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Waiting for the big one to strike Megaquake last hit Vancouver Island in January 1700 Dan Ebenal News Staff

Three hundred and fifteen years and counting. On Jan. 26, 1700 one of the world’s largest earthquakes occurred off the west coast of Vancouver Island. The undersea Cascadia thrust fault ruptured along a 1,000-kilometre length, from mid Vancouver Island to northern California, producing a megathrust earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 8.7. “We know that these earthquakes do occur in a cyclic fashion so there is going to be another megaquake,” said Stephen Johnston, director of the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria. He said it’s impossible to accurately predict when the next megaquake will hit but they occur in cycles of between 300 and 700 years. “What a lot of research is going into of late is trying to pin down whether it’s closer to 300 years, in which case we should start being concerned, or if it’s closer to 700 years, in which case we can relax a bit,” said Johnston. The earthquake in 1700 collapsed houses of the Cowichan people on Vancouver Island and caused numerous landslides and a tsunami that swept across the Pacific, causing devastation in Japan. According to Natural Resources Canada, the shaking from the earthquake was so violent on Vancouver Island that people could not stand and lasted so long it made them sick. The

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Stephen Johnston, director of the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria, points to a geographical map of B.C. which shows the subduction zone that lies just off the west coast of Vancouver Island. tsunami completely destroyed the winter village of the Pachena Bay people, leaving no survivors. Geological evidence indicates that there have been 13 megaquakes over the past 6,000 years. In contrast, the earthquake that struck northeast of Tofino on Jan. 8 was a magnitude 4.8, the largest onshore quake to have hit the region since 2000. Johnston said there’s a big difference between onshore quakes like the one that struck near Tofino and the megaquakes that occur offshore, typically at the subduction zone. “Usually the ones offshore are hugely more powerful. For example, the 1700 megaquake

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was probably on the order of 35,000 times more powerful than that Tofino earthquake, so it’s an enormous difference in power.” And it’s the offshore quakes that give rise to tsunamis, which are typically responsible for the greatest loss of life. Johnston said the fault responsible for the 1700 quake lies about 100 kilometres west of Port Renfrew. “And that is the same fault that will rupture again and cause the next megaquake.” The extent of the devastation caused by that megaquake remains unclear. “There would be a huge tsunami and Port Alberni and all the other west coast towns would be at risk,” said Johnston. “I think

it’s obvious Tofino, much of it, would be inundated. Shaking is going to be a problem and old buildings that are not seismically upgraded – you can think of brick buildings in downtown Victoria that were built a long time ago – they would be liable to be heavily damaged.” He said those living closer to the west coast will likely see more violent shaking but a lot of local issues will also come into play. “If you’re built, and much of Victoria is built, on bedrock, then there won’t be such severe shaking. But if you’re built on recent sediments – think or regions around here where it’s very flat lying and muddy – those are lake beds that formed 10,000

years ago and they will shake like a bowl of jelly.” But Johnston said a smaller quake like the one that struck Tofino can prove to be just as deadly as a megaquake. “That’s the bigger concern, not the megaquake but something like the earthquake that took place near Tofino except maybe a little bit stronger than that.” He pointed to the 6.3 magnitude quake that rocked Christchurch, New Zealand in 2011, resulting in 185 deaths. “People die in magnitude 4 earthquakes and they don’t die because of the shaking, they die because a wall falls on them or something like that.” Very few earthquakes have been centred around Victoria. Johnston recalls a magnitude 2 quake hitting Langford a year or two ago, “but it was so tiny that even people standing right on top of it couldn’t feel it.” He said the Nisqually earthquake that struck south of Seattle in 2001 caused significant tremors felt in Victoria. The aftermath of that quake has left Victoria reasonably well prepared. “We’ve had all of our public schools and a lot of the buildings at UVic and downtown seismically upgraded since then because we did have a good shake and it gave us a little taste of what might come.” Johnston said Island residents would be well-advised to have a plan in place in the event of a large earthquake but admits that’s not something he’s put a lot of thought into. “It’s something that you can’t get out of your mind but at the same time we’re all pretty happily living here and I’m not getting ready to move,” he said. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Family strengthens bond through literacy Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

Levi inflects appropriate emotion, offering each ‘moo’ the tone requires to portray the tale in his book. “Moo!” by David LaRochelle (Mike Wohnoutka illustrations) doesn’t have a lot of narrative. The word moo appears multiple times with varying punctuation and spelling as the cow steals the farmer’s car and crashes it – onto (yes onto, not into) a police cruiser. Levi knows all the words and their circumstances, noting the “little moos” require a hushed tone as the sad cow trudges shamefully back to the farm. “It’s pretty hilarious,” the three-year-old said, hinting at an impressive vocabulary then insisting, in true toddler form, that we sit for a spell and read. It is, after all, a favoured pastime for Levi, his 18-monthold sister Emma, dad Lucky Budd and mom Jessy Friedenberg. The family visits the Oak Bay branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library regularly, selecting and devouring books as a family. Budd is a writer, Friedenberg was raised in a TV-free home, so it may seem a no-brainer. “[Levi] drives the train… books are what he’s all about,” Budd said. “We go through literally 20 or 30 books a week.” A member of the summer reading club, he got a medal last summer for reading every day. “We get as many as we can fit in our bag,” Friedenberg said. “Sometimes Levi goes in with a list.” Among his favourite people, perhaps on the planet, are librarians, and leading that pack is Oak Bay library’s Devon Tatton. “There are so many families that are really, really engaged in their child’s reading … families that come in multiple times a week or on a regular day of the week,” said Tatton, children and family literacy librarian. “We are our children’s first teacher, so modelling the behaviour of being engaged in reading … It’s all about making it fun and making it something that’s important to them and making it something they enjoy.” Fun is part of the equation as the GVPL celebrates Family Literacy Week starting in Oak Bay with ABC Fun on Jan. 26 at 11:30 a.m. Young children and families will hear alphabet stories and create an alphabet collage book to encourage family reading time. “I want children to enjoy reading because it’s something I enjoyed as a kid,” Tatton said. “You knew you were going to have that one-on-one time to sit down and read with mom or dad later.” When Emma and Levi sit down with their parents for reading time, mom and dad have already had their say on what books come home. “There are certain words we try to keep away from,” Friedenberg explained. The word ‘hate’ for example is easily left behind while subject matter too must befit a three-year-old. “There’s a lot of books and we need to save some for later,” mom added. The piles and piles of books they walk away with each visit are augmented each trip by just one video, and those too are carefully selected. “We make a conscious effort to stay away from things we know we’re going to read later,” added Budd. Things like Winnie the Pooh and The Wizard of Oz are on the back burner, so Levi can develop the characters through his reading. That level of interaction from the parents, and the abundance of books in the home on a regular basis, set

