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Smoked-out businesses land on their feet Fort Street shops rebound after fire Daniel Palmer News staff

It was an otherwise unremarkable Monday morning when a kitchen fire broke out at A Taste of India restaurant at 768 Fort St.,

pouring smoke through the ceiling into two adjacent businesses. The Nov. 18 fire forced Oscar & Libby’s owner Teri Hustins to scramble for an alternative storefront just as as the lucrative Christmas season approached. “The same landlord happened to have an empty space across the street and he rolled us into this location within five days,” said

Hustins from her new shop at 795 Fort St. “If I’d lost Christmas, that would have been 25 per cent of my business for the year.” Vy Nguyen, whose family operates Pho Vy Vietnamese restaurant, said the fire could have been disastrous for their businesses, but a fortuitous arrangement with a nearby restaurant is keeping them afloat.

The owner of Saigon Harbour (1012 Blanshard St.) had already been planning to temporarily close the restaurant while visiting Vietnam. When Pho Vy was forced to close, the vacant restaurant provided an ideal opportunity, Nguyen said. “We’ve been pretty steady, and we’ve been getting more and more

of our regular customers here,” she said. “We’ll be moving back to Fort Street within a few months, hopefully.” Restoration work on the building is lagging as insurance companies continue their assessments, said landlord Jason Cheung.

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“It was my intent to have this go a lot faster than it’s going,” said Cheung, operations manager with Wing Lee Holdings. He didn’t know whether the proprietor of A Taste of India was planning to return to the location, but said all of the affected businesses will be welcome to come back. “They’ve been good tenants for us,” he said. “That’s why with Teri, we were very quick to help her move across the street.” The camaraderie amongst Fort Street businesses is what has most impressed Hustins,

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Teri Hustins, owner of Oscar and Libby’s, is happy in her new location across Fort Street from her store damaged in a November fire in the same building. who also operates an Oscar & Libby’s in Market Square. She received food, coffee and plenty of customer support after pulling off a re-opening in her new space in just five days. “The support was really over-

whelming, in a great way,” she said. “It really created this sense of community amongst business owners, who all understand what it means to have this happen.” dpalmer@vicnews.com

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of honouring heritage past and and presenter of cultural competency workshops for the provpresent through education. “To me the history doesn’t ince. Feb. 24 sees an evening of change – the history is still the history,” Nicholson says. “And jazz, blues and spoken word, as a society, we try to recognize featuring Maureen Washingthe current people. It’s not just ton Quartet and spoken word poet Scruffmouth at the Belfrom the old days.” fry Theatre (1291 One of those curAve.). rent people is vocal“Many of those Gladstone The by-donation ist Leon Bibb, an event, which feainductee in the B.C. descendants of the Karel RoessEntertainment Hall original pioneers tures ingh on piano, Joey of Fame. Bibb and Smith on bass and pianist Bill Sample, are still here.” Damian Graham on a former Victorian, – Ron Nicholson drums, is expected will offer an overto fill up quickly. view of black history in the province through sto- Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A dedicated group of about 30 ries and songs at Government House on Friday. The concert, society volunteers work closely followed by a mixer with Lt.-Gov. with local immigrant groups Judith Guichon, is the sole tick- including the African & Caribeted event in a month of jazz and bean Students’ Association at poetry, historical walks, talks the University of Victoria and the Inter-Cultural Association and author insights. RCMP Sgt. Craig Smith, a Hal- of Greater Victoria to welcome ifax-based historian and author newcomers to the city. Tickets to Leon Bibb are $35, of You Had Better Be White by Six A.M.: The African-Canadian including a wine bar and appeExperience in the RCMP, is doing tizers, are only available in a special presentation at James advance at ticketrocket.org or Bay New Horizons Centre (234 by calling 250-590-6291. For more information and a Menzies St.) on Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. Smith, the RCMP’s diversity full listing of free Black History policing analyst for Nova Scotia, Month events, visit bcblack comes well-prepared to share history.ca. arts@mondaymag.com his knowledge as the creator

