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Annie Weeks loves spending time with her neighbours. She lives on one of the most remarkable streets in Oak Bay, after all, so residents hardly need an excuse to celebrate – but they’ll take one anyway. People around the district are blocking off their final summer weekends to celebrate with their friends next door, as block party season “We enjoy these enters its last month. This year, Oak Bay will parties more every celebrate 28 block paryear and it just makes ties throughout the area; from 20 parties in 2012. it a great experience up And although the mayor, police and fire officials aim to live here. We all to make it out to every cellove each other.” ebration, the best thing for – Annie Weeks residents is realizing you live beside people you like. “We think this is a very special street and so many interesting people live here,” says Weeks, who resides on Hamiota Street. “We enjoy these parties more every year and it just makes it a great experience to live here. We all love each other.” Block parties have become a tradition in Oak Bay. Six parties were recently approved by council for this coming week alone. “We, as a council, encourage block parties to be held as often as possible,” Mayor Nils Jensen says. “It really builds that neighbourly feel, and I try to make it out to all of them. It’s a great community-building opportunity for people who live on the block.” For Hamiota residents, a long-standing tradition will be carried out where one side of the street is delegated to bring a savoury dish while the other side provides dessert.
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The News celebrates Labour Day talking to people working in ‘old school’ trades
Butcher’s compassion sets him apart in field Danielle Pope News staff
People might be surprised to learn Lloyd (Meatdogg) McLennan has a deep love of animals. He’s had dogs and other critters all his life, and takes the time to visit each farm he supports to ensure the animals lead vibrant and healthy lives. But to those who know McLennan, this is exactly what sets him apart as one of the Island’s bestregarded butchers. “I purchase the best meats from the best cared-for animals, and people can tell the difference,” he says. “It is more of an investment, but I don’t care about the cost and, at the end of the day, that care pays off and we make money anyway.” McLennan has been turning heads since taking over Cook Street’s Island Meat & Seafood in January. Yet the man who does everything from slicing to sausagemaking isn’t new to the industry. He has worked with meat since he was 13 and created the Red Barn
Market butchery. McLennan, 41, works fast and with furious precision as he trims a roast, saws chicken bones and cuts portions of steak – all within mere moments. He talks as fast as he works, and so do his staff. You’ll notice, he points out, that no one in the shop stops moving; there is much to do, but the staff are eager to please McLennan and the camaraderie is clear. Store manager Eroc Braidwood is the first to apprentice under McLennan. Braidwood worked in the chef industry for many years before coming to Island Meats two years ago. Now, under McLennan’s management, Braidwood says he’s seen the store blossom in ways he’s immensely proud of. “It’s the little details that weren’t getting done before. Meatdogg and I share that real vision for doing things the right way,” he says. “My sense of pride is back now. We have a lot of fun.” While McLennan spends most of his time preparing meats and
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Lloyd (Meatdogg) McLennan displays a sliced roast at his shop, Island Meat & Seafood in Cook Street Village. products in a backroom the size of a large pantry, he loves interacting with clients – which is why the crew hosts Saturday sidewalk barbecues to fundraise for the SPCA. He smiles as he points to photos displaying some of his suppliers: Tannadice Farms in the Comox Valley, Henry & Jones Grass Fed Beef in Cowichan Bay and Kildonan Farm chickens in North Saanich. He boasts about his good friends at Portofino Bakery who have recently helped supply the store with baked goods. Island Meats recently won first runner-up for favourite local meat
or poultry supplier in the We Heart Local Awards. While the nod is appreciated, the real win for McLennan is in the relationships he’s built with members of the urban and farm communities. “I spend more time with the cuts, because I’ll never sell you anything I wouldn’t eat, and I won’t eat this,” he says, pointing to the grey sinewy layer he’s just trimmed off a roast. “A lot of places will turn this part into sausage, or use it other ways, but it’s garbage for me. I can’t justify ripping you off – of your money or nutrition.” news@mondaymag.com
Shoe-repair business thriving for local cobbler Daniel Palmer News staff
The scent of glue, vinyl, leather and polish lingers like a thin fog inside Old Towne Shoe Repair. Mike Waterman shuffles through ribbons of black dust along the concrete floor before sliding a weathered boot onto a steel arm, tracing its eroded sole beneath a neoprene rubber sheet. The cobbler’s cramped workspace in the 600-block of Johnson St. hasn’t been renovated since its 1985 opening, though a half-dozen century-old machines give the impression of a staged museum. “People come in all the time and say, ‘Don’t change a thing,’” Waterman says, his hands exploring a
Mike Waterman, owner of Old Towne Shoe Repair, works on his vintage Singer patcher sewing machine inside his shop at 605 Johnson St. Daniel Palmer/News staff
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Greens select interim leader Adam Olsen, a former Central Saanich councillor and a resident of Brentwood Bay, was appointed interim leader at the B.C. Greens’ annual general meeting in Vancouver on Saturday. Olsen ran as a provincial candidate in Saanich North and the Islands in May and finished a close third behind winner Gary Holman of the NDP and runner-up Stephen Roberts of the B.C. Liberals. Olsen replaces Jane Sterk, who was defeated in Victoria-Beacon Hill and stepped down as leader earlier this summer after nearly six years at the helm. The B.C. Greens, who this year saw their first MLA elected, Andrew Weaver in Oak Bay-Gordon Head, will now focus on building their support base across the province and finding eligible candidates for the 2017 election. editor@peninsula newsreview.com
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The Capital Regional District will become sole owner of a gas-fired power plant at Hartland landfill after buying out its private partner, Maxim Power Corp. The CRD has agreed to pay Maxim $1.8 million for its 30-per-cent stake in the 1.6-megawatt power plant, minus $900,000 for ending the lease agreement. The two entered the partnership in 2003 to produce electricity from methane gas discharged from the landfill. Maxim paid the CRD an annual royalty for the right to sell power to B.C. Hydro. CRD spokesperson Andy Orr said the regional district and Maxim Power came to an agreement for the Calgary-based company to exit the operation. Orr said the CRD now has the expertise to run the power plant. “Once upon a time the thought was, when we did the original deal, that going with the private sector was the best way,” he said. “We’ve had time to think about things ... (now) there’s no need to have them involved.” The landfill produces 18 cubic metres of gas per minute, enough to generate 12,274 MW-hours of energy per year, according to the CRD. Under the base power rate paid by B.C. Hydro, the plant could generate $1.2 million per year in revenues, although B.C. Hydro also paid a “green premium” for part of the power generated. When the deal was struck in 2003, Maxim Power contributed $840,000 to build the $2.8-million plant and the CRD chipped in $1.96 million, which Maxim agreed to pay back over the 20-year project. Orr couldn’t say how much Maxim has actually paid back, citing a confidential contract. All revenue generated by the plant will become part of the landfill’s revenue stream. Orr couldn’t say whether the CRD plans to expand the generating capacity of the plant, but the potential is there. “When people think of landfills, more and more they think about capturing energy.” editor@saanichnews.com
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Oak Bay High project in full swing during year Continued from Page A1 Also, approval delays in the project – it’s now due to be completed and fully occupied by June 2015 – meant some students who anticipated leaving Oak Bay High from the new school graduated from the old building. With detailed contracts in place for builder Farmer Construction Ltd. that prohibit workers to interact or even look at students, Thomson expects the two-year construction period to go smoothly in relation to the school’s operation. “Perhaps we’d have more concerns if this was an elementary school, but our kids aren’t like that,” he said. “I think the biggest concern we will have is the visual intrigue this may cause.” Thomson’s office looks onto the construction site and he
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Neighbouring residents on Hamiota Street are all set for Sunday’s (Sept. 1) block party, which will see picnic tables in the middle of the street and road hockey games ongoing. The municipality welcomes such gatherings, okaying 28 in total this year, up from the 20 held in 2012.