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Levi, 3, and dad Lucky Budd engage in some ‘reading’ time in their Victoria home. Despite the lack of words, the book engages both dad and son, offering lifetime learning skills. three-year-old mind) doesn’t even have Levi and Emma up for a good future of words, but fills his brain with stories as literacy, says Dr. Orla Colgate, who has the detailed images follow a year in the both a Masters (University of Auckland) lives of characters. and PhD (University of Sydney) in n Levi is the stuff of legends He creates the story himself, often education. Her research area is parent among children’s librarians, says with a vocabulary impressive for his age. involvement in education, specializing in Budd, regaling with a tale. That too isn’t a surprise, Colgate says, literacy in the home. At the tender age of two it attests to his voracity for reading. “Parents can have a profound effect. (remember he’s only three now) Rare words, those not commonly used In terms of reading at home and that Levi walked up to a downtown in spoken language but often appear in development of their basic skills, but librarian. print, appear in books that don’t even further than that, developing a love of “He walked up and said ‘Hello have much text, such as children’s reading,” Colgate said. “A child learns to my name is Humpty Dumpty. Do picture books and board books. read and then they read to learn. Once you have any books about me?’” “Even children’s books are 50 per cent they’ve got that they can then move The librarian played along, and more likely to give you rare language forward to do any kind of learning.” they found some stories of Levi’s than graduates’ conversation,” Colgate Colgate will lead a workshop to wrap still-favourite book character. said. “The more you practise reading the Family Literacy Week called Help Your more they build up vocabulary. As the Child Succeed at Reading on Jan. 29 at child gets older they’re less focussed on 7 p.m. It focuses on how children learn processing, and focus on the message … You build those to read, how parents can assist and how to create a home skills through reading.” environment that encourages learning. Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative “There’s so much more from reading, families reading created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 and held together builds strong family relationships,” she said. annually on Jan. 27 to raise awareness of the importance “Research shows parents get their kids to a stage where of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities they can read, then they tend to back off and think the as a family. The GVPL aims to inspire literacy, lifelong school, the teacher will take over from there. They can learning and community enrichment, providing services and should still be involved … they can inspire their kids. and collections in 10 libraries and online to more than We start with them and we look up to them so they can 300,000 residents in 10 municipalities. Register for courses have a very powerful influence.” online at gvpl.ca or call 250-940-4875. Levi’s love of reading – and Emma seems to share Oh, and if you want to know what happens to the cow the literacy bug – started with story time at the library. when he gets back to the farm, head to the library, Tatton It shouldn’t be a surprise then that he fills out the can probably help you. characters’ voices, and makes a drama of each book. His cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com current favourite (bearing in mind the changeability of a

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CRD seeks input on sustainability The Capital Regional District hopes residents will peruse and offer opinions on the Draft Regional Sustainability Strategy. The RSS is a vision for the region that will guide decisions affecting our communities to 2038, being developed collaboratively with affected local governments and other stakeholders. How we address population growth, climate change, housing, transportation, parks, food supply, natural resources, community and economic vitality are among the topics being considered. “The sustainability strategy is a road map to the future. It will help local governments make decisions that support and enhance the quality of life we currently enjoy while taking care of the planet and our resources,” said Nils Jensen, CRD board chair and Oak Bay mayor. “We want to hear from the public if we’re heading in the right direction.” An online feedback form is available until Feb. 15 and paper forms are available through the CRD. Participants can answer all or some of the questions and provide comments on any part of the draft strategy. Feedback will be summarized and

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Have your say on Island View park The Capital Regional District seeks public input on updating the Island View Beach Regional Park Management Plan through public meetings in January and February. This first stage of a four-step planning process permits CRD staff to present and gather scientific information about the park’s natural environment. “The purpose of stage one is to develop a common understanding of the natural environment found within Island View Beach Regional Park, and to add to the information base about the natural environment through public feedback,” said Mike Walton, senior manager of Regional Parks. CRD Regional Parks will present scientific information and seek public knowledge on the natural history, coastal processes, ecosystems and habitats, and species of interest found

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within the park. Meetings are Jan. 29 at the Leonardo De Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St., from 6 to 9 p.m. and Feb. 5 at the Saanich Fairgrounds main hall, 1528 Stelly’s X Rd. in Saanichton from 6 to 9 p.m. The CRD will then gather information about issues and interests from stakeholders, hold two community round table dialogue sessions and present a draft plan for feedback at public meetings.

BBB alerted to scam A number of Greater Victoria businesses have been alerting the Better Business Bureau to a potential phone scam. According to the Bureau’s Vancouver Island president and CEO Rosalind Scott, callers to businesses in Greater Victoria have identified themselves as representatives of the bureau and asked for information readily available through other public listings. “I’m not sure what the intent of these calls are,” she

said. “My guess is there’s a double intent here. What on earth are they pretending to be us (for)? That to me sends up all kinds of red flags.” Whether it’s a company trying to get around federal anti-spam email legislation, or trying to put together some kind of marketing campaign, using a legitimate organization’s name without permission doesn’t wash, Scott said. While the calls on their own don’t appear to be illegal – the police have not been notified – the misrepresentation hinders legitimate research work being done on local businesses by the bureau in its consumer protection role, she said. “Happily there are some very savvy people out there. The people who called us were aware that it was a scam.” In a number of cases, Scott said, when business operators requested callers’ phone number to verify the credibility of the inquiry, the person hung up. “If anybody won’t give you callback information, don’t talk to them.” For a list of tips to ward off such scams, visit bbb.org/ Vancouver-island or call 250386-6348.

