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As Capital Regional District directors debate a feasible way forward with sewage treatment, Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin said city staff will begin exploring the possibility of a made-in-Victoria model.

The CRD board agreed to explore four concurrent options to salvage the $788-million Seaterra program at a meeting last week. One of those options is asking municipalities and local First Nations if they’re willing to offer land for a regional wastewater treatment facility. The CRD will also spend $250,000 to analyze the cost and benefits of a distributed treatment model.

“In Victoria, we’re going to get some options about how we do this locally,” said Mayor Dean Fortin.

“When I go and talk to the residents of Victoria, I clearly hear them say we need to stop putting our untreated sewage directly into the ocean. And we’ve been ordered by the federal government to do it.”

The CRD is scrambling to comply with federal and provincial regulations that require secondary wastewater treatment by 2020. Should it fail to meet those deadlines, about $500 million in funding contributions from higher levels of government is at risk.

CRD directors are also spurred on by the threat of personal liability for failure to comply with the regulations.

Fortin said city manager Jason Johnson will gather information and report back to council on the possibility of building one or more local treatment facilities.

The regional project, which included a wastewater facility at McLoughlin Point in Esquimalt and biosolids plant at Hartland landfill in Saanich, was put on hold after Esquimalt turned down a rezoning request for the wastewater plant in April.

Another option put forward by the CRD board will test Esquimalt’s resolve by offering to cover the municipality’s capital costs for the wastewater treatment plant, in the hope its council will favour cost savings over public opposition.

Sewage plan alternatives run the gamut as CRD mulls way forward

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Unions, non-profits partner to help low-wage earners Daniel Palmer News staff

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“The labour movement fundamentally believes that all workers deserve fair treatment,” said Mike Eso, president of the Victoria Labour Council in a statement.

“This project will help ensure that some of the most vulnerable workers in Greater Victoria who do not have the protection provided by unions, will still benefit from our support.”

The project is being supported by unions from government, education and private sectors. dpalmer@vicnews.com

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“We’ve been unable to keep up with the demand,” said TAPS legal advocate Stephen Portman.

The project is being funded through $30,000 from United Way of Greater Victoria for the next two years, and $20,000 from the Victoria Labour Council and other unions.

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Graham Webber, left, Ken Hillaire and Katherine Crane, all of whom were once youth at risk of being homeless, sit on the steps of Mitchell House. Threshold Housing Society operates two homes in Greater Victoria – Mitchell House and Holly House – providing long-term semi-independent housing for youth.

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Youth homelessness an ‘unseen’ crisis Kyle Slavin News staff

There’s a certain assumed stigma associated with homelessness. Many people think of drug addicts and aggressive panhandlers, but the people who walk through the doors of Threshold Housing Society know that’s not an entirely accurate picture of homelessness in Greater Victoria.

Graham Webber is 21. He was living on his own in Sooke after his mom passed away. Admittedly lacking certain life skills, after six months he decided to look for a place to live that felt like home and where he could build up that skill set.

“It was really lonely living by myself,” he said. “My social worker suggested that I come and check out Mitchell House, and it sounded really awesome. I wanted to live somewhere where I could get help with things like cooking because I didn’t know how to cook. And being around lots of people with lots of support was good.”

Katherine Crane is also 21. Having spent her childhood in foster homes, she was on the verge of being aged out of care at 19 years old, with essentially no other housing options available.

“Most of our youth right now are on the

cusp of being aged out of care,” said Mark Muldoon, executive director of Threshold, which operates Mitchell House and Holly House, two low-rent homes that provide nine beds total to youth who are at-risk of homelessness in Greater Victoria. “Out of all the kids in foster care who are aged out at 19, half will end up on the street in two years. It’s an unseen, unrecognized, unacknowledged crisis going on.”

There are only 17 beds total in all of Greater Victoria that provide a place for youth.

“We give (youth) a home, get them stabilized and prepare them for a better life.”

– Mark Muldoon “For Mitchell House we had 60 referrals last year, and 37 referrals for girls. The demand outweighs supply by a huge margin,” Muldoon says.

Youth that are lucky enough to get a bed at either Mitchell or Holly House say it’s truly a life-changing place to live.

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as panicky anymore, I guess. I’m really sarcastic and can be really bitter, but I’ve lightened up a fair bit since (I first arrived),” said Crane, who stayed at Holly House for nearly two years before transitioning to Threshold’s supported independent living SHY Program (Safe Housing for Youth).

“Because of all the help from Holly House, I’m better equipped to deal with the world.”

Youth in the Threshold’s programming take part in self worth classes, to help build life skills by focusing on self worth and self care.

The average length of stay for a youth in the semi-independent Mitchell or Holly House is 8.5 months for boys, and five months for girls, though Muldoon says some stay for a couple of years before being ready to transition into the SHY Program or move out on their own.

“SHY is very similar to Holly House, but it’s a little more hands off,” Crane says of her new living situation. “Like when you’re learning to ride a bike, Holly House is when your parents are still holding onto the back and you’ve got training wheels, and then the SHY Program is just training wheels but your parents have let go.”

Muldoon says Threshold is so appreciative of the community support they receive,

and says that support pays off; ignoring youth homeless population today simply means they’ll grow into the adult homeless population.

The Home Depot is currently raising money nationwide through The Orange Door Project to help reduce youth homelessness. Money donated through the purchase of a $2 paper orange door at the Shelbourne Street and Millstream Road stores goes to Threshold Housing Society.

“This is a great opportunity for us to give back to our community,” said Tobin Fearon, store manager of The Home Depot in Saanich. “We feel that Threshold is an excellent organization that really supports the community.”

“Youth don’t want to become stigmatized,” Muldoon said. “These are youth who are really paralyzed out of fear of not knowing where they’re going to live. Our attempt is to make them included in a community and build life skills. We give them a home, get them stabilized and prepare them for a better life.”

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VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Fernwood reaches out after family’s loss If you ever dined at the Fernwood Inn before a show at the Belfry, or met friends there for an evening beverage, you were likely greeted by the broad smile of Kevin Oneschuk, who managed the bar there for seven years.

Known for his friendly demeanour, surfer-dude attire, and generous servings, Oneschuk was popular with staff and patrons of the community-gathering place.

Evening staff and regulars were sure to hear stories about his daughter, Devon, and son, Finn, since Oneschuk cared for them during the day – a job he adored.

“No one loved their children, or life in general, more than Kevin Oneschuk,” said Jenny Manzer, a friend of the family. “I have never met a man more devoted to his family, or who drew more happiness from being a dad.”

Tragically, in January of this year, Oneschuk was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic can-

cer, and died on May 16.

While his wife, Meghan Stothers, and their two children, Devon, 10, and Finn, 7, are a strong team, Oneschuk’s illness and death has left the Fernwood family facing unexpected challenges.

