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ing about. “She just turned 10 in September,” he says. “And all these girls were wondering ‘who’s this girl?’” Church continues dipping up and down the dirt hills, more comfortable on the bike than speaking to a newspaper reporter, and clearly enjoying herself. Though the spirit of competition is fierce at the national events, she doesn’t take it to heart, Pallister says. “If she wins or loses, she just shakes it off and carries on.” There’s a spark in the bright, ambercoloured eyes of this shy pre-teen, though, as she considers the answer to a question about her favourite part of the Grand Nationals. She grins like it’s Christmas morning; being out in front of all the riders, she says. Church, who’s been riding since she was four, has been making it to nationals since she started, Pallister says.

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Pulling her helmet down over a nutbrown braid and slipping her mouthguard in, 10-year-old Janel Church kicks her heels down on her bike and pedals through a few practice laps at the bike jump park beside the Metchosin Fire Hall. Her grandfather, Melvin Pallister, looks on. “I’m very proud of her,” he says, a smile stretching across his face. And no wonder. Church recently competed in the 2014 BMX Canadian Grand Nationals in Chilliwack with her team, the UFO/Doublecross Trophy Team, and brought home the title of National Girl Number 2, ranking her the second best female BMX rider in all of Canada, beating out girls across all age groups up to 18. Church also won Canadian National Age Group #1 amongst 10-year olds, something her granddad was also smil-

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Metchosin’s Janel Church, 10, placed second overall at the BMX 2014 Canadian Grand Nationals in Chilliwack over the Thanksgiving weekend. The runner-up title ranks her amongst all age groups, including girls up to 18. Janel, who dreams of one day riding in the Olympics, also came in top spot for her age group across the country.

Colwood to host 2014 poppy campaign kickoff Arnold Lim News staff

The City of Colwood will welcome visitors dressed for a different occasion Halloween morning. Members of the Royal Canadian

Legion will be at the annual flag raising ceremony at Colwood City Hall and the public is invited to join them in marking the kickoff of the Legion’s National Poppy Campaign. “It’s symbolic in order to recog-

nize the sacrifices of those that served in the past and continue to serve,” said Colwood Coun. Gordie Logan. “This is a small way to say ‘thank you’ and to support the Legion’s worthwhile initiative that supports so many people in the

community.” The event at the flagpoles in front of City Hall marks the beginning of a campaign that most years sees more than half of Canadians don the red poppy over their hearts, in recognition of the

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Metchosin council vets take one step back from community service this November Councillors Jo Mitchell and Larry Tremblay will still be around plenty Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

Metchosin council is going to gain at least two new faces when councillors Larry Tremblay and Jo Mitchell step back from the table this November, and the newcomers will have some big shoes to fill. Tremblay, 74, and Mitchell, 78, have a combined 15 years of service to their community on council, but beyond that, their longtime dedication to volunteering and community involvement in Metchosin is a hard act to follow. Both have been named as Volunteer of the Year over the years and both have been instrumental in developing what are now landmarks in the district. “Jo and Larry have shown enormous levels of community service that goes above and beyond any council work that they’ve had to do,” says fellow councillor Moralea Milne. “We’ve had the best council for the last two terms. We’ve really worked well together as a team and it’s always been civil and respectful.” Looking back over his

two terms, Tremblay’s accomplishment nearest to his heart is “being involved in creating Old Barn Books.” The little shop, which started in a modest eight foot-by-eight foot space, is entirely dependent on donated books to stock its shelves, and began as a way to support the Metchosin School Museum and Pioneer Museum. “We needed some way to raise money for renovations,” he says. Each year, the shop has been able to gather close to $5,000 for various projects in the museums, keeping them up to date. “That’s a lot of $1 and $2 books.” Mitchell was elected to council in 2005, after realizing that some of her volunteering causes needed more attention from local government. “I joined council to make sure they were looked at.” She started the Metchosin Community Association, reinvigorated the Healthy Communities Committee and led the charge to transform the empty elementary school into the home of the Metchosin Arts and Cultural Centre and the Seniors Resource Centre. “I thought it was very sad to have a dead school,” she says. As for what the pair plan to do once their council duties are finished, they have some ideas. “I’ve never seen Tofino,”

says Tremblay, adding that he and his wife, Judy, plan to explore the Island. “We’d love to see the winter storms up there, in a cabin on the beach.” Mitchell laughs out loud when asked about her December plans. “Clean my house!” She adds, “People don’t realize how much work council is. We all sit on five or six committees. If you’re a proper councillor, it’s a lot of hard work. I’m planning on enjoying more of a social life.” She doesn’t plan on relinquishing all of her duties, however. “I’ll certainly stay on the seniors committee, and (the cultural centre). I regard those as my babies.” For his part, Tremblay will be manning the book sales every Sunday at Old Barn Books and enjoying the chance to putter on his acreage. He has no reservations about his departure from council. “It’s been a productive council for the last six to nine years,” he says. “I feel good about retiring.” “(Mitchell and Tremblay) were both involved in a big way before they were on council and I’m sure they still will be,” adds Milne. “I’ve really come to appreciate their work ethic and their level of commitment. It will be very, very hard to replace them.” acowan@goldstreamgazette. com

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Metchosin councillors Larry Tremblay and Jo Mitchell are both stepping down from their municipal positions this November after a combined 15 years of service to their community. Despite their retirements from municipal politics, Tremblay and Mitchell both plan to stay active in their volunteer efforts.

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the second on Nov. 4 at the Highlands Community Hall, 729 Finlayson Arm Rd. Both meetings run from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Metchosin Community House at 4430 Happy Valley Rd. will also host two

meetings. Municipal council candidates as well as School District 62 trustee candidates from the Belmont division will be answering questions Nov. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. On Nov. 7 at 8 p.m., the Association to Protect Rural

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MPs recall Ottawa chaos in aftermath of shootings Reservist Cpl. Nathan Cirillo fatally injured by gunman Andrea Peacock News staff

Murray Rankin hid under a desk at the Centre Block building at Parliament Hill, as an ordinary Wednesday NDP caucus meeting on Parliament Hill quickly turned into a state of terror. “We heard what we thought were construction sounds,” said Rankin, Victoria MP. “Then at one point I heard a dozen, maybe 10 gunshots going off.” Just metres away, a gunman had exchanged fire with police and was killed in the halls of Centre Block, part of the Houses of Parliament where both the Conservative and NDP caucuses were meeting. At that point, security took charge by barricading the doors and telling caucus members to take cover and not to leave. “We put chairs in front of the doors, and we were told to go to the floor and get under the desk if (we could),” Rankin said. Down the street, Saanich-Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May sat huddled with her seven staff in a Confederation Building office under strict orders to stay away

information of any spefrom the windows. cific threat within our “If you were tryjurisdiction, but rest ing to pick a place assured the safety of where this could every member of our never happen, Cencommunity, includtre Block would be ing those in the Canait,” May told the dian Armed Forces News an hour after and B.C. Legislature, is the incident on our top priority,” said Wednesday. Victoria Police Depart“It’s very upsetment Chief Constable ting and our Elizabeth May Frank Elsner. “We are thoughts are with the soldier who was shot and working...to ensure the safety of the security team keeping us everyone.” As a result of the shooting, safe.” Initial reports said the gunman the B.C. Legislature increased its had exited a vehicle near the security on Wednesday, and was National War Memorial around not open to the public. Only those on official busi9:50 a.m., where he shot reservist Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, who later ness, or with a prearranged school tour or event were perdied from his injuries. Kevin M. Vickers, sergeant-at- mitted inside. West Shore RCMP had no spearms of the House of Commons – and brother of Victoria festi- cific comment on the attacks but val organizer John Vickers – was said they are continually assesscredited with shooting the gun- ing potential threats in B.C. and man once he entered the halls adjusting security needs accordof Parliament. At least one other ingly. They also asked the public to armed suspect was thought to be vigilant and report any susbe involved. “Our officers, staff and com- picious activity to their local munity are saddened by the police departments. -with files from Daniel Palmer terrible events that occurred editor@goldstreamgazette.com in Ottawa today. We have no

