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The Langford farmer harvested her lavender crop for the season, but will have chocolate lavender zucchini loaf for visitors and will show how she processes the lavender by hand for cooking and other household uses including making bath salts.

“I’ll be rubbing the lavender leaves off from the harvest and showing people what they can do. We’ll have loose lavender and we’ll be screening it,” said Charla Huber Dowling.

Reporting Aside from lavender, Dowling is growing an assortment of vegetables that have “exploded” over the summer.

“There is always a big push for people to get involved in growing food in the spring, but now is the time when you can eat out of the garden,” said Dowling. “I want people to think beyond growing tomatoes and lettuce.”

Her tour is more of a “show and tell” to inspire others to grow food.

“I will explain that not all flowers on a zucchini plant will grow a zucchini. Some are male and some are female,” said Dowling adding she likes to fry the male flowers for a meal.

This year, the tour no longer includes large gardens, focusing on eight farms spanning from Langford to Sooke.

Cadet cleanup crew Kim Seah, 15, of Coquitlam and Dominic Lacroix, 15, of Sooke help clean up Taylor Beach in Metchosin as part of their community service at Albert Head Cadet Summer Training Centre. About 50 cadets from across the province hit the streets and beaches in the rural municipality with trash bags and determination last Friday.

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Home ownership elusive for many in Capital Region Danielle Pope Reporting

New buyers still struggle to afford Victoria’s housing market

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wning a home is the impossible dream for many Greater Victoria residents straddling high prices, debt and a challenging job market.

According to Statistics Canada, a single individual living on minimum wage spends about 40 per cent of her income just to rent an apartment, making it even tougher to get traction in a city where the median income of $77,820 has remained almost flat since 2008.

When Victoria natives Tristin Hopper and Elizabeth Hames started searching for their first home, there were a few standards to check off the buying list: a walkable, non-terrifying neighbourhood, lots of light, clean, aboveground and close to downtown, independent grocers, parks, coffee shops, libraries and bikeways.

Finally, the two found their perfect home – in Vancouver.

“Almost everywhere else is prohibitive,” says Hopper.

The average mortgage payment in Victoria falls between $1,300 and $1,800 per month, says Sean Dhillion, a mortgage advisor and real estate investor in Victoria. That represents a mortgage

between $300,000 and $350,000.

“Victoria is so expensive, but once you get in, you’re in. That’s why we’re seeing a lot of couples buy these fixer-uppers, invest in them, then, hopefully, step into another when it sells,” Dhillion says.

“Unfortunately, the prices are just high for what most people want, so as a two-income house you can rent well, but you can’t necessarily buy well.”

According to the Victoria Real Estate Board, the average price for a single-family home in Greater Victoria is $596,445, while the average condo goes for $300,037.

Sales in Greater Victoria were up 11.5 per cent from last year, which saw 2,907 single-family homes sold – one of the lowest numbers in recent years. As of this July, already 1,941 have sold.

Similarly, 2012 marked 1,538 condos sold, while 2013 has seen 896 snatched up so far. But while the numbers are slowly climbing, the prices are not.

“I would say the biggest misconception buyers have right now is that the market will continue to decline. The biggest misconception sellers have here is that buyers will pay anything for their homes,” says Laura McCollom,

Cost of owning These are the average listing prices by municipality for the end of July, according to the Victoria Real Estate Board. Saanich’s figures was provided by the District of Saanich in March.

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“People just aren’t willing to entertain the crazy prices anymore, but Victoria will always be more unaffordable compared to the Langfords and the Colwoods.”

While micro-condos are cropping up all over the city to lure in new buyers, Dhillion says there’s a reason people consider Victoria to be one of the most unaffordable areas – between the million-dollar investment homes and a challenging job market, buyers face a multitude of hurdles. Then, of course, there’s the federal rule changes.

Last summer, to fight an impending housing bubble, the maximum amortization payback period was changed to 25 years from 30, and Canadians can now only borrow 80 per cent (from 85 per cent) of their home’s value. Debt-service ratios were also lowered to 44 per cent from 45 per cent.

Another twist: governmentbacked insured mortgages are now only available to homes selling for less than $1 million, as the federal government believed those houses are “a small segment of the market” and taxpayers should not have to back those mortgages. Of course, in the City of Gardens, the million-dollar mark isn’t rare at all.

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Tristin Hopper and Elizabeth Hames stand in front Hopper’s parents’ Oak Bay home, where the two recently celebrated their marriage. When it comes to purchasing their own home, however, they’ve chosen Vancouver for better opportunities. ers face in Victoria is that most have income but not necessarily the down payment. Or, they have the down payment but a more creative form of income – there are a lot of creative people here – and it can be really hard to secure a mortgage in that situation,” Dhillion says.

Dhillion, who grew up in Victoria, purchased his first home in the city 10 years ago at the age of 25, but says family help was to thank – a necessary leap for many new buyers.

A few upgrades and good deals later, Dhillion now has a number of Victoria properties to his name, both as owner and landlord.

“I believe that anyone can become a homeowner, but you have to have a good plan and a way to get that solid down payment, even if it comes from the Bank of Mom and Dad,” he says.

“You can make it happen, but it takes time and a commitment.”

While Hopper and Hames attribute their home-buying success to relatives in the field who know the

legal language, both agreed their biggest challenge was the amount of paperwork involved. That, and how little a quarter of a million dollars can get you these days.

“My parents bought their fivebedroom, three-bath home in Saanich for somewhere around a quarter of a million dollars, 16 years ago,” Hames says.

“During my search, I saw rundown one-bedroom condos in Mount Pleasant (Vancouver) for more than that. Tristin and I have a game now where, when walking past a row of crumbling single-family homes, we point to one and say, ‘That’s $1 million.’ ‘That’s $1 million.’ And we’re probably right.” news@mondaymag.com

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miling, happy children and babies gathered at Victoria General Hospital last Thursday with one thing in common: a hard start to life.

Elise Simard spent the first 169 days of her life in hospital after being born at 26 weeks.

Now three-and-a-half years old, Elise is still dealing with the impact of her premature birth, but not without improvements.

Her mother, Christy, came to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) reunion with good news for the staff who once cared for Elise: her vocal chords, paralyzed since birth, now have movement and she is on the way to having her tracheostomy tube removed.

“Having great staff, having the technology and equipment available, it makes the recovery so much faster. It allows you to be a family,” Christy said. “Without the technology, without the staff here, without these people, she wouldn’t have survived.”

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“It’s better than Christmas for me,” said Jennifer Peters, a registered nurse. “I would give up any holiday of the year for this day. It makes your job so much more important. It shows you, you do actually make a difference; for the sad days this makes up for it tenfold.”

With five years in the unit, Peters said she remembers nearly everyone who comes back to the reunions.

The premature babies often need help breathing and are unable to feed on their own, problems the unit can tackle.

The babies are often kept in incubators and need IVs. Once the babies are healthier and of a certain weight they are able to go home. For many this can take months. Some never make it.

“Every little obstacle they beat is just one more step to going home,” Peters said. “You get thrown every hardship that you could possibly imagine, as a new parent, so I think this is the end result, the big finale, where they can come back every year and show us exactly how great they’re doing.”

Colleen Robertson’s daughter Faithlyn, 3, looked like the happiest little girl in the world

as she followed Daisy, Island Farms’ cow mascot, around the reunion in awe and reverence.

But when she was born at 27 weeks her life was in the hands of the staff of the NICU, as she relied on a breathing machine to live.

“It was nothing I’d want anyone to ever have to go through, but they did an amazing job with the circumstances,” said Robertson, a Colwood resident.

“They offered us more help than we could take. They were wonderful.”

Among the babies and toddlers a 17-year-old girl, about to enter Grade 12 at Claremont secondary school, healthy and happy, may not be noticed, but Rebekah Bolinder is a NICU alum as well.

“I was two months early and I was three pounds,” Bolinder said.

Her experience of being at the reunion is a bit surreal, Bolinder said. She obviously does not remember her time at VGH, but says she still looks at photographs and videos and reflects on her rocky start to life.

“I’m really glad for all the support that I had, and family.

My brother would come visit me, my older brother, he was four at the time,” Bolinder said.

“It’s just really nice to see how much support I had from everyone.

“This is great, coming back and seeing all the little kids who have gone through the same experience as me.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Colwood cyclist ready to finish fundraiser with Whistler ride Christine van Reeuwyk News staff

David Cox’s two-wheeled journey up Island and back raised $6,385 for the endMS campaign.

The 68-year-old Colwood man rode to Port Hardy and back on his third unsupported Van Isle End to End to endMS ride.

A highlight for him was how the community came together.

With advance media awareness spanning the Island through Black Press community papers, residents recognized Cox as he rode through towns and villages as he made his way to Port Hardy and back.

“I was acknowledged on the street because people had read the story,” Cox said. “I like to think that gives even more awareness because the story has been read and somebody remembered what this is all about.”

Highlights come in different ways and at different times, he said.

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“That night the sprinkler system went off,” he said. “It just about knocked my tent off and gave me a couple of inches of water.”

A new perk to the ride was the reception during overnight stops along the way.

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Though he admits: “Maybe, if I do it for the fourth time in two years (from now) I’ll go the credit card (and hotel) route.”

Cox will complete the final leg of his commitment to donors with the Sept. 7, 122-km RBC Gran Fondo in Whistler.

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Youth helping youth with grants Daniel Palmer

grant applications from organizations in their own community, said Wendy Lachance, Coast Capital’s director of community leadership.

“We’re extremely proud of the way these young leaders have come together, and the discipline they’ve really put together to follow the evaluation criteria we’ve put in front of them,” she said.

Organizations funded for youth programs include the Greater Victoria Volunteer Society, KidSport, Power to Be, Community Micro Lending and the Victoria READ Society.

Coast Capital annually grants seven per cent of its pre-tax profits – about $4.8 million in 2013 – to non-profit organizations in B.C. In August, the financial institution will begin considering community investment grant applications for the fourth quarter of 2013.

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Eight farms on the self-guided tour Continued from Page A1

“From end to end the tour is about 50 kilometres,” Keeley Nixon, a board member of Sooke Region Food Community Health Initiative Society. “This tour is for anyone who wants to support local food producers and get an idea where our food comes from.”

This year, the tour no longer includes large gardens, focusing instead on eight farms spanning from Langford to Sooke.

Many of the farms will offer farm stands with fruits, vegetables, honey, meat and seeds.