Block Watch gatherings also on tap Continued from Page A1 All neighbours bring their own meat to grill and picnic tables lined the centre of the street to create a communal feel. Thanks to traffic barriers provided by the municipality, kids will be out playing street hockey while parents mingle. More than just sharing food and laughter, Jensen views the parties as an opportunity for residents to find out how neighbours are doing, and learn about any safety issues cropping up. “Most of us don’t see people
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said noise has not been a factor so far. However, he admits to being captivated by the process. Luckily for students this year, the project will present many hands-on learning opportunities in engineering, physics and other programs. While the construction site will remain off-limits to all – which means students accustomed to cutting through the field off Cranmore must take the long way around – special invitation days will give students and faculty a chance to see the work up close. “We knew a long time ago that we wouldn’t be able to do this without interrupting some element of our school year,” Thomson said. “But, like any major project, there are challenges and we just have to do our best to predict them and find a way through.” news@mondaymag.com
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Watershed time for B.C. Greens The election of renowned climate scientist Andrew Weaver in May gave the B.C. Green party its first sitting member in the legislature in eight provincial elections. As the party moves forward without a confirmed leader, however, it risks The time is now painting itself into for Green party a corner and being rendered a one-hit to gain ground wonder. With the euphoria of Weaver’s victory over longtime Liberal cabinet minister Ida Chong in Oak Bay-Gordon Head having long since faded, the Greens must now face reality. This is a party that lost ground for a third straight election, taking barely eight per cent of the popular vote in the province after achieving a high of 12.4 per cent in 2001, when the NDP were all but wiped out. They are a party at a crossroads. Interim leader Adam Olsen, the energetic, well-spoken former Central Saanich councillor who has a clear sense of Green policy, is a placeholder for now. While he may be seen amongst party faithful as a solid banner carrier, the chances he would inspire voters outside Greater Victoria to switch allegiances seem highly unlikely. Jane Sterk, whose political experience was limited to one term on Esquimalt council, wasn’t the person to take the Greens to the next level, either locally or provincially. Weaver, the “rock star” candidate who brought instant credibility to the party, made the right decision to pass on the leadership job as he learns the ropes as a rookie MLA. The Greens, who put many of their eggs in one basket to get Weaver elected, must put the same effort into finding the right leader if they hope to become a relevant alternative to the traditional parties in B.C. in future elections. With federal leader Elizabeth May already well established in Saanich North and the Islands, the Green movement has a golden opportunity to gain even more of a foothold. 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 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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Rec opportunities abound in Saanich was a bare bones centre at Cedar When I first ran for Saanich Hill Recreation Centre with a tennis council in 1986, two of my bubble now has squash courts, campaign promises were about a fitness studio and a recreation: one was to beautiful new Arts Centre, build a pool on the west hosting the Community side of Saanich; and the Arts Council of Greater other was to purchase the Victoria. ‘Racquet Club’ in order to The ‘smart money’ was secure a sheet of ice on that the pool for the 1994 the east side of Saanich. Commonwealth Games It seemed to me that would be built at UVic or having a single pool at in the City of Victoria. But Gordon Head Recreation working with then mayor Centre at Lambrick Park Murray Coell, Saanich was inadequate for such Frank Leonard council found a way to a large municipality. Guest column combine community The Racquet Club was needs with competitive threatened at the time pools, and Saanich Commonwealth and, if closed, would have meant Place is now an incredible success the municipality would only story. It not only features the pools, have one sheet of ice at Pearkes it contains a library, teen centre, Recreation Centre. Now, the fitness studio and activity spaces. facility is owned by the University Parks in Saanich have also of Victoria and continues to this changed dramatically. Some didn’t day. As for the pool on the west even exist in 1986 or were just bare side, Saanich Commonwealth Place land, such as Beckwith and Brydon serves that purpose today. parks. Saanich didn’t even own Saanich promoted parks and Lochside Park in Cordova Bay, even recreation in the 1980s, but might though it had playing fields in use. have been a bit too frugal. As our Now the land is owned by Saanich community grew in population, and includes some excellent we significantly expanded baseball and soccer fields. One opportunities for citizens to be that I enjoy visiting is Layritz Park, active. Where there was a single just because of how dramatic the sheet of ice at Pearkes, the site is change has been. now home to two sheets of ice, a Layritz was a bare-bones park library, a new fitness studio, the with a couple of ball diamonds in Blythe Pearkes fieldhouse for 1986 when the Saanich director activities and exhibitions and of recreation took me on a site Saanich Neighbourhood Place. visit. He walked up to a mound Gordon Head Recreation behind the playing fields and said Centre now has an expanded he dreamed that one day it could all pool, fitness studio, teen space be developed for recreation. Today, and activity rooms and provides we have fulfilled that dream, with space to Recreation Integration soccer and baseball fields aplenty. Victoria in Lambrick House. What
Trails were simply footpaths through existing parks back then. Now, our trail system connects the entire municipality, with more than 100 kilometres of trails connected by the Centennial Trail network and the Galloping Goose and Lochside trails. Mount Douglas Park was potentially a crew-cut park – land protected at the top, development along the slopes – but today the entire area has been acquired. More recently, Panama Flats and Haro Woods have been acquired and protected. Senior centres have been added, libraries upgraded and playgrounds are well beyond what were simple swing sets. Such achievements require significant commitment, resources and money. Saanich councils over the years have endorsed policies that provide a framework for these expansions. Our staff have embraced this as part of our culture and are keen to ensure all citizens have opportunities to lead active lives. However, none of this is possible without the support of our taxpayers. Parks and recreation is now our third largest budget expense behind police and fire. A Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan was adopted in March and is consistent with our policy of Saanich being a healthy and active community. We hope this continues to be supported, not only by citizens using our parks, trails and recreation facilities, but through council approving expenditures required to meet this need. Frank Leonard has been mayor of Saanich since 1996.
