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The gift of gratitude Organ recipients thank hospital staff for life-saving work
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hen Susan Harrison was on life support, waiting for her liver transplant, she could feel how hard hospital staff were working to save her life. Today, 12 years later, Harrison is healthy, happy and excited to thank those who helped her. “It’s just a real miracle for me, for all of us, that we’re standing and alive,” Harrison said. “All the hospital staff … they fought to save my life, I could feel that when I was dying. The work that they do is extraordinary.” Harrison and other recipients visited Victoria General Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 4 with Operation Popcorn to thank the staff of various units for the good work they do to help give seriously ill people a second start. They presented the nurses with seasonal tins of popcorn in thanks. Glenda Beecham received a liver transplant in August 2012 and is now near graduation at the University of Victoria with a bachelor of arts. “They mean I’m here today. They’ve saved my life and helped me through the hard times,” Beecham said. Also carrying out Operation: Popcorn was Stephen Farmer, a View Royal resident who received a transplant after hepatitis C destroyed the majority of his liver. While he waited a year for his transplant, Farmer slipped into a coma on five different occasions and spent much time in the Intensive Care Unit of VGH, making his stop at that unit all the more poignant.
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Susan Harrison, left, who received a liver transplant 12 years ago, visits Victoria General Hospital to present tins of festive popcorn to various units to thank staff, such as emergency room registered nurse Bonnie Tozer. “I spent a lot of time here,” Farmer said. “My children were eight years old and ten years old when I had my transplant. Now they’re 17 and 20 years old, graduating from school. … I wouldn’t have seen any of that.” The act of donating an organ can also be a glimmer of positivity in what is otherwise a terrible situation for the families of donors, the recipients said. Recipients will often write a thank you letter to the family of the donor “One person said that she had lost a son, a young man, to a sudden aneurism,” said Sam Duke, whose own son
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received a live-donor transplant from his sister. “He was a donor, and she was so grateful in the long runner that he had been a donor. It gave her great comfort.” All the recipients stressed their belief in the importance of registering as an organ donor in B.C. Statistics from B.C. Transplant show that while about 85 per cent of B.C. residents believe in the importance of registering as a donor, only 18 per cent have done so. “Organ transplants are amazing, a miracle, a true gift,” Beecham said. “I’m here today and I get to spend times with my friends and my family and just live my life because of them.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com
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Being in foster care can be tough no matter the time of year; Christmas can be overwhelming. Helping children in the fostercare system stay connected with families is a priority says Sandy Case, president of South Island Foster Parents Association. A foster parent for more than 18 years, Case is among the creators of the Foster Children’s Christmas Shopping Night on Tuesday. “A lot of older children carry some guilt about being in foster care. When they can give their parents gifts they feel like they are telling their parents they haven’t forgotten about them,” Case said. Kids in the system can shop for new or gently used gifts. “We do this to empower the children to still feel connected to
their families. In most cases there are a lot of visits with their families,” said Nicola MacKay, association treasurer. “A lot of the children haven’t had a real Christmas before. This enables them to learn what Christmas is actually about.” Children’s eyes light up when they are able to purchase gifts for loved ones, MacKay said. “They hand me items saying ‘Hide this from my sibling.’” The volunteer-run annual event relies on fundraising and donations. The fourth annual Foster Children’s Christmas Shopping Night is Dec. 10 at West Shore Health Unit, 345 Wale Rd. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Foster families from across Greater Victoria are encouraged to attend. For more information or to donate gifts or wrapping supplies email case at slcase@shaw.ca. charla@goldstreamgazette.com
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The West Shore RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating after a witness reported an injured man carrying a handgun while chasing a grey Ford Explorer last Sunday (Dec. 1) in the 900-block of Rattanwood Place in Langford. “We can confirm the unknown suspect or suspects did enter the residence of the victim,” said Cst. Sarah Becket, of West Shore RCMP. The 28-year-old victim is not co-operating with the investigation. RCMP confiscated a handgun, ammunition and a small amount of narcotics from the from the home. RCMP ask anyone with information to call 250474-2264.
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Darrin Schebek and William Bates plant Alaska onion grass that staff will replant at Fort Rodd Hill come spring. The two are among the volunteers from the Garth Homer Society helping preserve Garry oak ecosystems at the Parks Canada site.
Sowing seeds for the future Charla Huber News staff
By simply sprinkling Alaska onion grass seed into plug trays, three men from the Garth Homer Society help save the Garry oak ecosystems at Fort Rodd Hill. “We are planting the natural grasses,” explained volunteer Tyler (last name withheld). “We are doing this because we need it.” On a crisp December day, Tyler, along with friends William Bates and Darrin Schebek, fills about 10 trays with seeds Parks Canada staff in Colwood harvested in the fall. Tyler is eager and proud to pack and sift the soil, plant the seeds and cover the plugs with crushed granite. The View Royal resident hopes others will help with the project too one day. “We need to keep these trees,” said Tyler, pointing at a Garry oak. “We should have these trees for a long time, but people just don’t care enough.” The shade-loving grass the volunteers are planting will be transplanted to Site 6 at the park in the spring. “I like to pull weeds,” said Bates, 24. “I really like to come to Fort Rodd Hill.” The Garry oak ecosystem preservation projects have been ongoing at Fort Rodd Hill for about 10 years with Garth Homer volunteers working there the past three. “The Garry oak ecosystem is one of the most rare and most diverse ecosystems in Canada,” said Susan MacIsaac, species at risk communica-
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The new realities of mental health Kudos to Island Health for reacting quickly and making changes to procedures following an unprovoked assault in the psychiatric centre at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Victoria and Saanich police and Island Health (formerly the Vancouver Island Health Authority) have struck a committee to figure out ways to mitigate risk and exchange information about people detained under the Mental Health Act. It’s a small step in the right direction, but it shouldn’t have taken a violent assault for the health authority and police to recognize holes in procedures and to forge closer ties. The Archie Courtnall Centre is where people with suspected mental illness are assessed and brought into care. That a bystander could be attacked by a person in custody seems a serious security lapse. The potential for such problems only grows as government, health authorities and law enforcement slowly work out who will take responsibility for the mentally ill. For now, police agencies are often the first point of contact for somebody who is a danger to themselves or others, or who is breaking the law, due to mental illness. Fortunately, police are far better trained these days to recognize mental illness as a possible factor underlying criminal behaviour. Unfortunately, at times officers have become babysitters for people detained under such circumstances as they’re assessed and given treatment in a psychiatric facility, if a bed is available. This can be a serious drain on day-today resources if an officer is forced to wait with a patient for hours. There’s got to be a better way and better planning from different levels of government and involving all stakeholder agencies. Throwing money at the problem usually isn’t the best answer, although its often the easy answer. But we know this: as police training improves, more people will be detained under the Mental Health Act and land on the doorsteps of places like the Archie Courtnall Centre. Staffing and resources need to match these new realities.
