Goldstream News Gazette, May 17, 2013

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Provincial results overshadow NDP West Shore wins Kyle Wells News staff

The West Shore’s incumbent NDP candidates enjoyed success on Tuesday’s election night, even as their party suffered a surprising defeat overall. “(I’m) pleased on a personal level to have the support of the majority of people who voted,” said Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan.

“But I’m profoundly disappointed that it appears I’m in the opposition again. I’m not at all happy about that.”

Incumbant Horgan earned 53.5 per cent of the vote. B.C. Liberal candidate Kerrie Reay had 30.9 per cent of the vote, with Carlos Serra of the Green Party coming in third with just over 15 per cent.

Maurine Karagianis, the NDP incumbent for Esquimalt-Royal Roads, won her riding handily with 48 per cent of the vote, compared to Liberal Chris Ricketts’ 28.7 per cent and the Green party’s Susan Christina Low’s 21.6 per cent.

“I’m very excited that the voters have once again given me a vote of confidence in my constituency,” said Karagianis. “It’s a great thrill to now be serving my third term as MLA.” What was intended as a jubilant celebration at NDP headquarters at the Victoria Conference Centre, where most of the regional candidates gathered, began to turn sour early in the John Horgan evening. Early victories by Karagianis and Rob Fleming were overshadowed by overall results showing a clear Liberal lead.

“We’ve had four wasted years of the government, between the HST and leadership campaigns and all that,” said Karagianis. “It’s been a bit of a write-off, as far as a term of government. Hopefully … we’ll get on with governing with the province of British Columbia.”

B.C. Liberals took 50 seats, gaining five and earning 44.4 per cent of the popular vote. The NDP earned 39.5 per cent of the popular vote with 33 seats. The Green Party earned one seat and one independent won a seat.

“At some point you start to believe everything the polls and the pundits and the speculators, and when it doesn’t come about the only thing you can be is shocked,” Horgan said. “But the public is always right, and that’s why we have elections.”

NDP MLA Maurine Karagianis, seen here with granddaughters Maxine and Alexandra Gamracy, handily won back her seat in the EsquimaltRoyal Roads riding with over 48 per cent of the vote, beating out Liberal Party candidate Chris Ricketts.

Please see: Liberal win frustrates local MLAs, Page A3

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NDP challenger David Eby defeated Clark by more than 700 votes in Vancouver-Point Grey, knocking on doors while Clark traveled the province on the leader’s tour.

At a news conference Wednesday, Clark shrugged off the loss, saying the seat was closely contested when Gordon Campbell held it and also had little time to campaign there.

Asked repeatedly about polls that predicted her doom, Clark noted that she discussed that briefly with Prime Minister Stephen Harper when he called to congratulate her on winning the party’s fourth term. And she offered some advice on polling to reporters who gathered at the Vancouver cabinet offices.

“You guys get this stuff for free,” Clark said.

“You should take it for what it’s worth.”

Results don’t become official until May 27, and there could still be changes in current legislature: 50 B.C. Liberals, 33 NDP MLAs, B.C. Green Andrew Weaver and Delta South independent Vicki Huntington. Huntingon won re-election in Delta South, a landmark for an independent to win twice without party affiliation. Independents Bob Simpson in Cariboo North and John van Dongen in Abbotsford South, fell to their B.C. Liberal challengers.

A high-profile climate scientist, Weaver benefited from the same highly concentrated campaign effort that produced a seat for national Green leader Elizabeth May. Clark said she regrets the loss of cabinet ministers Ida Chong and Margaret MacDiarmid, but she is pleased to have a balance of 25 returning MLAs and 25 newcomers in the B.C. Liberal caucus. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, May 17, 2013

Greater Victoria, the opposition city Voters veer farther from ruling Liberals

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Re-elected NDP MLA’s, from left, Carole James and Maureen Karagianas watch results come in during the 2013 provincial election at the NDP party at the Victoria Convention Centre.

Liberal win frustrates local MLAs Continued from Page A1

Horgan believes a lack of focus on industrial jobs may have lost the party essential votes in B.C.’s interior.

The priority coming in with the new government is going to be establishing a working relationship with the Liberals, especially on Vancouver Island, where ridings are predominately held by the NDP, he said.

“It’s going to be a challenge for us in the Capital Region without any representation in the government,” Horgan said. “The government has to recognize that and work around it, and that’s going to be a challenge for everybody.”

NDP supporters who gathered at the convention centre viewed the results in disbelief, with many a shaking head and commiserating hug.

Carole James spoke on behalf of the candidates to the deflated crowd late in the evening.

“There is no question that tonight is a difficult night. There is no question that this result is a shock for all of us,” James said. “We will have a critical job to do, to hold this government to account over this next number of years.”

“Let’s remember the work that we did, let’s remember the values that we stand for. Let’s remember the change for the better still needs to happen in British Columbia.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

toria Chamber of Commerce CEO. “Ida (Chong) was an incredibly valuable representative (for the Island) and provided balance and regional representation at cabinet and caucus tables. Now, Daniel Palmer when discussions happen, we’re going News staff to have to rely on non-resident MLAs to represent our needs,” he said, referring With the return of a B.C. Liberal govto Liberal MLAs Michelle Stilwell (Parksernment and the toppling of stalwart ville-Qualicum) and Don McRae (Comox MLA Ida Chong, south Vancouver Island’s Valley). interests could face dark days ahead, The global economy is likely to improve warns one political expert. in the coming years, Carter added, allowOnly two of the 14 seats on Vancouver ing the B.C. Liberals to continue Island are likely to be represented to expand their natural resource

by B.C. Liberal MLAs, with a near“Politicians think, ‘Why should I be nice to exportation policies. sweep on the South Island by the “Certainly LNG will happen B.C. NDP (New Democrat Gary you? What are you going to do for me?’ If they and the two pipeline projects will Holman’s razor-thin lead over receive full consideration.”

Liberal Stephen Roberts in Saan- don’t think they need you, there’s no need to keep Pilon said an NDP government ich North and the Islands is likely throwing stuff at you.” would likely have bolstered the to trigger a judicial recount).

– Denis Pilon Capital Region economy by hir“The Liberals have won a solid ing more public servants and majority government without She and fellow south Island MLAs making changes to B.C. Ferries, issues anybody on the (south Island),” said Dennis Pilon, associate professor of political Rob Fleming, Maurine Karagianis, Lana the Liberals likely won’t feel pressured to science at York University and a special- Popham and John Horgan are accus- address anytime soon.

“Politicians think, ‘Why should I be nice ist in B.C. politics. “Unless the Liberals tomed to working in opposition as a figure they could gain back that support, team, James said, and will work with the to you? What are you going to do for me?’ there’s really not much incentive for them fourth-term B.C. Liberals on such regional If they don’t think they need you, there’s issues as transit, affordable housing and no need to keep throwing stuff at you,” to work very hard to woo those voters.” he said.

Former B.C. NDP leader Carole James, child poverty.

Preliminary voter turnout for the provThe lack of B.C. Liberal representation re-elected in Victoria-Beacon Hill on Tuesday, said a lack of Liberal MLAs on the on the South Island means the regional ince was 52 per cent, slightly above the south Island means her party will “work business community will have to work record-low 2009 turnout of 51 per cent. with ministers and within the system” to harder to attain needed infrastructure Voter turnout was down, however, in all spending on projects such as light rail seven Capital Region electoral districts. ensure regional interests are addressed.

–with reporting from Kyle Slavin “We’ve gone to bat for our constituents transit and the Victoria airport runway dpalmer@vicnews.com in the past and I think they can count expansion, said Bruce Carter, Greater Vicon us to do that again and to work both ways, as a strong opposition but also as a strong team to propose solutions,” she said. “But the Liberals are going to look at why people feel a disconnect with their party.”

While the Liberals attained a 50-seat majority in the legislature, they only captured 44.4 per cent of the popular vote.