The self-guided farm tour is on Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 and available at several locations. Visit sookefoodchi.ca for details. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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Dawn Kirkham, a clairvoyant medium, is hosting a paranormal event at Fort Rodd Hill on Saturday, Aug. 17. Participants will be using modern ghost-hunting technology to search for spirits throughout the fort.

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Is it a creak in some old floorboards caused by the wind? Or a spirit from a long ago soldier trying to communicate?

Participants of a paranormal night at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites will have a chance to find out for themselves on the night of Saturday, Aug. 17 as they investigate what goes bump in the night.

“There’s activity here. I’ve experienced activity,” said Dawn Kirkham, a selfdescribed clairvoyant medium who is putting on the event. “It’s got deaths and intrigue and its history, so it’s ripe for this type of activity.”

Kirkham has been involved in paranormal research for about 12 years, first in England and now in Greater Victoria, with her research group, Beyond Belief Paranormal Events. She has held similar events at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia and St. Ann’s Academy.

Participants will be split up into teams to investigate designated zones of the fort one at a time for any ghoulish activity. Each team will be accompanied by a seasoned investigator and a medium.

“We want people who are interested.

We don’t mind skeptics, skeptics are fine,” Kirkham said. “We are looking for those that have a genuine interest but also want some fun, something a little bit different.”

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where we can and capture evidence modern ghost-hunting technology such where we can,” Kirkham said. as infra-red cameras, electromagnetic At that point Kirkham plans to get a field meters and temperature readers. local historian to explain some history of “All the standard paranormal equipthe fort, perhaps bringing context to any ment that you would expect to see,” eerie encounters.

Kirkham said.

Kirkham’s belief is in She wouldn’t be surthe transition from life to prised if, using the equipdeath, some people get ment, the amateur ghost“It’s got deaths stuck in the process due busters pick up some to remaining connections EVPs, or Electronic Voice and intrigue and it’s Phenomena, voices not history, so it’s ripe for to the physical world. It could be fear of passing heard by ear but captured this type of activity.” over, love of physical life in digital recordings, in – Dawn Kirkham or a connection to a place many areas. She also or person that keeps them wouldn’t be surprised if hanging on. there was some interacWhile she doesn’t necessarily believe tion with spirits, especially in the lightin malevolent spirits, Kirkham said some house. people who were mean or aggressive in Firsthand, Kirkham has felt activity life may be likewise as a spirit. in many areas of the fort, including the “The majority of them just want to Belmont Battery, the barracks, Fisgard communicate, they have something they Lighthouse and in the lower battery. want to tell,” Kirkham said. “It’s really Participants will spend 24 hours on common. You’d be surprised how comthe site, from 1 p.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. mon it is.”

Sunday. While the hunt for ghosts will The night will also include a psychic stretch late into the night, likely until development workshop and an orientaabout 3 a.m., sleeping arrangements will tion for the equipment. be in the fort’s new tent-cabin hybrids.

Participants must provide their own By the end of the night each team will have investigated the entirety of the fort. food. Open only to those 18 and older, the night costs $100.

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Tories fumble senate reform Among the many platform promises that helped the federal Conservatives win the 2011 election was having senators voted into office instead of being appointed, and having term limits.

The Conservative election platform complained that Liberals “blocked us at every turn” under the minority government.

In earlier elections, Prime Minister Stephen Harper vowed senate reform, which was touted

by Conservative candidates across Canada, including in Victoria.

Harper has seemingly reversed course, appointed dozens of new senators over the past six years and have been largely silent on reforming Canada’s un-elected Upper Chamber.

With Conservative senators now mired in accounting scandals, the Harper government could have parlayed this public relations disaster into renewed calls for making the senate accountable and democratic. Instead, it finds itself drawn into trying to explain a secret loan for improper expenses.

Instead of acting, the government opened the door for the federal NDP to capitalize on senate reform. It’s “roll up the red carpet” campaign – a call to abolish the senate – does an effective job laying out the cost of the upper house at $92.5 million this year for a privileged group that works on average 71 days per year.

It’s a good political move by the NDP and an effort the Conservatives can’t credibly oppose.

With all the Conservative rhetoric about senate reform over the past years, it took until July for the federal government to apply to the Supreme Court of Canada to rule on if Parliament alone can change rules on term limits and appointments, or if the provinces must be in unanimous agreement.

The Harper Conservatives perhaps are finding a majority government has its pitfalls – they can’t blame others for blocking reforms (or increasing deficits for that matter).

Now is the time for goverment to show leadership. If the latest scandals don’t show the need for senate reform, we don’t know what does.

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

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Another round of liquor reforms icy organizations and First Nations The B.C. Liberal government is ordering up another round of liquor in the fall.

A website will be put up in Sepregulation changes, looking for tember so members of ways to make life easier the public can have their for businesses and cussay. Here’s my suggestion tomers without aggravatto start things off. ing the health and social Recent incidents problems associated with involving so-called “party alcohol. buses” shone a light on Discussions with B.C.’s this growing industry, 10,000 liquor licence holdThe sudden death of a ers have identified a few 16-year-old on a party problems that should be bus outing in Surrey in fixed. Going into a consultation phase that runs to Tom Fletcher February turned out not to be alcohol-related, but October, the government B.C. Views to no one’s surprise, open is looking for answers to liquor was found aboard a few obvious questions, the bus. such as why it takes a pub or bar Open liquor isn’t allowed in any up to a year to get a licence. vehicle, but perhaps a new kind of Another question: why can a special event licence could be crefamily with under-aged children go ated for party buses. into a licensed restaurant for lunch, They have been viewed mainly but can’t go to a pub and place the as part of the solution to impaired exact same food and drink order? driving, and the situation isn’t much This should be allowed, perhaps different from a supervised event until the traditional 5 p.m. “happy on a boat. hour” when the pub reverts to Here’s another suggestion. Gouradults-only. met cooking classes are becoming A couple of suggestions have popular, with customers preparing come out of the healthy growth of and then enjoying their meals. Why B.C. wine, craft beer and distillery not licence these establishments, at operations. Look for new licence least so people can bring their own opportunities for farmers’ markets wine for dinner? to sell local beverages along with Both the B.C. Liberals and NDP the produce and preserves. have advocated for easing the Letters inviting suggestions from archaic rules on inter-provincial existing licence holders have gone trade in wine. B.C. lifted its restricout, and Richmond-Steveston MLA tions on mail-order wine and has John Yap will be meeting this fall urged other provinces to follow with industry groups, local governments, police, health and social pol- suit.

There are a couple of reasons why this Prohibition-era structure persists. Liquor sales are a cash cow for provincial governments, and every case of wine brought in from elsewhere is lost profit for the provincial wholesale monopoly.

Then there is the local industry lobby that would rather not add to its competition.

Premier Christy Clark pressed this point at the recent premiers’ meeting in Ontario wine country, bringing in the maximum amount of B.C. wine allowed under Ontario rules and urging free trade in Canadian wine.

The Toronto media drank it up, aghast that they were barred from ordering the latest Naramata Bench tipples directly.

No movement so far from the Ontario government, in a province that has done well developing its own wine industry.

The B.C. government will no doubt be lobbied again to allow beer and wine sales in grocery and convenience stores. Our politicians show little interest in that, which is understandable. The B.C. Liberals don’t want to upset the private liquor stores they have nurtured for a decade, and the NDP would never risk annoying the government liquor store union.

There are more creative ways to liberalize alcohol sales.

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

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LETTERS Glen Lake residents don’t want traffic either Re: Trees falling for new high school, (News, Aug. 7) I was very disappointed to read the article and hear how Westhills residents want some of the traffic added to Glen Lake Road. I can certainly understand their concern; many Glen Lake Road/Jenkins Avenue residents have been raising this very concern for years with talk of the school plus City Centre Park. The idea of sharing this traffic may sound like a good idea but it goes against every promise made to local residents in Glen Lake. School District 62 promised that all staff and student access would be from Langford Lake Road and not Glen Lake Road.

It’s funny; it was Westhills that made the school move here a reality by selling some of the land for it. They also donated the land for Belmont’s new sports field. The Glen Lake elementary site did not have a large enough area for a high school, so really some of the responsibility for this school moving here falls on Westhills developers.

It should not be Glen Lake and Jenkins residents having to take on this additional inconvenience due to deals made between Langford, Westhills developers and SD 62.

They knew from the beginning a high school would be built here and that its access would be from Langford Lake Road. Westhills developers would have had every opportunity to engineer proper roads for the school access, as

well, Langford engineers who approved this road knew what was coming also. The Concerned Residents of Westhills should be taking this issue up with Westhills developers.

Again this responsibility should not fall on Glen Lake residents, we have been burdened enough already.

Trevor Emsley Langford

Tree removal was an ‘arboreal slaughter’ It was with rose-coloured glasses that my spouse and I purchased our first home in Langford. Sure, we were buying a new house in what used to be lush forest, but at least we were building Green. With a capital G. I told all my friends how progressive and green we were with our geothermal. I was filled with pride that my new community was so committed to being environmentally friendly they would take a risk on something like geothermal technology.

Gosh, it felt good to be green.

But who knew that in order to be green, the green would have to go.

Even the new school they were going to build beside us was going to be green. They said they’re committed to making sure there is as little impact on the environment as they can manage. Some trees would have to go, but every effort was going to be made to save as many as possible.

Sometimes, safety trumps environment, especially with a school. But as I sit here, watching a backhoe drag away the corpses of decades-old trees,

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I can see this is a massacre. A veritable arboreal slaughter.

I came home to see a tangle of trunks and greenery where mighty trees once towered.

They had left two small trees at the very edge, and I felt a small measure of relief. Surely these would stay. But as I arrived home from work the next day, they were gone.

How far is this going to go?

How much of our ecological heritage are we going to raze in the name of progress? I urge the City of Langford to stop the careless destruction of trees on the site of the new Belmont secondary school before we’re left with nothing but an empty lot and a vague memory that we used to be green instead of Green.

Aislinn Joiner Langford

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View Royal firefighters came away clean after a 12-year-old boy was stuck between a rock and a hard place last Wednesday (Aug. 7).

The boy was trying to retrieve his cousin’s iPod, which she had accidentally dropped between the large rocks, when he slipped feet first and got wedged between three boulders of a riprap rock wall on Esquimalt First Nation.

Only his head and shoulders stuck out above the rocks.

Others tried to get him out, with no success, before calling 911.

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good,” said fire chief Paul Hurst. “I can’t say I’ve ever seen anyone stuck in a riprap wall before.”