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negligence includes their refusal to complete an environmental impact assessment under the B.C. Environmental Assessment Act or the federal environment act. It’s absolutely incredible that an urbansited mega-sewage plant, hazardous sludge pipelines, and mega-sludge plant don’t trigger environmental assessments. John Newcomb Saanich
Readers respond: Kind motorists, deer problems Motorists comes to aid of cyclist A huge thanks to the gentleman driving a silver truck who helped get me and my bicycle off the road at the intersection of Keating Cross and Oldfield roads after a humbling crash. More thanks go out to the other drivers who stopped or slowed and allowed me to get off the road safely. My body is bruised, but my ego more so. If we cross paths again and you recognize me, let me know and I’ll buy you a round. Justin Hitchborn Central Saanich
A solution to the deer problem People are going about the deer problem from the wrong angle. I estimate 80 per cent of people want a cull and 20 per cent want the deer. The deer lovers tell the rest of us to build a giant fence for a few grand or take up fishing (which I hate) instead of gardening. I say the deer lovers build a giant fence, grow some lovely plants for the deer to eat then lock the gate and keep them in. Then they can
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Who’s making waves Mount St. Mary Hospital Foundation has two new directors on its board, Rick Connolly and Heather Kohler … Chartered accountants Bob Chong and Bob Moysey received community service awards recently from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of B.C. for volunteer activities involving non-profit groups in Greater Victoria. Send your business news to ddescoteau@ vicnews.com
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Labour Day 2013 around the region Greater Victorians are ready to send summer out with a bang this weekend. Sure, the calendar may say there’s another three weeks to our favourite sunny season, but for most families, Labour Day marks the end of summer and back to work and school, so let’s make the most of it! Many will take the time Monday to recognize the contributions of the country’s workers; others will spend the weekend creating special
moments with friends and neighbours, making memories to be shared for summers to come. From yummy food at Greek Fest and unique cultural activities like the Fringe Festival and Blues Bash to Butchart Gardens fireworks and the fun and games of the Saanich Fair, the only trouble may be in finding time for it all. So here we invite you to browse these pages and make a plan to enjoy a Labour Day weekend to remember.
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Theatrical fun on the Fringe One of Victoria’s favourite theatrical events, the Fringe Theatre Festival, concludes its 2013 run with a full weekend of performances scheduled. Continuing through Sunday, Sept. 1, the 27th annual festival features 55 shows over 10 days at 11 venues around downtown Victoria. A celebration of live performance from around the world, the festival features an eclectic mixture of spoken word, drama, musicals, comedy, music, theatre for young adults and more. Un-juried and uncensored, the Fringe Fest features the work of independent producers and artists, with 100 per cent of ticket sales going to the performers. Looking for recommendations? Check out The Craig, the audience
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Annual family picnic marks Labour Day for region’s workers The Victoria Labour Council welcomes the community to honour the region’s workers this Monday at its annual Labour Day Picnic. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 2 at Irving Park, at the corner of Menzies and Michigan streets, participants will enjoy live music, food and beverages, children’s crafts, face painting, activities and more. For more information contact the Victoria Labour Council at 250384-8331.
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Aug. 31 – Natural History Walking Tour, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Meet in front of the Visitor Centre. Aug. 31 – Vancouver Island Blues Bash welcomes Duke Robillard, 7:30 p.m. at Ship Point, Inner Harbour. Aug. 31 – Theatre in the Vineyard – One Flew Over the Cabernet, 7:30 p.m. at Muse Winery. Aug. 31 – Memories & Mysteries Walking Tour – 8:30 to 10 p.m. Meet in front of the Visitor Centre. Aug. 31 – The final Saturday Night Fireworks of the summer is at The Butchart Gardens. FMI: www.butchartgardens.com Sept. 1 – Cathedrals & Convents Walking Tour, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Meet in front of the Visitor Centre, Inner Harbour. Sept. 2 – Victoria Labour Council Labour Day Picnic, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Irving Park, Menzies & Michigan streets. FMI: 250-384-8331. Sept. 2 – Rockland Mansions Walking Tour, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Meet at the stone gates, corner of Fort Street and Joan Crescent, near the bus drop off point for Craigdarroch Castle.
From classic blues to classic boats, there’s lots to see and do in the Inner Harbour this weekend. Hosted by the Victoria Jazz Society, the 19th annual Vancouver Island Blues Bash includes a mix of free and ticketed performances at Ship Point. Weekend highlights include Duke Robillard Saturday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s “Quebec Blues Night” double bill with Stephen Barry Band and Adam Karch, also beginning at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets and a combo ticket for both nights are available – call 250-388-4423 for details or visit www.jazzvictoria.ca In addition to the ticketed evening performances, a host of free afternoon concerts will hit the stage beginning at noon each day, including Cruel Shoes, McKinley Wolf, David Vest and Bill Johnson Blues Band, the Kingmixers, The Roper Show, Groove Kitchen and The Midnights. Also in the Inner Harbour is the 35th annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival, Friday to Sunday. Marine enthusiasts will enjoy viewing
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Thrill-seekers will be riding high at the 146th annual Saanich Fair this weekend as one of the region’s favourite farewells to summer comes to the Saanich Fairgrounds. Filling the Stelly’s Cross Road grounds with all the traditional agricultural exhibits and entertainment, in addition to the popular midway, highlights include farm equipment displays, agricultural exhibits and entertainment. Don’t miss the Capital Comets Dogsports, arts & crafts in the Kids’ Zone, Pirate School, model boats andSEPT the always 3 fun Farmer Vicky and Daisy the Cow. Visit Saturday through Monday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Gate admission is $11 for adults and $8 for youths and seniors (under six free). Midway tickets are extra. Need more information? Find all the details at www.saanichfair.ca
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Delicious Greek food is just one reason to stop by the Greek Cultural Centre this weekend.
Visit the Greek Isles without leaving the Capital Region with the 12th annual Greek Fest, continuing throughout the weekend. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day, the festival will fill the Greek Community Centre on Elk Lake Drive with the sights, sounds and flavours of Greece, serving a delicious array of authentic Greek food, including desserts, baked goods and a Greek deli. With free admission, visitors can also enjoy arts and crafts, a heritage exhibit, continuous live music and folk dancing. Proceeds from the popular festival will benefit the Victoria Hot Lunch Program and Tour de Rock. For more information visit www. greekfest.ca
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The World’s end - A new horror-comedy by the creators of Shaun of the Dead is disappointingly slapdash and a bit short on laughs. See it on the big screen at the Odeon, SilverCity and Westshore. Supplied photo.