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CRD staff delve into wastewater technologies Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

While east and west communities gather to explore options for sewage treatment in the Capital Regional District, CRD staff will investigate market sounding and other possible measures to discover emerging technologies and best practices for wastewater treatment. The board asked staff to report during the next meeting of the Core Area Liquid Waste Committee after Saanich Coun. Vic Derman presented the motion to the CRD board. With the two groups investigating individualized solutions to sewage treatment, likely involving a number of solutions, Derman felt the CRD could play a positive role by undertaking a best practices sounding. It would involve a broad scan of the best technologies currently available as well as the best system designs applying those technologies. “ln addition, a sounding should actively seek submissions from organizations, companies and individuals, large and small, who have shown particular knowledge, expertise and leadership in

leading-edge designs including distributed systems. A final report should be accompanied by an appendix containing unedited versions of all submissions received,” stated Derman’s motion. The concept isn’t to incur the time and expense involved in a full request for proposal. Coun. Colin Plant likened the seeking of updated information to his current iPhone 6-plus purchased for the same price as his iPhone 4, five years ago. It’s an “opportunity to relook at things … do an environmental scan to see what’s out there,” he said. While the CRD board supported the request, Victoria Coun. Geoff Young voiced concerns. “The motion is asking for work to be done by the wrong body. We’ve created our new subregional commissions. Some of the municipalities at least are looking at individual systems and it’s become apparent that siting decisions are going to have to be made by the municipalities,” Young said. “This motion should have been brought forward at the individual Eastside and Westside commissions.” Others disagreed, citing

the CRD as the appropriate centralization of information that could be shared by the two geographic commissions. “This is the appropriate place for information to come to,” said Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins. “We know so much more now about sewage and what is in it than we did years ago … The ultimate goal we want to have is that we neutralize those, the superbugs, the micro plastics, the microfibres … so we’re not going to affect the land, we’re not going to affect the water and not going to affect the air with our processes.” North Saanich Mayor Alice Finall noted that while the Peninsula already has a plant in place, one discussion that has already affected the processes there is the consideration for use of biosolids. The CRD has previously vetoed biosolids use on land. “We need an early decision on what are we going to do with these biosolids, because they just do keep piling up,” Finall said. Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps agreed with Finall, adding: “We need to talk about integrated resource management.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Impossible to predict when disaster will strike When people talk about things that go bump in the night people on B.C.’s west coast could be forgiven for their thoughts turning to earthquakes. Few have escaped feeling the vibrations of a minor quake occurring nearby and we’ve all seen and heard of the large quakes causing devastation in parts of California. And if the experts are to be believed, it’s only a matter of time before another megaquake rocks Vancouver Island. In January 1700 a magnitude 8.7 quake struck off the west coast of Vancouver Island, wiping out entire First Nations villages and causing a tsunami that swept across the Pacific and deluged the coast of Japan. Quakes of that magnitude are estimated to occur every 300 to 700 years, so the question in everyone’s mind is do we have centuries to prepare or are we already overdue. Chances are none of us will witness a megaquake in our lifetime. And even if a major quake was imminent, there is little reason to panic. The western side of the Island is expected to bear the brunt of the devastation, and with much of Victoria situated on bedrock, it should escape some of the more severe shaking. Many of the buildings in and around Victoria have been seismically upgraded in the aftermath of a major quake that rocked the Seattle area in 2001. But there is every reason to be prepared. In the event of an earthquake, the safest places are beneath sturdy furniture or beside a solid inside wall. People are advised to avoid windows and to avoid heavy objects that could fall from ceilings or shelves. Those outside should stay in the open, away from trees, buildings and power lines. Drivers are advised to stop their car away from overpasses, bridges and power lines and to stay inside their vehicle. Assembling a 72-hour emergency kit is not only a good idea in the event of an earthquake, but also could come in handy if the region is struck by severe storms or other emergencies. The kit should contain water, food and other essentials that would allow you to survive for three days until emergency responders arrive. Taking the time to make a few preparations is well worth the effort. It could be the difference between life and death in the event a major earthquake does strike, and can offer peace of mind even if it doesn’t.

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Mining leads to rocky times for environment When evaluating the mining industry one must dig a little deeper than the numbers of people employed and royalties paid to government. For example, Giant Mine in Yellowknife cost the Canadian public more than $900 million to clean up and Britannia Mine near Squamish cost B.C. taxpayers more than $50 million. Not factored into these costs is the almost priceless value of the water, air, soil, plants, trees and wildlife that have been destroyed and compromised not to mention the revenues not realized from the ecotourism that has been lost. Connect the dots and you need to include the medical costs of all those affected by the toxicity of such extraction operations as well. It’s estimated that there are between 2,000 and 4,000 contaminated sites around B.C. – mainly old mines and the government can only address 10 sites each year. Apparently, little has been learned because the B.C. Liberals have just given a five-year extension to Prosperity Mines’ plan to desecrate Fish Lake and the environment around it. Dave Secco Oak Bay

Deer cull not justified In a recent news story in the Victoria Times Colonist, the mayor states that some 30,000 deer have been killed by hunters in the

province and therefore he feels that he is justified by killing a mere 25 in Oak Bay. How many of those 30,000 were caught in a trap, held for hours, often suffering physical and mental injury while awaiting to be brutally shot by an unproven, inhumane method? The mayor’s whole platform about safety be it to humans, animals or vehicles is flawed and why he keeps beating that tune is baffling. Deer road death numbers in Oak Bay vary, with city hall inflating the numbers. Having a cull is the wrong reason for what is something highly blown out of reality primarily by him. A cull will put a black mark on Oak Bay. Finally, from what I understand, the permit request was for up to 50 deer and according to the provincial veterinarian, the cull will be ongoing. The number 25 is just a starting point. D.R. Robertson Oak Bay

place according to what is being written in social media. As a resident, I am ashamed of what mayor and council are doing and they should be ashamed as well. R.G. Latham Oak Bay

Cull hurting Oak Bay’s name

The News welcomes your opinions and comments. To put readers on equal footing, and to be sure that all opinions are heard, please keep letters to less than 300 words. The News reserves the right to edit letters for style, legality, length and taste. Send your letters to: Mail: Letters to the Editor, Oak Bay News, 207A - 2187 Oak Bay Ave., Victoria, B.C., V8R 1G1 Email: editor@oakbaynews.com

