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Splotched with reds and oranges on its cover, a weathered ledger is held in a vault in the B.C. Archives. The notebook is typical for 150 years ago, but this particular one set into motion the colonial settlement of Greater Victoria, and the sidelining of aboriginal people for generations. Titled with flowing script “Register of Land Purchases from Indians,” the ledger contains 11 of the 14 Vancouver Island treaties, also called the Douglas treaties. In the eyes of the colonial government of the day, the documents recorded the purchase and transfer of the vast majority of Greater Victoria to the British Crown. “This is basically an Hudson’s Bay Co. register to record trade and weather and labour,” said archivist Raymond Frogner, holding a full-size colour copy of the notebook, about the size of legal paper. “The documents embody a lot of the colonial process – good, bad and indifferent.” The Douglas treaties remained the only written agreements with aboriginal people in B.C. for nearly 150 years, were held up by the Supreme Court of Canada as a basis to protect aboriginal rights, and continue to fuel First Nations lawsuits against the governments of B.C. and Canada. PLEASE SEE: B.C. Archives, Page A2
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New buyers still struggle to afford Victoria’s housing market
where 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
It’s the impossible dream for many Greater Victoria residents straddling high prices, debt and a challenging job market: owning a home. 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, These are the non-terrifying neighaverage listing prices bourhood, lots of by municipality for light, clean, abovethe end of July, ground and close to according to the downtown, indepenVictoria Real Estate dent grocers, parks, Board. Saanich’s coffee shops, libraries figures was provided and bikeways. by the District of Finally, the two Saanich in March. found their perfect home – in Vancouver. “Almost every-
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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. 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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Community cleanup crews sought for plastics program Don Descoteau News staff
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Plastic Shore outreach co-ordinator Taylor Bachand, left, and managing director Andrew Almack are seeking community groups to help clean up plastic debris in the local environment.
A group hoping to monetize the collection of discarded plastics for community and environmental organizations is a step closer to making its goal a reality. PlasticShore, a youth-driven Victoria initiative that is working with industry to find uses for the pellets created in the plastics recycling process, is recruiting volunteer groups to do community cleanups for charity. Plastics for Change, a pilot program running until the end of September,
has 12 community groups signed up so far, said Andrew Almack, managing director for PlasticShore. “We’re looking to get more participation and more plastics going into the system,” he said. “It’s a good start. We’re feeling pretty confident of having enough to make a production run later this year.” Encorp Pacific, operators of Return-It Bottle Depot, has signed on to be the collector of the plastics and arrange for it to be pelletized, Almack said. As well as removing plastics from the environment, the goal is to return
money – raised through the sale of the plastic – to charity and environmental groups, he said. An advisory board is being formed to determine the direction of funds to such groups. Groups interested in tackling a community cleanup this summer are asked to contact Almack at PlasticShore (aalmack@plasticshore.org) 30 days or more before their event, to have it registered as a Plastics for Change fundraiser. For more information on the pilot project, including a video explaining the program, at plasticshore.org. ddescoteau@vicnews.com
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A former school teacher and administrator, who most recently worked at Vic High, has been found guilty on one count of criminal harassment and two counts of being unlawfully in a dwelling-house relating to incidents involving two women he briefly dated. Francesco (Frank) Canacari was also acquitted of a second criminal harassment charge. Provincial court Judge LornaJeanne Harvey’s decision last Friday stemmed heavily on her finding that Canacari’s testimony was “untrustworthy.” She didn’t mince words for Canacari, calling his perception of the events “ridiculous,” “contradictory,” “contrived and unbelievable.” “I reject his evidence in its entirety,” Harvey said. During his trial in June, Canacari’s former roommate, Terry Bogue, told the court he knew the allegations to be true as Canacari openly talked about breaking into the two women’s apartments, taking items and sending harassing phone calls and emails. Canacari, during cross-examination, suggested Bogue was the one who had broken into the apartments and was harassing the women. Harvey said Bogue’s testimony was credible. The single guilty count of criminal harassment stems from Canacari’s correspondence with Erin Meyer, a woman who wanted to be just friends. When Meyer began dating another
man, Canacari created an email account and began sending anonymous emails to Meyer, which suggested the author was watching and following her at her house and her new boyfriend’s house. The first count of being unlawfully in a dwelling-house relates to Canacari entering Meyer’s home without her consent. Crown said Canacari entered the home to access Meyer’s personal email account, while Canacari said the front door was left open and he was there to retrieve a sentimental card and a sweater. “The accused’s explanation of why (he was there) is nothing more than a fabrication concocted to the evidence,” Harvey said. The second count of being unlawfully in a dwelling-house relates to Canacari entering the home of Tracy Gershman and taking photos of the inside of her apartment. The photos were taken with his personal camera. Canacari said Bogue had access to his camera and was likely the one who went to Gershman’s home and took the photos. After Harvey read her decision, defence lawyer Jeff Johnston declined to comment on the ruling. Crown prosecutor Chandra Fisher requested a risk assessment be completed on Canacari before he is sentenced. A date to fix his sentencing hearing will be scheduled this month. Canacari, 46, has been on unpaid medical leave from the Greater Victoria School District since June 2010, and he no longer holds a teaching certificate. kslavin@saanichnews.com