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lthough anything by the creators of Shaun of the Dead is potentially of great interest, their new horror-comedy The World’s End is disappointingly slapdash and a bit short on the laughs. The movie opens with aging bad-boy Gary King (Simon Pegg) cajoling his four best mates from high school into a beer-soaked reunion. The plan is to return to their hometown to finally complete the elaborate pub-crawl that ended so ignominiously for them 20 years earlier. A very bad idea, as it turns out. Unkempt and unshaven, motor-mouth Gary has remnants of his youthful panache but is mostly an immature jerk – so much so that his friends, who have all long-since become responsible adults, are ready to abandon the boozy ne’er do well after quaffing only four pints. But then they discover that the town is populated by replicant robots. Needless to say it’s soon a case of man versus machine as End upshifts from you-can’t-go-home-again bittersweet nostalgia to an apocalyptic scrap. It’s easy to want to like this movie: at its core are five decent actors playing characters who are having a collective mid-life crisis that is funny and occasionally touching. But all the sci-fi stuff that drives the plot is just silliness that doesn’t go anywhere, leading to a movie with throwaway gags and nothing much on its mind (with Shaun, the movie began with the droll idea that the citizens of London were already a bit zombiefied even before the undead starting their chomping). And although Gary is supposed to be a lovable rascal, you’re mostly rooting for one of his mates to dump a pint of ale on his annoying fat head. Rating:
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he mayhem is much more gruesome in You’re Next, a diabolically clever slasher flick that takes the home-invasion genre and kicks it up several notches. It’s a couple’s 35th wedding anniversary, and they’re celebrating at their remote summerhouse with four adult children and various spouses and partners. During dinner a crossbow bolt shatters a window and ends up in the middle of someone’s forehead. Shock turns to horror as these terrified folk soon realize that there are maniacs out there with animal masks on their faces and butchery on their minds. And so it goes, with the body count – and the screams – steadily increasing. What could have been just a better-than-average slice of slaughter-porn suddenly gets interesting when one of the guests with an unusual survivalist background proves very resourceful when it comes to fighting back. After one of the bad guys has his skull pulped to grey jelly by an oversize meat tenderizer, the movie unexpectedly tilts from massacre to fair fight – one with a generous helping of plot twists. It’s probably impossible to really scare audiences these days but Next comes pretty close, thanks to the director’s ability to both manipulate and surprise the audience. Declining to wallow in excessive sadism, the script uses standard horror tropes in fresh ways, and also adds an impressively pitch-black sense of humour to several scenes. Not to all tastes of course, but splatter fans will have a shockingly fine time with this anything-but-peaceful visit to the country. Rating:
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CLOSED CIRCUIT -(Empire 6/Empire Uni 4) Eric Bana stars in a timely British thriller about a lawyer asked to represent a man accused of a terrorist bombing. When he looks a little too deeply into the case, Britain’s security apparatus starts to take a threatening interest in his activities. Started Wed. ★★★ THE GRANDMASTER -(Odeon) Art film auteur Kar Wai Wong (In The Mood For Love) directs his first martial arts epic with this absorbing, gorgeously filmed account of the legendary martial-arts teacher Ip Man (who coached Bruce Lee). Starring the great Tony Leung (Hero) and Ziyi Zhang (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). Starts Fri. THE GETAWAY -(SilverCity/ Empire 6) Ethan Hawke stars in a high-velocity thriller about a gifted drag racer who gets blackmailed into doing the bidding of a scary man with a mysterious agenda. Costarring Selena Gomez and Jon Voight. Starts Fri. IN A WORLD -(Odeon) There’s quite a buzz surrounding this comedy about an underachieving vocal coach who becomes motivated to become a star in the world of movie voice-overs. Starts Fri. ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US -(SilverCity/Westshore) This musical documentary chronicles the meteoric rise of Niall, Zayn, Louis and Harry from their small-town beginnings to world fame as rock stars. Starts Fri. ★★½ RED 2 -(Roxy, 7 pm) Newcomer Anthony Hopkins joins Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Bruce Willis, and Mary-Louise Parker as they reprise their roles as retired CIA “black ops” agents marked for death by their own agency. Although not as good as the 2010 original, this is entertaining enough, mostly due to the sly dialogue and killer performances. Starts Fri.
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★★★★ BLUE JASMINE -(Odeon) Cate Blanchett is headed for an Oscar nomination for her role as an emotionally fragile woman struggling to recover after her life as a glamorous socialite implodes. Complete with a great cast, this is one of Woody Allen’s best films. Ever. CHENNAI EXPRESS -(Empire 6) South India is the setting for this exuberant, Bollywood-style actioncomedy starring Shah Rukh Khan. THE CROODS -(Caprice) A prehistoric family taking an unexpected “road trip” into a magical land is the plot of this whimsical animated charmer (which has been getting great reviews). With the vocal talents of Emma Stone, Nicolas Cage, and Ryan Reynolds. EPIC -(Caprice) In this animated family adventure a teenage girl is magically transported to a deep forest setting where she bands together with a wacky crew of critters to help battle a terrifyingly dark force that is threatening their world … and ours. ★★½ DESPICABLE ME 2 -(Westshore) The 2010 original, about a loathsome criminal mastermind who was reformed by
the love of three young orphan girls, was a goofy delight. The sequel, although still clever, is much more scattershot, with an unimaginative plot and unwelcome dashes of mean spiritedness. Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, and Russell Brand supply the voices. ★★½ ELYSIUM -(Odeon/Empire Uni 4/SilverCity) Matt Damon and Jodie Foster star in a futuristic sci-fi thriller where the Earth has become a polluted ghetto and the lucky few get to live in luxury on a floating space station orbiting languidly above. Well, that’s about to change. It’s hard to argue with the politics, but this new film by the writer-director of District 9 is too heavy-handed and cliched to take seriously. See review. FRUITVALE STATION -(Odeon) There is lots of buzz around this truthbased reenactment of the turbulent last day of a young black man in 2008. Starts Fri. GROWN UPS 2 -(Caprice) Despite the name, expect the humour to be decidedly juvenile in this amiable raunchfest about the reunion of five school buddies, who have aged but not matured. Starring Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, Rob Schneider and David Spade. JOBS -(Empire 6) Ashton Kutcher stars in a promising portrait of Steve Jobs, the college dropout who started a computer revolution that helped define and beautify the wireless world. KICK-ASS 2 -(Caprice) Expect more hard-edged laughs and jokey violence in this sequel to the big hit about a teenage girl (Chloe Grace Moretz) who was trained as a vigilante by her father. The costars include Jim Carrey, Morris Chestnut, and John Leguizamo. LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER -(Odeon/Empire Uni 4) Forest Whitaker heads up an amazing cast in a drama about a black butler at the White House whose long tenure there overlapped with many powerful domestic and international political events. Costarring Vanessa Redgrave, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, Terrence Howard, James Marsden, Jane Fonda and Alan Rickman. ★★½ THE HEAT -(Caprice) In this raucous and sometimes hit-and-miss comedy from Paul Feig (Knocked Up), Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids) play oddcouple cops who will have to learn to work together if they are to stand a chance of taking down the drug lord who’s their assigned target. ★★ THE LONE RANGER -(Caprice) More proves to be less, as the classic western TV show from the 1950s that featured a masked lawman and his Native American sidekick gets a predictably bombastic treatment from director Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean). Starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer. THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES -(Empire 6/ SilverCity/Westshore) Only the bones were left after the critics universally savaged this derivative, overwrought tale of a young woman who discovers that she has unusual powers as she gets drawn into a battle involving a band of angel-like