Rifle seized in Metchosin by RCMP Suspect was prohibited from owning firearms Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

A complaint of a man carrying a rifle around on Bennett Road led to a weapon seizure on Monday afternoon and possible charges against a resident of the

dead-end Metchosin street. A Bennett Road resident called West Shore RCMP around 3 p.m. to report seeing a neighbour walking around the area with a gun. Police responded quickly, with four RCMP units arriving on the scene to search for the suspect, along with canine unit Const. Dion Sutton and police dog Tito. “We go in quite heavily whenever there’s a firearm involved,”

said West Shore RCMP Const. Kathy Rochlitz. Officers ascertained who the individual was, that he lived on the street and was prohibited from owning firearms. They eventually found him at home and confiscated the rifle, Rochlitz said. Investigators were recommending charges relating to the prohibition and the improper use of a firearm. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Terror panic an easy trap A mid-morning shooting on the outskirts of Parliament Hill took the life of a reservist Wednesday just before gunshots rang through the halls of Centre Block at the Houses of Parliament. Dozens of staff and MPs – including Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca MP Randall Garrison, Victoria MP Murray Rankin and SaanichExtra measures Islands MP must be weighed Gulf Elizabeth May – slid under desks and against reality behind cabinets just metres from the shooter. The immediate, effective response from RCMP officers and particularly from sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers (brother of Victoria festival organizer John Vickers) in the moments that followed surely saved lives. That’s to be praised and commended. Major news outlets are already asking if “U.S.-style” terrorism attacks are now an anticipated state of affairs in Canada. But as that conversation arises around your dinner table, in your office and amongst the parents at your local playground, remember there are some politicians who wait to capitalize on public sympathy brought on by collective fear. As Churchill famously said: “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” So for those who take to social media to talk about a new, post-shooting world full of heightened security checks that require increased government spying powers, think about the freedoms you’re potentially surrendering by accepting these changes as inevitable. A foolish, misled shooter(s) and others who buy into a grandiose sense of purpose shouldn’t be given the additional power to take away our delicate freedoms in Canada. After several bombs ripped apart tube trains and double decker buses in 2005, Londoners woke up the next day and went back to work as an intentional act of defiance against these morally void radicals. If indeed there is a terrorist component to Wednesday’s shooting, don’t allow that fact to paralyze your critical analysis of government policy. And certainly don’t let the federal government roll out increased monitoring and security measures masked as action against terrorism.

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Goldstream Avenue still ignored Residents of west Goldstream Avenue have for months begged Langford council, the chair of its transportation committee and the engineering director to install some traffic calming measures to slow the speed and volume of traffic on Goldstream. What a shock recently when we found on Walfred Road, off Happy Valley Road, the speed typically posted at 50 km/h is reduced to 30 km/h in the stretch between the driveways of two incumbent councillors. The work in a small development underway (there) is no comparison to the speed and volume of traffic from the exit ramp off the Trans-Canada Highway at Goldstream Avenue. Our neighbourhood is traumatized. Daytime commuters, transports in the middle of the night heading to “truck city” on Henry Eng Drive, and residents of Westhills, Glen Lake and Happy Valley Road taking the short cut ravage the tranquility of the lakeside neighbourhood. Council blundered when, in its overreach to build, chose not to complete the south exit from the TCH at Leigh Road until the next developer for District 49 could cover the cost – several years away if at all. Which is not to speak of the disaster at the intersection of Leigh and Goldstream. Let’s get priorities straight. Forget the new swimming pool and art centre. Invest now in the completion of the TCH exit, the Leigh/Goldstream intersection and the Langford Parkway, and give

us some traffic calming measures before the next death of our people and pets. Don’t let Stew and the Crew prevail. Philmene Jondreau Stephanie Parsons Langford

Five ways to tackle climate change now Having just read a recent David Suzuki column on global warming, as well as just finished reading Naomi Klein’s ground-breaking book, This Changes Everything (“This” meaning climate change), I am prompted to try and bring it all together. As David says, “We must act now.” I have five suggestions: 1. Instead of subsidizing oil and gas exploration and extraction, give these large amounts of money to the development of Clean Energy, wind, solar, tidal, thermal etc. 2. Stop the construction of the Site C dam and the flooding of prime agricultural land. 3. Prevent the building of the proposed oil pipeline known as the Northern Gateway pipeline. 4. Prevent the expansion of the Kinder Morgan pipeline. 5. Ban oil tankers from navigating the hazardous channels along our West Coast. I attended Guy Dauncey’s heartwarming talk last week at the University of Victoria entitled: Could B.C. become a 100 per cent Renewable Energy Region? The answer is yes, if we

the public and our provincial government put our minds to it. We all need to take up the challenge, for the sake of our future generations. Daphne M. Taylor Saanich

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Quad babes born at VGH on Tuesday The Brown family welcomed four new members into the world Tuesday, after quadruplets were delivered at Victoria General Hospital “We are thrilled to welcome babies Riley, Emma, Liam and Alyssa to our family,” proud papa Mark Brown said in a statement. “We want to thank the nurses, doctors and all the staff at Victoria General Hospital, where (wife) Alicia and the babies have been getting excellent care.” The babies, three girls and one boy, were born somewhat prematurely at 29 weeks between 7:41 and 7:45 a.m. on Oct. 21. Despite their early arrival, all of the newborns are doing well and are expected be cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit at VGH for about eight weeks. “We are very grateful for the outpouring of support from our family, friends and the broader community,” Mark Brown said. “We would ask for privacy as we spend these precious early days together bonding as a family.” editor@goldstream gazette.com

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Halloween revelry has roots in Celtic festival ‘Samhain’ There’s nothing quite like a Halloween bonfire. The crackle and heat of the flames, the smell of wood smoke and the long shadows of neighbours huddled around, sharing warm drinks and telling scary stories. These evenings are a beloved tradition for adults and children alike. Why do we have bonfires on Halloween? To understand the modern Halloween bonfire, we need to learn about Samhain, a Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. The Celts believed that on Samhain, the spirits could visit from the realm of the Johanna dead. Henderson These spirits could play tricks on the living, unless West Shore an offering was provided. Arts Council The Celts would also carve turnips or field beets into grotesque faces to represent these spirits – sort of an early Jack O’Lantern. On the evening of Samhain, young people would go from house to house asking for kindling for the bonfire, as well as food offerings. Over the years, people started dressing up as the spirits that came out during All Hallows Eve, and going door to door, giving rise to the first “trick or treaters.” A festival would be held near the fire and after, the ashes spread on the fields to ensure good crops for the year ahead. The English had a similar tradition of All Saints Day and All Souls Day, which took place Nov. 1 and 2, respectively. Over time, these traditions merged with Samhain to become Halloween, and transferred to the Americas when the Irish and English immigrants merged their traditions. On the West Shore, we’re lucky enough to have two community bonfires of our own: both the Metchosin and the Colwood Volunteer Fire Departments have long hosted annual Halloween bonfires. If you’ve never been, come join us to get a sense of how our local culture has built on these ancient traditions to make them our own. I’ll bring the candy. Johanna Henderson is a volunteer with the Westshore Arts Council and principal with Shelter Creative.

