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Delivering the library to the people

Stolen once in Saanich, dog enters protective custody Edward Hill News staff

Kyle Slavin

Clients – mostly seniors – who are confined to their homes due to such things as illness and frailty, complete a reader profile that allows them to choose material they would like delivered.

A nine-month old husky remains in protective custody after a woman, who allegedly stole the dog from a Saanich home in April, returned to the scene of the crime.

Saanich police arrested a 30-year-old Squamish woman on May 2 after she came to the home in the 700 block of Haliburton Rd., in breach of a court order.

Police allege the same woman stole Timber the dog from the Haliburton Road home and spirited him back to the Mainland on April 23.

Whistler RCMP arrested her on suspicion of break and enter and theft, and she was released under conditions.

Last Thursday the Saanich family, which had adopted the dog a few weeks ago, reported to police that the woman returned back to their home and pleaded for the dog.

“The family opted not to take the dog back for this very reason,” said Saanich police Sgt. Steve Eassie. “They were concerned the previous owner would come back.”

The woman went to the Victoria SPCA shelter in an presumed attempt to locate the dog, and was arrested for breaching a court order. Eassie said the dog is in a safe place but isn’t at the SPCA.

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Public library keeps books flowing to clients trapped at home

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ouise Baril has never officially kept track, but she estimates she’s already read some 20,000 books in her lifetime.

The 72-year-old doesn’t go through them as fast as she used to, but that can be chalked up to her health – not a lack of interest, by any means.

A stroke in November 2008 left her with little use of her right hand, and significant weakness in her right foot. As a result, Baril is a shut-in in her Quadra Street apartment in Saanich.

“I always went to the library before my stroke. I’d pick up five books, rush through them and return them before the time was up,” Baril says. “And I’ve always done this. When I was a kid my dad was a big influence in my reading. He took me by the hand into the public library in Exeter, (Ont.) and got me hooked on reading.”

Unable to leave her home on her own to venture to the nearby Emily Carr branch as she used to do, Baril says she’s lucky to have found the Greater Victoria Public Library’s visiting library service.

Once a month, a volunteer will

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Rheta Steer, left, and Louise Baril laugh as they discuss books and authors in Baril’s Quadra Street home. Baril is a shut-in and Steer is a volunteer with the Greater Victoria Public Library’s visiting library service. Every month Steer drops off a pile of books from the library at Baril’s place. deliver a stack of books to Baril’s home. The books are carefully selected by GVPL employees who know the genres, authors and types of books she enjoys.

“Nothing is just thrown in the bag. We give (clients) unique items they’ve never had before each time,” says Andrea Brim-

mell, the assistive services coordinator with the GVPL. “We’re always trying to find them the best materials.”

Some 300 residents in Greater Victoria take advantage of the visiting library service, which is run out of the Emily Carr, Central and Juan de Fuca branches.

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Dog moved to undisclosed location shelter, Busch said. The owner was contacted and given three days to reclaim the animal.

That didn’t happen, and the Whistler pound handed the husky to the SPCA on April 11 for re-adoption.

Busch said it’s rare for people to steal back pets.

“We’ve seen this before, but it’s rare for someone to be arrested twice for an incident,” he said. “It’s such an unusual case I can’t see it happening to the same degree for some time.”

Erica Wilchuk, 30, is in custody and scheduled for a court appearance today (May 8) on charges of being unlawfully in a house, possession of stolen property and breach of a court order.

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“The dog is in a safe location that won’t be disclosed. It’s not at the shelter and its not at the previous home,” Eassie said.

Bob Busch, general manger of operations with the B.C. SPCA, said the dog was moved to an undisclosed location due to “numerous incidents” with the previous owner. The Saanich family has opted not to readopt Timber, he said.

“They’ve been through enough.

I feel bad for them. They’ve been caught in the middle,” he said.

The husky ended up in Whistler RCMP possession on April 6, and was turned over to the Whistler animal

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B.C. ELECTION

Pipelines, tanker traffic issues grab voters Gateway project.

B.C. Green party leader Jane Sterk is also opposed to pipeline expansion, but she wouldn’t consider an immediate moratorium on tanker traffic on the southern coast.

“We know that bitumen oil is not going to get any cheaper (to f all the ethical debates extract), and it’s at a point now circling B.C. electoral where the economics candidates, of it mean it may be too there are few more expensive to be part polarizing than oil of our economy going tankers and pipelines. forward,” said Sterk, the Most Vancouver Greens’ Victoria-Beacon Islanders lean left Hill candidate. on natural resource She advocates for a exportation and low-carbon economy by environmental relaxing the regulatory protection, as process around wind suggested by Neil England photo and thermal energy, and consistently higher The 249-metre Everest Spirit makes its way to the Second Narrows Daniel Palmer expanding the use of support for both the Bridge in Burrard Inlet, on its way to Kinder Morgan’s Westridge affordable solar panels NDP and B.C. Greens in Terminal in Burnaby. (Below) Map shows the route taken by tankers Reporting on residential homes opinion polls. through the waters off Vancouver Island. through partnership with Currently, the Kinder champion Premier B.C. Hydro.

Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline Christy Clark’s five “The potential for snakes its way from Alberta to conditions for the renewable energy is just the West Coast, pumping 300,000 Northern Gateway massive,” Sterk said. barrels of oil each day to its pipeline, which include The B.C. Conservative Burnaby terminal and various creating “world-class” Party is staunchly other locations. oil spill response, pro-pipeline, but any On average, five tankers prevention and recovery expansion should navigate the shores off Greater systems on land and be balanced with Victoria and through the Burrard sea, the successful strict environmental Inlet each month, but Kinder completion of a federal Morgan wants to twin the pipeline protection measures, environmental review said Joshua Galbraith, and triple its capacity. and a fair share of fiscal Saanich South B.C. Combined with an expanded Joshua and economic benefits Conservative candidate. terminal in Burnaby, Kinder Galbraith with other stakeholders.

While the concerns Morgan estmates the increase But voters remain about tanker traffic are would mean another 29 tankers “cautious and curious” justified on Vancouver in the Strait of Juan de Fuca each about those conditions, Island, northern month, an issue that weighs said Christina Bates, B.C. residents will heavily on the minds of voters in B.C. Liberal candidate in need to make their coastal communities, said Jessica Victoria-Swan Lake. own decision on the Van der Veen, B.C. NDP candidate “It’s not enough to benefits and risks of in Oak Bay-Gordon Head. just say there are five the Enbridge proposal, “The people of Vancouver and conditions,” she said.

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Greater Victoria do not think “People need to “There’s definitely this is a realistic thing, to turn two sides to it. I’ve Vancouver into a major bitumen Christina Bates be informed that the first three of them heard people say they exporting port. It’s just not what are environmental don’t want a pipeline, British Columbians want,” she (conditions) and period, but then others said. they need to be met say we need this Van der Veen said the next before anything else is pipeline to get the jobs government will face the task of considered.” and economic benefits diversifying the energy economy, On increased tanker that go along with it,” adding that she would advocate traffic on the southern he said. “You should be to reduce energy demand by coast, Bates said Kinder providing subsidies for retrofitting able to balance smart Morgan’s track record economic policy with through carbon tax revenues. years on the coast and there have speaks for itself. smart environmental The B.C. NDP is opposed to been no major spills,” Bates said.

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Motorcyclist dies in Shelbourne crash

A 26-year-old motorcyclist is dead after driving off road along Shelbourne Street late Saturday night, and hitting a street sign and a tree.

The incident occurred at 11:23 p.m. when the northbound motorcyclist left the road near North Dairy Road.

Police say multiple bystanders attended to the young man, performing CPR on him until police, fire and ambulance crews arrived.

The man was taken to Victoria General Hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.

Saanich police and the B.C. Coroners Service are still investigating the cause of the single-vehicle crash, but speed appears to be a likely factor.

The Coroners Service said the man who died is Alan Shang Fung Tam, of Saanich.

Target store opens at Tillicum Centre

The retail landscape in Victoria just got a whole lot bigger this week, as the first of two new Target department stores opened its doors.

The store at Tillicum Centre, which took over the space previously occupied

by Zellers, opened Tuesday morning.

The two-floor, 121,000-square-foot store was one of 22 Target locations set to open this week in Western Canada, including nine in B.C. Tony Fisher, president of Target Canada, said the intention is to make the stores “a one-stop-shop destination” for guests, as locations include such features as a grocery section, a pharmacy and an in-store Starbucks.

Each former Zellers location underwent (or is undergoing) a $10- to $12-million renovation to transform the space into Target.

Another Target location at Hillside Centre is still under construction as part of that mall’s expansion. That 150,000 square foot store is set to open by May 2014.

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of the spectrum, we don’t want seniors to fall off our radar. And they need us.”

