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Traffic backing up Helmcken Road from View Royal into Saanich is a normal daily occurrence, but congestion could get worse as Eagle Creek Village gets underway. Part of the project includes changing Helmcken’s lane configuration near Watkiss Way to create traffic calming.

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View Royal approves traffic calming on ‘raceway’ between Burnside, highway Kyle Wells News staff

Upcoming changes to Helmcken Road are set to be a mixed blessing for drivers, as extra congestion is created while improvements are made to traffic calming. Since the beginning of the application process for the Eagle Creek Village development from Omicron, traffic has been a primary concern for View Royal council and staff. “The north side of Helmcken, coming down from the Burnside

Road intersection, has been a raceway,” said Mayor Graham Hill. “Town council has been berated pretty heavily, ‘please fix this and make it better.’” Designs for what the changes will look like have now been approved by council. Underground parking, a roundabout on Watkiss Way at the entrance to Victoria General Hospital, carefully designed entrances and exits and other steps will be put in place to minimize the Eagle Creek development’s impact on local traffic. On Helmcken Road heading

north, there will be two left-turn lanes onto Watkiss Way, heading towards the hospital, compared to the one there now. Two through-traffic lanes will remain. Heading south, towards the Trans-Canada Highway, the section of Helmcken Road intersecting with Watkiss Way will be reduced from two through-traffic lanes to one, along with a left-turn lane at the intersection. Currently one lane becomes two before the intersection, and three after, with the right-hand lane turning onto the highway heading north. “We’re delaying that point in which one lane expands to three,” said Kim Anema, View Royal’s chief administrator. “There’s been

a number of accidents in that stretch from Burnside to Watkiss, and by eliminating that one lane we’re going to be calming the traffic more.” Lanes in both directions will be narrowed and traffic calming features, such as boulevards and median improvements, will be added on the north side of the Watkiss/Helmcken intersection, along with bike lanes and improved pedestrian walkways. Drivers coming from Saanich heading towards the TransCanada Highway can expect increased traffic and delays as a result of the changes. Hill sees this as a necessary cost for progress and said with the new Craigflower Bridge open-

ing this summer, traffic flow in this part of the region will improve. Regardless of immediate increased inconvenience, Hill said it is reality for a development that will be a boon to local services and the economy. “Where in the local region is traffic not a problem? Is this a new issue? The answer is no,” Hill said. “Traffic is like water, it will flow where it can go, and we’re not sure what the uptake will be. “Commercial development is going to continue as people want to move here. And I think that our transportation issues are going to be with us for some time, on a regional basis.” kwells@goldstreamgazette.com

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Visualizing success

A Colwood woman’s fight for skills training for the blind highlights a lack of services for the visually impaired in Canada

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eidi Propp navigates through her house with ease, and finds her computer. Her Braille translator allows her to read the screen line by line, or to program code for web design, one of her favourite hobbies. Blind from birth, the 35-yearold Colwood woman appreciates the safety of her parent’s home, but is itching to find a job and a measure of independence. But making that leap to what sighted people might take for granted – crossing the road, catching a bus, cooking, shopping – requires intensive training, the kind offered nowhere in Canada. “With the travel skills I have, I can’t use the bus, and I can’t cross busy streets,” she says. “I don’t have the travel skills to learn the route from my house to the bus stop to downtown.” Propp has received some cane training from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, but certainly not enough to allow her to safely walk from Kelly Road to Sooke Road and catch a bus. For day-to-day outings, she is reliant on handyDART, an appreciated but oversubscribed service often with more clients than seats. “I really rely on handyDART to get from place to place at this stage. If that doesn’t come through, you stay at home or call a cab. That’s not conducive to getting a job,” she says. Propp and a number of advocates for the blind are lobbying the provincial government to help her attend the Colorado Centre for the Blind. Students spend up to nine months honing their senses and mastering skills of everyday life. Propp has $13,000 scholarship and needs $27,000 to cover tuition, but she has an offer the province might find hard to refuse. The Colorado centre will cover her costs up-front, in return for the province paying it $900 per month that would have gone to Propp for disability assistance, once she returns and finds a job.

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Colwood resident Heidi Propp, who is blind from birth, is trying to convince the province to help fund a intensive skills training program at the Colorado Center for the Blind. She is eager to get off social assistance and to move out of her parent’s house, but there is little in the way of job and skills training for blind people in Canada. She’s keen to work as a computer programmer, or to help train other people with visual impairments. “So there’s no up-front cost to government and we’d like the government to pay what I would have earned on income assistance, so they’d lose nothing,” she said. “If the situation continued as it is, I’d be on income assistance anyway.” Elizabeth Lalonde knows the benefits of training for the blind. The Saanich mother of two graduated from the Louisiana Centre for the Blind in 2010, where they learned self-reliance skills. Like an army ranger dropped into the jungle at night, they dropped Lalonde 10 kilometres away from the centre. “They’d drop us off and we’d find our way back on our own. Once you accomplish that, it’s like wow, it feels so good to get to that point,” she said. “You live in apartments, every day it’s like you’re working at a job. At the

centre you’re learning Braille, technology, cooking. We created a big meal for 40 people. It’s a lot of confidence building. If you can cook for 40, you can cook for your family.”

“The majority of blind people never work, not because they can’t, but because they’re not given a little extra help.” – Graeme McCreath Advocate for the blind

Lalonde launched the Pacific Training Centre for the Blind in 2011, which operates out of a scouts hall in Saanich. This winter she received a $50,000 grant from the Ministry of Social Development and the Disability Without Poverty Network, to teach employment skills to blind adults. “One problem is that all our

participants don’t have the skills to get to the centre on their own, but it is so doable. I take the bus every day with my two boys,” she said. “It’s so vital to have these skills.” She models her centre off the Colorado institution, where it teaches “structural discovery” in complete darkness – even partially sighted people wear blindfolds. Students are taught to construct a map of their environment through the position of the sun, sounds of cars and people, and changes in the texture of the ground. Traditional training for the blind has focused on rote memorization of specific unbending routes such as between home and a job. “The expectations of the blind in society are terribly low. We’re trying to raise the bar for blind people too. (Blind people) often don’t know what they are capable of,” said Lalonde, who earned a BA in journalism and anthro-