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n Colwood Community Bonfire: Oct. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. Hosted by the Colwood Volunteer Firefighters Association at the Colwood Fire Department, 3215 Metchosin Road. Highlights include free hot dogs, hot chocolate, coffee and candy; a costume contest; and monster music. n Metchosin Halloween: Oct. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. Hosted by the Metchosin Volunteer Firefighter’s Society on the Metchosin Municipal Grounds, 4450 Happy Valley Road. Doors open at 6 p.m., costume contest judging at 7 p.m. and fireworks after sunset. Highlights include a preschool corner, free hot dogs and juice and a haunted house where only the brave dare enter.

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Power of the pumpkin Cardiac anaesthesiologist Dr. Brent Caton proudly holds up his carved locally grown pumpkin during an event at Thrifty Foods staged to promote the stores’ Pumpkins for Patients fundraiser campaign. From now through Oct. 31, $1 from the sale of whole pumpkins, pumpkin pies and pumpkin spice soup at Thrifty Foods stores at the Admirals Walk and Colwood stores will be forwarded to the Greater Victoria Hospitals Foundation to help purchase cardiac equipment.

Road hockey time with Royals Angela Cowan News Gazette staff

Check out the parking lot at Langford’s Kal Tire this Sunday (Oct. 26) for a chance to play some road hockey with the big boys. Several players and one coach from the Victoria Royals will be on hand to help kids hone their

hockey skills. “They’re going to teach skills for the first hour and then set up a road hockey game after,” said Brent Spruston of Kal Tire, who’s organizing the event. The tire shop is also holding a by-donation barbecue, with proceeds going to West Shore minor hockey. Every donation earns an

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entry into a draw to win a variety of prizes, including tickets to Victoria Royals and Vancouver Canucks games, as well as a hockey net and other goodies. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2420 Millstream Rd. For more information about the event, call Spruston at 250391-6132. acowan@goldstreamgazette.com

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Island association offers help for deaf, hearing impaired Modern technology, support used to assist deaf employees as they integrate into professional roles Travis Paterson News staff

Despite seven years of experience, Robert McDonald is finding it difficult to re-enter the workforce in accounting. McDonald lost his job two years ago when Morriss Printing went out of business. Since then, he’s upgraded his accounting résumé with a one-year program at Sprott Shaw College, which he completed with top marks in the class, and is currently studying accounting software in night classes at Camosun College. While finding jobs in Victoria is already competitive enough, McDonald faces the added challenge of misperceptions about hiring a deaf person, said employment counsellor Ruth Wilson, who works with McDonald through the Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre (IDHHC). McDonald and Wilson take a proactive approach, meeting with businesses in the region to teach them about what the organization and their clients can offer. “We’re just trying to break down barriers, and open people’s minds so that if a job does come up, they know we’re is here to provide solutions to any barriers of communication,” Wilson said. One of the main advantages

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Robert McDonald, left, responds to the sign for accounting as he chats to an interpreter at the Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre in Victoria. offered by IDHHC is a fully funded interpreter during the employee’s training period, she said. “We also provide adaptive devices, which is another program of ours. Really, we just want everything to be as seamless as possible for the employer and Robert,” Wilson said. “We also want to encourage employers to think about creating different roles in the workplace. And with such a focus on network-

ing in Victoria, we hope that referrals will help get the word out.” As a child, McDonald learned in a deaf class at Uplands elementary. But instead of attending Oak Bay High, which had a deaf program at the time, he and his family opted for Pacific Christian School. It was beneficial, he said, as it threw him into a more realistic environment at an early age. “It was a new experience with interpreters and quite an adjust-

ment for me,” he sad. McDonald is currently holding down a job delivering papers in his Lakehill neighbourhood, and he remains optimistic about his career chances. “(The route) gets me up in the morning and I study at night to keep busy,” he said. With the advent of texting, email and video-phone technology such as Skype, employers don’t need to know more than a few basic signs, said Denise Robertson, executive director of IDHHC. “We have a broad range of options that can support deaf or hard of hearing workers in the workplace,” Robertson said. One example of technologies at work is an office doorbell that triggers a light on the person’s desk. That way, the employee isn’t startled when someone walks in. McDonald said he’s grown up with email and texting, which makes communicating with hearing difficulties much easier. “But it’s IDHHC that is very helpful, for that I’m very thankful,” he said. When he first came to IDHHC in 2002, he had just finished the office management diploma at Camosun with an accounting option. IDHHC found him a job at Trafford Publishing. “It wasn’t as hard that time to find a job,” he said. When Trafford ran aground in 2009, McDonald

was able to stay on by switching to the physical labour of binding and cutting books. Then the company pulled out. “I learned a lot, it as different than the accounts receivable and accounts payable I was doing,” he said. Camosun also provides McDonald with an interpreter while he learns the newest versions of accounting software programs that businesses rely on. “It’s frustrating to see someone with experience earn an honours award for top marks and not be able to get a job,” Robertson said. “Robert is very skilled and is just one example of the many people we help here.” IDHHC is now preparing for its seventh annual Big Band Bash fundraiser. The late lazz musician Roy Reynolds started the event after he lost his hearing. The Big Band Bash takes place at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Hall, 4635 Elk Lake Dr. on Nov. 4. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door and $400 for a reserved table of 10. They’re available through Larsen Music, 1833 Cook St., Long & McQuade, 756 Hillside Ave. and at IDHHC, 201754 Broughton St. For more information and a list of programs and services offered by the centre visit idhhc.ca. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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West Shore news