creatures struggling to squash a demonic threat to the entire world. ★★★½ PACIFIC RIM -(Caprice) Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth) helms this Transformers-ish epic about monsters that attack Earth and are opposed by giant robots controlled by human “pilots.” This is a skilfully directed and highly imaginative tribute to all those schlocky Godzilla movies of old. ★★ PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS -(Empire 6/SilverCity) In this newest addition to the blandly derivative fantasy series that riffs on Greek mythology, the half-human son of Poseidon and his buddies embark on a magical quest to find the Golden Fleece in order to stop an ancient evil from destroying the world. PLANES -(Empire 6/SilverCity/ Westshore) The same people who made Cars have taken to the skies with a similar family-friendly animated tale about a crop-dusting plane with dreams of winning a famous aerial race. SMURFS 2 -(SilverCity/Westshore) The blue munchkins are back for more pint-sized adventures, this one involving a sorcerer and a diabolical kidnapping. ★ R.I.P.D. -(Caprice) Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds star in a dismal action comedy that is nothing more than a crass ripoff of Men In Black. Bridges, who plays an “undead cop” who patrols the Earth looking for weird monsters to exterminate, should probably return the Oscar he received for Crazy Heart. TURBO -(Caprice) The latest from Dreamworks Animation is a family comedy about an ordinary garden snail who acquires magic powers – and the chance to achieve his dream of winning the Indy 500. With the voices of Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Maya Rudolph, and Samuel L. Jackson. ★★½ THE WORLD’S END -(Odeon/SilverCity/Westshore) In a disappointing but occasionally funny follow-up from the makers of Shaun of the Dead, five old friends reunite for a pub crawl only to find themselves in a droll sci-fi action-adventure of epic proportions. Starring Simon Pegg. See review. ★★½ WE’RE THE MILLERS -(Odeon/SilverCity) Jason Sudeikis and Jennifer Aniston star in a crass comedy about a long-time pot dealer who hires a stripper and two feral teens to pretend to be his middle class family as cover for when he smuggles a massive load of weed across the border from Mexico to the States. Intermittently quite funny, this is a case of talented performers struggling with a second-rate script. ★★★ WOLVERINE -(SilverCity/ Westshore) Hairy-faced and Adamantium-clawed Hugh Jackman travels to Japan to confront the diabolical Silver Samurai, in an entertaining Marvel Comics smackdown that combines X-Men flair with martial arts and Yakuza elements. Directed by James Mangold (Walk The Line, 3:10 to Yuma).
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martial arts epic with this absorbing, gorgeously filmed account of the legendary martial-arts teacher Ip Man (who coached Bruce Lee). Opening at the Odeon Friday, Aug. 30. Supplied photo.
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calendar EvEnts Fri. Aug. 30 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. 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 the Inner
Harbour until Sept. 2.. Free. classicboatfestival.ca. VancouVer island blues bash - The Vancouver Island Blues Bash presents three days of blues concerts in the Inner Harbour featuring Duke Robillard and Quebec blues double bill with Adam Karch and Stephen Barry Band. Continue checking website for updates. Aug. 31-Sept. 2. jazzvictoria. ca/blues-bash. 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. saanich Fair - It’s fair time at Western Canada’s oldest continuous agricultural fair. Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 at the Saanich Fairground (1528 Stellys Cross, Saanichton). Gates open 8am to 9pm. $11/adults, $8/seniors and youth, kids six and under are free. Free parking. saanichfair.ca.
house party monday- All the benefits of a house party without the morning after clean up. Couches, red Solo cups, Nintendo on the big screen and music by Vic City DJs. 10pm at Upstairs and Darcy’s (15 Bastion).
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Fri. Aug. 30 concerts in the park - Free music at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park each Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays until Sept. 13. 1:30-3:20pm. Children’s concert 11am-noon. Free. 250-361-0708 or victoria.ca. FiVe note Funk - Funky music at the Copper Owl (1900 Douglas). 9:30pm. $10. Flume - Get your fix of electronic dance music at Sugar Nightlclub as Sydney, Australia’s Flume takes to the decks. 9pm.
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michael Wood band - Local rockers take the stage at Lucky Bar (517 Yates) alongside Real Mad Decent and Handsome Distraction. Early show. Doors at 8pm, show done by 11pm. Advance tickets at Ditch Records and Lyle’s Place.
stomp - This unique show combines elements of theatre, dance, comedy and percussion to turn the clutter of urban life into the source of infectious rhythm and wonder. The international percussion sensation is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy and appeals to audiences of all ages. At the Royal Theatre (805 Broughton) until Sept. 1. $79.50-89.50. Rmts.bc.ca.
Iceberg Ferg at the Copper Owl (1900 Douglas). 9:30pm. $8 at the door.
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.
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gallEriEs Fri. Aug. 30 the colour oF summer - Angela Morgan and Crystal Heath exhibition. Artists will be painting at the Avenue Gallery (2185 Oak Bay) Sat. Aug. 31 from noon-3pm. Until Sept. 7. end oF summer shoW - The Arts Council of Greater Victoria presents its second annual End of Summer show. Until Sept. 11 at the Arts Centre at Cedar Hall Recreation Centre (3220 Cedar Hill). 250-475-7123. eclectica- Expressionist perspectives featuring the work of Sharon Bussard Grove, Suzanne Jensen and James Roberts. Also check out Shelflife featured artists Jessy and Kristi Shayan. At Metchosin Art Gallery (4495 Happy Valley) noon5pm until Sept. 1.
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stomp - The Broadway hit crashes its way into the Royal Theatre until Sept. 1. Tickets are available at rmts.bc.ca or 250-386-6121. There are 32 front row Student Rush tickets available for $28 for each performance, in person at the Royal Theatre box office, from 9:30 a.m., day of show. Don’t miss this engaging, high-energy show, making its debut in Victoria. stomponline.com. cloud Quarry- A two-person exhibition that introduces a conversation between recent works of Any Brener and Michael Doerksen. Opening reception 6-10pm. Until Sept. 28 at Deluge Contemporary Art (636 Yates), Noon-5pm. summer salon- Featuring leading Canadian glass artists and new paintings by Reynald Leclerc of Quebec landscapes at West End Gallery (1203 Broad). westendgalleryltd.com.