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The producer of Rifflandia and Rock The Shores is praising a B.C. government promise to get rid of separated beer gardens at music festivals. On Friday, Justice Minister Suzanne Anton announced the government will implement 73 recommended changes to modernize B.C. liquor policy, including the nixing of fenced-off beer gardens at licensed festivals. “It’s something we’ve wanted for a long time,” said Nick Blasko of Atomique Productions. Blasko is producing three multiday music festivals in Greater Victoria this summer, beginning with Rock The Shores at West Shore Parks and Recreation in July. Atomique also produces a smaller

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Higher graduation rates retiring SD61 boss’ legacy Greater Victoria School District superintendent of schools and CEO John Gaiptman retires Feb. 14 after 12 years on the job. He led the district through numerous changes, including closing schools to combat declining enrolment and implementing the middle school system. Gaiptman, former principal at Lambrick Park secondary, helped develop a district-wide approach to improve Dogwood completion rates. Since 2008, the graduation rate for all students in the Greater Victoria School District has increased by 13.7 per cent, while the aboriginal graduation rate has improved by 14.4 per cent. Deputy superintendent Sherri Bell will take over on an interim basis until a replacement is hired. reporter@saanichnews.com

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New liquor rules add responsibility Big changes are afoot in the administration of liquor in this province. And while most of the changes mark a shift toward treating adults as adults, among those who choose to drink, not everyone exhibits adult behaviour where the consumption of alcohol is concerned. Part of the proposed changes include eliminating beer gardens, the penned off areas at public events that separate “family” areas from those where carded adults may purchase and drink alcohol. On the surface, the idea of allowing people who may be attending events with underage family members to enjoy their beverages as a family makes sense. We’d like to think that people who take their young relatives to an event aren’t going to over-consume alcohol in their presence. But the potential for problems doesn’t lie with the majority of people who will obey the law, behave themselves and ensure that only adults in their group partake in alcoholic beverages. It’s with the small minority who choose to flout the rules, get drunk and obnoxious in a “family” area and perhaps worst, buy alcohol for underaged drinkers. Promoters of music festivals and other similar large-crowd events have applauded the proposed changes, saying they will bring B.C. into the 21st century when it comes to treating people with respect and allowing them to make the right choices. But what about festival goers who don’t make the right choices? Attendees will need to be watched closely as new rules are phased in. Based on past experience, we expect the province to shift that task onto liquor licensees, in this case, the people who stage community events. Will those organizations, many of which operate largely on a volunteer basis, have the resources or the expertise to take on the role of ensuring liquor doesn’t fall into the hands of minors? Local organizers have shown they can manage the task under the old system. What’s clear is these issues will need to be addressed before the province puts pen to paper and creates new regulations. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@vicnews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Victoria News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. 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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End this bloody B.C. school war invented a constitutional right to There are two reasons why the collective bargaining in 2007, based B.C. government must appeal the on “freedom of association” in the latest court ruling that damns Charter of Rights and its conduct, assesses Freedoms. damages of $2 million plus The BCTF is piggylawyer bills and appears backing on that landmark to hand the B.C. Teachers’ decision, in favour of Federation the keys to the the Hospital Employees’ treasury. Union, after Gordon The first is practical Campbell ran roughshod politics. The legislature over their sweetheart reopens Feb. 11, ironically contract from the Glen right after Family Day. An Clark years. That one was appeal will give rookie settled for $85 million, Education Minister Peter Tom Fletcher including retroactive Fassbender the cover he B.C. Views payments. will need during the daily In case there are 30 minutes of sniper fire parents and taxpayers who still that is Question Period. believe that all would be calm had Rise. “It’s before the courts, the NDP won the 2013 election, Madam Speaker.” Sit. allow me to put that to rest. Even the trigger-happy Premier NDP leader Adrian Dix took to Christy Clark will be staying in her his Facebook page a couple of days trench, after the bleeding wound after last week’s ruling, joining she received from Justice Susan calls for an apology from Clark. Griffin last week. That would be for what Justice The second reason is practical Griffin characterized as deliberately economics. The 2014 budget has provoking a strike to build public gone to press. Government lawyers support for the latest of a long line told the court that retroactively of settlements imposed on teachers. returning to 2001 classroom rules Within minutes, Dix received this could cost $500 million, an estimate caustic response from Tara Ehrcke, Griffin dismissed as “speculative.” president of the Greater Victoria It could include compensation teachers’ union. to retired teachers for earnings “But where was the NDP during they gave up. This retroactive lump the election campaign?” Ehrcke would be on top of the ongoing asked Dix. “You committed a measly costs, running to hundreds of $100 million – a third of what it will millions more as 60 school districts try to reassemble the world of 2002. take to restore class sizes and less than the [NDP] platform in 2009, This union victory began when and only pocket change more than the Supreme Court of Canada