… through the decades

Devastating fires and local political intrigue were among the interesting stories discovered in a look through back copies of the Goldstream Gazette this week. 10 Years Ago West Shore RCMP’s major crimes department takes over the file of the Happy Valley elementary fire from the Langford Fire Department on a request from Fire Chief Bob Beckett, whose crew had completed its investigation into the Oct. 14 blaze that destroyed the school. While firefighters found no evidence of accelerants in their investigation, police aren’t ruling out the possibility that the fire was deliberately set. Displaced students have been temporarily set up at Metchosin elementary. Also making headlines the week of Oct. 24, 2004: Esquimalt Lagoon homeowners are closely watching the application by two neighbours to subdivide their Colwood properties. The city wants the applicants to hook up to the sewer system, but other homeowners are being turned down for connection over concerns about capacity. And, a wild end to the race season at Western Speedway sees new champions crowned in all four classes: demo cars and trucks, claimers and figure 8s. 20 Years Ago Metchosin Mayor John Ranns voices concerns that the spiralling Canadian dollar will deplete the district’s capital reserves. He asks municipal clerk Gerry Mellott at a finance committee meeting whether the municipality can look at transferring some of its cash reserves into foreign accounts or foreign currency. Ranns later tells the Gazette that the loss of one-third of the value of the reserves due to currency devaluation could devastate a small municipality such as Metchosin. Also making headlines the week of Oct. 24, 1994: Residents of Bexhill Place in Colwood want the city to erect a gate blocking off a common area controlled by two strata councils, to keep out “young people partying and smoking pot.” The intent of the request is to have a gate installed at the corner of Bexhill and Cualta Crescent to prevent non-residents from driving into the area and using it. And, residents of Six Mile Road may be able to sell their homes to the province once the View Royal roadway becomes a link to the Island Highway. 30 Years Ago RCMP Const. John Hasiuk, 37, dies in a fire at his waterfront residence on Parry Cross Road in Metchosin. The early morning blaze completely levels the home, which Hasiuk rented with fellow RCMP Const. Barry Milewski. Milewski, sleeping in a downstairs room, discovered the fire first and ran next door to call the fire department, but Hasiuk was trapped in his room upstairs and was unable to get out safely. According to Colwood RCMP Sgt. Don Andrews, the cause of the fire may have been an unextinguished cigarette. Also making headlines the week of Oct. 24, 1984: View Royal Fire Chief Frank Bell, a vocal opponent of View Royal incorporation, is in hot

Hollywood style benefits charity Glam up in old Hollywood style on Sunday, Nov. 9 and get your picture taken with some of entertainment’s biggest stars. ReLoving Furniture will have Marilyn Monroe, Dean Martin, Judy Garland and other big names in-store (in their life-size 2-D forms), ready to pose for the camera. Photos are by donation, with proceeds going to several local charities by customer choice. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at 101-751 Goldstream Ave. For more information, call 250508-4689.

water after a complaint is made about him allegedly using fire department facilities and his duty time “to further a political cause.” The accusation is levelled by View Royal Capital Regional District director Ernie Beland, who supports incorporation. And, referee Dave Horton walks off the field in disgust with 13 minutes to go after fights break out in a Division 2 rugby match between Juan de Fuca Vampires and Cowichan. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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The Town of View Royal, the District of Highlands and the Cities of Colwood and Langford have Fireworks Bylaws to regulate the sale, possession, and discharge of fireworks in the community. The Bylaws are in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year. Residents and visitors to these communities should note the following important restrictions: • Everyone must have a permit to possess or discharge any fireworks; • Permits are issued only to persons 18 years of age and older; • Consumer fireworks events may only take place on October 31 between 5 pm and 10 pm; and • No fireworks or firecrackers may be sold or traded in these municipalities. Persons wishing to have a fireworks event may obtain the permit from their municipality at the following locations: View Royal Fire Hall 280 Island Highway PH: 250-479-7322

District of Highlands 1980 Millstream Rd PH: 250-474-1773

City of Colwood 3300 Wishart Rd. PH: 250-478-5999

City of Langford 877 Goldstream Ave, 2nd fl. PH: 250-478-7882

Completion of the Fireworks Safety Course is required for those wishing to obtain a consumer (family) fireworks permit*. This Course is offered in these municipalities as a public safety initiative. Consult your municipality and its complete Bylaw for full information – including permit costs and other requirements – before planning your event. The Fireworks Safety Course will be offered free of charge as follows: Day Date Time Location Address Saturday

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Korean War veteran and West Shore resident Fred MacDonald posed for a 2013 Goldstream News Gazette story below photos of himself, furthest right, and his siblings, including his brother Bruce, second from right, who was killed during the conflict. The Gazette is asking readers to submit short stories and photos of loved ones who served, for our upcoming Courage Remembered section.

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Do you have a military veteran in your life whose story you’d like to see told? The Goldstream News Gazette would love to connect our readers with your family member or friend who served in the armed forces in the recent or distant past, during a war or in a peacekeeping role. Our annual Remembrance Day section, entitled Courage Remembered, will be published inside the Nov. 7 edition. Along with special feature sto-

ries that touch on Greater Victoria’s military past and the experiences of residents who served, a special section is reserved for reader-submitted writeups and photos of veterans from around the Capital Region. If you’d like to submit a story, please include a brief biography, where they served, and any interesting stories about their time in uniform. Please limit submissions to 75 words and include a photo (preferably in uniform) with the veteran’s

full name, branch of service and rank if available. The submission deadline is Friday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. Send electronic versions to creative@vicnews.com or hand deliver hard copies of your material, labelled “Courage Remembered,” to First Floor, 818 Broughton St. in Victoria, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. For more information, email editor@goldstreamgazette.com or call editor Don Descoteau at 250-478-9552 ext 240.

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on to forever change the marketplace and the way a family gets around. Today the compact SUV market has become so popular it will soon exceed the compact car in terms of overall sales, which has been, for decades, the cornerstone of the Canadian marketplace. The Toyota RAV4 continues to be a sales market leader and for good reason. Many buyers put their money into what I call â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bank of Toyotaâ&#x20AC;? and know they will get a good return in terms of reliability, practicality and resale value.

Looks

In terms of design, Toyota wanted to make this latest RAV4 more of an emotional purchase and not just a rational choice. The design has been sharpened with more flow from the front bumper and headlamps into a swept windshield and added character lines. Gone is the old swing-out tailgate, replaced by a proper lift gate, which is now framed with protruding tail lamps that look unique but also help with aerodynamics. One area that could use an update are the cheap looking hubcaps. These come standard on the $24,005 base front wheel drive (FWD) LE trim level and $26,270 AWD model. To get proper looking alloy wheels the buyer needs to spend $28,340 for the XLE FWD or $30,540 for the XLE AWD. In the mid-sized sedan market many cars, like the Honda Accord, costing the same amount as the base RAV4 come with nice looking alloy wheels as standard equipment.

Inside

The interior is a study in how to maximize space for a family but some of the small details could use refinement. The dash face is now covered with soft materials and looks much better thanks to the

French stitching but this same panel also obscures the switches hidden below. The seat-heating buttons, the Eco and Sport settings for the transmission are all switches the driver access frequently but they are not as easy to see, as they should be. Other than the dash there is still a large percentage of the interior covered in hard plastic. The up side is a well laid out interior configuration. The doors open to a wide angle and expose a big back seat with a flat floor, for easy access. The front seats are comfortable and now the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat has a manual height adjustment. Standard features include tilt and telescopic steering, Bluetooth connectivity, USB connection and air conditioning. The LE $1,500 upgrade package is worthwhile because it includes the very important heated front seats, larger 6.1-inch display audio with backup camera and upgraded speakers. This brings the price up to $27,835.

