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It is time to shift gears. I spent years with athletes of all ages – sharing, motivating, challenging.”

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Triathlete Simon Whitfield, 38, won Olympic gold in 2000 and silver in 2008.

Simon, say it ain’t so Simon Whitfield may be retiring from competitive triathlon, but don’t buy him a rocking chair just yet Travis Paterson News staff

Triathlete Simon Whitfield can retire from racing but he’ll always be an Olympic champion and an ambassador for high performance sport in Canada.

The Fairfield resident is originally from Kingston, Ont., but has come to embody everything about being a high performance athlete in Victoria.

And that won’t change.

His retirement earlier this week came not as a surprise but as confirmation of the 38-year-old’s final transition from swimming, biking and running into a business suit.

“It is time to shift gears,” Whitfield said in his announcement. “I spent years with athletes of all ages – sharing, motivating, challenging.”

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Whitfield grew to fame with gold and silver at the 2000 and 2008 Olympics, respectively, but transcends the sport.

Seldom, if at all, will he appear in front of a camera if not to support a local or national charity, such as KidSport and Goodlife Fitness Kids Foundation.

“He has an ability to connect with people, kids and adults become fans through his exuberance and energy,” said former teammate Kelly Guest.

From his Dallas Road training route, during which he throws Terry Fox’s statue a high-five, to his backyard gym, Whitfield breathes the West Coast active lifestyle.

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Langham Court takes celebratory bow Don Descoteau Reporting

Victoria Theatre Guild develops love of theatre in local residents Tommy Mayne's involvement with Langham Court Theatre extends back to 1945.

In those days, he was a Victoria High School teacher doing his best to instil a love for theatre arts in his students. The drama department at Vic High took up a fair bit of his time through to the 1970s, when he retired from teaching. But he also spent many an hour on and off stage at the little theatre in Rockland.

“I retired from active duty in the late 70s,” he says of his official connection to the community theatre company. Bestowed with a lifetime membership some years back, Mayne’s duties ranged from acting and set work to serving on the board of the non-profit society.

“I still go to the plays, but now I just go to be impressed.”

Today, as Langham Court celebrates its 85th season – it is the official home of the Victoria Theatre Guild and Dramatic School – Mayne, 95, seems to have no problem gathering a busload of fellow residents at Berwick House in Royal Oak to go see the latest offering from the company.

While not exclusively retirees,

older generations tend to make up the bulk of Langham's audience base, he says.

Don't get the wrong idea: it's not as if the company has leaned heavily on traditional, relatively tame subject matter for their selection of plays.

Edgier productions such as Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

The Laramie Project, The History Boys and Death of a Salesman, and last year, That Face and Better Living, have offered patrons psychological food for thought over the years.

Odile Nelson, the membershipelected production chair who selected the plays for 201314, says this year’s opening production, Harvey, about a man who has regular dialogues with a giant rabbit no one else can see, looked at psychiatry with a somewhat critical eye.

“I think that piece still resonates today,” she says.

Marilyn Kuss has been archivist for the theatre group since 2010, having joined as a volunteer the previous year. She took on the historian role on after the passing of longtime Langham troupe member John Gilliland, who had carried on a longstanding tradition of keeping bits and pieces of memorabilia and programs.

“I inherited a huge amount of material from him,” Kuss says.

“John saved things and people gave him things.”

Not long into the job, she began to assemble information for a book, ultimately called From Playbills to Programs. It highlights productions from various companies, from the Mimes and Masquers Guild in 1929 to the Little Theatre, Victoria Players Guild and finally, the Victoria Theatre Guild and Dramatic School. The building itself became known as Langham Court Theatre around 1950.

“At first there was a great look to England,” Kuss says of the early material. “They were

Courtesy Langham Court Theatre archives

Tommy Mayne, left, and Bert Williams are in makeup during a photo session for The Matchmaker, which the Victoria Theatre Guild staged at Langham Court Theatre in 1959. Mayne, now 95, still attends each Langham presentation and helped archivist Marilyn Kuss identify past thespians and other crew members for her recently released book on the history of the theatre company. delighted to be the first company to put on Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, you know?”

The theatre itself, which began life in 1876 as the carriage house for the Robert Ward family home, needed renovations over the years, which contributed to the Guild’s financial woes in the 1950s and 60’s, Mayne recalls.

People like Little Theatre co-founder H.S. (Bunny) Hurn, longtime supporter and former Victoria mayor Percy George and Mayne rallied the troops and demonstrated how important community theatre was to people.

“I’m so proud to see after all the hard work that we saved that theatre,” Mayne says.

“Over the years the growth in the arts community here (has

been significant). It used to be that the arts were tolerated. Now word gets around – you’ve got the ballet, the dance companies.

This is a very cultural city.”

Nelson said the current Langham Court Theatre membership has an eye to the future and staying fresh, with a focus on education and mentoring younger people as well as staging productions.

“Even this idea that we have production chairs – every year someone new comes in who might have a slightly different flair to create the program,” she says.

“You know there’s always going to be at least one surprise. That keeps the membership interested and the audience interested.”

Langham Court stages the Gérald Sibleyras-penned comedy,

Heroes from Nov. 14 to 30. Visit langhamtheatre.ca for showtimes and other information. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

By the numbers Langham Court Theatre has housed various community theatre groups since 1929, the latest of which is the Victoria Theatre Guild and Dramatic School. Here’s how many people have been involved: n 26,000 volunteers n 2,800 performances n 4,000 actors n 500 directors and stage managers n 3,200 set builders n 3,000 lighting technicians n 11,000 ushers and front of house volunteers n 275,000 patrons

Local grocer eyes Safeway locations in wake of sale order The Market grocer eyeing expansion Edward Hill Christopher Sun News staff

The owners of Market on Yates and Market on Millstream are eyeing the three Safeway locations in Greater Victoria that the Canadian Competition Bureau has ordered Sobeys to sell.

In a move to maintain healthy competition among large grocery outlets in Western Canada, the Competition Bureau has ordered Sobeys to sell 23 Safeway locations, including the long-standing grocers at University Heights mall and at Fort and Foul Bay Road, and the store in Sidney.

In June, Sobeys, which operates Thrifty Foods in Victoria, announced it was buying the 213 grocery stores, 10 liquor stores, four

distribution centres and 12 manufacturing centres that make up Canada Safeway, in a $5.8-billion deal.

Darryl Hein, co-owner and retail operation manager of The Market stores, said his company is interested in purchasing one, two or all three of the Safeway locations.

“We would certainly be interested in taking a look at them,” Hein said. “I personally think this will be a quick sale. I would be surprised if this dragged on very long.”

Hein expected the Competition Bureau to order Sobeys to sell Safeway locations, but he was surprised about the Fort and Foul Bay store. “It’s the only grocery store there.

It’s probably the busiest of the three.”

Russ Benwell, co-owner of Red Barn Market, said his company would be eager to open a new location at Fort and Foul Bay, but the size of the Safeway building is too large for their format.

“This will change the landscape of groceries in Victoria yet again,” he said. “This

could open it up to other retailers to move into that space ... banners that Victoria has never seen.”

Other potential grocers that could move into the space aren’t showing their cards.

Jim Pattison, CEO of Jim Pattison Group which owns Overwaitea Food Group (and Save-on-Foods in Victoria) would not comment on the sale or if he has any interest in acquiring some or all of the stores.

“Those kind of things we don’t talk about because we are a private company,” Pattison told the News. “We were not surprised that some Safeway stores have to be sold.”

A spokesperson for Loblaws, which owns Superstore, declined to comment.

Fairway Market said it’s not interested in purchasing any of the three Safeway stores in Greater Victoria.

“Unfortunately we have locations in those areas so we cannot take advantage of that,” said Fairway Market spokesman Robert Jay. “We were thinking about it, trying to fig-

ure out who would buy (the stores). Would it be one company buying all 23, which would be better than making a deal with five, six or seven different businesses? It would be easier to sell all 23 at one time.”

Sobeys operates nine Thrifty Foods stores in Greater Victoria and Safeway has four centres. Safeway has been a common sight across Victoria for decades, but under the deal, only the Tillicum Centre store will survive under the Safeway brand.

Sobeys spokesperson Andrew Walker, stressed the Safeways must be sold as fully functioning grocery stores and can’t be shut down. Purchasers will also have to honour employees’ collective agreements.

“We don’t expect any problem – these are great stores at great locations with great employees. Potential purchasers will see that,” Walker said Tuesday. “They have to be sold as groceries. They won’t be Safeway but they will be groceries.” editor@saanichnews.com

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Jill Doucette is an alumni of Leadership Victoria and a champion of its success.

Help wanted: Community leaders, builders, mentors Airport Consultative Committee Public Meeting

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Leaf it on the Boulevard Victoria residents have two options for leaf collection: Scheduled Neighbourhood Leaf Collection

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The 2013 City of Victoria Residential Leaf Pick-up Schedule enables you to look up your neighbourhood’s deadline for placing leaves on the boulevard. Leaves can be placed in loose piles or in tied, clear 100% compostable bags. Neighbourhood leaf collection begins in November and ends in January.

From October 21 to December 16, Victoria residents can contact the City’s Parks Division at 250.361.0600 to arrange for their bagged leaves to be picked up from the boulevard within five working days at no additional charge. Bags must be tied, clear and 100% compostable.

Back in 2008 when Jill Doucette was studying at the University of Victoria, she couldn’t find her dream job.

So she made it up.

A champion of sustainability, Doucette wanted to help businesses catalyze the green economy by reducing energy consumption and measuring their success.

Five years later, she’s overseeing a thriving business, Synergy Enterprises, from her office in downtown Victoria.

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with others who are looking to make those same connections.”

The Victoria Leadership Awards nominations are once again open for 2014, culminating in a gala event at the Crystal Gardens on Feb. 26. Organizers are looking for Greater Victoria’s mentors, community builders and humble leaders who make the region a better place.

“I’d say a good candidate is anybody who’s pushing the envelope,” Doucette said.

“Leadership, as I define it for myself, is the ability to inspire others. So I would look at the community and think about who in the community is inspiring others to make change, or leading a team towards making our community better.”

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“We work with restaurants, hair salons, local tech companies and others, and what they all have in common is they want to be leading their sector in sustainability, and we help them do that,” she said.

In 2011, Doucette’s efforts caught the attention of Leadership Victoria, a collaborative volunteer-based organization that includes leaders from the University of Victoria, local Rotary clubs and the Victoria Foundation.

Doucette, 26, was given the Vancity Youth Award for her success as well as her ambitions to create a global green economy. Reflecting on the honour, the young entrepreneur said there’s still a lot to do.

“One of the benefits of Leadership Victoria is the personal growth it facilitates with potential leaders in the region,” she said. “It really connected me

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VICTORIA NEWS - Friday, October 25, 2013

School trustees delay pay hike School board mulls 10% pay increase Daniel Palmer News staff

Greater Victoria school board trustees are waiting another month before they decide whether to bump up their pay in the face of tight budget constraints.

Elected trustees in School District 61, which oversees nearly 20,000 students in Victoria, Esquimalt, View Royal, Oak Bay and some of Saanich, haven’t seen a pay raise since 2008.

But as similar-sized school districts continue to increase trustee compensation, Greater Victoria now sits near the bottom of the pack.

For trustees like Dianne McNally, that stagnation is a good idea while provincial dollars continue to be scarce.

increases until those issues “For me to vote and give have been dealt with,” said myself a raise, it just doesn’t Peg Orcherton, SD61 board sit right,” McNally said. chair.

At just over $17,000 in Now, with a tentative annual compensation, Vic3.5-per-cent pay increase for toria sits last in trustee pay all CUPE employees loomwith comparable school dising over school districts, the tricts (Victoria’s chair and board has to find savings vice-chair make another within the district to pay $3,000 and $1,500 respec- Orcherton those salaries. tively). Until 2011, Greater Orcherton said trustees will have a Victoria trustees used a pay formula that compared their expenses with full debate at their November meetsimilar-sized districts in Richmond, ing on the issue, but stressed the Burnaby, Langley, Abbotsford and potential 10-per-cent pay increase is comparable to other school districts.