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Adding liquor outlets adds risks Re: MLA backs booze in B.C. grocery stores (vicnews.com) I am not an alcoholic, nor do I know what it is like to love someone who is. I can only imagine how this decision to put alcohol in grocery stores will cause unnecessary temptation and additional stress. Is it not challenging enough for those who suffer from alcohol addiction to avoid the many private and government-run liquor stores? There seems to be a liquor outlet of some description in every mall and neighbourhood. It is not difficult for the general public to walk from the grocery store, two doors down, to pick up the wine for dinner. Imagine what it would be like for an alcoholic to shop at the grocery store when a bottle of alcohol sits next to the bread and milk. Has convenience taken precedent over compassion for people struggling “one day at a time” to keep their addiction at bay? I believe this decision is businessdriven and all about the money. Where will the money come from to pay for more rehab centres or drinking and driving CounterAttack patrols? Is there enough money to be made to compensate for the fatalities that could result and the families destroyed? Convenience and money are not the right motivation to move forward with putting alcohol on our grocery shelves, when weighed against our obligation to our society as a whole. Gail Atkins Saanich
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Getting sick and tired of being nickel-and-dimed I wonder if there’s an evil genius hiding in a bleak mansion somewhere behind the Malahat, rubbing his hands with glee, pulling the strings of public agencies who seem hell-bent on driving residents into the ground and sending limitedincome seniors into abject poverty. “It’s only a few percentage points,” the agencies say. But when you add up these “small” increases – in water rates, school taxes, transit levies, garbage collection fees, sewage treatment and others – it can be a couple hundred dollars a month. Add the increases forced on users by B.C. Hydro, B.C. Ferries and FortisBC with no real oversight and blatant political interference in the process, and one cannot help but feel Big Brother plans to keep us in thrall to the power brokers. It truly may be time for revolution. Kevin Frye Central Saanich
Green MLA fails to represent electorate I now more clearly understand why Christy Clark cancelled the scheduled fall session of the legislature. But I do not understand why my Green MLA, Andrew Weaver, voted confidence in the bogus Liberal budget. The huge policy and economic mismanagement of B.C. Hydro, and
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changes can be made to better ensure patient, staff and visitor safety. “The psychiatric emergency Island Health and local police room can often be a very fast, departments are re-examining changing environment, and how they deal with detainees the staff there are qualified to with mental health issues, after work with unpredictable behava visitor was attacked at Royal iour – they do that every day. Jubilee Hospital’s psychiatric The risk of violence is assessed emergency services facility. with every patient who comes On the afternoon of Nov. into psychiatric emergency ser5, Saanich police detained a vices,” she said. 33-year-old man at his home “I think any time we can come under the Mental Health Act up with a system that is going to after his mother expressed conassist us and assist the medical cern for his wellbeing. facilities in providing better ser“It was a report that he was vices for the people we’re trying acting in a strange or odd behavto assist, we all benefit,” iour,” said Sgt. Steve Eas“The psychiatric emergency room can Eassie added. sie. “Generally why peoHe says detentions ple are apprehended often be a very fast, changing environment, under the Mental Health under the Mental Health Act are a regular occurAct is because they pose and the staff there are qualified to work rence for officers, saya risk to themselves or with unpredictable behaviour … The risk ing they’ve become others.” “in essence a de facto Two officers escorted of violence is assessed with every patient mental health response the man to the Archie who comes into psychiatric emergency team.” Courtnall Centre at RJH services.” “There’s becomfor assessment. – Sara Plank, Island Health ing a greater and It was while they were greater demand on our in the waiting room that resources to assist the the man, without provo“One of the big ones is around mental health community with cation, attacked another man sitthe transfer of information assessments and engaging with ting beside him. “He struck that individual sev- between police and staff who are these individuals on a daily eral times, resulting in injuries to working the psychiatric emer- basis,” he said. “It would certhe uninvolved party’s face and gency services, and what that tainly be more beneficial if we looks like, and whether there’s had more access to resources.” head,” Eassie said. He said mental health related The officers and security from a formal or consistent way that Island Health quickly intervened information might be conveyed.” matters can tie up police Island Health and the two resources for several hours, as and subdued the assailant. The victim, who was waiting police departments will also officers who pick someone up to see another patient, received establish a liaison committee to under the Mental Health Act are required to stay with that india deep laceration to his lip, and align all processes. “It’s too early in that processes vidual while they wait to see a bruising to one eye. Brodie Bingley now faces a to say specifically what the com- doctor in the emergency room. Bingley has been in custody charge of aggravated assault and mittee would be working on, uttering threats as a result of the but in general it would open up since Nov. 6 and is expected to the dialogue between our staff appear in court Monday (Dec. 9) incident. “I believe following the attack and the police departments to for a bail hearing. kslavin@saanichnews.com he may have said something to make sure situations work as the effect that he would harm well as possible when police are this individual if he saw him bringing someone in under the Mental Health Act,” Plank said. again,” Eassie said. Sarah Plank, spokesperson for Island Health will continue to Give us your comments by email: Island Health, says a review of look internally to determine if editor@goldstreamgazette.com
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Highlands council hopes to have a second meeting with the Ministry of Environment regarding groundwater security and soil remediation projects at Highwest Landfill on Millstream Road. Municipal staff is arranging a meeting with provincial staff, but a date and specific agenda have not be set. Members of council did meet with Mary Polak, Minister of Environment in Vancouver in
September. At the meeting council requested an independent review of provincial regulations concerning the landfilling of contaminated sediment at the Highlands landfill. A request was also made that the provincial government appoint a representative that Highlands residents could communicate with about the project. Starting June 17, 150,000 cubic metres of contaminated sediment started making its way to the landfill. The soil is part of the Esquimalt Graving Dock waterlot remediation project. It
is being disposed of in the Highwest Landfill, operated by Tervita Corporation. Since the remediation project is being executed by the federal government Highlands council first made the request for a third party review to the federal government in June. Highlands was then told to approach officials at a provincial level. charla@goldstreamgazette.com
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As the baby boom generation hits its senior years it might be the healthiest and fittest group of seniors in history. They’re so advanced they’re expected to have a longer lifespan than their kids, said Dr. Marilyn Malone. Malone is Island Health’s medical director for seniors health and though she mostly sees patients with longterm illnesses, that’s not the norm. “In B.C. and Vancouver Island the baby boomer and seniors are actually more fit and active than ever before, so if anything we’re ahead of the curve,” Malone said. “As a geriatrician I tend to see people that are complicated medically, and that’s not typical.” While the average senior is in very good health and has a
measurable amount of fitness, Malone said it’s never too late for those with limited mobility to exercise, even if they haven’t for a long time. “You tend to benefit more from exercise when you’re older than when you’re younger and it doesn’t take as much exercise to make measurable gains. It turns out the fountain of youth is exercise, not a pill.” Not only can seniors benefit greatly from exercise as far as fall prevention and decreasing morbidity, there is also less chance of cognitive decline (dementia, for example), strokes, heart attacks as well as improved blood sugar control. It also combats mental health issues and depression. Despite what one might think their body is telling them,
people can always exercise a little bit more. “Everything in moderation,” Malone said. “You do what your body can do and don’t over extend or do something you’re not capable of.” Prescribing exercise is a popular term in 2013 but not every senior has the ability to get to group activities, which are crucial for increasing motivation. One of the challenges is transportation and physicians try to assess the patient’s abilities and try to pick something they have access to. “The key is to exercise at least three times a week.” There are all kinds of programs available throughout
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Julia Darby has spent the last 30 years helping feed people. In 1982 she helped found the Goldstream Food Bank and has been a volunteer there ever since. She was a member of the Juan de Fuca Community Resource Society when MP Jim Manly asked the group if they could make a soup kitchen. “I thought there was no where we could find a kitchen, but we could make bags of food,” said Darby. The food bank has had many different locations including strip malls, a ranger’s shack and even in a bank.