pology from the University of Victoria. “The model we teach is different, it’s about empowering blind people and giving them confidence to learn skills and to take charge of their own life.” Propp attends the Pacific Training Centre twice per week where clients have trained in cooking and urban navigating, but the facility is still too small to advance her skill set to a place where she can hunt for a job. “I have no apprehensions cooking. I have apprehensions of getting hit by a car. There’s not a lot of sidewalks around here. Sooke Road is tricky. I’m not confident crossing that street. Once I get that training and conquer that fear, I will totally catch the bus. It’s the only way to be independent.” Propp also spends a few days per week in the gym with Graeme McCreath, a visually impaired physiotherapist in Saanich and author of The Politics of Blindness. He’s helping Propp press her case for the government to underwrite her proposal to go to Colorado. McCreath, 67, who last year won a human rights complaint against the TC10K race, received job training for the blind in the U.K. in the 1960s, and worked as a typist and eventually as a physiotherapist. Skills training in Canada is virtually nonexistent and unemployment among the blind is extremely high, he said. The Canadian Federation of the Blind estimates 90 per cent of completely or mostly blind people can’t find a job. “The system isn’t kind to blind people at all,” McCreath said. “The unemployment stats are terrible. The majority of blind people never work, not because they can’t, but because they’re not given a little extra help.” McCreath expects that if Propp can’t get skills training, she’ll be on social assistance and living at her parent’s house for the rest of her life. “You can’t just pay someone $900 a month to go away. Why not give them a chance to contribute to society, and give them an expectation of a proper life.” editor@saanichnews.com

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Struggling Metchosin gallery reopens one day per week Charla Huber News staff

The Metchosin Art Gallery has reopened for at least one day per week as a space for artists to work on projects and performances. After less than two years in operation, Metchosin Arts and Cultural Centre Association closed its gallery in November 2013, as it wasn’t generating enough sales to cover costs. “The gallery was taking up our resources,” said Gaert Linnaea, MACCA president. The association has been trying to find a way to keep the former schoolhouse space utilized

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View Royal poppy box thief back in custody

The man who stole a Royal Canadian Legion poppy box in November 2013 is back in custody after being arrested for a break and enter that happened days after his release from jail. Darcy Bruce Morgan, 51, is being charged for breaking into a government liquor store at 3611 Shelbourne St. on Jan. 3, three days into his probation. Morgan allegedly smashed a store window with a rock and stole a case of Captain Morgan’s rum. Police say despite wearing a garbage bag over his head, the suspect’s face was captured on surveillance video. On Feb. 2, a suspect smashed a window with a rock and stole a vacuum cleaner from Mister Sweeper Vacuums at 2244 Sooke Rd. in Colwood. The suspect and getaway vehicle were again captured on security video. Using the videos, the Greater

in a way that is cost effective. It was hoping for a group of artists to form a co-op and rent the gallery on a monthly basis, but this didn’t happen. Since there are no proposals submitted, MACCA has decided to implement Option B. The gallery is moving toward a more public approach, opening once a week during the day, and possibly in the evening, for artists to work on projects and perform music, poetry and other art forms. The gallery will also be available for short-term rentals that could span one day up to a couple weeks. Rental costs are on a donation basis.

“The last art show we had was a fundraiser to help us cover costs,” Linnaea aid. Profits from the fundraiser have not been determined. The Metchosin Art Gallery, 4495 Metchosin Rd., will be open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The board is also looking to open the gallery one evening a week in hopes of offering dropin classes. These could include drawing, photography talks or poetry readings. The board is also in the early stages of organizing an art show in May. For more information call Linnaea at 250-381-5752 or email linnaea1@telus.net

Victoria Regional Crime Unit recognized the suspect and his vehicle. Members arrested Morgan on Feb. 5. Morgan now faces two counts of break and enter. He remains in custody and is expected to appear in court tomorrow (Feb. 13). Morgan was convicted of stealing a poppy donation box from a View Royal convenience store last November. He was sentenced to three months jail and released Jan. 28.

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classic winter e-blast from Vancouver Island to friends or relatives east of us features a golfer in shorts under sunny skies. That was true for January, as we had a little less rain and slightly warmer than usual temperatures. Then came February. Tourists posed for photos in front of the ice-caked fountain on the front lawn of the provincial legislature building. People dug around in forgotten corners of the closet for a parka to cover the -7 C (plus wind chill) daytime lows. That’s still positively balmy for winter in most of Canada. Yes, we live here because of the mild – as opposed to wild – climate, but we really can’t complain. In relation to the wildly low temps hitting our Prairies and East Coast counterparts, this is still the warm land. A ski hill in Calgary closed one day last week because it was too cold. Temperatures there ranged from -21 C to -26 C with the wind chill. Once things warmed up Thursday, they were as cold as we were at the chilliest point of our week of winter. In central B.C. east to Manitoba, a freeze set in that featured average norms of -20 C or colder when normal temperatures range from -1 C to -6 C. Folks who shifted here from the northern part of the province, or elsewhere in Canada, scoff as we don that never-needed, too-warm sweater or mitts and toques. This isn’t real winter to them. Yes cold records were broken on the south coast. But while we may find it uncomfortable, we’re among the luckiest in the nation. A dip to -10 C (with the wind chill) is what we call a deep-freeze winter … and we are, after all, still in mid-winter. Clear and cold, as opposed to wet and warm is the way of winter. Besides, a certain contingent of Greater Victorians will complain about the weather no matter what. But don’t worry, these stretches generally only last a week or so, then folks can go back to complaining about the rain.

What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@goldstreamgazette.com. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The 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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of licensed growers from provincial n April 1, medical marijuana and local governments. growing licences expire RCMP Insp. Dave Fleugel told across the country, and Maple Ridge council last only licensed commercial week that his detachment growers will be able to will first target medical legally fill a prescription growers they know are for pot. linked to organized crime. Ottawa is moving to But it’s difficult to deterclean up the mess it cremine which are legal and ated by issuing medical which are not. licences all over the coun“This has the potential try. Since then, municito cripple the courts,” palities have complained Fleugel said. “Something that small-scale mediis going to have to take a cal licences have been Tom Fletcher back seat if we are going greatly exceeded, with B.C. Views to go after all of them.” many used as fronts for a The police and fire criminal drug trade that department have prohas made B.C. infamous posed an amnesty or grace period, around the world. allowing people to disclose their How big is the problem? There are about 38,000 Canadians licensed location and have it properly dismantled without penalty, to help to carry marijuana for medical purdeal with the volume. poses, and half of them live in B.C. This mess was created by Ottawa Their permission to grow their own in response to a court ruling that or buy it from designated smallforced them to make medical pot scale growers is withdrawn in a available. The Harper government couple of months. remains trapped in a failed war-onHere’s a look at the community level. Police in the Fraser Valley sub- drugs mentality that prevents any innovation or even common sense. urb of Maple Ridge estimate that it Then there is the circus in Vanalone has 500 properties licensed to couver, where self-styled princes grow pot. of pot exploit the confusion of the No, Maple Ridge is not a world medical marijuana law to run an hotspot for glaucoma or arthriAmsterdam-style retail trade. tis. It is historically known for its Cannabis Culture, the pot and secluded properties and as a base propaganda empire built by Marc for B.C.’s prison system and the Emery before he was jailed in the province’s Hells Angels. U.S., rants about the government’s Police have only an estimate “war on patients,” amid garish ads because Ottawa’s bungled medical for “pot by post” and exotic weed pot scheme conceals the location