Central Okanagan.

“There’s always politics around But in 2011, trustees decided to delay any pay increases until union increases, but it is about comparable bargaining agreements had been numbers,” she said. dpalmer@vicnews.com sorted out. “We were facing teachers’ bargaining and we knew CUPE (education assistants, custodians and other support workers) was coming up, so we decided we would defer Give us your comments by email: any discussion on compensation editor@vicnews.com.

What do you think?

By the numbers n Victoria:

19,864 students Trustee compensation: $17,424 n Abbotsford: 19,394 students Trustee compensation: $22,000 n Langley: 19,902 students Trustee compensation: $18,110 n Burnaby: 25,023 students Trustee compensation: $22,000 n Richmond: 22,138 students Trustee compensation: $21,692 n Central Okanagan: 21,328 students Trustee compensation: $17,870 n Average trustee pay of five comparable districts: $20,334

Legion launches annual poppy campaign today It’s been 98 years since Canadian doctor John McCrae penned arguably the most famous war poem in history, and the legacy it inspired is now as common a sight as falling leaves on an autumn day.

The Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy campaign, derived from McRae’s poignant In Flanders Fields, kicks off once again today in advance of Remembrance Day. “It’s a way for people to reflect on all the benefits they have of being in Canada, for our freedom,” said Pat Patterson, chair of the Royal Canadian Legion’s Victoria poppy campaign.

The donations received through the poppy campaign serve as the primary fundraiser for local legions,

whose members work throughout the year to benefits seniors and the community.

“We put on the Seniors Games, we put on kids sports, we’re one of the largest developers of seniors housing in the country,” Patterson said.

Poppies symbolize not only the sacrifice of soldiers, but of merchant marines as well, he said.

“The merchant navy, nobody ever gives them any credit. If it wasn’t for them, we’d all be speaking German.”

Pick up a poppy at one of hundreds of businesses throughout Greater Victoria and wear it with pride until Nov. 11. dpalmer@vicnews.com

City leaf collection program kicks off next month Nearly 7,000 tons of leaves are in the process of blanketing the City of Victoria, and while city crews are busy clearing roadways and sidewalks, residential curbside collection won’t begin until mid-

November. Beginning Nov. 12, the city’s leaf-vacuuming trucks will be combing residential boulevards, starting with Burnside-Gorge, Hillside-Quadra, North Park and Harris Green.

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Esquimalt residents get say on English Inn plans Don Descoteau News staff

The public has had its say on what will become of the English Inn property on the south end of Lampson Street in Esquimalt.

Now it’s up to township staff to craft a bylaw for final approval or rejection by council.

Upwards of 40 people attended a public hearing Monday on a zoning change proposal that would see the operating Inn building declared heritage, protect certain gardens and trees, and allow subdivision of a larger piece of land to be used for intensive residential development.

Speakers’ main concerns related to future parking and traffic in the area and the allowable height of any

buildings on the potential residential lot.

Coun. Dave Hodgins said he didn’t really hear anything new about the proposal by current property owners LFC Lampson Holdings, who seek a zoning change to make the property more saleable.

“I think the (LFC) tried their best to get out in the public and explain what their proposal was about,” he said.

The neighbourhood already contains a mix of uses, Hodgins added, such as Department of National Defence lands, apartment buildings and single family dwellings.

The proposal is expected to receive third and final reading by council at its Nov. 4 meeting. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

Dance Dream Julianne Holmes participates in a class at the Ballet Victoria studio on Broughton Street, led

by Johanne Gingras from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. The famous dance company was in town giving auditions for aspiring dancers to attend the school.

Regina prepares for Arabian Sea duty HMCS Regina, based at CFB Esquimalt, will set sail for the Arabian Sea in January as part of Canada’s participation in a multinational anti-terrorism patrol.

Canadian warships first joined the patrol in May 2012.

Earlier this week Ottawa announced an extension of Canada’s

participation in the operation.

HMCS Toronto and her Halifaxbased crew of 250 are on duty now in the region.

The aim of the patrol, dubbed Operation Artemis, is to stop suspect shipping in the Horn of Africa. editor@vicnews

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Online voting is an eventuality Our municipalities and province likely won’t be using Internet voting to help determine election results anytime soon. That doesn’t mean we won’t eventually be using such a method to cast our ballots in future.

An independent panel tasked by Elections B.C. to study Internet voting recommended this week that any such system not be implemented in time for the upcoming municipal election, nor the next B.C. vote. But it did suggest that a technical committee be struck to look into the matter further and that the legislature should support jurisdictions that wish to pursue the option in future.

The preliminary report released Wednesday offered less than lukewarm support for the idea. It confirmed that making voting easier for people in this way – those who are incapacitated, can’t work a trip to their local polling station into their schedule, or are too lazy to do so come to mind – has not been shown in other jurisdictions to significantly increase voter turnout.

As for the large group of people who feel their vote doesn’t matter, or don’t care enough to vote in the first place, they present another challenge altogether, one likely not solvable with online voting.

Increasing voter turnout at any level still comes down to individuals and parties doing the legwork and convincing non-voters of the importance of getting engaged in their communities, and potentially making a difference through casting their ballot.

That said, the world is fast becoming an all-digital environment, where computers and cellphones can be used for virtually any transaction.

While the report states the current system of voting is trusted by those who vote, that factor will become less meaningful as time goes on and generations that have grown up with technology become our communities’ core voters.

We may not have the most efficient or system-improving Internet voting experiences to draw from yet, but now is the best time to begin investigating this option, to be ready for when it is the best alternative.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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

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Last Sunday (Oct. 13) I had the Eight months after his heart privilege of running the GoodLife surgery, dad ran the TC 10K, a Fitness Victoria 8K race with my sign he was on the road back to dad, or as many refer to him, ‘the recovery. Then, running legend’ as if to challenge Maurice Tarrant. him more, a couple At 83, dad is a months later he prime example was affected by of how keeping gallstones and had to healthy and active have his gallbladder can extend your removed. Another life. A year and a surgery, another couple months ago, story of proof that he had heart valve nothing can keep replacement surgery. him down and that That took time and being a runner has strength to recover allowed him many from, but everyone Claire Tarrant-Rowley more healthy years. agrees that his As dad and I healthy running Guest column arrived at the awards lifestyle going into ceremony following that procedure the 8K race on the Sunday, we read helped him bounce back from it. the course records board and there After all, dad is not just a casual was dad’s name five times in a row, runner. The January-February 2010 issue of Canadian Running magazine for past 8K course records, in age categories from 60-64 up to his named Maurice Tarrant its Agepresent 80-99.

Group Champion in the annual In fact, at 63 he had raced Golden Shoe Awards, writing that through this 8K with an astounding he had, “… steadily set Canadian time of 28:56. age-group records for most of the His name was also listed three last 30 years – some 58 of them!!” times under the half marathon Canadian Running reported that age-class records, from 70-74 with in 2010 alone, he set 10 records a time of 1:33:40, up to his 80-84 at various distances, including a division record. Of course he was world record for 15K (one hour, 13 minutes, 28 seconds). That required relieved to find out that all eight course records still stood after this a pace of 4:54 per kilometre (7:54 day. per mile). Age grading would make As we stood there reading all his time 45:21 using the World

this, a man approached dad, introduced himself and shook his hand. I recognized him. It was the legendary Tom Howard, who won the masters class marathon this year and in past won this race as an elite runner.

He now appreciated even more what an amazing runner dad is.

Going into the 8K race that day, Tom felt he might be able to beat dad’s record in the 60-64 age class.

Yet he finished a substantial three minutes off that time.

As I watched dad accept his first-place medal, I marvelled once again at all his achievements. Yet he continues to be the humblest man I know. His hundreds of medals and trophies are tucked away in stacks of shoeboxes in his storage room.

Everyone in the running world knows him and speaks of him as a kind and gentle man. He is supported by his wife of 63 years – my beautiful mum Phyllis – his five children and 10 grandchildren.

I was honoured to be able to share that day with my dad.

How appropriate it happened on Thanksgiving weekend. I am thankful for his returning health and all he represents as a worldclass athlete, a husband, dad and granddad. He truly is my hero!

Claire Tarrant-Rowley is the daughter of veteran distance runner Maurice Tarrant. She lives in Saanich, while her father lives in Sidney.

‘At 83, dad is a prime example of how keeping active can extend your life.’

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Put previous consultation into action on ferries Island residents and businesses are eagerly awaiting a proposal for B.C. Ferries routes and scheduling. The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has concerns about the Ministry of Transportation embarking on yet another consultation tour after extensive public input sessions were held previously.

The Chamber understands that B.C. Ferries needs an integrated strategy to achieve

the goal of balancing its budget.

The $26-million shortfall needs to be addressed sooner than later. To date, consultations have identified numerous options to meet these financial challenges.

However, the Chamber feels that it is time to offer up a plan.

I commend both the province and B.C. Ferries for consulting the public on such an important economic driver for our region. A lot of time and money has been

spent on consultation and the Chamber feels it is now time for the Ministry of Transportation to propose a cost-savings plan for public input.

Putting advocacy into action, the Chamber has launched a letter writing campaign to Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone, urging reconsideration of additional consultation.

The Chamber is concerned

that continual consultation, with no plan developed from previous recommendations, will alienate those involved in the process.

Coastal communities need a reliable transportation solution that meets their needs. This needs to be done in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Businesses as well as other members of the community need certainty around B.C. Ferries service.

This issue affects many businesses in the Greater Victoria area that need to know just how such changes will affect them, sooner rather than later.

If anyone is interested in sending a letter to Minister Stone, please visit the Chamber at victoriachamber.ca to join the campaign.

Bruce Carter CEO, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

LETTERS Hartland biosolids centre solution leaves a bad taste I am annoyed to learn the sewage biosolids plant could be built at the Hartland Road dump.

Seaterra is just another example of re-branding a sewage concept with a “no-moneyback guarantee.” Some Capital Regional District directors are being misled by a Pied Piper tune – acting like lemmings falling over a cliff in pursuit of promised provincial and federal funding. The promises are as thin and transparent as cheap bathroom tissue, all in pursuit of a byproduct consisting of sludge, herbicides, insecticides and toxins.

The $783 million quotation is likely just the down payment.

Consider past financial miscalculations for the CREST

radio system, McTavish Road Interchange, CRD kitchen scraps program, Viewfield Road treatment site and other infrastructure upgrades.

There are no costs to CRD politicians who make bad decisions, other than losing their election. For those who win, there will be self-regulated bonuses, no-fault clauses and amnesty for cost overruns likely hidden by in-camera confidential discussion. Taxpayers must still pay increased property taxes when municipal services are further reduced.

The CRD has chosen to ignore the wisdom of experts like Dr. Shaun Peck. Instead, it is relying on advice from interest groups and lobbyists such as the David

Suzuki Foundation.

Several less expensive tertiary sewage treatment plants should be built throughout the Capital Region, using Dockside Green as their model.

If CRD proceeds with their expensive obsolete plan, there will be fewer private projects attempted, owing to new higher taxes, fees and a growing to-do list from all three levels of government. That leads to less disposable income for local residents and businesses.

Fortunately, at local coffee shops, there is an expanding group of seniors in disagreement with the CRD’s decision. They are well-informed voters.

The CRD decision for secondary treatment, with twin

Single-occupant vehicles more toxic than smokers

not illegal. But, if this new bylaw is passed, we could be subjected to the same treatment as a junkie or other petty criminals – given a citation and thrown in jail if we don’t pay. How ridiculous is that?

Until something is done about the behaviour of drivers and others harming our environment, lay off cigarette smokers who are contributing far less to the ruining of our air and environment than these people who are spewing out poison every single day.