Rheta Steer has been a volunteer driver for the visiting library service since 1997. The 76-year-old currently has two routes, dropping off books and

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She and Baril have struck up a friendship in the three years she’s been delivering to Baril’s home.

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“I know all my clients appreciate this service. Every time I go out they’re saying how wonderful it is, how thankful they are. So I get something out of that. I feel it’s appreciated.”

Brimmell says the visiting library service, which has been around for at least three decades, wouldn’t be possible without the 40 volunteer drivers.

“They’re vital to the service. They not only deliver the material, they chat with the people. And because they’re shut-ins, it’s vital for them to have someone to talk to.”

For more information on the visiting library service, or to learn about volunteer or client opportunities, call 250-475-6101. kslavin@saanichnews. com

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Police arrested two men Friday morning for stealing high-end racing bicycles from the Saanich home that acts as the headquarters for the Subaru Western Triathlon Series.

A resident living in the lower suite of the house called Saanich police at 3:30 a.m. after seeing two men running from the home, with one carrying a bicycle, in the 700block of Sayward Rd. Officers and a canine unit descended on the area and eventually located a 32-year-old man and a 50-year-old man, both residents of Saanich. The suspects were hiding in tall grass in separate locations near the Pat Bay Highway, police say.

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Prospect Lake moulds gardens, natural spaces into curriculum Kyle Slavin News staff

Tucked away among the lush woodland and pristine waters surrounding rural Saanich’s Prospect Lake sits its eponymous elementary school, where the students’ love of nature now transcends far beyond simply playing amid the trees at recess.

Late last month the school launched its outdoor learning space, which, when complete, will provide the kids with a number of direct-to-nature education opportunities.

“We looked at where the school is situated. It’s in a rural area, it’s quiet, we’ve got a forest in the back. How can we take these kids who are already playing in the dirt and sand, and get them interested?” said Sat Lail, a Grade 2/3 teacher.

The outdoor learning space is a multi-phase project that begins with the construction of eight three-foot by 10-foot garden beds. Each class gets its own garden and will plant whatever flora the students want to grow.

Grade 4/5 teacher Laurel Evans said her students stu-

dents researched such topics soil types, native plants, and how often different plants need watering before the class chose their seeds.

“Most classes are looking at growing food. Some might be doing science experiments – comparing growth of a variety.

They might be growing vegetables to make a salad they’re going to enjoy June,” Evans said.

“Kids can lose interest (in a lesson) really easily when they see the same thing year after year. Creating real engagement with authentic things, getting outside, getting them to make inquiries with their own learning, and applying their math, social studies, science, writing – it’s all about using our outside environment to engage them in their learning.”

The next phases involve building a natural outdoor play space, creating a trail leading out to the forest and nearby stream, and maintaining a native plant rain garden at the front of the school.

“It was just such a natural fit to do this and make use of this space,” Evans said.

Grade 3 student Ellington Peacock said he likes learning about the environment, and cited worm trivia he learned in science class as one way he’s tying his schooling into the outdoor learning space.

“A few months ago in science we learned that worms have five pairs of hearts, so that’s 10 hearts. And if they’re cut in half they will die. But if you cut their tail end off it’ll grow back,” he said.

Prospect Lake principal Mark Guiguet said engaging the students with different learning opportunities is key to their education.

“We feel that these outdoor learning spaces, with the staff that we have, will move our children forward … in becoming more self-directed and motivated to learn,” he said.

The entire project comes with a price tag of about $40,000.

The school is looking for donations in the form of grants, money or in-kind help.

Individuals or organizations interested in donating to Prospect Lake elementary can contact Guiguet at 250-727-3314. kslavin@saanichnews.com

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B.C. Election 2013: Saanich South candidates

Joshua Galbraith B.C. Conservative Party joshua2013bc@gmail.com

Peter Kappel Independent popsi@shaw.ca

Branko Mustafovic B.C. Green Party greensaanich.ca

What is the most important issue in this election?

What is the most important issue in this election?

What is the most important issue in this election?

From talking with people within the riding, there is a lot of environmental awareness in this riding, and also a lot of desire for fiscal responsibility. I do not believe that these two issues need to be mutually exclusive.

I would like to see smart environmental policies that find ways to grow the economy as well.

The other thing I would note is that there are a lot of people who are fed up with the current twoparty system.

To me the most important issue in this election is that democracy is reinstated, and that we are governed by a competent premier elected by the representatives of the people.

We are all Canadians and should not be subject to the dictates of one party.

Citizen disengagement.

This is the result of people knowing that it doesn’t matter what they say to their MLA, their voices mean nothing against party discipline about voting.

By electing an MLA who can speak freely – and vote on his or her constituents’ behalf – voters will start to understand the concept of “people first, party second.” That will definitely be a significant step in the right direction.

What specific priorities would you focus on in your constituency?

Saanich South is very diverse.

We have urban areas and we have rural areas. We have farmers and we have businessmen.

We have university students and we have seniors.

My priority would be to make sure that my office is able to hear all of these issues and represent them in the legislature.

There is often a lot of voter apathy towards the political process due to people not believing that their vote matters. This needs to change.

Do you support regional sewage treatment? Why or why not?

The responsibility for regional sewage treatment will fall heavily on the backs of the regional district politicians. Therefore, I feel that their recommendations should be weighed.

I have heard a lot of back and forth over the current sewage treatment plan and I would say that any finalized plan would have to make environmental sense. If the plant is creating more long term environmental problems than our current setup then there is no reason to go through with it.

What direction should B.C. go in terms of its energy policy? Oil and gas? Renewables?

B.C. should be willing to be diverse in its energy policy. We have a tremendous hydro-electric sector, and great potential in our oil and gas sector.

When we look at policies we should examine what makes the most sense, not just in the short term but in the long term as well.

We want to leave the province better than how we found it for the next generation.

What specific priorities would you focus on in your constituency?

Represent the people of my riding in their endeavor to be heard.

Do you support regional sewage treatment? Why or why not?

On sewage treatment, my stand is with the many experts that say we don’t need it, as we are fortunate to live in a place where nature does a good job disposing of it.

What direction should B.C. go in terms of its energy policy? Oil and gas? Renewables?

Electricity is the cleanest energy we have, especially produced by hydro stations. Let the railway, buses and cars be electric, and the heating and appliances. That will be a green world then.

What specific priorities would you focus on in your constituency?

Saanich South has a diverse population, with a large proportion of seniors. I would focus on better ways to address seniors’ needs, and on bringing them back into the mainstream, rather than isolating them.

Transportation is another issue that needs attention and creative alternatives to relieve traffic congestion, particularly on Mackenzie and Highway 1.

Do you support regional sewage treatment? Why or why not?

I do support sewage treatment. However, I do not support the current plan. Let’s investigate all the options again, and carry out a real environmental assessment of any treatment proposal before going forward.

One billion dollars is a staggering price tag. We want to be sure it’s being spent wisely, because this is a legacy project that will have to stand the test of time.

Lana Popham (Incumbent) B.C. NDP lanapopham.bcndp.ca What is the most important issue in this election?

Skills training, economic growth, healthcare, education and the environment. The B.C. New Democrats have laid out practical steps for how we would address all these issues in our platform.

And we have fully costed our commitments and clearly stated how we would generate the necessary revenue.

What specific priorities would you focus on in your constituency?

Improve care for seniors, especially home support and community care. Improve skills training and apprenticeship system for students and employers.

Ensure completion of safety improvements underway at the Pat Bay and Sayward road intersection. Improve learning condition for our children by hiring new teachers, education assistants, librarians and counsellors.

I will continue to advance the issues most strongly advocated for by the residents of Saanich South.

Do you support regional sewage treatment? Why or why not?

Yes. We cannot use the ocean as a dumping ground for raw sewage forever. It is the responsibility of the Capital Regional District to develop a plan that addresses environmental concerns, that is cost-effective and efficient – and that earns broad support from the public.

What direction should B.C. go in terms of its energy policy? Oil and gas? Renewables?

What direction should B.C. go in terms of its energy policy? Oil and gas? Renewables?

There is a lot of talk about LNG these days. Unfortunately, it’s not the salvation people claim. Environmental impacts are too damaging and the product is volatile and dangerous.

Renewable energy simply is the only sane route for the future.

It’s becoming less expensive to produce, and B.C. is ideally situated to become the No. 1 exporter of clean energy in the world – if we start putting specialized skills training and building processes in place now.

The New Democrats understand that our economic wellbeing is linked to a sustainable and diversified resource economy.

We oppose the Enbridge Northern Gateway and Kinder Morgan pipelines because the few benefits to British Columbians are vastly outweighed by the risk to our environment. We support Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) so long as environmental concerns are addressed.

We would also encourage the development of green energy options.