Friends of Stothers created an online fund for friends and neighbours to make donations, substantial or small, to ease the financial strain of the family’s loss and help them go on with their lives.

Victoria residents can donate to the online fund to support Devon and Finn’s education and ongoing needs at Friends of Meghan–Family Fund at gofundme.com/a6lyr8 On July 20, the Neighbours for Change block party will take place on Gladstone Avenue in front of the Fernwood Inn. The annual event, which includes a dunk tank, a local marketplace and an auction, burgers, live

music, craft stations, and more, is in honour of Roger Colwill, the father of two of the Fernwood Inn’s current owners, Mike Colwill and Sarah Rouget.

Every year, the owners donate all proceeds from this event to a worthy cause. This year proceeds will go to a trust fund for Devon and Finn Oneschuk.

“The block party is going to be a wonderful way for the entire community to celebrate our dear friend and show our support to his family,” said Rouget.

“The astounding response we’ve received from participants and volunteers for the event shows how loved Kevin was.”

For more information, please go online to neighboursforchange.wordpress.com. To make donations to the silent auction, please contact Sarah Rouget: neighboursforchange@ gmail.com. editor@vicnews.com

Heritage buildings lead city tax grants Daniel Palmer News staff

Owners of designated heritage buildings in the downtown core led 2013 property tax exemptions, thanks to an internationally recognized heritage revitalization program.

The Hudson building, at 1701 Douglas St., received a $155,900 tax break last year as part of a 10-year tax break program that incentivizes heritage building owners who convert upper storeys to residential use.

Close behind was the Wilson Dalby/Mc and Mc Building at 536 Herald St., a 1909 building that underwent renovation after a devastating fire in 2002.

Ken Johnson, president of the Hallmark Heritage Society, said the city’s permissive tax exemption program has received international awards for good reason.

“It’s done a great deal to give some economic viability to many downtown properties,” Johnson said. “It’s an excellent program.”

Last year, the City of Victoria received awards from the International Downtown Association and Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals for the tax exemption scheme, which has led to an uptick in heritage renovations in the city.

Other top tax-exempted buildings included the Dogwood Building, Hotel Rialto and Craigdarroch Castle, though the latter receives exemptions as a charitable organization each year.

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Tag, you’re it on elder abuse Recognizing and reporting elder abuse is a lot more complex than the province’s latest public relations plan to promote the issue on social media.

Asking people to use a hashtag to discuss elder abuse in B.C. will be about as effective as the #bringbackourgirls — an online community discussing the kidnapping of 230 Nigerian girls.

And about as effective as the Kony 2012 online video about the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army in Africa who has been indicted for war crimes.

Both of these social media-based efforts certainly did raise awareness. However, the Nigerian girls are still missing and Joseph Kony is still out there. Nice ideas, but as is the lament about online campaigns, they only go so far and our attention spans are so short, we move on to the next best thing.

Where an online campaign will have an impact on elder abuse issues in B.C. is in raising its profile. It’s altogether possible that more information will reach people who are genuinely interested in the issue and take definitive action.

That action will be ensuring people have a place to go when they witness or are victims of abuse, or people to talk to. As explained by B.C.’s new Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, it’s a start in the wider dissemination of information – but people still need to know how to recognize elder abuse.

That vital information might possibly find its way through the chaff of online comments and opinions.

While it is important to have an opinion on elder abuse, it’s also vital to be able to find resources and support for those who have been victimized. If that can be done in 140 characters or less, great.

If not, it’s a waste of time.

Like most issues that need serious help, resolving elder abuse will need people to put down the phone, turn off the laptop and talk to their neighbours to learn how they can have a real impact.

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

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Ontario election lessons for B.C. the cops are still investigating the “Liberal” is becoming one of the $1 billion cancellation of plans to most ill-defined words in Canadian construct two natural gas-fired politics. power plants before the 2011 Here in B.C., a Liberal is a election. The gas plants were to Conservative, or at least a fiscal stabilize erratic output from wind conservative, bent on balancing and solar power, a Europeanbudgets and battling big unions style climate change gesture to force them to recognize today’s that involved Ontario world of low growth and ratepayers giving a huge low inflation. subsidy to Korean tech In Ottawa, a Liberal is giant Samsung. currently whatever Justin The Ontario Liberals Trudeau wakes up and clung to power in part by decides. One day he’s a promising a provincial libertarian who wants to pension scheme on the legalize marijuana, and same scale as the Canada the next he’s in touch Pension Plan. with his inner Taliban, B.C. has a similar issuing a moral edict on pension program in the abortion.

Tom Fletcher works, to be offered In Ontario, Premier B.C. Views to the two thirds of Kathleen Wynne saved small business and selfher gut-shot Liberal employed people who don’t have government by limping to the left a group plan with their employer. of the NDP, promising to spend lots Ours would, of course, be voluntary. more borrowed money and build Not so in Ontario, where large lots of transit. and small businesses will be This is in a have-not province required to cough up half of the with an operating deficit that is required pension payments. currently running north of $12 The Ontario model is dumb on billion. For comparison purposes, several levels. It is to be imposed B.C.’s deficit swelled briefly beyond just as the baby boom retirement $3 billion in the wake of the Great wave breaks across Canada’s most Recession of 2009, and the books populous province, increasing risk stayed in the red until last year that the pension pool may run dry. as the B.C. Liberals unwound the And it sticks small business with a Harmonized Sales Tax and repaid a new payroll tax in a province that $1.6 billion HST transfer allowance has lost much of its traditional to Ottawa. manufacturing base and needs to You think B.C.’s energy policy is a innovate. disaster? Check out Ontario, where

Here’s the funny part, if you don’t live in Ontario. Wynne tabled her spending-spree, deficit-be-damned budget in an effort to convince the NDP to keep propping up the Liberal minority government and avoid an election.

Instead, she won a majority and now has to implement her pie-inthe-sky promises. Ontario is bracing for a downgrade in its credit rating based on the election result, and is about to go into province-wide bargaining with public service unions who want their share from the Liberal money tree.

Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak ran on a plan that sounded similar to the one presented by Christy Clark in 2013: hold the line on spending, balance the budget, reduce the size of government, stimulate job creation.

Hudak was rejected for a second time, and resigned the leadership on election night.

B.C. voters now have three years to see how the Ontario version of Liberal government plays out, compared to the B.C. Liberal version.

For us, much depends on resource development, including forest products, natural gas and other trade with Asia.

If all goes well here, B.C. can continue to send transfer payments to the fantasyland of Ontario.

••• Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Readers respond: teachers strike, council pay raises

B.C. teachers admired for not giving up Re: Year-end strike unethical (Opinion, June 18) Yes, it is unfortunate that the teachers find themselves forced to strike at this time but more unfortunate is the fact that the government wants to leave them with unmanageable class sizes.

