Athey, researcher and writer Stephanie Holmes, graphic designer and illustrator Johanna St. Michael, social media expert Juhli Selby and accountant Maureen Butler.

Their collective skills allow them to maximize everything from traditional media to social media channels – building, maintaining and protecting their clients’ assets. And because their multifaceted approach is all in-house, clients ranging from government ministries to small business are confident their needs are wellserved efficiently and affordably.

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“I have a passion to help people succeed. I ask how would I like to be served? How can I serve my clients best?” Harris is active in giving back to the community and can often be found fostering a stray cat for the Cat’s Cradle Rescue Society or helping out at the Saanich Volunteer Services Society.

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An internationally known brand of jazz comes to the beautiful setting at Oak Bay United Church. This is the third concert by CanUS Hot Jazz Band known across North America from its years of travelling to jazz festivals. March 22 at Oak Bay United Church, 1369 Mitchell St. Tickets $20, available at the door (all ages). Doors open at 7 p.m.

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A one-night preview of this summer’s Sooke River Bluegrass Festival is coming to Oak Bay this month.

Local bands The Sweet Lowdown, The Moonshiners, the Clover Point Drifters and the Riverside Trio, will share the stage at Oak Bay United Church on March 30 as part of The All-Star Bluegrass Celebration.

It’s a fundraiser and a sneak peek for the annual festival scheduled June 14 to 16 at the Sooke River Campground.

“It does more than highlight some of the talent for the festival with an awesome response,” said Phil Shaver of the Sooke Bluegrass Festival Society.

“It’s our first time doing the fundraiser in Victoria and it’s long overdue. The support from the Victoria bluegrass community, the band support, it’s all been overwhelming, everyone is in support of the festival.”

The society has made outreach efforts before but this is its first time getting out of Sooke and closer to downtown.

The Victoria Bluegrass Association hosts the March 30 show that will hopefully expose a larger audience to the Sooke festival.

“We are so excited the festival is happening again and we are very happy to be part of this fundraising event in support of the festival,” said Amanda Blied of The Sweet

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The Sweet Lowdown members Amanda Blied (guitar), Shanti Bremer (violin) and Miriam Sonstenes (banjo) are currently touring in Ontario but will perform the Sooke Bluegrass Festival this summer and a fundraiser at Oak Bay United Church on March 30.

Also on the bill for the all-star celebration are the The Moonshiners, who bring threepart harmonies and instrumental excursions, The Riverside Trio, with a high energy gospel sound, and The Clover Point Drifters, whose repertoire includes traditional bluegrass songs with a bluegrass spin on songs from the country, folk, blues and pop genres.

Four more bands have officially committed to the June festival with many more on the way.

New to this year’s festival is square dancing on the Saturday night, with YOMADA, the Young Oldtime Music and Dance Association, who host square dances in town.

“The dancing will help bring the Victoria community to the Sooke festival,” Shaver said. “It’s a perfect venue, what festivals are built on, with camping and parking lot jamming. When the shows are done everyone jams.”

Also new is a huge festival tent to make sure that everyone is warm and dry and happy.

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Artists Sheila Blake, left, and Pat Martin Bates receive recognition from Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria board member Bob Williams, and Jeani Reynolds at the 2012 Look Show.

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Look Show looking for artists The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria is calling all artists to enter their visual artwork in the 14th annual Look Show, April 11 to 27 at the Bay Centre, downtown location.

The Look Show is open to all visual artists (2D and 3D) from practicing to emerging artists.

All works entered become part of the show. Visual arts,

including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, mixed media, fiber, clay, glass and crafts, will be accepted. Maximum size is 36” by 36”, and a maximum of two pieces per artist.

Entry fees: CACGV members $15 per piece, non-members $35 per piece. All pieces submitted are to be original work.

Art intake is Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31, at the Bay Centre, third floor, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artists are required to bring all forms, payment and artwork.

For more details and to enter go to cacgv.ca or call 250-4757123. llavin@vicnews.com

On your mark, get set, film Next weekend is CineVic’s speedy film competition.

Filmmakers receive their scripts Thursday and the public can go and see the completed films on March 31.

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Sketch club hosts spring show Megan Cole News staff

It’s not a surprise that a 104year-old club is hard to get into, but for artist Terry McBride it was worth the process to be accepted to the Victoria Sketch Club.

McBride, the club’s exhibition director, joined four years ago after wanting to reconnect with painting.

“I used to live in Ontario, and was a member of an art group there,” she said. “When we moved here I went back to university and when I finished I wanted to get back into painting.”

She was introduced to the Sketch Club through friends who were members, then joined them on an outdoor sketch and paint before applying.

You have to go through a jury process to become a member,” McBride said.

Unlike other art groups in Victoria, the Sketch Club focuses on established artists, she said. Former members include Emily Carr, Samuel Maclure and Ted Harrison.

“The (members) are very gifted artists, so you do learn by painting with them,” McBride said.

In addition to painting and sketching together and critiquing each other’s work, the club exhibits together. Its annual Spring Show, is on now through Sunday (March 24) at Glenlyon Norfolk School.

“We have 36 members and all the artists are open to submit up to four paintings, which means there will be nearly 150 original works of art,” McBride said.

Even though the club

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Victoria Sketch Club member Elisabeth Milton at work. includes sketch in its official name, the art on display will include oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings. Many pieces are up for sale and two artists have donated paintings as raffle prizes.

“We’ve always had a lot of interesting people come through,” McBride added.

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representational to abstract.

Some of the artists are quite well known and people come every year to collect their art.”

The show runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily in the school gym, 801 Bank St. except Sunday, when it closes at 4 p.m.