Rishi Sharma B.C. Liberal Party rishiforsaanich.com What is the most important issue in this election?

This important election is a stark choice between two visions for the future of B.C.: a clear one, and a murky one. While other parties have hesitated to release their plans and how they’ll pay for them, Today’s B.C. Liberals have put forth clear, fully-costed plans for prosperity.

That’s the type of leadership that has helped B.C. maintain a stable economy despite trying economic times. We can’t afford to go off track now.

What specific priorities would you focus on in your constituency?

Most of the people I’ve talked to say the economy is the biggest issue, and I tend to agree with them—but to me, it’s important that we grow the economy while protecting our environment.

I also want to bring the notion of customer service back to Saanich South. On the doorsteps, residents are telling me they feel ignored. Taxpayers pay my salary; I want to be the loud, local voice they’re looking for.

Do you support regional sewage treatment? Why or why not?

The province has already committed its share of funding for this project, believing it’s better to treat sewage instead of dumping it into the ocean. I agree, but understand the concerns people have around the facility’s cost, location and other factors.

Emotions are high on this issue, and perhaps we need more consultation for those who feel their voices haven’t been heard. We need to make sure we do this right and address the concerns of the communities involved.

What direction should B.C. go in terms of its energy policy? Oil and gas? Renewables?

Our focus should be on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity it presents. With regards to heavy oil, Today’s B.C. Liberals have been very clear. We have five strict conditions around the environmental assessment process, spill prevention and response, and the benefits to B.C. and First Nations.

These conditions must be met before any pipeline could ever be approved.

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What specific priorities would you focus on in your constituency?

What specific priorities would you focus on in your constituency?

What specific priorities would you focus on in your constituency?

Victoria-Swan Lake is an area of the province where the average person earns less then the median throughout the province.

This is an issue that needs to be addressed.

We have a burgeoning tech sector in Victoria. By providing skills training, expanding the B.C. Training Tax Credit Program, and expanding the Small Business Venture Capital program, we can encourage this boom in our tech sector, providing much needed jobs.

Another, equally important approach is small business development within the area.

Support economic development, small business and opportunities for young people.

Invest in advanced education, skills training and apprenticeship opportunities. We have to make childcare more affordable for families. We need to help seniors live in dignity with better home care supports. Fix the B.C. Liberal cuts to post-secondary education and invest in the knowledge-based economy.

Help students reduce high debt loads upon graduation.

I would focus on ending homelessness in Victoria by providing affordable housing, which is both cost efficient and humanitarian.

I would advocate for amalgamation of the Capital Regional District to harmonize services between Saanich and Victoria. I would rethink our transit strategy in order to reduce congestion on our roads. I would also reinvest in the rehabilitation and maintenance of our parks, particularly Topaz park, to continue to provide clean green space.

Do you support regional sewage treatment? Why or why not?

Do you support regional sewage treatment? Why or why not?

Yes. Canada’s new national wastewater effluent regulations won’t permit coastal communities like Victoria to discharge hundreds of millions of litres of raw, untreated sewage into the ocean. Current practices are in non-compliance with B.C.’s contaminated sites regulation and water quality guidelines because of excessive concentrations of dozens of chemicals on the seafloor around the outfalls.

Our approach to sewage in Victoria must be a long-term community approach. We need to examine each individual community within the CRD and ascertain the best possible sewage treatment for that area before we proceed with a regional treatment strategy.

We should not spend $800 million on a plan that uses old technology and poses a danger to Victoria residents.

Do you support regional sewage treatment? Why or why not?

There is great debate on both sides, supporting or not supporting secondary treatment of our sewage.

The facts are: the federal government has mandated secondary treatment, the province has agreed to cover one third of the costs, and the implementation of treatment is an issue for the Capital Region to decide.

What would be your focus in terms of transportation in Greater Victoria?

What would be your focus in terms of transportation in Greater Victoria?

What would be your focus in terms of transportation in Greater Victoria?

We need to develop a plan to effectively and efficiently move people and goods around the South Island in an environmentally responsible manner.

This plan needs to include road, rail, sea and air. Victorians use all manner of ways to get around, from personal vehicles, to transit, bicycles and walking.

Each is equally important and needs fair consideration.

Improving transportation infrastructure and expanding public transit service is a must. To reduce traffic congestion, lower greenhouse gas emissions and create jobs, the NDP will support better bus service and build green infrastructure with a portion of B.C.’s carbon tax revenue. I support the Capital Region having its own transportation authority to leverage funding for our transportation priorities.

What direction should B.C. go in terms of its energy policy? Oil and gas? Renewables?

What direction should B.C. go in terms of its energy policy? Oil and gas? Renewables?

What direction should B.C. go in terms of its energy policy? Oil and gas? Renewables?

Of course we all want energy that is renewable, with no carbon emissions, and in good old Tesla fashion – free! However, that isn’t going to happen overnight.

Now, if I must choose between oil and gas, I choose natural gas.

We have an abundance of natural gas in the province and it is a much safer product to transport, domestically and internationally.

Globally speaking, by providing natural gas to China we are helping to reduce carbon emissions as China reduces its dependency on coal.

A new government needs to rescue B.C. Hydro – one of B.C.’s greatest assets with clean, renewable and affordable electricity. It’s been weighed down in debt from Liberal mismanagement. Conserving energy through retrofits creates the cheapest ‘new’ source of energy and creates green trades jobs. Wind can complement hydroelectric, and geothermal potential is beneath our feet. B.C. natural gas can help transition countries without clean electricity to a low-carbon future.

The oil and gas industries provide a few, short-term jobs but the real investment returns go to shareholders in the oil companies, most of whom do not live in B.C. On the other hand, B.C. has the potential to be a world leader in the renewable energy sector.

The Green party believes that we should invest in this sector so that all of us share in the profits.

We need an immediate solution to the congestion on our roadways and we must address the issue of declining bus ridership in the CRD. A comprehensive regional transit strategy paired with HOV lanes will help to reduce congestion immediately. Going forward we would provide tax incentives for transit use and location-efficient mortgages.

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Tanker paranoia doesn’t help B.C. D

uring election campaigns, any talk of economic development tends to be taken with a grain of salt, often viewed as overly optimistic predictions.

It’s no surprise then, that as the B.C. NDP and B.C. Liberals vie to become our next government, the issues of pipeline projects and the prospect of additional tanker traffic on B.C.’s coast have voters fired up.

In Greater Victoria, for example, many people find abhorrent the notion that dozens more oil tankers could one day be sailing past our pristine waterfront areas, if Kinder Morgan is granted permission to twin its Trans Mountain pipeline to Burnaby.

It’s easy to forget, as we stroll, run or bike along the Dallas Road walkway, or pathways in Oak Bay or Cadboro Bay, that the ocean which makes our views so scenic is a busy commercial waterway. Has been for years.

Asked why having more oil tankers on that marine highway is a bad thing, people inevitably warn of the potential for an environmental disaster, should a ship run aground or spring a leak in its double-hulled steel. They’ll point to the Exxon Valdez as an example of the environmental havoc a marine accident can wreak.

Let’s face it, when it comes to operating anything mechanical, whether it’s heavy equipment, a motor vehicle, a jet airplane or a huge ship, human error is always a possibility.

And the consequences can be devastating.

But do we ban flying because planes can crash? Or ban motor vehicles knowing that people die every year in collisions?

Out of the hundreds of large ships that annually traverse the Strait of Juan de Fuca oil tankers and container ships alike – how many have run aground in anyone’s memory?

No one can predict when or if such a disaster might happen. But limiting such a vital transportation link and economic driver is akin to pulling the sheets over our heads and staying in bed.

That’s not the mindset that will help B.C. grow and prosper, especially at a time when we’re struggling to find our competitive niche in a still-shaky global economy.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@saanichnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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

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NDP to B.C. voters: trust us W

This issue featured prominently hen Adrian Dix took over in the NDP leadership contest two as B.C. NDP leader two years ago. years ago, he struggled to Leadership contender communicate, especially Mike Farnworth told the in the sound bites of party faithful he would radio and TV. study independent power There was a running purchase contracts, and if joke in the legislature he found that they are not press gallery: It didn’t in the public interest, he matter what question would “mend them or end you asked him, you got them.” Another leadership a six-minute answer that hopeful, energy critic John ended with the evils of Horgan, allowed that he log exports. would “break” contracts if Even more than Tom Fletcher necessary. under Carole James, B.C. Views By this spring, Dix had the NDP railed against a new non-position on log exports. “B.C. logs power purchase contracts. He will for B.C. jobs” became one of Dix’s “assess them and address them.” favourite slogans. As the election The printed platform promises a approached, another Dixism was review “within the limits of existing heard daily: “Say what you’re going contracts.” Either they plan to risk to do, say how you’re going to pay a costly legal battle, or they’re just for it.” paying lip service. All you have to So it was a surprise a few weeks ago when the NDP signaled it would do to find out is elect them.