Having taught primary education for 20 years in this province I can tell you that anything over 15 in a kindergarten class and 18 or so in a primary class is the limit in which education can take place.

Over that it’s just crowd management and the children who would otherwise be picking up new skills every day are forced to spend their time waiting for the teacher to “manage” the unruly children who inevitably arise in those large classes.

(No fault of the children.

It’s simply that their needs can’t be met by a teacher who is totally occupied with crowd control.)

I admire the teachers for not giving up. The parents would appreciate them too if they only knew.

Sheila Reid Victoria

Another look at amalgamation Why amalgamate – all is well. Isn’t it?

I like sitting in my car for an extra half hour so I can get to my neighbourhood in Langford – keeps folks away and makes my neighbourhood quieter.

I like the way the road pattern changes at North Dairy and Shelbourne, makes for nice distinct neighbourhoods, although the traffic flow is a little difficult. I like how the different street names keeps tourists going in circles.

I like the way the sewage plan is going, no plant in my neighbourhood let the other guys have it—bully or bribe them if

communities to that of Esquimalt across B.C. With that information, we calculated the mayor’s salary, which council adopted, along with many other of the committee’s recommendations.

Council then opted to maintain the councillor stipends at 40 per cent of that of the mayor’s pay, as per the current practice.

Regardless of what we pay our elected officials, we need to remind ourselves that these individuals perform extremely challenging work with a wide range of responsibilities, demanding schedules and a heck of a lot of grief. We owe them a fair wage for the work they do and that is what the future Esquimalt council will receive.

Nick Kovacs, Chair Esquimalt Council Remuneration Review Committee

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Central Middle School teachers Sean Welby, left, and Kevin Clark picket the school grounds as part of the ongoing B.C. teachers strike. A letter-writers says teachers are putting up a good fight. you have to but leave my neighbourhood alone.

I am glad I don’t have strange police officers from other neighbourhoods in my neighbourhood.

They don’t know me and I don’t know them. It’s nice to have 10 emergency centres, don’t want one person telling everyone what to do; better to have 10. Our neighbourhood might be a mess but it’s our neighbourhood.

Two heads are better than one; hence it must be true that 91 elected officials are better than 10, 15 or 20. Maybe if we divide up Victoria and Saanich into three municipalities we can have over 100 people focused on their neighbourhoods and not on someone else’s problems.

Maybe just maybe I could

retain my neighbourhood identity while being part of a larger unit. And maybe, if we did it right we might save money, have better coordinated or more services. If we never ask or never look at it, who will know? One vote on amalgamation in the region would cost about three per cent of the cost of all elected officials salaries and expenses, a lot less than the latest raises.

Tony Heemskerk Victoria

Misinformation surrounds pay raise Re: Esquimalt council votes in favour of pay increase (News, June 18) As chair of Esquimalt’s independent Remuneration Review Committee, I

commend the decision of Esquimalt council to ensure our mayor and council members are paid a fair and proper salary for the work they do for our community.

First, there appears to have been a lot of misinformation about council’s decision.

The current council did not vote itself a raise. The new council raise will not be effective until after the next municipal election.

Secondly, I feel that council did not ignore our independent citizen’s committee recommendations. In fact, council commended the committee’s extensive research. We identified the salary rates for mayor and council based on the current rates of comparable

Vimy Ridge to Afghanistan – Thank you, Canadian Veterans Happy Canada Day and your Families

Randall Garrison, MP ESQUIMALT – JUAN DE FUCA

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I am an osteopath from the United Kingdom working in Victoria under a permanent residency visa.

The same mayors and councillors in the UK do not receive a salary of any type for the job they volunteer to do. Not only that, there is a queue of volunteers every four years with a wealth of experience behind them.

So what these Canadian politicians are ‘bleating’ about we have no idea.

Dr. Anthony Mathews Victoria

Need to educate worldwide a must There is an ugly and protracted battle going on between B.C.’s teachers and provincial government and as predictable as those conflicts are, so must follow endless public handwringing about the fate of the children, and the potential dire impacts of a

disrupted education.

The majority of the world can only look at our situation and think: “We should be so lucky”.

Currently, 57 million primary-grade kids are out of school. Barely half of all countries are expected to provide primary education by next year.

Yet it used to be much worse: due to the efforts of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and donors like Canada, since 1999 the number of uneducated children worldwide has been halved. A good example is Afghanistan: the number of children attending school has gone from one to 11.5 million, and almost half are girls.

But the need is enormous, and later this month the GPE is slated for renewed funding, and is facing an annual shortfall of $26 billion. Canada needs to double its current commitment of $60 million if the GPE is to achieve its goal.

Compared to B.C., the challenges facing education in the rest of the world are far more dire. But while B.C.’s education issues are complex, this one is very simple. The Harper government doubling it’s commitment will help ensure that the GPE reaches those final 57 million kids.

Nathaniel Poole Victoria

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Many condo buildings in B.C. are believed to be opting out of a provincial government directive to get a depreciation report that gives owners and prospective buyers a warts-and-all assessment of deficiencies and expected long-term expenses.

Industry insiders believe many strata councils voted by a required 75 per cent margin to exempt themselves from the requirement, which was passed by the province in 2011 and took effect last December.

Mike Laporte, a partner with property appraisal firm NLD Consulting-Reserve Fund Advisors, estimated just 20 to 25 per cent of condo buildings have commissioned depreciation reports.

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director of the Condominium Homeowners Association of B.C., is more optimistic about strata uptake, estimating 30 to 50 per cent of condo buildings now have at least commissioned a depreciation report.

He said the association is getting a few complaints each day from condo owners who can’t sell their units because their strata doesn’t yet have one.

Gioventu predicts the fallout for buildings without a report will extend to more stringent and costly terms – if not refusals – for prospective unit buyers from lenders and insurers.

While many strata councils fear bad news from the reports, he said the regulation change is good because it brings better protection for buyers and more certainty about future costs for owners.

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votes every 18 months.

Laporte expects subsequent votes will result in more buildings eventually getting depreciation reports, putting additional pressure on holdout condo buildings to follow.

“Without the report it may appear there’s something undue to hide,” Laporte said.

He said some stratas think their building is in great condition so they don’t need a depreciation report, but don’t realize a good report can give them an edge over others when unit owners wish to sell.

The province amended the rules in the wake of the leaky condo crisis to shed more light on the physical condition of aging buildings and the preparations of their strata councils to cover the eventual cost of major repairs.

Laporte said some stratas initially worried about the cost of getting a report due to the high demand for them or that too few professionals were qualified to perform them.

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“Everything I’m hearing from our community is it’s not about the money,” said Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins.

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No slowing down for marathon man Natalie North Black Press

Most anyone who has laced up a pair of running shoes has felt compelled to make up an excuse every so often and let up on their training when life gets in the way.

Not Evan Fagan.