“It will be very tough for the government to ignore a very strong message (of discontent) in the Capital Region and on Vancouver Island,” James said.

Green Weaver makes election history Laura Lavin News staff

Gary Wright’s 1976 hit Dream Weaver pumped from the speakers Tuesday night just before Green party leader Jane Sterk took the stage to introduce the first provincially elected Green party member, Andrew Weaver.

“Andrew will be a tremendous MLA,” she said, before slamming Liberal plans for several Liquified Natural Gas plants. Earlier in the night Sterk, who lost Victoria-Beacon Hill to NDP incumbent Carole James, told the News: “One Green seat, as we’ve seen federally, is a breakthrough and will be provincially as well.”

Weaver said he was shocked at the Liberal’s majority win and excited about his own.

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Green party leader Jane Sterk congratulates Andrew Weaver after he is the first Green MLA to be elected.

“I’m not going to come in off the bat making strong statements and policy,” said Weaver. “I’ve got to learn what

the position is from the inside out. Build strength in my voice by getting a background of what’s there.”

Weaver sees a ban on oil tanker traffic, health care costs and poverty as the top issues in the region.

Leadership of the B.C. Greens remains to be seen.

Sterk says she’ll meet with the chair and council to “talk about what is the best strategy going forward.”

She previously stated she would step down if she lost this election, but Green Party members encouraged her to stay, she said.

“Success is seductive … the message of the Green Party that got out under my leadership in this campaign is exciting,” Sterk said.

“I don’t think she should resign,” said Weaver. “I would still like to serve under her leadership. She knows the Green Book inside and out.”

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, May 17, 2013

Leigh Road interchange to open in June

Spencer Road traffic will also change

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atelynne Miller, 18, uses the crosswalk at Spencer Road to cross the Trans Canada Highway every day to attend classes at West Shore Learning Centre on Goldstream Avenue and to go to a nearby gym.

On June 15 she will have to find a new route when the crosswalk closes at the same time as the Leigh Road interCharla Huber change opens.

“It’s sure going Reporting to be a hassle,” Miller said. “I’ll probably have to use the Millstream overpass.”

The new route will add about 20 minutes to her daily commute.

“It’s already taking me about 15 minutes to walk to school and half an hour to get to the gym,” she said.

The City of Langford is looking into adding an overpass at Spencer Road for pedestrians and bicycles, but that would cost $2 million the city doesn’t have in the budget.

“We are pretty confident it will be used and we will be looking for money from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,” said Michelle Mahovlich, Langford director of engineering.

While it’s “a lot of money” Miller said, “they will still need to build it.”

A preliminary drawing of the

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Katelynne Miller uses the crosswalk at Spencer Road and the Trans Canada Highway twice a day. The crosswalk will close once the Leigh Road interchange, left, opens on June 15. potential overpass has been created.

“It would be a fully accessible overpass,” Mahovlich explained.

Until the overpass is built, pedestrians and cyclists will need to cross the highway at either Millstream or Leigh.

The Leigh Road interchange is slated to open at 6 p.m. on June 15.

“It was a quieter night to open without weekday commuters,” Mahovlich said. “We also didn’t want to open it right before the Canada Day (June 30) weekend.”

Traffic patterns in the area will change with vehicles unable to cross the intersection of Spencer Road and the TCH. “A barrier will be placed across the road to the highway,” Mahovlich said.

from Goldstream to Leigh Road.

A fourth ramp proposed for the intersection has no timeline scheduled for it. When it is eventually added, access to Goldstream Avenue, near West Shore Parkway, will be permanently closed.

The interchange cost $25 million paid for primarily by five private developers on Bear Mountain and South Skirt Mountain. The province is also chipping in $4 million while the

The traffic signal at the intersection will be deactivated and the three ramps at the Leigh Road interchange will open.

People used to making left turns off Spencer Road to the highway heading up-Island will now have to use Leigh Road to access the highway.

At the end of May or early June the intersection at Goldstream Avenue and Leigh Road will become a four-way stop, but there will be a non-stop flow

municipality is not putting any cash into the project.

“It’s the biggest capital project for Langford. The arena and bowling alley cost $15 million,” Mahovlich said.

See the traffic flow map online at www.vicnews.com or www.cityoflangford.ca. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE AND LAND DISPOSITION

The City of Langford hereby gives public notice of its intention to close a portion of road, shown in heavy outline in Schedule ‘A’ below, known as Fairway Avenue, which was dedicated as highway by Plan 7235.

The 1.2m² (12.9ft²) portion of Fairway Avenue intended to be closed and removed as highway dedication will be considered by the Council of the City of Langford at its regular meeting at the City Hall, 3rd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, on Tuesday May 21st, 2013 at 7:00pm. Persons who consider they are affected by the Bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the meeting, or by delivering a written submission to the Corporate Officer by 4:00 pm on that date.

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The two previous blitzes had found 850 and 930 species. They had hoped that this year’s total might reach 1,000.

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Friday, May 17, 2013

Getting books to the people

Split vote kills Solar Colwood expansion, extension plans Kyle Wells

Kyle Slavin News staff

Louise Baril estimates she’s 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.

“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. “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 delivers a stack of books care-

a per capita basis, the success is greater than that of Solar B.C. or any other community in Canada, organizers say, but still well below Solar Colwood’s hopes to targets. expand both its borders and its “We always knew (targets) were deadline were dashed at a Colhigh,” Coun. Judith Cullington wood city council meeting Monsaid. “This is the area day in a split vote. where we’re clearly fallProposed “I could not below targets and so changes to the support the motion ing how do we do a better program had as it was written. I job of putting our solar been passed at to work?” the committee would like to have installers If approved, Natural level, but failed to seen things done in Resources Canada would make it through have had to approve the council, with a stages.” changes.

3-3 vote defeating – Carol Hamilton Mayor Carol Hamilton the motion. Coun. voted against the changes, believTeresa Harvey was not present at ing approval beforehand from the meeting.

NRCan is essential.

The changes would have “I could not support the motion allowed grants for the solar hot as it was written. I would like to water heaters to be available to have seen things done in stages, all homeowners in the Capital first of all NRCan would have to be Regional District. The deadline engaged. … If they would let us go for the program would also have outside of the community, then we been extended a year, to March could ask for the extension.”

2015, primarily to give the Capital kwells@goldstreamgazette.com City Centre project time to capitalize on the savings.

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Rheta Steer, left, and Louise Baril laugh as they discuss books and authors in Baril’s home. Baril is a shut-in and Steer is a volunteer with the Greater Victoria Public Library’s visiting library service. fully 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 Brimmell, 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.

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.

“It’s very important for us to outreach to these people who can’t come to the libraries,”

Brimmell says.

“We do a lot of literacy outreach with young children, but at the other end 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 CDs to about 20 GVPL clients once a month.

“I love meeting people. I love helping people,” says Steer. “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.”

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

The Goldstream News Gazette is published by Black Press Ltd. | 117-777 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, B.C. V9B 2X4 | Phone: 250-478-9552 • Fax: 250-478-6545 • Web: www.vicnews.com

OUR VIEW

Green mouse may yet roar The movers and shakers in the B.C. NDP will no doubt lose plenty of sleep given the party’s underwhelming performance in Tuesday’s provincial election.

While its candidates once again rolled to a near sweep in Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island, the NDP has more to think about than simply how to get the better of the B.C. Liberals.

The win by Andrew Weaver of the Green Party over longtime Liberal MLA Ida Chong and tireless NDP campaigner Jessica Van der Veen in Oak Bay-Gordon Head opens the door a crack for a party seen for years as a quirky collection of environmentalists.

In terms of the popular vote, perhaps a better measurement of public support for a party, the Greens fared roughly the same as 2009, taking about eight per cent provincewide.

But over the longer term, the presence of the vocal Weaver in the legislature may give the public a glimpse of just how well a Green Party MLA can represent constituents. It’s the old “show me, don’t tell me” scenario.