Labour code changes are another essentially not offer a policy on blank slate. A memo from the B.C. log exports. They’re going to meet Federation of Labour executive to with “stakeholders” and come up members last year described how with a plan after they get a majority they were working closely with the government.

NDP to rewrite B.C. labour law.

This is exactly the same nonThe NDP election platform punts policy the NDP had in 2009. They this issue until after the election don’t have an answer to the as well, promising an independent industry’s point that the high price expert panel to decide on issues gained by premium logs in foreign markets is what keeps many loggers like whether to end secret-ballot working, and subsidizes the harvest votes for union certification.

This isn’t just a bad idea, it’s a of other logs for B.C. coastal mills.

30-year-old bad idea. It’s based Another thing the NDP doesn’t on the destructive old notion like is private power development.

that employers are the enemy of workers, and only a union can protect them. The long decline of union membership in the private sector isn’t caused by employer bullying or secret-ballot votes that protect employees’ freedom of choice. The cause is global competition. The only protection workers have from that is their own efficiency.

Balancing the budget? An NDP government will strive to do that over “the business cycle,” says finance critic Bruce Ralston. Oldtimers might remember this one.

It’s taken from the NDP’s 1991 election platform.

Yes, 22 years ago there was a widespread belief in a predictable four-year cycle of commodity prices and other economic determinants.

Whatever was left of that dusty, faded picture was erased with the financial collapse of 2008.

If you still believe in a predictable “business cycle,” you may be willing to accept that an NDP-led B.C. will become the first jurisdiction in human history to eliminate poverty, by setting annual targets and paying out borrowed money to low-income parents.

On ferries, fracking, union contracts, capital construction and other weighty matters, the NDP’s answer is the same: trust us.

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

‘Balancing the budget over the business cycle is from the NDP’s 1991 platform.’

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LETTERS A vision for Saanich community gardens In February, Saanich proposed a community garden behind Commonwealth Place.

The plan would convert an open field to gardens in two phases, eliminating uses by kids, athletics and neighbours' dog-walking.

Residents and parents resisted. And community garden proponents have a different vision from Saanich’s proposed plan.

It is a vision both larger and smaller, while supporting youth athletics and dog-walking with focus on community-building.

The smaller Commonwealth garden site (less than half the proposed field) would focus on special aspects: Teaching and youth programs; persons with accessibility restrictions; limited space for family gardens.

This is Phase 1 of an integrated vision. Phase 2 is a larger Cordwood Heritage Park in the field across from Royal Oak shopping centre.

Community visions for the Cordwood include: A handsome streetscape along West Saanich Road with fruit and nut trees including native and heritage varieties; terraced interior with vegetable gardens for more than 100 families; protecting a vista onto the historic Maltwood estate and a heritage park recalling the 1910 Cordwood (Victoria & Sidney) railway.

This has support of Royal Oak residents, businesses, church, community association members, service clubs and many others.

We see this integrated vision building a vibrant, connected, resilient, shared Royal Oak with greater opportunities for all.

Greg Holloway Saanich

Resource economy more than LNG In this election, with so much focus on the unparalleled opportunity of exporting B.C.’s natural gas to Asia, it’s easy to overlook the many other equally impressive export and job creation opportunities that

are underway here in B.C. Over the next two to three years, eight new mines are slated to open in B.C. and another nine are being expanded. This will add as many as 10,000 new jobs and generate close to $1.6 billion in new revenue for the people of this province.

We have so many opportunities available to us here in B.C. but we have to be sure to seize on them so we can continue building a solid future we can be proud of to pass on to our children.

Jesse McClinton Saanich

New name for Beacon Hill Re: Getting to know you (Photo, May 1) Upon viewing the precious piglet picture in the May 1 edition of the Saanich News,my husband jokingly remarked that maybe the park name should be changed to that of “Bacon” Hill Park!

Barb Dusseault Saanich

Critical cartoon fair comment Re: Cartoonist was off the mark with candidate commentary (Letters, May 3) Perhaps the letter writer is not old enough to remember the line Adrian Dix crossed in 2000 when he lied to RCMP in regard to then-premier Glen Clark’s investigation.

I believe the cartoonist is fair and in his political endeavours.

Keep up the good work.

Robert Porter Saanich

Local governments let deer run rampant I am appalled at the Capital Regional District and the municipalities’ refusal to deal with the urban deer pest population.

Exposing citizens to deer carried Lyme disease, a serious and debilitating illness, is totally reprehensible.

Why are the animals which spread Lyme disease allowed to roam our gardens and streets?

Allowing the destruction of our fragile native species oasis parks by damage from concentrated deer populations, exposes the lie of all the CRD and municipal noise and pretty pamphlets on their efforts to support native plant species.

As well, we have seen many near accidents with deer, cars and bicyclists, making it clear that at some point we are going to be facing injuries to people.

And not just on the roads.

The very busy public foot path on Henderson Lane has seen several near-miss serious accidents with frightened deer pelting along it.

In our own case, as homeowners, it has been a nightmare for us these last three years as deer – up to four at a time, destroy our cherished trees, plants and vegetables, in our front and back gardens.

The deer have destroyed our garden and native plants. They have made it impossible to grow vegetables.

When we want to go into our back garden – which is invaded on average twice a week – we pick up a rake for protection and search around carefully for deer, to avoid provoking an attack on ourselves.

When we startle hidden deer, they bolt wildly, especially when they are protecting does.

Surely the goals of protecting human and pet health, growing one’s own fruit and vegetables, feeling safe in your community, and nourishing a viable natural garden are important goals for everyone. It is what the communities within the CRD promote – they just don’t do it.

Terri Hunter Oak Bay

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Sunny days are here again Curran Crawford and dog Sobey come in after paddleboarding at Cadboro Bay on Sunday. Three-year-old Sobey has enjoyed the sport for about two years. Environment Canada forecasts sunny weather and temperatures in the mid-20s for the rest of the week for Greater Victoria.

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A 38-year-old Saanich woman is in hospital after a serious collision with an unmarked VicPD patrol car.

Two VicPD officers were transporting a suspect to jail around 8:30 p.m. Sunday and were driving eastbound on Chattham Street through Government Street when the motorcyclist struck the car.

Preliminary witness accounts stated that the police car was traveling on the green light, said Const.

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The woman was transported to the hospital with serious but nonlife threatening injuries.

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. was notified of the accident, but will not be investigating, Russell said.

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New bike lanes, left turn lanes and grassy medians will be installed, a traffic light at a new intersection (Phoenix Road at McKenzie) will be built, and the traffic light at Finnerty will be replaced by a traffic circle.

A second phase of upgrades to McKenzie, between Shelbourne Street and Gordon Head Road, is tentatively set to begin towards the end of the month. The roadway, running some 800 metres between intersections, will lose one westbound lane to accommodate new bike lanes on both sides of the road.

Eastbound on McKenzie toward UVic will remain two lanes. Going westbound past Gordon Head Road will become a single lane.

That roadwork will be done by Saanich crews, as opposed to a contractor.

Project manager Brad Ormiston says it’ll take between six and seven months to complete the McKenzie Avenue upgrades.

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The meeting happens Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. at Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Rd.

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Dog whisperers teach owners as well as animals and found training dogs came naturally to her. Along the way, she says, she learned to communicate with humans, an important skill in a venture that sees the couple interview clients before beginning work with the dog.

Jim Moore grew up around horses and brings a decidedly male perspective to the business, Asia says. “If you’re not afraid of horses, you’re not going to be afraid of dogs,” she says.

From a business perspective, working as a couple is an advantage, Jim says, in that some dog owners respond better to a man than a woman.

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The couple have operated K-9 Superheroes Dog Whispering service for the past six years and host a group dog walk with current and past clients on weekends, rain or shine.

Teaching dog psychology – the more clinical name for dog whispering – is their primary stock in trade and applies to both the animals and their owners, Asia says.

“There’s lots of dog lovers out there, but loving a dog is not enough,” she says.

“People continue to get dogs when they don’t have the capacity to give them what they need.”

Socialization, one of the main reasons for the regular group walks, is crucial for dogs, she says.

Similar to wild counterparts such as wolves, dogs have a pack mentality and are looking to follow, Asia says, and that means owners must lead in a way the dog understands.

The Moores do their best to teach both dog and owner a common language in two sessions, which last as long as required to make progress. That language has nothing

skills and life experience, we bring a lot to the table,” he says.

The Moores, who also work with rescued dogs, schedule no more than one session a day so they can give clients the time they need, Asia says.

