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Chatting and laughing outside the gym, three young men wait eagerly to start their third powerlifting session – the main goal – to get big muscles, they say.

The Langford CrossFit gym normally booms with the sound of music and crashing weights, it is unusually quiet on this Sunday afternoon.

Twins Scott and Neil Mauridis, 19, and Kyle Valad, 23, wait in silence for coach Ray Hodgkinson to begin the 1.5 hour weekly session in the gym lit only by the sun streaming through a window.

The athletes listen carefully to instructions but show apprehension when weights are added to the shiny, silver weightlifting bar.

As the volunteer coach adds a 15-pound plate on each side, their concern becomes vocal.

“Yikes,” says Kyle followed by, “That’s scary,” from Scott.

Scott approaches the bar slowly, hesitantly, crouches low, grips it with two hands and stands raising the weight to his waist, gently he lowers the bar to the ground and completes his first deadlift.

A wide grin illuminates his face as he walks away proudly.

While Kyle readies himself at the bar, Hodgkinson guides him through proper form. Keep your back flat and arms straight, he tells the young man. After three reps, Kyle, too, leaves the bar standing tall.

“Ray is a cool, cool guy,” says Scott, still smiling.

PLEASE SEE: Langford gym fills void, Page A7

Scott Mauridis, 19, learns to deadlift from coach Ray Hodgkinson. The 12-week program is the only Special Olympic powerlifting instruction in Victoria.

Charla Huber/News staff

Greater Victoria candidates weigh in on leaders, policies Kyle Wells News staff

Technically speaking, the provincial government of British Columbia is a collective of representatives. Each mem-

ber of the legislative assembly (MLA) represents their particular riding and is elected as a voice for that riding in legislature.

In other words, you don’t really vote for a particular party or leader, unless

they happen to be running in your riding.

But not everybody sees it that way.

Knowing many people have their eyes and hearts focused on the top, the News decided to ask Greater Victoria candidates from the four major parties to

speak their mind about their party and their leader, to see where differences lie and what ties bind strongly.

PLEASE SEE: King of the hill, Page A3

On the prowl again.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM

NEWS GAZETTE

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Many of the tests kept coming oking, prying, surgeries and chemo are a reality for an back inconclusive and until Feb. 5 when Brett was diagnosed with the 11-year-old Langford boy.

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“It was the worst thing ever, I wood elementary school student, hopes his trip to B.C. Children’s started to tear up and then Brett Hospital this week is the last time was getting tears,” said the single he boards a ferry to receive che- mother. “It was really scary. I didn’t motherapy to fight Hodgkin’s lym- know what to expect.”

He had several masses in his phoma. chest that were intertwined with Even with the organs including Brett’s heart and (hopefully) last couldn’t be removed, his mom said. round under After being diagnosed with Stage his belt, Brett 3 cancer Brett began his first chemo will undergo treatment Feb. 19 in Vancouver. blood work and “He has gotten quite an aggresmonitoring. sive treatment. He has chemo for “Most of the Made from Coastal Mixed Grain Cedarthen - All panels are defect three days, five days off free then cancer is gone,” and have a 15 year warranty against manufacturer defect when one more day of chemo.

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Brett’s grandfather, or Papa has prognosis is good.

Brett first noticed a lump in his he calls him, comes to town each neck nearly a year ago in June 2012. weekend and travels to Vancouver “He felt a lump in his neck, but it for treatments.

Brett is an active 11-year-old and didn’t hurt,” Sarah said.

Over the next few months Brett when he was diagnosed with the and Sarah went to several appoint- disease, he had to stop playing the ments with various doctors. He sports he loves.

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Brett Cunard but after doctors noticed his spleen was enlarged he was told to hang up the skates for a while.

“We had no idea,” said his mother Sarah Cunard. “He didn’t seem sick at all.”

Brett also enjoys racing with Victoria BMX, but as long has his spleen is enlarged, he’ll have to miss out on the summer season as well.

Sarah cut her hours at work to two days a week to take care of Brett and take him to all of his appointments.

Friends and family ran a series of fundraisers for Brett to help Sarah cover living expenses.

“I was overwhelmed in a good way. I couldn’t believe that all these people cared so much,” Sarah said.

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, May 1, 2013 B.C. election

POLICE NEWS IN BRIEF

2013

Christy Clark

John Cummins

Adrian Dix

KING OF THE HILL

Green Party of B.C.

said. “I think it’s pretty solid.”

Leader: Jane Sterk (VictoriaBeacon Hill) Candidate: Susan Low (Esquimalt-Royal Roads) Susan Low believes her party leader, Jane Sterk, has done an excellent job of getting people involved in the party and excited about provincial politics.

“She’s mentored young candidates, she is focusing on the future and developing people (who are) not your typical politicians,” Low said. Susan Low “The welcome I’ve received from Jane, as a new candidate, has made it possible to do this.”

Low said Sterk’s flaw is that she is not a showy, flashy politician and therefore doesn’t get the exposure other leaders do.

“By typical standards of politics, Jane doesn’t attract the cult of personality,” Low said. “I think that’s actually a strength, personally. … She’s been a behindthe-scenes type of leader, getting things done.”

Looking at the overall party, Low said she is most attracted to the Green policy of encouraging individual thinking among candidates. Party leadership emphasizes each candidate represent his or her constituency over towing the party line.

“Not to be a sheep, basically,” said Low. While her priorities, at times, may differ from the overall party, Low said she believes in her party’s general principals and policies.

“I haven’t actually found anything yet where I look at it and I say ‘I completely disagree,’” Low

B.C. Liberals Leader: Christy Clark (Vancouver-Point Grey) Candidate: Stephen P. Roberts (Saanich North and the Islands) Roberts finds his Liberal leader to be an upbeat, positive person looking to the future.

Roberts said he is so supportive of Clark, he sees no weaknesses.

“She has a game plan, so that’s really important,” Roberts said. “She’s pretty strong, she’s pretty high energy, she’s got the vision, she’s not afraid to put herself out there and explain it. So I don’t think there’s a lot of weakness in that.” In terms of his party’s policies, Roberts believes they do best in the area of economics, citing management of the financial crisis as a feather in the party’s cap.

“We’ve slayed the deficit and continue to Stephen P. get job growth Roberts and economic growth going in the province,” Roberts said.

He also believes his party has a great environmental track record, with such initiatives as the carbon tax and greenhouse gas emission reductions leading the way for the province.

“People just seem to not remember,” Roberts said.

Where Roberts strays from the party slightly is when it comes to B.C. Ferries. An important issue to his voters, Roberts would like to see ferries considered part of the province’s transportation infra-

structure and invested in by the province.

“To keep our Island and coastal communities prosperous, because there are not just people living on these islands, but there are businesses that are trying to make a go of it as well.”

B.C. NDP

Leader: Adrian Dix (VancouverKingsway) Candidate: John Horgan (Juan de Fuca) John Horgan ran for the leadership of the NDP in 2011. Even though he lost out to Dix, he has considered him a friend going on 25 years, and believes Dix is a hard worker. “(I B.C. Conservatives have) tremendous confidence in his abilities,” he said. “Nobody works Leader: John Cummins harder than he does. He is sharp as (Langley) a whip and, I believe, will be an outCandidate: Greg Kazakoff standing premier.”

(Oak Bay-Gordon Head) If Dix has any faults, Horgan said Kazakoff admires his party leader’s sincerity, his passion for they can be found in Dix’s natuthe province and his straightfor- ral shyness. Even though he overcomward approach to leadership. pensates at times, “You never have to guess Horgan said, Dix has where he’s coming from, there’s worked hard over never any hidden agenda with the years to become John,” Kazakoff said. more comfortable in If he has a weakness, it might the public spotlight. be speaking his mind a little too “You can’t be directly for voters, said Kazaa political figure, koff. “He can be a little abrasive John Horgan much less a leader, at times because he just says if you’re uncomfortwhat’s on his able in crowds,” Horgan said. “I mind.” think he’s overcome that quite well.”

In terms of The NDP’s focus on social issues policy, Kazais the party’s strength, said Horgan, koff admires but he would like to see more of a his party’s focus on economics, with an eye to promotion of growing the industrial base, along a strong, growwith new and emerging sectors. ing economy “Should we be successful … we based on natu- Greg Kazakoff have to demonstrate to the public ral resources that we can manage the economy,” and promoting Horgan said. business, in an environmentally Beyond that, Horgan said he is in responsible fashion. the party for a reason and supports “We say the best way to have better government performance its policies.

“There’s been no instance where is to encourage industry and I felt that I was compromising my business to come to B.C. and principals or my values to supmake it a good place to do business,” Kazakoff said. “The devel- port the party position,” Horgan said. “People join political parties opment of the economy would because the grouping best reflects do a lot to help B.C.” their values, not all of their values Kazakoff said he somewhat but the majority. … I’ve always been strays from his party’s platform comfortable with the NDP.” when it comes to First Nations

CRD investigates after lone pit bull attacks dog A basset hound was attacked by a pit bull terrier in Langford last Wednesday, April 24.

West Shore RCMP said a 19-year-old woman was walking her basset hound in the 2500 block of Rainville Rd. when the attack occurred. The pit bull injured the other dog’s neck area, but the extent of the injuries are unknown. The basset hound was taken to a veterinarian.

Witnesses told RCMP the pit bull was walking alone in the neighbourhood.

RCMP have contacted the pit bull’s owners and the investigation has been turned over to the Capital Regional District Animal Control.

West Shore RCMP score in two marijuana stings

West Shore RCMP Street Crime Unit scored twice April 24.

Officers started the day targeting a man they say acts as a middle man for a pot dealer in the Capital Region. Police arrested a 32 year-old man in the parking lot next to the West Shore detachment and seized a half-pound of marijuana.

At 4:30 p.m. officers targeted a 32 year-old Sooke man they believe supplied marijuana to youth in the West Shore area.

RCMP said the man holds a medical marijuana production and possession license. Police plan to recommend charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Family safe after flipping car in Goldstream Park

A mother and two preschoolers ended upside-down on their way to a field trip at Goldstream park around 9:30 a.m. this morning (April 26).

“The driver made a mistake at which exit to take and took the group campsite exit,” said Corp.