Drive

Honda recently unveiled the new 2015 CR-V that utilizes direct injection engine technology and a slick, new continuously variable transmission. Not the case with the Toyota RAV4, it uses the same 176hp 2.5L 4-cylinder found in the last model and is matched to a 6-speed automatic. Launching from a traffic light is brisk and the noise inside the cabin is fairly low. The steering is easy to maneuver but some might find the feedback to be too vague. Adjustable engine and transmission settings help the RAV4 to either use less fuel or perform better. The Eco button changes

the settings of the car to improve fuel economy plus there is a small Eco light that reminds the driver when the car is being driven most efficiently. The Sport buttons holds the transmission a little longer between shifts for more responsiveness. Fuel economy is rated at 10.5L/100km in the city and 8.2L on the highway, using the new more stringent 2015 fuel economy test. The RAV4 was a solid leader on the fuel economy front but the new Honda CR-V now claims that crown.

Verdict

Toyota is often criticized for not being bold enough in some of the choices it makes. Honda now has up-to-date technology in the new CR-V but Toyota is sticking with what works. This approach might be viewed as a step behind but other might look at it as tried-and-true technology that is reliable and still delivers solid fuel ratings. Toyota RAV4 was a pioneer in the small SUV space and continues to be a market leader but now the market is so crowded with entries I suspect it will need to get new engine technology when it is totally refreshed in a few years. My time with the RAV4 LE confirmed that Toyota knows how to make a thoroughly practical and easy to use vehicle that pleases all passengers.

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Burlington, VT.- Three seems to be a number that tends to rub people the wrong way. Expressions like “Three’s a crowd,” or “bad things come in threes,” or someone being described as the “third wheel” don’t leave a favourable impression in people’s minds. On the flip side, there’s “third time’s a charm,” implying that the third time is the best time. Third is also a podium finish! For Mercedes-Benz, three is a magical number. Thanks to the introduction of their all-new GLA – the third installment into their compact vehicle segment – the triangle is complete. And yes, good things do come in threes. Here’s why. Of the three vehicles available in North America that are built on the same platform – the B-Class, CLA and now GLA – the GLA gives owners the ability to go on and off-road. Okay, let me qualify that. Though it does come with Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)- an off-road specific feature - it’s not meant for brutish off-roading. However, it is competent on cottage country roads or if you need to traverse into areas you couldn’t get into with a B Class

or CLA. Whether you’re opting for the GLA 250 or the GLA 45 AMG, both trims come standard with Mercedes-Benz’s fully variable 4MATIC all-wheel drive. You can shop for groceries around town in it but a trip up to a local ski hill will certainly not stress out the vehicle. Rest assured.

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As students and office workers practised earthquake evacuation procedures Thursday, politicians ducked, covered and shook their fingers about B.C.’s long-running earthquake safety project for public schools. NDP leader John Horgan and education critic and Victoria-Swan Hills MLA Rob Fleming visited Killarney secondary in Vancouver, one

of the high-risk schools the government identified for upgrading in a pre-election announcement in April 2013. They said more than a year later, only three out of 10 projects are underway. “Clearly, this was just another photo-op announcement from the premier with no follow-through,” Fleming said. Education Minister Peter Fassbender issued a statement touting the province as a leading jurisdiction in earthquake preparedness, with $2.2 billion spent or committed since 2001 to upgrade 213 high-risk schools. In August 2014, the

ministry said it has been trying for two years to establish a project office with the Vancouver school district to manage the 69 schools in the city identified as having high earthquake risk. The list for this school year includes Tillicum elementary in Victoria, Dunsmuir middle in Colwood, Parkland secondary in Saanich, Langley secondary, Delta secondary, Burnaby North secondary, Yale secondary in Abbotsford, Richard McBride elementary in New Westminster and Minnekhada middle in Coquitlam. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Bill Okell of Saanich leads a fellow driver through a turn known as the Corkscrew during qualifying Size: 5.83”W x 14”H for the Sports Car Club of America national run-offs at Laguna Seca, Calif. Okell finished 10th in the F production class race Oct. 10 while West Shore-based driver Gavin Aitken woundHalf up Page 20th Colour in the Formula C class race the next day. Both were making their first trip to the national championships.

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A pair of Greater Victoria drivers gained their first experience at the Sports Car Club of America national run-offs recently at Laguna Seca, Calif. Bill Okell of Saanich, driving an MG Midget, qualified 15th in the ‘F’ Production class and moved up to 10th place by the end of the 20-lap, 35-minute event, held on the hilly, winding road course Oct. 17. West Shore resident Gavin Aitken, running in the Formula C class driving a 1998 Van Diemen, qualified near the back of the 23-car field. He got as far up as 18th at one point, but finished in 20th spot. Okell qualified for the championships through his placements in four national series races on the West Coast, while Aitken qualified through his performances in regional races.

This year marked the first time the championships had been held on the West Coast since 1968, and Okell was glad he committed to reaching the event before the season began. “This was always the plan … to see where I fared on the national championship level,” he said. “But at the same time, the nationals come back to the West Coast every third year now, they come back in 2017, when I’m 62.” Rather than spending a lot of money to contest the national series again, he plans to do a couple of closer races over the next two years to keep his SCCA licence, then go all out in a bid to reach the championships again in year 3. “I think what I’m going to do is use my normal race time, track time budget then go back to Laguna Seca and do my best to place four or fifth or sixth.” editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Brett Lervold had a goal and two helpers and seven different players scored as the Westshore Wolves downed Comox Valley 7-1 in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League play at The Q Centre on Tuesday. The Wolves, who were scheduled to play a rematch with the Victoria Cougars yesterday (Oct. 23, after the Gazette deadline), never trailed

against the Glacier Kings, holding period leads of 2-0 and 3-0. The score was a complete turnaround of the previous Saturday’s contest in Courtenay. In that game, the Kings handed Westshore its worst loss of the season, 9-1. It was 1-1 after one, but Comox Valley erupted for seven goals in the second period.

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Grizzlies keeping BCHL games close this month

BCHL squad on both ends of a string of one-goal games

Close games seem to be the flavour of the month for the Victoria Grizzlies. Heading into Wednesday night’s home game against the Nanaimo Clippers (played after the Gazette deadline), the club had played in seven straight one-goal games in October – and eight overall. In those seven games this month, the Grizzlies have three wins, two overtime losses and two regulation defeats. The Grizzlies picked up three of a possible six points on their first extended road trip of the season last weekend, beating Salmon Arm 3-2, losing 2-1 to Penticton and dropping a 4-3 overtime decision to the Centennials in Merritt on Sunday. The results left the Grizzlies (5-40-2) in a tie for second in the Island Division with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs (6-5-0-0), six points back of

Nanaimo (9-3-0-0). Last Sunday, Merritt’s Diego Cuglietta scored in the last second of the first overtime period to give the Centennials victory. Having ended two periods deadlocked at 1-1, the teams traded a pair of goals each in the third. All of the Grizzlies’ goals came on the power play. Garrett Forster and Kevin Massy tallied in the third while Meirs Moore scored in the first. In Penticton, Grizzlies goalie Sean Cleary earned a game star for stopping 33 of 35 shots, but only Jay Mackie, with a first-period power play marker, could beat Vees goalie Hunter Miska on the night. The Grizzlies’ Brett Gruber tallied the winner on the power play midway through the third period against the Silverbacks. Matthew Kennedy and Shawn McBride also scored in the win. Victoria has a home doubleheader this weekend, hosting Surrey Eagles tomorrow night (Oct. 25) at 7 p.m. and the West Kelowna Warriors on Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Q Centre. editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Decisions will be made in Langley, BC instead of on the Islands

Keeping local autonomy and decision-making was non-negotiable for your board. Island Savings’ local president, leadership team and regional council will be making all of the same decisions that Island Savings management makes today, right here on the Island.