The proposed deer cull is wrong and something being pushed by an obviously obsessed mayor. If Saanich can live with many more deer incidents than Oak Bay why are we becoming the poster child for such a slaughter? Mr Mayor, with all of your other commitments why not try running Oak Bay and let the deer situation go. Sadly from what I understand this is making Oak Bay a not so popular

Numbers don’t add up In a “Message from Mayor and Council” on the Oak Bay website, the mayor states 40 deer died as a result of car collisions and other injury-related events in Oak Bay in 2013. These numbers are up from 23 deaths in 2012. Again, according to ICBC, there were only 10 motor vehicle accidents involving deer in Oak Bay in 2012. Where did the number 23 come from? Why is the public being fed this misinformation? William Jesse Oak Bay

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Monterey welcomes generations of jazz Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

A concert of cross-generational jazz will elate ears at the Monterey Recreation Centre as teens join their senior counterparts for WeJam on Jan. 31. WeJam is a bit of a play on UJAM, Universal Jazz Advocates and Mentors Society, which has a group of 13to 15-year-old jazz enthusiasts that meet at the Long and McQuade performance space in Victoria once a week. Among them is Tracy Laramee’s son Sam, who has a healthy addiction to the program. “They practise and perform and do gigs around town,” said Tracy. She got the idea last spring to create a concert alongside older musicians, after seeing the effect of the older music on older audiences. “To see the seniors lit up by this classic old music, the old jazz standards, it just brings back things for them,” Tracy said. The UJam kids, Monterey Concert Band and Monterey’s Lounge Lizards Nearly Toast are all set to perform – at times together. “I’ve really been looking forward to this event because I think it’s really important that we learn from those who have already learned,” said Sam Laramee. “Every song we play is at least 50 years old. To play them with musicians who lived through that time period would be really interesting, to hear the different interpretations. “I’m also looking forward to seeing what Louise Rose brings to the table,” he added. The well-known Victoria singer and composer will work with the kids and Monterey musicians to meld pieces they’ll perform together. “This is bringing younger people together with older players,” said Chuck Howard, a trumpet player in the concert band. “It’s bringing generations together.” While closing a multi-generational gap, they will raise funds for ArtsReach, a program that provides children with free fine arts workshops in the classroom. “We provide free fine arts workshops in dual arts, theatre dance and now films to schools. We hire professional artists to do these workshops,” said Maureen Weston, president of OCTA Collective Society board that oversees ArtsREACH. “It gives the kids and the teachers a

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Ervin Braithwaite, left, organizer of the Monterey Concert Band, and members Sandy Cameron, sax, and Chuck Howard jam a little with teen pianist Sam Laramee in advance of the WeJam concert at Monterey Jan. 31 that will bring generations together for a celebration of jazz. great opportunity to work with a professional.” The program draws support from members of Oak Bay “who are passionate about arts education” through many functions such as the Colour Your Palate that tend to be labour intensive to organize. “This collaboration with Monterey Centre … it’s a gift to us they are taking the lead,” Weston said. WeJam, an evening of jazz is Jan. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. at 1442 Monterey Ave. Tickets $20/$25 must be purchased in advance from reception and include a meal.

The B.C. Arts Council offers funding aid for community-based arts and cultural organizations. Awards under this program assist with the fees for professional

artists and technicians engaged for an event. Eligible projects may include presentation of original work, existing repertoire or exhibitions, or exploration

All that jazz n Monterey Concert Band can always use more musicians. While they’re in particular need of a tuba player, any musically inclined Monterey member is welcome to come out. Contact Ervin Braithwaite at 250595-2794 for details.

of diverse forms. Festivals may feature a combination of local and touring artists. Awards will provide up to $7,500. Priority will be given to festivals that engage B.C. and

Canadian artists. Application deadline is Jan. 30. Visit bcartscouncil.ca for more information and eligibility criteria. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Scam uses Revenue Canada name Oak Bay Police advise to always be wary of any request for information such as social insurance or banking information, without being sure of legitimacy after a resident received a scam email last week. On Jan. 15 a citizen told police he received an email claiming to be from Revenue Canada stating he had a refund coming. He provided his full name, date of birth and social insurance number, then received a second email asking for further information. The resident called Revenue Canada and learned the email was a fraud.

Link investigated in credit card fraud Oak Bay Police continue to investigate after two men arrested on the West Shore match the description of suspects in an Oak Bay incident. On Jan. 13 police received a report about two men claiming to be from Vancouver who made $1,500 worth of gift card purchases at Starbucks in Oak Bay using prepaid credit cards, many

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Thieves strike out While would-be thieves didn’t get in, Oak Bay Police responded to a report of an attempted break and enter at the MacLaurin Building at UVic on Jan. 12. The attempt was on the first floor of the building where musical instruments were kept. No property was taken.

Impaired drivers nabbed Roadside screenings brought a couple of driving prohibitions and some tickets for drivers last week. On Jan. 16 shortly after 11 p.m. Oak Bay Police conducting an impaired driving check stop on Beach Drive by Mount Joy Avenue

spotted a truck approaching quickly and almost failing to stop. Officers noted odours of liquor and marijuana on the novice driver with a class 7 licence and administered roadside screening tests. The 19-year-old driver was issued a 90-day roadside prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days. The man was also issued a ticket for driving with too many passengers in contravention of his licensing requirements as well as for speeding. A few hours later at around 2:30 a.m. Oak Bay Police pulled over a vehicle on Oak Bay Avenue and a subsequent investigation revealed the 35-year-old Victoria male driver had been consuming alcohol. After a roadside screening test, the man was issued an immediate threeday driving prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for three days.

Safeguard vehicles Lock your cars while you’re away is a refrain Oak Bay Police maintain. They received reports of four thefts

from unlocked cars on Jan. 12. Three were on Thorpe Place and the other on Lincoln Road. Small amounts of change were taken from three of the cars each and the fourth had $800 worth of various items stolen. Police continue to strongly encourage citizens to remove all items from the interior of vehicles and to lock your car when unoccupied.