SAt. Aug. 31 summer JeWels - The perfect opportunity to enjoy a show all of the wonderful paintings depicting images of summer; camping, boating, hiking, BBQ’s, the swimming hole and more. Until Sept. 15 at Coast Collective (3221 Heatherbell). Meet the artists from 2-4pm.
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highly creative local artists whose works and artistic view points are unique, moving and insightful, Carron Berkes and Rob Vickery present a diverse array of two-dimensional works in acrylics, mixed media and photography. Until Sept. 29 at Moka House at Fisherman’s Wharf (#110,19 Dallas).
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not otherwise get looked at by Canadian coach Kieran Crowley and his staff, which selects the ARC squad based on CRC perforTravis Paterson mances. News staff “It’s always a struggle in terms of getting It’s going to be a tough these top-level guys turnaround playing two on the field to repreCanadian Rugby Champisent B.C. with so much onship games three days (summer) rugby,” apart, but the B.C. Bears Goodland said. will take it. Enter Jonny Morris, The Bears host the an undersized winger Ontario Blues at 7:30 p.m. from Esquimalt who tonight (Aug. 30) and grew up watching Atlantic Rock at 4:45 p.m. cousin Sipili Molia, on Monday at Westhills also a back, win proStadium. vincial club championBears assistant coach ships with the CastKenny Goodland won’t away Wanderers. complain. Getting two Most Esquimalt home games on the same Dockers followed grounds as the Americas coach Peter Rushton, Rugby Championship, now retired from that which runs Oct. 11 to 19, school, to Rushton’s is a coup for the Bears. blue-clad James Bay “A lot of these players AA. But Morris was will be featured in the dead set on wearing ARC, so it’s a chance for CW’s red, blue and fans to get to know them,” black hoops, and is Goodland said. now a regular with The Bears are in desperCW’s premier team. ate need of a win, as the “I always wanted to team lost its first home be with CW. I’ll play game 31-10 to the Prairie any position CW asks Wolf Pack on Aug. 10. Over me to, but I’m happiest 1,000 people attended that on the outside wing. game, which was part of Getting the ball at full the National Championspeed is my favourite ship Festival at the Univerthing about the game,” sity of B.C. he said. “Having that crowd was Morris isn’t tiny for a great start to the CRC a back, Goodland says, season,” Goodland said. but his size isn’t win“We want to maintain that ning him the type of passion from our fans.” credit larger players Goodland is a veteran of tend to get before the the B.C. Rugby Union but game has started. originally hails from New“Morris is fit but he foundland. He knows the could stand to gain a effect a crowd can have little muscle. He’s a on a game. naturally quick kind of “It’s tough to play out player and very decepthere in the Atlantic. tive.” They always get a good Judy Teasdale photography Either way, Morris is rambunctious crowd that B.C. Bears winger Jonny Morris leaps into the air for a ball with makes it difficult for the Prairie WolfPack winger Ian Shoults during the Aug. 10 Canadian living in the moment this summer, soaking opposition. We’d love to Rugby Championship match in Vancouver. up each CRC game have some of that.” with glee. unavailable for selection due ally played a week apart). We The Castaway WanderHe was on the field for the have to be able to adjust and to mandatory rest until later ers, Goodland’s home club loss against the Wolf Pack deal with some of the stuff on in the CRC season, with Phil for more than a decade, will and wants nothing more than Mack, Sean White, Harry the fly,” Goodland said. be well represented on the to redeem himself in front of Jones, Nathan Hirayama and To compensate the Bears pitch this weekend. Forwards the home crowd. Sean Duke among them. The have 28 players on hand this Clayton Thornber and Shea Morris likely start Monday former were part of the Canaweekend, though only 22 are Wakefield, and Matt Buckley versus the Rock. dian team that qualified for named to the match day rosand Jonny Morris will all see “If I get to play one, or half the 2015 Rugby World Cup playing time. So will a handful ter. of one match this weekend, earlier this month with a pair The big addition for Friday of UVic Vikes and James Bay in front of everyone at home, of wins over the U.S.A. Many is Adam Kleeberger, Rugby Athletic Association players, showing everyone here what were also part of the Pacific including homegrown Connor World Cup veteran and B.C. Nations Cup in the spring and I can do and who I play with, Braid, who will start at fly half club champ with the UVic that will be one of the best Vikes. But a number of poten- the Sevens Rugby World Cup tonight. moments I’ve ever had in in July. tial Bears who were previ“Friday to Monday is a rugby,” Morris said. It opens the door for fresh ously thought to be joining tough turnaround in rugby (a sports@vicnews.com blood, and players who might sport in which games are usu- the club have been made
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National-bound Vikes sweep Ivy League tour The UVic Vikes women's field hockey team ran a perfect table during its annual New England trip this week. The tour was the team’s first test ahead of a big season as it prepares to host the CIS National Championship, Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. The Vikes beat Yale 3-1, Harvard 4-1 and Dartmouth 6-3 on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Second-year player Amanda Amanda Kurianowicz Kurianowicz led the Vikes with two goals against Yale and four more against Dartmouth. Kathleen Leahy and Rosie Beale both scored twice during the tour. “We may be hosting the championship this year. But we want to deserve and earn our spot at the tournament," said head coach Lynne Beecroft, in her 30th season with the club. The Vikes start the Canada West season Sept. 21 in Calgary. UVic’s home opener is against the UBC Thunderbirds on Sept. 28 and 29 at the UVic turf. For the full schedule visit govikesgo.com.
Cougars clip Bucs in VIJHL exhibition Newcomers Mitch Maloney and Howard Howden each scored a goal on Tuesday as the Victoria Cougars beat the Nanaimo Buccaneers 3-1 in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League exhibition play at Archie Browning Sports Centre. The Cougars led 2-0 after the first period and outshot the Buccaneers 42-22. Returning forward Mark Walton also scored for the defending VIJHL champion Cougars. David Marshall chipped in with a pair of assists. Splitting the goaltending duties for the Cougars were Connor Beauchamp and Kyriakos Aniyatos, while former South Island Thunderbird Ryan Waldhaus played part of the game in net for the Buccaneers. The Cougars’ final preseason game is against the Westshore Wolves at Archie Browning on Sunday (Sept. 1) at 4:15 p.m.