Meta Peet Esquimalt

explore in the classroom. Fletcher fails to add that one of the sources included in the lesson is the Enbridge corporation itself. Is not the addition of the Enbridge pro-pipeline perspective allowing students the chance to look at all sides of this issue?

As far as poverty increasing, StatsCan, a neutral body that is neither “biased or progressive,” states: “Since 1995, the aftertax income of the top income group rose much more than the income of other income groups. Consequently, income disparities increased in Canada between 1995 and 2010. In 2010, the highest income disparities between the top 20% and the bottom 20% income groups were in British Columbia and Ontario.”

Is this “indoctrination” according to Fletcher? Why should our students not be made aware of this fact? Since Fletcher seems to like quoting from Orwell’s 1984, he must be aware of the concept of “double-speak”?

Breaking unions, smashing the middle-class, ignoring environmental degradation are not the answers to challenges staring us in the face.

Paul Waterlander Victoria

Re: CRD smoking bylaw Every day, except for some Fridays when dock workers are given the day off, a steady stream of cars, trucks and motorcycles pass by my house at rush hour.

There are usually 100 or more vehicles, at least 99 per cent of which are occupied by one person.

The World Health Organization announced recently that the air we breathe is as bad, and in some cases worse, than second-hand cigarette smoke.

Our bus system is one of the best in Canada. Why are more single-occupant vehicle drivers not riding the bus? Or why does the City of Victoria not provide shuttle buses from pick-up and drop-off points, so vehicles are not clogging our streets and spewing cancercausing particulates into the air we breathe? The people who are doing this are probably the same people who would vote for this new bylaw, if they could.

I am not convinced that if I smoke a cigarette in Centennial Square I am hurting anyone, except maybe myself. Smoking is

Columnist’s tirade is indeed double-speak Re: ‘Social justice’ as indoctrination, B.C. Views, Oct. 16) If any columnist is qualified to speak about “indoctrination,” Tom Fletcher fits the bill. He is quick to attack the B.C. Teachers’ Federation as promoting onesided arguments, yet fails to point that same accusation at himself.

Weekly, readers are subjected to Fletcher’s pro-B.C. Liberal, right-wing, anti-union, antienvironmental stances. He chastises the BCTF for using antiEnbridge pipeline sources for an environmental unit students can

pipes from Hartland to McLoughlin Point is an unthinkable, undrinkable solution.

Art Bickerton Saanich

Piping sewage sludge to Hartland irresponsible When I expressed my concern about the proposed sewage project to one of the Capital Regional District’s liquid waste committee directors a year ago, I was assured that the “fear mongering” was unnecessary.

The project would be changed and improved along the way.

That clearly hasn’t happened.

Piping sludge to Hartland would

be astoundingly irresponsible.

If the CRD wanted to sink their own ship, they couldn’t do a better job. They have now demonstrated how truly foolish this proposed project will be.

Even if you firmly believe in treatment, the effectiveness of this plan will be minimal. The CRD is trying to brainwash the public into thinking that there will be resource recovery.

Considering the energy required to pump sewage 18 kilometres uphill, that idea is laughable. If you want value for money, burn it in the fireplace or flush it down the toilet.

Dave Ferguson Saanich

myVictoria This week’s online poll Do you like the idea of being able to vote online for municipal and/or provincial elections?

Yes, I think making the process easier for people is the best way to get more people to vote No, I think the current system of using paper ballots is still the best way to go Perhaps, if instituting such a system doesn’t wind up costing taxpayers more money in the end Last week’s question: Should cable companies be forced to unbundle channel packages to allow subscribers to choose channels themselves?

• Yes, cable companies already wield too much power in the marketplace (71%) • Possibly, if it means there is potential for my cable bill to be lowered by subscribing to less channels (25%) • No, I don’t mind having a potpourri of options even if I don’t watch some channels (4%) – visit vicnews.com to vote

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Glimmer of light for closed astronomy centre Kyle Slavin News staff

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Fuca MP Randall Garrison is optimistic he can help persuade the federal government to

reinstate funding to Saanich-based Centre of the Universe.

The National

Research Council’s interpretive centre at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory atop Little Saanich Mountain shut its doors in August after the feds cut some $250,000 in funding to the site.

NDP MP Garrison helped launch a petition in the summer to restore the funding, alongside Saanich South MLA Lana Popham and federal science and technology critic Kennedy Stewart.

“We got a really, really positive response; I don’t know how many signatures – staff are right now counting and validating them – but it was extremely popular,” Garrison said.

“I talked to lots of people who signed the petition who said (after going to Centre of the Universe) ‘It was the first time I took science

seriously,’ or ‘It was the first time I had a handson astronomy experience.’”

Garrison, who spoke with the News one day after Gov.-Gen. David Johnston’s throne speech, said the reason he’s optimistic about reinstatement of funding is a claim the Conservative government made in the throne speech.

“The government said that they were committed to science and technology.

We have to ask them to demonstrate that by funding things like this,” Garrison said.

He said the petition should be certified within 10 days, after which he and Stewart will table it in the House of Commons.

Then it’s the responsibility of the government to respond within

Randall Garrison 45 calendar days.

“That means we should have a sense, really, by January,” Garrison said. “Obviously the real deadline is the next budget. Budget planning starts now in all the government departments, so I’m hoping to get it back into the budget. They still won’t have finalized budgets (in January).”

The Centre of the Universe facility – which housed such his-

torical artifacts as the original 1.8-metre mirror from the Plaskett Telescope and ran historical tours, multimedia shows and youth programs – cost about $277,000 annually to operate and brought in about $47,000 in revenue. The closure is expected to save the NRC $230,000 per year.

Between 8,000 and 10,000 people – many of them school kids – have visited the national historic site each year since the Centre of the Universe opened 12 years ago.

“For you and me, $200,000 is a lot of money,” Garrison said.

“In the overall scheme of federal funding programs, it’s a very small item, but it’s a very big loss.” kslavin@saanichnews.com

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Ted GranT chapter is about Irene. She was there when I shared the news, all of us at their kitchen table, that the book had a publisher.”

Having just lost Irene, his partner of 60 years, Grant was in the grieving process.

“Right from the start I thought, ‘I’ll just start interviewing him, and take it slowly,’” Fayle said. We limited it to two hours a day, usually once a week.”

Somewhere around the 35th meeting Grant uncovered a lifetime scrapbook, three-feet by four-feet in size, which he’d been working on for 60 years, he said..

Then came another major find, a box of Grant’s diaries, again charting his career, which she was able to use to crossreference his many stories.

Despite Grant’s tag as the father of Canadian photojournalism, Fayle’s pitch was rejected by 12 publishers before Heritage House agreed to take it on. Some never even responded, she said.

“I think people are going to freak out when they read some of the stories,” Grant said. “What a job she’s done to craft these into the book. I really think it captures (that) you get what you give out of life.”

Both author and subject will present the book at the University of Victoria on Sunday (Oct. 27), 2 p.m. in the David Lam Auditorium of the MacLaurin building. Grant is scheduled to speak at UVic for 25 minutes but will likely go over. The event is free, as is parking at UVic on Sundays.

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Her first feature book, a biography, Ted Grant: Sixty Years of Legendary Photojournalism, launched last week. It took the freelance writer deep into the life of the renowned Canadian photojournalist for the past two years. Now 85, Saanich-based Grant is as emotional as ever, and is very much the same man who shot nine Olympic Games, the Vietnam War and countless iconic Canadian and international moments.

“When I read (the book) I had it for three hours and I cried half the time I was trying to read it. I’ve published eight (photography) books but they have been about others, not myself,” Grant said.“I’m emotional. When I was on assignment I’d be crying while trying to focus the lens. Same with seeing kids in Chernobyl (post-nuclear disaster).

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So often, Fayle was overwhelmed with the decision process of what to include. She sifted through more than 300,000 Grant photos at the national archives in Ottawa and thousands more in his Saanich home. The stories, which she gleaned from 50-odd interviews with him and several more with former colleagues, totalled well into the hundreds of hours. All of it spoke to Grant’s bold spirit and colourful character. Even Grant COMPLETE PAIR (ask for details) had trouble picking one photo over another.

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Club German Canadian Cultural Society hosts its annual Oktoberfest celebration with entertainment by The Edelweiss Accordion Club and S-Bahn. Great food, great beer and dancing. Call 250-380-9158 to reserve tickets. ghosts of Victoria festiVal -Explore the ghostly past of Victoria with various events, tours and more until Oct. 31. discoverthepast.com. antimatter [media art] - Screenings, installations, performances and media hybrids, free from commercial and industry agendas. Until Nov. 3, antimatter.ws.

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Three shows only at McPherson Playhouse.

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art of the cocktail - The Victoria Film Festival presents its fifth annual festival celebrating all things cocktail with workshops from industry leaders, tastings and competitions. The Grand Tasting is at Crystal Gardens Oct. 26 featuring restaurants and distillieries from across the Pacific Northwest. More information and complete schedule at artofthecocktail.ca. Until Oct. 28.

atomic VaudeVille’s fall cabaret - Victoria’s favourite Vaudevillian sketch comedy troupe presents its annual Fall cabaret at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad). Oct. 25-26, 31 and Nov. 2. Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm. Tickets are $18/22/35 at ticketrocket.org or 250-590-6291.

pumpkin art - Hundreds of pumpkin carvings set up in themes including Canadian idols, cartoon characters, TV shows, the royal family and more. 5-9pm behind the Oak Bay Municipal Hall (2167 Oak Bay). Free. pumpkinart.ca.

stagE FRI. oct. 25 frankenstein -The grotesque monster enters life with the mind of a newborn, trying desperately to fit in, yet is shunned by everyone. Ballet Victoria presents a touching twist to a gothic tale told through classical

fractured fables: the prison puppet project - Conceived, written, designed, built and performed by the inmates of William Head prison. More than 50 hand-built puppets and original bluegrass music from the inmates at 6000 William Head. Continues until Nov. 9. Tickets, $20 at ticketrocket.org. 250-391-7078. falstaff - Pacific Opera Victoria presents their 100th production, a celebration of laughter, human resilience and the portly, hard-drinking scoundrel Sir John Falstaff.

Continues until Oct. 27 at The Royal Theatre (805 Broughton). Tickets start at $40. rmts. bc.ca. cocktails with stalin - Combine

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auntie kate workshop - Victoria blues singer ‘Auntie Kate’ Roland will work with aspiring vocalists on a broad range of vocal techniques at a workshop presented by the Victoria Blues Society, Oct. 26., 2 to 4pm at Long and McQuade Music Education Centre, 2822 Nanaimo St. Free. victoriabluessociety. ca.

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derwin blanshard’s extremely classy sunday eVening programme - Featuring an array of talents and personalities: standup comedians, musicians, visual artists, Mayor Dean Fortin and Death himself. Hosted by Wes Borg, Derwin Blanshard. 7:30pm at Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad). Tickets, $20, derwin12.eventbrite.ca

wil - Roots rock with WiL and guests at Lucky Bar (517 Yates). Tickets, $15, ticketweb.ca.

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FRI. oct. 25 the sadies - The guys are in town from Toronto for one hot night at Upstairs Cabaret (15 Bastion). 8pm. Tickets, $20, ticketzone. com, Lyle’s Place and Ditch Records.

sam weber & are we family - Folk singer-songwriter Sam Weber comes back to town Saturday after touring with his debut album, plus it’s his birthday party, with Are We Family. 7pm at Upstairs Cabaret (15 Bastion). Tickets $12/10 at Ditch Records. daVid francey - Folk poet and singer stops by for two shows, 8pm Oct. 29 and 30, at Hermann’s (753 View). Tickets, $29.50/35, rmts.bc.ca.

dead poets night - Open mic where participants perform a cover, interpretation, remix or response to the work of a dead poet.