the Liberals’ Learning Improvement Fund of $75 million.” Note the mindset of this prominent member of the radical fringe that controls the BCTF. “A measly $100 million.” An extra $25 million? “Pocket change.” This is the same union boss who demanded that hundreds of teachers be hired this week, to reorganize current classes in the middle of the school year and make them smaller by one or two students. Parents and students would endure yet another major disruption of the public school system. And who needs an increase in rural ambulance service or drug and alcohol treatment for street kids? Let’s get those teacherlibrarians back in schools, and slightly reduce class sizes to offset declining enrolment! No government – B.C. Liberal, NDP or Green Party – can let its unions control their own payroll, just as no private company can. That goes double for this union, which had its own obvious role in provoking an illegal strike in 2012. It made outrageous benefit demands and cancelled extra-curriculars for months before it even specified its wage demand. Bargaining, if you can call it that, resumes this week. Both sides need to cease fire. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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hile it’s not the biggest or most important film festival going, the Victoria Film Festival is nonetheless high in quality. Organizers do an excellent job of bringing together some of the finest features from the previous year’s festival circuit, giving us all a chance to catch up, look ahead and enjoy some of the world’s finest. Plus with an amazing slate of guest speakers, documentaries, short films and limited release movies which otherwise would never be screened theatrically here, it’s not to be missed. But time is money, am I right? So what to see, what to see? For those of you looking for a little guidance as to what’s worthy and what’s worth missing, here are my humble picks to see over the festival’s nine Story continued on following page days. Keep in mind I’m more partial to narratives than documentaries, and that I haven’t actually seen any of these. I will, however, explain why each has me excited. In alphabetical order: A Field in England (2013), directed by Ben Wheatley: Why: Mainly because Wheatley is a name to watch in UK cinema for original, edgy and slightly crazy movies, especially 2011 horror flick Kill List and 2012’s Sightseers. The film itself is a historical thriller, shot in black-andEight out of ten chefs prefer white and set during the English Civil War, but it cooking with natural gas. promises to be anything It offers instant flame but dry or “normal.” and precise temperature It was well received in control, helping you make Europe and has played the most of all your at only a few North culinary creations. American festivals, including Vancouver. The Congress (2013), directed by Ari Folman: Why: Again this choice (as many will be) is based on the strength of the director, whose previous film, Waltz With Bashir, was one of the most inventive and engaging animated films in recent years. With his second major release, Natural gas is good for laundry too. Folman is returnEnter to win a washer ing to animation, this and natural gas dryer! time with a meta-level actors-playing-themFor contest details, visit selves-type affair which fortisbc.com/lovinlaundry. fortisbc.com/lovinlaundry looks equal parts inventive and mesmerizing. Not yet released beyond the festival circuit, this is FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (13-476.5 01/2014)

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Why: Because you gotta support the hometown folks. This is the only full-fledged local feature film of the festival, and it looks like a good one, following two Victoria brothers over three years as they sail the world to surf and spread the word about environmental issues related to beaches. So it’s got that whole environmental doc thing going on, which seems to be what people like. I might like this one too. Also of interest: Empire of Dirt; Young and Beautiful; Sarah Prefers to Run; Devil’s Knot; Alan Partridge; Big Sur; Cas and Dylan; Finding Vivian Maier; Il Futuro; Like Father Like Son; Me and You; Our Man in Tehran; Siddarth; Strange Little Cat and The Stag. Check out Wells’ festival preview in the current issue of Monday Magazine and visit mondaymag.com throughout the festival for reviews and updates from inside the fest.