For more information visit victoriasketchclub.ca. mcole@oakbaynews.com

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Jean-Robert Belliveau, left, and Kean de Vries of the Lakehill Reds Div. 2 team warm up for training at Braefoot Park earlier this week. The Reds are prepared for Sunday’s Jackson Cup final at Royal Athletic Park versus Bays United.

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Upstart Reds ready for Bays Reds, Bays in Jackson Cup final Travis Paterson News staff

They are the unknown, the surprise team, and the underdogs.

For many of the local faithful in the stands for Sunday’s Jackson Cup final at Royal Athletic Park on Sunday, it will be their first time seeing the Lakehill Reds.

Kickoff is 3 p.m.

The Division 2 Reds have come out of nowhere to challenge the Bays United, regular season champs of Div. 1, the Vancouver Island Soccer League’s top level.

When the Bays take the field, there will be plenty of players familiar to the Jackson Cup, many of them having won it previously.

Not so for the Reds.

“It can be quite intimidating to think we’re playing the first place team in the final,” said Lakehill captain Jean-Robert Belliveau.

“We’ve seen the Bays play. We know who they are. But there’s certainly no pressure on us.

We’re just a Div. 2 team. That’s how it’s been all along in the Jackson Cup.” A Reynolds secondary soccer academy grad, Belliveau, 20, has been with Lakehill his entire youth.

His team is new, a merger of select players from his Lakehill U21 team from last season and its rival, the Bays United U21 team, including Kean de Vries.

“The season started off kind of furry, we had our own factions and didn’t know each other too well,” said de Vries, a UVic student here from West Vancouver.

“...It’s up to them to beat the Div. 2 team like they’re supposed to.”

– Reds’ Kean de Vries “As the games started flowing and we started winning, we started liking each other a little bit more. We know we have the talent.”

It’s tough to call Lakehill the underdogs when they’re more like the under-pups against the veteran Bays squad. On the Bays (15-1-0) are players who’ve won multiple Jackson Cups, been provincial champions, and made multiple trips to the national championship.

Half of Lakehill, meanwhile, is still eligible to be playing in the under-21 division. The oldest is the goalkeeper, Gabe Luger, 21.

Two years ago a core of Gorge United veterans, Paul Van den Boomen (defence) and Jordie Hughes (midfield) among them, jettisoned to play for the Bays. They came from a Gorge team which owned the Jackson Cup like a cafe owns mugs.

They helped the Bays appear in last year’s Jackson Cup, but lost to Cowichan, 2-1.

And now the Bays are even stronger. Hughes smashed the VISL for 28 goals in the regular season. Bays’ Kellen Holden, another former Gorge player, was next with 13 goals.

The Bays has its own cast of VISL stars with Craig Robertson and Matt Northrup at the forefront. They’ve also recruited a strong cast of ex-UVic Vikes, creating a veritable all-star team.

But it doesn’t matter to the Reds, who sought promotion to Div. 1 and nothing more.

The Reds earned promotion to Div. 1 next year by finishing tied for first in Div. 2.

It means this is the first of many meetings to come against Bays Utd. “I’m not scared. We think we have the chance to win,” de Vries said. “We’ve played against Div. 1 teams in every round and it’s up to them to beat the Div. 2 team like they’re supposed to.”

“We have a real young team here,” said coach Paul Cringle.

In the 1980s Cringle won the Jackson Cup with the Victoria Croatia. He’s coached in the Lakehill soccer association since his 18-year-old son Sean, a member of the Reds, was six years old. Reds’ Daylin Salter was also on that team.

Extended story online at vicnews.com. sports@vicnews.com

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■ Slegg Lumber store grand opening ■ Saturday, March 16, 2013 ■ Keating Cross Road

Slegg Lumber Opens new Keating store Slegg Lumber welcomed the community March 16 for the grand opening of its new location on Keating X Road.

Employing more than 30 full and part-time staff, the store covers more than five acres, and includes a full-service lumber yard and hardware store.

People started lining up at 6 a.m. to be among the first 100 customers for the bucket sale and enjoy sausages and coffee for breakfast. The parking lot was full, overflowing into the lumber yard all day long.

There was great community support from surrounding businesses with many stopping in to say hello.

The Co-Op donated the condiments and soft drinks for the barbecue and provided lunch for the staff. The charity barbecue raised $800, with proceeds to the West Coast Ride to Live, benefiting Prostate Cancer Research.

In addition, customers enjoyed hourly specials and prize give-aways running throughout the day, plus product demonstrations from more than 25 of Slegg Lumber’s vendors on hands.

It was great fun to watch Chris Loran from 100.3 the Q go head to head with Marty the Marmot in the Nail Driving Contest. They were however, no match for the winner, Jorge DeMedeiros, Keating Store Manager.

Slegg Realty and Slegg Mortgage as well as Alastair Bryson, Mayor of the District of Central Saanich and his council were present as Bob Slegg performed the ribbon cutting, officially launching their 10th store.

Staff and management at the grand opening of the Keating store. Holding the signs are Bob Slegg (L), and store manager Jorge DeMedeiros (R).

Steve Ratcliffe, BC sales rep for Paslode, goes over some of the product line with Greg Dowell.

Wayne Ruffle, Marty the Marmot and Bob Slegg.

(L-R) Dave Thibault, Bruce Scott, Mike Soderberg, Barbara Scott, Brenda Moshansky, Tiffany Self, Steve Slegg and Charles Murray.

Lisa Slegg takes her turn in the nail driving competiton that was part of the day’s activities.

Tyce and Trista help their dad, Graham Post, try out the outdoor anti-gravity chair.

Steve Slegg, Nicole Wilford, Nicole Jabs and Dan Waterman.

Customer Ian Faulkner and Slegg store Manager Jorge DeMedeiros.