The pinching rocks prevented firefighters from simply pulling the boy out, as he could be hurt in the process. A fibre optics camera was used to assess the situation and make sure he wasn’t injured.

Hurst said the boy was a bit panicky and also of concern was a rising tide.

“If we hadn’t been able to get him out the simple way, it probably would have got pretty complicated,” Hurst said.

“You couldn’t move the rocks without a big machine, but moving one rock would have probably set in motion a col-

lapse of the other rocks. It was one of those situations where you’re like ‘I hope this works, or we’re going to be here for a long time.’”

Eventually firefighters took a thin plastic sheet from an ambulance and slid it between the boy’s back and the rock.

They poured liquid soap around the boy and three or four firefighters managed to him out.

The boy had a couple of scratches, but was otherwise uninjured.

Hurst said the media attention was substantial, along with the good natured jokes.

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Tue/Thur

6:00 – 8:30 pm

Physics 11

Tue/Thur

6:00 – 8:30 pm (Sem 1)

Chemistry 11

Tue/Thur

12:00 – 2:30 pm

Sustainable Resources 12

Wed/Fri

8:45 – 11:30 am

Science & Technology 11

M/Tu/Th

8:45 – 11:30 pm (Sem 2)

Communications 12

Mon/Wed

6:00 – 8:30 pm

English 10 (Tutorial)

Tue

8:45 – 11:30 am1

English 11

Mo/Tu/Th

12:00 – 2:30 pm (Sem 2)

English 12

Wed

8:45 – 11:30 pm

Tue/Thur

12:00 – 2:30 pm

Mon/Fri

12:00 – 2:30 pm

Tue/Thur

6:00 – 8:30 pm

Social Studies 10 (Tutorial)

Thur

8:45 – 11:30 am

Social Studies 11

M/Tu/Th

12:00 – 2:30 am (Sem 1)

Wed/Fri

8:45 – 11:30 am

Wed

12:00 – 2:30 pm

Art 11/12

Fri

8:45 – 11:30 am

Carpentry 11/12

Wed

8:45 – 2:30 am

Drama, Film & Television 12

Wed

12:00 – 2:30 pm

Entrepreneurship 12

Mon

3:30 – 5:30 pm

- WestShore made what seemed impossible, easy.

Information Technology 10

Tue/Thur

3:30 – 5:30 pm

- [Fast Forward] is a top-notch program; whoever needs to get Grade 12 has a golden opportunity here at WestShore.

Data Management 12

Fri

8:45 – 11:30 am (Sem 2)

- I would recommend this program due to the amazing environment it provides.

Business Information Management 12

Fri

8:45 – 11:30 am (Sem 1)

Digital Literacy 12

Wed

12:00 – 2:30 pm

Musical Theatre 10/11/12

Sun

1:00 – 8:00 Spencer

Fast Forward to Graduation Program The full program consists of four academic classes (Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11, Communications 12, English 12, and Social Studies 11) and two electives (Sustainable Resources 12 and Film and Television 12); and to be part of this program, students may enrol in as little as one to all of these courses. This is a program for all types of learners. The classes are smaller, and the room provides an amicable, businesslike atmosphere, much like an office or workplace. Despite any apprehensions students may have about coming back to school, if they are committed and motivated, Fast Forward is the right place to get it done.

“My philosophy is that under the right circumstance, anybody can learn virtually anything. I love my job and find it all the more rewarding when students start seeing the value of school. I guarantee that if you’re dedicated and want to graduate, I’ll be there to help you do it every step of the way.”

– Andrew Still

What the Students say - This is not just a place to come to school and be unnoticed. This is a place where people make you feel welcome no matter the age anything you need, these people will find a way to help you.

Thank you Andrew, and all of the WestShore Annex Staff!

Pre-Calculus 11 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11

Pre-Calculus 12 Sciences

English

Social Studies

Electives First Nations Art 11/12

Cross Enrolment

Did you know that for grades 10-12 you can attend multiple schools and programs to allow for maximum learning opportunities. You can even go to college while attending high school.

101–814 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, BC • 250-391-9002

www.westshorecentre.com

WestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.

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Metchosin Technical Centre

The First Nations Graduation Program:

Canadian Sports School

Metchosin Technical Centre offers cohort-based programs for Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 in a small rural setting. Metchosin Technical offers the full graduation program with a careers focus utilizing hands-on projectbased experiential learning strategies and opportunities to bring curriculum to life! The Metchosin program weaves a focus on character education throughout all curriculum and fully engages in daily outdoor and physical education in the beautiful setting of rural Metchosin.

• Adults who require Grade 12 graduation (over 19) • School aged students, who have completed grade 10 • Provides culturally relevant and student-centered learning opportunities.

• Prepares students for their Grade 12 Graduation certificate.

• Involves the community through local First Nations artists, cultural instructors, community members and organizations and Elders.

Are you an elite athlete? We have the program for you! Earn credits for your training while learning to become a better athlete. Meet some of Canada’s Olympians while taking courses at the Canadian Sport Institute at the Camosun College Interurban Campus. Contact us for information on registering for the 2014/2015 school year.

For enrolment and site tour opportunities - please contact Vice Principal - Keith Boggs, 250-217-6386

More than 300 online courses

Learnthe fromort of comfme! ho

> Instructor-Facilitated

Online Courses

Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive.

Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners.

All courses run for six weeks (with a 10-day grace period at the end).

DO YOU LIVE IN SOOKE?

Attentio n Sooke Student s!

Storefront Tutorial Support

On-line Academic Courses

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, and 3:30 - 7:30 pm

Classes start each month.

All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher.

Hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.

Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning.

Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes.

The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacherled seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest.

On-line courses that fit into your schedule.

Adults!

Take the courses you need to complete graduation requirements or improve your job skills.

Secondary School Students!

Personalize your timetable, work ahead or finish early. Achieve the pre-requisites you need for postsecondary education.

Call 250-391-9002 for an appointment with our academic advisor.

Grades 8 & 9 Mathematics Science Social Studies English

Grades 10, 11, & 12 AP Calculus 12 AP English Language & Composition 12 AP French Language 12 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 & 11 Art Foundations 11 & 12 Biology 11 & 12 Business Information Management 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 11 & 12 Communications 11 & 12 Data Management 12

250-391-9002

It’s Convenient!

English 10, 11 & 12 Family Studies 12 Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 Foundations of Math 11 & 12 Geography 12 Graduation Transitions History 12 Information Technology 10 Introductory Italian 11 Introductory Spanish 10 & 11 Law 12 PACE Musical Theatre 10-12

Physical Education 10 & 12 Physics 11 & 12 Planning 10 & 12 Pre-Calculus Math 11 & 12 Science 10 Science & Technology 11 Social Justice 12 Social Studies 10 & 11 Studio Arts Drawing & Painting 10, 11 & 12 Work Experience 12A & 12B

supplementary links, and more. You can complete any course entirely from your home or office. Any time of the day or night.

How to Get Started:

www.westshorecentre.com

Contact us for further information.

WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate.

assignments, discussion areas,

Center:

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

September 3 - January 31, 2014 February 3 - June 26, 2014

include lessons, quizzes, hands-on

1. Visit our Online Instruction

If you are taking courses with us, WestShore has teacher support for you at Edward Milne Community School.

Semester 1 Semester 2

Courses are project-oriented and

2. Click the Courses link, choose the department and course title you are interested in and select the Enroll Now button. Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course. Here you will enter your e-mail and choose a password that will grant you access to the Classroom.

3. When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center

Community Garden WestShore Centre is proud to announce its partnership with the YWCA-YMCA to continue our Organic Community Garden Project.

Garden Boxes are available to rent – go to www.victoriay.com for more information.

Bookkeeping Foundations with Simply Accounting Learn how to cope with the bookkeeping demands of a small business. Explore the concepts and application of both manual and computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects. The last 5 classes are on Simply Accounting.

Instructor: Dermott Crofton Fee: $675 - Texts: $150 - Basic Bookkeeping – An Office Simulation & Simply Accounting Sep 14 – Dec 21 Feb 8 – May 17, 2014

Marketing Your Small Business

Learn fundamentals of advertising and using social media to market your business.

Saturday, Oct 26 1:00 – 4:00 pm Fee: $150

and click the Classroom link.

To begin your studies, simply log in with your e-mail and the password you selected during

WestShore

enrollment.

WestShore Centre - SD 62

Learn More...

Introduction to Microsoft Excel Discover the secrets to setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently.

• Expert Instructor

Introduction to Microsoft Access Store, locate, print, and automate access to all types of information.

Introduction to Microsoft Word Learn how to create and modify documents with the world's most popular word processor.

Introduction to PowerPoint Build impressive slide presentations filled with text, images, video, audio, charts, and more.

Creating Web Pages Learn the basics of HTML so you can design, create, and post your very own site on the Web. Accounting Fundamentals Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of doubleentry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more.

Speed Spanish Learn six easy recipes to glue Spanish words together into sentences, and you'll be speaking Spanish in no time.

A to Z Grantwriting Learn how to research and develop relationships with potential funding sources, organize grantwriting campaigns, and prepare proposals.

Introduction to QuickBooks Learn how to quickly and efficiently gain control over the financial aspects of your business.

Grammar Refresher Gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct documents and speeches.

Real Estate Investing Build and protect your wealth by investing in real estate.

Computer Skills for the Workplace Gain a working knowledge of the computer skills you'll need to succeed in today's job market.

Introduction to PC Troubleshooting Learn to decipher and solve almost any problem with your PC. Discover Digital Photography An informative introduction to the fascinating world of digital photography equipment.

MORE COURSES AVAILABLE AT OUR ONLINE INSTRUCTION CENTER

• 24-Hour Access • Online Discussion Areas • 6 Weeks of Instruction

New course sessions begin monthly. Please visit our Online Instruction Center to see exact start dates for the courses that interest you.

Enroll Now! Visit our Online Instruction Center today!

www.westshorecentre.com or call:

(250) 391-9002 Courses Start as Low as:

$169 Requirements: All courses require Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser.

Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit our Online Instruction Center for more information.

www.westshorecentre.com

Centre for Learning & Training

Traffic Control Person

Air Brakes Certification

Forklift Safety Training

This course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups. Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Fee: $240

Learn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam. The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brake-equipped vehicle.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements Please bring a valid driver’s license to class.

This Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group

Location: WestShore Annex Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:00 pm Sep 21 & 22 Oct 19 & 20 Dec 14 & 15 Jan 18 & 19, 2014 Mar 15 & 16 Mar 29 & 30 Apr 26 & 27 May 17 & 18

Nov 16 & 17 Feb 15 & 16 Apr 12 & 13 Jun 21 & 22

Fee: $200 Location: WestShore Annex Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:30 pm Sep 21 & 22 Oct 19 & 20 Dec 14 & 15 Jan 18 & 19, 2014 Mar 15 & 16 Mar 29 & 30 Apr 26 & 27 May 17 & 18

Nov 16 & 17 Feb 15 & 16 Apr 12 & 13 Jun 21 & 22

Fee: $200 Location: WestShore Annex Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00 pm Sep 14 Oct 12 Dec 7 Jan 11, 2014 Mar 8 Apr 5 Jun 14

Nov 9 Feb 8 May 10

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WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice 250-391-9002

250-391-9002 WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice

Metchosin Technical Centre

The First Nations Graduation Program:

Canadian Sports School

Metchosin Technical Centre offers cohort-based programs for Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 in a small rural setting. Metchosin Technical offers the full graduation program with a careers focus utilizing hands-on projectbased experiential learning strategies and opportunities to bring curriculum to life! The Metchosin program weaves a focus on character education throughout all curriculum and fully engages in daily outdoor and physical education in the beautiful setting of rural Metchosin.

• Adults who require Grade 12 graduation (over 19) • School aged students, who have completed grade 10 • Provides culturally relevant and student-centered learning opportunities.

• Prepares students for their Grade 12 Graduation certificate.

• Involves the community through local First Nations artists, cultural instructors, community members and organizations and Elders.

Are you an elite athlete? We have the program for you! Earn credits for your training while learning to become a better athlete. Meet some of Canada’s Olympians while taking courses at the Canadian Sport Institute at the Camosun College Interurban Campus. Contact us for information on registering for the 2014/2015 school year.

For enrolment and site tour opportunities - please contact Vice Principal - Keith Boggs, 250-217-6386

More than 300 online courses

Learnthe fromort of comfme! ho

> Instructor-Facilitated

Online Courses

Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive.

Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners.

All courses run for six weeks (with a 10-day grace period at the end).

DO YOU LIVE IN SOOKE?

Attentio n Sooke Student s!

Storefront Tutorial Support

On-line Academic Courses

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, and 3:30 - 7:30 pm

Classes start each month.

All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher.

Hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.

Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning.

Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes.

The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacherled seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest.

On-line courses that fit into your schedule.

Adults!

Take the courses you need to complete graduation requirements or improve your job skills.

Secondary School Students!

Personalize your timetable, work ahead or finish early. Achieve the pre-requisites you need for postsecondary education.

Call 250-391-9002 for an appointment with our academic advisor.

Grades 8 & 9 Mathematics Science Social Studies English

Grades 10, 11, & 12 AP Calculus 12 AP English Language & Composition 12 AP French Language 12 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 & 11 Art Foundations 11 & 12 Biology 11 & 12 Business Information Management 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 11 & 12 Communications 11 & 12 Data Management 12

250-391-9002

It’s Convenient!

English 10, 11 & 12 Family Studies 12 Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 Foundations of Math 11 & 12 Geography 12 Graduation Transitions History 12 Information Technology 10 Introductory Italian 11 Introductory Spanish 10 & 11 Law 12 PACE Musical Theatre 10-12

Physical Education 10 & 12 Physics 11 & 12 Planning 10 & 12 Pre-Calculus Math 11 & 12 Science 10 Science & Technology 11 Social Justice 12 Social Studies 10 & 11 Studio Arts Drawing & Painting 10, 11 & 12 Work Experience 12A & 12B

supplementary links, and more. You can complete any course entirely from your home or office. Any time of the day or night.

How to Get Started:

www.westshorecentre.com

Contact us for further information.

WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate.

assignments, discussion areas,

Center:

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

September 3 - January 31, 2014 February 3 - June 26, 2014

include lessons, quizzes, hands-on

1. Visit our Online Instruction

If you are taking courses with us, WestShore has teacher support for you at Edward Milne Community School.

Semester 1 Semester 2

Courses are project-oriented and

2. Click the Courses link, choose the department and course title you are interested in and select the Enroll Now button. Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course. Here you will enter your e-mail and choose a password that will grant you access to the Classroom.

3. When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center

Community Garden WestShore Centre is proud to announce its partnership with the YWCA-YMCA to continue our Organic Community Garden Project.

Garden Boxes are available to rent – go to www.victoriay.com for more information.

Bookkeeping Foundations with Simply Accounting Learn how to cope with the bookkeeping demands of a small business. Explore the concepts and application of both manual and computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects. The last 5 classes are on Simply Accounting.

Instructor: Dermott Crofton Fee: $675 - Texts: $150 - Basic Bookkeeping – An Office Simulation & Simply Accounting Sep 14 – Dec 21 Feb 8 – May 17, 2014

Marketing Your Small Business

Learn fundamentals of advertising and using social media to market your business.

Saturday, Oct 26 1:00 – 4:00 pm Fee: $150

and click the Classroom link.

To begin your studies, simply log in with your e-mail and the password you selected during

WestShore

enrollment.

WestShore Centre - SD 62

Learn More...

Introduction to Microsoft Excel Discover the secrets to setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently.

• Expert Instructor

Introduction to Microsoft Access Store, locate, print, and automate access to all types of information.

Introduction to Microsoft Word Learn how to create and modify documents with the world's most popular word processor.

Introduction to PowerPoint Build impressive slide presentations filled with text, images, video, audio, charts, and more.

Creating Web Pages Learn the basics of HTML so you can design, create, and post your very own site on the Web. Accounting Fundamentals Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of doubleentry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more.

Speed Spanish Learn six easy recipes to glue Spanish words together into sentences, and you'll be speaking Spanish in no time.

A to Z Grantwriting Learn how to research and develop relationships with potential funding sources, organize grantwriting campaigns, and prepare proposals.

Introduction to QuickBooks Learn how to quickly and efficiently gain control over the financial aspects of your business.

Grammar Refresher Gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct documents and speeches.

Real Estate Investing Build and protect your wealth by investing in real estate.

Computer Skills for the Workplace Gain a working knowledge of the computer skills you'll need to succeed in today's job market.

Introduction to PC Troubleshooting Learn to decipher and solve almost any problem with your PC. Discover Digital Photography An informative introduction to the fascinating world of digital photography equipment.

MORE COURSES AVAILABLE AT OUR ONLINE INSTRUCTION CENTER

• 24-Hour Access • Online Discussion Areas • 6 Weeks of Instruction

New course sessions begin monthly. Please visit our Online Instruction Center to see exact start dates for the courses that interest you.

Enroll Now! Visit our Online Instruction Center today!

www.westshorecentre.com or call:

(250) 391-9002 Courses Start as Low as:

$169 Requirements: All courses require Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser.

Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit our Online Instruction Center for more information.

www.westshorecentre.com

Centre for Learning & Training

Traffic Control Person

Air Brakes Certification

Forklift Safety Training

This course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups. Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Fee: $240

Learn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam. The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brake-equipped vehicle.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements Please bring a valid driver’s license to class.

This Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion.

Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group

Location: WestShore Annex Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:00 pm Sep 21 & 22 Oct 19 & 20 Dec 14 & 15 Jan 18 & 19, 2014 Mar 15 & 16 Mar 29 & 30 Apr 26 & 27 May 17 & 18

Nov 16 & 17 Feb 15 & 16 Apr 12 & 13 Jun 21 & 22

Fee: $200 Location: WestShore Annex Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:30 pm Sep 21 & 22 Oct 19 & 20 Dec 14 & 15 Jan 18 & 19, 2014 Mar 15 & 16 Mar 29 & 30 Apr 26 & 27 May 17 & 18

Nov 16 & 17 Feb 15 & 16 Apr 12 & 13 Jun 21 & 22

Fee: $200 Location: WestShore Annex Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00 pm Sep 14 Oct 12 Dec 7 Jan 11, 2014 Mar 8 Apr 5 Jun 14

Nov 9 Feb 8 May 10

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WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice 250-391-9002 Medical Terminology Medical Terminology consists of 60 hours of classroom work.

Expect 6 or more hours of homework per week. This course is recognized by Camosun College for entry into certain healthcare programs and is the required prerequisite for the Medical Transcription Program.

Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent Fee: $450 + textbook $100 The Language of Medicine 10th Edition Instructor: Angela Kemna Dates: Tuesday & Friday 6:00 - 8:30 pm Sep 17 - Dec 6 Jan 28 - Apr 22, 2014 May 6 - July 29, 2014

Medical Office Assistant Do you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, then this program is for you. The program consists of 80 instructional hours.

• 30 hours of Basic Medical Terminology (not recognized for entry into certain healthcare programs) • Medical Office Assistant Procedures • Computerized Medical Billing (Osler) • Medical Keyboarding Adult students who have completed the 60 hour Medical Terminology course within the past 3 years, with 75% or better are not required to take the Basic Medical Terminology for MOA’s course.

Program Prerequisites: • English 12 or equivalent • Good computer and word processing skills (documentation) Adult students who do not have sufficient typing or computer skills are expected to achieve these skills prior to the Medical Billing and Keyboarding portion of the program.

Information Session Medical Transcription and Medical Office Assistant Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 6:00 – 7:00 pm 103-814 Goldstream Avenue OPTION A: Includes Basic Medical Terminology for those who do not already have medical terminology.

Dates: Monday & Wednesday, 6:30 - 9:00 pm Sep 23 - Jan 29, 2014 Feb 3 - June 2, 2014 Program Fees: $1100 Registration fee (non-refundable): $50 Medical Terminology, A Short Course $50 (Cost of texts may change) Materials: $100 OPTION B: For those who have already completed the 60 hour Medical Terminology course.

Dates: Monday & Wednesday, 6:30 - 9:00 pm Nov 6 - Jan 29, 2014 Mar 19 - June 2, 2014 Program Fees: $800 Registration fee (non-refundable): $50 Materials: $100 Instructor: Lee Price

Medical Transcription Start a new career in 8 months. Attend classes only two evenings per week. Continue working as you learn the skills that will qualify you for employment in a high demand career in a healthcare setting.

This program uses digital technology to receive and transcribe medical reports. It provides traditional in-class training along with a hands-on training experience (practicum) at a medical facility. This will qualify learners for an entry-level position in Medical Transcription.

The Program consists of three core courses for a total of 115 instructional hours and 40 practicum hours.