As for the Sunday walks, getting the animals together – both the four-legged and two-legged varieties – is a good opportunity for both species to check in. “Dogs need socialization,” Asia says.

For more information on this canine training service, visit k-9superheroesdogwhispering.com or call 778-678-DOGS (3647).

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Asia and Jim Moore practice ‘dog psychology’ for clients experiencing behavioural problems with their animals. to do with instilling fear, Asia notes, but is about being consistent.

“A dog needs rules and boundaries – actions that tell it what it’s supposed to be doing.”

When dogs are perceived to be behaving badly, they are simply acting out in the only way they know how, she says.

K-9’s one-on-one service – they offer no group classes – is primarily aimed at helping people eliminate such behaviours in their dog as jumping on visitors, barking incessantly or acting aggressively toward people or other dogs. But there are positive byproducts.

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Trident Fury visible off the coast of Greater Victoria

Galloping Goose section closed for bank stabilization

The Galloping Goose Regional Trail at kilometres 31 to 35 is closed until May 20 for bank stabilization maintenance.

The temporary closure will affect from Rocky Point to Gillespie roads.

The Capital Regional District asks trail users avoid this area during closure

Trident Fury 13 military exercise is taking place in the seas and skies off the coast of Greater Victoria.

Maritime Forces Pacific is hosting Trident Fury 13, a large-scale military exercise that will include assets from the Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force, Canadian Army, U.S Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air National

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A total of eight surface combatants, one submarine, more than 25 military aircraft, five commercial aircraft, and 200 combat troops will participate in the exercise, amounting to more than 2-000 personnel.

Ships and aircraft may be seen off the west coast of Vancouver Island, Strait of Juan de Fuca and Constance Bank.

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GENERAL ELECTION Remember to Vote. Tuesday, May 14 is General Voting Day. Bring Identification Under the Election Act, voters must prove their identity and residential address in order to receive a ballot or register to vote in conjunction with voting in a provincial general election or by-election. Voters may present identification, or use a process known as vouching. Some acceptable types of identification and information on the vouching process are found below.

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HOT TICKET Richie Woodland Band

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Battle of the Bands aids kids camp Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

Listening to music in a postdental surgery drug-induced haze, Zoe Clint thought to herself: “music, that’s a great way to fundraise for something.”

Now she’s the Tim Hortons Camp Day fundraising co-ordinator for three of Langford’s Tim Hortons locations.

“I ran with it,” she said. “I wanted to make other people feel good.”

Her co-workers at the Goldstream location loved the idea, so she secured Eagle Ridge Park as a venue and set July 6 as the Tim Hortons Camp Day Battle of the Bands to raise funds for underprivileged children to attend summer camp.

On stage at America’s Got Talent four years ago, John Johnston, better known as Johnny Bagpipes, felt like he’d

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■ The Tim Horton Children’s Foundation was established in 1974 by Ron Joyce, Co-Founder of the Tim Hortons chain, to honour Tim Horton’s love for children and his desire to help those less fortunate.

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been had. As a judge for the fundraising band battle, he’s determined not to convey those feelings to participants.

“I know what it’s like to have your hopes and dreams shot down from America’s Got Talent,” Johnston said. “I don’t like to see that, but I think (competition is) fun because it makes all the bands do their peak performances, because they’re being judged. I hate seeing people get discouraged because they didn’t win. There are no losers.

“I love rock and roll. I love live music and I think live music needs to be supported. We’ve seen it fading out in Victoria and the Western Communities, and it needs to come back,” he added.

He’ll bring his prior experience as a judge for Victoria’s Got Talent with him.

“Little girls would come out there and sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star … you think ‘dang it. I love you’ (said with Blaine Shelton twang). Then you say that and the little girl doesn’t win and you face the parents,” said Johnston.

Peter Bodman co-owner of ManKind Studio will judge alongside Johnny Bagpipes.

“There’s a spark to certain acts.

There’s a certain something that’s hard to define. … you can usually hear it in bands that have it,” said Trevor Timmermann, co-owner of ManKind. “We’re always looking for new stuff you never know.”

Bands will compete for a recording prize offered by ManKind Studio during the twohour battle.

Deadline for bands to apply, via

demonstration and instruction, kids’ events, food vendors and acting troupes.

The Battle of the Bands starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults with those 12 and younger free.

“We want it to be affordable to all families,” Clint said. “It’s going to be pretty spectacular.”

Tim Hortons Camp Day Battle of the Bands is July 6 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Eagle Ridge City Center, 1089 Langford Pkwy. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Husband and wife team of Marianne Schaubeck and John Johnston (better known as Johnny Bagpipes) founded African Preschools Society.

Schaubeck owns Reservations Africa, a tour operator specializing in independent travel to Southern and East Africa. Johnston is a professional stand up comic.

Travelling frequently to Africa in 1998, they started delivering school supplies to a makeshift preschool in Lillydale B., a rural community bordering Kruger National Park, South Africa.

By 2001, they committed to building a new preschool facility for the community.

In May 2002 the couple opened the 10-room preschool.

In November 2004, African Preschools Society became a registered charity.

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Reel talent at tattoo Pacific Tattoo Dance team members Isaac Lisik, left, Sarah Bryan and Nicola Theim are preparing for the upcoming Pacific Tattoo being held July 13 at 7:30 p.m. and 14 at 2 p.m. at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

Other performers include the Australian Federal Police Pipes and Drums, the Royal Netherlands Army Band and the Naden Band. Tickets and more information are available at pacifictattoo.ca.

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Get a belly full

Bellies will be flying at the annual seasonal showcase for students of Asmira’s School of Oriental Bellydance on Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m.

Featuring colourful veils, finger cymbals and other props, the dancers will be presenting, among others, a flamenco-oriental fusion choreographed by Argentinian Oscar Flores.

The all-ages event is held at Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St. Tickets are $18 and available at Cleopatra’s Bedroom and Lyle’s Place. Tickets are also available at the door for $20. Reduced price tickets for seniors, students and children are available at Asmira’s Studio (764A Yates St.) or by email at asmiradance1@me.com.

Seeking senior stars For the first time Victoria seniors will be able to compete in Chartwell Retirement Residences national Senior Star competition.

The competition is open to all Vancouver Island seniors 65 and older who sing, play an instrument or do both.

Now in its seventh year, the competition attracts talent from across the country. Ross Place Retirement Residences became a Chartwell property in 2012, resulting in this national contest coming to Vancouver Island for the first time in 2013.

Talented seniors perform in front of a panel of judges from the local music scene and the

top three competitors receive Senior Star trophies. First and second place winners have videos of their performances advanced to the national level of competition. The top eight seniors at that level will be flown to Niagara Falls in November.

There is no cost to enter and the public is invited to watch the audition performances on June 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Ross Place Retirement Residence, 2638 Ross Lane.

Registration forms can be filled out at Ross Place Retirement Residence or register online at chartwell. com. llavin@vicnews.com

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An artist’s rendering of the Heron Cove pedestrian bridge, one of 11 ‘special places’ proposed by Victoria for the future David Foster Way. On Thursday, VanCity committed $100,000 to the $1.7 million needed to build the bridge.

News staff

The City of Victoria released unveiled its vision for the five-kilometre David Foster Way last week, but initial discussions seem to be leaving cyclists out of the picture.

Edward Pullman, president of the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition, said the future waterfront pathway – linking Ogden Point to Rock Bay – should ideally allow for multi-modal use.

“We don’t want a situation where we have a shared pathway that’s not done right, where we’re having conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists,” Pullman said. “I’d leave that up to the City to work that out, but we’d prefer to see cycling usage there.”

Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin said the primary focus of David Foster Way will be pedestrian use, but added it’s too early to comment on the final design features.

“What we’ve put out is a vision,” he said. “The goal is generally for pedestrians, rollerblading, all those sort of things. If you’re looking for a commuter route, there are a lot of faster and more direct routes than the harbour pathway.”

Pullman said there are plans in the works to establish a bicycle rental program at Ogden Point to attract cruise ship tourists, and a cycling pathway could help business flourish and decrease vehicle traffic through James Bay. “We recognize that cyclists don’t have a ton of right of way to work with through (James Bay), so we’re looking at (lowering) speed limits … and hopefully getting separated right of ways between cyclists and pedestrians.”

David Foster Way is expected to cost $33 to $40 million to complete and will feature 11 “special places” along the route, including a celebration plaza in front of the B.C. legislature.

Fortin said the City will limit its contribution to the project at $200,000 annually from its budgeted greenway funding, while the remaining cash will need to come from provincial and community grants.

On Thursday, VanCity became the first community partner to contribute to the project, committing $100,000 to help build a pedestrian bridge at Heron Cove beside Fisherman’s Wharf.

David Foster himself was in Victoria on Friday and donated $50,000 to his namesake pathway.