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Relationship-building through cultural exchange Japanese students visit Saanich to learn and explore Kyle Slavin News staff
While most teenagers are probably not too interested in spending part of their overseas summer vacation in a classroom, 14 students from Kitakamakura Girls’ high school in Japan have no problem with it. The Japanese girls, on a recent exchange in Greater Victoria through Muskoka Language International, received an authentic B.C. experience as ESL students at Pacific Christian Secondary and as tourists. “(They had) a good time in classroom studies. (They) learned a little bit about the provinces and territories, and we’ve had a lot of activities to try and get them communicating details about themselves in English: favourite foods, pets, family members,” said Sarah Carrie, program coordinator for the Victoria division of MLI. “Here (in Canada) is when they work on their spoken language. They can practise writing in English at home, but when they’re here it’s important they start practising how they say the words.” But the exchange didn’t see the girls stuck in a classroom the entire time. Hikes through Goldstream Provincial Park and Christmas Hill, and visits to the Royal B.C. Museum, The Butchart Gardens, Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary and Victoria Butterfly Gardens were also part of their weeklong experience in Greater Victoria.
Fifteen-yearold Japanese exchange students Yui Matsumiya and Reina Yanagisawa are flanked by their homestay mom Alicia Brown, left, and Sarah Carrie, program co-ordinator for the Victoria division of Muskoka Language International. Kyle Slavin/News staff
MLI sends upwards of 450 Japanese students to Saanich on an annual basis, allowing both local and foreign teenagers the chance to get up close and personal with a drastically different culture. “I think it’s really important for them to have the experience of exchange,” Carrie said. “For the Japanese students, this gives them the cultural experience and it also shows them the diversity of our city – the history, the natural history, the First
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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 e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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 consulFebruary turned out not tation phase that runs to Tom Fletcher 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 Open liquor isn’t allowed in any or bar 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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Reports contain discrepancies I was pleased to read the findings of the Maximus Report for the City of Victoria reporting the city’s operations are lean. What troubles me is the figures that are used to generate such conclusions are so different from what is provided in the city’s most recent annual report and audited financial statements. For example, when the Maximus Report states the city is lean it is based on a management/staff ratio of 53 managers out of 779 full-time equivalents or 990 full and part-time/volunteer. However, the city’s annual report states the city has 1,194 employees. If you divide the total city expenditures for salaries and benefits from the city’s 2012 audited financial statements by 990 full and part-time/volunteer staff, the average for a city worker earnings is $101,640 per year. That seems out of sync to me and not particularly lean. As I found during the last municipal election, figures in city documents are open to question and you use them at your peril. I do not doubt the quality of work done by Maximus. They are a most credible organization. However, they worked with numbers the city provided and some of these numbers do not seem
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No rules for skateboarders On Aug. 8, I was driving south on Shelbourne Street planning to turn at the mid block traffic light to Home Depot. Out of nowhere a skateboarder appeared, coming fast down the slope from Home Depot. He was in the outside lane but turned across my lane. I slammed on the brakes, he missed me by about a metre and went up Shelbourne in the wrong lane. If the other car had not delayed me, I would have been well into the turn, he would have hit me and possibly come through my windshield. Are there no rules for skateboarders or do a few have to be creamed before
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Hard decisions more about re-election Re: Tough budget choices on horizon for council (News, Aug. 9) For some time now, Victoria city council and staff have been wrestling with budgets and a desire to keep them from rising by more than 9.75 per cent by 2015. May I ask council now how many “hard decisions” will you be making as the November 2014 civic elections come upon us? May I offer you are motivated more by re-election than by making hard decisions. Cutting lunches and closing a ticket window at a parkade are hardly tough decisions given the task you have ahead of yourselves. You have looked at managers roles and redundancies. Have you looked at staff levels and/or
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Motorcyclist dies after McKenzie Ave. crash A 71-year-old Nanaimo man has died in hospital after his motorcycle clipped a car that turned across his path on McKenzie Avenue last Tuesday (Aug. 6). Hugh Robert Nisbet died on Saturday surrounded by his family, Saanich police say. His 1995 Harley Davidson motorcycle struck eastbound 2008 Toyota Yaris attempting to turn left onto Burnside Road West, driven by an 87-year-old Saanich man. Police ticketed the man for failing to yield on a left turn. He will likely face a review of his driver’s licence due to his age and the crash, but no criminal charges are expected.