Scott Brayes, of West Shore RCMP. “She clipped a support wire on a pole and caused the car to flip over.”

All three occupants of the fourdoor passenger car were taken to hospital for shock and observation. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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issues. He would like to see more recognition and inclusion of First Nations when it comes to economic decisions and provincial projects.

“B.C. has a vested interest … in ensuring that First Nations people are consulted and participate in an equitable fashion in developments that accrue within their traditional land,” Kazakoff said. “I’d like to see our policy expanded to make that recognition.”

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Bus-only lanes recommended for Victoria of people who choose to take a bus increases dramatically,” said Saanich Coun. Susan Brice, chair of the VRTC. The Douglas Street pilot project would stretch from Hillside Avenue to Belleville Street, and is deemed an inexpensive solution to alleviate bus congestion.

According to the report released last week, the conversion wouldn’t require upgrades to existing infrastructure, and signage and paint indicating bus-only lane hours would make up the majority of the $600,000 cost. It’s believed the transit right-of-way would save up to four minutes on each trip.

“It’s a practical plan, and a relatively inexpensive way we think we can get some immediate gains,” Brice said.

The proposal sees the outer lanes along Douglas Street used for buses for two hours during the morning commute and two hours during the evening commute. The

Kyle Slavin Reporting

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ome September, commuting into downtown Victoria could be noticeably longer or noticeably shorter – depending on your travel choices.

A report from the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, looking at short-term strategies to get B.C. Transit buses moving through traffic faster, suggests designating two lanes on Douglas Street as busonly during rush hour, by this fall.

“We’re convinced that if you can show people that their commute can be shortened and that they can see buses going past them while they’re stuck in gridlock, the number

lanes would have normal use outside of these hours.

Slightly longer-term goals, which will continue to be discussed, include creating bus queue-jumper lanes in Saanich on McKenzie Avenue, at Quadra Street and Shelbourne Street, and along the Island Highway in Colwood and View Royal.

Constructing queue jumper lanes, which would give buses priority at intersections, requires acquiring land. “They’re right on the immediate planning docket, as well, but the answers aren’t as obvious as just setting aside lanes,” Brice said.

Saanich, Victoria, Colwood and View Royal councils, along with the Capital Regional District’s planning, transportation and protective services committee, will look at the plans. Residents will have an opportunity at those meetings to voice their opinions.

Meribeth Burton, spokesperson for B.C. Transit, said the goal is

to host public consultations by mid-June.

The fact the region is still looking at a longterm strategy that could include rapid bus or light-rail transit.

“This is incremental.

As we look out into the future, Uptown will provide the hub for whatever transit system is envisioned for our area,” Brice said. “So it’s important that all these steps lead ultimately to a regional system.” kslavin@saanich news.com

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The Victoria Regional Transit Commission has proposed a plan to designate bus-only lanes on Douglas Street from downtown to Hillside Avenue during rush hour.

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RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT PATRON PARTICIPATION ENTERTAINMENT FOR A FOOD PRIMARY LICENCE An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, Victoria, BC from GolfBC Holdings Inc., operating the Olympic View Golf Club, located at 643 Latoria Rd Metchosin, BC V9C 3A3 to allow for patron participation entertainment ending at 12:00 midnight daily.

Residents and owners of businesses located within a 1 /2 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by 1) Writing to: THE GENERAL MANAGER C/O Case Manager LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH PO BOX 9292 Victoria, BC V8W 9J8 OR 2) By e-mail: lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca

PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before May 27, 2013. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1469. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at a Public Hearing to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 6 May 2013, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record.

Proposal: The purpose of Bylaw No. 1469 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the zoning designation of the land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1469 from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone and adding to the RS3 (Residential Small Lot 3) Zone to allow a 3-lot subdivision.

Applicant: Larry Lund Location: The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1469 is 974 Walfred Rd as shown shaded on the plan.

COPIES of the complete proposed Bylaw and other material that the Council may consider in relation to the Bylaw may be viewed from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Monday, 22 April 2013 to Monday, 6 May 2013, inclusive, at Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8. Please contact Kyle McStravick in the Planning Department at 250-478-7882 with any questions on this Bylaw.

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Ship collision to delay DND Daniel Palmer News staff

The investigation into a collision between a fishing vessel and a navy frigate at CFB Esquimalt will delay scheduled work at Victoria shipyards, but officials aren’t saying for how long.

On Tuesday morning, The American Dynasty slammed into HMCS Winnipeg, causing damage to both ships as well as to “C” Jetty, where the Winnipeg was docked.

“That ship (the Dynasty) was on its way into the dock (Tuesday), so clearly that’s delayed, but assessing the impact to Victoria’s ongoing schedule will take some time,” said Brian Carter, Seaspan shipyards president.

The collision occurred as the 90-metre fishing trawler was being escorted by tugboats into the Esquimalt graving dock.

Six of the 65 people working on the Winnipeg at the time of impact were transported to Victoria General Hospi-

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The American Dynasty, a U.S. fishing vessel, sits punctured after it collided with HMCS Winnipeg, which was docked at ‘C’ Jetty at CFB Esquimalt last Tuesday. tal with minor injuries; they have since been discharged.

No injuries were reported on the Dynasty.

A DND spokesperson would not confirm the estimated damage to the Winnipeg, which recently underwent a massive systems retro-

fit, but admitted there would be a delay to its scheduled operations.

The Department of National Defence owns the Esquimalt graving dock, also known as Victoria Shipyards.

Seaspan leases the drydock from DND for its Victoria-based shipbuilding and ship

repair work, and also has operations out of North Vancouver.

The complex investigation is being led by the Transportation Safety Board and includes the Department of National Defence, Seaspan and American Seafoods Company, owner of the Dynasty. dpalmer@vicnews.com

Did you know? n Built at the Saint John Shipbuilding Company drydock in New Brunswick, one of 12 Canadian patrol frigates in the Canadian Navy, the Winnipeg is considered among the most advanced warships in the world. n In 2010, the Winnipeg’s crew was honoured by NATO for its success in counter-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia.

In that operation, the Winnipeg helped ensure the safe delivery of more than 5,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Somalia and disarmed five pirate ships. n The frigate is also known for intercepting the MV Sun Sea, a Tamil migrant ship that arrived off the Canadian coast from Sri Lanka in August 2010.

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Ray Hodgkinson, second left, coaches Kyle Valad, Scott Mauridis and Neil Mauridis in weightlifting at CrossFit Zone in Langford. The three athletes are the only Special Olympians learning the sport in Greater Victoria.

Langford gym fills Olympics void with pilot powerlifting program Continued from Page A1

Scott and Kyle love weight training.

Neil, Scott’s twin, has been watching the two and with a little push from his mom, he’s ready to give it a try.

Neil is weak, recovering from a long illness, but with coaching from Hodgkinson, and encouragement from mom, who watches from the sidelines, he tries to lift the bar gently with his fingertips.

Neil struggles to lift the bar and only wants to use his fingertips. Neil’s mom asks Hodgkinson help Neil lift the 35-pound bar in an assisted deadlift.

His mom cheers for him, and Neil walks away saying “just one.”

“You can’t walk away without a highfive,” Hodgkinson says raising his hand.

Through the session, the three aspiring weightlifters learn several techniques, using barbells, dumbbells and kettle bells in hopes of gaining muscle.

The three young men began training with Special Olympics B.C.-Victoria 18 months ago. They all participate in track and field, floor hockey and basketball.

Kyle qualified to compete in the B.C. Special Olympics for track and field and will run in the 200-metre sprint, in July.

“Special Olympics is a really good program and it opens doors (to opportunities) for them that most people don’t get,” says Caroline Mauridis, Scott and Neil’s mother and Kyle’s caregiver. “In my family, we don’t close the door until they see that they can’t do something.”

The proud mom and caregiver is very good at encouraging the young men to give things a try even when they are scared, she doesn’t take no for an answer.

“Their progress is pretty good with technique and form,” Hodgkinson says.

“Today we got up to 65 pounds and we started with an eight-pound trainer bar.

That’s measurable progress (in three weeks).”

“We’ve had interest in the past, but never had a coach or enough volunteers.”

– Bobby Debrone

The three athletes train with Hodgkinson in a 12-week pilot program, but Hodgkinson hopes the program will grow and develop. “Eventually we’ll be going to meets and going to other regions. These guys want to compete.”

This is the first time Special Olympics powerlifiting has been offered in Greater Victoria and this short program was created to see if it could become an annual one.

The pilot program runs until June 16.

At that point it will be assessed by Special Olympics B.C.- Victoria and may continue in the fall.

As Scott, Neil and Kyle learn to powerlift, Hodgkinson is learning from the experience as well.

“They’ve taught me patience. I have

also learned to explain things simply,” he says.

If the program is successful the athletes could compete in the 2016 regional powerlifting competition with the chance to qualify for provincials.

“We are starting this pilot project with three athletes. Ray is new to Special Olympics and we didn’t want him to get overwhelmed,” says Bobby Debrone, manager, Special Olympics B.C. community development for Vancouver Island.

“We’ve had interest in the past, but never had a coach or enough volunteers.

This is only possible because Ray is volunteering his time and CrossFit Zone is donating the space.”

When the request to add Special Olympics powerlifting in Victoria was made, Debrone turned to Hodgkinson, a former teammate from the Nanaimo Timbermen senior A lacrosse team.

“I knew was he was a CrossFit guy, so I thought I’d ask,” Debrone says.

“I jumped at the opportunity, it was a no brainer,” says Hodgkinson. “I had a sister who had Down syndrome.”

Hodgkinson’s sister, Selina, died at 14 months old after complications from surgery.

“I always wanted to help kids with special needs. I wanted to set up a charity, but I was never established enough as a professional athlete,” says Hodgkinson.

“It’s kind of cool all three of these guys have Down syndrome. I do this in my sister’s memory.” charla@goldstreamgazette.com

Stage 1 - Water Conservation Bylaw In effect May 1 to September 30

Lawn watering is permitted two days per week as follows:

Watering of trees, flowers, shrubs & vegetable gardens is permitted as follows:

Even numbered addresses may water Wednesday & Saturday from 4-10 am & 7-10 pm Odd numbered addresses may water Thursday & Sunday from 4-10 am & 7-10 pm

Established trees, flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens may be watered any day and any time if watering is done by a hand-held container, a hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle, or a micro/drip irrigation system.