• Introduction to Medical Transcription • Digital Medical Transcription • Medical Transcription Practicum Instructor: Lanka Dimitrijevic Dates: Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30 - 9:00 pm October 22 - April 10, 2014 Practicum completion by May, 2014 Program Fees: $1870 Registration fee (non-refundable): $50 Materials fee: $380 (Books, CD’s, USB headphones & WAV pedal) Program Prerequisites: Applicants must fulfill the following prerequisites for acceptance into the program.

• English 12 or equivalent • Medical Terminology (proof of 75% within the last 3 years) • Typing speed of 40 wpm (documentation) • Good computer and word processing skills (documentation)

How to Apply for the Medical Office Assistant or Medical Transcription Program Visit our website at www.westshorecentre.com or call WestShore Centre at 250-391-9002. Complete the application form, include all relevant documentation, book an appointment with the Director of Continuing Education and include a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

101–814 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, BC • 250-391-9002 • www.westshorecentre.com

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“Once you enter the accordion game, it’s not easy to get out,” he says.

More than 200 accordionists from six continents will arrive in Victoria for the festival, marking the first time since 1964 the competition will be held on Canadian soil.

Accordionists will compete for world titles in eight categories including classical, jazz and virtuoso entertainment genres at Alix Goolden Hall.

One of the festival’s highlights will be the accordion parade, says Milojevic, which begins at Bastion Square and continues down Government Street on Aug. 18.

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An accordion museum open exhibition will be set up at the Victoria Conservatory of Music to display the rich history of the instrument and Centennial Square will host free daily performances at noon and a larger wrap-up performance Aug. 24 featuring accordionists from as far away as Russia.

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Approximately 100 paintings are submitted, with onethird to one-half selected for the show.

Jurors look for the “wow” factor, good composition, mastery of medium, technique and originality of style.

The result is a first class exhibition, varied in style and media, featuring the best works of 30 to 40 of the region’s top artists.

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The Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter has a juried group Summer Show on weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Aug. 28 at Goward House (2495 Arbutus Rd.).

Each year in the spring and fall, the chapter holds a show juried by FCA signature members (those who have attained high standing in the Federation).

Approximately 100 paintings are submitted, with onethird to one-half selected for the show.

Jurors look for the “wow” factor, good composition, mastery of medium, technique and originality of style.

The result is a first class exhibition, varied in style and media, featuring the best works of 30 to 40 of the region’s top artists.

This year, the Victoria Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists organized the Summer Show to delight the patrons and visitors with the growing diversity of quality paintings.

For more information go to victoriafca.com.

Single tickets are available starting at $25, while festival passes run $115 and include a draw for a trip to Italy.

Tickets are available at Tempo Trend studios (410 Burnside Rd. E.) and Long & McQuade (756 Hillside Ave.) For more information, visit bcaccordion.ca or call 250-475-3525.

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‘Bear’ necessities (guided Walk) - Join a CRD Regional Parks’ naturalist to learn about the natural history of the black bear. 1-2:30pm at the Witty’s Lagoon Nature Centre (off Metchosin Road). Free. 250-478-3344.

damned chamBer music - Join professional musicians as they create classical-style covers of everything from Beethoven to Jimi Hendrix. 9pm at Logan’s Pub. $10 suggested donation.

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concerts in the park - Free music at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park each Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays until Sept. 13. 1:30-3:20pm.

Children’s concert 11am-noon. Free.

250-361-0708 or victoria.ca.

Free B Film Festival - The Victoria Film Festival presents a lineup of family-friendly films under the stars on a 20-foot inflatable screen.

Don’t forget your snacks, flashlights and blankets. FRIDAY The Iron Giant (G) and SATURDAY Big Trouble in Little China (PG). 9pm at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park. Until Aug. 24. Free. freebfilmfest.com

slocan ramBlers West coast tour - Recently opened up for Steve Martin, the Slocan Ramblers are the new sound of Canadian bluegrass. Well steeped in the American roots tradition, this fearless four-piece acoustic act casually stretches boundaries and challenges convention. 7:30-10:30pm at Solstice Cafe (529 Pandora). $12. 250-886-7108.

victoria dragon Boat Festival - One of the most spectacular summer festivals, and the only dragon boat festival in Canada to take place in a working harbour.

Watch 90 dragon boat teams from across North America race across a 500-metre water course. Aug. 16-18 in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Free. victoriadragonboat.com.

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West rock tattoo convention - The West Rock Tattoo Convention features artists from across Canada and the U.S. With entertainment, beer gardens and more. Aug. 16-18 at Pearkes Arena (3100 Tillicum). $20/day, $45/weekend. westrocktatooconvention.ca.

stagE Wed. Aug. 14 victoria shakespeare Festival - The Victoria Shakespeare Society presents The Merry Wives of Windsor (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, directed by Kate Rubin) and Measure for Measure (on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, directed by Clayton Jevne). Until Aug. 17 on the Camosun College Lansdowne Lawns (3100 Foul Bay).

Tickets are $22.50/kids 12 and under free, festival pass $32/25. Tickets at Shepherd Books, The Papery, at the door (cash only), or Ticketrocket.org.

WingField - A reprisal of the first three episodes of Canada’s most enduring comedy series, all of which premiered at the Belfry: Letter from Wingfield Farm, Wingfield’s Progress and Wingfield’s Folly. Until Aug. 25 at The Belfry Theatre (1291 Gladstone). Tickets at Belfry.bc.ca or 250-385-6815. my Fair lady - Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre presents a chamber-sized re-telling of one of Broadways’ musical theatre masterpieces. Starring Amanda Lisman and Brian Richmond at the McPherson Playhouse. To Aug. 18.

Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or 250-386-6121. shakespeare By the sea Victoria Shakespeare by the Sea is back for a second season with two shows: Romeo and Juliet (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday).

Nightly shows at 7pm. Matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. To Sept. 1 at Clover Point (1300 block of Dallas). $25/20 at 250-213-8088. vicshakesea.ca.

SAt. Aug. 17 FaBles, Fools and Fantasy - Story Theatre Co presents a street theatre-style performance. A series of folktales and fables are performed with audience input. 11am and 1pm at Uptown’s Town Plaza. shopuptown.ca one FleW over the caBernet - Peninsula Players presents a story set in an insane asylum, where inmates all believe they are fairy tale characters. When a new patient – a sleeping princess – is admitted and awakened by the doctor, things get crazy. 7:30pm at Muse Winery (11195 Chalet). Tickets $25. Special bistro menu available for guests.

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World accordion championships - The Coupe Mondiale World Accordion Championships celebrate the 66th anniversary for the first time in Victoria. Hundreds of international accordionists come to compete for the title. Concerts featuring soloists and ensembles. Aug. 17-25 at Victoria Conservatory of Music, Market Square and Centennial Square. $20/per concert. 250-384-2111, bcaccordion.ca. rcmp musical ride - See the mounties on their horses in full formation at the Saanich Fairgrounds.

SATURDAY and SUNDAY. Gates at noon, show at 2pm. Tickets are $10/20.

SAt. Aug. 17 ripple rock ramBle - The 600km route starts in Victoria at 829 Tulip and goes to Campbell River. Must be a member of the BC Randonneurs Cycling Club ($10). Entry is $15. randonneurs.bc.ca. mudd, sWeat and tears - If you missed the Tough Mudder race in Whistler, try out Mudd, Sweat and Tears, offering 5K, 10K and the MST Monster obstacle course mud run events at Mount Washington. muddsweatandtears.com.

gallEriEs Wed. Aug. 14 the avenue gallery - New carvings by Douglas Fisher and new paintings by Ron Parker and Kim Matthews-Wheaton. To Aug. 24 at 2184 Oak Bay Ave.

Words Wed. Aug. 14 Facilitation skills For consensus meetings - Diana Leafe Christian, noted cohousing and ecovillage expert, author of Finding Community and Creating a Life Together, presents a one-day workshop on how to run a business or community meeting more effectively.

Registration is required. 9am-5pm at Sooke Harbour House (1528 Whiffin Spit). $50. 250-642-2996.

market - Enjoy the summer season with the year-round, local foodfocused Victoria Downtown Farmers’ Market. WEDNESDAYS 11am-3pm at the Hudson Back Carriageway (770 Fisgard). Free. 250-884-8552. oaklands sunset market - Local food, clothing, accessories, entertainment and a beer garden.

WEDNESDAY 4:30-8:30pm at Oaklands Community Centre (2827 Belmont). oaklandscommunitycentre.com. chinatoWn night market Visit Canada’s oldest Chinatown for a night market the second Wednesday of every month until September. 5-9pm.

Bastion square puBlic market - See an eclectic mix of arts, crafts, imports and live entertainment.

To Sept. 22. THURSDAY-SATURDAY 11am-5:30pm, and SUNDAYS 11am4:30pm at Bastion Square (Wharf to Government). Free.

James Bay community market - Live music, yummy treats, cool clothing, funky jewelry, local produce and natural treasures. To Oct. 12. SATURDAYS 9am-3pm at corner of Menzies and Superior. 250-381-5323, jamesbaymarket.com. ship point night market - An ecclectic mix of vendors and entertainment takes over Ship Point on weekends between 7-10:30pm. victoriaharbour.org metchosin Farmers’ market - The best of Metchosin’s locally produced food and art.

Through October. SUNDAYS 11am-2pm at 4450 Happy Valley.

Metchosinfarmersmarket.blog.com. moss street market - Locallygrown produce, baked goods, crafts and more. Through October.

SATURDAY 10am to 2pm at Fairfield and Moss. Mossstreetmarket.com. sidney summer market More than 200 vendors. To Aug. 29.

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Victoria has an amazing array of voices and stories to be told, and the Diversity Poetry Slam will celebrate these voices at the Victoria Events Centre on Aug. 19. This is the first official project organized

by Victoria’s first youth poet laureate, Aysia Law. “Everyone has a story,” says Law. “I’m hoping this event will serve as an open forum for respectful discussion around diversity in our community.”

The show includes a feature performance by First Nations storyteller and “East Van ghetto poet” Zaccheus Jackson. Having battled through addiction, apathy and what he calls “a nasty case of Virgo,” Jackson has risen to be one of Canada’s most celebrated spoken-word artists. He infuses rapid-fire delivery, gritty street tales, intricate rhyme patterns and social criticism into poems that will leave you counting syllables in your sleep.

“It is empowering to share your story, and we are trying to create a safe space where everyone has a chance to experience that feeling,” says Jeremy Loveday, youth poet laureate mentor.

The Diversity Slam also features an open mic portion of the night. Everyone is welcome to sign up and perform their work. Silly prizes will be awarded to participants.

Check out the slam Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad). All are welcome. Suggested donation $5-$10.