If people like how the Nobel Prize winningscientist handles himself and takes the Liberals to task, it may just encourage more voters to step out of their comfort zone and go Green next election.

And that will mostly take votes away from the NDP, which has tried hard to incorporate a business-friendly strategy with being environmentally responsible, so as not to alienate anyone.

It’s tough to play well to both crowds, as the Liberals know. Among the reasons they emerged victorious on election day was they stuck primarily to one message, that of keeping a strong economy and job creation front and centre.

Winning one seat among 85 in the legislature isn’t exactly earth shattering, and the B.C. Greens face their own uncertainty with leader Jane Sterk losing for a second straight time.

But the party is poised to alter B.C.’s political history more than we realize. It just might take a while.

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

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

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

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Belmont teen tackles gutsy subject was 10 years old and just starting As a teen, living with Crohn’s Grade 5. I have battled Crohn’s ever (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) can since. be a challenge. There is always that The physical pain is indescribconstant worry of a flare up hapable. Only those that deal pening at any moment. with the same disease The struggle of dealing have a chance at underwith a flare up and balstanding the feeling of ancing schoolwork is no that pain. I have been on picnic either. The fact almost every drug that is that so few teens, as well offered for this disease. I as adults, are aware of was on the steroid Predthis chronic disease is nisone three times and disheartening. There are at one point was on an approximately 233,000 IV drug, Remicade. I had Canadians living with Crohn’s or colitis. More Heather Hitchen to travel to Vancouver than 10,200 new cases of Youth perspective every few weeks to get the IV drug at BC ChilCrohn’s and colitis are dren’s Hospital. Most diagnosed every year. likely I face a lifetime of medication.

More media attention is needed.

By the time I reached Grade 9, I Public knowledge of this dishad run out of medication options ease could mean more donations to treat my disease. I missed towards research so we can find out why people get this disease and months and months of school throughout my middle school then possibly find a cure. years. The only options left were Crohn’s disease is inflammation a drug that was still experimental anywhere in the digestive system; for children, and surgery. I chose while Ulcerative Colitis happens surgery. only in the large bowel. Neither is Unfortunately my intestine was contagious and researchers aren’t not reattached properly and sadly I sure if they are genetic, environwould spend the next three months mental or both. My symptoms in a hospital. I underwent another started when I was nine. I had three surgeries during that time to extreme stomach pain, lost my fix the first mistake and to recover appetite and lost weight. I was diagfrom the many complications that nosed with Crohn’s disease when I

occurred. The circumstances that happened with my first surgery are rare. Since those surgeries, however, my Crohn’s disease has been in remission.

I know that not all people with Crohn’s may even have to undergo surgery and for those that do most always have more than one.

Surgery is not a cure for Crohn’s disease and in most cases it will return. Everyone with Crohn’s or colitis suffers from different symptoms. For me, the worst part is the mental strain and isolation that can be felt with this disease. There is no cure for Crohn’s disease or Colitis at this time.

Foundations such as the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada are dedicated to raising awareness and finding a cure. Every year the foundation puts on a walk to raise awareness and money for a cure, the Gutsy Walk. This year, for British Columbia, the walk will be held on June 9. Last year was my first time participating in the Gutsy Walk. I will be walking again this year with my friends and family.

Anyone interested in participating in the walk, or donating, may visit CCFC’s website www.ccfc.ca.

Heather Hitchen is a student at Belmont secondary school. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

‘I have been on almost every drug that is offered for this disease.’

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Pipe roping time A worker throws a rope over the end of a large metal pipe being lifted by a crane from a lot on Bay Street at Bridge Street. The pipes were being loaded onto a barge and workers were using the rope to guide the pipes into place.

LETTERS Poor choice made for B.C. pre-election opinion piece Re: Think Hard about B.C.’s future before voting May 14 (Letters, May 10) This opinion piece read like a paid advertorial by the Liberal party, rather than the thoughtful perspective of a former respected business leader – Gwyn Morgan.

The fact it was delivered by someone who is a fairly recent arrival to B.C. made it even more distasteful.

Did B.C. voters really have

to suffer through the onedimensional prophecies of a dyed-in-the-wool Alberta carbon industrialist?

As noted by the editor, Mr. Morgan was once an advisor to Liberal Premier Christy Clark.

Left unmentioned is that he also is a member of the elite $100,000 donation club to the B.C. Liberal party, as per Elections B.C., and is listed on the board of directors of the fringe right Fraser Institute.

Morgan was touted as former CEO of Encana Corp., presumably to correlate business expertise and success to his expressed views.

Left unmentioned was the fact that he very recently “retired” as board chairman of Canadian engineering company SNC Lavalin.

Under his watch an unprecedented cult of graft appears to have flourished.

Readers respond: B.C. election Electors in B.C. fooled by Liberals Liberals are ecstatic and the B.C. NDP depressed, and why wouldn’t they be?

Nobody projected the miraculous recovery of the B.C. Liberals, and most assumed a NDP government taking over.

However, enough electors decided otherwise, so we are faced with four more years of the Liberal juggernaut in office.

What can we learn after the initial shock has devastated our mindless assumptions?

One disturbing factor might be the importance of negative messaging and attack ads.

The Liberals were merciless in exploiting every little idiosyncrasy that Adrian Dix exhibited or not, making them appear as monumental flaws which spelled disaster if he were allowed to take hold of the premier’s office.

The NDP decided from the start to ignore and not respond

to the Liberals’ misinformation.

Was that the right decision?

Everyone can identify at least one or two gross examples of Liberal mismanagement and incompetence over the past 12 years.

And yet, enough voters were entranced by the sound and fury of fabricated scandal and mischief that they kept their belief in the merits and worthiness of most incumbent Liberal MLAs to return the party to power.

What were they voting for?

More of the same with a thin veneer of hype, reinforcing the idea that life would be wonderful the way it had been engineered by Liberal leaders and party in the past?

A travesty, yet one which prevailed and produced the desired results by the big money people who own and control the B.C. Liberal party.

We might sober up and realize what a mistake we made, but that’s the way

Investigations are ongoing into hundreds of millions of dollars of bribery payments and illegal political contributions allegedly made by SNC management and staff to secure business contracts.

Criminal cases against former SNC personnel are proceeding to court in Quebec and Europe.

Billions of dollars of shareholder value have been lost, as SNC stock has plummeted. Any competent board chairman worth

their salt, where substantial company revenues come from Libya, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Algeria – and now, it seems, Montreal –- should have ensured as top priority that an ethics compliance programme was in place and functioning.

Given the foregoing, why did Black Press publish this? You can do better next election.

John Palmer Oak Bay

Letters to the Editor we do politics in beautiful supernatural B.C. Dale Perkins Victoria

Post-election blues for non-Liberal fan As the sick feeling in my stomach begins to subside (it’s similar to the feeling I had when Sarah Palin became the U.S. vice-presidential candidate), I’m seeking out positive solutions.

I’m hoping for a huge scandal to bring down the Liberal government before 2017, but here’s a better way.

When the government chooses another district for Premier Christy Clark to run in, support and, where appropriate, vote for another candidate in that by-election.

Here’s an interesting question: what will happen if Premier Clark is unable to win a riding?

Helene Harrison Victoria

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Parade caps long weekend Don Descoteau News staff

Believe it or not, the busiest time for Island Farms Victoria Day Parade chair Ron Butlin isn’t the week before the annual May long weekend event.

“The real crazy week is the week leading up to the entry deadline,” said Butlin, who has overseen organization of the parade for 21 years.

He fretted over the numbers leading up to last month’s cut-off for the 115th annual holiday extravaganza, but sounded pleased this week with the final roster of 129 entries.

“We’ve got 17 American (high school) bands and four Canadian bands, including Spectrum, Reynolds and Lambrick Park (from Greater Victoria),” he said. “Ingraham High from Seattle is making its 43rd consecutive appearance in the parade.”