When other community groups couldn’t continue offering Christmas hampers to the people of the West Shore, Darby volunteered the food bank to take on the yearly task in 1988. “We couldn’t leave all those people in the lurch at Christmas,” she said. In July of 1999 the Langford Legion offered its basement to the food bank. “It was unfinished, so we had to contribute to finishing it before we could use it,” Darby said. “It was just like God dropping a gift in our hands.”
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“If someone doesn’t have a lot of stamina there are exercises a physiotherapist can show them,” Malone said. The Blue Book is an 8.5-inch by 11-inch pamphlet. There are further resources in the seniors section of the Island Health website viha.ca and through the government’s toll free Physical Activity Line 1-877-725-1149. sports@vicnews.com ●
Greater Victoria for those who are moderately active. Island Health trumpets its SAIL program (Strategies & Actions For Independent Living) for exercise and as important for fall prevention. There’s also a guide to senior activities and programs in the area, affectionately but unofficially known as “the Blue Book,” available at every Island Health unit.
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Wadsworth took the position in March and knew right away he wanted to do something for the community and for the school where his own love of cooking first caught its spark. “It’s about giving back to the community, it’s about inspiring people and teaching these kids a little bit of life skills, like I was taught,” Wadsworth said. “They’re having fun, they’re having a blast.” He learned his first basic cooking skills and decided to pursue his passion as a student at Shoreline. After going through Spectrum community school’s cook training program, he moved on to the Malaspina (now Vancouver Island University) culiKyle Wells/News staff nary arts program. Tayler Guy decorates Work in the Rock- gingerbread cookies. ies followed for about four year, the U.K. for 10, then stints in Whistler and Vancouver before his return home to the West Shore. “I decided it’s time to come back to the Island,” Wadsworth said. “I’ve got kids now, mom and dad are still here, just down the road.” The idea of giving back to the community through cooking started with inspiration from U.K. chef Jaime Oliver’s campaign to improve school lunches there. A chef Wadsworth once worked under also instilled in him a belief in the importance of teaching young people to cook and eat properly. “Because our school focus is really about healthy food and healthy lifestyle, it fit really well for us,” said principal Kim Strom. “For Chef Mark to have come back, the timing could not have been better.” The cookies were a veer from the usual healthy eating choices taught. In prior sessions students learned to make a variety of salads and included ingredients such as local pears and greens. Other dishes have been handmade pizza, fish tacos with fresh salsa and guacamole and stir fry. The ingredients are donated by Islands West Produce and the students grow food at the school, helping them to learn about food from the ground up. “We’ve lost those connections with the farms, the fields and about the seasonalities,” Wadsworth said. “This is just another little step in the direction of getting these kids engaged and excited about learning, cooking.” Shoreline hopes to continue the program. “We have a huge interest,” youth program coordinator Chris Kruz said. “They’re really learning a lot and they’re really passionate about it.” kwells@goldstreagazette.com
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Weber said. “Since being back, I’ve built my studio business and developed those recording skills that I’ve utilized heavily to record not only myself, but other people.” Weber’s intuition turned out well; in 2012 he toured with Jets Overhead. “That on its own was worth it,” he said. “Adam saw me playing ... he asked me to come try out so to speak. We ended up getting along. We played a couple really cool shows with Sam Roberts, Tragically Hip, Current Swell, Stars – a lot of cool Canadian bands.” Weber debuted his first full-length album Shadows in the Road this summer, a record filled with a “wide scope of tunes.” “I recorded it over the course of 2010 and 2011. The songs I’d written were from when I was 16 up to when I put it out.” Weber and Vancouver artist Luca Fogale kick off a short Island tour with the Fernwood house concert Monday night. They head to Nanaimo Dec. 11 at The Buzz Coffee House and Char’s Landing in Port Alberni the next night. Weber also performs at Lucky Bar with Hawk and Steel on Jan. 11. “I’ve been working on writing and recording every night until about 5 a.m. for this EP I’m planning to release in 2014. I’m still working out logistics,” he said. “That’s my main focus right now.”
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most wonderFul time oF the year - PACE Musical Theatre presents their annual Christmas show, featuring Christmas carols, comedy and a special appearance by Mr. Claus. At the Isabelle Reader Theatre, 1026 Goldstream until Dec. 8. Tickets, $12/$10 at Westshore Centre for Learning, 814 Goldstream, 250-391-9002. a tender thing - Imagine a remix of the greatest love story ever told: a Romeo and Juliet where the young lovers grow old together. Ben Power’s adaptation does just that. Until Dec. 8. Tickets, $25 - $40, at 250-385-6815 or tickets.belfry.bc.ca.
Sat. Dec. 7 cornerstone christian Fellowship craFt Fair - The fellowship, located at 2121 Chambers, welcomes the public to its holiday market from 10am to 4pm.
the collected works oF Billy the kid - The most notorious and mythical ghost from the American Midwest frontier is brought to life through the words of Michael Ondaatje at Theatre Inconnu (1923 Fernwood) until Dec. 14. Tickets, $14/9 at ticketrocket.org.