Back in 2011, then 74 years old, Fagan wasn’t about to have something as commonplace as a little prostate cancer throw him off his game. He placed second in the Oliver half-Ironman before undergoing radiation and as soon as he was able, he was back out on the course. It’s that kind of commitment that has brought Fagan to the finish lines of 143 marathons, more than 50 ultra marathons and 89 triathlons since he started racing as a 49-year-old.

“A lot of women and men my age stop because they get injured or they have some sort of other sickness,” says the swimming septuagenarian, fresh off a lap set in the YMCA-YWCA. “People like me are extremely lucky. I had that one episode and I’ve got no effects from it – except for that I glow in the dark from the radiation. I’ve been lucky.”

Fagan’s attitude towards every aspect of competition is as warm and joyful as the greetings he offers to a constant stream of friends, met through fitness, who pass through the doors to the Y. His race times may have declined since the cancer, but his enthusiasm hasn’t. To be able to “play around at a mostly young person’s event” is still just as fun for Fagan, who can get the

gained a 15-hour time and made it to the podium on a thirdplace finish. There will be more.

“You think: ‘Aw, I’m never going to do this again and then 24 hours later, you say, ‘Where’s the next one?’

Marathoners are the same.

I know so many people who say ‘I’m not doing another one of these runs ever again,’ and sure enough, six months later, they’re back at it.”

Fagan has been back, race after race, from sprint triathlons in North Vancouver to biathlons or trail runs in Hawaii and marathons along the Yakima River Canyon.

His journey to the Frontrunners Walk of Fame began right here, at what was known then as the Royal Victoria Marathon.

The crowds came helped propel him to a 3:56 finish.

“It was fantastic. I didn’t have any thoughts of the future at that time. It’s in your hometown and the Victoria marathon course is really one of the best.

It was a sunny, great day here in 1988.”

This Thanksgiving weekend, Fagan will return to the birthplace of his passion. He’s registered for the full GoodLife Victoria Marathon on Oct. 12, his first in two years.

“It’s a lifestyle, a very healthy lifestyle,” he says. “I just realize that I’m so lucky to be able to do what I do.” reporter@saanichnews.com

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Seventy-seven year old Evan Fagan has swam, biked and run through nearly 300 triathlons and long distance races. same satisfaction from the picturesque races courses – and their completion – regardless of whether or not he logs a fourhour or a six-hour marathon time.

“Since I’ve been running slower, I’ve gotta tell you, I’m feeling pretty good,” he says.

“The sense of accomplishment is still there but the exhaustion (isn’t). Maybe I don’t push myself as much as I could have because I’m trying to be careful not to hurt as much.”

But Fagan’s definition of pushing himself is very different from most. Not too many people can boast successful Ironman completion, and even fewer seniors have three to their name. Fagan trained and

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When B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake uestion: How many of you took a announced that the province was parmoment this month to reflect on the consequences of elder abuse? ticipating in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, he rightly declared: I suspect very few “Every senior deserves to age even knew there was a reawith dignity and to feel appreson to take a pause for the ciated and respected in their cause. communities. I encourage all Question: How many of British Columbians to … join you knew that Sunday, June with communities across the 15 was World Elder Abuse world to raise awareness and Awareness Day? share strategies that support I suspect the day slipped and protect seniors.” by with most of the good Elder abuse takes many citizens of this demographiforms such as: physical (hitcally aging community Brian Kieran ting, pushing, shaking, inaplargely unaware of the sigpropriate physical or chemical nificance of the day. Most restraints and harm created by over media ignored it. or under medicating); psychologiWhat a wonderful world it would be if giving something as insidious as elder cal (actions that decrease their sense of self-worth and dignity); financial abuse its very own day of recognition (actions that decrease the financial was enough to eliminate a culture of worth of an older person without benabuse directed at seniors. efit to that person); and neglect (inacAccording to federal literature one tions that may result in harm to an in five Canadians believes they know older person). of a senior who might be experiencing In the past year Alice Edge has some form of abuse. And, a B.C. advoserved as the Ombudsperson for the cate for seniors worries that she lives in a society that tolerates the “systemic Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of B.C. (COSCO). In that capacity abuse of the elderly.”

she has been assisting seniors throughout B.C. access federal and provincial services, navigate the health care system and find health services.

She says: “For me (this role) has highlighted the plight of many seniors in our communities who are bewildered, angry, frustrated, sad and overwhelmed by the lack of support they need.”

The experience has left her wondering if she lives in a society that tolerates the “systemic abuse of the elderly.”

The COSCO seniors’ advocate says what B.C. needs is a Seniors’ Week and a strong declaration that we must do better for the elderly. “If we help them we will help everyone. It is not about entitlement. It is about fairness, justice and dignity.”

You can make a modest start by visiting the government’s Seniors Action Plan at seniorsbc.ca and checking out the strategy to reduce elder abuse.

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Q: I have looked at retirement communities and the services they offer, but I need more help.

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Living (IL) retirement communities offer ‘hospitality services’ such as meals, laundry, cleaning, social and recreational programs, emergency response, transportation, etc. However, as you have indicated, your health dictates increased services. This is when an Assisted Living (AL) community may be the best choice for your situation.

In British Columbia all Assisted Living (AL) communities must be “Registered” with the provincial government. This does not mean they are funded or run by the government – simply put, the expectation of care services offered are within levels the government believes to be reasonable for these communities.

‘Some’ types of services provided in an Assisted Living (AL) environment are: • medication monitoring and reminders • assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing and grooming, • there is a nurse in charge of managing the Assisted Living (AL) services, but most often the connection with the resident is a certified, trained, care aide professional.

Sometimes you will find Assisted Living (AL) services within an Independent Living (IL) community – which means residents receive those extra services in their own suite - offered by staff they know and trust. Ultimately, each resident living in an Assisted Living (AL) community must be able to make decisions and act, in their own best interest.

Linda Lord is your local Vancouver Island Community Relations expert.

If you have any questions, or would like to chat, please contact Linda at Berwick House, (250) 721-4062 or email her at berwickhouse@berwickrc.com

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Community Spotlight: SENIORS

Words from the wise

Lina Dyer came to Victoria in 1951 from Germany. She’s been visiting the Saanich Silver Threads Service at the Les Passmore Centre since 1998.

“We used to love bowling at Mayfair. It was a shame the alley was taken down. We loved it. So some of us from the group started with shuffleboarding (at Les Passmore) and we’ve been doing it ever since. Some days you play better than others but it’s always just for fun.”

Dyer keeps busy with the lawn and garden, as much as she has to, “to keep it up.”

She also delivers the Goldstream Gazette twice weekly in her home town of Langford.

David Smith, 82, was born in Vancouver and moved to Cadboro Bay in 1942 when his father was posted at The Gordon Head Officer’s Training Centre.

Smith attended school at Cedar Hill Elementary and the orginal Mount Douglas High School.