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Family Day boasts flurry of fun Whether you get active at your local rec centre, get creative with LEGO, or get busy at the museum – or all of the above – there’s plenty to see and do this Family Day. In Victoria, visit the Vic West Community Centre for the free Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, when free activities include crafts, board games and the kindergym. From 1 to 4 p.m, make a splash at the Family Fun Swim at the Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre. Esquimalt Recreation Centre has a free, activity-filled Family Day planned. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. get busy with a large bouncy castle, face painting and children’s art station. In the pool enjoy the inflatable aquatic crocodile and the water runway. Esquimalt Lions will host a barbecue by donation after 11 a.m. in support of the Splash Park at Memorial Park. Saanich’s Pearkes Recreation Centre celebrates with skating and kindergym from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation, with proceeds to Saanich KidsFUND. A Family Day Skate is also on the calendar at Oak Bay Recreation Centre from 1:30 to 3 p.m., when the rink hosts family-friendly music and games, a pre-school area and an off-ice colouring and craft station. From the rink head

Festival features a line-up of family-friendly films showing at the Vic Theatre. Relive memories of sneaking downstairs for Saturday morning cartoons with Jammies and Toons at 10 a.m., featuring nostalgic National Film Board and retro cartoons like The Cat Came Back, favourite Looney Tunes screenings and more. Linsanity arrives at 2 p.m. Learn how at the lowest point of his career, talented point guard Jeremy Lin found the courage in himself and the game to turn it around and live the life he was born to lead. Bear Mountain Resort invites families to explore nature via golf cart with a self-guided winter eco-tour of the Valley Course, nestled in 102 acres of mature forests. Learn about the rich natural habitat, the creatures who live there and the course’s restoration efforts. The resort offers a special Family Day Weekend rate of $20, Feb. 8 to 10 for a golf cart for two and blanket, with partial proceeds to the Goldstream Volunteer Salmonid Enhancement Association. Book at 250-744-2327. On the Saanich Peninsula, the annual Sidney Family Day LEGO weekend has grown to three full days, Feb. 8 to Feb. 10. Discover displays, a town-wide LEGO treasure hunt, the Sidney Museum’s exciting LEGO exhibit, the new LEGO movie and more.

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Local recreation centres will welcome families for a variety of special activities this Monday. to the pool for an Everyone Welcome swim from 3 to 5 p.m., that includes games for all ages. West Shore families will find plenty to do in both the arena and pool at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. Things get under way on-ice with a Toonie Skate from 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a Parent & Child, Sticks & Pucks skate from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. and an Everyone Welcome skate from 2 to 3:20 p.m. Make a splash in the pool with a Leisure & Lengths swim from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by Public Swim from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Offering free admission Feb. 10, the Royal BC Museum invites

