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GOLDSTREAM Special Events Around Town To Dec. 21 – Choirs in the Courtyard, noon to 2 p.m. at the Central Branch, Greater Victoria Public Library.

To Dec. 22 – Father Christmas – A Victorian Experience in Old Town, Royal BC Museum, Fridays to Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Digital photos by donation. FMI: royalbcmuseum.bc.ca Friday to Sunday to Dec. 22 – Centennial Square Ferris Wheel.

Fridays (5 to 10 p.m.), Saturdays (12 to 10 p.m.) and Sundays (12 to 8 p.m.).

Rides are $2. FMI: downtownvictoria.ca

Saturdays & Sundays to Dec. 22 – Free Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides, Saturdays 12 to 4 p.m. and Sundays 12 to 3 p.m. in downtown Victoria, compliments of the Downtown Victoria Business Association. Find stops at: Store Street at Chatham; Johnson Street near Wharf; Langley Street at Bastion Square; and Government Street at Fisgard. FMI: www.downtownvictoria.ca

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To Jan. 2 – Festival of Trees is at the Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, in support of the centre’s capital improvement fund and the Children’s Art & Music Fund. FMI: www. marywinspear.ca

Gospel Christmas, with the Victoria Soul Gospel Choir and Checo Tohomaso, is at First Metropolitan Church, 7:30 p.m.

FMI: www.victoriasoulgospel.ca

Dec. 13 – Arion Male Voice Choir presents The Songs of Christmas, featuring traditional and modern favourites at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1205 Pandora Ave. at Chambers Street.

FMI: www.arionchoir.ca

To Jan. 5 – Annual Gingerbread Showcase, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Inn at Laurel Point.. Vote for your favourite and make a donation to Habitat for Humanity Victoria.

To Jan. 5 – The Wreath-Cycled Collection at the Robert Bateman Centre, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m daily.

Re-thinking the traditional holiday wreath with up-cycled materials.

FMI: www.batemancentre.org

To Dec. 31 – Christmas in the Jungle at Victoria Butterfly Gardens, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

FMI: www.butterflygardens.com

Through December – Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum. FMI: www.thecastle.ca To Jan. 2 – 13th annual Bear Wear fundraiser for Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, on display in the lobby of the Hotel Grand Pacific. Vote for your favourite ($2 suggested donation)!

To Jan. 6 – Magic of Christmas at the Butchart Gardens. FMI: www. butchartgardens.com.

Dec. 13 to 15 – Christmas in the Village, Heritage Acres. Christmas lights, a train, Santa and more.

4:30 to 8 pm. FMI: Natalie McMaster www.shas.ca joins the Victoria

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To Jan. 7 – Christmas in Old Town, Royal BC Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. FMI: royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

To Dec. 7 – 22nd annual Festival of Trees at the Fairmont Empress in support of the BC Children’s Hospital.

Dec. 11 – Our Place and CBC presents a reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, 7 p.m. at the Alix Goolden Hall. FMI: www. ourplacesociety.com/dickens/

Dec. 11, 17 & 18 – Christmas Starlight Cinema, featuring Christmas movies under the stars: Home Alone (Dec. 11); Polar Express (Dec. 17); and It’s a Wonderful Life (Dec. 18), 6 p.m. at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa. Free, with donations to Santas Anonymous appreciated. Bring a lawn chair and blankets.

Dec. 12 to 15 & 19 to 22 – Christmas Light Trolley Tour in Langford, 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. Tours begin and end at City Centre Park.

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Symphony for a Dec. 14 – Dallas Christmas concert Road “Ugly Christmas Tour participation Dec. 21 Sweater” Dog Walk, 10 by donation. FMI: a.m. at Clover Point.

250-391-1738 or www. citycentrepark.ca Dec. 14 – Greater Victoria Dec. 13 – C-FAX Santas Cycling Coalition’s 16th annual Anonymous Miracle on Broad, a Christmas Lights Ride, a new 20km 12-hour radiothon in support of the night route, viewing Christmas lights Christmas Hamper program. FMI: in the Esquimalt area. Registration at www.cfaxsantas.com 6 p.m. for a 6:30 p.m. start from the Esquimalt Rec Centre. By donation Dec. 13 – Christmas Open House (suggested $5). FMI: gvcc.bc.ca and carol sing-along, 5:30 p.m. at Government House.

Dec. 14 – Christmas in Bach’s Dec. 13 – Christmas Drive-in Movie: Miracle on 34th Street (original version), 6:30 p.m. in the Archie Browning Sports Centre, rear parking lot. By donation (suggested minimum donation of $5 per car and/ or non-perishable food item.) All cash and food donations go to Rainbow Kitchen. FMI: www.esquimalt.ca Dec. 13 – In the Spirit! A Soul

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Dec. 13 to 15 – Victoria Symphony presents A Sentimental Christmas at the Royal Theatre. FMI: www.rmts. bc.ca

Langford child faces second case of cancer To Dec. 31 – Chemainus Theatre Festival presents It’s a Wonderful Life. FMI: www. chemainustheatrefestival.ca

To Dec. 24, select dates – It’s Christmas dinner theatre at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel’s David Foster Foundation Theatre. FMI: www. oakbaybeachhotel.com

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Four-year-old Hannah Day is back in hospital with a new form of cancer, only months after a previous cancer went into remission.

Hannah was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, rhabdomyosarcoma, in 2012 and underwent 13 months of chemotherapy, before the Stage 4 cancer went into remission.

Now Hannah, just days before she was set to go on a trip to Disney World, has been diagnosed with leukemia, likely a result of the treatment for her first cancer.

“They deemed Hannah to be cancer free but when they went back and looked at the MRI, now they’re saying there’s signs the leukemia was there before she even finished her first treatment,” said family friend and fundraising organizer Kim Roost.