The feature will focus on Emily Dickinson. $5 at the door. Sign up at 7pm, show at 7:30pm at Solstice Cafe (529 Pandora).

gaLLEriEs the walls of utopia - An attempt at depicting the remnants of the consumerist landscape when the act of consuming and the presence of people is removed. At 2333 Government to Oct. 27. xchangesgallery.org. masterful images: art of kiyoshi saito - Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997) was one of the grand masters of the 20th-century Japanese print movement known as saku hanga, meaning “original creative print.”

Until Nov. 3 at Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (1040 Moss). aggv.ca. j mclaughlin solo exhibition INSTANT: J Mclaughlin solo exhibition of paintings. Until Nov. 7. At 977-A Fort.

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The finest of wines take centre stage at the Inn at laurel Point Sunday (Oct. 27) during Crush, A Fine Wine Affair, The Belfry Theatre’s primary fundraising event of the year. At the heart of

the event is a live auction of rare, unusual, or hard-to-find wines. Also included are tastings, food from executive Chef Takashi Ito, a silent auction and music by Joey Smith Trio. From 5pm. Tickets, $75 with a $25 tax receipt, available at 250-385-6815.

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Artists, curators, and performers from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are invited to submit pro-

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The deadline is Jan. 15 for exhibitions after June 2014 at Xchanges, 2333 Government.

For details on how to submit or more on the artist-run gallery, visit xchangesgaller.org.

Paul Destrooper, artistic director of Ballet Victoria, as Frankenstein.

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Ballet Victoria’s modern and unexpected season DANIEl PAlMER dpalmer@vicnews.com In James Whale’s notoriously camp 1931 rendition of Frankenstein, the undead monster staggers clumsily from his operating table towards his maker, his grotesque appearance belying a gentle nature.

It may seem odd at first glance, then, that artistic director Paul Destrooper chose the ungraceful monster as his protagonist for Ballet Victoria’s season premiere this weekend at the McPherson Playhouse.

“I love movies, I love pop culture and different music styles,” Destrooper says from his office above St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. In the adjoining studio, a dozen ballet dancers stretch, plié and brisé as they prepare for the threeday run of Frankenstein, choreographed by Destrooper.

“I like to mix up (those genres) together. Sometimes, when people hear the concept, they think it’s not going to work, but you can actually make the transitions seamless.”

When Destrooper first arrived at Ballet Victoria five years ago, he was working with eight dancers and an $80,000 budget. Now, the non-profit company retains a steady ensemble of 10 to 12 dancers and provides an ambitious four-show season thanks to steady donors and a few innovative cost-saving measures.

“It’s not that I want to do everything, but choreography is expensive,” he says. “Ballet is like opera, it’s like the symphony, they are art forms that are expensive. … You need weeks and weeks of rehearsal to put a show together.”

From Oct. 25-27, Ballet Victoria takes the conventional story of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and combines elements of Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride and dancing graveyard spirits from the classic ballet Giselle with a

common love story weaving through two acts.

“Giselle was the original zombie ballet,” Destrooper says.

The dance troupe is joined by the Victoria Symphony and Joey Pietraroia on Dec. 28 and 29 for The Gift, a story told to the music of The Nutcracker at the Royal Theatre.

In the new year (March 22, 23), dancers shake off the winter blues with The Rite of Spring, a mix of classical and contemporary dance created by choreographer Bruce Monk to Stravinsky’s well-known score. Expect a West Coast flavour with passionate and fierce dancing, says Destrooper.

The final show of the season, also choreographed by Destrooper, is Carl Orff’s Camina Burana on May 30 and 31 at the Royal Theatre.

Combining live music and a choir, the show promises to entertain all audiences.

“We have an amazing product, and one of the toughest things is to get people to come to the show,” Destrooper says. “But once they do, they want to come again.”

One of Ballet Victoria’s proudest achievements, he says, is how the company remains anchored in the local community and economy, drawing from a rich professional arts scene in the Capital Region.

“We create everything here in the community, essentially. There’s a lot of talent here, and I bank on that quite a bit.”

Destrooper urges resistant theatregoers to take a leap of faith and experience modern and unexpected ballet.

“We don’t have a massive production value, the artwork therefore has to be even greater. The dancers are stunning, the show is entertaining and accessible, but at the same time has depth. You’ll see some amazing dancing.”

For tickets and membership information, visit balletvictoria.ca.

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ALL IS LOST -(Odeon) Cinema icon Robert Redford should be great in a wordless performance as a solo sailor whose life is threatened after his sailboat has a devastating collision with a rogue shipping container in the middle of nowhere.

BAD GRANDPA -(SilverCity/ Westshore) Head jackass Johnny Knoxville spins off his “crazy grandpa” character into a full-length comedy about an irascible and incorrigible 86-year-old troublemaker who takes an accident- and crimeridden journey across America with his 8-year-old grandson. Spike Jonze (!) co-wrote the story.

THE COUNSELOR -(Odeon/

SilverCity/Empire Uni 4) Ridley Scott helmed this promising crime thriller about a lawyer who learns the (very) hard way that it’s a bad idea to get involved in the illegal drug business.

Written by Cormac McCarthy and starring Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Michael Fassbender, and Cameron Diaz. ★★★ ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW -(Roxy, 7:30, 10 pm) It’s Time Warp time once again! Note: only showing on October 31.

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★★★★ CAPTAIN PHILLIPS -(Odeon/SilverCity/Empire Uni 4/ Westshore) Talented director Paul Greengrass (Bourne Supremacy) tells the true tale of a ship captain (Tom Hanks) whose boat is captured

by Somali pirates. Tense but also thoughtful, this is a thriller with a brain. ★★½ CARRIE -(Odeon/SilverCity/ Empire Uni 4/Westshore) Stephen King’s horror classic gets a competent but unnecessary remake at the hands of Kimberly Peirce (Boys

Don’t Cry). Chloe Grace Moretz plays the shy high school outcast, while Julianne Moore is her religiously obsessed mom. See review online mondaymag.com.

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 -(SilverCity/ Westshore) The wacky animated comedy about an infamous machine that churns out scary food-animal hybrids was popular enough to merit a sequel. Consider yourself warned!

With the vocal talents of Bill Hader, Anna Faris, and Will Forte. ★★½ DESPICABLE ME 2 -(Caprice) 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 -(Caprice) 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. ★★★½ ENOUGH SAID -(Odeon) The latest from delightfully quirky writer-director Nicole Holofcener (Please Give, Friends With Money) features a divorced woman who sets her sights on a man – only to learn that he is the much-loathed ex-husband of her new gal pal. This sweet, clever, sexy, and insightful sort-of romantic comedy stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Catherine Keener and, sigh, the late James Gandolfini.

ESCAPE PLAN -(SilverCity/ Westshore) Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger team up in a brutal actioneer about two convicts who will do anything to break out of the world’s most secure prison. ★★★½ GRAVITY -(Odeon/SilverCity/Empire Uni 4/Westshore) Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star in a harrowing, brilliantly-executed thriller about two astronauts aboard a space station who survive an accident only to find themselves drifting helplessly through space, with little hope of

rescue or survival. ★★½ FIFTH ESTATE -(Odeon/ SilverCity) Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Julian Assange, the mastermind behind whistle-blowing WikiLeaks, in an uneven drama that benefits from superb performances and a balanced look at a complicated and self-contradictory man. See review. ★★★½ PRISONERS -(Westshore) Quebec director Denis Villeneuve (Incendies) has been getting great praise for this bleak and violent police procedural about two kidnapped girls and the dad who will do anything to get them back.

RUNNER RUNNER -(Caprice) A smart college student with a knack for gambling (Justin Timberlake) hooks up with a sinister offshore entrepreneur (Ben Affleck) who runs an online poker empire from a corrupt Caribbean island. This has become one of the worst-reviewed movies of the year.

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.

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★★★★ WATERMARK -(Odeon) The newest collaboration between documentary filmmaker Jennifer Baichwal and renowned photographer Edward Burtynsky (Manufactured Landscapes) is a profound and engaging meditation on our complex relationship with water – and especially how our use of technology is affecting the world’s water supplies. ★★½ WE’RE THE MILLERS -(Caprice) 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. ★★★ WOLVERINE -(Roxy, 8:55) 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. ★★½ THE WORLD’S END -(Roxy, 7:00) 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.

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MUSIC MOVIE WEDNESDAY -slips on its ruby slippers for a return to the magical realm of Dorothy, the Tin Man, et al. in the immortal Wizard of Oz. Costumes welcome! 7:00 pm Wednesday in the 1900-block Fort. By donation. 595-FLIC. moviemonday.ca.

OPEN CINEMA -commences its 11th season of inspiring local dialogue via the screening of provocative documentary films. They are showing Connected, a funny and thoughtful examination of “what it means to be connected in the 21st century.”

Wednesday, 7 pm, Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St. Admission by donation.

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GOOD OL’ FREDA -(Fri.-Wed., Oct. 25-30: 7:00) Beatlemania takes on a slightly more subdued note in this documentary focusing on Freda Kelly, who was lifelong secretary for the Fab Four.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS -(Thurs., Oct. 31: 7:00) Why not sing along with your favourite carnivorous plant, as this classic – and very tuneful – horror spoof rolls into town on the eve of Halloween?

More listings online at mondaymag.com

Hero or villain?

W ikiLeaks started out as an obscure, whistleblower website that leveraged the power of the Internet to topple crooked bankers and embarrass African dictators alike. WikiLeaks’ founder, Julian Assange, was an obsessive hacker with a messianic compulsion to expose people corrupted by wealth and power. Within a few years he morphed into a news-making titan when – in concert with three of the world’s most respected newspapers – WikiLeaks released tens of thousands of topsecret documents and videos from the American government. Most notorious was footage of the crew of a U.S. Apache gunship laughing as they casually slaughtered a half-dozen innocent civilians on the streets of Baghdad. Soon, though, Assange himself was exposed – as a reckless megalomaniac with slippery ethics and a vengeful streak.

He is, in short, a marvelously complex person and a great subject for a biopic. Unfortunately, The Fifth Estate proves to be a fascinating but flawed portrait of Assange (captured marvelously by Benedict Cumberbatch). It dwells at excessive length on his intense relationship with Daniel Berg (Daniel Bruhl, Rush), an idealistic and moral computer “hacktivist” who became an early – and malleable – conscript for Assange’s campaign. (The movie is mostly based on Berg’s tell-all book, which presumably accounts for this imbalance.) The contrast between the two men is striking, and forms the glib measuring stick by which the audience is asked to judge the flaws of the vainglorious Assange. The two actors are both brilliant, though, and give the narrative its strong emotional core.

There is much more to the Assange story than is shown in Estate (check out the documentary We Steal Secrets, from the gifted director of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room). And this movie version is further hobbled by the repeated use of over-the-top visual flourishes that attempt to convey the nature of data and communication in our wired world. That said, this movie tackles one of the most important issues of the last several years. Data has become more powerful than weapons, and our governments are becoming ever more secretive with it. Assange, for all his flaws, is the hero who bravely demanded transparency. He did us all a huge favour by punching the Pentagon and the U.S. State Department in ★★½ the nose.

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Desert beckons Victoria sand sculptor Bound for Kuwait, artist to head up world’s largest sand installation Daniel Palmer News staff

What do you get when you drop 30,000 tonnes of sand, 65 professional sculptors and a Victoria-based designer into the centre of the Middle East?

Answer: The world’s largest temporary theme park.

“It’s exciting and terrifying at the same time,” said Damon Langlois, creative director for 1001 Arabian Nights, a monumental project to be built in the heart of Kuwait City.

An accomplished local sand sculptor and product designer by trade, Langlois will spend the next six weeks overseeing the construction of nearly 80 sand sculptures across an area the size of four soccer fields, or about 28,000 square metres.

The project is part of the Remal International Sand and Light Festival, hosted by Kuwait’s technology industry that begins Jan. 4, 2014.