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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY BOARDS The City of Victoria is now receiving applications from interested citizens to serve on the Committees and Boards noted below: COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES Membership: 4 Council members (Mayor is alternate) and 3 Citizen Members; Term: Two Committee terms within the three-year term of Council office: • a first term that ends November 30, 2014, in the year of a general election • a second term that ends May 31, 2016, eighteen (18) months following an election Rotation: Citizen members may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. Meeting Frequency: The time commitment is about 2 hours per meeting, once a month. Members may be asked to serve on sub-committees from time to time. Community Services: The purpose of the Committee is to guide the development of City bylaws and policies being prepared by City administration respecting the delivery of City programs and services to the community. Through its participation in the policy development process the Committee will consider potential policy options, evaluate those options in terms of community need and City resources, and make recommendations to the Council. Specific subject matters for Committee consideration include: 1. Arts & culture policies, programs and facilities. 2. Parks & Recreation facilities, programs and services. 3. Policies and programs to support affordable housing development. 4. Policies to support community social service delivery. 5. Policies and programs aimed at developing community capacity. 6. Policies to support community livability, particularly Downtown. 7. Energy conservation strategies and policies. 8. Policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 9. Liquid and solid waste management policies and practices. 10. Transportation infrastructure planning. 11. Policies and programs that support good stewardship of parks, natural spaces and the urban forest. 12. Policies and practices that support a healthy marine environment. 13. Policies and practices to promote good environmental air quality. Corporate and Strategic Services: The purpose of the Committee is to guide the development of City bylaws and policies being prepared by City administration respecting some of the City’s corporate services. Through its participation in the policy development process the Committee will consider potential policy options, evaluate those options in terms of City needs and resources, and make recommendations to the Council. Specific subject matters for Committee consideration include: 1. Policies to guide financial management and reporting. 2. Policies to guide corporate performance management and reporting. 3. Policies respecting the disposition of City property. 4. Policies that guide City Bylaw Enforcement activities. 5. Policies that guide civic engagement and communications. EXTERNAL COMMUNITY BOARDS The Board of Cemetery Trustees of Greater Victoria is responsible for oversight of the development, operation and long-term maintenance of Royal Oak Burial Park and acts as trustees for various fund accounts. The Board was established by the City of Victoria and District of Saanich in 1922 and consists of 3 representatives from each municipality. The term is for three years commencing on March 1, 2014. The Board meets 8 to10 times per year in the form of a weekday working lunch. From time to time, extraordinary meetings may be called. The Board is seeking qualified applicants with: 1. Education and current senior management experience in the following disciplines: a not for profit organization, a unionized workplace, municipal operations, a commercial business, marketing, accounting and investment; and 2. Specific knowledge and experience in the fields of labour law and human resources management in a unionized setting, including collective bargaining; financial planning, investment and economics; business management in a highly regulated setting; generally accepted accounting practices and financial reporting; marketing and community engagement, local community demographics and issues management. Persons who are currently working or have worked in any capacity, directly or indirectly, for a death care service provider, corporation or other form of death care organization along with relatives of a sitting trustee or an employee of the Board may be disqualified from appointment. Victoria Family Court & Youth Justice Committee works cooperatively with the Youth Court and Youth Workers by examining resources available to young offenders, assisting the Court when requested, making recommendations to the Court and the Attorney General. The City of Victoria has one appointee on the VFCYJ Committee whose term is for one year commencing January 1st of each year. Victoria City Council is seeking qualified applicants with experience in education, heath, probation or welfare, who would serve without remuneration. The time commitment is 2 hours per meeting in the form of a working lunch. The general membership meeting is held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and the steering committee meeting is held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Members may be asked to serve on sub-committees from time to time. HOW TO APPLY: Citizens and Organizations interested in participating on any of these Committees or Board are invited to obtain an application form from the Public Service Centre at City Hall and forward the completed application to: Corporate Administrator, City of Victoria, No. 1 Centennial Square, Victoria BC V8W 1P6, fax: 250.361.0348. Application form and Terms of Reference are also available on the City of Victoria website, www.victoria.ca under ‘Latest News’. The deadline for the submission of all applications to City Hall is 4:30 pm, Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Applicants submitting applications are requested to include the following information in their application: name, address, postal code, home and/or business telephone number, occupation, history of community involvement, other relevant history, technical or special expertise and reasons for seeking an appointment. The personal information collected by the City of Victoria will be used and stored in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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Balancing business and family: Q&A Johanne Paquette, owner of Speakwell speakers bureau, strikes a careful balance between business and family time with husband Rob Dyke and their son, five-year-old Hudson.

How do you find time for “you” outside of being a “mom”?

Luckily, I work from home so I can schedule my time more easily than someone who has regular work hours. I feel quality time with my partner is essential: Hudson visits his grandma overnight once a month and we have a date night – restaurant, movie, drinks. I get to be a woman out with her partner and not “mom” out with “dad,” which is very important.

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now? What do you read with your son?

I could lie and say that I’m reading something intellectual and erudite, but I am in the middle of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith right now and I love it – Jane Austen and zombies, how can it get any better! Hudson and I read Dr. Seuss, Sandra Boynton, etc. but we like variety and so we go to the library every two weeks and get eight new books which we randomly pick for reading time at night.