Sun. Dec. 8 the icc christmas shaker - Join the Island Chefs’ Collaborative for a formal evening with live entertainment from The Broken Strings and incredible canapés and cocktails, all benefiting the Island Chefs’ Collaborative’s loan fund to support local food production and the local food banks and while incubating food based businesses. Tickets, $50, drinks $2.50. At 7pm at Bayview Place (355 Catharine). iccbc.ca/events.
an emily carr christmas Theatre Inconnu’s youth project presents young artists, along with pros, in a play written and directed by Timothy Gosley. Featuring puppets, Carr’s writing, carols, and a shadow play. Runs until Dec. 14 at Merlin’s Sun Home Theatre. $12/8, timgosley@telus. net or 250-598-7488.
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The Lambrick Park Lions surround libero Emma Entzminger, in blue, to celebrate a set win at provincials.
Emilie Wong can rest easy as she looks back at her volleyball career knowing her Lambrick Park Lions are finally B.C. champs. The captain and fourth-year Lion helped her team defeat the Langley Fundamental Titans in the Senior Girls AA Volleyball Provincials final in Surrey on Saturday. Wong is the longest serving player, having been with the team since her Grade 9 year. She was on the court when the Lions lost in the provincial AA final in 2010 and 2011. “My first gold. It feels unreal,” Wong said. “I still can’t get over how the banner is in my school right now. I could have never imagined when I was in Grade 9 that I would get this, it still feels weird.” Wong is as driven academically as she is on the court and this may be the
end of volleyball career. She will likely focus on a university engineering program next year. “I’m not sure if I’ll play again so this is a great way to go out. Even if we didn’t win I would have been so happy with the team, because we had an incredible season, even before provincials, I’m so proud of them.” Going into the final the Lions hadn’t lost a set in the tournament or in any match over the last six weeks, including the Island championships. The Lions won the first set handily 25-11, which drew a push-back from the Titans, who won the second set 25-20. The rest of the match was a close one as the Lions eked out the next two sets 28-26 and 25-23. “The final was an incredible match, the last three sets were so close,” said Lambrick coach Chris Koutougos. “The rallies were so long, it was such a display of athleticism on both sides.” The Lions season has been one for the history books, yet when they came up against the Titans in the final, it was only natural they were a bit worried to see three girls towering at the net, two of them at least 6-foot-3. The Lions do have some height, with 6-foot-1 Shimen
Fayad (Grade 12) and her younger sister, 6-foot Thana. Beyond the Fayads, however, the Lions next tallest players are 5-foot-7. Shimen was named the AA tournament MVP, another line on her résumé as she heads to the NCAA’s Wichita State next year. “We were scrappy and found ways to score points,” Koutougos said. No senior girls team from Victoria had won a provincial title in over 10 years and there hasn’t been a AA team to win it since Lambrick did it in 1992, Koutougos added. “At our first practice of the season we wrote the date and time of the final, Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m., on the whiteboard,” Koutougos said. “However, when we sat down to set goals for the season, the girls identified that our primary goal was to honour and respect each other along the way. Their goal was ‘to take care of each other’ and ‘believe in the process,’ and the result will take care of itself. “When we finished the season ... the girls identified the banner as a symbol for what they’ve worked for all season.” Extended story at vicnews.com.
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HELP WANTED
WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Kustom Towing, (2009) Ltd, 3297 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, V8Z 3K9 will be selling: 20012 KIA RIO KNADC163926075728 Owner R. Orr 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 1G2JB1245V7560717 Owner B. Calibaba Will be sold on Dec 20, 2013. At 647B Dupplin Rd, Victoria, BC between 10am-2pm.
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CHRISTMAS TREES 2’ to 30’ * 15 varieties Wreaths * Greens * Swags * Holly * Cones Direct from Grower Free Hot Apple Cider Tons of Fun! Available Nov. 29 to Dec. 24 SAANICHTON CHRISTMAS TREE FARM U Cut 9am-4pm & Pre-Cut 9am-9pm 8231 East Saanich Rd 250 652-3345 WOODSTOCK EVERGREENS Pre-cut only 6999 W. Saanich Rd, Brentwood Bay 10 am to 9 pm 250 652-3228 NEW LOCATION off Sooke Lake Rd - turn off Malahat at South Shawnigan Lake Rd and follow signs. U-cut 9am-5pm
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- The Trager Approach - Hot Stone Massage * Gift CertiďŹ cates * Discount rates for December Rae Bilash CertiďŹ ed Practitioner 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca
CRAFT FAIRS JESKEN AERIE Assisted Living Residence CRAFT/BAKE SALE Sat, December 7th, 11am-2pm 817 Goldstream Ave. All baked goods and crafts are made in house.
COMING EVENTS UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS Food Fair & hot lunch, + sale of homemade perogies, cabbage rolls, borscht, Christmas breads, pastries, preserves and kobassa. Wheelchair access. Free admission. Sat, Dec. 7th, 11am-2pm. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Hall, 1110 Caledonia Ave. 250-384-2255.
PERSONALS REAL DISCREET, Local Connections. Call FREE! 18+. Call 250-220-1300. Or visit online at: www.livelinks.com
LOST AND FOUND LOST BLUE & brown purse with a school sweater & red shirt, black shorts. If found please call (250)477-9600.
OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement
• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers
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SIDNEY ALL CARE RESIDENCE IS HIRING! Come and join a growing company in beautiful Sidney by the Sea. We are currently hiring for the following positions: • Registered Nurses • Registered Care Aids • Housekeeping • Cooks Please apply online at www.allcarecanada.ca
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD CONKEIRA Holdings Ltd o/a Tim Hortons 845 Goldstream Ave, Langford 840-2945 Jacklin Rd, Langford 102-2890 Westshore Pkwy, Langford Food Counter Attendant Full Time/Part Time/Shift Work Nights/Overnights/Early Mornings/Weekends Some high school education $10.25 $10.40/hour + Benefits Wage based on experience/availability. Apply to timhorton1805@hotmail.com Or Apply in store
CHILDREN DAYCARE CENTERS HILLTOP FRIENDS LICENSED
FAMILY DAYCARE Has full-time spot open NOW! LPN owned and operated Located in Colwood on Triangle Mountain, just off Sooke Road. 6:30am-5pm, Monday -Friday. Call Chrissie @ 778-433-2056
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PERSONAL SERVICES
VOLUNTEERS
FINANCIAL SERVICES
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO
CANADIAN CANCER Society needs organizing team members from January to June in a number of weekly roles to assist the Relay for Life run. The Daffodil Committee is also seeking volunteers. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com
STORY STUDIO Writing Society needs volunteers during 5-day writing camps to assist facilitators or to work with kids under 12 in creating stories. Camps take place December 16 to 20 and during Spring Break from March 10 to 14. Older teens are welcome as mentors. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT Kripalu full body massage. Release your stress now. Over 13 years experience. Gift Certificates. Women only. Holiday special. Professional. 250-514 -6223, www.andreakober.com
The Trager Approach
is an Innovative, Gentle and Therapeutic Bodywork that Reduces Pain & Tension and supports Balance and Presence in a Relaxed Body. Rae Bilash CertiďŹ ed Trager Practitioner call for appointment 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage
FINANCIAL SERVICES
COSMETIC SALES PERSON for Outdoor Cart at Up Town Mall, shift work, $12/hr. Apply to mirjam@telus.net
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
VOLUNTEERS
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp Online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
BC SCHIZOPHRENIA Society would like a short-term donation solicitor to ask local business for donations to a silent fundraising auction, and keep a record of progress. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535
Part Time Paginator Black Press Community Newspapers requires a Part Time Paginator in our Victoria ofďŹ ce. This is an entry-level position and while this is not a design position, some ad building will be required. The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of InDesign, as well as a basic knowledge of PhotoShop and Adobe Acrobat. Other skills required include a good working knowledge of either Mac or PC platform and a willingness to learn the other, the ability to be focused and to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and to think independently and be a good problem solver. Additionally, the ability to learn several industry speciďŹ c software packages is a must. Candidates must be willing to work day shifts Monday to Wednesday, totaling approximately 20 hours a week. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. To apply, please send your resume to: Loralee Smyth, Operations Manager 818 Broughton Street, Victoria BC V8W 1E4 Or email: lsmyth@blackpress.ca with Paginator in the subject line.
SALES
Deadline for applications is December 6, 2013. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. www.blackpress.ca
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER/ SOCIAL SERVICES
INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses must pass a comprehensive screening process. Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory
PERSONAL SERVICES
START IN DECEMBER & WE’LL WAIVE YOUR REGISTRATION FEE* *conditions apply
As a Community Support Worker, you will be able to provide rehabilitation, support, and other forms of assistance to children, youth, and families while supporting social workers and health care professionals. Train in this rewarding career.
Career Opportunities:
Child and Youth Care Worker O Women’s Shelter Worker Family Place Worker O Settlement/Newcomers Service Worker Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Support Worker
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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE Goldstream News Gazette Fri,- Friday, Dec 6,December 2013 6, 2013 PETS AND LIVESTOCK PETS
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
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TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDOS
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
RECREATION
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
CARS
RV RESORT ON THE LAKE
SET OF 4 Michelin all season tires on rims, P265/70R17 L2X A/T2. $650. (250)479-3775.
STANDARD POODLES- Big, beautiful, healthy puppies. Smart, calm, hypo-allergenic. Vet checked, vaccinations, house trained. Males, females, Blacks, Apricots, Reds. Delivery available. $1000, 250-5450158. Hiddenhills@shaw.ca
NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
DUPLEX/4-PLEX
BURIAL PLOTS 2 ADULT interment spaces at Hatley Memorial Gardens. Lots 215 & 216 in Colwood G. $4900. 1(520)825-1773.
FREE ITEMS FREE TV. Sony, about 11 yrs old, 50�, works well; not flat screen. (250)478-8921.
FRIENDLY FRANK DVD: 12 Poirot Mysteries, English with Chinese subtitles, $15. Call (250)477-1819 ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER, Panasonic, like new, $40. Call (250)652-3606. IKEA JUNIOR bed, never used, no mattress, $50. Dresser, $49. (250)655-0836. LARGE HANGING, small lief plant, porcelain container, $20. Call (250)595-5734.
FUEL/FIREWOOD ARBUTUS, CYPRESS, fir, hardwoods. Seasoned. Call 250-661-7391.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ANTIQUE WALNUT cedar chest, $250. 7 Hummel figurines. (250)654-0056 APARTMENT SIZED Inglis washer & dryer, hardly used, $50/each. (250)592-1690. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
DOLL HOUSE (Pierce 8011 model, 30�x36�), very large, furnished inside and out, $400. Well stocked country store, $300. Can sell separate. Call (250)592-1690.
OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplex’s For Sale, Duncan, BC at 5909 & 5911 Stone Haven Rd, in Stone Manor Estate’s (behind Hospital). 1850sq ft each, 3 bdrms, 4 bath, 5 appls and much more. $309,000. Call Gord (250)710-1947
FOR SALE BY OWNER
FIGURINES: ROYAL Doulton, Coalport, Armani, Mrs. Albee, & misc artists - some very old, some more recent editions. Call (250)474-2774. NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. PENTAX CAMERA with 3 lenses and flash, good cond. 4 Michelin 17� snow tires, used 2 seasons. (250)479-5208.
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.
HOUSES FOR SALE
WASHER/DRYER Frigidaire white, 8 cycle HD, $550. (778)351-3349.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED ANTIQUES, BOOKS, collectibles, furniture, china, jewelry. Estates/private libraries purchased. Galleon Books & Antiques, 250-655-0700
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS STEINWAY- BOSTON Studio Grand, model 178, ebony, 6 years, immaculate, references. Home studio professional quality. Custom cover included. $15,000. Serious enquiries only please (250)594-5072.
QUALITY HOMES in quiet, historic Ladysmith in a 55+ community. Homes from $119,700. 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
OTTER POINT RV Trailer Park. 40’ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30’x52’ lot, finished deck & shed in new cond. Reduced to $117,900. obo. Owner willing to look at financing. Call (306)290-8764.
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
SUITES, LOWER
APARTMENT/CONDO
MARIGOLDthe coziest 1 bdrm, W/S, shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
SPORTS & IMPORTS
ROYAL OAK- grd level 2 bdrm, newly reno’d, close to all amens, NS/NP. $950 heat & H/W incld. 250-704-6613.
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.
SIDNEY WATERFRONT home, 1 bdrm, fully furnished, all utils incld, F/S, W/D, small dog ok, N/S. $1100/mo. Refs. Call 250-665-6367.
MAPLEWOOD- Lrg 1 bdrm suite beside main house, own entry, parking, shared W/D. NS/NP. $975 inclds utils. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-592-4288.