Bill Wellbourn, Ike DeJong, Ian McCurrach and Kevin Worth, from Ride to Live

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Pac Athletics invite youth Pacific Athletics is inviting youths 10 to 14 years old to partake in two open training sessions on the track at UVic’s Centennial Stadium.

The track sessions are free with no obligation, Sunday March 24 and March 31, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

All levels are welcome. The goal is to promote participation and teach proper techniques on the track.

Visit pacificathletics. ca for more information on the club.

Gymnasts win medals, qualify Members of Falcon Gymnastics won medals in five events at the Christy Fraser Memorial Invitational in Langley, March 8 to 10.

Emma Longbottom (Tyro P2) led the team with her second consecutive all-around gold. Emily Hale (Novice P3) won all-around silver. Sasha Barnes (Tyro P2) and Emily Vowles (Novice P2) won all-around bronze.

Individually, Longbottom and Hale also won gold on the bars and Kianna McLaughlin won gold on the vault. Barnes won two individual silvers, on vault and bars. Vowles won bronze on the beam and bars.

More results online.

Across town, Lion’s Pride gymnasts Brianne Kerr and Maya Rahn recently qualified for the 2013 Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships, May 2 to 4 in Winnipeg.

Travis Paterson News staff

The Victoria Cougars got what they wanted, but it came a bit early.

Because the Comox Valley Glacier Kings are in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League final, and are also hosting the junior B provincial championship Fred “Cyclone” Taylor Cup April 11 to 14, the Cougars have their return ticket to provincials by default.

Well, not quite. The Cougars earned it by eliminating the Peninsula Panthers and Saanich Braves in five games each for chance to win the VIJHL final’s Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy.

But the main prize attached with the Patterson Trophy is a trip to provincials. Without it, some wonder if there will be as much on the line in the final between Comox and Victoria.

“We can’t completely ignore it but our goal from the start was to be (league) champions and it remains the same,” said Cougars coach Mark Van Helvoirt.

“We can’t change the way we play in the final.”

With the Victoria Curling Classic at the Cougar’s home rink of Archie Browning Sports Centre this week, the Cougars are forced to open the VIJHL final on the road Saturday in Comox. The Cougars have been practising at Bear Mountain Arena in the meantime.

“I think it’s something we can use to our beneft, hopefully it takes the pressure off for Game 1,” Van Helvoirt said.

The adjusted schedule means Games 2 and 3 will be March 26 and 28, 6:30 and 7 p.m. at Archie Browning, respectively. sports@vicnews.com

Prospect seek second cup Women’s, men’s soccer cup weekend Travis Paterson News staff

Prospect Lake will face Castaways in a rematch of last year’s Terry Price Cup senior women’s soccer championship on Sunday.

The two premier teams will headline a full slate of Lower Island Women’s Soccer Association games this weekend.

Kick off for the Terry Price Cup is 2:30 p.m. at Layritz Park on Sunday (March 24).

Prospect Lake won the premier women’s table and a berth in the Provincial A Cup. Last Friday, Prospect defeated the Vic A’s 1-0 in the Terry Price semifinals at UVic on a goal by Danni Corlazzoli. Prospect goalie Olivia de Goede earned the shutout.

Kelsey Marshall scored the only goal in the other semifinal as Castaways defeated Vic West 1-0. The clean sheet went to Castaways keeper Sam Behn, who who stopped three breakaways in the second half.

Prior to the Terry Price Cup at Layritz on Sunday is the Doug Day Cup final with the Castaways Div. 1 vs. Vic West FC Div. 1 at 12 p.m.

It’s another rematch from last year.

In the Doug Day (Div. 1) semifinals Castaways beat Bays Utd. 2-0, on an own goal and a goal by Kate Donaleshen. Castaways keeper Lindsay Thompson earned the clean sheet. Vic West beat Prospect 4-3 in penalty kicks after a scoreless 120 minutes.

Semis for the Frank Leversedge (Div. 3 women) and Stephanie Shergold (Div. 2/masters) take place at Braefoot and Tyndall on Sunday.

In men’s finals, the Mid Isle Highlanders will face Westcastle in the under-21 George Smith Cup, 12:30 p.m. at RAP on Sunday.

Saturday, 12:30 p.m. at RAP is the Castaways vs. Powell River in the Masters Tony Grover Cup. At 3 p.m. is the George Pearkes Challenge Cup between Campbell River of 3A and Comox of 3B. sports@vicnews.com

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WE’RE ON THE WEB

CALL FOR ENTRIES 11TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 17,18, 19 Applications for Artisans are available at 2bevzimmeman@gmail.com 250-338-6901

CALL TO ARTISTS Applications are being accepted for the Island Artisans’ Association summer show: “EXCELLENCE IN CRAFTS� to be held July 6-7, 2013 at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, Victoria. Information/applications: www.islandartisans.ca or telephone: 250-383-7872.

UKRAINIAN EASTER TRADITIONS OPEN HOUSE Sunday, March 24th 12pm-4pm

Ukrainian Cultural Centre 3277 Douglas Street Easter Breads, Frozen Foods, Easter Egg (Pysanka) classes, Displays, Gift Shop Hot Lunch

FREE ADMISSION Info at 250.475.2585

ABANDONED PROPERTY NOTICE RE: The Estate of Robert Seaweed Whonnock (& Margaret Majorki) late of Victoria, BC. Description of property Mobile home Address of the residential property - Site #18, 2587 Selwyn Road, Victoria BC V9B 4V4. This unit will be demolished in 60 days unless interested parties establish their right to possession & pay all outstanding debts (taxes, storage fess & cost of removal from site etc.).

Must be removed from property. Tuscan Trading Inc, #20-2587 Selwyn Rd. Victoria BC V9B 4V4 OfďŹ ce phone 250-478-7815.

