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School project trespassing prompts warning Oak Bay High construction zone off-limits to all during work Danielle Pope News staff

Recent accounts of trespassing have sparked a reminder that the construction zone around Oak Bay High School is off limits to the public during the project. Last week, workers at the site

found a construction fence adjacent to the school was knocked over, a clear violation of no-trespassing signs prolific in the area. “The site is quite secure – and right now there is nothing in there that could put (trespassers) in harm’s way,” said John Scheeren, senior superintendent and project manager with Farmer Construction Ltd. “The entire site is cordoned off and safety is our No. 1 priority. There are visibility barricades and everything is within codes.” Vandals also slashed the “No

entrance” signs in the tree-retention zone along Cranmore Road, but new signs have since been put up inside the fenced-off zone. While not everyone in the community is “enamored” with the project, Oak Bay High principal Dave Thomson said, he’s certain the mischief would not come from the school’s students. “I would bet money on the fact that it’s not our kids (trespassing),” he said. “Most of them are so excited about being in a new facility and this is something we all want to see happen.”

Scheeren, for whom the high school project is the latest in his 37-year construction career, said the company is trying to do everything it can do to alleviate any disruptions to the neighbourhood. “We have it as safe as we can possibly make it,” he said. “It’s pretty hard to miss the ‘No enter’ and ‘No trespassing’ message.” Though Scheeren doesn’t expect any further disturbances when Oak Bay High students arrive back for school next week, he reiterated Farmer will continue monitor safety around the site.

“We’ve had extensive contracts that our workers have had to sign, right down to the details that there is to be no contact with any students, no staring at the girls – or boys – and no smoking.” Farmer has also developed a fire safety plan to ensure the quickest emergency access route is granted to fire trucks through the construction zone, if need be. “We make sure our sites are well contained and … as we see it warranted, we will increase security. I know we’ve taken all precautions.” news@mondaymag.com

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Man overboard situation righted Oak Bay Sea Rescue members retrieved a boater from Mary Tod Island on Aug. 18 after the man became separated from his canoe. The man, who was wearing a life-jacket, had been attempting to swim to shore, but the tide pulled him further out to sea. Luckily, the rescue group was training in the area and picked him up from the shore of the island, where he had

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Four thefts from vehicles were reported in Oak Bay last week, as well as one residential break-and-enter. In that instance, the homeowner left their garage door partially open, allowing easy access to the garage. A bicycle, helmet and gloves were stolen. news@mondaymag.com

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Municipalities look at options for tourism role SECOND IN A SERIES: Tourism Victoria membership is a hot button issue for local governments Danielle Pope News staff

It may be a tourist’s haven in the summer, but municipalities around the region have squabbled for years about who pays to keep visitors pulling out their wallets to come to Vancouver Island. “From our point of view, we look after our own residents rather than the summer touristy crowd,” said Langford Mayor Stew Young. “Every municipality has to look at its strengths, and it is hard to do marketing year round, but we have our focus on pulling in sports teams and giving our residents great entertainment, and we do an excellent job of that.” Langford isn’t alone in that philosophy, and has made a conscious choice not to dedicate its hotel tax to Tourism Victoria – the organization that is largely credited for drawing in the estimated three million tourists visit Victoria each year. Though Tourism Victoria stopped doing exit surveys due to

a membership, which chimes cost in 2009, which tracked exact in at $695 a year – or $395 for visitor numbers, said Tourism Victoria board chair Dave Cowen, a reduced rate – and entitles participants more sophisticated to a listing on marketing tools TourismVictoria.ca through Trip Advisor, and in the annual Stats Canada and Vacation Guide, web statistics keeps social media tools, the organization a brochure rack at knowing where to the Visitor Centre, market. visitor maps, decals In 2012, the and voting rights top-five incoming (reduced members destinations were lose their listing from Europe, the in the Vacation U.S. and Mexico, Guide and visitor Washington, other sections of the parts of Canada and Stew Young website). Members B.C. also receive special promotions, And though Victoria is not discounts and sales leads, and seeing the kind of tourists it saw more benefits can be included for 10 years ago, Cowen said, that’s $350 each add-on. “a Canadian issue more than a The Town of Sidney is pleased destination issue.” with the contributions its “The figures can be really membership grants. misleading,” Cowen said. “Sept. Sidney Mayor Larry Cross 11 changed everything, and the said the 15 per cent increase visitor economy is still trying to recalibrate in Canada, so we have in American ferry traffic from to work even harder to make sure Anacortes is mainly due to the tourism pull of Butchart Gardens that happens.” and other elements the Island Currently, seven out of 13 is known for, which benefits south Island municipalities hold