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Flying dog Buddy, owned by Kristi Baird from Gig Harbour Wash., competes in a Dock Dog competition during Pet-A-Palooza on Saturday at Ogden Point. Pet-A-Palooza, a fundraiser for Just Love Animals Society, featured more than 70 exhibitors and attractions.
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Dragon boaters set for competitive weekend Daniel Palmer News staff
Tom Arnold recalls the moments before he took to the water for Team Canada in Tampa Bay, Fla. It was the 2011 Dragon Boat World Championships, and Arnold was struck by the poise and athleticism of each competitor around him. “I’m looking around at the other teams beside us and most of the guys have Olympic tattoos,” Arnold said. “There’s no doubt about this being a high-level sport.” As an employee at Vancouver Island Paddling and member of Victoria’s Gorging Dragons, Arnold is part of a dedicated number of Vancouver Islanders who use dragon boating
as a way of scratching that competitive itch that remains for many former professional athletes. “Growing up, you maybe make semi-pro at best, but if you don’t make that leap after high school or college, that’s kind of it,” he said. “But in dragon boating, that’s not the case. Even at the world championship level, there are different age groups for competition, up to a 60-plus age category.” While some might consider the sport a recreational activity, Arnold knows many of the 2,000 paddlers arriving this weekend for the 2013 Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival aren’t your average competitors. The Gorging Dragons have won the Victoria competition for the past two years, but its
members are sitting out of this year’s festival to focus on the Canadian national championships at Elk Lake Aug. 23 to 25. “It’s a full year commitment (at our level),” he said. “We’re training every week in both the dragon boat and in small boat workouts as well as gym workouts. It’s a lifestyle.” Arnold encourages everyone to try dragon boating by connecting with Vancouver Island Paddling, VI Paddling, GO Rowing and Paddling Association or the Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club. “If people aren’t familiar with dragon boating, come down and check it out,” he says. “What’s wonderful about this sport is there is a place for everyone.” dpalmer@vicnews.com
Kidney walk raises awareness More than 250,000 British Columbians suffer from kidney disease, many of whom undergo multiple dialysis treatments every week as they wait for a matching organ donor. The disease is both underrecognized and often undetectable in its early stages, and diagnosis has increased by 60 per cent in the past decade across Canada. To help bring awareness to this debilitating and incurable illness, The Kidney Foundation is holding its annual Kidney Walk at Clover Point on Sunday (Aug. 18). The event begins at 9 a.m. and aims to raise money for families who are dealing with kidney disease. A barbecue and silent auction are scheduled and donations will be collected on site. For more information, visit kidney.ca/bcwalks. Registration for the walk is free. editor@vicnews.com
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victoria accordion festival - Italian according virtuoso Renzo Ruggieri will be playing at the 7th Annual Victoria International Accordion Festival at the Jazz Masters concert on Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. at Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Tickets available at Tempo Trend and Long & McQuade. 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.
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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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
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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. Thepeninsulaplayers.ca.
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. THURSDAY 5:30-8:30pm Beacon Ave.