What is your favourite family activity to share together?

Perhaps our favourite is walking down through the forest to Albert Head to feed the swans, throw sticks in the ocean for our Lab and pick up beach glass – we try and do this every week.

The part of your day you look forward to the most?

Right before dinner time (between 5 and 6 p.m.) when everyone is home – Hudson plays with his toys and, being five, tells us all kinds of silly things and my husband and I have a glass of wine and talk about our day. In the summer, we do this on the patio. That’s my very favourite time – when we reconnect after a busy day.

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If you’re driving Highway 17 through Saanich this week, don’t be surprised to see the familiar rowers’ longboats churning through the chilly waters of Elk Lake. Fresh off the 29th annual Monster ERG indoor rowing competition at the University of Victoria’s McKinnon Gym on Sunday, Vikes rowers hit the water this week to begin training for the 2014 spring season. Vikes women’s team head coach Rick Crawley, who has been guiding the men’s side as well of late and helping in the selection process for that position, says the indoor event marks the culmination of the winter training period. “We use it in a lot of instances to help with our (varsity team) selection,” he said. “It’s not the be-all, end-all. For some kids, I might select them to the boat based on what

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Vikes rower Rebecca Zimmerman gets some advice from coach Rick Crawley during the Monster ERG indoor competition Sunday at the University of Victoria’s McKinnon Gym. they do here. For others it decides a pecking order.” The Vikes men are a relatively young squad, Crawley said, but should be competitive this spring. They are led by a trio of under23 national team mem-

bers: Esquimalt alumnus Will O’Connell (fifth year), Vic High grad Alex Walker (second year) and Queen’s University transfer Jacob Koudys. The women’s side is younger – just four athletes are in their

third year or higher – but Crawley likes their approach and attitude. “They’re really fun to coach,” he said. “This group is really gung ho (and) there’s huge talent in them.” Including captain and second-year Vike Rebecca Zimmerman, the women’s heavyweight boats will be boosted by the presence of such members as six-foot-three Jillian Legare (third year), sixthree rookie Courtney Smith and six-one second-year athlete Elizabeth McConnell. “(In the lightgweight boats) we’re looking more for athleticism and drive,” Crawley said. “We’ve got a couple of kids with big futures ahead of them.” The teams dip their competitive oars in the water on the weekend of Feb. 15 and 16, when they’ll contest the Hungerford Regatta and the Head of the Shawnigan on Shawnigan Lake. Follow their progress at vikes.uvic.ca. ddescoteau@vicnews.com

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COTTAGES PARKSVILLE- Furnished sm cottage. Private, quiet area. NS/NP. Avail Feb 15 or Mar 1. $650 inclusive (250)248-4902

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GORGE- 1 bdrm condo, free hot water, N/P, $700. Call (250)882-2330.

NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE cable. N/S, No Partiers. $800/mo. 250-756-9746.

SUITES, UPPER

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HIGHLANDS. 3-BDRM, 2 bath, F/P, 5 appl’s, carport, lrg deck, small pets. Immediate. $1600. Call (250)478-6385

1998 TRAVELAIRE 5th wheel. Exc. cond. new hot water heater, circuit board in fridge, toilet wheel bearings packed tires & electrical brake system checked. In floor heating privacy screens, rubber roof vinyl siding water purification kit, 24x12 outdoor mat. Full winter storage shroud with breathable sides & rubber roof. $10,000. 250-652-9660.

GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, w/d, d/w, a/c, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Ray 778-433-1233.

TRUCKS & VANS

SUITES, LOWER

ESQUIMALT- 2 bdrm ground level, W/D, cat ok. N/S. $1000. Avail now or Feb 1st. (250)385-2846. GLANFORD- 1 bdrm, lrg living rm+ kitchen. $700 inclds utils. N/P. Call (778)350-2446.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRANSPORTATION

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BRENTWOOD BAY: 2 bdrm, non-smokers. Off street parking, own yard area, walk to all shops and bus. Avail. now. $800+ shared util’s. Call (250)652-0250 after 5pm.