everyone – even though Sidney is already fortunate to have a strong manufacturing industry. Interestingly, Butchart Gardens is a private member with Tourism Victoria, while Central Saanich, where the hotspot is located, is not. Cross said Sidney benefits from plenty of “run-off traffic” from the Gardens, as well as ferry passengers on their way through. “Tourism is the most significant economy we have, and any supportive marketing we can do is a good thing,” Cross said. “All vessels rise together when the water comes up.” Still, Sooke is one municipality that prefers to go it alone. The Sooke Region Tourism Association is funded by a provincial and municipal grant. It offers membership at $125 a year, and is working on collecting a hotel tax from the three hotels and bed and breakfasts in the area. “There’s always been the criticism that our voice is smothered by bigger interests,” said Coun. Maja Tait, acting Sooke mayor. “How do we get the

representation? We do like the fact that we are our own entity, and Sooke is a volunteer-based community. Making a trip into town is time spent away from helping our own community.” Despite its small budget, Sooke has forged successful partnerships with Tourism Vancouver Island, Tofino, Black Ball Transport out of Port Angeles and the province of Alberta. Other areas on the north peninsula have taken a similar lead. Though Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin won’t weigh in on whether it’s fair for some municipalities to benefit from the central pull without contributing, he does point to the need for every arm of the region to view membership as an essential investment. “The reach of Tourism Victoria is so high, and it just doesn’t make sense for each of the municipalities to market themselves,” Fortin said. “This is an industry we all need to continue to promote and, no matter where you live, it’s good for the whole.” news@mondaymag.com

Oak Bay Community Expo shows off local services Organizers hope for broad representation from community Danielle Pope News staff

A lot happens behind the scenes at Oak Bay. That’s the message the Monterey Recreation Centre is promoting to residents, as it partners with the Community Association of Oak Bay to host the Oak Bay Community Expo. The second annual event, happening Saturday, Sept. 14, will offer residents a chance to drop in and get acquainted with all the user groups, sports organizations, societies and services in the district. “There are so many things going on in Oak Bay, and people have no idea,” said centre co-ordinator Lesley Cobus. “We are so lucky to have such a diverse commu-

nity, and this is a really interesting way to get people together and get to know what’s happening in your own backyard.” She hopes the “huge” number of active groups in Oak Bay will be reflected in the day’s event. Organizations from Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Oak Bay Seniors Association and Girl Guides to sports groups, private schools, Rotary Club and emergency service providers have been invited. There will also be a business presence at the expo. “We not only live in the most beautiful location in the world, we have so many active community groups – there is really no need to leave Oak Bay,” Cobus said. Services represented will be tailored to the needs of kids, adults and seniors, she said, adding many tables will showcase supports that seldom receive the recognition and representation they deserve. “Only the people on the inside of each organization know what the real scoop is. (The expo is) a chance for us to work together with these groups, find out what’s really going on out there and prove what a

Monterey Recreation Centre co-ordinator Lesley Cobus hopes to attract both exhibitors and interested community members for the upcoming Community Expo to be held at the centre. Sharon Tiffin/News staff

vibrant community we live in.” Due to demand, Cobus has extended the deadline for businesses and organizations to sign up for a space at the expo. Fees are $45 for a six-foot table and all groups must sign up by Sept. 3.

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Smartphone addiction costly They’re called smartphones, but the way some people use them is anything but smart – giving us all legitimate cause for concern about public safety. A new poll that shows that 64 per cent of adults in B.C. own a smartphone also reveals, more disturbingly, that about 18 per cent of those who do consider themselves “strongly addicted to the device.” Predictably, the majority who placed themselves in that particular category describe their addiction as “manageable.” It’s a rare addict, after all, who acknowledges his or her addiction – whatever it is – is galloping out of control. That all changes, of course, when the addict is faced with incontrovertible evidence – usually some severe crisis or tragedy – that calls for an immediate change in behaviour. The question is, should we, as a society, be expected to pay the price of such a crisis or tragedy? Particularly when it’s something like an accident caused by driving without due care and attention? Smartphones offer entertainment and information through a multitude of apps, and they have very practical uses in terms of communication, particularly in emergencies, that have, so far, merely scratched the surface of their potential. But it’s no news they also function as a distraction. According to the recent poll, those who describe themselves as addicted estimate they spend an average of 2.5 of their waking hours staring at their diminutive keypads and screens. If that 2.5 hours were spent in one block of time, it might be a different matter – but it’s spread throughout the day, usually while the users are multi-tasking in some way. We should all be more aware of the imminent dangers such devices present – and to make sure that we are actually controlling them – and not the other way around. The human animal is, inevitably, flawed – and there is always the temptation to make just one short call, check that one detail, complete that half-finished text or glance at that incoming message. A quick look, a few more words, just this once – who could it hurt? The answer is not only ourselves, but many others as well. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The OAK BAY 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.