varieties. “By Health Canada’s own estimate, the cost will increase from $5 per gram to $8.80 per gram – going up by nearly 400 per cent,” its website warns. Apparently smoking lots of weed really is bad for your math skills. Dana Larsen, who spearheaded the ill-conceived and failed decriminalization petition last year, heads up the serious-looking “Medical Cannabis Dispensary.” It has done so well at its location in the drug bazaar of East Hastings Street that it’s got a branch office on Vancouver’s west side. Its official-looking forms have a long list of conditions where only a confirmation of diagnosis is required. In addition to genuine conditions such as side effects of chemotherapy, it includes anxiety, psoriasis, spinal cord injury and even “substance addictions/withdrawal.” And did you know you can get a vet’s note to buy medical pot for your pet? Larsen has boasted about the exotic offerings of his stores, including “watermelon hash oil” at $150 for 2.5 grams. Wow man, that’s like 400 million per cent higher! Fittingly, this farce goes back underground on April Fool’s Day. Medical users can only order shipments from an approved commercial producer. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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LETTERS Bear Mountain still waiting for transit Re: Transit coming up short on West Shore (News, Jan. 29) Further to your article – I agree with all the contents. I have been at the top of Bear Mountain for the past five years and I’m still waiting for at least a morning and evening service. I have seen all the local housing construction and still wonder why B.C. Transit cannot put in a small commuter bus. When I first arrived I did not see school buses but now when I drive up the mountain I count as many as three buses and still nothing for seniors. The planning team builds the service plan based on priority, demand and availability. I would be interested in the team’s reasons for not developing a transit system for Bear Mountain. B.C. Transit’s “coming soon” is something they say but find too difficult to implement. I assume another September will pass with the same promises and no action. Jean Gibson Langford

Tertiary treatment would save money Voters may hold some Capital Regional District directors accountable for the $60 million spent so far on an outdated secondary sewage plant that still does not exist. In the meantime, the public is learning more about the advantages to tertiary sewage treatment from the RITE Plan. Time and technology have marched on. For some CRD directors, time has stood still. Seaterra plans a single

secondary treatment plant that may cost more than $2 billion when all piping and upgrading is calculated. The CRD has dismissed the idea of several smaller tertiary plants spread throughout the region, saying it is too costly. Yet a cost/benefit analysis has not been done. Richard Atwell and MLA Andrew Weaver inform us that tertiary treatment will remove the pharmaceuticals, bacteriaresistant “superbugs,” toxins and plastics that a secondary plant will not. The tertiary waste water is pure enough to be sold to local farmers and golf courses, can be used to irrigate boulevards and be returned safely to surrounding wetlands. Colwood now plans to opt out in favour of their own tertiary treatment. Their taxpayers will benefit from resource recovery and recyclable water. The Seaterra plan has one guarantee: it will be so costly, it will eliminate any new projects far into the Capital Region’s future. Note to CRD: Watch as Colwood builds its state-ofthe-art tertiary plants first, at a fraction of the cost. Art Bickerton Saanich

Langford tech park will be boon As recently announced in the media, a high tech and advanced manufacturing park will be opening in Langford sometime in 2014. Kudos to the forward thinking of Langford mayor and council and WestShore Chamber of Commerce for helping secure this for Langford.

Saanich Walk-In Denture Clinic Walk-In Denture Clinic Moreover, as per these announcements the proposed location is off Leigh Road with good highway access. Just as important is the labour accessibility and mobility security that Langford has developed by the increased density around the proposed site, especially along Goldstream Avenue. In transportation planning there is the concept of origindestination. In this tech park case we know the destination. Therefore we need to ensure we prevent congestion of the recently upgraded road capacity (Leigh Road interchange and the Millstream Interchange a decade ago) to ensure the costeffective and efficient necessary delivery of goods and services. More specifically, the greater residential urban density in proximity of the tech park will limit the amount of traffic disruption caused by the workers themselves. Langford had a few years to plan for this light manufacturing activity, to minimize traffic headaches, and they spent them well. Workers will have a choice as to mode of transportation, walking, cycling, transit or automobile. Finally, with the current and new Belmont secondary school there may opportunities for apprenticeships or co-ops for these students who are also within a short distance of the proposed site. Avi Ickovich Langford The Gazette welcomes opinions and comments of 300 words or less. ■ Email: editor@ goldstreamgazette.com

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Melodic improvisors Pearl Django, co-founders of DjangoFest Northwest, the continent’s largest festival devoted to gypsy jazz, are one of the Saturday night co-headliners at this weekend’s Victoria Django Festival.

concert stage, while the church’s Kirk Hall down the corridor morphs into the Hot Club of France, with a cabaretstyle vibe and dancing. The latter is a shout-out to the 1930s French organization of jazz advocates who encouraged Reinhardt and Grappelli to form what became the Quintette du Hot Club de France, the vehicle that propelled the musician and their unique style to greater notoriety. Swain expects there to be a free flow of people between the two sections both nights, with each venue creating its own energy. Pearl Django winds up the show Saturday following a performance by Chang, who will play with one accompanist. A Montreal-based guitarist who has worked hard to promote and sustain interest in this energetic form of jazz, Chang is a regular performer at DjangoFest Northwest on

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Whidbey Island, the continent’s largest festival devoted to gypsy jazz and co-founded by Pearl Django. Also on the card Saturday are local artists Daniel Lapp, The Capital City Syncopaters and Chris Sartisohn. The main concert (8pm start) is all ages while the cabaret (7:30 pm start in the Kirk Hall) is 19-plus. St. Andrew’s Church is at Courtney and Douglas streets. Friday’s show, 19-plus only, starts at 8pm at the White Eagle Hall, 90 Dock in James Bay. Dance workshops take place at the two venues at 7:30pm Friday and 7pm Saturday. As well, an outdoor festival jam with various festival performers happens Saturday from 1 to 2pm in Centennial Square. Advance tickets are available at Ditch Records, Lyle’s Place and Larsen Music for $20 (Friday only), $30 (Saturday only) and $40 (weekend pass). Find more information at The Victoria Django Festival on Facebook.