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“Bigger isn’t necessarily better,” he said. “One year we had, I think, 147 entries and it was just too long.”

This year’s edition is expected to run about three hours. With the longrange forecast calling for a mainly sunny conditions Monday with highs reaching 18 C, heat shouldn’t play a factor for watchers or participants.

Organizing the entries before the parade in the Mayfair Centre parking lots is a big job that falls upon about 40 volunteers from local Lions clubs.

They’ll keep watch along the Douglas Street parade route as well, to make sure things keep moving.

The Island Farms Victoria Day Parade is the second-oldest continuously running parade in Canada, behind the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal.

Douglas Street, from Tolmie Avenue to Humboldt Street, will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. to about 1:15 p.m. editor@vicnews.com

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Baba Yaga will eat you up Veselka dancers bring Slavic folklore to life Travis Paterson News staff

Children beware, Baba Yaga is coming to life.

The Veselka Ukrainian dance school is premiering Baba Yaga’s Supper, an original Ukrainian folk ballet based around the historic character, Sunday (May 19) at the McPherson Playhouse.

Danielle Dojack, a Veselka instructor, plays Baba Yaga, a forest witch of Slavic folklore who is all kinds of wicked. Chief among her evils is a disturbing appetite for children.

Worry not, the show is happily for all ages.

Artistic director Lisa Hall created the storyline and choreographed the dance, which uses all 45 dancers from the school, ages three to 20, based out of the studio located in the Ukrainian Cultural Centre on Douglas Street.

Baba Yaga is more than just an ugly old witch. She’s powerful, with a bent back, and a face covered in warts. Her gray hair hasn’t been washed or trimmed in hundreds of years and her clothing is rags.

Travis Paterson/News staff “Traditionally Baba has a sister Veselka Ukranian Dancers starring in Baba Yaga’s Supper. From left, Nathan Kuehne, 15, as Vasyl the travelling man, Elizabeth too. They like to eat children and go Kuroyedov, 17, as Romanka, Jocelyn Mihalynuk, 16, as the horse, and Danielle Dojack, 18, as Baba Yaga. The production uses all into villages to steal them but gener- 45 Veselka dancers from the studio on Douglas Street. ally, wisdom prevails,” Hall said.

The Veselkas recently performed as part “The story is about how far people described as “smitten with Vasyl.”

It’s Hall’s second original perforof the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Fesmight go to satisfy their desires, the risks There’s a horse, played by Jocelyn Mihmance, having written and choreographed tival and will be on stage at Beacon Hill for of our acquisitive society, and the wise alynuk, who’s actually a young woman King of the Crows for the Veselka school’s Heritage Day on June 15. counsel of true and trusted friends,” said cast into equine form at the hands of Baba 40th anniversary two years ago. That was Showtime for Baba Yaga is Sunday is 7 producer Valerie Kuehne.

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Jordan Hanson (Hand Drum Victoria) will be opening the festival in true African style with his amazing drumming skills.

When he isn’t on stage performing with his band, he’ll be teaching easy to follow workshops on May 18, Centennial Square, 1 to 6 p.m. for $5.

Also on May 18 enjoy Africaribbean Spirit Night ($15) at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St. Other events include a movie night and dance ($10) May 23; a panel discussion and Carribbean night May 24 ($15); and a friendly soccer tournament and closing gala on May 25 ($40).

For more detailed information contact their information line at 250-884-0379, email vaccsociety@gmail.com or go to vaccsociety.com. llavin@vicnews.com

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As the flowers bloom in the warm summer sun of Greater Victoria, so too will the art such beauty inspires.

Nearly 40 artists will work out of hotels throughout Greater Victoria from now until the end of October for the third annual Artishow Victoria.

The event kicked off May 1 at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel with a reception featuring the event’s organizers and the featured artists.

“Art is an integral part of our community, and our life,” said Oak Bay Tourism director Hazel Braithwaite. “They basically took the concept from a blank canvas to what it is today, a full fledged painting, planning it out, adding brush strokes and layers to it, and every year it gets better and better and bigger and bigger.

Throughout the six months, eight hotels will host an Artist in Residence, typically one per month, per hotel, along with other art-centric events. The Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites will offer Art Lunches and the Fairmont Empress will host Plein Air events, which will see local artists painting on hotel grounds every Sunday from June 30 to Sept. 1.

Kenna Fair is the artist in residence at the Beach Hotel for May. She will paint on site from May 22 to 24, and her work will be on displayed throughout the month.

Raised on the West Coast and now a resident of Galiano Island, Fair’s work focuses on the ocean and its inhabitants, above and below the water.

She said the event is beneficial to artists because it connects them to other industries, such as tourism.

“I get to meet people that don’t run in similar circles,” Fair said. “That kind of stuff is priceless for an artist, particularly if you’re trying to make

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Galiano Island artist Kenna Fair is the Artist in Residence for the month of May at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, as a part of Artishow 2013. a living.”

Many of Fair’s paintings are split between life above and life below the water, sometimes with interaction looming. In one piece an eagle approaches the water, talons out, while below a salmon swims, ignorant of the impending danger.

“Those two worlds are about to collide,” Fair said. “I love that thin line between those worlds and these two different things going on side by side. … Things can be right beside us and we don’t even connect.”

Co-founder Kerry Liggins found the level of support for artists in Europe, where she spends part of the year, inspiring, and felt compelled to try and instill a similar spirit here, through the Artishow event.

“When I would go around I would be so impressed, and I thought ‘why can’t we be doing something like that in Victoria?’” Liggins said.

“With funding cutbacks there are fewer and fewer opportunities for artists to show their works.”

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Tsartlip First Nation carver Charles Elliott works on a cedar podium for UVic’s Congress 2013 at his Central Saanich workshop.

Carving to mark UVic’s Congress Devon MacKenzie

of ravens on this piece because in our culture, the raven is the messenger. It would be symbolic on the podium because as someone stands at a podium they are delivering a message.”

The Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, known as Congress, is in its 82nd year and is Canada’s largest gathering of scholars across disciplines, and attracts more than 6,000 participants every year.

UVic last hosted Congress in 1990, when Elliott carved a totem pole for the event.

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A First Nations artist is busy creating yet another unique carving for the University of Victoria.

Master carver Charles Elliott from the Tsartlip First Nation is working 12 and 14-hour days preparing a piece of hollowed cedar that will stand as a podium for the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Victoria from June 1 to 8.

The podium features images of the creator, herons and hopefully ravens, Elliott said.

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Veteran butcher back in familiar territory It sounds kind of gruesome, but Fraser Orr is at his best when he’s got a meat cleaver in his hand.

And the longtime Saanich Peninsula butcher and meat products creator is indeed happy again, having taken a staff position with the Market on Don Descoteau Millstream.

Biz Beat “We’re letting people know I’ve popped up,” Orr says with a lilting Scottish brogue.

While he’s been working at the Market for three months now, he says, “It’s all still new to me after 34 years of owning my own business.”

Ronald Orr and Son Family Butcher had three stores in its heyday, including the original location in Brentwood Bay, and was famous for its brand of haggis. But as Fraser Orr puts it, “a set of unfortunate circumstances” led he, brother, Stewart and sister, Rhonda Hebb – they took over when Ronald Orr died in 2000 – to close the stores last fall.

When Market on Millstream co-owner Darryl Hein

“I think when they closed down their shop there were quite a few people who were disappointed. There’s a market for their products and we hope to capitalize on that.”

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The Market at Millstream welcomes Frank Orr to it’s team in the meat department. approached Fraser about getting back into the business and introducing the Orr family’s traditional recipes to a new clientele, he seized the opportunity.

“I’ve got the excitement back of cutting meat,” Orr said. “It’s definitely less stressful and it’s a real pleasure to come to work.”

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On top of regular butcher duties, Orr is producing the specialized sausages, meat pies and other products once sold at the family shop, Hein said. “(This is) just going to add to the mix,” Hein said of the traditional Scottish recipes.