The family had to cancel the trip Disney World and Orlando, Florida, from the MakeA-Wish foundation. One of Hannah’s greatest wishes was to meet Dora the Explorer at Universal Studios.

Hannah and her family are in Vancouver, for more chemotherapy at B.C. Children’s Hospital. The chemo is intended to put her body into remission, at which point doctors plan a stem cell transplant.

“Basically wiping her body clean and starting from scratch,” Roost said.

If her body does not go into remission, there will be nothing more to do, Roost said.

“It’s definitely a struggle. The first time your kid’s diagnosed with cancer it’s the last thing you want to hear, let alone getting a phone call for the second time,” Roost said.

While Hannah is in hospital neither of her parents are working but must pay for the usual expenses, along with expenses related to staying in Vancouver and some medical costs.

PlEASE SEE: Cancer cancels Disney trip, Page A9

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A natural songwriter Sara Gregory, 15, won the West Shore battle of the bands competition in July and sang O’Canada for the Victoria Rebels, Victoria Spartans and Belmont Bulldogs football teams this year. She is working in the studio recording songs she has written herself. See story page A17.

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday, December 11, 2013

CounterAttack funding shifts into summer

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Funding changes will limit CounterAttack roadblocks this winter, but officers say that won’t stop them from cracking down on drinking and driving.

Increased police presence on the roads starts mid-December, but for many departments the number of extra, overtime roadblocks will be fewer than in the past.

West Shore RCMP Cpl. Kathy Rochlitz hopes those on the West Shore will remain the same as last year, though the exact number wasn’t available by Gazette deadline.

“We do participate in CounterAttack in various ways,” Rochlitz said. “Whether it’s in joint road blocks with (Integrated Road Safety Unit) and South Island Traffic Services or by setting up a road block with our officers on the road.”

The Saanich Police Department’s overtime roadblocks are reduced from the usual nine to three, “It’s been reduced from our numbers over pre-

vious years, however we are still actively involved in the program,” said Sgt. Steve Eassie.

The reason for the reduction is funding, Eassie said. ICBC supports the program through B.C.’s ministry of justice and attorney general.

An ICBC spokesperson reported the agency is investing approximately $23.7 million in “enhanced enforcement” in 2013, including CounterAttack, speed enforcement and seat belt checks. The amount is consistent with prior years, but the money is distributed by the ministry. Minister Suzanne Anton said in a statement, the government has contributed more than $1 million of overtime funding to police for impaired driving enforcement this year, as in past years.

The reason for the reduced funding for the winter CounterAttack, is an increased focus on the summer roadblock program and an overall new approach to the distribution of funds. A shorter campaign is another reason, as CounterAttack runs for about half the length of time it did last year.

“Police agencies set enforcement priorities and remain dedicated to B.C.’s tough approach to

drinking and driving,” Anton’s statement reads.

“Overall, enforcement continues to help contribute to the lowest levels of alcohol-related traffic fatalities on record in B.C.” Even with the reduced presence, Eassie is confident officers will keep the roads safe.

“These are three above and beyond our regular strength,” Eassie said. “Our officers will still be out and about for our regular patrols seven days a week, 24 hours a day and those roadblocks can pop up at any time.”

Eassie said he hopes the message has been getting through to people over the years, and that everybody finds safe ways to get home from holiday parties, such as taxis, designated drivers, public transportation and alternative driver programs.

“We can only hope that our citizens are making the right choices,” Eassie said.

During December an average of five people are killed in B.C. in crashes involving impaired driving.

– with files from Charla Huber kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

Packing bags for homeless this holiday Charla Huber News staff

A daunting 130 backpacks need to be filled so Niki Ottosen and her aunt Dawna Engbrecht are collecting all they can to help the homeless with gifts in time for Christmas.

Ottosen, of Colwood, started the Christmas Backpack Project in 2008 with 20 packs. Every year the project has grown but the idea remains the same. She fills the bags with warm clothes, food, treats and personal hygiene products.

Once the packs are complete, Ottosen and Engbrecht will find West Shore groups including the Goldstream Food Bank to distribute the bags to the homeless population.

Spillover will be sent to agencies in Greater Victoria including Our Place and the Dandelion Society.

“These are members of our community just like you and me,” Ottosen said.

Engbrecht, helping out for the second year, stores backpacks and supplies in her Langford home.

“We spend a lot of time outdoors,” said Ottosen, who works as a gardener. “I know what it’s like to be cold and wet and tired. I don’t know what it’s like to not have anywhere to go to and bed down on top of that.”

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Dawna Engbrecht, left, helps her niece Niki Ottosen with the Christmas Backpack Project filling 130 backpacks with supplies to be hand out to the homeless population.

This year her goal was to stuff 100 backpacks, but through donations and store discounts she was able to purchase 130 of the bags. Right now she has enough socks, toques, and

other items to fill about half of them.

Items needed include gloves, scarves, rain ponchos underwear, granola bars and hot chocolate.

A collection box for the project is

set up at the Colwood Thrifty Foods, 1860 Island Highway.

For more information email christmaspackpackproject@gmail.com charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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More than 650 families on the West Shore will have a turkey this year thanks to the to Fleet Diving Unit’s Turkey Run. The run on Nov. 30 generated more than $25,000 with a few donations still trickling in.

The goal was to raise $15,000 to cover the cost of providing meat gift certificates for all of the hampers at the West Shore Christmas Hamper Fund.

The additional $10,000 will be spent on toys and gifts for children and teens for the hampers as well.

Last year the run drew in $22,000.

Belmont drive doubles the food

Belmont secondary school’s 10,000 Tonight food drive surpassed its name this year.

The final count at the end of the evening, Dec. 4, was 19,655 items. Donations continued to trickle in days after the event bringing the count even closer to 20,000.