WATERFRONT. NORTH Saanich. Large 2-bdrm, 2 bath. $1800./mo + 1/2 utils. Possibly small boat moorage +. NP/NS. (250)656-5999.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS
TRANSPORTATION
LOT FOR Rent vacant mobile home pad. SL Home Park. Call 250-743-7535.
ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
HOMES FOR RENT
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.
MARINE Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
AUTO SERVICES
BOATS
$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.
SUNWAY BOAT TOPS- Now located in the Western communities. Call Murray Southern at 250-744-0363 or Email: sunway@telus.net
CARS
4-BDRM HOUSE, near Commonwealth Pool. N/S, N/P. $1900 + utils. (250)920-6282
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1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Hankook tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, sub woofer, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $3000. Chris, 250-595-0370 lv mess.
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RENTALS
1 & 2 Bdrm suites & cabins. Perched on a cliffside with panoramic ocean vista, overlooking The Saanich Inlet. Serene & secure. All amenities on-site, firewood. $500-$1200 inclds utils. Monthly/Weekly. Pets ok with refs. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. Must have references! Call 250-478-9231.
AUTO FINANCING
1966 CHEVY Pick up, 1/2 ton short box, burgundy. 3 in the tree, 6 cylinder. Good condition, runs great, comes with second set of winter tires and rims. Second owner for last 45 years, in Victoria. $6,000 obo. Call: 250-479-0441 or email: havoc@telus.net
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KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.
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CARPENTRY BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Reno’s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.
FENCING ALL TYPES of fencing, repairs. Reliable, on-time. Free estimates. Call 250-888-8637.
GARDENING
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.
STELLAR CLEANING Services. Carpet/ Window/ Gutter Cleaning. Call (250)294-5422.
ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.
DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141
AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550.
GARDEN OVERGROWN? Weeding, lawn cuts, cleanups, pruning. John Kaiser 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.
GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MOVING & STORAGE
PLUMBING
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.
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.
EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.
PREPARE YOUR Lawn & garden for fall & winter. Glenwood Gardenworks. 250-474-4373.
JACK NASH, serving Victoria since 1980. We do it all! Free estimates WCB. 250-881-3886
VIRGO INTERIORS- Certified Interior decorator specializing in color schemes that work the first time. Call (250)721-2777. designerg@shaw.ca
MASONRY & BRICKWORK
D O N E R I G H T M OV I N G . C A $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.
PAINTING A PROFESSIONAL Woman painter. Karen Bales Painting & Wall coverings. Over 25yrs exp. Free est. 250-514-5220.
Peacock Painting
BILL’S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186.
ABBA EXTERIORS Gutter cleaning & repairs. Seniors discounts. WCB, Insured. Free estimates. (778)433-9275. (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877
INTERIOR DESIGN
HI! NEED help cleaning your house. Call Me! 250-478-8940
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HAULING AND SALVAGE
10% OFF! Fall Cleanups, Raking, Pruning, Hauling, Mowing. (250)479-6495.
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
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279.
FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463.
CLEANING SERVICES
HOUSEKEEPER EXPERIENCED, reliable. References. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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HANDYPERSONS
JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.
BIG BEAR Handyman. Painting, household repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.
PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774
WESTSHORE HANDYMAN SERVICES- Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall repairs, haul-aways, clean-ups. Senior discount. Bob, 250-818-3529.
SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.
CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Repair, Replace, Rebuild, Renew! “Quality is our Guarantee� Free Competitive Estimates.
(250)294-9942 (250)589-9942 www.cbsmasonry.com
DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.
TREE SERVICES BUDDY’S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.
UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.
Commercial/Residential Interior/Exterior JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading
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DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.
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Friday, December 6, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM
NEWS GAZETTE
Construction firm giving through building There’s a group of young business professionals in Greater Victoria who meet regularly to talk about ways to help in their community. They call themselves The Charity Guys. Dan Melville, co-owner of Victoriabased Westco Construction with fellow Alberta native Jeremy Don Descoteau West, is part of the Biz Beat crew. He’s been looking for a way to give back using his company’s services and tossed around ideas like building a ramp for someone in a wheelchair, or doing some minor home renovations for a family in need. With a busy company to run, having to undertake a selection process for candidates was a bit unwieldy. But when a fellow Charity Guy told him Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Victoria can always use help, the fit was perfect. “These people are very dedicated to their work to helping people, and if we can make their lives a little easier, it’s worth it,” Melville says in the non-profit organization’s lobby on Bay Street. “It’s not a huge reno, but they’re thrilled with it.” The first step is building an enclosed office off the main entrance to allow personnel separation
from the waiting area when on confidential calls. Melville secured donations of wallboard and framing materials from Lumberworld. Future jobs include replacing some worn-out flooring, putting up cabinets and creating storage for old files, and replacing a flight of wooden stairs at the back of the building. “We’d like to do a couple of these projects a year,” Melville says. Visit Westco online at westcoconstruction.com or call 250590-1636.
Santa visiting town at various merchants The jolly old elf is stopping by Root Cellar Village Green Grocer, 1286 McKenzie Ave. on Dec. 7 and 8 from noon to 4 p.m., helping open their Christmas tree forest fundraiser for the Rainbow Community Kitchen. Pet lovers in the crowd can get their photo with Santa and their pet Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Dog Dish and Friends in Fairfield Plaza, and the same hours Dec. 14 at Moka House Coffee in Cook Street Village. Both are fundraisers for Tiny’s Town Dog Rescue.
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Brown’s the Florist has the region covered A frequent winner in Black Press’ Best of the City readers’ survey, Brown’s the Florist heads into the holiday season with three stores spread around Greater Victoria. The newest location is 2972 Jacklin Rd. in the Hull’s Corner plaza at Langford Parkway. It joins shops in Sidney at 2499 Beacon Ave. and the anchor store at 757 Fort St. Visit brownsflorist.com. Send your business news to ddescoteau@vicnews.com.