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hen it comes to categorizing the kind of material played by Pearl Django, violinist Michael Gray takes a broad-brush approach. “You can call it hot swing, gypsy jazz, hot club music. I just call it music,” he says, refusing to pigeonhole his Seattle-based group’s style. “Stylistically, it’s based on the Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt (music of the 1930s and ‘40s). It’s very Parisian, very European sounding, but we use that as a jumping-off point for what we do.” The quintet returns to the city this weekend to coheadline Saturday’s (Feb. 15) Victoria Django Festival performance with Reinhardt enthusiast Denis Chang at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. At last year’s festival, Pearl Django members were pleasantly surprised at the reception they received from Victoria concert goers, Gray says. “The audience is very well educated. They know what they should hear and what they’re looking for,” he says. At the same time, there were many newcomers who gained a new understanding of and appreciation for the genre. For the uninitiated, the elements of the style that tend to strike listeners most are the rhythm and the beautiful melodies, Gray says. While Pearl Django is comfortable playing jazz standards, the group is equally at home playing original compositions. He refers to the group as “melodic improvisors” whose style is similar to that of violinist Grappelli and guitarist Reinhardt, who developed their own style of rhythmic jazz. The spirit of Django Reinhardt will abound at the two Victoria festival venues this weekend. On Friday at the White Eagle Hall, the upstairs space will feature performances by Brishen, fronted by teen guitar sensation Quinn Bachand, plus the Brett Martens String Band and guests. Downstairs, a venue labelled The Painted Caravan offers a more “chill” space where performers will jam in a cabaret feel. “This recreates the underground of Paris speakeasies and dance cabaret,” said Django Fest co-ordinator Oliver Swain. A similar separation of venues happens Saturday at St. Andrew’s, which will become the “Parisian Opera House”

NOTICE OF LAND DISPOSITION The City of Langford hereby gives public notice of its intention to dispose of land through Bylaw No. 1492. The subject land was dedicated to the City by Plan VIP86611, and is shown on that plan as park, having an area of 0.132 hectares (0.3 acres). Council may proceed with Bylaw No. 1492 unless at least 10% of the electors (2,315) indicate that Council must first obtain the assent of the electors. To indicate that assent of the electors is needed, response forms must be filled out by electors of the City of Langford and submitted to the Corporate Officer by 4:30pm on March 21, 2014. Response forms are available at Langford City Hall. This land is to be acquired by three of the neighbouring property owners, for which it will be their responsibility to pay all the necessary survey, legal, and registration costs associated with the land transfer. Jim Bowden Corporate Officer

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calendar EVENTS WED. FEB. 12 VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL - A year of tumult for the Victoria Film Festival has culminated in

one heck of a 20th anniversary lineup, with international films and talks from such indie masters as Guy Maddin and Atom Egoyan and local work on the big screen, too. Download the guide at victoriafilmfestival.com. Until Feb. 16.

FRI. FEB. 14 HOT PINK - The Cheesecake

Burlesque Revue and Boxers Are Brief Boylesque get a little sexy for the 5th annual PEERS Victoria Resources Society Fundraiser. The evening of dazzling entertainment with and auction begins at 7:30pm (show at 8:30pm). Tickets, $30 advance, $35 door: cheesecakeburlesque. com or PEERS at 250-388-5325. VALENTINES DAY DINNER & DANCE - Celebrate in Croatian style Feb. 15 at the Croatian Hall (4081 Gordon Head). Featuring the music of Obala. Tickets, $45, at 250-889-2029.

SAT. FEB. 15 SEEDY SATURDAY - Victoria’s annual community seed and garden show featuring: local/ BC heritage, open-pollinated vegetable, flower and herb seeds, nurseries, food and garden products, seed exchange, info displays, kids’ activities, speakers, seedy cafe, and a new book exchange runs from 10am until 4pm, at Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas. $7/ free for kids.

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PALM COURT LIGHT ORCHESTRA - Shadan Saul Guerrero soprano and Sunny Shams tenor offer “Our Valentine to You,” an afternoon of love duets from Puccini’s La Boheme, Tosca and Madam Butterfly. 2:30pm at The Charlie White Theatre. Tickets, $32, marywinspear.ca or 250656-0275. MINDIL BEACH MARKETS - Indie folk phenoms Towers and Trees and Des Larson join for a night of homegrown goodness. At Sugar Nightclub (858 Yates). Tickets, $15, ticketweb.ca.

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A VALENTINE’S EVENING SOCIAL The Bill Johnson Blues Band and Curl set the scene for Valentine’s 2014 at Hermann’s Jazz Club. Roses and a chance at aEVENTS romantic door prize to be had. Tickets, $20 at Lyle’s Place and WED. FEB. 12 Long & McQuade. VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL - A EMMA – The year of PLANT tumult for the NanaimoVictoria based singer-songwriter brings Film Festival has culminated in her roots-reggae-inspired originals to Ocean Island Backpackers Inn, 791 Pandora, from 8:30 until 11pm.

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PROHIBITION JAZZ - Louise Rose, Maureen Washington and the Capital City Syncopaters come together for a cause. All funds raised go to support those facing mental illnesses through B.C. Schizophrenia Society, Victoria. At Alix Goolden Hall. Tickets, $45.00, rmts.bc.ca.

STAGE WED. FEB. 12 THE GLASS MENAGERIE Tennessee Williams’ first great Broadway success, awarded best play of 1945 by New York Drama Critics’ Circle, is next up at Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre. The tale of an aspiring poet who finds a gentleman caller for his desperately shy sister is on at their new home at the Roxy Theatre. Tickets, from $25, 250385-4462, bluebridgetheatre.ca. Until March 2.

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Timothy andanniversary the Victoria one heckVernon of a 20th Symphony. from $37.50, lineup, withTickets, international films rmts.bc.ca. Untilsuch Feb.indie 23. masters and talks from as Guy Maddin and Atom Egoyan PICNIC - The penultimate show and localPhoenix work onTheatre the big screen, in UVic’s season too. Download guide at is William Inge’sthe tale of what victoriafilmfestival.com. Until surfaces in a small town on Feb.last 16. day of summer when the aFRI. charismatic FEB.young 14 drifter comes to town. 1953 Pulitzer HOT PINK - The Cheesecake Prize-winner. Tickets, $14/22, 250-721-8000. Until Feb. 22.

SUN. FEB. 16 WORLDPLAY - Puente Theatre continues their annual festival of plays from around the world with a staged reading of The Container by Clare Bayley, directed by Justin Carter. The second in a series of by-donation theatre events throughout the month from Puente tells the story of five migrants seeking a new life in the UK. The festival continues on Feb. 23 and March 2 with Così and Way to Heaven, respectively. Readings begin at 8pm in the Belfry Theatre’s Studio A. Find out more about the fest at puentetheatre. ca.