“We brought all the food to the food bank and they almost didn’t have room for it all,” said Grade 12 student Hope Robinson, event organizer.

A donated moving truck made two trips the Goldstream Food Bank.

Donations of food and toys can be can be dropped off at the West Shore Christmas Hamper Fund office, 761 Station Ave. Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. charla@goldstream gazette.com

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Holiday weight challenges benefit community Keep your weight in check over the holidays.

Two businesses offer Hold ‘Em contests to help motivate West Shore residents to not gain holiday pounds.

The West Shore Parks and

Recreation’s Christmas Hold ‘Em Challenge is $2 to register at reception.

Half of the registration proceeds go towards the Rotary Picnic Playground project.

The first weigh in is now to

Dec. 15. The second is Jan. 14 to 31. Any individual who keeps his or her weight within four pounds will qualify to enter a prize draw.

At Back to Back Chiropractic people hoping to maintain their weight during the holidays can

weigh in until Dec. 14.

The second is Jan. 6 to 10 and the third and final weigh in is Feb. 3 to 7.

There’s a draw for folks who’s weight stays the same or drops at each weigh-in.

Non-perishable food items are also being collected at Back to Back Chiropractic, 102-2227 Sooke Rd. For more information, call 250391-8761. reporter@goldstreamgazette.com

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FREE SANTA SNAPSHOT! Capture the Season Caprice Cinemas Langford will close its doors for good on Jan. 5.

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aprice Theatres Langford will close its doors after 24 years of bringing movies to the West Shore.

General Manager Brian Jupp announcemed Friday the cinema will screen its final films on Jan. 5.

“It’s sad news, that’s for sure,” Jupp said. “A bit surprised, but not unexpected.”

The reason behind the closure is the landlord’s desire to redevelop the property. Jupp found out earlier in the week Kyle Wells the landlord plans to terminate Reporting the lease come the new year.

“We were hoping it would be much, much later, if at all,” Jupp said. “We were pretty happy and content to keep going but obviously the landlord has plans, so they need the space.”

Jupp has worked at the cinema just short of 20 years, starting as floor staff, taking tickets and working concession, a job he hated at first. His parents convinced him to stick it out.

“Almost 20 years later, here I am,” Jupp said.

“It was pretty magical working in a movie theatre where we got to help provide entertainment to the masses. You think about all the movies, all the kids coming in absolutely glowing and excited to see this big movie, you see the adults coming out with a satisfied look on their face. … It was just a really good feeling.”

The cinema is the second to close in Greater Victoria recently, with the Empire Capital 6 on Yates Street in Victoria closing in October.

Caprice Langford prided itself on being something different in the theatre landscape of Victoria. Jupp said they strove for a small town feel, keeping prices affordable and priding themselves on customer service.

The cinema struggled since the opening of the Cineplex Odeon Westshore Cinemas in 2011. That change meant the Caprice could no longer screen first-run movies and faced the competition of a new multiplex style theatre, with digital projection and better sound.

“Business changed as soon as they opened,” Jupp said. “We were fighting hard, we were trying everything we could.”

The next challenge for the cinema would have been switching to digital projection, which is becoming the industry standard. Until now Jupp said they managed to get the vast majority of movies on film, but things were changing fast.

“That’s a moot point now,” he said.

Jupp said the loss of the cinema is a blow for the community.

“It’s no secret with us closing some people are going to be priced out of seeing movies,” Jupp said. “Maybe not altogether, but … they’ll probably cut down. So that part is sad.”

The closing leaves about a dozen people looking for new jobs. Plans haven’t been made for the final night, but Jupp said they will look at something special to mark the occasion. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE

EDITORIAL

NEWS GAZETTE

Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher Kevin Laird Editorial Director Christine van Reeuwyk Editor Oliver Sommer Advertising Director

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OUR VIEW

Impaired drivers still the target Fewer CounterAttack roadblocks this holiday season doesn’t mean you can take the party on the road.

According to ICBC, around 30 per cent of car crash fatalities are related to impaired driving.

That’s why ICBC funds enhanced enforcement to help prevent impaired driving through CounterAttack campaigns in July and December.

This year that funding shifted, with more cash for summertime roadblocks and programs such as seatbelt campaigns.

Saanich police, for example, have three extra roadblocks this winter instead of the nine set to snare drinking drivers last December.

The shift seems inevitable when you look at Stats Canada numbers from 2011 that show a 1,355 impaired driving accidents in the nation over one July weekend, (15 to 17) plus Canada Day (1,449) and the last weekend of July (1,411).

Over the Christmas weekend that year, Dec. 23 to 25, there were 792 incidents.

While the necessary funding shift from winter to summer appears to leave officers high and dry hopefully the message is getting through.

The psychological effects of generations of drivers expecting to see roadblocks has culminated in a distinct fear and expectation during the Christmas season that those familiar flashing lights could be around the next corner.

Common fodder, and complaint, over pints in the pub is that B.C. has the most stringent drinking and driving laws in the country. In cash alone it can cost from $600 to more than $4,000 in fines and fees if you get caught.

That’s aside from the legal and moral implications.

As a society, we don’t think it’s okay for folks to overindulge and drive home. Police across the region routinely respond to calls from the public about possible impaired drivers. Aside from seasonal CounterAttack roadblocks, police are always looking for the telltale signs of an impaired driver. Training these days even extends beyond alcohol, so officers recognize drivers ingesting other substances before getting behind the wheel.

Greater Victoria police are adamant funding changes won’t stop them from cracking down on drinking and driving – after all, B.C. has the toughest laws in Canada.

What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification.