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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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Four months ago, I barely knew a single rider or trainer on the Tour de Rock team. Looking around at the faces gathered around a horseshoe-shaped table at the Saanich Police Department, I remember a sea of unfamiliar people chatting and laughing with each other – and feeling somewhat removed from a group comprised primarily of members of municipal police and RCMP. It was February, and I had just been selected by Black Press to represent them as a media rider on the Canadian Cancer Society's Cops for Cancer, Tour de Rock. After a month-long process involving internal selection and personal essays written to the president of Black Press and the Canadian Cancer Society on why I wanted to be part of tour, I had gotten as far as the first orientation meeting at SPD, and I was uneasy. Having followed the tour for five years as a photojournalist for various media outlets across Vancouver Island, I was extremely excited for the opportunity, but had yet to be officially selected by the cancer society – but I knew I wanted to be. In fact, I had wanted it for years, but for one reason or another the stars had not aligned. I hoped this was going to be my year. I certainly didn't feel like I was a lock. At 280 lbs., with
“Four months ago I walked into a crowded room of unfamiliar faces. Today those faces are teammates I couldn’t have hand-picked better if I tried.” – Arnold Lim limited biking experience and two decades removed from any athletic endeavours, a sense of self-consciousness was front and centre. I wasn't poised to break any land speed records on a bike and knew I had an uphill battle regardless of where the chips fell. The only certainty in my mind was I needed to do this. Truth be known, I don't think I truly understood what I was getting into when I first signed up. I didn't fully grasp
that I wasn't just signing up to be a bike rider for the cancer society. I wasn't just writing personal essays about how much I wanted to be a part of the tour so I could fundraise for a 1,000 kilometre bike ride down Vancouver Island. What I didn't fully understand then, was that I was signing up to be part of a team. I was getting an opportunity to do my part in the battle against paediatric cancer, and although I signed up alone, I realize now Tour de Rock is experienced alongside 21 other riders, a fleet of trainers, Canadian Cancer Society staff and volunteers who make up a family. This wasn’t something I would experience just myself. Every bike crash, fall or illness is shared equally by all riders, including trainers who put their bodies on the line biking into busy intersections to stop traffic. Every pedal stroke on tour is a pedal stroke fuelled not only by the riders, but by unsung volunteers and staff behind the scenes that may never get the recognition they deserve. Four months ago I walked into a crowded room of unfamiliar faces. Today those faces are teammates I couldn't have hand-picked better if I tried. Anyone who tells you biking is an individual sport hasn't ridden Tour de Rock. Arnold Lim represents Black Press on the 2013 Tour de Rock team. To donate to his campaign, visit copsforcancerbc.ca/tourderock/arnoldlim.
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Cheese shop staffers delve into flowers Alexandra Powell and Nicole Ingram are both Libras. As such, they tend to be agreeable and helped convince each other that opening a flower shop together was a good idea. Powell, 29, and Ingram, 28, opened Thorn and Thistle in mid-July in the space vacated by Old Fashioned Flowers on Foul Bay Road, next door to Chiarelli’s Cheese Shop and Delicatessen. While they own and operate the thriving little business, Powell and Ingram still both work Don Descoteau in the deli and Biz Beat occasionally help out in the sandwich shop opened by Chiarelli’s in the opposite space in January and managed by Anna Hunt. Taken together, the old building resembles a rabbit warren, with access points to all three spaces running behind the shop areas. “I don’t know how we’re going to do this at Christmas – both sides are going to be crazy,” Powell says of the staffing situation. The florists specialize in freshcut local flowers and hand-tied bouquets, available for people
two weddings booked for the fall. Carmen Lasooji, Ingram’s mother and owner/operator of Chiarelli’s – a Foul Bay icon for the past 10 years – jokes she now needs more part-time help to replace the hours the flower shop takes from her staffers. Lasooji also manages the building and has big plans for the three spaces. The vision she hopes will come to fruition in 18 months or so to knock out the walls separating the three shops and create a large retail store encompassing all three facets of the business. – Thorn and Thistle, open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2857 Foul Bay Rd., 250-3843385, thornandthistle.ca
Popular Thai restaurant celebrates first birthday Sharon Tiffin/News staff
Nicole Ingram, left, Alexandra Powell and Carmen Lassooij in their new shop Thorn and Thistle. The flower shop is located between Charelli’s Delicatessen and Charelli’s and Co. off the street or commercial customers for weekly bouquets. They also have a collection of antique containers and memorabilia that can be used as props with flowers to brighten up special events.