“In sand sculpture, there’s so many things that can go wrong,” he said before departing Victoria. “It is just sand and water, so the normal elements of risk are always there. Gravity is obviously a major component, and extreme weather calamities, like what happens if a huge sand storm comes through.”

When complete, Langlois and his team will have built walkable structures like

Damon Langlois works meticulously on a sand sculpture that won him the solo title at the 2011 World Championships of Sand Sculpting in Fort Myers, Fla. The Victoriabased sculptor is leading a team of 65 sculptors in Kuwait that will create the world’s largest sand sculpture.

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a sand cafe, children’s maze, palace and even a performance amphitheatre using 1,500 dump trucks of sand.

Langlois has been fine-tuning his hobby for more than 20 years, culminating in a 2011 solo win at the World Championship of Sculpting in Fort Myers, Fla. He’s also been a regular competitor at sand sculpting competitions in Parksville and Harrison, B.C. But it was his work in Middle Eastern and European projects that caught the

attention of Kuwaiti organizers, who dreamt up 1001 Arabian Nights as a way of promoting tourism and patriotism in the country.

“What initially hooked me was the act of doing (sculpting), the intense relaxation,” Langlois said. “It’s a very strange art form in that it combines a bunch of different elements of performing and acrobatics in a way, because you’re having to climb up forms and work in weird positions. And of course, it’s part magic,

too.”

Langlois estimates his 65-member team will put in 16,000 work hours to complete the project, while the tallest sculpture will be more than 15 metres tall.

“We know this isn’t the tallest ever, but it’s certainly the biggest (by sand tonnage),” he said. “A lot of this hasn’t been done before. My day job is certainly a lot more simple then the construction of a temporary theme park out of sand.” dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Whitfield’s makes final transition Whitfield’s work changed sports Travis Paterson News staff

Lance Watson recalls waiting for a triathlon to start on a summer’s day in 2001, less than a year after Simon Whitfield won gold at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.

A six-year-old was riding his bike and said “Look at me Dad, I’m Simon, I’m Simon.”

“After Sydney, Whitfied was a household name,” said Watson, who coached Whitfield and the national team in 2000. “I’d like to think we’re so clever we would have produced other champions but in all seriousness, as a coach (Whitfield’s) one of those athletes that comes along once or twice in your career. The sport exploded in Canada after (Sydney) in terms of mass participation and awareness.”

Whitfield, now 38, declared his official retirement on Tuesday. But his impact on the sport and on athletics in Canada is immeasurable.

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Nobody smiles bigger than Simon Whitfield, who enjoys a laugh at the recent president’s run at UVic. (Sydney in 2000) legitimized our sport in two ways,” Watson said. “He legitimized it in the eyes of the public, and brought it A-level gov-

ernment funding because we were among the sport’s world class.”

After a summer season in which Whitfield turned

down the chance to run half and full Ironman races, he is re-focusing on his career in new media and will head Fantan Group’s new sports entertainment division in Victoria, on a cross-media project with Rogers Media.

The triathlon community can forgive Whitfield for not pursuing long-distance races as he said he might.

After all, where would the sport of triathlon be in Canada if not for Simon? “(This) marks the end of my career as a professional athlete; it’s been an incredible journey and an amazing chapter in my life,” Whitfield said in a statement this week. “I grew up dreaming of representing Canada at the Olympic Games, though I never imagined I would have the honour of wearing the maple leaf four times, winning (gold and silver) Olympic medals, and bearing the flag.”

Canada’s flag bearer in London is citing his venture into a new division of sports media of which they will announce in a few months, Fantan said.

Whitfield leaves one heck of a legacy among the very highest in Canadian sport.

In addition to his Olympic gold in 2000 he won Olym-

pic silver in 2008, gold at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, 12 Canadian championships and 14 world cup victories.

“If you look at Gretzky and Jordan, they changed the way other elite players played the game, and so did Whitfield.”

– Kelly Guest

He brought the sport to Canadians in way that we may never be able to appreciate, because he transcends the sport, says former roommate and national teammate Kelly Guest.

“The theatre of triathlon in Canada is 90 per cent related to Simon’s success,” Guest said. “What he did in Sydney brought it to the greater public. On a social level, people (learned) what it was, that triathlon didn’t have any equestrian or archery elements to it.”

Whitfield started with the Kids of Steel youth triathlon race in his hometown of Kingston, Ont., and the same organization reported sell-outs and wait-lists across Canada after each of

his successes.

Like Watson, a leading triathlon coach and an owner with Saanich’s LifeSport Coaching, Guest makes a full-time living as a local triathlon coach with Kelly’s Kids, an introductory program for youth, the provincial B.C. team and with under-23 athletes.

Guest moved to Victoria in 1999 as part of the fledgling national team with Whitfield, Brent McMahon and Watson, the coach.

Together they helped redefine high performance training in Canada.

If you look at Whitfield’s career trajectory, he was an elite contender from 1996 to 2012, Guest said.

“Whitfield was top-10 at a world championship in 1996. Few athletes have a career that consistent, it’s the (triathlon) equivalent of a Michael Jordan or Wayne Gretzky.

“People don’t typically sit down and watch triathlon, but if you look at Jordan and Gretzky, they changed the way other elite players played the game, and so did Whitfield. We had leading triathletes from the world coming here to train with us.” sports@vicnews.com

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SPORTS NEWS IN BRIEF

Travis Paterson

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The Camosun Chargers women’s volleyball team drew back to an even record with a pair of wins against the College of the Rockies Avalanche at PISE last week. The Chargers are now 2-2 after sweeping the Avalanche in both games in six straights on Friday and Thursday.

This weekend both the Chargers men and women are in New Westminster against the Douglas College Blues.

Third-year middle Morgan Marshall (Smithers) led the Chargers women last Thursday with 13 points (eight kills, three stuff blocks and two aces). First-year leftside Erika Morris (Prince George) also

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Kelsey Johnson, left, and Kaelyn Parmelee of the Camosun Chargers cheer during their match against the Vancouver Island Mariners at PISE earlier this month. contributed 13 points for with 12 kills and an ace.

The men (3-1) won in four sets over the Avalanche on Thursday and needed all five

sets to come out the winner again on Friday.

Chargers golf to bronze medal The Camosun Char-

gers men’s golf team came from behind to capture the bronze medal at the 2013 PING Canadian Collegiate Golf National Championship at the Royal

Quebec Golf Club in Quebec City.

The Chargers scored the lowest round of the day with 288 for a three day championship total of 881. University of the Fraser Valley (863) won gold and Humber College (875) won silver.

Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association All-Canadian Jarred Callbeck led the Chargers scoring a twounder par-70, with three birdies, on the last day for a total of 215, four back of winner Colton Kalkanis of Georgian College (201).

Rounding out the scoring for the Chargers were Grant Maskiewich, 11th (220), Michael Flegel, 22nd (224), Brett De Vires, 36th (230), and Brady Stead, 45th (232). sports@vicnews.com

Canada West women’s field hockey’s regular season boils down to one game between the UVic Vikes and UBC Thunderbirds for the conference title.

Game time is 12:30 p.m. on Saturday (Oct. 26) at UVic’s water-based field hockey pitch.

The Vikes and T-Birds are currently tied with 4-0-3 records and will be playing for the Canada West banner and No. 1-seed entering the CIS Championship at UVic, Oct. 31 to Nov. 3.

Twins make boxing debut

Former Reynolds secondary high school wrestlers Peter and Paul Lopez were successful in their amateur boxing debuts at the Cascades Casino in Langley on Oct. 18. The 18-year-old welterweight twins (147 lbs.) joined training partner Bryan Colwell, a cruiserweight (190 lbs.), and all went undefeated, with Peter earning a draw.

“They looked really good, it’s nice to see them get out there and use the techniques of the sweet science,” said their Victoria coach Jason Heit. “They had good strategy, good counters and good movement.”

Paul won a unanimous decision against Abdul Sidal while Peter fought to a draw with Ilya Kovalenka. The latter pair have booked a rematch in November in Langley. Colwell won a unanimous decision over Luke Creighton.

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But those three are no longer part of the Vikes. In their place is a new wave of Canadian nationals led by Pat Kay, who captained the under-20 national team this year, Giuseppe Du Toit, an 18-year-old South African import who started at fly half for Canada in the Americas Rugby Championship, and under-20 players Nathan Yanagiya and James Pitblado, as well as future U20 players Jeff Nishima-Miller and Hayden Evans.

“Du Toit is lights out as a kicker,” Vikes coach Doug Tate said. “He’s going backwards now after moving up from high school to the Vikes to the ARC. It’ll be easier dealing with the pressure now.”

South African wins Indoor Challenge Age proved the difference as 33-year-old Rik de Voest defeated 19-year-old Filip Peliwo in Sunday's championship final of the South Island Indoor Tennis Challenge at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre.

De Voest, a Vancouver-based South African, is ranked 167th on the ATP World Tour. He took the $5,000 prize for first place. Peliwo, the 2012 ITF Junior World Champion, took home the second place prize of $3,500. Third place winner Philip Bester defeated HaySharon Tiffin/News staff them Abid for $2,000.

Rik de Voest defeated Filip sports@vicnews.com Peliwo on Sunday.

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The UVic Vikes and James Bay Athletic Association rugby clubs have a long-standing rivalry with plenty of story lines. The teams meet in Canadian Direct Insurance Premier League play tomorrow (Oct. 26). It’s a preview of next month’s Barnard Cup Vancouver Island senior men’s rugby championship.

Kick-off is 2:45 p.m. at James Bay’s home of MacDonald Park.

The Vikes’ youth versus the age and experience of the Bays has long been at the heart of the clubs’ heated rivalry. For the past five years the Vikes’ core of national level players has boasted Nathan Hirayama, Sean Duke and Phil Mack in the half and back fields, with powerful forwards Andrew Tiedemann

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The Bays are also stronger, as the defending provincial champs have Mack back from the Vikes after the national team scrum half and sevens star spent three seasons with the university.

Mack was listed at scrum half for the Bays last week but is a proven winger, if needed.

The Bays (1-1) are coming off a 40-15 drubbing of the Castaway Wanderers (1-1) at Windsor Park last week, while the Vikes (2-0) won 34-23 over struggling Capilano (0-2). CW is home to Burnaby Lake (2-0). In senior women’s play the UVic Vikes are home to Cowichan at Wallace Field and the Velox Valkyries are home to Nanaimo at Velox, both with an 11:30 a.m. start. sports@vicnews.com

Vikes rowers host Gorge, Elk regatta

The UVic Vikes men’s and women's rowing crews are home to host the annual Head of the Gorge and Head of the Elk regattas, Oct. 26 and 27, respectively.

The teams both finished in second-place at the Western Canadian University Rowing Championships last weekend in Burnaby. This weekend is the final competition for the Vikes crews before they head to Montreal for the Canadian University National Championships, Nov. 2-3.

Vikes wrap up hoops preseason Preseason is winding down for the UVic Vikes men’s and women’s basketball teams with two final exhibition matches Saturday (Oct. 26) and Sunday. The Vikes host Warner Pacific on Saturday.

Women play at 6 p.m. and men at 8 in McKinnon Gym. The Vikes women play again Sunday, 4 p.m. against visiting Brock University. sports@vicnews.com

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Electric prestige garage heater $20. Toast-R-Oven $35.

250-652-9643.

CLOCK SHOP for Sale- repair watches, jewelry. Battery accessories. Established shop.

Large clientele. 1046 Fort St. For more info: 250-361-4480.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FOR SALE BY OWNER

4 LARGE containers, bamboo, 12’ high. $100. firm each item.

Call (250)656-5824.

CHAR BROIL BBQ with tank, rotisserie and motor, extension cord, heat gage, $100. Sears brown fabric rocker recliner, $220.

Call (250)655-4185 (Phone # is now correct).