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

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Ottawa puts on pipeline push Of course that “very high risk” The federal government stepped should be seen in the B.C. context, up its sales pitch for new pipelines where there has never been a serito the B.C. coast last week, as it ous oil spill at sea in a century of prepares for the imminent release continuous petroleum shipping. of the federal review panel’s report The report calls for on the feasibility of the potential polluters to Enbridge Northern Gateshow they are prepared way project. for a “worst case” disTransport Minister charge like the 1989 Lisa Raitt and Natural Exxon Valdez grounding Resources Minister Joe in Alaska. It tells Ottawa Oliver arrived in Vancouthe Canadian Coast Guard ver to release an expert must be properly funded panel’s report on the curto serve as incident comrent state of tanker safety mand. on the West Coast. It was Oliver recounted efforts the first of two reports Tom Fletcher made so far, including that tell the Stephen B.C. Views annual tanker inspections, Harper government in increased aerial surveilblunt terms how steep lance and marine markers. a hill it must climb to And he reminded his audience that enable energy exports to Asia.

Canada’s only energy export cusOliver gave a speech to the Vantomer, the U.S., is about to surpass couver Board of Trade the followSaudi Arabia as the world’s largest ing morning, where he vowed to petroleum producer. implement one of the panel’s key The second federal report was recommendations. from Doug Eyford, a lawyer who Legislation is coming to ensure has been meeting for months with that polluters, not taxpayers, must aboriginal communities in northern pay for any environmental damage B.C. and Alberta. from resource development and He found, as Enbridge has transport. reported, that many aboriginal The panel was chaired by Gorcommunities are working with don Houston, a former Prince energy producers to get the ecoRupert harbourmaster and CEO of nomic activity they so desperately Port Metro Vancouver. Its report need. (Most urban people likely details the little-noticed fact that don’t believe this, because the concoastal waters around Victoria and flict-addicted media report mostly Vancouver are already congested protests.) with shipping traffic, including Eyford’s report is no whitewash Alaska oil tankers, and are at “very either. It reminds Ottawa that B.C.’s high risk” of an incident.

unresolved aboriginal title and a general lack of trust of both the energy industry and the federal government are key obstacles to the largest economic opportunity in the world today, the rise of Asia.

Eyford was dealing with the profusion of gas pipeline projects that are set to cross northern B.C., as well as the Enbridge and Kinder Morgan Canada oil proposals. The entrenched opposition is against oil, particularly heavy oil in tankers.

Politics and protesters aside, these are the facts for B.C. The prosperous provinces in Canada today are Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, based mainly on energy development. The rest are struggling.

B.C. continues to lose skilled workers to Alberta, where oil sands development expands despite the ongoing chorus of U.S.-financed misrepresentation of its environmental impact.

It’s a key moment in Canadian history. This is where we see if we can go beyond our status as a client state of the U.S. This year’s B.C. election, where pandering to urban protest backfired on the NDP, suggests a new seriousness in the public mood.

More people understand today that our comfortable modern society with free-access health care is a fragile thing. We have it better than most of the world – for now.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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– Tracy H. Green This is so disappointing. We have enjoyed movies at the Caprice since it opened. Thank you for all the entertainment you have provided all these years!

– Allen Turner That’s probably it for our family going to movies together … the only affordable place in town … sad.

– Deb James So sad, loved the small city atmosphere.

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Coroner working to identify man found dead in Goldstream park

The coroner’s office is investigating after a body was found in Goldstream park Sunday (Dec. 8). West Shore RCMP got the call just before noon when someone found a body in a sleeping bag near Goldstream Provincial Park campground, said Const. Sarah Beckett of West Shore RCMP. “We confirmed the male was deceased and he had been there for a long period of time,” Beckett said. The forensic identification and coroner services conducted an initial investigation and determined foul play was unlikely.

“We have turned over our investigation to the B.C. Coroners Service,” Beckett said. Investigators are trying to determine the man’s identity.

Langford house fire deemed suspicious due to timing

A family is displaced after a house fire in the 2700 block of Sooke Road Sunday afternoon.

The fire started outside at the back of the home while the residence was unoccupied.

“The fire is suspicious because all the occupants were away when it started,” said Rochlitz.

“It’s an unusual location for the fire start.”

Langford Fire Rescue is investigating and estimates the damage between $40,000 and $100,000, depending if the roof needs replacing or not, said fire investigator Chris Aubrey.

The cause has not yet been determined. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Highlands to replace fire hall Charla Huber News staff

Highlands in the process of getting its first post-disaster building.

The district plans to replace its east fire hall with construction beginning hopefully next summer.

“It will be anchored differently and have enhanced engineering,” said Mayor Jane Mendum, explaining it would be built to outlast an earthquake.

The building planned is 3,500 square feet to be built in sections maintaining a fully functioning hall during construc-

tion, Mendum said.

Council approved preliminary designs and set aside funds to cover construction costs, the preliminary estimate is $1.1 million dollars.

“We have more than $900,000 in the fire reserve and that’ll take care of the lion’s share of it,” said Chris Coates, Highlands CAO. The one-storey wood-framed hall is proposed to have a garage bay with spaces for two fire trucks, a radio room , an office, a training room and two washrooms with showers.

Aside from not being seismically

sound the 30 year-old building currently on site has plumbing and electrical issues.

It is framed with small logs, in lieu of beams, but was designed so it could be added to as the department raised funds.

The east fire hall was built by volunteers with donated materials in three phases. The first phase was in 1982 when the department operated solely on investments by residents.

People of Highlands could pay $50 a year to be covered by the department. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

Cancer cancels Disney trip Continued from Page A1

Roost started helping out with organizing fundraising during Hannah’s first bout with cancer.

She didn’t know the family then, but heard about Hannah’s struggle, thought about her own daughter going through something similar and knew she had to help.

“It’s completely heartbreaking,” Roost said.

She continues to help the family and there are a number of events coming up where anyone can lend a hand.