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A silver bullet for climate change? Earth’s natural systems through Altering environments to suit our geoengineering. needs is not new. Geoengineering to combat From clearing land to building climate change is largely dams, we’ve done it untested. Because we’ve throughout history. When stalled so long on reducing our technologies and carbon emissions and still populations were limited, aren’t doing enough, we our actions affected may have to consider it. small areas – though What will that mean? with some cascading As it relates to climate effects on interconnected change, geoengineering ecosystems. falls into two categories: We’ve now entered an solar radiation era in which humans are management and carbon a geological force. According to the David Suzuki dioxide removal. The former involves website, Welcome to the Science Matters reflecting solar radiation Anthropocene, “There back into space. The are now so many of latter is aimed at removing carbon us, using so many resources, that dioxide from the atmosphere and we’re disrupting the grand cycles storing it. of biology, chemistry and geology Solar radiation management by which elements like carbon and nitrogen circulate between land, sea includes schemes such as releasing sulphur aerosols into and atmosphere. We’re changing the atmosphere to scatter sunlight the way water moves around the and reduce radiation, creating globe as never before. Almost all or whitening clouds by spraying the planet’s ecosystems bear the seawater or other materials into marks of our presence.” the air, and even installing giant One of our greatest impacts is reflectors in space. global warming, fuelled by massive These methods don’t affect CO2 increases in atmospheric carbon levels and so don’t address issues dioxide from burning oil, coal and like ocean acidification, but they gas. offer possible quick fixes to reduce Thanks in part to selfwarming. preserving industrialists, complicit An example of carbon removal governments and deluded deniers, is fertilizing oceans with iron. we’ve failed to take meaningful action to address the problem, even Iron stimulates growth of small algae called phytoplankton, which though we’ve known about it for remove carbon dioxide from the decades. sea and release oxygen through Many now argue the best way photosynthesis. to protect humanity from the This allows the oceans to worst effects is to further alter

absorb additional CO2 from the atmosphere. When the plankton die and sink to the ocean floor, they become buried under other materials, storing the carbon within them. The Alberta and federal governments have spent billions on their favoured carbon-reduction method, carbon capture and storage – trapping CO2 released by burning fossil fuels and pumping it into the ground – but this method has yet to be perfected. Many schemes are controversial and have shown mixed results in tests, and the danger of unintended consequences is real, including further catastrophic, irreversible damage to the climate system. One major drawback with geoengineering is the mistaken idea that it can be a substitute for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. That many geoengineering projects are fraught with danger and would not resolve the problem quickly enough or even effectively – and would do little or nothing to resolve other fossil fuel problems such as pollution – makes this a critical concern. A U.K. Royal Society study concludes that geoengineering “should only be considered as part of a wider package of options for addressing climate change” and carbon dioxide reduction methods should be preferred over more unpredictable solar radiation management. Learn more at davidsuzuki.org

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LETTERS Cycling infrastructure progress shows Oak Bay not a leader the issue of implementing bike lanes, leadership for Oak Bay is out of the question. Those of us interested in the issue would be happy if Oak Bay were just to follow the lead taken by her sister municipalities. Council’s performance to date is turning our bike dreams into pipe dreams. Philip Wynne Oak Bay

returning to home Oak Bay from any of our sister municipalities where marked bike lanes, new crosswalks and even dedicated cycling pathways are showing up. Parents who want their children to walk and bike to school in September will be frustrated to see no new facilities in place. There is a cheeky little tag on my cycling shoes that says “Always Lead/Never Follow.” On

Re: Bike lanes still a dream (News, Aug. 16) Our mayor and many councillors, avowed proponents of making our streetscapes safer and more pleasurable for pedestrians and cyclists, were likely frustrated to see the recent story in the Oak Bay News. The mayor’s frustration could be no greater than that experienced by cyclists

Safe municipality, but not for all from licensing and property taxation of the booze-pushing business and their landlords. Keith Sketchley Saanich