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Labor Day, a cross between a coming-of-age Labor a cross between a coming-of-age $50,000 FACTOR grant awarded lastDay, November, story and a romantic drama, has no ambia romantic offers music fans and recordstory storesand limited editiondrama, has no ambitions other than to be a soapy melodrama. tions other than to be a soapy melodrama. PRESENTED BY: FEBRUARY 26, 2014 physical releases for sale direct from artists and Kate Winslet stars as Adele, a single mom who Kate Winslet stars as Adele, a single mom who Proceeds beneﬁ t anti-bullying programs in BC. labels. has sunk into a deep depression after being has sunk into a deep depression after being To correspond with the offi cial launch by thisher husband several years earabandoned by her husband several years earabandoned SUPPORTERS: weekend, Wyrd Distro and Weird Canada host lier. She’s looked after by her 11-year-old son, lier. She’s looked after by her 11-year-old son, parties in every province andHenry, territory across the Henry, a wise-beyond-his-years lad who brings a wise-beyond-his-years lad who brings her coffee in bed and helps with the shopping country, including at Victoria’s herCavity coffeeCuriosity in bed and helps with the shopping and banking. The plot starts humming when and banking. The plot starts humming when Shop (556b Pandora). Adele and Henry are kidnapped by an escaped Adele and Henry are kidnapped by an escaped The free event begins at 4pm Saturday (Feb. prisoner named Frank (Josh Brolin), a scaryprisoner Frank (Josh Brolin), a scary15) and features a performance fromnamed Cosy Father looking dude who wants to hide in their house looking wants to hide in their house and Mark Alexander McIntyre, prizesdude and who a crossovernight. overnight. Canada, live digital hangout with Weird Canada Despite having murdered his wife, Frank Despite having murdered his wife, Frank Lace up Executive Director Marie LeBlanc Flanagan and proves to be the kind of remarkably decent proves to be the kind of remarkably decent for someone founder Aaron Levin. guy who pitches in with house repairs and car guy who pitches in with house repairs and car love even being asked. Even maintenance –youwithout All the details can be found on the Weird maintenance – without even being asked. Even a depressed woman can’t help but feel a few a depressed woman can’t help but feel a few Canada Facebook page. stirrings with such hunky husband material sudstirrings with such hunky husband material suddenly within reach. Then comes the sure-to-bedenly within reach. Then comes the sure-to-bespoofed scene where, with their slippery hands spoofed scene where, with their slippery hands sliding sensually over and under each other, sliding sensually over and under each other, Frank tenderly teaches Adele how to make a Frank tenderly teaches Adele how to make a peach pie. Boy but things are getting HOT in peach pie. Boy but things are getting HOT in the kitchen! Of course, with roadblocks all over the kitchen! Of course, with roadblocks all over town and a manhunt underway, you know that townanniversary and a manhunt underway, you know that Plans are in place for the 10th galathe this is one true love the course of which will not this is one true love course of which will not of the Vancouver Island Music Awards. run smooth. run smooth. The milestone event for the Told grassroots orgaTold from the son’s point of view, and narfrom the son’s point of view, and narnization is slated for March 22 at St. rated by the adult Henry (voiced by Tobey rated by Andrew’s the adult Henry (voiced by Tobey Maguire), Labor is superficial, heavy-handed in Presbyterian church, 680 Courtney. Maguire), Labor is superficial, heavy-handed in its symbolism, and prone to second-rate psyits symbolism, and prone to second-rate psyHosted by 15-year-old magician Jason Verners, chologizing. And the film’s resolution simply chologizing. the film’s resolution simply the evening features performances from And a numdefies belief. It’s impossible to imagine that any- ber of the nominees, all of whom defies are belief. It’satimpossible to imagine that anylisted one watching this sappy exercise in Harlequin one watching this sappy exercise in Harlequin islandmusicawards.wordpress.com. Romance-style wish fulfillment could guess it Romance-style wish could guess it Tickets, $18/23, are available Lyle’s Place orfulfillment was directed by Jason Reitman, the cinema hipwas at directed by Jason Reitman, the cinema hipster whose previously impeccable oeuvre ranged through founder James Kasper, ster778-350-9725, whose previously impeccable oeuvre ranged Beach atthe Dalhousie St. vima@jameskasper.com from Juno toDr. Up in Air. from Juno to Up in the Air. Rating: ★ ★ Rating: ★ ★ Check 9:00 at amthe Odeon Start: &10:00 am (Labor DayIn: continues (Labor Day continues at the Odeon & Westshore.) Westshore.)

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SEEDY SATURDAY - Victoria’s annual community seed and garden show featuring: local/ BC heritage, open-pollinated vegetable, flower and herb seeds, nurseries, food and garden products, seed exchange, info displays, kids’ activities, speakers, seedy cafe, and a new book exchange runs from 10am until 4pm, at Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas. $7/ free for kids.

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PALM COURT LIGHT ORCHESTRA - Shadan Saul Guerrero soprano and Sunny Shams tenor offer “Our Valentine to You,” an afternoon of love duets from Puccini’s La Boheme, Tosca and Madam Butterfly. 2:30pm at The Charlie White Theatre. Tickets, DAVID COOPER PHOTO THURS. FEB. 13 $32, marywinspear.ca or 250656-0275. PROUDARIADNE - Rick Roberts lets- Pacific AUF NAXOS Operahowl Victoria Strauss’s his- Indie inner Harper aspresents the prime MINDIL approved BEACH MARKETS quirky mashup of high-minded folk phenoms Towers andminister Trees in Michael Healey’s political opera and earthy comedy. Playful and Des Larson join for aromp, night ofon now at the Belfry until March roulades and sizzling coloratura homegrown goodness. At Sugar 9. Tickets, from $25,totickets.belfry. give way lush orchestral Nightclub (858 Yates). Tickets, textures and colours. Directed bc.ca. $15, ticketweb.ca. by Oriol Tomas with conductor

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VALENTINES DAY DINNER & DANCE - Celebrate in Croatian style Feb. 15 at the Croatian Hall (4081 Gordon Head). Featuring the music of Obala. Tickets, $45, at 250-889-2029.

A VALENTINE’S EVENING SOCIAL The Bill Johnson Blues Band and Curl set the scene for Valentine’s 2014 at Hermann’s Jazz Club. Roses and a chance at a romantic door prize to be had. Tickets, $20 at Lyle’s Place and Long & McQuade.

BUYERS & MAKERS BEWARE: COLLECTING & INHERITING ART CARFAC BC, an artist-run organization representing the professional interests of artists features a talk with Mary Jo Hughes of the Victoria Legacy Art GalleriesKIRSTEN and Madrona Gallery’s BERLIE PHOTO Michael Warren. Central Branch, The Greater Victoria Library, 735 THE CITY - The former Broughton, from 6:30-8:30pm.