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Denture Clinic Charger wins college golf nationals Walk-In WHY WAIT? WE CAN HELP NOW! Individual win somewhat dampened by shortened tourney will look to defend his titles at the Cedar Hill and Gorge Vale opens next year.

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Long road ahead for short track skater Hamish Black pursuing international goals

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for the sport. To do it, Black leaves behind his job as the manager of TeenWork, a youth employment program at UVic’s CanAssist. It’s a necessary sacrifice to chase a dream of competing nationally and internationally, he said. “If you asked me two years ago when I showed up here, no way would I believe I’d be moving to Calgary for skating,” Black said. In Calgary, Black will work to build worldclass power into his stride, something he believes he can do, as he was a competitive nordic skier before he left Ontario for the University of Victoria in 2007. When he initially arrived in Greater Victoria, he did try other sports, including UVic’s novice rowing program, but none were the right fit. In 2012, he “Googled” speed skating and found the only two clubs in the region, Esquimalt and the Peninsula Speed Skating Club at Panorama. Black joined both short track clubs (there are no long track clubs here) so he could get on the ice five times each week. “The more I do this, the more I like it,”

Despite starting as an adult, Hamish Black has shown a natural ability on the speed skating short track. The 26-year-old took the sport up two years ago, when he showed up to the Esquimalt Speedskating Club’s first session of the season. “I remember that day, it was a gong show, as the first skate of the season can be,” said club president Ian Phillips of Langford. “That was before I knew (Black). I got on the ice and I saw him out there skating, falling down and I thought, ‘We’ll have to watch this guy.’” Watch him they have. Black not only impressed the club coaches with his knack for an efficient stride and progress as a fluid skater (he won the club’s skater of the year award for 2012-13), but also his all-around attitude. He’s been great with the kids and is always eager to put up and take down the wall padding for each session, Phillips said. This week, Black has taken a leap of faith as he left his Gordon Head home to train and live fulltime in Calgary, one of Canada’s havens

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Black said. It paid off, as he was invited to spend three weeks at a speed skating development camp in Calgary this summer. He did it again in September, which led to the full time invite. It will be on his own dime, but the support community is said to be very helpful, providing part time jobs that work around the training schedule. “Even with a

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“(Black) prepared very hard for Calgary. He’s very keen and passionate about the sport, you can see that,” Phillips added. Black’s season includes four Canada Cup events, which will eventually determine his progress. “We know it’s unlikely he’ll make the national team,” Phillips said. “Hopefully he makes me eat my words, because you can never rule it out.” editor@goldstream gazette.com

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Hamish Black has moved to Calgary to continue chasing his speed skating dreams.

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PRODUCTION WORKERS Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Independently owned newspaper group is currently looking for Part Time Production Workers for its Victoria location. This is an entry level general labour position that involves physical handling of newspapers and advertising supplements. REQUIREMENTS: â&#x20AC;˘ Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience would be an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast paced environment performing repetitive tasks â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods of time â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team based environment â&#x20AC;˘ Must be reliable, dependable, have excellent communication skills and good attention to detail â&#x20AC;˘ Must have own transportation â&#x153;ąAfternoon and evening shifts 16-20 hours per week. $11.25 an hour Interested parties may drop off their resumes between 8:30am and 4pm at:

GOLDSTREAM PRESS #200-770 Enterprise Crescent Victoria, BC V8X 6R4 The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘ Hooktenders â&#x20AC;˘ Processor Operators â&#x20AC;˘ 980 Dryland Sort Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Boom Man â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics â&#x20AC;˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers â&#x20AC;˘ Coastal Certified Hand Fallers â&#x20AC;˘ Hand Buckers Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca

Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires immediately a Service Manager. Must enjoy a fastpaced working environment and have a minimum of fiveyears automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package.Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to:Hilltop Subaru 4407 27th Street,Vernon BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino dckosmino@hilltopsubaru.com Fax: 250-542-1778

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LG CELL phone, almost new w/leather magnetic case, $38. Ask for Mike,(778)432-2822.

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POPCORN MACHINE- 6Litre, $5, box of 16 glass tumblers, $5. Call (250)654-0907.

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

GARAGE SALES CEDAR HILL- Great deals on household items, jewelry, books, baking, electronics. Saturday, October, 25, 9:30am-1pm. The Cedars, 3710 Cedar Hill Road. CENTRAL SAANICH: 1139 Garden Gate Dr., Sat., Oct. 25th, 9-1pm. Rain or shine! SIDNEY: 8997 Lochside Dr., Sat. and Sun., 9-2pm. Multi family sale! Rain or shine.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? NEWSPRINT ROLLENDS$2-$10. Fridays only, 8:30am to 4:30pm. #200-770 Enterprise Cres, Victoria. Goldstream Press Division.

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COTTAGES CABIN SUITABLE for 1 person, rural, near 17 Mile, refs. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, avail. now. 250-6420058 DEEP COVE: cozy 1 bdrm, wood floors, acreage, skylights $950/mo+, N/S. 250-656-1312

APARTMENTS FURNISHED SIDNEY: BRIGHT Vacation / Executive: bach $1200. 1bdrm $1500./mo. (250)514-7747.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING MT. DOUGLAS55+ only Bachelor suite, $485mo, lower income seniors. NS/NP. Cable, heat, hot water included. Avail soon. 250-721-1818.

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

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.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS â&#x20AC;&#x153;WATERS EDGEâ&#x20AC;? Saanichton, ocean front, lrg, bright 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 55+. NP/NS. Call (250)655-1702.

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TRANSPORTATION

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NURSE SEMI-RETIREDhelps seniors: baths/meals/errands/etc. Refs. Call 250-4742635 or merylforce@shaw.ca

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

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

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2 TOPIARY plants, $40. New Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s size 11 brown winter boots, $50. 778-440-3334.

SELLING? I charge far less commission. For example only $6,900 on a $600,000 Sale. A Full commission realtor would cost you $21,000 at 6 and 3. â&#x153;ąI will also give you a minimum $1000 cash when you purchase a property with me as your Realtor! www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI

FIREPLACE TOOLS, $20. wood holder, $10. 6 crochet items $50/all. (250)595-6734.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE FIREWOOD 11 panels of fencing, you pick-up. (250)544-6117.

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

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

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PETE’S HAUL A DAY- Junk removal. Airforce guy. Call 250-888-1221.

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

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

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

DRYWALL BEAT MY Price! Best workmanship. 38 years experience. Call Mike, 250-475-0542.

EAVESTROUGH ABBA EXTERIORS Professional gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. Roof de-mossing. Pkg discounts. WCB. (778)433-9275.