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LEGALS

LEGALS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES LEGALS

MAKE A FORTUNE with $3000, we know how. Free info pack. Call (250)590-9634.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

OWNER OPERATORS $2500 SIGNING BONUS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) to

CONSTRUCT A PUBLIC WASHROOM at

Glen Lake Beach Park City of Langford The City of Langford requests Proposals from interested and qualiÂżed parties to construct a public washroom building in Glen Lake Beach Park, 2071 Shoreview Drive, Langford, BC. The successful proponent (Contractor) will be responsible for a completed turn-key building

by June 15th, 2013. Complete RFP documents may be obtained at Langford City Hall Parks and Recreation Department front counter on Monday, March 25, 2013 or downloaded from the City’s website at www.cityoÀangford.ca.

For all enquiries please contact Mike Leskiw at 250-391-3162.

Please provide your quotation for completing the work in a sealed envelope addressed and clearly marked to: CONFIDENTIAL Jim Bowden – City Administrator City of Langford 2nd Àoor, 877 Goldstream Ave Victoria, BC V9B 2X8

Van Kam’s Group of Companies require Owner Ops. to be based at our Sidney or Nanaimo terminal for runs throughout Van. Island.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package.

To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call John@ 250-514-2432 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTED:

TerriďŹ c career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No Rail Experience Needed!!

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

Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and BeneďŹ ts Package.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

OWNER OPERATORS $2500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies require Owner Ops. to be based at our Sidney or Nanaimo terminal for runs throughout Van. Island.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package.

To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call John @ 250-514-2432 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

HELP WANTED CHAIR RENTAL available for Colwood/Langford Hair Stylist with client base. Call Marlene (250)881-2673.

FULL TIME/PART TIME Class 1 or 3 driver with air, required immediately for Port Hardy.

Bulk fuel/off road exp. an asset. Clean abstract.

Competitive wage package w/beneďŹ ts. Send resume by fax to 250-949-6381 or email jdwork@ketacable.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.bcjob network.com

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 AbbeyďŹ eld St Peter’s Society, 1133A Reynolds Road, Victoria, BC V8P 2K5. Deadline for applications is March 25, 2013.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED ON-CALL WORKERS required for newspaper yer 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.

Social Worker Sunridge Place A Residential Complex Care facility in Duncan is recruiting for a full-time Social Worker with competitive wages and beneďŹ t package. If you wish to be part of an enthusiastic team who are making a difference in the lives of seniors, please send your resume to apply@sunridgeplace.ca Thank you to all applicants for your interest in Sunridge Place, however, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal CertiďŹ ed Hand Fallers-camp positions • Coastal CertiďŹ ed Bull Buckers • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Bailey Western Star Trucks Inc is currently seeking a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • • •

Service & Repairs of Customer Equipment.

Trouble shooting.

Working with other technicians as a team player.

• • •

COMPETITIVE WAGES BENEFIT PACKAGES RRSP OPTIONS

Fax resume to: 250-286-0753 or email to nhalliday@bailey westernstar.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

WE ARE NOW HIRING DESIGN CONSULTANTS AT OUR VICTORIA STORE

All quotations must be submitted by 1:00 pm on Monday, April 8, 2013

Email resumes to anthony@la-z-boy y yvictoria.com

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds.

Call 250-388-3535

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GOLDSTREAM - Friday, March 22, 2013 g NEWS GAZETTE g MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

SALES

GARAGE SALES

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

AUTO FINANCING

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

BIG Boy\\’s Toys Ltd. located in Parksville, B.C. is seeking a qualiďŹ ed, upbeat sales consultant to add to our team. For a full ad description please refer to our website at: www.bigboystoys.ca and open our Employment tab.

2938 Pickford Road Sat Mar 23rd 9 am - 1 pm Skates, rollerblades, junior golf clubs, books, toys, magazines, household items.

PERSONAL SERVICES

RAAMCO International Properties VICTORIA, B.C. “A sign of distinction�

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.

CROFTON - Estate/Tool Sale - Tools - 23 March, Estate 30/31 March, 8021 Vye Road, www.islandtradelink.com/estatesale

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ESTATE sale Mar 23rd 9am-2pm 534 Cedarcrest dr Household goods, tools, CDs & more

SOOKE- 2511 WATLING Way in Sun River, Multi-family!

March 23, 8am-12noon.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

DJEMBE DRUM. 11� diameter, good sound. with stand, $325. Victoria (250)380-8733.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

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

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos.

Portraiture, Baby +Family, Maternity. Home Movies to DVD. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

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

PETS PET CARE SERVICES WAGGING DOG DAYCAREPUPPIES WELCOME. We offer a loving family atmosphere w/positive training and large fenced yard. Please call Robyn, 250-474-7120.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 WANTED LASER Call 250-474-4470.

sailboat.

WANTED: STATIONARY Bike (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.

SPORTING GOODS 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.

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.

WANTED: STATIONARY Bike (inexpensive) for working out. Please call 250-514-6688.

REAL ESTATE

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES 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!

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

ACREAGE

UNDER $100 EXERCISE BIKE- $30. Sleeping bags, $15/each. Upholstered chair & footstool, $35.

Round glass table & 2 chairs, $95. Queen-sized headboard, 1/2 chest drawers & large mirror, $99. Mens & Women’s, misc items, low prices.

(250)383-1106.

FREE ITEMS FREE: HIDE-A-Bed and a small cabinet, both in good condition. Call (250)658-8458.

$200,000, PRIVATE 18.5 acreage overlooking lake at Honeymoon Bay. Near park, beach, store, zoned A1. Call (250)709-9656.