Re: Oak Bay still safe according to Stats Can (News, Aug. 14) I wonder if those people who’ve been robbed or raped in Oak Bay are as comfortable with crime statistics as politicians seem to be, and as your “still safe” headline writer is. Reduction is encouraging, but further reduction is morally necessary. Will Oak Bay voters have the decency and guts to elect officials who will properly fund their police department? Of course Victoria will claim that Oak Bay exports much of its bad behaviour to downtown Victoria, and ask for money for its own police department, even though the city gets plenty of revenue

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Violence against deer is still violence Re: Oak Bay still safe according to Stats Can, letters (News, Aug. 14) How ironic that on the same day the Oak Bay News reports that the municipality enjoys one of the lowest rates of violent crime in Canada, it also publishes letters from residents demanding violent actions against deer for the crime of eating plants. Janis Dawson Oak Bay

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For many writers, the ultimate career is travelling the world and writing about it. But how does a writer break into this field? This fall, Boulevard magazine offers its second Travel Writing Seminar, an event proving anyone can write about their travels and find publishing opportunities. “It’s for anyone who has dreamed of selling a travel story,” says Anne Mullens, the former managing editor of Boulevard who will lead the seminar. “Participants get tips from an expert who has seen it all, professional coaching and editing, the chance for good trips, and the chance to have their work published.” Three successful participants also win one of three hosted trips to write about for publication in Boulevard. Boulevard’s Travel Writing Seminar takes place at the Hotel Grand Pacific on Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $340. Registration can be done online at blvdmag.ca by clicking on Travel Writing Seminar. For more information, call 250480-3254. editor@oakbaynews.com

Campbell met a 71-year-old man from Japan who was foundland, but that was it,” he says. “I making the cross-country trip, and another man, from Thundefinitely learned a lot about B.C.” Once Campbell stopped meticu- der Bay, who was walking to the Atlantic Ocean, a 4,000-km lously checking his GPS and other trip. “It’s really easy, when something’s not going the right metrics, he began enjoying the ride way, to concentrate on that, and it becomes almost like for what it was, rather than getting poison,” he says. While he’s already planning his next touring ride through frustrated by the end goal. “You learn patience, and you learn how to main- Southeast Asia next year, Campbell offers simple advice to tain perspective, otherwise you get anyone looking to accomplish a similar feat and get through depressed because you feel like you’re the day-to-day physical grind. “It’s just about attitude.” To view Campbell’s photos and blog entries from his journot even moving.” Joe Campbell Armed with his Surly Long Haul ney, visit goflowjoe.wordpress.com. dpalmer@vicnews.com Trucker bicycle and a minimal pack of gear, Campbell departed St. John’s April 21 and was thankful to miss a whopping 54-centimetre snow dump that came just a few weeks later. “I probably saw every type of weather other than snow,” he says. He managed not to pay for accommodation for a single night of the journey, choosing instead to camp in rural areas and couch-surf with friends, relatives and generous people he met along the way. Autoplan is now available at our Jubilee Branch. Fellow cyclists shared their experiences Non-members welcome. as they passed along the barren highways of Northern Ontario, the Prairies and the epic climbs of the Rocky Mountains. Visit us on the corner of Fort & Foul Bay

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here are three words that Dimitris Karavasilis and his team of Greek dancers suggest every person learn before going to Greece. in order of importance: efharisto, yassou and filos. Thanks, hello, friend. it’s the philosophy Horeftikos omilos Mesologgiou moves with as the group of 10 dancers from central Greece and the islands parades around the world to bring the beauty of sentimental movement to a global audience, and to our very own Greek Fest, happening in Victoria aug. 30-Sept. 2. “Why do i dance? Because i like to move it, move it!” says Karavasilis with a clap. “in Greece, we have a dance for every emotion, every moment – slow, dynamic, warrior, erotic, sentimental – most are for celebrations, and a lot of people start learning when they are going to be married, then go on.” eleni Sintila is one member of the group, like many, who started dancing when she was a young child. at age eight, it was a hobby in preschool that turned into a beloved passion. now 28, Sintila tours with Karavasilis and her dancing counterparts for upwards of 60 worldwide performances year-round. The group showcases an exotic blend of new and traditional movements, from all over their country. “This is a wonderful way to meet people, and we meet so many people, Greeks who have left Greece too, and they give us so much love,” Sintila says. “it is a wonderful opportunity.” The group has a regular rotation of dancers who range in age between 16 and 48.

Opa! -Members of the Horeftikos Omilos Mesologgiou dance troupe perform at the annual Greek Festival. Photo by Don Denton.