A bottle drive is planned for Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Alpine businesses (2832 Millstream Rd.). There will be free hot dogs, chips, pop and coffee for people who drop off bottles or cash donations. Bottle Depots also have an account set up under Hannah’s name, so people can donate the money from recyclables there, even up Island.

Loghouse Pub pub will host a burger night on Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. to raise money for the family. A burger, fries and a beer or cider is $20. The event will also have a silent auction and 50/50 draw.

To donate items or purchase tickets email hopeforhannahday@gmail.com. Some tickets will be available at the door.

A bank account is set up with Coastal Community Credit Union, which has branches up Island. kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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“The first year I ran this school, we only But this year’s show, marking VCA’s had two people on student loans. This year, survival through 40 years of a sometimes we’ve got at least 20,” Such says. “It’s been tumultuous history, is a particularly proud a really amazing shift. For us, it’s kind of a moment for president Peter Such. barometer of young people’s aspirations, of “This is completely privately funded colbeing frustrated. That’s why we’ve instituted a lege,” Such says. “There hasn’t been a lot of these career-oriented programs as well.” single cent of public money in this school Some of the school’s more innovative classever. We run the whole show.” es include e-book publishing for illustrators, Such and his colleagues comprise the taught by Steve McCallum, while Escape from eclectic faculty at VCA, where many of Planet Earth producer Luke Carroll will soon Victoria’s respected artists have had their begin teaching animation courses. start or taught.

With visual artists, Such and his colleagues “The greats have all worked here,” says are now instructing established artists and Yvonne Owens, VCA’s academic director third-year graduates on fine-tuning their work and art history instructor. Artists like James for gallery exhibitions, rather than putting Gordaneer, Andy Wooldrige, Flemming effort into introductory courses for continuing DANIEL PALMEr PhOTO education.

Jorgensen are just some of the dozen names she lists as she muses about the school’s his- Victoria College of Art president Peter Such, top right, poses with instructors Victor Arcega (left), “The rec centres are doing basic theory Steve McCallum, Yvonne Owens and vice-president Nancy Ruffalo. The college celebrates its tory. courses now, so we’re concentrating on 40th anniversary during its 2013/14 year, and anticipates a big turnout for its student art show.

Such, professor emeritus at York people who want to have a gallery show and University with an infectious enthusiasm already have a lot of experience,” he said. setting, or if they do, they like to come to us as well, for his work, said part of the appeal of an arts college to VCA’s annual Christmas show and sale begins Dec. 19 because university settings are really a department in established faculty is the openness to new curriculum and at 7 p.m., and continues Dec. 20-21 from 11 a.m. to 4 a corporate university, if you like,” he says. “There’s a ideas. p.m. For more information and a list of 2014 courses, certain flexibility at VCA. We don’t want to be teaching “These artists don’t want to teach in a university visit vca.ca.

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WeD. Dec. 11 the real mr. d - Star of CBC’s Mr. D., standup comedian Gerry Dee brings his solo show to the Royal Theatre.

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homo for the holIdays - Christmas just got a little gayer at Intrepid Theatre, with a cabaret celebrating local gay and theatre communities with songs, monologues, stand-up and perhaps a lip sync. After the show (which starts at 8pm), the theatre transforms into a speakeasy and dancehall. intrepidtheatre.com. $20.

the neverendIng story Kaleidoscope Theatre embarks on the epic adventure exploring the glory and wonder of imagination. At UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium until Dec. 18. $20/25, tickets.uvic.ca.

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Tickets, $14/9 at ticketrocket.org. annIe - Twelve-year-old powerhouse Mariah McDonald stars in Annie at the McPherson Playhouse until Dec. 15.

Tickets, from $21, at rmts.bc.ca. an emIly Carr ChrIstmas Theatre Inconnu’s youth project presents young artists, along with pros.

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.

belt out Broadway and Hollywood musical hits at the Royal. Until Dec. 15. rmts.bc.ca.

Sat. Dec. 14 ChrIstmas In baCh’s leIpzIg - The Early Music Society of the Islands presents the Vox Humana chamber choir with Nancy Argenta, Benjamin Butterfield and the Victoria Baroque Players. 8 pm at Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora.

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Langford singer has lofty goals Locally famous for O Canada at West Hills

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This year Sara Gregory has sang O Canada more times than anyone on the West Shore.

Some weeks the 15-year-old singer would make four trips to West Hills stadium on Sunday; performing the national anthem for the Westshore Rebels, Victoria Spartans or the Belmont Bulldogs.

“I remember the first time I sang for the Rebels. I was so nervous and my hand was shaking so bad that I had to grab it my with other hand,” said the teen who started singing in coffee shops and open mics in 2011.

The Rebels were her first team, and after that inaugural performance she became the football club’s home game singer for the season.

“I was thrilled to give Sara that honour of singing the anthem for all our home games. She did a fantastic job and took her role very seriously,” said Elise Pastro, vice

Sara Gregory president of Westshore Rebels. “I look forward to seeing where her incredible talent takes her in life and thrilled the Westshore Rebels helped launch her career.”

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ondary student is a member of the concert choir and a vocal jazz ensemble. Between both groups she finds herself in six to eight practice sessions a week. She also dedicates many hours to her own

music in her Langford home.

Piles of paper scattered on the floor of Gregory’s music room elude to the budding musician who writes her own music, working toward making music a full-time job.

“Sara’s skill level greatly exceeded what I would consider normal talent for someone her age,” said Langford musician and singing teacher Carmen Hillary. “When she came to me she already had songwriting ability. I just helped her evolve that and add more of a dynamic range.”

Gregory gained local recognition in July when she won Battle of the Bands at the Westhills Arena.

“I did not expect that to happen,” she said.