Leaf blower stolen A thief got away with a Husqvarna leaf blower after a break and enter to a Foul Bay Road shed on Jan. 13. Oak Bay Police were called to the shed behind an apartment building after a male was observed by a resident lifting the shed door. The suspect grabbed a piece of equipment and left quickly, meeting up with a second male. The witness went to notify her husband and upon return, the two males were already gone. The leaf blower is a grey Husqvarna 145 BT. The lock to the shed had been cut. Police have no known suspects.

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Kindergarten Entry in September 2015 UVic invites input to Campus Plan update The University of Victoria is inviting public participation and input as it undertakes a year-long process to update its Campus Plan. The Campus Plan update will provide a refreshed vision and guidelines in matters relating to bulidings, land use, open spaces, natural areas, transportation and parking in support of UVic’s academic mission. Two public events are scheduled to engage broad audiences: • Speakers Event, Jan. 28 2015, 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the Bob Wright Centre room B150, featuring talks that inspire ideas about campus planning and a Q&A session. • Ideas Forum, Feb. 4 2015, 12:00-2:00 or 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Michèle Pujol Room located in the Student Union Building. Drop in to contribute your ideas about the future of the campus. Learn more at www.uvic.ca/campusplanning or contact us at campusplanupdate@uvic.ca.

All children born in 2010 are eligible to begin Kindergarten in September 2015. Register your child between January 26 and 30, 2015 at your English Program CATCHMENT AREA SCHOOL. Registration will take place at the schools between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm and will be processed according to the time of registration. • To determine your English program catchment school, please visit our website at www.sd61.bc.ca, click on Schools, then School Locator. • While most students, if not all, living in a school’s local catchment will be accommodated at that school, students cannot be guaranteed placement in the catchment area school and may be required to enroll at the nearest school with space available. • To request an out-of-catchment school within the District, register at your catchment school and complete a Student Transfer Application form. • Parents who already have an older child enrolled in one of our elementary schools in September 2015 and wish to have their younger child enrolled in the same school can register their Kindergarten child at that school rather than the catchment area school. They do not fill out a Student Transfer Application form. To register, please bring: • Proof of your child’s age and citizenship status. This can be a birth certificate, passport, landed immigrant authorization. Parents of children who are not Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants or do not have a birth certificate for their child are required to contact our International Student Program at 250-592-6871 prior to registration. • Proof of your address. This can be your driver’s licence, a utility bill with your current postal code, etc. • Your child’s BC Medical Care Card. General questions? Please call the school board office at 250-475-4220. The Aboriginal Full-Day Kindergarten program is located at Craigflower and George Jay Elementary Schools. For enrollment or questions, please contact the schools directly: Craigflower 250-384-8157 or George Jay 250-385-3381

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George Morfitt, left, and Roman Downarowicz rally in a Men’s 70 Singles match at the New Year’s Classic.

Hundreds court title at Classic Dan Ebenal News Staff

It’s been another classic start to the new year for Oak Bay, with hundreds making their way through Oak Bay Rec’s tennis bubble for the New Year’s Classic. Ed Bakker, tennis co-ordinator with Recreation Oak Bay, said this year’s was the third biggest Classic to date, with 241 players in 31 separate events. “I was beaming on the final Sunday. The only concern was the weather, and boy it was windy,” said Bakker. “I was thinking back to previous years where the bubble had been blown down and I thought the only thing that could go wrong today is if we have a power outage or the bubble goes like Toto. Lucky, the tennis gods were shining on me and the weather held off enough to let me finish the tournament.” He said the highlight of the tournament took place Sunday morning when No. 1 seed Johane Mui defeated No. 2 seed Heather Tasker-Brown in the Women’s 45 Singles. “It was an epic three-set battle that took over three hours. It was a wonderful seesaw battle.” Bakker said the other notable result was Austin Hoole making it to the final in both the Men’s 5.0 Singles and Men’s 5.0 Doubles. Hoole lost the singles final to Wesley Bertsch but claimed the doubles crown with partner Gerald Yung. Yung also topped the field in Mixed

Doubles with partner Hannah Sulz. For many of those taking part in the New Year’s Classic the chance to just get out on the court was more important than the final standings. “As long as you can see the ball and move a little bit, it’s a wonderful lifetime game,” said George Morfitt. “You get handeye co-ordination, you get to move and you get to meet new people.” Morfitt, 78, has played in the Classic several times in the past but hasn’t taken part for the past few years. “I’m just getting back to it now and I just love the game. I’ve played it since I was 11 years old,” said Morfitt, who started playing while Mackenzie King was prime minister. Morfitt still plays tennis twice a week, and when asked if he’s getting better he lets out a laugh. “It’s a relative thing. I’m not as good as I was but I’m still doing all right and I’m still happy.” Morfitt finished third in the over-70 division and won the men’s 3.0 doubles title with partner Bill Code. One of Morfitt’s opponents in the over-70 division was 72-year-old Roman Downarowicz. “I love it,” said Downarowicz, who took the men’s doubles crown with partner Gerald Doyle. It was Downarowicz second Classic title, winning the doubles event in 2005. He started playing tennis a quarter-century ago back in Poland, and still plays two or

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2015 Honda Pilot is a family adventure vehicle By Ian Harwood

Pack everything into the Honda Pilot and there is still surprisingly enough room for eight people.

Looks The vehicle was re-designed in 2009 yet it still fits today’s market and has a unique style to it. It rally resembles no other competitor which is more than can be said of many in this market segment,

In The Cab There is plenty of room in this eight-passenger sport ute. The second row has an extra 25 millimetres, the third has 50 millimetres and there’s a slight an increase to the cargo area. The 60/40 second row and third row bench seats fold flat to give a good surface to transport larger items. Another added improvement is the rear glass that can be opened independently from the hatch. If you go for the EX-L RES or Touring edition there is a power lift gate. A 229-watt audio system with seven speakers and a subwoofer is available on the LX, SE and EX-L RES model while the Touring comes with a 650-watt, AM/FM/CD Premium

audio system with MP3/Windows media and 10 speakers including a 5.1 surround sound theater mode, also a 15 GB hard drive (HDD) audio storage. There is an available Honda DVD rear entertainment system with 9-inch display. An available Honda satellite-linked navigation system

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differential when extra traction is not required, helping with the fuel economy, when more traction is required, the system engages the rear differential.