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Victoria Fringe FestiVal - Intrepid Theatre presents the 27th-annual Victoria Fringe Festival with 10 days of live comedy, drama, dance, musicals, spoken word, improv and physical theatre. Running until Sept. 1, the Fringe offers more than 300 performances of 55 shows at 11 venues around Victoria. The Fringe Club is open nightly 6pm until late at its new location, the headquarters of Rifflandia Festival (1501 Douglas) with drinks, entertainment and more. For full schedule and more information, visit victoriafringe.com. Make For charity- An opportunity to sew items requested by local hospitals and care homes. All levels of sewing experiences welcome. Items requested include walker bags, ditty bags, tote bags for volunteer visitors, Christmas decorations, wheelchair lap blankets, volunteer aprons and party mitts. Donations of cotton, denim, canvas and upholstery fabric are welcome. 6-9pm at the Makehouse (833 1/2 Fort).

Fri. Aug. 30 greek Fest - The 12th annual Greek Fest features food, music, dancing, children’s activities and entertainment for the whole family. 11am-10pm Aug. 30-Sept. 2 at the Greek Community Centre (4648 Elk Lake). Free. greekfest.ca.

SAt. Aug. 31 35th annual Victoria classic boat FestiVal - Celebrating maritime heritage: the Pacific Northwest on both sides of the border is blessed with an enormous number of traditional boats of all descriptions. The wonderful craft — both yachts and work boats — are cared for by their owners and a supportive community of boatyards, tradespeople and admirers. All day at

superheroes oF Victoria The fourth-annual Superhero photo shoot is being held at Uptown in the courtyard from noon until 3pm. More than 30 superheroes to choose from, live music from DJ Bryan Capistrano, cotton candy, face painting, prizes and more. Photos by donation. superheroesofvictoria.org.

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Wed. Aug. 28 back alley Finale - The end of an era is here. Some of Victoria’s best stand up comics send off the old room in style. Hosted by Darcy Collins with Katie Ellen Humphries, D. Bruce Gammie, Abdul Aziz, Shawn O’Hara, Myles Anderson, Nic Springer, Colby Weeds, Shane Priestley and Duncan Polson. Doors at 7:30pm at Temple (525 Fort). $10. roMp! FestiVal - See the dance showcase, with each performance featuring a different program from dance artists of diverse styles to create a kinetic urban spectacle. Featuring: Kinesis Dance somatheatro (Vancouver), Bounce (curated by Treena Stubel), Present/Tense 8 (dance as well as spoken word) and more. To Aug. 31. Various times at Centennial Square. Free. suddenlydance.ca.

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Dustin Shea from team East Infection gets ready to block a shot at the ninth annual Victoria Dodgeball Championships at Royal Athletic Park on Saturday. Proceeds from the event support the City of Victoria’s Campership program sending disadvantaged children to camp. More than 300 players took part in the event.

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Ed Hutchinson in his replica 1957 Corvette, left, lines up in the NHRA Northwest Nationals final race in Seattle against fellow Canadian Eddy Plaisier (in a replica 1963 Corvette) of Edmonton on Aug. 4. Photos by Rich Carlson

Burning rubber Metchosin dragster wins top award Travis Paterson News staff

It took 17 years to get back to the national final, and now Ed Hutchinson can finally say he won his Wally. The Metchosin drag racer drove his replica 1957 Corvette to first place in the super gas category of the National Hot Rod Association’s Northwest Nationals in Seattle on Aug. 4. “I’ve taken the hobby to

the max and there’s not many people in B.C. who’ve won a Wally, it’s such an honour get one.” The Wally is a highly regarded trophy in the drag-racing community, an 18-inch-tall figurine of legendary California drag racing organizer Wally Parks, standing with a tire. And it means a lot to Hutchinson. “I’m still flying high. To finally win it, dealing with one thousandth of a second, it’s incredible. Parks founded the NHRA … it was his idea was to take street racing to the strip, that’s how it was born,” he said.

“What’s the point getting your car impounded?” Hutchinson, 57, is a retired Victoria firefighter. He started drag racing 20 years ago at Western Speedway with a V8. Money, time and a lot of ambition has taken him to the top of super gas racing in North America. His car has 1,000 horsepower and is as good as any car in its class. Having previously reached the quarter- and semifinals multiple times and having lost in the 1996 final, this time he knew he was going to win. “That (1996) was heart-