ELECTRICAL (250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25 yrs exp. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replace. Sr.Disc.No job too small 250-361-6193 Quality Electric Reno’s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

GARDENING 20% OFF! Mow, PowerRake, Rototill, Hedge Trim, Cleanups Soil/Mulch. 250-479-6495. (250)208-8535 WOODCHUCK Tree pruning, hedges. Blackberry, Ivy & weed rmvl. Hauling. Comm/Res contracts. Pressure washing. 25yrs. Refs

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 BLACKBERRY CLEARINGWeedeater miracles! Hedges, Clean-ups, lawn cuts. John 250-478-7314, 250-812-8236. DPM SERVICES- lawn & garden, seasonal pruning, clean ups, landscape, power wash, etc. 15yrs exp. (250)883-8141

GRAND XTERIOR CleaningGutter, windows, de-moss, p wash. We clean your neighbours house. 250-380-7778.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETE HOME Repairs. Suites, Renos, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting. Licensed and insured. Darren 250-217-8131.

HAULING AND SALVAGE $20 & Up Garbage & Garden waste removal. Senior Disc. Free estimates. 250-812-2279. CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.

ELITE GARDEN MAINTENANCE & LANDSCAPING The Island’s Best Get your yard ready for Xmas!

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

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

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

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BIG BEAR Handyman. Decks, Painting, Repairs. Free estimate. Barry 250-896-6071. HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, (250)886-3383.

STUCCO, RENO’S, chimney repairs, soffit (metal, vinyl, stucco). Call (250)744-8081.

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

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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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HomeFinder Find a place to call home

Q: WHAT SHOULD SENIORS LOOK FOR WHEN DOWNSIZING? Find a real estate agent knowledgeable about the needs of seniors. Agents should be familiar with a variety of senior housing options, scams and possible schemes affecting seniors in your area and offer their expertise in these areas. Those that live in their homes for many years may not know the current value so be careful not to overvalue or undervalue your home. Review comparative market analysis and the MLS listings to keep an eye on what homes are selling for in your area and compare. If you have a financial adviser, seek help from them about the financial implications of selling your home and what it may mean to the rest of your finances, taxes or investments. Less is more, take time to remove excess furniture, family photos or anything that could help declutter the home and make it appear more spacious. This helps potential buys see their lives on the mantle and not yours. Take the time to look at what you want to keep, what you may want to sell, and what you may want to donate as you downsize.

Do you have a homebuying or selling story to share? Email ddescoteau@ goldstreamgazette.com To advertise in Homefinder, contact Christine Scott at: cscott@ goldstreamgazette.com

GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » AS OF OCT. 20/14 COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD

356/512 » 556/979 » 3,988/4,322 »

NEW LISTINGS / TOTAL, OCT. 2013 ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS / TOTAL, OCT. 2013

BUYER’S TIP | Think about whether your goal is to leave home equity for your beneficiaries

Catering to seniors at various stages Company tries to maintain residents’ independence as long as possible Don Descoteau News Gazette staff

Asked what The Cherish Way means to her, Micky Fleming doesn’t hesitate. The president and CEO of Cherish Community Living Ltd., whose seniors-focused property management and trading company is in the process of trademarking the slogan, says it “really is about personal freedom.” Giving the mature adults in its buildings the freedom to make personal decisions, about everything from deciding whether to buy or rent living space, to determining when more care might be needed and how it will be delivered, sets Cherish apart. Cherish cut its teeth on seniors housing by building – and operating since 2006 – the 126-unit Alexander Mackie Lodge on Station Avenue for the Royal Canadian Legion. It is well into the pre-construction phase for its newest project, Cherish at Central Park. It’s an ambitious combination of owned condominiums and independent living rental apartments aimed at the 55 and up crowd, to be built on property Cherish is buying from the Redeemer Lutheran Church of Victoria at the corner of Jacklin and Jenkins roads in Langford. While the new project is not being built by the church, it is nonetheless a partnership with the congregation. In fact, their new place of worship and related rooms and facilities will take up a large part of the ground floor of the building, a consideration

Artist’s rendering courtesy Cherish Community Living Ltd.

The planned Cherish at Central Park development will bring ownership and rental living spaces for seniors to the central location at the corner of Jacklin and Jenkins roads in Langford. that will see the church retain ownership of what is known as an “airspace parcel.” Fleming, an accountant by trade and a Langford girl who is steeped in the history of seniors living in this country, spoke with 400 seniors before taking on the Mackie project to find out what was important to them and how they felt the industry should be run. That knowledge produced a philosophy that Fleming and business partner Dana Adams, her sister, have incorporated into Cherish’s business plan. The split of owned to rented suites at the new residence will see 39 market-based condos starting at about $225,000 for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit of about 600 square feet, and 130 rental units that Fleming says go for slightly less than the industry average for independent living with available in-house amenities. The beauty of having both types of suite available in one building is

people can move from owned space to a rental unit where everything is taken care of, whenever they feel ready, she says. Cherish at Central Park won’t operate under the auspices of Island Health, but will facilitate home support for residents who need more care. For example, Cherish provides space at the Mackie Lodge for Beacon Community Services staff for home health care visits. Some prospective clients have appreciated the options at the facility. One man, upon doing the math for the cost of a rental suite and services compared to his pension, found he’d be in the hole at the end of the month. Fleming showed him how he could purchase a condo in the building for $100,000 down and have money leftover come month’s end, even after paying the modest strata fees. “It’s an opportunity to be preserving your estate for your family and living in an environment that meets

your needs,” she says. “We like to say we create human habitat. Our job is to help them help themselves and to keep that independence as long as possible. It’s that whole human approach and treating people with respect. It’s giving them a voice.” The commitment to creating community has also led to some tough decisions, such as when Fleming felt compelled to turn down an offer to buy a block of condos as an investment. In the end, the goal, Fleming says, is to help residents avoid the “three plagues of aging”: loneliness, helplessness and boredom. By having in-house amenities such as a coffee house/bistro, fitness facility, hair salon, esthetics area, open courtyard and scooter parking, and being centrally located in a shopping and recreation amenity area, residents will have plenty of opportunities to thrive and be social if they wish, Fleming says.

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405-1028 Balmoral, 224,900

Saturday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-478-9600

202-1012 Pakington St., 205,000

Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Colin Walters, 250-479-3333

406-1714 Fort Street, 298,000

Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

1515 Regents Place, 779,000

Saturday 1-3 Newport Realty Laurie Abram, 250-812-1771

301-1033 Belmont Ave., 574,900

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Gaylene Salina, 250-479-3333

#109-1024 Fairfield Rd., 249,900 Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Patty Mack, 250-478-9600

102-439 Cook Street, 259,000

Sunday 12-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Sladja Stojkovic 250 477-5353

OAK BAY

890 Monterey Ave, 789,900

Sunday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Philip Illingworth, 250-477-7291

3415 Cadboro Bay Rd., 899,000 Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Gordon Lee, 250-385-2033

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10-850 Parklands Drive, 365,000 Sunday 2-4 Fair Realty Kevin Ramsay, 250-217-5091

34-850 Parklands Drive, 409,900

Saturday 1-2 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-477-5353

SAANICH EAST

210-1715 Richmond Ave., 4940 Rose Lane Saturday 2-4 349,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Corie Meyer, 250-384-8124