LANGFORD MOBILE home in Seniors Park, upgraded interior, fully furnished, A/C, roof retorched 2009, fenced yrd, shed & workshop. Asking, $39,000. Call 250-590-2450.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FRIENDLY FRANK 2 LARGE black cast iron pedestal planters, $40 obo (both).

Call (250)721-9798.

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

2 WALL sconces, $50 (both), lantern lamp, $40. Call (778)440-6628.

3 SEAT sofa, $35, good condition. Call (250)881-8133.

CROSSLEY CARPET 120 sq.ft., mocha colour, good cond. $50. 250-656-1497.

QUEEN BRASS headboard, frame on castors, new boxspring. $99. (250)595-8118.

SMALL KENMORE 1 litre slow cooker, good cond. $5.

(250)388-9857.

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

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

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.

HOUSES FOR SALE 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

SMALL ADS, BIG DEALS! www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

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 cafĂŠ, w/live Music, nearby golf courses.

250-245-0295. $8,900. Email: ltd-ventures@shaw.ca

SELL IT FAST WITH CLASSIFIEDS! 250.388.3535

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.

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.

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.

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.

SAXE POINT area- 1 bdrm suite, avail Apr 15. (250)3866808 after 5pm.

SOOKE- TOP oor corner, ocean front 2 bdrm condo.

Fresh paint, clean, new kitchen oor. NS/NP. $925. Call Cornelia 250-391-8484.

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING 250.388.3535

WESTSHORE AREA: Condo 655 Goldstream and Veterans $1250. 2 bdrm, full bath. 5 mins to Juan de Fuca. 10 mins to Royal Roads University. 4th oor, unfurnished. D/W, W/D. Cable/internet ready.

Elec.

F/P, NS/NP. Balcony, exercise room, secured parking/storage. Avail. May 1st. Call 250592-6048.

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.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES UPTOWN AREA, 3 bdrms, 1/2 Duplex, avail now, $1300 mo.

Call Harj at 250-686-8847.

UPTOWN AREA, 5 bdrm, 1/2 Duplex, avail now, $1750 mo.

Call Harj at 250-686-8847.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED DOWNTOWN SIDNEY: Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. Call (250)514-7747.

AUTO SERVICES

TOP CASH PAID For ALL unwanted vehicles.

Free Towing $$$ 250-885-1427 $$$

HOMES FOR RENT METCHOSIN - Beautiful Country setting upper home - 3 bed/2 bath upper house, laundry and storage downstairs, entry out of the large two bay garage as well as 1700 sq ft, inoor heating, vaulted ceilings. looking for responsible employed tenants. No smoking, no pets. $1700 includes utilities. Available now. custompro@shaw.ca or 250474-7725

SUITES, LOWER LANGFORD- 2 bdrms, 4 appls, $1100 inclds utils.

Available now. (250)885-9128.

CARS

TRUCKS & VANS

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.

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.

SWAN LAKE. Large 1-bdrm, ground level. Private yard & deck. Share laundry. $900. inclusive. (250)386-0531.

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.

TRANSPORTATION

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA 4x4mint, 65,000 km, 4 doors, automatic. Asking $26,700. Call (250)655-6558.

2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GL TDI. 138,000 km, diesel, auto, leather. Local car, power everything. $8700.

Call (250)727-2448.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

$$$ CASH $$$ FOR

CLUNKERS 858-JUNK-(5865)

$50 to $1000 Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

UTILITY TRAILERS

FREE TOW AWAY

250-686-3933 MOTORCYCLES

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

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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1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

Mr. Scrapper

2008 DERBY Scooter, 49cc, no motorcycle licence req’d, great shape, 5000 km, w/ helmet. Must sell (Moving). $1400 obo. (250)217-2988.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

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.

MOVING & STORAGE

FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

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.

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

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm.

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

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

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

MALTA FLOORING Installation. Carpets, laminates, hardwood, lino. BBB 250-388-0278

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

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

CLEANING SERVICES

FENCING

HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References.

250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

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

MALTA HOUSECLEANING Estates, events, offices. BBB member. (250)388-0278.

THE LANGFORD MANdecks, fences, quality work, competitive pricing, licensed & insured. Fred, (250)514-5280.

NEED HELP cleaning your house? $18/hr. Call Dorothy at (250)478-8940.

LAWN MOWING, CLEAN-UPS, LANDSCAPING PROJECTS

GARDENING

778-678-2524

COMPUTER SERVICES

20% OFF! Mowing, Pruning, Clean-Ups, Hedge/Shrub Trim, Hauling. Call (250)479-6495.

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

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

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown?

Aerating, pwr raking, blackberry & ivy removal. 25 years exp.

CARPET INSTALLATION

DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience.

Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

DRYWALL PROFESSIONAL: Small additions, boarding, taping, repairs, texture spraying, consulting. Soundproof installation;bath/moisture resistance products. Call 250.384.5055.

Petrucci’s Drywall.

SMALL ADS GET BIG RESULTS! Call 250.388.3535

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ECOCUTS LAWN CARE Less Emissions & Less Noise - Call for Spring Cleanups Free Est. 250-216-6996 www.ecocutslawncare.com

ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE

BOOK YOUR Spring Window or Gutter Cleaning now. Grand Xterior Cleaning Services.

WCB Insured, BBB. Please call 250-380-7778.

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

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE $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.

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.

GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning.

John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

PRO IRISH GARDENERSmaintenance, pruning, cleanups, lawn care. 20 yrs exp.

WCB. Call (250)652-6989.

250-507-6543.

AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.

✭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.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

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.

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

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

Call 250-220-0734.

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Tom Cockburn, a research associate with the Royal B.C. Museum and a member of the Victoria Palaeontology Society, shows off a cast of a tooth, left, from an extinct hippo-like animal from 15 million years ago found in the Sooke area, and a much larger actual fossil of a similar creature found in California.