breaking,” he said. “Mental preparation (this time around) was key, it made all the difference. Funny thing is, I could feel the Hutchinson with his Wally. win coming. I had one for any sport, it’s all my sponsored hat and new shirt all packed about peak concentration in the car ready, I knew I and is good for any type of was going to win. I was so sports or work. It helped pumped and concentrated me focus on the starting if I didn’t win I would have line, you’ve got to hit that tree (green light) down to been perplexed.” To be ready, Hutchison a thousandth of a second.” It’s a testament to the did a self-studied series of exercises designed for driv- power of the mind, coming ers, called the Racer’s Mind. from someone who spent a “I recommend it to any- good portion of his life pre-

paring to pull people from burning buildings. Hutchinson named his car and team Flashpoint Racing, a nod to his time teaching stop, drop and roll to the community. The Firefighters Burn Fund of Victoria is one of his three key sponsors, along with Lucas Oil and Triangle R.V. Sidney. It’s no secret one of the keys to winning in the NHRA is popping money into your car, so winning nationals helps as he took in a little under $20,000. “You need sponsors. Just to get the car off the Island on the ferry is so expensive, so they help me get there,” he said. “Racing is like a disease, once you win an event, it’s amazing how far you’re willing to go.” The final event on the 2013 calendar for Hutchinson is in Las Vegas in October. sports@vicnews.com

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The Victoria Shamrocks are one win away from bringing the the Mann Cup national men’s box lacrosse championship to Victoria. The Rocks lead the Western Lacrosse Association final series 3-2 after an 11-8 win over the Langley Thunder in Game 5 on Sunday (Aug. 25). Game 6 is 7:45 p.m. Thursday night at Bear Mountain Arena. Shamrocks netminder Matt Vinc led the way on Sunday as he stopped 35 Dan Ferguson/ Black Press of 43 shots, stymieing the Victoria Shamrocks goalie Matt Vinc, left, watches Thunder's top guns of defender Scott Carnegie scramble for a loose ball Adam Jones, Athan Ianucci, during the Rocks 11-8 in Langley on Sunday. Dan Dobbie and Garrett ers, Corey Small and Rhys with three goals. The Billings, who combined for Duch. 22-year-old stepped up just five goals on 28 shots. Jones has played with as the Rocks played withYoungster Mitch Jones many of the Thunder and led the Shamrocks offence LD!out two of its top scorSO

Shamrocks on the Vancouver Stealth, which has relocated for 2014 to Langley from Everett, Wash. Tyler Hass also came up big with a goal and three assists. Call up junior Brody Eastwood scored two goals, as did Cory Conway, who tallied three assists and five points, and has improved vastly throughout the series. Defencemen Dan McRae and Jon Harnett and captain Scott Ranger each scored once. The game turned in the Shamrocks’ favour in the second period when Eastwood scored 10 seconds after Brett Mydske had given the Thunder a 6-5 lead. The Rocks popped two more goals before the period was over to start the third up 8-6. Thunder goalie Brodie MacDonald stopped 49 of the 60 shots he faced. Game 7, if necessary, is in Langley on Sunday. The Mann Cup starts Sept. 6. sports@vicnews.com

Victoria-based triathletes Andrew Russell and Stephen Kilshaw were among the top 10 finishers at Ironman Canada in Whistler on Saturday. Russell was fifth overall with a time of eight hours, 58 minutes and 23 seconds, and Kilshaw was eighth with a time of 9:11:15. Both athletes have competed locally in the Western Tri Series half Ironman races at Elk Lake. Trevor Wurtele of Kelowna won the event, which is Ironman Canada’s debut at Whistler after 30 years in Penticton. Former Olympic rower Scott Frandsen managed a race time of 9:31:01, 13th overall. Frandsen has successfully transitioned into triathlons after he lived and trained in Victoria for much of the last

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Junior Braves sack Kerry Park

The Saanich Braves kicked off exhibition season with a 6-2 win over their South division rival Kerry Park Islanders on Saturday. The Braves are in rebuild mode after reaching the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League championship final last season. Rookie Hunter Atchison scored two goals and the young Braves prospects out-played and out-hustled the veteran Islanders. The Braves split a home-and-home with the Peninsula Panthers Friday (Aug. 30), 6:30 p.m. at Pearkes arena and Saturday, 7 p.m. at Panorama Rec. Centre. sports@vicnews.com

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INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses must pass a comprehensive screening process. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory

PERSONALS REAL PEOPLE, Real Chat, Real Discreet Try FREE! 18+. Call 250-220-1300. Or visit online at: www.livelinks. com

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

TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

TIMESHARE CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance Payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ALL CASH drink/snack vending business route. Complete training. Small invest. req’d. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR AT HOME JOBS • Huge Demand In Canada • Employers Seek Out Canscribe Graduates • Over 90% Graduate Employment Rate

www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535

MIND BODY & SPIRIT TRAIN TO be an Apartment/ Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

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.