She’s now taken two of her 20 songs into the studio to record. Within a year she hopes for the singles to be on iTunes in a quest to grow her career. She is also recording O Canada in hopes of expanding her public performances. charla@goldstreamgazette.com

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Wild, wild Westshore host Braves Hit-and-miss Wolves carry potent offence Travis Paterson News staff

Scoring isn’t an issue for the Westshore Wolves, with an average of 3.5 goals per game.

Playing 60 minutes of two-way hockey, however, is where coach Rob Doyle is focused.

“Hit and miss is exactly what we are. (Saturday) we were up 2-0 in an unbelievable game (against the Comox Valley Glaciers). For five minutes we fell asleep (in the second period) and they scored three goals, one

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Tonight (Dec. 11) the mercurial Wolves (11-13-7) are home to the Saanich Braves (8-18-2), for a 7 p.m. face off at Bear Mountain Arena.

While the Wolves have plenty of depth up front, it’s no secret the Wolves’ biggest weakness is its defence. With 139 goals against, it’s the worst in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, in line with the woeful Oceanside Generals and their four-win season.

And it’s not for a lack of trying. The Wolves moved big Clay Carson to defence and the puckmover was looking good until a back issue started to keep him out of games. On Nov. 13

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the Wolves acquired VIJHL and BCHL veteran Jesse Spooner, a 20-year-old rearguard rom the Campbell River Storm. Spooner played one game and broke his hand. He should be back in January, Doyle said.

The club has also made some key forward additions, including adding Corey Peterson in November, the 18-yearold, younger brother of former Cyclone Taylor Cup champion Kyle Peterson, who came to the Wolves in September.

“Kyle has been great for us.

There was a notion he would come with baggage but it’s not true, he’s been great on and off the ice,” Doyle said.

The Wolves visit the Victoria Cougars, 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Archie Browning Sports Centre. sports@vicnews.com

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Castaway Wanderers U16 tops in B.C. The Castaway Wanderers U16 boys team are provincial rugby champions, having defeated the Bayside Sharks 49-7 in the recent final.

CW advanced to the final having won the U16 Island championship in late November over Velox 59-0.

Weather conditions nearly cancelled the ferry ride over. Nonetheless, CW prevailed, a task they were unable to achieve in previous years despite rolling through the Island competition.

CW coach Spencer Robinson praised No. 8 Jonah Hall (captain), scrumhalf Brayden Tate and fly-half Brennig Prevost after the match.

In the end the speed of transfer of the ball by CW was the difference, Robinson reported, as CW were able to cross for seven tries, including a hat trick by second rower Jim Newman.

Winger Sam Barclay scored two tries while Myles Duncan and Brandon Schellenberger each scored one. sports@vicnews.com

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Cracking swim UVic Vike Ian Mattock competes in the Pacific Coast Swimming Christmas Cracker meet at Saanich Commonwealth Place, Sunday. Plenty of Vikes used the Cracker to hit the qualification standards for the CIS Championships, Feb. 20 to 22 in Toronto. On Saturday the Cracker took time to honour Vikes alum Mackenzie Downing as she was inducted into the Vikes’ swimming Platinum Circle of Excellence. Mackenzie is among the all-time Vike leaders with 17 CIS medals. She was a UVic’s Female Athlete of the Year in 2007 and 2008.

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Ex-Brave back with Grizzlies

The Victoria Grizzlies re-acquired defenceman Jaden Schmeisser on Nov. 29.

The ex-Saanich Jr. B Brave played the past two seasons with the Grizz but started this year on the West Kelowna Warriors. Schmeisser, 20, assisted on the Grizz’s second goal in a 6-3 loss to the Powell River Kings on Saturday.

The Grizz are home to the Kings on Friday, 7:15 p.m. at Bear Mountain Arena.

Jordan Guiney scored four goals and two assists to pace his Juan de Fuca Grizzlies in round robin play at the Rick Lapointe Memorial Bantam AAA Showcase.

The Grizzlies qualifed for the A flight semifinal, where they lost to the Hollyburn Huskies 6-2.

The host Victoria Racquet Club Kings fell just short of cracking the A flight playoff bracket. The Kings went 2-1 in pool play.

The loss came to the Hollyburn Huskies, who moved on to the A flight and lost in the Showcase final to the Langley Eagles. The Kings lost to Cowichan in the B final 7-1.

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For Jess Gibbard giving to his community dates back to when he received his first allowance. At age 10, his parents instilled upon him the value of philanthropy by dividing his earnings into three categories: charity, savings and pocket money. Now seven years later as a student at Esquimalt high school and part-time cashier at London Drugs, Jess has volunteered and donated to six different charities in the Capital Region. The latest recipient of his generous spirit is United Way where he donates $2 a pay cheque.

Jess appreciates the work United Way does to build strong communities, move people out of poverty and help kids and youth grow up healthy and achieve success in school. When he thinks about what community means to

Dr. Cameron McCrodan, Dr. Ann-Marie Stewart, Dr. Brent Morrison, Dr. Jeffery Thompson and Dr. Chris Snow him, he recalls the close relationships he has established with his neighbours in View Royal and Vic West. His favourite place is the Gorge waterway, just outside of the inner harbour, where he spent most of 2012 training for the World Outrigger Sprints in Calgary as part of Team Canada.

“It is not just young people who need to become more engaged in their community, we all need to get more involved. Everyone can take time out of their day to help an event or charity or simply stay informed about the hardships facing our neighbourhoods. Even if only a few people take initiative, others will be sure to follow.”

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If you have normal vision, you should be able to see objects clearly whether they are near or far away. When your eye doctor examines your eyes he will measure your vision at long distance as well as close up. The measurement for distance vision is usually taken at 20 feet. A test for near vision is usually taken at the normal reading distance or about 16 inches.

Near vision is used for reading, sewing, eating and any other activity in which the object you are looking at is within arms length. Intermediate vision includes computer screens, music on a stand, cards on a table etc. Distance vision is considered anything beyond that point. This would include looking at television or at people across the room, even though the distance is relatively short.