Re/Max Camosun Lynne Campbell, 250-744-3301

#102-1361 Hillside Ave., 375,000

109-1505 Church Ave., 199,900

Saturday 12-2 Newport Realty Sandy Berry, 250-818-8736

Saturday 2-4 Boorman’s Rod Hay, 250-661-5448

#205-1068 Tolmie Ave., 174,900 Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

#103-1505 Church Ave, 167,900

Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Rick Couvelier, 250-477-0921

4914 Alamida Crescent

Saturday 11-1 Re/Max Camosun Lynne Campbell, 250-744-3301

2-1717 Blair Avenue, 409,000

Saturday & Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131

2035 Pauls Terr., 699,900

Saturday 1-3 Sutton group West Coast Realty Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134

SAANICH WEST

2940 Harriet Road, 339,900

Saturday 3-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mark McDougall, 250-477-5353

330 Goward Road

Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Patty Mack, 250-744-3301

502-642 Agnes Street, 352,000 Sunday 11-1 Pemberton Holmes Gregg Mah, 250-384-8124

#42-530 Marsett Place

Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Kathryn Alexander, 205-881-4440

#203-7 Gorge Road W., 274,900 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Shelley Saldat, 250-384-8124

SAANICH PENINSULA

1666 Georgia View Pl., 769,000 Saturday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

1491 Honeysuckle Pl., 734,900 Sunday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Kevin Koetke, 250-478-9600

214-9560 Fifth Street, 228,000

Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-812-0323

7344 Wallace Drive, 819,900

Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-812-0323

166 Georgia View Place Saturday 2-4 JONESCO Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7659

#202-2050 White Birch Road, 209,900 Saturday 11-1 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath, 250-655-7653

7182 West Saanich Road Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 Royal LePage Alli Munro, 250-477-5353

10929 Boas Road, 849,900

Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Lorne Klipper, 250-656-0911

2-2321 Island View Rd., 399,900

Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Craig Walters, 250-655-0608

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‘Clean-Tech’ fastest growing sector in Canada

David Suzuki Science Matters

What’s the fastest-growing sector in Canada’s economy? Given what you hear from politicians and the media, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s the resource industry, especially extraction and export of fossil fuels like oil sands bitumen and liquefied natural gas. But we’re no longer just “hewers of wood and drawers of water” — or drillers of oil, frackers of gas and miners of coal. Although extraction, use and export of natural resources are economically

important and will remain so for some time, we’re starting to diversify. According to Ottawa-based consultants Analytica Advisors, clean technology, or clean-tech, is the country’s fastest-growing industry. The firm’s “2014 Canadian Clean Technology Report”, found direct employment by clean-tech companies rose six per cent from 2011 to 2012, from 38,800 people to 41,000, with revenues increasing nine per cent to $11.3-billion. According to

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Industry Canada, mining and oil and gas sector revenues grew just 0.3 per cent in the same period, manufacturing 1.9 per cent and the construction industry 3.9 per cent. At the current growth rate, Analytica estimates Canada’s clean-tech industry will be worth $28 billion by 2022. But with the global market expected to triple to $2.5 trillion over the next six years, Canada hasn’t come close to reaching its potential. It’s our choice to seize the opportunity. With just two per cent of the global market (matching our share of population), we could have a $50 billion clean-tech industry by 2020 — double the size of today’s aerospace industry. Clean-tech also outshines other sectors on research and development investment, with $1 billion invested in 2012 and $5 billion from 2008 to 2012. That’s more than the combined R&D investments of natural resource industries (oil and gas extraction, mining, agriculture, forestry and fishing), and only $200 million less than the aerospace sector. “If you look at the sum of the investments and revenues of all

these companies, we have a significant industry today,” Analytica president Céline Bak told the Hill Times. “Given the growth in investments today, it will continue to be significant and can grow into an industry comparable in size to other significant industries, like aerospace for example.” The clean-tech sector is broad. “These companies are working on problems that we all care about, like how to use the constant temperature from the ground under our offices buildings for heating and cooling and how to replace expensive and polluting diesel power in our remote communities with clean affordable energy or transforming greenhouse gases into stronger concrete to build greener buildings,” Bak said in a Vancouver Sun article. Clean-tech comprises about 700 companies in 10 sectors across Canada, including renewable energy, water treatment, green building and development of environmentally friendly consumer products. Many experts argue that putting a price on carbon, through carbon taxes or cap-and-trade, is a good way to stimulate clean-tech, by targeting greenhouse gas emitters and encouraging technologies and measures aimed at energy conservation and renewables. But we could lose out if we take the industry for granted

— especially because 74 per cent of clean-tech companies here sell products and services outside Canada, with export revenues of about $5.8 billion in 2012 and 42 per cent going to markets other than the U.S. “High-performing companies are often bought by international players that take the intellectual property, manufacturing and jobs to other countries,” Bak cautioned, adding, “The world already looks to Canada for our clean technology solutions. Isn’t it time that we did too?” And, while the federal government has strategies to track and promote the fossil fuel and aerospace industries, it has yet to do this for clean-tech. Diversity in nature is important — ensuring ecosystems remain resilient in the face of threats. So, too, for the economy. It’s folly to rely too heavily on extracting and selling finite resources, especially those that cause pollution and contribute to climate change and other threats to the environment and human health and survival. Canada’s economic growth potential through clean energy is huge, but it needs to be given the same priority government gives other industries. Clean-tech may not be the answer to all our problems, but it’s a sector that offers a lot of promise for our economy and environment.

Program improves ‘quality of life’ for dementia patients, families A free educational program will help Victoria families and caregivers who are living with the impact of a diagnosis of dementia. Shaping the Journey: Living with Dementia will be presented by the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. starting in November. “Participants will learn strategies to live with changes and maximize quality of life,” says Emily Pridham, the Society’s First Link program co-ordinator for Greater Victoria. “They’ll also review information needed to plan for the future.” Participants will also meet others going through similar experiences.

“Education allows you to gain an understanding of what you and your family members are faced with, giving you the skills and confidence to maintain quality of life, both now and in the future,” says Pridham. “It helps families build the knowledge, skills and confidence to live well with dementia.” Shaping the Journey is designed specifically for people experiencing the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. It is also intended for care partners, family members, or friends. In five consecutive twohour Wednesday morning sessions from Nov. 12

through Dec. 10, the program will cover: The Brain and Dementia; Hearing the Diagnosis; Maintaining your General Health; Life After Diagnosis; Planning Ahead; Maintaining your Spirit. Sessions run from 10 a.m. to noon at Hillside Seniors Health Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave. Pre-registration is required. For information, please contact Emily Pridham at 250-3822033 or epridham@alzheimerbc.org. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, visit the Alzheimer Society of B.C. website at alzheimerbc.org. editor@saanichnews.com

B.C. Transit inks new five-year deal with union B.C. Transit and the Canadian Office and Professional Employees, Local 378, have ratified a new collective agreement. The five-year deal covers

approximately 130 professional and office employees working at B.C. Transit. The agreement provides for a modest 5.5 per cent wage increase with poten-

tial for additional increases if the B.C. economy exceeds the annual forecasts set by the Economic Forecast Council during the last four years of the agreement.

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