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Still grieving the loss of company founder Bob Wright, who passed away last month, Oak Bay Marine Group announced the appointment of Mark Appleton and Sharon Halkett as directors. Both have extensive backgrounds in management and are familiar with the company’s operations and mandate. Among the first decisions the pair made in the their new roles was to install Rob Waters in the role of interim CEO.

Island Savings sends kids to camp Island Savings is teaming up with the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island in a venture to help send kids to Queen Alexandra summer

camps. For every person who attends the May 25 grand opening of the credit union’s Jubilee branch at 1955 Fort St. (in the former Blockbuster Video store), $5 will be donated to the foundation toward sending children with health challenges, and their siblings, to camp.

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Paint-your-own ceramics store Everyone has seen figurines and other pottery items in gift and kitchen stores, but Veronica Forsman at Colour Me Mine is encouraging children and adults alike to create their own designs and paint combinations.

Forsman opened her shop last month in Broadmead Village and offers a range of available items to customize, as well as scenarios with which to gather with friends and get creative.

Special events, birthday parties, even date nights are among the group options, plus the store is open every day for people to select their item, paint it, have it fired and take it home. Visit victoria.colormemine.com for hours and other details, or call 250-727-2789.

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MMA returns to the Bear A pair of Ultimate Fighting Championship veterans will co-headline AFC 18: Mayhem, as mixed martial arts returns to Bear Mountain Arena on Saturday.

Kalib Starnes, of Surrey, enters the Aggression Fighting Championship cage for the fifth time to fight David Perron, out of Vancouver, in one of AFC 18’s coheadliners.

Kelowna’s Michael Hill is in the other coheadliner. The Kelowa native was a contestant in season 16 of UFC’s reality show The Ultimate Fighter. He faces a strong opponent in Joel

Tristan Connelly Powell, a Canadian top10 ranked welterweight out of Hamilton.

“Both headliners have the chance to be the fight of the night,” said AFC co-owner and matchmaker Darren Owen.

“Perron and Starnes have very good jiujitsu but Starnes is coming off losing a potential fight-of-the-year, when he stood and threw strikes with Joe Doerksen at AFC 11, so you never know,” Owen said.

Local talent is the foundation of the AFC and few fighters are as popular as Victoria’s Tristan Connelly from Island MMA, who will fight Jonathan Dubois from the Mainland.

Visit vicnews.com for a full preview and fight card. Doors open at 6 p.m., fights start at 7. sports@vicnews.com

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Elan Jonas-McRae in the difficulty climbing competition at last month’s provincials at the Boulders Climbing Gym in Central Saanich. Boulders hosts the 2013 Canadian National Climbing Championships this weekend.

Climbing to the top The Boulders Climbing Gym will play host to the top climbers in the country this weekend for the 2013 Canadian National Climbing Championships.

The Canadian championships will feature the best youth climbers in the country as well as a number from the U.S. competing in a range of age categories in two disciplines, speed climbing and difficulty climbing.

“If you've never been to see a climbing competition, then you owe it to yourself to come out and watch the nationals over the long weekend,” said Boulders board chair Kimanda Jarzebiak.

“We will have some of the best young athletes from across the country at the event, and I know they will put on a fantastic show for all the fans.”

Almost 80 climbers have registered to date for the event including 30 from Alberta, 24 from B.C. and 19 from Ontario. The U.S. will also be represented by four climbers.

The nationals begin with qualifying rounds in the Difficulty/Lead Climbing events from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, with semifinals held Sunday, May 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and finals on Monday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Speed Climbing competition (all rounds) takes place beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19.

An award ceremony will follow all events at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 20. sports@vicnews.com

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IN BRIEF No provincials for undefeated Belmont

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Stelly’s Stinger Vanessa Perrin, left, gives chase to Oak Bay Breaker Jesse Collinson during the AAA Island soccer final at Hampton Park on Tuesday. The Stingers won 3-2 in penalty kicks.

The Stelly’s Stingers edged the Oak Bay Breakers 3-2 in a penalty kick shootout to decide the Island AAA champions at Hampton Park on Tuesday.

It was a tough loss for the Breakers and an even tougher one for the Ryan Cup champ Belmont Bulldogs, which won twice and tied in the round robin. The Stingers also went 2-1 but advanced to the final on the tiebreaker goal differential.

The Stingers and Breakers qualify for the AAA senior high school girls soccer provincials at Argyle secondary in North Vancouver, May 30 to June 1.

Heavies throw down at Games events competitions run Saturday It’s been 150 years of throwing and Sunday from noon onwards. heavy implements in Victoria. That His Royal Highness Prince Andrew calls for celebration. will start both of them off.

The 150th anniverary of the Beer gardens, a food plaza and Highland Games, one of the earlimultiple est sporting stages and events to run performances in the region, entertain runs Saturday throughout (May 18) and the festival’s Sunday at three fields.

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Titans silver at Western Nationals

A group of Gordon Head kids have become one of the best under-14 girls volleyball teams in the country.

The Victoria Titans Red won silver at the U14 Western Canadian Nationals at Abbotsford’s Tradex centre last weekend.

The Titans have consistently butted heads with clubs from much bigger cities, teams that hold tryouts, and prevailed.

“We collected our kids from the Gordon Head area, and we’re having success, it’s just one of those things,” said coach Ken Low, also a teacher at Belmont secondary.

Nine of the 11 players go to Arbutus middle school while the other two go to Gordon Head middle school. Those two clubs even played each other in this year’s school finals.

The Titans won the club volleyball U14 Islands last

month and finished third at the provincials two weeks ago.

On Sunday they lost in the Western National finals to Seaside out of Surrey and White Rock, 25-20, 25-19.

“Ten of our 11 are headed to Mount Doug secondary next year, so they should have a pretty good team,” Low said.

The Victoria Titans Blue also competed at Westerns and finished tied for 11th overall.

The Victoria Volleyball Chargers U14 girls finished 10th in Div. 2.

Next for the Titans Red is the Emerald City Classic at University of Washington, May 25 to 27.

Shamrocks sniper Rhys Duch returns

Golden boy Rhys Duch will play for the Victoria Shamrocks in the Western Lacrosse Association.

After time away to play the field version of the game in the Major Lacrosse League Duch, a Spectrum Community school grad is returning to the Shamrocks.

Duch won’t be available for the entire season as he will also play for the MLL Hamilton Nationals. He also lives and works in Calgary.

Duch will be fully available come playoff time, however.

“That was the only stumbling block along the way,” said Shamrocks GM Chris Welch.

The only exception is if the Nationals reach the MLL championship weekend.

In 72 playoff and regular season games with the Shamrocks, Duch has 152 goals and 171 assists for 323 points.

The Shamrocks WLA home opener is today (May 17) against the Coquitlam Adanacs. Tailgate party starts at 6 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena, faceoff at 7:45 p.m.

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*Klayton Ottesen (ENC3079) – Household goods and tools.

DAVE BRIAN REECE 1947 to 2013 Dave Brian Reece was born in Victoria, BC on July 21, 1947. Dave passed away on May 10, 2013. Predeceased by his parents, Bob and Iris Reece, daughter Paula, son Justin and younger brother Richard, lovingly remembered by his wife Sherie, daughter Tammy (Arash), grandchildren, James, Dahrius, Layla, Cyrus, his siblings Alan (Rhonda), Sharon (Tero), Ken (Glenda), Rob (Karen), nieces and nephews.

Dave lived a full and successful life. His working career saw him with the CP Railway where he acquired his first pet, a baby bear, later working for years in the Forest Industry and self-employed in landscaping. An active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54 in Sooke, Dave enjoyed the comradeship of his fellow members. For years, an avid golfer with a small handicap, he captured prizes thoroughly enjoying the game. A wonderful father, grandpa and loving husband, Dave had many friends earning their respect for his great humor and pleasant helpful nature. He will be lovingly remembered by family and friends.