After high school David worked in fishing camps and as a commercial fisherman for a year.

He still loves sport-fishing. With that under his belt he returned to school in Vancouver and became a journeyman photo-lithographer where he obtained employment for 24 years with the provincial government as an aerial photographer and navigator.

Smith has a wife, two daughters and three grandchildren. He’s currently enrolled in a French course at the Goward House Activity Centre, located at 2495 Arbutus Rd., where he also enjoyed their water colour courses, held at Goward House earlier this year. “(You have to) learn to roll and hum with the punches.”

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Honora Bowring, 76, was born in Lancashire, England during the Second World War. At 18, she moved to Manchester to become a nurse before working in midwifery in Liverpool, where she remembers listening to the Beatles.

She moved to Canada in 1964 with her husband, settling in West Vancouver, where she decided on a brief career change.

“I sold real estate,” Bowring says. “I wanted to try something different. I was curious.”

Bowring enjoyed working in real estate and enjoyed some success, but eventually returned to nursing.

Bowring’s husband passed 34 years ago. She has two daughters, one living in New York, the other locally, as she works for B.C. Ferries. There are five grandchildren, ranging in age from 11 to 19.

Bowring’s biggest life achievement is finding contentment.

She had a short, but good marriage. She’s happy with her family and, she did a lot of volunteer work in developing countries.

“I’m happy,” she says.

“I’m happy with my everyday life.”

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Vision Matters Dr. Rachel Rushforth

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How well does your child see?

Parents are often surprised when I tell them that children should have their eyes examined around their third birthday. At this age however, many problems can be detected and timely treatment started.

If an infant or toddler has an obvious problem, the parents should not hesitate to have the child’s eyes examined even earlier.

Children with vision problems may not complain.

Blurred or double vision can seem normal if one has never known anything else. Sometimes a child may only be using one eye with the other not functioning properly; even though it appears to be normal.

An eye may be “lazy” (amblyopic) even if it doesn’t seem to turn in or out. Treatment for amblyopia is far more effective if undertaken well before the child’s seventh birthday.

Parents can watch out for signs of vision problems even in very young children: Rubbing the eyes, holding objects too close, tilting the head or an unusual lack of coordination are some of the warning symptoms. Children do not need to know the alphabet to be examined. Optometrists can use pictures, symbols and toys to help examine toddlers. The emphawww.oakbayoptometry.com sis is usually on “fast and fun” in these cases. After the initial visit, annual checks recommended Dr.are Neil Patersonas children’s eyes change as Dr. they Suzanne grow.

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Craigdarroch Castle executive director John Hughes is thrilled with the news that Trapeze Communications and Good Relations Inc. have signed on to promote the castle in both advertising and public relations.

Last month, Craigdarroch Castle unveiled its new brand, developed by Trapeze Communications with the launch of a new logo and website. The renowned stained and leaded glass found at the castle is celebrated in the new logo and website design.

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ON THE RUN ... Footprints founder Kevin Mennie dropped us a line a few weeks ago to tell us of the ceremony at Government success of some of his House where he was invested students who ran the Oak in the Order of St. Bay Half-Marathon.

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Eight students ••• competed in the ROYAL NOD … half-marathon along Seven Victoria with two relay youth have earned teams, with one the prestigious team winning first bronze level Duke of overall.

Edinburgh’s Award.

Mennie began They include: the Footprints Nicholls Ayaka Behro, River Movement in China Bristow, Hannah Carr, Chase last year and was recently Crawford, Ryan Javanmardi, profiled on the profiled on Naman Sharma and Erica the pages of the Victoria Somer.

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The award is the most ••• prestigious international SPECIAL HONOUR … youth award in the world Ross Nicholls of St. John with more than seven Ambulance in Victoria has million participants in over been honoured by B.C. Lt.140 countries. It is a fully Gov. Judith Guichon in a

People ‘n Places

Craigdarroch Castle’s stained glass collection is believed to be one of the most exquisite in North America.

••• PUB OF FAME … On the heels of success of the Garrick’s Head Pub expansion, Jay Nowak and his team are focused on a new vision. Paying homage to the infamous pub of days ago, The Churchill will officially open tomorrow (June 26).

Featuring 50 beers on tap with a strong focus on craft beers as well as whiskey and wine, The Churchill will surely appeal to the masses.

The Churchill is located in the Bedford Regency Hotel at 1140 Government St. ••• Do you have an item for the People ’n Places column?

Contact Kevin Laird by email at editor@vicnews.com

Inventor wins national prize for food wrap Daniel Palmer News staff

The Victoria inventor of a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap is receiving $25,000 to help her business expand to new markets.

Toni Desrosiers’ re-usable, biodegradable and anti-bacterial food wrap Abeego, was the runner-up winner of the Young Entrepreneur Award, a national contest put on by the Business Development Bank of Canada.

Desrosiers beat out eight other competitors and rose from seventh to second place throughout the online voting

period, which ended earlier this month.

“The media exposure we got through the contest was immense: we were featured at least 15 or 20 times in major publications,” she said. “We saw a lot of new Canadian orders on our website, and a number of new stores have connected with us, so we’ve got a lot of new accounts we’re working through.”

Desrosiers will use the $25,000 in consulting services to grow her business in U.S. markets. Her goal is to increase business 2,000 per cent by 2019.

“We’re hoping to see $5 million revenues by then,” she said.

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The $100,000 grand prize went to Ontario-based Gunn’s Hill Artisan Cheese.

“The winner said we had him very, very nervous,” Desrosiers said. “That made me very happy. He held that first place spot like a champ.” dpalmer@vicnews.com

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Building education in Malawi from a world away Victoria teachers fundraise for college in Africa Travis Paterson News staff

Dariol Haydock has never been to Malawi, but she dreams of one day going there to teach in the school she’s helping build.

The vice-principal of St. Michaels University School’s middle school is part of Women Helping Women, a group of Greater Victoria teachers fundraising with a purpose: to build a teachers college in rural Malawi. The extra-curricular project is four years and $126,000 into its drive, with most of the funds coming from the annual Garden Party FUNdraiser, the latest of which was held on June 1, and yielded $46,000 in donations.

Dariol Haydock “There are very few universities (in Malawi); the cost is too much. And there’s a lack of primary school teachers,” Haydock said.

Women Helping Women’s goal is to build a teachers college on the same site in rural Malawi, about an hour from the capital of Lilongwe, where a girls only high school was recently erected.

That school, Atsikana Pa Ulendo Secondary School (APU), was a separate initiative spurred by another local group, Girls on the Move. Its opening was met great success, and has now spawned the teachers college.

There are 320 girls enrolled in Grades 9 through 12 at APU, which opened in 2007.

The school started off as entirely scholarshipbased, but an increase in “well to do” families in Malawi has since led to paid enrolment at APU and a more sustainable funding model.