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Mclaren Lighting 3400 Douglas Street
Oak Bay Pharmasave
M&M Meats
2200 Oak Bay Avenue
3637 Shelbourne Street
Oak Bay Recreation
Pepper’s
1975 Bee Street
3829 Cadboro Bay Road
Oak Bay Senior Care
Wild Birds Unlimited
209-2250 Oak Bay Avenue
3631 Shelbourne Street
Oak Bay Volunteer Services 2167 Oak Bay Avenue
RBC Wealth Management 2033 Oak Bay Avenue
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Science Works
2004 Oak Bay Avenue
Jennings Florist
1889 Oak Bay Avenue
Athlone Travel
2508 Estevan Avenue
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2213 Oak Bay Avenue
104-2187 Oak Bay Avenue
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1964 Fort Street
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Oak Bay Beach Hotel
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2080 Oak Bay Avenue
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Oak Bay Hearing
Children Health Foundation
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Hawthorne Naturopathic Centre
2620 Government Street
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Colwood’s underdog wins national title Charla Huber News staff
Colwood boxer Liam O’Brien dethroned a three-time national champion. O’Brien earned the light fly weight title in Quebec City, Nov. 22, at the amateur boxing national championships. Still a newbie in the sport, O’Brien had only been boxing for six months when he entered the ring against Ryan Dillman. His 17-year-old opponent was a three-time national champion who had a 35 fight history. O’Brien, 16, had just four fights under his belt, two wins and two losses. “I wasn’t really nervous because there was nothing I could really lose. He had everything to lose,” said O’Brien Since becoming national champion, O’Brien has new found confidence in and out of the ring. “Liam dropped him twice in the third round,” said his coach Nathan Olson. The youth is the first national champ to come out of Olson’s Gym in Colwood where he trains four times a week. “Now the biggest thing is to get him as many fights as we can to get him some more experience,” said Olson. Weighing in at 49 kilograms, O’Brien is fighting in the lightest weight class in amateur boxing. “It’s hard to find him fights in his weight class,” the coach said. “We are hoping he can put on five or six pounds this year.” The Belmont Grade 11 student will be fighting at Feb. 1-2 at Tacoma Golden Gloves in Washington State. charla@goldstreamgazette.com
“I wasn’t really nervous because there was nothing I could really lose. He had everything to lose.” – Liam O’Brien
Liam O’Brien, 16, became the national champion in amateur boxing’s light fly weight class in Quebec City, Nov. 22. The Colwood teen has only been boxing for six months and won his match against a threetime Canadian champion. Charla Huber/News staff
PACIFIC CENTRE family services association
Have you heard about the new Skookum Food and Coffee? Recently opened at the West Shore Child, Youth and Family Centre 345 Wale Road, Skookum offers locally sourced, handmade snacks and quality beverages. Not only will you find ‘the best Panini ever’ according to one customer but you are supporting our youth program. This program supports local youth in building relationships, skills, self-esteem and experience, to help them for their short and long term futures. The • • • • • • • • • • •
Skookum Food & Coffee opening hours for winter 2013/2014 are as follows: Tuesday, December 3rd & Thursday, December 5th ~ 9:00 to 1:30pm Tuesday, December 10th & Thursday, December 12th ~ 9:00 to 1:30pm Tuesday, December 17th & Thursday, December 19th ~ 9:00 to 1:30pm Tuesday, January 7th & Thursday, January 9th ~ 9:00 to 2:00pm Tuesday, January 14th & Thursday, January 16th ~ 9:00 to 2:00pm Tuesday, January 21th & Thursday, January 23rd ~ 9:00 to 2:00pm Tuesday, January 28th & Thursday, January 30th ~ 9:00 to 2:00pm Tuesday, February 4th & Thursday, February 6th ~ 9:00 to 2:00pm Tuesday, February 11th & Thursday, February 13th ~ 9:00 to 2:00pm Tuesday, February 18th & Thursday, February 20th ~ 9:00 to 2:00pm Tuesday, February 25th & Thursday, February 27th ~ 9:00 to 2:00pm
Do you need quality childcare in West Shore? PCFSA runs the REACH daycare, which is located behind Belmont High School on Jacklin Road. Not only is it well-positioned, we also offer convenient hours, the support of an early years co-ordinator and are designed particularly to cater in a non-judgmental way to young parents. They say ‘we love it here’. With a maximum of only 12 children this is a lovely and intimate day care for 0-3 year olds. REACH offers quality, inclusive childcare in a relaxed, family-style atmosphere. Contact us now for information as we currently have space available. Remember our Affordable Counselling centre is available offering individual and couples counselling at a rate based upon ability to pay. Call us for more information. Our services address a range of needs in the community, including counselling for youth, families and adults, creative therapies for youth and children, groups for boys, girls and women. We serve the Greater Victoria region with a dedicated focus on West Shore and Sooke communities. Please visit our website for more details: www.pacificcentrefamilyservices.org or call us on : 250 478 8357
Happy Holidays one and all – remember at this time of year especially that others in the community need all of our support.
West Shore Child,Youth and Family Centre • 345 Wale Road • 250-478-8357 • www.pacificcentrefamilyservices.org
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Friday, December 6, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM
HomeFinder Find a place to call home
He Said, She Said We asked Gayle and Ken Paterson
Q: WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT SCALING DOWN TO A CONDO?
SHE SAID: We don’t have a garden or a big yard to look after. We’re a seven-minute drive to Esquimalt and a 20-minute walk to downtown. HE SAID: Big-ticket repairs can be erratic with a house. In a condo it’s more consistent, you just pay monthly for maintenance.
Do you have a house-hunting story you’d like to share with us? Email ddescoteau@ vicnews.com To advertise in HomeFinder, call John Graham at 250.480.3227 or email jgraham@ blackpress.ca
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GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » AS OF NOV. 30
99 » $280,600 » 4,017
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Condo living a pleasure for newcomers After looking at smaller houses, downsizing couple chooses Songhees condo Scan the condominium listings for Greater Victoria and you’ll find a vast range of properties, from a $30,000 independent living unit near Cook Street Village to a $4.4-million penthouse in downtown Victoria. Most buyers slot in closer to the $200,000 to $350,000 range. But the scope of properties available, from basic accommodation to luxury suites, illustrates a wealth of choice. Ken and Gayle Paterson weren’t shopping for a condo when they began looking for a place to retire and be closer to their grandchildren in Victoria. With a goal of finding a bungalow with a yard, relatively close to Cook Street, for under $1 million, they checked out a number of houses in Oak Bay and Victoria. Then they stumbled across an 1,800-sq. ft., two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in Victoria’s Songhees neighbourhood. The stunning third-floor views grabbed Gayle instantly. “This bay is priceless,” she said, looking at Victoria Harbour through their living room window. “And we love how close it is to everything.” The active couple frequently walk the Westsong Walkway
and plan to launch their kayaks nearby on good days. They bought in 2012 and moved to Victoria a few months ago, after selling their five-bedroom, 6,000-sq. ft. home in Maple Ridge. It meant downsizing in the extreme. “There’s a lot of ways to get rid of things and we know them all,” Ken said. The Patersons fall into one of a number of categories of condo buyers in Greater Victoria. Others can include first-timers breaking into the real estate market; people investing in rental property, either as a revenue source or a home for university-bound children; and sometimes those whose family dynamic has changed. While prices are down in some areas and up slightly in others, condo prices remain generally stable across the region, meaning people in literally any situation can be accommodated, said Carol Crabb, past-president of the Victoria Real Estate Board. “It’s actually pretty balanced across the board, both for condos and for houses,” she said, describing the state of the market for buyers and sellers. The Patersons knew their unit, in a 20-year-old building, needed some upgrades. They plan to do deeper renos, but before buying, they could tell it was a well-maintained building, Ken said. They also knew enough to check the minutes of the building’s strata council to determine how well-prepared residents were for future repairs and
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Gayle and Ken Paterson relax in their third-floor condo living room in the Songhees neighbourhood. They moved from Maple Ridge this year after buying their unit in 2012. maintenance. “It’s important to go through those couple of years of minutes and look at their financials,” Ken said. “I could see that the money is in the bank, and that impressed me.” While new condo developments continue to spring up around Greater Victoria, Crabb said sales are consistent.