Newly installed lawns (sod or seed) may be watered outside the permitted days detailed above by special permit only.

Established trees, flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens may be watered with a sprinkler any day from 4-10 am & 7-10 pm.

For further information, please call 250.474.9684 or visit www.crd.bc.ca/water

Vision Matters Healthy Eyes. Doctor Delivered.

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How to use EYE DROPS correctly Occasionally one uses prescription or non prescription eye drops to treat certain eye conditions, infections or diseases. It is always a battle to try and aim the drop so that it has a perfect “landing” without most of the contents running down your face.

Before you use any eye drops, be sure to tell your Optometrist about any other prescription or nonprescription medications that you are taking or any allergies that you have.

Here are some general tips about correctly putting eye drops in your eyes.

1. Look at the ceiling by standing or sitting and tilting your head backwards. Some people like to lie down on a flat surface.

2. The best way to ensure the drop remains in your eye is to gently pull the skin of your lower eyelid between your thumb and index finger to create a “pocket” for the drop. If you are unable to master this, gently pull your lower lid down with your index finger.

3. Look up (so you are not looking directly at the bottle) and gently release a drop into the pocket of your eye. Keep the bottle’s nozzle or the eyedropper clean by not touching it to any part of your eyes.

4. If you are unable to get the drop into you eye because of blinking, try this: Close your eye and pull the lower lid down. Aim the drop into the inside corner of your eye. Open your eye and let the drop run into your lower lid. (Be sure to try the open-eye method at your next scheduled dose as it is a more reliable way to ensure the drop remains in your eye).

5. To help keep the medication in your eye and prevent it from escaping through the tear duct, your optometrist may instruct you to “occlude” this duct by gently pressing on the inside corner of your closed eye with your index finger for about three minutes. If drops have been placed in both eyes, you can perform occlusion by placing your thumb and index finger (or the index fingers of both hands) on either side of your nose and gently pressing down on the inside corners of both closed eyes. This step is very important with some medications, so do not skip it if your doctor specifies it.

6. Gently blot your closed eyes with a tissue to wipe away any excess drops.

7. If you use more than one kind of drop, wait at least five minutes between drops.

Be sure to follow all of the instructions that your doctor of optometry gives you and to complete the course of medication or treatment he or she recommends. If you experience any side-effects, (such as burning, inflammation, puffiness, itching, etc.) notify your eye care practitioner immediately. Many eye drops should be thrown away six weeks after being opened. Ask your pharmacist at the time of purchase.

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Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher Kevin Laird Editorial Director Christine van Reeuwyk Interim Editor Oliver Sommer Advertising Director

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OUR VIEW

Tourism industry at a crossroads

In recent years, a number of factors have come into play that hindered the tourism industry in Greater Victoria.

Whether it’s a declining global economy, increased ferry fares to the Island, competition from Lower Mainland towns and cities, or U.S. President Barack Obama’s encouragement that American citizens travel more domestically, it’s been tough slugging for the thousands of people in our region who count on a healthy flow of visitors to make ends meet.

Our region saw a slow, gradual climb back from the dark days of 9-11 and was hit hard again by the financial hardships wrought by the global economic crisis of 2008.

While the picture hasn’t been entirely rosy since, there are bright spots on the horizon for local industry, as improved March visitor numbers showed.

With prospects for further improvement very real as travellers settle back into holiday mode, it’s important that Tourism Victoria make the most of opportunities to market the region to them.

The recent announcement that president and chief executive officer Rob Gialloreto will be leaving the organization for a similar position at Consumer Protection B.C. should not surprise us – executive changes are inevitable.

But it’s critical at this time that the organization install a person with the combination of experience, foresight and vision to latch the region’s tourism wagon to any upswing in public desire to travel.

Diminished funding has hurt all tourism marketing organizations in B.C. In the case of Tourism Victoria, it leaves them struggling to maintain the international reach it enjoyed in past years. It had to abandon the exit surveys that helped determine where visitors were coming from and forced it to primarily target visitors closer to home.

It’s still uncertain how newly created Crown corporation Destination B.C. will help matters.

Therefore, it’s even more important that Tourism Victoria find a leader who can help find creative ways to market the region to a wider audience, and bring the various players in the local hospitality industry closer together to present a unified front.

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

The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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NDP plan is borrow and spend scheme is based on a “child Fourth and final instalment on poverty” claim that misrepresents party platforms. federal statistics of relative income NDP leader Adrian Dix has distribution. finally rolled out his “fully The program is costed” election platform. optimistically budgeted Major policy at $210 million a year. Dix announcements had been insists it isn’t a “big new released previously, but social program,” which there was plenty more makes me wonder what spending added to the would qualify. total.

It would be partly The NDP’s health funded by cancelling care plan is surprisingly a B.C. Liberal plan to modest – more money for establish education home support, residential Tom Fletcher savings accounts for kids senior care, mental health B.C. Views born after 2006. Out with and addiction services self-reliance, in with the and a rural acute care nanny state. initiative totaling $159 million over Another $100 million is added to three years. hire more teachers, to address the As health critic Mike Farnworth teachers’ union’s often-repeated but points out, the residential care false claim of “a decade of cuts” in increase will allow seniors two education. baths a week instead of one. Full Another $100 million goes to marks to the NDP for this part of student grants, much of it further the platform. subsidizing the oversupply of Increases to Community Living B.C., children and families programs English, education, sociology, women’s studies, journalism and aboriginal friendship centres and other university grads who are also commendable. eventually discover there is little Other NDP proposals don’t demand for their degrees. As with inspire as much confidence. welfare, increasing support for bad Raise welfare rates $20 a month choices can only yield more bad and index them to inflation. Index choices. the minimum wage to inflation too, On a related note, the NDP at a time when inflation can only will revive a ministry of women’s rise. equality, “to promote social Set up a new child bonus and economic equality to all program to send $70 per month government programs....” As with for each child with family income female candidate quotas, the NDP under $25,000. Lesser payments would go to families with income up keeps the flame of ’70s socialist feminism alive. to $66,000.

The party totals up its new This ’70s-style family allowance

program spending to $988 million over three years. That’s exactly the amount Dix estimates will be raised by tax hikes on corporate income, bank capital, personal income over $150,000, carbon tax on oil and gas drilling, and cancelling the B.C. Liberals’ RESP and child tax credit plans.

As for deficits, the NDP claims that the B.C. Liberal budget hides a deficit of $800 million this year and similar deficits in the next two years. The B.C. Liberals point to an impressive string of “net zero” wage settlements with public sector unions, the core of their spending control record.

Would the NDP continue to hold the line on public service wages, as the B.C. Liberals have done?

Dix’s NDP caucus and staff is stocked with former government union officials. Party president Moe Sihota is essentially a direct employee of the same unions.

The B.C. Federation of Labour has shaped the NDP’s Labour Code changes, which we won’t see until after the May 14 vote.

And how much money does the “fully costed” NDP plan set aside to pay wage increases for its government union brothers and sisters? Zero.

Since this is the party that appears to be cruising to victory in the May 14 election, I’ll look at what’s not in their platform and other issues next week.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

‘Would the NDP hold the line on public service wages, as the Liberals have done?’

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School snacks Deer graze in a residential area near John Stubbs Memorial school in Colwood.

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Readers respond: Dog poop collection, Fletcher on Greens, where’s Ida? Dog poop bags a cheap material obligation Re: Colwood considers baggie dispensers (News, April 19) Having just read your article in the Goldstream News Gazette, “poo bags” are available at dollar stores for $1 (I think for 80), so just how significant is material cost? Maybe some co-operation with the public on the labour side and we could work together to enhance pride in our community.

Gary Forsyth Colwood

Columnist should do more research Re: It’s actually still easy being Green (B.C. Views, April 10) Tom Fletcher’s editorial criticizing the B.C. Greens’ policies is ill-informed and misses some key points that voters should be aware of. The Greens’ policy is based on evidence based decision-making, not political whims and the latest

polling results.

Fighting climate change and protecting ecosystems are indeed key tenets of the Green platform. Any credible economist will tell you a healthy natural environment is the backbone of a strong economy and healthy, resilient communities.

Supporting the carbon tax and increasing it, while expanding its scope, is cited by economists and policy makers around the world as a key policy tool in the fight against climate change. In B.C., our economy remained very strong under the carbon tax system while our per-capita emissions have fallen over the same period.

Countries including Australia and many European countries have implemented national carbon tax systems and many have also seen a corresponding drop in emissions, with little or no detrimental effects on their economies. Even China is now working on a carbon tax system.

And the doubling of protected

areas in B.C. is the minimum called for by biologists if we want to save critical habitat to ensure the survival of key species, including grizzlies, spirit bears, marbled murrelets and salmon.

It is not simply a policy designed to appeal to urban voters longing for the great outdoors.

The Greens offer a viable alternative for voters who have lost faith in both the Liberals (backed by big corporate donors) and the NDP (backed by big unions).

The Greens are fielding a slate of very respectable candidates in this election, including worldrenowned University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver, who has a very good chance of winning in Oak Bay-Gordon Head.

The Greens should be considered a credible “third way” for those concerned about whether we can protect our environment and have a strong economy.

Rita Fromholt Victoria

Looking for MLA help on health centre issue Funny how we haven’t heard a word from Ida Chong regarding the doctor/VIHA dispute at the Health Point Care Centre (www. vicnews.com, April 12) that will leave hundreds of vulnerable seniors without medical coverage. This dispute became public months ago.

However, until the election was announced, not a word from Ida. Nice to see our government rep is right on top of things.

Then we have Premier Christy Clark’s amusing kitchen table

family chats, when she talks with a straight face about the NDP’s reckless spending.

How could that happen when they have not been in power for 12 years? It’s fear mongering at its best.

Which party was it that increased the deficit over the last decade? What ever happened to truth in advertising? I guess that does not apply to the Liberals.

Tell a lie often enough and some people will start to believe it. No wonder the public are fed up with the Liberals.

Elizabeth White Oak Bay

Letters to the editor The News Gazette welcomes opinions and comments. Letters should discuss issues and stories covered in the News and be 300 words or fewer.