Roadworthy I had the opportunity to take the SE 4WD along some logging roads in Squamish. It was incredibly smooth as it glided over potholes and dodged ditches. Although they were not rough roads it is certainly nice to know that you could take your family camping knowing you can travel to most locations without experiencing problems because you left the pavement. The Pilot has variable cylinder management (VCM), which shuts down two or three cylinders when not required. The five speed automatic transmission runs smoothly and very quietly when shifting. When the green ECO light comes on, I noticed the transmission was a little noisier as the engine decreased the number of cylinders in operation. The Pilot has a tow rating of 2045 kg (4500 lb). Verdict The 2015 Honda Pilot is a reliable/spacious SUV and is a real joy to drive. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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Detroit, MI – There’s a buzz in motor city because the car industry has roared back in the US and 2014 was another record year in Canada.

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It’s another busy week for Oak Bay sports fans. At the UVic campus, men’s field hockey action will be on display Jan. 24 when the Vikes host the University of British Columbia on the UVic Turf Field beginning at 2 p.m. While the University of Victoria’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are out of town for a weekend series at the University of Calgary, both teams will be back at home next weekend when Lethbridge University comes into town Jan. 30 and 31. In high school hoops action, the Oak Bay junior girls and boys kick off the week by hosting Claremont Monday, Jan. 26, with games at 4:15 and 5:45 p.m. respectively. Oak Bay’s senior teams are on the road to Spectrum on Tuesday,

scouts. All tryouts begin at 3:30 p.m. For details see www.victoriaeagles.com. Registration for the coming spring softball and baseball season at Carnarvon Ball Park is also under way. For more information on spring ball registration go to carnarvonbaseball.com. And swimming fans will want to head to Commonwealth Place this weekend (Jan. 23 to 25) when more than 300 athletes from across Vancouver Island will be taking part in the Vancouver Island Regional SC Championships. Many of the swimmers will be hoping to make it through to provincial and national swimming meets later in the swimming season. Grade 12 student Devon Gall is an avid sports fan, athlete and former Carnarvon baseball player. Send your sports events news to jocktalk@telus.net.

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COMING EVENTS

LEGALS

BOTTLE DRIVE Victoria High CONCERT BAND Music Tour to Europe! SATURDAY, JAN 24

10am - 2:30pm 1260 Grant Street Vic High parking lot Please bring your empties to support a great cause!

INFORMATION Advertise in the 2015 - 2017 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca DID YOU KNOW? BBB Accredited Businesses contractually agree to operate by the BBBâ€™s 8 Standards of Trust. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory Eedition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of LUDOVICO GARY TRIONFI, also known as GARY TRIONFI, DECEASED, formerly of 204 â€“ 3460 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Ludovico Gary Trionfi, also known as Gary Trionfi are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executors, Michael Holmes and Daryl Clegg at c/o Infinity Law, 200 â€“ 931 Fort Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 3K3 on or before March 31, 2015, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

PERSONALS CONNECT INSTANTLY with sexy local singles free trial! 250-220-1300 or 1-800-2101010 www.livelinks.com 18+

LOST AND FOUND

Speakers: Dr. Alison Bested, on ME/FM, CFS, other

Annamarie Kersop, Lawyer, Injury & No-Fault BeneďŹ ts

$250 REWARD! Lost Siamese cat- our 2 little girls have lost their best friend Wolverine (aka Wolvie or Zed). 9 mos old Seal Point Siamese with ear tattoo. Last seen Oct. 18, by Christmas Hill. 250-389-0184 alinaf@shaw.ca

Date: Mon. Feb.9, 2015 at 7 pm Where: Hyatt Regency Vancouver RSVP: 604-554-0078 or ofďŹ ce@lawyerswest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

FOUND BACKPACK, good quality, in bush at Royal Oak bus loop. (778)433-1716.

COMING EVENTS

VOLUNTEERS ALZHEIMER SOCIETY of B.C seeks volunteers to support the Investors Group Walk for Memories at Victoriaâ€™s Robert Bateman Centre for a few hours on Sunday, January 25. Roles include greeters, set-up and cleanup helpers, registration assistants, food and drink masters, route marshals, and face painters. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.

TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES DEALER REQUIREDearn $8,000 to $10,000 cash per month servicing 100 snack boxes in your area. Your investment $15,000.00, some financing is available. 1(604)930-6040.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Mâ€™akola Development Services CONTROLLER position: full cycle accounting, financial technical support and assistance. Visit: makola.bc.ca DEADLINE: Feb 9

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HOME CARE/SUPPORT DO YOU need help in caring for the Senior in your life? Appointments? Chores? Company? Call 250-652-1167.

THE CANADIAN Cancer Society is seeking Volunteer Dispatchers to coordinate rides to transport patients to primary cancer-related treatments in the Greater Victoria Area, Western Communities, Sooke, North Saanich and Sidney. If you can spare 4 hours per week & want to make a difference in peoples lifeâ€™s, please contact the Canadian Cancer Society at 250-414-4253 or http://www.cancervolunteer.ca THE CANADIAN Diabetes Association seeks a volunteer with excellent writing skills to collaborate on developing and producing a variety of written materials: simple business proposals, brief reports, newsletters, promotional material, press releases, etc. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-3862269.

VOLUNTEER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Victoria Disability Resource Centre is looking for a part-time, volunteer executive director to manage daily operations. The Centre promotes independent living for people with disabilities through its core programs of information and referral, peer support, employment & community development. See www.drcvictoria.com for more information or contact us at 250-595-0044 or email director@drcvictoria.com

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

FINANCIAL SERVICES LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ€™t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

BARBARA LEIGH HYPNOTHERAPIST-

MIND BODY & SPIRIT KRIPALU MASSAGE, Reiki, Acupressure, Chair Massage. I have relaxed clients that have been with me for 5-12 years. See testimonials on website. Women only. Call 250-514-6223 or visit online at: www.andreakober.com YOGA CONFERENCE for the curious to the serious. Market Place, Jan. 31 & Feb. 1. Open to public! Victoria Conference Centre. Visit us online: www. VictoriaYogaConference.com

1824 FairďŹ eld Road, Victoria, BC is hosting our:

READY, SET, LEARN OPEN HOUSE (for 3 year olds and their parents)

Thurs. February 5th, 2015, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

READY, SET, LEARN, FEATURES: â€˘ Opportunity for children to experience being at our school â€˘ Information pack for parents â€˘ Snack

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CertiďŹ ed Trager Practitioner Women only, men by referral 250-380-8733 www.raebilash.ca * Also Hot Stone Massage

#101 â€“ 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 Fax: 1-250-352-2131 Email: hr@nelson.ca We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted.