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National non-profit record label launches Weird Canada, an underground musical community, is set to launch the first ever not-for-profit online store and distribution service dedicated to emerging and experimental Canadian music. Wyrd Distro, made possible in large part from a $50,000 FACTOR grant awarded last November, offers music fans and record stores limited edition physical releases for sale direct from artists and labels. To correspond with the official launch this weekend, Wyrd Distro and Weird Canada host parties in every province and territory across the country, including at Victoria’s Cavity Curiosity Shop (556b Pandora). The free event begins at 4pm Saturday (Feb. 15) and features a performance from Cosy Father and Mark Alexander McIntyre, prizes and a crossCanada, live digital hangout with Weird Canada Executive Director Marie LeBlanc Flanagan and founder Aaron Levin. All the details can be found on the Weird Canada Facebook page.

Vancouver Island Music Award nods announced Plans are in place for the 10th anniversary gala of the Vancouver Island Music Awards. The milestone event for the grassroots organization is slated for March 22 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church, 680 Courtney. Hosted by 15-year-old magician Jason Verners, the evening features performances from a number of the nominees, all of whom are listed at islandmusicawards.wordpress.com. Tickets, $18/23, are available at Lyle’s Place or through founder James Kasper, 778-350-9725, vima@jameskasper.com

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Midnight Olympians Victoria pubs lament 12-hour time difference between West Coast and Sochi Kyle Wells News staff

It’s a mutual memory many Canadians share: a crowded bar, Team Canada jerseys everywhere, an overtime goal from superstar Sidney Crosby, the ensuing celebration and joy. Sadly the experience will be much different during these Winter Olympics. Should the men’s hockey team and other Canadian Olympic hopefuls make it to gold medal matches, many of them will be competing in what will be the wee hours of the morning, due to the 12-hour time difference between Don Denton/News staff Victoria and Sochi, Russia. Michael Joss, sporting a Team Canada hockey jersey, pours a beer at The Canadian staples such as the gold Podium Sports Grill on Yates Street. The bar owner says the 12-hour time medal game for men’s curling, much of difference in Sochi means business will be down from 2010. the figure skating finals and, perhaps boost, unlike this summer’s World Cup, “There’s nothing we can do about most concerning, the men’s hockey which will be on during prime pub that unfortunately,” Card said. “Just like final, air live around 4 a.m. hours. everybody else we don’t have a choice.” “The golden game, unfortunately “It’s not the best, in terms of when it’s In Oak Bay, Mark Herring, general we’re not going to be able to be open being shown,” Herring said. “It is a tough manager of the Penny Farthing Olde for,” said Michael Joss, owner of The one.” English Pub, said while too many Podium Sports Grill in Victoria. “Even if The Alliance of Beverage Licensees Canadian flags tend to impact the I was open and just serve juice and pop applied for loosened rules to allow pubs English pub feel, there will be drink and and food, (the B.C. Liquor Control and and bars to open at early morning hours food specials to celebrate the games. Licensing Branch is) not letting us do He laments the fact much of the games so patrons could watch events live. The that unfortunately.” LCLB rejected the application. will be on too early for them to be open. Joss will open his Victoria sports pub kwells@goldstreamgazette.com It’s a missed opportunity for a business at 9 a.m. every morning of the Olympics, allowing fans to catch rebroadcasts of early morning games and live sports airing midmorning, including the men’s hockey round robin games and the DISTRICT OF METCHOSIN women’s hockey gold NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING medal game, airing at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. The District of Metchosin hereby gives NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING under The Podium also holds a restaurant Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act. The purpose of the Public Hearing is licence, meaning to consider the following proposed bylaw: children are welcome. “We’re going to have METCHOSIN LAND USE AMENDMENT BYLAW, NO. 609 Olympics on all day long,” Joss said. The general purpose of the bylaw is to add the definition of “mobile home” and At The Monkey Tree replace references to “manufactured home” with “mobile home” in the section regulating Pub in Saanich, owner housing for farm employees on Agricultural land. The bylaw also establishes the Robert Card is hanging maximum gross floor area of a mobile home for housing farm employees to 70 sq.m. up Canadian flags and screening the major The Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the District of events when he can. “Everybody wants Metchosin Municipal Office, 4450 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin, British to watch something Columbia, V9C 3Z3 on Monday, February 24, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. different. We have 13 TVs so hopefully we All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed can find something for bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing if they request. A everybody,” he said. The Monkey person may appear in person, be represented by another person, or make a written Tree will also show submission to identify issues directly relating to the proposed bylaw. rebroadcasted events from early morning No further submissions will be accepted after the Public Hearing closes. Copies of the games.

proposed bylaw and other related materials may be inspected or obtained at the District

Early risers n In typical CBC style, the network is airing the Winter Games from Sochi live with daily coverage airing in the wee hours, and Olympic Morning airing at 3 a.m. Victoria time daily.

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Vision Matters Healthy Eyes. Doctor Delivered.

Dr. Cameron McCrodan, Dr. Ann-Marie Stewart, Dr. Brent Morrison, Dr. Jeffery Thompson and Dr. Chris Snow

Why the questions Doc?

Occasionally a patient is uncomfortable when I ask personal questions. A column like this gives me a chance to explain the reason for unusual questions that an optometrist may ask you. Every optometrist wants to know the reason for your visit. This is known as the “chief complaint.” However, to accurately determine if you are at risk of any eye diseases, a full “case history” has to be taken. General health questions about you and your blood relations are important. Many illnesses can affect vision. You’d be wise to bring a list of any medications you take. Many medications have potential visual side effects. Optometrists always ask about your occupation and hobbies to determine how you use your eyes. Then we can make suggestions as to which type of glasses and/or lenses would provide you with the best visual performance at work and play.