The News Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste.

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The Capital Regional District (CRD) Integrated Water Services department is offering free public tours of the Greater Victoria water supply facilities including the Sooke Dam and the ultraviolet treatment plant. Learn how our high quality drinking water is delivered from the source to your tap.

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Three free bus tours will leave each day from the main parking area at Thetis Lake Regional Park from Monday, May 6 to Saturday, May 11. This year there are two tour options: a 5.5 hour tour leaving at 9:30 am and shorter 3 hour tours leaving at 9:15 am and 1 pm.

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Tour the region’s water processes Learn more about how water gets into your glass The Capital Regional District is offering its 24th annual public tours of the Greater Victoria Water Supply Area.

New this year are two options for the tours. The first is an extensive 5.5 hour tour travelling though Sooke and Goldstream supply areas. Tour go-ers will stop at the Sooke Lake Reservoir, Ritchet Creek, Goldstream Lake Reservoir and go on a forest walk. They will also get to tour the ultraviolet disinfection facility. The tours leave at 9:30 a.m. and finish

Real facts about gangs and crime in BC. 1. GanG members likely to die before aGe 30: In B.C., if you are 30, a male and have a violent criminal past, your probability of becoming a victim of a gang-related murder increases substantially.

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Another option is a shorter three-hour tour focussing on facilities at both Sooke and Goldstream Lake reservoirs and the disinfection facility. This tour leaves at 9:15 a.m. and finished at 1 p.m.

Tours run from Monday, May 6 to Saturday, May 11 at leave from the main parking lot at Thetis Lake Regional Park. The tours are not recommended for children under 12.

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Camp out fort style with new ‘tents’ Snuggle within the walls of historic Fort Rodd Hill with new overnight accommodations.

Park’s Canada’s newest accommodation – a cross between a tent and cabin – offers visitors the rare opportunity to sleep steps from Victoria’s iconic Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site starting May 17.

“Parks Canada oTENTik tents offer a unique blend of homey comfort and a taste of outdoor adventure, an ideal way for visitors who want to discover the joys of camping but prefer the comfort of a bed and a campsite already set up,” said Matthew Payne, Site Manager of Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site.

Each Parks Canada oTENTik tent is designed and made in Canada and equipped with a table, chairs and three beds to accommodate up to six visitors.

Plan your camping visit online at www. pc.gc.ca. editor@goldstream gazette.com

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM

NEWS GAZETTE

Chinese bank backs Kitimat refinery plan Tom Fletcher Black Press

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the country’s largest bank, has agreed to take part in financing a large-scale oil refinery proposed for Kitimat.

Kitimat Clean Ltd., a company owned by Black Press chairman David Black, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding Thursday. The

agreement commits the bank to “be the Chinese financial advisor to Kitimat Clean and co-operate in the financing of the proposed Kitimat refinery and associated pipelines and other elements,” Black said in a statement.

“Chinese companies will be involved in the engineering and construction of the refinery,” Black said. “Up to 100 per cent of the output from the refinery is planned to be sold to Asian mar-

Black has suggested his project may grow to include an alternative pipeline proposal, or oil shipped by the CN Rail line that already connects the Edmonton area with the North Coast. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

refined fuels to China and other Asian countries in the future.”

Black released a Mustel Group poll in February that found three out of four B.C. residents support the idea to refine crude oil in Kitimat rather than export the raw product, diluted bitumen from the Alberta oil sands, by tanker.

The same poll found that 57 per cent respondents opposed the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project.

kets, including China and India.”

He added that majority control of the businesses will remain in Canada.

Liu Yanping, deputy head of corporate banking, and Huang Jifa, deputy head of investment banking at the Chinese bank, said in the statement: “We are very pleased to be working toward a comprehensive agreement to finance a refinery in Canada, which is planning to export

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MAY 2013

GENERAL ELECTION Get ready to vote.

In the 40 th Provincial General Election, British Columbia’s voters will vote for their Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

BC Has More Ways to Vote All voters can:

Identification Rules for Voting Voters must prove their identity and current residential address to get a ballot or register to vote at the time of voting. Any one of the following pieces of identification is acceptable: • • • •

Vote in any district electoral office from now until 4 p.m. (Pacific time) on General Voting Day, Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

Vote by Mail You can ask for a Vote by Mail package from your district electoral office or through the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca Vote at advance voting Voters can attend any advance voting location in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local time), Wednesday, May 8 through Saturday, May 11. All advance voting locations are wheelchair accessible.

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The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Esquimalt-Royal Roads for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Esquimalt-Royal Roads Electoral District Candidate’s Name:

Financial Agent:

Official Agent:

Maurine Karagianis BC NDP

Barbara Riggs 478 Nelson St, Victoria, BC, V9A 6P4

Jared Butcher 1253C Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC, V9A 3P4

Susan Christina Low Green Party of BC

Linda-Mary Bluma 791 Martin Rd, Victoria, BC, V8X 4E8

Chris Ricketts BC Liberal Party

Larry Baryshnik 3-3240 Holgate Lane, Victoria, BC, V9C 0A6

Joshua Steffler Independent

Joshua Steffler 102-1360 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC, V9A 3R2

General Voting Places:

Advance Voting Places:

District Electoral Offices: 1195 Esquimalt Rd Esquimalt, BC (250) 952-7833

Colwood Pentecostal Church 2250 Sooke Rd, Colwood, BC

Esquimalt Sr Comm School 847 Colville Rd, Esquimalt, BC

View Royal Elem School 218 Helmcken Rd, View Royal, BC

Colwood Pentecostal Church 2250 Sooke Rd, Colwood, BC

DaVinci Centre 195 Bay St, Victoria, BC

Esquimalt United Church 500 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt, BC

West Shore Parks & Rec 1767 Island Hwy, Colwood, BC

Esquimalt Rec Centre 527 Fraser St, Esquimalt, BC

Eagle View Elem School 97 Talcott Rd, View Royal, BC

Sangster Elem School 3325 Metchosin Rd, Colwood, BC

Wishart Elem School 3310 Wishart Rd, Colwood, BC

Esquimalt Rec Centre 527 Fraser St, Esquimalt, BC

Shoreline Middle Comm School 2750 Shoreline Dr, View Royal, BC

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Rec centres ramp up activities for Youth Week Kyle Wells News staff

Recreation centres throughout Greater Victoria offer free admissions and special events, in celebration of youth involvement in recreation.

Free drop-in fitness and swimming will be offered all day on Friday by Saanich Rec at Gordon Head, Pearkes, Cedar Hill and Commonwealth recreation centres. There will also be a free Mobile Skate Jam on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Flipside at Pearkes.

A Limelight Youth Arts Show will also be

held Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 9 p.m. at Cedar Hill Arts Centre.

Recreation Oak Bay is offers free drop-in for youth age 10 to 18 on Friday, May 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

This includes access to the pool, and fitness room for those over 15 years old. Henderson golf course has $3 golf, not including club rentals, starting at 8 a.m.

“It’s just to incorporate youth in to recreation and recognize them,” said Lars Larsen, acting sports co-ordinator for Recreation Oak Bay. “There can sometimes be a gap in recreation programming with youth, and

progressively people are starting to realize that’s not fair.”

On the same day the City of Victoria is offering free admission to the Crystal Pool fitness room and swimming pool after 1 p.m. for youth. There will also be a free Water Wipe-Out Challenge from 7 to 10 p.m., with water obstacle challenges, prizes, a live DJ and a barbecue.

West Shore Parks and Recreation opens its fitness and swimming facilities after 3 p.m. to youth for free.

Panorama Recreation Centre on the Peninsula offers free drop-ins after 3 p.m. on

Friday, along with a Freestyle Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. that same night. The Raw Citizen Dance Crew and Bigtime Special Enterprise DJs will be on hand for the event for 11 to 16-year-olds for $7 per ticket.

Esquimalt Recreation offers free admission all day Friday, along with a free outdoor movie at 7:30 p.m. that day. The movie will be screened at Bullen Field behind the recreation centre.

A shuttle will run to and from The Flipside at Pearkes Recreation Centre in partnership with Saanich Rec. reporter@vicnews.com

MAY 2013

GENERAL ELECTION The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Juan de Fuca for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Juan de Fuca Electoral District Candidate’s Name:

Financial Agent:

John Horgan BC NDP

Kathy Palmer 3696 Wild Berry Bend, Victoria, BC, V9C 4M7

Official Agent:

Kerrie Reay BC Liberal Party

Jeremy Kimm 101-866 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC, V9B 0J3

Carlos Serra Green Party of BC

Miyako Saito 3462 Bethune Ave, Victoria, BC, V8X 1W2

General Voting Places:

Jeremy Kimm 101-866 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC, V9B 0J3

Advance Voting Places:

District Electoral Offices: 108-1016 McCallum Rd Langford, BC (250) 391-2820

Crystal View Elem School 2662 Silverstone Way, Langford, BC

Luxton Comm Hall 1040 Marwood Ave, Langford, BC

SEAPARC Leisure Centre 2168 Phillips Rd, Sooke, BC

Four Point Sheraton 829 McCallum Rd, Langford, BC

District of Highlands W. Fire Hall 1564 Millstream Rd, Highlands, BC

Metchosin Comm Hall 4401 William Head Rd, Metchosin, BC

Shirley Comm Hall 2795 Sheringham Point Rd, Sooke, BC

Gordon United Church 935 Goldstream Ave, Langford, BC

East Sooke Fire Hall 1397 Copper Mine Rd, Sooke, BC

Millstream Elem School 626 Hoylake Ave, Langford, BC

Sooke Comm Hall 2037 Shields Rd, Sooke, BC

Metchosin Comm Hall 4401 William Head Rd, Metchosin, BC

Forge Church 2612 Sooke Rd, Langford, BC

Otter Point Fire Hall 3727 Otter Point Rd, Sooke, BC

Willway Elem School 2939 Mt Wells Dr, Langford, BC

SEAPARC Leisure Centre 2168 Phillips Rd, Sooke, BC

Gordon United Church 935 Goldstream Ave, Langford, BC

Port Renfrew Elem School 6633 Deering Rd, Port Renfrew, BC

Lakewood Elem School 2363 Setchfield Ave, Langford, BC

Royal Canadian Legion 91 761 Station Ave, Langford, BC

Sooke Comm Hall 2037 Shields Rd, Sooke, BC

The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Oak Bay-Gordon Head for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Oak Bay-Gordon Head Electoral District Candidate’s Name:

Financial Agent:

Official Agent:

Ida Chong BC Liberal Party

Bernard Beck 514-737 Yates St, Victoria, BC, V8W 1L6

Bernard Beck 514-737 Yates St, Victoria, BC, V8W 1L6

Greg Kazakoff BC Conservative Party

Gregory Kazakoff 2947 Tillicum Rd PO Box 44133 Rpo Gorge, Victoria, BC, V9A 7K1

Jessica Van der Veen BC NDP

James Dopp 1850 Allenby St, Victoria, BC, V8R 3B7

Andrew Weaver Green Party of BC

Patrick von Aderkas 2696 MacDonald Dr, Victoria, BC, V8N 1X9

General Voting Places:

Advance Voting Places:

District Electoral Offices: 2780 Richmond Rd Saanich, BC (250) 952-7819

Arbutus Middle School 2306 Edgelow St, Saanich, BC

Gordon Head Middle School 1671 Kenmore Rd, Saanich, BC

Oak Bay Sec School 2151 Cranmore Rd, Oak Bay, BC

Cadboro Bay United Church 2625 Arbutus Rd, Saanich, BC

Cadboro Bay United Church 2625 Arbutus Rd, Saanich, BC

Hillcrest Elem School 4421 Greentree Terr, Saanich, BC

Torquay Elem School 4413 Torquay Dr, Saanich, BC

Emmanuel Baptist Church 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Oak Bay, BC

Church of St. Aidan’s 3703 St Aidans St, Saanich, BC

Knox Presbyterian Church 2964 Richmond Rd, Saanich, BC

Victoria Pacific Rim Alliance Church 1792 Townley St, Saanich, BC

Glenlyon Norfolk School 1701 Beach Dr, Oak Bay, BC

Emmanuel Baptist Church 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Oak Bay, BC

Maria Montessori Academy 1841 Fairburn Dr, Saanich, BC

Glenlyon Norfolk School 1701 Beach Dr, Oak Bay, BC

Monterey Middle School 851 Monterey Ave, Oak Bay, BC

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM

NEWS GAZETTE

NDP adds to spending in full platform Tom Fletcher Black Press

NDP leader Adrian Dix released the party’s full election platform last Wednesday, detailing new spending that adds up to $988 million over the next three years.

Bigger budgets are proposed for legal aid and crime prevention, a new ministry of women’s equality, $4 million to review oil pipeline projects the NDP opposes, and $10 million to hold an inquiry into the sale of BC Rail operations a decade ago.

The new measures are on top of earlier

NDP platform announcements to launch a $210 million-a-year child benefit for lowincome families, boost seniors’ home care, add more teachers, raise welfare rates and index them to inflation. The minimum wage would also be linked to inflation and the lower wage for alcohol servers would be eliminated.

The platform also promises to move the date of the 2017 B.C. election to the fall, which would extend an NDP government’s mandate to four and a half years if the party wins the May 14 election.

Dix emphasized the NDP’s claim that the

B.C. Liberal pre-election budget is not balanced as the government says, but hides a deficit of nearly $800 million by underestimating program spending in the current year and overestimating money from selling government assets.

“Our spending commitments are in balance with our revenue measures, so our platform will not add a penny to the Liberal deficit,” Dix said at a news conference in front of the B.C. legislature.

The platform puts numbers on the NDP’s promise to divert some carbon tax revenues to transit and green projects around

the province. That spending would start with $30 million this fiscal year, rising to $40 million next year and $50 million in year three.

Crime prevention and restorative justice programs would get an extra $2 million each in the first year of an NDP government. Legal aid spending would increase $2 million this year, $5 million next year and $10 million in year three.

The NDP budget totals include no new money for public service wage increases or capital projects beyond those that are already committed to.

MAY 2013

GENERAL ELECTION The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Saanich North and the Islands for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Saanich North and the Islands Electoral District Candidate’s Name:

Financial Agent:

Official Agent:

Gary Holman BC NDP

Janis Gauthier 2161 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1Z7

Scott McEachern Independent

Joseph McEachern 1756 McTavish Rd, North Saanich, BC, V8L 5T9

Adam Olsen Green Party of BC

Kenneth Johnston 10373 Patricia Pl, Sidney, BC, V8L 3J7

Stephen P. Roberts BC Liberal Party

John Vowles 2-2379 Bevan Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 4M9

General Voting Places:

Advance Voting Places:

District Electoral Offices: 1528 Stellys Cross Rd Central Saanich, BC (250) 952-4100

Bayside Middle School 1101 Newton Pl, Central Saanich, BC

Galiano Lions Hall 992 Burrill Rd, Galiano Island, BC

Panorama Rec Centre 1885 Forest Park Dr, North Saanich, BC

ArtSpring Art Centre 100 Jackson Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC

Brentwood Bay Elem School 7085 Wallace Dr, Central Saanich, BC

Gathering Strength Facilities 7728 Tetayut Rd, Central Saanich, BC

Pender Island Comm School 5714 Canal Rd, North Pender Island, BC

Saanich Fairgrounds - Poplar Room 1528 Stellys Cross Rd, Central Saanich, BC

Capital City Yacht Club 10630 Blue Heron Rd, North Saanich, BC

Gulf Island Sec School 232 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC

Saanich Fairgrounds - Main Hall 1528 Stellys Cross Rd, Central Saanich, BC

Shoal Centre 10030 Resthaven Dr, Sidney, BC

Community Gospel Chapel 147 Vesuvius Bay Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC

Highway Christian Fellowship Church 10364 McDonald Park Rd, North Saanich, BC

Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church 9296 East Saanich Rd, North Saanich, BC

Deep Cove Elem School 10975 West Saanich Rd, North Saanich, BC

Holy Trinity Church 1319 Mills Rd, North Saanich, BC

Saanichton Bible Fellowship 2159 Mt Newton Cross Rd, Central Saanich, BC

Fernwood Elem School 150 Fernwood Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC

Keating Elem School 6843 Central Saanich Rd, Central Saanich, BC

Saturna Island Rec Centre 104 Harris Rd, Saturna Island, BC

Friendship Comm Church 7820 Central Saanich Rd, Central Saanich, BC

Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC

Shoal Centre 10030 Resthaven Dr, Sidney, BC

Fulford Elem School 203 South Ridge Dr, Salt Spring Island, BC

Mayne Island Agricultural Hall 430 Fernhill Rd, Mayne Island, BC

The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Victoria-Beacon Hill for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Victoria-Beacon Hill Electoral District Candidate’s Name:

Financial Agent:

Official Agent:

Karen Bill BC Liberal Party

Derrold Norgaard 100-848 Courtney St, Victoria, BC, V8W 1C4

Carole James BC NDP

Paul Ramsey 1684 Chandler Ave, Victoria, BC, V8S 1N6

John Shaw Communist Party of BC

John Shaw 733 Claudette Crt, Victoria, BC, V9C 0A1

Jane Sterk Green Party of BC

Arian Acker 20-915 Glenvale Rd, Victoria, BC, V9A 6N1

General Voting Places:

John Sterk 919 Garthland Pl W, Victoria, BC, V9A 4J5

Advance Voting Places:

District Electoral Offices: 103-1803 Douglas St Victoria, BC (250) 952-4201

Central Middle School 1280 Fort St, Victoria, BC

James Bay New Horizons 234 Menzies St, Victoria, BC

Sir James Douglas Elem School 401 Moss St, Victoria, BC

James Bay New Horizons 234 Menzies St, Victoria, BC

George Jay Elem School 1118 Princess Ave, Victoria, BC

Marriott Inner Harbour 728 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC

Sundance Elem School 1625 Bank St, Victoria, BC

North Park Manor 875 North Park St, Victoria, BC

James Bay Comm School 140 Oswego St, Victoria, BC

North Park Manor 875 North Park St, Victoria, BC

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Bear Mountain sweep

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Catch a glimpse of rare plants at Mill Hill

Bill Puni, left, Navdeep Bahad, of Sussex Insurance in the Langford Wal-Mart, and Sameer Karim all work together pulling out a tough Scotch broom plant on Bear Mountain. Sussex Insurance franchise owners from across the province volunteered to pull broom as a way to give back to the community.

by calling 250-478-3344.

Take a hike with CRD at Metchosin lakke

Gain clearance to travel in restricted areas at Mill Hill Regional Park, May 4.

Capital Regional District is hosting the adult-only hike with information on the Mill Hill Restoration Project.

Meet at the information kiosk in the parking lot off Atkins Avenue at 10:30 a.m.

The event is free but all hikers must preregister before May 3

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Ramble around Matheson Lake in Metchosin with a Capital Regional District park naturalist, May 5.