“There are paying students now, which is helping to subsidize the scholarships so APU can con-

tinue to make them available to girls who can’t afford it,” Haydock said.

Construction for the college is underway, something that happens in stages. Until all the buildings are ready and the school is licensed, APU will make use of the ready college buildings, including a student hostel/dormitory. The goal is for the college to begin offering courses in September, and graduates from APU will simply move to the college level to gain the education to become certified primary teachers.

“Others are helping raise funds for this (college).

There’s a women’s group at Harvard, and there’s been help from Rotary clubs locally and across B.C. and Alberta,” Haydock said.

To learn more about APU and the teachers college, visit malawigirlsonthemove.com. reporter@saanichnews.com

Victoria Regional Transit

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Visit Victoria Trip Planner to plan your trip.

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••• • Mustard Seed Food Bank requires a friendly volunteer for the position of guest services assistant. An administrative assistant with computer skills is also needed.

• Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS) needs front desk receptionists for a half day per week to answer calls and direct visitors. This is a busy office which may be stressful at times.

• Passion for Tango Society seeks food servers and general kiosk help at the Canada Day (July 1) festivities near the B.C. legislature. Take down help also required in the evening.

• LifeCycles Project requires seed library volunteers for three hours per month or more on Saturdays to inform gardeners at public libraries about checking out, saving and using seeds.

• The Canadian Cancer Society is seeking dispatchers to coordinate rides on a weekly basis with volunteer drivers who transport cancer patients to appointments.

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In & Around Esquimalt

Astronomer John Plaskett looked to the stars Greg Evans

astronomer,” Armit Road was re-named Plaskett Place in 1953, in his honour.

He was born on a farm in Hickson, Ont. in 1865. His father died when John was 16 and after working on the family farm for a time,

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Our understanding of the cosmos was greatly enhanced by Esquimalt resident Dr. John Stanley Plaskett.

Known in his time as “Canada’s greatest

he began working for the Edison Company (later to became General Electric) in 1886. It was there that he gained his knowledge of electricity and mechanics.

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a degree in physics from the University of Toronto. His path was now set for a career in astronomy.

In 1903, he became a member of the Astronomy Division of the Department of the Interior where he helped to design and construct instruments for the new Dominion Observatory in Ottawa. There he designed a new type of spectroscope from which he collected thousands of spectrograms measuring the radial velocities of stars.

In 1910, he proposed that a new giant telescope be constructed so that more effective research

in this area could be undertaken. In 1913 federal funding was secured and construction of the new observatory located on Little Saanich Mountain was soon underway.

Inaugurated in 1918, its 1.83-metre telescope was at the time, the largest in the world.

Plaskett was appointed as the first director.

Continuing his research with vigour, in 1922, he discovered a binary star – the larger of the two is the most massive known and is named Plaskett’s Star.

Along with Joseph Algernon Pearce he established that our galaxy, the Milky Way, rotates and in time was able to measure

its size, mass and rotational speed. Also, he established that it takes 220 million years for our solar system to make one galaxial rotation.

The recipient of numerous national and international awards, Plaskett retired in 1935.

Even after his death in 1941, Plaskett continued to receive recognition. In 1967, a crater on the moon, approximately 80 kilometres in diameter, was named in his honour.

His son, Harry, followed in his footsteps, he too becoming an astronomer of great distinction.

In 1988, the

John Plaskett Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and the Canadian Astronomical Society created the Plaskett Medal, awarded each year to the author of the best doctoral thesis in astronomy or astrophysics at a Canadian University.

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ORAL SURGERY office needs CDA with DAANCE certification for 1-2 days/wk. Call Dr. Elizabeth Johnstone.

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KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage.

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AUCTION. Commercial Picture Framing Equip & Inventory. July 5th, 11 AM, On Site Kelowna.

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TRADES, TECHNICAL IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Mechanic) with truck experience and also a trailer mechanic. Fax or email resume and references to: Calnash Trucking, Lac La Biche, 1-780-623-4051; calnash@telusplanet.net.

PLUMBERS

Journeyman & Apprentices (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th)

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Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

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THERE IS still a huge demand for Canscribe Medical Transcription graduates. Medical Transcription is a great workfrom-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 or email to: info@canscribe.com.

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH TragerŽ Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. You’ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity.

Rae Bilash

CertiďŹ ed Trager Practitioner Women only, call for appt.

250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage

FINANCIAL SERVICES

THE CANADIAN Cancer Society is seeking dispatchers to coordinate rides on a weekly basis with volunteer drivers who transport cancer patients to appointments. Requires patience, computer skills, good telephone manner. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

TOGETHER AGAINST Poverty Society (TAPS) needs front desk receptionists for a half day per week, to answer calls and direct visitors. This is a busy office which may be stressful at times. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

VICTORIA WOMEN’S Transition House, seeking board members. http://www.transi tionhouse.net/news-events/

PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY & SPIRIT BEST HANDS Massage. Very exp. New to BC. Mon-Fri, 10-8. Affordable 778-265-8800

NEW MENS Bicycle Raleigh, $150. New Ladies Raleigh bicycle, $150. Chest freezer, $129. (250)477-2947.

FREE ITEMS FREE: QUEEN size bed, good cond., clean, you pick up. Call (250)656-0859.

FRIENDLY FRANK 3+ NEW balls Anne crochet cotton, white, cost over $30 asking $15. (250)383-5390.

NEW GRAIN Master Mill, $89.

(250)477-2947.

OLD SINGER sewing machine, wood cover, good condition, $60. 250-388-6725.

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

BARGAIN FIREWOOD; Seasoned split and delivered. Call Dave at (250)686-6601.

FURNITURE

Committee Members

LIFECYCLES PROJECT requires seed library volunteers for 3 hours per month or more on Saturdays to inform gardeners at public libraries about checking out, saving and using seeds. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

UNDER $200

FUEL/FIREWOOD

VOLUNTEERS

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ROYAL OAK Burial Park- sxs 3 plots, burial or cremation, Retail $3,640, Sell $3,300.

Call (250)882-3219.

WATER COOLER, new cond. reduced price $45. Call 778351-1955 (Central Saanich).

Respected Mechanical Contractor req. Journeyman & Apprentice Plumbers for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work (New Construction). Previous experience is an asset.

Team Environment.

Long Term Opportunities Avail.

Competitive Wages, & Excellent BeneďŹ ts.

Fax: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: mike@dualmechanical.com

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. urgently needs Volunteer Walk Committee Members to help organize the annual Investors Group Walk for Memories fundraising event in Victoria, to be held on January 25, 2015.

Please contact: Daphne Tsai: dtsai@alzheimerbc.org 1-800-667-3742

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ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783.