Toothy remains of ancient ‘hippos’ highlight fossil fair

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Country Grocer Fraser 25 Mac’s Store Admirals Pharmasave Esquimalt Save On Foods Westside Mall Shoppers Drug Mart V & J Super Low Cost Market West Bay Market Clare Mart Foods Peoples Drug Mart Thrifty Foods

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As a long-extinct blubbery hippo-like aquatic beast, one day you’re munching on marsh grass on the California coast, and then 15 million years later, your tooth is for sale in Victoria.

Such is the cycle of life. Last year a member of the Victoria Palaeontology Society happened across the big black molar with its six distinct cusps at a garage sale, and rescued it for the Royal B.C. Museum.

The tooth will be one of the highlights at this weekend’s Fossil Fair, an event that will fill the Swan Lake nature house with hundreds of bones and fossils reaching back 550 million years ago to relatively recently – 10,000 years ago.

The rescued molar belonged to a plant eating marine mammal distantly linked to manatees and sea cows, and was originally found in California. “The tooth is dramatic and represents the group as a whole,� said Tom Cockburn, a research associate with the RBCM and a member of the Victoria Palaeontology Society.

A molar tooth of a similar creature was found in the Sooke area in the 1920s by Ira Cornwall.

That species was named Cornwallis sookensis and is dated to about 25 million years old. A cast of that tooth will also be on display. “These are big aquatic mammals which went on land too, for feeding and foraging,� Cockburn said. “They look like hippos and they may be distantly related to hippos.�

Among the dinosaur bones and creatures on display, this year the society is showing the tiresized fossil of a giant extinct cephalopod alongside a life sized artist rendering of the creature, tentacles and all.

The fossil fair runs March 23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary 3873 Swan Lake Rd. See vicpalaeo.org for more on the Victoria Palaeontology Society. editor@saanichnews.com

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Friday, March 22, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM

This Weekend’s

Select your home.

Select your mortgage.

OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday

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

3155 Glasgow St., $499,000 Saturday 2-4 JonesCo. Real Estate Roger Jones, 250-361-9838

654 Langford, $395,000 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100

pg 1

pg. 10

pg 25

7161 West Saanich, $249,900

Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd. 250-383-7100

Sunday 2-4 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626

pg 11

pg 3

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

pg 6

pg. 25

pg 11

Saturday 2-3:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444

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

2740 Dewdney Ave, $995,000 pg. 12

pg 9

pg. 11

3022 Cedar Hill, $356,900 Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

pg 27

706-860 View St., $409,000 Saturday 1-2 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

2560 Orchard Ave, $779,900 pg. 3

pg 7 & 1

pg 3

pg 20

38-118 Aldersmith Pl, $459,900 pg. 5

pg 26

7-314 Six Mile Rd, $479,900 pg. 6

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Wayne Hyslop, 250-477-7291

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Michael McMullen, 250-881-8225

pg 25

1052 Colville Rd. pg 3

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

pg 10

948 Garthland, $1,549,000 pg. 8

Sunday 2-4 JonesCo. Real Estate.

Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

8-3008 Quadra

840 Coles St, $535,000

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Nancy Di Castri, 250-744-3301

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Sylvia Schumann, 250-474-4800

pg 26

pg. 5

pg 9

pg 8

pg 9

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

pg. 13

pg 2

pg. 14

pg. 3

pg 14

pg 17

pg. 12

1054 Colville Rd.,

3478 Calumet, $475,000

Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Sandra Kamper, 250-514-1224

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124

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

pg 10

Saturday 2:30-4:30 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301 Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Elfie Jeeves, 250-477-7291

Thursday - Saturday 1-3 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626

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

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Wendy Herrick, 250-656-0131

pg 10

pg. 13

pg. 3

pg 22

pg 15

pg. 14

15-10145 Third, $269,900 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

pg 10

pg. 25

pg 10

pg 18

pg 18

Thursday - Sunday 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

pg 7

1091 Jenkins, $379,900 Sunday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

pg 20

290 Milburn Dr, $689,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422 Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445

10500 McDonald Park, $585,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124

101-608 Fairway Ave

2983 Dornier Rd.

103-982 Rattanwood, $319,900 pg 8

Saturday 2:30-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

pg 19

106-631 Brookside Rd., $239,900 pg 25

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

pg 3

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

Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jean Omelchenko, 250-474-6003

pg. 20

223 Portsmouth Dr, $565,000 pg. 14

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

875 Wild Ridge Way, $377,900 pg. 15

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

pg 19

2216 Players, $719,900

1115 Sluggett Rd, $599,500

461e-4678 Elk Lake Dr, $245,000 Sunday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Rob Angus, 250-391-1893

Thursday - Saturday 1-3 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626

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

304-7161 West Saanich Rd, $299,900

5460 Old West Saanich Rd., $999,000 pg 9

pg 25

303-7088 West Saanich Rd, $319,900

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Shanna Vargas, 250-474-6003

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

Saturday 2-4 JonesCo Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath 250-655-7653

pg. 3

938 Wain Rd., $899,000

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301 Sunday 1:30-3:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Don Thome, 250 477-5353

Saturday 2-4 JonesCo. Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

8930 Tumbo Pl, $1,124,000

9708 Fifth St, $599,900

20-759 Sanctuary, $539,500

pg. 14

9776 Fourth St pg. 15

2114 Trident Pl.

205-4494 Chatterton Way, $425,000 pg 25

pg. 14

8625 Minstrel, $689,900

pg 2 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Deborrah Robertson, 250-592-4422