Colwood golfer hits top-10 at Bantam championship Royal Colwood youth member Keaton Gudz shot a two-day score of 77 and 71 for eight-over-par 148, 10th overall in the tworound B.C. Bantam Boys golf championship at the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club on Tuesday and Wednesday. The bantam championships are for golfers under 15 years of age. The next Greater Victoria finisher was Jeevan Sihota, a Gorge Vale member, at 13th overall with a nine-over-par, 149. Akari Hayashi, an Uplands member, was Victoria’s top Bantam Girls finisher at 16th overall with 92-73 (165), 25-over-par. Mirai Hayashi was 18th overall among the girls with 83-85 (168), 28-over-par. sports@vicnews.com
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Grizz lead with rebuilt blue line Grizzlies host Caps at Juan de Fuca Travis Paterson News staff
While other B.C. Hockey League teams continued to cut players this week, Bill Bestwick’s biggest decision was how to configure his Victoria Grizzlies’ line pairings. The Grizzlies are on the ice at 7 p.m. tonight (Aug. 30) for an exhibition game at Juan de Fuca Arena versus the Cowichan Capitals. The two teams will play again tomorrow night in Duncan. It’s worth a reminder that general manager and head coach Bestwick’s lineup for 2013-14 is rekindled from a team that he and assistant GM/coach Craig Didmon whipped up in six weeks during a whirlwind summer of 2012. They rebuilt a mighty engine considering the short notice. That roster nearly drove the team to the 2012-13 regular season championship before getting knocked out of the playoffs in the second round. It makes this season Bestwick and Didmon’s first chance to ice a team with long-term success in mind, which meant making some tough trades in the offseason. “We traded to make room to recruit the players we want and
this was our first chance to do that,” Bestwick said. As a result the Grizzlies are made up of 50 per cent rookies. It’s not unheard of, but the players will need a few games, or weeks, to adjust to the speed and tempo of junior A, he said. “You can prepare them for it but until they the experience junior A on the ice they don’t know what it is.” Tonight Bestwick is stressing the Grizzlies play with structure and within the system more than they did in their 6-2 win on Sunday and Travis Paterson/News staff their 4-2 loss on Satur- Alex Adams is one of five Grizzlies from the same Toronto high school, day against the Alberni St. Andrew’s College, with Rory McGuire, Jacob Kearley, Jake Stirling and Bulldogs. Jay Mackie. The Grizzlies forward wick and the Grizzlies, separate lines will fall into place behind Alex Adams of Orangeville, Ont. Adams, 20, has come to the and together, have a reputation the top scoring unit of Fitzgerald brothers Gerry, Leo and Myles. Grizzlies for his last year of junior for pumping out first-class NCAA The rest is a mix of returnees in hopes of finally landing a NCAA players. Adams has a golden opportuDavid Walchuk, Mark McLel- Div. 1 scholarship after three years lan and Dante Hahn, and rookies of junior A with the Orangeville nity to bank on it as the sky is the limit for the Grizzlies this season. Stefan Burzan, Jay Mackie, Cole Flyers and Georgetown Raiders. Gone is the team’s top puck“I’ve heard so much about the Pickup, Jesse Schwartz, Jake StirBCHL, hopefully we can have a moving defenceman from last ling and Shawn McBride. The top defensive pairings are good season and I can get that year, D.J. Jones, to graduation. Jones quarterbacked the power scholarship,” he said. also being settled. It’s also no secret that Best- play and drove much of the Leading the way is over-ager
offence from the back end. Bestwick’s room-making trades also moved captain Zach Urban and two of the team’s bigger players from last year, Jaden Schmeisser and Kade Pilton. “We’ve brought in size, but size isn’t enough on its own. You need mobility and we’ve tried to add that as well,” Bestwick said. At 6-foot-2, 205 lbs., Adams is looking to fill the leadership gap left vacant by Urban and Jones, while also playing a multi-faceted game. “There’s a lot of young, new guys, and a lot of opportunity hopefully for me on the power play and penalty kill. I hope to be a team leader and contribute on and off the ice,” said Adams, who accrued 118 penalty minutes last season in 43 games. While Adams is also hoping to be a regular contributor to the Grizzlies’ attack, all indications so far are that Nick Charif, of Edmonton, can replace Jones. “Charif moves the puck well, will provide offence five-on-five, and can recreate (what Jones did) and there’s a chance he could be even better,” Bestwick said. The Grizzlies start the regular season at the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack agains the Penticton Vees on Sept. 6 and Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Sept. 7. sports@vicnews.com
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SAANICH NEIGHBOURHOOD Place needs a child minder to assist a staff member for two hours on Wednesday evenings at Pearkes Rec Centre starting in October. Other positions available. Call 250-360-1148. THE TOGETHER Against Poverty Association is looking for a Disability Advocate to assist people who are applying for a provincial disability designation. Six-month commitment. Training provided. Other positions available. Call 250361-3521. THE VICTORIA Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association needs a communications pro to help promote its events and programs. Time commitment is about 12 hours a month. Call 250-382-5454.
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NIKKORMAT FT2 film camera, 35mm, PC architecture lens and 75-260 telephoto. Interesting history. $450. (250)595-5727.
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.
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DOWNTOWN SIDNEY- Bright 1 bdrm deluxe suite. Short term. Call (250)514-7747.
HOMES FOR RENT VIC WEST- 3 bdrms, grd lvl, lrg fenced yrd + deck, bsmt, 4 piece bathrm, 4 appls, oak flrs. Own laundry. Ref’s req, N/S. $1200. Oct 1. 250-385-2171.
ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700 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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CRYSTAL POOL- 1 bdrm, full kitchen, shared bathroom, $565. NS/NP, non-drinker. Call (250)477-0686.
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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.
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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SIDNEY, WATERFRONT home, 1 bdrm, fully furn’d or unfurn, all utils incl’d, F/S, W/D, small dog ok, N/S, Oct 1. $1100 mo. Ref’s. Call 250665-6367.
FURNISHED OFFICE, Sidney, 486sq ft, use of photo copier at cost, waterfront glimpse. $950. (250)656-1050.
THETIS HIEGHTS: 1 bdrm + den, deck, insuite W/D, incld’s utils, 975sqft, N/S, small pet ok, $1200. (250)478-4018.
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SPORTS & IMPORTS DREAM car. 2001 convertible supercharged Jaguar XKR in excellent condition. 41,000 kms. Asking $12,000. Located in Nanaimo. fkimantas@shaw.ca
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SUITES, LOWER HARRIET/UPTOWN- 3 bdrms, newly reno’d, 4 appls, bus route, NS/NP. $1600 utils incl, own laundry. 250-480-0849.