“We recognize we’ll have to put the funds together to build (the pathway) in sections,” Fortin said.

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Cruising to beat prostate cancer “My dad’s going on 82 and continues to live a healthy life,” Turgeon said. “I’m riding for him.”

Turgeon’s band, The Weeds, is hosting a fundraiser for Ride to Live at the Tudor House pub, 533 Admirals Rd., on June 15.

“We know from our research that if you are detected with cancer early, your change of beating the odds is dramatically increased,” said Dr. Julian Lum, a scientist with the B.C. Cancer Agency.

“We really want to encourage any men over the age of 40 to have their annual test done.”

To learn more about Ride to Live and its donor recipients, visit vi-ridetolive.ca. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Nickel Brothers workers check the wheels as they move late author P.K. Page’s former home on Exeter Road. Workers then parked the house at the end of the road and waited for the tide to come in when it was loaded on a barge. The 87-foot house was bought by a family and was relocated to Chemainus earlier this week.

Notable home makes a move Kyle Wells News staff

Author P.K. Page’s Oak Bay home has been uprooted, placed on a barge and shipped down the Georgia Strait to its new home in Chemainus.

At about noon on April 29,

the house was moved from its location to the corner of Exeter Road and Beach Drive where it sat until about 6 p.m. when it was moved to Loon Park and loaded on a barge. The barge departed during night and was offloaded about 8 p.m. April 30 in Chemainus.

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P.K. Page spent the latter years of her life in the house, after a career writing poetry, fiction, essays and an autobiography. Page died in 2010 at the age of 93. reporter@vicnews.com

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Nearly 800 men on Vancouver Island will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. More than 100 of them won’t survive the disease.

Those sobering statistics are what compelled all of Greater Victoria’s motorcycle retailers to join forces this year for the third annual Westcoast Motorcycle Ride to Live on June 25.

The Langford-to-Sidney ride raises money for prostate cancer research and donates to the B.C. Cancer Agency, University of Victoria and the Victoriabased Prostate Centre.

“I had no idea prostate cancer would just sneak up on me like it

did,” said Bill Jackson, a cancer survivor who was diagnosed in 2010 and is now in remission.

“I’ve started eating better, walking, exercising every day. I do more than I did before,” he said.

Jackson was part of a team of volunteers at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre kicking off Ride to Live’s fundraising efforts Friday afternoon.

Organizers hope to attract 1,000 participants for the ride, and add to the $250,000 it has raised since 2010 for local prostate cancer research, education and awareness.

Rider Michael Turgeon lost his grandfather to prostate cancer and has watched his father fight the disease for 20 years.

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Brett Levis’ debut was a sharp one as the dynamic striker was in on all three goals for the Victoria Highlanders on Saturday at Royal Athletic Park.

Levis scored once and assisted on goals by Thomas Mallette and Jordie Hughes as the Highlanders won its Professional Development League home opener 3-0 over the visiting Kitsap Pumas.

“We hoped for a good performance and good result, and I think 3-0 is more than we’d really expected, a good start,” said head coach Steve Simonson.

Victoria soccer fans will have to wait two weeks for the next home match. The Highlanders top men’s side now enters a bye week followed by a road game against the Vancouver Whitecaps under-23 on Friday (May 17) and a home game versus the Seattle Sounders under-23 on Sunday (May 19) at RAP. “The way the schedule is set up this year, to accommodate the multi-use park we’ve got to get our home games in early. It’s also based on a tight schedule

for everyone else in the PDL,” Simonson said.

Having an early bye week is not all bad. It gives the club more time to prepare as a team, as the club finalized key additions, such as Brett Levis, last week.

“We need to work towards where we want to be and definitely have more work to do,” Simonson said.

It’s Simonson’s first full season at the helm, having come on late in 2012 and his recruiting has paid early dividends. Levis, in particular, signed last week and comes from the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.

The striker finished second in scoring in the Canada West conference this year with nine goals and six assists while being named a Second Team All-Canadian.

“Levis came to us through dialogue between Huskies coach Bryce Chapman and I,” Simonson said. “He is always looking to help his players move on and it opened the door to bringing him here.”

Levis, pronounced in the same fashion as the famous blue jeans brand, is a dynamic and shifty player who is dangerous in many ways, as shown on Saturday with a goal and two assists.

Kitsap Pumas player Will Daniels flies in front of Victoria Highlanders defender Kalem Scott during the Highlanders season opening 3-0 win at Royal Athletic Park on Saturday (May 4).

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“He’s a good dribbler and is so comfortable on the ball, he can toy his way through defenders, and it has that cascading effect, it opens up play for somebody else,” Simonson said.

Despite the win it’s still too early to gauge the Highlanders.

“The May 17 to 19 weekend will be a telling one,” Simonson said, as the Highlanders take on two of the three top teams, the Whitecaps, with players on pro contracts, and the reigning division champion Sounders. sports@vicnews.com

Bays, Valkyries at home for finals UVic’s Wallace Field will host day of rugby championships Travis Paterson News staff

The historic James Bay Athletic Association will take a crack at its favourite trophy against Burnaby Lake in the Rounsefell Cup provincial men’s rugby championship game this weekend.

The second-place Bays upended third-place Capilano 34-27 in overtime of the CDI Premier League semifinal at McDonald Park on Saturday.

First place Burnaby Lake dented the hopes of an all-Island final beating the fourth-seed Castaway Wanderers 26-10 in the other semifinal.

Because the Bays have reached the final, the Rounsefell Cup premier men’s B.C. championship will be played at UVic’s Wallace Field on Saturday, May 11. The Rounsefell Cup location rotates between Vancouver Island and the Mainland but will

only happen here if an Island team qualifies, which it has.

In other men’s rugby, the Velox Valhallians hosted a triple header on Saturday and fell short in all three.

It ends the Valhallians’ cam-

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paign for promotion to the CDI Premier league as they fell 19-15 to Abbotsford in the Okanagan Spring Brewery League semifinals.

Abbotsford edged Velox’s Academy side 46-29 in the Okanagan Brewery League Div. 1 semifinals.

Earlier in the day the Brit Lions scored heavily in a 48-17 win over the Valhallians Div. 3 side, also a provincial semifinal.

The UVic Norsemen advance to the Ceili’s Div. 1 provincial final with a 23-12 win over Meraloma.

It all sets the stage for a day of rugby finals at UVic on May 11 with Victoria clubs in both premier finals as the Velox Valkyries will face Burnaby Lake in the Women’s Adidas Premiership Gordon Harris Cup. Velox won last year’s Harris Cup and makes its third straight appearance in the final. sports@vicnews.com

Highlanders make return to PCSL ■ This Sunday (May 12) the Peninsula Co-Op Highlanders women’s team marks its return to the Pacific Coast Soccer League, where it spent the better part of the past decade as the Stars. The Peninsula Co-Op Highlanders host the Kamloops Heat, noon at Tyndall Turf on Sunday.

SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF McMahon dashes to first

Brent McMahon ran a blistering halfmarathon time of one hour, 13 minutes and 20 seconds to win Ironman 70.3 St. George in Utah on Saturday.

The Victoria-based triathlete’s overall time was 3:51:10, over two minutes ahead of the second place finisher.

McMahon has traditionally competed on the International Triathlon Union’s world circuit, which is Olympic distanced (1,500metre swim, 40km bike, 10km run). Ironman 70.3 races are a 1.9km, 90km bike and 21.1km run, half the distances of the famous Ironman race.

The Subaru Western Triathlon series half-Ironman season kicks off May 26 at Shawnigan Lake, followed by June 16 at Elk Lake.

NCAA coach comes to PCS

NCAA Santa Clara University coach Dustin Kerns is coming to Pacific Christian School for a basketball clinic May 25 and 26.

Kerns coached former Island basketball stars including Steve Nash.

There will be a morning coaching clinic, both days, from 9 a.m. to noon.

A players camp (boys and girls ages nine to16 ) will run in the afternoons both days, from 1 to 4 p.m. To

register call David Munro at the Douglas College Sports Institute, 604-527-5041 or email munrod@douglascollege.ca.

Int. Rocks shock Burnaby Lake

The Intermediate A Victoria Shamrocks lacrosse team (ages 16 to 18) improved its record to 2-0 with a dominating 27-5 win over Burnaby Lakers at Bear Mountain Arena on Sunday.

Most Shamrocks picked up multiple points. Matt Hamilton and Cole Pickup led all scorers with four goals each.

The Int. Rocks are home Saturday (May 18) vs. Delta Islanders at 1:30 p.m.

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Winners will be recognized and honoured at an awards ceremony in September.

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Run series on track Travis Paterson News staff

The Q’s Victoria Run Series returns for its fourth season beginning Saturday (May 11) at Oak Bay High’s Jack Wallace Memorial track.