“We encourage people to bring in their own vases,” Ingram says. Opening in mid-summer would seem too late to catch some bridal business, but Ingram says they already have
George Molnar assembled a talented crew of chefs – including his wife, Nadtaya (Tiu for short) – for his Thai Lemongrass restaurant when they opened in Cadboro Bay one year ago. The staff have between eight and 18 years’ experience, led by Bason Joodbrasong, who worked for years in Bangkok, and Kachen Pangkanant. Molnar says people from the neighbourhood
volunteered to get the space ready at 3838 Cadboro Bay Rd. He adds those friends have stuck with them and have been repaid through the restaurant serving consistent food. “Plus our chefs are not afraid to try different recipes. That’s what makes it unique,” says Molnar, whose eatery employs 20 people full- and part-time. Visit thailemongrass.com.
Houle Electric’s work recognized in Vancouver Three Greater Victoria projects have received the Silver Award of Excellence from the Vancouver Regional Construction Association. Two of the projects: the Saanich Peninsula Hospital electrical upgrade and CFB Esquimalt’s new base fire hall and emergency response centre, were handled by Saanichton’s Houle Electric and won in the category of electrical contractor project up to $2 million. The other award, for mechanical contracting over $3 million, was for CFB Esquimalt’s fleet maintenance unit Cape Breton combined services, Phase IV, completed by Edmonton-based Lockerbie and Hole Contracting. Send your business news items to ddescoteau@vicnews.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. Despite picking up just two assists
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
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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 Travis Paterson Association final. News staff Game 1 of the final is Wednesday in Langley. A little piece of SaaFEATURING: The Shamrocks finished its nich helped Canada series sweep of the Burnaby defeat England 27-13 to Lakers on Sunday with a 10-7 win the IRB women’s win in Burnaby for its first Nations Cup title in appearance in the WLA final Denver on Saturday. Kevin Light/Victoria Shamrocks since getting swept by the New Cory Conway is excited to be playing Former Velox ValWestminster Salmonbellies in in the WLA final at home. hallian winger Jess 2010. Dovanne opened the tributions as postseason call-ups Despite not reaching the scoring in the final Mann Cup since 2006 (after win- with a goal each. when she picked up a The Thunder swept the ning it three times between1999 skip-pass and glided to 2005) the Rocks remain the last Coquitlam Adanacs and are after a through three England third straight WLA title. Game 2 is at WLA team to win it. defenders and raced Rhys Duch and Corey Small led Bear Mountain Arena either Friday away down-field. The the attack on Saturday and com- or Saturday. Check theboxrocks. Victoria transplant, by bined for five goals on 26 shots. com or call the Shamrocks’ office at way of Maple Ridge, Underage players Brody Eastwood 250-478-7625. showed the speed and sports@vicnews.com and Jesse King continued their conskill 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 tournaTravis Paterson ment. News staff Canada’s other two tries came from The B.C. Bears face Montreal speedster a tough schedule Bianca Farella, the ahead in the senior other winger, who was men’s 2013 Canadian named Rugby Canada’s Rugby Championship Youth Player of the as the Prairie Wolf Year for 2012-13. QuePack defeated the bec City’s Magali HarBears 30-21 in the seavey, playing fullback, son opener on Saturconverted all three day (Aug. 10) at UBC’s tries and two penalty Wolfson Fields. kicks. The four-year-old “(We) executed our CRC tournament is a game plan perfectly,” feeder for Canada’s said Canada’s head entry into the 2013 coach Francois Ratier. Americas Rugby Andrew Smith/B.C. Rugby “We knew the type of Championship, which B.C. Bears fullback Connor Braid looks to game we needed to returns to Westhills run past Ian Shoults of the Wolf Pack. play to defeat England Stadium in Langford three tries, includand I could not have Oct. 11 to 19. The CRC staff includes Casting one from former asked for a better peraway Wanderers vetdivides the nation James Bay Athletic formance.” eran Kenny Goodland into four teams with Association teamRatier also credited as an assistant and the Bears, Wolf Pack, mate and fellow Oak the women’s program former James Bay Ontario Blues and Bay High grad Callum at Rugby Canada’s great and internaAtlantic Rock. Morrison, a flanker Centre of Excellence tional Hans de Goede The Bears now prein Langford. It’s part of as the club’s manager. now with Vancouver’s pare to host the next Meraloma RFC. Moranother monumental “It was our first two matches over the year for the Langfordtime having the full 22 rison’s try came in the Labour Day weekend 80th minute. based women’s protogether and our first when the reigning Goodland said there gram as the sevens game,” Goodland said. CRC champion Blues team finished third “No preseason games, will be some challengvisit Westhills on Friing decisions to make in the IRB Women’s just an intra-squad day, Aug. 30, followed for the Labour Day Sevens Series standscrimmage, but that’s by the Atlantic Rock weekend matches, ings and won silver at not a game. So I think on Monday, Sept. 2. as a number of B.C.’s the 2013 Sevens World we did all right.” Saturday’s loss to top players will be Cup in Moscow. The Goodland was parthe Wolf Pack was the available following the U20 women won the ticularly impressed Bears’ debut under Canada’s Rugby World Junior Nations Cup last with the play of the Jim Dixon, the newly Cup 2015 qualifiers month with wins over appointed head coach forward pack, which against the U.S.A. on South Africa, England scored all three tries. of the Bears and CEO Aug. 17 and 24. and U.S.A. Fullback Connor of B.C. Rugby. sports@vicnews.com sports@vicnews.com Braid converted all Dixon’s coaching