Bring a snack, water and sturdy shoes. The hike is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is suggested for people over 12. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

MAY 2013

GENERAL ELECTION The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Saanich South for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Saanich South Electoral District Candidate’s Name:

Financial Agent:

Official Agent:

Joshua Galbraith BC Conservative Party

Joshua Galbraith 4841 Sea Ridge Dr, Saanich, BC, V8Y 2R7

Peter Kappel Independent

Peter Kappel 646 Vanalman Ave, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3A9

Branko Mustafovic Green Party of BC

David Helland 4125 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria, BC, V8N 3C2

Lana Popham BC NDP

Forrest Nelson 180 Homer Rd, Victoria, BC, V8Z 1V6

Rishi Sharma BC Liberal Party

Harinder Jawl 4084 Hatfield Rd, Victoria, BC, V8Z 7J4

General Voting Places: Church of the Nazarene 4277 Quadra St, Saanich, BC

Lake Hill Elem School 1031 Lucas Ave, Saanich, BC

Royal Oak Middle School 751 Travino Lane, Saanich, BC

Claremont Sec School 4980 Wesley Rd, Saanich, BC

Lochside Elem School 1145 Royal Oak Dr, Saanich, BC

Salvation Army Citadel 4030 Douglas St, Saanich, BC

Cordova Bay Elem School 5238 Cordova Bay Rd, Saanich, BC

McKenzie Elem School 4005 Raymond St N, Saanich, BC

Spectrum Comm School 957 Burnside Rd W, Saanich, BC

Gateway Baptist Church 898 Royal Oak Ave, Saanich, BC

Northridge Elem School 4190 Carey Rd, Saanich, BC

Strawberry Vale Elem School 4109 Rosedale Ave, Saanich, BC

Glanford Middle School 4140 Glanford Ave, Saanich, BC

Prospect Lake Elem School 321 Prospect Lake Rd, Saanich, BC

Willis Point Comm Centre 6933 Willis Point Rd, Central Saanich, BC

Samuel Godfrey 670 Wilson St, Victoria, BC, V9A 3H2

Advance Voting Places:

District Electoral Offices:

Salvation Army Citadel 4030 Douglas St, Saanich, BC

220-4460 Chatterton Way Saanich, BC (250) 952-7826

The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Victoria-Swan Lake for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Victoria-Swan Lake Electoral District Candidate’s Name:

Financial Agent:

Official Agent:

Christina Bates BC Liberal Party

Derrold Norgaard 1173 May St, Victoria, BC, V8V 2S7

Rob Fleming BC NDP

James Dopp 1850 Allenby St, Victoria, BC, V8R 3B7

Spencer Alexander Malthouse Green Party of BC

Genya Agathoklis 305-955 Cook St, Victoria, BC, V8V 3Z4

General Voting Places:

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District Electoral Offices: 201-415 Gorge Rd E Victoria, BC (250) 952-4509

Braefoot Elem School 1440 Harrop Rd, Saanich, BC

Church of Latter-Day Saints 2990 Quadra St, Victoria, BC

Les Passmore Seniors Centre 286 Hampton Rd, Saanich, BC

Church of Latter-Day Saints 2990 Quadra St, Victoria, BC

Burnside Gorge Comm Centre 471 Cecelia Rd, Victoria, BC

Cloverdale Elem School 3427 Quadra St, Saanich, BC

Oaklands Elem School 2827 Belmont Ave, Victoria, BC

Les Passmore Seniors Centre 286 Hampton Rd, Saanich, BC

CDI College 950 Kings Rd, Victoria, BC

Craigflower Elem School 2766 Admirals Rd, Saanich, BC

Reynolds Sec School 3963 Borden St, Saanich, BC

Cedar Hill Rec Centre 3220 Cedar Hill Rd, Saanich, BC

Doncaster Elem School 1525 Rowan St, Saanich, BC

S.J. Willis Education Centre 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC

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Actors Ariel Glidden, as Goddess, top, Cole Bodin as Vertumnus, left, and Shayna Linds as Pamona, with the Kate Rubin Theatre and Drama Studio, will perform in Metamorphoses: Based On The Myths Of Ovid. the troupe, both for its content and for the challenge.

“It just stuck with me completely,” Linds said. “It’s got some gorgeous writing. … There’s 10 of us playing over 60 characters, so we all have to get out of our comfort zones at times.”

“There’s a lot of teenage emotions that people can relate to within the play,” Merner

said. “A lot of the Greek myths, they’re very old, but they’re adapted so that they can be more modern and people can relate to them now.”

Doing a show at a playhouse is a worthwhile experience for the students, said Rubin, as they learn firsthand how to stage a play with proper lighting, sets and acoustics.

An added challenge to this production is a water feature that takes centre stage. A 16-inch high pool plays more than a small role in the retelling.

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The 15- to 18-year-olds take advanced theatre classes at Kate Rubin’s Theatre and Drama Studio and perform one major show at a professional venue per year. This year they are taking the stage at Intrepid Theatre, 2-1609 Blanshard St., starting May 8.

“They’re a group of very committed, focused and experienced theatre students,” Rubin said.

Metamorphoses is Roman poet Ovid’s epic masterwork, first published sometime around 8 AD. Through more than 250 myths, the work covers the history of humanity from the creation of the world to the times of the Roman Empire.

Fast forward 2,000-odd years and American playwright Mary Zimmerman adapts the poem for contemporary theatre, modernizing the language and paring it down to a few select myths. The play ran on Broadway in 2002 and won several Tony Awards that year.

Rubin hadn’t even considered the play for her class, but a couple of the students knew of it and asked for it as their major project.

“They saw it when they were 10 years old and they loved it,” Rubin said.

“There’s a lot of humour in it and the text is not dense, it’s modern so it’s easy to understand. It’s poetic but really accessible.”

Actors Sara Merner, 16, and Shayna Linds, 18, were the two students to suggest the play. Merner read it last summer, while Linds saw it performed about five years ago. Each thought it a perfect project for

water,” Rubin said. “That’s going to be quite a cool and interesting moment to see how that goes.”

One of the myths surrounds King Midas, who wishes all he touches turns to gold. The wish is granted and it goes swimmingly until the King’s young child jumps into his arms.

Rubin has adapted the myth to a modern setting and to feature “There’s a lot a queen rather of humour in it and than a king because, as she the text is not dense, explained, she it’s modern so it’s usually has far more girls than easy to understand. boys in her It’s poetic but really theatre classes.

“They’re not accessible.” just moral tales, - Kate Rubin there’s some that are more metaphoric,” Rubin said. “Sometimes they’re just more allegories or they’re myths that just tell a story. You put your own interpretation to them.”

Phoenix Theatre put on a production of the play about six years ago in Victoria, to general acclaim. This is the first time the material will have been tackled by young actors here though. Rubin said they’re ready.

“We make an assumption about teenagers sometimes about what they can handle. But I think it’s all about how it’s done and how they connect to it.

“They’re high-functioning, committed, totally into it kind of teens. Lots of energy and really keen.”

Metamorphoses runs from May 8 to 11 at 8 p.m., with 12:30 p.m. matinees on Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, May 12. Tickets are $12 for adults, $9 for students and seniors, and are available at the door. May 8 is a preview night, with tickets $9 for adults and $6 for students and seniors.

Advance ticket sales are available by phone at 250-370-9800 or email at kellgreenandgold@gmail.com. reporter@vicnews.com

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Artist raises awareness of the complexity of HIV Kyle Wells News staff

Reyataz. Kaletra. Zerit. Norvir.

The names, strange to pronounce and numerous in variety, adorn pill bottles glued to an eight-foot sculpture of a martini-style cocktail glass.

They are all medications for people with HIV and concurrently bring life and struggle to those infected with the lentivirus.

Oak Bay resident Peggy Frank used to take 49 pills per day.

She was diagnosed with HIV in 1987 after a humanitarian trip to Africa.

“I just felt like the medical nomenclature of calling the combination of drugs a cocktail was ironic,” Frank said. “It didn’t feel like a cocktail to me.”

An artist and an activist, Frank constructed the sculpture out of plastic, a steel frame and hundreds of pill bottles. She and

a friend head out today (May 1) to drive the cocktail glass to the Kingsbrae Garden Sculpture Competition in St. Andrews, New Brunswick.

The piece titled, “This is not a cocktail party”, is one of 16 finalists at the competition.

“It’s neat for me because it recognizes the sculpture on its own, without it having to do with health and everything else,” Frank said. “It’s neat when you think of it from that perspective but it’s neat to think it stands on its own as well.”

Thanks to advances in medical science, Frank now only has to take five medications per day.

Not all the bottles in the piece, most of which were donated, are directly HIV medication bottles, but most are related, as HIV and its medications can lead to cholesterol imbalances, heart problems, depression and a myriad of other health concerns.

“The cocktail allows people

who are HIV-positive to have the joy of living. And yet it’s more complicated than that,” Frank said.

The piece also features shimmering red ribbons from Kenya. Frank has an organization, called positively AFRICA, which raises funds to help families and orphans affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Different people see different messages or meaning in the piece, Frank said. Although it started out as a meditation on the number of pills people with HIV have to take, Frank said it began to take on new meaning as she realized the amount of plastic used to make the bottles.

Frank figures she’s taken more than 2,000 bottles of pills over her 25 years with the virus.

“The plastics are not easily disposed of, there’s residue of all the medications in each of those plastic bottles. What do we do with that kind of stuff?”

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Artist and HIV advocate Peggy Frank heads out today on a crossCanada trip with her eight-foot martini glass sculpture. make a series of stops in Canada, where Frank will advocate for the HIV community and promote donations to her organization.

No longer a death sentence, an HIV diagnosis still brings a lifetime of health struggles and a considerable amount of stigma, which Frank believes discourages people from talking about it and getting tested.

“We talk about criminalization of HIV, we talk about people infecting other people, and I really think that’s

not the story,” Frank said. “There’s a lot of policies that are based on fear and stigma, and they create a world where HIV is bound to flourish.”

Frank works to make the message of HIV one of hope, progress and life.

“All that research will eventually come up with some kind of resolution. I think we’re going to see a world without AIDS. I am hopeful.

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Saanich runner ready to tackle Island distance Novice marathoner plans to tackle several a week during fundraiser Don Descoteau News staff

The entrepreneurial spirit runs through Yana Hempler.

She has sold products through a multi-level marketing company, competed online in a national great ideas and mentorship contest and recently graduated with a bachelor of commerce degree – specializing in entrepreneurship and marketing – from the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria, earning four straight Black Press business scholarships along the way.

A late-March post on her Twitter account (@yhempler) gives a glimpse into her outlook on life: “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe that’s when you will be successful.”

She’s a fan of Canadian entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den regular panelist W. Brett Wilson, as well as Donald Trump.

But don’t let the apparent focus on business fool you. Fitness, health and community hold her heart.

She’ll combine all three in Run for Their Lives, a 495-kilometre run from Port Hardy to Victoria in aid of three Greater Victoria charities.

“I like to challenge myself, and running and fitness are my biggest passions,” says the 23-year-old Saan-

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Yana Hempler runs along the Dallas Road beach, training for her charity run from Port Hardy to Victoria in May.

ich resident, a certified trainer who blogs on health and fitness. “There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing that I can help people at the same time.”

Hempler, a 2008 graduate of North Island secondary in Port Hardy, plans to start the run there May 20. She hopes to run a marathon a day, about 42 km, for two or three days straight, rest for a day, then resume her pace.