You need to see clearly wherever you happen to be looking. Straining your eyes to try to see objects clearly can often cause headaches and other discomfort. If you think you may need glasses or contact lenses or a new lens correction, see your family optometrist for an examination.

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CHILDREN

CHRISTMAS CORNER

DAYCARE CENTERS

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

Give a Lovely Bodywork session to Yourself or another this Christmas

- The Trager Approach - Hot Stone Massage * Gift CertiďŹ cates * Discount rates for December Rae Bilash CertiďŹ ed Practitioner 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000.00 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories.

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WORKLINK is offering a Job Search program with a training allowance for eligible Non EI adults living in Westshore or Sooke areas; 6wk in class program starts Jan 20. For information call 250-478-9525.

HELP WANTED GENERAL LABOURERS

OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

PERSONALS THE BEST Selection of Real, Local Singles. Try FREE! 18+.

Call 250-220-1300 or online at: www.livelinks.com

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: HEARING aid, near corner of James White Blvd and Resthaven, Sidney. Call (250)655-0542.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

BURIAL PLOTS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience.

Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits.

Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres.

Website: hannachrysler.ca.

Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

2 ADULT interment spaces at Hatley Memorial Gardens.

Lots 215 & 216 in Colwood G. $4900. 1(520)825-1773.

PENTAX CAMERA with 3 lenses and flash, good cond. 4 Michelin 17� snow tires, used 2 seasons. (250)479-5208.

FREE ITEMS

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

VOLUNTEERS

ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER, Panasonic, like new, $40. Call (250)652-3606.

CANADIAN DIABETES Association is looking for corporate ambassadors to increase the engagement of businesses and organizations in advancing the quality of life for people affected by diabetes. Other positions available. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

CANADIAN MENTAL Health Association seeks a qualified board treasurer to review financial statements and transactions as well as liaise with the accounting administrator.

Call Volunteer Victoria at 250386-2269.

VICTORIA HOSPICE starts training in January for nonjudgmental In-Patient Unit volunteers for physically demanding and varied tasks relating to patient care. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT

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Look for the 2013 BBB Accredited Business Directory Eedition 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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HILLTOP FRIENDS LICENSED

CHRISTMAS TREES 2’ to 30’ * 15 varieties Wreaths * Greens * Swags * Holly * Cones

PERSONAL SERVICES

• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

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

SALES COSMETIC SALES PERSON for Outdoor Cart at Up Town Mall, shift work, $12/hr. Apply to mirjam@telus.net

TRADES, TECHNICAL GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus, Alberta needs Power Engineering Instructors. No teaching experience, no problem.

Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website: www.gprc.ab.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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.

LEGAL SERVICES

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

MEDICAL HEALTH VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 Free all for $99 including Free Shipping.

Discreet, Fast Shipping. 1-888-836-0780 or metromeds.net

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.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

FIGURINES: ROYAL Doulton, Coalport, Armani, Mrs. Albee, & misc artists - some very old, some more recent editions.

Call (250)474-2774.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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

250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

WASHER/DRYER Frigidaire white, 8 cycle HD, $550.

(778)351-3349.

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

DUPLEX/4-PLEX

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

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

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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.

TIMESHARE START IN DECEMBER & WE’LL WAIVE YOUR REGISTRATION FEE* *conditions apply

250.388.3535

DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ 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 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

IKEA JUNIOR bed, never used, no mattress, $50.

Dresser, $49. (250)655-0836.

STEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!� 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

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YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS

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LOST SET of keys downtown Dec 3rd, w/Thrifty’s & Pure tags. Reward! (250)589-9396.

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare.

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

FREE JELLY and pickle jars.

Clean, labels off. Call 778430-4302.

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

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CALL VICTORIA: 250.384.8121 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO SERVICES

GORGE- 1 bdrm condo, laundry on site, NS/NP. $750.

Avail now. (250)882-2330.

NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: semi-furn private suite.

New floors & paint. Shared lndry. FREE hydro & cable.

N/S, No Partiers. $800/mo.

Dec. 15th. 250-756-9746

$$$ TOP CA$H PAID $$$. For ALL unwanted Vehicles, any condition. Call (250)885-1427.

COTTAGES 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.

METCHOSIN- 1 bdrm coach house. $750mo includes cable, W/D. Utils not included.

NS/NP. Available Jan 1. Call (250)478-8438.

HOUSES FOR SALE

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.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MOBILE HOMES & PADS 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

LOT FOR Rent vacant mobile home pad. SL Home Park.

Call 250-743-7535.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

SOOKE 3 BR rancher on acreage, 2 full baths, 7 appl., heat efficient/pump, $1400, n/s, refs. Avail. Feb. 1. 250642-2015

RENTALS

WATERFRONT. NORTH Saanich. Large 2-bdrm, 2 bath. $1800./mo + 1/2 utils. Possibly small boat moorage +. NP/NS. (250)656-5999.

TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS

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

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.

fil here please

Scrap Junk Broken Down Cars Trucks Vans

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 AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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

AUTO FINANCING

admin@resortonthelake.com

APARTMENT/CONDO

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.

$50 to $1000

4-BDRM HOUSE, near Commonwealth Pool. N/S, N/P. $1900 + utils. (250)920-6282

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

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.

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.

HOMES FOR RENT

RECREATION

CARS

SUITES, LOWER

FREE TOW AWAY

250-686-3933 SPORTS & IMPORTS

Donate your spare change

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.

All proceeds going to The Salvation Army Stan Hagen Center for Families

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

Our newspapers collect change, convert it to dollars and donate funds to this year’s chosen children’s charity.