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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On July 15, 2012, at Highway 17 at the Lands End exit, North Saanich, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Sidney RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: 507 gemstones, on or about 19:10 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1676, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute
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Re: Estate of Hilda Catharina Young, also known as Hilda C. Young, and Ena Young, formerly of 226-540 Dallas Road, Victoria, British Columbia, who died on the 5th day of May, 2013, at Victoria, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the above-named deceased are hereby notified that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, at 707 Fort Street, Suite 502, Victoria, BC, V8W 3G3, Attention: Nancy Grossert on or before the 7th day of September, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Royal Trust Corporation of Canada Executor By its Solicitor, Brenda J. Milbrath MacMinn & Company. NOTICE TO CREDTORS & OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF SHERIDON ANNE ARMSTRONG late of 2149 Church Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0W7 (the “Estate�) NOTICE IS GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the Estate are required to send them to the Executors, Montogomery David William Armstrong, Spencer David Etheridge Armstrong, Gowan David Douglas Armstrong and Karalyn Alexandra Armstrong, at P.O. Box 11130, #3000 - 1055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3R3, on or before September 24, 2013, after which date the Estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received. EXECUTORS: Montgomery David William Armstrong, Spencer David Etheridge Armstrong, Gowan David Douglas Armstrong and Karalyn Alexandra Armstrong SOLICITOR: Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP
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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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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. Interested individuals are encouraged to Fax resume to our Burnaby ofďŹ ce: 1-866-686-7435 or Email:pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca
VOLUNTEERS 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. 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.
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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. 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 MASSAGE TABLE, professional, $95. Call 250-5444933. NEW IN box, Clear Child’s swimming pool, 60”x20”, $15. Call (250)727-7741. SINGER SEWING machine & cabinet, $20. Wooden stool, leather seat $30 250-388-6725
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FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
FURNITURE DINING ROOM set dark pine, table with 6 chairs, 2 piece china cabinet. Excellent condition. $550. Call (250)6564925. 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.
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NIKKORMAT FT2 film camera, 35mm, PC architecture lens and 75-260 telephoto. Interesting history. $450. (250)595-5727. 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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9 WINDOW screens, 39”x30.5”, $35. Ironing board, $6. Wire dog crate, $25. Call (250)658-3948.
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BLACK & Decker electric weed eater, with extension cord. $40. (778)426-4449. BOX OF quilt material, sewing stuff, & arts & crafts. $10. ea. Mirror $10. (778)265-1615.
LIGOTT PAINTING for saleacrylic on canvas, beautiful colours approx 18x34”. $260. (250)598-7015. (Swan Lake area). LOVE SEAT, $50. Collector plates, (set of 10), $125. Car/bike rack, $25. Star Trek posters, $20 each. Call (250)474-2325. SHOPRIDER ELECTRIC scooter, good condition, 5 years old, $300. Call (778)426-1500.
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APPROX 9.8 acre (Sunny Coombs) Part field/treed, plus room for revenue developmnt. 2 level entry, 2 or 5 bdrm, 3.5 baths, wood boiler heat, lrg shop, in-ground pool, greenhouse, bldg. Fenced garden, lrg storage pond. $745,000. Call to view. 250-248-4495
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COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous ocean/city views. Owner will carry mortgage with reasonable down payment. 250-753-0160
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PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com
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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.