BANK DECLINED LOAN? WE APPROVE. Now you can get up to $3.5M business/personal consolidation loan with rate starting from 1.99% with min. of $35K. Bad credit or Bankruptsy welcome. Apply now at 1-866-249-1055

BEDROOM SUITE. Queen bed frame with head/foot boards. 9-drawer dresser with mirror, armoire and two night stands. Solid oak. $1,000 obo.

Please see usedvictoria.com ad #21580893. 250-881-8833.

GARAGE SALES Victoria (3 day) Waterfront Estate Sale. 488 Lands End Rd. (Sidney) Thur to Sat, June 26-28th.

(10am-8pm).

461 photos on our website. w w w. e s t a t e l i q u i d a t o r s . c a .

Everything from fishing gear, tools,designer furniture, sports collectibles, garden decor, asian antiques & much more!

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

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

HUGE DOWNSIZING SALE30% off all plants. 7th to 30th June. Brentwood Bay Nurseries, 1395 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay.

UNFILED TAX Returns? Unreported Income?

Avoid Prosecution and Penalties.

Call a Tax Attorney First! 1855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

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

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs!

Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets.

Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting.

Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

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RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

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SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

WATERFRONT Log Home with Acreage Lone Butte Area photos and contact at www.loghomebythelake.com

UPGRADED Bi-level home, 5-6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms on a large lot in Brentwood Bay walking distance to 3 schools, perfect place to raise a family!

Call Shelly direct to view or come to our next open house.

Visit web: www.shellyreed.com for more info or call direct 250-2137444.1222 Marin Park Close $589,900.

HOUSES FOR SALE

OFFICE CORNER computer desk, beech and green laminate with keyboard tray, filing drawer and stationary drawer. 24” x 72”, formerly used in professional office but would also suit home/student use. Excellent condition. Asking $150. Call Jim at 250-6561151, ext.126.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - 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 or call: 1-800-566-6899 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.

TRUCKLOAD Mattress Sale, All sizes, All models ON SALE! Bedroom Living and Dining Room both New and Used! Blow Out Sale on Now. Sidney Buy & Sell 9818 4th St. Sidney. sidneybuyandsell.ca

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

RENTALS 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 COUNTRY living at its finest!

Nestled amongst seaside farms and quiet country roads this full acre property enjoys all the charms of rural living while conveniently located just minutes to farmer’s markets, shops, restaurants and worldclass golf courses. 1700 sq. ft main residence with 3 bed/2 ba PLUS detached 600 sq ft garage with fully contained studio above. Gorgeous established fully-fenced and flat garden, chicken coup and amazing whimsical garden shed with loft! 3766 DUKE ROAD. MLS # 335887. $649,000.00 Susanna Crofton, RE/MAX Camosun. 250.888.6648

APARTMENT/CONDO

GRANT MANOR 6921 Grant Rd. Sooke, BC

Renovated 1 bdrm suites

From $675 per mo To view call

250-642-1900

ESQUIMALT

LANGFORD 2-BDRM. New ground level. N/S. $680. inclusive. Call (250)474-3701.

SUITES, UPPER MAYFAIR- 3 BDRMS, yard, patio, NS/NP. $1400. Call (250)479-4112.

ROYAL OAK: Near Commonwealth Pool, 1 bdrm condo, Hardwood floors, appl’s, prkg, refs. $980. (250)216-5090.

SIDNEY. PATIO condo 45+, 1100 sq.ft. Upgraded 2-bdrm, 2 bath. N/P. Heat, H/W, locker, parking. $1350.(250)654-0230

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Bright lg Bach 1,2,3 br. Units Fully reno 5 min drive to DT Victoria Full time on site manager

TRANSPORTATION TRUCKS & VANS

CARS

1998 GMC SAFARI Passenger Van, 164,000 km, inspected. $3000. Call Tom at Esso Hillside & Shelbourne, 250592-2455.

$50 to $1000 Scrap Junk Running or Not! Cars Trucks Vans

AUTO FINANCING

FREE TOW AWAY

250-686-3933

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Unique Building Must see

HOMES FOR RENT

2 BDRM Very quiet, ocean views, Clean, well maintained.

Laundry, Sauna, Elevator, Hot Water, Heat.

(250) 388-9384 SIDNEY- SMALL quiet Bldg.

Sunny, 2 bdrm, 2 balcony condo, view overlooking Sidney Island & Mt. Baker. 2nd floor, no elevator. Small kitchen with stainless F/S, D/W. Access to W/D. New carpet, floors, paint.

NS/NP. Walk to all amenities & bus. 25 min commute to downtown Victoria. $1300.

Ref’s req’d. (250)658-8591.

ESQUIMALT. 2-BDRM near Naden. NS/NP. Partially furn., yard. W/D. Grnd level. Avail now. $1000/mo 250-385-3965

FRASER TOLMIE APARTMENTS 1701 Cedar Hill X Road (at Shelbourne St) Deluxe 1 & 2 bdrm suites Beautiful grounds with resort style amenities INQUIRE TODAY: 250.477.6323 or frasertolmie@bentall kennedy.com www.frasertolmie.ca Proudly Managed By Bentall Kennedy Residential Services

LADYSMITH: 3 bdrm, 2 storey home, D/W, small yard, NS/NP, $950/mo. Avail July 1st. Call 1-250-248-4816.

STEPS TO Sidney Waterfront, seaside park. Water/ Marina views. Desirable, safe, secure, quiet concrete bldg. Large, bright, fully updated 1-bdrm condo. Dbl balcony w/entrance from bed and living rooms. Insuite laundry, extra storage.

Secure parking. On site mngr., guest suite. Ref’s req’d. $1300/mo.Msg (250)652-7909

SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOLDSTREAM AREA- 1400 sq ft, newly furnished, W/D, D/W, A/C, big deck & yard, hidef TV, parking. Working male only. $650 inclusive. Call Ray 778-433-1233.

AUTO SERVICES

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

CHEVROLET Cavalier Z24, 3.1 Litre. Only 70,000 km on rebuilt motor. Newer Luc High Performance clutch, 5-speed 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.

Original owner, have all receipts. $2500. Chris, 250-5950370 leave message.

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

MASONRY & BRICKWORK

PLASTERING

ACCOUNTING Vida Samimi

WESLEY’S ONE Hour Courier Service. Starting at $7.00 up.

Call 250-920-9024.

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

Free estimates. 250-812-2279.

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

PATCHES,Drywall, skimming, match the textures, coves, fireplaces. Bob, 250-516-5178.

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

ELECTRICAL

TAX

(250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic. #3003. 30yrs exp. Renos, Knob & Tube Replacement.

Sr.Disc.No job too big or small

CARPENTRY

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

250-477-4601

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

JEREMIAH’S CARPENTRYDecks & sheds, repairs, finishing work, custom built gazebo’s. Call 250-857-1269. www.jeremiahscarpentry.com

CLEANING SERVICES EXP. HOUSECLEANER and home care, bondable, have own supplies except vacuum, $20/hr. Call (250)220-4965

250-858-7004; COMPETITIVE rates. Res/Comm. AA Clarke Electric Ltd. Lic#100789 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.