Sunday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301

1290 Land End, $769,000

11125 Trillium, $659,000

106-820 Short St., $359,900 Sunday 1-3 Newport Realty Marie Blender, 250-385-2033

pg 15

9776 Fourth St

3672-1507 Queensbury, $549,900

pg. 6

pg 8

302-2545 Oakville, $998,000

1540 Kenmore, $549,000 Saturday 2-4 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Daniel Weiss 250 383-1500

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

2380 Alta Vista Pl, $699,000

8410 Alec Rd., $799,900

4275 Parkside Cres, 569,900

1501-620 Toronto St, $379,500 pg 10

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Henry Van der Vlugt, 250-477-7291

pg. 13

3290 Maplewood, $475,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Fred Hiigli 250 385-2033

Saturday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Michael McMullen, 250-881-8225

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Laurie Abram, 250-385-2033

5-3987 Gordon Head Rd, $372,000

pg 14

Saturday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Richard Gadoury, 778-977-2600

pg 18

1718 Cresswell, $629,900

1511 Oceanspray, $699,900

4568 Montford Cres, $679,000

403-1521 Church, $295,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291

402-288 Eltham

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

2201 Arbutus Cove Lane, $1,349,000

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588

Saturday 3-4 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

305-1620 McKenzie, $329,900 pg 3

pg. 17

pg 15

201-2421 Sidney, $379,000

6-759 Sanctuary, $415,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Gunnar Stephenson, Phone#

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301

Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422

pg 14

810 Killdonan, $539,900

1533 Granada Cres, $549,900

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Gerrett, 250-656-0131

501 Walter Ave, $549,900

982 Mckenzie, $324,900

Sunday 1:30-3:30 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Don Thome, 250 477-5353

12-3255 Rutledge

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

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

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Nancy Di Castri, 250-744-3301

pg 26

25-3987 Gordon Head Rd, $398,800

Tuesday-Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 477-5353 pg. 8

9751 Glenelg, $780,000

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

402-940 Boulderwood Rise, $450,000

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Wayne Hyslop, 250-477-7291

3556 Cedar Hill Rd, $475,000

208-300 Waterfront Cres., $484,500 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Charles Murray, 250-812-8983

pg. 13

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

206-1148 Goodwin, $319,900

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

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353

4077 Carey Rd., $439,900

556 Heatherdale

Sunday 11-1 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-385-2033

220-1680 Poplar Ave, $166,900

1494 Fairfield, $199,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900

pg. 13

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

317 Bessborough, $849,000

369 Arnold Ave., $589,900 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Shaw, 250-474-6003

pg. 13

5150 Lochside, $779,900

pg 6

pg. 13

991 Scottswood, $495,000

Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

pg. 10

414-10 Paul Kane, $629,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Dave O’Byrne, 250-592-4422

4901 Sea Ridge, $629,000

4-1001 Terrace, $349,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Bonnie Johnston 250 744-3301

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

pg 1

107-537 Heatherdale, $398,000

6-3968 Cedar Hill, $336,000 pg 14

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

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

401-848 Mason St, $389,900 Saturday 1-2:30 Re/Max Camosun April Prinz, 250-744-3301

Saturday 11-1 RE/MAX Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

4655 Lochwood, $729,900

Sunday 2-4 JonesCo. Real Estate Ian Heath, 250-655-7653 pg 10

pg 9

4086 Monarch Pl., $939,000

Sunday 1-4 One Flat Fee Mayur Arora 250 813-1960

Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Scott Garman, 250-896-7099

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast James Gardiner (250) 507-4333

23-4630 Lochside, $549,000

4030/4040 Borden St pg. 6

4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $550,000

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Pat Meadows, 250-592-4422

pg. 11

802-139 Clarence, $389,000 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

pg 10

pg. 12

1699 Brousson, $599,900

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Camela Slack, 250-661-4088

3020 Washington, $391,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Elfie Jeeves, 250-477-7291

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

Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Diana Winger, 250-999-3683

751 Fairfield Rd, $469,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Nicole Pelan, 250-744-3301

pg. 5

A-1142 Craigflower Rd, $363,888

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

5 Gorge Rd. E., $419,000

2632 Mt. Stephen, $549,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Paul Holland, 250-592-4422

3926 Jean, $610,000

Saturday 2-4 & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301

1273 Denman St.

1-928 Empress, $424,900 Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Patti Locke-Lewkowich 250 477-7291

1590 Ash Rd, $1,099,000

Saturday 1-3 Address Realty Ltd. Rob Angus, 250-391-1893

1741 Patly, $1,224,000

1225 Styles St, $689,000 Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Corinna Schumann, 250-474-4800

204-837 Selkirk Ave, $286,900

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Lorenda Simms, 250-642-6361

101-75 Songhees, $685,000

733A Humboldt (200 Douglas) Saturday - Tuesday noon - 5 pm Fair Realty Ryan Bicknell 250 883-2715

3178 Rutledge, $46

504-1157 Fairfield Rd, $279,900 pg 22

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

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the March 21-27 edition of Real Estate Victoria

604-420 Linden, $399,900 pg. 11

NEWS GAZETTE

pg. 18

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

7161 West Saanich, $249,900

2167 Blue Grouse

Sunday 2-4 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250 656-4626

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

pg 9

pg 20

pg 19

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, March 22, 2013

This Weekend’s Published Every Thursday

OPENHOUSES

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

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the March 21-27 edition of

101-982 Rattanwood, $319,900

404-866 Goldstream, $307,777

2319 Sooke Rd, $429,000

1015 Braeburn Ave.

6759 Steeple Chase, $439,000

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Komal Dodd 250 479-3333

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Richard Gadoury, 778-977-2600