2004 TITANIUM 29E34RL (new May 2005), good condition. One slide out, rear living room with fireplace, chair, hide-a-bed couch, sliding glass doors leading to fully screened patio. Patio deck slides out from underneath. Centre kitchen, double door refrigerator, microwave, double sink. Hardwood floors, oak cabinets, washer/dryer, porcelain toilet. Ducted A/C, gas/ electric hot water with DSI. Fiberglass exterior, dual paned windows, Polar Pak insulation, power front jacks, rear stabilizers. Ideal for traveling south in winter, parking at the lake or touring. Length/benefits of 34’ but tows like 29’. $65,000 new, asking $19,900. 250-8818833, chuck.salmon@shaw.ca
SHARED ACCOMMODATION NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area. Own bathroom, cable, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. 250-756-9746.
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SUITES, LOWER BURNSIDE/TILLICUM area. 3-bdrm grnd floor, utils incld. NS/NP. $1100. (250)813-2221 GORGE/ADMIRALSvery quiet, furnished 1 bdrm, own entry, NS/NP. $900 all inclusive. Sept 1. (250)383-8926.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO .Cordon Place 1550 Richmond Ave. Victoria. 1 & 2 Bdrm in well maint’d building. Call 250-598-6774.
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SAANICH: 2 bdrm suite. Util’s incld’d, satellite, carport, NS/NP. $900. Sept. 1st or Oct. 1st. Call (250)479-4348.
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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
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18FT FIBERGLASS hull and oak and ash wood finish canoe with paddles and life jackets is suitable for exploring the coast or for more extended canoe trips where carrying capacity is required. To inspect please phone 250.665.6537 Asking price, $1200. 19’ BOWRIDER with 135HP Mercury. Galvanized EZ loader trailer. 8.9HP Honda 4 stroke. Fish finder and BHF radio and more. $5,000. Call (250)479-4569, (250)589-4569
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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
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. Chris, 250-595-0370 lv mess. 1991 VOLVO 940 4 cyl gas sedan. Dark green/blue exterior, black leather interior. Auto, 322,000 km. Very good cond. $1000.obo. (250)721-4497.
1993 FORD F250 Pick-up truck. $1000. Runs well. 5 litre automatic. Call (250)858-6950 weekdays after 6pm or anytime on weekends.
36’ COMPOSITE Sleeps 5 Perkins 6, exc. hyd. Anchor/thruster, well found. On land til Aug. launch. trades? $145,000. (250)248-4495
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BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245. HANDYMAN FOR light maintenance. Leaky taps, caulking, replace electrical outlets & switch. Call (250)818-2709. JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading
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ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694. A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187. ST PAINTING free est, written guarantee and full ref’s. WCB ins. Call Kaleb (250)884-2597.
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CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
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TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.
WINDOW CLEANING BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190. GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate. 18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.
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A proposed smartphone app to help individuals with cognitive disabilities easily navigate the challenges of daily life is $50,000 closer to reality, after a group from the University of Victoria was named a finalist in a nationwide Cognition Challenge. A trio of academics working on behalf of UVic’s CanAssist program – Celina Berg, Yvonne Coady and CanAssist founder Nigel Livingston – earned the contest’s top prize, which includes the money, as well as space and expertise to help them develop and commercialize their app. “This is super exciting for CanAssist, and the opportunity for us to expand into a new area of commercialization is really fabulous,” said Berg, who travelled to San Francisco in July with Coady to present their proposal to a panel of judges. Their app, CanDo, would be designed to help cognitively disabled individuals and their caregivers with the planning, navigation and execution of everyday activities, building on the technologies already built in to a smartphone. “For example, say someone was planning to go on an outing the next day. The night before, the caregiver could program the app to have a set of tasks they have to remember to do – charge your phone, put your wallet and keys by the door, set your alarm for a certain time,” Berg said. “We want to focus on the ability to allow a caregiver – that could be medical staff, it could be family – to customize the tasks for the patient.” She equates the reminders and step-by-step instructions to a modern, high-tech version of the common practice of using Post-It notes stuck throughout a house as reminders for Alzheimer’s patients.
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