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

COMPLETE SET Junior hockey gear “Adam Divison Youth”, $75. (250)591-2453. COUCH & MATCHING arm chair, light blue & grey, $20. Call (250)658-4726.

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

DESK 27.5x48, kidney shaped 1/4 glass, PC pull out, $45. Call (250)727-7741. DUVET, KING size, white goose down, as new. $95. Call (250)721-9271.

Need CA$H Today?Snap Car Cash www.snapcarcash.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.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

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 $65. 250-479-2779.

LIGOTT PAINTING for saleacrylic on canvas, beautiful colours approx 18x34”. $260. (250)598-7015. (Swan Lake area).

ERGONOMIC BLACK cloth chair, $40. Champagne bucket, $25. Call (778)426-4449.

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

EYELET TRIM, 25 yrds, 6”W, pink. $25. Call (250)386-9493. GARDEN LOUNGER new, $30. Computer desk used, $30. Gravity chair, new $35. Call (250)592-8509. SLEEPING BAG red outside paisley pattern inside, good cond. $10. (250)656-1640.

RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

SPLADING GOLF bag, with 11 clubs, $48. (250)652-4621.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WOODEN STOOL, brass trim, black leather seat, 27” high $20. Call 250-388-6725.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

STEREO/DISPLAY stand, wood & glass, $50. 2 wood chairs, $50. (250)294-2553.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

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

FIELD CLERK Needed for out of town work site (21/7 schedule). Mature, flexible and positive communicator, understanding of importance of safety culture. Reporting to onsite foreman and Edmonton HO. Transportation to and from work site provided. Potential to grow with company; jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

EVERYTHING YOU Need! Flooring, doors, windows, tubs, bricks, lumber, pavers... Heritage/modern. Syd’s Salvage (250)886-2658.

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.

ADOBE ROOF rack, 54” w/accessories, $75 obo. Call (250)655-4890. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

BOOK: “BUILD West Coast Chopper Kit Bike”, $10. Call (250)477-1819. CHINA BARRELS and 4cuft and 2cuft boxes and packing paper, $30 for all. Call (778)678-9586.

SHOPRIDER DELUXE Mobility scooter. One owner, like new, bought 2008. 4-wheel stability, electrical seat lift. $1500. obo. (250)592-1690.

FACTORY DIRECT Wholesale CSA certified modular homes, manufactured/mobile homes and park model homes. We ship throughout Western Canada. Visit us online at www.hbmodular.com or 1-877-976-3737.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

ADRIENNE’S RESTAURANT and Tea Garden at Mattick’s Farm has following job positions open: Host/Cashier, Barista, Dishwasher. Only experienced & mature individuals apply to: t-garden@shaw.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209. HEAVY EQUIP. MECHANIC Vanc. Isl. sawmill requires a Heavy Duty Mechanic. Must have diesel engine and transmission rebuilding abilities with skills in welding & hydraulics. Fax resumes to 250-248-8998 or email terry@errced.com

FRIENDLY FRANK

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

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

5 DRAWER pine dresser, good condition, $30. Sm white cabinet, $30. (778)265-7743.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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

QUALICUM BAY. Revenue opportunity on Vancouver Island, BC with leased out Cafe’ & your home on one property. Ocean front popular cafe’ plus 3 bd / 2 full bath home, 1.11 acres, fully fenced, sewage treatment plant, secure Sea Wall protected, many recent Cafe’ & home upgrades, equipment & much more. Call 250-757-8014 for more information.

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

REAL ESTATE MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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.

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GORDON HEAD- (4062 Feltham Place) 3 bdrm Rancher, w/appls, F/P, garage. Close to Uvic, Shelbourne. New Price$465,000. Move-in now, Motivated seller. 250-514-3286.

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

Move in today 250-588-9799

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES FAIRFIELD/OAK BAY. Quiet, clean 1 bdrm SxS. H/W floors, N/S, N/P. $1025.+ hydro. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. (250)595-6794.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES COMING THIS FALL! Sell your home privately but use the power of the MLS to attract buyers. No commission. 6-month posting on MLS. $695 FF4M Property Postings Inc. 250-382-2885 rwherr@shaw.ca Also in Maple Ridge

APARTMENT/CONDO 1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.

THETIS HIEGHTS: 1 bdrm + den, deck, insuite W/D, incldâ€™s utils, 975sqft, N/S, small pet ok, $1200. (250)478-4018.

TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamTeam Auto Financing â€œ0â€? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

CRYSTAL POOL- 1 bdrm, full kitchen, shared bathroom, $565. NS/NP, non-drinker. Call (250)477-0686.

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

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

ROOMS FOR RENT RENTALS

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

APARTMENTS FURNISHED DOWNTOWN SIDNEY- Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. Call (250)514-7747.

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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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 34â€™ but tows like 29â€™. $65,000 new, asking $19,900. 250-8818833, chuck.salmon@shaw.ca

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.

MARINE BOATS

CARS 36â€™ COMPOSITE Sleeps 5 Perkins 6, exc. hyd. Anchor/thruster, well found. On land til Aug. launch. trades? $145,000. (250)248-4495 1982 GRAND Prix LJ, only 29 original km on car, 350 4 bolt Vette motor and 350 Turbo trans installed in 1985. Seals done in 2008. A.C. works, New head liner 2014, a true time piece. $6,900 o.b.o Call Terry 250-478-1426.

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. Price reduced! $7995. Call 1-250-812-8646.

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FURNISHED OFFICE, Sidney, 486sq ft, use of photo copier at cost, waterfront glimpse. $950. (250)656-1050.

HARRIET/UPTOWN: 3 bdrms, newly renoâ€™d, 4 appls, bus route, NS/NP. $1600 utils incl, own laundry. 250-480-0849.

Auction Bedroom Suite Couch Deli Esthetics Fuel Garage Sale House Investments Jungle Gym Kiln Living Room Suite Moving Company Nail Care Open House Poultry Quilt Rolling Pin Sail Boat Venetian Blinds Window Washer Xylophone Yard Work Zebra

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ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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

COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

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

BUDDYâ€™S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

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

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250-477-4601

CLEANING SERVICES ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING. Excellent refs & attention to detail. Keri (250)658-2520.

CONCRETE & PLACING RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

ELECTRICAL

FURNITURE REFINISHING FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery. References available. 250-475-1462.

GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown? No job too big. Irrigation, landscaping, patio stone, install. Blackberry & ivy removal. 25yr 250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.

JACK NASH, serving Victoria since 1980. Big or small, free estimates. Call (250)881-3886.

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

MASONRY & BRICKWORK CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! â€œQuality is our Guaranteeâ€?. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

GLENWOOD Gardenworks Landscaping & Garden Services. Satisfaction guaranteed. 250-474-4373.

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

KENDRAâ€™S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

AURICLE BSC lawn, garden shrubs, irrigation & blow out fall C/up p wash 250-882-3129

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Renoâ€™s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

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JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRYâ€™S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

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(250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $85/hr. 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)686-6507. HEAVY MOVES- Safes, Industrial, 20 yrs exp. Insured. 250-886-2658. *WRIGHT BROS* Moving. $80/hr, 2 men/3 ton. Seniors discount. Philip (250)383-8283

Guided online learning, instructor-led, in a highly supported environment

Psychiatric Nursing (online): This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). 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 certiďŹ cation from the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD). Therapeutic Recreation â€“ Gerontology (online): Support and promote optimal health for seniors by planning, implementing and evaluation therapeutic recreation services. Earn up to $23.50/hour. Government student loans & funding (ELMS/WCB) & other ďŹ nancing options available to qualiďŹ ed applicants.

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

PLUMBING EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104. FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

WINDOW CLEANING BOBâ€™S WINDOW Cleaning. Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066. DAVEâ€™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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PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

STUCCO/SIDING STUCCO REPAIRMAN- Stucco & Painting Specialist. 50 years experience. Free estimates. Dan, 250-391-9851.

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Gettin’ busy on LoJo Mike Lyall, centre, gets active along with hundreds of others during Sweatfest on lower Johnson Street. The event, hosted by fitness fashion retailer LuluLemon, featured a morning workout set to music, followed by a number of yoga sessions.

COMMUNITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Cyclists raise $23,000 for hospice The third annual Cycle of Life Tour raised more than $23,000 for Victoria Hospice. Proceeds from the two-day, 170-kilometre ride will be shared between the Victoria, Cowichan, Salt Spring Island and Sooke hospice societies.

Bike for wildlife tour launched An Ottawa woman has embarked upon a 6,000-kilometre journey from Victoria to Halifax to help raise conservation awareness. Angella Goran kicked off her trek recently at the Robert Bateman Centre on Belleville Street at the Inner Harbour. For more information, visit bikeforwildlife.ca.

If you see a wildfire call *5555 on your cell. Nearly half of all wildfires are preventable. Please, be responsible in our forests.

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