FREE STAMP collection and NLP tapes & books. Call (250)642-0754.

QUEEN-SIZED mattress, excellent shape, will deliver, $99. Call 250-544-4933. TWIN WOOL mattress topper, $40. Betty Crocker kettle, $20. Call (250)656-9272. WICKER ROCKING chair, light brown, good cond. $75. obo. (250)385-3400.

ESTHETIC SERVICES

FUEL/FIREWOOD

NAILS BY Deborah- Now accepting new clients. Educator, over 30yrs exp. Try 1 nail free. Specializing in natural acrylic w/ gel overlay, $45, ($28 for natural nail fill). (250)474-5628

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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. SET OF 4 winter tires, mounted (175/65R1), $200. Sofa bed with inflatable dbl mattress, $600. (250)655-1599.

MANAGER, IT & FIBER

Human Resources City of Nelson

FREE ITEMS

TragerÂŽ Bodywork allows you to move more freely with less pain and tension. Youâ€™ll feel deeply relaxed & have greater mental clarity. Rae Bilash

The City of Nelson

Resumes must be submitted no later than 8:00 am February 5, 2015, quoting posting # 15EX01 to::

BEEF FARM GATE SALES. 1516 Mt. Douglas Cross Rd. Hours Friday & Saturday 10-4. Naturally raised, hormone free beef. Individual cuts sold, sharp, frozen & double wrapped. (250)477-3321.

FRIENDLY FRANK

The City of Nelson is currently recruiting for

Further information regarding this position can be found on the City of Nelson website at www.nelson.ca.

FOOD PRODUCTS

2 CUSTOM framed pictures, moving, must sell, $10 each. Call (778)440-3084.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The City of Nelson is currently seeking to fill the position of Manager, IT & Fiber. This position reports to the Director of Corporate Services and plays a key role by providing input and influencing key decisions relating to all aspects of managing Information Technology and Fiber initiatives for the City of Nelson.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOLISTIC HEALTH

LOST CHINESE jade pendent on a chain. If found please call (250)595-1382.

Ă‰COLE MARGARET JENKINS SCHOOL

Please R.S.V.P. to 250-598-5191 or margjenkins@sd61.bc.ca

LOST AND FOUND LOST: SOLITAIRE Diamond engagement ring. January 16, on Oak Bay Ave. or Foul Bay Road at Chaucer. Strong sentimental value. If found, please call 250-475-1951.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Disability BeneďŹ ts Free Seminar

Julie Fisher, Lawyer, Long-Term Disability and CPP

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

WALK-IN BATHTUB, Premier with overhead/ hand-held shower, quality taps, plumbing fittings. $500. (250)704-6126.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

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

BUYING OR SELLING? ClassiďŹ ed ads are inexpensive and work hard!

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING THE GLENSHIEL. All inclusive seniors living includes three hot meals daily, snacks, security, housekeeping, all utilities, telephone and cable. Spacious room, private bath, view of Thunderbird Park; $2060. Small west-facing bedsitting room; $1235. Bedsitting room, shared bath for gentleman; $1360. For a tour & to apply contact Laurie Mueller at 250-383-4164 (Mon-Fri).

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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. âœąWhen you buy with me, I give you $1000 to $9000 cash! www.JimParsons.com Call me now at 250-508-0739. JIM PARSONS Onepercent Realty VI

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.

SUITES, LOWER ESQUIMALT 1-BDRM ground level, W/D. NS/NP. $850. Avail now. (250)385-2846. SIDNEY: BRIGHT 1bdrm suite, quiet, utils inclâ€™d. NS/NP. $775. Feb. 1st. (250)655-1616 SIDNEY- LRG 1 bdrm suite, shared W/D. NS/NP. $950 all inclusive. Call (250)656-2378.

TRANSPORTATION

RENTALS

AUTO SERVICES APARTMENT/CONDO LAVENDER CO-OP accepting applications for a 1 bdrm, $620/mo. Quiet area, sm pet ok, W/D hook up, insuite storage, lrg bright kitchen. Gross income $25,000 +, share purchase is $2,500. Applications available in the glass case outside the Community Hall; 10A620 Judah St.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

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

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

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SIDNEY- BRIGHT Executive 1 bdrm suite. $1200./month. Email: corbetthouse sidneybc@gmail.com

ROOMS FOR RENT

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FAIRFIELD ROOMAvailable. Walk to Cook St Village and amenities. NS/NP. Women only. 250-382-6681.

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MOVING & STORAGE

PAINTING

TREE SERVICES

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPERReliable. Refs. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.

20% OFF! Pruning, cleanup, soil/mulch del (max 2 cu yd), hauling, aerate (250)479-6495

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

EXP. RELIABLE & efficient house cleaner and home care, 10 yrs exp. $20/hr. Bondable, have own supplies except vacuum.(250)220-4965

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

DRYWALL

MIKEâ€™S LAWN and Garden. Clean-ups, pruning, power washing & more. Senior disc. Free est. 250-216-7502.

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

(250)217-3090.ELECTRICIAN Lic.#3003. 25 yrs exp. Renos, new homes, knob & tube replace. Sr.Disc.No job too small

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

250-361-6193 Quality Electric Renoâ€™s, res & comm. No job too small. Lic# 22779.

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

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

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

CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164. HAUL A WAYClean and green, Junk removal. Free quotes. Call (778)350-5050.

ELECTRICAL

NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.

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

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

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS (250)889-5794. DIAMOND Dave- window, gutter cleaning, roof-de-moss, gutter guards, power washing. Free est. GRAND XTERIOR Cleaning & Repairs- Gutters, roofs windows, PW. 250-380-7778.

PETEâ€™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.