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

250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

5 BDRM - 3 bdrm, 2 full bath up. Big storage, wood F/P, heat pump, Sep entr. Close to Beckwith Park on Cul de Sac. Large lot w/fruit trees. Lower suite; 2 bdrm, 1 lrg full bath. $625,000. (250)479-7201.

EARLY 1920-30 Original American gingerbread New Haven Chime clock $250.

(250)656-7786.

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE in a beautiful oak finished cabinet for sale at 118 Aldersmith. $175 obo. Call (250)995-2992

AFFORDABLE OASIS in the community of Langford: This bright south-facing 950 sqft manufactured home has it all: open floor plan, 2 bdrms + den on private, landscaped and fully fenced 5000 sqft lot in well managed 55+ park. This park is permanent and zoned as a mobile home park. Asking $64,900. See Details and Photos at: http://langfordhome4sale. blogspot.ca/ or call 250-4747198 to view.

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

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

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

SIDNEY- 2444 Amherst Ave. 1300 sq.ft. updated character home looking for a family w/2 children and a dog. Fenced south facing corner lot near the Salish Sea. Walk to town and schools. Organic gardens & fruit trees, fireplace, hot tub, 6 appls. Free TV forever.... $499,000. (250)656-6136.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

ANTIQUE LOVESEAT, green, Asking $200. Tea Wagon, walnut good cond. $200. Call (250)656-4853 or (250)8895248 (cell).

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

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. Reduced price, $460,000.

Call 250-477-4600.

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

DOWN-SIZING SALE. 4050% off. Brentwood Bay Nurseries. 1395 Benvenuto Ave. Oct. 1st - 27th. (250)652-1507.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

GORDON HEAD- (4062 Feltham Place) 3 bdrm rancher, w/appls, F/P, garage. Close to UVic, Shelbourne. New price$449,000. Move-in now, motivated seller. To view: 250514-3286.

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

QUEEN-SIZED DUVET & cover, great condition, $45.

(250)477-8155.

(Full-time, Permanent)

C O M M U N I T Y

FREE- LOTS of wood, big & small from taking down wood shed. Call (250)474-6675.

LULU LEMON Grey hoodie, men’s size small, like new condition. $45. (778)265-7743.

Multimedia Journalist

Black Press www.blackpress.ca

FREE ITEMS

YAMAHA PIANO, $500. Mahogany display unit, $275. 2 fabric swivel arm chairs, $75 each. Gold print sofa, $75.

Patio furniture, $75. Call (250)592-6485

SPACIOUS 742 sq.ft CONDO in the Wave, 705-845 Yates St. Great investment close to all amenities downtown Victoria. Open House: Saturday, Oct 26, 1-4pm.

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES SIDNEY- 3 bdrm sxs duplex, 1.5 bath, NS/NP. $1475+ utils.

Available now (250)656-4003.

QUALITY HOMES in quiet, historic Ladysmith in a 55+ community.

Homes from $114,900. A selection of floor plans and lots of options. Pets allowed. Homes are CSA A277 approved. Only 45 minutes from Victoria & 5 minutes from Nanaimo airport. Call Duck Paterson 250-246-0637 or email to: info@lmfhomes.ca

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO CENTRAL SIDNEY- bright, quiet, private, 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, newly reno’d, grnd level, skylights, W/D, parking, storage, Gas F/P. Walk to beach & shops. NS/NP. $1440/mo.

Call 250-544-1180.

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HOMES FOR RENT 3-BDRM HOUSE near Mt. Doug Park / schools. $1500. /mo. Call (250)477-3351.

LANGFORD: LARGE 3-bdrm, 5 appls, large yard & garden.

N/S. $1750. + utils. Call Cam at 250-880-0070.

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

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

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

ROOMS FOR RENT FAIRFIELD ROOM- walk to Cook St village & amenities.

NS/NP. Women only. Call (250)382-6681.

Join a profession that supports and cares for our community.

Medical and dental office clerks and transcriptionists are always in high demand. In addition to basic administrative and bookkeeping skills, you will also learn standard medical terminology.

Career Opportunities: Medical Office Assistant O Dental Office Assistant Medical Transcriptionist MSP Billing Clerk O Ward Secretary Pharmaceutical Firms O Medical Supply Firms Medical Clerical in Research & Care Agencies

SOOKE, 3-bdrm, 4-plex, $750 mo, on bus route, nice deck & yard. Call 250-478-2450.

admin@resortonthelake.com

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT 110

COTTAGES

GRANT MANOR Newly renovated suites, Starting at $675 per mo

To view call 250-380-8133

JAMES BAY- spacious 1 bdrm, $815.+ utils. N/S, no dogs. Oct 1. (778)430-2116.

SAANICH: 55+ furnished 2 bdrm, balcony faces Swan Creek, 5 appls, in-suite W/D. $1200. utils incld 250-479-5437

SHARED ACCOMMODATION NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area.

Own bathroom, cable, FREE WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. Avail. immediately. 250-756-9746

SUITES, LOWER MT DOUG- Large 1 bdrm, all inclusive, close to amenities bus+ University $850. Call (250)721-0281.

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

CARS

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

AVAILABLE immediately...or November 1st. $775 per month. Newly painted cozy 1 bedroom ground level basement apartment suitable for one person. Perks included: Off street parking; Heat and hot water; Private entrance, Shared laundry. No smoking and no pets. Cable and internet not included. References will be requested. Please call 250-818-7402.

MARIGOLDcozy 1 bdrm, woodstove. shared W/D, quiet.

NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217.

1977 NOVA. Tan Color 305 V8 4 Door, Auto-Trans, Dual Exhaust 80,000 Miles, Garage Kept.

Very Good Condition $7500 Or Best Offer 250-642-3151

2007 KIA RIO EX- 72,000 km, pl, pw, AM/FM/CD, heated seats, 5 speed, great cond, great mileage. Prefect for student or 2nd family car. $5495, obo. (250)514-7624.

1998 TRAVELAIRE 5th wheel. Excellent condition for further info call 250-652-9660 or view at 2537 Mt Newton X Rds.

MARINE

SPORTS & IMPORTS

TRANSPORTATION

BOATS

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

SET OF 4 Michelin all season tires on rims, P265/70R17 L2X A/T2. $650. (250)479-3775.

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.

AUTO FINANCING

$50 to $1000 AUTO SERVICES

1997 MAZDA X/C B2300.

Standard, 4 cyl., 2.3L, power steering and brakes, bucket seats. 180,000 km. No rust or dents. Exc. cond. $3,750. Call (250)589-4821.

Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

1983 PORSCHE 944 Sports seats, sunroof, custom sound system, new starter, new battery. $6,400. (778)433-4145.

55 BENTLY 4 door in white, 6 automatic with a/c, lhd. ex California car. Needs paint and bodywork. Sacrifice price only $14,000. Call (289)2967411.

BRITISH CLASSIC bargains.

69 Royals Royce silver shuttle.

Rust free. Excellent throughout, low mileage. Right hand drive. Ideal for Hong Kong buyers. Only $8,500 firm and fair. Call (289)296-7411.

POPULAR HOT selling import camper 1978 VW raised roof model only 90,000 miles, 4 speed, F/S, knee deep in rubber. Need a vacation, pick up and drive back from East Toronto. First sensible offer takes it. Call (289)296-7411.

2004 TITANIUM 29E34RL (new May 2005), good condition. One slide out, rear living room with fireplace, chair, hide-a-bed couch, sliding glass doors leading to fully screened patio.

Patio deck slides out from underneath.

Centre kitchen, double door refrigerator, microwave, double sink. Hardwood floors, oak cabinets, washer/dryer, porcelain toilet. Ducted A/C, gas/ electric hot water with DSI. Fiberglass exterior, dual paned windows, Polar Pak insulation, power front jacks, rear stabilizers. Ideal for traveling south in winter, parking at the lake or touring. Length/benefits of 34’ but tows like 29’. $65,000 new, asking $19,900. 250-8818833, chuck.salmon@shaw.ca

TRUCKS & VANS 1990 DODGE 3/4 ton 4x4 long box. Excellent shape, good tires, exceptional loading capacity. Welded top carrier. $1100. Pls call (250)727-7905.

14’ FIBERGLASS boat with 50 HP Suzuki, 4 stroke, used only for 13 hours. $6,000 obo.

Call (250)652-1725.

1993 BAYLINER 2452, in premier condition. 2 sounders & GPS, head, galley, canopy, 9.9 hp 4 stroke Yamaha on hydraulics, downriggers, dinghy in 27’ newer Van Isle Marina boathouse near the ramp. $18,000. obo. 250-656-6136. $$$$ BOATS WANTED $$$$ ALSO OUTBOARDS AND TRAILERS. CASH BUYER. $$$$$ 250-544-2628 $$$$$

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PLUMBING

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FURNITURE REFINISHING. Specializing in small items, end-tables, coffee tables, chairs. Free pick-up & delivery.

References available.

250-475-1462.

FALL CLEANUP special: $18/hr. Weeding, Pruning, etc: Free est’s. Steve 250-727-0481

BEETLES RESIDENTIAL Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, decks, painting, landscaping and handyman services. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free estimates. Call 250-889-4245.

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount.

Brad 250-217-9578.

(250)889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave Moving- 2 men, 5 ton, $90/hr.

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

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

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

TAX

250-477-4601

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

CLEANING SERVICES ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Family owned business. Free estimates Janis 250-857-5364.

GARDENING 10% OFF! Fall Cleanups, Raking, Pruning, Hauling, Mowing. (250)479-6495.

(250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Fall clean-up, hedge & tree pruning, weed & moss repair on lawns, blackberry/ivy removal, gutter repair/cleaning.

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new clients, From the Ground Up, custom landscapes, finish carpentry, garden clean-ups.

GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning.

John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

J&L Gardening yard clean-up and maintenance. Master gardeners. Call John or Louise (250)891-8677.

JUBILEE LAWN & Garden; Hedges, fall-cleanups, lawns.

Insured, WCB. 778-265-3903.

LANDSCAPE & TREE- lawns, hedges-tree pruning, gardening/landscaping. WCB. 18 yrs exp. Andrew 250-893-3465.

PREPARE YOUR Lawn & garden for fall & winter. Glenwood Gardenworks. 250-474-4373.

HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References.

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

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN 30 yrs exp. New homes & Renos. Knob & tube replacement. Senior’s Disc. Lic.#3003 AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.

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

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

Call 250-361-6164.

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

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

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

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm.

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

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

HANDYMAN- Light maintenance. Leaky taps, caulking, stain removal, electrical outlets & switch. Call (250)818-2709.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ARAM RENO’S Basement, bathrooms, additions Free est.

WCB/Insured 250-880-0525 CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

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

(250)889-5794.

DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.

ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275.

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

Fast Service, Best Prices!!

Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK. PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

FREE ESTIMATES. Reasonable. Reliable. No job too small. Call 250-388-5544.

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

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

TREE SERVICES

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JACK NASH, serving Victoria since 1980. We do it all! Free estimates WCB. 250-881-3886

SAFEWAY PAINTING

Over 300 Choices

Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Laminates - $0.69/sq ft Engineered - $1.99/sq ft Hardwood - $2.79/sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

1.877.835.6670

BILL’S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186.

250-507-6543.

AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.

FELIX PLUMBING. Over 35 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 250-514-2376.

PRESSURE WASHING

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca

DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. SMOOTH MOVES. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

PAINTING

FLOORING SALE

RED DOT RENOVATION & DESIGN No job too small.

Call Mark 250-896-4561

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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.

CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone.

Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee�.

Free Competitive Estimates.

(250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com ROMAX MASONRY. Exp’d & Professional. Chimneys, Brick Veneer, Retaining Rock Walls, Cultured Stone, Interlocking Paving. Excavating. Fully insured. Estimates. 250-588-9471

High quality, Organized.

Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Jeff, 250-472-6660 Cell 250-889-7715 Member BBB

Peacock Painting

BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

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WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

GLEAMING WINDOWS Gutters+De-moss. Free estimate.