Zaccheus Jackson will be holding a same-day anti-oppression workshop at the VEC from 4-6 p.m. Cost: $5.

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victoria Flamenco Festival - Centennial Square comes alive in Victoria’s inaugural celebration of Flamenco music and dance. Midweek fiesta lunch-hour performances and a weekend full of local, aspiring and professional flamenco artists. To Aug. 18. flamencodelaisla.org.

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ne stitch at a time, Elinor Petersen Squires creates crossstitch art for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

What began as a nice grandmotherly act has turned into an art show called Grandma’s Garden.

The 87-year-old grandmother to 19 is Charla Huber determined to make Reporting a large, framed crossstitch work of art for each of her grandchildren – and has four to go.

“This is not your everyday cross-stitch.

She takes a photo of the grandchild and keeps it beside her as she works.

She thinks about them and prays about them,” said her daughter, Rayanne Charlie. “She also puts bits and pieces in too, like hair from a special dog, sibling or cousin.”

Charlie and her bother Sc Ott are organizing Grandma’s Garden at Gordon United Church in Langford to display their mother’s work and welcome anyone to visit with Petersen Squires.

The now great grandmother moved to Langford in 1948 and remained for 40 years raising her six children. She was widowed in 1968.

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Elinor Petersen Squires works on a cross-stitch piece for her two-year-old great granddaughter Quinn Petersen.

“There were other single mothers back then too,” said Petersen Squires, who worked as a secretary at Belmont secondary for 12 years.

“It was cool having my mom work at my school. We could alway get candy and money from her,” said Ott. “She was loved at the school and all my friends adored her.”

While juggling her work and children,

Petersen Squires always made time for others and helped out where she could.

Now she lives in Saanich but is an active member of the Gordon United Church, which she and her late husband, Jack Petersen, helped build in 1955.

Grandma’s Garden will be on display at Gordon United Church, 935 Goldstream Ave. Aug. 24 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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The successful candidate will be required to operate various heavy equipment, undertake the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal water/sewer infrastructure and associated works, serve the public in a courteous manner, establish and maintain good working relationships with his/her supervisor, other employees, and the general public. The candidate must be physically fit and be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

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Qualified candidates may submit résumes in confidence to: The District of Central Saanich, Attention: David McAlllister, Municipal Engineer, 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Rd., Saanichton, BC, V8M 2A9, no later than August 26 at 4:00 p.m. Applicants should clearly specify for which position they are applying and quote applicable posting number outlined in the detailed job posting PW2013-08.

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• Small is open until Aug. 25 at the Coast Collective Gallery Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

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When oil painter Deborah Czernecky heard the Coast Collective Art Gallery would host a Small show, she had to start paring down.

Some of her works can get as big as four by six feet.

In the Small show, her painting titled The Lagoon is only six by six inches. Despite her worldwide travels to paint en plein air, The Lagoon, is the view of the Esquimalt Lagoon near the gallery.

“A lot of people like identifying with what’s in their own backyard,” said the artist, who also has still life paintings in the show that runs this month.

Small includes more than 200 pieces of art from paintings, photography and jewelry. No item is larger than 12 by 16 inches.

Small runs to Aug. 25 at the Coast Collective Gallery, 3221 Heatherbell Rd. For more details visit www.coastcollective.ca charla@goldstream gazette.com

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Climbers ready for worlds World Youth Climbing championships at Boulders Gym Travis Paterson News staff

Kimanda Jarzebiak is at the centre of the world’s competitive climbing community this summer.

For years the local coach has been the landlord for promising Canadian climber Alison StewartPatterson, and this month Jarzebiak has opened her house to even more climbers for the 2013 World Youth Championships at Boulders Climbing Gym, Aug. 15 to 19.

“It’s true, I have a basement full of climbers right now,” Jarzebiak said.

Stewart-Patterson will not only share her toaster this week but her home climbing wall as well. She moved to Victoria three years ago from Kamloops to train on the International Federation of Sport Climbing-certified wall at Boulders, in Central Saanich on the same property as Stelly’s secondary school.

“It’s a great opportunity to have the worlds here. Living here I get a lot of chances to train on the (Boulders’) wall we’ll be competing on, but a lot of the athletes came early and will know it well by the start of the competition,” Stewart-Patterson said.

In actual fact, sharing is a big part of climbing, Jarzebiak said. “It’s quite unique to competitive climbing that, even in the quarters and semifinals of a competition opposing climbers will diagnose a route together.

It’s something that starts with the recreational form of climbing and it doesn’t end no matter how high up the competition levels you go.”

Routes are one thing, speed is another.

The 19-year-old Stewart-Patterson has trained and competed in lead climbing until this year and is now proving she could soon be Canada’s

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Speed climber Alison Stewart-Patterson competing at the Canadian Nationals at Boulders in May. top speed climber. Stewart-Patterson scaled the Boulders wall in 14.1 seconds earlier this year, which would be an unofficial Canadian record, she said. She’s thinking she can hit the 11 second mark at the worlds. Last week Stewart-Patterson was in Cali, Colombia, representing Canada at the World Games, where

she scaled the wall in 12.96 seconds.

The wall wasn’t IFSC certified, so the time doesn’t stand as a Canadian record.

Alison and her brother Robert, who also lives here to train at Boulders, both won junior gold in the speed category at the National Climbing Championships at Boul-

ders in May. Alison’s gold time was 17.8 seconds and Robert’s was 9.7 seconds. Robert has represented Canada at a number of open events, including the World Championships in Paris, France in 2012.

Alison was recently 15th at the World Games, a junior in the open category with the best in the world.

“The Cali time (12.96) is an unofficial new Canadian speed record though the wall was temporary which is why probably it wasn’t paid for to be certified,” Alison said.

Jarzebiak attended the World Games as a coach and said Alison could have been even better if she wasn’t facing heavy humidity and temperatures between 38 and 42 degrees Celsius.

“It was an extreme having that humidity, it adds a lot of friction and is harder to adjust to if you’re from Canada.”

More than 400 athletes from 35 countries are expected for the worlds, with an estimated 2,000 spectators, making it one of, if not the biggest, sporting event in the Greater Victoria this summer.

“The national championships was a great test event for the organizing team. It was a third of the size in terms of climbers attending, our volunteers were trained, and we can improve on a lot of things,” Jarzebiak said.

The World Youth Climbing championships start at 8 p.m. on Thursday (Aug. 15) with opening ceremonies.

Qualifying rounds in the lead and difficulty category start 9:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Speed climbing is Sunday with practice rounds at 8:30 a.m., qualifying rounds at noon, and finals at 4:30 p.m.

Semifinals for lead/difficulty start at 9:30 a.m. on Monday with finals at 4:30 p.m. and the awards and closing ceremonies at 7:30 p.m.

The Boulders Climbing Gym is at 1627 Stelly’s Crossroad Rd. in Central Saanich, and online at climbtheboulders.com. sports@vicnews.com

Royals defenceman helps Canada to gold Travis Paterson News staff

World championship gold has helped Victoria Royals defenceman Joe Hicketts begin to separate himself as a top Western Hockey League prospect going into the 2014 NHL entry draft.

Hicketts helped Team Canada win gold at the Under-18 world championship Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. Canada defeated Team USA 4-0 in the final on Saturday.

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and continued the hisin the tournament, Hicktory of that tradition is etts factored heavily for amazing.”

Canada. He was named The win is Hicketts’ an alternate captain by first international gold coach Dale Hunter prior medal. to the tournament and Canada went 2-1 in played a key role on the pool play and defeated team’s top defensive pairRussia 3-1 in the semiing with captain Aaron final on Friday to Ekblad. advance to the gold “It feels amazing,” Hickmedal game. etts said on TSN after win- Joe Hicketts Earlier in 2013 Hickning gold. “To be part of a tradition that has won six (Ivan etts suited up for Team Canada in Hlinka championships) in a row two exhibition games at the 2013

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IIHF Under-18 World Championships in Sochi, Russia as an under-ager.

This summer he was ranked among the early group of WHL prospects by the NHL’s central scouting service to be followed for the 2014 draft. The Kamloops kid was captain of Team Pacific at the 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge and was also captain of Team Canada at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games, winning bronze. He scored 24 points (six goals, 18 assists) as the Royals’ rookie of the year in 2012-13. sports@vicnews.com

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IN BRIEF Vic runner wins Squamish 50

Victoria-based ultra marathoner Adam Campbell, one of the best in the world, won the Squamish 50-mile on Saturday.

The popular race has three events, 50-kilometre and 23-km, and acends 3,500 metres.

It’s just two years old and is widely known for its picturesque views and landscape.

Campbell was the top finisher in the 50-mile event in a time of seven hours and 37 minutes, just three minutes ahead of Squamish’s Jason Loutit.

Victoria’s Catrin Jones, winner of the 2010 Victoria marathon, won the Squamish women’s 50-km category in a time of 5:51:52.

Rebels improve despite losing

A third straight loss has the Westshore Rebels (0-3) off to its worst start to the B.C. junior Football Conference season in years.

The Okanagan Sun (3-0) defeated the Rebels 37-26, a much better defensive effort by the Rebels than the 69 points surrendered in Langley one week earlier.

Rebels quarterback Hunter Lake connected with receiver Eric Eggleston for two touchdown passes and Manuel Juma and Sean Shepherd each rushed for one touchdown.

The Rebels host the Langley Rams (3-0), 2 p.m. Saturday at Westhills Stadium.

Officers at Police and Fire Games Saanich Police officers Const. Heather Hunter and Const.

Matt Morin won medals at the World Police & Fire games in Belfast.

Hunter earned silver in the indoor rowing event with a personal best time. Morin also earned silver, competing in Greco-Roman style wrestling, as well as a bronze medal in freestyle wrestling.

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Rocks in WLA final Travis Paterson News staff

The Victoria Shamrocks and Langley Thunder each swept their first round opponents and will face each other for right to host the 2013 Mann Cup in the Western Lacrosse Association final.

Game 1 of the final is Wednesday in Langley.

The Shamrocks finished its series sweep of the Burnaby Lakers on Sunday with a 10-7 win in Burnaby for its first appearance in the WLA final Kevin Light/Victoria Shamrocks since getting swept by the New Cory Conway is excited to be playing Westminster Salmonbellies in in the WLA final at home.

2010. tributions as postseason call-ups Despite not reaching the Mann Cup since 2006 (after win- with a goal each.

The Thunder swept the ning it three times between1999 to 2005) the Rocks remain the last Coquitlam Adanacs and are after a third straight WLA title. Game 2 is at WLA team to win it.