“Strangely enough, everything does get absorbed.” While selling out a new development in advance is rare today, Crabb pointed out one exception to the rule. The Janion heritage building, with micro-loft suites as small as 250-sq. ft., nearly sold out after the first day. – Don Descoteau
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OPEN HOUSES | DEC. 5 - DEC. 11, 2013
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
405-630 Seaforth, $359,900
Saturday 12:30 - 2 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250 478-9600
606 Speed Ave, $215,000 Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Scott Munro, 250 477-5353
1278 Bay St, $339,900 Saturday 2-4 One Percent Realty VI Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
210-1745 Leighton Rd, $239,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheri Crause, 250-592-4422
206-1010 View St, $325,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess, 250 384-8124
112-545 Manchester, $214,900
Saturday 1-3 Brown Bros Agencies Robyn Hamilton, 250-385-8780
304-55 Songhees, $679,900
Saturday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
4-1160 Burdett, $499,000 Saturday 2-4 Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd. 250-383-7100
733A Humboldt (200 Douglas)
Saturday, Sunday & Monday 1-4 Macdonald Realty Helene Roy, 250 883-2715
602-1015 Pandora, $379,900
Sunday 2-4 Brown Brothers Real Estate Robert Young 250 385-6900
199 Olive St, $839,900 Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
629 Toronto St, $499,000
Saturday 1-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588
4-1231 McKenzie St, $529,000
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
2915 Glasgow St, $599,900 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Diana Winger, 250-999-3683
510-165 Kimta Rd, $389,999
Saturday 1-2:30 Fair Realty Ltd. Sean Thomas, 250 896-5478
OAK BAY 23-1344 Beach Dr, $224,900
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
VIEW ROYAL 3-106 Aldersmith Pl, $412,000
Saturday 1:30-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
ESQUIMALT 1028 Tillicum Rd, $424,900 Sunday 2-4 One Percent Realty VI Ray Kong, 250-590-7011
404-520 Foster St, $199,900!
Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
736 Porter Rd, $469,000 Sunday 12:30-2 Re/Max Camosun Karen Scott, 250-744-3301
SAANICH EAST 101-1196 Clovelly Terr, $389,000
Saturday 3-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-588-8588
303-3263 Alder St, $249,000
Midtown Park
Saturday & Sunday 12-4 RE/MAX Alliance Ron Neal, 250-386-8181
25-4318 Emily Carr Dr, $625,000
Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422
1575 Jasper Pl, $599,900 Saturday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
203-3252 Glasgow, $195,900
Sunday 1-3 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091
4009 Cedar Hill Rd, $529,900
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sutton Group West Coast James Gardiner (250) 507-4333
110-1505 Church Ave, $199,900 Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
111-1505 Church Ave, $219,000
202-1680 Poplar Ave, $219,000
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Rosemarie Colterman, 250 592-4422
2019 Casa Marcia, $624,900
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Andrew Mara, 250-384-8124
11-1063 Valewood Trail, $595,000 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124
978 Tattersall Dr, $409,000 Saturday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Brad Maclaren, 250-727-5448
3760 Doncaster, $545,000 Saturday 2:30 - 4 Re/Max Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250 478-9600
1181 Union Rd, $465,000 Saturday 1-3 JONESco. Real Estate Roger Jones, 250-361-9838
SAANICH WEST
SAANICH PENINSULA 8880 Park Pacific Terr, $1,248,000 Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
17-2115 Amelia Ave, $349,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131
10239 Cleveland Rd, $559,000
Saturday 1-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
115-7701 Central Saanich Rd
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Inez Louden, 250-812-7710
9776 Fourth St.
Tuesday-Saturday 1-3 Gordon Hulme Realty Don King 250-516-1202
56-7583 Central Saanich, $109,900 Sunday 3-4 Re/Max Camosun Karen Scott, 250-744-3301
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Cheryl Bejcar, 250-592-4422
Friday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
591 Melba Pl, $499,500
3963 Juan De Fuca, $1,189,900
982 Mckenzie Ave, $299,900
10500 McDonald Park, 3795 Burnside Pl, $549,900 $585,000
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Ltd Eleanor V Smith, 250-818-6662
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty James Liu, 250 477-5353
Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Sharen Warde, 250-592-4422
Saturday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-590-3921
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Nicole Burgess, 250 384-8124
110-10461 Resthaven, $178,000
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Lee Johnston, 250-478-9600
Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921
593 Latoria Rd, $294,000
7161 West Saanich Rd, $276,900
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
Saturday, Sunday & Monday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
3008 Dornier Rd.
Daily 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445
2309 Muriel Pl, $437,000 Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty May Hamilton, 250-477-5353
304-2732 Matson Rd, $229,900
8846 Carmanah Terr, $648,000
Wednesday-Sunday 2-4 Re/Max Camosun Neil Docherty, 250-478-9600
Saturday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Inez Louden, 250-812-7710
3467 Happy Valley Rd.
9820 Seaport Pl, $499,500+
Saturday & Sunday 12-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-889-4445
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Michele Holmes, 250-656-0911
991 Rattanwood Pl, $495,000
101-2329 Bradford Ave, $459,900
Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Karn Dodd, 250-479-3333
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Re/Max Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608
3379 Vision Way, $339,900
1131 Donna Ave, $429,900
Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-590-3921
26-2771 Spencer Rd, $249,900
2471 Driftwood Dr, $369,900
WEST SHORE Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Elke Pettipas, 250-479-3333
SOOKE Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Cheryl Ashby, 250-478-9141
Saturday 2-4 Fair Realty Diana Winger, 250-999-3683
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