A special thank you to Andy Carrier who stopped to assist Dave at risk to himself by trying to remove the ignition keys from the truck before it plunged down the ravine, to the Sooke Fire Rescue team and to the staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital especially Brenda, Sarah and Sharon.

Dave will be cremated and his ashes scattered as per his wishes. A reception to celebrate Dave’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54 in Sooke, 6726 Eustace Rd, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Saturday May 18, 2013. Flowers gratefully declined.

FOUND: HOUSE keys on Leefield Rd., Happy Valley area. Call (250)504-0226.

LOST FRIDAY May 10th green back pack contents personal items- Gorge Rd East to Hampton Park. If found please call (778)440-5221.

LOST: SET of keys, Shelbourne/McKenzie/Quadra areas, May. 13th. (250)727-7009.

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

CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

STAND OUT with a professionally designed and edited resume. Rates from $30. in.flux@zoho.com CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

Mature couple to manage mobile home park in Port Alberni Small equip. & landscaping experience req’d. $3500/mo.

Accomodations available.

Reply to Box #010 c/o The News, 37374 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5.

MEDICAL/DENTAL Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses to support our Pediatric clients for home/school care in the Victoria area. Pediatric experience is an asset, although we do offer client specific training, Trach/Vent courses and other on-going training supports. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children, we would love to hear from you.

Interested individuals are encouraged to Fax resume to our Burnaby ofďŹ ce: 1-866-686-7435 or Email:pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Emergency Road Service Drivers Totem Towing is looking for drivers for Victoria and Westshore areas. Must have knowledge of Victoria, good driving record, mechanical knowledge and customer relation skills. No towing experience req’d. Shift work with potential of $40,000+/yr.

Benefits after 6 months.

Please apply in person with drivers abstract at 3333 Tennyson.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

OWNER OPERATORS

QUESNEL Industrial Transportation is currently hiring drivers for upcoming logging season. Steady work & very competitive compensation package. Please call Dennis @ 1(800)667-3944 or (250)992-2309

LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interior Locations. Excellent salary, benefits and potential for advancement. Please submit your resume to forestry2012@hotmail.com

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK

ESTHETIC SERVICES

BUSY NPO in East Sooke is looking for an experienced administrator with superior organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have strong research skills and the ability to multi-task. Must have a university degree and tonnes of initiative. Strong communications skills both written and verbal are also required.

Please submit applications to dolphin(at)rcmsar.com.

HAIR STUDIO experienced hairstylist. Intro prices: H/L+cut $75, color+cut $60. www.hairdiva.ca Sherry 778-265-3353 Millstream Village

$2500 SIGNING BONUS

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

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

To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call John @ 250-514-2432 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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

Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.

FACILITIES and Grounds Maintenance person required for Church of the Advent in Colwood. This is a contracted 72 hour a month position with paid two week vacation.

Please apply to Rev. Ken Gray, 510 Mount View Avenue, Colwood by May 31st.

250-474-3031 rector@colwoodanglican.ca HAIRSTYLIST WANTED $1000 Hiring Bonus.

Full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Victoria location. Guaranteed $11/hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 250391-7976 today for an interview.

Join our SALVATION ARMY National Recycling Operations Thrift Store Team!

We are looking for coworkers for these positions: • Assistant Store Manager F/T $12-14/hr, bonuses, benefits, Brentwood Bay Store. • Store Manager in Training F/T, Downtown Victoria Store.

Successful candidates to have 2+ years management experience, an eye for style, value and total hands on leadership. Must have excellent customer service, sound retail experience and eager to learn new skills.

Email your Resume and indicate position applying for to Sue_Graham@ can.salvationarmy.org LIMOUSINE DRIVER, class 4, N/S, Thurs, Fri & Sat evenings for private sightseeing tours.

Please call 250-389-0004.

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SALES

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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GAYA COSMETIC Industries Inc o/a Forever Flawless- is now hiring Sales Clerks for Mayfair Shopping Centre, Victoria, BC. Must speak English and have the ability to sell.

Permanent F/T. Shifts, Weekends. Wage-$ 13./hr. E-mail: gayacosmetic@gmail.com

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Creative Services Graphic Designer - Temporary The Victoria News is looking for a skilled advertising designer to join our community newspaper’s production department.

This temporary position requires the successful applicant to be proďŹ cient in AdobeCS: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat on a Mac platform. Experience in web design would be an asset. The position may require shift and weekend work and may work into a permanent position.

Creative design experience in graphic arts is preferred, and a portfolio is required. You are a self-starter, team player and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

We are a well-established, nationallyrecognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.

Those interested in applying should submit their resumĂŠ by Friday, May 24, 2013 to: Janice Marshall, Production Manager 818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 E-mail: creative@vicnews.com Fax: (250) 386-2624 All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest conďŹ dence.

We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

AUTO FINANCING

WE BUY HOUSES

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.

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

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

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.

FURNITURE

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite.

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

COUCH: RED (not bright red), Dany stationary sofa, 3 seater, like new (1 year old), great condition. Paid $639 asking $200. You pick up. Call (250)474-0657.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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

BICYCLES INFINITY OFF road/mountain bike. Aircraft aluminum frame, Shimano 21 speed, mega range, Pro Max rapid shift.

Chopper style handle bars.

Very unique bike. $295. Call (250)598-7028.

MEADOW PRO Respiratory care unit with Concentrator & Patient instructions. $1500.

(250)478-3769.

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

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

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.

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

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.

METAL ROOFING & siding sales. Seconds avail. Custom roof Flashings. 250-544-3106.

GARAGE SALES LADYSMITH- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 6 year old roof, 2200sq ft, lrg sun deck w/ocean view, close to all amenties, quiet no through road, needs TLC, $245,000.

Call (250)2454155.

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

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

MOVING SALE at Langford Lake- Vintage dining rm table (seats 8), computer desks, chairs, 33 gallon fish tank w/oak stand, glass top patio set, dinette, barbecue and much more. 250-478-1661.

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

NIKKORMAT FT 2 film camera PC architecture lens and 75-260 telephoto. Interesting history. $500. (250)595-5727.

FREE: BUNK beds, brand new, still in the box. Call (250)479-2179.

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

FREE CAT: To a good home, 5 yr old male, black & white tuxedo. Call (250)598-2394.

FREE CHINA Cabinet- light & smoked glass, excellent condition. (250)474-2748.

TOOLS FULL SET of drywall tools+ extras, texture machine, open to offers. (250)478-8921.

FRIENDLY FRANK

REAL ESTATE

13 3’ Stakes $5. Geometric bubble wand $5. Water shoes, sz 4 & 7, $2.ea.(778)265-1615

FOR SALE BY OWNER

14� LEE Valley pusher mower, used once on small lawn, $25.

Call (250)665-7707.

3 SEAT sofa, $25, good cond.

Silver serving plate, $20. Call (250)881-8133.

NEW SUNROOM Glass top table with 4 chairs $99.

(250)652-4621.

PINK PRINCESS bike, rides well, 12� wheels, $20. Musical truck, $18. 250-658-0932.

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

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 WATER VIEW FROM EVERY WINDOW; Must see 2 year old Westhills home in pristine condition. 2261 sq’ 4 bdrm, 4 baths incl. custom master ensuite with 6’ whirlpool tub. Legal 1 bdrm. suite with sep. entrance incl. W/D; Many extras. everything still under warranty.

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

LANGFORD. 3-BDRM + den.

2 bath, double car garage, huge deck, quiet street, 5 mins to all amens. N/S. $1900 mo + utils. (Immed). 250-686-4445.

NEAR COOK St. village, new 2 bdrm 5 apls prvt fenced yard small pet ok $1400 N/S. May15/ June 1. 250-383-8800

SUITES, LOWER 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.