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

Kendra, 250-415-7991.

CONCRETE & PLACING

FENCING

BARBER CEMENT Finishing; Driveways, sidewalks, patios, form work. Free est. 40 yrs exp. Call (250)704-9053.

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

MUD DOG CONCRETE. Existing concrete removal, landscaping, form work; all types of concrete finishes. (250)8574200. muddogconcrete.net RBC CONCRETE Finishing.

All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.

CONTRACTORS soL DESIGN-BUILD. Handicap accessibility design & installations. Res./Comm. Renovations & new construction.

Dan (250)661-7316.

FURNITURE REFINISHING U-NEEK SEATS. Hand cane, Danish weave, sea grass. UK Trained. Fran, 250-216-8997.

GARDENING (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Yard & garden overgrown?

Lawns have weeds & moss?

Aerating, pwr raking. Blackberry/Ivy removal, landscaping.

250-216-9476; LANDSCAPE carpentry design and build.

BBB/Insured. Accepting new contracts. www.ftguland.com

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

Call 250-361-6164.

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

FAMILY MAN Hauling.

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

JUNK BOX- Junk Removal Company. Local guys. Low rates. Call (250)658-3944.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS (250) 858-0588 - Tree Service - Landscaping - Lawn & Garden Clean ups - Hedge trimming & Pruning - Pressure washing - Gutters Free estimates * WCB www.mowtime.ca AURICLE- Spring cleanups, lawns. Call for all your garden needs. 250-882-3129.

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

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

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

PND SOIL & GRAVEL MART. Garden manure/compost. Self pick-up, we load. $25./ yard.

1119 Finney Rd 250-478-3322

CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call 250.388.3535

250-507-6543.

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

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

(250)889-5794.

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

HANDYPERSONS AROUND THE HOUSE.ca ALL repairs & renovations.

Call Ben (250)891-7395.

BIG BEAR Handyman.

Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071.

HANDYMAN- Light Maintenance & Repair. Call for estimate. (250)818-2709.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Small renos, fences, hauling, lawns, etc. (778)977-5854.

HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383.

STUCCO, Hardy Plank siding, painting, carpentry & roofing.

Free est. Dan 250-391-9851.

PARRY’S HAULING We haul it all - FREE estimates. Call Shawn 250-812-7774 PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

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

Brad 250-217-9578.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, kitchen/bath, wood floors, tiles, plumbing, renos 250-213-6877 JACK NASH, serving Victoria over 30 yrs. I do it all! Free est WCB. 250-881-3886.

HOME REPAIRS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

RAIN HAPPENS Landscape & Stonework. Call Nicolaas at (250)920-5108.

MOVING & STORAGE DONE RIGHT MOVING $80/hr. Senior Discount. Free Est’s. No travel time before or after. BBB accredited.

Call Tyler at 250-418-1747.

PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting.

Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience.

250-382-3694.

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

BIG BEAR Painting. Interior & Exterior. Quality work. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071 OLD TIMER. Quality old fashioned service. Great rates. Excellent references. Call Al at 250-474-6924, 250-888-7187.

PLUMBING

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

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

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

YOUR Home Solutions. Pro painting; deck, fence & reno carpentry. Nick 250-686-8502.

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

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

250-744-8588, Norm.

STUCCO/SIDING PATCHES, ADDITIONS, restucco, renos, chimney, waterproofing. Bob, 250-516-5178.

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 BOB’S WINDOW Cleaning.

Roof demoss, Gutters. Licensed and affordable. 250-884-7066.

DAVE’S WINDOW Cleaning.

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

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VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, June 25, 2014

You’ll love our newest port of call.

Photo by Brian Sprout

Okanagan Packages from $205

Book by July 7 and get FREE ferry reservations!† Packages to Kelowna, Osoyoos & Penticton include return ferry, accommodation, wine tours and more.

Osoyoos Retreat, Watermark Beach Resort 2-night stay Return ferry From $205*

Kelowna Retreat, Hotel Eldorado 2-night stay Return ferry From $345*

Penticton Retreat, Sandman Penticton 2-night stay Return ferry From $194*

okanagan valley Tour Includes: circle tour · 2-night stay at · Return ferry kelowna & osoyoos Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna · Full day Westside Bench

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Have organ will travel Busker Robert Nicholson sits with his 1885 Stirling pump organ in front of Market on Yates.

Nicholson wheels the heavy instrument from his View Towers apartment through the streets of downtown Victoria each day, weather permitting.

The run does not seek to raise funds or promote any religious or political cause.

Founded in 1987 by Sri Chinmoy, the peace run has been supported by numerous world leaders including Pope John Paul II, Nelson Mandela, the Dalai Lama, Mother Theresa, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, among others. In Canada the peace run has received support from politicians, athletes, academics and entertainers.

For more detailed information regarding the run please visit its website at peacerun.org. editor@vicnews.com

· 2-night stay at Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel with complimentary continental breakfast

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+GST per adult

Wine Tour in Kelowna · Full day Osoyoos/Oliver Wine & Dine Tour

osoyoos culture Tour Includes: & wine retreat, · 6-night stay at Spirit Ridge spirit ridge resort Vineyard Resort & Spa

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International peace run makes stop in Victoria The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, the longest torch relay run in the world, will visit Victoria on Friday (June 27) as part of this 19,000 -kilometre journey across North America.

For the first time, the U.S. Team will join the Canadian Team on its leg across Canada.

There will be a ceremony and festival at noon on the steps of the B.C. egislature where MP Elizabeth May and city councillor Shellie Gudgeon will be there to greet run participants. Port Angeles deputy mayor Patrick Downie will also be there as he accompanies the American Team to Canada.

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Midweek Specials Wed. thru Sat. June 25 - 28, 2014

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Grown in Mexico Tender

Asparagus

Grown in Mexico Whole Seedless

Watermelon 97 Cut . 7 Watermelon 6

4

lb 1.48 Kg

Build a S’More!

EACH

Cadbury Dairy Milk

Chocolate Bars 100 g

EACH

LIMIT 8 Total

Great in Summer Salads!

Reg.99 12.

$

While Supply Lasts

FLYER EVERY FRIDAY in select Saanich News Victoria News, Goldstream News Gazette & Peninsula News Review

1

454 g

77 EACH

Feta 600 g Bucket

7

97 EACH

EACH

Santa Cruz

Lemonades LIMIT 6 Total

23 F O R

946 ml

00 Tuff Guy

Compostable Bags

1

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97

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lb 6.55 Kg

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Marshmallows 400 g 97

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2

Instore Baked…

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Honey Wafers

2

97

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Honey Maid

97

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