Friday-Monday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-516-7772

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883

pg 19

463 Avery, $369,900 Sunday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

pg 20

3146 Kettle Creek Cres, $299,000 Sunday 2-4 Re/max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301

pg. 18

3432 Sunheights, $589,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

pg. 19

pg. 18

1121 Bearspaw, $870,000

2868 Ronald, $449,900

Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

Saturday 12:30-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

pg 18

117-643 Granderson, $359,000

633 Rason Rd., $537,900

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Gregg Mah 250 384-8124

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

pg 27

4042 Metchosin, $529,900

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Lorraine Stundon 250 812-0642

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

pg 18

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Andrew Holenchuk, 250-589-2897

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Don Burnham, 250-516-1510

pg 19 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Gary Bazuik, 250-477-5353

pg 21

pg 20

Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-385-2033

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dan Hagel 250 370-7788

1671 Elford, $469,900

3537 Promenade, $778,000

808 Gannet Crt

B-2720 Phillips Rd., $439,000

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

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

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Gregg Mah, 250-384-8124

pg 19

pg 21

3060 Keparo Rd., $489,000

5575 Medberry Cl, $579,000

Sunday 2:30-4:30 RE/MAX Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-1989

pg 19

3022 Miner, $509,900

3582 Pechanga, $459,000

3395 Haida, $769,000 pg 2

pg 20

601 Kingsview, $439,888

pg 20

3547 Desmond, $659,500 pg 20

pg. 18

pg 27

Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Deidra Junghans, 250-474-6003

pg 21

pg 21

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Quantum Leap Award Department of National Defence MARPAC Headquarters

Community Partners Award Victoria Cool Aid Society

Post Secondary Challenge Award Camosun College

Canvasser of the Year Jesse Honkanen, Lorena Milkert & Branch Representatives at CIBC

Labour Participation Award Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 50

Outstanding Campaign Committee Award Camosun College

Education and Engagement Award BMO Bank of Montreal Monterey Middle School (School District #61)

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The view of the night sky through the trees at Cattle Point in a time-lapse shot. Well shielded from the glow of the city, the popular sky watching destination may soon be one of only two spaces in Canada designated an urban star park.

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For those looking to wish upon a star, Cattle Point might be just the place to do it.

The popular picnic and birdwatching destination is on the radar of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for designation as one of the nation’s dark sky sites – there are 14 countryside “dark sky preserves” but only one other urban star park.

“It is very rare in an urban area to have a pristine sky environment that is not tainted by light pollution. Cattle Point is quite extraordinary in that regard,” said Mark Bohlman of RASC’s Victoria chapter.

“It has been a passive rec-

reation area for Oak Bay residents and astronomers to look at the sky – our goal is just to preserve that resource and preserve the night sky quality.”

Bohlman said the absence of artificial outdoor lights and trees blocking the glow of the city, combined with a clear unobstructed view of the sky, is the big reason why the site would be a good fit as an urban star park.

The 14 dark sky preserves are primarily amid national parks, and the single existing urban star park is Irving Nature Park in Saint John, N.B. There is currently no timetable or even a guarantee RASC will designate Cattle Point a star park, Bohlman hopes the next few months bring good news to the sky watching community.

“There is no investment, no capital expenditure, and you have this oceanside oasis protected by trees that has very

little light pollution. It is quite unique,” Bohlman noted.

Bohlman, an astronomy enthusiast who got his first telescope as a child, first presented Oak Bay council with the proposal last October and it was ultimately approved in January. The Victoria branch of RASC now awaits word from the Toronto-based federal arm for final approval.

“We have a place for citizens from all over Canada who can come to connect with our stars and our galaxies right in an urban dwelling,” said Oak Bay Coun. Tara Ney. The only star park in British Columbia is a dark sky preserve, McDonald Park DarkSky Park, in the Fraser Valley, between Abbotsford and Chilliwack.

For more on Canadian dark sky sites, see rasc.ca/dark-skysite-designations. alim@vicnews.com

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Pilot project gets cash boost Province chips in $400K to extend effective housing experiment Daniel Palmer News staff

The Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness received much-needed funding with a $400,000 grant from B.C. Housing for one of its successful pilot projects.

The Streets to Homes program has already provided housing for 130 people in the Capital Region over the past two years, using a unique delivery of services through a $300 housing subsidy, community support workers and willing landlords with private-market buildings.

Provincial funds will cover 103 spaces, while another 17 spots will be funded by the Coalition, United Way, the City of Victoria and the Victoria Foundation.

“It’s going to take a lot of different tools to end homelessness, so this program won’t work for everybody, but it’s really effective for the people it’s intended for,” said Andrew Wynn-Williams, the Coalition executive director.

Andrew Wynn The program costs about $7,000 per participant each year, less than half the cost of purpose-built supportive housing.

Streets to Homes uses a “housing-first” approach, then works with each person to create an action plan to overcome addiction, treat mental health issues or undergo employment training.

Nearly three-quarters of participants remain in the program after one year, said Brad Crewson, who oversees the project through Pacifica Housing.

“The program only works if we can provide people with some stability,” he said.

“All of the psychological

benefits from feeling safe and secure, and being able to address other issues in your life, that really isn’t happening when all you’re thinking is what you’re going to do for housing in two, four, six months.”

Crewson hopes to see Streets to Homes expand to provide support for families as well. He said the key to success is collaborative work with each nonprofit service provider in the Capital Region.

“That’s the piece we take a lot of pride in. The beauty of the Coalition is we are really making a concerted effort in maximizing these (funding) dollars and focusing our resources.”

Wynn-Williams said there is still much more work to be done to “break the back” of the challenge of homelessness.

“We still need to create more supportive housing. We’ve targeted a certain number of rent supplements and supportive housing, and we think we need about another 700 units,” he said.

Streets to Homes is a partnership between the Coalition, Pacifica Housing, B.C. Housing, Our Place Society, Salvation Army, Victoria Cool Aid Society, Victoria Native Friendship Centre, Vancouver Island Health Authority and the Ministry of Social Development. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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