The competitive race series has been revamped with four track events, with two road races and two cross country races added later in the summer.

Saturday’s 5,000-metre race will feature several top agegroup athletes from Greater Victoria, including former Uni-

Former Jr. Shamrock passes away at 24 The Shamrocks lacrosse family is mourning the sudden recent passing of Scott Stone.

The 24-year-old died May 1.

A former St. Michaels University School and Oak Bay High student, Stone played played box lacrosse at the highest levels in B.C., with the Jr. Shamrocks and the Nanaimo Timbermen of the Western Lacrosse Association. In 2008 Stone helped the junior Shamrocks capture silver at the Minto Cup national championship in Calagry. He was drafted to the WLA by the Timbermen.

Stone was an athlete and adventurer and excelled at soccer and rugby, and was a traveller as well.

He had only recently acquired his helicopter licence prior to his passing, a lifelong dream. sports@vicnews.com

versity of Victoria Vikes captain Cliff Childs, who is seeking the World University Championships (FISU) qualifying time of 14 minutes.

There will be at least eight events for the 2013 series, said organizer Chris Kelsall.

“I am working on two more potential events, one on the road in mid-September as well as another track meet in late August,” said series director Christopher Kelsall.

The schedule starts with four track events, May 11 at Oak Bay High, May 25 and June 1 at UVic’s

Centennial Stadium, and June 15 at Oak Bay High. Each has three distances, the 800-metre, 1,500m and 5,000m or 3,000m, with the classic mile race added on June 15.

New are a 5km road race from the Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence on July 6, and a pair of 6km cross country races at Beaver Lake, Aug. 31 and Sept. 6.

Proceeds from the series support the Mustard Seed Food Bank.

Results and registration are online at victoriarunseries.com. sports@vicnews.com

Royals think centre at draft The Victoria Royals used its first pick to select centreman Dante Hannoun 11th overall in the first round of the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft on Thursday (May 2).

Hannoun, of Delta, spent the season as captain of the North Shore Winter Club Hawks Bantam AAA, amassing 151 points (63 goals and 88 assists) in 63 games with a +114 rating. He led North Shore to the 2013 provincial Bantam Tier 1 championship and a silver medal at the 2013 Western Canada Bantam Championship.

“Hannoun is a dynamic talent who plays with intensity and he sees the ice as well as anyone in the game. He’s an intelligent player who can finish and makes his teammates better," Royals general manager Cameron Hope said on his team’s release.

The 5-foot-6, 145 lbs. forward participated in the 2013 U16 BC

Cup, scoring one goal for Team Flyers en route to the B.C. Cup title.

The Royals also selected: Matthew Phililps, a centre from Calgary, second round, 33rd overall; Noah Gregor, a centre from Beaumont, Alta., third round, 55th overall; Blake Jameson, a defenceman from Brandon, Man., in the fourth round, 75th overall, (pick acquired from Kootenay Ice); Brayden Dunn, a centre from Calgary, fourth round, 77th overall; Jared Dmytriw, forward from Craven, Sask., fourth round; 83rd overall (pick acquired from Calgary Hitmen); Ethan Frank, forward from Omaha, Neb., fourth round, 84th overall (pick acquired from Kamloops Blazers); Matt Hellickson, defenceman from Minnesota, Minn., fifth round, 99th overall; Ty Westgard, centre, Semiahmoo, 165th overall. sports@vicnews.com

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FRENCH PROVINCIAL matching chesterfield and chair (green), both in very good condition. Wood and glass coffee table, wooden legs, glass top, in very good condition. Asking $250 for all 3 items. Call (250)592-0304.

DRYWALL TOOLS- texture machine, open to offers.

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12 DRAWER cherry wood dresser, like new, $70 obo.

Call (778)433-2192.

2 MICHELIN Tires, (Ice and Snow), 205/55R16, like new, 1 year old, $200 for the pair. Call (250)360-0892.

DARK GREEN leather recliner, excellent condition, $99.

Call (250)656-9272.

CONSTRUCTION TOOLSHilti Makita, Ridgid, Bostitch and more. Call (250)479-3950.

LAZY-BOY CHAIR, off white in colour. Excellent condition, $99. Call (250)472-0992.

CUSTOM WOODWORK: Recovered wood; furniture, picture framing. Built in or mobile furniture at reasonable prices.

Call (250)812-8646.

SOFA AND love seat (floral), in good condition, $80 obo.

Call (250)652-0549.

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

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

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

DIGITAL CANNON camera, used once. Evolution Walker, used 1 month never put outside, fold up basket. Steno chair. Call (250)380-4092.

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

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.

CHIMNEY Lake waterfront near Williams Lake in the Cariboo. 3BR with geothermal and rental cabin.

Propertyguys.com # 702896 (250)305-6627 $499,000

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

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

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

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

(250)478-3769.

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

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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. (778)428-1159.

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.

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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OPEN HOUSE Friday. Sat & Sunday 12.30 - 4pm for more info.call 778-433-1767 or go to propertyguys.com ID#192352------ 3042 Waterview Close

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NS/NP. $850. (250)656-9194.

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PRIVATE PARKING 430 Government St, Victoria. $140/mo.

Call (250)383-7938.

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ESQUIMALT- LRG 2 bdrm, $950 *1/2 month free*, W/D. 55+. NS/NP. (250)385-7256.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views.

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

Multiple start dates. No wait lists. Apply today to the newest diploma program at CDI College in Victoria.

FIND OUT MORE CALL: 1.888.897.3871

THE NICEST OCEANFRONT PARK 1 BDRM- $850.

Heat, hot water included.

New kitchen/bathroom.

No smoking!

(250) 388-4943 or (250) 813-2134

SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1 bath, no steps. NS/NP. $1375+ utils. Lease. Avail June 1. Call (250)656-4003.

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

778-351-1239 ID#192331 www.propertyguys.com

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COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite.

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

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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.

Cordova Bay United Church 813 Claremont Avenue – Saturday, May 25th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Home baking, records, books, clothing, linens, crafts, household items, plants and toys.

Come and enjoy home baked pie, shortcake, hot dogs, silent auction and much more.

A family fun day!

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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SIDNEY 2 Bdrm upper. Hdwd flrs, garage, laundry. Cat OK. N/S. $1300. (250)812-4154.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 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.

SUITES, LOWER BRENTWOOD BAY- 1 bdrm grd level suite, priv entrance, NS/NP. D/W, W/D. $800+ utils. Call (250)652-1725.

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 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.

Call: 1-250-616-9053

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

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

SAANICHTON: LRG reno’d, 1or2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, pet? $1300 utils incl. 250-652-5003

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SIDNEY: BRIGHT 1Bdrm grnd level, private entry, $700 incls utils. No laundry. Avail now. NS/NP. 250-655-1917

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.

SIDNEY, Greenglade area.

Avail. now! Bright, newly reno’d 2 bdrm, W/D, storage, parking. NS/NP. 1 yr lease. $900. + utils. (778)426-4556.

SOOKE 1 br + office, large quality walk-in + private storage, laundry rm, F/P, all included, sm pet, quiet N/S, refs, $835. Phone 250- 589-5337

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

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

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SIDNEY LRG 2 bdrm Apt, 1.5 bath, modern open kitchen, garage, 1 blk to ocean/main St. Garden, sunroom/den, W/D, D/W, F/P, parking, N/S, N/P. $1365 + utils. Avail June.

1st. Call Geoff 250-508-3937.

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2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

AUTO FINANCING

2000, 26’ Golden Falcon 5th wheel, 3 way fridge, slide out, new hot water 10gal tank, queen bed. In exc. cond.

Stored in Ladysmith. $7200 firm. Call (250)580-2566.

7’x12’ Deck Utility Trailer.

Good for small tractors and quads. 4 wheels, loading ramps, green. $1350 obo. Call (250)384-7954.

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

TOTAL PACKAGE now! 39’ Tradewinds Asp Cabin Crusier, twin Cummins diesels, enclosed sundeck & bridge, 2 heads sleeps 4-6. Very well maintained, boat house kept in North Saanich Marina. Asking $116,000. 50’ x 25’ enclosed boathouse available as part of complete cruising and moorage package. Ready to go!

Call (250)361-7343.

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2004 FORD MUSTANG Convertible, 40th anniversary Special Edition. Black Beauty!

56,000 km, V-6 automatic, new soft top, fully loaded. $11,500 obo. Serious inquiries only. 250-474-1293, Barb.

Pursuant to Sections 24 & 26(3) of the Community Charter Notice is hereby given that the District of Saanich intends to enter into a sixty year nominal lease with the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, British Columbia for Lot 1, Sections 96, 102, 103, Lake District, Plan VIP68477 for the continuing operation of a horticulture centre and the provision of horticulture education.