During training, she peeled off a 30-km training run, a regimen she plans to ease back on, as she is also training for the May 5 BMO Vancouver Marathon. Last fall, she ran her first GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon.

“The biggest thing with distance running is to be patient and not increase the distance too quickly,” she says.

Running the Island is no sudden crazy idea. Hempler has contemplated a major run for a few years.

Her running background goes back much further. Distance training was a daily routine at school in her hometown of Novgorod, Russia. She began competing in track upon moving to Alberta in Grade 5 and developed into a top high school runner before moving to the North Island.

She counts Terry Fox as a major inspiration, having discovered the Terry Fox Run during her school days

in Alberta. Even then she liked the idea that she could help a charity while working on her running skills.

“I kind of missed out on the deadline for the GoodLife Fitness Marathon charity (program),” she says, explaining her desire to make her Island run a fundraiser.

She has a connection to all three charities: she has volunteered for the Mustard Seed food bank, a roommate volunteered with the B.C. SPCA and a classmate was a summer intern at Recreation Integration Victoria.

Doug Nutting, executive director for RIV, said his organization is “thrilled” to be one of the charities Hempler targeted.

“Given the economy and what it’s like to be a non-profit, anytime we can generate some extra revenue, it’s greatly appreciated,” Nutting said.

Money provided from the run will allow RIV to send children and youth to summer day camps, provide oneon-one support for children who need specialized help to engage in recreational activities, and defray the cost of training volunteers, he added.

Hempler encourages donations.

Individuals can donate to their charity of choice online through Canada Helps at bit.ly/VKvL0R. Corporate sponsors may contact her directly at yhempler@uvic.ca. editor@vicnews.com

Youth charity loses fundraiser venue Boys and Girls Clubs of Victoria hope for angel to save annual event Daniel Palmer News staff

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Victoria needs help finding a last-minute venue for its annual gala fundraiser, after the leisure boat it rented was damaged during repairs.

The Wild About Whales cruise was scheduled for May 4 aboard the Orca Spirit II with 100 guests, but the vessel was damaged as it underwent its

annual repairs in a Vancouver drydock last week.

“This is a real blow to our fundraising efforts,” said Cheryl d’Estrubé, president of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Victoria. “The money to be raised was being directed to support our after-school programs in four communities – Langford, Central Saanich, VicWest and Esquimalt.”

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CIS Athlete of the Year Graduating UBC Thunderbirds volleyball player Shanice Marcelle of Saanich was crowned the top CIS women’s athlete on Monday. Story at Vicnews.com.

Gorge FC into B Cup provincial final Gorge ‘holding the torch’ in cup soccer Travis Paterson News staff

High schooler Olivia Cass scored the winning goal as Gorge FC defeated the Magnuson Mariners 1-0 in extra time at Hampton Park on Sunday.

The semifinal win advances Gorge into the B Cup women’s provincial soccer final May 11 at Royal Athletic Park.

“We could have pressed on the ball better but last week we beat (North Shore) in penalty kicks, so it’s nice not to have to go to PKs – you never like doing that,” said Gorge coach Rick Zaharia.

Cayley Zaharia helped set up the Cass goal about eight minutes into overtime.

“It would have been nice to get the results in regulation but they had some good players, they had some speed in the middle and we have to credit them.”

It’s the fourth time in five years this Gorge team, with Rick Zaharia coaching, has qualified for provincials.

It’s the first time they’ve made the final.

And what a year to do it, as the provincial A, B and Masters/Classics (over-35) and under-21 Cup finals are all at Royal Athletic Park on May 11.

Win or lose in the B.C. final, Gorge is on its way to the premier division of the Lower Island Women’s Soccer Association next year. The team won 12 and drew once in 15 games to win the Div. 1 table and earn a promotion.

Cass, a Grade 12 student at Spectrum Community school, is the youngest, though there are four more under-18 Gorge products on the squad this year.

The youth is countered with a trio of classics eligible players (over-35), and a core of 22 year olds. In A Cup play on Sunday the Castaways FC fell to Surrey United while Prospect Lake fell at home to North Shore.

“I guess we’re holding the torch (for local clubs) at provincials,” Zaharia said.

Gorge’s classics team will also appear in the final with a bye as the region’s only classics team. sports@vicnews.com

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Gorge FC’s Jesse Johnston-Hill, left, clears a corner kick with teammates Tegan Lang, goalkeeper Kailee Mann, Joni Phillips and Olivia Cass, on the ground, during Gorge’s 1-0 win over the Magnuson Mariners at Hampton Park on Sunday.

Small Velox side still strong Travis Paterson News staff

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The Velox Valkyries are headed to the Harris Cup provincial women’s rugby championship final for the third straight year.

The Valkyries defeated SFU 41-5 in the Adidas Women’s Premiership semifinal at Velox on Saturday. Burnaby Lake ousted United Rugby Club in the other semifinal, 13-5.

It sets up a rematch of last year’s Harris Cup final won by the Valkyries.

“We’re happy because we’re in the finals,” said first year coach Oliver Scott. “But it’s a bit frustrating to prepare for a bigger challenge without a more competitive opponent (in the semifinal).”

Seven different Valkyries scored tries Saturday: Brittany Sims, Davine Burton, Kelsey Oetting, Lynzi Anderson, Courtney Sims, Frederique Rajoute and Monique Boag, who also converted three of the tries.

Just as there is disparity in the quality of competition there is also disparity within the Valkyries squad. After the Valkyries won the Harris Cup there was an exodus of players. About half of last year’s starting premier players returned. Several times this season the team has run training with less than 15 players, far short of the desired 22 players on a gameday roster. This comes after the women’s program easily outnumbered the men during

training nights at Velox the past three years.

Former national team prop and longtime Valkyrie Marlene Donaldson leads the forwards, which is the strength of the squad.

“There’s been some frustrations but we also have a good core and everyone’s pulled up their socks,” Scott said.

Burnaby thrashed the Valkyries 76-22 in the regular season. Velox’s top men’s side won the Cowichan Cup Div. 1 Island championship on Saturday, 46-20 over the Nanaimo Hornets.

Velox is hosting an open house and community address Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 3957 Gordon Head Rd. sports@vicnews.com

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Leg locked Pacific Christian School high jumper Luke Weaver, 16, reacts as he hits the bar during the high school track and field meet at UVic’s Centennial Stadium last Wednesday (April 24). The sixth and final meet of the school season is today (May 1) at UVic including the shot put, long jump, 3,000-metre, 100m sprint and 4x100m relay, among other events. The Lower Island track championship is next Wednesday (May 8) at UVic.

Jr. Rocks take two in opening weekend The Victoria junior Shamocks kicked off the B.C. Junior Lacrosse Season with two wins, beating the New Westminster Salmonbellies 11-10 at Bear Mountain Arena on Saturday

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TAKE NOTICE that more detailed information concerning the subject bylaw and any other reports and documents that may be considered by Council can be obtained at the Town of View Royal Municipal Office, Development Services Department, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, B.C. (Telephone: 250-479-6800) between the hours of 8:30 pm and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, April 26 2013 to May 7, 2013.

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative or by written submission on all matters contained therein at the above-noted time and place. If you are unable to attend the Hearing, written comments may be mailed, facsimiled, emailed or hand delivered to the Town of View Royal by no later than 4:30 pm on May 7, 2013.

Mail: Development Services Department, Town of View Royal, 45 View Royal Ave, Victoria, BC. V9B 1A6 Facsimile: 250-727-9551 Email: info@ viewroyal.ca Please note that Council may not receive further submissions concerning the subject Bylaw after the Public Hearing has concluded. Dated April 25, 2013.

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An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required.

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MEAT MANAGER, Jasper Super A. Jasper Super A is looking for an experienced Retail Meat Manager. As Meat Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the managing the department, including cutting meat. You must have working knowledge of gross margins, expense controls and human resources management. The successful candidate must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a “clear� security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities please forward your resume to our Head Office, The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) in confidence to: Human Resources, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781, humanresources@tgp.ca MMAP REGISTERED. Medical grower has secured grow site to share. Gorge area. Police check and references required by responsible grower.

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Born in Regina, Saskatchewan and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Bob followed his passion for the ocean and moved west with a dream. Some 50 years later, the “Gumboot Fisherman� leaves a legacy with operations in Canada, the U.S., and the Bahamas.

Bob was a born leader whose passion and enthusiasm were infectious. Described as a visionary, a dreamer, and a creator, Bob’s larger-than-life personality inspired all those who knew him.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Yun, children Randy, Robin and Ronald, his grandchildren, his OBMG family and all those who shared in his life.

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Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views.

4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info.

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos.

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

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Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.

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GARDENER’S PARADISE 1 acre. 4-bdrm character home, 1800 sq.ft. Wired shop, Shed. 1720 Swartz Bay Rd., $555,000. (250)656-1056.

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ATTENTION LADIES Calloway Big Bertha golf club, $50.

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COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stone’s throw from the ocean. This 800sqft, 2 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007 with new electric, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, roof, etc. It is close to schools, a corner store, and neighbourhood pub and is only 5 kms to downtown Courtenay. The property is zoned for 2 dwellings so you could live in the cottage while building your dream home and after rent out the cottage for extra revenue.

Gardener’s paradise with several heritage fruit trees, berries, grape vines and beautiful roses. The Royston area received a grant this year to put in sewer.

ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.

Borrow Up To $25,000

MEADOW PRO Respiratory care unit with Concentrator & Patient instructions. $2500.

(250)478-3769.

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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

DRYWALL TOOLS- texture machine, open to offers.

(250)478-8921.

NOVA SCOTIA’S Eastern Shore. Waterfront Lots for Sale Excellent Climate Near the Atlantic Ocean. Three Bedroom House for Sale or Rent Visit us online at: www.sawmilllanding.com or waterfront@bellaliant.net, call 1-902-522-2343 or 1-902-3284338.

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Sidney luxury Condo- beautiful 2 Bdrms, 2 full baths, close to downtown, ocean views. #201-9942-Third St. $498,000.

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HOMES WANTED

STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188.

25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860.

32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760.

47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. Or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

FOR SALE BY OWNER 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.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down!

Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite.

Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info.

SUITES, LOWER COLWOOD- 2 level, 1 bdrm.