DONE RIGHT MOVING $85/hr. Senior Disc. No travel time before/after local moves. BBB. Free est. 250-418-1747.

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

HEATING, VENTILATION & INDOOR AIR QUALITY Installation Services & Conversions

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERER work. Your fabric 250-480-7937.

Furnaces, Boilers, F/P, Hot water tanks, Heat pumps.

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January marks the swearing in of the Victoria Real Estate Board’s new board of directors. Arriving are presidentelect Wendy Moreton, with secretary treasurer Ara Balabanian, past-president Tim Ayres, Kyle Kerr, Mike Nugent, Marijane Smith, Tony Wick and Cheryl Woolley. Black Press spoke with current president Guy Crozier on the state of the industry.

Q: How long have you been selling in Greater Victoria and what makes it special for you? A: I’ve been selling real estate for 23 years now – in the Victoria area for my entire career. I’m a fifth generation Victorian, so just getting to know that many more fellow Victorians over the course of all the transactions I’ve been a part of has been special. Real estate is the perfect career for me. It lets me leverage my background of management in the service industry and build my own business the way I choose. When you look at the industry, realtors are one of the last bastions of entrepre-

neurs, we are each small businesses who invest in our own technology, products, marketing and so on. Every realtor out there builds their own brand and makes their own way. I enjoy that level of responsibility for my business and control over my work. I feel very lucky to get to do what I do every day.

Q: What are your background strengths? A: I think I have the right kind of work ethic to be an entrepreneur – I’m competitive, like to build relationships and hard work doesn’t scare me. When I was new to the business I came in with a lot of ambition, which drove me through the tough times when you wonder if you’ll make it to the next month. I also feel my experience in the service industry served me well – no pun intended. I spent nearly a decade on the management track at a global restaurant chain and I learned so much there that has helped me do my work now. Not just around the value of good customer service, but how to balance the books, manage time, all those skills came from my training in the service industry. Q: Why take on this role? A: The more time I spend as a realtor, the more I value organized real estate, of which VREB is an integral part. I’ve volunteered on board committees for more than 15 years, and it seemed like the natural progression

potential liabilities than before. Historically realtors were keepers of information. Now that information is readily available online, and realtors have become the experts in how to use and interpret information, create the marketing strategy, navigate the complex paperwork, etc. Now, more than ever, you need a professional in a property transaction.

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VREB president Guy Crozier is a fifth-generation Victorian. to commit five or six years to be on the board of directors after my experience in committees. I felt ready. And my peers did as well, with their support I was voted in as a director and later to the post of president. It’s been an honour.

Q: The traditional process of real estate agents selling homes has been challenged in recent years, do you anticipate any more trends to affect the industry?

A: I think the changing trends have made realtors more important than ever. Twenty or 30 years ago technology wasn’t a factor when purchasing or selling property, and there were only one or two ways to market a home. Negotiations were simpler. Now, technology changes faster than home values and mortgage rates. There are endless ways to market a property, sales are complex and there are more

Q: Does the VREB have any new projects in mind? A: Projects we undertake are focused on helping our (1,200 Victoria region realtors) do their job better. For example, our board launched an online StrataDocs service that helps connect users with strata paperwork and information required when doing due diligence in selling and buying strata units, and that’s a Victoria-born initiative that is now being used across the country at many different real estate boards. One of our current projects is the strata lockbox program, which provides safe and secure places for realtors to place keys for multi-unit buildings. We have also just rolled out a complex mandatory education component through our provincial organization. We manage content and delivery at the local level. Moving forward, the board will continue to look for ways to support members – that might be in the form of new technology or physical products that help streamline work and keep property safe.

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Women more at risk for Alzheimer’s Nearly three-quarters of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease are women. It’s an eye-opening statistic, but it’s not news to the many Oak Bay families whose lives have been altered by dementia, many of whom will participate at the Investors Group Walk for Memories this Sunday. “Women represent 72 per cent of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease,” said Meriel Randerson, the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s support and education co-ordinator for Greater Victoria. “They could be your mothers, wives, sisters, grandmothers or friends.” That’s why the society’s annual Alzheimer Awareness Month campaign in January has adopted the theme The 72%. It aims to inform women in their 40s and older about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, brain health and how the programs and services of the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. can help. More women than men are living with Alzheimer’s disease because they live longer and age is a significant risk factor, Randerson says. The risk of dementia doubles every five years after age 65. Women also account for 70 per cent of family caregivers. “The disease takes a tremendous toll on these

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women who eventually provide round-the-clock care. The burden is especially high for women raising families and holding down jobs,” said Randerson. Though women are disproportionately affected, she points out “Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect everyone.” So what can Oak Bay residents do? “Get walking,” she says. Residents can take a meaningful stroll on Sunday when the annual Investors Group Walk for Memories comes to Victoria, to raise funds for research and programs for the more than 70,000 people in B.C. who face dementia. “This fun-filled event is a great way to support families in our community who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias,” said Randerson. “Funds raised help ensure people with dementia and their caregivers have access to information, support services and education. They also bring us one step closer to finding a cure.” Participants can still register to participate in the Walk for Memories, which starts at 10 a.m. To register or donate, visit www.walkformemories.com. Registration will also take place at 9 a.m. on Jan. 25 before the walk at Robert Bateman Centre, 470 Belleville St.

10 warning signs for Alzheimer’s n Memory loss that affects dayto-day abilities – Forgetting things often or struggling to retain new information. n Difficulty performing familiar tasks – Forgetting how to do something you’ve been doing your whole life, such as preparing a meal or getting dressed. n Problems with language – Forgetting words or substituting words that don’t fit the context. n Disorientation in time and space – Not knowing what day of the week it is or getting lost in a familiar place. n Impaired judgment – Not recognizing a medical problem that needs attention or wearing light clothing on a cold day. n Problems with abstract thinking – Having difficulty balancing a chequebook, for example, or not understanding what numbers are and how they are used. n Misplacing things - Putting things in strange places, like a dress in the refrigerator or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl. n Changes in mood and behaviour – Exhibiting severe mood swings from being easy-going to quick-tempered. n Changes in personality – Behaving out of character, such as becoming confused, suspicious or fearful. n Loss of initiative – Losing interest in friends, family and favourite activities.

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