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

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

COLWOOD- 2 lvl, furnished 1 bdrm, 5 appls. $800 inclusive, NS/NP. 250-380-0700 COLWOOD- BRIGHT, quiet 2 bdrm, $1000 incls utils, D/W, shared lndry, A/C, int hookup, N/S, N/P. Ref’s. 250-391-7915.

GORDON HEAD: 1 bdrm, NS/NP. $650 incld’s cable, prkng. June 1. (250)472-8381

$10K PRICE REDUCTION! OPEN HOUSE: Sun, May. 19, 11am-1pm. Lovely views from 2 big decks, walking trails from the back yard, chirping birds, vegetable and herb gardens, a walk to Goldstream Park, on almost 1/4 acre of property.

Versatile & bright 3 bdrm, 2 bath home is perfect for a young couple or small family who enjoy gardening or outdoor recreation; lots of room for boats and kayaks. Large kitchen with gas range, sunken LR, skylights, hardwood flooring, newer appliances and paint. Situated high up on a cul-de-sac, close to schools and a short drive to the big box stores...this 1600 sq/ft home offers versatility in a natural setting. Photos & floor plans at: www.AndrewMaxwell.ca Call today for your private viewing!

KEATING, 1300 sq ft, 2 bdrm, grd level, N/P, N/S, $1000 mo + utils. June. 1. (250)888-8668

OPEN HOUSE- 1246 Hastings St, Sun, May, 19, 2-4pm. 3 bdrms, 2 bath Rancher w/main floor family room, double car garage.

Laura McCollom, RE/MAX. 250-588-8448.

UPTOWN: 3 bdrms, newly reno’d, 4 appls, bus route, NS/NP. $1600 utils included, own laundry. 250-480-0849.

RENTALS

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

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

LANGFORD MOBILE home in Seniors Park, upgraded interior, fully furnished, A/C, fenced yard & 2 sheds. REDUCED to $35,000. 250-590-2450.

OPEN HOUSE

JUST BUILT family home in downtown Langford, 10 year warranty, across park, 3 bed, 3 bath, family room, potential suite, garage, 2200 sq.ft. $459,900. Call 250-216-4415.

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

FREE ITEMS

COTTAGES

VIC WEST: July 1. Bright sunny 3 bdrm+ sunroom, 2 lvng rms, near ocean, $1650. 1 pet ok. N/S, ref’s. 250-383-8800

BUILDING SUPPLIES

SIDNEY, #2-2040 Weiler Ave. (near Canora Rd.), Sat, May. 18th, 9am-12pm. Push mower, books and more.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

HOMES FOR RENT COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views.

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

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

www.webuyhomesbc.com

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos.

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

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

Call: 1-250-616-9053

LIVE-IN MANAGER required for small apartment bldg in Sooke, experience an asset.

Fax resume to (604)669-1801.

DEEP COVE- cozy 1bdrm, wood floors, acreage, skylights $895/mo, N/S. 250-656-1312.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

PET CARE SERVICES

FOR SALE by Owner Townhouse $389,500.

MLS #320099. 20-1950 Cultra Ave, Saanichton. For viewing call 250-818-7038 or 250-5440718 for more information.

Damaged House?

Pretty House? Moving?

Divorcing? Estate Sale?

We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private.

Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell?

Can’t make payments?

We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

RENTALS

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

Cubbon Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 1035 North Park Street Bachelor - $575 and up One Bedroom - $800 & up Two Bedroom - $950 & up.

Close to sunny downtown Victoria and designated for seniors 55 years or older Amenities include a coffee lounge, games room, exercise room, and library and garden plots available for your green thumb. Pets welcome w/some restrictions.

Please call Dick or Diane at 250-383-1162 or email cub@raamco.ca to view our available suites.

Wetherby Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 3205 Wetherby Road Seniors only please - 55+.

Bachelor - $725 1 bdrm - $915 2 bdrm - $1100 This seniors only building has on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking, Shopping at Hillside Mall is just steps away. Pets welcome with some restrictions.

Please call Bonny at 250-598-1650 weth@raamco.ca to view our available suites.

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.

TRANSPORTATION

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

AUTO SERVICES

TOP CASH PAID

For ALL unwanted vehicles.

Free Towing

$$$ 250-885-1427 $$$

CARS 2001 HONDA Accord (pewter grey), 4 door, 4 cylinder, auto, low kms (137,000), CD player, power options, tinted windows, alarm, lady driven, in excellent condition in and out. Asking $5600 obo. (250)592-1268.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

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

FREE TOW AWAY

250-686-3933 SPORTS & IMPORTS 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.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

QUADRA/MCKENZIE, newer grd level 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, F/S, lndry, part use of dbl garage, N/P, N/S, $1200 + part utils. Avail now. (250)658-5123 SAANICHTON: LRG reno’d, 1or2 bdrm, 5 appls, N/S, pet? $1300 utils incl. 250-652-5003 SIDNEY: 2 bdrm, lrg backyard, gardens. 12x12 insulated shed. N/S. $1100+ utils. Avail.

June 15th. Call 250-888-5972.

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.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

SUITES, UPPER BRENTWOOD BAY, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Free Rent for May. Gas F/P, D/W, lndry, lrg deck/yard.

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

ESQUIMALT, MAIN floor Character suite, N/S, N/P, $800 incls utils. (250)385-2846 LANGFORD: 1 bdrm above garage suite, W/D. $900 util’s and internet incld’d. Avail.

June 1st. N/S. (250)661-0566.

UTILITY TRAILERS

SOOKE- QUAINT 1 bdrm $675/mo.

Shared laundry.

Available now. Pets considered. Call (778)352-1618.

TOWNHOUSES SIDNEY- 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath w/garage, gas F/P new, sunroom. NS/NP. $1550+ utils.

Avail July 15. (250)656-7456.

7’x12’ Deck Utility Trailer.

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

TRANSPORTATION

MARINE

AUTO FINANCING

BOATS $$$$ BOATS WANTED $$$$ AlSO OUTBOARDS AND TRAILERS. CASH BUYER. $$$$$ 250-544-2628 $$$$$

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(250)889-5794.

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

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

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

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ELECTRICAL

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm.

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

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

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

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

TAX

FENCING

CARPENTRY

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

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

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

CARPET INSTALLATION

GARDENING

CARPET, LINO installation restretches & repairs. 30 years exp. Glen, 250-474-1024.

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

Aerating, pwr raking, pruning.

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

250-477-4601

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References.

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

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

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

DRAFTING & DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN. Business cards, logos, ads, posters. Reasonable. in.flux@zoho.com.

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.

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

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ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE 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.

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.

www.kingoffloors.com

1.877.835.6670

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

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

Quality Guar. 250-213-5204.

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

SPRING CLEANUP special: $20/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481 TWO BROTHERS Lawn & Garden. Mowing, Clean-Ups, Garden Maint. (250)888-8461

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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Friday, May 17, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM

OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY

Real Estate Victoria

Select your home.

Select your mortgage.