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2166 Central, $629,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess, 250 384-8124
2604 Shieling Pl, $785,000 pg. 11
1564 Rockland, $699,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
pg. 10
Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory, 250-744-3301
pg. 11
1798 Denman St, $450,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Inder Taneja, 250-686-8228
Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033
pg. 5
204-1040 Rockland, $279,000 Saturday & Sunday 11-1 Macdonald Realty Ltd. Christina Stack, 250-857-6659
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Mike Hanus, 250-857-4111 pg. 10
pg. 11
pg. 11
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast James Gardiner (250) 507-4333
pg. 12
Saturday 1-3 JonesCo. Real Estate Roger Jones, 250-361-9838
pg. 7
Saturday 1-2:30 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Jackson, 250-656-0131
pg. 1
Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
10500 McDonald Park, $585,000
1469 Honeysuckle Pl, $725,000
pg. 5
pg. 14
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Judy Campbell, 250 744-3301
pg. 23
2844 Sooke Lake Rd, $399,990 pg. 5
Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Silvana Azurdia, 250-858-8111
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Tuesday-Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Ross Shortreed, 250-858-3585
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Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ron Bahrey, 250-477-7291
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3467 Happy Valley pg. 7
207-2732 Matson Rd, $229,900
Saturday & Sunday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445
2215 Spirit Ridge Dr, $939,000 pg. 5
Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
Saturday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Ed G Sing, 250-744-3301
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4559 Otterpoint, $799,000
3358 Langrish, $444,400 pg. 14
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Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Patricia Parkins, 250-385-2033
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Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty Valentino Prundaru, 250-686-2242
Thursday-Sunday 1:30-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100
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Saturday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess 250 384-8124
961 Abbey Rd, $795,000
4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $529,900
2438 Lincoln, $699,000
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1181 Union, $499,000
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Saturday 2-4 JonesCo. Real Estate Roger Jones, 250-361-9838
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5-9871 Second, $589,000 Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Gary Anderson, 250-744-3301
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ron Bahrey, 250-477-7291
5510 Alderley, $629,900
3586 Calumet Ave, $375,000
2639 Victor St., $429,000 Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Dorothee Friese, 250-477-7291
Sunday 1-2:30 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Judy Jackson, 250-656-0131
11-4140 Interurban Rd, $299,900
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868
3356 Summerhill, $459,900
pg. 12
pg. 7
800 Royal Wood Pl.
Saturday 2-4 Dutton & Co. Real Estate Ltd. 250-383-7100
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
1690 Texada Terr, $1,039,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty James Liu, 250 477-5353
pg. 19
9706 Fifth St, $569,900
Saturday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Rick Turcotte, 250-744-3301
982 Mckenzie Ave, $299,900
606 Speed, $215,000
pg. 7
pg. 13
pg. 13
319-1870 McKenzie, $195,000 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Allen Tepper, 250-686-6325
pg. 13
Sunday 2-4 Address Realty Ltd. Shaughna Boggs-Wright, 250-391-1893
2487 Cadboro Heights Lane, $1,065,000 3929 Lexington Ave, $635,000
pg. 1
Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Paul Whitney, 250-889-2883
9-639 Kildew Rd, $329,900
2114 Weiller, $429,000
Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess, 250 384-8124
4259 Wilkinson Rd, $379,900
pg. 10
733A Humboldt (200 Douglas)
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Scott Munro, 250 477-5353
pg. 6
5980 Old East, $649,000
376 Sylvia, $699,900
Saturday 11-1 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Silvana Azurdia, 250-858-8111
4255 Moorpark, $649,000
317 Uganda, $429,900
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd. Christina Stack, 250-857-6659
Saturday, Sunday & Monday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715
Saturday 12-1:30 One Percent Realty Guy Effler, 250-812-4910
405-1687 Poplar, $335,000
1093 Moss, $569,000
Sunday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422
1929 Llewellyn, $695,000
Saturday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Anke Venema, 250-477-1100
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Marc Lavergne spent four years watching his father slowly lose his life, as a nonaggressive form of bladder cancer took away his independence. “He went from a very strong-willed, physical individual to a person that just had to sit down in his chair and watch life go by. And that was very hard for him,” says Lavergne, ceremonial, protocol and advisory NCO for the Island District RCMP. “I remember watching him watch people cut his grass – that was one of the most painful things. He was still at home, not physically able to get outside. That really set him back.” Lavergne, a father of three girls, says it’s impossible to fathom just how taxing going through that experience would be for a parent of a child with cancer. Trying to put himself in those parents’ shoes is what’s helping motivate him through every Tour de Rock training ride, every hill and every pedal-stroke he takes. “I can do this. It’s by no means an easy task, but I am physically able, and I want to do it,” he says. Ray Carfantan is in a very similar boat. Also a father of three girls, he knows how fortunate he is that all of them are healthy. “As a father I’m very lucky. I don’t have kids with cancer. So my hope in terms of the ride and trying to make things better for kids is a bit of an insurance policy in the event their kids are diagnosed with something. I want to do my part for cancer research and treatment, so they’re further down the road than they are today,” says Carfantan, staff sergeant in charge of the Island District general investigation section. Carfantan, like Lavergne, also watched cancer slowly take his father’s life. “That process was excruciating. Knowing the end was coming and wanting to have conversations that you haven’t had, deeper conversations that you’ve never really attempted to be able to have,” Carfantan says. “It really hits home when you talk to a parent
RCMP Island District members Jennifer Prunty, left, Ray Carfantan, and Marc Lavergne are all part of this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team. Arnold Lim/News staff
that lost a child to cancer.” Those parents will never have the chance to watch their child experience life, he says, and it’s that harsh reality that motivates him to ride. Jennifer Prunty, while not a parent, had her own cancer scare last summer that put the fragility of life into perspective. A pink mole above her left knee turned out to be a fast-developing melanoma. She treated it aggressively – having it twice removed and requiring a lymph node biopsy – and thankfully doctors were successful in removing it all. “That was my wake-up call. Cancer can hit any time, when you least expect it,” she says. “It kind of sent us for a Tilt-A-Whirl, and I decided everything is going on hold next year, and I’m doing the Tour de Rock.” Prunty, an RCMP officer working for the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crimes Unit, says Tour is her way giving back. “Cancer is still a really scary word. I just can’t imagine how horrible that would be to hear that your small child (who) you have all these
expectations for has cancer,” she says. That perspective makes her want to do as much as she can to raise money for a cure and support programs for these kids and their families. The three RCMP officers are all members of this year’s 21-person Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team. The team, made up of police officers, members of the media and special guests, will cycle 1,100 kilometres from Port Alice to Victoria next month raising money for pediatric cancer research and support programs. “Yeah, it would be a lot easier to make a donation, but there’s a commitment and passion involved in the Tour de Rock. It’s my responsibility as a police officer who can do this to do it,” Prunty says. “I’m healthy; I’m fit; there’s no reason why I can’t. There’s a lot of people who are going through cancer treatments who would like to do this who physically can’t so it’s my responsibility to grab it and do it.” kslavin@saanichnews.com
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