BOATS

Thank you for supporting Coins for Kids

SUNWAY BOAT TOPS- Now located in the Western communities. Call Murray Southern at 250-744-0363 or Email: sunway@telus.net

LANGFORD, NICE 1 bdrm level entry bsmt, fully reno’d, N/P, utils incl’d. Jan. 1st. $750. mo. Call 250-658-3676.

Donate Here: • Black Press 818 Broughton St. • Frontrunners 1200 Vancouver St. • Frontrunners 123-755 Goldstream Ave. • Quality Cobbler 140-2945 Jacklin Rd. • Corona Foods 2155 Sooke Rd. • Dodds Furniture 715 Finlayson St. • Heirloom Linens 777 Royal Oak Dr. • Red Barn Market 751 Vanalman Ave. • Red Barn Market 5550 West Saanich Rd. • Red Barn Market 5325 Cordova Bay Rd. • Peppers Foods 3829 Cadboro Bay Rd. • Oak Bay Pharmasave 2200 Oak Bay Ave. • Salon Modello 2590 Cadboro Bay Rd. • Slater’s Meats 2577 Cadboro Bay Rd. • Verico Select Mortgage 105-1497 Admirals Rd. • Verico Select Mortgage Westshore 3212 Jacklin Rd. • Verico Select Mortgage 1925 Oak Bay Ave. • Verico Select Mortgage 110-4460 Chatterton Way • Brick Langford 500-2945 Jacklin Rd. • Capital Iron 1900 Store St. • 4 Cats Art Studio 2279 Bowker Ave. • Western Foods 772 Goldstream Ave. • Standard Furniture 758 Cloverdale Ave. • Goldstream Food Market 976 Goldstream Ave.

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PAINTING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

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.

(250)889-5794.

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

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

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

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

TAX

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

250-477-4601

FENCING

CARPENTRY

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

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

BIG BEAR Handyman. Painting, household repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

WESTSHORE HANDYMAN SERVICES- Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall repairs, haul-aways, clean-ups. Senior discount. Bob, 250-818-3529.

GARDENING

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm.

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

MOVING & STORAGE

HAULING AND SALVAGE

CLEANING SERVICES AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.

HI! NEED help cleaning your house. Call Me! 250-478-8940 STELLAR CLEANING Services. Carpet/ Window/ Gutter Cleaning. Call (250)294-5422.

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

HANDYPERSONS

$20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc.

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 250-507-6543.

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

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

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.

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk.

Fast Service, Best Prices!!

Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 COMPLETE HOME Repairs.

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

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

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.

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.

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

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

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

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

PRESSURE WASHING DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates.

250-744-8588, Norm.

WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS 250.388.3535

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - GOLDSTREAM

NEWS GAZETTE

Small change for WorkSafe, big victory for business Kyle Wells

“That was actually pretty quick action and a good thing, it’s the right thing to do,” said Deepak Kothary, director of assessments for WorkSafeBC. “Prior to this …

I had never heard of this industry myself. So you learn these things.”

The trend at WorkSafeBC is typically to reduce the number of classifications to reflect contemporary industry, getting rid of occupations which no longer exist. Kothary said it’s rare to create a new classification, but as emerging industries come up there is a process to add categories.

Kothary said there is also an avenue for Haynes to appeal her 2013 classification and perhaps get some money back if the firm can find a more appropriate category.

With the new classification, Haynes rate will be lowered to a base rate of $0.89, a substantial reduction.

“It was awesome,” Haynes said.

“It was very encouraging, because there’s not a lot of margin in these kinds of personal services business, so anything that takes away from that is wonderful.

“To get two ministers responding to me is a big thing.

And it does take something to shake up the bureaucracy of their little categorizations that they have.”

News staff

A Greater Victoria business owner’s determination to bring about change could result in a revision to how WorkSafeBC classifies certain businesses.

In November 2012, Cathy Haynes bought the Downsizing Diva, a business which helps seniors get organized for a move from a large to a smaller home or a retirement home.

“It’s a particular kind of move, they have to make a lot of emotional decisions,” Haynes said.

When Haynes went to register her new endeavour with WorkSafeBC, she was told her the business is categorized as a moving company and would therefore have an insurance premium rate of $5.58 per $100 of assessable payroll.

WorkSafeBC has about 550 categories a business can fit into, but none fit Haynes company, other than that for movers.

For a moving company this high premium is based on the likelihood for injury with heavy lifting and potentially dangerous work.

But Haynes company does none of this and subcontracts out the heavy lifting to companies which have their own WorkSafeBC coverage.

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Downsizing Diva owner Cathy Haynes found herself called a moving company by WorkSafeBC but she convinced the regulator to explore creating a new classification for her business.

“We don’t actually lift the pianos and the furniture,” Haynes said. “We manage the move, so we co-ordinate. We’re more one part social worker, one part logistics co-ordinator.”

Haynes wrote to provincial ministers and to WorkSafeBC to

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complain about the classification system. Minister of jobs, tourism and skills training Shirley Bond wrote back to Haynes but said the government has no sway in such matters.

WorkSafeBC has since informed Haynes that its classification

system is currently under review and that a new category is being created for senior move managers, personal organizers and personal assistants.

WorkSafeBC says this is the way in which its classification system develops over time.

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Royal Oak McDonald’s receives a facelift On Sunday, franchisee Grant Reid unveiled some serious upgrades to his McDonald’s Restaurant in the Royal Oak Shopping Centre.

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Microsoft studio pulls up Victoria stakes Less than two years after setting up shop in Victoria, Microsoft plans to close its Victoria gaming studio in 2014.

Siting the office here – it opened in Bastion Square and moved to a larger space at Wharf and Fort streets as staff was added and game development ramped up – could be traced to Don Mattrick, the former EA Sports co-founder who became head of the company’s interactive entertainment division and lives part-time in the city.

Mattrick left Microsoft and became CEO of mobile game producer Zynga in July.

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