Rhys Duch and Corey Small led Bear Mountain Arena either Friday the attack on Saturday and com- or Saturday. Check theboxrocks. bined for five goals on 26 shots. com or call the Shamrocks’ office at Underage players Brody Eastwood 250-478-7625. sports@vicnews.com and Jesse King continued their con-

B.C. Bears drop CRC rugby opener Travis Paterson News staff

The B.C. Bears face a tough schedule ahead in the senior men’s 2013 Canadian Rugby Championship as the Prairie Wolf Pack defeated the Bears 30-21 in the season opener on Saturday (Aug. 10) at UBC’s Wolfson Fields.

The four-year-old CRC tournament is a feeder for Canada’s entry into the 2013 Americas Rugby Championship, which returns to Westhills Stadium in Langford Oct. 11 to 19. The CRC divides the nation into four teams with the Bears, Wolf Pack, Ontario Blues and Atlantic Rock.

The Bears now prepare to host the next two matches over the Labour Day weekend when the reigning CRC champion Blues visit Westhills on Friday, Aug. 30, followed by the Atlantic Rock on Monday, Sept. 2.

Saturday’s loss to the Wolf Pack was the Bears’ debut under Jim Dixon, the newly appointed head coach of the Bears and CEO of B.C. Rugby.

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B.C. Bears fullback Connor Braid looks to run past Ian Shoults of the Wolf Pack. staff includes Castaway Wanderers veteran Kenny Goodland as an assistant and former James Bay great and international Hans de Goede as the club’s manager.

“It was our first time having the full 22 together and our first game,” Goodland said.

“No preseason games, just an intra-squad scrimmage, but that’s not a game. So I think we did all right.”

Goodland was particularly impressed with the play of the forward pack, which scored all three tries.

Fullback Connor Braid converted all

three tries, including one from former James Bay Athletic Association teammate and fellow Oak Bay High grad Callum Morrison, a flanker now with Vancouver’s Meraloma RFC. Morrison’s try came in the 80th minute.

Goodland said there will be some challenging decisions to make for the Labour Day weekend matches, as a number of B.C.’s top players will be available following the Canada’s Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifiers against the U.S.A. on Aug. 17 and 24. sports@vicnews.com

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A little piece of Saanich helped Canada defeat England 27-13 to win the IRB women’s Nations Cup title in Denver on Saturday.

Former Velox Valhallian winger Jess Dovanne opened the scoring in the final when she picked up a skip-pass and glided through three England defenders and raced away down-field. The Victoria transplant, by way of Maple Ridge, showed the speed and skill she displayed as part of Canada’s sevens team and outmanoeuvred English tacklers with dummy passes and jukes for a 60-meter run to the try line.

It’s Canada’s first ever IRB Nations Cup title and only its second victory over England in 20 years, both coming at the tournament.

Canada’s other two tries came from Montreal speedster Bianca Farella, the other winger, who was named Rugby Canada’s Youth Player of the Year for 2012-13. Quebec City’s Magali Harvey, playing fullback, converted all three tries and two penalty kicks. “(We) executed our game plan perfectly,” said Canada’s head coach Francois Ratier.

“We knew the type of game we needed to play to defeat England and I could not have asked for a better performance.”

Ratier also credited the women’s program at Rugby Canada’s Centre of Excellence in Langford. It’s part of another monumental year for the Langfordbased women’s program as the sevens team finished third in the IRB Women’s Sevens Series standings and won silver at the 2013 Sevens World Cup in Moscow. The U20 women won the Junior Nations Cup last month with wins over South Africa, England and U.S.A. sports@vicnews.com

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LEGALS

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CALL FOR ENTRIES 11TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

NOTICE OF SALE: 1993 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4 door sedan VIN: 1G2NE5139PM580854 Debtor: Angela Nadine Reardon Debt amount: $2089.05 Time and place of sale: 10:00 am August 28, 2013 at 110-721 Station Ave, Victoria, B.C.

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PERSONALS

LOST: PRESCRIPTION sunglasses in Sidney near downtown last week. The glasses have a blue frame and are bifocals. Call (250)656-0939.

PARKSVILLE COTTAGE Weekly: all Sept. or Oct. Mins to beach. Senior orientated.

(250)248-4902, (250)586-8814

HILLTOP FRIENDS

LOST: CAT, young male, black and very shy. From Topaz Park area. Please check yards and sheds. Call if found (250)381-6009.

FAMILY DAYCARE Has full-time spot open January 2013 LPN owned and operated Located in Colwood on Triangle Mountain, just off Sooke Road. 6:30am-5pm, Monday -Friday.

Call Chrissie @ 778-433-2056

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

DEATHS

Terry Nielsen June 25, 1965 to July 27, 2013 Terry is survived by loving wife, Tanya Harmon, stepsons Jonathan and Cody, father Butch Nielsen and his partner Hilary, mother Suzan Clancy, sister Kelly Nielsen, brother and sister, Kelly James and Keshia Clancy, and nephew Keifer.

Terry was born in Vancouver and grew up in Cordova Bay, Victoria, attending Claremont Senior Secondary and, later, the University of Victoria to receive a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Biology and Biochemistry. He entered the field of aquaculture, and had increasing managerial responsibility within leading BC salmon aquaculture companies, out of Tofino. Subsequently, Terry worked for the Provincial Government as a Biologist, assisting finfish aquaculture operations to achieve compliance with licensing requirements, and more recently involved with freshwater fisheries. He was a consistent and passionate advocate of fish farming as an essential alternative to wild stock fishing.

Outside of work, Terry loved surfing the breaks around Tofino, and was a gifted and avid runner. He gave tremendously of himself to his local and global communities. Whether it was holding the Canadian government’s feet to the flames of their commitments to international development, active engagement with local Alcoholics Anonymous groups, involvement with the Comox Valley Road Running club, or his key role in Strathcona Sunrise Rotary in the Comox Valley, culminating with his service as President from 2012 to 2013, he brought with him a rich sense of humour, passion, energy, no-nonsense pragmatism and leadership that manifested his tireless commitment to making the world a better place.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Upper Gazebo of Marina Park, Comox on August 24, 2013 at 2pm. In keeping with Terry’s own principles and expressed wishes, it is requested that flowers not be gifted. For those wishing to remember and perpetuate Terry’s legacy, donations to either the Kenya Education Endowment Fund (KEEF) or the Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise would be welcomed with gratitude.

Donations to KEEF may be made at http://www.canadahelps. org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=29270 (tax receipts provided). Please direct donations for the Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise to PO Box 3576, Courtenay, BC V9N 6Z8 (no tax receipts).

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES LE MINISTĂˆRE de la DĂŠfense nationale cherche des Officiers du gĂŠnie des systèmes de marine pour remplir divers postes de civils Ă Victoria et Nanoose Bay en ColombieBritannique. Les candidates et candidats peuvent postuler en ligne seulement, au site Internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, numĂŠro de rĂŠfĂŠrence DND13J008697-000069, numĂŠro du processus de sĂŠlection 13-DND-EA-ESQ-375697, Vaisseaux auxiliaires des forces armĂŠes canadiennes. Les postulants doivent possĂŠder toutes les compĂŠtences requises ĂŠnumĂŠrĂŠes et soumettre leur demande selon l’ÊchĂŠance prescrit. http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index -fra.htm MARINE ENGINEERING Officers are required for various civilian positions with the Department of National Defence in Victoria and Nanoose Bay BC. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference# DND13J008697-000069, Selection Process# 13-DND-EA-ESQ375697, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet (CFAV). Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application within the prescribed timelines. http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index -eng.htm.

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HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.

EXPERIENCED BUCKERS and Rippers with current minimum Level 1 First Aid required for Heli Logging Projects.

Flights in and out of full facility camps paid for. Call 1-250334-9734 or 1-250-703-4132 to leave message.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Advertising Sales

Outside Sales & Telesales positions available

Black Press Community Newspapers is Victoria’s market-leading integrated multi-media company proudly representing some of our city’s most recognized brands including your weekly community newspapers and the corresponding news portal vicnews.com, usedvictoria.com, Monday Magazine, Boulevard, Tweed, Where, Victoria News Daily and much more.

We are looking for motivated candidates to ďŹ ll roles including outside sales and telesales. In both roles you will be selling advertising solutions to local businesses. The successful candidate is a results oriented professional that is comfortable and conďŹ dent in both managing existing relationships while prospecting to grow the business.

You are relationship oriented and understand how to organize yourself to be successful in a deadline driven environment. Outgoing personalities that focus on advertiser needs while being creative and problem solvers are most successful in our industry. Experience in sales would be considered an asset.

We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, commission, proďŹ t sharing, beneďŹ ts and exciting career growth options.

You bring the talent, dedication and hard work and we will deliver the opportunity.

Please note outside sales consultants require a valid drivers license and a vehicle in good working order.

Reply in conďŹ dence indicating whether your interest is in outside sales or telesales by August 26, 2013 to; Oliver Sommer Director, Advertising Sales, Black Press 818 Broughton Street, Victoria BC V8W 1E4 e-mail: osommer@blackpress.ca

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PERSONAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

HELP WANTED

MIND BODY & SPIRIT

HAIRSTYLISTS

FRIENDLY FRANK

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HAIR STYLIST WANTED 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 Christie at 250-360-1923 today for an interview.

INTERLUDE MASSAGE In practice since 2000, offering Kripalu (Swedish), Acupressure, Hot Stone, Chair massage. Reiki Master. Come experience my work at James Bay, Sidney and Bastion Sq Markets. Contact Andrea 250514-6223 or online at: www.andreakober.com

RUTH M.P. HAIRSTYLING for Seniors, in the convenience of your home. Call 250-893-7082

BOX OF quilt material, sewing stuff, & arts & crafts. $10. ea.

Mirror $10. (778)265-1615.

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

EDUCATION/TUTORING

MEDICAL/DENTAL

DEAD BILLIONAIRES DON’T DIE

Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health

Use the reasoning behind this statement to be, do, have anything you desire.

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses to support our Pediatric/Youth clients for home/school care in the Victoria area. Regular parttime positions 8-24hrs. per week on weekends (day, evening and night shifts avail). Casual positions also available. 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.

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explaining how, please call (250)381-8001

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GLENWARREN LODGE needs volunteers to help staff take senior residents on weekly outings from the care home.

Time commitment is every Thursday. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

GREATER VICTORIA Police Victim Services needs volunteers to provide emotional support, assistance and court support for victims of crime and trauma. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

FUNKY 1950’S New York dress form, small $30. Weaving loom $20. 250-370-2905.