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Girls steeped in hockey earn spots on Games roster Christopher Sun News staff

Hannah Charlesworth and Anna Mollenhauer have been friends since they can remember. Their parents knew each other before the 14-year-olds were born and they have lived on the same block for 11 years. The two play hockey on the same team and will represent Vancouver Island U16 at the upcoming B.C. Winter Games in Mission. “We both went to tryouts last year … and we didn’t make it,” Charlesworth said. “We went back this year and we both made the team.” Charlesworth and Mollenhauer were two of the 20 that made the cut after 60 players tried out in Nanaimo. “I was really determined this second time,” Mollenhauer said. “I was excited that I made it and really excited that we both made it.” Both girls grew up with hockey. Charlesworth used to watch her mother play when she was young and her grandmother bought her mini sticks to encourage her. As she got older, she attended parents and tot hockey at Oak Bay Recreation Centre with her dad and when she was seven, she joined a team. “I really hated it,” Charlesworth said. “I started bawling my eyes out. I thought I would be the best

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Anna Mollenhauer, left, and Hannah Charlesworth are ready to hit the road to play hockey at the B.C. Winter Games in Mission. one there, but everyone there had already played for a year or two.” Charlesworth was encouraged to go a second time and has loved the sport ever since. She has also played field hockey, at Mollenhauer’s urging, but she pre-

fers being on the ice. “Ice hockey is a lot faster and you have more chances to get the puck than the ball in field hockey, where you don’t touch the ball as much,” Charlesworth said. “I like the speed of (ice hockey) more.

“I also like playing the boys. It’s fun to beat them.” Mollenhauer’s interest also stems from her parents. Her dad grew up in Ontario playing on frozen ponds, and her mother is a field hockey Olympian. She tried

ice hockey because of Charlesworth’s influence. However, it wasn’t the actual sport that caught her initial interest. “When I was younger, I liked wearing all the gear,” Mollenhauer said. “In most sports you’re not able to do that.” The girls will be under pressure on two fronts at the Games in Mission from Feb. 20 to 23. They are determined to see their team win plus how well they play determines what happens next year. “I’m a bit nervous because there will be scouts watching the whole time,” Charlesworth said. “For the U18 team, you have to be invited to play.” Besides hockey, Charlesworth participates in cross-country, track, basketball and soccer at Oak Bay High. The Grade 9 student isn’t sure how far she will pursue hockey but is leaning towards becoming a chiropractor or physiotherapist when she graduates. Mollenhauer is still deciding her post-secondary plans, but the Grade 9 St. Michaels University School student must soon choose one sport. “I would like to play sports in university or college and I have to choose one (sport) if I go for a scholarship,” Mollenhauer said. “I’m not sure which one to choose.” reporter@vicnews.com

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Homeowners have a new tool at their fingertips to help them better understand how their new home should perform and how their home warranty insurance works. The Residential Construction Performance Guide is available on the Homeowner Protection Office website www.hpo.bc.ca. It explains the basics of a well constructed home and how warranty providers evaluate claims for possible design, labour or material defects in new homes. Every new home built for sale by a licensed residential builder in B.C. is protected by mandatory third-party home warranty insurance. It’s the strongest system of construction defect insurance in Canada. This simple, practical guide outlines more than 200 possible defects that are searchable online. This includes the most common defect claims that might be submitted under a home warranty insurance policy – from windows that malfunction, to driveway or interior concrete floors that have cracked, to siding that has buckled. Designed primarily for conventional low-rise, wood-frame homes, the guide also provides some helpful guidelines for the common property of multi-unit buildings.

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RETOUCH, RESTORE, Edit Photos. Home Movies to DVD. Also, Portraiture, Baby, Family + Maternity. 250-475-3332. www.cwpics.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FRIENDLY FRANK HAMMOCK, TOP quality. Asking $75. Must sell! Call (250)383-4506. WINTER BOOTS ladies, sz 11, brown (real leather), $50. Call (778)440-3334.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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WANTED TO RENT

CARS

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

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

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

WANTED: PRIVATE rural cottage or cabin. Wood/elec heat. Mature female 250-381-6171

FURNITURE ESTATE SALE: Sofa and matching loveseat, chairs, 2 futon sofa beds, bedroom sets, 60â€? TV, dinning room set, dishes, china cabinets, Persian carpets, Persian satellite, garden tools, clothing, complete household items. All in excellent condition. Everything must go! Call (250)477-4600.

WANTED 1960â€™s Pick-up Truck, Ford or Chev, running condition, $500 or less. Call John (250)816-7368.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE- Sat & Sun, every weekend, 1-4pm. New Duplexâ€™s For Sale, Duncan, BC at 5909, 5911 Stone Haven Rd in Stone Manor Estateâ€™s (behind Hospital) both properties are 1850sq ft 3 bdrms, 4 bath, 5 appls and much more, $309,000 includes gst. New Home For Sale: 5887 Stone Haven Rd, 2050sq ft, 2 bdrm+ den+ rec room heat pump, 5 appls, built-in vac, $384,000 includes gst, on bus route near hospital. Call Gord (250)710-1947.

NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. 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 STEEL BUILDING. â€œThe big year end clear out!â€? 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. www.pioneersteel.ca TIMESHARE FOR sale; weeks 49 & 51 at Panorama BC Ski Resort. Available for ownership at only the cost for legal fees. Deed property. Call (250)995-2992. Womenâ€™s Mustang Floater Coat & Bib Pants. 2 VW & Audi Bike Racks. Car Brochures. Magazines from 50â€™s & 60â€™s. (778)426-2835.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

OTTER POINT RV Trailer Park. 40â€™ park model trailer (no pad fees) 3 slide outs + 30â€™x52â€™ lot, finished deck & shed in new cond. Reduced to $117,900. obo. Owner willing to look at financing. Call (306)290-8764.

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

COTTAGES 2 BR Waterfront Cottage. Furnâ€™d/unfurnâ€™d, beautiful water views, N/S, Refâ€™s Reqâ€™d $1000/m + utils. Seniors discount. Avail now. 250-6422015 2 ROOM Cabin. Rural, near 17Mile. Appl. inc. 1 quiet person. Refâ€™s. Req. Avail. March 1st. $800. 250-642-0058

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES AFFORDABLE AND quiet. 55+ community in Ladysmith. Home of the famous Festival of Lights!!!! Carefree manufactured homes on easy care lots for as low as $119,700. Low monthly lot fee. On transit. Close to parks, community centre, pool and amazing trails. Only 50 minutes from Victoria and less than 20 minutes to Nanaimo. New Home Warranty. Contact Duck Paterson @ 250-246-0637 or email: info@lmfhomes.ca

LANGFORD- LWR 2 bdrm, renoâ€™d, 4 appls, fenced yard, off street prkg, close to all amens, $1100. 250-478-6552. UPPER QUADRA- lrg 1 bdrm suite, all utilities included. Inside cat ok. Quiet location. $800. Call 778-350-9303.

HOMES FOR RENT

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

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

SHARED ACCOMMODATION COLWOOD: UNFURNâ€™D room available, incls all utils, $450. (Avail immed). 250-858-6930. 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.