Information regarding this disposition can be obtained by calling the Lands Division.

District of Saanich 770 Vernon Avenue Victoria BC V8X 2W7 Telephone 250 475-1775

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

Bryan’s Lawn & Garden Maintenance, Clean-Ups Pruning, Landscaping Pwr Washing, Irrigation 30 Years Experience Best prices Guaranteed

250-507-6543.

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

(250)889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured.

Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

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HANDYPERSONS

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone.

Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee�.

Free Competitive Estimates.

(250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE

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

BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245.

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

Certified General Accountant Bookkeeping, Audit, Payroll, HST. Set up & Training. E-File

TAX

250-477-4601

CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

McGREGOR HOME Repair & Renos. Decks to doors. Small jobs OK. WCB. (250)655-4518

CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery.

References available.

250-475-1462.

GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Lawn or moss? No job too big.

Aerating, pwr raking, pruning.

Weed, moss, blackberry, stump & ivy rmvl. 25yrs exp.

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.

250-217-1233

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

Clean ups, Lawn and Garden Care, Landscaping Projects, Horticultural.

778-678-2524 GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning.

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

DYNAMITE HOUSECLEANER, experienced, positive, honest. Ref. (778)677-0789.

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

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

DRAFTING & DESIGN HOME RENOVATION Design for Permit Call Steven- 250. 381.4123.

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

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

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm.

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

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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

250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Landscaping • Hedge Trimming • Tree Pruning • Yard Cleanups • Gardening/Weeding • Aeration, Odd Jobs NO SURPRISES NO MESS www.hollandave.ca

(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca ACTION YARD CARE. 15 + years exp. Honest & reliable.

Quality work. 250-744-6918.

AURICLE BSC 250-882-3129 Spring clean up Lawn aeration & fertilize-soil-hedges & more.

DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141 SPRING CLEANups, complete maintenance.

Residential & Commercial. 250-474-4373.

J&L Gardening yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. Call John or Louise (250)891-8677.

LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges-tree pruning, gardening/landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

CITY HAUL- a lot of junk won’t fit in your trunk, you’re in luck I own a truck. 250-891-2489.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all.

Call 250-361-6164.

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

Prompt, Courteous. Call Chris for all your hauling needs.

250-920-8463.

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

Fast Service, Best Prices!!

Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount.

Brad 250-217-9578.

SMART GUYS Hauling. Garden waste, junk removal, clean-ups, etc. Reliable, courteous service. 250-544-0611 or 250-889-1051.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETE HOME Repairs.

Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licenced and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices

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Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

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M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting.

Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp.

Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.

SMALL JOB RENOVATIONS & HOME REPAIR Phone: (250) 213-5781

SPRING CLEANUP special: $20/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481

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Tree, Hedge & Shrub Pruning Lawn Care.

250-888-3224

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Kitchen and bathroom Home suites to code Fencing, decks, porches 15% discount for seniors

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

MOVING & STORAGE (250)889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $85/hr.

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507.

1ST MOVING- 1 ton 2 ton.

Prices starting at $80/hr. Call 250-220-0734.

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

STRAIGHT Line Pro Moving Services. 15 years exp. “A� rating, insured, WCB, fast efficient, friendly exp crews call 250 883 4229 Low rates.

WRIGHT BROS Moving. $80/HR, 2 men/3 ton. Seniors discount. Philip (250)383-8283

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.

B L Coastal Coatings. Quality, reliable, great rates. All your Painting needs. (250)818-7443 LADY PAINTER Serving the Peninsula for over 20 yrs. Interior/exterior. Call Bernice, 250-655-1127.

NORM’S PAINTINGReasonable, Reliable. References. 25 yrs experience. Call 250-478-0347.

OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

ST PAINTING free est, written guarantee and full ref’s. WCB ins. Call Kaleb (250)884-2597.

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

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

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

STUCCO/SIDING RE-STUCCO & HARDY Plank/Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate.

18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB. NORM’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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WINDOWS ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Windows Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years Construction experience. 250-382-3694.

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New group advocates for kids fighting cancer Initiatives launched to help Victoria families Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

A double-barrelled charge of initiatives to help families dealing with childhood cancer aims to advocate for parents and keep kids comfortable.

The idea simmered for four years and burst forth as the Communities Helping Families Initiative and the Comfy Kids Program were officially launched at Saunders Subaru in Colwood in late April.

The purpose of the Communities Helping Families Initiative is to lobby VIHA along with federal, provincial

and municipal governments to get a pediatric oncology program funded and established for Island families.

Currently, families travel to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver for original diagnosis and specialized care. Treatments can last for days, weeks and years.

“I saw first-hand what it was doing to parents,” said Dave Saunders, of Saunders Subaru, who watched family friends struggle through the ups and downs with their five year old. “They weren’t getting anywhere advocating. They were busy taking care of a child.”

Currently on the lower Island, there are 100 long-term and followup childhood cancer patients and 25 to 30 in active treatment, said Susan Kerr, patient parent liaison and co-

Real facts about gangs and crime in BC. 1. KEEping yoUR KidS oUt oF gangS: Promote and celebrate characteristics like self-esteem and humility 2. yoUth who Stay oUt oF gangS RatE: Humour, love, honesty, team work, kindness, creativity and thankfulness as the most important character traits 3. pRotECtivE FaCtoRS that BUild yoUth RESiliEnCy againSt gang involvEmEnt: Create a positive social environment that surrounds youth through family, community and service organizations

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ordinator of family support for B.C. Childhood Cancer Parents Association.

“For many families it means multiple trips with critically ill children,” she said. Kerr made 40 roundtrips to Vancouver in 2005 as her son Jacob, then five years old, battled neuroblastoma.

“It’s been a hard battle.

I’ve been advocating for support for families on a financial basis for six years,” Kerr said. “In this sense, it’s everyone collaborating in a positive way. It’s the start of positive change for the pediatric oncology families on Vancouver Island.”

“We learned there were several different groups and families wanting to help … we can become a single voice advocacy group. This is all about synchronizing,” Saunders said. “The goal is to create a proper (pediatric oncology) program that is fully supported.”

The initiative will also link families to existing resources, including the Comfy Kids program which includes a courtesy 2013 Subaru Forester for families in need of transportation to and from Vancouver.

The program will also

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David Saunders, left, and Susan Kerr are part of the advocacy group lobbying for pediatric oncology on Vancouver Island. The new Subaru Forester and cozy quilt are part of the program to help kids get comfortably to medical appointments. include sea plane flights when timing is critical.

“We’ve done our due diligence, now it’s time for the other area, government, to cough up,” Saunders added. “If it takes our advocacy group to hold everyone’s

feet to the fire, we’re leading by example.”

For more on the B.C. Childhood Cancer Parents Association, see bcccpa.org or email Susan Kerr at s.kerr@bcccpa.org. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Women in Need expands services Victoria group hopes to put 100 women through programs

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Self-sufficiency is one of life’s privileges paid little attention to unless it is lost or under threat.

Climbing back from the psychological abyss of an abusive relationship, job loss or drug use is often a shielded journey shared by only those closest to the process.

For the past 20 years, Women in Need and its volunteers have quietly celebrated those successes, helping more than 18,000 women in the Capital Region work through trauma and transition.

But organizers need community support to expand two successful programs that help women rebuild their lives.

“Our goal in 2013 is for 100 women to participate in our programs, and that means raising $100,000 over the next year,” said Clare Yazganoglu, WIN executive director.

WIN recently launched its new Transitions program and revamped Self-Sufficiency program. Most of the women who attend the programs are living in transitional housing, Yazganoglu said.

Transitions teaches effective communication skills and how to

set personal boundaries in relationships, while Self-Sufficiency provides one-on-one support and financial assistance to women looking to build a career or return to school.

“These are women who want to make shifts towards becoming vibrant members in the community,” Yazganoglu said.

While WIN maintains strict confidentiality with its clients, “respect,” “integrity” and “grateful” pepper the anonymous comments made by graduates of the programs.

“It is one thing to have dreams, but feeling supported and accountable to the generosity of donors in actualizing those dreams is immeasurable,” said one participant.

WIN provides gift certificates to women in transitional housing for any of its three thrift stores around Greater Victoria.

Their operations are funded through private and business donations. dpalmer@vicnews.com

Clare Yazganoglu, executive director of Women In Need, poses in the organization’s store at 785 Pandora Ave. She shows off one of their 100 Women T-shirts next to a poster for an upcoming fashion show fundraiser.

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Coming up n On May 11, Women in Need holds its annual fundraiser, Fashion With Passion, at BMW Victoria, 95 Esquimalt Rd. n For more information and tickets, visit winfashionwithpassion.com.

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