OPENHOUSES Published Every Thursday

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

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the May 16 - May 23 edition of Real Estate Victoria

1273 Denman St, $519,000 Saturday 2-3:30 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444

306-1217 Pandora Ave, $284,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Crystal Williams, 604-365-1131

pg. 8

169 Bushby St, $489,900 Monday 2-4 Fair Realty Bruce McCalla, 250-885-8487

948 Garthland, $1,549,000 pg. 10

pg. 9

Saturday 3-5 & Sunday 1-3 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Charles Murray, 250-812-8983

pg. 1

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

pg. 10

304-1665 Oak Bay, $284,000 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106

pg. 6

pg. 26

pg. 7

Sunday 1-3 Royal Lepage Coast Capital James Liu 250 744-6639

pg. 10

309-1400 Newport Ave, $314,000 pg. 8

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

pg. 5

2166 Central, $659,000 pg. 15

Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Rob Garry 250 384-8124

pg. 11

Saturday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

215 Helmcken, $509,000 pg. 22

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

Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931

pg. 12

Daily 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Jennifer Scheck, 250-477-1100

pg. 11

pg. 24

pg. 10

Saturday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Sager 250 744-3301

pg. 11

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Shannon Jackson, 250-474-6003

Saturday 12-2 Coldwell Banker Slegg Realty Charles Murray, 250 812-8983

1777 Bay, $529,900

pg. 20

pg. 24

pg. 24

pg. 12

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

pg. 6

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

pg. 6

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Zane Willis, 250-479-3333

pg. 12

Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara, 250-384-8124

pg. 9

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ann Watley, 250-656-0131

pg. 15

pg. 26

Saturday 2:30-4 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

pg. 22

Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-477-7291

Saturday 2-4 Burr Properties Ltd. Patrick Skillings, 250-382-8838

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deanna Noyce, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deanna Noyce, 250-744-3301

pg. 19

463 Avery, $359,900

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

pg. 19

649 Jadel, $424,900

Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Deborah Coburn, 250-812-1989

pg. 2

pg. 18

108-1244 Muirfield Pl, $629,000

933 Step Moss Cl, $699,000 Saturday 11-1 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736 pg. 18

4042 Metchosin, $499,900 pg. 14

pg. 13

pg. 14

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

210-663 Goldstream Ave, $239,900 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301

pg. 18

pg. 18

115-2733 Peatt Rd, $334,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Alliance Karen Love, 250-386-8875

pg. 5

988 Wild Pond Lane

Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683 pg. 13 Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

3055 Phillips, $699,900

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

pg. 16

5575 Medberry Cl, $579,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

pg. 18

2215 Spirit Ridge, $899,900 pg. 14

pg. 19

47-486 Royal Bay, $399,900 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Burr Properties Ltd John McMillan, 250 382-8838

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kim Mohns, 250-479-3333

pg. 19

Saturday 11-1 Re/Max Camosun Jason Binab, 250-744-3301

917 Bullen Court, $419,900

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

Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Blair Veenstra, 250-380-6683

Sunday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

Saturday 1-3 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250 477-1100

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

970 Haslam, $474,900

2569 Annabern, $949,000

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Angele Munro, 250-384-8124

pg. 19

2827 Lake End Rd pg. 14

1225 Millstream Rd, $944,800

1671 Elford Rd, $455,000 pg. 15

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

pg. 19

593 Latoria Rd, $294,000 pg. 6

209-3160 Albina, $285,000 pg. 6

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty David Harvey, 250-385-2033

pg. 13

4218 Panorama

Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Peter Veri, 250-920-6850

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

991 Acadian Rd, $419,900 pg. 14

3338 Wordsworth, $569,000

1-170 Gorge Rd W, $499,900

3202-2829 Arbutus, $699,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing 250 655-0608

pg. 1

3250 Orillia, $359,000 pg. 13

pg. 15

6852 Wallace, $719,000

5611 Batu Rd, $1,119,000

5313 Sunter’s Track, $820,000

7-314 Six Mile Rd, $469,900 Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Fran Jeffs, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Roland Stillings, 250-744-3301

pg. 17

101 Kiowa Pl, $1,199,950

4011 Birring, $899,500

5-15 Helmcken, $438,000

208-300 Waterfront Cres

pg. 1

899 Wild Ridge Way, $419,900

102-2360 James White, $234,000

3054 Albina, $449,900

1167 Clovelly Terr, $529,000

317 Bessborough, $795,000

1121 Kings Rod, $625,000

Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

pg. 12

316 Brunswick Pl, $489,500 pg. 5

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

pg. 19

1739 Lopez Pl

3972 South Valley, $685,000

4634 Amblewood, $899,000

1271 Burnside West, $539,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106

pg. 5

pg. 3

308-3400 Quadra, $355,000

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

pg. 22

1255 Richardson, $888,000

Saturday 2:30-4 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910

pg. 16

4030/4040 Borden St

2659 Capital Hgts, $419,000

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

pg. 20

3316 Quadra St, $334,900

654 Langford, $369,000

Saturday 2-4 & Sunday 1:30-3 Sutton West Coast Mikko Ikonen 250 479-3333

pg. 22

4692 Firbank, $839,000

100 King George, $1,159,000

2295 Cooperidge

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

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

pg. 10 Saturday 2-4 Kroppmann Realty Dale Kroppmanns, 250-478-0808

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

Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Noah Dobson 250 385-2033

9706 Fifth St, $584,900

4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $529,900

3478 Calumet, $449,000

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

pg. 27

204-1715 Richmond, $249,900

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

pg. 17

1620 Mortimer, $495,000

306-75 Songhees, $698,000

pg. 9

1892 Cochrane

5255 Parker, $1,850,000

631 Avalon, $625,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-818-3216

Saturday 11-1 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535

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

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106 Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Brian Meredith-Jones 250 477-1100

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Dan Juricic, 250-514-8261

202-1035 Sutlej, $419,000

Saturday 1-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd Patti Locke-Lewkowich 250 477-7291

pg. 22

909 Dale St, $369,000

1440 Slater Pl, $659,900

3171 Stevenson, $540,000

Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

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

8546 Aldous, $549,900

110-1505 Church St.

2-1590 Christmas, $459,900 Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Scott Vannan, 250 818-3796 pg. 7

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

pg. 3

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

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

pg. 13

1690 Kenmore Ave, $589,900

101-75 Songhees, $685,000

Sunday 11:30-1:30 Newport Realty Sylvia Therrien, 250-385-2033

Saturday 12-1:45 Fair Realty Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

2915 Mt Wells, $439,900

982 Mckenzie, $299,900

1023 Decosta, $648,000

1501-620 Toronto

1304 Carnsew

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

Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653

541 Cornwall, $789,000

203-2920 Cook, $356,400

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun April Prinz, 250-744-3301

Saturday - Monday noon - 5 pm Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715

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

pg. 26

733A Humboldt (200 Douglas) pg. 9

3066 Carroll St, $394,900

Saturday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893

3721 Saanich, $499,000

1525 Regents, $895,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Richard Severs 250 216-3178

NEWS GAZETTE week beginning May 16, 2013 Page 23

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

pg. 9

27-3650 Citadel, $689,900 pg. 9

Saturday 2-4 Sutton group West Coast Deborah Kline, 250-661-7680

500 Corfield, $332,000 pg. 6

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max of Nanaimo John Cooper, 1-866-956-6228

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n Guerrilla Blackboards Project n Thursday, May 9 n Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Leadership Victoria’s Team Guerrilla Blackboards youth tell all event On Thursday, May 9, Team Guerrilla Blackboards, members of this year’s Leadership Victoria cohort, welcomed sponsors, supporters and the general public to view the results of their nine month project.

With the support of their community partner, The Victoria Foundation, Guerrilla Blackboards provided the opportunity for youth in Greater Victoria to express their opinions, thoughts and concerns in a creative and unique way.

Large 4’x8’ blackboards were placed around the Greater Victoria region, where youth were encouraged to write in a voice that was real, raw, unedited and uncensored. The information collected was presented to the community in an exhibition at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, where the team encouraged attendees to “start the conversation.”

The team’s hope is that the results of this initiative will be considered by The Victoria Foundation and other grantors for future youth programming within the community.

For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GuerrillaBlackboards.

Kluane Buset-Rivet puts a post-it note with her comments on one of the blackboards.

Team members, Natasha Ewing and Dianne McKerrell (L&R) with Jeremy Meckler, Vancity Langford manager.

Marg Rose, Victoria Foundation Granting Director and Victoria Foundation CEO, Sandra Richardson.

Mariah Petz and her sister Monika Petz.

Rick and Dianne Searle.

Team member Jen Harrison, with Janis Couvelier.

Elizabeth Dutton from UsedVictoria and her sister Alex Dutton.

Leah Baade and Louise MacDonald from the Victoria Foundation.

Kate Ray-Wilks, her brother, team member, Dustin Ray-Wilks and their mother Tina Johnston.

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