1982 GRAND Prix LJ, only 29 original km on car, 350 4 bolt Vette motor and 350 Turbo trans installed in 1985. Seals done in 2008. A.C. works, New head liner 2014, a true time piece. $5,900 obo. Must Sell. Call Terry 250-478-1426.

LANGFORD: 3 bdrm, N/P, cable, shared laundry. $1350. Call (250)882-2330.

OAK BAY Border.$475. inclds utils, cable/wi-fi. Semi priv bath, W/D, bus route. Feb 15. Female only. 250-595-7610.

APARTMENT/CONDO

SIDNEY 9805 2nd St- Large south facing 1 bdrm apt. Ocean view, lrg full length balcony, in-suite laundry, guest suites, underground parking pet free, secure concrete building w/monitored entrance. No rental restriction, low condo fees. (778)426-0007. Excellent investment opportunity! condoforsale@shaw.ca

MARIGOLDthe coziest 1 bdrm, W/S, shared W/D, quiet. NS/NP. $850. 250-727-6217.

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

CARS 2009 KIA SPECTRA- 36,000 km, under warranty, 4 cyclinder, 5 speed, detailed, spoiler, great looking car in mint condition, $8500. (778)426-3424.

1986 NISSAN pick-up truck, 2 wheel drive, 6 cylinder, standard, 204,000 km. Good running condition. $1500 obo. Call (250)812-6565. 1990 TOYOTA 4x4. Extended cab, V6, 5-spd. 227,000 km. White, great truck! $6500. Call (250)479-3680.

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HARRIET/UPTOWN- fully furnished 3 bdrm, reno’d, 4 appls, bus route, NS/NP. $1350 inclusive. W/D. 250-480-0849.

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

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TAX

250-477-4601 SAVE ON Bookkeeping & Accounting. Year ends, GST, PST, payroll & T4s. Personal tax returns from $49. Avail weekends. Mike 250-888-4652

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

CLEANING SERVICES ABSOLUTELY CLEAN. Family owned business. Free estimates Janis 250-857-5364. AFFORDABLE! SUPPLIES & vacuum incld’d. All lower Island areas. 250-385-5869.

DRYWALL ARAM’S RENO’S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.

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.

KENDRA’S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

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

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

GARDENING

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

(250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca FRUIT TREES Overgrown? Pruning, clean-ups, garden maintenance. John Kaiser, 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PAINTING

PRESSURE WASHING

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates. 250-744-8588, Norm.

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

ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.

JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. We do it all! Free estimates WCB. 250-881-3886

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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

LANDSCAPING

GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

250-216-9476 ACCEPTING new contracts; landscape and carpentry. BBB/Insured. Res /Comm. www.ftguland.com

HAMLYN PAINTING WCB + Ins. Guaranteed satisfaction. Free est. Call 250-213-1054.

MASONRY & BRICKWORK 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.

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

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

HANDYPERSONS

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

250-507-6543. AL’S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured.

AROUND THE HOUSE.ca ALL repairs & renovations. Call Ben (250)891-7395.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

12% OAP Discount. Paint, Plumb, Carpentry. Power saw, etc. Don (250)661-1588.

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MOVING & STORAGE JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

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

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. DONE RIGHT MOVING $70/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited. Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

NORM’S PAINTINGWhy wait till Spring? Reasonable, Reliable. Ref’s. Over 25 yrs experience. 250-478-0347. OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

SAFEWAY PAINTING

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

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

LONGVIEW ROOFING reroofing, repairs, new construction. Over 25 yrs exp. Ins, certified, WCB. Free written est. Call Neal at 250-652-4976 or 250-886-2574. RUPE’S ROOFING: Torch on shingles or metal. Fully insured. References; ticketed roofers. Call Rupe 250-4157130 or Mike 1-250-533-9410.

TILING SHAWN THE Tile Guy- Res/ Comm/ Custom/ Renos. Free est. Call 250-686-6046.

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

WINDOW CLEANING DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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