HOME KNITTED Cowichan style winter sweater, new, sz 40, 32”L . $99. (250)656-1640

PET CARE SERVICES

MASSAGE TABLE, professional, $95. Call 250-5444933.

PET SUPPLIES Online! Thousands of products to choose from. Take 15% off your order with coupon code: SALE15 Sale runs till the end of August. www.petland.ca 1-855839-0555.

APARTMENT/CONDOS MILTON ST, Nanaimo, 2bdrm condo. Top floor. Fantastic City/Ocean views. Owner will carry mortgage w/$650 monthly payments. (250)753-0160

FOR SALE BY OWNER

SINGER SEWING machine & cabinet, $20. Wooden stool, leather seat $30 250-388-6725

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

FURNITURE

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

REAL ESTATE

NEW IN box, Clear Child’s swimming pool, 60”x20”, $15.

Call (250)727-7741.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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.

5 BDRM - 3 bdrm, 2 bath up; 2 bdrm, 1 large bath down. Big storage. Sep entr. Close to Beckwith Park on Cul de Sac. Large lot w/fruit trees. Lower suite rented for $1000./mo. $625,000. Call (250)479-7201.

GORDON HEAD- (4062 Feltham Place) 3 bdrm Rancher, w/appls, F/P, garage. Close to Uvic, Shelbourne. New Price$469,000. Move-in now, Motivated seller. 250-514-3286.

LOG HOME overlooking Lake Cowichan, 1.5 acres. Small 1 bdrm ground level suite, in floor heating, fenced garden w/fruit trees. Generator and solar. $375,000.

Call (250)745-3880. View on: www.usedvictoria.com

SAANICH WEST- 1246 Hastings St, 3 bdrm Rancher, 2 garage, dining/living/family rooms, 2 bath (ensuite), F/P, appls incld, new roof. Walking distance to Interurban campus. $484,900. 250-477-4600.

SOLID OAK dinning table with 6 chairs, buffet, hutch and side table. All in excellent condition.

Asking $2000 reduced to $899. Call (250)544-2105.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FAMILY COLLECTION of 9 Dalton’s, 12 Treasured Memories, 5 tiny crystals. Will sell as one. Offers on $400. Call (250)656-7786.

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FUR COUGAR carpet on felt with head, teeth, paws, tail, etc. Must be seen. $1700.obo. or swap for good shape automobile or big newer TV. I pay some cash difference- Old age pensioner. Call (250)472-9355

FRIENDLY FRANK $25 EACH- new golf pull cart, 2 drawer lateral file, electric power washer. (250)592-0934.

2 SLIDING screen doors, $70 for both. PT Aerobic exercise ball $15. (250)598-0750.

4 LEG oak stool, $25. Ornate 30 y/o brass table lamp, $35.

Call (250)656-7786.

9 WINDOW screens, 39”x30.5”, $35. Ironing board, $6. Wire dog crate, $25. Call (250)658-3948.

PERSONAL SERVICES PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EL NINO 2000 high quality 13 lb 10-pin bowling ball. Multicolour red/gold. Used 2 years.

Owner no longer able to play due to health. $375 new, asking $75. 250-479-2779.

PETS

PETS

THE VICTORIA Cool Aid Society is looking for energetic volunteers to take people with mental health challenges for a friendly walk-and-talk. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity.

250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

REGISTERED Siberian Husky Puppies (with blue eyes) 778-891-4556 www.vancouverhusky.com

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

VOLUNTEERS

LEGAL SERVICES

BERNARDIN JARS, 3 packs with new lids, 6 250ml, 6 1L, all for $10. Call (250)383-5390

LOVE SEAT, $50. Collector plates, (set of 10), $125.

Car/bike rack, $25. Star Trek posters, $20 each.

Call (250)474-2325.

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

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BLACK & Decker electric weed eater, with extension cord. $40. (778)426-4449.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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 $358,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous ocean/city views. Owner will carry mortgage with reasonable down payment.

250-753-0160

WE’RE ON THE WEB COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. Beautiful ocean/city views.

4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. 250-753-0160.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.

Special Education Assistant (online): In only 9 months you could be earning $17 - $25.99/hour.

You will receive training and certification from the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD).

Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology (online): Support and promote optimal health for seniors by planning, implementing and evaluation therapeutic recreation services. Earn up to $23.50/hour.

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SEASIDE LUXURY condo studio, Sidney, BC. Exceptional views, furnished. Offers on $154,900 for quick sale.

STEEL BUILDING Sizzling summer savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44$8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite.

Beautiful ocean/city views. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. (250)753-0160.

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

RUN FOR THE CURE garage sale. Sat. Aug. 17, 9am. Highgate Lodge, 1538 Cedar Hill X Rd. HUGE GARAGE SALE.

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

MARINE

LOTS

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

TRUCKS & VANS

BOATS

PAT BAY/MCKENZIE - 2 Bed 1 Bath upper suite. $1350 inc utils, W/D & maintenance.

Painted int & new bathrm.

NP/NS. Refs. Prkng. 250-4790211 swanlake.bc.ca.

GORGE/ADMIRALSvery quiet, furnished 1 bdrm, own entry, NS/NP. $900 all inclusive. Sept 1. (250)383-8926.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

HIGH QUADRA- 2 lrg bdrm suite, quiet area. $1025 inclds all utilities. NS/NP. Refs.

(250)893-5702.

PENDER ISLAND- level building lot (3819 Pirates Rd) 0.36 acre, 15,681 sq ft with water, sewer, hydro, cable at lot line.

By owner only $109,900. Call 604-988-2653.

Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. Units Fully reno 5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

LANGFORD- JUST steps to Thetis Lake. Aboveground, quiet, newer, spacious 2 bdrm, F/S, W/D. Cat ok. $1200 incl. heat/elec. N/S. 250-598-6419.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

COTTAGES

SAANICH: 2 bdrm suite. Util’s incld’d, satellite, carport, NS/NP. $900. Sept. 1st or Oct. 1st. Call (250)479-4348.

Move in today 250-588-9799

DEEP COVE- cozy 1bdrm, wood floors, acreage, skylights $950/mo, N/S. 250-656-1312.

SOOKE: 1 bed cottage. large yard. N/S, room for R.V., furn/unfurn, $800/mo+ utilities, avail. Sept 1st. 250-642-2015 or 250-729-6528 1977 VANGUARD MOTOR HOME. 26’, 460 engine. Lots of things for camping incld -. dishes, pots & pans, etc. Excellent shape, paint is good, everything is OK. $2000. awning, bath & shower. No leaks, new water pump. $8000. Call (250)479-3249.

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1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Hankook tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, sub woofer, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $3000.

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Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

SIDNEY- 1 BDRM, 1 bath ground floor suite, F/S, W/D, large kitchen & living room, lots of storage, N/S, no dogs. $950 util’s incld’d. Available Sept. 1st. Call (250)654-0410.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRANSPORTATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court.

Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com

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SUITES, LOWER

1966 CHEVY Pick up, 1/2 ton short box, burgundy. 3 in the tree, 6 cylinder. Good condition, runs great, comes with second set of winter tires and rims. Second owner for last 45 years, in Victoria. $10,000 obo. Call: 250 479 0441 or email: havoc@telus.net

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SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2003 JEEP Liberty Ltd. Edition, black, auto, 4WD, 3.7L V6.

Recent check up.

123,000km. Leather, power everything, cruise, CD/tape player, spare tire. $8,600. Call 1-250-812-8646.

1993 FORD F250 Pick-up truck. $1000. Runs well. 5 litre automatic. Call (250)858-6950 weekdays after 6pm or anytime on weekends.

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, August 14, 2013

From a dusty court basement to the B.C. Archives Original documents found from significant court cases Edward Hill News staff

Old court records, handwritten and bound in thick dusty binders, belie the stories they tell – B.C.’s early cases of murder, celebrity intrigue and the aboriginal fight for rights.

The B.C. Archives at the Royal B.C. Museum officially took possession late last month of B.C.’s earliest legal history in the form of ledgers spanning cases from 1897 to 1987. Sixty boxes of documents had been lost in time until a curious court records officer found them in the basement of the Vancouver Law Courts last year.

Christine Gergich started her new job as the appellate court records officer in February 2012, and fortunately she was already a trained archivist when she came across the trove.

“When I opened the boxes I noticed the vintage,” Gergich said. “I started looking at the index cards. There are some interesting cases in there.

There was a famous murder case – it gave me chills looking at the records.”

When found, the books were coated in dust and grime, but much of the tidy penmanship is as clear as the day it was written.

Suzanne Anton, Minister of Justice and attorney general of B.C., and Frank Kraemer, executive director of the superior court judiciary, praised Gergich’s efforts to preserve the documents.

“It took the keen eye of Christine Gergich to recognize their significance. It was her initiative to take them out of the basement and have them restored to the archive,” Kraemer said.

The 38-year-old Vancouver resident called it “a collaborative effort.”

“I’m pleased to be involved with the ministry

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B.C. Archive paper conservator Jean Topham demonstrates a preservation method for the 100-year-old court records found at the Vancouver Law Courts. and the B.C. museum and archives,” she said. “It’s really important the citizens of B.C. have access to this. The volume of material is significant.”

The ledgers emerged from the predecessor of the B.C. Supreme Court, called

the “Full Court,” circa 1897 and from the B.C. Court of Appeals which started in 1910. Perhaps the most intriguing documents are “cause books,” which include names of plaintiffs and defendants, summaries of the lawsuit or criminal trial

and the judgment handed down.

Among the cause books is the delightfully scandalous case of then B.C. premier James Dunsmuir (and builder of Hatley Castle) being sued by his brother’s mistress and his own mother, Joan Dunsmuir, in 1903, over his brother Alexander’s will.

On the more legally significant end of the scale, the books outline a B.C. Court of Appeal decision in 1964, which upheld an acquittal of four aboriginal men accused of hunting deer outside hunting season. The acquittal was based on a 1854 agreement between the Nanaimo First Nation and the Hudson’s Bay Co. under James Douglas, and was the first time a B.C. court recognized a Douglas treaty as protecting aboriginal rights.

Anton said the donation further solidifies that the rule of law closely followed the settlement of B.C. “As the attorney general and a lawyer and former Crown prosecutor I find B.C. legal history fascinating,” Anton said.

“What I find most compelling is that B.C. was settled by the rule of law, not by arms, not by force.” editor@saanichnews.com

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