5 appls. $900. inclusive.

NS/NP. 250-380-0700.

COLWOOD- BRIGHT, quiet 2 bdrm, $1100 incls utils, D/W, shared lndry, A/C, int hookup, N/S, N/P. Ref’s. 250-391-7915.

COLWOOD- REFURBISHED 2 bdrm bsmt suite, $900 inclds utils. June 1. Call 250-3919923 after 12 noon.

DEEP COVE lrg 1 bdrm, acreage, hot tub. W/D, cat ok, N/S. $850+ util. 250-656-1312 GLANFORD. 2-BDRM, 1100 sq.ft. bright/quiet. Reno’d kitch & bdrm, 8’ closet. W/D, full bath, storage, priv entr, 25x30 yrd, near bus & amens. N/S, N/P. $980. heat, h/w, hydro/ net incld. Refs. 250-704-0197.

GLEN LAKE- newly reno’d, close to bus, trails, shopping, utils incld, shared W/D. $850.

N/S. Pet? (250)216-4291.

LANGFORD (Costco). Bus, shops, school. 2 Bdrm suite, fenced yard, 4 appls, water incl’d, shared laundry, $1000 mo + utils, NS/NP. Avail immed. Call (250)881-2283.

MARIGOLD AREA- 1 bdrm, shared lndry, quiet. NS/NP. $850, May 1. 250-727-6217.

SUITES, UPPER BRENTWOOD BAY, bright 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Gas F/P, D/W, own lndry, large deck & yard.

NS/NP $1500. (250)589-9997.

WANTED TO RENT WANTED CABIN/cottagewood heat, minimum electricity, surrounded by nature.

Metchosin or East Sooke area.

Excellent refs. 250-598-7604.

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LANGFORD MOBILE home in Seniors Park, upgraded interior, fully furnished, A/C, fenced yrd, shed & workshop. PRICE REDUCED to $35,000. Call 250-590-2450.

MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, sep. office with private entry nestled in Qualicum Woods. Just 5 mins to Village, beach, forest & 2 golf courses.

Low maint. gardens, fenced backyard, offers privacy & peaceful surrounding. Lots of updates & reno’s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654

SOUTH OAK Bay: Walk to beach, 1 bdrm+ den, terrace. $1095 inclusive. Avail now to Dec. Flex term. 250-595-4757

COLWOOD, UNFURN’D room available, incls all utils, $450.

(Avail immed). 250-858-6930.

GOLDSTREAM AREA: 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. $650 inclusive. Ray 778-433-1233.

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

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GORDON HEAD- (4062 Feltham Pl) 3 bdrm Rancher, w/appls, F/P, garage. Close to Uvic, Shelbourne. $519,000.

Move-in now, Motivated seller.

MLS #321255. 250-514-3286.

1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins.

Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils.

Monthly/Weekly.

Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria.

Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

SAANICH- 55+ furnished 2 bdrm, balcony faces Swan Creek, 5 appls, in-suite W/D. $1100, utils incld 250-479-5437 SOOKE- TOP floor corner, ocean front 2 bdrm condo.

Fresh paint, clean, new kitchen floor. NS/NP. $795 mo. Call Cornelia 250-391-8484.

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

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Advocate honoured with special ‘spin’ room Don Descoteau News staff

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Instructor Leanne Gray gets ready for a spin class at the downtown YMCA with the new spin bikes.

To say cycling was a passion for Bert Buchanan would be an understatement.

Nearly right up to his death at 91 in the fall of 2011, he rode regularly from home to the Victoria YM-YWCA, where he would climb on a stationary bike for an even more strenuous workout.

Herbert Ewart Buchanan was instrumental in getting cycling into people’s consciousness in the 1950s after arriving in the city, through initiating riding groups and organizing cycling trips.

In his later years he cycled competitively in the B.C. Seniors Games, winning medals frequently.

“He was one of those guys who was just here all the time,” recalls the Y’s general manager, Mark Dodd, a longtime employee.

“Even in his late 80s, he would ride his bike here, then take a spin class, have a coffee with the guys and ride his bike home.”

Given the amount of time he spent in the Broughton Street facility and the contributions he made over the years, the board of the YM-YWCA wanted to honour him some-

how at the gym.

A perfect opportunity to do so came after it was learned that Buchanan had left a sum of money to the Y in his will.

Nearing 10 years old and at the end of their useful life, the club’s stationary bikes needed replacement, Dodd said.

Not only were 21 new bikes purchased at a cost of around $2,000 each, he says, the room itself was renovated, with proper air conditioning and a new sound system installed.

“It’s obviously wonderful when we get a bequest like this, especially from somebody like Bert, who was so involved with the Y for such a long period of time,” says YM-YWCA CEO Jennie Edgecombe.

The bequest was not designated, she says, but the Y wanted to recognize Buchanan and the spin room refurbishment seemed the perfect opportunity to put the money to good use.

A ceremony to unveil the new stationary bikes and spin class room was held Monday morning. The Y has installed a plaque in memory of Buchanan, and renamed the space Bert’s Bike Room.

They invite the public to come down and check it out and perhaps go for a spin.

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NEWS GAZETTE

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The other big change this season across the Victoria and District Cricket Association is uniforms.

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“I guess it’s the trend now … It

doesn’t change the game itself I don’t think.”

New uniforms are in order for the team made up of players from Metchosin, Sooke, Colwood and beyond.

“We have a pretty healthy number about 20 players,” Boardman said. “We’re always looking for new guys.

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Join the fight to end MS during May’s MS Awareness Month

By Jennifer Blyth Amy Marle first joined the fight to cure MS by participating in her work’s Scotiabank MS Walk team.

While she knew about multiple sclerosis, it was by learning more through volunteering that the 22-year-old realized how much MS affects people just like her, every day.

A complex disease of the central nervous system, MS is most often diagnosed in young adults, aged 15 to 40. It is unpredictable, affecting vision, hearing, memory, balance and mobility, and there is no cure.

In many ways, MS also targets young women, who are three times more likely than men to develop the disease. That knowledge spurred on Marle’s volunteer efforts, and today she is a leader in engaging youth through a variety of MS events and fundraising.

“It’s so nice to see people of all ages coming out to the events and working to support the MS Society,” Marle says, encouraged by the many young people who are contributing to the campaign efforts. “A lot of people know someone’s mom or dad who has MS, but they don’t really know what’s involved with that. I think these events are a really good way to educate people about it.”

Today Marle is helping organize MS Carnation Campaign sites and volunteers and has been integral in increasing the number of younger volunteers participating in MS Awareness events and fundraising, says Ting Rattigan, MS Awareness/ Carnation Campaign co-ordinator.

Marle is an organizer of a Bachelor/ Bachelorette auction fundraiser at the University of Victoria and the UVic End MS Club, and is a recent MS Hero Award recipient.

The efforts of volunteers like Marle are essential to the MS Society and the MS Awareness Campaign.

No longer just a weekend, May is MS Awareness Month. The annual MS Awareness Campaign takes place

✦ Canadians have one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world. ✦ MS is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada; every day, three more people in Canada are diagnosed with MS. ✦ Women are three times more likely than men to develop MS. ✦ There is no known cause and no cure for multiple sclerosis.

throughout May, with the goal of raising awareness of multiple sclerosis in addition to much-needed funding for research and programs right here at home for people living with MS. The cornerstone of the campaign is the annual Mother’s Day weekend CarMORE INFORMATION: nation Campaign, and as in ✦ For more information, years past, dedicated volunteers will be at various locacontact the South & tions throughout Victoria May Central Vancouver Island 10 and 11, sharing information Chapter of the MS Society about MS and collecting donaof Canada at 250-388tions.

6496, email info.victoria@ To build on the campaign mssociety.ca or visit and spread awareness throughwww.mssociety.ca out the month, the MS Awareness Campaign is adding new events and ways to donate. aign kicks off this Among those are events that tion fundraising camp www.mssociety.ca Greater Victoria.

The annual MS Carna un and locations aro d ts speak particularly to younger en ev for tch Wa . week people, Marle notes. more information, visit Highlights include two all-ages music nights at Hillside Moka House, www.1dayinmay.ca.

Recognizing that the way people a brand-new event featuring talented May 4 – Moka House Music Night with Amy Wood; show local singer-songwriters Amy Wood, donate today is evolving thanks to starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillside Moka House. Admission by performing May 4, and River, per- developments in society and technoldonation. ogy, the MS Society has also develforming May 18.

On May 9, Marle and her team of oped new ways for people to contribMay 8 – Students at participating schools will donate to volunteers will head out on a “Carna- ute to the campaign. receive red hair extensions to “Streak for MS.” For example, in addition to direct tion Crawl,” visiting local pubs and May 9 – Carnation Crawl volunteers will visit local pubs and restaurants to give out MS informa- donations at local shopping centres tion and fresh carnations by donation during the Carnation Campaign, restaurants sharing info and exchanging fresh carnations for a to patrons. Volunteers find the event people can now “Text-to-Give” donation. a great way to engage with individu- throughout the month of May and May 10-12 – Help end MS with Mr. Lube, as $2 from every oil als in a fun, social atmosphere and donate online via a cell phone-scanchange supports the MS Society. able QR code. to get a conversation on MS started, In addition to the donations, more Rattigan explains.

May 10 & 11 – Look for Carnation Campaign volunteers at Engaging with students at local volunteers are always needed, Marle various locations during the weekend. schools has also generated a terrific says, encouraging people – especially May 18 – Moka House Music Night response, Marle notes. On May 8, stu- young people – to get involved. Not with River; show starts at 7:30 dents at local high schools, including only do volunteers feel good knowMt. Douglas, Reynolds, Oak Bay and ing they are having a positive impact p.m. at the Hillside Moka Spectrum, will “Streak for MS” – for on the lives of those with MS, but the House. Admission by a donation they can buy a red streak Society itself is wonderful to work donation. with, Marle says. “They are a remarkfor their hair to show their support.

Through May – Text 1 Day in May, a new addition to able organization to volunteer for, “MS” to 45678 the campaign, encourages people to and they build such good connecdonate what they make in 1 day so tions between the staff and volunand donate $5. that 1 day there will be no MS. For teers.”

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