18 yrs. Brian, 514-7079. WCB.

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week beginning October 24, 2013 Real Estate Victoria

OPENHOUSES

Select your home.

Select your mortgage.

OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY

Published Every Thursday

Find more details on the Open Houses below in the Oct. 24-30 edition of Real Estate Victoria

Oak Bay 250-370-7601 Victoria 250-483-1360 Westshore 250-391-2933 Sidney 250-655-0632 Chatterton Way 250-479-0688 www.vericoselect.com 207-1101 Hilda St, $269,900 Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

205-1510 Hillside Ave, $384,900 Saturday 12-1:30 Newport Realty Gordon Lee, 250-385-2033

4-1473 Garnet Rd, $354,900 pg. 5

1604-647 Michigan, $189,000 pg. 6

Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Shelley Saldat, 250-589-4014

pg. 7

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

pg. 1

2178 Beaverbrooke, $839,900

Saturday 1:30-2:30 Boorman’s Graham Bavington, 250-415-1931

pg. 8

406-1615 Belcher Ave, $219,900 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444

pg. 5

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Susan Carley, 250-477-7291

571 Caselton Pl, $634,900 pg. 10

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Holmes Realty Ltd Lorne Klipper 250 656-0911

2438 Lincoln Rd, $688,000 Sunday 1-3 JONESco. Real Estate Roger Jones, 250-361-9838

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

pg. 6

203-1110 Oscar, $329,900

Saturday 11-1 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

pg. 17

5-1027 Belmont Ave, $639,000

pg. 8

pg. 8

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess, 250 384-8124

pg. 8

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pg. 7

106-1035 Sutlej, $579,900 Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Fred Lerch, 250-889-2528

3161 Alder St, $519,500 Sunday 1-4 Access Realty Ltd. Dave Vogel, 250-588-8378

Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Doug Poruchny, 250-474-4800

pg. 9

Saturday 1-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588

pg. 2

76 Norquay Rd, $649,000 pg. 8

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Richard Acomba, 250-818-3134

pg. 9

304-1665 Oak Bay Ave, $239,900 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Plank, 250-360-6106

pg. 7

pg. 7

pg. 9

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Ally Guevin, 250-477-7291

pg. 15

Saturday 2-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422

pg. 9

pg. 10

pg. 6

Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Ltd Jim Fields, 250 384-8124

pg. 5

pg. 6

pg. 8

pg. 9

Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Century 21 Queenswood Realty Chuck Meagher, 250-477-1100

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Magdalin Heron 250 656-0911

Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess, 250 384-8124

pg. 11

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

pg. 5

105-10421 Resthaven Dr, $359,000 pg. 1

pg. 9

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

3801 Blenkinsop, $579,900 Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Karn Dodd, 250-479-3333

pg. 11

pg. 8

25-4305 Maltwood Lane, $479,900

pg. 10

4067 Cavallin Crt, $588,000 Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Jim Fields, 250-384-8124

pg. 12

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Kent Roden, 250 656-0911

pg. 12

pg. 9

Sunday 2-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

pg. 14

209-1335 Bear Mtn Parkway, $375,000 pg. 6

891 Wild Ridge Way, $399,900 Saturday 2:30-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

pg. 14

3343 Wishart pg. 12

Sunday 2-4 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

pg. 14

2382 Setchfield, $599,900 Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty VI Ray Kong, 250-590-7011

Saturday 1-3 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

pg. 19

Saturday & Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

2518 Mill Hill Rd.

Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Hayley John, 250-474-4800

pg. 13

1060 Ferncliffe Pl, $888,000 Sunday 1-3:30 Kahl Realty Jason Kahl, 250-391-8484

pg. 13

pg. 5

Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd Jeff Shaw 250 474-6003

Saturday & Sunday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445

pg. 14

985 Gade, $689,900

pg. 14

924 Wendey, $454,900

Saturday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Mikko Ikonen, 250 479-3333

3467 Happy Valley Rd.

pg. 15

593 Latoria Rd, $294,000

2655 Sooke Rd, $219,900 Thursday thru Monday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Gregory, 250 744-3301

1113 Monica, $557,000

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

135-3640 Propeller Pl, $519,000

pg. 6

pg. 13

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

pg. 6

Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445 Saturday 12:30-2 SmartMove Real Estate Gary Brown, 250-380-6683

476-480 Becher Bay Rd, $499,900 pg. 14

Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Karn Dodd, 250-479-3333

pg. 14

3185 Glen Lake Rd, $899,000 pg. 11

1469 Honeysuckle Pl, $689,900 Saturday 1-3 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

1177 Deerview, $674,900

pg. 7

3375 Turnstone

10012 Fifth

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Gay Helmsing, 250 655-0608

pg. 14

3015 Dornier Rd.

1604 Dean Park, $649,000 Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911

Saturday 2-3 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448

Saturday 1-4 Re/Max Camosun Jason Leslie, 250-478-9600

2329 Oakville, $549,500

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124

7179 Skyline, $539,900

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

pg. 7

406-611 Brookside, $189,000

pg. 5

1542 Clawthorpe Ave, $424,900

Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Keith Ferguson, 250-744-3301

Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Robert Nemish, 250-744-3301

7161 West Saanich Rd, $239,900

1047 San Marino Cres, $998,888

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Clinic complaint against pro-life group prompts action Karagianis seeks increase to buffer zone around clinics in B.C. Kyle Wells

and the men that are affected,” Berns said. “It is quite clear the devastation people go through post-abortive and if we can stop one person from reaching that point, it will be a job well done.”

Karagianis has written to the provincial health minister requesting the change. As it has in the past, the Island Health is supporting the plea.

Steve Weatherbe, president of the board of directors for Choose Life Victoria, says the move is an attempt to suppress free speech and to sweep the ethical implications of abortion under the rug. “(It’s) an attempt to create a kind of moral vacuum around the clinics,” he said. “We can’t force anybody to think one way or to question their own actions … but as it stands now we can ask the question.”

In an emailed statement, the Ministry of Health said it will monitor the situation in View Royal closely.

Karagianis brought the issue to View Royal council, hoping they would write a letter of support for the initiative. Ultimately council decided to receive the information but not write a letter.

Coun. John Rogers said he has trouble supporting the change without a clear idea of the provincial ramifications and without

Vigil co-ordinator Alex Berns could not confirm a member of his group entered the clinic but Esquimalt-Royal Roads MLA was aware of a complaint. He said Maurine Karagianis is trying to the vigils are peaceful and do not drum up support for her proposal aim to blame. “(Karagianis is) supposed to be to expand the protective zone around clinics in B.C. that perform supporting my freedom of speech at the same time,” Berns said. abortions.

Recent and ongoing tensions “She needs to speak for us too.”

Previous vigils were held on the surrounding pro-life vigils outside the Vancouver Island Women’s north-west side of the intersecClinic in View Royal prompted tion, in front of a housing complex, resulting in many the MLA to pursue a complaints from and change to legislation run-ins with residents. that would increase Berns said the group the access zone from agreed to move across 50 to 60 metres. the street to deter any For specified clinics, further confrontation. pro-life protesters are Their current location not currently allowed also complies with the to campaign within 50-metre bubble, but 50 metres of the busiwould fall within 60 ness. metres.

Karagianis strengthBerns also said ened her resolve after members are frean incident on Oct. 10, when West Shore Maureen Karagianis quently subject to harassment, which RCMP received a complaint from the View Royal clinic, does not garner anywhere near the attention actions of the prowhere a protester had entered. “(Clinic staff) are very con- testers do. The vigil focuses on cerned about the really aggressive praying for those who are strugnature of the protesters,” Karagia- gling with the decision and giving nis said. “The clinic is asking for information in the hopes of deterthe bubble zone to be increased ring people from going through so that they can push some of with an abortion.

“We only care about the women those protesters further back.”

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B.C. NDP leadership vote likely in May Tom Fletcher Black Press

The provincial executive of the NDP has proposed May 25, 2014 for a leadership vote to select a replacement for Adrian Dix. The party executive picked the date, almost exactly three years before the next scheduled B.C. election, to avoid municipal elections set for next fall and a federal election expected in 2015. That is to make it

more practical for municipal politicians and MPs to consider whether they want to jump to provincial politics.

Dix announced in September he would stay on as leader until a successor is chosen, and at the time he said that would take place before the middle of next year.

The May vote was picked after discussions with the party’s current MLAs and local constituency presidents, but it still must be approved by the NDP provincial

council.

No candidate has formally announced, but several are considering a run. They include veteran Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth, who finished second to Dix in 2011, and caucus newcomers Judy Darcy, George Heyman and David Eby, all of whom represent Vancouver constituencies. Victoria MLA Rob Fleming and Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen have also said they are weighing their chances.

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Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan, who finished third behind Dix in the 2011 vote, announced last week he will not make another run for the top job.

Horgan said he wants to see a new generation of leadership get the attention of members after the party’s upset loss in the May 2013 election.

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The future is electric AMSTERDAM – BMW has joined the race for the electric car dollar.

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Why I bought a minivan Amy Lawson, 35, leads an active life.

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Professionally, she was recently promoted to the Territory Manager for Drydock Footwear Group.

Her territory covers British Columbia and Alberta.

Being on the road is a sizable component of her work.

When it came time to trade in her Nissan Xtrail – which she loved to pieces – she was torn when deciding what vehicle to purchase.

“The Xtrail has been a fabulous car, but I’ve outgrown it and need something that can better accommodate all my equipment,” she says.

In the process, she considered SUVs, hatchbacks and crossovers. The Ford Flex, Ford Escape, Honda Pilot, Mitsubishi Outlander were on her list to look at.

“When I started to research vehicles, the No. 1 thing on my priority list was interior space. I needed lots of it,” Amy states.

Her current role requires traveling around the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, B.C. and Alberta with various promotional gear, display units, sample products and more.

“I didn’t mind if the vehicle wasn’t sexy! I need functional. Good looks were secondary to me,” she said.

She also needs to be able to pack in sports equipment like her bicycle, snowboard or surfboard.

Price was also a factor for her.

“I had a budget to work with, and I needed my payments to be around $500 a month,” Amy said.

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When chatting about potential matches, the idea of a minivan came up.

I saw the excitement in her eyes.

In her personal life, she is not the typical minivan candidate. With no children to drive to hockey or soccer practice, some people might question her enthusiasm.

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you can just do so much with them,” she explains.

“It made a lot more sense than a pickup and much more sense than an SUV.” A few minivans/minivan-esque vehicles she looked into were the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna and Mazda5.

Though the Honda and Toyota appealed to her, it was the Dodge Grand Caravan that had exactly what she was looking for.

It was in her price range and had some handy features that would allow easy loading and unloading of her gear.

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Amy tells me, “I can fit two mountain bikes inside with people and still have room for more.”

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“There’s a lot of anxiety to buying a car. It’s a big purchase and you want to make sure you make the best choice you can.”

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Getting the most out of your car’s life Ever wonder why some car owners have no car problems after a decade of driving and others want to get rid of their lemon after a couple of years?

Maintenance. That’s what it comes down to, says mechanic Tom O’Keeffe.

“There is no such thing as over-maintaining your car,” O’Keeffe says. “Some people drive completely trouble-free and people say, ‘oh, you’re so lucky with your car,’ but there is nothing lucky about it. It’s just maintenance.”

O’Keeffe owns O’Keeffe’s Automotive Service in Oak Bay. He says simply following the recommended maintenance schedule in the owner’s manual is the best way to extend the life of your vehicle. O’Keeffe maintains the manufacturer’s recommendations are not just a suggestion and are not an auto industry conspiracy to gouge money from car owners.

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There are different areas of maintenance to fully extend the life of your vehicle, O’Keeffe says. Washing and waxing a car regularly, by hand, is a must, not just for appearances sake.