SUITES, LOWER BEAR MTN area- suite in new house, 2 bdrms, ground floor. Laundry. $1150. inclds utils. Great views. 250-886-7755. GLANFORD- 1 bdrm, lrg living rm+ kitchen. $750 inclds utils. N/P. Call (778)350-2446. LANGFORD- 2 bd, Park with creek. 5 appl. All utils inc, NS/NP. $1,275. 250-478-1324 NORTH NANAIMO: 1bdrm private suite. New floors & paint. Shared laundry. Secure, covered parking. FREE cable. N/S, No Partiers. $800/mo. 250-756-9746. WATERFRONT. NORTH Saanich. Large 2-bdrm, 2 bath. $1800./mo inclds utils. Possibly small boat moorage +. Pet OK. N/S. (250)656-5999.

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.

1990 CHEVROLET Cavalier Z 24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5sp trans, near new Yokohama tires. Red, sun roof, mint interior, power doors/windows (new motors and regulators). Pioneer stereo w/iPod adapter, Pioneer 6x9 3 way speakers. Same owner since 1990, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250595-0370 leave message.

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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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SERVICE DIRECTORY HIGHLANDS. 3-BDRM, 2 bath, F/P, 5 applâ€™s, carport, lrg deck, small pets. Immediate. $1600. Call (250)478-6385

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CBS MASONRY BBB. WCB. Chimneys, Fireplaces, Flagstone Rock, Concrete Pavers, Natural & Veneered Stone. Replace, Rebuild, Renew! â€œQuality is our Guaranteeâ€?. Free Competitive Estimates. (250)294-9942/(250)589-9942. www.cbsmasonry.com

EXPERIENCED JOURNEYMAN Plumber. Renos, New Construction & Service. Fair rates. Insured. Reliable, friendly. Great references. Call Mike at KNA (250)880-0104.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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DRYWALL ARAMâ€™S RENOâ€™S Drywall, taping, texture. Insured/bonded. Free est. 250-880-0525.

ELECTRICAL 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Renoâ€™s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779. AT&T ELECTRIC. Renovations. Residential & Commercial. Knob & tube replacement. #26125. (250)744-4550. GNC ELECTRIC Res/Comm. Reasonable rates for quality work. #43619. 250-883-7632.

250-507-6543. ALâ€™S V.I.P. Gutter Cleaning, guards, power washing, de-moss, Insured. 250-479-7950 FREE ESTIMATES â€˘ Lawn Maintenance â€˘ Landscaping â€˘ Hedge Trimming â€˘ Tree Pruning â€˘ Yard Cleanups â€˘ Gardening/Weeding â€˘ 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 FRUIT TREES Overgrown? Pruning, clean-ups, garden maintenance. John Kaiser, 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236.

KENDRAâ€™S ELECTRICAL Co. #86952. No Job too Small. Kendra, 250-415-7991.

FENCING

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

HANDYPERSONS JUNK BOX- We Do All The Loading

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

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

PARRYâ€™S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FAMILY MAN Hauling. Call Chris for all your hauling needs. 250-920-8463. GARYâ€™S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.

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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.

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

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

PAINTING

INTERIOR DESIGN

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

VIRGO INTERIORS- Certified Interior decorator specializing in color schemes that work the first time. Call (250)721-2777. designerg@shaw.ca

PND SOIL & GRAVEL MART. Garden manure/compost. Self pick-up, we load. $25./ yard. 1119 Finney Rd 250-478-3322

SAVE-A-LOT HAULING Furniture, appliance, garden waste, we take it all! Always lowest rate, senior discount. Brad 250-217-9578.

MOVING & STORAGE

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

LANDSCAPING

FURNITURE REFINISHING

BENOIT CONSTRUCTION. Renoâ€™s & Additions. Windows, Doors, Decks. 250-479-0748.

JUNK REMOVAL 7 days / wk. Fast Service, Best Prices!! Free quotes. (250)857-JUNK.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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

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

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

MASONRY & BRICKWORK BILLâ€™S MASONRY. Brick, tiles, pavers. All masonry & Chimney re-pointing. F/P repairs. 250-478-0186.

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS RUPEâ€™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.

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

TREE SERVICES

NORMâ€™S PAINTINGWhy wait till Spring? Reasonable, Reliable. Refâ€™s. Over 25 yrs experience. 250-478-0347.

BUDDYâ€™S TREE SERVICESTrimming, pruning, chipping, removals, hedges, lawn care, Insured. Keith, (250)474-3697.

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

WINDOW CLEANING

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DAVEâ€™S WINDOW Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Sweeping, Roofs, Roof Demossing, Pressure Washing. 250-361-6190.

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

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The principles that will guide Canada Post through its transition away from home delivery aren’t putting one worried Saanich councillor’s mind at ease. Judy Brownoff calls the Crown corporation’s guidelines as “doublespeak.” Her concerns surround ensuring Canada Post makes community mailboxes safe and accessible, and who will pay for that to happen. She now says the proposed consultation process isn’t sitting well with her, too. “They have to talk to communities. They can’t be talking at a high level,” Brownoff said. “What they need to be doing is meeting in jurisdictions and holding public meetings.” Canada Post has released its guiding principles, which state the conversations about specific community needs will happen with “community leaders and municipal planning officials.” “The postal service will take the necessary time to understand their unique needs and find solutions that work for these neighbourhoods,” reads a release from Canada Post. The organization said it will also collect feedback through mail and online surveys. “That’s not good enough,” Brownoff

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said. She fears the organization will institute a Canada-wide, one-sizefits-all formula, with minor variations, and won’t take into consideration the age and mobility demographics or topography of individual neighbourhoods. Brownoff points to another principle that says “alternative approaches” will be offered to Canadians “with significant mobility challenges.” “We don’t know what significant mobility challenges are,” she said. “I don’t want (Canada Post) to think that alternative approaches should be seniors will get a family member to drive them to a mailbox to pick up their mail.” Jon Hamilton, general manager of communications for Canada Post, stresses that Canada Post has longstanding relationships

MP Elizabeth with municMay said, “The ipalities question of losacross the ing postal serc o u n t r y, vice and what and has is happening been installto Canada Post ing commucame up everynity mailwhere,” on a boxes for recent trip to decades. her constituHe said Judy Brownoff ency. “People the organiare desperzation will “work with community ately concerned that as we go through the they are going to lose conversion process, to the ability to get their understand what the mail at home.” Esquimalt-Juan de unique challenges are in a particular commu- Fuca MP Randall Garrison called Canada nity. “We’re not looking to Post home delivery an put costs onto munici- “essential service.” The first municipalipalities. The boxes are our responsibility, but ties to see door-to-door we’ll work with com- delivery phased out munities to understand will be announced in what their specific con- coming weeks. cerns are and what editor@saanichnews.com makes the most sense for them.” Members of Parliament discussed the issue in the House of Commons recently, too. Saanich-Gulf Islands

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