“A car that is dirty can trap water in places,” O’Keeffe says, explaining that in the fall, wet leaves can get trapped in the wheel well causing rot, as moisture does not completely dry out during our wet Victoria winters.

Waxing not only makes your car look great, it also maintains the paint and clear coat, agrees Patrick Jones, an automotive service technician instructor at Camosun College. Jones, who has been a mechanic for 24 years, says stop and go traffic and short trips take a toll on engines as they create more wear and tear than driving long distances. Jones also suggests letting your car warm up before you hit the road.

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The standard is every three months or 5,000 km, whichever comes first.

“Generally speaking, regardless of how you drive, you should change your oil at least every year,” Jones says. “The cost of an oil change is a very small price to pay if you are trying to maximize the life of your

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One procedure that is often overlooked is washing and lubricating the weather stripping.

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What it all comes down to is, “read and follow the owner’s manual. That’s the biggest thing.” reporter@vicnews.com

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Most of the focus on the collector car world comes from televised auctions where six-figure cars are the norm, so it’s easy to conclude that the average person is priced out of that world. But there are still plenty of interesting collectible cars out there for under 10 grand. Granted, they tend to be from the 1970s and 1980s rather than the 1950s or 1960s, but they’re all fun to drive and relatively easy to live with.

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There are still plenty of interesting collectible cars out there for under 10 grand.

2) 1966-77 Ford Bronco The Bronco pushes the $10,000 budget the most and you’ll have to look hard to find an unrusted or unmodified original Bronco in this price range.

Competition for the likes of the International Harvester Scout, early Broncos look right in the way that early Land Rovers do and collectors have taken a big shine to them lately. Buy now.

1) 1985-93 Ford Mustang

The third generation or “Fox” platform Mustang brought affordable V-8 muscle back to the masses. Although it was introduced in 1979, better breathing cylinder heads and a re-designed four-barrel carburetor in 1985 pushed horsepower above 200 for the first time since the early 1970s.

The relatively light and simple design of the car made the best use of the newfound ponies. While the oldest are just under 30 years old, the collector world is starting to wake up. Still, nice 5.0-liter V-8 examples of all three body styles (coupe, hatchback and convertible) are still available in LX and GT trim for 10 grand or less.

the 944 is one of the best of the bunch. A derivative of the nicely balanced but underpowered 924, the fender bulges and smoother and more powerful balance shaft-equipped twin-cam four was just what Dr. Porsche ordered to make the 944 a credible performance car. Maintenance doesn’t come cheaply, but the 944 is a bargain-priced precision instrument for dissecting curvy back roads.

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4) 1983-91 Porsche 944 coupe The vintage Porsche market is on fire right now, with some cars appreciating 300 percent or more over the last five years. All have one thing in common — they’re air cooled and the engine is in the back. Water-cooled front-engine Porsches have yet to see the love from collectors, and we think that

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B9 • BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA- Friday, October 25, 2013

Birthplace of the truly green machines LEIPZIG, Germany – BMW believes there is a big future for wind power in its cars.

No, not for the propulsion of the prestige brand’s models but the making of their sleek machines of the future.

Long before visitors arrive at the auto manufacturer’s new hi-tech factory in this economically depressed region of what was once communist East Germany, they are greeted with a wave from four giant wind turbines. Those metal giants power the production of the impressive five-seater BMW i3, test driven today in Driveway.

The i3 models now roll silently off the production line; silently, not just because it’s an all-electric vehicle but also because the entire manufacturing process rarely rises above a whisper.

The BMW i3 is the first of the manufacturer’s projects for which the environmental sustainability objectives were determinedly set at the same high standards as the economic goals applied to the manufacturing process. Next year, it will be joined by the i8, which looks every inch a super-sports car.

To achieve those lofty dual goals, the BMW Group retains close control over the complete production process from the carbon fibre production, which starts in a hydroelectric powered plant in Moses Lake, Wash.

The entire noisy and stinky processes associated with manufacturing in steel are gone. Robots screw and bond the important parts together and send the shells on their way, suspended from an overhead rail. Happy workers can actually hear

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The energy used is 50 per cent of that required to turn out a conventional car.

Keith Morgan

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each other chat down on the factory floor, bathed in sunlight and breathing freely, courtesy of an efficient hi-tech ventilation system.

Amazingly, the energy used is 50 per cent of that required to turn out a conventional car and 70 per cent less water is used. My group roamed around looking for waste, which turned out to be a waste (of time) in itself. The bits and bats and ‘wasted’ trim are gathered up and recycled for use elsewhere along the production line.

BMW even boasts the lithium ion batteries that will power each car’s motor will outlive the individual car’s life. They can be used as storage batteries when the car is put out to pasture, sorry, recycled.

If one of the eight modules should fail, then a replacement easily drops in rather than there be a need for an entire battery replacement. The light-

weight body is also designed with a view to quick and economical repair in the event of a collision.

Body parts again drop into place with the minimum of fuss and cost. They say the cost of a fix will likely mirror that of putting a BMW 1-series back on the road after a similar crash. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca twitter.com/changegears

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Amid lingering global financial turmoil, recession recovery was already in high gear at Ford, with an over 40 per cent year-overyear sales gain that made Ford the top-selling automaker in Canada, in 2009.

It was also the year it launched an all-new 2010 model year version of its popular mid-sized family car the Ford Fusion.

The 2010 Fusion was offered in SE and SEL trim levels with a choice of a 2.5-litre I4 or a 3.0-litre V6 engine, and a 3.5-litre V6 powered an all-new Fusion Sport model with all-wheel-drive. Ford also introduced its first hybrid

edition of Fusion with an Atkinson cycle version of the 2.5-litre engine and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (e-CVT).

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A new optional safety feature on the 2010 Fusion (well worth having) was a Blind Spot system that comes with Cross Traffic Alert, which was a unique Ford system. Radar sensors in the rear side quarter panels can detect a moving object within a 20 metre (65-ft) range on either side.

Great to have when vision is restricted (as it often is) when backing out of a parking stall.

This generation is also a quieter Fusion. Changes to reduce cabin noise levels include an acoustic windshield, thicker front-door glass, new hood insulators, additional sound deadening in the trunk and a new headliner in the cabin that’s made with an absorption material. An air filter that removes respiratory irritants and toxins from entering the cabin was also a new standard feature of Fusion.

A new standard innovation was a fuel filler system called EasyFuel. Not only does it eliminate the need to remove a gas cap when filling up, it reduces evaporative emissions. You simply push the fuel-pump nozzle into a gas tank receptacle and it automatically seals shut when removed. continued on page B11

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Near new: Ford Fusion continued from page B10

Six standard airbags helped the Fusion attain a top fivestar crash-test rating. If an air bag is deployed, Fusion also has a unique emergency alert system that flashes the hazard warning lights and sounds the horn, to attract attention. An electronic stability-control system with a brake-activated traction control system was a new standard safety feature.

The MyKey security system was made a standard feature on the 2011 Fusion, a spotter mirror, to help eliminate blind spots, was incorporated in the door mirrors and the SE edition got standard automatic headlights. No significant changes were made for 2012.

Good reliability, owner satisfaction and low cost of repair ratings helped the 2012 Ford Fusion get a “Recommend” rating from Consumer Reports. Ford Fusion buyers also benefit from having a good supply of them on the market and used prices tend to be reasonable. A potentially great value pre-owned purchase.

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Bob Saunders, 78, has spent most of his life around car dealerships.

His father, Steve Saunders, owned a Hillman franchise in Duncan, and Bob spent much of his youth cleaning cars and working around the dealership.

“I grew up in the car business and never thought I’d do it myself,” said Bob, who’s been running his own dealership since 1975.

Saunders Sales and Service Limited opened at the Nob Hill and Sooke roads intersection in 1975.

In 1978 he moved the business to its current location, 1784 Island Hwy., and became Saunders Subaru.

Dave Saunders, 46, the youngest of the Saunders siblings, remembers his parents working long hours.

“I learned to cook at a young age,” he said, adding it was often macaroni and cheese.

Like his father, Dave spent his fair share of time cleaning cars with his two older sisters, Edie Foster and Ruth Michaud.

“We still wash cars. Often you’ll see me and my dad out washing cars,” Dave said. “Here there is no

difference from the person who sweeps the lot to the manager.

We are not afraid of hard work. A good work ethic has always been instilled in us.”

For Bob, it’s important For Bob, it’s to put family first and important to put in doing so he works family first. alongside his wife, Norma Saunders, and Charla Huber their three children Ruth, Edie and Dave.

“I look at the community as an extension of my family and I love meeting people,” Bob said.

Bob and Norma have 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, many of whom have already been helping out by washing cars at the family business.

With a strong family and community focus, the family formalized its passion for helping people four years ago when it launched the Saunders Family Foundation. In 2013 the foundation donated $39,000 to individuals and groups that benefit children. To date the foundation has donated more than $100,000.

“The need in the community is great and we need to give back to the people,” said Bob. “I remember my first pair of lacrosse gloves were welding gloves from Dockyard,” said Dave. “The referee wouldn’t let me play with them and I had to borrow a pair.”

It’s moments like that where Bob and Dave understand struggling families and want help out and keep children involved in activities or allow them the opportunity to try.

“Keeping kids busy keeps kids out of trouble,” said Dave. “It kept me out of trouble.” charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ‡Between October 23, 2013 and October 28, 2013, eligible purchase financing and lease customers will have the equivalent of their first three bi-weekly payments covered by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited up to a maximum amount per eligible vehicle (the “Offer”). The Offer applies to the first three bi-weekly payments for customers paying on a bi-weekly basis and the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 and multiplied by 3 for customers paying on a monthly basis (“First 3 Bi-Weekly Payments”). Maximum amounts are $500 on Focus and Fiesta; $750 on Fusion, Escape and CMAX, $1,000 on Mustang (excluding Shelby GT500), Taurus, Edge, Explorer, Flex and F-150 (excluding Raptor); and $1,750 on Expedition. All Medium Truck, Chassis, Stripped Cab and cutaway models excluded. Offer only available on approved credit (O.A.C.) from Ford Credit. If the equivalent of the First 3 Bi-Weekly Payments exceeds the maximum amount, the customer will be responsible for the balance. First 3 Bi-Weekly (or monthly payment equivalent, as applicable) payments are required from customer. Finance customers will receive a cheque for the amount of their First 3 Bi-Weekly Payments from the dealer. For RCL customers, the first month’s payment will be waived and they will receive a cheque for the amount of one bi-weekly payment - customer will then be responsible for making all of his/her remaining scheduled payments in accordance with their contract. Offer not available to cash purchase customers. Not combinable with CFIP, CPA, GPC, Commercial Upfit Incentive Program or Daily Rental Allowances incentives. ††Offer only valid from September 4, 2013 to October 31, 2013 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before August 31, 2013. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2013/2014 Ford (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV, and Medium Truck) or Lincoln vehicle (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. †Receive a winter safety package which includes: four (4) winter tires, four (4) steel wheels and four (4) tire pressure monitoring sensors when you purchase or lease any new 2013/2014 Ford Focus (excluding S and Focus Electric), Escape, Fusion, Edge (excluding Sport), Explorer, or Fiesta (excluding S) on or before December 2, 2013. This offer is not applicable to any Fleet (other than small fleets with an eligible FIN) or Government customers and not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP or Daily Rental incentives. Some conditions apply. See Dealer for details. Vehicle handling characteristics, tire load index and speed rating may not be the same as factory supplied all-season tires. Winter tires are meant to be operated during winter conditions and may require a higher cold inflation pressure than all-season tires. Consult your Ford of Canada dealer for details including applicable warranty coverage. ©2013 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2013 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

B12 • Friday, October 25, 2013 - BLACK PRESS GREATER VICTORIA

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A dashboard symbol that saves lives chased and the system will need to be reset. If a set of tires is being installed on existing rims, then TPMS service will be required.

The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration estimates 660 people per year are killed as a result of under-inflated tires.

Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription